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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
THE MIDDLE GLASSES
ARE NOT DIMINISHING
Socialists Claims Easily Refuted by
Consulting the Facts.

Karl Marx, the founder Of. modern
Socialism declared that the middle
class were a constantly diminishing
quantity. - '''~'--- -
The Socialist party platform declares
that the middle class are rapidly dis
appearing and that the present econ
omic system is rapidly converting
society into two classes, "the capitalist
class and the propertyless class" Marx
declared there is "a growing mass of
misery, oppression, slavery, degrada-
-hn and exploitation" and this is al
ways affirmed Dy the Socialism. Now,
If these statements were true Social
ism or some other revolutionary
movement would be successful. But
1t is not true. The middle class are
not disappearing, on the contrary the
middle class were never so numerous
as at present.
OF course many will disagree as to
what constitutes a middle class man,
but in England the political econ
omists agree that all those whose in
come is over $3.50 a year should be
placed in the middle class.
Statistics of occupation show that
the middle class increased during the
past ten years, for 1890 till 1900, more
than twice as fast as the population.
Techerkehoff in his Pages of
Socialist History has proved this Soc
ialist contention to be utterly false. A
recent magazine article states that
there are 100000 middle class families
in this country and the same article
claims 100000 capitalist families,
and this estimate is probably too
low.
The Socialist statement that misery
and poverty are increasing is simply
tremendous exaggeration. In 1890
there were 6,066,417 families in this
nation that owned homes either free
Of debt Or that were being paid for.
In 1900 the number had increased to
7.259,362 families, a gain in ten years
Of 1,192,945.
Instead Of there being a growing
mass af misery there never was a
time in the history of this country
when the mass Of the people had so
many homes, so much money IN the
banks and building and loan associa-
tons.
The trouble with the Socialists Is
that every time they read of a trust
being organized they conclude that a
cehtain number of middle class men
have been ruined. The steel trust is
a good illustration showing what wind
bags the average Socialist speakers
and editors are. There are over $4,000
men employed by the Steel trust with
salaries from $500 till $500 per year;
1900 who have $4,000 per year; so men
who receive $4,000 to $4,000 and -
who receive $4,000 each per year.
The trust now has $500 stockholders
and in addition to these 27,379 en-
ployes have subscribed for preferred
stock
The steel companies before they
were merged into the trust were SUBJ
ject to the competitive struggle and
some were likely to fail. Now. how
ever, that they are III this great trust
there is much less fear of a failure,
hence this very middle class is safe
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
EUrHERANs ARE IN SESSION
AT BALTIMORE, MD.

BALTIMORE; Md, June 3.-The BIZ
ennial meeting of the general synod of
the English Lutheran: church in the
United States began tonight. Delegates
were present from fifteen states, rep
resenting about one-sixth of the $780,
600 Lutherans in the country,
The Rev. w: S. Frease, Of Baltimore,
preached tonight,*r. He appealed for
unity Of fleeing and action. The CON
ventiion will organize for business, to-
morrow morning. "....
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
GIRL TAKES FIRST PEACE ~:
IN oRAToRICAL CONTEST

FARGO, y. s.. june 3:-In IL the he =; an
nual contest Of the; Western ( League
Of oratorry,; miss" Anna N, Bagstead Of
Yanktown college,, s. D:, was awarded
first place for an Grafton on Goethe.
A. Wentz, Dakota: university, Mitchell,
S. d; second: place for an Grafton son
"Savorarola.:v The other con ST ants
were Miss Stephens, Of az Agrricul-
tural college. Fargo, and :J.:. a. Marsh
Of North Dakota university. ..=..s25s s:5 : i
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
NiSH-AMERiCAN VETERANS
:. GATHER AT BLOOMINGTON

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, June g.
Bloomington was the proud host today
of thousands of veterans of the Span
ish-American war here to attend the
third annual encampment which opened
Tuesday. The town is lavishly dec
grated.
The great event of the day was the
arrival of President Roosevelt and his
party this afternoon. All of the var
ious military bodies met him.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

guardedy Nv lailetGi issstrue: that some
middle class; business fail It IS like
wise true that there is constant in
crease of~new middle: class industries.
There Ets1 twice an 1nanyas men sea,a ging
infsthe shoe retailing; business as fail.
And what iss:true: Of thIsatrade is true
of all trades All of which shows that
the Socialists are dreamers. ;: H..
49,: UNCLE: SAM;
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
BOTH TELEPHONES.

