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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
WESTERN MILL. WORKERS
HAVE BIG STRIKE ON

Posters were passed along Michigan
street Wednesday which conveyed the
information that there was a strike
on among the saw mill workers Of the
west, and all woodsmen about Duluth
are warned not to 60 there until con-
ditiOns are settled.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
BoiIermakers Have Trouble.
War Declared,

We have declared war on all our
competitors by selling our regular $40
black suits for SIS. Did you get one.
Now is your chance. Don't wait.
F1TWELL CLOTHING PARLORS.
112 West Superior street.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
DUEL WITH SWORDS:
PRINCIPALS WOUNDED

PARIS, March 2o-A duel with
swords that went to six bouts was
fought here today between Emmanuel
Arene, senator from Corsica, and
Adolphe Brisson, a journalist Both
contestants were wounded in the arm
Brisson slightly and Arene severely.
The encounter arose from an alleged
insulting letter sent by Arene to
Brisson. 49,: s,f,@ = ." -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
PUGH GETS SCHOOL BILL
PASSED THROUGH SENATE

Senator Pugh wired theLabor World
early this week that he succeeded in
getting the bill fixing the hours for
holding school elections through the
Senate, and he believes that he will
have it through the House in short or
der. Well tip our hats to the vener-
able Senator when we meet him.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23

THE AFTER-DINNER SPEAKER.
From Puck:
I listen. What he has to say
A sense Of sadness brings
He never has a funny way
OF saying funny things.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
Bill for Strike Breakers.

An anti-strike breaking bill has been
introduced in the state legislature. It
prohibits the hiring Of strike breakers
under false pretenses, and while not
presented by the State Federation of
Labor, it is receiving the support of
that body's legislative committee.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
SWitchmen to Dance

The local knights of the link and
and pin," the switchmen, will give
their annual ball at the Armory on
Monday evening, April LIST. La Brosse's
orchestra will furnish the music. This
promises to be a most joyful event,
as all switchmen's affairs are.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
BUINESS DIRECTORY

RETAIL LIQUOR DEALERS AssoC1A-
t1on, meets on the End and 4th Fri
2:30 p. m. President, John Gonska:
Secretary, Frank Peterson, 1903 West
Superior Street.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23

When IT Is stated that ranchers and
orchardists are offering from $40 to $50
a month and board with little or no
response. The Northwest needs men
and the promoters of the various pro-
jects are willing to pay the highest
wages.
Photographers Form a Union.
Commercial telegraphers in Spokane
have organized a union with thirty five
charter members and these officers: A.
Nisonger, president; G. w. Brady, vice
president; D. Thiede, secretary and
treasurer; William Stroube, sergeant
at arms; A. w. Nie1mier and c. MIC
KUN, executive committee. The or
ganization will affiliate with the Spo-
kane Central Labor union, and the
men will insist upon CLOSED shop"
for the Western Union Telegraph
company. The men are satisfied with
working conditions, hours, and pay,
but many believe the company should
employ only union men.
Form Big Strike Committee.
Delegates of every labor union in
Spokane organized permanent strike
committee, which is to act in case Of
trouble between any union and any
employer in the city. While the or
ganization was. formed primarily to
handle the case Of the various unions
against the Washington Water Power
company, it is announced that the
organization will hereafter act in case
Of all acute troubles in which the un-
ions Of the city are involved.
No Eight. Hour Law.
c. I. Case, president Of the WASH
ington State Federation Of Labor, has
sent report to the Central Labor
| union of Spokane that the eight-hour
measure, endorsed by the state body,
will not be passed at this session Of the
| legislature. President Case says the
eight-hour law as introduced has been
supplanted by one framed by the Of
! flee Of the state labor commissioner
| The provisions OF the substitute bill
| are such as to make the law invalid.
Justice Frater's opposed measures re-
garding child labor and delinquent
children were amended by the Senate
committee on labor 80 as to be Of little
value, and their passage Is not expect
ed.
New Home for Carpenters.
Plans are being made by the Car
! penter's union to erect a three story
| labor temple In Spokane. The struc-
| ture, 40 by 100 feet, will be built on
the site of the old armory hall, re-
Gently purchased by the union, which,
it is expected will clear off the in
debtedness on the building before the
close Of the present year. The first
story Will be rented for stores, while
the second two floors will be used as
meeting halls Tor labor unions, one of
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23

impossible to, say exactly how many
people are employed one way or an
other in manufacturing all these labels
for The Anheuser-Busch Brewing AS
ISOLATION
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
Smoke CLUB ROOM
Union Label Five Cent CIC ans
DULUTH CANDY co.
Distributors,
A MATTER OF DOUBT ANYWAY.

