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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

Kohn Bros. celebrated union made
clothing sold exclusively by The Big
Duluth.
This enterprising concern is . we'll
known for the dependable qualities Of
the stock of union-made clothing, hats,
shoes and furnishings always on hand,
especial care being given to the work.
manship of all garments as we'll as the
material used, thus insuring satisfacto-
ry results. The product of organized
labor is always Of this class, and we
are pleased to note that The Big Du-
luth, during it's long business career,
has always co-operated cheerfully to
advance the labor movement.
The union men Of this city will make
no mistake in extending to this deserv-
ing establishment their hearty support
and cooperation.
The Big Duluth was the first CLOTH
ing house in Duluth to adopt the early
closing movement.
We wish for this concern a continu-
alton Of its present success and popul-
arity, and feel safe in saying that the
workiagmen of our city will be serv-
ing their own interests by patronizing
so reliable a house.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

In this number, the Labor World
ton to the establishment of Charles
W. Ericsson, which is one of the lead
ing clothing establishments of Duluth,
Tie house is old, Well-knoWn and well
established one, and is very popular
among organized labor Of this city. It
has always shown a most friendly
spirit toward the cause of labor and
the labor movement and we are pleas
ed to note that this proprietor is
gentleman who can be thoroughly re-
lied upon to be fair and reasonable
courteous and considerable
MIR. Ericsson has one price to all. and
that right, and through careful and
honest business methods, has built up
a splendid trade which is a tribute to
his ability and integrity. We wish to
urge the thousands Of workingmen Of
this city to remember the name Of
Charles W. Ericsson whenever they
wish to purchase reliable goods from
a reliable house, which has never been
anything but friendly to the cause. Mr..
Ericsson makes a speciality Of mems
labeled goods and handles a large line
of union labeled hats, shoes and CLOTH
ing Of all kinds.
The Labor World takes pleasure in
placing the name Of Charles w. Eric
son among the prominent concerns of
Duluth which are always friends of
conservative organized labor,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
CHARLES B. WOODRUFF,
PIONEER LUMBER DEALER

Among the leading reliable men Of
our city engaged in the retail lumber
business, there is none who bears a
more enviable reputation for honest
prices and reliable goods than does
Charles B. Woodruff, whose office mill
and yards are located at 817 Garfield
Avenue, warehouse 22nd avenue East
and South street, where there will al
ways be found very complete stock
Of lumber, shingles, lath and white
oak, Washington fir, oak and maple
flooring. Also a full line Of sash and
DOORS Mr.. Woodruff supplies a large
local demand and may always be de-
pended upon to give prompt dispatch
to orders and deliver in strict compli-
ance to contract.
He is a broad-minded and public
spirited citizen Of high standing and
his ever painstaking efforts have won
est principles on which his business is
always conducted give him the en-
viable reputation which he bears among
the business men and citizens Of our
city. He always shows a most cour-
teous spirit toward his workmen, and
the workmen OF our city have good
reason to consider him a strong and
substantial friend. The business men
and citizens of our city should, upon
all possible occasions, most literally
patronize this csmpany and. aid it in
becoming an even greater and more
splendid success:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
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In compiling a list Of the most de-
serving concerns of our city which are
worthy of being classed as staunch and
substantial friends Of labor, we wish
to call especial attention to the depart
ment store Of Johnson & Moe. This
firm bears most excellent reputation
not only with it's own employees but
also with labor generally throughout
the state. We have no hesitancy in
saying that this company has always
been manifestlX fair and reasonable
in it's dealings, both with labor and
with the public. Our business men
and workingmen should show recipro-
city and extend their hearty support
and encourag cement to this commend
able enterprise. Phis firm has always
cheerfully co-operated to further the
conservative labor movement and has
never failed to set the seal Of it's ap-
prevail upon the broad underlying
principles Of unionism.
Owing to it's broad-minded and pub
lic-spirited manner of dealing this firm
has built up an enormous and subst-
antial patronage, and is exceedingly
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
DULUTH LOG COMPANY
HAS LARGE OPERATIONS

There is no industry in the North
west in which capital and labor come
more in touch with another than in
the lumber industry. This industry re-
Qulres a large amount Of capital and a
large force Of workmen. Foremost
among the great lumber and logging
concerns Of this city stands the name
of the Duluth Log Company, whose Of
flee is located at 213=214z Palladio build
ling. They have a large cedar yard
here, also at several other points
throughout the Northwest Their BUSH
ness transactions cover a territory ex-
tending all over the central and north
western states.
Employment is given to large force
Of men, who receive good wages and
the fairest treatment from the en-
ployers. The officers Of this company
are: E. L. Bradley president and treas
urer; T. P. Bradley, secretary and man
ager and w. E. Stevenson, woods sup
erintendent- They have always exhib-
tied a most friendly spirit toward Ia
Dor and labor movements, and organ
lied labor in the Northwest has rea-
son to rejoice, not only on account of
tAN SAAotCA1Cc "a ILLS llI11, Out also
on account Of its prosperous condition.
The officers Of the company are all
broad-minded and public-spirited and
In all their dealings with labor we are
pleased to know that they have exer-
cised the highest degree of fairness and
justice toward them.
We sincerely hope that they may
continue to enjoy increased popularity
and prosperity and we gladly mention
the name Of the Duluth Log Company
among the prominent concerns who are
staunch and substantial friends of
conservative organized labor. The
company has heavy operations this
winter and gives employment to 1000
men,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
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CSf< WEST DULUTH. !
kastriner e. Neuman.

