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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-03-06
THE PAINTERS UNION
LOCAL NUMBER los
Brotherhood of Painters. Decor
ators and Paper Hangers
of America.

This Thriving organization Of stall
wart trades unionists held it's regular
meeting at Kalamazoo hall on Tues
day evening March g. There was a
good attendance and much general
business transacted.
Vice President Frank F. Paige
though not inthe chair was more jub-
liant than any president possibly
could be. The occasion of his rejoic-
ing was the recent arrival in his fam
lily of a new lady vice president in
the person of a healthy bouncing girl
baby to bless and adorn his household.
Roosevelt's philosophy is bearing fruit.
In keeping with the happy event the
members of the local had their pic
lures taken in group, and the happy
smile on the face of the vice president
gave unmistakeable evidence of his
qualification within.
A communication was read from the
central authoritative union Of New
Jersey advocating the erection at an
| early day Of a national home for aged
and infirm painters. The sentiment
! of those present was favorable to the
project, and committee was appoint
ed to consider the same and report at
a future meeting.
The question of substituting a BIZ
ennial convention to elect officers for
the referendum method, was discussed
at length but no definite action taken
A question of grave Importance to
married men, resident tax payers and
nouseholders of Duluth, who depend
for their livelihood upon the trades
indicated in the caption hereof, was
brought to. the attention of the local
! 1t seems that Duluth like all great
commercial centers has it's full quota
of transient adventures, in the paint
ing and decorating lines land their UNI
scrupulous and make-shift methods
and prices are menace to competent
workmen and honest Give and let
live" skilled mechanics and resident
home builders and taxpayers Of ou1
city. The consensus of opinion was
that the principle of the old provert
should be recognized: SELF preserva.
ton is the first law of nature" and
that employers and contractors in JUS
tice to themselves and in the interests
of Duluth and its citizens, ought e
give preference in the matter Of EN-.
!, nloyment to- the residents OF the CITY
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-03-06
!. N. c. 4. MEETINGS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
MIR: John Copeland, PHI. D. OF
New York City Will Deliver
Address, March z.

The Young MEMS Christian asso-
citation of this city have perfected ar
rangements by which the men of Du-
luth shall have an opportunity every
Sunday afternoon, at p. M, of near
ing an address on some live topic of
the day, by a speaker Of distinction
in his particular line.
inese lectures are free to all men,
Jews Catholics, Protestants and men
Of no religious preference-all are
welcome. ,..f- :.." -
The next lecture Of the series will
be on Sunday March z, at D. m,
MIR. John Copeland, Phi. D. of New
York city will be the speaker. Mr.;
Copeland has made a life study OF
Sociological questions and will dis
cuss the labor question in its relation
to Christianity. We hope the men OF
organized labor will attend this meet
ing in large numbers. = 49,. i
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-03-06
Live News Of Local
Unions and Workers
CARPENTERS UNION
LOCAL NUMBER 1851
The Highest Skilled Workmen
Are in the Ranks of the
Trades Unions.

Pete Marandaw, president of the
local Carpenters union, speaking Of the
efficiency Of union men as compared
with non-union men said:
'"The fundamental principles under
lying the constitution of the United
Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Join
ers of America compel us to recognize
that the interests Of all classes Of la
Dor are Identical. We hold it as a
sacred principle that trades union men,
above all others, should set an ex-
| ample as good and faithful workmen,
performing their duty to their employ
ers with honor to themselves and to
their organization. The mechanic, of
whatever trade he may be, in taking
this obligation feels it his duty to be-
come more skilled, and for the honor
Of his organization he becomes more
Industrious and takes a greater in
terest in his work, knowing that his
employer who has been carefully
watching him, will be more willing
to accede to any reasonable request
that his union may make in the form
of shorter hours, higher wages or more
humane conditions.
Il am we'll aware that the unfair en-
ployer holds that non-union labor is
more efficient than union labor and
| that his arguments nave had some
| weight in forming public sentiment
against us in the past. But the fact
still remains that we have the best
skilled men in our ranks, enlisted I'M
der the banner of trades unionism. In
every city costly buildings. are being
erected in which not only are the ma
| terials the finest, but the highest class
of skilled labor is required. Many of
the more skillful workmen become ex-
perts in the various branches Of the
building trades. The fact that men
are organized and meet every week to
discuss economic and social questions
does not make them less but more in
telligent. The ytake pride in their UNI
ion. They vie with one another in see
ing which can DO the most efficient
work.
Among the members Of trades I'M
ions are the highest skilled workmen,
who also represent the highest type of
citizenship. Men who come together
for mutual Improvement are prompted
by the Hottest motives. Their aspira-
tions are the highest. 1t is true that
they work along the line of material
advancement, but their object is to OBJ
tain for themselves and their fellows
more of the comforts and pleasures Of
life and to lessen the burden of MAIN
tenance In order to secure greater ia
cilities for mental, moral and spiritual
development.
LAS good citizens the trades union
lists are continually working and
spending: their money for the uplifting
Of humanity. We have reduced the
hours of labor and raised the rate OF
wages and shared them freely with
the non-union man, who has allowed
himself to become the dupe Of the
employer who has raised the question
as to the efficiency funion labor"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-03-06
WOMAN SUFFRAGE,

