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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02
Mckibbin and the Furriers

To Whom 1t May Concern: In re-
gard to the statement in the papers of
the 23d concerning Mr.. McKibbin's at
titude towards the furriers' union. and
also in regard to certain letter written
by Mr.. McKibbin Sept. 7, 1907, to the
president Of that union Mr.. Hugo "
Koch, Mr.. Koch sent letter to McKib-
bin, Driscoll & Dorsey in behalf of the
union asking for a. little increase in our
wages. Be it remembered that any of
us had not spoken to Mr.. McKibbin so
far. The letter in question has been
copied and printed and circulated
amongst union men and others with the
object Of indorsing Mr.. Lawler Instead
Of Mr. McKibbin for mayor.
Now we want to say that at the time
in question a committee was made up
amongst us men and also we agreed
upon fair addition to our wages that
we should ask for, and by meeting Mr..
Mck1bhin, he, on the other hand, met us
in most cordial and businesslike man
ner. We asked for what we wanted and
without any argument of any kind We
got every cent We asked for. and we are
taking the opportunity at this time to
SAPiSo> Jul loIlIuue lOI NIL AiD-
bins treatment toward us. We WERE
and also was Mr.. Koch. the president of
the furrlers union, satisfied at that time
In the way it came to an end. If it
would not we suppose the president
would have written to Mr. McKibbin to
the contrary.
And we want to say at this time that
1t is unfair and unjust toward Mr.. Nc
kibbin to be criticised in that way. He
did as much for us as other houses sof
this kline did. 1t seems to US tina. these
criticisms and injustices are being circu-
lated through some selfish motive on the
part of Mr.. Koch, the president of the
furriers' union and some political lead
ers. Mr.. Mckibbn has never said a
word against organizations of any kind
to our knowledge and has always met
us in a gentlemanly and businesslike
manner.
About the same time as the above,
there was also call for a little increase
at other houses where the men Of said
union find employment, and was settled
in the same way as in this house. with
out any special representative of any
union, which was satisfactory to u.s.
This is not with the intention to critcise
any union whatsoever. only to be fair.
Fur cutters of McKibbin, Driscoll G.
Dorsey.
p. Anetsberger,
A Martin,
Committee.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02
JOSEPH McKIBBIN
Why Joseph McKibbin Should Be Elected
Mayor of the CITY of St. Paul.

n en seof thewr
Because he will
the Of
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eof wills
a the pople
ofw
e o great municipal oporahon
with
moral
he ma
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Why Republic cket be Elected
common /.
all
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be dtoo
holding which destroys
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02
What a Woman Has to Saw


Would it be Of use to the Dispatch to
receive the point of view of a young
W oman somewhat initiated in municipal
politics-with regard to that very interest
ing and unusual meeting in the Peoples
church on last Sunday evening? The
meeting had the magic effect of exciting
in me remarkably strong desire to
take part at once in the vital issue which
came up for consideration. This issue-I
see the Pioneer Press states this morning
that Mr.. Lawler has none-correct, but
he is one)-the issue was to one not
previously sufficiently interested: not the
saloon question, not the question of the
moral responsibility of the mayor of st.
Paul per se-but absolutely the question
of the man. It was simply a question Of
the personality and character of absolute
integrity, honor and sincerity of purpose
as opposing one typical in his effective
cleverly ananuged oratory aimed at the
weak spots of ready credulity on the
part of some of his listeners.
One could hardly conceive of more
cleverly arranged oratory aimed at the
entirely eliminating any necessity Of an
swering points of the situation-rather
designed to use up his time with rhetoric
and vociferations Of sanctity and piety.
Coming from one so saturated with gang
that man refer oratorically, in other
words evidently solely for effect to his
maker, and remember the words Thou
shalt not take the name of the Lord thy
God in vain"-to hear him presume to
place himself on a plane Of honor with
George Washington, and with the man Of
the innate fineness of VIM. Mckinley
it made one boil with Indignation.
A blessing, it seems, has come to st.
Paul citizens, in that they have the priv
ilege, and rare-oh. most rare-opportu-
nifty of voting for man like Mr.. Nc
Kibbin. It is to be most fervently and
seriously hoped that they will avail
themselves thereof.
Much is spoken Of the woman's infu-
ence in a political way being so great
as to compensate her somewhat for any
lack of suffrage. would invoke every
woman whom it could reach to use her
influence actively, strongly and earnest
ly during the short time still left to us
for the election of Mr. McKibbin.
do not write as personal friend, per-
sona1ly to help him, for I know him,
unfortunately, but very slightly-and If
were-he is not in the campaign for
anything he is to get out Of it. For him
it means some notoriety and a great
deal of added care and responsibility.
But do long for our city, too long
stunted in its growth by the clogging IN
and covering up policy of the gang
that st. Paul shall at last have clean.
pure air In her politics. r 81
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02
Public Service Corporations