A young man from the south who a.
few years ago was so fortunate as to
be enabled to enter the law Offices Of
a we'll known New York firm was first
instructed with a very simple case He
was asked by the late James c. Carter.
then member of the firm, to give an
opinion in writing. When this was
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
HEARTLESS EDITOR.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel:
II would have you understand, SIR" said
the slender young man with shiny coat
collar, that the true poet is born"
WELL what Of it," asked the heartless
editor. do you want to run birth notice I"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
TEACHERS Of SPOKANE
GET HIGHER SALARIES
Through Efforts of their organi:
cation They do Good
Work.
Receive 20 Per Cent Increase in
Salaries From School
Board.
From Our Spokane, Wash, cores

From Our Spokane, Wash, cores
pondent:
Spokane. Wash, March 21.-what
can be accomplished peaceably through
thorough organization was demon
strated this week, when the Spokane
Grade Teachers association, support
ed by the 10000 club, presented its
request for increases In salaries at a.
meeting of the board Of education.
Twenty per cent advances were au-
thorized after a. brief presentation Of
the case, several members also ex-
pressing themselves favorably to the
adoption Of the merit system, and the
12-month basis system and will be
taken up at the next meeting. The
subjo1ned schedule will become effec-
tive next September:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23

them being reserved for use by the
Carpenters union. The Carpenters un-
ion now has 900 members and is f1nan-
cially one Of the strongest organiza-
lions in the Northwest.
Invite Big Convention.
Spokane Chamber of Commerce and
resident Of the Inland Empire have
extended formal invitation to the
National Association of Stationary En-
gineers to hold it's annual convention
IN this city in September, 1908. Every
local on the continent will be urged
by personal letter to instruct it's dele
gates to vote for Spokane, the people
OF which will furnish the entertain
ment. The Association of Stationary
Engineers was founded 25 years ago,
and is composed of men holding the re-
sponsible positions In the mechanical
world
6oi'ermakers Have Trouble:
Trouble is threatened between the
boilermakers' union and the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific rail-
road companies. Representatives Of
the union recently made trip from
Spokane to st. Paul over the Great
Northern, returning by way Of the
Northern Pacific, and found that the
two companies were each employing
fifty handy men who were doing the
work Of boilermakers. The matter will
be at once taken up with the CON-
panies, and If a settlement is not
reached In the next two or three weeks
the boilermakers employed along the
two systems will be called out.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23

Subscribe for the Labor World, $1.oo.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
Must Show tho Label,

If every organization in the country
would follow the action of Central
Labor union Of Spokane, the use Of
the label could be made universal in
a short time. This action is in the
shape Of an amendment to the bylaws
as follows:
Seat no delegate in the Central La
Dor union unless he can show at least
three union labels on his clothing.
Refuse to honor credentials from
any affiliated union unless the bearer
proves his trades unionism by exhibit
Ing the union label on his clothing"
Before being seated every delegate
must be able to display at least three
union labels on his clothing, hat, or
shoes. A months time will be given
after the passage Of the amendment
before it will take effect.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23
Many Men Arc Wanted,

Employment agents in Spokane are
at their wits ends to find sufficient
craftsmen and laborers to fill half Of
the orders received by them the last
two weeks from railroad and irriga-
ton companies, mills and camps,
ranchers and fruit growers. It is con-
servatively estimated that 10000 men
can be placed for the seasons en-
ployment at once, and that thousands
Of others can find orksat good wages
in the next two weeks. An idea Of
the scarcity Of labor may be gained
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-23

when it is stated that ranchers and
orchardists are offering from $40 to $50
a month and board with little or no
response. The Northwest needs men
and the promoters Of the various pro-
jects are willing to pay the highest
wages,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
PLEASANT HALLOWEEN PARTY
Ghosts Greet Members of the Span
ish War Lineal Society.

