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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
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in American homes is sold primarily
under a monopoly price.
Minimum Wage Scale.
Competitive wage conditions are
pauperizing American labor, and are
forcing our work people to labor be-
low living wage. 1t is within the
power Of labor in organization, and
only by organization to fix mini
mum wage scale above the bread lines,
sufficiently high to secure for it the
necessities Of life, emergency protec-
ton and old age relief. There is no
attempt to prohibit the law working
above the bread line wage.
It is often charged that because Of
the trade unions insistance on the
minimum wage scale premium is put
upon the poorest workman; that a
good man is paid at the same rate
as an inferior workman. The union
is for the protection of the weak
The minimum wage is based upon the
worth of the ordinary workman. It
is seldom more than a mere living
wage. Below this no man should be
expected to work. No employer is
expected to retain the services of any
laborer whose work is unsatisfactory.
On the other hand there is nothing
to prevent him from rewarding the
superior workman with higher wage
than that called for by the minimum
scale.
Attitude of the Trusts.
The trusts usually oppose the mini
mum wage idea for the trade unions,
but they have no hesitancy in arbi-
trarily fixing minimum profit for
their share holders. The steel trust
guarantees an accumulative dividend
of per cent on the preferred stock,
including the actual and watered por-
ton of it.
However, for labor to succeed in
maintaining a. minimum wage scale,
except where a seniority rule prevails,
1t must have the union shop, called
by it's opponents the closed shop. A
union shop is an institution which
employs only members of a trade un--~
ion, having an agreement with the:
employer.
Union Shop Defined.
A union shop is not closed shop
for the trade union welcomes into it's
work. The so-called open shop is a,
closed shop, for it is closed to the
union. 1t is but subterfuge to de-
stroy the power Of labor in organiza-
ton. There can be no legal objection
to the union shop. If the employer
enjoys the right to contract to buy
his raw material, iron or cotton or
| wool from one concern exclusively,
why not his labor?
The moral phase of the union shop
| idea should appeal to all working
men. Every material increase in
wages and every reduction in the
hours of labor within recent years,
has been secured through the efforts
! and sacrifices Of the union men, The
wages .of my trade have been in
creased in fifteen years from 5000 to
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the working man.. Everything de-
ponds upon herself. Her salvation as
a wage Garner rests in organization.
Here a difficulty arises, for the work
ing girl, unlike the man, feels that
her employment is but temporary.
Marriage may claim her at any time,
and then a new, girl comes to take
her place. Thus an endless and rest
less chain of women pass through the
fields of industry.
Yet with this Handicap the trade
unions have done much to improve
the economic conditions of the work.
ing girls. In many industries, like
garment workers, and the boot and
shoe factories, the hours of labor have
been reduced from ten to eight hours
per day, and a higher wage scale
prevails than in industries where
working girls have made no attempt
at organization.
Unionism's Practical Way.
Labor has the practical way of
working out it's own salvation, but it's
efforts would be much easier If it
had behind it the influence OF the
great moral agencies of the times,
such as the forces represented in this
university, who have within them the
power which moves public thought:
Time will not permit me to DISCUSS
some s,tof the things growing OUT of
the Organization of labor, such as the
strike and the boycott, and growing
out of them, the alleged abuse of the
power of injunction by the courts.
Each of them would be a subject for
discussion in a separate paper.
Concluding Remarks.
I have lately been forced to the opin-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
GEN. VIM. BOOTH OPERATED
UPON FOR CATARACT

LONDON, Dec. 1e.-General William
Booth, chief of the Sal
va ton Army, was operated on this aft
ernoon for cataract and the doctors
are hopeful that he will completely re-
cover his sight
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
ALLIGATOR AND EAGLE
BATTLE IN --lID-AIR;
REPTILE KILLS BIRD

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ia fierce
battle in midair between a baby alliga-
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M'EWEN TALKS LABOR
TO VARSITY STUDENTS

Continued from page ~
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-09-25
FARMINGTOY.