AS a candidate for the chief executive
office of this city, I give public notice
to every public service corporation, that
without the slightest personal antagon-
ism to them and with no desire to play
the part of a demagogu shall exert
all my official influence with the COM
mon council to see that the people are
fully protected in all their rights, and,
as may be necessary. that further 'ordi-
nances be enacted, under the charter, to
secure to all the people all their rights
in the fullest sense of the word. I shall
not be satisfied by first-class service in
one section Of the city. I will insist on
equality for all sections of the city I
do not intend to run amuck. but I do in
tend to be the loyal servant Of all the
people. JOSEPH McKIBBIN.s
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02
If ST. Paups Ever to Be Redeemed, Now's the Time
Compares Saloons in America With Those
in Germany.

In Germany strictly
beer is sold
In Berlin and Hamburg
copied from America and called American Bar
great people great in their virtues
TOMS when really it the Germans liable
whisky
demoralzng with
We must wipe these dsgaeu
all be
do believe prohibition
hand this
Minnesota, just they adopting it
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02
Decent Saloons
are LavfuL

There are two kinds of saloons-the de-
cent and the indecent.
The "to-hell-w ith-law-and-deceny sa-
looms have covered the whole business
with shame.
am against blind pigs, wine rooms and
disreuptable liquor joints and they have
everything to fear from my administra
ton.
The decent saloonkeeper has my re-
spect and will be accorded the same i'm
partial and generous treatment to which
he and all other law-abiding citizens are
entitled.
JOSEPH McKIBBIN.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02
Assessments Must
Be Equalized

The question of taxation in this city is
a live one, and the people are demanding
a live answer. The gross inequalities
between the assessments against individ-
uals, firms and corporations, and be-
tween real estate properties require
prompt. thorough and impartial treat
ment.
IF shall have the honor Of becoming
the next mayor Of ST. Paul, will join in
the appointment of an assessor who will
have the courage and executive ability
to take up this matter of our tax assess
ments impartial1y and energetically and
at once. And. further. upon the failure
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02
Wages and Hours Of Labor

The feeling that human labor should
be bought and sold like cattle is doomed
Everywhere there are signs of an awak-
ening to the idea that the purely business
relation between employer and employe
should be modified and softened by the
kindly personal relation. IS
I abhor and repudiate the cold and
brutal thought that the obligation of Cap
ital to Labor ceases when it has paid
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02

of any assessor appointed to do his duty,
I will initiate and join in steps for his
immediate removal.
No matter what my personal and pri-
vate relations in life may be, as mayor
will be mayor Of all the people, and
the wage Garner and the wage payer. the
man of wealth and the man of small
property, and all honest citizens will
receive. as is their right, equal considera-
ton, and will find equal welcome to my
office.
Justice is the end of government
JOSEPH McKIBBIN
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-05-02

wages fixed by competition in the open
market. 80
For nearly a quarter Of a century /
have been connected with the manage
ment OF large and successful nanufac-
turing business in this city, and from its
beginning until now we have been gov
erned in the matter of wages and hours
of labor and general treatment Of our
employees by the success and profits OF
our business, and not by the cruel law of
the supply and demand.
3 Sentiment is supplanting se1fshness.
I JOSEPH McKIBBIN. \
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
Truly Rustic Bridge.

