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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
ST. Louis COUNTY IS RICHEST IN
RESOURCES; ALSO WELL MANAGED
Character Sketches of County Officials Who Favor the Labor
World and Who Are Always Ready to Throw
a. Good Turn to Members of Union Labor.
Sheriff Bates Has Had Much Experience in 0iceJudge Mid
dlecoff Is Also Regarded as Good Friend to Labor:
Several Other County Officials

yer Of high standing, and all classes
unite in saying that as Judge he has
been just, fearless and fair, and has
endeavored faithfully to carry out the
duties of the office in such a manner
as leaves no room for criticism. He
possesses in a large degree the tenn
permanent which makes it impossible
for him to be otherwise than just nd
fair, and no man. woman or child need
ever fear to leave the care Of their
interests in his hands. He is scrupu-
lously honest in carrying on the work,
and the office Of Judge Of Probate
was never in better or more efficient
hands. He has many friends who are
earnest and energetic In their support
Of him, not only because of his biliaty,
but because Of his standing as a man
who has always had a high ideal of
life, and who has endeavored to keep
that ideal always in sight, in private
as well as public life. All quarters
Of the county unite in saying that
there is no ground for Improvement of
his methods Of conducting the i'm
portant duties of the office, and that
he has served and Is serving the pub
lie faithfully and we'll. Judge Middle
cof is we'll known throughout the
county, having been a citizen here for
a number Of years, and all who know
him hold him in high regard and
esteem. .a
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

and it is due largely to his conserva-
tive and business like methods that
Duluth enjoys her high standing in
the financial centers of the country.
He exercises the utmost care and
good Judgment in the handling Of the
finances Of the city, and his standing
with the public Is shown by the fact
that he is elected unanimously at
each election, and our citizens arc
always pleased to have an opportun-
ity to pay this tribute to his ability,
honesty and his answering loyalty
to the public interest. Mr.. Voss Ia
a man Of peculiar ability for the try
ing position of City Treasurer, and
his long connection with the office
has thoroughly familiarixed him
with every detail Of the work, so
that there is no friction, but every
thing in connection with the office 10
run in the smoothest possible man
ner, and any Information required
from his office is always at the dis
posal of the city officials or the pub
lie. Mr.. Voss has many friends ii
our city, not only on account Of the
able manner in which he has con-
Quoted the city's business, but be-
cause Of the unfailing courtesy with
which all are treated who may have
business with the office, or who may
require information. He has never
gained the; idea that some public Of
ficials seem to acquire BY long pos
session Of an Office that they are In
some manner superior to the ones
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

tribution of the city funds and his
faithful safeguarding of the city's
interests in every possible way, and
his refusal to sanction any unneces-
sary and extravagant expenditures
has won for him the admiration and
respect of the careful and conserva-
tive business men of the city. He is
by no means penurious or niggardly
In financial affairs of the city, but
believes that the affairs Of the NUM-
cipality should be conducted in the
same strictly business manner as a
private business, and that no expen-
ditures should be made unless there
are to be adequate returns for them.
Mr.. Mccormick has made and is
making splendid record, and all
parties unite in declaring him one
OF the best officials this city has
ever had. He is a credit to his party
and to the city, and it is easy to see
why he has succeeded himself for
term after term, and will probably
continue to do SO.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

