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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-03-30
COURAGE TO STAND ALONE
E. F. Afford Of the Forty=ninth District
Shold Be Given Credit For His
Independent Stand. 81.

Last week we took occasion to ex-
press our opinion on the gross earnings
bill, now pending before the legislature,
and incidentally to inform the people
of the attitude of the members from
Duluth. We said that they would not
support the bill because they were
elected by the railroad companies, and
that opposition to the railroads meant
their political death. We this week re-
tract a part of what we said last week.
We find, after reading the Journal of
the House for Wednesday, March 20,
that there is one Duluth man in the
lower house Of the legislature who has
the courage Of his convictions. This is
the Hon. E. F. Afford, of the forty
ninth district. Those people in Duluth
who feel that the railroads are not pay
ing sufficient tax to the state should
congratulate themselves that there is
at least one representative in the legis-
lature from Duluth who dares to act
without the aid and consent Of the rail-
roads within this county. For a man
who has any future political ambitions,
opposition to the railroads or any 9TH
er large corporation means political
death. It is well known fact that the
range railroads and the mining COM
panles have controlled the politics of
st. Louis County for years. They have
made all sorts of trades with candi-
dates for county offices so that they
could name the legislative. candidates.
This year they had nothing to- ask for
from the $legtslat ture except t sbe. let
81 lone -
Emea1s. espe Ia the case of lsls ss,ch
good good paying 5rai ilroads as we have Sin
this county. {gs II! ss5 gSh s
There is no doubt but that the Mesa
ba E 81 Milroad 5is very much disap ppointcd
/ at at Il Mr. ford s. actions They really
did not expect it, His election NAV be
attributed to their efforts and no. one
else. Now he has dared to act inde-
pendent of their wishes, what will they
do with him next time? '.''. + :,
The legislative district that he so
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-03-30
WH|I!R !! IL 3! THEY ! ]! FAIL 4 h
UNIONS WILL NOT GUARANTEE
STEADY EMPLOYMENT . y.

Written Proposes That Machinery
BE Owned BY Labor In Order That
1T May Get the Full BENEFIT From
Labor Saving Machinery-LabOr
Competition Makes Cheap Labor
and Cheap Wages. f'%
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honorably represents is peculiar one.
It is what is known as the '.shoestring.'
district. It was formed like every other
district in this county so that it would
cover the iron ranges, and so that the
companies there would be in a position
to control the politices of the district.
If the companies are to still control the
politics as before said then, Mr.. Az
fOrd's political future in this county is
indeed gloomy, but if the people, are to
rule, then they should, Irrespective of
political affiliations, see that he is re-
warded for his bravefand independent
stand hsa..G' this occasion. It required
courage for him to- take the stand, but
there is always a satisfaction, irrespec-
tive of success or defeat, in knowing
that one does that which he thinks is
right without the fear or favor OF. any.
man or corporation. Il =
We do not care what a mans politics
are if he is honest to himself and the
people. We would not pull straws for
the average Republican or Democrat
in the country. = There are good and
bad among both of them. It makes lit
tie difference to the people, whether a
man is Republican or Democrat, if
he is a bad man. The fact that he be-
longs to a good parsy will not make
him good. 1t is the man that counts
and not the party. It takes men to
make a party. God give US more
good men. a time like this; demands
great hearts, strQns ~
sa
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-03-30
TO THE |, IL WORKING CLASSES.

