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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30
TRADE UNION GROWTH.

A compilation Of trade union statis-
tics IN the principal countries Of the
world places the number of members
in good standing at 5000, 900, or 1,Ooo,-
900 more than last year. Germany
contributes gain Of 100000, which
outstrips Great Britain and nearly
overtakes the United States. At this
time the United States and Canada
have 2,30o,o00 members, whereas last
year Germany had 2,215,o00. The
unions Of Great Britain we're credited
with q membership Of 1,s8s,00o last
year. Five Euro ean countries have
nnor0 trade union members than the
state OF New. but New York put.
ranks Russia, Hungary and Spain, 90
well az the smaller Countries
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30

FOR NQN-UNIoNlsTs TO PONDER.
Do you know that when wages are
reduced in times of panics they never
rise again among unorganized work
ers?
DO You know that each succeeding
panic has left the wages of the un-
organized worker smaller than they
Wert; before?
NO you know that in spite of all
panics the wages of organized labor
hive steadily advanced and the hours
OF labor shortened?
DO you know that if the wage earn
ers were all organized, panics would
be less frequent and less severe?
Do you know that the recent cut in
your wages will never be recovered
until you organize? -.
Do you know that the long hours of
labor lessen your pay? How will you
increase it?
Do you know it is a duty you owe
your family and your fellow-cralLsmen
to join the union of your craft?
Do you know that the longer you
delay joining the union of your craft
the longer you will. be in lettering
your @present condition, shortening
your hours of laor per day, and in
creasing your pay ?--Exchange.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30
HOW is THIS FOR WEALTH?

If the Czarowitz Alexis of Russia
lives to ascend his fathers throne, he
will have more titles than he can re-
member. He will be car six times
over, and in addition will bear more
than 20 ducal titles, besides innumer-
able other dignities. He will be lord
OF hundred palaces with more than
10000 servants, and his private es:
tates will cover 100000 acres, yield
ing an annual revenue Of over $10,-
100000.
No wonder Russia: is oyerrun with
paupers and anarchists.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30
A.|IM!ltlsEMlENTs

In the commit presentation OF Hen
rik 1hsen's fantastic pictorial comedy,
Peer Gynt. ;" Nhien comes to the Ly-
ceum, on Feb. Is and6, Louis James
has prepared Sai real dramatic festival
for lovers Of what is grandest, most
beautiful and inspiring in dramatic
art and cominss as he does, surround
ed with the largest and most impress
siye coterie: Of sconfreres he has ever
taken on tour, Together with a stage
equipment sufficient to supply the de
MAIDS of a national theatre he justi-
fles his preerninence among living
players not alone for his dramatic
charm, power land Characterization,
but for his integrity, persistence and
liberality in presenting at all times
the brightest gems in dramatic liter
allure. ~
In this marvellous production of
peer Gynt" Mr.. Jam es rushed in
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30
LOCKOUT AND NOT A STRIKE.

It should be understood that the
conflict between the United Hatters OF
America and the Manufacturers
of the United States, while technical
~ strike, is actually a lockout de-
olared by the organized employers,
The Associated Manufacturers COM
plain of the short notice given by the
United Hatters to the Guyer Hat com
pany with regard to the continued use
of the union label by that company
But they say nothing about the much
shorter notice upon which they threw
shops.
The Guyer Hat company had been
operating in Boston under union con
ditions and using the label. It de-
cided to remove it's business tc
Philadelphia, because it could get the
work done there for smaller wages
The label had been granted to it by
~AA0 N4i1On VA A4!O DdS1S u IFS AOCdk4Oil
in Boston and Of the conditions there
prevailing. The agreement had still
some time to run. When the company
on it's own initiative and without
considering the union changed the To-
cation Of its business and the condi-
ton of employment, the union rightly
considered this a violation of the
agreement and gave the company five
days notice OF it's refusal to permit
the continued use Of the label with
out new and satisfactory agreement
That was five days more than the
company had right to, for the gree
ment had actually been ended by the
conpany's' own violation Of it's ORR
ginal conditions. I'll.
When the manufacturers, taking the
Guyer incident as an occasion, but ac-
tually prompted by the decisions OF
the couyts against the United Hat
tiers and against the officers Of the
American Federation OF Labor, decid-
ed to throw out the label from all tt
shops, did not give one minutes
notice. Z. III US
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30
POWDER TRUST GETS
il -, WHAT IT DESERVED
Government Will: Not Buy Any More
Of the Products Of the illegal
S.z>:- Concern.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %. - A blow
was struck at i the Powder Trust in
the house wnen Representative Cox, a
Democrat from Indiana, secured the
adoption Of an amendment to the
naval appropriation bill forbidding the
purchase for nval purposes Of powder
from any company known to be vio-
lating the Sherman Antitrust law.
Mr.. Cox showed that the govern
ment is manufacturing a million
pounds Of powder a year at Indian
Head at a cost OF 51.7 cents q pound
but bugs 100000 pounds annually for
the navy from private manufacturers
at 81 cents. F - IL. =
It was stipulated that the appropri-
alton Of $650,oo0 for powder for small
arms should not be expended at a rate
OF more than "a cents q pound,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30

