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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-09-13

Workers of America, at it's recent spec
ial convention, would have ordered a
strike of the miners of the bituminous
regions in which the organization has
agreements.
The opponents to organized labor
knew if these agreement had been
broken by strike it would have JUS
titled the attitude of the mine owners
in the anthracite field. They could then
find justification in refusing to enter
into an agreement with the miners in
their organized capacity. They would
then have shown that an agreement
with the organization would be worth
less, for they would declare that
unions have no regard for agree
ments."
The action of the convention, how
ever, has confounded labor's enemies
and cheered the hearts of it's friends,
who anticipated the honorable, con-
sistent and winning course pursued.
That is, that agreements will be
faithfully fulfilled. Every employed
miner will contribute literally toward
the support of the men engaged in the
contest.
They are appealing, too, to their
fellow-workers and sympathizers for
not only moral, but financial assis-
tance.
This appeal has been strongly endors-
ed by the American Federation of La
Dor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-09-13
The Trust Question One
of Law in the Hands of
an Attorney.
The Public is Impatient
of Law and the Trusts
Want to be Let Alone.
-Littlefieids Bluff,

The antitrust sentiment is impa-
tient of law; so is the trust interest.
The one wants the trusts wiped out;
the other wants them let alone. No
honest, fair-dealing man or men, in
office or out, can satisfy either of the
parties to this great controversy. JUS
slce, cold and blind, is justice only to
the non-partisan, disinterested, average
citizen, and it is he who is going 70
decide the question finally. If it comes
out of the court in a form showing that
the present laws are imperfect and fu-
tile, he will demand legislation; he will
turn to statesman. President Roosevelt
is pretty sure to speak for the average
American. The question, then, to be
asked of him is two-fold: Is he brave
enough to defy the antitrust sentiment
to do more than justice? Any man in
this country can answer these ques-
tions. If we are fair, we can be patient.
We can leave the matter where the
president is leaving it, in the hands of
a lawyer.
In other words, it is all very we'll for
some congressman Oike Hon. Charles
E. Littlefield of Maine, if you please)
to be preparing for legislation by see
ing If he, full of antitrust sentiment
and the fierceness of a hard fighter
can draw bill which shall express
only so much of his sentiment as the
necessarily conservative, constitution
al, bravely fair purposes of RESPONSE
Die administration can approve For
the administration can not afford to
win fight for bill that will not stand
the moral weighing of the jury or the
expert scrutiny of the judges; tfIa no
matter 81 how many votes it might win,
futdrs tt sdinsssi is l;''it soiii as B
tackle the trust question. The man of
the day, then, is no legislator, but the
lawyer, the attorneyzgeneral of the
United States. What do we want to
know about Philander c. Knox? That
he is lawyer, honest and not afraid.
For twenty years he was one of the
most successful corporation lawyers in
the United States. His personal re-
tainers amounted to 100000 a year.
When President Mckinley asked him
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-09-13
REPUBLICAN, GOSSIP
CANDLDATECCUREO OF
SUCCESS ON TUESDAY,
Fight Nearly Over-Con8ressional
Contest is E;xcitin&-Bede in the
Lead-Euery Candidate for
Sheriff is Confident
den Sure of Dictory.

