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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
WHO PAYS THE FINES?

Under our present methods of
doing things the public, who suffer
by the original offense, are in the
last analysis, made to pay the whole
penalty therefor, and the actual
culprit goes Scott free.
Take, for instance, the fines
levied with so much eclat upon the
erring railroad companies; take
such a fine as that extorted last
year from one of the most reputable
of the Western railroads, sixteen
thousand dollars duly levied, adju-
dicated and paid.
Who paid it.? The president OF
the company? He certainly did not.
nor the vice president, nor the d.
rectors, nor the general superin-
tendent nor the traffic manager.
1t was paid from the treasury of
the company.
Ostensibly, then, it came from the
possessions of the company's stock
holders, not one of whom had ever
once heard of the offense for which
the fine was levied.
This would be sufficiently unjust
and absurd If the harmful farce
stopped there; but it runs, in fact,
much farther. OF course the stock
holders did not really lose by rea-
Fson of the fine; not one dividend
was thereby diminished to any
stakeholder. What actually hap.
pened Is that the management of the
railroad made up the loss by cur
failing some service or increasing
some charge.
Then who really paid that fine?
The people of the United States in
whose behalf it was supposed to be
levied They are the ones who
paid the fine. =, 5;s.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
P. G.. PHILLIPS.
TAKING LAND VALUES.

Nucla, Colorado. April 7, 1909
To the Editor OF the Duluth Labor
World: -. -"
OF all our social questions, un-
doubtedly the land question is the
most important. It is pushing its
way into the legislative bodies of
all countries. j In Australia the tax
alton of land values and the aboli-
ton Of all other taxes has come to
be the burning question.
In New South Wales, according
to the official report of the Labor
Bureau of that state, there are no
hard times, no unemployed and
wages are rising. 8 In the adjoining
state, Victoria, the government is
exerting itself to find work for the
unemployed, and wages are falling.
The cause of this difference lies in
the different systems of taxation.
Victoria follows the old system, but
In New South Wales the new sys-
tenn was established in the early
part Of 1908 by the state parlia-
pent. This new system requires
all town and county councils to
place tax .sof one penny in the
pound on land values, irrespective
tof improvements. Other taxes to
he placed on land values or i'm
provements at the option OF the To-
tcalu council, subject to q referen-
dunn vote OF the landowners. .z I.
The result was that In 81 out
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17

1t may be necessary for the senate
to discipline" the president. A dis
patch from Washington says he has
made the statement that he does not
consider the appointment of federal
judges to be a part of the patronage
Of senators, and that judicial appoint
nnents should be fret from political
influences. Does he mean that? Why
should great corporations select, elect
and maintain a corps of senators I'M
less judicial appointments be consid-
cred part of the patronage os SEN
ators?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
WHAT THE LABEL PROVES.

Lest you forget, we say it yet"
the presence of the union label
ON hat, suit of clothes, pair
of shoes, box of cigars, package
of tobacco, or piece of printed
matter does not prove that condi-
tions were perfect in the shop
where the article was made; but it
does prove that they were better
than in non-union shops; and one
of the several effective ways for
you to help raise wages, reduce
hours of labor, improve sanitary
conditions in places of employment,
and protect the personal liberty of
working people from the tyranny
of bosses and their foremen, is for
you to refuse to purchase any ar
ticle that does not bear the label
when it is at all possible for you to
get one that does. And we ask
our feminine readers to bear this
in mind quite as carefully as the
men. ..
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
THE MARINE SITUATION.

