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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29

says: r.s4..s.,sSss s y. ..g ..z:.
T.; The 1911 session started with. that
advantage for the people over its i'm
mediate predecessor the loss of the
shrewdest and most extreme re ac-
.tionaries.S That IS how and where the
alumni system of coaching was
ushered, in. The interests had lieu
tenants in the legislature, but the
real generals were those who direct
events from the outside. The fine
work. Of Leadership was accom-
plished in hotel conferences by some
of the defeated, discredited manipu-
lators of the previous session. Other
wise the results Would have been Diff
ferent-and more denaocratle.'' IT,.
No special interest could ever gain
and maintain an advantage over the
people without the assistance OF
ignorant or unscrupulous politicians
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29

Lynn Haine's story of the Minneso-
ia legislature of 1911 should be read
by every voter in Minnesota.
= The book calls the roll on men and
measures, and if it's suggestions were
followed it would not take long to
clean all the special interests and
bosses out of the politics of the state.
Mr.. Haines' book shows VINO are the
true representatives of the people,
and that is important to know; but
it also shows the gang at work. When
the men who serve the bosses are ex-
posed, the fight is half won. The
voter then knows what to do. No
Minnesota voter need cast his bal
lot in the dark in the next election.
He Will find, in Mr.. Haines' book, an
illuminating record Of his representa-
tives.
Speaking of tie session Mr.. Haines
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29
ORIENTALS BARRED y !.

/ NEW a YORK, July 2 That the
seamen's union is making substantial
headway was emphasized when an
agreement was entered into between
II and the United Fruit company.
whereby the company agrees to here
after abandon the policy Of employing
Chinese sailors. a strike took place
which affected this com pany's vessels
IN various ports. and when agreement
noted was reached. Il carried an ad !
yvanced wage scale satisfactory to the
men, and also 9 provision that here
after the company VIII hire al IT.
crews from the Seamenss UNION dfrect.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29
FAVOR CARRIERS, INCREASE

II !. & WASHINGTON, July 27.-Con-
gressman Roddenbery, Of Georgia
has introduced bill providing that
carriers on rural routes under 20 miles
:n IN length shall be paid q minimum
sum sur Of 81 900 per year, with $50 per
sannum 11 to be paid for each additional
mile or major fraction thereof above
2O miles and up to "a !; and $S25 per
annum ann q per mile above ~ miles 1t IS
also provided that substitute carriers
shall 'l1' receive the same compensation
as regular reg carriers for like service
(perf0 5Ss 55s & s5S5
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29
GoMPERs IN CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27.-Presi-
dent Gompers in accepting the in
V1tat1on Of the San Francisco Labor
council to. deliver a. number of
speeches in California, advised the la.
Dor council to prepare his itinerary.
It. has been decided that President
Gompers shall deliver an address in
this city on Labor Day and then pro-
ceed to Los Angeles to address meet
Ing to be called in his honor. Other
speaking dates as yet have not been
decided upon. 4 .4 e & t-s; Ii: : = s. ,Es.f
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29
10, com FIXERS STRIKE. !, Il

Z FALL RIVER, N ass. July 2 2 &. g
The loom fixers at the Flint mill are
out on strike. The fixers claim that.
they have been overworked md that
&c is o. physical fmp possib bility to- comply
with the Wishes of the mill manage
5ed and 70 do the work ~ Il should DO
Hd9ns.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29
WIN STRIKE.

BURNLEY, S Eng. July 81 --,rf,a
Joiners' strike has been settled ~
the men accepting d compro,lrnisel ad.-'
vance sll1 Of q fart hing per hour. il our
iauala,dEed q, xnssa ssrs1 affected.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29