man who believes in taking advan-
tage of every step forward In the
handling Of diseases, and who is en-
titled to much OF the credit for the
high standing OF Duluth as one Of
the healthiest cities In the world.
He has exercised mucn care in the
economical administration of his de-
partment, while not consenting to
anything which would In any man
ner cripple the effectiveness of the
department for the saving Of q few
dollars. His care and wisdom in the
stamping out Of contagious diseases
and the modern methods used have
made him famous throughout the
state and the Northwest, and it is
due to this work that we have been
spared any serious spread Of these
diseases on more than one occasion.
DR.. Murray fought for and secured
the passage of the bill providing tor
a crematory for the burning of ref
use, which is recognized by health
authorities everywhere as the only
proper and sanitary method of dis
posing of the refuse Of city, and
also secured the passage of an ordi-
nance for giving all cattle furnish
ing milk for consumption in Duluth
the tuberculin test. He rs untiring
in his efforts in behalf of the city's
health and welfare, and his efforts
are showing results every day in the
increased healthfulness of our city,
and the care which is taken to pre-
vent any disease of q contagious
character gaining foothold here.
It Is certainly creditable showing
that Duluth should stand first as the
healthiest city in the world, with a
death rate for the year 1904 OF only
8.23 per 1000. Duluth needs the
services of ma NOT the practical,
modern methods employed by DR..
Murray, and it is a matter for con-
graduation that this. city Is able to
secure the services of q gentleman
of his knowledge and ability who has
the public spirit to be willing to
serve in that capacity. ~ 49,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
GR0WPH Of ZENITH CITY As GIVEN
In CENSUS REPORT ENCOURAGES ALL
Duluth Takes Front Seat Shipping Point-Leads
Health City, and Is Managed by an Able and
Conscietious Set of Officers.
Hon NJ B. cuum Mayor Of Duluth Is Giving People Safe
Sound and Conservative Administration
Character Sketches of Other Officials

The remarkable growth of Duluth as
shown by the last census, has attract
ed much attention to this city and is
now recognized everywhere as one of
the most progressive, energetic and
growing cities in the country, and all
are ready to admit that the future of
this city is destined to be one Of great
ness, and that it Is to take an impor-
tant place among the leading cities OF
the country. It Is not alone the addi-
ton to the number of our cities but
the general character Of it's growth,
and the important additions which have
been made to the already mammoth in
dustries located here, which has made
this increase of Importance. Duluth
is to be the leading city of the North
west, as her geographical location
makes it impossible that it shall
ever have a really successful rival, or
that any other city can ever occupy
the place it must necessarily occupy
in the business, financial, industrial
and commercial development Of the
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

Northwest, The shipping industry
which must Of necessity make this city
it's headquarters, is Of itself alone suf-
ficient to make a great city. But in adj
dition to this, which up to the present
time has been the chief industry of Du-
luth, this city is situated where it will
be the outlet and inlet of a great agri-
cultural community, in addition to the
products of the great mining districts.
This industry is as yet almost entirely
Undeveloped, and few realize the pos
sibilities which are bound up in the
great country surrounding us, which In
in few years will be settled up and
made to yield up it's wealth at the
application of labor and machinery to
the natural advantages OF soil and
climate.
All these things will soon combine to
make Duluth the metropolis of the
Northwest, and those who today are
looking forward with some doubt to
the time when this city will contain a
population of 100000 will in a few
years wonder that they were so modest
in their prophecying. Already we have
a city which is second to none in the
country in the energy, enterprise and
public spirit of her citizens and whose
advantages and attractions are suffi-
cient to attract the attention of citi-
zens from every portion of our great
country, many Of whom have visited
Duluth with the intention Of making
this place the home, and Of investing
portunities which are offered so abund-
antly.
Volumes could be written in regard to
the attractions and advantages of Du-
luth as a place for a home or for the
investment Of capital, but we have
space to touch upon but a few of the
leading ones among them.
Very Best Attractions.
First of all 1t might be right to
mention the healthfulness Of Duluth.
The air from the lake and the absence
Of dust makes this place the mecca
Of suffers from hay fever, hundreds Of
whom come here annually and find al
most instant relief. The vital satis-
faction show that Duluth stands high
among the healthful cities Of the
country. AS summer resort Duluth
stands without rival. The cooling
breezes from the lake make the nights
ideal, and seldom does the temperature
during the day rise to uncomfortable
able degree. Occasionally, but very sell
dom, the temperature rises as high as
80 degrees, but has only, exceeded that
twenty-six times in thirty-one years.
The cool nights and evenings give OPP
portunity for sound and refreshing
sleep, and visit to Duluth during the
summer months is as good as a new
lease of life to the man or woman worn
out with the constant heat of less fav-
ored localities.
Following are some of the chief at
fractions of nature and the work Of
man which made this city known
throughout the country.
Parks.-Lester Park.-On the banks
Of the beautiful Lester river, is about
six miles from the business center, and
can be reached in 40 minutes by the
Lakeside cars, going east on Superior
street, which ru n every 20 minutes.
Lincoln Park.-A charming picnic
ground on the bank of Miller's Creek,
at 25th avenue west, can be reached in
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