L, DR.. John w. Benton, have lieced the
sixty foot fiat on the corner of Ogden
and Seventh Streets, and opened my
Medical institute and Private Hospital
where all chronic and private diseases
OF men can set tscured quickly. DR.. Benz
ton; has been III practice for y years,
and is one of the greatest specialists Ia
the world. Every 4 case guaranteed.
Avoid quacks. and druggist pills and
tablets. they are all useless your mon
.ey IS gone every time for. nothing.
Terms easY. No cure no pay. "A dis
count to all laboring men. sa n I
s 81 DIR: Be MIC III .sss 81.
628 Corner Ogden Avenue and Seventh
ss Street Vest Superb Wisconsin.
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have been working ten hours per day
but it is not necessary now that any
one should work more than two hours
in the "a, and we can still get our So
per day, because we will do as much
work as formerly, and our employer
will not suffer in the least. Each one
can take his turn at the machine, or
we can get machine for each man.
Then, after working only a few hours
each day, we wifi have the balance of
the time for study and pleasure and
recreation -. =
A better plan still would be for the
printers to own the entire office and to
have all that they make.
It is perfectly clear that cooperation
is far superior to competition. A man
is entitled to all that he himself pro-
duces, but he is not entitled to what
another man produces. Competition
means robbery. Co-operation means
justice, liberty and equality.
The labor union must endeavor to
increase wages, and it can best do that
by striving to secure a shorter work
day, which would give employment to
more men and vastly increase the
strength of the organization. The
vast army of unemployed is con-
stant menace to organized labor and
is really the only thing that has pre-
vented it's efforts from being crowned
with complete success and final and
absolute victory. :
Every class of Workingmen must be
thoroughly organized. Wages must
be increased and the hours of work
decreased and every man and, woman
on earth must be given employment.
Then the cooperative commonwealth
will be established in all it's glory
John Allen Mette.
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CONGRESS- IS DEAF TO I.AROR.

congress il Too Busy Looking After
Capitli~tS' interests.
In letter to the Federation of Labor
Senator Wellington, replying to re-
quest that he use his influence in behalf
OF the Pettigrew eight hour bill. says:
Il will take pleasure in voting for
the PettiSreW resolution. l am very
frank, however. to say that it has not d
chance OF passing. Every Indication
now points to the stern fact that for
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-03-30

at least four years legislation will be
in the hands Of those who disregard
the principles of our government ana
edfy the constitution in order that they
may legislate the more effectively for
the great combinations of capital which
now control the country
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-03-30

Foods of Social RanditiOn-PlutO-
racy Controls the s6rdid Spirit In
+ Church and NatiOn-SOOner or Lat
er Wrong Will Perish From Its
/ Own Excesses-In the Meantime
There is a Great Work to Do.
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Syracuse painters have adopted tn 2
elght-hour day, and new scale Of
prlces-about ten per cent over last
years scale No trouble is anticipated,
many of the employers have signed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
ORGAN GRINDERS WOES.


 The street organ grinder is a sad and discontented man. and spends part of his transplanted Italian life swearing gently and melodiouely to himself at his new enemy, the fly screen man. To the layman it would appear that spring ought to be synonymous with prosperity and pennies to the organ grinder, but it is not.
 Business is getting good nowr' was asked of one who has a whole fleet of Rag Timers" out in the residence dis trictS.
 His description of the condition of trade is not fit for liberal production in family newspaper. but in effect 1t was that the modern fly screen is a delusion and snare.
 The women, in particular, he de- clared, would sit behind q fly screen beside, an open window, listen to all the pieces the organ contained, and then quietly retire without the organ man even getting glimpse of them. In, the, days before fly screens were invented it was no trouble to toss q penny out of the open window, and if the window was closed very few women had the effrontry to open it and then fail to contribute to the mu- sician.-ChicagO Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23