The nineteenth annual convention
of the Western Federation of Miners,
was held at Butt, Montana, opening
on the 18th inst. President Charles
MQyer presented report able In SEN
tiInent and fearless in expression and
nghtful application of the principles
which he enunciated cannot help, but
contribute tow&rd the upbuilding and
strengthening of the organization in
every section Of our country.
s.s The Northern States.
Ss s. Referring. to organization work in
the northern states President Meyer
said: & /; i. II. = .& 2-
4. The work Of organizing in, the
northern states has been difficult in
deed, especially 50 In the iron camps
where the United States Steel COM
panys is in control. This gigantic cor
porations has shown great activity.
openly combating our efforts to in
terest the workers in the organized
labor movement, resorting to. the
many different methods of intimfda-
ton that are generally followed by
the enemies Of organized labor.
Deputies are there to shadow tie
organizers men are victimized hy be-
ing discharged for daring even to
speak with a representative of your
organization, yet in the face Of all this
some progress has been made. Men
are beginning to stand erect, and defy
their oppressors, and had it not been
for the industrial depression that has
prevailed in the iron and copper in-
dustry undoubtedly hundreds Of more
workers would have been. added to
our campaign of education are be-
lls: urge ) that this convention not only
continue the present policy In that
part Of our Jurisdiction but increase
the force organizers just as soon as
the financial affairs or the organ1za-
uon4 Will permit. ~. ~- 5i5 ss.. A
Particular attention should be paid
to Minnesota, as over &one-half Of the
iron ore shipped from the iron dis
trict comes. from this state. While
our organization had made little pro-
,gress since the strike Of 1907, yet it
can, and It must be organized, but as
we have the great steel trust here
TO contend with, united action IN Its
fullest sense is necessary.
:'+. The Mesaba Range. i.
AS mining on the Masaba Range
is open pit work to great extent,
steam shovel men and crane men are
of great Importance, in fact, these
men are the miners of Minnesota to-
day, and without them the common
labor around the pits can, do noth-
ing. .,l. b. 4.s
These workers, under the jurisdic-
stion agreement which, we have entered
into with the American Federation Of
Labor, come under the jurisdiction OF
the Western Federation of Miners,
and as soon as possible this matter
should be taken I'm between our Or
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29
COST OF BRINGING
SHIP TO AMERICA.
Huge Expense Of World S Biggest
Steamer "0lympic" in -.
Crossing the Ocean. "a.
Enough Supplies Purchased for
Return Trip to Supply a Good
z,> -. Sized City. .s:s5.. D III. ..:a.s...

y It cost about 100000 to bring the
new White Star liner Olympia on her
initial trip from Southampton to New
York. The Olympic is the biggest
ocean passenger ship afloat.
This big sum was chiefly used in
yaping for coal, paying employees and
for food. Eight hundred tons of coal
were used daily and the cost of this
was trifle less than the cost of
feeding the passengers. Here are the
items:
Sod1 ..... .$2Z, 400
ages of employees .......... $1,000.
Laundry .............. 1000
Meals for first cabin passen-
gers ........... .......... 1880
Meals for second cabin passen
gers ''.::'. ..'.: '''.'. 4'42o
Feeding the third cabin pas
sengers $3.50
Feeding the employees ........ 5000
Eighteen tugs for docking .. 400
Transferring third cabin pas
sengers to Ellis island .... Is
Transferring third cabin bag
gage ..... ....... IS
For the return trip to Southampton
N>~O
for the Olympics cabin passengers:
Thirty-five thousand pounds of beef
10000 pounds of mutton, 1000
pounds of veal, SO carcasses of spring
lamb, 5000 pounds Of. pork loins,
100 Virginia hams, 100 dozen of
sweetbreads, 5000 pounds Philadel-
phia broilers 1000 pounds of capons,
5000 pounds of fowl, 5000 pounds
Of guinea chickens, 100 dozen of
SQUADS, 80 barrels of CLANS, 1000
pounds of iced fresh fish, 1000
pounds of lobsters 4 turtles, 5000
gallons of fresh milk, 100 gallons of
cream, 5000 pounds Of butter, 10000
EGGS, 80 tons of potatoes, 200 barrels
OF fresh vegetables, 80 crates of ap-
pies, 100 boxes of grapefruit, so boxes
Of lemons, 200 boxes Of oranges, L.
500 quarts of ice cream; 1000 sheep
kidneys, 100 dozen soft shell crabs,
400 barrels of flour. 100 dozen as.
paragus, 500 dozen lettuce, "a boxes
apricots, SO crates watermelons, 200
crates Strawberries, 20 dozen crates
pineapples. .:,4.a +. -, r a..,..' :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-07-29
SENSATIONAL STORY OF GRAFT and !
PLUMBER IN STATE LEGISLATURE

Minnesota Walking
Hand With the Predatory Interests
Against the People, .=
Active Powerful Forces Which Upon the
Through Waered Stock and Exor-
. >" .< : .@& !.
28 Tells
*~ | ieveable Were it Not by
Facts And Figures .%@.@3:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19
MISSISSIPPI CANDIDATE RIDDEN.

Mississippi has more candidates
to the square foot and in proportion
to population probably than any
other commonwealth in the Union.
Her voting strength is estimated at
about 1850 She has 10 coun-
ties, and they will average rs can
didates each, including those for
district, county and beat3 Offices,
making q total Of 6,025. To these
must be added the three Senatorial
candidates. and about sixty who are
aspiring for Stats positions, making
a grand total Of about 6,l00 loyal
Mississippians, who would like the
very best to serve the people in Of
fetal position,--about one candi-
date to every twenty voters.
The only consolation the voter
gets out Of this is that there is only
about three months remaining in
which be ia to DO pestered with this
swarm Of office, and at the end Of
that time four-ffths Of them will be
showed under so deep that they
will be ashamed to came around
for many msons to come.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19

Speaking of elaborate entertain-
ment IL must be handed TO the god
citizens at Brookhaven, for they
had the goods when the Editors
met at that progressive city. ii
was the good fortune Of the Senior
editor q this paper 70 be one 81 the
delegates in attendance, and the
banquets, ball games, auto rides,
etc., and their big-hearted hospital
ity served at every turn made it one
Of the most enjoyable conventions
il has ever been his good fortune to
attend. And after the adjourn
meDt Of tue convention at Brook.
haven, the delegates we're further
treated toa most delightful trip 10
New Orleans where the Crescent
City and The Louisiana Association
lavished their cordial hospitality
for two enjoyable days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19
THE STREETS.