The properties went into the hands OF
a, receiver last January by order of
the United States court at Detroit, on
petition Of the Old Colony Trust COM
pany Of Boston.
The allegations were that the. COM
pany's assets were heavily incuHbered,
and that,it was insolvent. The Old Col
ony. company he Id mortgages to the
amount of over a million dollars, to
secure. several bond issues on which
no, interest had been paid for over a.
year.
The Central Trust company of New
York, which also holds mortgages for
a million and a half to secure other
bond issues, sought TO- be made de-
PENDANT. in order to protect it's inter-
ests.. The Michigan court ruled against
the admission. The Central company
appeals for a reversal - 1@'~ @''--
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
SAILOR WHO STRUCK AN
OFFICER GETS TERM IN PRISON

KEEL, June "a seaman Of the
German navy named Andreas Mess
erschmidt, was sentenced by naval
courtmartial today to eighteen months
imprisonment for striking Ensign Won
Abel on May 2, at Kie]. The case has
been widely commented upon because
of Xon Abeps suicide after he found
he was unable to Identify the man
who assaulted him and personally
aVenge himself.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
ST. COLOMBA'S ISLAND is
SOLD TO CARTHUSIANS

LONDON, June St is understood
that the Duke Of Argyll has sold lima
island, Hebrides to the Carthusians
who were recently expelled from the
monastry Of the Grande Chartreuse in
France. The terms Of the sale provide
for the preservation of the sacred and
historical associations of the. island:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
:,
MAKE A RICH HAUL,

SAN FRANCISCO, June ga rich
haul was made upon the examinat ion
of the baggage of Henry S. Potter and
wife ~, Who ia are ,westhy residents l9 Of
articles, which. were many and valuable
We're not declared, so they were seized
by the customs, Officers
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
ROBBERS MAKE GOOD HAUL
= ::' At REDWOOD FALLS, MINI

ST. PAUL, June ga Redwood Falls,
Mimi, special says: Robbers last night
broke into the Gold State bank at Yes
ia, dynamited the safe and got away
with $4,000 and $4,000 in notes.. They
also stole fine team of Arthur Athey
and made good their: escape. There is
no clue but amateurs are suspected,
as it is not thought professionals would
carry off the notes.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
STRIKERS RETURN TOtWoRk.

STRIKERS, RETURN OtWORk.
ST. - LOUIS June 3.-The freight
,teamsters and freight handlers employ
ed*by.:th Wholesale houses: :of. this. city
have returned to work after*being on
strike for several weeks The freight
handlers and warehousemen employed
at:sthe freight houses on both sides of
eH2riYer have. not yet YET settled their
grieyanees, /: Their plac :=sy haze all been
filled with non union smen.z.<: H. /,"z-*
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
WANTS BOUNDARIES FIXED.

TOXIC, June 3.-The Korean gov
eminent contends that the. Russian
lumber concession, which has created
trouble bstween Russia and Korea, is
confined to Musan on the Tunan river
and one place on the Yalu, and sug-
gests the. appointment of a commission
TO-, deli lin the exact boundaries OF.
the concession.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
DIES. FROM.

June b alter n.
1EEhIin, atchma az the yNaterous En-
gIAs Hork lbls.ssselstl in. an ~
.tenpt t6aexf1nsd iah The ar ich de-
stfoyed out Robert
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
JAPS OPPOSE LAND TAX. -:

VNF y OFTO0E INTVU 7 HN. =:
TOXIC, May %, via Victoria, June 3.
yesterday an imperial prorogued for
three days the extraordinary session of
the Diet which only held it's initial
sitting on the 18th. The naval estimates
for" expansion is not opposed but the
land tax bill, on being referred to
committee consisting Of constitutionists
marquis Ito's) party was almost una
nimously turned down. The propagation
followed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
ElGHTs.ONER TEEEPHoNE #4.ss e. :
g : ] 49, I'D GOES TO s:HlGHs]

sss77ClNGINNAI1,,JI Jun 81 8 9Th S. receiver
ship. suit agafnst the u ishIgans Tale--
phone .company,,s=ssa i've lion dollar
seofpor te1e-
st,fE.t Ichisan,
IIsached court sspt
g s
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

POSTAL. c0NvENTio SIGNED.
J. TOXIC May ~, via Victoria, June s.
=-Th Japan China postal convention,
regarding:the mail service, was signed
at Pekin blythe Japanese minister and
Sir Robert Fl a. art: son the. b. The
convention will become effective July
10 - - ~ SE
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
WiEL;. GO TO. BERIIN.

