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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

in st. Paul this week the members vot-
ed that the new Doyle book was q
rather dangerous detective story and
not proper literature for the pupils and
with several other books, "The Return
Of Sherlock Holmes was discarded.
J. L. Washburn, resident director OF
the state normal school board, is rath-
er inclined to agree with the members
of the state library board. although
he declares that this board has no
power to direct the selection OF books
for the Duluth normal school.
THE ruling of this board does not
touch the normal school," said Mr..
Washburn, yesterday afternoon. Tho
president of the school and have the
power to select the books that go on
the shelves of our library.
Little Fiction In Library.
1--WE have but little fiction in our IL
brary, SO I have not paid any atten-
ton to the report that the state IL
brary board has barred the Doyle books
but I consider the Sherlock Holmes
stuff, from as much as I have read, to
be trashy and light and not worth pay
ing any attention to-"
D. G. Cash, one Of the new members
of the Duluth library board, did not
agree with Mr.. Washburn's criticism
of the Doyle books.
L cannot see where the action Of the
state board in any way concerns US"
said Mr.. Cash. II do not see the rea-
son. in the first place, for any works
of fiction on the shelves of school IL
braries, but with US it is different. We
have public library and the library
board is there to provide books, suit
able books, for it's patrons.
No Reason for the Ban.
7 am unable to see where there IL
any reason for the barring Of the Doyle
books from the library. These books
are good reading compared with tho
five and ten cent detective stortes that
are retailed, without protest. to tho
young folks of the cities.
consider the Sherlock Holmes
books good enough for the library, but
I cannot see the reason for this agi-
tation. The surest way to boom q sale
for book, good or bad, is to have
that particular book placed under tho
ban, and this fuss about the Sherlock
Holmes story will only make the de-
mand for it greater.
"All I can say Is that the Duluth IL
brary board will now and in the future
be governed as in the past by its own
ideas and the action of the state board
will not be considered as precedent
that we must follow"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

pamphlet, containing the programs for
the entire year and the names of the
members.
The committees have worked vail
antly since the last meeting arranging
o'e programs as it is the custom of
THIS Stub to issue it's book in about two
weeks after the election Of officers.
That the work is not superficial or
hurried is evidenced by the year books
OF previous years as almost without
exception the programs have been car
r1ed through without change.
The Twentieth Century club is the
largest study club in the city and has
the broadcast scope of interests. The
literature department was enlarged to
admit a Browning class last year. This
makes the regular classes to include
Browning, Shakespeare and course
of literature to be decided upon each
year. The Travel class embraces his
tory, geography and folklore.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
DOYLE'S BOOKS
PASS MUSTER

DIR. Watson will continue to recite
the adventures Of his friend Sherlock
Holmes for the benefit Of the patrons
Of the Duluth public library until Sir
A. Conan Doyle again tires of taking
his great detective to the publishers.
The board of directors of the Duluth
public library has heard of the ac-
ton of the Minnesota state library
board in barring the Doyle books from
the schools under its jurisdiction, but
not being under the control of the state
library board it intends to continue
exercising it's own Judgment and it
fails to discover why 'The Return Of
Sherlock Holmes is q bad book
The Minnesota state library board
has the power to select the books for
the libraries of the different public
schools of the state that draw state
aid. - X. (, -z.a-E....
Book Goes to Scrap Pile.
At the meeting Of the board held
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
NOTICE OF REFEREES SALE