The City Council is 10 be COM
mended upon its wise decision Ia
experiment with the oill'ng OF our
streets.
All during the summer store
keeping becomes a drudgery from
the amount Of dust that continually
pours into our stores and houses
every time a vehicle passes. The
sprinkler was used to q good ad.
vantage, but could not accomplish
the result desired. twas kept on
the streets all tho time, and before
they could get around il would be
past time to start over again.
Bnt the oiling Of streets, II
prasticed properly, has answered
this purpose, is very little trouble
and the expense is not so astound-
ing as some would believe. Before
making the experiment the Coun-
Gil appointed q committee from its
body TO visit Greenyille and see
how the streets we're over in that
city and to ascertain whether or
not the people over there we're
pleased with the results.
They found it practicable and
profitable, aad the conditions great.
ly improved, and Immediately made
the wise decision Of ordering a tank
at the rate Of 4 3.4 cents per gallon,
and this week the street commission
or has had his able force busy oiling
the streets. The main streets are
being taken first and the thorough
fares winch are used 10 the great
est extent will be oiled. Already
The conditions where the oil has
been laiG are greatly improved and
from time to time it will prove its
practibility.
But il we want to get the real
worth Of oiled ST. eets the Council
will be compelled to oil them reg
ularly, and then we will DO dust
ridden and our streets will be
greatly improved at a reduced cost.
We again commend the Council
for our oiled streets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19
FARMERS, ATTENTION.
The four things needed FIR good

The four things needed FIR good
crops are:
First--Good preparation.
Second-Good seed, we'll selected.
Third--Proper spacing Of lants.
Fourth-Careful and shallow
cultivation.
The time for first two has passed
with most farmers. Still proper
spacing can be given and frequent,
shal 'ow cultivation.
Spacing depends on the land. On
good, strong land corn would be
left thicker than on poor land,
while on strong land cotton would
10 thinned more than on poor land.
Early every farm.r appreciates the
fact that our plants are usually left
TOO thick, and this cuts down the
yield. See that plants have proper
spacing. Give this your own per.
slnal attention. If your rows are
too close together You can still give
space by leaving more distance be-
tween the plants in the row.
To make their best growth, plants
need sunshine, light, air, moisture
and good soil. To give each plant
4 fair share OF each ~ quires care
on the part Of the farmer.
No one thing will give you bet
ter pay for the attention you give
to il than the proper spacing Of
your corn and cotton.
Let this have your care--Com-
lnercial Appeal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19
Sec Dickinson, Of the Department

Sec Dickinson, Of the Department
Of Wrr in Taft's Cabinet, has ten
dered his resignation, and Stimson,
Of New York, has been named az
his successor. Mr.. Dickinson has
decided TO retire at his old home in
Tennessee and give attention to his
private affairs. MIR. Dickinson was
one Of the ablest men Of Taft's
portfolio, and the South and North
him as one Of the ablcst
and most distinguished citizens.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19
THE WEATHER AND THE
CROPS.

The past week has been a very
favorable period for the crops all
over the South. There has been
very little rain, only a few showers
at widsly separated points, with
plenty Of sunshine and temperature
nearly normal. The cold wave
feared at the close Of the proceed
ing week did not materailize, but,
on the contrary, the temperature
has gradually risen, until during
the second half Of the week 1t was
from normal to slightly above
normal.
Al . result OF the fine weather
farmers have made rapid progress
in planting the area not previously
planted owing TO the incessant
rains Of April. The little replant-
ing that was made necessary has
also been atteLded to and the work
Of getting rid Of grass and weeds
and cultivating the zelda has made
splendid progress, notwithstanding
some complaints Of scarcity Of labor
In some districts. AS q result Of a
week or ten days Of good weather,
complaints from the fields have
become fow and an optimistic feel
ing has spread over practically the
entire cotton belt.
The fine weather has also greatly
helped corn and other grain crops.
Corn was but little hurt by the
rains and is now growing rapidly
and all indications now point to a
large yield. In the rice section
the crop is making good progress
and . good yield is in prospect
The rains which Inconvenience
other crops were Of benefit to rice,
and the high stage Of water in the
Mississippi River has been Of ad.
vantage to farmers in the river
section.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19

! Upon the resignation Of Hon. b
T. Sayre as a member Of the Board
Of Supervisors from Beat One, petit
ton was received the latter part Of
last week from voters Of that dis
.trict to place the name Of Hon. II.
L. Walton on the ticket to be
named as Mr.. Sayre's successor on
the 9th Of May. Leflore County
has few better or more substantial
citizens than II. L. Walton, and he
will not encounter any opposition,
for the voters in his district aIpre-
ciate his ability TO give his consti-
tuency a sound administration.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19
Az INTERNATIONAL HONOR DAY.

