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The labor world., 1908-11-28
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO
ALL LOCAL UNIONS
Secretary Treasurer McEwen Issues
Bulletin for November and De-
cember, 1908, and January, 1909.

Under date Of Nov. II, 1908, the Sec
| retary- treasurer of the Minnesota
State Federation of Labor has issued
the usual quarterly bulletin addressed
to all affiliated unions. The following
is the full text thereof.
Bulletin.
Duluth, Minn., Nov. II, 1908.
To Affiliated Unions:
Enclosed will be found blanks for
the remitting of the per capita tax for
the current quarter which began Nov.
l, 1908. President Howley is at Den
yer attending the convention of the
American Federation Of Labor. It is
expected that something will be done
there to influence the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor to continue the work
fading this Federation in promoting
organization work in Minnesota dur
Ing the coming year.
All unions are urged to send me-
MORALS to representatives in congress
from Minnesota requesting them to
work and vote for an amendment to
the Sherman anti trust law in accord
ance with the desires of the American
Federation Of Labor
The state legislature of Minnesota
Will convene III January and anv union
i having bill to be presented should
FORWARD a copy at once. The Fedora
tlon Council meets in MINNEAPOLIS on
sunday, Dec. s, 1908, and considera-
The labor world., 1908-11-28
MISSIONARY UNlONIsM.

Don't satisfy yourself that you have
done your whole duty when you have
joined the labor union and paid vour
Dues That's only. the beginning. It's
primary. There's lot more to be
done. "
The labor union depends upon un-
ion1sm. It depends upon the uniting
of laboring people. The success of the
union must come through continuous
organization.
The principal duty Of the union
member Is to be a missionary. The
union that has not missionary mem
bership is in a bad way. To carry the
message of unionism to others and
bring them into the organization is the
chief duty of every union member.
Good officers are necessary. Pune
! tual attendance at meetings and
prompt payment of dues are also
necessary But the greatest neces-
s1ty Of all in making a successful un-
ion is increasing the membership.
Every workingman outside the un-
ion weakens it. Competition is the
death of unionism. AS long as work.
ers remain outside the union, the un-
ion is exposed to conditions that are
detrimental to the organization and
the craft as we'll.
Every union should make a specially
of teaching the art of member-getting.
The Citizen, Los Angeles, Cal.
The labor world., 1908-11-28
RACE BETWEEN WAGES G.:
AND LIVING EXPENSE
Price of Food for 1907 Was 80
Per Cent Higher Than .
in Former Years,
Rate of Wages Jagged Behind
Then and Percentage Still
| Worse in 1908.

When the nations prosperity was
at the flood last year, says the Liter
ary Digest, assertions were current
that the increase in wage rates was
tagging behind the increase in cost of
living, and now these rumors are veri-
fed ythe bureau Of labor's statistics
for 1907. While these definite figures
are extremely interesting in them
selves, they would be vastly more so
If the corresponding statistics for 1908
were available for purposes of COM
parison. Nineteen hundred and eight
being a panic year, however, the fig
ures, If available, would be abnormal.
and 1t may be assumed that when con-
dtttons have become readjusted the
tendencies revealed ythe tables here
cited will reassert themselves.
Wages in 1907.
From the bureaus bulletin we learn
that the wages per hour in the prin-
cipal manufacturing and mechanical
industries of the United States during
1907 averaged 81 per cent higher than
In 1906, while the retail prices of food
showed an average increase Of AZ per
cent for the same period. That is to
say, the purchasing power Of an hours
wages, as measured by food, was one
half of one per cent less in 1907 than
in 1906.
Comparison of Figures.
The retail prices of food are taken
as an index to the cost of living be-
cause nearly half the money spent for
ali purposes by workingman's fam
lily is spent for food. These figures do
not apply to salaried employees in anv
industry.
Perhaps a fairer idea Of where the
wage Garner. stood in 1907 is given by
a comparison between the figures for
that year and the averages for the 10
years from 1890 to 1899 In the same
bulletin we read: AS compared in
each case with the average for the
years from 1890 to 1899, the average
wages per hour in 1907 were 2S.8 per
cent higher; the number of EMPLOYEES
In the establishments investigated was
44.4 per cent greater, and the average
hours of labor per week were per
cent lower"
The price of food for 1907 was 20
per cent higher than the average for
the 10-year period. Thus the purchas-
ing power Of an hours wages in 1907.
as measured in the purchase Of food,
was 6.8 per cent above the average for
the decade compared.
The comparison between 1906 and
1907, as measured in the purchase of
food, was 6.S per cent above the aver
age for the decade compared.
The comparison between 1906 and
1907 covers forty-o one industries, of
which all but one show an increase in
wages per hour
Courier journal Comments,
The Louisville Courier Journal sug-
gests that there is, perhaps, "a sinister
purpose behind the repeated publica-
ton Of figures which show a very
small percentage Of increase in the
cost of living above that of wages"
since they withdraw attention from
the still greater decrease in wages in
the present year, and not merely that,
but the immense number Of persons
who are out Of employment >.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
Resolutions Of Coincidence