In this, the Official Cooperative
Edition, we wish to call especial atten-
ton to the Great Eastern, West Du-
>luth, located at 2I0-212t North Central
avenue, which is one Of the leading
clothing establishments OF the city. *:
This firm of Kastriner & Neuman
is the Oldest established business firm
in West Duluth, being organized in
1891. and is very popular among organ
lied labor of this city. It has always
shown a most friendly spirit toward
labor and the labor movement, and it
Is pleasing to note the present man.
agement is made up Of men who can
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
PHILLIPS e. COMPANY.

The history of the labor movement
shows that it has advanced step by
step, each succeeding year bringing
about improved conditions There are
many causes which have aided and are
stll1 aiding in bringing about these
improved conditions.
One Of the most prominent reasons
for this advancement is the fact that
influential concerns which are import
ant factors in the growth Of cities
nave their support and encouragement
The Phillips Shoe company, located
at 218 West Superior street, for ex-
ample has always shown disposition
to be fair and reasonable in their at
titude toward labor and in their ex-
tensiVe business as Wholesale and Re-
tail Merchants, have never done any
thing that would tend to be a draw
back to the cause of labor or the pur-
pose: Of good government.
In extending 5toV this company, our
hearty. supportsEand Cooperation we
Will; be *advancinGsa+5 movement: which
is founded upon 1.-The most fair and
reasonable principles.
Owing to its bnoad-minded and pub
lic-sptrited manner Of dealing this firm
has built up an enormous and subst-
antial patronage and is exceedingly
popular
The officers have shown in the
building up Of this large enterprise a.
business capacity excelled by none
and this company is worthy Of being
placed at the head Of our business
houses Of Duluth.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
LUMBER COMPANIES ACTIVE
IN BUILDING up THE Trade
Local Concerns Make Great RecorFar Dealings Between
Employer and Employee Bring Best Results and Assure
Long Period Of Business Prosperity

Situated as It is, the extreme west
ern point OF deep waterway: naviga-
ton, IL Duluth possesses a native ad-
the matter OF shipping. Ev-'
en- in modern times, where, every ten
dency Is to reduce the cost to a mini
mum, it is impossible for railways to
compete with boats in the transporta-
ton of cargoes to the eastern market.
The lake still proves the most econorni-
Cal for the purpose Of forwarding the
immense volume Of products to the
east.
Outside Of iron ore. Duluth's great
est commodity is lumber. The i'm
mense forests which are tributary to
this city make this a numbering CEN
ter which is second to none and the
reserve stock which still exists indi-
Gates that this distinction will be MAIN
tanned indefinitely. Practically all Of
the pine which is cut in st. Louis
county and in fact In Northern Min
nesota eventually finds its way to mills
which ship by way Of the great lakes
and as a result the tonnage which
strips that which clears from the great
port Of Liverpool.
Much of the lumber which is for
warded from this point is cut in Du-
luth mills They employ a large num-
Der Of men, pay them good wages and
in every way successfully solve the
problem which may arise between en-
ployer and employe. Strikes in these
mills are unheard OF, for the reason
that differences which may come up
are adjusted fairly and quickly, with
out the possibility Of an open rupture.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

ord of this splendid company shows
clearly that the officers have in all
their dealings with labor been actuated
sby principles 81 fairness ana justice. e
A concern which pursues a policy
based on fair and equable motives
coupled with good business Judgment,
perseverance and integrity, is sure to
win, sooner or later, a position of
prominence in their particular line. All
this may be said Of the Red Cliff
Lumber Company. This firm has just
ly earned it's enviable reputation.
1t has always been our object to show
that in order to bring about the best
prosperity that is possible, 1t is nee
essary that 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 necessarily reflects injuriously
upon the other.
When a concern such as the Red
Cliff Lumber Company pursues a pol
Icy Of strict fairness and considera-
ton in its relation with labor, that
company should receive the hearty sup
port and encouragement not only Of
tnelf employe but also OF all fair mind
ed citizens.
The officers OF this company are F.
l.. Gilbert, president; A. P. Lovejoy,
Janeville, Wis, vice president; E. T.
Buxton, West Superior, Wis, treasur-
er! F. FL. DeGroat, West Superior, Wis,
secretary, A. E. Gilbert, manager. The
attitude of these gentlemen toward the
cause Of conservative organized labor
has always been most friendly and con-
siderate, and our union men will find
them ever ready to cooperate in mat
tiers pertaining to the advancement of
the labor question.
In extending to this deserving en-
terprtse our support and cooperation
we wish them continuance Of their
present popularity and success.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