Yesterday the Democrat published not very complimentary article to Joe Chamberlain from the Hartford Times. It is very evident there are others that think the Hon Joe is as lacking in ability as he is. grasping for wealth A staff writer of q New York paper now travelling abroad says that in Birmingham the sentiment is partly Chamberlain and partly cash. The CO., IOniaI secretary has been for years the idol of Birmingham. He was so when he was its half socialist mayor, plung- ing the municipality into all sorts of schemes for the supposed benefit or the poor. He is so to-day when he slls in a Tory ministry. mourns that he never .'had grandfather" and con-. graduates himself on being at last as sociated with gentlemen" He was so when he talked of making the Eng fish landowners pay ransom" for, their land, and was the terror of the country squires. He is so to-day when the rights of property are most sacred to him, and he ever votes to give out door relief to the landowners in the way of paying their taxes out of the national revenue. Birmingham has no politics but Chamberlainism, and asks of it's Joseph nothing but fair warning as to when it must expect to turn it's coat. 2 Some liberals 9were taunted with readiness to follow Clad stone to the devil if he chose to march in that direction. But the Birmings ham people have shown that readiness in marching after MT Chamberlain. And Joseph has rewarded their loy- atty in a very solid and substantial fashion, which Birmingham appreci- ates. Just when trade was getting to its worst. through the pressure Of American competition, be brought them war, which caused an unparalleled demand for their products. For war, like everything else in the modern WOFiu, caiAS Aoh sleeA ioHu HUH ohAs my things of which these are the chief components. The revelations Of the Daily Mail fastened attention on the extent to which MT Chamberlain,s fam fly have been making their profit out of the war. But it would be very un- just to him to suppose that he has aimed at family monopoly in the matter. His neighbors have prosper ed along with them. The orders given to Sheffield and Birmingham for war materials of all kinds have been large share of the expenditure ill crushing the Boer republic, and while the war lasts Birmingham will thrive.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
GRACE BEFORE MEAT.

The fact that saying grace probably has never been thoroughly enjoyed by the average man or his family may not altogether account for the decline of the custom. The general weaken ing of religious bonds in the past 50 years must be accounted q fundamcn- tai cause. When it has grown so diff ficult to fill the churches at the Sun day services no one can be surprised that this minor religious rite is pass ing rapidly into desuetude. Is it to pass away forever? Possibly we mod erns, with our evolutionary philoso- phy and higher criticism, have out grown it. yet despite all that may be said by wits and critics of society to its detriment, was 1t not in its gentle way a eiyiiizing force? The compar- atiYe hush, the reverent lowing Of heads. the possible uplift here and there to worldly souls as the spirit of the divine is appealed to- the momen- tary detachment from the purely ami mai phase of existence-is not this something beautiful in conception and worthy of preseryation in our social life.-Springfeld Republican.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
NAuGATucK DIVISION.

For New York-6:35. S:12, 1O:50 n. m.: i:3O, PAS. COS p. m.; Sunday. 7:o5 a. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 For Bridgeport 35. s:12. 10.50, a. m: 1:3O, PAS. COS p. m.; Sunday 7.O5 a. m; 5:1O D. n.
 For New Haven (via Derby June t,onl-6:35, SIP, 1O:50 a. m.; 1:30, 2:48, eos. 7:20 tmixed) P. m.; Sunday, 7:O5 h;i For orr Appsonia-s;s5. SIP. 1o:5o a. m.; 1.3O. PAS. 4:A5, eos, 7:2O lmixed) p. m. Sunday, T:05 a. m., 5:10 D. m.
 For Watertown-6:45 S:41, 11:17 q m. 1:31, 4:01; 5:O0. 6:f2. T:o3, 9:O5, ii 20 D. m.; Sunday, 9;43 a. m., 500 p.
 For Thomaston. Torrington and winsted-S:36, HIP a. m.; 3:56, G:58. 9 :OO D. m.; Sunday, 9:3S q. m.; 7:55 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 a. m., and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- ton from Middletown and way stations at 7:50 a. m.. and 400 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
HEARD. IN PASSING

Royalty seems to be in hard luck. Queen Sophia of Sweden is again dam gerousiy i'll. . g
 Ecuador seems to have decided to make that little mix-up between Vent ezuela and Colombia a three-cornered affair.
 The United States government can't keep good stenographers in Manila. be- cause business houses offer them larger salaries.
 If New York has three presidential candidates now, how many will she have in 1904? Respectfully submitted to the politically wise.
 Commanders of the French army corps who are receiving letters inyttL ing them to join one of the pretenders in orerthrowing the republic, sent The letters to the minister of war. instead of answering them, which indicates an improvement in methods, if not in morals.
 Quite a swift affair. As result cf being too swift the treasurer of Swift & Co.'S New York branch swiftly scoCted, leaving a shortage of about 10000. and the authorities have not been swift enough to 0vertake him; but Swift & Co are not so slow. the treasurer was bonded and the firm will not lose cent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT co.

