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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-02-06
RIGHT OF PROTEST
AND CHURCH RIGHTS

It would be folly to deny that social
and economic injustices exist even in
the United States. Only those who
are blined yself-interest or Ignorance
would declare that the present econ
omic system is all that one need de-
sire. This is the greatest country in
the world so far as production is con-
cerned, but in the matter of distribu-
ton we are not so fortunate. Assord-
ing to the statistics gathered by the
United States government, the Amer
lean ,workingrnan produces more than
the 'workingman Of any other country,
but compared to what he produces,
he is the poorest paid work1ngman;
although it must be admitted that his
condition is better than that Of the
work1ngman of other countries.
All this indicates, however, that we
are: a great producing nation. But
much remains to be done. Some day
the social and economic injustices in
this country will be woped out, and
largely through the use Of the ballot
But it does not necessarily follow that
because one believes in reform meas
ures, that one is a Socialist. Neither
must we infer that Socialism is the
only system which can possibly. bring
about better conditions for the mass
es Of the people. Socialism is simply
one of the many remedies that are be
ing advanced, In order to change these
conditions. Practically all reformers
agree with the Socialists when they
portray the evils which we are fight
!, ing, but they part company when it
comes to advancing a remedy where
by they are to be eliminated. the So
cialists have performed a most vel
liable service in presenting their pro-
tests and criticisms, but there is prac-
ticafly nothing In existence today
which may be pointed to as being the
Eresult of the Introduction Of the So
cfalistic idea. There are examples Of
corporation and of the. efficiency OF
state control, but this is not Socialism.
The success OF a: cooperative plant In
a particular place, under peculiar con
/ ditions; or the value 81 the service
RENDERED by such an institution as the
Epostoff1ce, for instance does not neces-
sarily mean that the entire Social
istic program, universally applied, will
solve the social problem. @sEs So
The church cannot and should rot
|adopt and advote Socialism as the
only economic system whereby so
| ciety is to be saved, because IL 1t were
to, do so,s It. would be unjust to the
Christian men In the church who are
convinced that there are other econ
omtc systems which are more in ac-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-02-06

about my right as an American citizen
IL II would protest against having
forged ' upon me by the CHURCH, any
social system with, which a do not
agree: taEs$Tz3 ~.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

through the announcement that an apartment house at 4t Manhattan street, occupied by twenty weight fam nies. was 90 overrun by rats that the tenants were In terror. A Mrs. Jennie Reynolds had been bitten in the left ear. Herman Klepper was bitten on the cheek and left syelid. and Mrs. Henry Cole was bitten In several places. Professional rat catchers were engaged to rid the building of these rodents, but finally an old German physician who had been makfnGAa sort of rat food volunteered his services. He proved to be a veritable Pied Piper of Hamlin." Instead of piping away with the rats following him. he scat tered his preparation throughout the house, and inside of twenty-four hours the rats had entirely disappeared. The tenants were afraid for time that tho rats would die In the walls, but they quitted the apartment house entirely. In talking the matter over with this modern Pied Piper. he stated that usu- ally rats are not so ferocious, and as c rule do not fight unless driven into Q corner. Occasionally they will bite Q child. but rarely attack e grown per- son.
 Of course, there Is great objection to poisoning rats. as they die in the walls and the floors. A prominent Jerseyite left his cottage in charge oe e maid and on the appearance of these rodents she scattered poison all around the house. with the result that on the owners return, the walls and floors had to be ripped out 10 remove the dead rats at cost of ssme $500 be- fore the house was habitable again.
 There Is no question but that rats are a menace to health, and not. only In San Francisco. but in every seaport town where the infected rodents come in on ships from infected ports, 1t is the duty of every householder to start the work of extermination and follow the excellent example set in San Fran cisco.
 There are various Hso-called rat foods on the market which cost very little and which undoubtedly are most effec-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