NOTICE OF REFEREES SALE.
Under and by virtue Of judgment
rendered in the District Court Of s..
Louis County, Minnesota. Eleventh Jul
1905. in an action wherein Watson s:
Moore was plaintiff and Star Investment
Company, Stephen A. Wood. William W.
Smith, Ann Turner, Benjamin F.. Wood
and all persons unknown having or claim
ing any interest in the property describ-
ed in the complaint in said action, were
defendants, wherein it was adjudged and
decreed that the undersigned, Thomas 4.
Gall, should act as referee to make the
sale of the premises hereinafter describ-
ed, and that said sale should be at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash
upon notice given in the manner required
for the sale Of real property on execu-
ton, notice is hereby given that I will
sell at public auction to the highest bid
der for cash, al the front door Of the
County Of St. Louis and State Of Mime
sofa, on Monday the 18th day of June,
1905, at ten o'clock in the forenoon Of
that day the premises described in said
Judgment and hereinafter described as
follows, to-wit: The Northeast quarter
of the Southwest quarter Of Section eight.
Township fifty, Range fourteen West,
ST. Louis County, Minnesota. Said real
estate will be offered for sale and sold
in the manner required by law for the
sale of real property on execution, and
such sale will be subject to the con-
frnation of this court.
T. A. GALL,
Referee.
Attorney for Referee.
19-l0 limo
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
WOULD RUIN MINERS.

Damage suits which, If successful,
would virtually bankrupt the Western
Federation of Miners, will be filed In
the federal and district courts with
in few days. The suits involve ST.
100000, and are brought by the mine
owners of the Cripple Creek district
and the smelter trust in Colorado
against the labor organizations. The
complaints are now being prepared
by some of the ablest attorneys in the
state.
The common defendants in these
suits are:
Western Federation Of Miners, as an
organization, Charles Meyer, president,
William D. Haywood, secretary, and a
number of other officials.
The suits are a direct outcome of
the Cripple Creek strike, and it is I'M
derstood they are intended to offset
similar suits brought by the Western
Federation Of Miners. The result has
added Importance from the fact that
if the mine owners should be
successful, damage suits will be start
ed against the federation in other sec
tons of the state.
The complaints are all. similar in
wording, the main difference being in
the amount Of damages asked. The
Vindicator asks damages in the sum
of $4,000, divided as follows:
For injury done to machinery,
pumps and workings through sub
mergence of its mine because Of lack
of men to operate the pumps, $4,000.
Much Damages Sought.
For loss of services Of employees
through the strike and consequent
Gripping Of business and depletion of
profits 100000.
For estimated cost necessary for the
removing of water from the lower level
and workings Of the mine SO that it
can be operated, 100000.
For other injuries and damages to
business, $1,000.
For exemplary damages against the
defendants because of the strike, $780,
900.
The complaint in the Vindicator case
recites the various steps of the strike
begun August 10th, 1903, and
charges that it's troubles were caused
through the Western Federation of
Miners wrongfully, maliciously and
without lawful excuse, "conspiring
and combining to prevent the plaintiff
from mining and shipping ore" and
"inducing the workmen and employees
of the plaintiff and other mine work.
ers as aforesaid to cease working and
not to work for the further purpose of
preventing employees and others from
working for the plaintiff and other
mire owners"
The alleged injury to the mine from
flooding is gone into fully. 1t is
stated that owing to the topography
about the mine it is necessary to keep
pumps at work almost constantly to
remove the water that runs in so that
the ore can be taken out in workman
ly manner. That when the strike was
declared the men at, the pumps left
their duties and the lower levels
were completely flooded, doing much
damage to the machinery and work.
ings and also preventing any further
development. For two-thirds of
month, the complaint alleges, plain
tiff was obliged to operate the pump
at monthly expense of nearly $4,000.
Learning then that the miners would
not return to work, the company
stopped the pump, with the result. that
the lower levels are now flooded with
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
GRAND JURY AND H1BBING RIOT.

