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Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-07-11
A Nevada
Correspondent.
Wadsworth. Washoe Co.. New.
June %, 1902.
EDITOR BALDWIN,
Watkins, N. Y.

Dear Sir:-Thinking a little des-
cription Of this far-away Western
try might interest some Of the Wat
kins people, | thought | would write
and tell you a few Of our ways, some
of which would ssem very strange to
your good Schuyler County people
We are engaged in doing construc-
ton railroad work for the Southern
Pacific, commenced in the early part
Of last March and expect to finish
about the middle Of September this
year. We have a IS ton capacity
steam shovel which takes out about
500 carloads Of sand a day; two small
steam engines and 40 cars. also 10
teams. which are working IL hours a
day. The SINNERS. or as you would
call them, the teamsters, earn $2.25
per ten hours work. The steam shovel
engineer earns SIPS per month and
board.
There is nothing here but sand,
though it is a fine farming country
when we have water to irrigate. which
is not always the ase One Italian
truckman here has $50 acres. He
sells lettuce heads at 10 cents a dozen
and radishes the same-they are as
large as a small tutnip. strawberries
10 cents a quart, new potatoes 3 IL
cents per pound.
We get fine Mountain Salmon trout
from the Truckee River weighing from
6 to 8 pounds for p bits" rs cents.
The Squaws do most Of the work
here. They will wash for a family of
nine or ten for so cents. ;,
Rain is something rare here. When
the clouds grow dark and in the dis
lance you hear thunder, in old Schuy-
Ter you would see the rain drops fall.
here all we get in a good sand storm.
The days are very warm, but soon
after sun down the wind raises and the
poor man who has labored hard all day
can lay "him down and sleep and feel
refreshed in the rosy morning.
Rents are very high here, we pay
SIS a month for three rooms. We gel
plenty Of California fruit-cherries and
peaches-at Is cents per pound; Gu
cumbers 10 cents a pound, cabbage 3
cents a pound. We have nothing
smaller than a S cent piece-do not
know what pennies look like. AS soon
as we finish the new road this town
will be cut off, which will be a great
loss to many Of the people OF the place.
The Truckee River empties into q
lake with no outlet. Can you account
for thatp
! send with this letter one Of oul
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Orphans Home Insurance.

The insurance adjustor visited the
remains Of the Orphans Home this
afternoon and the loss will oe settled at
once.
The loss was rated as a total one,
and the building consumed by the
fla mes was insured for the sum OF
$4,000. which will be the sum the
insurance company will turn over to
the Board.-News.
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A Cure For Summer Complaint.

Summer complaint is unusually pre-
valent among children this summer.
A well developed case in the writer's
family was cured last week by the
timely use Of Chamberlains' Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy-ons
Of the best patent medicines manufac-
tured and which is always kept on
hand at the home Of 20 scribe. This
is not intended as a free puff for the
company who do not advertise with US.
but to benefit little sufferers who may
not be within easy access of a physi-
clan, No family should be without a
bottle Of this medicine, especially in
the summer time.-Lansing, Iowa,
Journal, For sale by druggists and
dealers.
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DISSOLUTION OF


Notice is hereby given, that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing between
G. c. Cirac and Charles Cirac, doing
business at Saltwater, Nevada, under
the firm name of Cirac Bros, is here
by dissolved by mutual consent, C. C.
Cirac retiring, Chas. Cirac will con-
tinue the business, pay all debts owing
by the firm, and all bills owing to said
firm are payable to him.
G. C. CIRAc
CHAs. CIRAc
Dated Saltwater, New, June II, 1902.
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Poisoning the system.

rO'sehihy te SySteih'
1t is thought the bowels that the
body is cleansed Of impurities. Con-
stipation keeps these poisons in the
system, causing headache, dullness
and melancholia at first, then unsightly
eruptions and finally serious illness I'M
less a remedy is applied. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers prevent this trouble
by stimulating the liver. and promote
easy healthy action of the bowels.
Those little pills do not act violently
but by strengthening the bowels enable
them to preform their own work. Never
grip nor distress. Druggists and Deal
ers.
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Baptist Church.

Pastor F. S. Lawrence. Preaching
every Sunday at II a. m. and 7:3O
p. m. Y. P. S. C. E. at Up. m
Prayer meeting every Thursday even
ing.
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semi-weekly papers that you may
judge Of our status. Hoping you will
find space in your most excellent
Journal for this little mention | remain.
Sincerely yours,
AN OLD TIME RESIDENT.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
PAINTERS UNION.
In Spite Of Its Many Revenues 1t 10
Still on Earth.

