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the accomplished sculptor of the prone
statue of Lee in Washington and Lee
University. and who as youth was q
pupil OF Hubbard. writes:
Hubbard painted for my mother a
portrait of Washington from the (Hou-
dom statue. 1t is now in the Valentine
Museum. in this city. 1t has not
the sleepy expression of Stuart's picture
What pity it is that the latter S
| (Stuart's) attempts at Washington are
so much inferior to many of his other
works"
DR.. W. P. Palmer. formerly secretary
of the Virginia Historical Society. re-
lates this incident:
Rembrandt Peale came to Richmond
in 1855 especially to see this statue, and
said. in conversation with ne: When
a boy | lived on the same square With
General Washington in Philadelphia,
during his second term as President, and
used to see him almost every day. Thus
became very familiar with his appear
ance. Now. il you will stand in the
southeast corner of the rotunda. or
quadrangle (the statue faces easD. and
look at the statue on a level with it,
you may well think you are beholding
Washington himself. That is the man,
sir. exactly Peale afterward painted
one of the best known portraits of
Washington"
Colonel McCrae's history of the Hou-
dn, e-ot,o npape with he rar,arly
"Houdons statue of Washington is in
teresting to mankind as the most per-
feet representation of this peerless man
that exists"
On 4 subsequent page is the following
utterance and assurance, which are en-
titled to implicit faith, namely:
"No statue or painting exists which
is more thoroughly authenticated than
the Koudon statue. From its inception
to it's completion it is historically
marked by a chronological record of
facts. resolutions, correspondence, and
inscriptions which will preserve its
identity and character through all times.
and. what is most rare, its perfect
similtude to the original is established
by facts and opinions as convincing as
human testimony can furnish
In estimating the testimony of those
who knew Washington personally. such
as Marshall, Lafayette, Peale. and 9th
ers. it should be borne in mind that the
statue was finished and unveiled to the
public view years before his death.
There is quite another aspect of this
statue than that of its being faithful
portrait of the man, which should not
be overlooked. but which should be es-
pecally emphasized in this connection.
That point is stated by Colonel McCrae
thus:
while this statue derives its chief
from its similitude to Wash
ington, tyetl as A work of art it is of
the highest order and its fame is grow
ing"
We would naturally be led to expect
as much from the unrivaled character
of the sculptor himself, according to
the testimony of Mr.. Jefferson To
again quote Mr.. Valentine:
1T is useless for me to say anything
of the merits of the Houdon statue. Its
praises are already in print and 1t has
been indorsed by well-known men OF
Washington's time. The Houdon statue
has not received the recognition it de-
serves. but it will stand with those who
know its merits and history as the like
ness of Washington"
That a statue which we are assured is
so realistic and lifelike that the closer
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invited by an older artist friend and ad-
mirer to his studio in hope of word
of approval of the finished statue on
which his hope of immortal fame rested.
Angelo gazed at it intently, moved
around and reviewed 1t from different
points. and finally responded abruptly.
1T only lacks one thing" and shot cut
of the room. The remark shocked and
prostrated the artist as If the discharge
of battery. Happening to be in the
place again few weeks later end hear
ing of the severe illness of his friend,
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work of the sculptor's art in providing
pedestrian statues on this continent 1t
is a legacy of genius to this and sue
ceeding generations.
1t is related Of Michael Angelo. when
at the zenith of his fame, that he was
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stands before the world and has stood
for more than century challenging its
admiration and silencing its criticism.
Il has triumphantly passed the ordeal
of competition and criticism. and stnnds
today as the chef-d 'oeuvre, the chief
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you come to it the more impressed you
are with the delicate. lifelike linea-
ments of expression should embody the
perfect technique OF the highest order
of art" is marvellous. But the marvel
has unquestionably materialized and
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the Southern Confederacy is due. by a
curious turn of fortune. to a thesis re-
Gently read in Boston at the commence
ment exercises of the Massachusetts In
stitute of Technology.
There are thirteen departments of in
struction at the Institute, and each of
these departments is represented at
commencement by public thesis. The
thesis in the department of architecture
was read this year by Mr.. Leroy Esk-
ridge Kern, a graduate of Randolph
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~ ERHAPS the most definite plan
- yet advanced for a museum of
war to commemorate the four
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
CITYS AFFAIRS.
A Municipality Should Be Conducted
on Business Lines.

