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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07
coLoRED SHOES ARE POPULAR.
Society Does Not Take to Them, but
Army Men Like Varied Hues.

society Does Net Take to Them, but
Army Men Like Varied Hues.
II colored shoes are not generally
worn they are popular in the army. as
evidenced by recent contracts given
out for the manufacturing of shoes for
the members Of the United States
army, says the Shoe and Leather Re.
porter. One contract was for 81 900
pairs of shoes, all colored, there being
not single pair of blacks in the order.
In another order was included SS4
pairs of colored shoes. This gives
the impression that for army wear col.
ored shoes are preferred. They look
better for longer period of time with
reasonable care than black goods, in
the opinion of the army officials. For
hot weather colored shoes are viewed
by sensible people as most common
sense proposition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

The loving judgments Of friends
are harder to bear than the harsh
ones OF foes.
Good iests are like diamonds-the
sparkle is often the result of patient
grinding
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07
Fifteen Bodies in Snow.

Brest cable: From various parts
of Silesia come reports showing that
the bodies OF fifteen persons, frozen
to death in Sundays snowstorm. have
been found in snowdrifts. Many peo-
pie are still missing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

Aching backs eased. Hip, back, and loin pains,
limb swellings and dropsy signs vanish.
They correct urine with brick dust sediment, high
coored, pain in passing. dribbling frequency, bed
wetting Doan's Kidney Pills remove calculi and
gravel. Relieve heart palpitation, sleeplessness,
dizziness headache nervousness
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

bank and we notify the depositor.
Lost books are often sent to us from
department stores, from branch post.
offices and from telegraph Offices.
where they have been carelessly left.
Lecture the losers? No. If we did
we should have TO introduce a pro-
fessional scolder for careless de-
positors."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo-
received sample Of Doans Pills and
they are all that is claimed. they re-
lieved pain in my back, and did all
that was represented.-C. q. RAY,
II. 4. ID. No. 1.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

The end OF labor is to gain leisure
Aristotle.
II man is satisfied with himself
he is usually disappointed in other
people.
Love is ever lowly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

There is no sunlight in the life
soul.
lie is not poor that has little, but
he that desires much-Daniel.
Are twin brothers any more related
than other brothers?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

Larry dear ould shamrock!
Bedad In name will nivir dole"
Denny-"No. not if Sir Thomas Lip.
ton kapes on namin' his yachts after
ut"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

Guthrie, Okla, cured OF a severe
case by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
A great many women suffer with q
form of indigestion or dyspepsia which
does not seem to yield to ordinary
medical treatment. While the symp-
toms seem to be similar to those of
ordinary indigestion, yet the medi-
cines universally prescribed do not
seem to restore the patients normal
condition.
Mrs. Pinkham claims that there
is a kind of dyspepsia that is caused
by arrangement of the female organ
ism, and which, while it causes dis
turbance similar to ordinary indiges-
ton, cannot be relieved without a
medicine which not only acts as a
stomach tonic, but has peculiar uterine
tonic effects as well.
Thousands of testimonial let
tiers prove beyond question that
nothing will relieve this Distress
ing condition SO surely as Lydia
T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. 1t always works in har-
mOny with the female system.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick
women free. Address Lynn, Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

liver troubles, Indigestion and
dyspepsia! Get rid of these
troubles and your complexion
will clear up like an April day
after a shower. Take
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07
GOOD HoUsEKEEPERs

Use the best. That's why they buy Red
Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, 5 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07
A YOUNG MOTHERS LETTER.


w McRoberts writes Dr. Hartman Miss the rwng
Dear Sir"I perfectly well of directed
both
IL
md
an an s. good
mi
Is s good McRobers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07
LOOK in YOUR
MIRROR

Whatwould you
give to be rid of
those pimples
and blackheads,
that sallow COM
plexion, those
lustreless eyes7
No doubt you
would give so
cents tobe cured
of constipation,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-07

Love is ever lowly.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
GEN. CLAY Is PRONOUNCED
INSANE BY A JURY,

