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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
FOUGHT MORMONS
FOR MANY YEARS

From the Chicago Chronicles:
II >}>Nlith : the recent death aof John
4 Observation-Disclosures aeh
buried ::inz the: sand ION Portage Is
land, Mich. ;}the result 81: IN apopiec-
tic stroke. an interesting career was
brought to amend: To Martin and
a few associates was given the credit
Of having broken up the colony OF
mormons in the Beaver islands more
than fifty years ago.
At that time many reports told
how boats had touched at the Beav-
ers and had never returned, and
charges were openly made that the
lowers had murdered the crews and
conf1scated the cargoes. Petitions
for action by the government were
unavailing, and on July IL, 1856,
Martin and party of friends In
vaded the mormon camps, burned
buildings and killed several of the
colonists in the battle that followed.
The survivors formed another settle
ment although the strength of the
colony was broken.
Martin was then living at st.
James, being the captain and part
owner of the schooner Mary Jane.
In the following fall, while cruising
about the islands, his ship was over
taken by heavy gale and was fore
ed to take refuge In the harbor of
the Strangites. With the attack up
on them by Martin and friends but
a few months before still fresh in
their memory, the mormons were
overtoyed when Martin and his
brother were thrown upon their
shore. The two men were taken be-
fore the leader and it was ordered
that they be cast adrift upon the
side OF the island in an
open boat. For two days the men
were driven back and forth across
the straits, contrary to the expecta-
lions Of the mormons that the boat
would capsize quickly, until at last
they succeeded in making a landing
at Mackinac.
From that. time Martin and his
friends were even more -determined
that the mormons must be driven
from the Beaver islands. So persist
ent was the warfare that, three years
later, mormonism in the upper PENN
sula Of Michigan was disrupted and
Strang and a few of his followers
were forced to fee for their lives.
Strang himself escaped to a small
place near Milwaukee, where he died
from injuries received in the last
attack upon his settlement.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

SOMETHING'S FOR LABOR TO DO.
working man belonging to a union who does
not purchase union label goods in preference to
others is poor stick Of a union man. There Is
no exception to this
1t every man in Duluth who smokes CIGARS
would buy only home made goods there would be
at least 500 cigarmaers working in this CITY, This
would mean that 500 producers would be buying
merchandise from Duluth merchants. This is a
business as we'll as labor proposition.
Duluth cigars are sold in every state In the
Northwest. They are rated as first class in out
side cities" Why should they not be considered
80 at home?
The wives Of union men dan be Of more SER
vice to the cause of labor than one half the men,
They are the: purchasers for the home, and II
they would remember the label they would create
such a*demand for label goods as to compel every
manufacturer to fall into line.
While the evenings are long and business quiet
in labor circles, would it not be the proper thing
to devote some of your spare time to educational
work Laboringmen we'll others have lots
to learn Why not take advantage Of opportunities
offered in. the labor moyements?<
Is - ::s -, ~~:.~.~
The Labor World believes that every working
man should take steps at this time to procure a
home Tor himself. We know of number of op-
portunities where homes can be secured for the
same prices per month as sa being paid: for rent
. :"'* *~ r. - 81 's"~'s'"' :"t :.::'
One Duluth merchant who is advertising quite
heavily just now is doing>so under fire.: The
Clerks union has declared his place unfair, and
IT, order to- save hts trade he is forced to spend
hundreds of dollars ii Using, At what he
Gel ' less than cost ices. of course all
know better. and union labor viii remain true
s. itsen until th store ionized.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

Some cities have local concliatory boards to
settle grievances that from time to time arise be-
twee capital and labor, but Duluth needs none,
that IS # the present good feeling continues
vail bet's*en employers and employed. Long exper-
fence in The labor movement has taught the most
Of our men that peace is better than war, even
IN industry The employers also seem to harbor
the same; thought with such a feeling as this
is safe 70 predict that we will pass through the
omins 'x@'af%ithout any serious trouble 4: .z' So
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
A PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION.