Glove Hitting bodices are predicted.
 The bolero fashion is at hand again.
 Children once more wear the pima fores.
 Orange is among the most populsi colors.
 Low shoes are ornamented with bis' buckles.
 Shaded silk hoisery has something of a vogue. M
 Much black velvet Is being used in millinery.
 The flower hat is now the rival of ths' peach basket
 There is e fad for inset lace medai- Hons on stockings \ Braided and embr cotton soutache buttons prevail.
 Jet and bead fringes are much used on the smartest gowns.
 Muslin eveining frocks are touched with metallic trimmings.
 New Paris Hats are all large and show divergent trimmings.
 The Dlrectoire tunic of real lace ta new and exceedingly pretty.
 Lace monograms appear on some of the most fashionable stockings.
 There Is a remarkable prevaience ok foulard in the handsomest daytime gowns.
 Tucks still hold favor. but buttons have outrun them in the race for first place.
 Coiiarless gowns are more freely worn in daytime than for many saa- sons past
 Net gloves, the coolest things that can be worn. may now be had with sza-s broidered backs.
 The Directoire tie. made of crochet lace, Is a pretty finish to the dressv blouse.
 There Is a rage now for cream white suits worn with hat and accessoriea of nut brown.
 Gray suede boots with pearl buttons are attractively. worn with gray walk ing suits.
 White ties with dark gowns are seen in some costumes, but the tdea is tn poor style.
 Men wear brown ties. brown and white shirts, brown hose and brown bordered handkerchiefs.
 Kimono dresses for the little folks are cool and simple enough to Insure style and comfort.
 1t Is predicted that the pannier will have prominent place in evening gowns this fall.
 The Russian Cosssck and the uifit- tary effect bid fair to have strong vogue in millinery.
 A good many summer gowns, Of prtn~ cess build are being trimmed to simu- late two-piece garments-gowns ana coats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
CHILDREN NOT TO MOURN.
Mother Wants Them to bc Happy After
 Death.

London. Aug. "A curious condi- tion is contained in the will, which has just been proved. of Dame Margaret Morrell Mackenzie, widow of the fa- nous throat specialist. She wanted her children's happiness to be in no way interfered with by her death. and in her will she wrote:
 "when die hope my children will wear as little black for mourning as possible. White or mauve I like. but not black.
 And I hope they will not shut them selves up, but go out among theiI friends and to places of anusment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
SUMTER AND MARENG0 ARE
 ALSO GROWING ALFALFA
Scarce Labr and Uncultivated
 Lands Errors No Longer
West Alabanl Has Made an Importan, contrasslon To The solution
 q IT Gray. Asr,c.ltur.l : Prfisms of The Black
p1wiLL T. sHEEHAN.

An alffa monopoly-the richest
 agriculttal monopoly east of the Mississibi and South of the Ohio be-
 aongs tfAlabama. From east to west Iclear JOSS the State there sweeps a fstretchof land which has no equal for alffa growing and which is the only lbd of its kind east of the Miss
 assippi
 If Jone resource of Alabama which
 will hable the Black Belt to solve
 sts flor and Hand poor" problem. 1t
 fs on resource which will make stock
 xroJ1g in Alabama . rich industry 1t
 is A resource which has already
 hrofht prosperity where 1t has been
 esthished. Uniontown and its sur
 ro,}iing country is the best example
 Of hat this alfalfa land can do when
 gt pat to the use for which na-
 tJ intended 1t.
 hddle Alabama itself did not know
 afiad such strip. although those
 ads of rhinestone formation for many
 Ars have been highly esteemed by
 Inner and planter. That alfalfa could / , cheaply and profitably< raised on kese lands of limestone, had been roved by intelligent culture In the past five years in half dozen coun- lies. s I ISouthern state which owns such a has @ rich and fruitfui monopoly of 1t was not known until Professor w. J. Spillmans who Is Tn charge of the Demonstration Farm al Uniontown and whose work popuiariz- ed alfalfa growing, announced 1t as an expert to the farmers gathered few days ago, at the barbecue on the plan tation of General Munford. This land. he said began in Russell County swept through the middle portion of the State end into Mississippi for a short distance. It. stopped short near oka- Iona. Along the western limits or tAlabana 1t ran up the State line and went into Tennessee for about ten | Aiabama's Good Fortune. "You not only have q monopoly of khe alfalfa land east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio but some of the land in that monopoly Is some of the best for alfalfa known { to the world" said Professor Spill- eman. T am ask ed. so successful has Ibeen, the cultivation of alfalfa here, If there is not danger of overproduc- hion, as is sometimes said of cotton. My friends an overproduction would be a blessing to yeu. Where you have alfalfa you are obliged to have cattle and fine cattle too It would be a blessing to Upiontown to have alfalfa selling at $3 ton. although it Is now selling for SIS a ton. When alfalfa sells for $3 ton you in Perry County will be selling meat to the farm ers of Iowa."
 ] Coupled with this significant fact.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
PADS AND FASHIONS.