At special meeting OF Crystal Falls
Aerie No. l449 Fraternal Order of
Eagles, the following aresolutions were
adopted Whereas thd
Supreme Ruler OK the Universe in His
infinite wisdom has seen fit to removd
from our midst our brother Frank
James
BE IL Hereby Resolved that we extend
our earnest sympathy TO the family Of
our deceased Brother in their sad be-
reavement and
BE IL Further Resolved tina. our
Charter be draped in mourning for a
period of thirty days And. that a
copy Of these resolutions be PUBLISHED In
The.Diamond Drill. Another copy be
sent to the sorrowing family. and a
further copy be spread at large upon
the record OF THE Aerie.
Ed Bemis,
Sam Jacobs,
Herman Holmess4
commi D
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

by the boat company TO influence Rep.
Loud vote on the naval appropriations.
The writer Of the letters, which were
evidently inspired. didn't dare to sign
his name and hearing was held and
a thorough investigation of the matter
made by the committee and the incid-
ents are all being cleared up.
In this connection, IL our readers
will bear with the depression we wish
TO say that the anonymous letter writer,
Of which every community, even
Crystal Falls, Is afflicted. is the most
despicable cur running lose
A newspaper man is in position
10 know more Of these fellows than any
other as he is most frequently afflicted
with their epistles. During the last
election we were frequently in receipt
Of letters attacking the city admins
tration and certain aldermen, the
J writer's OF the letters insinuating al
sorts Of things and not having the
courage 10 let even the editor, who II
all matters of the kind treats commun
ications as confidential lonly requiring
the signature Of the writer TO safeguard
himself from libelous' statementsl
know whom they are or pretend TO DO
We take this opportunity to say &
our readers that we are not in the bus
mess OF maligning anyone and Will
we invite just critism, even of our owl
position on matters public, and vii
gladly give space to such contributions
this paper is not a vehicle for ventiu
personal spite or airing private griey
ances We strive to not even air on
own personal grievances ia our column
Q and we certainly will not air Others
troubles
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
State funds Running Low.

The manner in which the tax budget
was apportioned by the last legislature
at the command of the administration
clique, together with the loss through
he failure OF ex-State Treasurer Glaz-
Ter and certain extraordinary expenses,
places the state treasury ia a condition
where there may be a deficit before the
legislature convenes again
Auditor General Bradley has refused
10 accept the responsibility of paying
only part Of the pri uary school fund in
May and retaining the remainder In
the treasury until November, with the
possible use OF the money for other
purposes. His determination to obey
the law as he CONSTITUTES il, the tying
M of about 1888. 900 of state funds
through the high finance operations of
the legislature, the constitutional con-
vention, and the manner in which the
tax budget was apportioned have come
bined to deplete the state funds and
late next fall it is feared there will be
shortage of money, If all special APP
preparations are drawn ont during the
summer
II will be recalled that when the
auditor generals department presented
its budget to the ways and means com
mittee OF the house. Governor Warner
insisted that the budget be pared, al
leging aat too much money was asked
or general state purposes, The COM
mittee accedeed to his wishes cutting
down the estimate about 81, 600 600. but
instead OF reducing the total amount
by that sum that million was appor-
J toned TO other purposes For Instance
the establishment OK a state binding
twine plant at the Jackson prison was
provided tor, as the governor desired,
and there were a number OF special
appropriations made for departments
which are his especial pets. The diary
and food department has been furnish
ed with money 70 operate on large
scale. additional special appropriation
| were uiHlt lOI lil' AR'RA HNsN'-ff 49,
the game warden's department. was
made over into shape for convenient
political use.
in a discussion Of the matter this
morning Deputy Auditor General Wiki
/ inson said he believed there will be
money enough to take care Of every
! thing until late in the fall at least anc
| possibly there will not be serious
deficit. There is now in the STATE
) treasury the SIM of S2. FPS, v.9l, bu
of that amount $635, 900 is in the Chel
sea bank and Of which sum the stat'
\ will receive only portion. II any thi
year. This is the season wnen the rail
I way taxes are paid in aud until IN
r primary apportionment is made th
i treasury will be in plethoric condi
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
DIREcr NOMINATIONS