LEXINGTON, KY, July s.-General
Classius M. Clay was today pro-
nounced by a jury at Richmond to be
unsound in mind. He will be sent to
an asylum. This action was taken to
protect property.
urged the prohibition of the sale of
opium by the United States commits
sion, and exposed the most sensational
conditions prevailing, alleging that the
Chinese are tampering with the news
papers and raising a fund destined to
be used in bringing about the defeat
of the bill.
The object Of the opium bill is to
create an opium monopoly in the
archipelago and sell it to the highest
bidder. It is based on the theory that
it will restrict the use Of the drug to
Chinese who have used it all their
lives, and prevent it's indiscriminate
sale to Americans and Fllipinos, many
Of whom are victims to the use Of the
drug. Sales Of the drug are to be con-
trolled by concessionary, who may
acquire the right to sell opium in the
Islands by bidding for the privilege
every three years. There are provis-
ions for licenses and control of the
traffic.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11

inspired BY dead, word o. act Of our
fellow beinssL The twentieth century
II an irnpulstve age, a day Of excite
rnent, it is not enough that labor or
ganizes, but is should be enthused to
the greatness Of It's work. In time Of
war, speeches and music thrills the
soul of every soldier, until every nerve
in his body re-echos the name victory.
We have the greatest, grandest war
ever waged, the battle for humanity.
Then let not this noble cause slumber,
leave nothing undone, that would tend
to inspire every true laborer to loyali-
ty and patriotism-let every heart
reaches the sound-victory-vietory.
Mynte Rose Stewart.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11

Of the daily press az this country that
the few cases occurring are made the
pretext for wholesale attacks on the
body Of organized labor.
We not frequently and instances Of
blackmail In the records Of our police
forces in cities, but It ls not insisted
that the police shall be abolished.
We have heard Of cases--and there
are more never reported-of officers
of corporations buying properties cheap
and selling them to their corporation
associates at q handsome profit, but
we hear no demand for the abolition
of corporations.
We have known real estate specula-
tors to make large sums by threaten
ing the erection in high-class residence
districts Of offensive structures unless
their holdings were bought out by the
neighbors, but the real estate business
is still held respectable.
Lawyers have been known to encour-
age litigation merely for the fees they
might get from an unwilling opponent
In consideration OF being let alone, but
the bar as body is not held respon-
sible for the sins Of few Of its men,
bers.
The characters of the leaders of Or
ganized labor in the United States is
high. 1t must needs be high, for they,
more than any other class of men, must
be entrusted implicitly by their asso-
ciates il their work is to be successful.
And. in view of this fact, the trade
unions themselves should be quick to
repudiate and to punish any of their
representatives found guilty Of crimes
of extortion. They must root out trea-
son from their camp.
But they need not assume the guilt
Of their representatives merely from
charges brought by enemies. The
maxim divide and conquer appeals
to men in industrial as well as actual
warfare.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
A BATTLE FOR HUMANITY,

In reading the account Of the State
Federation OF Labor Convention held
at Little Falls in June, was pleased to
note the stress which was laid upon
education and Organization. The Ia
borer is very busy man. he rises ear
~, works late and is tired, perhaps he
reads the topics Of the day, and per-.
haps not, but We all :relaize him to
be the great factor in shopping the de-
stiny Of the nation. His vote elects
the lawmaker and his vote determines
who shall execute those laws. then il
It not OF vital necessity that he, shall
! - - educated. that = he. may know the
greatest needs of the greatest 4hrro tln
q hume md this work must i,ot
bsI LETT until III his overco.at d 81
and goins =the poles to 6, vote andhas
2aot dseid1d & e ~ S5vote
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
A POWERFUL REMEDY.
Still the. Labor Union 10 Not a Uni
versaI Panaeea for All Indus
trial Tile.

