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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
IN HANDS OF RECEIVER
MUTUAL FIDELITY COMPANY
 GOES UP.
Another of the Debenture Plan Con- cerns Which Has Gotten In- to Trouble-Montgomery
 Investors Caught.

Columbus, Ga, Oct. 1e.-(Special.) )-The Mutual Fidelity Company. which was to- day placed in the hap1s of receiver at Norfolk, Va. at the instance of Lawyer Edgar Burts, representing three large in- vestors of this city, Is the concern to which was transferred the policies of the Continental Security Redemption Com- pany when that concern was placed in the hands of a receiver at Birmingham a few months ago. October payments were due the 18th inst, and Columbus men who were suspicious of the concern sent a lawyer to Norfolk to force a settlement or put the company in the hands of re- ceiver A telegram from the lawyer says: Receiver in possession. No officers here. Business is fraudulent. Don't make pay ments"
 The concern wrote what 1t termed dia- mond investment contracts on the plan of debenture or investment companies. Hun- dreds of persons whose small savings were involved in the defunct Continental Company accepted the offer of transfer into the Mutual Fidelity Company very much as drowning men clutch at straws They have been suspicious of its solvency from the first, but have made payment. | in hope of saving their investments | There are a few large investors here some of whom were paying in over hun | dred dollars per month. IL was tnis cias that took advantage of the time for Octo
 Der payments to fall due to attempt t | force a settlement of individual claims O put the concern in a receivers hands
 Failing to find the general officers, tn
 latter course was adopted. There. wer
 more than one hundred investors her
 and many more in Birmingham, Mont ! gomery and Augusta. It now looks lik
 they have sent good money after bat
 trying to save their investment in tlf | defunct Continental Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
MISS MICHAEL AS QUEEN.
Successful in Voting Contest Held
 bv Demopolis Elks.

Demopolis, Oct. 16.-(Special) )-Yester- day noon the voting contest for the Queen of the Elks Street Fair closed and big crowd gathered In Crenshaw's to witness the count. The two leading can didates were Miss Gertrude Michael of Demopolis and Miss Ida Matzger of Mo- bile, and both had host of admirers who were determined their candidate should win. As the time for the closing of the polls neared. the ballots began rolling in by the armfuls and the box was packed to its capacity. The result of the count was 4,544 for Miss Michael and 3,309 for Miss Metzger. with 215 scattering. or a grand total of S,06s. As the ballots cost cents each, 1t amounted to the sum of $4O3. 70. going into the coffers of the Elks' treasury.
 This morning at the Methodist Church MT. N. T. Braswell was married to Miss Susie Cornish. Rev. MT. James perform ing the ceremony. The young couple were driven from the church to the de- pot, where they took the train for Mont gomery, in which city they will spend several days. returning home after their visit.
 A good frost was noticed yesterday morning. though the vegetation does not show much signs of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
FOR RATIFICATION.
Democrats of Coosa are Almost Unanimous for New Constitution.

Unanimous Tor New ConStlrut1on' Rockford, Oct. 6.-(Special.)-Ci Court convened here Monday. Judge A. H Aston, presiding. There is a full docket and will consume the entire week. Hon. George A. Sowell made a telling speech in the court house here yesterday to large audience in behalf of the rati- fication of the Constitution. The speaker was loudly applauded and 1t was mani fest that the effort gained many friends for ratification. and Mir. Sowells friends were profuse in their praise of his argu- ment.
 A man who claims to have made con- siderable investigation says that he has found three Democrats in this County who oppose ratification. These with some Republican politicians who are always de- sring an office but know that they can never be elected by white voters. and whose only hope of success lies in the ig- norant negro vote constitute the opposi- tion The former object to the good char acter clause. the latter to the disfran- chisement of the negro. as it Is by this vote only can they hope for office.
 From all indications it Is safe to say that all true Democrats, honest Populites and the better class of Republicans in Coosa County, favor ratification.
 It is letter to sta Id in the divorce court than never to have stood at the altar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

The money yoo pay for purchase doesn't close the tran faction.
 Of course business make bat haven't dered you for which this stands unt perfectly satisfied It's human to make mistakes Always know of any dissatisfaction; better for you and better for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
SHAPE, SIZE, COLOR, STYLE.
Either One or All Four Changed by
 Holt's Dye Works.

