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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
100000 IN TWELVE HOURS.
An Alaska story with = Happ,
ri Enalinu-Riw Strikes. s.s3

An Alaska Story with u = Happy
Ending-BiE Strikes.
This is the story Of Alexander Nc
Donald, one of the best known charac-
ters in the Yukon valley. He was a
great, numbering Scotchman-born in
Nova Scotia-who up to the time Of the
Klondike discoveries never had an idea
of winning a greater fortune than that
Of a day laborer. He worked from min
ing camp to mining camp all along the
Northwest. So slow was he and so
awkward in his work-his feet entire
ly in his way, and his bulk misfit for
the size of prospect holes-that he was
reputed to never be able to hold a job
for longer than three weeks. He was
at Dawson shortly after the first loca-
tons were made on the Klondike He
went out with numerous stampedes,
but never arrived in time to locate a
paying T. claim. Finally hestumbled
across newspaper man named Hunt,
who had a claim ON Bonanza creek.
Hunt had become discouraged because
he had not the funds necessary to de-
velop it. This claim Mcdonald pur-
cHdSeu 1Of pow ulU set ABOUT UcV6lOp-
ing it in his usual slow and aimless
fashion. Finding the claim fairly rich
he put on force of laborers, and in a
few weeks had taken out $4,000. This
sum he used Immediately to purchase
other claims. All that year he bought
right and left, anything of any prom
Use that was offered to him, often mort
gaging the claims thus bought to buy
still other ground. Many of the ven-
lures came to naught, but a few gave
such phenomenal returns that he spec
Oily took the rating of a millionaire.
Out of one claim on Ell Dorado creek
he shoveled $4,000 in IL hours. Today
he is probably worth between $2,000,-
900 and 100000.
Many others came to success even
more suddenly than Mcdonald. One
man on Bonanza creek took out 80
pounds of gold-about $25,0o0-in a sim
gle day. A pan of gravel on Ell Do
ounces Of dust and nuggets from his
RADIO creek yielded it's lucky owner$2,-
100. This same man cleaned up 5000
first weeks work.-Ainslee's Magazine.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
CONTINUES 10: ACETATE.


Mayor Hugo WIN Probably vete
Ferry Resolution.
The Park point ferry question con-
tinues to agitate the minds of those
who enjoy specializing. There is, how
ever, nothing new in the situation. ex-
cept that it is quite certain that Mayor
Hugo will veto the resolution adopted
by the council Monday evening, pro-
viding for the collection OF fares from
non-residents of the point. The mayor,
however, is not ready to announce his
decision. He has received the opinion
Of City Attorney Mitchell on the legal
aspect of the resolution, who holds that
il is not within in the province of a
city to pass laws for the expenditure
of money of all the people for the bene-
fit Of a few.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
MAY TIE UT BUILDING.
Woodworkers Strike ii Apparently
Spreading in St. Paul.

ST. PAUL. May 7.-Presenr indications
are that the Woodworkers strike may re-
suit in tie-up of building In this city.
The manufacturers have definitely refused
hereafter to recognize the union, and as
the various unions affiliated in the build
ing trades council have pledged them
selves to refuse to work on the product
of non-union factories, this decision of the
employees assures an early spread of the
difficulty The manufacturers We're VIII
ling to agree to the terms as to the hours
and wages but objected to the require
ment that union men only be employed.
The situation in the plumbers strike is
about the same as with the woodworkers
and the two strikes promise increased
labor troubles very soon. S.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

MILWAUKEE,, May 1O-The Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers to-
day unanimously adopted a resolution
expressing disapproval Of attaching
anything of an advertising nature to
the American flag:
An appropriation of $4,000 was made
as charitable fund to be distributed
to INDECENT members of the order. This
is the largest sum which has ever been
appropriated by the brotherhood for
this purpose, the amount having been
$4,000 for the past three conventions
and smaller sum before that. =.
The matter of the disposal of the
Meadow Lawn farm near Nation, Ill.,,
the property of the brotherhood, was
put over until the 22d, when it will be
taken up for discussion and final ac-
ton.
Invitations from Cleveland, Cincin-
natl and Chattanooga, Tenn. were re-
ceived asking the order to locate it's
next biennial convention at those cit
les. ~,
supreme court was censured at the
hands of the brotherhood of locomo-
tive engineers at this evenings ses-
sion. A resolution was adopted de-
nouncinE him for issuing an injunction
enjoining the cigarmakers union from
contributing financial aid to the recent
cigarmakers' strike. A second resolu-
ton was offered calling upon Governor
Roosevelt to remove Judge Freedman,
hIIf fhfa f7ofnq tod
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4. w. Kuehnow,
1t blossoms Only Once.
43O WEST SUPERIOR STREET.