Roy b. Belts and Miss Minola sullivan
spent Sunday with their sister Mrs. VIM
Galway.
quite a number Of our farmers have an
early supply OF COW peas,
Mr., and Mrs. Walter COveTdale. of near
Houston, gave a very enjoyable party to a
number OF their friends on Saturday evening.
Mrs. Ruth Day. who has been spending the
summer here, has returned to Wilmington.
Miss Nsra Rust, who has been visiting in
Wilmington has returned home.
C. W. Simmons, visited Philadelphia this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Collision OF Bridgeville,
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. $. F. Collision last
Sunday.
Nancy Russell and Elsie Anderson, are at
tending Dover school this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Richards, moved back to
Philadelphia.
our cannery is still running with full force.
Dora Collision, of Bridgevile, is spending a
week In town
Mrs. Clara Hall, is visiting in Wilmington.
Miss Ruth Day has left here. to attend col
lege at Charlestown West Virginia
Miss Ida Masten, daughter OF William Mas
Ten, died on Monday with consumption after
several months OF suffering Interment at
Hollywood cemetery, On wednesday.
.GoLDEN ROD.
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ELLENUALE.

There were crowds Of eolored people here on
Sunday attending the camp meeting which is ii
progress, and Notwithstanding the great mum
beers everything was peaceful and serene. The
religious services were led by their old and able
exponent, uncle Desolin PettyiOhn and were
quite enthusiastic. The meeting will be conuh
ued over next sunday.
Mr.. Walter Workman. relates a strange story
coacerning fine young heifer OF his. This fine
young heller was separated from her calf and al
ter two days her heavy Cow Of milk ceased, to
the astonishment Of her owner, who after keep
ing close watch on the animal, discovered
three pigs sucking her as she lay In the yard
enjoying the Feast Of her adopted babies.
Mrs. Nora Warren was badly frightened, on
Saturday morning Of last week. A lumber team
was passing just as her little girl ran out in the
road and the heavy wheels were about to pass
over the child but the creams Of the mother
brought the team 10 a halt so quickly as to cause
the child to squeeze out without serious injury
Dr.. Samson returned Saturday after a 10 days
VACATION and many OF his patients were glad TO
learn OF his home coming. he is now bringing
the two Warren children or rom severe case
Of typhoid fever.
Thomas Hitch, the queen Anne Section Master,
has two sick children, and is very low.
Mrs. Eliza Warren aged 30 years. wqs taken
suddenly III, on Sunday with pains around the
heart and side and was thought to be dying.
Dr. Samson, was hurriedy summoned and gave
her relief AT this time she is much improved.
our school opened Monday with Prof. VIM.
Welch, of Milton, as principal and already the
parents are trying to kick on account Of his at
tempt to properly grade the school, by placing
the scholars in classes according to their knowl-
edge. Why not let Mr.. WEIGH run the school as
he is employed to do, and give him your CO.
operation instead OF trying to injure both the
scholars and the teacher.
Mr. James COverdale, aged 90 years, who was
raised near here, and for many years a popular
and very successful school teacher, opened his
school, near Millsboro. on Monday Of last week
but soon his strange actions Indicated an unbai-
anced mind and he was taken to Farnhurst, on
Wednesday.
Mr.. Norris, Of Beleaire. Md. who has been
here this summer, as an important factor in our
cannery, with Mr.. sanihan. left for his Maryland
home this week. We had become very much at
tached to him aud regret his loss from this town
and community and wish him every possible
success in his future. PAUL PRY.
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ROBBINS.

A very enjoyable party was given al th'
home OF Eugene Donovan, on Friday eVenih
OF last week. There we're q number OF friend'
present to participate in the fun OF the eve
ming and all report a splendid time
The farmers here are much pleased VIII
the prospect for a large crop OF late potatoes
Quail aud rabbits we're never more piehu
ful than they are this year.
Mrs Arthur Beebe who has been quite Ill FOL
the past few weeks. is able to be out again.
r. Donovan, OF New York is spending few
days here with friends.
Charles Indie. Of Glendale claims TO have
caught three coons In one tree which was e1
ceilent luck.
There is a farmer living on the road from
Robbins 10 Smiths store, VINO has nog lot
about 10 feet in the public road. It is quite
nuisance and should be removed as It is the
means Of considerable hindTance TO the travel
ling pubic.
A. A. Stokes has one OF the finest scarlet
clover patches in this locality
Kendle Donovan is improving his home
with a new coat Of paint.
Elmer stokes is spending a Jew days with
his father, near here.
g. Lynch has added a stock Of jewellery to
his store which VIII greatly inhaDse his BUSH
ness.
Archie Brit. fireman, on the d. NJ. Il. '
road has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Null.
Squirrels are now getting scarce in this Sec
ton
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FREDERICK.