We can change, at will, the shape, size, color or style of a garment, steam-clean and press it perfectly. make all necessary repairs and guarantee satisfaction. Tele- phone 432. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
A KILLING FROST.
Late Crops in High Jackson Will Be
 Cut Short.

ooottsboro Oct. 6.-(Special)-Hon. IT n CIavton. Congressman from the Third District. is billed to speak here at
 A kilunk frost fell in this section last rirht It will cut the late crops short.
 Bnb. Bnb Whitehead was arrested here yes terdav and placed in jail for running a The The large band saw mill of steagall X Hudson at this place has been moved to Tullahoma. Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

When people begin to whistle popular air all the sentiment is blown out of it.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
COMPLETE VICTORY.
Lumber Pliers Win Their Strike
Against Heavy Odds.

Against Heavy Odds.
The strike of the lumber pliers is set
tied, and the men scored a complete
victory. They asked for 1925 per day
and they got it after two weeks idle
ness. The men are jubilant over their
success, and the union that they tenn
porarily organized during the strike
will be made a permanent fixture.
They realize that If they are organic
ed they will in the future be able to
ward off two things: a reduction in
wages and hasty strikes.
1t is too often the case when men are
not organized, and few men become
dissatisfied with their conditions shat
one of them will lay down his tools and
say, lets strike" Without moments
consideration all of the others join in.
These kind of strikes are usually lost.
If they are organized the whole matter
would be generally and thoroughly
discussed before final action is taken.
The employers would be given fair
notice and the men would stand a bet
ter chance of winning.
The organization of the lumber pliers
is not difficult matter. Their next in
kin, the lumber leaders, have been un-
usually successful in their organization.
They have raised wages from 20 cents
an hour to so cents, the present scale.
This was done through a. systematic
organization, and in a comparatively
short time. What the lumber leaders
have done the lumber pliers are cap
able Of doing. Here's hoping that they
will.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
MUST GIVE AND TAKE.
Capital and Labor Should Both Make
Conventions

Conventions
The condition of affairs in the labor
world is serious, and thoughtful men
must take note of 1t, says Bishop Fall
lows, in recent address. I have not
been an idle spectator of the situation,
yet do not pretend to know the merits
of 1t all. But it will not do to have
pitched battles between employers and
employees. The principle of mediator
ship was laid in the nature of man.
Give it the nineteenth century term if
you Decentralization is the same
thing. The principle must be carried
out. We have settled some Of the
greatest of international questions by
it-questions which in times past would
have participated war. Let me say to
the employer and to the laborer that
there must be mediation. Both sides
must see that there is something which
must be given up. Organization is the
only weapon which labor has for it's
protection, and I say to the courts and
officials, hands off!
What can those who live in palatial
residences, and in the midst of splen-
dor, know Of the feelings of men who
are compelled to toll and struggle for
a living, and how can children reared
in luxury understand how the little
ones of the poor and toiling masses feel.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25