5 There is century plant in one Of the
Prospect park greenhouses, New York,
which is expected to bloom some time
in June. 1t is being watched with great
interest. The Towering stem has al
ready reached a hight Of 10 feet, and
will probably grow to height Of IS feet
before the blossom breaks forth. When
the flower fades away the plant will die
and be Of no more use. The plant was
formerly the property Of John Hoey,
OF Long ranch.-Baltimore News.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

The Butchers union have elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Nj. Teirney, president; w. H. Samson,
vice PRESIDENT; w. Tunell, secretary:. r.
Schoening, treasurer; Ed. Willis,
guard; Geo. Kissinger, Herman Sache
and e. Richard, trustees; w. Tunell,
Geo. Kisenger and Erne Richard del
egates to the Trades assembly.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

w. A. Heilig, late of New York City,
who recently located in Duluth has en-:
gagged with Messrs. Huntington. 81 Tab
liant, and will attend to the advertising
of the good things soon to be offered
by 1.-THE New Store" 4
The regular weekly meeting of Car
penters union on Thursday night was
well attended, the hall being crowded.
Four new converts were brought in by
Business Agent J. H: Baker, and sew
eral applications referred for one week.
The so-called strike that was inaugur-
ated on May LIST, when the contractors
association refused to grant the de-
mands of the union for an increase Of
wages and shortening Of hours, have
been so far merely a strike in NAME
The men that were let out on May list
were nearly all at work again before
noon, the same day and have steadily
been employed since. The best of feel
ing prevails among the members and all
feel satisfied Of a satisfactory income.
The call for convention Of State Fed
Grafton of Labor was read. But so
much other business took up the time
of meeting that the election of dele
gates was laid over one week. Bust
ness. Agent reported that nearly all
building crafts were we'll organized and
would stand shoulder to shoulder with
carpenters to win what is justly their
right. =. If the associated contractors
undertake to import men from the out
side they may find an obstacle in the
way that will be hard to remove.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

The POrters' union held regular
meeting on Tuesday evening at which
they discussed. the free shine subject.
No action was taken, and none will be
until the Trades assembly committee
reports on the matter.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

Deputy organizers are working in
the southern part of the state and on
the iron ranges and they report the
probable organization of several new
councils.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
Mill to Close Down.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May s.--Word
has been received that one Of the big
steel trust mills is to be closed down
indefinitely on June !. This VIII, affect
many rem and other forces will be laid
on. The orders were received today.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

The baseball team of Alpha Counc;
No. met last night and perfected a.
organization. They learned that Bet;
Council No. was organizing a c:ul
to compete with Alpha Council TO-
laurels.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
DONATE LARGE sum
BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS IN SESSION.

Fifty Thousand Dollars
for Relief OF INDECENT Members.
Largest Amount Ever Yet Devoted
to That PurpOse-DisapprOve Of
Using Flag Of Nation tn Advertise
With-Many Invitations Received.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

There has been no cessation Of the
demand for railroad laborers the past
week, but instead the demand increas-
es. At one time during the week men
refused $1.75 per day for company work
at Wilmar, Mimi, with board at $3.50
per week. The backwardness Of TIC
drive this spring will tend to make
wages higher, for when the river
reaches the proper stage men will b;.
wanted Immediately at any price. Men
have ben employed already at $2.75 and
$500 per day for river work.
Employment agents anticipate a
great sl1ertage Of labor by the end Of
the present month.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

The Republican 50th district legisla-
tive convention was called to order at
precisely 10 o'clock Thursday morning
by Postmaster Fisher. Custom officer
Wilcutts acted as sergeant-at-arms:
N. H. Murray was elected chairman.
The meeting lasted exactly two min
utes and twenty seconds. The latest
improved lubricating oil put the ma
chine in excellent motion. Zeke Ken
dali was not in this convention so there
was nothing to block the cogs. Il. M.
Pugh and B. G. Churchs proxy, An
drew Miller, were nominated by accla-
nation.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
Reto, Council.

There was a large attendance al
Beta Council Thursday evening. a,
which eight new members were mi
tiated. A good and welfare pro.
gram was given and considerable in
terest was taken in the meeting.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

The Longshoremen held a large meet
ing at Normanna hall on Monday even
ing for the purpose of electing their
officers for the ensuing year. The fol-
lowing were elected: Henry Dumault,
president; Pat Riley, vice president; T..
J. Ultican, secretary; John Brotherton,
treasurer. On account of the lateness
Of the hour the election of delegates,
etc, was postponed until the next
meeting.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
DULUTH.
~ Labor Notes.

