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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03

dent O'Keefe takes up the cudgel for
the men and is ably defending them in
their contention. The meeting will do
no harm. The lumber carriers are
getting right where the grievance
started. They are hearing the plain,
blunt, and honest expressions of the
men themselves. 1t seems to beat the
conferences of any representatives ever
held. They are hearing the real griev-
ances as they come from the men with
out any polish or attempt at display
of eloquence. May the result of this
meeting prove a blessing to both.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
BUSINESS PROPOSITIONS.

Merchant-Buy as cheap as you can
and sell as dear as possible.
Laborer-Work as few hours as pos
sible and sell your time at the highest
price obtainable as long as you must
live by the forced sale Of it.
Minister-Twist your texts so that
the pillars of the church will provide
the "stipendium."
'Flnancier-See that money is scarce
Then interest will increase.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
BOATS NOT LOADED
LUMBER LEADERS, UNION ASKS FOR
INCREASE IN WAGES.
Cost of Living Enters Into Discuss
sion for Higher Wages-They Ask
for the Renewal of the 1900
Scale-One Line Accepts the De-
mnnd-President keefe Is ON the
Ground.

The Longshoremens union is trying
to get back the wages it lost last year.
In 1900 the men who load the boats
received 60 cents year.
Last year they held conference with
the Lake Carriers, and compromised
on so cents. In view of the increase in
the cost of living the men feel that
they are entitled to the 1900 scale. At
their meeting last Saturday evening
the union unanimously voted to make
the demand for which they are now on
strike At this hour but one line has
consented to the increase.
Daniel ]. Keefe, of Detroit, president
of the International Longshoremen's
association, arrived in the city Thurs
day and looked over the situation. He
gave the boys considerable advise and
aided them considerably in their move
ments.
On Thursday afternoon a conference
was held between the lumber carriers
and the saw mill men. The purpose
Of the meeting, and what it decided
upon was not learned. Rumor had
it that the carriers were willing to load
their boats with non-union men, pro-
vided the saw mill would agree to keep
the union men off the docks. After
their session was over meeting of the
lumber carriers and the longshoremen
was held.
The carriers at this meeting stated
that they could not pay so cents an
hour. The meeting adjourned with the
understanding that the longshOremen
would hold meeting Friday afternoon
at which the carriers would appear
and discuss their case with the men
direct. AS we go to press the meeting
is in session. President O'Neill is in
the chair and there is a large attend
ance.
Many of the members are expressing
their views in the plainest of language.
The carriers are also speaking on their
side of the question.
The question of the price Of lumber
end the cost Of living in the city is be-
ing given its share of the time. Presi-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
PLUMBERS SCALE.

Was Signed by Master Plumber
without Protest.
The scale for the year was signed by
the master plumbers on Thursday
without protest. The union has been
we'll organized for 16 years. The
plumbers are satisfied with their pres
ent wages, and hence the1Q is no reas-
on for them to: strike this year. The
rules presented to the employers were
practically the same as those of last
year. Every shop in the city is a
union shop except the Duluth Plumb
ing company, and there is hope that
that shop will yet be unionized.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
BUTCHERS ALL RIGHT.

Union Elects Officers for the Cur
rent Quarter.
At the last meeting of the Butchers
union officers for the current quarter
were elected. Moses Tierney will hold
the chair for another term. John
Lawson is vice president, and William
Tunell is secretary. Maurice Neuman
was reelected for financial secretary
for the steenth time. Three new men,
bers were initiated. In spite Of the
high price of beef the union is pros
pering.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
COOKS AND WATERS
Union Has Its Wage Scale Accepted
Without Trouble.

The Cooks and Walters union on
Thursday received an increase of wages
for its members without the painful
necessity of going out on strike.
Last week scale and rules for the
season was submitted to the employ
ers which was at once rejected. Sex-
eral meetings Of the employers were
held, and up to the last moment II
was feared that strike was imminent.
The union asked for a dollar increase
in wages per week for cooks and watt
ers.
A special meeting was held Wednes-
day evening at which the employers
indicated their willingness to accept
the scale for the year.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
hAMkE EY. and .E::EDERAIL0N::
Svvitchmen's Grand 11aster* Belietet
i'm State Federation.

