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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20

State Federation of Labor is now work.
ing at his trade in Butte, Mont. With
him is P. J. Geraghty, the founder Of
the Minnesota Union Advocate.
]. L. Hughes of St. Paul, who is now
secretary of the Federation Council,
was president of the federation one
term in 1895.
1t is said that the Federation Council
will select Joseph McCaullcy Of st.
Paul to care for labors interests ut the
state legislature.
The Machinists union Of st. Paul is
having some trouble in one Of the
shops there. Many of it's members are
on strike. and the union would greatly
appreciate financial assistance from
other unions in the state.
Fergus Falls has real live union
of wage-earners. 1t has no national
affiliation, but the secretary-treasurer
is in correspondence with it's secretary,
and he hopes to induce it to affiliate.
The iron ranges above Duluth now
have two unions-a carpenters and
dredge engineers union. This is but
a starter. By next June there will be
several more under way.
A number of Duluth union men who
are now employed at Crookston have
requested the federation to send an
organizer to that city for the purpose
Of forming several unions there.
The St. Paul clerks are endeavoring
to induce their employers to close on
Saturdays, the same as on other days.
The clerks complain that if more unions
of St. Paul would support them they
would have little trouble in securing
the short Saturday.
The Woodworkers: union Of Mime
apolis, which at one time was the larg-
est in Minnesota has now become one
of the smallest in the state. There
ought to be an effort made to revive
this organization as it is capable OF
being of considerable use to the trade.
The labor unions Of minneapolis have
organized a union club which serves
a valuable purpose OH winter evenings.
The bookbinders of St. Paul arc maxi
ing extensive preparation for the ma
tional convention OF Book binders, which
will convene there in June.
f. B. Lott Of the Labor Bureau is
still an active worker in the labor
movement OF St. Paul. Ed can't stay
idle.
A. w. Turner of Minneapolis is still
organizing unions there for the State
Federation of Labor. He and J. n.
Carver of that city, who usually work
together, enjoy the distinction OF or
ganizing more unions than all olher
organizers in the state.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
WINONA NOTES.

Frank Ofenlock, the secretary of the
BARRIERS union says that while the or
ganizat ton might be better, there can be
very little complaint among Winona
BARRIERS as to hours Of labor and wages.
State Federation of Labor Organizer
Henry Steen of the Clerks union is one
Of the best hustlers in the state. He IS
inducing every union in Winona to AZ
filiate with the federation.
The Bricklaycrs' union is one of the
oldest in Winona. Its secretary, Carl
Wachholz, says that it's territory ex-
tends for many miles beyond Winona
county.
There are but two blackSmiths unions
in Minnesota. and one of these is in
Winona. 1t has a membership O.:
thirty. most of whom are employed in
the Northwestern shops.
The plumbers and steamftters of this
city are completely organized. Thcy
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20

tremely popular. This is different
than it was when the State Federation
OF Labor met there in June, 1901. OPP
position to organized labor was sc
strong that a delegation of business
men called upon the Mayor and urged
him to request the officers of the, state
federation not to hold the convention
and the presence of Il lot Of labor agi-
tators might cause trouble. The may
or very promptly refused to do any,
thing Of the kind, and so the con-
vention was held there. At this time
there was not one labor union in Man.
kato Now there are no less than ten,
and they are working together With
an enterprising trades assembly. The
weekly paper there devotes two COL
umns week to the labor cause, while
the editor of the local daily was dis
charged at the time of the convention
for acting as: chairman of the CONF.
mittee on arrangements. It does not
take very long for opinions to change
relative to organized labor.
At the last meeting Of the Mankato
Trades Assembly the Stone cutters Of
Kasota, and the railroad men of Wa
SEGA made application for affiliation
with that organization. They will be
it can be seen that there is a nucleus
established in southern Minnesota for
some strong organizations of labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
LITTLE FALLS UNIONS
ARE GROWING STRONG

In June last when the Federation
voted to hold their next convention at
Little Falls the delegates were very
much in doubt as to whether they were
wanted or not. Since then, however,
it has been discovered that this enter
prising city is much pleased with the
choice. Mayor Vassaly of Little Falls
is an old member of the printers union,
and is the idol Of the wage earners
there.
The mill workers. union of Little
Falls has now nearly four hundred
members and is still growing.
An active worker in this city is j. F..
McNally. formerly Of Minneapolis and
who promises more unions before con-
vention time.
The retail clerks there are also we'll
organized and promise soon to affili-
ate with the Federation.
A committee of arrangements will
soon be appointed to prepare for the
convention.
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RED WING UNIONS
"|' "'"' '"'I NOT so ACTIVE

