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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
JOHN W. RICHARDSON.

Financial Secretary of the Building
Trades Council.
John. w. Richardson was born in
New York on March II, 1858. Mr.. Rich
ardson joined the Amalgamated Society
as a joiner in 1874 and retained his
membership until 1894, having been a
member of branches Of the society in
England, Winnipeg, Chicago and San
Francisco. Later he became a member
Of the United Brotherhood of Carpen-
ters and Joiners Of America, during
that time he has been elected president,
financial secretary, recording secretary,
and delegate to the trades assembly,
where he has been elected at various
times, trustee, treasurer and recording
secretary. Mr.. richardson is at present
financial secretary of the Building
Trades Council and is also secretary of
the Labor Day committee.
He was delegate from the Carpen-
ters' Union to the convention Of the
Minnesota State Federation of Labor
at Winona in 1898, Duluth in 1899, and
represented the Building Trades Cour-
Gil at Mankato this year.
He is zealously and Loyalty devoted
to the labor cause, conservative in
judgment, we'll grounded in convictions,
always willing to accept the burdens
of office, an advocate Of strict adher-
ance to the constitution of any organi-
alton of which he is member, is one
who never sought prominence, but an
xious to be useful to his class.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
GUSTAV T. WINBERG.

Secretary of the Federated Trade
and Labor Assembly.
August T. Winberg, secretary of the
Federated Trades and Labor Assembly,
is Duluth boy, having lived here since
infancy. He is printer by trade, and
is employed in the advertising room of
the Evening Herald. Ever since he
learned the trade he has been an active
worker in the labor movement. He has
been a delegate to the Trades Assembly
for years, and during the labor bazaar
here in 1898 he made quite a record
for himself in arranging the printers
booth, which was the greatest attrac-
ton of the exhibition.
The publication of the paper known
as the Bazaar News, was the result Of
Mr. Winberg's ingenuity. He was elect
ed secretary Of the Trades Assembly
last January and was unanimously re-
elected in June. He is an earnest and
conscientious worker in the labor move
ment.
Gus, as he is Familiarity known, is
the main support of a widowed mother.
He says he will not get married until
he gets a woman with thorough union
ideas. So girls, watch out. He was a
delegate to the Mankato convention of
the Minnesota State Federation of La
Dor, and served with credit upon an
| important committee. Mr.. Winberg
has held many positions of trust in his
local union and is at present sergeant
alarms of the typographical union.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
WOLF SCHWARTZ.
President Of the cisarmakers, In

President of the Cigarmakers' In
ternational Union, No. 2t14.
Wolf Schwartz, president Of the
Cigarmakers' Union. was born in Ger
many s6 years ago His parents emf
grated to America when Wolf was eight
years Of age: They settled near Sleepy
Eye, MINI. Every one who knows any
thing about the history Of Minnesota,
will concede that the Germans who
settled in the southern part of the
state in the early days were the build:
ers of this great commonwealth. 1t
was their native thrift and energy that
placed Minnesota in the front rank Of
wealth producing states. Mr.. Schwartz
can we'll feel proud that he halls from
such blood. Without them the fields of
Minnesota would not be SO fertile, and
her beautiful valleys would be in a
cruder state. Mr.. Schwartz learned his
trade in Sleepy Eye, and came to Du-
luth II years ago, where he has worked
ever: since. He has always been an
active worker in the labor movement,
and during his career has occupied
many positions Of trust. He was presi"
dent Of the old Union Label League, an
organization of short but useful life
which did so much to boom the union
label in Duluth.
He was delegate to the Trades AS
sembly for number Of years, wher
that organization was in the prime o.
activity, and served on many important
committees. He was also a delegate t
| the Mankato convention of the Mime
:! sofa State Federation of Labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
EDWARD STURM.

President of Journeymen Plumbers
and Gas Filters, Union.
The plumbers Of Duluth have had
many presidents, but none. has rendered
as, good service as Edward sturm,
their present executive officer: He is
an n old timer: as the boys call him. and
is one Of the best mechanics in the city,
as we'll as one of the best union men.
He came to Duluth in the early days
OF plumbing, and afterwards entered
into business for himself in West Sup
erior. The panic came, and he then
went back to journey work. It can be
said of M. Sturm that he is one of the
best men we ever met. He admires
a fair and true man, and will stay by
him through thick and thin.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
TIE LABOR WORLD DULUTH ANp SUPERIOR AUGUST a1 1901
JAMES BISHOP.