When Grand Master Hawley was in
Minneapolis President Neary, Of the
State Federation of Labor, approached
him on the question of affiliations with
the federation, and when he visited
in Duluth we also went after him on
the proposition. He replied that he
was in thorough sympathy with the
federation and would do all in his
power to urge his unions to affiliate
He also requested that we bring the
matter before his executive board and
the probability was that we would get
a favorable report.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
flRfMtN Are firm
NO CHANGE IN THE STRIKE OF THE
LOCAL TUGMEN.

Its q Fights Between Labor and the
Trust-Firemen Are Carrying ON
the Strike With Credit-McCaff-
rey's Commendable Statement.
Shows That the Union IL Abso-
1utely Fair-Lack of Solidarity.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
TEAMSTER UNION.
Effort BEING Made to Organize Them
Here,

Here.
The teamsters are making an effort
to form themselves into a union. A
a petition and at this writing a large
number have signed the list. A meet
ing will be held soon to form a union.
It is likely that organizer Bates, Of
Minneapolis, will be here to install the
organization. The teamsters have sew
eral organizations throughout the state.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
Will MEE1:lN JUNE
STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR
MEETING CALLED.

Every Union in the State II Urred
to Send Its Full Quota of Dele
gates-Great Work Done During
the Past Year-Wages Increased,
Hours of Labor Shortened, and
Working Conditions Improved.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
ARRANGEMENT COMMITTEE.
Rochester Unions Are Active in Pre-
pairing for the Convention.


The unions Of Rochester are active
in preparing for the coming convention
for the State Federation>of Labor. The
following committe is in Charge: James
P: Degman, Albert H. Spring, J. Ed
ward Daunke, Miss Bertha Podalske
and Miss Jennie Purcell of the Clerks
union. w. p. O'Heron, Otto Schultz,
Jas. Patton and Chas. Claudey of the
Cigarmakers' union.
Jas. Degman is chairman of the joint
committee. Mr.. Degman was a dele:
gate to the Mankato convention and
is we'll and favorably known in labor
circles. f$.>| h
= The convention will meet at Masonic
Hall. The officers headquarters will
be at the Cook Hotel. The committee
has also provided for committee rooms
at this hotel.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-05-03
CARPENTERS WIN,

Increase Of Wages.
On Thursday every union carpenter
in the city was working. On that day
the new scale went into effe~> It is
371 cents an hour now, and every boss
in the city is paying it. This is one
question that was settled this spring
without a strike. May we have more
Of them,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
MINIMUM TO GO UP
Freight Rate Doctors Will Raise
Lower Carload Limit.
MEETIN NEW ORLEANS TUESDAY
Small Dealers Will Have to BUY
More to Get Carload
Rates.

BUYERS of carload lots of merchandise
after March l will generally be obliged
to purchase more goods, in order to take
advantage of carload rates. The western
classification committee which meets at
New Orleans next Tuesday, will take I'M
portant action looking to raising OF the
minimum load. Many changes in freight
classification are scheduled. The present
minimum load on most classes or mer-
chandise is "a 900 pounds. For years the
standard car capacity has been 10000
pounds. Changes in transportation meth
DDS have increased the capacity OF the
standard car to $4,000 pounds. 1t is this
change which makes necessary the change
in the minimum weight Of loads. Here
tofore the minimum weight has been
based upon the kind of merchandise trans
ported. It is now proposed to establish
a graded basis for minimum weight on
the capacity of the car. No matter what
basis may be decided upon it is practf-
cally certain that in most lines of mer-
chandise the minimum will be raised.
Reductions are contemplated IN some
classes of freight, prominent among which
is furniture The changes decided upon
will probably go into effect March 1.
The objection to these changes Will
come mainly from retail dealers through
out the country who are in the habit of
| buying some of their goods in car lots In
order to take advantage of the car lot
| rate. Under the proposed change pur-
chases will have to be largely increased
! to secure this advantage. The manufac-
turer or the jobber selling the goods
! makes a larger sale, but the buyer will
| be forced to build additional storeroom
and carry more stock If he buys in car
| lots. The increase in the minimum weight
| of flour in car lots has brought many OBJ
| iections from retail dealers throughout
the country Traffic men say that the
changes are simply dictated by new con-
J ditions in transportation. The tendency
| is toward larger equipment and conse-
! quently toward utilizing the equipment
| to the best advantage to the road and
| the shipper.
| The number of cars of $4,000 pounds
| capacity in use on northwestern roads is
rapidly increasing. Three of the Min
neapolis- Chicago lines recently placed
| large orders for cars Of this size.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
THE CITY
TOWN TALK