The attitude of certain of the
Lake Carriers is most perplexlng
problem. Practically all of them
disclaim any responsibility for that
wonderful document sent out to the
marine engineers for signature. It
is extremely difficult to get at the
root of the matter. The Cleveland
News is probably as closely in touch
with the question as any newspaper
can be, and this is what it sa US:
"Seamen, oilers, cooks and other
employees of the lake marine assert
that to obtain berths this season
they must subscribe to sworn
declaration, the form of which was
printed in full in The News of
Wednesday, pledging themselves in
the event of a strike to stand by
their employers. In addition the
applicant must, according to the
printed form, declare his independ-
ence of any and all labor unions,
erenounce all allegiance to them
and express his intention not 70
join a union as long as he follows
the lakes.
1.-THE Lake Carriers association,
which is the ship owners union,
has officially denied any RESPONSE
bility for this form of contract,
pledge, oath or whatever it may
properly be called. And no Won
der!
POLITICALLY the Lake Carriers fav-
OF tn eopen shop idea, countenanc-
ing the employment of men regard
less of union affiliation or it's lack.
In open shops union men and non
union men work side by side and
draw pay in proportion to their
work.
'In closed shops ordinarily only
union men are employed, drawing
pay according to the union SCALE
The oath repudiated by the Lake
Carriers seems intended to establish
another kind of closed shop, in
which only non-union men may
work, at such wages as the en-
ployers please to offer.
I'm their refusal to sign such an
agreement the men of the lake fleet
will necessarily be upheld by public
opinion. 1t is to be hoped that no
self-respeoting American working
man will ever sign any such bill
of sale-and it is inconceivable that
any American employer would ask
it.
THE sworn statement is ridicu.
lous in it's attempt to bind the sign.
er's Intentions as to his whole fu.
ture.
IF it has been actually rendered
any employment seeker for sigma
ture, the act must have been that
of some union-hating fanatic
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17

The new tariff bill provides for a
raise OH sweetened biscuits from 20
per cent advalorem to so per cent.
This is for the benefit of the crack
er trust, which is reported to have
a trade amounting to $4O,00O.00
annually. And this is not for the
benefit of its labor either, as this
is one Of the worst labor-fighting
trusts in the entire list.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
il EARNING A LIVING.

The esteemed old Philadelphia PUB
lie. Ledger. concludes an editorial with
the sage observation. '''The world does
not ,owe: any man q living until he
has earned IT, q
Certainly not! But suppose that we
had to have straw before we could
make bricks as was the case in Egypt
IN the time Of Pharoah and that bricks
we're the only thing we could live on.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17

The Washington Post says that
apparently the ladies don't want to
pay the tariff charges ON imported
gloves. The Post is wrong. The
ladies object to paying exorbitant
prices for gloves made in Glovers-
vile, N. Y, as they will be COM
PEELED to do under the new tariff.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
MARINE HARMONY IN SIGHT,

Certain of the Lake Carrier COM
panies are adopting the sensible
course. That all the transporta-
tlon. companies belonging to the
Lake Carriers association are not
agreed as to ACCESSIBILITY of engag-
ing in a fight with the Seamens'
unions by declaring open shop is
evidenced by the fact that the
Anchor Line, the Lehigh Valley
Transportation company, and the
Rutland Transit company, signed a
union shop contract with their engi-
reers and discharged the non-union
men who had been engaged in view
of the present trouble. This action
is believed to mark the beginning
of cessation of hostilities between
the Lake Carriers association and
the employees. The public will re-
joice with JOY unspeakable and full
Of congratulation for both parties.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
RETIREMENT.

Every effort of a man to improve
the condition Of. himself and his
family and associates is sublime
stimulus to society. Though the
effort itself may fail Of the success
sought, the world is somewhat bet.
ter for the attempt ''Not failure,
but low aim IS crime s2s. <.::e. 7.
The aim Of .unionism is better
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17

men the unemployed class gradually
disappears. What about the fellow
who is crowded out of the ranks Of
workers? Does any one owe him liv-
ing?-The Evening News, Paterson,
N. T.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
WOMAN HAS QUJNTUPLETs

WINSTON SALEM, NJ. c., April 8.
The wife of James Turner, a far
mer living in F'orsythe county, Mon
day gave birth to five children, three
boys and two girls. The weights Of
tina babies range from four to six
Ipounds All are thriving and the
mother is doing nicely.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
LACONICS FROM
THE STAR, SAN FRANCISCO

The house 1eaders-Republican
have been comforting with President
Taft in regard to the difficulty of
whipping Republicans into line'' for
the Payne tariff graft BILL Why not
have Federal court enjoin them
from staying out Of line? Isn't gov
eminent by injunction good thing :?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17

Now $50 per cent export duty on
American heiresses who marry for
eign, titles might give that treasury
deficit little help in the right direc-
ton
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17

Some sort Of an arrangement for
a prohibitive tariff on ornamental
buttons would be a relief to many
married men.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
SNOW AT LA CROSSE.

