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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17

After a years trial, a San Francisco
(Cal.) business firm has become con
WINGED of the profitableness Of the
.eight-hour system. and declares that
no amount ct argument could { add
weight to the plain presentations Of
facts which prove that the shorter
workdayI pays, both: as a moral ana
as, a business proposition. -. X. - ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS
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STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY
Gx<of St. Louis.---ss.sS In Probate Court.
=. Special Term, October. 18th, 1903. ~
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Olaf
!. :Schunstrom,z:Dec eased IL,
. on#reading and filing the .petitionsof
Qreliuss schunstrom , administrator Of
ed, repr esenting among 5other things.
that he has fully administered said
estate: and praying that = /: time..an
place beSSfixed for exa mining, settling
alloWingsst the final account of his
ion.sE and for. the assignment
OF the residue Of said estate to- the
parties entitled thereto by
s5*,sI IsHQ Order az sal ccount be
Court on MondaY the 9tI ia 81 Of Vow
#ember.. d. 903. 81. ten q clocl.A !:
at the Probate Office.s an the Court
House. he Dulut inasaid;
lts1s.te sepx This
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17

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STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY
Of st: Louis. District Court. 18th
Leon E. Lum. Plaintiff
es3zxe BROOKS S ;}ss Brg2ks t,a J.
u Uni }yn ! heirs e Of William r: Brooks
lana also all other persons or parties
unknown. claiming any right. title;
y estate. lien or interest in: the real
estate described in the COMPLAINT
Notice is hereby: given that an action
has been commenced and is pending in
the aboYe.nameds court zbvy the above
named plaintiff sagainst the above NAM
ed defendants. That the object of said
action *9is to quiet. titlerand determine
adverse g;sh claims 70 the real estate here
affected by said action is situated in
the County :.Of. st. Louis and State Of
Mime and lis described sas follows:
That part OfzlOt: three 49, Section Nine
teen (19). Township = ortY-nineS (49):
sRanRessT 131. known Jas parcel
sTWentY-t three rs j Referees plat Of
Minnesota Points as recorded in THE of
flee of ReKfaterSo Deeds of ST. Louis
4 Gown y. Is nneso Book 81 Of Plats.
70 RTFlI .NEFF..ta4. u
go Rlainti attorney
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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17

STATE*QF# MINNESOTA. COUNTY
OF ST: Louis: District Court 18th
Judicial District.
Leon Lum Plaintiff.
VS..
George L, Brooks. Clara Brooks. J.,
Cora Smith. Charles M. Watkins
Unknown heirs of William r. Brooks
and also all other person or parties
unknown: telaiming any right. title.
estate. lien or interest in the real
ffstate described in the He compl ii:
State Of Minnesota to the above named
Defendants:
You and each of YOU are hereby sum-
moned and required to answer the COM
plant I'm the above entitled action.
which is ION file in the office of the
clerk ofZthe above named Court. at the
City Of Du1uth-s County of St. Louis and
State Of: Minnesota. and to serve a
COW Of your answer to said complaint
upon the subscriber at his office in the
City of Duluth said County and State
within twenty DAYS after the service Of
this summons upon YOU. exclusive of
the: day of such service. and if YOU fail
to answer the, said complaint within the
time aforesaid. the plaintiff will appiv
to the Court for the relief demanded in
the complaint.
Dated October 10th. 1903.
+ PORTER J. NEFF.
= Plaintiffs ATTORNEY.
as:> 200 .First"Nat'i Bank Bldg
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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17

S1s Versal Sarbttrat ion and the eight
hour; ltl y Itute 81
zdiscussio conf erenee off. zSrep:.:
resentat ,oI eapitaI
tl,is
thesz alls i.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17

Some people who are weighed in the
balance. and found wanting will argue
that the machine is out of order-Ex,
Three active members of the London
Society OF Compositors are candidates
for member Of parliament from differ
emit London districts.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17

