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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-05

Lot liz Misses "Sorosis" shoes in yici
kid, lace only. mat calf tops, genuine
hand sewed; sizes 111z to q $3.50
quality LIS
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-05

Lot III. Childs' and Misses patent colt
shoes, blucher, button and lace, dull
kid tops, plain toe or tips; sizes 80
TO L; $500 and $3.50 quality. $50
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
TUGMEN HOLD LAST
MEETING Of SEAs(N
Union Does Not Hold Regular
Meetings During Open Sea-
son of Navigation,

The local union of the Licensed Tug
mems Protective association held it's
last meeting for the season at the
Manhattan building on Tuesday even
ing Of this week.
1t is only during the winter months,
when the harbors are frozen over and
boats are out of commission, that the
and everywhere, on the different tugs
affairs.
AS long as navigation is on, the tug
men are busily engaged with their
work. They are scattered here, there
and everywhere, on the different tigs
and dredges, and it would be impossi-
BILE to get all the members together
at session, even if it were necessary.
But is is not necessary, for the tug
men make all their agreements with
the employers before the season opens.
BY next week, many members of the
local union will have begun work for
the season.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
.LATHER'S UNION
LOCAL NUMRER z
Chartered by the Wood, Wire and
Metal Lathers International
Union of America,

This local enjoys the proud distinc-
ton of having upon it's roll of mem
bership every journeyman lather in
the city Of Duluth.
The local holds it's regular sessions
at Kalamazoo hall on the second and
fourth Friday evenings of each month.
The meetings are we'll attended and
much interest manifested in the work
of the union
Albert Meldahl, secretary of the To-
cal speaking to our reporter on the
educational value Of membership in a
labor union said:
"One cannot sit in 4 union meetino
without being struck by evidence that
members are studying along econ
omlc lines. In the discussions that
arise, he will recognize the expression
OF many different writer's. The union
is In large sense a. school of econ
om1c and political science. In its
meetings the members discuss uues-
lions Of politics and economics in Or
DER to ascertain their bearing on the
interests Of the masses. This involves
Wlde range of topics, and leads the
more active spirits among them to in
crease their fund Of information and
sharpen their intellects by reading.
In the average labor union meeting
many practical and immediate cues
lions are discussed. These discussions
are more advantageous than those OF
an ordinary debating society, from the
TACT of their practical interest. They
are not mere matters of speculation
'put the expression of experiences ami
| mated by living necessity.>
The labor union has done much in
the way Of developing public speak
ers 1t is a. school Of oratory in which
| Worklngmen learn to express their
thoughts with intelligence and dignity
| lhere are many excellent examples
| al over the country Of this. There
is Samuel Gompers, one Of the mos
accomplished orators Of the nation
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
DEMANDS FOR HoUsEMA1Ds
GREATER THAN SUPPLY

James F. Walsh, in charge of the
state free employment bureau, and his
fair assistant, who looks after the
Women's department of the agency. are
not inclined to believe the storeies they
hear about the great number of house
maids who are Offering their services
in the market. y
1t is true that. quite a number of
girls are calling daily at the bureau,
seeking housework; but the demand
Is still ahead Of the supply The de-
mand is very firm, something like
twenty requests for girls having been
received|by the bureau yesterday from
housewives. The wants Of all could
not be supplied, but the bureau is
sending out girls to work as fast as
they apply at the office.
Proctor and the range towns are
anxious to get girls. A large number
of Inquiries from out Of town have
been received by the bureau. The
other day several girls went to Clo-
quet to take positions secured through
the bureau.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
MRS. S7ARKWEATHER. IS
JUb|LANT OVER LkW5
Enacted by the Recent Legisla-
ture Showing Such Considera-
ton for Women Workers.