The result In Tuscola county where
the promoters Of the direct primary
won out by handsome majority over
the ahti's. or the Atwood faction, is
instructive, not SO much in its disposi'
ton of Atwood as in the emphasis ~
gives to the oft repeated admonition
that it's foolishness TO oppose any
move which tends to give the people
more power.
The fight between Atwood and Gov
ernor Warner Is personal affair. At
wood il. no doubt, inst as sincere a
friends Of the people at heart as Is the
Governor, the latter simply picking
no the issue because he knows it takes
with the people.
Direct nominations tend TO give
more power to the people AID that
alone IL enough to make it 90. Wheth-
er il will pan out whether II will in
the long run be wise move only the
future can demonstrate People learn
by experience and IL any considerable
number of the people wish the exper-
ienca it's the height OF folly to attempt
10 rob them Of the privilege.
Not alone this but it gives unscrup.
ulous and crafty men an opportunity
to ride into power on popular uprising
which merit could never have attained
for them Not all nor any considerable
number Of those who 20 about the land
shouting for the doctrine OF popular
selections are altruistic in their inents.
History will prove in this instance a.
in al others OF tae kind that the mai
ority Of them are seeking 20 grind
private axes and that. were the merits
OF those agitating It put IN the balance
with those opposing. IL thera wonid b
bnt "A few ounces differ Gu q and tina
would probably be on the side Of 'th
rascal you know But that Is neithe
here nor there. The dirct nominatii
law may be- defective The agitator
may be selfish But, II the issue
put up 10 the people the chances AT
that the voters will discount all othe
considerations with the one though
that IL brings the selection closer hon
and the good and true men who a
opposed to toe proposition on Us meri
are Foolish TO commit political suici'
by attempting to stop It, Direct nor
nations will either be the rule in th
country ere many years pass or II W
have proved its failure and lead
some other method that will more uea
~ record popular will and at the SAL
time eliminate the mob rule feature.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
Crops Are Good.

The department Of agriculture Wed
nesday announced from the report q
correspondents and agents of the bureau
Of statistics crop reporting board thai
the average conditions of winter whea
on April was 9l.3 per cent. agains
1919 per cent on April /, 1907, So q
APRIL /, 1905. 0l6 on April /. 1905
and SO . the ten year average Tn
average condition Of rye on April
was 50 against 02 on April l. 1907
and ten year average of s96.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

The elections last Monday resulted
ina victory for the Citizens ticket,
headed by Mayor Webb The people
Of the city registered their verdict in
an unquestiopable manner
From the closeness OF the result at the
primaries il WAS thought that the re-
election might be close and thus the real
sentiment Of the voters would not be
emphatically expressed. Such y not
the case. The voters have given an
emphatic decision that in their opinion
Mayor Webb should be given another
chance 10 snow what he can do. Now
it is the duty Of everyone having the
welfare Of our community at heart TO
lend him helping hand and in the
assistance rendered him help along the
general welfare. Here's hoping the
coming year will see successful and
competent administration of the affairs
OF this city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