A rustic bridge at Beach Haven. Ca.
contains Sc kinds of wood and vines,
grown on the so acres of Beach Haven
park. Following is list of the woods
and vines: Short-leaf pine, long-leaf
pine. post oak, white oak, Spanish oak,
water oak, red oak, poplar, sweet gum,
black gum. red haw, black haw, red
bud, prickly ash. chinquapin, wild
plum, persimmon cedar, wild sloe.
wahoo, sumac, red elm, pig hickory,
scalybark hickory, hook or sugar berry,
willow, china, black elder, crab APP
pie, wild mulberry, wild cherry, dog
wood, sourwood, winter whortleberry,
black locust, sassafras, cottonwood,
buckeye, laurel, beech, holly. ash. iron
wood. birch, magnolia. sycamore, wal
nut, sweet bay, evergreen, spruce.
Vines-Grape, muscadine, bellfiower,
rattan, bamboo.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
MicnIqan,s Next conoressmen.
NEW YORK FOR HUGHES.

.Re-elected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
The MaIacca Wildcats.

In the forests of Malacca and ot.t.
Islands in the Indian ocean may still
be found the animal known as a wild
cat. The upper parts of it are gener-
ally of a clear yellow color, with black
spots; the lower parts are white With
black spots also. On the back the
spots lengthen almost into lines or
rings, black on yellow.
The average length of the animal,
excluding the tail, is almost two feet;
the tail averages nine inches. It's
height when standing erect is about
IL inches at the shoulder and Is
inches at the headquarters. Its tenn
per is mild and gentle; ii plays al
most like a domestic cat. or rather
kitten, chasing its tail and amusing
itself with anything that it can roll
with its paws.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
Festival A success

The Harvest Home Festival, given by
the Ladies Social Circle of the Congre.
gatonal Church, Thursday and Friday Of
last week was a decided success. The
total receipts being about $4,000 of this
amount the ladies expect to clear UP
above expences Sl55.00. The society
desire to extend their thanks for the as
sistance and patronage rendered to them
by the people of Bedding and vicinity.
The ladies desire especially to thank
Governor Warner for the fine cheese
Valley City Milling Co. for 100 pounds
flour from which our City Baker Unger
furnished the best of bread and rolls, E
B. Miller & Co. for coffee which received
many compliments. Candy boxes furnish
ed the young ladies by the Grand Rapids
Paper Box Co, j. T. Cornell for fine
supply of celery and W. L. Hoover for
potatoes and pumpkins.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN
Party's Vote Cut Down In Cities Where
Labor Element ls Strong.

Party's Vote Cut Down In Cities Where
Labor Element ls Strong.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4.-Pennsylvania
has gone Republican by majority OF
375, 900, the figures being as follows:
Taft, 675, 900; Bryan. 325.500. In 1904
Roosevelt carried the state by b0o,-
519, and two years ago Stuart, Re-
publican. was elected governor by
48,435. This city, Pittsburg, Harris
burg, Altoona and other cities have
given Mr.. Taft pluralities. but Scran-
ton, Wilkesbarre and towns In which
the so called labor" vote Is strong
have gone Democratic.
The election in Pennsylvania turned
almost entirely on national issues,
the highest state officer voted for be-
Ing a Judge of the superior court. For
that Office William ID. Porter, Repub-
lican has been elected by a majority
of $4,000 over Webster Grim. Demo
crat.
The vote in the country district was.
as usual heavily Republican. The
states representation will again be
Republican in the Sixty-first congress,
The Democrats having gained only
one seat. The figures will be as fol-
lows: Republican, "a; Democrats, 8.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
Taft Wins In His Home state.

