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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
SHARTEL IS COMING
TO FRONT IN COUNCIL
Introduces Resolution Compel
ing Franchise Holders to
Report Their Business.
Also Gets Reelected Delegate
to Trades Assembly and
State Federation.

Alderman Joseph Shartel introduced
resolution in the City Council last
Monday evening requiring all fran
chise holding corporations to file with
the City Comptroller a statement Of
their years business, and If they fail
to comply with this request within a.
limited period their charters are to be
declared null and void.
This was Mr.. Shartel's first resolu-
ton Of Importance to be introduced
since he was elected alderman, and
considerable interest surrounds his
proposition. There is no doubt but
what he will receive the backing Of
the aldermen in his worthy contention.
BY the way. There was some feel
ing in the Cigarmakers' union when
Mr.. Shartel filed for Alderman against
A. J. Lyle, and at the subsequent
election he was withdrawn as q
delegate to the Trades Assembly.
Other unions thought that malice
might have had something to do with
their action, and the attitude of the
union was very much deplored. 2
However, unions never fail to rectify
mistakes, and at the meeting held
Wednesday evening Mr.. Shartel was
returned to the Assembly by an al
most unanimous vote. He is to sue
coed Ed. Vail. who recently left the
city.
Alderman Shartel and Charles
Grimes were elected to represent the
union at the convention Of the State
Federation of Labor to be held in st.
Cloud in June. y. -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
IDAHO PLUMBERS WIN.

LEWISTON, Iadoh, May 2.-Plumb-
ers who have been out in this city
will return to work, most Of their re-
quests having been granted. The
scale Of wages has been raised so cents
a day. making rate of IS and the
plumbers will be allowed 20 minutes
to reach job within IL blocks of the
shop. No non union men will be en-
ployed while a union man is idle in
the shop.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
MOORISH AUTHORITIES
PROTECTING MURDERERs

TANGIER. May lit is said that
the Moorish authorities are keepine
secret the whereabouts of the muir
derers of DR.. Mauchamps, the French
subject who was killed some weeks
ago, being afraid to have the truth out
as to the cause Of the murder. It is
rumored that those presons now ac-
cused of having committed the deed
are not guilty.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
TO FLOAT KILDERHOUSE.

DUNKIRK, N. y, May 1.-The tugs
Delaware and Trenton are here from
Buffalo to Loaf the tug John Kilder-
house, which sprung a leak and was
beached east of the -harDor while on
her way to the 500 last week. After
temporary repairs have been made the
kilderhouse will be lowed back to
Buffalo.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
DULUTH HEIGHTS BRIEFS.

! Mr.. Austin has began working in
his flower beds near the fire hall. Mr..
Austin plans to surpass his efforts OF
last year greatly.
Mr.. John Hughes was on the Heights
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Murphy, sister Of Mrs. Frank
! Heating, visited on the Heights
| Wednesday.
Mr.. Tom Pinto Of the West End
was in the Heights looking for place
| to locate this week.
Many friends and relatives Of Mr..
| day afternoon.
Mrs. L. Nelson and family were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c.. o. Kristen
sen Sunday afternoon and evening.
Mrs. Arthur Anger of Cloquet, Mimi,
formally Of Oshkosh, Wis, visited Mrs.
| c. F. Donaldson Monday.
Mr.: VIM. Hinty Of Clequet. was the
guest of Miss Lilly Brayton Sunday.
Mrs: T: H. Lombard left Tuesday
morning for Alberta, Canada, where
she will Join her husband.
Mr.. G. p. Storms was on the Heights
Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Wood Of West
Duluth, were visitors on the Heights
| Sunday afternoon.
The Seventh and Eighth grades Of
the Lowell school will give banquet
in honor Of the Lowell school class Of
| 1906. Dinner will be served at 6
o'clock.
"Lillibridge's Harhound Tables" for
that cold; for sale by c. A. McEwen.
| Mr. no tol xo0
in his new home at 119 East Palmetto
street.
The Euchre club played it's final
contest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. w. Sewery. The prizes for the
season went to Mrs. George Stauber
and Mrs. E. W. Sewery; the gents
prizes were won by Mr.. John Hogan
and Mrs. John Mclean. The favors
for the game this week were won by
Mrs. Sam Maghan and Mr.. Max
Clemns.
The Rectors Aid society of ST.
Luke's Episcopal church met with
Mrs. T. E. Johnson of Lemon street
Rev. Mooney of the West End was
visitor on the Heights Tuesday.
Mr.. L. L. Sparks has taken up his
residence on Palm street in the house
formally occupied by Mrs. Bates.
Rev. Mr.. Lowrie former pastor Of
the Highland Presbyterian church
, was given banquet at the fire hal
in honor of his past services. The
evening was spent in listening t
speeches of several citizens During
the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Lowrie were
presented with handsome center
table.
Mr.. Edward Perrott of 104 East Pal
metto street entertained Thoma.
, Banks Of London, this week.
, Mrs. Adrian Davis has been i'll.
Mrs. J. H. Walker visited he1
mother, Mrs. r. L. Frances, Wednes.
day.
The Ladies' Reading club met a.
) the home of Mrs. Butler last Thurs
, day afternoon. They have completed
their course in Dickens works. Tn,
reader was Mrs. w. H. Wilson.
Mr.. l.. A. Marvin of the city filled
the pulpit last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Merritt ant
daughter have returned to the Heights
Miss Rayonett Adams, daughter O
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Adams, returned
home Wednesday from Oshkosh, Wis
consip., where she has been attending
school.
The Boys Fire Brigade met Thurs.
day evening this week in place Of
Wednesday as usual, because of the
banquet given in honor of Mr.. Lowrie
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
$50 SUITS, s14.75.