The fight for party nominations is on
in earnest. Who Will be the nominees?
That is the question. While there are
number of candidates for sheriff, the
real fight is for congress. J. Adam Bede
seems to have d cinch on the nominal
tion, while Judge Edson's friends are
quite as confident. Jellson was here
during the week.. and he says that he
has an uphill fight on his hands. He
expects great results from the farmers
with whom he has spent considerable
time during the campaign. He will have
two open air meetings tonight. Bede's
friends held rousing meeting last ev-
ening at the Armory. There was a large
attendance and J. Adam was literally
applauded during his speech. Judge
Edison has made no speeches during the
campaign.
Who will be sheriff? All! there you
go. Talk with one candidate and he will
tell you that he will be nominated. Talk
with another and he expresses the same
confidence. w. c. Sargent the present
incumbent has put them all guessing
during the past week. He has been
visiting every coal dock and warehouse
wherever men are employed and is
campaigning with his old time vigor.
w. w. Butchart knows a thing or two
about politics. and merely gives one a
knowing wink when asked about the
situation. He expects his old time
frlerll to see him through.
Ole Larson, the invincible, has got
them all guessing. He will get heavy
union labor vote, and the Scandinavian
Americans will stay by him to a man.
We have strong hopes for Mr.. Larson.
John Healy of Hibbing says that ev-
cry thing looks rosy. We had an inter-
view with him this week, and he be-
lieves that the shrievalty is within his
grasp Archie Phillips feels just as con-
fident as does Mr.. Healy.
John T. Armstead says that he has
-felks,t thes pulse e,a and knows that
there IL no question a6otlf Il
ton. Organized labor, however, Il
making an effort to defeat his candi-
dacy. They have come out with a cir
v'1l.A against him, to which he takes
exception.
Well, who will bet on Mr.. Burnett?
He is as confident as any man on the
ticket. He will take a back seat for no
one. and claims to have the railroad
men and miners solid.
William J. Bates is perhaps the most
cOnllUellL CdHuludte lOi OlllCe l1t Is
known in every village and hamlet in
the county, and expects to show up
Tuesday far in the lead. Well, here goes
Billy" The best laid plans Of mice
and men. Aft gang aglee.
John Meining does not want to be
overlooked for minute. There are any
amount of men who are willing to pool
Meining against the field. His long
~, he :,
fellowship gives him prestige from
the start.
What is to be done with zekR Ken
dali? There was time when he could
have anything he wanted in this coun-
ty. But Zeke is a "has been." Yet in
the country districts he has host of
strong friends who will stick by him
until the last dog is hung. After all is
said and done, we will tell you better
next Wednesday morning who the WIN
ner will be.
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to become attorney general in 1897, he
declined because he couldn't afford to
exchange professional income Of
$150,000 for a salary of $4,000 and car
riage. When the offer was renewed four
years later he was better able to make
the sacrifice. and he was financially
free and independent. He accepted.
Then the labor organizations opposed
hi sconfirma ton, because they thought
he was the tool of the trusts. But Mr.
Knox isn't afraid of labor unions.
Knox was Carnegie's attorney during
the Homestead riots in 1892. His ingenu-
ity steered the ironmaster through the
perilous legal complications Of those
days. Some of his suggestions were
bold. 1t was he to whom it first oc-
CURED that the riotOus strikers were
open to the charge of treason for vio-
lent resistance to the laws Of the state.
He was acting then as a lawyer, faith
full to the corporation which he served.
ir bringinb suit against the trusts he
believes he serves with equal faithful
ness his only remaining client-the gov
ernment of the United States.
For Knox is lawyer all through.
He has all a lawyers intuition and in
stincts. Today he is the attorney for
the government, just as for years he
was attorney for wealthy private cor
porations-with this difference, that
when he served corporations he had
many clients. After he entered the SER
vice of the United States he regarded
his salary as an exclusive retainer
It was his suggestion to President
Roosevelt, to bring suit against the
Northern Securities company and to
institute proceedings against the beef
slelte - p
pofafions paefe vloi1 I'M g q - : 4
statutes, and he believed It to be lis
business as attorney for the govern,
ment to enforce its laws and test them.
With him it is a cold, clear, legal propo-
sition. There is no politics in it. In
brief, so long as the trust question is a
question of law, the people may feel
as the president does that it is safe in
clean, steady hands and a loyal, legal
mind.
L. A. COOLIDGE.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-09-13