popular. It already counts a large
number of friends among organized
Workingnaen, and it's dealings have al
ways been uniformly fair, conserva-
tive and honorable
1t is with pleasure that we place the
name of Johnson & Moe foremost
among the prominent concerns which
are always to be depended upon as
staunch, substantial friends Of con-
sentative organized labor.
This firm has shown in the building
up of their large enterprise, a business
capacity excelled by none, and worthy
of being placed at the head of our
business men of Duluth.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

workingn1an's or mechanics shoes to
the finest. for dress wear. Also some
nice lines of ladies. and childrens'
shoes: Every pair, Of these shoes can
be recommended to-: the trade as re-
liable goods. =. Ill. u. .~~"
The working1hen OF Duluth and the
entire Northwest will serve their own
interests to- best advantage by giving
this reliable !. concern their hearty sup
port and encouragement ,:.; e. =: ~.
=: This firm has always shown a court
eous and consid erate5s attitude toward
labor and we hope. for them continued
sue cess. and pros perity ii. their: bust
ness. . # }& u 5I 2z
The 15i "a Dor orld axes pleasure "a
giYl:iing q s
honora bic men IA,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
WiELAND SHOE COMPANY.
Shoe Dea lers Who Fit tho Masses a,
Rioht Prices

Shoe Dea iers Who Fit tho Masses at
Right Prices.
A company which Is entitled to the
highest respect, especially among the
organized labor of Duluth, is the VIE
land Shoe company, located at 1873
West Superior Street, who have been
actively engaged in business in this
city for a number of years. .
THIS company has always exhibited
friendly feeling toward labor and the
cause Of labor, and has on all occa-
'sions co-operated cheerfullyg to further
the labor movement. Laboring men in
this city should show reciprocity and
do all in their power to make this: con-
Germ continued success -. .::a
4 4 This store has always been pains
taking "a and courteous and have exhib-
tied ct: all times the most III frat rnal
good viii: toward ia boz. Our working.
men me- VIII " tering
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
SUFFEL e. COMPANY,
Boots and Shoes,

The name Of Suffel & Co. stand
foremost among the reliable meritori-
Gus concerns Of Duluth. The establish
ment is located at 131 West Superior
street and they are prepared to meet
the demands Of the trade in a. most
satisfactory manner. The stock Of
boots and shoes which they carry is
of a superior grade and the prices al
ways meet those Of the strongest COM
petitors.
They carry a number of different
lines of Union Label Shoes, from the
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
WILLIAMSON g. MENDENHAlL,
THE RIG DULUTH STORE

In this, our Cooperative Edition, we
wish to call especial attention to the
Big Duluth clothing house Of William
son & Mendenhall, located at 125127
West Superior street, which is one of
the most reliable establishments Of this
kind in our city. This clothing store
is the oldest one in Duluth, being
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, BOOT And
SHOE HOUSES MOST FlOURIShING
c. W. Ericsson and Big Duluth Lead in the Clothing Business
Three Strong Boot and Shoe Firms Set the Pace.
Dry Goods in the West End

established in 1881, and has always
been very popular among organized
labor Of this city,.
The proprietors have, through care
full and honorable business methods
built up a substantial trade, especial
ly in union made clothing, hats and
shoes.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17
RED<cLiFF: LUMBER COMPANY =
~ DEALS FAIR WITH LABOR

/ We; take pleasure lin directing the
attention q 1T e union nen of Du-.
lu.th, and the state, to- the Red Cliff
L ! !. her a Conp concern d h our
midst that worth 80 tie endorse
rnent pf opera pf8 All conserve
tli|yte organized men: g rec
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

company greater: and more splendid
success.
we take pleasure in placing this
credltable enterprise foremost among
the prominent concerns of the city
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

anon gthe concerns of our city who
are strong and substantial friends of
conservative organized labor,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-12-17

which are to be depended upon at all
times as staunch, substantial and con-
siderate friends Of the workingmen of
our state.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-11
WILL TALK OVER
BASEBALL LAWS
johnson and Hermann TO Hold
Conference in Cincinnati
seek RULE UNIFORMITY
CLOSER RELATIONSHIP BE.
TWEEN THE TWO BIG
LEAGUES MAY BE A RE.
SUIT or THEIR
MEETING.
Says The Chicago Tribune:

