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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-08
ALGER, SMITH & CO.,
LUMBER INDUSTRY
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers
Lumber Products Of Every.
Description.

It is one of our fundamental prin-.
ciples to foster and encourage to the
! fullest extent possible those concerns
which add to the city's best interests,
! and are fair and honorable in all their
| transactions with the laboring people.
It is with great pleasure that we
| name the firm Of Alger, Smith & Co.,
as among the fairest, most honorable
and prominently progressive enter
prises at the head of the lakes. -
The men who comprise the, officers
and management of the company are
experienced and reliable men and
prominent citizens, and have proven
! themselves to be broad-minded and
public-spirited, and with all their
dealings with the public are univers-
ally courteous, fair and conservative.
| In extending to this firm our hearty
support and cooperation we feel that
we are but showing that spirit of re-
| ciprocity which is due to those con-
| Germs which treat the great question
| of labor with the utmost consideration
| and fairness.
| The energetic and sagacious busi-
ness men who have the management
Of this company, and framed the course
of business methods pursued and
: made this concern such a notable and
important success are men Of pro
| nounced business and executive abil-
ityt have always exhibited a most
friendly and eonsiderate attitude to-
ward the cause of labor, and conse-
quently command the highest respect
and confidence Of the men who toll
The company is in the highest and
best public spirited, and it's officers
are men who take lively interest
! in every measure designed to increase
the prosperity, of our city, promote
the welfare Of the community and in
! crease the commercial prestige and
progress of northern Minnesota No
| institution in Duluth deserves higher
consideration at the hands of our
people than Alger, Smith & Company.
The main offices of the company
are located on the fifth floor of the
Lonsdale building. The offices are
large, practically arranged. and we'll
adapted to met the needs d a concern
doing so large volume Of business
| as Alger, Smith & Co
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-08

" This firm is one of the most pro-
gressive and up-to-date business en-
terprises in the northwest. Duluth
Is proud OF possessing business house
as favorably and universally known
as Observation-Disclosures Graham CO.
The extensive and commodious quar-
ters Of this company are located in
the large three-storys building at No.
b14-516 West First street, where they
carry most complete stock of every
thing pertaining to their line. . - :
They have established an enormous
trade, not only in Duluth and vicinity
but throughout the entire northwest
The members Of this enterprising
and energetic firm are Hans Christ
ensen, president; Watson Mendenhall,
secretary and treasurer, and John M
Graham, vice president.
These gentlemen give their personal
attention to the details of their con-
stantly increasing business, and spare
no pains to keep UP the reputation OF
their goods. There Is naturally a large
field at the head Of the lakes for a
firm Of this character, and the Chris
Jensen, Mendenhall, Graham Co., is
qualified in every particular to fill
this field satisfactorily and creditably
The gentlemen comprising the firm are
experienced and capable men, and
their business standing is high and
honorable.
The firm started in business in 1896
and have steadily increased their out
put until now their trade extends tc
tho r,>i~eiral nj ~ %on@
states: Minnesota, Idaho, Washing
ton and Oregon, Wisconsin, the d.
kotas and Montana.
The company employs a large force
of workers to whom is extended lib
eral and courteous treatment, and they
are held in high esteem by all thei,
employees. The general public and al
who need anything in their line will
do we'll to patronize this firm, an6
feel assured that they will always re-
ceive full value for any money spent
with them.
The company manufactures a spec
Stal grade 81 shirts, :s oiVera1ls and otae1
furnishings to ~htchwthe hey have gfver
the significant, nari1e st Zenith Dratind
The quality and workmanship of this
NJ o1'u Is Adiu 10 zoe eXCelled, ana tne
various articles bearing the name are
sold at prices that cannot be duplicate;
anywhere in the same grade of goods
1t would be we'll for our readers tt
do all they can to call for the Zenitf
brand Of goods at all times. They
also handle blankets, underwear, socks
and mittens, Mackinaws, sweaters
shirts, pants, overalls, duck coats
suspenders.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-08
THE CITY NATIONAL -"
BANK OF DULUTH
Designated BY the Federal Authority
As the United States Govern
ment Depository.