A. W.:Jones and w. A. Kehtel, of the
Cigarmakers union, will launch into
business for themselves on Monday
next at No.. West Superior street.
The firm will be known as Kehtel &
Jones. and will make brands of do
nestle cigars known as LIE Altra, Lin
coin, Signal and Apple Blossoms. The
Labor World joins with their host
of friends in wishing them unbounded
success.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

DR.. Cullum has removed his dental
parlors to the top floor of the New Jer.
sey block.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

The Plumbers union held a some.
what lengthy meeting Thursday even
ing at which they discussed u propos-
ition not ready for publication. Out
side of this nothing but routine mat.
ters were transacted.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
WoRklNcMEN!

Now is the time to purchase small
tract of land ranging from $3.50 to $500
per acre, and secure a home of your own
handy to city and market. Steamship
tickets to and from Europe by all first
class lines. Agent Howard Transporter
tion Company. 'es5E 1~0
- a "a N..>A->.as
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

M. Ryan, grand president IF the IL:
censed tugmen's protective association.
returned during the week from an or
ganizing tour down the lakes. The as.
ISOLATION how has a membership OF
over 1850. There are lodges in twelve
harbors which take in members from
over thirty-one ports. Mr.. Ryan claims
that all but about fifty licensed tugmen
of the great lakes are members OF his
organization. In every case on the
chain Of lakes where an adjustment of
the wage scale was demanded the or
ganization gained everything they disk
ed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12
LADIES WORRY no MORE.

LADIES WORRY no MORE.
III. LIZ DQGS warranted i'S to c1re ths.
Cenuioc french most stubborn cases of
Female ReQn|aIOr 4 Month3y stoppagss.
structions and Suppressions. or return
money. 81 package or 5 for SIS. Re
fuse substitutes. Sent anywhere pre-
teed by THE KIDD DRuG C CO. EIgn.
ILL., Retail and wholesale by Max Wirth.
and S. F. Boyce. druggists. Duluth. and
Nygren's Drug Store. W. Duluth, Mimi.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-05-12

Frank fsesis, - rom l,aer't member
of the Ciga rmaS has opened
a saloon Tor himl at s6Ol West supe-
rior street. The xrand Opening will,
occur tonight. Franksas g: 2 large mum
Der OF friends in the ciex md they all
wish him success in his MY venture.
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INSTRUMENT OF CESSION.
Agreement by Which America Gets
Island of Tutuila.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Commander Ben
jamn F. Tilley, in charge of the United
Tutuila, Samoa, transmits in recent re-
port to the Navy Department upon the con-
dition of the affairs on the island an ''in-
strument of cession," executed by the
chiefs of Tutula and the United States
Government. The document formally cedes
representative of the United States Gov
ernment, the islands of Tutuila. Aunuu and
all other Islands, rocks, reefs. foreshores
and waters lying between certain degrees
of latitude and longitude named, to erect
TIE same into a separate district, to be
known as the District of Tutuila.
The instrument of cession'' was signed
by the marks of twenty-five chiefs. with
their seals affixed, on the 18th of April
last, Immediately prior to the raising of
the Stars and Stripes over the naval sta
ton at Pago Pago.
The provisions of the agreement set forth
that the chiefs of the towns shall be ell
titled to retairf their individual control of
be in accordance with the laws of the
United States concerning Tutuila. 1t also
provides that this Government shall re-
spect and protect the individual rights of
the people to their lands and property, and
that should the Government require their
lands 1t shall take the same on payment
of fair consideration.
Commander Tiley visited Rose Island. the
eastern member Of the Samoan group,
which lies seventy miles to the east Of
formal possession This island Is nothing
but coral and is of no value
Very stringent regulations have been is
sued by Commander Tilley. prohibiting the
Importation of firearms. dynamite and other
explosives into Tutuila. An order. recently
issued, forbids the importation of wines,
beers or liquors, except by permission Of
the Commandant.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-03
AFFAIRS in HAVANA.
General Wood Approved Cabinets
Plan for Division of the Island.