ST.. PAUL, Mimi, April 29.-No per-
son in the twin cities is happier over
what has been accomplished by the
legislature just closed, on behalf Of
women wage earners than is Mrs.
Starkweather Of the State Labor Bur
eau.
In recent interview on the laws re-
latlng to women, which were enacted
at the recent session, Mrs. Stark
weather said:
Il wonder if women realize what
great good has been done by the pas
sage of several laws by the body
which has just finished it's work This
has been the greatest winter for wo-.
men we have ever had in Minnesota,
and I should like to voice my gratitude
to the members Of the legislature
Let me sum up for you what has
been done. They have created a wo-
mans department, under the super
vision of the commissioner Of labor,
which will employ five women to do
the work I have been trying to do
alone; a law has been passed limiting
a Woman's working hours to ten, with
adequate time for meals; laws for bet
ter ventilation have been passed, and
whenever the commissioner finds an
employer who refuses to ventilate
properly the rooms where women are
employed, he can fine him $40 a day;
all toilet rooms must be kept clean
and scrubbed once a week; the age
Of protection was raised to 10 years.
while they denied women the bal
lot, the legislators have shown. so
much consideration for women work
ers, and have evinced real 'chivalry
and delicacy in the protection given
them by these laws, that we can afford
to wait for suffrage. Indeed, what
women want to vote for-at all events
one Of the reasons-is to bring about
the very laws which have been put
on the statute books by this legisla-
ture Therefore, in view ofthese things
let us take the good the gods send
and wait and hope for more -;
T Il also want to. say that all these
regulations are to be put into effect
10y the labor commissioner, and that
they could not be in better hands
than in those of w. E. McEWen,
the present incumbent. He feels deep
| ". on the subject, and the women
workers of this state are assured OF
a square deal with Mr.. McEwen in
charge. e,
! 1.-THE anti-tuberculosis campaign has
been given the most vital assistance
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
REGULAR SESSION Of
! THE TRADES ASSEMBLY
Held at Kalamazoo Hall Friday
Evening, April Twenty
Third, at 8 P. M.

The regular bi-monthly meeting Of
the Federated Trades Assembly was
held Friday evening, April %. Financ-
1al treasurer William Perry, and
Reading Clerk George Nothfield were
absent. President Mcdonald appointed
Delegates Uncapher and Walsh to act
In their places.
The delegates reported condition Of
trades as follows Bakers, black
smiths, butchers, Carpenters, electrical
workers, Leather workers, machinists,
Sheet metal workers, garment workers,
and tailors fair; brewery workers, tel
egraphers, building laborers, good; Gig
armakers, freight handlers, longshore-
men, L. T. P. A., team drivers and
plumbers, quiet.
New delegates-Mrs Bertha Thebo,
from the Woman's Union Label
League.
Communications-From Congress-
by the ways and means committee Of
the house Of representatives, allowing
15O,0O0,000 cigars to come from the
philippines free of import duty. Mr..
Miller said that the bill had passed
the house before our communication
reached him.
From the secretary of the Albany,
New York, local of the International
Union of Shirt Waist and Laundry
Workers. stating that the firm Of Ide
Brothers Of Albany is a strictly union
establishment and has the label of that
organization upon it's products.
ho oh
Of Roswell, New Mexico, telling of the
killing of one Of it's members by
capitalist Of that sity. The commune
cation called for financial assistance
In order to carry on prosecution. It
was filed.
From President Gompers Of the Am
erlcan Federation of Labor, stating
that letter had been received by
him from Frank Fisher, member Of
the executive board Of the fifth dis
trict of Electrical Workers, in which
it appeared that some doubt existed
in the minds Of the officers of the
Duluth Central body as to the action
fthe American Federation of Labor
In the Electrical Workers case Mr..
Gompers said that F. ]. McNulty and
Peter Collins had been recognized as
president and secretary Of the 1terna-
tional Brotherhood of Electrical Work
ers. The communication was referred
to the executive board.
J Report of mmittees-Delegate
Henry Perrault reported that negotia-
lions are still pending with the offic-
ials Of the Building Laborers' Union
and that satisfactory progress was
being mace. -,
Delegate Heideman, of the commit
tee appointed to CONFER with Clough
and Nicholson, reported that an ap-
pointment had been made with the
committee from the Superior Assem-
bly, to act on the matter, and request
ed that the committee be given further
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
COOKS AND STEWARDS
IN FAVOR OF STRIKE