and the fight had just commenced, i
stated that the federation has en-,
gagged tire" able attorneys in Hon
Alton B. Parker and Messrs. Ralston
and siddons. y. 49, .. 81.
There are two appeals now pending
one upon the original Injunction and
the other from Justice virgins de-
CT: ion. It is claimed that should an
az erse decision be reached in either
or both appeals, further appeals to the
supreme court of the United States
VIA be made.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30

where other dramatic angels feared to
tread, for ne not only invested a for
tune when he purchased it from the
Richard Mansfield estate, but placed at
stake his Judgment and art by gather
ing up the reins so recently released
by MIR. Mansfield, but offering to the
American public a comedy that has
set the entire world thinking ana
talking, even Bernard Shaw in his
ecstasy of approval writes: 1T is the
masterpiece of modern comedy" and
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30
JUDGE WRIGHT,

In another column will be found an
interview by Gibson Gardner with the
judge who imposed Jail sentences on
Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and
Frank Morrison, alleging them to be
ia contempt of court.
The interview shows that the judge
is an appointee of the Standard Oils
correspondent in the United States
Senate.
In other words, Joseph B. Foraker
is responsible for Daniel Thew
Wright, and Foraker has as little occa-
sion to be proud of his protegee as the
nation has to be proud of Foraker.
Evidently Judge Wright thinks that
putting robes on corporation lawyers
makes them immune from criticism.
The fundamental principle of pop
ular government is that no official Is
beyond the criticism of any citizen.
Inc first attempt to overthrow pop
ular government must find expression
in the cultivation of the idea that GER
tain officials are exempt from the
judgment Of the citizen.
The first long step toward the es-
tablishment of an oligarchy is to be
found in the movement to place the
courts above all other divisions of the
government and to increase their
power.
If there are any individuals who
are not entitled to exemption from
criticism it is these same be-robed
corporation judges. The history Of
our courts has not been one of which
this country may be proud.
They stole their power in the first
place by a .sneaking revolution when
they seized the power to declare laws
unconstitutional.
They became the supine creatures
Of the National Bank when that insti-
tuition was: seeking to corrupt and
destroy democratic government.
They were the contemplate lnstru-
nlent of the chattel-slave owners when
the latter were seeking to force their
beloved institution into every corner
of the United States.
They played the craven coward
when they crawled before the recon
structionists" who we're looting the
treasury for land grants and riding
rough-shod over the Constitution in
the South to maintain their power.
They proved themselves disgusting
ly subservient to ruling forces when
they declared an income tax constitu-
tional at one period and I'm constitu-
tional at another, according as the in
terests of the exploiting class de-
manded.
Yet because these men have
usurped power until they are beyond
control of the voters of the United
States, and because they are con-
trolled directly by the innermost cir
Gle of the privileged class, the effort
is being made to deity them. THE
Courts con do no wrong" ITO criti-
else them is lese majestic" These are
modern statements of the old doctrine
Of the divine right of kings.
Against this doctrine every friend
of democratic government, to say
nothing of working class interests,
must set his face like a rock
What is. needed more than anything
else in America just now is greater
respect by the courts for the rights of
the people,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30

