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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-11-20
This is Worth Remembering.

AS no one is immune. every person
should remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure Will cure any case OF kidney or
bladder trouble that is not beyond the
reach of medicine. Engbertson' S
Pharmacy. I'm
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

TO the individual very frequently
without warning or premonition.
We are, none of us exempt, and
there are but few who have not had
some experience with it. 49,.
{ Our highly respected co-worker.
Thomas McCourt, a faithful Mime
apolist trade unionist. is suffering
from complication Of ailments.
and for the major portion of the
time is unable to leave his house.
That he has. the sympathy Of all
true friends of labor goes without
saying. That sympathy has recent
ly found expression in generous &C.
ton. The Trades and Labor AS
sembly made him a handsome do
nation in money, and Judging from
the spirit manifested by the breth-
rem, it is but the beginning of what
they propose doing, for him.
In the days of his activity no
man responded more gladly or
readily to the needs of others than
did he, and like bread spread upon
the waters.'' the klndnesses shown
to himself today are but the reflec-
ton of what he did in other days.
Brethren remember the case OF
Thomas McCourt.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
HOSPITAL NURSE GIRLS.

Commenting on labor unionisus
the other day one of the authorities
OF a certain Chicago hospital, said
that unionism is so far reaching In
It's influence that the day is not
distant when the rights of that un-
derpaid class of workers known al
nurses in training must be given
righteous recognition.
Heretofore hospitals have made It
a rule to pay nurses in training
little or nothing. They were pre-
sumed to work for nothing but the
experience, while those in the. high
place received better wages than
frequently their talents or useful.
ness entitled them to.
Experience Is all right, but IN.
less 1t assists one in procuring the
necessaries of life 1t Is valu,eaa
In our twentieth century civilization
the law of compensation is regard.
ed much nearer the eternal idea al
justice than is any nonsense comins
down from the ages of superst,.
ton. Pay the girls what they earn
and you will approach closer to "the
ethical standards Of the one who
glorifed charity as the chiefest
virtue.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

see to IL that their respective cana
didates are faultless from the stand
point of character and capability.
Another question that has no
business whatever to intrude itself
into municipal elections, because it
can have no application there, is
third-term1sm. The opposition to a
third term for the President is
partly on account Of the, example
of Washington, and also from q
sense of distrust, lest supreme
power too long continued. become
means of temptation for aspiring
to something repugnant to the con-
stitution and genius of a republic.
1t is manifest that to seek to
bring the idea into State and mum
icipal elections is the height Of
absurdity. Too frequent changes
in the executive heads of cities and
even states Is a positive injury to
the peoples interest. : BY far. the
better rule, and the one which OBJ
tains in the most successful of our
business industries is, retain a good
executive officer as long as he will
serve. We must never lose sight
Of the great fact that offices are
not in order. to give mem PLACES,
but to serve. the people: The re-
currence Of elections are to enabl3
the people to keep the power al
ways in their own hands by turn
ing incompetent officers out.
1t would injure any industry or
business in the world to have Its
management changed too often.
Even If another might do as we'll.
the experience Of the first constant
ly adds to his value.
The above in a general way en-
braces our views on certain Of the
questions that may demand con-
sideration at the coming primary
and city election, and with malice
towards none and charity for AL
we nominate as our choice for the
next mayor of Duluth, If he can
be prevailed upon to run, the Hon
Marcus B. Cullum.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
THE OIL INSPECTORsH1P.

The high opinion which the La
Dor World has so firmly entertained
of Governor Johnson's great execu'
tive ability, shown upon all aues'
tons pertaining to gubernatlonal
duties, has not suffered any dimin'
ution by the recent selection of the
editor of this paper for state port
folio.
It would serve no good purpose
to permit our heartfelt apprecia-
ton of the honor, to be obscured
by any species of affected modesty,
that would feign reluctance at ac-
cepting a preference which ths
heart esteems.
Sincerity Of thought and express
sion in candidly declaring our JOY
full acquiescence in the Governors
decision, is much more comfortable
to our native instincts, than any
affectation of modesty even If
adorned in the highest beauties OF
rhetoric.
We say therefore, in all frank
ness, that we accept the Office in
the happiest and most satisfactory
spirit, and shall enter upon its du-
ties with an avowed determination
that all our acts shall vindicate the
good opinion that impelled our ap-
pointment.
AS to our beloved Labor World,
it shall not be permitted to suffer
in the least from the new order Of
things We have made arrange
ments that will go into effect with
it's next issue, that are certain to
enure to it's benefit, and be as ad-
vancing to the cause of trades un-
ionism as If we ourself we're at all
times personally present.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
JUSTICE INDICATED.