disposal. Every alderman in the city
is a. warm friend and admirer of Mr..
Cheadle, for the work he has done for
them, and for the spirit In which it
is done.
Mr.. Cheadle is prominent member
Of the Independent Order Of Foresters,
and was elected by the last state con-
vention to represent the Foresters OF
this district In the National Conven-
ton. He is very popular with all
classes OF our citizens, and has many
friends outside of those made in his pol
itical career. Duluth is fortunate in
possessing so competent, faithful and
accommodating a city clerk. and he
Will undoubtedly be retained SO long
as he will consent to serve the city.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
WILLIAM S. MCCORMICK.
City Comptroller.

Mr.. VIM. S. Mccormick, the effi-
cient City Comptroller, is now serv-
ing his fourth term in that import
ant position. He is Duluth pro-
duct, and we'll known to our citi-
Gems, with whom he Is very popular.
He served as private in Co. G.,
l4th Minnesota Volunteers during
the spanish-American war. Mr.. Nc
Cormtck has been most faithful and
capable officer, and since his incum-
bency Of the office has completely
reorganized the work of the office,
and has inaugurated the most COM
plete and perfect system of NUM-
c1pal bookkeeping in e the country.
His carefulness in watching the dis
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who have elected them, but on the
contrary. Mr.. Voss has always held
himself ready to assist and aid any
citizen having business with his Of
fee.
Duluth has been fortunate of late
years in her selection of public Of
flcials, and in this regard none have
been more faithful and careful In
their discharge of their duties, and
none have given more general salts
faction than has Mr.. Voss, the City
Treasurer. There is no reason why
he should not be retained 80 long as
he will consent to remain in the pub
lie service.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
MIR. ODIN HALDEN.
Cnnnfv Anditnr

county AuulCOr.
Mr.. Odin Halden the County Aud
itor, who is admitted by all state
officials and all who are acquainted
with his record and ability as the
best county auditor in the state, has
served the county for many years In
that capacity, an dalways to the ut
most satisfaction of the public. His
Judgment on all tax matters is ad-
mitted to be beyond comparison, and
lawyers and officials accept his judy
ment without question. His record
In St. Louis county is one to be proud
of, and one which his friends take
much pleasure In referring to.
Mr.. Halden has been and is being
prominently mentioned in various
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
HON. J. q. MlDoLEcoFF.
judge Of Probate Court.

That Judge Middlecoff's work as
Judge OF the Probate Court is appre-
ciatcd by our citizens is shown by the
heavy vote by which he was reelected
ct the last election. This action was
certainly no more than what was to
have been expected, and what Judge
was entitled to, and should
have received, as no Judge has ever
made better record in that position,
and never have the interests of the
public been more carefully safe
guarded. Judge Middlecoff is a law
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
MIR. w. A. HOLGATE.

A gentleman who has brought to
the duties of his Office a mature
knowledge of public affairs and an
earnest purpose to give to the public
the best possible service, is the pres
ent occupant of the Office of County
Treasurer, Mr.. w. A. Holgate.> Mr..
Holgate has served the people of Du-
luth in other official capacities, and
always has held the interests of the
community Of first Importance. He
has been for some time president Of
the board of public works, in which
position his knowledge and expert
ence have been Of much value to the
city, and he has worked faithfully
and earnestly to make that body
what it should be. AS County Treas
urer he has shown the same business
ability and strict adherence to his
policy of working for the interests of
the public, and the affairs of that
office have never been conducted in
a more satisfactory manner. In his
dealings with the public he has al,
ways been courteous and considerate,
and he insists upon the same rule
governing the employs of the office,
and that all who seek information
or who have business with the office
be treated with ctvilfty and all pos
sible information and assistance CIV
en- them.
Mr.. Holgate is a citizen who has
always believed strongly in the flu
ture growth and greatness Of Du-
luth, and done all in his power to
assist in any movement having for
it's object the advancement of our
city and this county. He has many
warm friends who are pleased to see
his success, as they recognize not
only his ability but his unfailing adj
herence to business principles in his
conduct of the affairs entrusted to
him, and his many qualifications for /
the position he occupies. Duluth and
St. Louis county are fortunate in be-
ing the homes of many public spirit
ed, energetic and up-to-date business
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