RedWing at one time rrided itself on
having the largest Federal Labor union
in the state. 1t also had a clerks I'M
ion. The Woodworkers were also in
line but all Of these have disbanded
and all that now remains is the Stone
ware Potters. This union still holds
Oh, and from present indications it is
very much in evidence.
George Smith, who was secretary of
the Red Wing Potters' union, and who
is we'll known among Federation dele
gates. has quit the pottery business
and is now engaged in the clothing
business.
Redwing has a union hat factory
the only one in the state. The hatters
have not formed a separate local here,
but they are all members of the Uni
ted Hatters' organization. The Red
Wing hats bear the union label.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
A Strenuous Life.

A man on Long Island who forty-six
initials found the same turtle lately.
The result Of his forty-six years Of pa
tent waiting proves again that all
things come round to him who will but
walt and who has time to burn.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
DO|NGS OF LABOR
IN MINNESOTA
Notes If Interest to la hOr
From All the
State.

The Muchinsts union Of Ninona has
been considering the advisability of
dffiliating with the State Federation OF
Labor. They have been in correspond
encp with the secretary-treasurer over
the matter. and favorable action is cx-
Dected.
One of the new unions Of the state is
the Paving Cutters Union Of Sand
stone. which is well organized and COM
mands good wages. This union does
not affiliate with the federation. but IN
effort is being made to have it do so.
Never in the history Of the State Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor has there been such
payment of per capita tax as during
the past six weeks. The income since
November I was greater than during
the whole year Of 1897.
President Neary Of the State Fedora .
ton has served in that capacity for six
Terms. During his administration the
organizatio ton has experienced marvellous
growth.
EX-Prcsident G.. c. Collins of the
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
ROCHESTER AMONG
FIRST IN UN|0NISM

Rochester has been struggling along
for several years with but one trade
union until about one year ago. The
cigarmakers, as is frequently the case
is the pioneer organization of rn1&
flourishing city. Then the clerks Or
gained in s<June 1901, with large
membership REORGANIZATION then Jagged
for q yeap when the trades began to
organize in Numbers. Now the car
penters, painters and bricklayers are
we'll organized and command good wa
ges. They have also good trades as
sembly which has become power in
this city. W. P. O'Heron, the vice
president of the State Federation. D.
Labor. is resident Of Rochester, and
he enters into the spirit of the work
here with an earnestness that COM
mands admiration.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
GOPHER STATE
WELL ORGANIZED
THINGS no KNOW ABOUT UNION La
BOR OF MINNESOTA
Carpenters Have Eleven Unions in
MinnesotR-NIinnea Carpen-
tcrx IL Largest Union in the state.
CiEnrmakers Wei Organizeal-
Many Railroad Organizations
Historical Facts Of Union Labor

There are eleven carpenters unions
luth. Hibbing, St. Paul, two at Min
ncapolis. Saltwater. Winona. Mankato,
Rochester. Brainerd and st. Cloud.
The largest union in Minnesota is the
carpenters of Minneapolis with 400
members. They are followed by the
rivermen's union of Saltwater with
1900 members.
Minneapolis has a Federal Labor un-
ion. 1t started out with a member
ship Of several hundred. 1t has now
dWindled down to 70. This decrease is
not discoura ging. The members have
not quit the union labor movement.
They have simply organized unions
Of their trade. The Federal Labor un-
ion is responsible for many trade UNI
ions in the Flour city.
Minnesota is the HON, OF one Inter-
national union. The Flour Mill en-
ployes Of America have their head
quarters in Minneapolis.
The rigarnakers have six local un-
ions in this state. All of these are
flourishinS. There are about 900 union
risarlnakers in this great agricultural
state.
1t is estimated that there are 10
railroad labor orgAniza. IONS in Minnie
sofa. But two of them affiliate with
amy trades assembly in the state.
james Mcdowell of Duluth was
treasurer of the State Federation for
three terms, and until the office of seq
'rtarX- treasurer was consolidated.
f. r. cobb, Of this city, was at one
time president of the State Federation
Of Labor. He has also served as a
member Of the Federation Council.
Louis Nash who addressed the .yo:L
inglnen of Duluth on Labor Day was at
one time an executive officer Of the
State Federation OF Labor.
Mrs. Eva Mcdonald EaleSh is Il Min
ncsotn product and was once active
in the councils Of minnesota labor.
William .AhrahamsOn Of the Hub
Clothing store. las attended several
conventions Of the Minnesota Federal
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
MANY BIG UNIONS
AT saltwater