am not afraid Of them forgetting me but want them to be happy
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
SAN MATEO SHERIFF
MANACLED AT FETE
Chatham DOns Handouts in
Market Street; Policeman
Files Them Off
Joins ReyeIers Again Only to
Have Pocket Picked in
the Crowd
[Speeial Dispateh 10 The Calll

REDWOOD CITY, Oct. 25.-Robert
Chatham, sheriff of San Mateo county,
AYERS that never again will he attend
Portola celebration unless accom-
panied by a locksmith and bodyguard
of deputies, for not only was he hand
cuffed against his will on saturday
night, but also had his pocket picked
Chatham was talking TO a friend IN
Market street during the height of the
carnival and gradually handouts be-
came a topic OF conversation He ex-
hibited new pair of the manacleS to
his companion, who expressed a desire
to be shown just how they worked.
Snap-the daring officer had shackled
himself. After proving the value OF
the letters, Chatham asked his friend
to take his keys out of his pocket and
unlock the cuffs. Horrors, no keys
were to be found. 1t was then for
the first time that night that the
the doughty sheriff remembered hav-
ing loaned his keys to his wife before
leaving home.
The friend hurried away to procure
file and Chatham was left alone
alone in Market street with pickpockets
and thieves.
The friend and file appeared and
work was commenced. File, file, file
the night wore on. A passing police
man pushed his way into the door
way. What? An escaped prisoner.
No, only poor Bob Chatham, sheriff of
San Mateo county. The policeman
went to work with the file. crowd
of curious ones We're attracted to the
scene The prisoner grew fretful.
frantic and furious in turn. But at
last the deed was done, and Chatham
was able to shake the hands of his
assistants.
few moments later the sheriff and
his companion were making their way
through the crowd, when Of a sudden
the officer felt the pressure of a hand
in his pocket. He tried to turn, but
it was of no avail, the press of the
jewellers was too great. He felt for
his pocket, and alas, the ruined
handouts We're gone.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
Jfupervisors Thank
Officials of Git,

The excellent work of the police
department in caring for the throngs
of people during Portola week, as
well as the efficient performance of
duty by the members of the fire depart
ment, the street cleaning department
and the board of health, called forth
an emphatic expression Of approval
and thanks upon the part of The board
of supervisors yesterday. Speaking
on behalf of the citizens, the boards
resolution, unanimously adopted, is as
follows:
In congratulating the members OF the Portola
executive committee and the citizens OF san
Francisco upon the great success OF the week
Of festivities just closed in honor OF the re-
building OF San Francisco, during which we
have entertained within our gates many thou
sands OF visitors from all sections of the United
States, as well as representatives from the
foreign nations OF the world. we would call at
the different departments Of the city govern
ment that have been without parallel in this
city. and that have been met and accomplished
with a consumpate ability which has called
forth the commeadation not alone of our own
people, but also OF our visitors; now therefore
be IL
Resolved that the board OF supervisors
on behalf OF the people of the city and
county OF San Francisco, hereby congrafu-
lafes the various departments of the city
government upon the accomplishment OF
their tasks. which contributed SO markedly
the fiesta. and hereby especially commends
the police department. the department of
public works the healfh department and
the 6re department
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26