In Spite Of Its Many Rever.es 1T 10
Still on Earth.
The painters have had more difficulty
in maintaining an organization in this
city than any other trade. Away back
in the early days Frank Bresland, a
member Of the vanguard, started an
organization of painters in this city.
For time the union grew and pros,
pered. and as long as it had an ener-
getic officer there was no danger Of
setback. Finally it entered in strike
when not well prepared for it, and the
union lost. This caused the disband1ng
of the union, and it was not reorganfzed
until 1896, when few earnest painters
assembled together for the purpose Of
making an effort, at least, Of placing
their trade in as good condition a. some
Of their sister crafts. The work was
difficult. Some say that the slow
growth was on account of the number
of men Of different nationalities engag-
ed in the work, but that is hard to, be-
lieye. Others say that it was because
Of the simplicity Of the work, and that
any one who could handle 4; brush
could get q Job, but that is all bosh,
other work more simple still has been
organized with success. In spite Of. its
many reverses the union is now getting
along splendidly. ~1ts members are we'll
employed, and are getting good wages.
compared with other times. The union
has now some earnest workers, whose
perseverance is accountable for Its
suceesa ~.~n,;fs>
During the past year it has inepeae-
ed over 800 per cent in membership.
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PLUMBERS UNION. j.
.-+j-, >
Has secured Best Conditions Of All
OF the Trades. 49,:

It was in 1889 that the plumbers of
Duluth secured a charter from the
Knights of Labor. There was a goodly
number Of plumbers here then, some
Of the best fellows who ever travelled
westward. Duluth was growing and
promising city, but the trade was in a.
pitfable condition. They were not long
organized when they made a successful
effort for a uniform wage scale. The
next year they secured reduction Of
hours from ten to nine. In 1891 they
secured the eight hour day, and have
worked under it ever since. They had
done so we'll that the next year the en-
ployers feared another request, and
locked them out ten days before the
expiration Of the year for which their
agreement was signed. The fight after
that Is we'll known to every plumber
in the city. For sixteen long weeks
they fought it out, with the employers
union men were brought here from
Philadelphia, but they were such poor
mechanics that they didn't last very
long, and one year after the. union
was fully recognized again. Last year
they secured an increase of wages, and
now enjoy wage Of fifty cents an
hour. The union is credited with being
in splendid condition, and never turns
a. deaf ear to struggling organization.
They have poured out their treasury
many times for the cause of unionism.
The plumbers were never in better con-
dition than they are today. Their in
ternational is gaining in strength
every day, and the Duluth members
say that they will always be found in
front OF the vanguard.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
LUMBER LEADERS UNION
Example of Organization Among Un-
skillet Workmen.

In discussing the labor movement
with some who are quick to find fault
with unions beause of their errors, the
champion of trate unionism often hears
the assertion, that trade unions are all
right for trades men, but the unskilled
workmen cannot be organized with sue
cess" The Lumber Leaders Union, of
the international L.ongshoremen's AS
ISOLATION is a living example Of the
falsehood of sul IN assertions. It doesn't
require much still to load boat with
lumber, but Only union longshoremen
load boats in Duluth harbor. BY sys-
tenn of organization, particularly adapt
ed to the class of workers, the union
has raised the Jay Of it's members from
twenty cents t fifty-two and half
cents an hour. Besides this they have
been able to mintain a successful or
ganization, pbrperly disciplined to
meet the requirements of the work.
This was done without loss of personal
liberty, but on the reverse it has Sc
cured greater liberty for longshrre
workers. They do not have to strike
any more fol the redress of their
wrongs. A stong organization has
settled that; nov. They now meet every
year with their employers, and the con-
ditions Of laborfor the season are fixed
before Navigation is opened. The re-
suit of this conference insures tn en-
ployers that there will be no impede
ment in nav{ation during busy
season.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
PLASTERERS' UNION
Every JOurneyman In the City Is a
Member of t. e Union.

Among = the unions that have had
their trials and tribulations Is the
plasterers. A number of years ago
when work was plentiful, and there was
a great demand for men, the plasterers
did not take back seat for any Of
them, but hard times has made small
contractors out of number Of the men
for when they quit working for wages
they must leave the union. The union
has not as many members as some of
the other trades, but in spite Of that it
contains every journeyman in the city.
A good union well organized always
gets good wages and short hours for it's
members. This is true with the plast-
erers. The eight hour day is in force
with them, and the wages are forty
cents an hour. Every member swears
by the union; and this Labor Day will
find them in line, slick and clean, with
white shirts and trousers, and the little
white hat of the craft. The officers
Of the union are r. G. Matthews, presi-
dent; Samuel Maghan, vice president,
and Edward Ferrot, secretary and
treasurer. Mr. Perrot has been presi-
dent Of the Building Trades Council,
and has occupied many positions Of
trust in the labor movement. The I'M
ion does not affiliate with the Building
Trades Council, although there is a
strong sentiment in the organization
for not only affiliating with the council
but with the Trades Assembly as well.
it Is to be hoped that the plasterers
will in the near future conclude to
affiliate with the Assembly and there
by strengthen the cause of unionism in
the CITY. : :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
cIGARMAKERS' UNION.
One of the Oldest i'm the City and
Still Prospers.

