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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
A Severe Shock.

Udine, Italy, Jan 18.-A severe earth shock was felt near here this morning. The inhabitants were panic stricken and fled from their homes. There was no loss of life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of Patrick Henry Shea will take place from the family resi- dence on Baldwin street to St Francis Xavier's church tomorrow morning ! at S:30 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
WHERE THE BLAME RESTS.

The policy of this paper has always
been measurably conservative. We
have aimed In all our editorial COM
ments. studfously to refrain from say
ing anything that would have a tend
ency to stir up strife between labor
and capital. 1t has always been our
conviction that 1t Is in the interest Of
both to be on friendly terms.
In case Of strife between capital and
labor the former Is invariably the
greatest loser from the standpoint Of
dollars and cents. One would think
therefore that capital would be most
reluctant to precipitate trouble.
Such Is not the case, however. There
is no instance on record where labor
has incurred the first blame, unless a
refusal to submit without protest, to
long continued acts Of injustice and
oppression, Is to be considered as taking
the initiative.
From the very nature Of the case
labor has to be patient and long suf-
fer1ng. 1t recognizes that capital has
practically every advantage In its
favor. 1t is only when the oppression
and tyranny Of capatilistic greed be-
come so exasperatingly unjust they
can be no longer endured, that labor
assumes the attitude of open hostility.
Even when this stage is reached, Ia
Dor confident In the eternal Justice Of
her cause is always willing to adjust
all differences in a court Of arbttra-
ton. 1t Is the oppresor that refuses
arbitration He knows that he II trv-
Ing to deprive labor Of what rieht-
1ully belongs to it, and rather than
have his purposes thwarted he will
nypocritically fortify himself behind
the position, that there is nothing to
arbitrate."
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
AN HONORED LEADER.

There are few men in the labor
movement of today who have wider
range Of variegated experience than
has our fellow uninlst, Samuel Comp
ers, president Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. Imagine ones own
troubles, then add the troubles of a
local union, and then tack on the
troubles of the III international and
national unions, and you have some
idea Of the troubles Of Mr.. Gompers.
However,, the early training he had in
our union, and the long experience at
the head Of the A. F. of L., have ad-
mlrably fitted him for this work. He
seems to thrive and enjoy the work,
regardless Of how swift it comes or
how bitter the contestant may appear.
Always cool and collected, with a SYM
pathetic ear and kind word for all,
he is, nevertheless, ready to fight when
occasion may require it. Few, indeed,
are his equal when it comes to defend
ing labor and labor's right to organize.
Conservative and we'll balanced, with
a logical trend Of mind, his we'll known
independence and spotless integrity
render him an invaluable aid to the Or
ganized labor movement of our time
and country. Abused, vilified, lied
about, feted, praised and fattered, he
goes right on in the even tenor of his
way, always doing what he thinks is
right, always landing right-side up,
the same old, level-headed, honest, up
right and uncompromising trades
unlonist.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
SUGGESTIONS TO EMPLOYERS.

When an honest. Industrious and
efficient man or woman enters ll'o
your employ, he or she Is entitled 10
something more than the mere salary
which you pay.
Something which carries with 1t
no monetary value, doesn't cost you
anything, and yet would bring more
pleasure to the majority Of your en-
ployes than a grudgingly given in
crease Of pay
We mean some manifest apprecia-
ton on your part of good and faith
full work. How often is it the case.
where the employe fills a position OF
more or less responsibility for years,
perhaps, without ever hearing from
the employer, or any one represent
ing him, one word Of kindly comment,
or received any intimation that he is
In the eye or mind Of the employer OF
any more consequence than a piece OF
inanimate machinery?
Possibly your business may not just
ify a raise of wages as a token Of
your appreciation for faithful service,
but an occasional kind, sympathetic
word wouldn't cost you anything, and
would be a powerful incentive to re-
newed activity and interest on the
part Of your employees.
Suppose you were as ready to praise
for work we'll done, as you are to
condemn and criticlse for an error,
don't you think you would get In closer
touch with your employees and get bet
ter results? There is no doubt what
ever about it,
Just try it for while by way Of
experiment, and if you don't find In
the end that the suggestion Is a VAL
liable one, the Labor World will pub
licly apologize for misleading you.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
THE HOME DEFENDER