celebrations, he finds that San Fran
cisco is the ideal place for an annual
event which will be attended by peo-
pie from all parts of the country, ideal
both as to climate and natural advan-
tages and in the courage. energy and
executive ability of the citizensA.
The largeness of the west was evil
dent in the Portoia festival" said Hoyt,
both as to the planning and eXecut-
ing Of the program itself and IN the
way in which it was enjoyed by the
people 1t is doubtful if in any eastern
city a celebration could be successfully
sustained for FIVE days. 1t requires
tremendous physical and nervous force
to keep up the pace which the multi
tudes here sustained through the whole
period, and that is the strength of the
great west.
Next year we will have our Port
land rose festival from June TO IL
and my observation of the manage
nent of this fete will be of great as
sistance TO me in handling ours. We
are to have an aviation contest as the
spectacular feature of our festival, and
it was for the purpose of engaging
aviators that l went east. The Wright
brothers, Glen Curtis, and Captain Bald
win will be there, and probably several
others.
There were hundreds of Portland
people here for the Portola festival,
and Of course they are all delighted
with the show. 1t has been a great
thing-the biggest ever produced in
this country--and- reflects credit on
every department. Not the least re-
markable feature of the whole affair
has been the splendid publicity work
which brought the great crowds from
every section of the United States and
abroad. For months people in every
city and hamlet of the entire coast
have been looking forward with in
creasing interest to the celebration
and making arrangements to attend.
They expected great program and
they got it. There can be no carping
or disappointment, for there was GER
tainly fun enough for everybody.
'"The bank clearings for the week
will show the real significance OF the
festival and the most telling argument
for its being made an annual affair.
The bankers whom / have seen here
are all enthusiastic about the fete and
state that the financial benefits which
will follow will convince the people
that the comparatively insignificant
investment which is necessary to pre-
pare the celebration is q 1.-THE which
should be cheerfully given.
The press of this city and state are
to be thanked for their hearty and gem
erous cooperation with the able COM
mittees who prepared the festival, for
it has been through the newspapers
that the tremendous crowd has been
induced to come here. and the people
to spend the money which was re-
quired for the preparation of the pro-
gram. Of course, the rose festival is
not to be of the dimensions of this one,
but if the same spirit can be instilled
into the people shall be satisfied
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
CAR BIDS ITALY'S
RULER FAREWELL
Emperor Nicholas Ends Two
Days Visit to King Victor
Emmanuel

RACCONIGI Oct. 25.-After two days
as the guest of King Victor Emmanuel,
Emperor Nicholas left here at 3:15
O'Clock today. He took an anectionate
farewell of the king and queen, the FOR
mer accompanying him TO the railroad
station. All along the route troops
were drawn UP in double file, and the
same precautions were taken to guard
the railroad line to the Italian frontier.
The emperor promised soon to return
to Italy with the empress, who, ne
said. wishes to see her old friend, the
princess of Montenegro, and the great
country of which she became queen.
The italian frontier was, reached In
safety Before proceeding the emperor
telegraphed the king, thanking him for
his reception.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
Former Queen Quest
ORDutch War Vesse

No longer Queen Nergiiia of the Por-
.4ols festival. Miss vergilia Bogue was
honored yesterday afternoon by her re-
cent loyal subjects in festival, the Of
hcers of the Dutch ship Noord Brabant.
Captain Won Voss and his fellow Of
ncers on the ship from The Neither
lands gave a reception yesterday after
noon TO Miss Bogue. Mayor Taylor,
members of the executive and recep-
lion committees Of the Portola festival,
army and navy officers, consular off,
Gals and other friends made here by
The Dutch officers since their arrival
Captain Won voss expressed the ap-
probation OF himself and his officers of
the reception given them in San Fran
cisco. complimented the city on its
energy in rebuilding. and hoped that
The day would soon come when he
might again drop anchor in San Fran
cisco harbor
Mayor Taylor replied with figure of
speech, saying: May you ever swing
at anchor in the harbor of our hearts. .
Miss Bogue carried away the favorx
Of she reception, a huge bunch of crys-
anthemums of the Portola colors, and
delighted the officers from the war
vessels in the harbor by addressing the
Germans and Italians in their native
tongue and talking French with all
The Noord Brabant sails for Homo
lulu al o'clock SATURDAY. afternoon.
CAPTAIN MEETS MISS BoGUE
Captain Won voss himself met Miss
Bogue as she stepped on the deck OF
the vessel and escorted her to the after
deck There she was greeted by the
officers of the ship and the guests. In
. graceful speech in which he referred
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
CONFIRMS PLAN TO END .
MOROCCAN CAMPAIGN
New Liberal Cabinet in Spain
Seeks Peace

MADRID, Oct 25.-Lieutenant Cen
eral de I4uque, minister of war IN the
new liberal cabinet, in an lntervieW
today confirmed the report that the
government had decided not to push
further the Moroccan campaign.
He said if the liberals had been IN
power before they would have avoided
the bloody and costly war and that
henceforth the object of the govern
nient would be to guarantee the safety
of Melilla by the system of fortihed
positions which were already occupied.
From now on. the minister of war said.
the work of the army would be that Oh
pacification, and not of domination.
De Luque added that though the
liberals disapproved of the recent acts
of repression at Barcelona. Ferrer had
been proven guilty on evidence ana
had been legally and judicialiy con-
demned.
The republicans won at yesterday s
municipal election at Madrid.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
SUPERVISORS THANK
PORTOLA WORKERS