In discussing the history Of the labor
movement in Duluth, it would be. unfln-
ished without mention of the Cigar
makers Union and it's remarkable pro-
gress. The cigarmakers were one OF the
first Of Duluth trade unions, and never
once in fifteen years has it permitted
itself to fall behind in any: manner.
It's first secretary was Matt Ettinger,
and he has held the office ever since.
The cigarmakers are known as the
leaders in the labor movement. Every
financial system in any trade union In
existence, is typef1ed after it. The Du
luth cigarmakers have done more than
any other body to encourage the growth
of home Industries. The members per-
init themselves to be taxed continually
for the purpose of advertising their iab-
ell, which is found on almost every cigar
made in the city. Their product 10 not
found in tenement houses, sweatshops,
prisons, or in unhealthy chinese factor
les. The smoker who uses union label
cigars need never fear Of cancer or
other dread diseases contracted from
smoking cigars made iii non-union
shops. The cigar in dustry Of Duluth
Is growing rapidly. -Four years ago
scarcely Is men were employed In it.
Today there is over one hundred. This
increase is the result Of. the cigar
makers energetic work, his loyalty to
home Industries, and his constant 4d-
y4cacy Of the union label !
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
CARPENTERS UNION.
1t IL the Largest In the City and Still
Growing.

The Carpenters Union was first or
ganized sixteen years ago. In the early
days it consisted of many OF the old
war horses in the labor movement,
that was when the knights Of Labor
was in its glory. At that time the I'M
ion gave promise of a bright future.
Members were joining by the score,
and non-union carpenters were indeed
a very scarce article, but in 1890 the
union resolved to make an effort for
the eight hour day. The times were
fairly prosperous, and everything in
Dictated a successful.strike. The union
was in excellent condition to withstand
long struggle, and the other trades
stood willing to help it. The bosses,
however, organized and set up a power
full opposition. They offered a nine
hour day. but the union refused to &C
cept. This caused division, and a
number Of the conservative members
dropped out. The result was that the
union was practically disbanded, and
the men returned to work on the old
basis. A few, however, stood by the
union, and for five years scarcely a
corporal's guard attended the meetings.
Then revival occurred again. New
life was injected into the Organization,
and today it is the largest in the city.
Wages have been increased Is to 80 per
cent, and the eight hour day has been
won. The union is steadily growing,
and once again it is hard to find non
union carpenters who are any good at
their trade.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
FREIGHT HANDLERS !: UNION
Meets Many ob.t. cles Int overcome'
",.., Them All. Z.

It was early In 1896 when few earn
est men conceived the idea that a un-
ion OF the dock workers in this city
would be of immense benefit to. the
thousands of workers who labor upon
the docks. It is upon these men that
the business interests Of the city depend
for their summer prosperity. The
members of the Freight Handlers I'm
ion, sun burnt, strong and noble, may
thank themselves alone for their glor-
ious attainments. When they organ
lied. their first opposition came from
their own xith and kin. Had, every
dock worker but appreciated the value
of a trade union in his calling some
men would not only he receiving rs
cents an hour for their labor, while
others are getting so cents for the same
time, through the efforts of an organi-
zation. The union does not represent
all Of the package freight handlers in
the city, but it certainly contains the
very best Of them. They have abolish
Gu tAe PdyMeuI " tAeAF wages ia ga
looms and if this was the only thing
accomplished, the union would have
served it's purpose. Show us an honest
upright and intelligent freight handler
and we will show you a union man.
So long as the union pursues its present
course it will gradually work its way
into favor among the workers. Ferser-
verance will bring it success. The fu-
ture seems brighter than ever, as the
union Is blessed with an able corps of
officers.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
ELECTRICAL ", WORK 81 Frs S;
Union In Well Organised and Com
trolls the Trade ~; =

Union II "eA4 Or8on11co ana ION
trolls tho Trade. -
The Electrical Workers Union was
organized several years ago. It suffer-
ed an abandonment for few years,
and was reorganized about two years
ago. One Of the early members was
John Hayes, who during his experience
in the local labor movement was re-
garded as the best committee worker
ever appointed to that kind of work.
Jack, as he was Familiarity known, was
drowned in Northern Minnesota four
years ago. The union, since it's organ
ization, has secured the eight hour day
for all inside workers, and on the plants
of the Commercial Light and Power
Company and the Zenith Telephone
Company. The Duluth Telephone Com
pany is non-union and has made a
desperate fight against the Electrical
Workers.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
TRADES ASSEMBLY.
Was Founded In 1887 and Had But
Six Affiliated Unions.