The "F'itwell' is closing out a few
odd sizes Of spring suits this week.
If your fit is among them, it's just
like finding from IS to $3.50, which
you save on each suit. 112 West Su-
perior street.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
BREWERY RECEIVERS IN
POSSESSION OF SALOONS

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 1.-The
brewery receivers finished taking pos
session of the saloons in Kansas City,
Kas., and its suburbs, today. Most Of
t)ps places, which had been closed
months ago by Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Trickett. were deserted. E. .xsss
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
INJURY IS SERIOUS.

(NeWs TT1bune BDeCWI.J :
DETROIT, May lit will take six
weeks, to repair the steamer Winona,
which was injured in Georgian bay
on her last trip last season.. The shoe
is gone and over 100 plates will have
to be taken on u ss44ss
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
IN GREAT DEMAND AGAIN.

Blue serges have the scall again
this season in mems clothing. The
"Ftwell' is showing the finest line
in America at SIS and $40. Tailors
charge $50 and $40 for these same
goods. 112 West Superior street.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.

Franklin Donaldson was rendered q
surprise Saturday evening by q num-
Der Of ais young companions. Those
present were as follows: Bernice
Sewery, Maggie O'Connor, Mamie
O'Connor, Rena Anderson. Athelia
Dolson, May Stewart, Ruth Wilson and
Florence Stafford; the boys were Will
lie Donaldson, Harold Amundson, Mil
ton Maghan, Russell Sewery, Willie
Cook, Harry Conklin, Jack Stewart and
Gilbert Fawcett. The evening was
spent in playing games.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04
DULUTH HE|GAT'|s GOss|I
BRIEF AND SOCIAL news.

The Virginia Rainy Lake Railroad
company have surveyors at work
around the Heights. One of the pro-
posed lines run through several res
licences.
This new proposition will be another
boost for the Heights If we are FORUM
ate enough to get 1t. However, If
they run the line through, the citizens
Of the hill will get taste OF the So
called Eminent Domain
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04

& Mr.. Union Mann Notify Your Cigar.
Dealer that the Bell Phone IL. Unfair.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04

Mr.. Union Man:-Notify your print
err that the Bell Phone Is Unfair.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-05-04

The"Fitwell" has a sale on $40 and
$3.50 suits, at STATS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
MICHIGAN
EVENTS NOTED
THE TAX COMMISSIONS WORK
TO KEEP IT BUSY FOR
MANY WEEKS.
UNJUST TAXATION CRIES
Midland Farmers Fifteen Sons Help
Him in Farmng-Family Of Thirty
Children Blessed His Home.
The Tax Problem.

The tax commission is finding con
siderable work outlined for 1t by citi-
zens and corporations complaining of
unequal valuations fixed by assessing
officers.
Secretary Wells II. Brown will go
TO Bellaire to investigate the COM
plant of a large power company that
its assessment is unreasonable and
excessive. He will also visit Rapid
City, where it Is claimed much prop
erty has been left off the assessment
rolls. One complaint from a tannery
company at Cheboygan calls into
question nearly all the assessments in
the township of Inverness.
The Detroit United Railway has
filed objections to its assessment in
Ypsilanti. and the Benton Harbor &
South Bend Railway Co. complains of
an excessive assessment in all the
townships through which the road
runs. Another electric company that
seeks to obtain lower assessment is
the Grand Rapids, Grand Haven &
Muskegon Electric Railway Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
SIDE LIGHTS
ON MICHIGAN
RUNAWAY CLERGYMAN REPENTS
NOW THAT HE is BROUGHT
BACK.
WIFE DESERTER'S STORY
Fled With His Wife'c Sister Whom
He Loved Beet and Was Living
With Her in Honolulu.
The Shameful Story.