Organized labor is engaged IN q
constant warfare to secure and MAIN
tain decent living wages for the toll
ers' and reasonable hours OF labor.
1t Is the only institution on earth
that is ceaselessly and ever contend.
ing for better conditions, and an emit
able compensation that shall enah,o O
man to maintain creditable home-
bring up his children and educate than
into honest, moral men and women
and useful citizens Of the republic
Organized labor is the one inst,tu-
ton that stands out boldly for true
Righteousness, the moral uplifting Of
the masses and the perpetuatine Of tho
real American home.
Its methods are neither visionary
nor emotional. These have been tried
by others for centuries without &C.
complishing much. The methods Of
unionism are intensely practical and
square with the dictates of reason and
common sense. >
u It aims at Graduating existing evils
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

men and women kinder, lovelier, more
sympathetic with their kind and puts
an eternal quietus on that loneliness
Of temper so characteristic of the
born again" orthodox. In short. a
religion that makes men and women
Christ-lilxe. Any religion that doesn't
do this we look upon as a delusion if
not fraud.
We are quite certain there is some-
thing wrong in the religious philosophy
promulgated in our o-called orthodox
churches. We are not just now pre-
pared to enter upon a discussion of
what the error is. That there is an
error, however, and a grievous one,
lurking somewhere we have not the
shadow of doubt. We are glad Mr..
Mills is in Duluth. He is explaining
matters that seem difficult enough of
solution now.
AS to Christian Science, we have
read number of Mrs. Eddy's works.
We sympathize with many of her
views, and dissent from as many more.
Some times it seems to us as if
all Of them were merely obscuring the
religion Of the humble Gallilean by
showering Of words and far-fetched
definitions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
MINERS DEFENSE FUND
IS GIVEN PUBLICITY
Officers of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners Tell What
They Did With Funds.
Systematic and Thorough Bust
ness Methods Employed in
Handling Of Money.

DENVER, Colo, April 4.-The "de-
Tense fund" Of the Western Federation
OF Miners for the trial of Charles
Meyer, William Haywood and George
Pettibone, accused of the assassination
Of former Governor Steunenberg Of
Idaho, amounted to ss6,S3775 March l..
This first official and public announce
ment is made by James Kirwan, secre-
tary-treasurer Of the union.
To March l there had been ex-
pended $73,500.15 in defending Meyer,
Haywood and Pettibone and Steve
Adams, whose case is related to the
parent case. and $6,377.85 in Defend
Ing Vincent st. John, whose case was
involved in the parent case and which
has been closed by dismissal.
The first contribution to the defense
fund came from P. w. Dowler Of t.
coma, WASH, amounting to IS. The
largest contribution, $4,000, came from
the United Mine Workers of America
of Illinois. The smallest contribution,
10 cents, was sent in as a widows
mite"
In opposition to this fund the legis-
lature Of Idaho has appropriated $780,
600. The mine owners of Colorado
also have contributed fund, estimat-
ed at about $250,0OO
The handling Of the defense fund
since 1t was started, soon after the
arrest Of Meyer and Haywood in Feb
ruary, 1906, has been with the most
thorough and systematic business
methods in the office Of Acting secre-
tary-Treasurer Kirwan. An inspection
Of the accounts of the fund was re-
Gently made by Kirwan in behalf of
the many contributors. There is in
preparation an itemized statement for
each contributor.
BY the time the Meyer Haywood
Pettibone trial begins Kirwan believes
the fund will have reached more than
100000. Nrwan also has assurances
from many labor unions that more
funds will be forthcoming if needed.
especially from the United Mine Work.
ers Of America. The American FEEDER
alton of Labor has also given assur-
ance of assistance.
OF the expenditures which used I'M
the greater part Of the fund, attorney
fees and Investigations are in the lead.
1t mas been necessary for the defense
to delve for evidence along the same
lines employed by the prosecution.
The administration Of the fund has
been almost entirely with Kirwan, with
the executive board of the federation
as his counselors
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
CLEVELAND HEARD FROM.