this ma rnmath phantasnagoria, Of hu-
man life there Is, something for eYery-
body and everything for some. Mr..
James commences tine comedy as a
country lad Of 20 and ends the per
over 60, who having run the entire
gamut Of life and finding nothing in
it. comes home to the faithful sweet
heart, Who has waited for ninn all
these years.. -.
In addition to the excellent lesson
pronounced in the story. the scenic
embellishments, electrical effects, me-
chantcal ingenuities and musical feat
ures form the most diversified and
entertaining performance that will be
offered mere this season,
The incidental music is composed
principally Of the per Gynt" suites by
Grleg, a fact that alone attests to the
excellence Of the presentation. A
splendid company headed by Aphie
James will give life and vitality to the
theme. in fact the organization is as
complete as brains, energy or capital
can make it.
Both Joseph Blethan, the author and
Harry Girard, the composer Of the
opera 1.-THE Alaskan got their inspir-
alton for the work from absolute OBJ
servation in the Alaskan country. Mr..
Blethen was himself among the first
gold seekers in venture within the iced
locked trails and Harry Girard aban-
doned successful stage career at the
height Of q prosperous season with
Lulu CHASER in Dolly Warden" to try
his fortune in Nome placer mining.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30
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JAMES. KELLY.

We desire to make editorial &C.
acknowledgement to our friend James
Kelly, organizer for the Interior
Freight Handlers and Railway Clerks
International Union, for very kindly
sending us several items of labor
news from New York city.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30

= yore.
And all foul blots upon this grand
. new nation, g"
She will insist on their obliteration.
Humanity then will bless tais peerless
.-E'> woman, go
So far superior to man, yes more
than human
-. CATHERINE J. DEMPSEY.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-01-30

presenting it in the same magnificent
manner that characterized Mr.. Mans
fields wonderful performance, he is
positively sure that the venture will
meet the approval not only of the
student public but all the lovers Of
he drama who patronize the theater
for amusement and recreation, for in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
CHRISTMAS GERMAN.

Probably the most attractive dance
ever given by the Alexandris German
Club, wss that of last night at Mcbur-
ney's Hall, the occasion being The
Christmas german, and as is always
the custom, the largest OF The ssssop.
The co.ilIion started promptly at III
O'Clock, led by NJ. Harry Beverley and
Miss Elizabeth Jones aud Mr.. j. 3.
Douglas, j., and Mas Bsalls Dalnger'
6ele. Many new and attractive figures
we're Introduced during the evening
Shortly before midnight 81 elaborate
supper was served. The chaperons were
Mira. W. B. Daipgerfeld, Mrs. Geo.
Aude,top, Mrs. Gee. Moshbacb, Mrs..
A. d. Brockett, Mrs. ]. g. Douglas aud
Miss Cora Cochran. The guests from
Washington we're. Messrs. Fisher, Spen'
Ger, B.own, Emmert, Ransdell, CLARK
son, Howard, Damp, Morse, Adams,
sebrell, and Misses Snyder, Homer, aud
Miss VIM, Miss Julian and MISS
Thomas from Belcourt Seminary, D. q.
Other out of town guests were, Mr.. aud
Mrs. O. O. Smoot, North Osrolins; D..
Edgar Woods, U. s. N; Lsne Alexsn-
der, West Virginia; Kent Roberts,
J. M. B!ackford, b. l..
Worth Smith, David Chalmers,
Of University Of Vs.: Eugene Lindsey
and Bruce Downey, OF Ysle tIniversity;
Geo. Auderson and Gee. Brent, OF
Washington end Lee University.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
FOOrPAD BEATEN,

About nine o'clock Wednesday nigh!
an attempt was made BY a iootpad to
rob Mr.. F. l.. Pitt. who conducts o
barber shop on King street. Mr.. Pitt
lives a short distance west OF this city
in the Shooters Hill neighoorhood, and
on bis way out ofthe city be noticed
q man was following him. When he
reached the vicinity OF Rosenont Mr..
Pitt met 8 color.d man with whom be
was acquainted and told him he was be-
log followed by strange map, and re
quested the darkey to 90 short distance
from the road and wait until the man
drew near. The latter soon overlook
Mr.. Pitt aud after calling on him to
stop demanded of him all the money
he had taken 10 10 bis shop during the
day. The colored man at this junctere
ran ont Ia the road, when Mr.. Pitt
knocked the would-be robber down aud
beat him until he begged him to desis!.
The barber, however, was relentless ano
be poun led and kicked him almost intc
iosensibility. Mr.. Pitt left the man
lying on his back in the road soc
proceeded 10 his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
RErROCESSION AGAIN.