business contrary to law; that out of
Sc agencies in Chicago. only one has
paid" the license required by statute;
that many of the agencies fraudul-
entity advertise positions for which
they have no request, and depend up
on canvassing for the position among
business firms after the applicant has
answered the advertisements and paid
his registration fee. The bookkeeper of
one agency stated that the agency had
an average of fifteen applications
daily at two dollars each in advance,
had been in business four years, and
1t was impossible to give the names Of
more than one man who had secured a
position during that time.
With nearly hundred private agen-
cies doing business in Chicago, it is
easy to see that hundreds of the I'M
fortunate unemployed are t1eeced
every year, for the habit Of exacting
a registration fee' in advance ap-
pears to be general among them. A
more intolerable and pernicious sys-
tenn Of extortion could not be ina gin
ed. The, act of 1899, creating free en-
ployment offices, should be amended
SO that no person or firm can, operate
an employment agency without giving
bonds to the state in the sum of $5,AcO
or $4,000 to secure the performances Of
their contracts. The law should also
make the acceptance Of registration
fee in advance a misdemeanor punish
able by fine or cancellation Of the state
license, or both.
We believe that the Herald has the
right idea for the elimination OF the
contemplate: methods employed and
hope to see a recommendation to this.
effect by the committee VINO. s.as .he
matter under investigation. 81
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
THE FIRST TO ACT.
The Plumbers Union Will Turn Out
On the Fourth.

The Plumbers union held one Of its
old time meetings last Thursday even
ing. When it comes to transacting
business, the plumbers can do more of
it than any organization ever seen. It
is business with them from beginning
to end. A communication, was read
from San Antonio, Texas, where the
plumbers are locked out. AS the union
is in need the Duluth union voted to
contribute $40. A communication from
Frank Crassweller asking the union to
participate in the Fourth of July cele-
bration was read, and the union unani-
mously voted to turn out In the parade.
They believe that this is a duty that
every union owes to the city at this
time, and they expect that every union
will take favorable action.
Joseph E. ,Krieger was elected to re-
present the union at the convention of
the State Federation of Labor at Man.
kato next month.
The apprentice question was given
considerable discussion, but no definite
action was taken, nor will be until the
next regular meeting OF the union.
In discussing the good and welfare OF
the trade, the condition Of plumbing
was we'll gone over. The city is badly
in need of a plumbing ordinance to pro-
tect innocent builders ana others who
have plumbing done, from being fleeced
bu interruptions master plumbers, The
union appointed a committee Thursday
evening, consisting OF President Sturm,
Secretary Rigdon and w. E. McEwen
to confer with Mayor Hugo on the
question. It is understood that the new
charter allows the appointment of
plumbing inspector.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
ledge Of American ideas. and become a

ledge Of American ideas. and become a.
charge upon the public. u Ut N,
It Is not our purpose to wage an In
dividual war against any race Or any
people at this time. It is those who
come to our shores without any idea
Of how Americans wish to live and
what wages are necessary to surround
US with those comforts that enable us
to contribute to society, that are a
menace to us. There can he but one
ending to such an influx at the rate it
is now pouring in. With several more
years, each adding seventy-four thous-
ant four hundred and thirty-two i'm
migrants to be thrown upon the pub
lie and the labor market. to compete
with the many who are even now
struggling to keep their head above
the waves. it is easy to see what the
condition Of the labo:er will be. With
such serious aspect in view would 1t
not appear that more rigid immigration
laws were necessary? If our inmigra-
ton laws are lawful based upon Ger
tain qualifications of character and the
possession Of stipulated sum of
money, together with being person of
sound mind, we see no reason why
there should not be an intellectual
qualification demanded as we'll. It is
more to the interest Of the government
that a foreigner be able to interpret
our constitution and thus be CONVEX
SAINT with the basic principles upon
which our laws are built, than to poss-
ess a given sum Of money that has no.
thing in it to recommend him to US.
Were this made a provision to admis-
sion to this country we would at
least be benefited to the extent of Sc
curing a more intelligent class of citi-
zens, upon whom we might logically
depend to render higher class Of ser
vice to the employer and at the same
time understand good wages. The
menace to labor does not lie in COM
petition with this latter class of men,
but with the poor ignorant foreigner
who knows nothing Of our manner Of
living, and accommodates himself to
conditions and wages that drive Amer
leans out.
It is our hope that our immigration
lows will be so amended as to make
the ability to read the constitution of
the United States intelligently a re-
Quisite to admission. To our mind it is
as clearly constitutional as any of the
specified requisites now embodied in
our laws and by far fairer and more
rational method of keeping out the I'M
desirable class than that embodied in
the Chinese Exclusion Act.-The Rail-
road Conductor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constant
~ failing to cure with local trea tment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be constitutional
disease. and, therefore, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co.., Toledo, Ohio. is the only consti-
tuttonal cure on the market. It is TAX
en- internally in doses from 10 drops to
a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
NO MILITIA FOR STRIKERS.
Mayor VanWyck Says There Will BE