Columbus, o.. Nov. 4-Secretary
Taft's home state has given him a ma.
jority of $4,000. 205. 900 below the ma
jority of Mr.. Roosevelt four years ago.
The strong Democratic fight did not
avail to carry the state for either Ms.
Bryan or Judson Harmon, candidate
for governor, but pulled down the Re-
publican vote In all parts OF the state
Large Democratic gains are reported
from most of the large cities and
towns. The rural districts generally
however, have remained Republican.
The fight made by Governor Andrew
l.. Harris, candidate for reelection. for
local option was an important factor
in the result. as was foreshadowed In
the county elections. The governors
activity lost him votes among the SO
called liberal element, the loss
showing In the returns from Cincin.
natl, Cleveland. Toledo and other
cities.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
Indiana Goes Republican.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 4.-The en-.
deavors of the Democrats to place In.
diana In the ranks of their party, caus.
ing the state to be considered doubt.
full some time before the election, have
not been successful The Hoosier vote
has been given to Taft and Sherman
by a majority of 10000, reducing the
Republican majority of four years ago.
The figures are: Taft, 325.O0O; Bryan.
$4,000.
Thomas F. Marshall. the Democrat.
ic candidate for governor, has been
elected. The states COMPRESSION.
al representation, eleven Republicans
and two Democrats, will remain un.
changed. but the legislature is Repub-
lican by slightly reduced majority.
The term Of Senator Hemenway, Re.
publican. will expire in March.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
Union Temperance Meeting

The union temperance meeting which
was held Sunday evening at the Church
of Christ was largely attended and the
audience listened to very fine address
by Rev. Beshgetoor OF Muir, an ardent
prohlbitionist and member Of the Anti
Saloon League.
Rev. 0. W. Winter had charge OF the
meeting and was assisted in the devotional
exercises by other pastors OF the city,
Revs. N. j. Myers. c. E. Maxfield and
G. w. Maxwell.
Mr.. Beshgetoor, who is fluent speaker
with tinge OF foreign accent in his
speech. came to this country % years
ago, unable to understand the English
language, which he has since mastered.
and is now in love with our land, but
bitterly opposed to the saloons and the
liquor traffic, which he argues the people
themselves are to blame for creating and
tolerating through the license system.
He said that some good people thought It
was none of their business; that saloons
and liquor never hurt them and they were
not afraid Of it, but he gave number Of
Illustrations and used facts and figures to
prove that it was the duty of all good
citizens to oppose it in every way He
said the county Of Ionia would be given
an opportunity to vote on local option next
spring and he had no doubt of the result.
Each of the elergymen present were
called upon and gave three minute talks
which showed where they stood on the
question.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
BRYAN WINS HOME STATE
commoner Carries Nebraska by 10,
600 Plurality.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 4.-Beginning
with victory in his home precinct,
Bryan reversed a majority of 1000 In
this CITY, carrying his county and has
won the state by 10000. His vote was
unprecedented.
Governor George l.. Sheldon has
been defeated for reelection by 5000
votes. Ashton G.. Shallenberger, the
Democratic candidate, running slightly
ahead of Bryan. The Republican state
ticket has probably been defeated.
Republicans are claiming the legis-
lature by a splendid majority. In the
First district Congressman Z. M. Pol
lard encountered the Bryan wave, and
his election is in doubt He lost heav-
lily throughout the district, and Demo
Gratis claim the election of Mcguire by
200.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
DORIS store Burned.

The general store of Asa E. Dorr OF
Chadwick was burned last Thursday
night Mr.. and Mrs. Dorr had gone to a
neighbours for a short visit after closing
the store for the evening and in some way
it took fire. supposedly from a defective
chimney. Very little of the stock of goods
was saved. The building was one Of the
old landmarks of the village and had been
used for many years as general country
store.
The stock and building were insured in
companies represented by |. L. Hubbell.
and as soon as the loss is adjusted, Mr..
Dorr will decide as to whether he will re-
build and open business there or 60 to
some other place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
CONNECTICUT FOR TAFT.
Carries state, but by Greatly Reduced
Majority

Hartford, Conn. Nov. 4.-Despite the
efforts made to place Connecticut in
the Democratic column the state has
given it's vote TO the Republican can
didate. Mr.. Tafts majority is great
er than was that of Mr.. Roosevelt
four years ago. In that year the Re-
publican candidate carried the state by
$3.50. This year Mr.. Taft's majority
IL 10000. The vote is as follows: Taft:
1900; Bryan, 1880.
Congressman Lilley has been elect
ed governor by 10000 despite the OPP
position to him on account of the sub
marine boat matter and the opposition
to him in his own party Five Repub-
lican congressman have been elected,
and the state Legislature will be Re-
publican,
The leaders OF both parties in the
state expressed great interest in the
growth of the Socialist vote. which in
creased from 1892 in 1906 to $3.50 this
year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
VIII Meet In IL tlding.