The Minnesota State Board OF
Pardons has a reputation far and
near, for, exercising the powers con-
ferred upon 1t by law, in careful
and conscientious manner, and for
the best interests of the state and
the defendant.
So far as we can recall no case
has ever come to our attention
wherein there was the least occa-
sion for criticising its determination
Another thing, the instances have
been rare indeed where the Board
in the exercise Of It's prerogatives
felt in duty bound, to exercise Its
pardoning power. by dischargine
the accused, on account of some
gross misconduct on part of the
trial Court.
And we regret that Northern
Minnesota should be the first to
render such action necessary.
During the recent strike, on the
Mineral range, unoffending citizens
at Nashwauk were railroaded to jail
without regard to law or justice;
the right to speedy trial denied
them, and when trial was had and
they were unceremoniously convict
ed whether innocent or guilty, the
right of appeal was also denied. The
justice of the peace who arrogated
to himself such unheard of powers
ought to be summarily dismissed
from office.
One of those cases was heard re-
Gently before the Board-that of
one D. Rodoman,-andit was made
to appear conclusively that he was
arrested on a trumped up charge,
which constituted no offense at law
even If 1t were true, was promptly
convicted, sentenced to Jail and the
right of appeal denied,-a sort of
proceeding unknown even in Russia.
The Board Of Pardons refused to
stand for such unwarranted pro-
ceedings and discharged the defend
ant as soon as the matter was
brought to it's attention.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
THE LAWS ARE FOR ALL
From Kansas City Journal

From Kansas City Journal:
Those public school teachers who
SO fervidly voted for the resolution
1ndorsing the Sunday closing move
ment which was introduced in the
leacners' institute Saturday were act
uated by commendable interest in
the city's morality. In the same waV
the ministers who gave pulpit indorse-
ment to the same movement vester.
day had high purpose in view. They
conceived the Sunday theater and
SUNDAY trade to be ininicable to pub
nc welfare: An SO thinking they be-
lleved It their duty to stimulate pub
nc sentiment in that direction.
But the Sunday laws are not mat
ters OF morality or religion. They are
facts-stubborn facts-and4 whether
they are right or wrong the place to
exert Influence in placing them on the
statute books is when men are elected
to make the laws. It is the business
OF judges and prosecutors to see that
laws are enforced according to the
most authoritative Interpretation Of
legislative intention, and society reso-
lutions and pulpit arguments should
not, and In the nature Of things can
not legally, be. brought into the de,
I9t AIl1dLlOll OF SuCn questions.
We are exceedingly reckless in pass
ing laws OF all kinds in this country.
The, electors choose their. Lawmakers.
and then calmly dismiss the Who'll, I,
matter. from their minds until some
question Sof law enforcement comes
up. II all the prohibitive laws on the
statute books Of thes state of Missouri
were. enforced according to the strict
est construction. it would place a
heavy burden upon nearly every citt-
zen. Many of these laws were the re-
suit Of legislative adickers. or the Weld
Ing of thoughtless legislators, to pass,
Ing sentiment or, a. temporary condi-
ton. And the enforcement OF soma
of these lays was never expected Nv
some Of the legislators who voted for
them. 80, e ~
The separation of church and state
and the, freedom OF religion are
among the fundamental ideas Of our
national creed. It is not a mere CO.
Incidence that this country, which is
the most moral on3 the face of the 4
earth Is also the most religiously toll
Grant. People who are free to- vwor-
ship according to the dictates OF their
will worship more and at
tain q higher degree of morality than
those who are compelled BY the state
to worship according to a set standard |
81 observance. u The closing OF the
theaters' on Sunday will not force
single person into church, for the I
Eoer il moved by his own con-
science trrespe ctiye OF every other
Any effort sof the
to enforce what Ii known as
The blue laws,' is la movement con-
Irary to that very spirit Of tolerance
lnder which the churches themselves
Exist In this country. There is all
Ways q substantial division upon any
ar lighting out the principles of NOR.
llity and the common welfare Isl In the
making Of tho laws. The laws, once
made, can ~ legally construed only
lpon the ono prin cipleG Of the strict In
ention or tho 4 yimakers when they
ralned the &c atut siss
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

one and all. The company is headed
by Larry McCale, who is justly termed
the man behind the comedy gun, and
he is assisted in his laughmaking by
Ben Cook, Harry Bentley and Adams
Bros. Others of the principals may
be mentioned Margie Hilton, 1.-The
Ideal Girl" Ida sturgiss and Julia
Heitzman, two. charming burlesQue
queens, and May Belmont and George
Brennan. Two new farces have been
written especially for this show en-.
titled "A Night in Paris" and Ion: to
the Front" for the purpose of Great
ing laughter and according to all re.
parts they do this to the queens taste.
Besides all this there are twenty
charming girls who will sing and
dance themselves into the favor of the
audience.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
INCREASE OF WEALTH
BEYOND MENTAL GRASP.