The Lineal Society Of the Spanish War
celebrated All Halloween at 1894 Corcoran
street. Invitations were restricted 10 the
members Of the Spanish War Veterans.
who responded in large numbers Guests
We're greeted, by ghosts IN flowing robes
and hideous facial expressions. The fea-
lures Of the occasion afforded much
/ hiarity.
"Bobbing for apples was won by Capt
Tubman, OF Harden Camp. The barn
yard" game was won by Mr.. Ripple, Of
Miles Camp. The disappearing seance"
was awarded 10 Mrs. Capron. The cider
contest" was won by Mr.. Lawson. Mrs.
Wilkerson was successful in the pillow
contest"
A musical and literary programme was
rendered by Miss Henderson. Mrs. Fer
gusson, Mrs. Dolph. Mrs Saers and Mr..
Ruppel Refreshments were served, after
which music and dancing concluded the
entertainment. Those attending We're.
Mrs. Capron. Mrs. HodgsoH. Mrs. Fer
gussGu. Mrs. Saers. Mrs Lawson. Mrs
D0lph Mrs Randall. Mrs. Northingale.
Mrs. Wilkinson. Miss Essig. Miss Duval,
Miss Mitchell, Miss TAYLOR, Mrs Elmore,
Mrs Clark. Miss FERRIS, Capt. Ripple,
NIr. Saer, Col. Mortimer. Mr.. Lawson.
Capt Tubman. Mr.. Riley. Mr. Henderson,
Mai. Stuart, Mr.. Ganzinger, Capt. FL
more. Mr.. Morgan. Of New York. and
Col Gray, Of Denver.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
Discussion of Theosophv.

Mr.. Charles Johnston, of New York,
conducted the regular Blavatsky branch
meeting on last Thursday evening. The
subject. THE purpose Of theosophy,'' was
discussed by members and visitors, Mr.
Johnston developing all aspects of that
purpose; the scientific, religious. and eth
ical were all brought forth. showing the
relation Of one soul to all other souls, the
great underlying unity Of the One Great
Life. Mr.. Johnston IS considered one Of
the greatest living Sanscrit scholars, a
deep metaphysical student nonsectarian,
claiming the truth IN all religions. as
all have their origin in the Wisdom Reli-
gion. He will be heard from later along
these lines.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
WORK FOR TEMPERANCE.
Meeting Held by the Northwest
Auxiliary W. c. It. L.

Meeting Held by the Northwest
Auxiliary ". c. II. L.
Thirty members Of Northwest auxiliary
Of the Womens Christian Temperance
Union met at the home OF Mrs. Evarts
1903 Fifth street, Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Robinson assisted Mrs Hull IN the
devotional exercises. Mrs. Henry had
charge Of the music. Superintendents
for different branches Of the work were
elected. Miss Rogers entertained with a
piano recital Mrs. Wilmot Is interested
in making comfort bags for some shut
in friends. and asked the members 10
bring articles suitable to put into these.
Mrs Peaslee read from an Alabama
newspaper the work done for prohibition
by the women and children during the
late election in that state. Mrs. Simpson
told OF the stamping out OF many liquor
places in the Philippines Mrs. z. W.
Compton, from Oklahoma, gave an in
tcTesting account OF the work done by
the business men. ministers, women,
children, and Indians for prohibition in
Oklahoma.
The November meeting is to be held on
Friday the 18th. az the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church at o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
FLOWER SHOW DRAWS CROWDS.
steady Stream of Visitors View Gov
eminent ChySanthemum Exhibit.

The chrysanthemum show, which opened
Tuesday morning under the direction Of
the Department OF Agriculture. has
proved to be the finest exhibition Of it's
kind since these shows were started. six
years ago. There has been a steady
stream OF visitors at the greenhouses,
Fourteenth and B streets. where the dis
play is being held.
The plants present an attractive and
beautiful scene, extending the whole
length Of one OF the houses. Some Of the
NUNS" extend TO a height of eight feet,
and all of the 200 varieties were grown
here this year.
Considerable interest has been taken in
the Mrs Clay Frick. a large white chry-
santheuum; the Mrs. Roosevelt, an eX-
cepti0nauy beautiful yellow flower, and
the William J. Bryan. which Is a species
Of chrysanthemum which comes from
Pittsburg. and is noticeable for its num-
erous flowers
The officials in charge, while they state
that the exhibit is the finest ever, give
DR.. Galloway. the chief Of the bureau,
the credit for getting the display to-
gether.
Thursday will mark the close Of the
exhibit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