President of the Marine Engtneefs'
Beneficial Association.
Mr.. James Bishop, president of the
Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa-
ton of Duluth, was born in Lockport,
N. Y, just 80 years ago. He came to
Duluth in 1886, and was chief engineer
of the Inman Tug Line for four years.
After the Inman line went into the
hands Of the trust he was chief ofthe
Great Lakes Towing company line for
nearly two years. He is a staunch
member of the association, and has
served it in it's national convention.
This year Mr.. Bishop was employed on
the steamer Bon Ami, but resigned a
few days ago to accept a more lucrative
position on another line. He is married
and resides with his family in this city.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
J. GORDON >o'NEILL.
President of the International Long
shOremen's Union, No. IL.

President Of the International Long
shoremcn's Union, No. II.
Gordon O'Neill, president of the
Longshoremen's Union No. II, is prac-
tically young man. He was born in
Canada, and came to Duluth shortly
after he became Of age. Since residing
here he has worked at longshore work,
and has been a member Of his union
ever since. He is now serving his Sec
ond term as president of the Duluth
union, and bids fair to serve as long as
he wants to. He has held the position
of vice president of the Trades Assem-
bly,, and has served on many important
committees.
He represented his union at the last
convention of the International Union
at Toledo, and was honored by the dele
gates with the position of third vice
president. Mr.. O'Neiil is one OF the
most popular men in the local labor
movement. No person can be his friend
unless he knows him to be fair and
| honest, hence he has some rather bitter
enemies, and plenty Of warm friends.
! Last winter Mr.. C'Neil! was chairman
! of a conference committee of lumber
leaders who met with the Lake Carriers
at Ashland and settled the wage s;:ale
for the current season. This has been
one Of the best moves in the history OF
marine labor matters, and Mr.. O'Neil
has been the recipient of many thanks
for his efforts there. He is we'll known
in state labor matters, having served
as delegate to the last three conven'
tons Of the Minnesota State Federation
| of Labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
. JOHN H. BAKER.
business Agent of the Carpenter
Union and an Old Timer.

Business Agent Of the Carpenters'
Union and an Old Timer.
There perhaps is no. one in the local
labor movement who has been the VIC
tim of so much abuse as that old vet
eran, J. H. Baker. His service in the
movement has been of such length that
he is generally looked upon, by those
who accept the gospel Of puck and
Judge as an agitator and trouble
maker. He joined the labor movement
away back in 1857, when it required
both nerve and courage to say that one
was a member of a labor union.
He has seen the movement grow from
it's infancy, and strange to say he never
allowed his hope in the movement to
falter. Other men have come and gone.
He has been attacked and abused, but
his faith is still unshattered. Once and
awhile he is defeated for a time, but in
ly, and takes his place among the active
workers in the movement. Mr.. Baker
is veteran of the civil war, and hence
we appreciate how dear the labor move
ment is to him. Some critics condemn
him because he does not work at his
trade, but it does not seem reasonable
.to us that a man Of his. age should be
obliged to work, and toll in the evening
of his life when he ought to be reaping
some of the benefits Of his past produce
ing days. In his capacity as business
agent he is bringing in more new mem
bers to the Carpenters Union than
were ever brought before. -
Mr.. Baker, was a delegate to two
conventions OF the State Federation OF
Labor, at both Duluth and Mankato.
He also attended several Of the K. Of
L. conventions. .s#5S
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
Northern
Hardware
Company:
Shelf and Heavy
HARDWARE.
STOVES BICYCLES
AND SPORTING GOODS.
FPS W. Superior St., Duluth
WILLIAM TUNELL.
Secretary Of the AmalEamated Meat
Cutters Local Union.