CLEVELAND, April 29.-Itg; was
stated in marine circles here today
that the members of the Marine Cooks
and Stewards union voted almost
unanimously in favor of calling a
strike against the boats belonging to
the Lake Carriers association. The
votes from all Of the locals of the
union have been sent to general Score
tary A. w. Secord at Buffalo, where
official action will be taken.
The counting of the strike vote of
the members Of the Seamen's union is
new being canvassed at the seamen' S
headquarters in Chicago. No action is
known to have been taken by the
engineers or the longshoremen.
The complaint of the unions is
against the open shop policy of the
Lake Carriers association.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
Live News Of Local
Unions and Workers
PlASTERERS' UNION
LOCAL NUMBER IS
Meets First and Third Thursday
of Each Month at Kala-
mazoo Hall.

This local has an enrolment Of IS
members. Its secretary, Brother Ed
ward PerOtt, makes a special study
of the philosophy Of the trades union
movement, and occasionally gives his
local a heart to heart" talk on the
correlation duties Of both EMPLOYERS
and employees.
Brother Perott contends that both
for the employer and employee there
must be an educational campaign
based on knowledge. Public opinion
can only be formed when facts are
produced. All our life Of today said
Mr.. Perott, is too much affected bv
attitude of mind which originates in
precedents and automatic sayings
based on facts Of years ago.
For the selfish exploiter Of the dire
needs of men and women there is moth
ing but the stern arm of the law. But
law cannot be intelligently enacted
unless there is knowledge Of the con-
d1tions that demand it.
Law fixing a minimum dailv wage
must be based on knowledge of the
requisites of normal standard Of
living and their cost in definite local.
tiles.
I'VE have decreed the conditions IN
DER which work Of many kinds NAV be
performed, and we have decreed those
conditions in order that the lives of
men and women may be prolonged.
And why stop short and not say that
In that mutual relation Of men and
women we call labor there shall be
paid by the one to the other at least
suffcient to maintain a family accord
ing to an established normal stand
ard 2"
Brother Perott is very hopeful over
what is to be accomplished for en-
ployer and employe, through the ef-
forts Of the commission recently ap-
pointed by Governor Johnson, to form
ulate an employers liability law that
will be equitable to every interest con-
cerned.
About thirty Of the members of this
local are employed on the court house,
ten on the Sisters school, and the
remainder on various buildings bubble
and private about the city.
Brother Robert Carson, an active
worker of this local is now lying dan
gerously i'll at his home 18th avenue
| east and South street. He has the
sincere sympathy of the brotherhood
and their best wishes for a speedy
recovery
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
PRESIDENT HOWLEY
VISITOR IN DULUTH
Receives tho Friendly Greetings Of
All Participants, Pro and Con, in
Former 81 ock Out"

Receives the Friendly Greetings Of
All Participants, Pro and Con, in
Former "Loek Out"
George B. HoWley, president of the
Minnesota State Federation of Labor;
was in the city for a couple of days
this week. He addressed large audi
ence Of label leaguers, both men and
women, at Kalamazoo hall on Monday
evening. He also conferred with many
Of our local men Of labor, and urged
them to be sure that every Duluth
union has its full quota of delegates
at the Red Wing convention.
Brother Howley is thoroughly con-
versant with conditions Of labor every
where throughout the state. and in
his opinion the prospects for the COM
ing season in all industries are most
encouraging.
Wednesday. afternoon he left for
Hibbing and other points on the range,
where he will sojourn for few days,
and on his return will probably remain
over in Duluth for one or two mor9
days. ~ rs .i:4413. ....=..1' j..
Brother Howley Is always welcome
visitor to Duluth He has a large
circle OF friends Mere, not only among
union men, but, also among the CON
tractors. bosses. and other members
Of the Builders Exchange.
Brother Howley was In charge Of the
union forces, here during the Drew
lockout Of: over q year ago, and his
fairness and executive skill commanded
the respect Of friend and Toe. Nov
that Z perunane peace II long es-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
IRON WORKER MEETS
WITH INSTANT DEATH
William PAUL. Falls From Water Tow
er IT'S Feet to the
Gro,,nd