Some people seem to think that q
labor union is a panacea for all the ills
that human flesh is heir to. Well, it
amt. We. can: not recommend it for
govt, >rheuuAtism. Gcorns or that tired
feeling. but We can: recommend it as a
remedy for long hours Of toll, starva-
ton wages and zunsanitary and objec-
tionable working conditions. Taken In
liberal dosesZ aud mi ed with common
sei,se Viii e
man than any 'o,thers re1.,edi ever dis
covered. -United Z Mine Workers Jour
nal. : - 49,, -.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
WELLs.FARGor PENSIONS.
Express Company Gives Benefits Il
Supsrannuated Employees Long
Its Service.

The directors of the wells-Fareo Ex-
press Company have adopted certain
rules and regulations governing a pen
sion system. A pension board, author
ICED hereunder. has been organized for
the purpose OF making. provisions tor
superannuated employees who have
served with the company exclusively
for twenty-five years: or more; Drn-
ployes who have BECOME incapacitated
between the ases Of 20 and 70 years
who have faithfully served the COM
pany for twenty-five years or more,
may also be: retired on pensions. The
basis Of the pension allowed, is Il per
cent for each: year. OF. service, rsckoned
on the monthly salary average for ten
years preceding the date Of retirement.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
DON'T LikE~iT.

Tug Owners Protect Against Govern
- n1sna Building Dnsdaes. -
Cleveland, Ohio, July 9.-The action
OF the u. s. Government in calling for
bids tor dredges has stirred up the Tug
and Dredge Owners Protective Asso-
citation to active hostlltties. and the
members are doing ell they can to kill
the project. r
The construction Of these dredges Is
expected to be the entering wedge by
which the Government will make way
for doing ito own harbor work at rea-
sonable figures, thus doing away with
the contract system, and depriving the
large Independent. companies of prac-
tically all their best class Of work.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
THE LATITUDE or REFORM.

The stories of negro "peonage" In
certain Southern States, which are ap-
pearing in the daily newspapers. indi-
cate a state of society in which there
is the most utter contempt Of human
rights, If the victim happens to have
g. black skin.
Probably the surface Of the evil only
has been laid bare. But, even so,
enough has been printed to show that
ia states still hold ding to the systen,zof
leasing ont conyi even petty offend
ers-the worst evils Of slavery are be-
ing reproduced-while the ameliorating
features which made the negro's lot
in the old South comfortable, If not self
respecting, are wanting.
Compulsory servitude, the lash,
bloodhounds, indecent and filthy quar-
tiers, bad food and brutal overseers. all
all appear in this new story Of slavery
in the South. The Northern newspa-
pers are working themselves and their
readers into an agony OF Indignation
over it-and thus successfully divert
ing attention from the cruelties Of toll
at their own DOORS
1t Is curious how much more readily
the daily press will take UP the work
of redressing the abuses in some dis
tant land than that OF accomplishing
Justice at home. The sweat shops Of
New York and Chicago have their tales
Of misery not less, .pitiful than those
told by the convict camps Of Alabama,
and Georgia, but they do not arouse
the warth of the newspaper humanltar
fans. Perhaps it is because they are
old stories, perhaps it is because they
touch at various points-the interest
OF the influential person--the advertise
er. But, whatever the cause, the fact
exists, that the interest Of the average
daily newspaper In redressing an in
dustrial crime is in direct ratio to the
distance of the scene Of the crime from
it's place Of publication.
This Is one reason why labor must re-
ly upon it's own efforts to secure justice
for all In the working class. Any aid
from the daily press will be incidental.
The workingman must work out his
own salvation.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
TREASON IN THE CAMP.