HE all important topic in municipal matters
is the abolition of the Board of Public
Works. 1t is proposed to appoint Public
Works Commissioner at much higher
salary than the members of the present board Sc
cure. thus insuring the selection of much more
competent man. The idea is to appoint COM
mission similar to the Water and Light board,
the members Of which to without pay.
The satisfactory management of the water and
light department and the library board would lead
one to believe that the proposed change would be
in the best interest of the city. For some reason
a very goodly number Of people are opposed to the
board idea of managing the several departments
in a city government, Tho tendency of the times
in both state and municipal governments seems
to lead in that direction with greater or less sue
cess.
That the Board of Public Works is very much
behind the times in business management is gener-
ally conceded. This is said without any reflection
on the present past boards. It is not the mem:
bers Of the board that we complain off, it is the
ant4quated system. We have three men on the
Board OF Public Works drawing but meager
salaries. Would it not be decidedly better to have
sured Of better results? This is the whole ques-
ton in nutshell.
Under the proposed system the contractors
would have better opportunity for fair treat
ment then at present. Every job would be let on
its merits, irrespective Of the political influence Of
the contractor. This Is in Itself strong feature
The matter of the distribution of the city's work
is also important Would 1t not be more equally
divided under the proposed plan? =:
There are some reasonable objections to the
new plan, such as the power given to one person
in making purchases for the city, Muchafear is
expressed now in one branch Of the CITY govern
ment, in which the head of the department has
altogether too much latitude in making purchases
This is important, and may have some weight with
the Charter Commission in framing the amend
ment.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
WORKING MANS NIGHT
SCHOOL AT THE Y. NJ. C. A.

OF the many privileges offered
by the Young Mems Christian
Association the night school is
the one that gives the working
man the most immediate benefit:
Very practical classes have been
provided In architectural and me-.
chanical drawing. Low rates
have been made for the term,
which ends April 1st. This class
IS in the charge OF Mr.. c: A.
Hutchinson. who is a practical
man. and one who knows how to-
teach Any 1nachinist or carpen-
ter Will make no mistake in tax
this course during the dun
times Int ..
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
PIONEER FUEL COMPANY.

AS President Roosevelt says in his
first message to Congress 'tthe most
vital problem with which this country.
and for that matter the whole civiliz-
ed world has to deal, Is the problem
which has for one side the betterment
Of social conditions, moral and phys
ical, In large Cities and for another
side, the effort to deal with that
tangle of far-reaching questions which
we group together when. We speak Of
labor" The question Of the, relations
between employer and employee are
vitality important because their I'm
terests are so closely allied to one an;
other. AS the President, also says in
another portion OF theE document, the
two; great forces. are eerfaIn$$ to rise or
fall together and. therafone:: should CO.
operat for mutual good! ave- have In
the. past always. adhered sstftctiy:. To-
the: policies thai honest: : should
be: rostered to:thef fuHest1see extent when
large employer treat ITS men with
fairness and consideration that COM
pany is: entitled to, the&Esupport, and en-
couragement: of all Citizens and :espec-
tally its employees. :: -. ri q
The Pioneer Fuel company rs, recog-
nized by our: citizens: as an, enterprise
Which is Of positive: benefit: :. to the
masses Of the people Throughout; the
Northwest because. Of the material
benefit which it brings: to business
generally: and consequently to-: labor,
which. constitutes so large "a perentt--
age of the population ~
This company is; recognized .ras one
Of the most liberal and progressive in
the city, and are easily. the leaders
In their. line Of business. 1T is an in
dependent company, not, controlled by
a corporation, :; and hy44its~ fair treat
ment of all with whom 1T: has xbus1ness
dealings, has built up,>a standing and
business second to none. They are
at all times: willing: to devote their
time, money and energy to any move
ment which promises the ,betterment
of any Of the interests. of our great
city, and IT. s to such companies as
the Pioneer company, that Duluth is
Indebted for the remarkable and
substantial growth which has been
hers.
The employees Of this firm are treat
ed with, consideration and courtesy,
and In this as in their business trans
0NlAO1AS justice seems TO De the desire
OF the, company.
Mr.. J. A. Ferguson, Vice-President
OF this company, has his office locat-
ed at 306 West Superior street. Mr..
A.. p. Bosworth is superintendent Of
the docks and his office is located at
go Garfield avenue.
These gentlemen are men Of honesty
and Integrity and have proved them
selves upon many occasions to BIZ" fair
minded, publtc7spiEited and men who
have the best interests <of the 1erltire
G. -
The Labor World has no hesitancy
In saying that the Pioneer Fuel COM
pany is one OF the leading business
firms Of the Northwest and one which
we'll merits the great success which
they have achieved and we take piek-
sure In placing the name of this de-
serving concern among the names of
the prominent concerns Of Duluth
which may be depended upon at all
times as a staunch and considerable.
trustworthy and honorable friend O.
conservative ORGANIZED labor
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
OHIO COAL COMPANY.
Dock, ao2 Garfield Avenue, Rice.
Point, Coal Coke ana, Wood.
Zenith phone. 76.