The International Woman Suffrage
Alliance will meet in London, Eng
land, April Is. The oicersff are: Pres
ldent, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait,
New York City; first vice president,
DR.. Anita Augsburg, Hamburg, Ger
many; second vice president, Mrs.
Millicent Garrett Fawcett, London,
England; secretary, Mrs. Rachel Eos
ter Avery, SWarthmore, Pa; first
assistant secretary, DR.. Kathe Schir-
macher, Paris, France; second assist
ant secretary, Martina Kramers Rot
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-03-06
GOMPERS IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, March 1.-The subject
OF the injunction, boycott, and the Jail
sentence imposed on President Com
pers, Vice President Mitchell and
Secretary Morrison Of the America
Federation of Labor, was discussed at
a conference held last night in tine
kaisernoff between President Samuel
Gompers and a large number of local
lab.:r leaders.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-03-06

East Superior street. We understand
he will have an associate, and that the
business will be conducted under the
name Of the Duluth Heating Co.
We very much doubt if there is
an Individual in Duluth better
equipped both by training and expert
ence to render satisfactory service to
the public in the line of business
stated than is Mr.. Larson, and we
wish him all kinds of success in his
new enterprise.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-03-06
VOTING BY CARD FOR
CHICAGO SUPERINTENDENT

CHICAGO, March "a superinten-
dent Of Chicago schools to succeed E..
G. Cooley, who recently resigned, will
be chosen by vote of principals and
district superintendent of the city. The
vote. which is by postal card, began
today. The candidates are all con-
nected with local schools.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-03-06
NEW STEAM FITTING .~
. !. BUSINESS HOUSE

Mr.. Ole G. Larson, a charter mem
Der Of Steamfitters local No. 1926, is
perfecting arrangements ii for a new
steam fitting establ ishnent at 214
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22
Musical by the Cultus Club.

The musical given by the Cultus
Club Wednesday evening at Col. Thos.
Wilson's home on Broad street was
ali affair enjoyed by all who were
so fortunate as to be present. At
$50, when all were assembled, Mrs.
Stuckey, president of the Club, well
coined the guests and explained the
purpose Of the club. The programme
was then given and it did credit to
all who took part. The ladies'
chorus was especially enjoyed and
Mrs. Henry Harby's selection was so
much applauded that she graciously
responded with an encore. This was
the first open meeting of the Cultus,
but it is hoped many more will fol-
low, when the friends of the Club
may again enjoy another programme
so delightfully."- given by its talented
members.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22
LAYING UP TREASURE.
The Noble Gift of a Lady to the
Sumter Poor.

We fully agree with the Sumter
Item that of all the bequests for
charitable and other purposes emu
merated in the will Of Mrs. Ella Tuo-
mey, none showed a finer spirit or
kinder, tender thoughtfulness for
her needy fellow creatures than that
to provide Christmas cheer for the
poor of Sumter. The income from
the $4,000 left in trust to the city
council to be expended at Christmas
each year for the relief of the poor
of Sumter will brighten the lives of
thousands and bring to them a por-
ton OF the Christmas spirit of which
they would be destitute otherwise,
There is in this gift of Mrs. Tuomey
something that appeals to the hu-
manity that is in us with peculiar
force, and we feel that it is the great
est and best Of her benefactions, in
that for decades and decades to
come 1t will bring gladness and Joy
to numberless hearts at the season
OF the year that the poor and the
children Of the poor feel most bitter
ly the pangs Of poverty. If Mrs.
Tuomey had done nothing else for
charity, this thoughtful rememb-
rance of the poor at Christmas time
Is sufficient to place her name on
the roll OF those who had thought
for the children of the poor.-Or-
angeburg Times and Democrat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22
100 YEARS OLD,
Grandma .Sandeyson. Of De MN, Me-,
Has Liaed a Long and Lltefal Life.