WASHINGTON, June 3.-Brig. Gen.
A. W. Greedy, chief signal officer of
the: army, shas; been designated ASIA
delegate on the. part = of the United
States to the interna tional ::.prelininary
conferences to formulate regulations
concerning the use of~~:--wirelessa,:tel e-
graph which will be :; held att Berlin:
August 41sos:t &: i. ss ::t Il: - =. :.;.s
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
.cATTLE% SALEG3POSTPoNED.:

HlILLIc oTIIE; ah1 g. une} s. THE
IIsoth anl Alcti on Of Iereford cattle has.
been stponed This
district surrounded N faters and The
#'postpone n1ent nee ssit ted the
refusal zof tile ailroa az mpanies g.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
COAL COMPANY is ORGANIZED.

: COAL COMPANY Is ORGANIZED.
=: BALTIMORE, June ,3.-The Balti-
more Basin Coal company has been or
ganized, l1ere3w1tlra capitatsof 81, 600, 900.
The. company has executed a deed of
trust to the Continental Trust 20 COM
pany4 to- cover an issueE'ofs $500, 900 ! of
bo1ids. The plan contemplates extern
sive mining operations covering about
5000 acres-ef land in the Georges creek
region: =: i : -. 60 :. = Z
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
WILL TRY SUNDAY BALL
tx ~ II sSi Cd; T. CASE ON ITS MERITS

Z s*saINDIANAPQLIs, e June s.-Judg,e
Garter today oVerrrnfed the demurrer
Of the defendants III It suit broug ht
the stipe for Hon
~ Thezcompf alntsof t,alll
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
TRIBUNALS ARE INSTALLED.

CARACAS, June. 3.--All the : mixed
tribunals which are to consider claims
against Venezuela are now installed.
The United States, Great Britain. Ger
MANY; italy; France; Spain Holland,
Belgium; Mexico and Sweden are rep
resented - ~ * : ~ II X II u ::
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
Ii. ARRIVES AIsAzQR

t!s ~ 49, aofes, IS T1enas.
steam Ait ana the
ehal len1ge for nsnIea cun
scotIa1ldE
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

Carpenters and hui des 81 Sofs ana IA.
zoo, Mich, went on st Ike recen,t1 for
a So cents e. = ha9E a''a e hour
rhe :journefyim1eeinaf BARRIERS: 81 ilk,es. !:
barre; Pal; have struck Tor y higher
wages and d share in the profits over
certain receipts: =: srEa1zI 6ss ':S .s ri
The strike at The Kingston Coal
Company's operations at Kingston. Pa,
over the discharge of a union boss,
is spreadingS - &. > : 49,:
: - E5*~,4;' ,.r*-+ -,
Six thousand five hundred employees
OF the International Harvesting Com
pany at Chicago, ILL.,, are idle on ac-
count Of strike of the metal work
erS. e:
A strike has been declared by the
iron holders helpers employed at the
safety boilers: works of Harrison Broth
ers at Philadelphia, Pa Fifty men are
out. j. .,v,, ,-s-
The International Machinists' con-
vention at Milwaukee,, Wis.,. amended,
the constitution, admitting all en-
ployes of machine shop to the sub
ordinate unions.
Kensington, Pa, dyers and mercer
izers are preparing schedule of de-
mands to be presented to their en-
ployers. A fifty-five hour, week and
8 per cent increase in wages are the
demands.
Carders and spinners employed in
the Southwark Wooden Mills at Phil
adelphia, Po., have struck for a 20
per cent increase in wages and a fifty
five hour week More than 1000 hands
are idle. =;
United States Judge Munger of
Omaha, Neb, has issued q temporary
restraining order against the striking
teamsters of that city. 1t is estimated
that over 5000 men are now on strike.
A strike Of the American Car Com
pany's plant at Paulsboro, N, J., has
been adjusted by the American en-
ployes being permitted to work by
themselves, while the foreigners are
to have a shift Of their own.
The threatened strike of boiler maxi
ers on the Southern Pacific system in
sympathy with the boiler makers on
the Union Pacific railroad, which was
expected to begin On May II, has been
postponed for fifteen days.
Press reports announce that, owing
to the Organization Of harvest hands
with the International unions, it is ex-
pected that the farmers of the United
States will have to pay at least 20 per
cent more this season than last for
the gathering of their grain:
The rock miners In the Wyoming
region have been granted a 10 per cent
Increase in wages from April=1, but
demand back. pay since. November 4,
the date fixed by the Coal strike com
mission for the advance: in the Coal
miners wages to Begin ~: f5 ,s% ::'*s4
y :: iJ.s RI: - .sE e. &C. s.*Ifs1I ~
the ann 81 lon5 + ot
Westernf Il: 4 d ederation of iners j., which
will be held III Denver Cplo.@ bse Begin gin
ming May Is, resolution will be sub
mitted making an eight ioar work day
mandatory upon ali the unions saffil-
lated with, the Federation throughout
its jurisdiction. President Meyer is
named as authority Tor the Statement.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
MOODY WILLtt RETIREsFRoM.@Szs: ~: &. Il;
CABINET: AFTER ESENT=TERM