Secretary of the AmalEamated Meat
Cutters Local Union.
William Tunell the secretary of the
Butchers Union, is a Minnesota pro-
duct He was born In the southern
part of the state and came to Duluth
several years ago. He no sooner Joined
the Butchers Union, when he beca me
an earnest and consistent champio. lDf
trade unionism. He was elected s.cre-
tary, and has held the position ever
since. He represented his union in the
Trades Assembly for several terms, and
was treasurer of that body until the
office of secretary and treasurer was
recently amalgamated.
While working at his trade Mr. Tunell
made use of the long evenings that the
union had secured for it's members,
and studied bookkeeping and stenogra-
ply. He spent some of his time at the
night school, graduating from Miss Nc
Dermott's school of Shorthand. and,
then, when he felt that he
was capable of doing the work, he laid
down his tools. in the butcher shop and
accepted a position with A. E. Wilson
& Son., lumber shippers. He is now
making remarkable progress at his new
work, and the Labor World expects to
hear more from him in the future. He
is member Of the Modern Woodsmen
Of America, and was recently elected
clerk Of the Imperial Camp. He also
acted as assistant secretary of two con-
ventions Of the Minnesota State Fed
Grafton of Labor, where his knowledge
of shorthand was used to good advan-
tage. He is married, is the father of
two bright children, and resides on
West Third street.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
MlCHEAL RYAN.

President of the Licensed Tugmen's
Protective Association.
Duluth is the home Of one Of the ex-
ecutive officers a great national labor
organization. Micheal j. Ryan, grand
president Of the Licensed Tugmen's
Association Of the Great Lakes, is the
founder Of that organization. Mr.. Ryan
is marine engineer, and has worked
in Duluth harbor for number of years.
Michigan, and was for a number of
years the chief of police Of Michigan
city.
It was in 1899 that Mr.. Ryan conceiv-
ed the idea Of an organization to con-
sist of the licensed men on tugs. At
that time the craft organizations OF
both engineers and captains prevented
them from going on strike for wages
or any other cause. The consolidation
Of all the tug lines on the great lakes
led Mr.. Ryan to believe that the old
organizations were inadequate to con.
troll the wages of the men. He thought
that an organization formed on trade
union lines was in order, and immedi'
ately set out to form one. The result
of his efforts is the present organiza'
ton which has branch in every har.
Dor on the chain of lakes. Mr.. Ryan is
known as man of high character, fair
conservative, and at the same time
firm. His success in settling disputes
demonstrates his ability as an execu
tive officer. In social life Mr.. Ryan Is
credited with being one of the bes
checker players in America. 49,.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
POOL AND BILLIARDS.
SAMUEL KELLEY.

President of the United Broth rhood
of Carpenters.
The fault finder Of trade unions say
that it's members are un- american. and
although we will not discuss that phase
of the question now, we will present to
the readers of the Labor World the
name Of the president Of the Carpen-
ters' Union, Mr.. Samuel Kelley, who
fought five years for Old Glory under
the rays of the southern sun from 1861
to 1865; who furnished three boys in the
Spanish-American war, one of whom
went to China on United States man
o'war to aid in the protection of Am
erican interests during the late upris-
ing. What better example Of true Am
ericanism is wanted? Mr.. Kelley is
trade unionist because he is an Am
erican. The cruelty Of the southern
oligarchy upon the black slave stirred
him to action in his early days, and the
lnJustlceS dealt to the wage SalVe by
the northern plutocracy of today makes
his as earnest a trade unionist as ne
was soldier. Mr.. KELLEY is an Ohio
an by birth, and came to this state sew
eral years ago! He has reared a large
and respectable family, who bear wit
ness of his true and stirling manhood.
Last fall he was candidate for leg
islature, but was defeated by the very
men he would have faithfully served.
Instead of him, they elected wooden
man, or just the same thing. Mr.. Kiel-
ley was delegate to the last two con-
ventions Of the State Federation of La
Dor, and served his union there with the
usual good results. 49, -,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31