Grandma Sanderson is a wonderful
woman. She is in as good health to.
DAY as ever in her life, although she
is over one hundred years old.
In letter to the Peruna Drug Mfg.
Co., she gives the highest credit to Pc
runa for her excellent health and ex-
treme old age. Read what she says.
Surely the evidence presented by
such cases as these ought not only to
dispel prejudice against Peruna, but
inspire confidence in it.
Il will send you a picture that was
taken a few weeks before my hun.
dredth birthday.
Il am a true friend Of the Peruna
Company. I have derived great ben
eft from Peruna many times. I can
say regard Peruna very great med.
icine. I found out the merit of it a
good many years ago.
"A little more than two years ago I
contracted very severe cold, which
resulted in La grippe. Owing to the
severity Of the disease, and my ex.
treme age, my case was considered to
be very critical I employed no doc.
tor, but Peruna was the remedy I
used, and to-day my health is as good
as it ever was in my life.
However, I still continue to take
Peruna, q spoonful every night before
retiring"
Peruna is an ideal tonic for old
people. 1t is compound of herbal
remedies that has been known to the
medical profession for many years.
Peruna operates as tonic by cleans.
Ing and invigorating the mucous mem.
oranes This explains why Peruna
has become so extensively known as a
cataErh remedy. Catarrh is simply a
condition of depraved mucous mem.
branes Peruna changes this deprav-
ity into healthful vigor.
Agreat many old people use Psruna,
and would not be deprived of it for ang
confederation.
People who object to liquid medi.
zines can now secure Peruna tabletx
Ask Your Druggist for a Free Peruna
Almanac for 1910.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

Strauss has just installed a new
Electric, motor-driven Coffee Mill
Rather singular that their old MILL
which was giving them some trouble.
owing to the terrific strain it was
subjected to, for the past few
months, went to pieces just at the
time the new mill was in the depot.
This fixture adds greatly to the
flavor and quality of the coffee that
one drinks. Every one don't know
that the speed Of the burrs on the
grinding wheels takes the natural oil
out Of coffee. For this reason, Strauss
bought a mill amply capable of
grinding pound of coffee in 26 Sec
onds, at the same time. with slow
running grinding shaft.
The mill has been placed in their
window, in plain view Of the public
just to the right Of their coffee de-
partment. Coffee ground as fine as
you wish 1t or as coarse as some like,
but first Of all-ground right. Drop
In at Strauss and see the mill. The
boys in the store are tickled that
they will no more have to bend over
the old mill especially during the
rush of the holiday trade which has
been on for the past two weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

Calhoun Gardner, colored, who was
arrested Thursday night upon his re-
turn from Columbis. with a lot Of liq-
uor, appeared before Recorder Hurst
Monday and made a satisfactory
showing as to the ownership of the
liquor and 1t was delivered to the
persons for whom Gardner purchased
1t in Columbia. They were on hand
to get their goods. The liquor taken
from Mcdowell James is still held at
police headquarters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

Willie Cox. son Of Mr.. ]. c. Cox,
died at a. m. Saturday at the
home Of his father on Sumter street
aged eighteen years. of consumption,
after an illness of only few months
The body was taken to Augusta. Ca,
Saturday where the funeral services
were held.
The deceased vas in the employ Of
the Osteen Publishing Co., for more
than two years. but went to Wash
ington, d. c., In the early summer
and obtained a situation in q
printing office where he remained for
about two months. A severe cold
contracted soon after going to WASH
ington developed into tuberculosis
and the Progress of the disease was
so rapid that he was never able to
work regularly at his trade after his
return home. He was q bright boy
and was rapidly becoming q capable
and efficient workman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

The Seminole prosecution drags
along very slowly and it will never
amount to anything unless some of
the big guns are arrested and put on
trial for their part IN aiding and
abeting In the defrauding Of the peo-
pie Of South Carolina, who were silly
enough to have confidence in the
names Of certain we'll known citizens
who did not invest their own money
in the scheme they endorsed and rec
commended.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