DR.. W. F. Hoey, I. W. Belts, E. F. Melvin, and
ira Downes visited FELTON, Lodge. No. 25, or
Friday evening.
William Wilson is having concrete walls made
in his new cellar, also the foundation of his resi-
dence is being made of concrete
Keep in mind the Sunday school Convention
to be held at Barrait's Chapel, october 9th.
Mr.. Nathaniel Lank has been elected as repre-
sentative Of Cayuga Tribe and Mr.. Joseph Fra
zler as representative of D. of P to attend the
Great Council to be held at Dover.
! Mrs Helen NJ. Bye and niece, Miss Helen Ma
lone, Of West Chester, visited Mrs. Hydorn this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Blocksom. OF Friedrich
town. n. j., were the guests Of Mr. and Mrs
Harry Patterson last week. They returned Tome
in their auto Sunday, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. r. ]. BlOxsom, OF Magnolia.
MIR. and Mrs. L. MOlar, of Beaumont. Texas,
and Mrs Thomas Holt, of Philadelphia, who
have been visiting Benjamin Lewes and wife,
returned to Philadelphia on Monday.
z. ". Thomas, of the firm OF Thomas & Frazier
has been confined to his home for several days
with sore leg, the result Of a fall. His many
friends and patrons will be glad TO see him in his
accustomed place soon.
Mrs Devall, OF Annapolis, Md, IS visiting her
sister. Mrs W. F. Hoey.
Mrs. Daisy McMichael, of Milford, is visiting
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirk
Mrs. D. L. seaoord is visiting her husband on
his boat at Baltimore.
John Mcbride has accepted position as clerk
in B. f. Burtons store.
George Manlove took trip to Philadelphia
this week.
Mss Jane Griffith is spending several weeks
with relatives in different towns.
Miss Helen Boone, OF Philadelphia is visiting
relatives here
Mrs. John Allen, OF Philadelphia. spent several
days last week with Mrs. John Cunningham
Mrs. William Briggs is on the sick list again.
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BRIDGEYILLE.

r. ". Cannon died very suddenly Saturday
afternoon OF neuralgia OF the heart. He was
81 years Of age aud had been In the drug bust
ness here abovt 30 years. Mr.. Cannon is sur
vived by his widow and two children, Mrs.
Stella Rawlins of Philadelphia and Walter
Cannon OF New York. Also three grand
children two OF whom reside In California
One sister and brother. Mrs. Rebecca Pretty
man OF Seaford. and James Cannon OF Black
stone va. MIR. Cannon was a consistent mem
Der OF the NJ. f.. Church He was cultured
and polished gentleman and held in high es-
TEEN by his many friends Funeral services
took place Tuesday afternoon. InteTmeht In
Bridgeville Cemetery.
Mrs. Harry Rawlins is Entertaining COM
pRny from Dover.
Quite a number OF our people were Harrihg-
ton visitors Thursday TO hear Bryan.
Miss Edna Ward gave delightful party last
Tuesday evening In honor Of her twenty sec
ond birthday.
Lewis Thawly who has been away for his
health has returned home much improved.
Miss Bertha Jones Is spending sometime in
Phlade phia as the guest OF her sister Mrs.
Emerson Wiley.
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GREENWOOD.

| Our town was almost deserted on Thursday
Of last week, as many Of our citizens attended
the Bryan meeting, at Harrington.
The Silver Canning Company has been
making better time during the past week than
in any previous week OF the season, which is
due to the fact, that the late crop Of tomatoes
is much better than the early one.
William Young is crippled up so badly with
rheumatism, that he is Unable to get around
without the use Of crutches.
j. c. Barwick is improving his home with
a coat OF paint. The main buildings are being
painted white with green trimmings, which
will make a pretty residence when com pleted.
Miss Nettie Morris is slowly improving.
Mrs. Florence Brady who recently lost her
husband will sell her household effects on
Saturday, September 25th, and she will reside
with her parents
After an illness OF I've weeks, W, L.. Cahall,
is convaleseing.
C. F. Warrington. is building tower about
90 feet high, in which to place a large :water
tank.
W. f. Jones, will have a millinery opening
on Friday and Saturday, September 18th aud
26th. A fine lot of goods will be on exhibition
and everybody is invited to attend this fall
Opeaing.
5. P. Jones. ef Harrington, was town Wis
ilOr last week
Tomatoes are still selling very high in the
markets here, there being buyers here from
other places.
Mr.. and Mrs. john X. Gambler, Of Camden,
y. j., have been the guests of william Hollis,
for the past month. Mr.. Ga nber resided here
In 1877.
Miss Nora Birden, of Wisconsin, has return
ed home. She expects TO 90 farther West to
spend the winter months.
Walter Morris has accepted a position in
north western Ohio.
William Morris is able to be around again,
The Short Brothers, have sold baek 10 j. c.
Barwick the roller mil.
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HOUSTON ITEMS.