Mayor VanWycl< Says There Will BE
No Shooting in New York City.
Mayor Van Wyck has given notice
that he will not encourage the use of
troops to put down strikes in New York
When national guard general asked
an appropriation. for a rifle. range, ex-
planning that soldiers who can't shoot
are of no use, the mayor answered:
''They don't need to shoot in this city.
with our excellent police force there is
no use for militia" Then the animus
of the militia general came out. There
have been Strikes" he .said when the
services of the guard were called for"
But Mayor Van Wyck's reply was
ready. mot since have been mayor
of New York. he retorted, adding:
''The police force is capable of handing
any and all disturbances, and there
will be no shooting" It is reassuring
to find a chief executive of metropoli-
tan city who is not hot for blood let
ting at the mention of strike.-Ex.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
TALK UN1oNIsM AT HOME.
Teach the Women the True Aims and
Objects Of Unionism.


Objects of Unionism.
The labor movement is weakest
among the women. That is to say.
among the wives of the laboring men
there is deep misunderstanding of the
general aim and purpose Of a labor or
ganization. For her husband to belong
to labor union means dues-50 cents
a month, at least, It means that the
husband must absent himself from
home to attend the meetings. These
and many other. things make the wo-
men rather chary Of a union, and you
seldom find one who takes broader
view. s5...,
There are many women who have
never had the benefits Of a labor or
ganization presented to them in q fair
way. This. Of course. is the husbands
fault. The labor paper is thrust aside
in many homes, as a thing not worthy
of. attention. What wonder, then, that
the women of the household are ignor-
ant of the main objects Of the labor
organizations, which is the betterment
Of the condition Of the masses Of the
workers? Some women think that
labor organization is a financial detri-
ment to her husband. Truth is, such
organization, and that alone, has made
it possible for her, husband to receive
at least double the wages that he would
receive If there were no trade unions.
If you doubt this, Just read a little
labor history, and see how fully this
statement is corroborated. Even
though the man be outside Of an or
ganization he is benefited. because the
wage of the non-union man is fixed al
most entirely by, and very close up to.
the amount the unionist demands and
receives. 1t is easy, 1t seems to US, to
show the women that unionism is very
desirable and profitable; but we must
confess that there is much education
necessary along this line All husbands
should place their unionism first and
foremost in the family for educational
purposes, if for no other reason.-Ex.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
SELLS UNION BEER.

Chas. Carlson IL the Only Dealer In
Duluth Who Sells Union Beer.
There is but one saloon in the city
where beer is sold that bears the label
of the Brewery Workers union, and
that is at Charlie Carlsons place at
513 West Superior street. Mr.. Carlson
handles beer made by the Klinkert,
Brewing company Of West Superior.
which firm is strictly union concern.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
DOCTOR YOURSELF.

G0N0Vh T. F FSa famal ar e!
five cure Of Gonorrhoea. elect. Unnat-
ural discharges. determinations. 1rrita-
m mem An internal remedy With
injection combined. warranted to cure
worst cases in one week. 50 per pack
age or 2 for IS. Sent anywhere on re;
KIDD DRUG CO., E,gln: ~. Retail
With; drusgists. Duluth and Nygren's
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
"R. L. r."