A call has been issued for the twen-
ty-third annual convention Of the
American Federation of Labor. to be
held in Faneuil hall, Boston. Mass,
beginning Monday, November 9, 1903.
The circular letter containing the call,
besides giving the basis of representa-
ton from national and international
unions, states that delegates must be
selected at least two weeks prior to
the convention and their names sent
to the secretary of the federation i'm
mediately afterward, in order to enable
the committee on credentials, which
meets six days previous to the first
day of the convention, to report at the
opening session. Delegates will not be
seated unless the tax Of their organ
ization has been paid in full to Sep
TENDER 80, 1903. In order that the exc
cutive council of the Federation may
have sufficient time to consider all
matters which may be brought to its
attention, and to- prepare it's report,
that body met at the federation head
quarters in Washington, D. c. on Sep
TENDER FL.
John. r. Foster, of Charleston, W.
Va, assistant state labor commission
er, and Louis A. Fraser, both members
of Typographical Union No. las, and
we'll known in the trade union world,
are. the editors Of the West Virginia
Labor Journal, new labor weekly,
published in Charleston. The paper is
worthy of support.
u~l Triton Advocate nlhIishad at
Cambridge, Mass, is a new candidate
for favor in the labor newspaper world.
It is well edited by T. A.: Bordley, a
member of Cambridge Typographical
Union, and is a creditable production
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Subscribe for the Labor World. $500.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17

Ben Hanford, of New York, spoke
at indianapolis recently. in behalf of
the city socialist ticket, his subject
being Socialism, the Hope of the
World" Mr.. Hanford is touring the
country under the auspices Of the
socialist committee He is a.wellknown
printer, and an active member Of big
Six"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17

The American correspondent of the
London Times, who declared, in an
article: written for that paper, that
trade-unionisn in the United States
is weaker than ever before, should
read up on recent labor statistics be-
fore making such assertions In the
column of a newspaper. Readers,
especially trade-union readers, might
unwittingly place a wrong construc-
ton upon his apparent lack of knowl-
edge, and brand his statement as a
Wilful Justification.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
HANNA DESIRES TO RETIRE.
President Requests Him to manage
Next Campaign.

Washington Nov. lO.-A CONFER
ence of significance and importance
was held at the executive ofhces our
Ing the day between President Roose'
welt and Senator Hanna OF Ohio. Tne
president formally requested Senator
Hanna to retain the craftsmanship OF
the Republican national committee
and to conduct the campaign next
year. The presidential campaign was
considered briefly, not only the chalr-
manship of the national committee pe-
ing involved. bat also Mr.. Hanna 3
reported aspirations to the presi-
dency.
Senator Hanna called at the White
House formally to pay his respects
to the president.
The president and Senator Hanna
remained in conference for consld-
cradle time. although several callers
of note were waiting to see the Presi-
dent The president urged the sena'
tor to retain the craftsmanship OF the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
PLANS FOR SEWER SYSTEM
City Council Takes Steps to Investigate
Possibility OF Early Construction OF a
City Sewer System.

John Harold, engineer ........ $500
John Harold, engineer, street
eoi iihe ...'...' ........'... So.VU
Bismarck Water Co., water -. 1120.O0
Ninth Street improvements.
The bills for the work on the i'm
provements OF Ninth street, reported
back by the committee on claims for
reference to the whole council, caused
another discussion. There were sew
eral bills, one of E. A. Waid for Sc,
another of William lager for $3.50,
one of G. c. Wachter for $6 and one
OF o. L. Johnson for $56.75 for a street
crossing.
Alderman Smyth asked by whom
the work had been ordered. Alder
man McGillis said it had been ordered
by him. Alderman Smyth said II
precedent of allowing a single men,
ber of the council to 60 ahead and
make improvements was dangerous.
Alderman McGillis wanted to know if
the same thing had not been done in
the first waru, to which Alderman
Smith responded that the work there
had been done by the street commits
sioner. Alderman Tatley admitted
that the Ninth street work was done
under bad precedent, but the city
had gotten good work and he thought
it ought to be paid for Alderman
Jackson said he would vote for the
allowance of the bills, but said that
in future he would be opposed to any
bills SO incurred. Alderman Reade
explained his position. Alderman Nc
Gillis said he had talked with the 9th
er members of the council about il
and that the work had been badly
needed The Waid and Johnson bill.
were finally allowed The Wachtel
. bill was allowed at $3
Alderman Reade presented a repor
recommending the purchase of a fir
bell tower from Grambs & Wolber
for $125. Aldermen Tatley and Nc
Gillis. the other members of the com
mittee, said they were not quite read,
to make the report, and it was with
drawn.
The ordinance providing for the ust
and care of the streets was passed ant
the council then adjourned.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