THE subcomu,it!es appointed by a.
I,sItsish Sinclair, chairman OF the COM
mittes on Law and legislation OF the
washington Chamber of Commerce, to
examine iuto Inc conslitutionality OF
the act passed by Congress, 10 1916,
ubereby a lsrge part of Alexandria
county. Then a part OF the District OF
CSolnmbis was teceded to Virginia, re-
sorted to the committee at the Chamber
OF Commerce rooms yesterday alter
noon. ,nr
Ooarles Lnkins, chairman of the SUBJ
committee, made the report, which rec
ommended that committee OF ten De
administrative By the president and i've
by tas governor of Virginia-to decide
whether or not retrocession should be
made. an
The report OF the subcommittee will
be considered by The committee on Law
and legislation, and later presented 10
the Chamber of Commerce.
If The Washington Ohsmber OF oom-
merss keeps this chase up much longer
a will furnish another interesting Chap.
ter, in "Mackay's Modern Delusions,"
"rhe Misstssippi Scheme" "Tae D 'uth
Sra Bubble" "The Tulip Mania" etc.,
are all Interesting, and "rhe Rstroces'
sion Hsllucinaiion" would prove equally
readable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
CHRISTMAS EVE.

The fual windup of preparations for
Christmas was manifest today, and the
activity will continue until midnight.
Many strangers have been In the city
during the day, and The market house
and The business streets have generally
neen ylhroDged with people.
As has been The custom for YEARS, 8
large percentage of Alexandr'ana have
purchased their holiday goods in Wssh.
lpglon, and the electric trains dnriug the
past week or ten days have been we'll.
pstronz ID BY people OF this city who
have returned 10 the afternoon or st
night loaded With packsgts.
S, far, the Christmas wsek has been
comparatively quiet, the rattliog OF a
COW bell occasionally by boy being The
only noise heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
pOIJOE NOURT.

IJustice 81. B. Caton presIdingl
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
A youpg white man, charged With
dlsorderly conduct, had his case con-
tinued.
Thomas ScRnloD, charged with drunk
On and dsorderly conduct, was dlsmlss.
ed upon promising to behave himself In
future.
A white map, charged with vsgrsncy,
WIS sent to jail Tor ten day..
Randolph Stevens, colored, charged
with stealing Christmas trees, was dis
missed upoa promising to pay for The
same.
Harry Massey, charged with fighting,
wss fined S..
William Trigger, charged With siml-
lar offense, forfeited bis collateral by
failing to appear.
Two colored boys, SONS OF DIARIES
Parker, eolored, charged with stesliDg
S2l from their father, were dismissed,
they having made preparations to re-
fund the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
HOLIDAY.

Tomorrow will BE- Christmas In the
a,n,h, the most generally observed OF all
tae holidays. The celebration OF the
birth Of the Saviour of Mankind is made
ahe occasion of grand rejoicing, home
comlpes, family reunions, Interchange OF
rifts g.. while With the children the holl'
day, is the day of all days, given up 10
pleasures OF all kinds, lasting from DAY.
light till late at night.
In the city business will be practically
esu srendod that ell who can may enjoy
rest from their labors, put aside csre sud
engage ID the pleasures aud recfeaslons
incident TO the dsy.
All the banks, government, state aud
city offices will be closed, the possofice
will observe Sunday hours, the factories
g., will suspend operations and the
stores will close after the morning hours.
Tne schoul holidays commenced yester'
dsy. Christmas falling this year on
Saturday, The holiday will last for
two daye, giving TO those who lesd too
strenuous life on Ohristmas day an OPP
p,r:u ,i,y to recupsrste before business
begius on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
STOLE CHRISTMAS TREES.

Randolph s'eveDs, colored, was ar
rested this morning by Officer Bach
charged With selling christmas lrses be.
longing to some colored men who had
brought them to This city from the ad'
ioining country, The owners had
stacked them in the market court on
Wednesday, and had left them
there to be sold yesterday and today
Stevens sold about twenty of the trees
upon which he realtzd over ten dollars.
Che accused Rss brought before the 20.
lice Court and wac given until this after.
noon to reimburse the oHners oil The
trees. Should be fall to do 80 be will
be placed In the dock on the charge OF
petit Larceny,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
MERRY CHRISTMAS 70 ALL.