GRAND JURY AND HIBBING RIOT.
The grand jury failed to bring in
any Indictment in the Hibbing riot
case. Evidence could not be secured
that would connect any of the strik-
ers with melting riot, or of the mine
owners in killing the strikers. For
the murder of two men it was the
best covered up affair that we have
heard of for some time.
1t is evident upon the surface that
the strikers were not wholly respon-
sible for the affair If they were an
indictment against the leaders would
have been secured. This is the his
tory of most cases of this nature.
The grand jury advised working
men to not congregate in crowds and
attempt to prevent peaceful citizens
from working by threats, and by
throwing sticks and firing guns and
revolvers, for when they do this they
take their own lives in their hands.
This is good advice and should be
needed by all workingmen.
Grand juries are no stronger than
other bodies of citizens, and so they
cannot be blamed for falling in with
the spirit of the times. It is good
to advise the workingmen. No class
CT men are the recipients of so much
advice as are workingmen. They un-
doubleday need it or they would not
be given so much of it.
But 1ittle free and wholesome
advice to the employers of labor on
the ranges would not be offensive to
some of US. Those who have no re-
CARDS for human life; who would
order their hirelings to shoot on the
least provocation; who pay little at
tention TO the safe guards that should
surround mine to protect life and
limb, they cannot escape some of the
responsibility, even if a grand jury
does not see far enough into indus
trial conditions there to give them
a little criticism without bringing in
an Indictment.
We are not disposed to be extreme
or unfair, but we do think that the
time is at hand for a general shaking
up by the proper authorities-such
as grand juries of those men who are
exploiting the valuable resources of
this county, and who in doing so
show absolutely no regard for the
safety OF a workingman's life.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

All honor, say we, to the firms
WHICH recognize the unions, pay fair
wages and look pleasant. The world
is full of people who want something
for nothing, and when employers
willingly acknowledge the rights of
labor and pay a fair days wage for
fair days work they should receive
the homage and the patronage of
every union man who has trade to
bestow.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
MEETING THE APPRENTICE
PROBLEM.

No internal problem in the labor
movement is given as much atten-
ton as the regulation of the APP
prentice question, and but few men
outside of the ranks of labor appre-
ciate how much is being done by the
labor unions to bring about right
eous solution Of the question.
From the very beginning it has
been a source of much annoyance to
organized labor. In the older coun-
tries where apprentice laws have
been in existence for many years the
question has been solved satisfactor-
lily. In this country there are no
apprentice laws, and whatever regu-
lation there is on the question the
labor unions are alone responsible
for.
The employers, ever anxious to
have large body Of unemployed about
in order that wages may be kept at
low ebb, have with but few eX-
ceptions antagonized every effort on
the part of the workingmen to reg
u!ate the employment of appren-
tees. Prior to trade union regula-
ton every journeyman artisan had
an apprentice. No specified time
was allotted, and so soon as young
man showed that he was capable of
of IL Of INV
trade he was turned out as a jour-
newman. In this manner the num-
Der of artisans at any particular trade
was almost doubling each year. When
hard times came it was found that
the trades we're largely over run, and
many of the young men found them
selves with a trade and no place to
work it, Little attention was given
to this phase of the question by the
apprentice until after he had become
journeyman.
1t then dawned upon the unions
that stringent measures must be
taken to protect the trades, and
some of the organizations succeeded
in abolishing the apprentice entire
ly. Others restricted their employ
ment to one to every three Journey
men. This appeared to be rather
severe treatment to the young men
the result OF one extreme causing
another The children of this gen.
Grafton were called upon to suffer for
the laxity of the former generation.
Now that there is time for healthy
thought on the subject the unions
are attempting to create an appren-
tice system in accordance with the
spirit of the times. Practical and
technical experience is to be made a
test for a journeymen's certificate.
Apprentices are to be registered and
given careful training. A course in
a technical school is to be encour-
aged. Some of the unions are dis
cussing the idea of such an institu-
ton in connection with their organ
ization.
1t may require considerable time
and thought to formulate a proper
and ideal apprentice system, but the
unions are aiming in that direction,
and if they are given half chance
they will do SO with justice to the
apprentice and the trade. All hail
the unions that are taking this cues
ton seriously! They are deserving
of the encoura cement and support of
the best citizens of our country.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

The union label is a badge of honor
and you cannot have too many Of
them about you. Your clothing, hat,
shoes and tobacco should bear them
ii you are worthy trades unionist.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