The city Of Duluth is fast assuming
influential proportions as a great fl
nancial centre and the bank which
heads this article is doing it's full
share towards this end.
It is universally conceded to be one
of the strongest financial institutions
in the city. It's resources aggregate
over three and half millions of dol
lars, and it's deposits about two mil
lion six hundred thousand dollars.
Like its contemporary banks in the
city, it carries on a general banking
business, and also savings depart
ment which is open during business
hours, and from to 8 o'clock Satur-
day evenings. This bank enjoys the
highest reputation for fair and liberal
treatment of its customers. =
The board Of directors are all emf
nently successful business men in their
respective lines of endeavor, and all
the officers have the unbounded con-
fidence of all our citizens, not only for
their financial skill but for their I'M
compromising integrity
The officers and directors are as
follows: Joseph Sellwood, president;
w. l. 11HACe, tdSu1eI, "A. II. COIllSIOCk,
vice president; H. S.. MacGregor, as
sistant cashier; directors, Joseph Sell
wood, A. H. Comstock, A. M. Chisholm,
John amt n,.s MEDougal,
John f. Killorin. .@Nklaiam + Prince,
Michael kelley, Hefffy sTurrfsh, Rich
ard M. Sellwood and r. j. Mcleod.
About year ago the bank moved
into its elegant quarters in the mag
nificent eight-story steel structure ON
the corner of Superior street and sec
| ond avenue west. -. ~
I The bank is equipped with modern
| new fire and burglar-proof vaults, and
every possible: convenience to accom-
| modate.: it's patrons: e.. :...
; One of the distinguished features
Of the interior arrangement of the
bank is special department for la
| dies. I'm fact in all of it's appoint
| ments the bank is not excelled by
| any similar institution in the north
west
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-08
BARTHE MARTIN CO.. U
WHOLESALE QROCERs
Located at. 1o2-1o4 West Michigan
Street and Doing An Enor.
nous Business.

Among the many interesting bust
ness houses Of the city of Duluth there
is none more popular and deserving
Of the hearty support of our citizens
than the Barthe-Martin company, To-
Gated at 102-1O4 West Michigan street.
This enterprising and progress
sive company carries most complete
and desirable line of groceries, which
are sold at wholesale and the firm
makes a speciality of supplying res
taurants, boarding houses, hotels,
camps and consumers.
They have everything in the way
Of groceries, provisions, teas, coffees,
spices and all the other commodities
which make up complete stock of
the kind are to be found in the store
and everything is offered for sale at
a fair price, and with the guarantee
the name of the house gives as to the
excellence OF it's quality and condition.
The efforts of this firm .have been
waged along the line Of high4class
goods at reasonable prices and it has
worked hand in hand with the pure
food commissioners in the several
states in which the goods are sold for
the improvement Of all food products.
It has built up a large trade on i'm
ported ,delicacies, which have hereto
fore been procurable only in New York.
and other sea ports. #
BY adhering to strict business meth
DDS the Barthe-Martin company has
built up an enormous trade throughout
this section Of the country. This has
been a great surprose to many, for,
coming into field that looked to be
already over done in the wholesale.
grocery business, the prospects Of a.
new firm did not look very bright;
but the men in charge Of this enter.
prising company knew what they had
to contend with. and by hard work
and pure goods they soon made a
reputation and q place for themselves
In the business world. ;5..
The officers OF the company are
"A. G. Barthe, president and treasurer:
g. G. LAndis. vice president and r. "A.
Barthe secretary. They have both
phones 1915.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-08
DULUTH LOG COMPANY
IN LUMBER BUSINESS
One Of the Most Enterprisina Con-
Germs at the Head. Of the
{: Lakes.