LA CROSSE, Wis, April IA Sc
we're snow storm has been raging here
since midnight. Three inches of snow
have already fallen and there is nc
signs Of abatement of the storm.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17

Last week Hartman tried the hot
water at Paso Robes. If he will
stick to hot water and cut out the
hot air he'll become more popular.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17
fyelPyDody's Column.

For discussion Industrial questons
%@ T.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-04-17

THIS list might be greatly EXTENDED,
but what's the use!
The fact that our absurd systems of
taxation amount to penalty inflicted
upon socially beneficial industry and
enterprise, while the most useless of
all classes of citizenS-land specu-
lators-are favored with ridiculously
low rate of taxation.
How would it answer to raise the
tax on land held vacant Chat is, land
held for speculative purposes) and cut
out the tax on a whole lot OF useful
Industries? RALPH HOYT.
In 1.-THE Citizen" Los Angeles.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
The Concert.

Arthur Roland and the Italian boys
received quite the warmest and most
popular Welcome accorded any attrac-
ton at Reynolds Opera House this sea-
son, and the performance was deserving.
The theatre was packed and there
was quality as well as quantity Peo-
ple were present who had seen and
heard good ghings. The program was
altogether made up Of popular musical
numbers and Ms Eolana's readings
were en- rapport
There were four instfunaentalists
Tho violin. the cello, tie clarinet, the
harp. Still another young II iii Id his
teens sang. Ze music was grand. 4
Among the numbers were Lutspel, /
fayorite with Mr.. Robinson and Inc
Second Regiment Band here 4 few years
ago. Another was the Anvil Chorus !,
and other selections from Troyatore,
and who ever tires OF 1T. The Italians
handle their instruments with ease and
expression. They are soulful and in
telligent musicians The honors were
about even with the players. The
young man sang with good, richmel-
low voice, and his music was also good.
But Mr.. Poland! The man is a &C.
MUS. He didn't make an effort to soar
to heights. He just simply staid on
the stage and used the simplest story
and rhyme, but he rs not an elocution-
ist- ordinary reader. He is an art
list with brain and the power and gift of
The evening was a social and artistic
success, and our friends from Martin,
one hundred and twenty-five, helped
us wonderfully Two extra coaches
were used to accommodate the visitors,
and we were overioyed to have them
with us.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
CATARRH MUST GO
And Hawking, Splitting, Snuffies
Must Go Too.

Hyomei pronounced High-o-me) will
give the sufferer from catarrh joyful re-
lief in five minutes.
1t is such remarkable cure, and so
positive in its action, that the Red Cross
Drug Store goes so far as to guarantee
it to cure catarrh or money back.
A complete outfit, which consists Of
a hard rubber pocket inhaler, bottle
of Hyomei, and a unique dropper for
filling the inhaler, only costs one dol
lar, and if an extra bottle is afterwards
needed the price is only so cents.
Hyomei is a healing, antiseptic bal
sam, taken from the mighty eucalyptus
trees in the health-giving forests of Aus
tralia, where diseases of the respiratory
tract are unknown.
All the sufferer has to do is to inhale
the antiseptic air of Hyomei over the
infamed parts where the germs are en-
trenched three or four times day.
1t cures coughs, colds, asthma, hay
fever and Group without stomach dosing
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