A Municipality Should Be Conducted
on Business Lines.
While Mr.. McEwen's life has been
largely devoted to labor matters, he
has been a careful observer of NUM-.
cipal affairs. He has seen the city
grow from small village to metro
politan city. He has lived here long
enough to profit by the experiences OF
the past. He believes that the city
should be run on strictly business prin-
ciples. In his paper recently he COM
pared the city with large corporation
and the alderman with the board OF
directors, holding that as 1t was the
aim of the latter to have their cor
poration managed in such manner
that good dividends might be paid to
the stockholders, it is the duty OF the
board of aldermen to see that the city
is managed along the same lines. He
does not believe in penny wise and
pound foolish economy" for many nec-
essary improvements must be made.
but he is strongly opposed to extrav-
agance. It is much easier to spend
other peoples money than it is your
own.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
M'EMEN A STUDENT.

From the many testimonials appear
ing upon this page it can be seen that
those who know Mr.. McEwen in a
business way have implicit confidence
in him. AS an advocate of labor he
stands high among the workingmen.
In all his life in the labor movement
he has endeavored to act in consist
ent manner and with a full measure
of success. Most advocates in any
movement are too liable to become
fanatical in the cause they espouse,
simply because they devote their entire
time to the subject. Mr.. McEwen is
a student both of economics and STAN
dard literature. His library contains
some of the best works. Carlyle is
his favorite author, and he can be
found any evening at his home, when
not otherwise engaged deep in thought
in some of the great Hero Worship
pers'' works. The writer has counted
over sixty reference books in his little
library.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
VOTE EARLY.
Every Citizen shorM Vote Early in
the Day.

Every Citizen ShorId Vote Early In
the Day.
When election day arrives, the first
thing to do on your way to your work
is to vote. Get it off your mind. Some
thing might happen during the day
that would prevent you from getting to
the polls on time to cast a. vote. The
polls open at o'clock in the morning
and close at o'clock in the evening.
The following are the boundary lines
Of the five precincts in the fifth ward:
First precinct-Voting place, 331 West
Michigan street. Boundary, west side
of Third avenue West to east side Of
Fifth avenue West and from the water
front to the boulevard.
Second precinct-Voting place % Fifth
avenue West. Boundary west side Of
Fifth avenue West to east side of Sixth
avenue West to north side of Second
street, then west to east side Of Seventh
avenue West, then north to Boulevard
Third precinct-Voting place, 707
West Superior street. Boundary: West
side of Sixth avenue West, then north
ete4 4seuth side Second west to west aide
Of Seventh avenue North to Boulevard.
Western boundary east side of Eighth
from water front to south side of
Boulevard.
Fourth precinct-Voting place 1928
West Michigan street. Boundary from
Eighth avenue to east side of Twelfth
avenue West; water front to south side
Of Boulevard.
Fifth precinct-Voting place Rock
wells store Duluth Heights BOun-
dary, all that portion Of the ward from
Third avenue to Twelfth avenue, north
of Boulevard to the city limits.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
THE ENTIRE WARD.
McEwen VIII Work in the Interes1
of City and Ward.

McEwen VIII Work in the Interest
of City and Ward.
The citizens Of Duluth Heights are
interested in the election Of Mr.. Nc
Even, not because they feel that they
are entitled to an alderman any more
than any other portion Of the ward,
but being interested in the city they
feel that he has some good qualifica-
tions for the position of alderman. They
wish to testify in these columns as they
intend to do at the polls as to Mr.. Nc
Ewens standing in the community in
which he resides. If elected he will
represent no class or interest save that
of the whole ward. It will be his am
bition to serve faithfully and we'll all
Of the people of the ward. The fifth
ward is the largest in the city. 1t is
the most densely populated; it has the
most costly buildings; the greatest bus
mess interests in the city. Besides be-
ing the largest it is the greatest of all
the wards. The choosing of a repre-
sentative in this ward is an important
matter It is not so much Of a poll
tical proposition as it is business
proposition.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
PRACTICAL MAN.