Choice farm loans for sale. with titles
guaranteed Title Insurance and Trust Co.
Shirts. Collars, Cuffs. Annual sale at the
Plymouth Clothing House, Sixth and Nicollet.
George Sabins who escaped from the Still
water prison five years ago, was arrested in
western Iowa last night according to tele-
gram from Omaha.
Protect yourself from fire and burglars dur
ing 1902 by taking safe in the Minnesota
vaults, 313 Nicollet avenue. Only IS per year.
Next Sunday evening Rev.. Father Cleary
will discuss Christian Science from the Cath
olice point of view at his church of ST..
Charles, Fourth street and Thirteenth avenue
S. Everybody is invited.
Hennepin court, No. 153 Catholic Order of
Foresters, will have its installation of Of
fcers at p. N. to-day in X. P. hall, Fifth
street and First avenue Sc. A large at
tendance is expected from both cities.
:. Electric lighting and power plant for SALE
Descr.ption-Two American Ball engines,
14x12, each 1OO-horse power, direct belted to
four-pole 50-kilowatt 110-volt lighting genera
tors. Possession given Jan. Is and Feb. Is.
1902. These equipments are in full opera
ton and may be inspected at The Minneapolis
Journal plant.
A bold sneakthief stole $50 worth of cigars
from Thomas Lally's saloon on First avenue
last Saturday when the saloon was full of
people and two batenders were standing
near. The cigars had just been delivered
and were placed behind the cigar counter still
the counter and carried away the goods with
out being noticed.
Professor A. n. Ozias, supreme trustee of
the Fraternal Mystic Circle has installed the
following officers of Pioneer ruling, $751; Past
worthy ruler, VIM. O. Hillman; worthy ruler,
Herbert T. Francis; worthy vice ruler, VIM
A. Westerson; worthy chaplain, A. N. Ozias
recorder, w. H. Barnes; collector, George D.
Croker; treasurer, Harry E. Francs mar
shall, G. a. Lund; warden, George F.. New;
guardian, W. E. Little; sentry, George
White; physician, o. X. Richardson; trustees,
George d. Crocker Herbert T. Francis, P j.
Kohl. This ruling meets every first and third
Tuesday at Richmond halls.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
ANTI-GJERTSEN GAINS
The Former Pastors Opponents
Elect Two Church Officers.

Elect Two Church Officers.
If the results of last evenings cleo
lions are any criterion, the anti-Gjert-
sen faction in the Trinity Norwegian
Lutheran church is slowly but surely get
ting the upper hand. Professor Oftedal
was elected president of the congrega-
tion by 121 votes to Ill for Olaf Ness the
candidate for the friends Of Mr.. Gjert-
SEN Fred Paulsen was elected secretary
by 1926 votes over 121 votes for Carl Paul
sen, the former secretary and a stanch
adherent of the former pastor.
After this was accomplished it was de-
cided to meet next Wednesday to I'LL
the remaining offices and to elect pas
tor-if possible. The only candidates
known are the Rev. M. Falk Gjertsen
and the Rev. Gustav Oftedal, brother
of Professor Oftedal and a former pastor
of the church
Should the aanti-Gjertsen party secure
the control Of the officers it means the
end Of the Gjertsen regime in the church
Through the officers of the congregation
a majority of whom are his supporters
he has continued to exercise all the
functions of pastor. Should it be possible
for his enemies to control the offices, his
hold on the pastorate would necessarily
be lost. With Gjertsen out of the way, II
is believed that his following would rapid
ly disintegrate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
GERMANY'S WAR MACHINE
Mr.. Bigelow Thinks 1t Superior to
Uncle SAINTS.