The baldest sort of outline which
is possible to be made Of the growth
Of the United States in wealth leads
US into a fairlyand of figures, says
Leslie's Weekly. Director North, Of
the Census Bureau, recently reported
the country's wealth for 1904 at $780,
881,000.00O. These figures are so stu
pendous that the mind can hardly
grasp them. Let US make a few COM
PARSONS and see if we can show how
far and how fast the increase Of
wealth has beaten that Of population.
In 1850, the first year in which the
Census Bureau made any inquiry into
the matter, the country's real and
personal property was placed at a
value of $7,135,OOO,0O0. It was $l6,-
159,o0o,00o in 1850, $42,642, 100000 in
1880, 100000 in 1900 and $780,
8S1. 100000 in 1904. This increase has
so far exceeded that in population that
the percapita wealth of the country,
which was 1907 in 1850, was 1913 in
1860, $3.50 in 1880, $1,2S8 in 1900, and
$1,000 in 1904.
Although there are no official figures
for the country's wealth previous to
1850, the most careful estimates which
have been made place it at less than
00,00o.000 in 1900. In that year
the country's population was $685.
900. Allowing for the growth between
1900 and the most recent year to which
the Census Bureaus inquiry has ex-
tended, we may place the country's
population today at 100000 and its
wealth at $115, 200, 100000. Thus we
see that from 1900 to these opening
days of 1907. while the population Of
the United States mas been multiplied
16 times, that Of wealth has increased
116 times, :,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
AT THE TIL TIERS.

1t is almost unnecessary to tell at
this time after seventeen successful
seasons, of the admirable humor and
clever satire which characterizes /" "a
Texas Steer. AS satire upon meth
DDS common at the nations capital. it
Is unequalled by any production ever
presented In this, country. It Is far.
cical, but seldom goes beyond the
limits of realism. There Is scarcely a
line or situation which cannot be &C.
cepted as a truisnn, or which may not
be taken as a lesson we'll worth heed.
ing. "A Texas Steer" is decidedly the
best work of it's talented author, a
writer, who for years was recognized
as the ablest in his line of work.
The cast which now presents this
comedy Is even better than the ad'
mirable organization presenting it a
season since. There have been few
changes, but improvements have been
made in the minor roles. This laugh
able satire comes to the. Lyceum Mon.
day, Oct. 21st.
The Mack-Leone Players will pre-
sent Willie Golfers great success
THE Man from Mexico" opening Sun.
day matinee and night, Tuesday and
Wednesday matinee and night. This
without doubt is the greatest farce
comedy ever written. It contains more
real fun than any farce ever written.
The last half of the week they will
present; opening Thursday night, Rich.
ard Mansfield's great success prince
Karl' by request. There were SO
many demands for a repetition of this
piece received at the box office that
Mr.. Mack thought it advisable to play
1t again. Prince Karl is probably the
best character part that Mr.. Mack has
ever done. His portrayal of the poor
German prince who sacrifices his name
and fortune for love is we'll worth
seeing.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

The anti-Japanese feeling existing
at Vancouver and throughout Brit
ish Columbia, is according to our
exchanges, far more intense than
the feeling in any of our Pacific
coast states.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
POLITICAL OUTLOOK.

The ides OF October remind US
that the respective political parties
of our city must soon determine
by a primary election, whom each
desires as it's standard bearers at
the approaching city election.
The American conception of a
free government Is, that the people
shall be supreme in all things, hold
ing the reins of power so far as
possible in their hands.
This is merely the abstract idea;
and as business becomes more
complicated and extensive. and To-
calities more populous, careful de-
liberation of questions affecting the
health, comfort and general we'll
being of the whole people, cannot
be had in the crowd, and the alb
stract idea must yield to it's con-
crete form Of action through re-
preventative schosen by the people
themselves
The, above is a brief statement
of the doctrine with which we were
tnoculated by Superintendent Den
field in the old high school build
ing. The various corollaries of the
principle have come to us in the
observation and experience depart
ments of the high school of prac-
tlcal life.
1t was discovered by our people
at an early day that honest, patriu-
tic and capable men would IRE
concllably differ in opinion upon
difficult problems affecting the
country's good and the public's
veal, and two great parties arrayed
against each other, had already
established themselves in the Re,
public, to await the arrival upon
the scene of action of every present
lnhabitant of the City of Duluth
perhaps more especially the Mayor
and aldermen.
We are proud, as an American
citizen to think that the chief
things desired by each of the tive
great parties referred to, are wis.
dom, honesty, and economy in thu
administration of the trust q nfided
to them by the people, and tina,
the line of demarkation between the
two, concerns itself much more
- with method than with principle.
While we are by prediction ant
/ deliberate choice a Democrat, and
Q Arm believer in the principles and
methods of that party. we hav.
never yet in voting overlooked the
fact that capabiAty as we'll as party
a1iliation, must conjoin in the can
didate for our suffrage at municipa,
elections.
The question Of capability is less
likely to be an issue in State and
National elections, because, AZ q
rule. each Of the two great parties
:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
Nothing like heing all things +,