Grover Cleveland has emerged from
the "inocuous desuetude" Of his
Princeton retreat, to criticise the
American people for disciplining
rascally railroad officials. Grover has
always manifested preference for
trusts and corporations as against the
common people. Here is a case the
Labor World respectfully submits for
the consideration Of the ex-president.
In 1900 Hartman, George Gould,
Joseph Stillman and Mortimer Schiff
bought the controlling interest In the
Chicago & Alton railroad. This was
exactly ninety-seven per cent OF the
stock, while the deal was in progress
they drew 100000 in dividends,
which made the net cost Of the prop
erty to them sa6,0O0,oO0.
The first step after coming into pos
session Of tho road was the issuance
Of $22,O00,000, Of bonds which they
divided among themselves and sold;
at the same time they issued new stock
which they sold at high prices, netting
the Quartette Of robbers at the lowest
estimate $72,ooo,ooO.
Prior to their getting the control of
the G. & A., the road was splendidly
equipped; but now, overburdened by
the effort to pay dividends on watered
stock, the road finds it impossible to
meet It's running expenses and keep
UP equipment.
Inc quartette OF money grabbers
made millions out Of the deal. tho
public lost, but must not allow them.
selves to utter one word Of protest, az
1t would hurt Grover Cleveland's feel.
1ngs. Bosh! The people are eradu.
ally being enlightened. College presi-
dends and college professors, warmed
into enthusiasm by the illgotten gains
OF trust contributions. no longer in
f1uence American sentiment, Such
men az Cleveland, Chancellor Day.
president Schurman and others, prove
themselves to be very little men in
deed, when their philosophy cannot
withstand the influence Of a few cert
1hcates OF water stock shrewdly pres
ented under cover Of an endowment.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

If our clergymen of all denonina-
tons, instead of wasting their times
on Anticipated platitudes, had the cour-
age Of their convictions, and denounc-
ed the wrong doing Of greed and
avarice, their congregation might lack
some gentleman of means, but the
increased attendance Of the rank and
file of the working classes would more
than balance. in the long run, the loss
of the contributions of the wealthy alb
sentees.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

by applying adequate remedies; and
where heroic treatment is indicated it
does not hesitate to apply it. The
attainment of noble ends by honor
able means is its motto. To maintain
1nviolate the sancity Of the American
home is inscribed upon it's banner, and
as corollary thereof, 1t is equally vigil
ant in protecting the rights of the
children that God and nature intended
as adornments Of the American home.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
RAILWAY CONDUCTORS
GIVE FINE ANNUAL BALL

The order Of railway conductors,
Division No. 2s6. made merry at the
Spalding hotel on Monday evening.
Upwards Of 500 people were in at
tendance. and all present enjoyed
themselves to their hearts. content.
Measured steps responding to the
harmonious strains Of orchestral
music, whiled away the hours, until
the aurora of morn showed signs Of
illuminating the oriental horizon. It
is general conceded that o. r. c.. has
no superiors in the adequacy and per-
lection of its plans for giving Sue
cessful entertainments, and this oc-
casion was another confirmation of
the rule.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Board OF
Fuol1catlon' Of Boston, Mass, has
transmitted a circular letter to the
Labor World. Accompanying the let
ter is a copy Of the Christian scienca
Sentinel. We are not asked to do anv.
thing In particular with either further
we presume, than to read them wo
are not religious In an overmuch
sense. But we believe in being ra.
ligious nevertheless.
7 The kind of religion we believe in
and which we respect, no matter In
what church we may find it, is tho
RELIGION that proves ITSELF by making
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
FREED, MAN DROPS DEAD
Wifebeater Overcome When Injured
Woman Paws His Fine.

TOLEDO, O.. April 3.-Lawrence W.
Waggow1tch, q prisoner serving time
In the Toledo worlhouse for beating
his wife, dropped dead yesterday when
informed that his wife had paid his
fine ana secured his release.
Waggowitch has been a particularly
tough customer, ana when on March
30 he was convicted Of beating
and disturbance, he was fined $40 and
costs and sent to the workhouse.
The frail little wife, who has four
minor children to care tor, struss1ed
hard and saved until she had enough
money to obtain the release Of the
man who had nearly killed her. She
went to supt, Stevens yesterday and
deposited the money.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

The good things of life are desired
by us all. Every merchant has some
good things for sale, but how is the
public to know what they are If the
merchant Is not given an opportunity
to advertise. This edition of the
Labor World is expressly dedicated to
the work Of giving merchants friendly
to labor an opportunity to declare
themselves.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
-, CLAIMS. AND FOR HEARING :
THEREON