TO1"es Soa u Noke ana, WOOD.
Zenith Phone. 70.
- The Ohio Coal company is recognized
BY our citizens as an enterprise which
is. Of positive advantage to. the, masses
OF the people throughout, the North
west, because Of the material. benefit
which it. brings to business generally
and consequently to labor, which con-
stitutes SO large a percentage Of the:
population.
This company is recognized as one
OF the most liberal and progressive in
the city, and are easily the. leaders
in their line OF business. IT is an in.
dependent company: not controlled BY
any Of y the great mining companies.
and BY It's fair treatment Of all with t:tl*
built {, standing and q business second
to none. They are at all times willing
stos5d eYote. heir time money and. q en-
sergy & yemen which prone ses1
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
SHOULD EAT CORN.

From the Kansas City Journal:
, G.. J. Murphy, a prominent citizen Of
Minneapolis. argues that. the high price
of wheat should get people accustomed
to corn products on their bill Of fare
IF the people would: learn to eat corn.'
he says. 1T would be much to their
benefit. both from an economical point
Of view and as a matter, Of health. T
have spent eighteen of the, best years
Of my life in teaching the people Of
Europe the, value of our corn as hui
man food, and: now more corn is used
in Belgium and Ireland as human food
than we use. In the United States.",
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

Some people are opponents of labor because
they feel that their business compels them to be-
Now this is lamentable NO ought to be a
greater friend to labor than the man who en-
ployes. His very business success depends upon
the loyalty and willingness Of his employees
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

Congress is again, in session. and the "par-
ryites',. perhaps it would. be better to call them
Parrysites, are attempting to. block the passage
OF slabor legislation. No matter how meritorious
bill may be, II organized labor supports it, Par
ry $and his crowd viii be arraiyed against. Con-
gress should be as hasty to drop Parry are the
thousands Of manufacturers in the country who are
refusing to nibble further at his tempting. but
deceptive bait.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
THE UPHAM COAL. COMPANY.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hard
\" and Soft Coal and All Kinds
of Wood,

OF WOOD,
= We take pleasure in calling the at
'tention Of the union men in Duluth
and the state to the name Of the Up
ham Coal company, located at 40 w.
Superior street, as a concern in our
midst which is most worthy Of the
SUPPORT and encouragement of the en-
tire: community. The record of this
Splendid company shows clearly that
the officers have In all their dealings
with labor and the public, been actu-
Aated by principles of fairness and
Justice.
/: a. concern which pursues policy Of
this kind is sure to have steady and
healthy growth. The officers Of this
company, John H. Upham, Jr., Presi-
dent, and VIM. M. Gravatt, Cash Ter, are
held in the highest esteem by their
employees and are among our most pro-
gresslve citizens.
It has always been our object to
show that in order 70 bring about the
best prosperity, it is necessary for the
two great forces to keep in sight at
all times, the fact that their interests
are mutual and that whatever tends
to disturb the welfare Of one, must
reflect injuriously upon the other.
When firm such as the Upham
Coal company pursues a policy Of
strict fairness and consideration in it's
relations with labor, that company
should receive the hearty support and
encouragement not only of their en-
ployes but also Of all fair-minded cit
liens. The Upham Coal company are
entitled to the support and co-opera-
ton Of the union men Of this city.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
THE NORTHWESTERN"
FUEL COMPANY,