saltwater, for small city, has the
largest unions in the state. The Mill
workers and rivermen's union at this
point has over 1900 members. Down in
South Saltwater there is another mill
workers union Of 300 members.
These organized since June last
Since then there has been lively in
terest in union matters. The Carpen-
ters. bricklayers. painters, printers,
clerks, machinists and shop employees
have all organized and, the pros poets
are good for several more. The or
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20

have a mixed union and work we'll to-
gether.
It was an organizer of the State Fed
Grafton who organized the carpenters
of Winona. This was three wars ago.
The union is now considered one of the
very best in the state. Its secretary,
Mr.. Rohwelder, is also one of tile most
faithful officers of local union within
our knowledge.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
UNIONS IN WlNONA
ARE VERY ACTIVE
Stronc ORGANIZATIONS Backed by
Able Advocates AccOuntaDie
for Success.

When the State Federation Of Labo
met in Winona in 1895 there was not
labor union there. Now there are
no less than fifteen. They have an ac-
tive trades assembly and most of the
unions are wide awake.
Through the efforts of such men as
John Spuhler of the Cigarmakers the
movement has experienced wonderful
success.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20

ton in times gone by. He was then a
member of the X. of L. Of St. Cloud.
In the WinOna convention OF the
State Federation of labor in 1895 there
were IS delegates. At the Rochester
convention in 1902 there were 225 dele
gates. The next convention will bring
800 delegates.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20
MANKATO UNIONS.

All Are Enjoying a Splendid Growth
and Adding New Ones.
The labor unions of Mankato are
enjoying a splendid growth. Unionism
in that southern Minnesota city is ex-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-12-20

one of the ablest labor men in Mime
sofa. He is assisted by an able COM
mittee. Saltwater says that it will be
in line for, the 1904 convention of the.
State Federation Of Labor. It was a
close contestant for the next convene
ton, but Little Falls won out by a
small majority. l s. s s&$.s S... ILL:
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14
CHINESE HATS.

0aeer Head Coverings That Are
In China the retainers and guards
wear special hats to indicate their Of
fee. The ensigns wear q wire struc-
ture resembling sugar loaf and q rnt.
trap. It is foot high and Of no earth
~ protection against sun or rain. The
chair coolies use hat something like
their employers, but flatter. cheaper
and without button or feather. The
boatmen have a storm hat made Of rat
tan and bamboo, which Ia never less
than a yard In diameter.
A servant who is scribe and valet
combined is marked by something that
looks like a two stored or three sto-
ried cooks cap Of four sides. The pre-
vailing color Of the structure is YER
million. A mourner wears Q turban
made by fastening q long cloth Of
grayish yellow hue around the head
and allowing the ends to fall down
behind to the small Of the back. An
other style covers the head, temple.
ears and back Of the neck and IL q car
feature upon the steel morions Of the
middle ages, descendant Of those tall
hats upon the heads Of the captdvee
that are drawn upon the papyn and
tombs Of the pharaohs. Still another
funny shape is one which looks as II IL
were the remnant Of a felt hat from
which the brim had been lEregularly
torn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14
TOLLAND.