To be president of the Building
Trades Council is no snap. Many a
man has tried it and failed. There is
much for the live and active officer to
do. His advice and counsel is neces-
sary in every movement of that body,
and to make a mistake is disastrous,
indeed. AS the Trades Council is pos
sessed of so much power, it can be ex-
pected that the president will be held
action, whether it turns out successful
or not. He is member OF the execu-
tive board which acts between meet
'ings. This board is possessed with full
powers in the premises, and one can
feel assured that an error means con
domination at the next meeting of the
Council. The observer usually believes
that the officers Of an organization are
the trouble makers. We have heard
it so often stated that If. the officers
did not stir up little trouble once
in a while that their jobs would be in
danger. How foolish! There is no one
in the whole net work of labor organ
ization who try to avert trouble so
much as do the officers. They know
what trouble means to them. They
know what the responsibilities are, and
hence they are exceptionally cautious.
The Buildings Trades Council of Du-
luth may well feel proud that they
have at the head of their organization,
man so cautious, fair and conserva-
tive, as Timothy Timlin. Born in Or
lila, Canada, 80 years ago, he came to
Duluth when a lad of lille learned
his trade, which is that of timer, with
the H. S. Eaton firm. After serving
his time he accepted a position with
the Marshall, Wells Hardware COM
pany, where he was employed until the
strike of last May. During his life in
the labor movement he has filled the of.
flee Of secretary of his local union fol-
two years; was secretary Of the
Buildings Trades Council for foul
years, and was elected it's president
last June. He has been a delegate tc
| the Trades Assembly since the early
days, and also to the State Federation
Of Labor at Mankato in June.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31

Oldest Officer in Point Of Service In
the Movement.
The Cigarmakers' Union without
Matt Ettinger would be no union at ali.
Many years ago he was elected finan-
cial secretary Of the Cigarmakers' I'm
ion, and he can have the job as long as
he wants it. To be financial secretary
Of the Cigarmakers Union Is to be a
banker in a small way. The hnanciaI
system Of the union permits the men,
bers to make loans, giving their card
as security. There are also sick and
out Of work benefits to be paid, and one
can imagine that the office is no sine-
cure. But Mr.. Ett1nger takes care Of
it all without complaint, and besides
never misses day at his work. He
was one of the charter members Of the
old Trade and Labor Assembly which
was organized in 1887. On account Of
the many duties of his office as dnan-
cial secretary Of the local union he was
obliged to resign. The old records still
exist, and his name is repeatedly men~
toned as worker in the early days.
Last month his union elected him as q
delegate to the Baltimore convention
of the International Cigarmakers' I'm
ion, which will be held next month.
This honor is recognition Of his untir-
ing services in behalf of the union. Say
that unions are ungrateful, IL you will.
We have yet to learn of a case where
a union turns down true merit. A, I'M
ion is grateful to degree, and the men
who are usually turned down, probably
deserve it for some reason best known
to the union. y, Fl - $500 s.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
EDWARD MAERE.

Secretary of Local Union of Painters
and Decorators.
The subject of this sketch, Edward
Maere, was born in Norway in 1860.
Born with that spirit of liberty so pre-
valent throughout the land of the mid
night sun. Mr.. Maere came to America
in 1882, shortly after attaining his ma
jorlty. He arrived in Duluth; eight
years ago, and became a member of
the Painters Union, at the time of it's
reorganization. Since that time ne
has been one of its most earnest and
sincere members, and the union today
can be thankful to him for being able
to stand together so long. Mr.. Maere
has represented his union in the Build
ing Trades Council, and is a careful
student of the Industrial problem.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
JOHN M'CAFFREY.
President Of the Tug Firemen's and
Linemen1s Union. .E.-,

FfeS1dent OF the rug FIre"en's anu
Linemen,s Union.
When the time came for the organi-
cation Of the Tug Firenen's Union the
boys decided upon John Mccartney to
do the work. He, in conjunction with
the editor of this paper, set about to
form the organization. When the UNI
ion was formed Mr.. Mccartney was
elected president, and has served them
ever since. He is an exceptionally
calm and reserved man, and these quail
ifcations have helped him in his sue
cess with the organization: The tug
firemen have one Of the largest organi-
cations in the city, thanks to Mr.. Nc
Caffrey's good work. Last winter when
the tug firemen formed their national
organization, Mr.. Mccartney was chos-
en- on the executive board.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
CHARLES E. ELLEFSON,
Secretary of the Wood and Metal
Lathers9 Union.


Chas. E. Ellefson, secretary of the
Metal and Wood Lathers' Union, is one
of those men in the labor movement
who can always be relied upon to do
anything expected of him. He has been
one of the active figures in the build.
ing trades union movement of Duluth,
and was for a number of years secre-
tary of the council. When the council
was first organized he was appointed
business agent, but life was too sweet
to hold such a position, and he resigned
before his term expired. His scandor
and honesty has placed him in the front
ranks Of organized labor in this city,
Last year he was treasurer Of the La
Dor Day committee, and served with
credit. @ z:: i i.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
EDWARD PERR0TT.
Secretary and Treasurer of the Local
Plasterers7 Union.