WASHINGTON. i. an
nounced i: authoratiVely toni Ii t5Sa t.
SECRETARY Mood / fss would
not :r:en1ainin ca Ion ger Than
the present term 1, oose-::
welt .*s Mr.. Mood ySse expects hen to rris L
sumo the practice s.sH
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

=s*SV EVt1aEc olhaTsE RFEI;r1 B |.5#ss
5WAsHINaTON, 81 freaI,s lin
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

the COW cit 81 the
WEBSTER ederrsa ton of which
will be held IN Del11ver, Cp1 o.,,
ming May Is, a resoluti lon will he sub.
mitted making an eight shour work day
mandatory upon ali the unions iaffil-
lated with. the Federation throughout
it's jurisdiction. President Meyer is
named as authority tor the Statement
Goat Seamen's Journal
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06
. LABOR !; a Nl.E. B

:carpehte and BUILDERS i i:
zoo; Mich, 81, ri,xe q recent, for I,
IS cents a an cpl,i tl;ar i I
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

'The journetsyyim,eni BARRIERS: IS, 81 wilkess !:
barre; *:Pa..,;, have struck Tor + higher
wages and d share in sthetprofits oyer oy,
certain receipts: = sfEs'z 80: :s as RI
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

Six thousand five hundred employees
OF the International Harvesting Com
pany at Chicago. ILL.,, are idle on ac-
count Of strike of the metal work
erS = .
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

The strike at The Kingston Coal
Company's operations at Kingston, Pa,
over the discharge of a union boss,
is spreading.$ T.: &, > 49, j:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

A strike has been declared by the
iron holders helpers employed at the
Safety boilers works of Harrison Broth
ers at Philadelphia, Pa Fifty men are
out j. .,1., .4..
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

The International Machinists' con-
vention at Milwaukee,. Wis.,. amended
the constitution, admitting all en-
ployes of a machine shop to the sub
ordinate unions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

Carders and spinners employed in
the Southwark Wooden Mills at Phil
adelphia, Po.,> haye struck for a 20
per cent increase in wages and a fifty
five hour week More than 1000 hands
are idle. -. j..
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

Kensington, Pa, dyers and mercer
izers are preparing schedule Of de-
mands to be presented to their en-
ployers. A fifty-five hour week and
8 per cent increase in wages are the
demands.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-06-06

United States Judge Munger Of
Omaha, Neb., has issued q temporary
restraining order against the striking
teamsters of that city. 1t is estimated
that over 5000 men are now on strike.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-08-25
EMPIRE BUILDING
COMPANY CHARTERED
70 Erect and Construct Bank and Office
Building to Cost sIso,ooo.-other
Charters Granted.

The Empire Building company of this
city has been granted articles of incor-
poration by the secretary of state. The
object is to erect and construct a mod
ern bank and office building on the
Boughner corner here. The capital stock
is Sl5O,OOO, and the incorporators are
Samuel S Faris. of Bridgeport; S. G.
Denham, Jasper Y. Moore, v. /. High
land. and F. b. Haymaker, of Clarks-
burg. and }. d. Morgan, OF New Mar
tinsvilIe.
Other charters have been granted as
follows:
AIartinsburg Tailoring company, of
AIartinsburg. w. Va, to manufacture and
sell al Wholesale and retail, tailor-made
garments. Capital $4,000. Ineorpora-
tors. Samuel b. Dozen. Harry G. Bowen,
Clarence W. Tabler, II. G. Kitchen, w.
&. Kilmer. NIartinsburg, w. Va.
Home Furniture, Coffin and Livery
company, of Piedmont, w. Va, to deal
in furniture and collins. Capital $4,000.
Incorporators, D. i. Parl<e, Piedmont,
". Va: George Morehead, Bloomington,
Md; II. ii. Randall, Savage, w. Va.'
George Alternately, Barnum, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-08-25
VETERANS
REUNION
ON THE FAIR GROUNDS PROVES TO
BE A MOST ENJOYABLE GATH
RRING AND PLEASANT DAYS
BountifuI Repast Served at the Dinner
from the Many Baskets-Exeelient
Program Carried Out.