He is democrat by political faith, but
has been repeatedly Reelected by re-
publican Councils, who recognize his
ability and peculiar fitness for the po-
sition. Having been in office at the
time Of the adoption of our splendid
city charter, he ls said, to have that
document by heart, ana any one look
ing for information in regard to city
affairs, naturally turns to Mr.. Cheadle,
and are always treated with the ut
most courtesy, and the required in
formation 10 promptly placed at their
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
MIR. WILLIAM l.. JACKSON.
City Assessor.

Mr.. Jockson was appointed City
Assessor by Mayor Cullum in 1904.
He has been for a number Of years
in the real estate business IN this
city, and has thorough and COM
plete practical knowledge Of real
estate and other values which has
well equipped him for the duties of
the position, which he has filled in
the most creditable and satisfactory
manner. He is making a splendid
record, and is recognised as a public
official who holds in the place of
chief Importance the interests of the
people he serves. He has been to
much work and trouble in adjusting
values and putting them upon an
equitable basis, and this readjust-
ment has given much satisfaction to
the tax payers, who appreciate his
efforts to serve the public faithfully
and we'll. He Is fair and just In his
treatment Of all, and the humblest
tax payer is as important in his es-
timation, and receives the same
courteous and considerate treatment
as the richest individual or corpora
ton In the city. He is fearless and
able In the discharge Of his public
duties, and brings to the perform
ance of his duties as a public officer
the same energy, ability and pro-
gressiveness which made him sue
cessful in private business. Duluth
has no public official who serves her
interests more loyalty and ably than
does Mr.. jackson, the City Assessor.
All classes and all political parties
unite in pronouncing him first
class official.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
DIR. DANIEL ID. MURRAY.
Health Commissioner.

One Of the most prominent and
widely known physicians in the
Northwest, and one who occupies a
high position and enjoys the respect
and confidence of all our citizens, Is
DR.. Daniel D. Murray, the Health
Commissioner. DR.. Murray is pro-
gressive. aggressive and up-to-date
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
MIR. FRED J. VOSS.
City Treasurer

The oldest city official in Duluth
In point of service is Mr.. Fred j.
Voss, the efficient and popular City
Treasurer. His wise and careful ad-
ministratfon and constant watchful-
ness of the city's interests have many
times saved the credit Of the city.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
Mr.. LEvERETTE N. CASE.

Manager Water and oss System. b.
While other cities are wrangling
over the advisability or the inadvi3-
ability sof owning their own water and
light plants, and are being compelled
to pay exorbitant rates for inferior
service. Duluth has for several years.
enjoyed the best service in the coun-
try and the lowest possible rates, ana
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
HARRY w. cHEADLE.
City Clerk.

One Of the most efficient officers In
our city government, and one who Is
immensely popular with all parties, Is
the City Clerk, Mr.. Harry w. Cheadle.
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Continued On page 6.
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ntilnaed - pags .,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-17
FORMER COMMANDER OF
G. A. R. IN LOS ANGELES
GENERAL JOHN r. KING PRAISES
THE CITY
Asserts That This Might Be the Valley
Into Which Moses Gazed From the
Mount of Pisgah-Leaves for San
Francisco Tonight