There is no industry in which labor
and capital come more in touch with
one another than in the lumber busi-
ness: To successfully operate a great
lumber business requires the invest
ment Of vast capital, and the employ
ment Of a vast force Of men. Any
agency which does this is doing a great
service to the community, OF which
the laborfng masses form so large a
percentage.
We take pleasure in calling the at
tentton Of the laboring men Of Duluth
and the northwest to the name Of the
Duluth Log Company, a concernswhich
Is worthy Of the support and encour-
agement Of all our people. The record
OF this splendid company shows plain
~ that the officers have in all their
dealing with labor been actuated with
principles Of fairness and Justice. A
concern which pursues policy of this
kind is almost sure to enjoy g. steady
and healthy growth.
Situated as it is, at the extreme
northern point Of deep water naviga-
ton, Duluth possesses a native advan-
tage In the matter of shipping. Even
In modern times when every tendency
is to reduce the cost to a minimum.
1t 1s impossible for the railroads to
compete with boats in the TRANSPORT
alton of cargoes, to eastern points The
lake still proves the most economical
for the purpose Of forwarding the
Immense volume of products to the
| east ..
They have a large yard at this point
as well as at other points throughout
the northwest, where they have large
and carefully selected stock of forest
products, etc. This company gives
employment to a large number of men.
and distributes large sum of money
annually, in the form Of wages, thus
adding. materially to the prosperity
and happiness of the workingmen of
this section. .x.z. = :s4,.. 49,.
The vast amount OF business tran
,sacted by the company gives occasion
TOR much clerical work, and at the
present writing, eleven offices on the
third floor Of the Palladio. building
are occupied by the company and
devoted to its business. ..@> 49, p
r. Tho officers OF this successful and
fenterprising company are: E. L. Brad
ley, president and treasurer; T. p,
Bradley, secretary and manager. They
are both well known as progressive,
up-to-date, reliable and public spirited
|sc1ttzens, and have the respect and
leonfidence of the entire community.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-08
VAL BI.AT BREWING co. :.
OF MILWAUKEE,, WIS.
Duluth Branch 10 Located On Lake
Avenue South and Railroad
Street.

The most progressive thinkers in
the world are fast realizing that the
cause Of temperance can be best pro-
noted by encouraging the use OF
healthful beers and discouraging the
use Of ardent spirits.
The Val Blatz Brewing company's
beer, for it's purity, healthfulness,
strength and tonic qualities is prob
ably one of the best known and most
generally used in the city, of Milwau-
KEGS brews.
A number of the worlds leaders are
represented in our city, none, however,
come more directly in contact with our
working people than concern such
as the Val Blatz Brewing company.
Beer is we'll named the working
mans beverage and no ,purer and bet
ter graded beer is to be found in any
market than that of the Val Blatz
Brewing company. Not only this
company kept milwaukee famous, but
they have gained the good will and
esteem Of the people everywhere and
their product is in the market in al
most every part of the civilized world.
r On account of the splendid quality
and purity of the Val Blatz beer and
because Of the capable manner in
which Mr.. Woolway has conducted
his business, this popular beverage
has won increasing patronage in the
city. =. :@.,u.fg !. ~ = I
In every action this deserving con
Germ has shown deep interest in the
progress OF the labor movement and
the success scored by this company
Is we'll merited and due to the honest
quality Of its product and the effici-
ency of it's local agent Mr.. Edward
Woolway. st.s%$sEE =. .z#E
We wish this company boundless
success and earnestly hope they will
receive that share Of patronage their
merit deserves. g. =. t .Ss.@ NJ
The local branch IS located at N
Side Railroad,.1 East Lake, and al
orders will be given prompt attention
The firm bears most excellent
reputation, not only FROM Its employees
but also from the working men gen
orally throughout the state. we have
no hesitancy IN stating that this com
pany has always been manifestly fail
and reasonable II Its dealings both
with labor and the public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
JUDGES WERE SCARED.
Fled From New York Criminal Court
Building in Droves.

New York. Nov. Judges.
coroners, the district attorney and
other occupants of the $2,OOO,O0O
criminal courts building worked all
night to vacate the structure which is
believed to be crumbling and in dan
ger of sudden collapse. When the
police had stopped all street cars and
other traffic from passing the building
and had roped off the streets for a
block in all directions. officials who
had quarters in the historic structure
risked their lives. they believed, in
carrying out such of their personal
belongings and Official records as they
could.
While experts declare that the
building is in no danger of immediate
collapse. the judges of the court of
general sessions held a meeting and
declared that they would not risk
their lives there. These seven justices
hoped today to find quarters in the
county court house and possibly in
the new and unoccupied police head
quarters in Broome street. The
coroners moved their Office to the
present police headquarters in Null
berry street. The police court was
moved to Jefferson Market and while
the district attorney. had removed
most of his important records he had
found no new quarters in the early
part of the day. A Gordon of police
turned all visitors away from the
threatened building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
new FIGHT BIDDER.
Tom McCarey of Los Angeles Wants
the Contest.