The prettiest fight if for Judge Of
Probate. The candidates are ]. B. Mid
dlecoff and Judge Bonham. The pres
ent incumbent has made an exception
ally good officer, and J. B. Middlecoff
has a record that he may we'll feel
proud of. Judge Bonham feels that he
is entitled to a second term and is
making determined fight for it. Mr..
Middlecoff has made several trips on
the range and returns full of conf
dence.
The three cornered fight for Regis
ter of Deeds is exciting much inter-
est. Leo Johnson, the union printer if
nominated and elected will make a
capable officer. Gust Bergquist, the
editor of the Posten has great hopes
for victory, while Mr.. Palmer claims
the nomination by nice majority.
If Odin Halden is worried about his
chances for denomination for county
auditor he does not show it. He is per-
haps one of the most capable men on
any ticket and even If he has served
the people for several terms, it is no
reason why he should not be chosen
again. This spirit of giving everybody
chance to hold office is not always
the best. The people do not pay suffi-
cient salary to their officers, if they
simply want them for a short time,
and then place bar upon them against
holding more than one or two terms.
We should expect the very best SER
vice from our servants, and we should
never fail to appreciate true and faith
full officers.
Andrew Johnson and Olaf Stenson
are making strong efforts to land the
nomination from Mr.. Halden. Mr..
Johnson has had experience in the Of
flee, while Mr.. Stcnson is one of Du-
luth's oldest and most respected citi-
zens.
Louis Helbing seems to have 1t all
his own way for the Republican NOM
|1esslea ~ ~ agsRf saaa6''ssls slsRss y tss tes
drawn from the race. ana HIS only op-
ponent is George Schulenburg.
Age and youth is battling for su-
premacy In the fight for the nominal
ton for superintendent of schools. w.
H. Stultz and .Abdiel C. Parsons, both
having had many years experience as
educators claims nomination because
of experience. The other two candi-
dates are young men. Bert Wheeler was
born in this county. His father came
here. in territorial days. Mr.. Wheeler
is a product of our own schools, and his
record in the office two years ago was
exceptionally good.
A. r. Park is the present incumbent.
He is man from the ranks. He began
life as mill hand, and was ance
prominent in lbor circles. During his
working days he studied nights and
acquired an education. He attended our
high school,, and taught in the county,
prior to his nomination two years ago.
There is a game of hustle for the
nomination for county treasurer. L. H.
Whipple the present incumbent depends
upon his clean record to see him
! through, while W. A. Holgate contends
that he has held the office too long
Mr.. Holgate is making an extensive
canvass. He is reaching almost every
voter in the county, and if he doesn't
succeed it will not be his fault.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-09-13
MANY CANDIDATES FOR
THE LEGISLATURE F.

There are nine legislators to be
chosen, and fourteen Republicans
would like. to serve.
There are but two senatorial fights.
One of them is between Pugh and JEFF
ferson, which is exciting considerable
interest. Both are we'll known here,
and both have been members of the
legislature. The fight between Jeff"
and Pugh can we'll be termed, "a fight
between the positive and the negative
rs all who know both gentlemen will
hit upon,. that will settle the question
for all time to come. It will not abolish
testify.
It is in the Fifty-first district where
the interest is centered. Laybourne
and Daugherty are making des-
perate efforts. with the chances for
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-09-13

success decidedly in favor Of the latter.
| This district is the home Of many union
men. The records Of both candidates
are being carefully searched. Daugher-
ty was one of the best friends labor
ever had in the legislature. We are just
as sure that he will be Of more use to
labor In the future. We had a talk with
him the other day on prison labor top
les. We believe that plan has been
prison labor. It will not prevent the
sale Of prison goods in the open market
but it will prevent the prison officials
from selling prison goods at ruinous
prices.
The nominees for the lower house
will be F. c. Schmidt and DR.. Budd
in the "Fifty-first. Capt. Lewis and S.
H. Eckman in the Fiftieth. and George
Mallory and DR.. Graham In the Fotry-
ninth. The fight between Eckman and
Captain Lewis is likely to be very
close.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-09-13
SEN. DAUCHER-
TVS WORK FOR
]. h AB|QRllN 4 q
Should Receive the SupDOrt OF Ev-
cry Union Labor Man.