But few people outside Of the trade
unions fully realize the importance of
a trades assembly to a local labor
movement. It is the tie that binds the
various craft organizations so closely
together. 1t destroys craft jealousies
and removes craft conceit. It teaches
the most skilled artisan that he is no
better than the commonest laborer.
The idea Of a trades assembly is to
bring about. through the united, har-
monious actions of the local unions, a
complete solidarity Of 1abor's forces.
The first trades assembly in Duluth
was organized June 81, 1887, and was
known as the Duluth Trade and Labor
Assembly. At that time there were but
six trade or labor unions in the city,
three Of which we're local assemblies
of the knights Of Labor.
The first Labor Day picnic was held
on Park Point, and the Assembly lost
exactly 5000 in the venture.
! The Assembly worked along. nicely
|kor three years after its organisation.
[5Eanizing new unions and perform
ling. other good work for the wage
earners Of the community. Finally a
bitter personal feeling arose over prom
inent workers accepting political offices
and using the Assembly as a stepping
stone for selfish purposes. The build
ing trades unions were dissatisfied with
the treatment they were receiving and
in 1890 split SECURED. A new organ
ization was perfected in 1891, called
the Federated Trades Assembly Of Du-
luth and. vicinity. The new organiza-
ion created new life in the labor
movement Of the city. Unions began to
multiply and grow in membership. At
one time in it's history the present as
sembly had no less than flfty-five un-
ions on it's roster, and were it not for
the hasty, injudicious actions of one or
two Of the younger unions, there would
have been many more unions today.
Everything, however, is Fighting it.
self now and the movement is pro-
crossing as we'll as ever before. New
unions are constantly being organized
and the time is not far distant when
Duluth will again be the banner Or
gained labor town Of the northwest.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
BRICKLAYERS' UNION.
members are Getting Good Pay and
Working Short Hours.

The bricklayers is one of the best or
kanized trades In the city. There may
be non-union craftsmen in other trades,
but they are mighty scarce In the
bricklaying trade. The union Of brick
layers was organized some years ago.
It has policy and system that Is in
many respects commendable. This un-
ion has met with less reverses than any
pther in the city, partly because 1t is
one of the best organized, and largely
because Of its cautious conservative
methods. They secured the eight-hour
day several years ago. Their wages
are fairly good compared with the num-
Der of days they work in the year. The
local union is part of the Information
al Bricklayers' Union, which consists
of over 10000 members in the United
States and Canada. While the local is
well organized and its members are en-
ployed under rather fair conditions, yet
the union does not seem to appreciate
the value Of the unity of crafts. True.
they may not secure great returns for
themselves by affiliating with central
bodies, but are capable of contributing
ing much to the success of their fellow
workmen. It is the unselfishness in
Hnionism that does SO much to make
it successful. It Is not SO much the
benefits to be received, as the good that
can be done. This is the true mission
of trade unionism, ito help the weak,
Tor the strong are able to help them
selves"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
ST0NEMAS0NS' UNION.
Well Organized and the Pride of
the Labor World.

It was five years ago when the edi-
tor Of this paper organized the Stone
masons' Union. At that time the stone
masons were working long hours for
$1.75 per day. The union was a boomer
from the start. The first year after
organization they secured higher wages
Following came the eight hour day
and now the wages are far above the
standard. This is the result Of careful
organization, and the Labor World may
we'll feel proud Of the progress of the
Stopemasons' Union. Formerly the I'M
ion affiliated with the American FEEDER
alton Of Labor. but. since then they
does not affiliate with that great parent
Of labor unions
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-08-30
PRINTERS UNION.
Conservative Action Marks the Sue.
cess of the Printers.

The Typographical Union of Duluth,
is among the early unions at the rec
ords Of the old Trades Assembly.
Their first delegates to that body were
Chas. Archer, G. A.: seipel; =. W.
Jackson. R. P. Coburn and G. B: King.
These gentlemen are residents OF Du-
luth yet, and with the exception of Mr.
King, who is employed in the United
States Land Office are all actively en-
gagged in the printing business. The
union is among the most successful of
our trade unions, and this is due large
ly to their conservative methods. For
some reason or other it has not been
able to reduce the hours Of labor In
the job shops to any great extent, pos
sibly this is due to their ultra conser-
vative methods. but the printers. be-
lieve in being careful. The internation-
al organization is now working with the
employers organization with view Of
securing a uniform shorter workday
by voluntary concessions. If this can
be done it will mark q, new era in the
trade union movement. With the ma
chine printer It is different His hours
Of labor are often less than eight. His
wages are far above the standard; his
employment is unusually steady and
his working conditions are Of the best,
thanks to their union. The introduce
ton Of machinery in zths printing craft
has not injured the printer