The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic
Railroad again offers to northwestern
people an unusually attractive arrange
ment Of Rail & Lake Trips" Let us
plan your Pan-American Exposition
trip via train and steamer routes. No
dust-no heat. Service the best, and at
reasonable rates. For, full particulars,
rates, reservations, etc, apply to.
y. SKI .85 M. ADSON. 81 Il.
Il. &. General Agent. y. s. 8. g a. Ry.. Du-
luth. MINI. 5s#i 5.zIs 81
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
OLD AGE POSTPONED.
VIRTHAMA Is q French treatme

!lRlUhMA both sexes that Is positive
~ guaranteed to cure impotency result
Ing from indiscretions or debility. gives
aged. restoring the desires. ambitions
and aspirations Of youth and health.
fitting for success and happiness in
ried life. 81 a package or for IS. Re
fuse substitutes. Sent anywhere pre-
paid on rsGsipt Of price, and euaran-
III Retail and Wholesale by S. +.
Boyce. Max Wirth. druggists. Duluth.
and Nygren's Drug Store. West Du:
luth. MINI.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
CARPENTERS MEETING.
Initiate Five New Members and Re-
ceive Applications For More.

The Carpenters union held a we'll
attended meeting at it's hall in the Kali
amazoo building last Tuesday evening
Six new members were initiated and
three applications were received. These
will be initiated at the next meeting.
which will be held on Tuesday evening.
The matter of sending delegate; to the
convention of the State Federation Of
Labor was laid over until the next
meeting. 1t is likely that the union
will send it's full quota of delegates.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
CONTEST NOTICE..
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
United States Land Office. Duluth,

NAAAI~A NoCSASCS ASNAO OAllSSp 0ulUSuI
Mimi, May 10, 1891. sE + 4
"A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by August
Dahlin, contestant, against Homestead
entry No. TO- BIG, made October IL, 1896,
for Sc Il Sc 4 section 81 and n II ne
and ne n NV n section Is. twonshlp s.
north, range Is west, by Hans Peterson,
contestee, In which It. is alleged that
said Hans Peterson has not resided on
or improved said land for more than
/; two years last past and has aband-
oned the same and that s:sid alleged
absence from said Land was not due 70
his employment In The army, navy or
marine corps OF the United states dur
ing the war with spain or any other
war in which the United States may
be engaged. said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching s;:td allegation at 10
20 clock a. M. on! June u, 1901. before
the Register and Receiver at the Unit
ed States Land Office In Duluth, hinn.
The said contestant having, In 4 5pro-
per affidavit, flled May 10, 1901, set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service. OF this notice
can not be MAIDS. it II hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be- given
!, BY due and proper puoIica :ior.
w. H. SMAIAIWOllD, Il Ss.s
sa Attorney tor soalesrant Il.
labor World May s.. June 1-1-11-iA-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
BOYCOTT LIFTED.

Cudahy Company, OF Milwaukee,. L.
Now ON the Fair List
The Butchers union announce that
the differences existing between the
Cudahy Company of Milwaukee, and
the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen of America, have
been amicably settled, and that that
firm Is now on the fair list All butch
ers are warned to keep away from San
Francisco for the time being, as their
is a strike on there.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
BUREAU OF LABOR
WHAT MIGHT BE ACCOMPLISHED BY
THE DULUTH BUREAU OF LABOR. ::

The Illinois Bureau of Labor Makes
ment Bureaus Roasted-Their I'm
scrupulOus Dealings With Both
Men and Companies Exposed-What
the Record-Herald Says.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
Ryan at Milwaukee.

M. ]. Ryan, Of the Licensed Tugmen's
Association, was called to Milwaukee
during the week on business pertaining
to his organiza ton.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-05-25
A VITAL / | CUES II Tl'lON
COUNTRY BEING OVER RUN WITH
AN UNDESIRABLE ELEMENT. !

The Cheaper Glass of Foreign Labor
ers Compose the Majority of Immt-
grants to Our Shores-Some Re-
strictiOns Should BE Made-Imml-
grants Should BE Able to Interpret
Our Contribution.