What Is wanted in government as in
business is practical men who will not
permit visionary ideas to sway them in
their work for the people. The time for
the visionary man is tomorrow, the
work of the practical man is for today
He who feels his way slowly through
the world is he who can maintain a
point of advantage at the summit Of
his glory. Mr.. McEwen is thoroughly
practical, as all who know him will
testify. He has good conception Of
business afafirs, and therefore can not
fail to be good alderman.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
NATIVE OF DULUTH
nfcEWEN WAS BORN AND REARED
IN THIS CITY.
Wis Parents Are Among the Oldest
1nhab1tants-He Has Struggled
Through Adverse Circumstances
to 4 Position In Life of Honor and
Positions With Credit.

w. +. McEwen, Democratic nominee
for alderman of the Fifth wa1d, is a
Duluthian born and bred. He was
the first white boy born in that part
of Duluth, west of the point Of rocks,
and now known as Central Duluth. His
parents marriage was the first service
of any character held in the Second
Presbyterian church. He is the oldest
son of William McEwen, telephone
operator at the police station. His
mother died when he was but ten
years of age. He was educated in the
Duluth public schools, learned the
plumbing trade and worked at it con-
tinuously until he purchased the Labor
World in March, 1900. His first money
was made selling newspapers when but
nine years old. He continued at this
until he left the High School at the end
OF the Junior year, and began to learn
the plumbing trade. In the labor
movement he has held many positions
of honor and trust. His first expert
ence in this line was secretary of a
newsboys' union in 1889, secretary of
Plumbers Helpers union in 1891, sec
retary of Journeymen Plumbers union
1S95-1900, secretary of Trades Assembly
one term. president four terms. vice
president of Minnesota State Fedora
tion of Labor one term, and in 1896 was
elected secretary which position he
now holds. Was delegate to the
Kansas City convention Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor and served on
an important arbitration committee in
Chicago.
When the business and laboring in
terests were at variance on account of
the frequency of injudicious boycotts
he did more than any individual in
the local labor movement to bring
about the happy relations that exists
today. He is regarded as a fair, con-
servative and practical advocate Of
labor, and is held in high regard by
the business as we'll as laboring in
terests Of the city, with whom he has
been much in contact.
He served as a member of the Board
of Health in 1899 and until the new
charter legislated that body out of
office. He was a. member Of the first
committee that went to the Twin
Cities in 1897 for the purpose of ar
ranging for a try-city charter.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01

For six years Mr.. McEwen has been
an officer Of the Minnesota State Fed
Grafton of Labor. During that time
his career has been watched with in
terest by every union workingman in
Minnesota. The labor press of the
state has spoken Of his candidacy in
the following manner:
Minnesota Union Advocate: He is
one of the brightest and most upright
men engaged in any movement in this
state, and is bound ito leave his mark
on the municipal life of Duluth, as he
has left it on the affairs Of organized
labor in this state. AS showing the
spirit in which Mr.. McEwen enters on
the contest for public honors, and
which will animate him if he is elected,
we take pleasure in quoting the follow
ing words from a. recent issue Of his
paper: I'm the aldermanic contest we
stand for good government, a faithful
adherence to the rights Of all parties
and localities, and for such administra-
ton and legislation as will best con-
duce to the prosperity Of our city. We
have no axes to grind, no yet theories
to experiment with, and no other OBJ
ject or aim than to serve the people
faithfully and WE'LL" The public will
be we'll served that has intelligence
and sense enough to elect men Of Nc
Ewen's character and ability.
The Minneapolis Union: We are
pleased to see that Brother w. E. Nc
Even, editor of the Duluth Labor
World, and secretary Of the State F.
of L., has been nominated by the DEM
ocrats of that city as their candidate
for alderman. There is no ADLER man
in the ranks Of labor in the state than
that same Billy" and in addition to
that he is an honest advocate of re-
form measures, and stands for what
Is the best and highest in the labor
movement. We>will guarantee that if
he is elected, and we hope he will be,
there will be no member Of the council
in that city who will make better
record, nor one who will look closer
after the interests OF the whole people.
He is broad minded and liberal enough
to know that the interests Of the work.
ers is best served byxserving the inter-
ests of whole city, and If elected will
be credit to the. sworkers, and do
much to overcome the prejudice which
exists in many quarters against elect
ing workingmen te responsible public
posi- tlons q 81 s-
Here's hoping he WIN have d good,
clean majority"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
BANKER TESTIFIES.
Chas. F. Leland Speaks Highly of
Mr.. McEwen's Efforts.