the lobbies and corridors. The day
was crisp and bright and the capitol
building presented the appearance Of
q new structure, with its coat of white
paint and complete renovation with
in.
With the speakership question out
of the way in the universal endorse
ment of Mr.. Cannon there was moth
ing to worry the legislative mind and
the day was given up to the senti-
mcnt of the occasion.
Many handsome floral tributes to
members were borne in unusual pro-
fusion TO the lObbies back of both
the senate and house chambers to be
placed later on the desks of the mem.
berS
The new members Of the house re
ceived their initiation to doorkeepers
and house employees and many were
turned back for Identification because
OF their hesitation on presenting
themselves for admission. Such in
cidents contributed to the genera
lively animation and good humor o
the occasion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
PROMOTION OF IRRIGATION
Executive Committee Takes Important
Steps In Its First Meeting Held at
Fargo.

Drayton; John Satterlund, Washburn;
Hugh Ryan, Grand Forks; j. l.. Cash
ell, Grafton; E. C. Lucas of Lisbon.
Colonel Robinson moved, and it
prevailed, that the permanent officers
be ex-officio members of the commit
tee to Washington.
The chair stated that it is under
stood that gentlemen desiring to go
and help in the work at Washington.
will be appointed by the chair.
Those present at the meeting were:
E. A. Williams, president of the state
irrigation congress, w. H. Brown, Sec
retary of the association; N, G. Lari-
more of Larimore and Hugh Ryan
of Grand Forks representing the First
Judicial District A. J. Voigt Of Leeds
and NJ. H. Brenna of Devils Lake, Sec
ond District; L. B. Hanna of Fargo
and Col. w. H. ...oinson of Mayville
Third District; E. c. Lucas of Lisbon
Fourth District; Senator C. S. Diesem
of LaMoure and o. J. Seller of James
town, Fifth District; John Satterlund
of Washburn and Dan Manning, with
proxy from w. L. Richards Of Dickin-
son, Sixth District; ]. D. Wallace OF
Drayton, Seventh District, and Hon
Alex. Mckenzie of Bismarck, member
of the committee at large.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

Washington, Nov. 1O-The Fifty
eighth congress convened in extra
ordinary session at noon. in accord
ance with the proclamation of Presi
dent Roosevelt. for the purpose OF
enacting legislation necessary tc
make effective the Cuban reciprocity
treaty The day was devoted simply
to personal greetings and organiza
tion. The house assembled the larg.
est membership in its history and the
scene before the gavel fell in that
body was one of animation. both on
the floor, in the clOakrooms and in
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
Organization Had Been Perfected
Last Sprinu.

Washington, Nov. 10-With CALLER.
les crowded, with the chamber a mass
of elaborate floral tributes and near
ly every senator in his seat the gavel
of President Pro TEN. Frye sounded
at noon, calling the senate together
in the second extraordinary session
of the Fifty-eighth congress. The
special session of the senate follow
ing the adjournment last spring of
the Fifty-seventh congress eliminated
much of the routine work, which
otherwise would have to be per-
formed New senators had gone
through the formality of taking oaths
of Offices seats had been assigned and.
with the exception of the appoint
ment of some vacancies, all functions
of the organization had been COM
Piled with.
At the roll call seventy senators
answered and President Pro Tenn
Frye declared a quorum present.
Mr.. Hoar and Mr.. German were ap-
pointed a committee to join a COM
mittee appointed by the house to in
form the president that congress had
organized and was ready to receive
any communication he had to make
A resolution offered by Mr.. Cullom,
fixing II o'clock noon as the hour for
convening daily session, was adopt
ed, after which the senate, at l2:1A
p. M, adjourned.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