AT the expiration of his term as
chief Justice, Judge Claudius b. Grant
will retire from the practice Of law
and return TO his old home at Ann
Arbor where he and Mrs Grant will
spend the remainder of their days In
nm honorable retirement.
Judge Grant was chosen TO the su-
preme bench fiom the 25tn judicial cir
emit of which Iron County is part,
and has been an honor Of the state dur
ing mis- seventeen years on the bench o.
,he highest tribunal of the state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
Reduced Colonist Rates

One-way tickets at special low rates
on sale daily throughout March and
April, from all points on The North
Western Line TO San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Portland aud Puget Sound
points.
Daily and Personally conducted tours
in tourist sleeping cars via the Chicago,
Union Pacific North Western Line.
Double berth only 81 90, through from
Chicago. For full particulars write s.
A. Hutchinson, Manager, Tourist
Dept. 2l2 Clark St Chicago. ILL.,, or
address nearest ticket agent. 4i5-0s
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

s''Fightin Bob" Evans. next to Admir-
al Dewey. the idol OF the American
people among the naval officers is
fighting the hardest battle OF his life
against his old enemy, rheumatism.
So sever Is the attack that the Admiral
has given up all hopes Of again taking
his place as the commander Of the feet
that be 80 successfully piloted around
South America
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

be less danger Of the employees getting
mixed and turning the switch vhe
wrong way.
Many roads have different systems OF
switches and signals. The commission
seeks uniformity and better protection.
There will be no haste, but thorough
inquiry first. II is no matter of adopt
ing some particular make of switch.
but standard pattern for all roads
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
CARD OF THANKS.

To all the People Of Crystal Falls
take this opportunity of thanking
each and every person in the city for
the many kindnesses shown me during
my term in office ] have been well
used and wish 10 say 10 all, those who
supported me and those who opposed
me alike that narbor only the kindest
wishes for each and all
Robert Munns.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
AN fNsIpIoUs DANGER.

One Of the worst features Of Kidne
trouble Is that it is an insidious diseas
and before the victim realizes his dar
ger he may have fatal malady. TAX
Fole vs. Kidney Remedy at the fir,
sign Of troubles as It corrects irregulal
ties aud prevents Bright's disease an
diabetes Sam Bridge|
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
ABOUT ANONYMOUS LETTERS.

Rop Loud and Junge Gordon, both
prominent men OF this state have been
tho victims OF anonymous letters that
have stirred mp scare in the navy de-
pnrtiaent and. for a time threatened to
crea's a scandal in the navy. IL seems
that Judge Gordon IL an attorney for a
slp. .arlne boat concern aud that Rep.
Loud. ia whose district Mr.. Gordon
rtsidsaisa member Of the House naval
CONS ittee. A "scrap" took place be-
tween the boat company for which MIR.
Gordon Ia an attorney and another
oouosln, over = contract from the gov
eminent. The Anonymous lettrs insin.
ual1d ihAsJudge Gordon wss employed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

The published reports OF the Gonld
divorce record IL remarkable only for
the nastiness and vulgarity IL exhibits.
It's another exhibition Of the depravity
that exists in the circles Of the overly
rich Of the country and an innunce to-
wards legislative enactment TO limit
large fortunes
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11
Thirst publication Match "a: last ApriliI. o.
Notice BY Purchaser Under
Tax Sale.
NOTICE.

TO the owner or owners Of any and
allinterest in the land herein described.
and to the mortgage or mortgages
named in all undischarged recorded
mortgages against said land or any as
signee thereof Of record
TAKE NOTICE that sale has beeIl
lawfully made Of the following describ.
ed land for unpaid taxes thereon, and
that the undersigned has title thereto
under tax deed issued therefor, and
that you are-entitled TO reconveyance
thereof az any time within six months
after return of service of this notice.
upon payment TO the undersigned or to
the Register in chancery OF the county
in which the lands lie, of.all sums
paid upon such purchase, to-
gether with one hundred per cent.
additional thereto and the fees OF the
sheriff for the service or cost of publ
cation of this notice, to be computed
as upon personal service of declara-
tion as commencement OF suit. andsthe
further sum of five dollars for each
description. without other additional
cost or charges. If payment as afore
said is not made the undersigned viii
institute proceedings for.possession 0
the land.
Description of land. State. of. Mich
gan. County of Iron, as follows
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