ESTATE OF IVER ANDERSEN.
a st. Louis, In Probate Court. f.. -, 2
In the matter Of the estate Of liver An
dersen Decedent.
Letters of administration this day
having been granted to. August Ham
'mer, Of Duluth, MINI.
It is ordered that the time within
which all creditors Of the above named
decedent may present claims against his
estate in this court, be, and the same
hereby is, limited to six months from
and after the date thereof. and that
sAfonday; the. Both day Of September,
1907, at ten O'Clock "A. NJ, in the Pro-
bate Court rooms at the Court House
at Duluth In said County be, and the
same hereby Is, hxed and appointed
AZ the time and place for hearing upon
the 4 examinati Ion, I'D justment and al
slowance of such eli inns II "a & shall BE
s2reSsntsd ylthin The aforseai
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
SUMMONS IN APPLICATION FOR
REGISTRATION OF LAND.
STATE OF MINNESOTA. COIJNTv OF

SUMMONS IN APPLICATION FOR
e,,I KsEsS33;IsTRATI0N OF LAND.
STATE "a Of MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
Di *t,a Court, Eleventh Judicial Dis
Witt In the =, matter pate Of the application Of
to the following described real estate
situated in st. Louis County, Minnesota.
namely:
hG vs. 2 = T. 81, 3, .. - and North 1873
$2os* g. > - g. i /! s snS 49, 49, in
s in BLOCK Z; ali in n w VI c; "a Pa aha
SIKH xna 9iyisi9n; also lots !, 2. 9, I, S,
8. 7. and 9, in Block 3; lots T. = g.
4. 8, 9; 10, II and ~, in Block 8; lots
I: 2 3, 4, and s, and out lots "a
s and g.. IN Block 4; lots 1, 2, 8. 4
Block s; lots /, =, IL, Il /: and nd Is, in
Block Z; lots 1, 2, 5, 4, 6, I, s, 8, 10 II
and IL, in Block 8; lots 1, 2; 8, 4, s,
s. and 8, in Block 9: lots i, 2, 8. 4,
Block TO- ,ets t. IT, T. a. and ID 49, Sn IN 81 BiodR
&C. and 'D'. in Block II; lots i. 2
3 4, 5 and s, in Block 10: all in
woodland Park, Seventh Division,
OF. Applicant
G. G. Hartley, Joseph Sellwood and all
other 1i persons or parties unkn own,
or interest in the real estate describ-
ed In the application herein.
The State Of Minnesota to the above
named defendants:
you are hereby summoned and re-
CURED to answer the application OF the
applicant in the above entitled pro-
seeding eetS ga ana to f'le your answer to the
within twenty (2o) days after the
service Of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive Of the day of such service, and,
II you fail to answer the said applica-
applicant in this proceeding Will ap-
Ply to the court for the relief demand
cd fnere1n'
court, and the seal thereof. at Duluth,
IN said ao county, this LIST day of April,
J. P. JOHNSON,
BY v. A. DASH, H.
3 3zSs! # PIT H 81 81 Louis Co., Minn'
Labor World-April s, Is, 20, 1907.
sg Rn%}STRA n A6 81 T(xNR FOR
STATE or MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
st. Louis.-ss.
District Court, Eleventh Judicial Dis
triot.
In the matter Of the application of
woodland Company to register the title
to the following described real estate
situated In st. Louis County, Minnesota,
namely:
Lots s. 8. Z, 8. 10. 1s. II, IL, Is, II,
18, 10, 20 and Fl, in Woodland Park,
Eighth Division, according to the
recorded plat thereof, -.
Applicant,
All other persons or parties Jun known;;
claiming any right, title, estate, Hen
y led in the application herein, Nh
#s s &. q Def ndants.& d.
The State #of Minnesota Is the above
named defendants:s
YoMa are hereby y sum raoned md ~.
sQuire toa anAWer the applt ca don IN skhA
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
LABOR MEASURE IN
THE STATE LEGISLATURES

The bill providing for eight tickets
for a. quarter in street cars In the three
large cities was killed in the house
Tuesday. The hopes Of ex-Alderman
Lyle have been vanquished. This Is
the result Of an 1nexcusable COM
promise.
What labor requires first is the ex-
tension of street railway lines to the
districts where workingmen are COM
PEELED to live.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

Some writer has said that the pur-
pose Of this republic is to produce a.
better type Of manhood and woman
hood, and that he or she shall develop
such manhood or womanhood is the
absolute right of every boy and girl
beneath the flax" How about the
factories and sweat shops that rob
these boys and girls Of their birth
right?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
ROBSON FIGHTS DRAW
WITH ABE ATTEI,I