Says the Chicago Tribune
President Johnson Of the American
eague left last night for Cincinnati
|lnd will spend today in conference
with President Hermann of the Gin
innati club, who will go to New York
omorrow 70 attend the annual sos.
ion OF the National league there
|lext week. While Mr.. Johnson an.
bounced the purpose of the visit to
be a discussion of problems which
win come before the national com
mission next month. il is more likely
oday's conference will mark the be.
Inning of new and better relation.
hip between the rival major leagues.
Going direct from the American
eague meeting Mr.. Johnson will be
bic to inform Garry Hermann at
4rst hand of the younger organiza-
ions views on all points of contact
etween the two leagues. The Gin
innsu magnate will then be in pc
lition TO present these views authori
NNAfSAJ ~ Aht ANdtAtudA AtaHHE hIAt
eek. The letter which President
Julian sent to President Johnson
uggesting that the drafting OF scheds
les be left to the executives Of the
30 leagues indicates a disposition
b the part of the National league TO
beet the American league half way
a the matter of avoiding the cause |
q friction which have hitherto OK
ted. Tho schedules aud playing
lies. nave been the chief trouble |
roiueers
Il : aiso Ieessss for the com
issien 70 have dshnite knowledge Of |
e attitude Of the two leagues oyef
e relations between major and
inor leagues and the requests for
aanges in the national agreement
his will be needed TO guide the
pensioners in their dealings with
iveral important questions at their
eeting on Jan. 2 President John
n said the Hart-Isylor scandal did
b -ecessitate his visit to Cincinnati
He-Hann Is thoroughly posted on
AZ a8ttsr airesdy He sussests6tt
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-11
pitcher to be named iates.

pitcner 10 De named htei, r
st. Louis writer's have It that Bur
kett and Padden are slated to so,
and that New York Is willing to take
any one of the Brown outfielders
Dick Padden will assist In coach
ing the w. and J. baseball team next
season He win be in Washington
for two weeks in the spring.
According to Pitcher Donahue,
there IS absolutely no truth in the re-
port of friction between Lajoie and
Bradley
According TO Cleveland adviees,
First Bascman Charley Carr will re-
tain his iob with The Blues.
The New York club Is reported as
having purchased outright Shortstop
Wallace from st. Louis with view
TO playing Elberfeld at second place
in place of Jimmy Williams.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-11
SPIT BALL" TO REMAIN SECRET
chesbro Says He Will Retire From
the Diamond Without Revealing
Mystery of His Delivery.

| viii the secret of husky Jack
Chesbro's spit BALI remain the
great diamond mystery of baseball
history?
Nobody has yet solved it. Thou,
sands of fans are familiar with the
noistening of the FIRST and second
fingers which is Chesbro's hint to
the batter TO be on the lookout Thou
sands have seen the ball leave the
pitchers hand in an apparently ma.
tural and easy manner, watch 1t
speed towards the batter swiftly, and
then, just as the man at the plate
gripped bis stick for swing,
break with a bewildering sudden.
ness and snap into the waiting catch
er's nit. while the batter famed
heiplessly at the air.
And yet nobody can describe It.
Chesbro, who developed it, but did
not invent il. says: Its the way |
throw. | make it work because it's
my natural way of delivering the
ball"
And now. with batters at his mercy
with a record of winning thirty-nine
out of forty-nine American league
games he has pitched during the sea.
son, and with the leadership among
the pitchers of his league safe in his
possession. CHESHIRE declares he Is
going to retire and take the secret
Of the spit ball" with him.
chesbro to Quit Game.
I'm going to quit aud I'm in earn.
est. he protested when assured that
warming. up time next spring
would find him back in uniform. I've
been quitting for three years now. |
Eve been wanting to myself, and my |
wife has been urging me. I've got
little money saved up from the game
and have a nice little place in Mas
sachusetts fellow has TO quit I
"a eball some time ami think mr. |
.iI8e is nov"
But how about the spit ball9 II
Tou re- going 10 retire ana won't need
[ any more are you going 70 give the
.ecret TO some Of the other pitch
,rs2"
There's no secret. They can't
brow It. / don't mean they can't
brow a spit ball. nut none Of them
an throw it the way I do. think
he spit ball the greatest ball that
ras ever discovered. I don't say It
! the greatest ball used. but it IS
he greatest ball for ne. and that's
ny I-Hse it. z-@--
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-11
Coming 70 Cairo.

lIr. Richard r. Powers yesterday
received the following telegram from
Mr.. Joe Cantillon OF Chicago, In re-
Spouse to the invitation sent him o
few days ago:
Leave Sunday night for Cairo,
Arrange for launch. Many thanks to
baseball association and gun club"
The party will arrive here Monday
The Baseball association viii prob.
ably meet with the gun club and
make arrangements for the enter
tainment of the big baseball mag
mates during their stay ia Cairo