Uncle SANS.
Civil libertys relation to militarism
was the general subject discussed by
Poultney Bigelow, author and diplomat,
at the chapel at the university last
night The lecturer criticized the mill
tary system Of the United States very
frankly and pointedly, and expressed his
opinion, the result of careful personal
investigation, that a comparison of the
military of this country and of Germany
does not leave a very favorable and
satisfactory impression in the minds of
Americans. The United States, Mr..
Bigelow said, is never on her guard, and
as a result the interests of the country
are endangered. The army system came
in for some caustic adverse criticism
at the hands of Mr.. Bigelow, who de-
clared that much Of it's value is de-
stroyed by the political influence which
is necessary to secure commissions.
Germany's army and navy, Mr.. Bige-
low took as a model. He cited histori-
cal facts relating to the former condition
of the military in that country and the
lesson is learned by the period Of sub
serviency through which Germany passed,
and the result, which was the upbuilding
of the army and navy, now the finest
best equipped and most masterfully con-
Quoted in the world. Mr.. Bigelow spoke
of his observations during the Spanish
American war, and said that had the foe
been more formidable, this country would
have suffered intellectually.
Tonight Mr.. Bigelow will lecture on
"Problems Of Colonial Administration"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
FORCED INTO 1T
Kimbal1 Company Obliged to Dis
close Prices.

It has already been announced in these
columns we will shortly remove to our
elegant, spacious new quarters at TIT
Nicollet avenue. We are closing out our
entire stock at our present quarters
nothing reserved-in order to open up
with everything bright and new, and with
that object in view, we are making sacrl-
fees in the way of prices and terms almost
unheard Of. Since our announcement ap-
peared we have received large number
of letters, asking for prices. We are too
busy to answer each letter, and, while we
do not wish to demoralize piano prices,
the only thing we can do is to print them.
We are selling eastern made pianos,
which retail at from $2z5 to $3.50, at from
1925 to 1925, payable S., Sc and SO per
month We are selling several makes OF
high grade pianos at from SIS to $125 less
than established prices.
We are selling used upright and square
pianos at most any old price and terms;
also new and used organs Several piano
players at discount of $50.
Now write us and advise how much you
want to put into piano and we will give
full particulars, or, If you live In the
city or can make it convenient to be here.
cali at wareroom, It's Nicollet avenue.
w. w. Kimball Co., G. A. Elmendorf,
manager. ..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
D. P. JONES, PRESIDENT
The minneapolis Real Estate Board


The minneapolis Real Estate Board
Elects Officers.
The Minneapolis Real Estate board
elected officers yesterday as follows:
President, David P. Jones: vice president t,
S. S. Thorpe: secretary, Fred Smith; treas
urer, R. D. Cone.
Executive Committee. f. Conklin chair
man; W. Y. Chute, Walter Eggleston.
Valuation-L. B. Elwood chairman; E. G.
Walton, Fred E. Barney, J. Mex. Thompson,
w. L. Badger.
Membership-T. J. Janney, chairman; F. L.
Palmer, A. E. Echhord, c. W. Wells, J. F.
Moore.
Legislative-W. D. Washburn, Jr., chair
man; Frank Calhoun, p. c. Deming, P. D.
Mcmillan, c. l.. Sawyer.
Arbitration-C II. Smith, chairman; H. F.
Newhall, w. H. Lauderdale.
Press-F. G. James, chairman; F. C. Nick
els, f. G. Walton.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
Famous Echoes.

The echo on the Rhine between Cob
lentz and Bingen, which repeats word
seventeen times, Is probably the most
famous echo in the world. The sepulchre
Of Metella the wife of Sulla, in the Roman
Campagna. has an echo which repeats five
times in different keys. A well known
echo in this part of the country repeats
day after day the fact that Golden Grain
Belt beer is pure and healthful. an ideal
beverage for use in your home. You must
have heard this before, and If the mere
saying does not convince you of the worth
of this beer trial order will. Telephone
4S6 Main and get case to-day. 1t will
make you strong and healthy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
EMMA ANDERSON GONE
Her Family Fears She Has Commit
ted Suicide.