Ground.
Failing from the top of the new
water tower at Proctor to the ground
below, distance of ITS feet, William
PAUL, an iron worker, met instant
death shortly after o'clock this
morning The body was bruised al
mist beyond recognition. The re-
mains were brought to the undertake
ing parlos of M. J. Filiatrault, West
Duluth, this afternoon.
Paull was young man, only %
years Of age, and was employed as a
rlveter on the upper part of the new
tower, which is being erected by the
Proctor Waterworks company. He had
been at work but a few minutes this
morning, when he stepped out of his
birds nest" in which he was working
to a narrow ledge surrounding the
tower. A stiff northeast wind was
blowing, and to that is attributed the
cause Of the young man losing his
balance and plunging .. to his death
below.
The home Of the dead man is at
Hancock, Mich, where he has a STEP
father, whose name the authorities
are making an effort to find out He
came from Michigan about two months
ago to take employment with the J..
b. Bavdern contracting firm, which is
erecting the tower. Funeral arrange
ments will not be made until word
comes from relatives at home. While
In Proctor he stopped at the Central
house. The coroner will not hold an
inquest over the remains, as his death
is considered to be purely accidental.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
FIRST CLASS CAFE
To OPEN MAY FIRST
Friendly Caterer That Merits
Support of All Loyal
Trades Unionists.

Mr. George Wansch, an active men,
bre Of the Cooks and Walters union,
and for a number of years connected
with Miller's Cafe, will open a first
class up-to-date cafe, about May 1, at
Ill West First street, and hopes to
merit a fair share Of public patronage.
Mr. Wansch certainly deserves the
patronage of all union men, and in
asmuch as he proposes to give as
good service as can he had in the city,
there is every reason to expect that
his business will be booming from the
start. TheLabor. World wishes him
all kinds of success.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
W0MAN'S LOCAL LABEL
LEAGUE NUMBER go
Stormy Was the Weather but the
Faithful Got Together and
Had a Good Time.

With an array of good speakers a
sumptuous spread and an enjoyable
dance program, the first annual ban
quet Of the Women's Union Label
league at Kalamazoo hall, Monday
evening, was a decided success.
George B. Howley, president of the
state federation Of labor, was present
and delivered an address. Other speak
ers were DR.. Mary Mccoy, whose ad-
dress on Child Labor" was one of the
features of the evening. 1t appears
In full in another column of this paper.
In the course Of his remarks, Mr..
Howley spoke of the good work that
has been done by the Women's Union
Label leagues Of the state since they
have been formed, and of the import
ance of the union label.
He urged all his hearers to insist
upon the union label when purchasing
goods. declaring that If this were uni
versally observed there would be no
need of boycotts, and Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor would never have
been thrown into the difficulties which
attracted such wide attention.
Mr.. Howley said that the need Of
educating the workers of this country
to purchase union label goods is second
| in Importance to the work Of organiza-
ton only, and the amount Of time,
energy and thought being expended in
the effort to bring this fact more fore
IDLY before the minds of the purchasing
public is worthy the careful considera-
ton of every member Of organized
labor. AS an organizer, the union label
is doing much to eliminate those in
dustrial curses-the employment of
child labor, the sweat-shop proprie-
tor and the convict employer-by en-
listing the support Of thousands, who
by the nature Of their calling are not
enlisted under that banner, but who
are, through the use OF the label, and
the agitating being done in it's behalf
becoming better acquainted with the
| objects of unionism.
Short addresses were also made by
Charles F. Ceilley, Mrs. Catherine ].
Dempsey and James Walsh.
At the close of the speech making,
all present sat down to a sumptuous
repast to which they did ample justice.
At the conclusion of the banquet
dancing was INDUCED in until the wee
srna' hours admonished the party that
there was another day coming"
The event was great credit to the
ladies Of the league, and was in all
respects a triumph from start to fin
ish.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01

of coming to final agreement this
week, the executive boards of the three
anthracite districts of the United, Mine
Workers are in secret session.
They are considering the latest
propositions for settling the differ
ences between the mine workers and
the operators. The boards will act
upon the propositions, and they will
be placed before the convention OF
miners.
Winnie there is still difference Of
opinion among some Of the leaders in
the anthracite regions as to what is
best to do, the opinion is practically
unanimous that this week will see the
end of the controversy.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
NEW RUBBER HEEL
SHOP is OPENED
The Invention Of Alton 3. Heimbach,
the Well Known Local Mail
Carrier