Gen. John R. King, formerly COM
mander-in-c chief of the Grand Army of
the Republic, is staying at the Angelus
hotel. General King came direct to
Los Angeles from Denver, where last
week the national reunion of the G.
A. R. was held.
His admiration for Southern Califor-
mia is boundelss and, to quote his
words: Mrs. King and I enjoyed our
trip through the mountains of Colorado
very much, of course, but the sight of
so much mountain scenery is tiring to
the eyes and mind.
"But when we crossed the mountains
and saw the beautiful valley in the
midst of which Los Angeles lies, said
to my wife, Gould not this have been
the valley that Moses beheld from the
Mount of Pisgah?' The more than beau
tiful groves of fruit trees and vineyards
loaded with grapes, the prosperous
and progressive cities, the hospitable
and kindly people.
"What more could be desired to make
a paradise on earth? The people or
Los Angeles have much cause for con-
graduation. The truly magnificent
office buildings, the large and beautl-
full stores in which, by the way, the
prices charged are from ten to twenty
per cent less than are the prices
charged in the stores in my home city,
Baltimore; the splendid system OF
street railways-all these combine TO
give the passing tourist favorable
innression that will always abide with
him"
General King enlisted in the army IN
1882 Joining the Sixth Maryland regl-
nent. sixth army corps, at the age OF
II years. During the war he was "ouiio-
ed three times, one of the wounds De-
,ne in his right leg, which permanent
w disabled that member. He presided
over the meeting of the G' A. H. III
Denver and while there was presented
with a beautiful badge of SOLID eoio
cot with seyenty-two diamonds by MS
oorrs of two hundred and thirty officers
of the G.. A. r.
He leaves Sunday night TOT San
Francisco to attend to some business
or the United States pension pureau' VI
which he is an officer.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-17

"Some of the English girls have their
name on the shield two or three times, y
said Miss May, land 1 hope to have
mine there again next year."
May Sutton only said hope to-" but
there was look around her mouth and
words "I intend to-"
Just then the photographer arrived.
"Oh, must 1 really have another pic
ture taken? / have had so many and
never can pose, for 1 don't know the
first thing about it.
Just snap me as I am; anyway will
do" she commanded, and the photog-
rapher did.
Miss Sutton never was in better con-
dition physically than at the present
time.
Just think" said Miss Violet, "my
sister May has been all through those
tournaments and has not lost a pound.
She weighed 100 pounds when she
left and that is what she weighs now.
She has also broadened across the
shoulders and her muscles have de-
veloped. She declares she has grown
taller, but 1 am willing to wager she
is not yet over five feet five
By this time Miss Florence Sutton,
another of the clever sisters, had ar
rived, ready for that "short constitu-
tional walk to town and back" She
and May started down the road to-
gether, both dressed in white from head
to foot-the personification of healthy,
happy young womanhood.
They waved their hands in farewell
before they disappeared around a cor
ner, and Violet Sutton. waving in re-
turn, turned to The Chatterer.
ct quite envy the child" she said.
Think of the future she has"
Miss Violet Sutton is not the only one
who is looking forward to the future of
the little tennis player. Tennis lovers
of California and of America have
pinned their faith on her. All declare
"she will not be tried and found
wanting"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-17

o'clock in the evening, and as he di ]
not return to his room for nearly an
hour members of his family became
door.
AS they received no response to re-
peated rappings the door was broken
open and Smith was found dead in a
bathtub half filled with water.
Smith was 55 years old and had been
in ill health for some time. He had been
attended by several followers of the
Christian Science faith without sue
cess.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-17
DYING MAN ASSERTS HE
WAS INJURED IN RUNAWAY
Peter J. MccaIIum, Fatally Injured,
Unable to Give Details Be-
fore Death

Peter ]. McCallum Of 212 South Ave-
nue. Twenty was thrown from his wagon
and fatally injured in runaway near
Dakota and First streets yesterday
afternoon.
How the accident occurred is not
known, but when found McCallum said
he had been injured in a runaway. He
was removed to the receiving hospital
and died within few minutes.
His remains were taken to Pierce
Bros undertaking rooms and an in
quest will be held today.
McCallum is survived by a widow
and two children. He has only recently
been employed as a teamster.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-17
MAN DIES IN BATHTUB;
HEART FAILURE IS CAUSE
.Iobn Smith Found Dead by Relatives
Who Became Alarmed at HIS
Absence

John Smith, s47 East Twenty-fifth
street. died while taking a bath last
night. Heart failure is believed to be
the cause Of death.
Smith went into the bath room about