Washington. Nov. 1O.-Secreta-?
Hay, during a call at the VII
House early in the day. placed IL J.
hands Of the president the Co.omNia"
protest against the course pursued II
the Washington government on ii
isthmus and its attitude toward th
new government of Panama
The protest came to Secretary Hay
from DR.. Thomas Herran. the Colon
bian charge. and was duly acknowl-
edged In a brief formal note. The
protest is short and to the point. II
munications of this kind In view Of
the authorized announcement by the
Colombian charge that he has not
been in communication with his gov
eminent since Nov. 2 it is assumed
that he protested on his own respon-
sibility
What action will be taken regard
ing the protest probably will be de-
cided on at conference between the
president and Secretary Hay later
In the day.
No cablegrams reached the state
or navy departments over night from
isthmian lands or waters, nor has the
state department heard from Bogota
since cabling to the American legation
there, for presentation to the Colon.
bian government, an announcement OF
the action of the United States In rec
Ognizing the de facto government OF
Panama
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
WALKOUT is GENERAL
Strike of the Colorado Coal Miners is More
Extensive than Expected and Effect
Already Felt in Denver.

Denver. Nov 10--Tnformation re-
ceived from the coal fields of Col
orado indicates that the strike of coal
miners will be more extended than
anticipated. 1t is reported that the or
der of the executive committee of the
United Mine Workers of America de
claring strike in District No. -
has been obeyed in Colorado almost
to the man. At certain mines, where II
was confidently believed a sufficient
number Of men could be retained to
operate them, it appears that not
enough men reported to make show
ing. In the northern fields, where the
men decided to strike upon their own
referendum vote because they have
not been granted an eight-hour day.
the wakout IS complete. 1t is said
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
Two German Warships Sent to San
Domingo.

New York, Nov. 10.-Upon the re.
port of the mail steamer Athen, which
has reached here from Santo Domin-
go, says Herald dispatch from St.
Thomas. d. w. l., Commodore Sheder
of the German squadron at this port
has sent two ships. the Gazelle and
the Panther. to Santo Domingo to
safeguard German interests.
In consequence of this action, the
Athen returned to Santo Domingo to
dicharge her cargo at ports she had
been prevented from entering by Do
minican gunboats 1t is said the Ger
man commander has decided to ignore
the blockade which was established
without notice.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

that several of the Independent mines
will make efforts to continue in op-
Grafton but it is understood with lit
tie hope of success
Unusual precautions have beer
taken by the sheriff of Las Animas
county, in Southern Colorado, where
trouble is feared II is reported that
strikers have threatened violence II
they are ousted from the cottages Of
the Victor Fuel company and tho
Colorado Fuel and Iron company The
state troops are being held in readi.
ness to respond at moments notice
to call from the governor
Already the effects of the strike
are being felt in this city Practical
ly all the dealers announce that they
have no coal to sell. The prospect is
favorable for serious coal famine in
Denver and other points in the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

The executi.c committee Of the
state irrigation association held a
meeting at Fargo yesterday with
nearly all the members of the commit
tee present. President E. A. Will
liams presiding and w. H. Brown was
secretary of the meeting. Letters
and kilograms were read from various
persons interested in the work of irri-
CATION and a general discussion was
held of the matter of irrigation in the
state. Col. Robinson suggested the
publication of a pamphlet calling at
tention to the possibilities for irriga-
ton, as a means Of preventing the
diversion of the irrigation fund OF
this state Committees were author
lied to do some work at Washington,
and upon other matters as follows:
State Statistics H. C.. Plumley,
Fargo; NJ H. Brennan, Devils Lake;
Professor Willard, Fargo; R. ]. Tur-
ner, Bismarck and E. C. Palmer OF
WillistOn.
Committee to Washington Alex
Mckenzie, Bismarck; w. H. Robinson
Mayville; l.. B. Hanna, Fargo; Die
sem, La Moure; Dan Manning. Dick
inson; o. ]. Seller, jamestown.
Finance Committee-J. D. Wallace
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE
Congress Meets at the Call of the President
to Discuss the Cuban Reciprocity
Matter.
Republican Slate Put Through in the
House.