R. J. Chitwood, former citizen of
this city, died at his home at Upton
vile Friday evening, February II, 1909,
from the effects of an illness of sew
eral years.
Mr.. Chitwood had Just returned from
Hot Springs, Ark, whittier ne had gone
for his health. For many years a citi-
zen OF Union City, and highly esteem
ed as man of business and social char
acter, his demise was received with gem
eral regret. Many years ago Mr.. Chit
wood was the popular host Of the Brack-
in Hotel, when that hosiery was in its
fame. Afterwards he became associ-
ated with the Scudder-Gale Grocery Co.
as travelling salesman in this territory,
and for eighteen years enjoyed fine
trade. Thence he went to Oklahoma
for his health, accompanied by his
family. The surroundings were not
conducive to his physical strength, and
he returned to Union City, then to Tip
tonville, engaging in the retail grocery
business.
Mr.. Chitwood was about fifty years
of age. He was member of the Meth
odist church, and a widow and two
daughters survive: Mrs. Cleve Donald
son and Mrs. Clint Upton, of Lake
county.
The remains were inferred in the old
family cemetery near Dyersburg.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Brooks, First Man.

Brooks has been favorite with Bu-
reaus and Committees and audiences
for fifteen years. He is the first man
with whom the Lyceum Bureau made a
contract and he has been with them
over fifteen years. There is no passion
or feeling he does not portray, nor dla-
lect. nor sound of animals about the
farmyard he does not initiate. And
with all he has such delightful per-
'sonality and such magnificent pres
ence. He is SO commanding and grace
full in his delivery that one can not but
be charmed, and follow him from the
humorous to the pathetic, from the he
roic to the dialect, from Palestine" to
the lumber regions of "Calaveras Coun-
ty, California" with such delight and
pleasure that the two hours are gone be-
fore you know it. He is a poet, an
orator, and a genius combined. There
is not a lecturer or platform man in the
country who is his superior. The Man
agemont
Reynolds Opera House, Saturday
night, February 20.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
vINoL CURES CHRONIC COUGHS
COUGHS AND BRONCHITIS.
After Other Remedies Fail.

Il have been troubled with chronic
cold and bronchitis for a long time, and
have tried many remedies without find
ing relief. Through the kind sugges-
ton of friend | tried Vinol, and after
taking four bottles am entirely cured. :
A. H. Willie, 733-Sth Avenue, Mime
apolis, Mimi.
S. Mcdonald, 147 w. Congress street,
St. Paul, Mimi, writes: Il contracted
a severe cold last winter, and thought |
would never get rid of it. ! tried vi
mol as last resort, and it has COM
pletely cured me. !"
Vinol combines two world-famed ton
les, the healing, medicinal properties OF
cod liver oil and tonic iron, deliciously
palatable and agreeable to the weakest
stomach. For this reason, Vinol is I'M
excelled as "a strength-builder for old
people, delicate children, weak and run
down persons, after sickness and for
Chronic Coughs, Colds and Bronchitis.
yINoL is sold in Union City by the
Niles Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that I have
qualified as the executor of the last will
and testament of Moses S. Marshall,
deceased, and that all parties who are
indebted to his estate will be required to
come forward and make settlement, and
all who may hold claims against said
estate are requested to present the same
to me duly authenticated and proven
for payment
This February Is, 1909.
PINK MARSHALL,
Executor of the Will of M. S. Mar
shall, deceased.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Our business is strictly cash from Feb.
Twill Walters Pearl Cafe.

Mr.. and Mrs. Courtney Henry have
returned from Obion. Mr.. Henry has
sold his interests in the cafe at that
place and will probably locate in May
field.
J. R. Donnell, of Hickman, was a
business visitor in the city Monday.
Mr.. Donnell says the effect of the win.
ter rains has swollen the river at Hick.
man.
News from Lee Clogs, a High schoo
student at Vanderbilt, is to the effecf
that be has passed the semisyearly ex
animation with an average in all hi
studies of SCI In the educationa
line Union City is coming to the from
famously.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is al least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its stages
and that is Catarrh Halls catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease. requires a constitutional treatment Halls
catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn, thereby destroying thk foundation OF the
disease. and giving the patient strength BY build
ing up the constitution and assisting Nature IN
doing its work. The proprietors have 50 much
faith in its curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that il fails 10 cure
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY s. Co, Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75e.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Worn Out.