Popular Long Islan.l Sound Route Between New York, Bridgeport and all
 Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. r., N. H. and Fl. R. R.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday e1ceptedl at T:45 q. In. on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. III, from all stations on Naugatuck division. arriving New York II a. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leavcs Bridge port daily (Saturday exceptedl F o'clock midnight, arriving New York in early morning, giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until 9 a. m.
 RETURNING FROM NEW YORK.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East river daily (Sun- day excepteO at II a. m,, arriving Bridgeport p. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tions on Naugatuck division.
 Steamer Rosedale-LeaveS from Pier 31 (new) East River daily tSun- day excepted) at p. m., and from foot East 31st street. 3: 15 D. m.. con- meeting with TAO p. m. train for all stations on Naugatuck division. Sat urdays this steamer leaves New York one hour earlier from both landings.
 Special excursion rates, every Tues- day and Friday via steamer Rosedale. round trip soc, other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday, June 2S. steamer Rosedale leaves Bridgeport at 8 a. m., on arrival of Sunday morn inc train from all stations on Nanga- tuck division. for New York and Coney Island; returning leaves New York at 5 D. m., arriving at Bridgeport p. m. Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. Y, N. H. and Fl. R. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad denot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
LINcoLN's OLD CABIN.

The old Lincoln homestead, near Hodgensville, Ky, will be converted into home for old and decrepit ex- slaves in the near future. Such is the plan of Thomas J, Thomas, wealthy negro and ex-slaye i'll this county, who has already entered into negotiations with MT David Crear a millionaire of New York city and pres ent owner of the farm, for the pllr- chase of the birthplace of the great emancipator. Thomas has considera- ble wealth which was left him sey- eral years ago by his former master, to whom he had been faithful until death. and should the proposed pur- chase of the farm become reality, he will appropriate his entire fortune to the carrying out of his contemplated plans. In addition Thomas claims 10 have the backing of several wealthy negroes of the north and east, and sey-s eral white citizens of the north, It is said view the project with favor and will contribute money in it's behalf when it assumes q more definite shape.
 The only obstruction to make his project a success, Thomas says, is Ihe reluctance which MT Crear has to dis pose of his farm, although the owner has expressed his hope that the plan may become a reality, and should he decide to keep the farm, will offer gratis the use of it for the building of home for exlslayes. While the idea of converting the birthplace of the great emancipator into home of ex- slaves was conceived by MT Thomas, he Is being assisted In its promotion by many of his own, race. The pro- ject was originated by Thomas sew, erai years ago, but he was held in check to await the outcome of the pro- pesals to convert the farm into either n home for Confederate soldiers or a home for widows and orphans of the blue and gray, which have been talked of for several years, and which it was believed would receive some action on the part of congress. But, since the former attempts have proved failures he has been encouraged to push his plans forward, and Is quite confident that he will meet with fattering sue cess. The encouragement received by him so far has been of the most ani- mated nature.
 The logs comprising the original log cabin in which the ex-president Nashville for exhibition at the cen tennial, and which are at present on exhibition at the Pan-American expo sition, will be removed back to the farm in the near future and will be erected on the original location Thomas says that log cabins similar to the one in which Lincoln was born will be built all over the farm for the homes of the exSlaves. and that a magnificent building will be erected in the center for headquarters. The original cabin will not be used fer habitation, but a magnificent bust of Lincoln will be made and erected in the center of the cabin. Additional land will be purchased and cultivated to partially supply provisions for the ex-slaves.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
SAVE THE BIRDS.
VALUABLE SPECIMENS OF THE
 WINGED FAMILY VANISHING.
The 'sPot-Hunter" Is The Greatest Enemy The Bird Has-A Plea For Breeding and Artificial
 Protection.
(Written for the Democrat.)