The men who pirate about the open
shop mean open to non unionists and
closed to union men, and all who
echo the demand for the so-called
open shop are sowing seeds of trou-
BILE.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

ownership expert, who will make a
tour of the United States under the
direction Of the New York and Chi
cago Leagues.
The effect of the propaganda work
inaugurated in the two greatest cit
les in America will be far reaching
and powerful. Practical advocates
OF the municipal ownership idea, such
as Mr.. Dalrymple, will be able to re-
move the doubt that exists in the
minds of so many of our we'll mean
ing, but cautious and conservative
citizens. What they now regard as
a theory will be demonstrated as a
fact. The economic truth will be
told without fear or favor, and a
refutation will be challenged by
those who glory in planting petty
obstacles in the way of public prog
ress along this line. 1t is most fire.
Quently the petty objections that
have the most effect in quieting pub
lie sentiment on public ownership
at critical times.
In any event the signs of the times
gre favorable The best literature Of
the day is on the side of the move
ment A quiet, but effective educa-
tional campaign is being waged in
this manner at the hearth stone of
American citizenship. When the
next opportunity is given the people
the municipal ownership idea will
be given an impetus by the election
of stirring advocates to city and
state law making bodies.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

A picturesque writer, discoursing
upon tainted-money and kindred
problems asks: els 1t lawful to dip
a match in hell to strike light in
heaven?" I .'~},>' ~' 81
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

Christ was carpenter, Paul a
tentmaker. Were they living today
they might, and probably would, re-
joice in the helpful, benevolent and
noble work of the labor unions of
the world.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

The man who advertised that he
pays 50 day for lacking up signs
is cousin to the one who claims to
pay IS a day for peddling poultry
compound, and is closely related to
the non-union employer who claims
he pays more than union wages. They
are all Of the same stripe.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

CLEVELAND, May 10.-The new
steamer Juniata Of the Anchor line was
given a successful trial trip today. She
will leave for Chicago Saturday to load
package freight.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
TWO MEN KILLED.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May 10-John Col
by and Harry Smith were crushed to
death and John Chambers was fatally
injured by the collapse Of the Harroun
grain elevator at Elwood. Kas., direct
ly across the Missouri river from st.
Joseph.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
USE PRIEST ROUGHLY.

TULA, Russia, May 10-Wh1le peas
ants today were burning the residence
of Count Bobrinsk they seized priest
who tried to persuade them to help
him extinguish the fire and were with
difficulty prevented from throwing him
into the flames
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
CENTURY CLUB SENDS
YEARBOOK TO PRINTER

The yearbook for the Twentieth
Century club will be sent to the prin4
ter today and it Is expected that they
will be mailed to the members early
next week. 1t is an interesting little.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13
FIND Is INCORPORATED.

FUND IS INCORPORATED.
ALBANY, N. Y, May 10-The $780,
600, 900 Carnegie fund to establish a re-
firing pension fund for college teachers
was formally incorporated today with
the secretary of state.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-05-13

1acC, want to say one thing with all
the emphasis in my power.
Must Uphold Order.
I'm upholding law and order, in doing
what he Is able to do to suppress mob
violence in any shape or way, the mayor
Of Chicago, iMr. Dunno, has my hearty
support: l am glad to be able to say SO
other body. Now let me repeat that I
know nothing Of the facts Of the situa-
ton; + know nothing Of the rights or
wrongs of the points at issue. What I
have to say is based purely upon what I
regard as the unfortunate phrasing of q
letter presented TO the president Of the
United States.
IT have not been called upon to inter-
fere 10 any way, but you must under
stand my attitude. In every effort Of
Mayor Dunno to prevent violence by
are obeyed and that order Is preserved.
he has the hearty support of the pres-
dent Of the United States, and, in my
Judgment, he should have that of every
good citizen of the United States.
Believes In Unions.
II am a believer in unions. I am an
honorary member Of one union. But the
union must obey the law Just as the
corporation must obey the law, just az
every man, rich or poor, must obey the
law. AS yet no action has been called
for by me- and most certainly If action
Is called for by me I shall try to do
man, so far as I have power. But the
first essential IS to preserve the law
and order, the suppression Of violence by
mobs or individuals" :-s1s -.
This closed the interview and the COM
mittee withdrew. t5s5s e. - ~.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-05-26
LARGE
PAINT
STOCK