That's the way you feel about the
lungs when you have a hacking cough.
It's foolishness to let it go on and trust
to luck to get over it, when Billiards.
Horehound Syrup will stop the cough
and heal the lungs.
Price 25c, SOC and $1.o0 per bottle.
Sold by Mailing Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Sale at Clayton.

As executor of the estate OF nj. S.
Marshall, deceased, Pink Marshall will
offer for sale on Saturday, the twenty
seventh day of February, 1909, at the
old home place one-half mile northeast
of Clayton, seven or eight head OF
horses and mules.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Fire Horse Dead.

Coming from the eastern suburb OF
the city, where the fire department.
horses were at work last Saturday morn
ing, one of the team dropped dead just
as the fire was reached. The other horse
was very much affected by the run, but
recovered afterwards.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Administrators Notice,

Aaving been qualified as administra-
tor of the estate of w. S. Jackson, de-
ceased. all parties indebted to said estate
are hereby notified to come forward and
settle, and all parties holding claims
against said estate are notified to file
the same duly authenticated as required
by law.
This February Is, 1909.
w. E. JACKSON, Administrator.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Small Blaze.

A house in the northern part of town
near J. D. Hughes, belonging to Hollis
Taylor, colored, and occupied by John
Caldwell and family, colored, was de-
stroyed by fire last Saturday morning
The house was valued at $500. The
contents were almost total loss.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Married.

Mr.. Frank Reeves, of Hornbeak, eld-
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeves,
was united in marriage last Sunday to
Miss Willie Barrier, one of the teachers
in the Hornbeak school and daughter
of Rev. w. F. Barrier The ceremony
took place at Ripley, the fair brides
father officiating. Mrs. Reeves is a
lady of many elegant accomplishments
with much culture, both Of brain and
heart. The groom is one Of the wealth.
est and most substantial young farm
ers of that sectiof--Troy News-Ban-
ner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Married.

Mr.. John Wright and Miss Mary
Smith, of Hickman, were married in
this city last Monday evening at the
Brackin Hotel, Esq. Sacra officiating.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

ing contest met Sunday at pa EaSt
Third street, to settle a private wager o.
$50 as to which of the trio could get /
outside of the most food. Here is what
they consumed:
Ex-Alderman Frank j. Dotzler, who
weighs $50 pounds
275 oysters
81 pounds Of steak.
IL rolls.
IL cups of coffee.
8 large pies.
Jack Gossman, who weighs 315 lbs.
-210 oysters.
pounds of steak.
rolls.
10 cups OF coffee.
large pies.
Jack Probst, who weighs 800 pounds
100 oysters.
II pounds of steak.
10 rolls
cups of coffee.
4 large pies.
Peter Balvado, the referee, awarded
the $50 to Doztler, who had hard work
pushing the money into his vest pocket
A dozen other members Of the club
who were present as watchers got so in
terested in the contest that their mouths
opened and shut automatically, as the
trio ate. Finally they all began to howl
for some food for themselves.
It's all gone, 2 said Balvado. With
loud cries the twelve rushed out to
restaurant New York World.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

Henry Watterson: Il regard Fred
Emerson Brooks 'Picket's Charge, the
greatest poem / ever heard, and the SUI
perior of Tennyson's Charge of the
Light Brigade. !"
Reynolds Opera House, Saturday
night. February 90
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

]. A. Latimer has returned from
Florida, Mrs. Latimer remaining for
the remainder of the winter Mr.. Lat
inner was en- route to Canada.
7. f. Scott, Republican who stands
by The Commercial except its politics,
was here from the vicinity southwest of
town paying his respects last Saturday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19
Held Eating Contest.

Three members of the Manhattan Fat
Men S Club, who are in training for the
forthcoming annual championship eat
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

Union City Ice & Coal Co. sell all
kinds of fuel.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

If you want to buy farm, town lot,
or anything i'll that line, go to Forester,
Beckham d Forester.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

Big Muddy Washed Nut Coal is hes
for cooking. AT Union City Ice 4 Coal
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

You've tried the rest, now try the
best-Jersey Cream Flour.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Whipple left
Tuesday morning to enjoy a tour
through Texas and Mexico. They will
be absent for several weeks.