In New York two walking DELEGATES
were recently arrested charged with
blacknail and District Attorney Jerom.
declares that he has evidence to convict
them Of accepting money bribes for
calling off strikes, In Chicago a SIM
liar alleged case has been published.
and arrests Of alleged b'ackmailers
made.
Every union man, every friend OF Orr
ganised labor, owes q debt Of 9ratnude
to Mr.. Jerome or any one else who
succeeds in detecting criminals OF this
character. There can be no meaner or
more contemplate rascal than the man
who. trusted by his fellows with the
conduct Of negotiations with their en-
ployers. hetrays the one and blackmaiils
the others. I. i=s:5 H. .ijI:
1ttssto the credit 81 the personnel Zof
ths strAds union zffoir go that such $500
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
THE oLDEsT LAWSUIT

FTom the kansas City JOufnaI:
A lawsuit which may probably be
claimed az the oldest In the world il
reported from the Trentina.: The two
communes Of Gallo ana Fosa have been
for four @centuriss in litigation for the
possession Of an. extensive tract. Of
woodland, which ;1las assumed the char
acter Of q virgin forest, with trees. Of
colossal size. which no man dares to
touch. Spots are still pointed out where
80 year. ago the two communes fought
pitched BATTLES for the disputed wood.
Apparently the ho1neric struggle ID Ell
far from CLOSING % ever. :=: ::5 .*.'.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
No More Peace While at Sea.

From the Springfield Republican,:
Still larger grow the ocean steam
ships. The White Star liner Cedric.
700 feet long and Of $1,000 tons. Is the
biggest af1oat, and the HAMBURGER
American line Is to surpass the Cedric
with a new liner to be 725 feet long
and having tonnage Of something
like $4,000. She is to have the novel
ties Of a roof garden and a topnast
promenade deck. and, alas! one room
Will be devoted exclusively to thfI
handling Of wireless telegraphy. By
such relentless pursuit OF "progress''
is repose being routed off the face
o fthe earth. The old and chief value
OF the voyage across the. Atlantic lay
in the inpossibility Of getting ''news''
rest and frivolity were the only two
sources. The seeker after the repose
which only absolute isolation can give
may nee to the depths OF the forest.
but fast chasing him there is the tele-
phone line. Thus 10 man being, made
tn desperate victim Of his own inven-
TONS.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
The SURGEONS Joke.

From the New York Evening World:
DR.. Robert F. Weir, the well known
surgeon, some time ago hit on an ex-
pertinent Of curing a certain sort Of
facial swelling by hypodermic fntec-
tions of a solution Of indigo. He had
thus treated a patients face, turning
that portion Of it a violet hue, and
was explaining the process to group
Of fellow doctors, when one Of them
asked:
But, DR.. Weir, isn't the treatment
very painful to the patient?'
There's no way Of finding that out.
replied DIR. Weir after a glance at the
sick mans bright blue face. you see,
he keeps his troubles in-violet'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
PEACE BOARD
Plan. for Ono ii Chicago Building

Plan. for Ono ii Chicago Building
Trades.
There was a preliminary meeting Fri
day at the Offices Of the Mason and
Builders Association, at which each
oontractors' association and each build
Ing trade union was represented to dis
cuss plans for a permanent peace board.
A committee to draft q constitution and
bylaws was named and there will be
other meetings. e.
The principal object Of this associa-
ton Is Ito define clearly the lines Of
trade autonomy and enforce the rul-
inss on those QUESTION: to alleviate the
jurisdiction disputes. which are costly
to the contractor and to the union.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
PRuNES FOR HIGH SPIRITS,
From What To Eat.


Man In this rigorous climate and
strenuous life needs meat. But what
proportion does it sustain to the rest
OF his dietary? Perhaps he is eating
too much Of everything. Why doesn't
the henpeoked husband recommend g.
diet OF prunes for his wife? They have
been known to transform the sourest,
most irritable disposition into the most
gentle, tranquil amiability. The secret
Of an amiable disposition is a. we'll
balanced, carefully selected diet, one
that 1s adapted to the particular needs
and physical condition Of the individual.
And in this cultivation of an agreeable
disposition the science of cookery plays
an important part Don't waste time
ana energy in swearing at the grumpy
crouch. Change his dietary and give
him better cooking.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
Cleansing Saratoga.

From the New York Herald:
No gambling at Saratoga this sum-
mer! That is the fiat that is said to
have gone forth from Senator Bracket,
whose will IL law in that district,
Whatever may be the source of the
reform, 1t brings joy to the hearts Of
>he respectable people OF the village
and to all who have been Disguised and
panied by the recent degradation Of
the place which for three generations
has been the most popular resort In
New York.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
MITCHELL DAY.