Dr. Alvin Burris has returned to Philadelphia
MIR. G. S. Councilman received word from
Baltimore few days ago, that his aged mother
had fallen down stairs and received serious h.
juries
The cannery here is rushed with tomatoes.
John Koch has returned to PHILADELPHIA His
family will join him next week.
Mrs. Etie NJ. LAMBERT of Seneca Castle, n. Y,
who is National Organizer Of the Y. W. C. T. U.
spoke in our church ON wednesday evening
Her subject was ITO the Ropes" She CON.
pared the diferent departments Of the W. c. 7.
U. work to the ropes used in the management of
ship. She showed map representing the wet
and dry territory Of the U. S. and said the TEN.
perance cause had made more advance during
the past year than in the previous twenty-five
years. EPworthisns search the thoughts in Mat
thew y Is.
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want all the young Guiness, Spring Checkers
Fowls. Ducks, aud Eggs l can buy for cash.
will pay 90 cents for 2 ID. Guineas each. Also l
want all the old Gobblers and Hen Turkeys for
which I will pay IS cents ID. live delivered TO
my place or at Harrington on Tuesday morning
of eacn week. within cents OF the Records
highest quotations for Spring Fowls and Ducks;
quotation for Eggs. Buy at home every other
day. Second door below Town Hall.
5 2s.tf 5. J. MINER, Frederick, Del.
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Opening At Greenwood.

You are invited to attend our Millinery open
ing on September 18th and 25th. We have a
fine line of pattern bats, aud an up-to-date
trimmer 10 lake your orders Call and exam
inc our stock. W. f. Jones. Greenwood. Del.
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A CORRECTION.

The Paker property, the sale Of which
was chronicled in this paper last week
as being sold at $500 was a typograph-
ical error; it should have been $4,000.
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FOR SALE !

Cotton Seed Meal.
81. IS per Bag, 100 pounds in bag,
s1.50 per Bag in lots Of 800 pounds.
Wheat Bran 81. so per 100 pounds, $3.50 per Ton.
Ground Corn and oats, 81 rs per 1OO $50. per Ton
1tseterr White oats IS cents per Bushel.
STtav seed Meal $3.50 per 100 pounds.
inseed Meal. $3.50 per 100 pounds.
Beef Scrap, 30 per ~ i ips'
osser shells od r "a rs 2S per per i ISS i Bs
Globe" Scratch Feed, SO per Ivy lbs.
"C'resent'' Chick. SIPS per 100 lbs.
sun" Chick Starter, SID per l0O los;
Alfalfa Meal, the value of Alfalfa as portion OF
the regular diet Of fowls can hardly be over
estimated. 81. 25 per bag of 100 lbs.
q-1sth.tf JOSEPH t. HOLLAND.W
The sun., 1908-05-13
News Of Plays and Players.

The Shuberts announced yesterday a
change in the plans for the future OF the
Lyric Theatre. 1t had been announced that
the Knickerbocker Grand Opera Company
would 20 into the Lyric at an early date
The Wolf however, has proved such an
attraction that this arrangement has been
changed and the Knickerbocker Grand
Opera Company will go into the Majestic
Theatre instead. opening its season next
Monday night, May Is. $1,000,
Charles Frohman yesterday cabled his
New York Office that William H! Crane in
aFather and the Boys will be the opening
attraction at the Empire Theatre the last
part OF August: a, o-,
Chauncey Olcott comes TO the Grand
Opera House next Monday May 49, for his
farewell appearance in -O'Neill OF Derry.
The sun., 1908-05-13
OBITUARY..