At the Oriental EsoterEc Center. 14i3 Q
street, the usual meetings were held last
week. On Sunday evening, speaking on
Truth" Miss Marsland said that If one
would know the truth, he must first be
true, as egotism, hypocrisy, and fear
blind all morally. On Wednesday even
ing, the subject was The development
OF the will" which was claimed to be
dual in its nature. The speaker said:
When / would do good. evil is ever
present with me. says ST. Paul, the lower
or distinctive nature combating the real
man. In the perfect man these two ma
lures are balanced under the direction Of
the true will or voice Of the Ego
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
GIVE BENEFIT CONCERT.
Miss Lieberman's Advanced Glass to
BE Heard I'm Piano Ensemble,

on the evening of November p. in
the parish hall of ST. Andrews Church,
by special request. Miss Lieberman has
consented 10 give a concert for the
benefit OF st. Andrews Church. Miss
Heberman has arranged an elaborate
programme. together with a full en-
semble. composed of the advanced class
Of her school. numbering about fifty
hands at one time at the pianos. The
ensemble viii be made double by add
ing a section Of the United States
Marine Band. all under the direction Of
Miss Lieberman. Among the solo num-
bers viii be.
Sonata, Pathetic" Beethoven; "'Hark.
harki the Lark" IIszt; La Gazzelle."
Hoffman; agitato, SchulOff; nocturne,
Chopin.
Miss Dophne Thompson and Miss
Mildred Thompson viii also be heard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
Annual Meeting Announced.

It is announced arrangements have
been completed for the annual meet
ing of the Associated Charities to be
held in the Metropolitan NJ E Church
Four-and-a-half street northwest, Mon
day evening. November IS, at S o'clock
The use of the church auditorium has
been granted by Rev. Frank ". Bristol
pastor. and Mr. A. D. Lynch, n-. Rich
ard Kingsman, and Judge T. II. Ander-
son, OF the church committee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

grewsome eyes looked out. In the center
OF the table at which twenty-seven chill
dren were seated was huge pumpkin
with a present for each child Master
Tom Wattles won the prize for putting
eyeglasses in the correct place on a
Teddy bears nose Among the young
people who enjoyed the games were:
Little Misses Charlotte and Sarah kem-
per. Carol Leadbeater, Nancy Fulton,
Fortune kirkpatrick, Harriet Love, isa-
bell Boswell, Marion Fletcher, Jean Rob
erts, and Mary Hunt Roberts, and Masters
Francis Smoot, Carroll Ashly, jr., Lewis
King, Jack Scott, Jack Leadbeater,
Charles Carlin. jr., Bruce Morton. Gin
ton SmOot. Lawrence Fawcett. Tom Wat
ties, Gardner L. Boothe. jr., Clarence
Robinson. Frank Johnston, Clarke and
Charles Moses, and Boyle Nouse, Of
Washington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
Programme for the Blind.

Following is the programme for vol
unteer readings and music in the read
ing room for the blind at the Library Of
Congress from 2:SO to $3.50 p. m: Tues
day. November 5. Rev. E. n. Kirby
Shakespearean reading; Thursday, SONG
and piano recital by Mrs. F. B. Gilmore
and Miss Mabel c. Linton; Saturday
Miss Anna c. Laws. The readings anC
musicales are primarily for the benefit
Of the blind. Other persons will be ad
mitted Up TO the seating capacity OF
the room, which will accommodate only
fifty persons in addition to the blind
and their escorts. The first fifty per
sons coming viii be seated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
AZ EXHIBITION BIZ ~. Best.

Beginning Tuesday. November 5, and
continuing for five days, there Will be
an exhibition Of oil paintings at the
Cosmos Club. from 10 a. m. to p. m.
The exhibition will comprise a number OF
paintings by Harry e. Best. who has a
studio in the Yosemite, and will picture
the grandeur Of the Yosemite and Grand
Canyon. Prof. NewcOmb and Prof.
Holmes extended the courtesy Of the
Cosmos Club 70 NJ. Best
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