New York, Nov. Alive bids are
row in shape to be submitted on De-
cember 1 for the Jeffries-J ohnson
fight. Coffroth and Gleason are here
with their offers to produce the fight
in the suburbs of San Francisco; Miller
Prothers has sent in bid naming
their ranch in Oklahoma and now
comes Tom McCarey of Los Angeles,
who wants the fight there, and a dele
CATION of sporting men from Spokane,
Wash, declare that they will give 49,
COO if the match is produced in their
vicinity.
But one of the active bidders have
mentioned actual figures to the extent
of presenting a forfeit, but the general
talk is of a $4,000 purse.
Gleason insists that if the fight is
given to his club at Alameda, Cal, he
is certain there will be 100000
house and he is willing to give the
two pugilists rs per cent to divide be-
tween themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
MYSTERY IS SOLVED.
Iowa s'BIacl1 Hand'' Letters Written by
Local Crank.

Ottumwa, Ia. Nov. A BLACK
Hand mystery which has puzzled the
officials of Keokuk county for a long
time was unraveled here yesterday
when Charles Hix of Hedrick made
confession to the sheriff that he him
self had written threatening letters to
the firm of Hix Brothers, of which he
is a member. The letters were ad-
dressed to James Reynolds, a clerk in
the store, and demanded money.
Hix was arrested by the sheriff. but
was released after he had made the
confession. He said he could give no
reason for writing the letters.
The first was written to Reynolds,
and ordered him to leave the. COM
munity under threats. 1t was signed
BLACK Hand" Reynolds stayed, how
ever, and a few days later received an
other letter written nthe same hand.
The threats were a little stronger and
were signed Darker" Again Rey-
nolds refused to go, and a third letter
reached him, more threatening than
the others.
One morning letter was found I'M
der the door addressed to Xix Broth
ers, demanding $500. They were or
dered to proceed to a lonely corner on
the deserted country road, strike three
matches as a signal and deposit the
money in the fence corner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
HELD FOR TRIAL.
Mrs. Chaplin Is Committed on Two
Charges.

London, Nov. Mrs. Chaplin, the
militant suffragette, who made an at
tack on a polling place during the Ber-
nondsey bye-election last Thursday,
was committed for trial by the magis-
trate at the Old Bailey on the double
charge of having unlawfully meddled
with the ballot box and caused griev-
Gus harm to the presiding officer.
Mrs. Chaplin broke a bottle contain
ing corrosive acid on a ballot box with
the apparent intention of destroying
the ballots, which the box contained.
The acid, little of which found its way
into the box. spattered upon election
officials, one of whom was severely
burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
TRIED TO DIP BUFFALO.
Animals Stampeded on Rocl2efeller's
Ranch and Escaped.

Belvidere Kan, Nov. 4--Made furious
by being dipped in lime and sulphur, a
herd of SO bison stampeded on Frank
Rockefeller's ranch and scattered over
Kiowa county. The main part OF the
herd headed toward Dodge City. Only
a few of the old COWS and calves nave
been gathered in at the present time.
Acting under instru IONS issued Dy
government inspectors he foreman OF
the ranch drove the bison into the dip
ping vat. The herd went wild and tore
down every fence in its path. Three
fences of six barbed wires each were
riddled. Riders who tried to head on
the herd served only to scatter 1t.
Five horses were used in pursuing one
bull. His anger was so great that his
tongue hung out and he was bleeding
at The mouth. When left alone he con-
tinued to destroy fences. At shutdown
he left the Medicine river and has not
been seen since. His value is sl,500.
Riders were sent out again on fresh
horses. but they accomplished little.
ReteWeen 20 and % bison are still at
large. The cows and calves are harm
less but the bulls are likely to attack
persons when crowded too closely. Jas.
Graham, an old plainsman who used TO
rome buffalo calves. says the only sa1e
way to use a rope is to "forefoot'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
MITCHELL WILL APPEAL.
Labor Leader Will Take His Case to
Supreme Court.