II 10 Celebrated in Good s<yle: by Indian
Wage Workers. II;
Windslow, Ind, July a.--The Mitchell
day celebration here was a grand sue.
cess. Over 5000 were in attendance.
There was q parade. in the forenoon
and in the afternoon a stirring address
was given by A. w Wilson, national
secretary Of the United Nine Work.
ers. The day was fine, there was no
disorders and everybody had a good
time. The absence OF Mr.. Mitchell
was the only regretable thing.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
st. Louis Street Car Strike.

st. Louis. Mo.-The strike Of the
Amalsamate Association employees Of
the transit company. called for Fourth
of July. had no noticeable effect upon
the. street car service. It is estimated
that not more than 200 men went out.
The company employs about $500 men,
bers Of. the, Missouri Union Of Street
Railway Enployes. which organization
is under a 1ave-year contract with the
company. 49,, -.:>. 49,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
NATIONAL BUILDING TRADES.

st. Louis, Mo-, July 9.-Ofhcial noti-
fcations have been issued from mead
quarters here for the sixth annual con-
vention OF the National Building Trades
Council OF America to meet in Denver,
Colo., Aug. 10. Each building trades
council is entitled to one delegate for
each trade represented, with one vote
for each trade, regardless of the num-
Der of delegates present.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
FARMERS HOLD UP TRAIN
TO GET HARVEST HANDS

BISON. Kas., July s.-Forty farmers
stopped a Missouri Pacific train last
night and searched the cars for har-
vest hands. The train ordinarily does
not stop here, and the farmers Tagged
1t by means Of lantern and q red
handkerchief. They offered passengers
$3.50 and So q day for three weeks.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
DETROIT AND RETURN. s12,ot

We o0Ib ANU nGTORN, $7Z,00
Via. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic
Ry., and Detroit and Cleveland Navi-
CATION Go. Tickets on sale July 18th
and 18th. Good to return unail August
18th.
Special sleeper Duluth to St. Ignace,
leaving Duluth July 18th. For sleeping
car or stateroom reservation, ets., please
write or apply to
MART ADsON, General Agent.
426 spaulding Hotel Blk, Duluth, MINI.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
Half Holidays ILLEGAL,

Washington, D. C.-secretary Root
and Secretary Moody decided that early
closing on Saturday is illegal, and that
hereafter clerks In their departments
must work on Saturdays just as long
as on other days.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
ELECTRICAL LlNEMEN OUT.

San Francisco, CAL, July 9.-Over
$500 electrical linemen employed by
the Pacific States Telephone and Tele-
linemen in California, Oregon, WASH
ington and Arizona quit work to en-
force demands for adoption for On IN
creased wage scale. About 200 men
putt work in San Francisco.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
Serious Bribery Charges.

Chicago. Ill.-At the Sunday meeting
OF the Chicago Federation Of Labor.
John c. Driscoll. secretary of the AS
ISOLATED teaming interests Of the city,
was charged by the Packing Trades
Council with attempting to buy spies
in trade unions. A committee of inves-
tigation was appointed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
General Convention Will Decide.

General ConVention WtIIa 0ecide.
New York.-The general executice
board of the: United Garment MARKERS
Of America, at it's meeting here recon-
mended that the controversies. now on
in the special order branch Of the gar
Matchmaking industry in Chicago be
allowed to remain as they are until the
general convention Of the garment
workers, which meets in indianapolis
Aug. 10.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-11
Woodworkers May Arbitrate.

"VVU"UrKeF6 way FFpTtFdte.
Chicago. Ill.-The State Board of Ar
bitration arranged for conference be-
tween the manufacturers and the strik-
Ing woodworkers. It was held at the
Great Northern. Thomas I. Kidd Of the
Woodworkers said that he believed lit
etle difficulty would be experienced in
reaching an agreement.