Havana, Aug. 2.-The Cabinet conferred
this morning with General Wood. discuss
ing, among other matters, modification
of the electoral law. The secretaries ad-
vocated the division of the island into
districts of 80 600 electors each, for the pur-
pose of choosing delegates to the ConStitu-
tional Convention.
This modification was approved by Cen
eral Wood and will give thirty-one dele
gates.
Mayor Rodriguez and the City Council
waited upon the Governor General in ref
informed them that the military govern
ment had no desire to force anything OBJ
tectionable upon the city, and that, until
any revision which they might desire had
been made, the charter would not be acted
upon. These assurances were received with
evident satisfaction.
The question of turning over s135,00O per
mcnth for sanitary purposes to the control
of the municipality was discussed General
Wood firmly declined to accede to the Sug
gestion pointing out that the population
of Havana was chiefly immune, and that to
turn over this fund would be apt to gener-
ate carelessness in connection with San-
tary measures. He said that during the
occupancy OF the island by the United
States troops such moneys would be eX-
pended in Havana by the military govern
ment.
Considerable dissatisfaction still exists
among the Havana University professors
who were removed as superfiuous. They
are petitioning for reinstatement. and for
the right to share pro-rata with those re-
tanned in the present appropriation. Cen
eral Wood has fixed Sunday next for con-
ference on the subject with joint commit
tee of professors and students;
Only thirty-tive cases OF yellow fever are
officially reported in Havana, and the NOR
taIity from the disease Is very low.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-03
BEAMS FELL TWELVE STORIES.
Roof Crushed In and Nine Persons
Injured.

New York Aug. 2.-Three persons were
seriously injured and six others badly cut
and bruised today by the falling of five
heavy pieces of structural iron from the
top of q twelve-story building i'll course Of
construction at Broadway and Walker
streets.
Beicher, 1s, and David Waldmann, 10, were
50 badly injured they had to be taken to a
hospital, and lsador Greensberg, 10 years
old: Esther Gullenhoff. l5: Morris Weiss.
and Philip Flurio, is, were sent to their
homes after being attended by surgeons.
All will recover.
All of the injured were employed by NJ.
Goldberg &c Co., pocketbook makers, who
occupied the upper two floors of the five
story building on Walker street, directly
in the rear of the building in the course of
construction. Four heavy iron girders.
each weighing over ton, were being hoist
ed to the top Of the big building. They
were being swung around to the top of the
building when they slipped out of the chain.
Three of the heavy girders crashed through
eleven floors to the basement nd the fourth
stuck at the second story. Over 100 work.
men were at work in the building, but they
managed to escape injury.
When the big boom of the derrick was
released of the S,"ders, it swung around.
struck fourteen-foot iron upright, snap
ping it off and throwing it over the side
of the building. This piece of iron weighed
over a ton. 1t crashed through the roof
Of the Walker street building, where thirty
persons were at work on the top floor. They
were buried in the debris. Those who were
not hurt badly made rush for the fire
escapes, leaving; number of women who
hal tainted and the injured persons lying
helpless on the floor.
The Cohen girl. Bleischer and Waldmann
We're the most seriously hurt.
Alfred F. Norton, foreman In charge OF
the 1ronworker5, was arrested on charge
OF criminal negligence and arraigned in the
Central Street Court. He was paroled until
tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-03
AUTOMATIC COUPLERs.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thinks the Law Complied With.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, Aug. 2.-The time for the
States with automatic couplers expired yes
terday, and the Interstate Commerce COM
mission has had no application for an eX-
tension of time in which to comply with the
fact the Commission believes that to-day
every railroad car in use Is supplied with
automatic couplers, In order to give the
greatest degree of safety to brakemen ana
other employees, who have to do with the
coupling of cars Not only has there been
no application for an extension OF time IN
which to comply with the law. but no case
of failure to comply with 1t on the part OF
any road has come to the attention OF the
Commission.
The equipment of all cars with safety ap-
plianceS marks great advance in the man
ner of conducting railroads in d way TO
men who have to do the most dangerous
class of work connected with the operation
of the railroad systems of the country.
The fact that automatic couplers do save
or MANNED for life is clearly shown by sta
tistics While one employe was killed in
every $40 employed by railroad companies in
coupling and uncoupling cars in 1893. In 1897
employed. and in 1898 one killed to every
51S employed. The ratio of the injured to
those employed was one in thirteen in 1893.
one in twenty-five in 1897 and one in twen-
ty-one In 1898.
In 1899 it was found that 1879 were killed
and $3.50 were injured upon eighty-nine
roa1s, while in 1898 on the same roads 209
were killed and 1884 were injured. These
ginemen and flremen. The whole number
of employees killed on the railroads in 1897
was 1888, while 1861 were injured.
When it is considered that In 1897 there
to the roads in complying with this law will
be realized.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-03

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