Il am guilty and glad to come back
because | repent and wish 10 pay the
penalty of my misdeeds'
So said Rev. VIM. ID. Clark, the
former Congregational minister of
Freeport, Barry county who has been
brought from Honolulu to answer to
the charge of passing a $500 bogus
check.
He fled from the village with his
wife's sister, went TO Korea and re-
turned as far as Honolulu. He had
Just finished conducting a service
when arrested there. II never knew
whether | loved my wife more than
her sister, whom ! forged and stole
for, Clark says. I'VE all met while
at school, and loved both. | married
the one that responded TO my feelings,
only TO learn that the other was play
ing the coquette, and during my Is
years of married life | loved my sis
ter-in-law more than my wife. 1t was
no longer bearable, and | stole and
took her away with never a thought
OF my wife and children. But | have
suffered the mental tortures of the
damned since. | would have gone back
the first Of the year, but friends adj
vised against 1t. | had fully intended
to go back within a few months when
was arrested, and ] am glad it is
all over.
After | left Freeport went 10
Dayton, o., because | had some bust
ness with Nettie. We eloped and went
straight to Honolulu. There | took
up teaching for a time and did con-
siderable missionary work. My sister
in-law and ! We're known as man and
wife on the island. She had never been
married and ! did not add the crime
OF bigamy to my other offenses. My
sisterin-law is Miss Nettie Gettard.
She is few years younger than L.
Clark's deserted wife and two small
children are living near Dayton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
PURIFIED LIFE INSURANCE.
Benefits from New Law, Which Re-
mains Substantially Unchanged.

Through the influence of Gov.
Hughes, the New York Legislature de-
cided to make no radical changes in
the new insurance law. 1t was pointed
out by Gov. Hughes that the New York
law has already accomplished wide
spread reforms. with proportionate
BENEFITS to policyholders. and that it
fore any amendments were seriously
considered. 1t is estimated that the
cost of the mismanagement of the past
did not average more than 20 cents to
each policyholder while the benefits
to present and future policyholders
will amount to many times more and
be cumulative besides. The speed
craze of the big companies and the ex-
cessive cost of securing new business
was the most extravagant evil of the
old arrangements. Under the new
regime the cost Of new business has
already been greatly reduced, along
with other economies.
The showing made by the Equitable
Life Assurance Society in its report
for 1906 was strong argument
against meddling with the new law
In the Equitable alone there was a
saving of over 100000 in expenses,
besides an increase in the income
from the Societys assets amounting
to as much more. The ratios of the
Equitable's total expenses to its total
income was 1929 in 1904, 1889 in
1905, and only 14.4S9o in 1906 The
dividends paid to Equitable policy.
holders in 1906 amounted to S7,2s9,734,
which was an increase of more than
go over 1905.
While the Equitable made a better
showing than any other big company,
al reported radical economies and I'M
der such conditions the Legislature |
wisely decided to leave the law sub.
stantially as II stands
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
BLACK, ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE.
Physician Called X Eczema in Worst
Form-Patient Despaired of Cure
Cuticura Remedies Cured Her.

About four years ago / was afflict-
ed with black splotches all over my
face and few covering my body,
which produced a severe itching irri-
tation, and which caused me great
deal of suffering, to such an extent
that was forced to call in two of the
leading physicians of -. After a
thorough examination of the dreaded
complaint they announced it to be
skin eczema in the worst form. Their
treatment did me no good. Finally |
became respondent and decided to dis
continue their services. Ny husband
purchased single set of the Cuticura
Remedies, which entirely stopped the
breaking out. / continued the use of
the Cuticura Remedies for six months,
and after that every splotch was en-
tirely gone. ] have not felt a symptom
of the eczema since, which was three
years ago. Mrs. Lizzie z. Sledge, $40
Jones Ave-, Selma, Ala, Oct. 2S, 1906"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
GOOD IDEA FOR MATCHES.
Double Enders Popular Among smot<
ers In Mexico.