The Northwestern Fuel company Is
recognized by our citizens as an en-
terprise which is positive advantage
the Northwest because of the material
benefit which it brings to business
generally, and consequently to labor,
which constitutes so large a percent
age Of the population.
This company is recognized as one Of
the most liberal and progressive In the
city, and are easily the leaders in their
line Of business. It Is an Independent
company, and by it's fair treatment Of
all with whom it has business deal
tngs, has built up standing and a
business second to none They are at
all times willing to devote their time,
money and energy to any movement
which promises the betterment. of any
OF the interests of our great city, and
1t Is to such co1npa MES as the North
western Fuel company that Duluth is
indebted for the remarkable and sub
stantlal growth which has been hers,
The employees of this firm are treated
with consideration and courtesy, and
in this as in their business trans ac-
tions Justice seems to be the desire of
the company.
The officers are: Mr.. A.. c.. Jones.
Vice-President, and Mr.. c. s. Carpent-
er, City Agent. They are men Of
honesty and integrity and*have proven
themselves upon many occasions totbe
fair-mfnded, pubhc-spirited, and men
who have the best interests OF: the en-
tire community at heart. -.
The Labor World has NO hesitancy
In saying that the Northwestern Fuel
company Is one Of the leading business
firms OF the Northwest and one which
we'll merits the great success. they
have achieved. o
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

The Labor World desires to congratulate both
the employers Of labor and the workingmen:. OF
this city upon the fact that they have passed
trough year. OF Industrial activity without any
serious Interruption account Of strikes. Du-
luth is one of the best organized cities in the
country. and that there were strikes indicates
that organization is good for both labor and
capital :: ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

T0ne or two Du4ptn> 44e4ut curing institutions
are:*members Of the National Manufacturers As
ISOLATION, but pleased to note that they are
of little consequence industrial factors in the
city, The big institutions find it profitable
to make peace with their employees than to fight
them:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

Why oppose the Organization of labor? You
might just we'll attempt to stop the wind from
blowing. The labor movemant is as necessary to
modern industrialism as is the organization of
capital. This being true then it is the duty Of ali
employers to treat with organized labor SO long
as it shows disposition to be fair in it's under
takings. = -. =: -. r.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

As an employer ct labor who would you prefer
to follow, Hanna or "a Parry? 81:
:sndr. Hanna. in the latter years of his nfe
worked earnestly for 'get-togetner policy" with
capital and labor Parry Is engaged in futile
attempt to widen the gap. As profitable business
proposition would it not be better to follow the
ADVICE OF Mr.. Hanna? -: s.: 49, -,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

of our day pursuit on word vide movement
for emancipation: Unionism, as applied .to labor
Einzsthe modern sense, is the fruit and flower Of
tie last eenturs::E. dates. the beginning
pr Industrial society and viii continue until ali
men come into their rightful inheritance
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

SIS & y: Deposit your savings In First Ma
tional Bank Savings p rtment. s
}sSO penregular banking hours and SAT-
.rrday evening" from six "a eight:
p'clock
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