Plasterers1 Union.
The names of Edward Perrott and the
Plasterers' Union are inseparable.
During. the years of the panic Edward
staid by the union through success and
adversely. He was born in England,
and came to America in his early years.
Today he is thoroughly American, and
has higher regard for American in
stitutions than many native. It is
his thorough .Americanism that has
made him successful in the labor move
ment. He has served as president Of
the Building Trades Council, and has
been delegate to the Trades Assembly.
His service to the Plasterers.' Union en-
dears him to the heart of every men,
Der, and every plasterer swears by Ed.
Perrott. ..'~
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And Candy Kitchen i! ID! ]! .
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Pastry and Candies.
rs West Superior street.
HENRY DW0RScHAk.
President OF the Local TypoEraphl.
cal Union.

cal Union.
The printers have had several presi-
dents, but none have served so long al
their present faithful executive Officer
Henry Dworschak. Mr.. Dworschak il
a Duluth man from early boyhood. da
learned his trade here, and is regarded
as one Of the best printers In the west.
He now occupies the position Of 5fore<
man Of the advertising room Of the
Evening Herald. Mr.: Dworschak'S adj
vent in the labor movement began
years ago, and during all his life as a
printer he has been an active workeH
in the movement. His father published
a German paper here in the early days.
which was known throughout the north
class. His brothers are all active adj
vocates of labor, and 1t can well be seem
where Henry gets his earnest enthusi-
asm for the labor cause. It il bred In
his bones, and he cannot help it. Oc-
casionallly domestic duties compel him
to retire, but he can't be inactive. on
account of his Unborn sympathies.
He has been a delegate to the Trades
Assembly for a number Of years, and
has served as reading sserk and vice
president, which Office hen ow holds.
Mayor Hugo appointed him a member
Of the public employment bureau board,
where it is expected he will do good
work for labor. He has been a delegate
to three conventions of the State Fed
Grafton Of Labor. and is prominently
spoken Of as a. candidate for president
of the Trades Assembly.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
GEO. M. DAVIS
PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERATED
TRADES AND LABOR ASSEMBLY

Position il u Responsible One-Presi-
Must Keep Out of Politics For His
Own GoOtl-NIr. Davis Was Born in
Canada, and in Now Nearly Fifty
Years of Age.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-31
TIMOTHY. T'IMLlN
PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL BUILD
ING TRADES COUNCIL.

One of the Most Responsible Posi-
lions Within the Gift of the Build
ing Trades-It Requires Faithful
Watchfu1ness-Mr. Tim1fn is the
Right man in the Place-His Ex-
perience is Useful to Movement.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1901-09-21

E. B. Munday, abogado de Henrietta,
Texas, chasqueo n g al sepulturero
Dice: "Mi hermano estaba muy male
de iebre malaria & ictericia. Persua-
die a tomar Amargos Electricos y pres
to Sc halo mejor. pero continue su use
hasta que estuvc enteramente curado,
Estoy cierto que los Amargos Electri-
cos lie ~salvaron la vida" Este remedio
desecha la malaria, mata los germenes
de enfermedad y purtfca la sangre;
ayuda en- la digestion, regula ell higado,
rifones 8 intestinos, cura constipation,
dyspepsia, Intermediates de los nervios,
intermediates de los rinones, enferme-
dades de mujeres da salud perfecta. Sc
vende a Scots en- todss las boticas.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1901-09-21
Ministro Embfeado ' Emplumado.

Huntingdon, Ind, Sept. 17.-Joseph
A. Wildman, ministro los Hermanos
Unidos, fue embreado y emplumado por
n turba de mas Glen hombres anoche
y en- seguida 10 soltaron para que vol
viese a su casa. La causa fue que 81
domingo en- Ia noche en- una junta de
oraci6n tenida en- uno de los temples de
la ciudad, dijo: ''Supongo que hoy Sc
han dicho mas embustes desde ell pnl.
pito y escritorio sagrado que en- ningdn
tempo anterior. All paso que deseo
dar TODD 81 honor que es debido q Mr..
Mckinley, digo que mientras vivi6 no
fue otra cosa sino un demagogo polfti
COZ