Mrs. n. N. Mcleod and Master
Mormon. OF Greenwood. are visiting
Mrs. II. n. Campbell.
Col. w. c. stradley. OF Henderson
VILE. IL spending some time with Mr..
and Mrs. ID. p. Kelly.
Mrs. A. a. Warren has returned
from q visit 70 Greenwood.
Mr.. y. Lem King returned Thurs
day from business trip to Charles
ton
Ma r. 8. Doar has gone to santee
On = visit.
NJ. c. II. Mayes, Of Mayesville. was
b the city Friday on business.
Miss Lucille Iseman. Of Manning.
= In the city.
Miss Inez Mccullough. of Darling
tom 10 visiting Mrs. c. p. Osteen.
e Missss Kaytie Clark and Marie
Brown spent Saturday in Columbia.
Mrs. r.. J. Bland left Saturday
for LAurens to attend the funeral
Of her uncle. Dr. J. T. Poole.
Mr.. A. A. Manning went to Bishop
Vile Saturday on business.
Mr.. Willie X. Ounce returned on
Friday hight from visit to Atlanta.
Mr.. o. ID. Harvin. of Pipewood. was
IN town on, business Saturday.
Mrs.. Marion Noise has returned
from New York after stay Of sew
eSsl weeks
Nrs. Paul DeLeon. Of Charleston.
= Waiting her parents. Major and
Ma Marion Noise.
Mrs A. c. Phelps and children of
spray. N. c., are spending the holi-
dAy season with Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Hosss.
Mr.. Arthur Haynsworth Is at home
from Davidson College for the hoii-
deya te
! Miss Louise Lenoir returned Fri
'deS from an extended visit to friends
and relatives in Columbia.
Mr.. Allen Green. student of Por-
esr's Military Academy. is the guest
81 Mra b. X. DeI.orme..
Mr.. 8 W DuRant. OF Savannah. is
, IN the city.
NJ. sidney Burgess. OF the NJ edical
College OF Charleston. is at home to
spend christmas
Mr.. ,. w. scafSe. manager Of the
baltimore branch Of the N. q @. Tay-
ler Co.. Of Philadelphia. IL in the city
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22
"IN SUMTER"
(By Request. }.

(By Request.)
The moonlight falls the softest
In Sumter.
The summer days come oftest
In Sumter.
Friendship is the strongest,
Lives light glows the longest.
Yet wrong is always wrongest.
In Sumter.
Life's burdens bear the lightest,
In Sumter.
The sun shines ever brightest,
In Sumter.
While players are the keenest.
Cards come out the meanest.
The pocket empties cleanest,
In Sumter.
The breezes whisper lightest,
In Sumter.
The people treat one whitest,
In Sumter.
Plain girls are the fewest,
Maidens eyes the bluest,
Their little hearts are truest,
In Sumter.
The crops the farmers reap,
In Sumter,
VIII make other farmers weep;
The goods sold are so cheap,
In Sumter.
That prices elsewhere are steep.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22
Fire Friday Morning.

The residence Of Dave Winn, COL
ored. was totally destroyed by fire
early Friday. A general alarm
was turned in about $3.50 O'Clock.
and the fire department called out.
The fire was. however, not within the
fire limits, and nothing could be done
to save the building. which was To-
Gated on Silver street near the Penn
Lumber Company. Practically all Of
the household effects were lost and
winn himself had a narrow escape.
The origin Of the fire II not known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

The muddy condition of North
Church street caused Mr.. L. D. Jen-
nings' Buick touring car to skid OH
Monday and it collided with tele-
phone post with sufficient force to
wreck the car and unseat Mr.. Jen-
n!ngs and Mr.. Geo. D. Levy. Both
were badly shaken up but not seri-
ously injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22
DEATH.