Republican Slate Put Through in the
House.
Washington, Nov 10.-The house Of
representatives convened at noon in
extraordinary session.
\ call of the roll by states develop
Ing a quorum. $50 having answered,
the clerk called for nominations for
speaker. Mr.. Hepburn Qa). chair
man of the Republican caucus, for
mally nominated Mr.. Cannon.
Mr.. Hay (VaD, chairman Of the
Democratic caucus. nominated Mr..
Williams (Miss).
The roll call showed Mr.. Cannon to
have received 1913 votes and Mr. Will
liams 166. Mr.. Cannon being declared
duly elected as speaker of the house.
The announcement was received with
applause on the Republican side.
Mr. Williams (Miss) and Mr.. Gros-
venor (OD, were appointed COM
mittee to notify Mr.. Cannon of his
election and to escort him to the
speakers chair.
Mr.. Cannon. on assuming the chair,
thanked the house for the honor con-
ferred and then administered the oath
to the members. Following this a
resolution was adopted re-electing the
old officers of the hOuse-Alexander
Mcdowell. clerk; Henry Casson. SER
geant at arms; Frank b. Lyon. door
keeper: j. c. McElroy, postmaster.
and Rev. H. N. Coud, chaplain.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

court house .............. 41.25
Webb Bros, Mdse. Jail ...... 1920
c. A. Hess, Mdse. court house 2.2O
On motion the application Of NJ. j.
Mckenzie for correction of assess
ment on lots 10, l6. II and IS, block
60, original plat, was referred to the
city council.
On motion the communication of
the states attorney to the Secretary
of War in regard to the road to the
Missouri river and the replies thereto
was placed on file.
On motion the board adjourned un-
til 10 o'clock a m Nov 5th, 1903
Nov. 5th. 1903.
Board met pursuant TO adjournment.
Present, Cons. Grambs. SWEET and
Ecklund
On motion the following bills were
allowed
Bismarck Tribune, books and
| Continued on Fourth Page)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
ASKS GERMANYs ASSISTANCE.
Colombia Offers Land Concession il
Return for Protection.

New York. Nov 10.-Arturo de
Brigard, consul general for Colombia
in this city. said that he heard that
1t had been proposed to his govern
ment to appeal to Germany for pro-
lection in regard to Panama, Offering
in return certain territorial conces-
sions. Mr.. de Brigard said:
81 have no official advices from
Colombia Cablegrams which l sent
last week asking for news have not
been answered From an official
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

Theodore Rogers, former president
of the Bank Of the Metropolis. New
York city. is dead from paralysis at
his home in Jamaica, l.. I. He was
seventy-two years old and leaves q
fortune of several million dollars.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

Washington, d. c., Nov. 10-The
nomination of NJ H. Jewell as regis
ter of the land Office at Bismarck, N.
D., was sent to the senate today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
Aupea,s to Senator Morgan.

national committee, that the Repnb-
lican party might in the approaching
campaign have the benefit OF his SER
vices, and pointed out the confidence
Senator Hanna. as head Of the or
eanization. would inspire throughout
the country. Senator Hanna. it is un'
derstood, indicated his desire to re-
tire from active political manage
ment.
No definite conclusion was reached.
the understanding being that fur
ther and more extended conference
would be held soon.
The first turbine steamer 10 pio"
the waters Of the Great Lakes mas
lust been ordered by the Lake On
tario Steamship company.
A daughter has been born 70 Mr'
and Mrs. John d. Rockefeller. Jr. Mrs.
Rockefeller is the daughter OF uniteh
states Senator Aldrich of Rhode ISL
and.
The reports Of the Dawes commits
sion and the attorneys Of the Chero
kee Nation show that there are about
4.42O.O7O.13 acres Of land subject te
allotment in the Cherokee Nation
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
COLOMBIA MAKES A PROTEST
Colombia Makes a Concise and Pointed
Protest Against the Attitude OF the
United States in Panama.

source. however, learn that the peo-
pie in the interior are very much ex-
cited over the recent developments
and have appealed to our government
to send a delegation to Germany to
offer the emperor certain pieces OF
land on both seas in return for Ger
manys protection. OF course, do
not know whether this will be done.
but If it is imagine the land conced-
ed to Germany will be that lying
next to the Panama border on both
sides Of the isthmus."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
APPOINTMENT AS REGISTER.

Appointment Of N. n. Jewell as Reg
lister Of the Land Office Sent to the
Senate