PHILADELPHIA, April 3-"spike"
Robson Of England una Abe Attell
fought a Ground draw at the National
Athletic club tonight. At the close of
the sixth round there was not enough
advantage to have given either man a
verdict. The bout was fast, but Of the
scores Of blows landed none was hard
enough to do any damage. Aside from
!: bloody nose, which Attell received IA
the closing round. neither man bore ~
mark e the 0noount1g.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

1t is mere puerility to moralize over
the disgrace supposed to attach to
tainted money!" while tamely sub
hitting to an industrial system that
makes the accumulation Of tainted mo-
ney legal and respectable.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

7Eet Snotice&be@ given by the pub1ica-
ton Of this order in The Labor World.
a NEWSPAPER printed and published in
Duluth. ZIP said county. as provided by
I Dated al. Duluth, Mimi, March %,
J. B. MIDDLECOFF,
- ,-rr. ~ Judge OF Probate.
(Seal Probate Court. st. Louis Co.,
Labor WorId-March 30. Apr. 6. 10. 'O7.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
COL. INGERsOII,s LAST POEM.


work that came from Col. Ingersoll's
John Clark Ridpath. the historian, who
was a warm personal friend Of the de-
CEASED: The poem bears the title, The
Dec1aratlon OF the Free and expresses
me great .agnostic's idea of life and
the hereafter:
we want the facts;
our force, our thoughts, we do not
spend
In vain attacks
ana we Will never meanly try
10 save some fair and passing lie.
The simple truth is what we ask,
We've set ourselves the noble task
10 lind the real,
II all there is is naught but dross,
We want to know and bear our loss.
We will not willingl be fooled
BY fables nursed;
Our hears by earnest thoughts are
schooled
10 bear the worst.
ana we can stand erect and dare
All things, all facts that really are.
We have no God to serve or fear,
~ No hell to shun,
NO devil with malicious leer,
when life Is done.
An endless sleep may close our eyes.
A sleep with neither dreams nor signs
We have no master on the land
NO King in air
without a manacle we stand,
without prayer,
without fear Of coming night,
we seek the truth, we love the light.
We do not bow before a guess,
A vague unknown;
A senseless force we do not bless
IN solemn tone.
When evil comes, we do not curse,
Or thank because it Is no worse.
When cyclones rend-when lightning
IT'S g naught but fate;
There is no God Of wrath who smites
In heartless hate.
Behind the things that injure man
There Is no purpose, thought or plan,
The jeweled cup of love we drain,
And friendships wine
Now swiftly flows in every vein
With warmth divine.
And so we love and hope and dream
That In deaths sky there is a gleam.
We walk according to our light,
Pursue the path
That leads to honor's stainless height,
Careless Of wrath
Or curse of God or priestly spite
Longing to know and do the right
We love our fellow man. our kind,
Wife, child and friend.
10 phantoms we are deaf and blind,
But we extend
The helping hand to the distressed;
BY lifting others we are blessed.
Loves sacred flame within the heart
And friendships glow
While all the miracles of art
Their wealth bestow
ho tbri1
And present raptures Danish pain.
We love no phantoms of the skies,
But living flesh
With passions soft and soulful eyes,
Lips warm and fresh.
And cheeks with health's red flag un-
The breathing angels of this world
The hands that help are better far
Than lips that pray.
Love is the ever-gleaming star
That leads the way
That shines not on vague worlds Of
bliss
But on a paradise in this.
We do not pray, or weep or wall:
We have no dread,
No fear to pass beyond the veil
That hides the dead:;:
And yet We question ,Adream and guess
But knowledge we dq:not possess
We ask. yet nothing seems to know;
We cry In vain.
There is no master Of the show"
Who will explain,
Or from the future tear the mask;
And yet we dream, and still we ask.
Is there beyond the silent night
An endless day?
Is death a door that leads to light?
We cannot say.
The tonpueless secre+ 1ockod IN fa+a
We do not know. We hope and wait
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

It is authoritatively staed that the
men in the forefront of the prosecu-
ton Of Meyer, Hayward and Pettibone
are as constituencies band of rascals
as ever undertook to sacrifice human
life to their own emolument.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

1t is essential to the success and
prosperity of the entire labor move
ment that the label of the weakest
and seemingly least important union
should receive the same loyal support
that is given to the label of any one
OF the most powerful organizations
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

When the milk Of human kindness
curdles into l1mburger cheese in the
bosom Of an employer, retributive just
Ice Is on his track, and will sooner or
later bring him to terrible account
ing.