Her Family Fears She Has Commit
ted Suicide.
Miss Emma Anderson, AZ years of age, ran
away from her home at 1929 First street S. at
o'clock this morning She was clad in a
thin dress and was without shoes or hat
Her father, Lars Anderson, who is employed
at the gas works, and an elder sister, fear
she has committed suicide by drowning her
self in the river. The police were notified
early and have been searching for the missing
woman, but as each hour passes with no re-
port. the fears of the relatives are strength
ened "
1t is believed Miss Andersons mind was de-
ranged when she left the house. Since the
death of her mother, two years ago. she has
not been we'll, and during the past two weeks
has acted strangely. Yesterday she was ILL.,,
and last night lay down on the bed with her
clothes on, removing only her shoes. She
slept we'll and Mr.. Anderson decided not to
awaken her. Shortly after a. m. he went
to the gas works, and returned an hour later
to find her gone Small boys told Mr.. Ander-
son later that they saw her running towards
the river. They thought she was going to thu
2ashouse. - ...-. .aa i
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
AFFECTS ONLY BOND CLAUSE
Judge Hollis Decision in MOler Bar
Der College Case.

The ruling of Judge Holt in the recent
case brought against the Moler Barber
college by the state board of examiners,
will have no effect on the law under which
the board is acting, thinks A. H. Hall,
the attorney for Mr.. Moler. The action
was brought in connection with a pro-
vision which required. anyone running a
BARRIERS school to give bond to guar
antee compliance with the law governing
such institutions. The law organizing
these schools was passed in 1901 and the
defendant took exception on the ground
that it was unconstitutional and void
which the Judge allowed The law Of
1899 in regard to licensing BARRIERS was
tested and held to be valid.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
CLOSER COOPERATION
Citizens Councils View as to Local
Charities.

Charities.
A well-attended meeting was held in
the Y. M. C. A. assembly hall last even
ing at the call of the Citizens Council, to
discuss plans for nonsectarian charitable
work In the city. It seemed to be the
general opinion Of those present that
closer cooperation among the various
charitable organizations and aid societies
would prove beneficial, and to that end
the council will now direct it's efforts.
Representatives were present from the
Associated Charities, the Salvation Army,
the Volunteers of America and the yari-
Gus churches, and all agreed that, under
existing conditions there is too much in
dividual charitable work and not enough
of organized effort. Addresses were made
by D. Percy Jones, Rev. ]. M. Cleary and
Professor Frank l.. McVey. John Crosby
presided and was instructed to appoint a
committee of seven to wait upon the city
authorities and endeavor to secure the
installation Of municipal bureau to pro-
vide work for the needy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
mysterious Stranger" Was There

A. H. Hail. the attorney, was, treated
to genuine surprise in the municipal
court yesterday, and from all accounts
several other persons were surprised, too.
The case was that Of peddler who
was charged with having attacked and
beaten boy. Mr.. Hall was the peddler,s
attorney, and in the course of the trial
made frequent. reference to a smysteri-
Gus stranger" who, it was said by the
boy and his friends, had come to the
boys rescue while the peddler was beat
ing him In the face with a tomato can.
had released the boy from the peddla,s'm
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09

Clear weather is general except In the
lake region 1t is warmer than it was
yesterday morning from Lake Superior to
the gulf, and cooler in Manitoba and the
Dakotas, and thence westward. This
mornings temperatures are above the
freezing point except in the Red River
valley, Wyoming, North Dakota, eastern
Montana, Utah, Arizona, the central Brit
ish Possessions and New England. The
low pressure in the north is moving slow
ly eastward, and high" is developing
on the north Pacific coast. -
II. S. Outram, Section Director,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09

grasp and then had quickly disappeared.
Several times Mr.. Hall alluded to the
mysterious stranger. Finally Mr.. Hall
asked: '.Why do they not produce this
mysterious Stranger"
There was movement in the rear of
the room at this, and DR.. p. NJ. Hall, a
brother of the attorney and the health
commissioner of the city, stepping
up to the prosecuting attorney Mr..
Waite, said: st am the mysterious
stranger, = DR.. Hall was put on the
stand at once and the result was fine
ss;sor tho eeddler. % I'll ls8
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-09
Choice of Three.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
offers the choice OF three through tour
ist cars per week via different routes to
California. On Thursdays via the Santa
Fe, central route; on Saturday via the
Katy, southern route, through Texas
with connections for Mexico. On Tues
days via the Rock Island. northern
route. through the Grand Canyon of Colo
RADIO by daylight. Information and book
lets from A. j. Aicher, City Ticket Agent,
Cor. Nicollet Ave and 9Th St.. Minneapolis.