 (Written for the Democrat)
 It is reported that the tiamIngo, the pink curlew, and the egreI, together with several other species of beautirui and valuable birds are vanishing so rapidly that within few years they will be practically extinct. The war fare on these birds has been waged most vigorously, of course, i'll civilized countries. The savage, with his rude weapons and his indolence, can not possibly do as much damage as the CIV ilized man with his shot gun and un- tiring pursuit not only of the birds but of the dollar.
 For some reason or other the human race is much addicted to that unproht- able habit known as shutting the stable door after the horse is gone. It would have been a comparatively easy matter to check the destruction of these birds some years ago;it would be possible even now to rescue them from determination by taking q little care; but instead of that, the hunters will probably be allowed to continue their rayages until any bird more at tractiye than the English sparrow has become a mere tradition. There are some lessons which can be learned from experience. but the unfortunate thing is that the experience does not always happen twice. If man has climbed up place where he ought not to be, and fallen and broken his back, the lesson is not of much value to him. because he will never climb anywhere again. After these birds have been |, INff ed unfit for restocking, it will not he much use to moralize over the ruth lessness and rapacity which caused their destruction.
 The measures which ought to be taken will vary in different places. Tn some parts of the country it would De enough. perhaps. to impose small penalty on hunters caught shooting birds out of season. In other cases it might be necessary to forbid the shooting of certain species of birds at all.' In places where valuable birds have become extremely scarce 1t might be well to follow some system Of breeding and artificial protection. This would employ the native hunters who are now the birds most dangerous en- emies, and you'd instill in them diff ferent idea of the value of the birds from which they now have. Tn fact, many of these men are simply and sole ly pot-hunters. They shoot birds and animals, but not for sport, but be- cause they must make living. If they could be paid for taking care of the wild creatures instead of for shoot ing them, they would. in many cases, much prefer that employment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
LIST OF PATENTS.

G. E. Adams, New Britain. Conn, suspenders; w J. Asher, Wiilimantic, Conn, starching machine; J. E Atkins, sIeriden, Conn. mop; F. W. Collins, Rockland, Me, package gfor shippin shell-fish: C. F. Cottrell, Westerly, R |. mechanical movement; w. K. Du- temple. Auburn, +. l., diaphragm tube plate for phonographs; c. K. Gabriel, Providence, +. l., milling machine; H. $. Hart. New Britain, Conn, regis. ter or yentilator; N. H. Heft, Bridge port, Conn, railway truck: c. 5. John son, Brownyille. Me, double cylinder engine: c. +. Luther. Pawtucket, E, l., automatic railway switch; k. F. Nich- ols, Stamford. Conn. shoulder blade ex- tractor;sJ. F. Nolan. Middletown, Conn, plizzle;J. J. PeHrd. Hartford, Conn, revolver c. H. Reynolds, Mansfield Depot. Conn, piston; H. H. Shepard and F. H. Fish, Bristol, k. l., hose; T. C. Smith. Bridgeport. Conn. mush- room bullet; J. H. Stone. Bridgeport. Conn, cork insulating strap: c. E.
 Witlam. Madison, AIe cleaner for paper-puip screens.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
A Prof...lonal E,astinetaon.

"Doctor, received your bill yester- day, and to be frank with you, must sar that think it very high"
 "You have come to that conclusion without due consideration; you do not make note of the fact thai during the greater period of your illness your fever was very high-'
 "And you have as evidently failed to bs impressed with the fact that, ais you repeatedly said to yourself, my condf- tion was very low
 ~EerF frl1e, but you must know that our rates are mot based upon the state sf the patient bnt pn khe character oa the disease Richmond Dispatch.