The Methodist Sunday school picniced
on Tuesday at South Coventry lake.
Mrs. Edmund Joslyn has moved to the
home of her son-in law, Oscar Leonard.
Mrs. Charles Brooks of Cambridge,
Mass, Is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nor
gan.
Mrs. J. E. Underwood of Newton,
Mass, has been in town few days this
week.
Among the recent arrivals at the hotel
are Rev. Mr.. Talmadge and family OF
Hartford.
Rev. r. M. French of Hadlyme suppl
ed the pulpit at the Congregational church
last Sunday.
Miss Miriam Birdsye of Montclair, N.
friends In town.
BY the will of the late George M. Paulk
of Rockville the Tolland Congregational
church receives $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Agard of
Jersey City are spending their vacation
with Mr.. Agard's father.
Rev. Mr.. Buck OF Rockville supplied
the pulpit of the Methodist church last
Sunday, Mr.. johnson being away on his
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pierson of Hart
ford spent Sunday with Mrs. Steele of
this town. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierson have
recently returned from trip to England,
where they visited Mr.. Persons parents.
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nurse, turning white. They must have
taken him out the other way
"The first heard of it was when the
nurse came crying to me.
81 tried to stop him, sirs, the little
heart case No. Is, but he broke away
from me and ran back into the ward.
He thinks Typh is in there.
81 thought so. too. and ran for the
entrance, and as reached it wall OF
black smoke rolled out upon me, some
where back of which rose the voice or
Tommy the Cod. who was exhorting
his pal, and the rattle of wheeled
chair.
".Keep yer head down. buddy. Airs
fresher near de floor. Deres de door
ahead. Blast dc chair! It's stuck!
".Neyer mind me. old man. heard
Cuthbcrt say. Make run for 1t. You
can send back after me-
".Not on yer life.' began Tommy,
but the brave words ended in pitiful.
strangling cough.
Cropping blindly, stumbled upon
the chair and with rush brought my
two patients out into the hall. Tom
my keeled over. and we got him to
open air unconscious. When he came
to, his first words We're:
"'Did yer get my pal?
"Im right here, Tommy said Cuth-
bert, catching the boys hand in his
own.
".Dat's all right, den.' said the Cod
contentedly. But I guess Pm done.
Dey always told me inhalin' wasn't
good fer kids he added, with faint
grin. ......
''Cuthbert looked up at me appeal
ingly. but l had to shake my head.
Tommy's diagnosis was correct Cuth-
bert climbed out of his chair-against
my orders-and bent over Tommy.
"'Little pal he said, you saved my
life.'
Tommy waved the matter away air.
lily. OATS all right. 1t was up to me.
Between pals. yer know, yerd have
done de same trick fer me-
"'God knows, I'd have tried. And now
there's nothing l can do said Cuth-
bert, his voice breaking. Isn't there
anything, Tommy? Haven't you got
any relations or friends could help?
I'm r1cn, you KNOW.
"G'wanw said Tommy family. is
dat right? fought yer was charity
patient He pondered for moment.
There's dat fluffy haired loidy dat
came to see me last week. She was
pretty white to me. You might kinder
look out fer her a bit. Dey said she
was me old woman, but dunno. Wot's
de differenceY said Tommy the Cod
YEARLY. She was white to me any
way And Tommy said no more.
"Cuthbert buried Tommy in style.
went to the funeral-professiona in
terest. you know. Well, Cuthbert has
been paying his debt to Tommy ever
since. looking after the fluffy haired
loidy,' as Tommy called her. She
called herself Trevannion, believe,
on the stage"
"Trevannion." interrupted Sibyl
Bcach-"Viola Trevannion"
"Why, do you know herr? asked her
cousin in surprise.
"Ycs-no; never mind" said Sibyl
TREMENDOUSLY. Harvey, I want you to
go ashore and telegraph Mr.. Cuthbert
that we-that 1 am expecting him and
sign my name. You needn't stare sO,"
she added Indignantly. Then she turned
and hurried below.
"Well. upon my soulv' unused Dent
as he went over the side to send the
message. 81 must have done that I'M
commonly we'll"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14

GTATE OF CONNECTICUT.-A a
~ Court OF Probate holden at Somers, within
and for the District Of Somers, on the 18th day
OF August, A. ID. 1902.
Present, CHARLES 8. FULLER. Esq. Judge.
Upon the petition OF Lizzie o. Pease Of SomerH,
IN the County Of Tolland, showing to this Court
that she is guardian of ollie G. PeaSe, Horace
@. Pease and Raymond b. Pease Of Somers,
within said District, minors. That said minors
are the owners of undivided real estate situated
In said Somers, viz: A certain piece OF land,
with the buildings thereon, bounded north on
land of A. l.. Hurd, east ON land of Laura ID.
KibDe. south and west on the highway, cont aim
ing three-fOurths acre, more or IeSs. Said NIL
nOrs' interest being valued at about one hundred
and twelve dollars That 1t will be for the In
terest of said minors that said property should
be sold, and the avails invested according 10
law: Praying for liberty to sell said property
for the purpose aforesaid, as per petition on iie
1t is ordered by this Court, that said guardian
give notice Of said application, by causing the
same to be printed in the newspaper printed In
Stafford, in the county OF Tolland, one week be-
fore the hearing; and that said petition will be
heard at the Probate ONCE in said district on
the 21st day OF August, A. d. 1902. at O'Clock a.
m. Certified from Record.
CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14
when Coins Were First Made.