The reason some men do not succeed
is because their ''wishboue is where
their backbone ought 20 be" The above
unique suggestion IS from the press of a
welI-known printer and publisher IL
Washington-(the one who never disap-
points land there is lot In It. To sue
ceed one must dare 20 attempt. But 7
have always had a great deal of sym
pathy for the human soul who feared 10
attempt There are many OF these peo-
pie in the world, and they always remind
me Of the sprouting acorn under the
spreading oak. The poor little acorn
would grow into a tree If some fierce
wind would blow II from under the pro-
tecting boughs of the oak. It looks UP at
the great. strong oak and sees the sun
shining on its leaves. but IL gets none,
and the oak roars down ut the acorn.
Grow, grow" and the acorn puts out
q leaf. and the oak says, Your leaf is
not like mine. you did not put il in the
right place" And the acorn feels the
scorn and realizes that its poor little leaf
isn't Ike that Of the oak. and consoles it
self by murmuring, I viii never grow
another" Now what that acorn needed
20 do, when the oak complained. was u
'tAt ANAA9AtN ff%A ANets AAN+ tlbh Allf II bl4l
under your shadow; get me out into the
sunlight, for I mean 10 get my roots
firmly planted into the earth. and I mean
20 keep trying until I grow up like you.
and that's where example comes IN, and
administration is lots better than fear.
Just hold some great. strong human be
ing or some noble thought as an aid 20
the better way, and you viii arrive.
Drive out fear and don't expect growth TO
come by some one else's appreciation. Il
is sweet 10 have It, but from within must
come the desire the effort, the battling
with the disappointment and the final
triumph.
The "wishbone" Is a good beginner, bat
the backbone IS the starter, and courage,
plenty Of it, the fuel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
Yermonters 10 Meet

The opening meeting OF the Vermont
State Association Of the District Of
Columbia for the autumn and winter
season viii take place Wednesday even
ing, November 13, at the Washington
Club. 1910 1 street northwest. at s
o'clock. at which time there will be an
informal illustrated stereopticon talk
on Travel TO and in Europe" by the
president. Edward L. Temple.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

DR.. L. B. Moore. dean OF the Teachers
College. VIII open the annual lecture
course Of the university tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock. The subject is What
the negro has done for himself" The
university orchestra viii furnish music.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

Little Miss Calm Mckay Jones was the
hostess on Thursday afternoon at a Hal
loween party at her home in North Wash
ington street The spirit Of Halloween
was very evident through the entire
house. for in every window and chimney
corner a huge pumpkin lantern with
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

Mrs Clarence Moore IS very partial 10
fUrs and wears many beautiful garments
fashioned from them, which are most
becoming 10 her charming French type
Of beauty. One Of her opera coats Of
chanully is most attractive Il is fash
toned In "a very loose. full style and
reaches, when standing. quite 10 the floor.
one rarely sees a more elegant garment
Miss Helen Cannon is fond of wearing
a short. perfectly tailored coat OF baby
lamb Miss Cannon effects very few
friils IN dressing. but she knows her
style and sticks to il with excellent re-
suits.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

Miss Mary Gusts Lee has been the
guest Of Mrs. Philip T. Yeatman during
the past week, and is now visiting friends
IA Richmond.
AIr and Mrs Overton Westervelt Price
lave returned TO their home at Braddock
Heights. after an extensive visit 20 the
Pacific Coast.
Mrs. William A, smott has returned
from Richmond, Norfolk, and jamestown.
Or. Cuthbert Powell, Of Denver, Colo.
was the guest during the past week Of
lis aunt. Mrs. Robert Conrad Powell
Miss Eliza Lippltt, Of Berryville, Va,
was the guest OF her sister. Mrs c. VIII
lam Walters, for a few days this week
before going to the jamestown EXPOSE
ton.
Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard has
returned from a delightful trip to James
town. Norfolk. and Richmond.
Mrs. Warren Buckley. OF Baltimore. is
the guest OF her sister. Mrs. c. H. Smith.
70 attend the Bryan-BrOWn wedding.
DIT and Mrs. Louis S. Greene have re-
turned from short trip to AshevilIe.
n. c.
Miss Rebecca Powell spent several DAYS
IN town last week as the guest OF Mrs.
Robert c. Powell. and is now settled In
Washington for the winter
Mr.. and Mrs Hubert Snowden have
returned from short trip to the expo
sition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Washington and
family left on November / to make their
home IN Washington.
Mrs Lorenzo Lewis. Miss Rose Nc
Cormick. of Berryville and Mrs. Marshall
Mcdonald left on Tuesday for a visit to
Norfolk and jamestown.
Miss Elizabeth Jones has returned home
after an extended visit to Roanoke and
Charlottesville.
Miss Caut Norton and Miss Mamie
Norton are visiting their sister, Mrs.
Alexander Sands In Richmond, Va
Mrs. Charles EIlet Cabell. of BerryviIle
was the guest of Miss Rose Mcdonald
during the past week. The many friends
of Mrs. Cabell IN Alexandria will regret
u learn she viii not return here this
winter. but viii join Maj. Cabell in Den
Yer, Colo.
Rev. and Mrs. William Ambrose Brown
and son have returned 10 their home in