whereas, the Portola festival being
now a matter Of history, It becomes our
pleasant duty to offer our. hearty con-
gratulations TO the various committees,
persons and public service corporations
! who so ably handled the parade, decors-
tiens. exhibitions and enormous crowds
and gave their part to the great success
Of the occasion; therefore be it
Resolved, that the board of
supervisors hereby tender our
thanks TO the Portola executive
committee, the presidents of the
merchants exchange. chamber
of commerce and other organixa-
tlons;
To Charles C. Moore for his
great work In obtaining the
presence of the foreign war yes-
sells; TO the United Railroads. the
San Francisco gas and electric
company and other public service
corporations, and the organfsa-
tions taking part I'm the parades,
for their SO ably carrying out the
work. both individually and col
IectfveIy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
Hosts Entertained
By Foreign SeaneR

Mayor Taylor and members of the
executive committee of the PortoIa fes-
tival were the guests at luncheon OF
Captain Schroeder on board the German
cruiser Arcona yesterday. The other
guests were Captain Fitzherbert and
Consul Franz Bopp. The affair was OF
an informal nature, but all, present
made short talks
Captain Fit2herbert and the officers
of~the Bedford vlll give reception
and dance this afternoon on board their
warship, to which they have invited 1OO
guests. Members of society are look
ing forward with great delight to the
event, and a brilliant entertainment is
anticipated.
The British sloop of war Shearwater
Captain Crawford, and the Algerine
Captain Edwards, sailed yesterday for
San Diego.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
1r0nrI0U Car Leaves Italy for Home
lfIfkfIl1W Socialists FIay Cars UkaseI
II OIlLIIlIu LiberaICabinefS Seeks Peace
SOCIALISTS CAUSE
DISORDER IN DUMA
Imperial Ukase Referring to
Military Legislation Termed
Unconstitutional

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 25.-Diseus-
sion of the bill for the consolidation
OF rural holdings was begun in the
duma today. The minister of agricul-
ture urged the speedy adoption of the
measure, which is considered of the
highest Importance.
scene of great disorder was caused
Today by the socialist Interpolation in
the duma, declaring unconstitutional
the imperial ukase issued September s.
with reference to military legislation.
secretary Hamysloyskf refused to read
the Interpolation on account of its dis
loyalty.
The conservative members ultimately
left the hall to avoid voting. and the
Interpolation was referred to a com
mfttee, which will report in a fort
night.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
JAPANESE WELCOMED
BY CITY OF MONTERREY
Officers and Men of Cruiser
Idzum0 Entertained

MONTEREY. Oct. 25.-A reception in
which 1000 Japanese from the sur
rounding country took part was ten-
dered today TO the officers and men
OF the Japanese cruiser Idzumo, which
is now on its way back to Yokohama,
after having taken part in the Portola
celebration at San Francisco.
Captain Takeshita called on Mayor
Jacks and Colonel Mason at the Pre-
sidio this morning, after which the
captain. and 80 officers from the ship
were taken on the IL mile drive
Luncheon was served at Pebble
Beach lodge, at which w. II. p Hill
acted as toastmaster. Toasts We're re-
sponded to by Captain Takeshita, III. A.
Green and Major Ben C. Truman Of
Los Angeles. At o'clock this after
noon reception was given to the Of
fcers at the Presidio and dress pa
rade was held in their honor.
This evening a large number of
prominent citizens were. e.entertained on
board the cruiser. Six hundred sailors
came ashore today and were enter
tained by the Japanese colony.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
TAFT TAKES UP CASE OF
IMPRISONED RAILROADER
Orders Federal Investigation OF
Arrest in Mexico

GUADALAJARA. Mex. Oct. pa
letter from President Taft, written in
San Antonio, has been received by
Guadala jara division No. $40, Order of
Railway Conductors. 1t is in reply to
the letter reviewing the case Of Con-
ductor James A. Cook, declaring his
imprisonment gross injustice and de-
manding action for his release by the
United States government. The presi-
dents letter says:
4 have your letter df october and
have transmitted it to the secretary of
state for such investigation and action
as the facts show will justify. / have
requested the state department TO ad-
wise you of course taken by it
The letter has caused rejoicing
among the American railroadmen.