Certain passages in the ''Iliad" of Ho-
mer would lead to the inference that
coins of brass were struck as early
as 1854 B. G. Tradition affirms that
the Chinese had bronze coins as early
as 112O B. q. But Herodotus, ''the
father Of history" ascribes the ''inven-
ton" of coins to the Lydians. about
nine centuries B. c.. and there is no
satisfactory evidence that coins were
known prior to that date.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14

ONLY MAsK.-Many are not being
benefited by the summer vacation as they
should be. Now, Notwithstanding much
outdoor life, they are little IL any stronger
than they were. The tan on their faces is
darker and makes them look healthier,
but 1t Is only mask. They are still ner-
vous, easily tired, upset by trifes, and
they do not eat nor sleep we'll. What
they need Is what tones the nerves, per-
fects digestion, creates appetite, and
makes sleep refreshing, and that Is
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Pupils and teachers
generally will find the chief purpose of
the vacation best subserved by this great
medicine which, as we know, builds up
the whole system"
Central Varmont Railway (Snutharn
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14
Sleepimw I'm japan.

The japanese never sleep with the
head to the north. This is because the
dead in Japan are always buried with
the head in that position. In sleeping
rooms Of many of the private houses
and Of hotels diagram Of the points
Of the compass is posted upon the CELL
ing for the convenience of guests.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14

IT NEEDS TONIC -There are times
when your liver needs a tonic. DOM
give purgatives that grippe and weaken
DeWitt's Little Early Risers expel al
poison from the system and act as tonic
to the liver. w. Scott, 531 Highland
ave., Milton, Pa. says: I" have carried
DeWitt's Little Early Risers with me fol
several years and would not be without
them" Small and easy to take. Purely
vegetable. They never grippe or distress
W. D. Heald
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14
Inherent Dread OF Cats For Dogs.

Inherent Dread Of Cats Fer Dogs.
The instructive fear which cats have
of dogs Is illustrated very amusingly
by stroking dog and then caressing a
blind and newborn kitten with the
same hand that has touched the dog.
At once the kitten will spit and fluff
itself up in the most absurd way, dis
the smell of the beast
which experience for thousands Of gen.
erations has taught it most to dread.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14
Juaf Look At Her.

Whence came that sprightly step, fault
less skin, rich, rosy complexion, smiling
face. She looks good, feels good. Here's
her secret. She uses DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Result,-all organs active,
digestion good, no headaches, no chance
for "blues." Try them yourself. Only
25c at A. G. Eaton's, Stafford Springs ;
and W. P. Fullel's, Somers.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14

''She keeps an immense establish
ment, doesn't she?''
ooh. indeed. yes-a head coachman,
two footmen. two grooms and a stable
boy. a housekeeper. cook. undertook,
kitchen maid, upstairs and downstairs
maid, governess. husband and child
Puck.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14

King Edward VII was crowned In
Westminster Abbey Saturday noon. The
king bore the fatigues of the day remark
ably we'll, and showed no traces Of his re-
cent illness,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-14
Use Aliens Foot-Ease.

powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen. nervous and hot, and get tired
try Aliens Foot-Ease 1t cools the feet, and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating
feet ingrowfng nails, blisterS and callOuS spots.
Relieves cOrns and bunions OF all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for CSC. Don't accept
any substitute. Trial package Free Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. 7.
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DISTRICT OF TOLLAND, IS. Pro.

II bate Court, August yth, 1y0N
Estate OF Charles 4 Lanphear, late of Tolland,
In said district, deceased.
Upon the application OF Maggie Lanphear,
praying that letters OF administration may be
granted on said estate, as by application on ME
fully appears, it is
ordered, That said application be heard and de-
termined at the Probate ONCE I'm Tolland in said
district. on the ed day OF August, A. d. 1909
at O'Clock In the afternoon, and that notice be
given OF the tendency OF said application, and
the time and place OF hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once in some newspaper hav.
Ing circulation In said district, and by posting
copy thereof on the public sign-post m thss
town OF TOlland,, In said District
MARCUS B. FISK. Acting Luflpa