The first annual reunion Of the Harri-
son County Union Veterans association
an organization which was but recently
formed, occurred Tuesday on the grounds
of tho West Virginia Central Agricni-
tural and Mechanical society here. which
were extended the association free Of
charge for the purpose.
About 20 persons, including Union vet
Grams, their wives, sons and daughters
and friends, gathered in the forenoon
and enjoyed the reunion to the noon
hour, when they all repaired to the grow,
and psrtook of bountiful basket dinner
In the afternoon there were fully 200
people on the grounds, and a most en-
ioyablc program was observed.
Col. Henry Raymond was the presih,
ing officer and did his part in very
graceful and easy manner
The address of welcome was made by
7. NJ. Kelley, who extended the hospital
tiles Of the city to the old soldiers in a
very clever way.
Mai. a. C. Moore made splendid
speech on the value of organization and
the work the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie is doing in teaching loyalty and pa
triotism
james n. David spoke Of the veterans
association and created much enthusiasm
among the members present.
Colonel Henry Raymond delivered an,
address on the question Of erecting a
soldiers monument in Harrison county
The address was well received
Granville H. Davis, of Salem, also
opske on this question.
J. w. Hess, of Wyatt, Lloyd Wash
burn, Of Good Hope, and John Holmes. Of
West Milford, spoke on the work of the
Union soldiers, malsing addresses. which
proved interesting and instructive.
A business meeting was held and
CIarI<sburg was decided upon the
place and July 4, 1904, as the time for
holding the next reunion.
4 vote of thanks was extended for the
use Of the fair grounds.
Henry Raymond was reelected pressi-
dent of the association and james n
David was again honored as adiutant.
The executive committee avs also re-
elected.
The exercises of the day came to
close at 2:3O O'Clock in the afternoon, in
order to give the visitors opportunity to
get home on the afternoon trains.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-08-25

AGA rNsF John cASSEL. FoR1EER
COAL NINE EIsIrllsEI IN THE
r7EEGHB BORHoDD or MOUNT
Alleged Outrage com4aftted on the Pub
lis highway IN Broad Day Light, As
Victim Was Going Home.
The victim Is Miss Georgia 1Iarlsle5,
AGED Al xears.-Casssl Has Fled to
Parts Unknown warrant Out
Against Hith.

John Cassel, former engineer ct one
Of the coal mines in the neighborhood Of
1ft. Glare, is a fugitive from justice. A
warrant has been issued by Squire Am
-brose west 1T Two Lick for his arrest,
but he has disappeared and no one in
this section knows anything about bis
whereabouts. The complainant against
him is Miss Georgia Markley, aged 2l
years, and the charge against him is rape
She claims that as she was going from
the store at Iynch's mine to Two Lick
he met her ON the public highway and
committed criminal assault on her He
first grabbed her, held his hand over
her mouth SO that she could not scream,
threw her down and committed the out
rage. She was helpless as there was no
one in sight The warrant was issued
immediately, but olsseI made haste to
leave the country.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-08-25
RUNAWAY
H o R S E
DASHES ALONG
wrecIring Buggies and Surveys as H
Goes and Iniuring His Drivers
Considerably.

f. j. ymGseison is just recovering from.
an ascident that befe1l him Monday
morning in runaway. He and y. T.
McCEoud started after midnight sunday
to drive 10 the scene of the railroad
wreck near -umberport. The horse they
were driving was gotten At Meyers liy-
erv. He has a record, they say, for
running away, but they did not know it.
As they approached the NIaulsby bridge
near GYPSY, the horse started to run
down grade He got beond their control
The harness broke and the buggy upset,
throwing them out on their heads and
rendering them unconscious for an hour.
The horse left the buggy in the middle
Of the bridge and continued to run. He
ran into surrey, occupied by other
ClarIsburgcrs going to the wreck and
tore it up considerably. He did not stop
nt this. but continued in his mad career
and ran into another buggy, tearing of
wheels and shafts, and the last Mr.. Van
Geison heard OF him he was still run
ming. While AIessrs. Van Gcison and Me
cloud sustained injuries about the head.
they ESCAPED quite fortunately and arc
duly grateful.