Chas. F. Leland Speaks Highly O1
Mr.. McEwen's Efforts.
Chas. F. Leland, president of the
Commercial Banking company, in an
interview with this committee has the
following to say Of Mr.. McEwen:
IT have known w. e. McEwen for a
number of years. I remember when
we met at St. Paul during the discus
sion of the anti-boycott bill. He was
spokesman for the labor committee,
and I was impressed with the able,
fair and conservative manner in which
he championed labor's side of the
dispute.
mo personalities were resorted to,
and I sincerely believe that the happy
agreement reached at this meeting was
largely through the efforts of Mr. Nc
Even. I have followed up his work
since that time, and am thoroughly
convinced that no one in the city is
more interested and hopeful for the
city's welfare than he."
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01

making common cause for the ad-
vancement of the race. 1t is but the
travail of Old methods and conditions
giving birth to the new. The day of
the calamity bowler, and mischief
maker is ended so far as labor circles
are concerned and the era of better
things has been ushered in, and it is
the duty of every lover Of his race and
country to lend helping hand in per-
petuating the conditions Of peace and
harmony between the two interests
each so necessary for the we'll being
of the other, labor and capital"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
T. c. PHILLIPS

Speaks Well of McEven and HiA
Work in General.
r. c. Phillips, of the firm of Phillips
& Co., says that he has known Mr.. Nc
Even for several years and refers to
him in the following languages:
my acquaintance with Mr.. McEwen
began when he was president of the
Trades Assembly. + have been much
in touch with him since that time, and
can truthfully say that he is safe
and cautious man. One thing l have
noticed in particular with him, is that
he is practical in all his undertakings.
The average labor leader is liable to
become visionary, but it is not so with
him. He seems to be we'll balanced in
his discussion of all questions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
GOOD OPINION

From Well Known Capitalist and
Employer Of Labor.
r. L. Mccormick, vice president of
the Duluth Universal Milling Com
pany, says of Mr.. McEwen:
"Organized labor, and the city Of
Duluth are extremely fortunate in hav-
ing a man in the labor movement who
is so fair and conservative as Mr.. Nc
Even. His eagerness to see the city
become great industrial center is
highly comuendable."< .,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
HILL ENDORSES.
Secretary of Duluth improvement
Association Gives Reasons.

Gentlemen: Referring to my knowl-
edge of w. E. McEwen as a person
who would we'll represent Duluth, in
the city council. I am pleased to say
that he seems eminently fitted for the
position of alderman for the follow
ing reasons:
AS a well-knoWn labor advocate he
has large influence with the working
men of Duluth, while, as citizen in
general. and as an alderman in par
ticular, he would be sufficiently eau
tious and discreet to we'll guard and
protect the interests of the city.
THOMAS E. HILL"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
WORTH CONSIDERING.
John Panton Speaks Knowingly of
McEwen's Efforts.

John Panton, senior member of the
firm of Panton & White, proprietors
Of Duluth's mammoth department
store, in answer to this committee
says: "While our firm is not in poll
tics, yet in justice to Mr.. McEwen it
is our duty to say that in all the time
we have known him in the labor
movement we have found him unusu-
ally fair and honest in his dealings.
He has had several conferences with
us in the last few years, and In all of
them I have found him to be reason
able and consistent.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
go TO 1HE...
Doters of the Fifth lizard.

HIS edition of Labor World is edited by a
mttee of citizens of different political aliations,
who have been neighbors and friends of w. E.
McEwen for number of years.
Since Mr.. McEwen became a candidate for Alderman
of the Fifth Ward, modest to boom his
candidacy in these columns. His neighbors, who
interested in his political we'll his business
after several attempts finally succeeded in in
ducng him permit to edit this edition Of his paper
We say with perfect frankness that it is with
considerable pride that his to the voters
of the Fifth Ward for their careful consideration We
know of his private character, well his public
actions have hesitancy in recommending him
honest, able and conscientious He is in way
responsible for any article that appears this page.
(sgned), Duluth Heights Citizen Com.
CH.aS: II. MERRITT, Chairman,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
STRAIGHT TIP.
M. S. Burrows Has known McEwen
For Many Years.