Il is generally conceded that the
u;eo tiny reindeer" are bscknumbera,
and thst instead Of the juggling of their
bells tonight when Santa Claus reaches
AIexsndris, as on former occasions, the
rafting OF the propeller of sn airsh'p,
Jsss musical but far more expeditions,
will bs heard. 1t is also said that 10.
st,ad of aligbting from bis sleigh and
making personal entries 10 houses, SANTA
CLAUS viii drop bis favors from high
altitude ami they will shoot ike aerolites
dogn chimneys aud into stockings hung
for their reception. His ship will be
equipped With twopowerfol sesrchllghts,
and his approach heralded by ' 'snapeo
light miles long, as vivid as brlllia nt
display of the aurora bofealis. 49,,
This tlne.hnnored friend OF the little
,ouss ha, given us no schedule, ana
the ezsc! lime OF bis appearance Is as
uncsr.sin as the coming of meteofie
shower TIE younger generation, how
ever. will behold The evidences OF bis
visit abou. The time the stars are grow
ing dim tomorrow morning. LIST us
hope all will epjoy tho realization Of
their dreams.
Christmas week has been marked DY
about the usual activity manifested a.
this season. The work OF preparation
for the holiday has virtually been 10
progress since the beginning OF the
month, though as the holiday has drawn
eli 80, tho activity has been accelerated.
B, midnight all will have prepared ior
The morrow. May all enjoy happy
Ohristmae.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
CHURCH SERVICES.

Tomorrow, Christmas Day, services
will be held 10 several of the city
churches, on which occasion the musical
programmes heretofore published will
be rendered by the respective choirs.
The services will be as follows:
st. Msry's at 5, $50 and last msss
followed by beuedictiou of blessed sacrs-
ment at 10 o'clock. No vesper5.
Grace CHURCH at 1880 aud IL a. m.
Christ Church at II q. o..
g., Paul's Church at II a. %.
Emmanuel Lutheran church al 10 q. 20.
Trinity Church at 6 q. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
WIDE AWAKE MERCHANTS.

Eos the past forty years the firm OF
", A. Johnson & %. have stood the
,es! 10 fuclustipg contest in The wine
and liquor market. 1. still stands When
others have fallen, located 10 the came
old place, Cameron and Royal streets.
Nothing has hslpedlto maintain their
reputation more than the quality of the
goods they handle. Gibson's brsnd Is
one of their leading WHISTLES. A Pc
ruesl of the advertising columns OF the
G zstte will convince all that they can
be we'll served also al Ahern's, Lowen.
oach's, Fairfax & Go. Louis Bills,
Spioks's, Riley's and RsmmsPs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
CHRISTMAS MARKET.

While the market this morning was
by no means overstocked With country
produce, the supply seemsd to be equal
to the demand. Prices were but little
changed from those noted at times dur
iog week. Dressed turkeys ranged from
% to 80 csD.s per pound and eggs were
40 cents d.zsD. Chickens, geese, ducks
aud rabbits had not varied from the
quotations of last Saturday. The butch
ers had fine displays OF choice christmas
meats. The market court resempled
massive cedar Booth, and most OF The
benches we're stocked with greens-
wresths, gsrlapds, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
OPERA HOUSE.

Christmas afternoon and night will be
a gala day at the Opera House. Guy
johnson has returned after mis- bllef va
cation and will appear, supported by
his entire company, both afternoon aud
night, presenting a new comedy entitled
"Jake's Vlsion," or "ssnta CLAUS Oas-
DONE" At the evening performance,
at the request of several admirers, he
will repeat two old fa7olites in addition
to the regular show, namely, Poison,
Milk and Suicide in Il Mirror" Alter
the matinee MI. johnson will invite al.
the boys and girls present on the stage
and entertain them in royal manner.
Malin and Maxwell and Harry Spaugler
will be seen In vaudeville tonight for the
last time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
PERSONAL
City Sergeant R. q. Cox, who wss
laa 10 hat nnsitinn Last Nn7am.

City Sergeant r. q. Cox, who wss
reelected to that position last NoVem-
Der, q1al'fsd today. :,
Mrs. Thomss Breckenridge Cochran will
entertain at cards next Tuesday afternoon at
her home on Duke street, in honor OF Mrs.
John Marshall Jones and Mrs. Edward Car
Miss Louisa J. Ball, of Corriganville, Md,
Il the guest of Miss Florence A. Long:
Mr.. Ashbv Bell, of Strdsburg, will spend
the winter in this city. :,
Miss Christina Kemper will spend the ho u
days with her parents, Mr.. ana mis. :. ~
Kemner. It Rosemont Miss kemper IS &C:
compsnied by Miss Cynthia Thompson Of
Mr.. n. ]. Mcfarland has been presented
with handsome gold watch by Fltsgers ia
CouneiI, Knights Of Col 1u bus. The present
ation sneech was made ny Rev. L. F: Kelley.
Mr.. mcfarland is the retiring grand knight
of the organization.