New York. Nov. John Mitchell,
vice president of the American Fedora
ticn of Labor, whose sentence to nine
months Imprisonment for contempt of
federal court has been upheld by the
United States court of appeals, has ar
rived here too late to meet President
Samuel Gompers before the latter went
to Washington, but Mr.. Mitchell de-
clared that the matter would be taken
to the supreme court and that he was
willing to go to Jail in defense of
principle If the final court sustained
the others.
1.-The matter will undoubtedly be
taken up by the convention OF the
American Federation of Labor, which
begins in Toronto on Tuesday," he de-
cIared.
Trial by jury is the traditional and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
WANTED: A NAME.
The Potter Palmer Family Is Running
Short.

Chicago. Nov. 4.-Wanted: One name
Tor baby. The one in question: boy
boasts of six months of life. His
parents are Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Pal
mer. 5r., and his grand parents are
MRS: Potter Palmer and Mr. and Mrs.
H. H. Kohlsaat
Honore Palmer chose to call his first
boy Potter Palmer for his grandfather.
instead of Honore Palmer, jr., for him
self. When the son arrived in the fam
lily of Potter Palmer, jr., there was al
ready Potter Palmer III. Could the
son of Potter Palmer II be Potter Pal.
mer "? Possibly, but he has not been
so far.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
FORTY NINER" GONE.
Robert Bone of Park City, Utah. Died
From Exposure.

Park City. Utah. Nov. 4.-One mora
FORTY niner,' passed away with the
death of Robert Bone, whose body was
found yesterday near the Glencoe mine
He was last seen on Saturday, when
he started to his cabin from neigh
boris house. 1t is supposed that he was
taken ill and death ensued from ex
posture.
Bone was born 81 years ago at New
Haven. Conn, and went to California
in IS49 He came to Park City &c years
ago and has lived here ever since. HIS
friends claim the distinction for the old
prospector of never having made and
lost fortunes. He did have a few claims
here but they are not considered VAL
liable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
MARKET IS STRONGER.
Election Returns Have a Bull Effect in
New York.

New York, Nov 4.-Following the
result of Tuesdays election, general
rise has been noted in the quotations
for New York city securities. New
York city fours were quoted at 100 *
as compared with 99ss in the latter
part of October. The IA s were 109 y
as against a point lower in October.
The offerings of city bonds were in
much smaller volume than in the two
weeks preceding election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
WOMAN BUYS FLYING MACHINE.
Mrs. I'll. A. Arnold Orders One for Own
Use in Florida.

Hammondsport, n. Y, Nov. AIRS
H. A Arnold. who has a large estate
on the Florida coast south of Jackson
vile, has contracted to purchase an
aeroplane for $500. The machine is to
be built at once. as Mrs. Arnold de-
sires to learn to fly this winter while
she is at her Florida home. An expert
attached to the factory will take the
aeroplane to Florida. and instruct Mrs.
Arnold how to operate it. This is said
to be the first purchase Of an aeloplane
by a woman in any part of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
MUCH STOCK POISONED,
New Vegetable Growth Causes Heavy
Loss in Colorado.

Montrose, Colo. Nov. "A new
vegetable growth poisonous to cattle
ana sheep, has been discovered in
western Colorado where it grows in
large quantities along many of the
irrigation canals. 1t has caused the
death of large number of stock.
Dr. F. c. Babson of the department
of agriculture has classified it as
asc1ep1as yeigipellats. Immediate
steps will be taken by the Department
to check the growth of the weed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
WOMEN WOULD COUNT.
Two Have Filed Applications for
Census Appointments.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-Two women were
among the 20 applicants for census
appointments who took the govern
ment civil service examinations yes
terday. The tests were held at the
civil service headquarters in the fed
eral building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
PAT GROVE IS BARRED,
Milwaukee Police Chief Orders Him
Out of Town.

Milwaukee. Nov. 4.-"Pat" Grove,
tram robber and kidnaper, has been
arrested by John Sullivan. a de4ective
OF the Milwaukee police department.
Grove was taken to the central police
station and Chief J. T. Janses ordered
him out of town. Grove was arrested
while begging drinks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
HOW FORTUNES ARE MADE
Real Estate Which Cost Owner $500
Sold for $4,000.

Chicago. Nov. Enormous increases
in Chicago real estate values have sell
dom been illustrated so strikingly as in
a transaction just closed in a Michigan
avenue holding, which was originally
acquired for $500 and which now has
been disposed of for fifty thousand dol
lars cash. the buyer incidentally taking
it wholly as an investment
The property in question has been in
the control of one owner for 80 years,