For Many Years.
M. S. Burrows, proprietor of the
Great Eastern Clothing House, says
II have known Mr.. McEwen since his
boyhood days. Since he has been in
the labor movement I have been in a
position to know him we'll. have
watched his career with interest. and
have conversed with him on many oc-
casions. He is a careful student Of
conditions, earnest and consistent as
an advocate of labor and is truly in
terested in the business development
of Duluth
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01
QUEER Argument
USED BY OPPONENTS TO GET VOTES
FROM McEWEN.

Say He Is. a Labor "AgitntQr," and
VIII Be Glass LeEixla tOr-Fal-
lacy of Their Argument Exposed.
Labor Advocate Not IL DemagOgue.
Pleads for Better Feeling Be-
tween Capital and Labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-02-01

H0WLAboRSTANDS
LABOR PRESS OF THE STATE IN
DORSE McEWEN's CANDIDACY.

Say He IL One Of the Brixhtest Men
in the Labor Movement-He In
Broailminded ana Liberal Enough
to Know That the Interests Of
Labor Are Best Served When
Serving All the People.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-17
Pidein English.
Continued from Ist pager

want this kind of business" The
only negative used is no" never
not When one calls on lady in
China the hoy" answers the bell and
you demand "Missisee have got?' to
which he either replies "have get" or
mo got meaning in up to date Eng
lish "at home" or mot at home"
though he occasionally varies the
mo got" by "have go out" Ladies,
no doubt, can fully appreciate the
subtle difference of the two phrases.
The words "who?" "what?" "how?"
are never used by themselves, but
are always qualified as who MANI"
what thing?" "how fashion," "Fa-
shion" means kind" or sort" For
the degrees of comparison more" in
variably forms the comparative, while
the expression number one" is as
much of a superlative as phlegmatic
Chinese mind can arrive at; more
better" more large" more cheap"
and number one good" number one
cheap" are familiar examples.
A missionary is described as
loss pidgin man." a joss being
Chinese god, and a bishop as mum.
Der one topsiie joss pidgin man.
One wonders II an archbishop came
along what title he would obtain In
"pidgin English"
Some of the quaintest expressions
in this extraordinary language ara
"catch-get or obtain" "can do-ali
right" must no can do-lmpossible,"
"pay-give" "topside downside-up-
stairs, downstairs" also used for Pa
radise and Hades. "Puttee book
SETTLE" "chance-profit" two piece
man" "puttee SOUP" "plenty face
dignified mo got face-undignified,"
"spoilum-break" and plenty
"largee," "littee," "all same" sup.
pose," "just now" "look see," must
Wapcbee makee de-" which explain
themselves,
In speaking of morning or even
ing one always says morning time"
or might time" yesterday" is last
day" which is also a Scotch idiom,
similarly next day" means "to-mor-
row." ANY time" is their peculiar
rendering of always while never"
is translated by "any time no. The
name of place, too, is always fol-
lowed by side" as "home side"
which from frequent intercourse with
foreigners a Chinaman calls Europe,
or Japan side" When you start to
go anywhere you "walkee," whether
you are going by road, rail or sea.
II sounds funny to be asked what
time that ship can walkee?" Can"
is used in this sense as expressing
| the future tense which is always
| formed In this way as Is the past
by substituting "haye." A Celestial
calls a wild duck "fyaway duck"
while he describes the domestic va
riety as "walkee walkee duck" The
Chinese boy" as ones personal ser,
want is dubbed in the Far East, often
expresses himself in an extremely
yuriOus manner, Once, in bachel-
or's mess large crab sreat dell
cacy appeared on a dinner table but
with only one claw AS the, claws
| are the tit bits one of the diners
pointed out this defect to the boy,
who replied tiny look see before time
makee boil that clab no got other
hand!" A Chinaman can never pro-
nounced an and nearly always take
phf in LOT I