Mexico may be behind us in some
things, but she has us dashed to the
wheel when II comes to makirfk
matches" said a man just in from the
land of the Montezumas as he handed
out a wax lucifer with head on each
end
Il saw nothing but double ended
matches while | was away, and l can
tell you that they save ones record
with the Recording Angel. II you dig
down in your pocket and find one
match the chances are that you are
sure Of a light, because If one end
goes out the ether Is left. These old
time matches, just revived, that splut-
ter brilliant sparks may be all right
when it comes to pleasing the baby,
but the fellow who puts on the mar
ket a double ended match will find
q ready demand"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
WENT TO TEA
And II Wound Her Bobbin,

Tea drinking frequently affects peo-
pie as badly as coffee. A lady in Sails
bury, Md, says that she was com
peiied TO abandon the use of coffee a
good many years ago, because IL
threatened to ruin her health and that
she went over to tea drinking, put
hnally she had dyspepsia so bad that
she mad lost twenty-five pounds and
no food seemed to agree with her.
She further says: AS this time l
was induced to take up the famous
food drink, Postum, and was so much
pleased with the results that / have
never been without it since. | COM
menced to improve at once. regained
my twenty-five pounds of flesh and
went some beyond my usual weight.
Know Postum to be good pure,
and healthful. and there never was an
article, and never will be. | believe,
mat does so surely take the place OF
coffee, as Postum Food Coffee. The
beauty OF II all is that It is satisfying
and wonderfully nourishing ! feel as
II could not sing its praises too loud"
Read The Road to Wellville,r In pkgs.
There's a Reason
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
STATE NEWS BRIEFS.

On special ."eCr st Of Congressman
Diekema, the acting secretary of war
has issued an cid r asking Gen. Nc
kenzie to give Congressman Diekema
the flood report of the federal board
Of engineers. Grand Rapids is to have
the benefit of the government engin-
GERS suggestions. but the report can
not be made public.
Ira F. Clark Of Boston, Mass. IS
visiting his sister, Mrs. Charlotte
Webster. aged so years, of Deerfeld
He is 70 years old, hale and hearty
and has just returned from Denver
Col. where he attended, as a delegate
a reunion OF the Sons Of the American
Revolution. There are only Ia Sons
of the American Revolution In the
United States.
Forest fires are burning ouite had.
ly few miles from Republic There
are many isolated farmhouses in that
vicinity and there is danger of their
being wiped out.
Since January four prominent
Coldwater ministers have resigned
First, Rev Herbert Sowerby. for III
years rector of ST. Marks church.
next, Rev. NJ a. Graybiel. pastor of
the First Baptist church; third. Rev.
Willis Il. Gelston, pastor Of the Pres.
bytcrian. and now Dr. r. a. Chapman.
pastor Of the Methodist church This
with the recent death of DR. William.
Wilson takes from the church rolls
IN five months five popular ministers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
LOVE LOST.
Man Aged "a Sues Youth Of 43 for
Alternating Wife's Affection.

Peter Esterle, aged "a, charges
Charles e. Karchner. aged 45, with the
alienation of the affections OF his wife,
who is 73 years of age. He demands
$4,000 damages. The parties reside
In Kent county.
According TO the court records Es-
terle year ago gave Karchner a
DEED TO his property in Lowell on his
agreeing to pay a mortgage of $3.50
ana give the Esterles a home for the
rest OF their lives. Esterle AYERS thar
aiter a short time Karchner induced
MS aged wife TO consent TO sending
MIN TO the poorhouse while she was
TO be given a home by Karchner.
Esterle told his story to Prosecutor
Brown, OF Grand Rapids, who ordered
harchner 10 return the deed and
harchner was given a mortgage for
szoo TO cover the amount he had paid
AZ the first opportunity Karchner
ioreclosed and the property was being
sofa at auction from the city hall
steps when the papers alleging aliena.
tion We're served on Karchner He
stopped the sale and it was adjourned
ior Two weeks The Esterles have
liVed together for 40 years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
HE ALSO WAS A COLLECTOR.
Cleveland Artist Came Back with a
Counter Proposition.