The position OF leading ports Of the
United States is rs follows, as nearly
as can be ascertained from the imper-
feet statistics afforded; New York,
Duluth, Philadelphia. Chicago, Boston,
Pudgct Sound as whole, followed by
a tumble Of lesser ports, including sew
erai on Lake Erie. and on the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

All in Iron County Michigan.
Amount necessary to redeem, Sil72. 81.
plus the fees OF the Sheriff
Herman Holmes
Place Of Business
Crystal Falls, Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

The state railway commission pur-
poses to require all the railroads Of
this state to adopt standard pattern
Of signals and switches as matter of
better protection to the public
II is not expected that the railways
will at once take ont their present
switches ard install those approved by
the commission. But when the board
has decided what form Of switches offer
the safest protection, gradually all roads
will adopt That pattern.
Operating superintendents Of many
OF the railroads OF the state recently
met with the commission to discuss
the matter, and there were many things
brought out during the conference,
which aroused sharp arguments and
much difference OF opinion. The rail.
way men were inclined to view the
question as one which meant much ex-
pense 70 their companies, while the
Commission views IL as a necessity to
better protection.
I'VE want system Of switches and
signals in use, President Glasgow, OF
the commission, is qouted as saying
(which will be uniform, because we
believe they will make 1t that much
easier for the railway employees 10 10
the right thing and hard for them to do
the wrong thing. We want a standard
switch, which will provide that the
switch lover and point will both move
IN the same direction wi h that form
adopted by all roads. then there will
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

tion. but after that money is distributed
funds will be low. The Legislature
made large number of special appro-
priations and IL there is not an early
demand for them the money voted for
those purposes will help tide over the
treasury The tax for this year will be
81. 1913, 429. 93
State Treasurer Rich is having no
tices sent out to banks holding state
funds. warning them Of impending
Withdrawals after May 1. Under the
present constitution il is difficult for
state officials TO secure a legal loan on
behalf Of the state, In fact they are
limited to $50. 900 and there will conse-
quently be an effort to keep down
evrey possible expense in order TO avoid
that contingency il possible State
Republican,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-11

Congressman Henry 9. smith has
announced himself candidate for the
nomination for governor Mr.. Smith
says that he has "lived the simple
life and that is what the state wants.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-24
TALK OF THE TOWN
Extra lace values at vaughn's.

Extra lace values at vaughns.
Excursion to Ausable Chasm Aug. 25
See adv. on page :.
Dressmaking by the day Nora Blair,
0 Hill street, Barre.
George Collamer visited his parents
al SheIburne yesterday.
Thomas II. Powers of Newark, n. j.,
is in the city on business.
Henry C. Kent returned Saturday
from two weeks vacation at High
gate.
A daugbtear was born Saturday
night to MIR. and Mrs. Perry N.
Wheeler.
J. Ward Corver and George +. Fox
visited at Mr.. Caryer's home in Marsh
field yesterday.
Lessons, violin, mandolin, banjo and
xylophone. so cents. Prof. Marsters,
20 Ayerill street.
Waldron Shield went To Chicago to-
day 10 attend the annual meeting Of
Ire granite dealers national associa-
ton.
Misses Lizzie Murray and Belle Mel
son returned Saturday night from a
vacation spent in Boston and Quincy,
Mass.
Lieut.-Gov. Prouty is not prosy
speaker lie has something to tell the
voters, and does it with force. Go and
hear him Friday evening.
A regular meeting Of Loyal Green
Mountain lodge |. o. o. f. NJ. u, will
be held in X. of G. hall Monday even
ing, August "a at 1850 o'clock.
p. G. Owens returned Saturday from
Lake Mansfield, where he has been,
spending few days vacation in com.
pany with j. l.. Miles of Burlington.
The n b. Cate real estate agency
has sold for Miss Mercer Clough, r. S.
Smith guardian, house ON Brooklyn
street to Miss Alma Blay. Considera
ton not mentioned.