Walter Gilman Berg, one Of the. foremost
engineers OF the country, died suddenly yes
terday morning at his residence, 2el West
Fifty-second street, OF acute indigestion
Mr.. Berg was born January n 1858 In New
York city and was educated In Europe, where
he was graduated with honors from the Royal
Polytechnic Institute OF Stuttgart, Germany,
In 1878. In 1879 he entered the railway ser
vice as shop inspector OF bridges FOR the
Delaware Bridge Company In 1888 he went
10 work fOT the Ishlgh Valley. Railroad Com
many as assistant engineer. lie soon became
chief engineer, a place which he held at the
time OF his death. As president Of the Amer
loan Rail way Engineering and Maintenance
of WAY Association he was TO have attended
the Governors conference In Washington
To-day, He belonged to number OF socle-
lies OF railroad engineers and was the author
Of seyeraI books on technical subjects, lie
ie suryiyed by his two young sons, his vile
having died three years ago.
Funeral services for Dr. BENJAMIN James
Fernie long associate editor OF the ChrtahdR
Herald. who died on Sunday a. Lakewood
Nj. In his siXty-siXth year, Will be held this
evening at his late home. li75 BushWick ave-
nue BROOKLYN. After working on the Chris-
ian Herald In London, Rngland, for several
years DT. Fernie came TO the United states
In isTs and started as American editor OF the
naner he was q trustee Of the BOwery
Nission and connected with many other
shsritShle Institutions. lie was the author
OF several bOohs on theological sublecs te
IL survived by his wife, q son and three dauSh'
tsrs.
The sun., 1908-05-13
CLERICAL SOCIALISTS.
The Unale OG One, says Secretary LOng
Heads a SIOO 900 900 Trust.

The Ministers Socialist Conference held
tS regular monthly conference yesterday
behind closed doors. The Rev John ID.
Long, secretary Of the conference, would
not even divulge the name Of the hall where
the conference was held. There were good
and weighty reasons. he said, for withhold
ing that information. There was q large
attendance. he added, and several notable
converts TO socialism we're made. Their
conversion. he explained, meant the sacri-
fice Of good prospects, and this was the
main reason for keeping names and places
secret.
"Thess sacrifices. said Dr. Long, who
made an unofficial report Of the conference,
-are made cheerfully. One Of the converts
to socialsm-a man occupying perhaps
the most influential Dutch Reformed Church
In the country outside Of New York city
will leopard a 5000 salary by embracing
sooialis n. Another man. whose father
calls him a fool and whose uncle, the prtsi-
dent of a fl0O, 900. 600 trust, terms a lunatic,
because he il willing TO take up the cross and
follow the social teachings Of Christ, was
also made a convert TO socialism
He said that the coming national con,
olave Of the Socialist clergymen will be held
on May 2s. Some weeks ago il was decided
by the Socialist clergy to issue manifesto
20 all Christendom, but il has not yet taken
its final FORM
THAT matter he said, is being deter
mined in advance Of the conclave by a
referendum vote OF the 800 clergymen
already in the movement. Most Of them,
on account Of distance, will not be able
TO attend. The movement has now reached
beyond the Christian religion and the con-
rlave may meet in sections by religions.
The sun., 1908-05-13
TWO or THE COLONNAS ARRIVE.
Coins TO see the President -LOndOn Friars
send 500 for BOY.

Prince Prospcro Colonna Of Sonnio and
his son. Prince Mario, were passengers by
the North German Lloyd steamship Kron-
prnz Wilhelm. which arrived last evening
after n stormy trip from Bremen South
ampton and Cherbourg, 1t is their first
visit to America and after seeing the Italian
Ambassador at Washington and having a
talk with the President they will tour the
country
Other passengers were Marc Klaw, who
wac called home by the death Of his brother;
Fitzhugh Whtehouse, W. Payne Thompson.
Major s. &. Barrett, II. Stuart Hotohkiss,
James Mackay and Capt, r. A, Preston.
An English press agent representing the
Savoy Theatre brought 500 from five mem
bpns Of the London contingent Of the Friars,
Nlessrs Marcus Mayer, w. d. Coxey, George
Miner. Ernest Luck and +. G.. Payne. 10 Be-
usad in buying box for the Friars' festival
hpra on Thursday. d..