This is one write up of candidates
iii this paper that we are responsible
for. We wish to give our testimony for
the work done by Senator Daugherty
in the interest of labor while he has
occupied a seat in the state senate. We
had occasion several times to visit the
legislature in the interest of labor leg
lation, and we can truthfully say that
all labor committees were highly
pleased at the treatment received from
him. At two conventions of the State
Federatio nof Labor he was commend
ed among others for the work he per-
formed in the interest Of labor.
We have letters in our possession
from several unions throughout the
state, written a year ago and more,
which bear out our testimony. One of
these is from the Electrical workers of
Minneapolis and is as follows:
Minneapolis. Mimi. April 18th. 1901.
W. E. McEWEN,
Dear Sir
The Electrical contractors of Minne-
;auolis and St. Paul presented an
amendment to our organization, to an
electrical bill which was passed two
years ago. Our local No. "a I. B. E. w.,
endorsed the amendment after some
changes had been made. The bill passed
the house and was presented to the sem
ate but was not the bill as we endorsed
it, as there had been a great many
amendments made which were detri-
mental to iournevmen electricians. Our
local appointed committee to go to
Il tn frv he
sented to the senate as we endorsed it
or kill the bill. I would say through the
kindness of Senator Daugherty of Du-
luth who as one of the judiciary COM
mittee had the bill, after our COM
mittee explained our grievances to him,
he promised us that the bill would
never get to the senate and kept his
word to us, for which we are grateful
to Senator Daugherty, which we will
demonstrate if the opportunity ever
affords itself. Mr.. Daugherty also in
formed our committee that he had in
his possession still later amendment
written in lead pencil as a substitute
for the whole thing which would prac-
tically put us, the Electrical Workers
out of existence. We wish, if you can.
you will try and get that bill, so that
we may use it in a little matter here.
Thanking you in advance for, the
same and with best wishes I am,
Yours fraternally,
G.. P. HOLFORD, r. S..
Local No. "a, I. B. E. w.
We are not in the habit of using such
matters, but in Justice to Senator
Daugherty we believe it our duty to
inform all union men of his record as
a. friend of union labor in the state
senate.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-09-13
Sympathy without relief.
Is like mustard without beef.

Every union in the city should send
in contributions at once. Every SYM
pathizer is asked to respond literally.
Make checks for Labor World fund
payable to A. V. Johnson, treasurer.
We want to send $4,000 Monday to w.
B.. Wilson, secretary of the Mine
Workers, indianapolis, Ind. Next week
we would like to send $4,000. The
Bakers Union have turned in an as
sessment of $11.00 and assure us of an.
other next week. A friend who wishes
his name withheld has sent in $500.
Let the good work go on.
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Billy to BE Ignored

From the Globe Democrat:
Billy Mason is in danger of finding
himself in the same category with
Wellington, the Maryland outcast.
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All should bear in mind that the
15O, 900 miners have not only themselves,
but more important still, their wives
and little ones to sustain.
These men, women and children must
be provided, at least, with bread.
In spite Of the great wealth of the
corporations, the miners can win this
strike for justice, right and a fair
chance in the industrial, economic and
social struggle if all workers will re-
spond promptly and generously to the
miners appeal.
Resolutions of sympathy are good in
their way, but all should renenb Der
that
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-09-23