The semi annual meeting of the Wom-
ans Auxiliary of Western Michigan will
be held in Holy Trinity church house on
Wednesday. November /. BISHOP Nc
Cormick will preside at the meeting and
1t is earnestly requested that everyone in
terested in mission work will attend these
meetings. The following is the program
for the occasion.
lo:5o-Holy Communion with medita-
tation on Woman's Distinctive work
for Missions. DR.. Wilkinson
l :50-Reports, perpexing questions,
address by the president.
l2:0o-Prayer for Missions
1880 or l 100 p. m,-Luncheon.
2:5o-Mission Study Class
5:5o-(a)-Prayer, Hastings
(b)-Study, Allegan
(c)Gifts, Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
The Ideal Listener.

An attentive listener is a joy, but an
inattentive one is a trial to the soul.
Listen with your eyes, your whole
face. your heart and your mind and
you will achieve triumph. Look di-
rectly at the person talking to you
and never allow your gaze to be de-
fected to other things which may be
happening about you. for this at once
shows lack of genuine interest in what
Is being said to you, and naturally
gives offense.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
Cincinnati Crowd Cheers Tan.

Cincinnati, Nov. 4.-The Republican
ticket had close call In Mr.. Taft's
home city. the party's majority Of 49,
1913 In 1904 being reduced this year
to 5000. Two years ago 1t was 7,l1s.
Mr.. Taft received the returns at the
home Of his brother, Charles P. Taft.
When his success at the polls was an
nounced the house was surrounded by
cheering crowd calling for q speech
from the next president" Mr.. Taft
announced that he would make q
Formal statement In the near future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
Prof Tower uonored

Friends Of Prof. Gordon E. Tower OF
the Forestry department of the Univer-
sity of Main, will be interested to know
that he has been admitted to member
ship in the Society Of American Foresters.
an organization Of which Clifford Pinchot,
head of the Forestry bureau Of the Agri-
cultural department, is president. The
qualification for active membership is this
society provides that all shall be profess
sional foresters of achievement whose
field Of work lies within the United States
or its possessions. Mr.. Tower is son OF
B. F. Tower Of this city, and resides in
Orino, Maine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05

Chicago, Nov. 4.-lllinois has been
carried by the Republican party by a
plurality of 10000. giving the states
twenty-seven electoral votes to Taft
and Sherman. The state Republican
ticket has also been successful, Gov
ernor Charles s. Deneen winning from
former Vice President Adlai E. Ste
venson by the same plurality. Chi
cago has gone Republican by large
majority.
The next state legislature will be
Republican by majority on joint bal
lot of 3S, loss of "a. This means the
reelection to the United States SEN
ate of Albert J. Hopkins.
There will be a decided change In
the congressional representation Of
Illinois. The present delegation from
the state includes twenty-four Repub-
licans and one Democrat. The figures
In the Sixty-frst congress will be sew
epteen Republicans and eight Demo
Gratis, six OF the latter being from Chi
cago. Speaker Cannon has been re-
elected in the Eighteenth district.
The voters of the state have In
dorsed the proposed constitutional
amendment authorizing the state to
issue bonds Of $40, 900. 900 for the con-
struction of deep waterway begin
ming at or near Lockport. H., to a
point at or near Utica, Ill, In the
Illinois river.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-05
The klondlke Discovery.

The discovery of gold in the Klon-
IKE is said to have been made by a
rospector named ]. w. Carmack, who
a-ried a squaw and learned from the
i.ians that there were deposits of
al in the Klondike region. In Au-
Ist. 1896, he verified the story by
king out several hundred dollars
orth of gold In few days by print
we methods.