Nothing like being all things to
all men, Speaking in Oklahoma,
Taft denounced and ridiculed the
initiation and referendum. But he
changed his tune in Oregon, for
the people of that state have the
initiative and referendum and
would not upon any pretense ex-
change the new method for the old.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

Word has just been received from
Boston that H. H. Rogers, the
great Standard OIL philanthropist(0
needs months of rest from any
Kind of work. The people of the
United States need a permanent
fest from the kind of work Mr..
Rogers has hitherto been giving
them.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
MAKES WORLDS RECORD
= FOR CIRCULAR TRACK

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. 1e.-Chris-
tie Strang, 4 nephew Of Walter Chris.
tie, lowered the worlds mile automo-
bile record for 4 circular track here
today by covering the distance in
0:b1 as. The previous record was held
by the elder ChAstte who went in 80
at Minneapolis. Sept. 10. The new REG
ora was the feature Of the closing day
Of the Alabama state fair.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

It seems that Japan's honorable
and important ally" over the big
pond will have to brow-beat her
own children in the Northwest or
bamboozle Japan in some way.
Present indications point to the lat
ter stunt as the easier.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
~
Imitation Glass Windows.

An imitation ground glass window
may be made for window having an
ugly outlook by tying soft putty in
cheesecloth, and with this daubing the
glass until every part Is covered with
thin coating of the putty.
After it is dry give it coating of
white varnish, and it may be cleaned
like plan glass.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
STOVE WAS THEIR BANK
La Crosse Couple Lost $500 Savings
When First Fire Was Started.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Oct. 16.--As a re-
suit Of secreting their savings in a
heating stove during the warm wealth
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Baldwin lost
5000 in currency when. they started
their first fire this fall. Mr.. Bald
win had been employed as lineman in
Rockford, I'LL, and during his absence
he sent his wife mis- earnings, a por-
ton Of which she kept in the stove
for safe keeping. Upon his return
home. Mr.. Baldwin started a fire on a
cool evening, not knowing the money
was hidden there.
Mrs. Angus Cameron, widow of Sena-
tor Cameron, left an estate Of $112,-
900. Of which 100000 is in personal
property. She had no children or sis
tiers or brothers, and iaer will appor-
lions the estate among the nieces and
nephews and distant relatives. Sub
stantial amounts were left to Christ
Episcopal church and the La Crosse
hospital.
Mr.. Union Man:-Notify your baker
q ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

The Los Angeles Express asks
this very pertinent question:
''Why should not every tariff tax
that feeds a trust, be wiped off the
statute books?" Well the Labor
World is unable to give any reason
why not, but it could give thou
sand reasons why it should be done.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
Williams "ImperiaIs."

One. of the popular shows that
comes to the Metropolitan theater,
Is underlined for next week, for thsi
popular place of amusement. Will
Iams' Imperial Burlesquers" have al
ways had first class reputation in
this city and the patrons Of this place
can always depend upon. seeing a
really good show, when the "Impe-
rials'' are. here. The company this
season is on larger and grander
scale than ever, and is sure to please
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
COPPER STOCKS.

The bears are hammering away
at copper stocks. Rumors of i'm
pending failures, are the anvil up
on which they have for several
days been pounding. We have a
few men in Duluth who are wiser
than they were year ago, even If
at the expense of being sadder.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
FINDS CHILD WAS STARVED
Sensational Development in Materni.
tv un,,,o Cno~doI 81 E.., 1I.iH

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Oct. 16:-An au-
topsy held on the remains of the
child VINO died at the w. c. T. IT.
Maternity Home convinced the examin-
ing physicians that it died OF starva-
ton. No one has as yet been prose-
cuted. u rs stay tho
home was under two managements-
DR.. Annette Shaw and, since Oct. II.
of the board of health.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
RACE MnnnrIsa rRANsFEanrD.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 1.-THE fall meet.
ing at Louisville transferrsd to Latonia
opened today. In the handicap Deutch-
land led&al II the way and won easily.
beaten BY nose by Ovelando. Weather
clear, track fast. N S5 ss s..i 5..
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

$25 Topcoats now $16.75;; Fitwell.'.
SIS Topcoats now $40. "FitwelI." :
Fur coats at the "Fitwell' $40 to
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19

Mr.. Union Man:-Notify your cloth
Ter that the Bell Phone is Unfair.