etc, the results would not be as good as
they now are.
You seem to keep your mind on the
general government" said Senator Bur-
ton.
I do was the answer, ''for the sys-
tenn is the same. l think there would
be better results.
Don't you know that system is thor
oughiy un-American?" asked Burton.
Il certainly do not think so, when we
realize that the entire national gov
eminent is founded upon that plan"
said the Governor.
Don't you know that it is wholly
un-A merican to have Territory within
the United States where the people.
have not local government" asked
Burton.
Il think the system is entirely Amer
ican," was the response.
Senator Burton went back to the land
laws and asked if the administration
would be more difficult from Washing
ton here than it is in Alaska, to which
Gov. Dole responded by saying that
there had been some pertinent criti-
cisms of the American land system re-
Gently which seemed to show that there
had been some failures in the admins
IAatAoll VI Ilic system kIle Yves, anu
he thought a local administration where
local conditions were thoroughly I'M
derstood would be better.
Governor Dole said that from 1860 to
1880 there was little system here and
consequently there were large blocks
fell into the hands of large owners but
now the lands were being put into the
hands of actual settlers and denied that
there were spectators buying lands
here. He said that the government was
trying its best to find settlers to take
up the lands and was placing the
domain in the hands of such settlers as
fast as they could be found. Burton
could not lead him into admissions that
the policy of leases was a bad one and
was told plainly that public business
here was not done at a large advance
over private enterprises.
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p OPLE We KNOW
They Are Hon lulu People
and What They say is of
Local Interest.

When an incident like the following
occurs right here at home, it is bound
to carry weight with our readers. So
many strange occurrences go the
rounds of the press; are published as
facts, people become skeptical. On one
subject skepticism is rapidly disappear
ing. This is due to the actual expert
ence of our citizens, and their public
utterances regarding them. The doubt
er must doubt no more in the face of
such evidence as this. the public state
ment of a reputable citizen living right
in Honolulu, one whom You can see
every day, leaves no ground for the
skeptic to stand on.
Mrs. n. Joseph lives at the corner
of Liliha and King streets. this city
She states as follows: Il was troubled
for seven months with a lame back
and also suffered from occasional at
| tacks of chills. These various com.
plants made my condition by no mean!
happy one. so that I much desired
some remedy which would bring relief
This 1 found in Doan's Backache Kid
ney Pills, some of which / obtained q
the HOLSTER Drug Co.'S store. I an
| pleased to say that they gave me no
| merely temporary but permanent relic
| and have not the least hesitanc,
! therefore in recommending Doan'
Backache Kidney Pills. They are
good kidney medicine"
| Doan's Backache Kidney Pills ar
for sale by all dealers at 80 cents De
box, (six boxes $3.50. Mailed by tn
HOLSTER Drug Co, 1t, Honolulu
wholesale agents for the Hawaiia
Islands. (.
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the best solution, explaining to Senator
Burton that it might be hard upon the
residents if they had to purchase the
lands. the matter of making the pay
ments perhaps bearing down too hard
upon some of the people, though it
would be highly preferable if they could
have the fee.
Senator Burton then took up the role
of inquisitor and wanted to know if
Governor Dole was in favor of city gov
ernments as well as county forms. The
Governor answered that he thought he
was, eventually. 1t would be a hard
thing to bring about satisfactorily. re-
quiring a deal of study. He said he
recognized the desire of the community
for it and he thought a city government
of simple character would be the re-
suit of the efforts of the people. Sena-
tor Burton asked if in the event of
such city system, the conditions of
Chinatown before the plague would
have been possible. Governor Dole said
he thought the tendency would be to
improve the conditions but there were
many cities that had bad spots in
them.
Senator Burton pressed the question
ing as to conditions when there was
local government and the Governor re-
cited the conditions when. under the
monarchy, there was a law permitting
the communities to choose road boards
saying that there grew up scandals
particularly in Hilo and the law had
to be changed.
From that you would conclude that
it is better to appoint officers than tc
elect them?" asked Senator Burton.
II favor the Federal government sys-
ter. - said the Governor. Il think that
is better man to have the officials
elected. If this should be made a State
, 1 would have the government appoint
the minor officials. / think this would
work best here. 1 think great many
of the people would be unequal to the
task of properly deciding upon the
qualifications of the officials. l think
that if in the United States the people
elected all the officials, as the mar
sbals, the justices of the supreme court
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