Our stock of High Grade Paints
is large and COMPREHENSIVE, in
Guiding out door paints, enamels,
stains, varnish, dryers, etc in all
colors and all size packages all
splendid satisfaction giving paints
Prices as low as the lowest
anywhere.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-05-26

Try the Montpelier Candy Factory
for all kinds of confectionery. 5
Mrs. P. J. Laying, who has been visit
ing friends in Salt Lake and Og len,
returned home Tuesday.
The Pocatello base ball team will be
here on Sunday, June II to try conclu-
sions with the home team
Entineer Mikan spent Sunday in
town. He is now running the construc-
ton tran ON the Minidoka branch.
Oranges. bananas and all kinds of
fresh vegetables at Sadie's.
Chief of Police Gee says that this year
he Is going to reverse things and collect
tax from 800 dogs and let the 35 go free.
Mrs A. G.. Allen returned to Star
Valley Monday after five months visit
with her parents, Mr.. and, Mrs. Al.
Smith.
Mat Douglas son Of Tom Douglas,
came in from Denver Monday for a
, short visit. He will return TO Portland
| from here
Teacher-'Define It." Pupil-"It il
store where you get the incest things
to eat in town. 81
Mrs. George Gardner returned Tues
day from Baker City, where she was
called three weeks ago by the death of {
neice.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Phillips will mex
week move into the Spongberg proper.
ty, which Mr.. Phillips has just pur
chased.
Two large cans Of young trout, from
the Utah state fish hatchery, will b
sent to w. Fl. Wyman at Cokeville, t
be placed in Smiths Fork
Denton Gee returned Wednesda
from Chicago to spend the summer va
cation. He mas been attending til
Chicago College of Dentistry.
Schmid, the tailor. il now offering a
, winter suit patterns at greatly reduce
prices. 46
Jack Khntworth is at home frol
y Calientes, where he has been workin
in the shops of the San Pedro road. E
Y will remain here several weeks.
Tom Douglas is now road master G
the U. p. with headquarters at Graz
n Island. That's Toms old stampir
e grounds, as he served as roadmast,
. there way back in the 70's.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-05-26

Chas. E. Harris Notary Public.
ssIack o'Diamond" tomorrow night at
the opera house.
Lorraine Bagley is at home from Salt
Lake.
Try box of Sadie's bon bons--they
are delicious. IL
The election for school trustees will
be held on Mondey, June 5.
The Montpelier Drug Co. leads in per-,
fumes and toilet articles. ID
If all reports are true, Montpelier will
furnish several June brides this year.
For good after dinner smoke, try
Trocadero, at the Montpelier Drug Go.
Rev. c.. E. Bolts and family are ex-
pected here from Malad in few days.
Buy your groceries at the little store
with the big 1t and get your moneys
worth. "a
r. II. Lindsay left Sunday for Taber,
Alberta, Canada, where he expects to
remain.
Mrs. I.ovelace and her pupils are
picnicing up at Bagley's ranch this af-
ternoon.
Billy Morgan. chief Justice of the
burg of Cokeville, was Montpelier
visitor Monday.
Fishing tackle of all kinds and b 81
prices at Montpelier Stationery &
Novelty Co. Ia
Mrs. Ed Burgoyne entertained abou
twenty of her lady friends Tuesday at
five o'clock tea. Z
Schmid. the tailor, has received hi
line OF spring and summer samples
and they arc handles. Al
For type writing paper, ribbons an
supplies. try the Montpelier Stationer
& Novelty Co.
Winn Staley, Earl Hebber and Harr
Reiks spent couple of days this wee
at the hot springs.
Foa SALE-My residence on Mai
street, opposite the post office enquif
of D. L. Hughes.