IAWSON'S ADVERTISEMENT REFUSED.
-HOMAs w. LAWSON tried to put an adver-
tisement in metropolitan papers
i this week. He was refused. He offered
full pay for their insertion, and still they
were refused At the same time these papers were
running at discount, advertisements from the
system containing the most scurrdlous attacks on
Mr.. Lawson, wherein the principle headline was
his name.
Mr.. Lawson, during the past six months; has
done more to educate the American people upon the
lniquties practiced by click Of financiers in the
east than all of the agitators and reform political
parties have done In decade, He has told: the
people the simple truth. He has proven that they
have been the victims Of cold bloodsd robbery; that
they have been through thor own savings, made
the instrument by which they have been ruthless
" plundered By a>tew man.
His story OF the criminal work Of Addicks
Rogers, Whitney, Rockefeller and host Of Others
IN the same sphere; how they bribed legislators
and city councils how they feeced small investors
usually widows and orphans, and how they made
and broke large financial institutions to suit their
purpose. is revelation of the most daring deeds
Of robbery every perpetrated by body of men in
any country, and in any walk Of life.
Mr. Lawson, whatever his motive may be, has
performed valuable piece of work for the Americ-
people. He has done in short time what
'agitators'(?) have been trying to do for tweu-
ty-flve years. Because he was on the inside he
was in full possession of the facts. He knew all
about the secret transactions of the system Be-
cause he has exposed their iniquities some very
good people accuse him OF being sore head Let
that be what it may, the majority of the people
have always had suspicious of the work of the
SYSTEM, and it required man of Lawson's stamp
to bring them to the: earth. ...
u.s. Yes, the people are much indebted to Mr. Law
son. He has opened their eyes. whole lot of
thinking has been going on ever since his first
article appeared in Everybody's. and If we mistake
not, there will be something doing in the financial
undertaking ;business during the next four years.
r. Phe papers may refuse Mr. Lawson's ADVERTISE
ments, but they cannot destroy the seed that he
has sown. What do the people care for the sub
sidized press? They know that their every in
sp1ration comes from the: same source The SALIVA
ton Of the people is in the fact that the real
literature of the age is the side Of the people
only the hired scribblers for the press and the
capttalistic magazines ON the other side The
subsidized press may for time excite but 1t can
not mould public opinion. There are purer
mediums to do this, and among them are those
that give wide publication to such exposures as
'Frenzted Finance.
This is healthy sign of the times, and gives
every advocate of pure government new courage
whenever such an exposure is made. -. :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

!, S. E Levin, importer OF wines ana H.
quors, q SOL West Superior street
carries the5very best stock i: the city
for family and medicinal purposes. 50
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

The labor: movement is composed Of two classes
of people, dreamers and practical men; Both ara
useful in their own sphere. but it is the man with
practical ideas for Improvement who will be- OF
the most immediate use to labor The practical
man must be fair, honest and consistent. John
Mitchell, Samuel Gompers and Daniel J:;Keefe BE-
loneyIt' this class Behold their works. and take.
lessons :therefrom. - ~ - i ,..== :zs=:
i; The labor, movement OF today is the preduct
ct past ages. Il has come to us Tor the impetus
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

The Labor World is the representative of union
labor in this community: 1t reaches 80 per cent
Of the homes Of the union workingmen Of Duluth
There is no better advertising medium in this city
than the Labor World. 1t is read by the best
paid mechanics in America
Duluth labor organisations have record for
standing by their agreements Their word is as
good their bond. This fact alone covers a
multitude OF SINS
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
SOMETHING'S WORTH KNOWING.

j.. SOMETHING'S WORTH KNOWING.
There are over 4, Z 90 members of labor organic
atfons in Duluth. These are divided into four
classes as follows: Marine, railroad, building
trades and general trades.
-: The railroad organizations consist of the B. of
l.. Engineers, Firemen, Trainmen, Conductors,
switchmen. Telegraphers, Clerks, Carmen and one
or two. others with total local membership Of
400. :~:::
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

The building trades unions consist of the car
penters with membeEshtp OF 500, bricklayers,
stonemasons, builders. laborers, plumbers steam
fttter*: electrical NGffess. paaterera painters,
atheEs sheet metal workers. and stone cutters with
q total membership 81 1;R50.sah".a <A@ss 81" 80
*>~* - :*'-'' >*T@s ":*7s - L" = 49,:
So" The general trades consist Of men employed
IN factories shops, stores. printing Offices etc.
and have total membership in the Zenith City OF
1.l7o by actual count $: '>&
:'I
=. Over one half OF the electors in this city are
members OF organized labor, and twenty-five per
cent more can be considered friends Of the trade
unions. Is not this a factor to be considered in
the city politics?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

Most Of the influential men,
bers Of organized labor through
out the state are out for the
re-appointment Of John O'Donnell
as commissioner of labor. Dur
ing all Of the years of the labor
bureau in this state, MT. O'Don-
nell was the first commissioner
who has acted truly in the In
terests Of labor. Governor elect
Johnson could do no better than
allow Mr.. O'Donneu to hold over,