The Heimbach Rubber Heel COM
pany has opened shop at 407 West
Superior street for the introduction Of
the Heimbach detachable twin rubber
heels and a general shoe repairing
business. The shop is fitted out with
most improved machinery and equip
ment for first class work, and Will
make a specially of Preparing while
You wait. All work is guaranteed.
The heel is the invention Of Alton B.
Heimbach, the well-known local letter.
carrier. 1t has a cushion effect, no
nails, prevents running over at the
heel and can be quickly change from
one shoe to another. The new heel is
fast finding favor among Duluth
people, who are invited to call and see
it demonstrated.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01

by the passage Of these laws. When
you recall that the highest death rate
from that dread disease is among
girls from 10 to 20, you can readily
see what great step in advance has
been taken by making laws which
insist upon cleanliness and ventilation.
This legislation is entitled to the re-
spect and gratitude of every woman
worker. in Minnesota, and I am glad
Of this opportunity to praise them for
their work."
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
NATIONAL ALLIANCE
OF STAGE EMPLOYEES

The National Alliance Of Stage En-
ployes in it's report sent to affiliated
unions shows that has 100 charter
ed locals, 40provisional locals and IL
branches of moving picture men un-
der it's Jurisdiction.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01

who received his schooling in a cigar

who received his schooling in a cigar
makers union. -.
Our own Billy McEwen, the pres
1rt state labor commissioner, is an
other illustrious example of one wao
received his schooling in oratory in
the Plumbers union. and so'' contin-
ued Mr.. ,Meldahl, 1.-THE evidence
abounds on every hand to prove that
,unfonism has greater value to its
membership than the mere matter OF
wages. The union Is a school for the
training and developing Of the best
there is in the Individually" $4%1 - Y Z
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01

tablished, the former belligerents are
both Of them glad to extend the glad
hand TO- General Howley, and ex-
change "romances" over the battles
fought and victories won during the
lockout campaign"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01

Australia has more unexp1ored area
In proportion to its population than
any other country in the world s.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-01
MINERS CHIEFS ARE
WORKING FOR PEACE

SCRANTON, Pa, April 29.-Hopeful
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-19
IN NJ Es

Homer and Noble Ball returned Satur.
day from a visit to their brother, Fred
Ball of Randolph.
Friday evening about thirty of the
young friends of Miss Mabel Floyd gave
her surprise party in honor of her 18th
birthday, and left her a copy of Whittier
poems.
The Misses Julia Carter, Georgia
Gardener, Emma Frost, Faye Butterfield.
Kathleen Edmunds and Angelina Will
cox of Middlebury college walked from
Middlebury Saturday and passed Sunday
with Miss Carriers parents, Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Carter.
Mrs. John Broderick was taken to St.
Joseph's home for old ladies in Burling
ton Saturday.
Mrs. Robert Mclaughlin passed Sun
day with her nephew, Benjamin Hayes
of Whiting.
John w. Vanderhoof, IS years old,
recently caught pickerel near Gard-
ners Island that was three feet, four
inches long and weighed IA pounds
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-19
Alcohol an Enemy of Man.

Alcohol and Alcoholism are two
of the most real, substantial enemies of
moral, artistic and commercial progress
of the human race according to the re-
port of the United States delegates to
the twelfth international congress on
alcoholism, made public by the state
department
While the congress urged the neces-
sity of imposing the most rigorous re-
strictions on the sale and traffic in al
coholic liquors, it regarded as equally
important the need of educating the
younger generation to a true know
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-19
sLEIGHs

| have just received a car
load of the celebrated " Cortland
Cart and Carriage Sleighs" and
am expecting another car of
cheaper ones every day.
| can give the Best Sleighs
for the money that can be
bought in the county. Also a
line of Harness and Fur Robes.
Surveys, Buggies, Carriages of
all description. Work Wagons
in sizes from | 10 to : IA nv
own make with and without
brakes. If in want of any of
the above come and look them
over at