A local newspaper artist got let
ter one day from a man over in In
diana who said he was making a col
lection of sketches. says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer. II have drawings from
well known newspaper artists in near
ly every state in the union" the In
diana man wrote, but | have none
from Ohio. have seen some of your
work and / think it is good. If you
will send me some little sketch for my
collection / shall have it framed"
The artist noticed from the letter
head that the Indiana man was con-
nected with bank in one of the small
towns in the state of literature That
gave him a bunch, and he wrote back
as follows:
Il am making a collection of ten
dollar bills. / haven't secured speci-
mems from every state in the union,
but / have several tens and a few
twenties, and i am particularly anx-
fous to have a ten dollar bill from
Indiana. / notice that you are en-
ployed in place where ten dollar
bills are kept, and If you send me
one for my collection l shall be glad
10 have II framed"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
At A wAYsIpE HosTELRv.
carky servitor Most obIieing Under
the circumstances.

A travelling man stopped recently at
a little country hamlet some miles
from Texas city to sell a merchant
a bill of goods. There was only one
hotel in the place, and this had an I'M
cavory reputation. He had only one
night to stay, however, SO he con.
Guided TO make the best OF bad bar
gain.
He went to his room early, and,
feeling the need of some hot water
to remove the stains OF his journey,
cast his eye about the wall for an
electric button, which, Of course. was
conspicuous by its absence.
He happened to think that he had
seen a negro porter below, and, stick
ing his head out of the deer he yelled
Justify:
Hey, you black rascal, come up
herel"
"Yas'r, yas'r, Is comm" was the
quick response, and a moment later
the old darkey appeared before the
drummer bowling obsequiously, cap in
hand.
Il want some hot water, and i want
1t quick" said the drummer
Us pow'ful sorry, boss, pow'ful
sorry" replied the negro, his voice
trembling. I'VE amt got no hot
watah. but kin hot yuh some"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
MILLIONS.
The State Expenditures Grow TO LARGE
Proportions.

ne total expenditures of the pres.
eht legislature will amount to prac.
ideally $9,500.000, according to Rem
Morrice. acting chairman of the WAYS
ana means committee of the house.
Inc previous legislature made up a
budget OF S,3O0,0OO. Necessary in.
crease OF expenditures to maintain the
state institutions and keep up with
the growth of the state. are ascribed
as the reason for the increase of So,
zoO,OOO in expenditures over that
necessary two years ago.
The so-called general budget. which
provides for the expenses of the state
departments, will amount to approx
mately $2,500,0O0, according to the
estimates now before the ways and
means committee. Two years ago that
budget was complete at $1,125.O00 and
GOV. Warner is of the opinion that
ABOUT the same amount should pro.
vide Tor the departments this year.
Today the appropriation bills for the
big schools of the state were reported
out. The committee recommended
that there be given the university ap.
proximately $650.2S7 in the form of
3-S mill tax instead OF the 1-2 mill tax
as was asked by the university's
friends, and which would have netted
mat institution about 100000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
FAILED IN SMALL THINGS.
Congressman Evidently Was No Hero
to His Wife.

There is certain congressman
who. whatever authority he may hold
In the councils Of state, is of compare
lively minor Importance in his own
household. Indeed, it has been un-
kindly intimated that his wife is the
whole thing" in their establishment.
Representative. and Mrs. Blank
had been TO Baltimore one afternoon.
When they left the train at Washing
ton, on their return, Mrs. Blank dis
covered that her umbrella, which had
been intrusted to the care of her hus-
band, was missing.
Where's my umbrella?" she de-
handed
I'm afraid I've forgotten It, my
dear" meekly answered the congress-
man. 1T must still be in the train"
In the train" snorted the lady.
"And to think that the affairs of the
nation are intrusted TO a man who
doesn't know enough to take care of
woman's ella!"-Success Maya.
zine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
No Race Suicide.

Probably the largest family in Mid
land county, and probably the great
est number of living children of any
man in Michigan may be claimed by
a man named Methner. Thirty chill
aren nave been born to him by his
TWO wives, the first having six, and his
present spouse being the mother of
-. She is 40 years old. and Methner
IS % years of age. With his 20O-acre
farm, Mr.. Neither is able to employ
MS boys to advantage, Is of them at
present assisting him with his farm
work. Neither travelled to Lansing
on May 81, to tell President Roose-
welt about his family, but the secret
service men looked upon him with
suspicion, and kept him outside the
lines.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20

Statistics issued at the close of the
yaar 1906 show that there were in use
In the United States alone more than
100000 telephones, and an aggregate
of little over 6,OOO,OOO.miles of wire
used for telephone service. The tele-
phone industry gives employment to
10000 persons in the United States,
an Increase Of III per cent in six
years. while during the same period
the number of stations has increased
239 per cent and the wire mileage SAG
per cent