Mrs. Il. j. Prescott, the widow Of
the late John Precott. of the St.
Charles neighborhood, died Friday
night at home Of her daughter. Mrs
s. Fl. Revill, aged 81 years. The fun
eral was held at Wells church, at
III o'clock Sunday morning. Mrs.
Prescott is survived by one son, Mr..
w. r. Prescott and daughters, Mrs.
8. H. Revill and Mrs. H. Horton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

The show windows of a number of
Main street stores are decorated with
holiday goods and the displays are
unusually elaborate and artistic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

An experienced hotel keeper who
has a summer resort in New Jersey
wants to come to Sumter to open a
winter resort for tourists. A real
estate man has had an inquiry for q
suitable house, but has none that
would Hll the bill on his list.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

Main street is just a wee bit mud
dy today. Liberty street also. But
do not despair, there are to be i'm
proyements in the future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

II the ordinance against the dis
charge of fireworks on the streets is
enforced lots of small boys will be in
trouble within the next two weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

B. b Berley Newberry county
farmer, shot himself while bird
hunting Wednesday, dying from loss
Of blood a few hours after the acct
6ent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

Cotton receipts are falling off and
there is said to be little left in the
hands of farmers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

to spend the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Scaffe.
Mr.. Charles Pinckney, assistant
manager of the Sumter Cotton Ware
house Co.. who has been absent for
week at Monticello. on business, has
returned and can be found at the
cotton platform.
Mr.. Edwin Hurst of the Medical
College. Of Charleston, is at home for
the holidays.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22
BIG VOTE POLLED.
Great And Increasing Interest Mani
tested I'm the Piano Contest.

Last week marked the end of one
voting period in the Piano Contest
and there was a lanslide of votes on
the 18th on which date all ballots
previously published in the paper had
to be polled. The next period closes
on Dec. 25th; bear this in mind and
send In your ballots before that date.
The candidates who are now in the
race have polled votes as follows:
Miss Teresa Chandler. :. 1O,260
Miss Lillis Josephine McCol-
lum.. -. :. :. :. :. 12.1S9
Miss Eleanor Wallace. :. .. 4,875
Mr.. Raymond Stancill. :. :. 1875
Mrs. Florence Shields Thomp-
son.. :. E. :. :. :. :. :. 2,1s5
Miss Christine Gorhardt :. :. 1900
Miss Julia Welch :. :. :. :. 1880
Miss Lucille Baker. :. :. :. 1850
Miss Inez Wells. :. :. :. :. 1895
Miss Edna Hughson... :. :. 1.O7O
Miss Maybe Mcleod. -. :. :. 1850
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

The ID. ]. Chandler Clothing Co.
have an advertisement this time that
will interest the ladies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

The holiday shoppers we're quite
numerous today despite the weather.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-22

The Piano Contest IL growing in in
terest. See how the votes came in
last week.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-05-30
MAN GREETED BY TOMBSTONE
Vlrginian Gets Home TO Find Himself
Supposed Occupant Of
Grave

Blacksbure. Va. After being
mourned as dead for nearly a month
by his wife. Charles Young. supposed
to have been killed by train at Dry
Branch short time ago. and whose
supposed body was buried al Merrimac
Mills several DAYS later. arrived safe
and we'll the other night at the home
Of his fathcrin-lsw. Charles Atkins
only 10 find that a tombstone had been
erected on his memory and that his
wife had donned black for him.
Young, who has not yet accustomed
himself to the epitaph over the grave
In the cemetery az Merrimac Mills
and 10 the mourning costume Of his
supposed widow. expressed himself as
particularly Disguised when. in add
ton to his other troubles. be was told
OF the laudsble remarks expressed in
his funeral sermon.
However. he has accepted the sitna.
ton philosophically since the fstted
calf has been killed in his behalf.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-05-30
WOMEN BECOME GUIDES.
Propaganda OF Equal Rights" Pene-
trates Even the Woods Of North
ern Maine.

Bangor. Me-Certainly women are
fast acquiring equal rights" with men
in the great woods of northern Maine
Each year more and more women are
going there in the hunting season to
enjoy camp life, 10 shoot and fish So
naturally the hardy, adventurous wom-
en- Of the region, who love the woods
and its denizens. are becoming guides,
thus creating new calling for
woman
Miss CornclIa T. Crosby Of Phillips.
the first woman 10 register as a guide
in Maine had for years been famous
as a FISHERMAN and hunter. Although
possessed Of an excellent education.
she found more pleasure in the haunts
Of the wild than ~ books or society.
She is known az the most skilfnl
angler in the enjte Rangeley region.
and she is said To be the only woman
who ever shot q caribou in Maine She
has several moose 20 her credit, and
so many deer that she has lost count.
other women VINO have become
guides are Mrs Jennie Treese. now. Of
this city; Mrs J. G Barlow and her
daughter Ethel Of Dead River. and Mrs.
Brown Of Camp Moosehorns. Schoodic
Lake.