Mothers are more important TO
the country than the soldier, the
literary man, the man of science"
lex President Roosevelt.
Mothers Day, observed Sunday,
was in honor Of The best mother
who ever lived"-your mother;
badge, white carDstioD, observance,
I"Live this day as your mother
would have you live it, and give
happiness to her Cor in her mem
ory), through some special kind
ness, visit, gift or letter. Remem-
Der the unfortunate in hospital,
home or prison with needed comfort,
letter Of cheer. or the Memory
flower" Of the day.
Mothers Day is 40 simple in OBJ
servance and so universal in its APP
peal that it was possible for 1t to he
observed by every creed, class, race
and country.
Men and nations may differ as to
the fitness OF many Honor Days.
but all will surely unite in a move
ment to exalt the home and mother
hood in a way that adds to the in
tegrity Of domestic and national
life.
The idea Of Mothers Day is not
idle the highest bit Of practical
sentiment that has ever taken hold
Of the hearts of men
A tribute TO the mothers love re-
solves itself into q tribute to the
mothers Law, and recognition Of the
mothers law means love for coun-
ttg; for comrades and for God.
No state is greater than its moths
ers.
The observance Of Mothers Day
appeals to all social, ~fraternal, civil,
military and religious organizations
alike; to him who has miss life's
GROWING jny, the tender ministra-
tons OF a mothers love, no less than
to The one who has derived the ele-
ments of noble character from the
material bestowed in childhood.
Mothers Day was founded by
Miss Anna Jarvis, Of 203i North
Twelfth street. Philadelphia. The
first celebration was In 1908, as the
result Of publicity given to the
movement by Philadelphia papers.
From this beginning, Mothers
Day has become know in Australia,
Africa, Japan, Korea, Barbados,
British West Indies, Cuba, Philip
pines and various European coun-
tries. Throughout the United
States and the providences Of
Canada, this international honor
day was celebrated with tender en-
Churches. Sunday schools, day
schools, colleges, %fraternal, patri
otto, religious, social and civic
societies, business corporations,
railroads and individuals from the
rich man in his palace to the poor
man in his tenement, celebrated
the day with equal reverence.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19
WASH THAT ITCH AWAY

Il ID said that there are certain
springs In Europe that give RELIEF and
cure 10 Eczema and other skin dill.
eases. II you knew that BY washing
In these waters you could be- relieved
from that awful itch. wouldn't YOU
make syery effort to take u trip to
Europe 1t Oncey Would yon no, be
willing % spend your last cent 10 lind
the cure?
But you need not leave home for
these distant springs. Relief ID right
here In your wi home town!
A simple wash Of OH 81 winter
green, Thymol and other ingredients
compounded only In D. D. b pre-
scription will bring instant relief to
that terrible burning itch. and leave
the skin as smooth and healthy ~
that OF q child.
II you have not already tried II, get
least q 25-cent hottie today. VIZ III
SURE you Of instant relief.
Ht 1NHl AG &L L Ih AKA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19

The State Editors can never
repay the kindhearted, progressive
people OF Brookhaven for their
gracious hospitality when they
were 80 royalty entertained in that
city last week. The Editors are in
q position to appreciate this class Of
entertainment, and it was spoken
by many that Brookhaven brought
home the bacon when it comes to
delightfully."- entertaining their
guests.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19

While attending the State Cor
vention Of editors at Brookhayrn
the first Of last week, this body vas
treated TO a delightful visit to the
ChataLqua Grounds at CIR, stall
Springs, and We must rsr foicr say
that there was never an excursion
more thoroughly tIjo,e ed BY the
Fourth Estate than this delight
full visit 10 Crystal Springs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19

Every person who can should at
tend the Mississippi Land Develop
ment Association when it conyenes
June 23rd and 9th. Tnis Il an
agency through which great things
can b. accomplished towards the
material development Of our state,
and il behooyes our citizens should
connect themselves with its work
and lin ID this worthy movement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19

Yes, the Bankers were greatly
impressed with Gree. wood, their
convention was d succtss. ard Id
speaking 81 both they all declared
that they we're yous, dandy, inbil-
ant, fine, great, grand, lovely, spien-
did. unto the-second. beautiful,
exquisitely gorg ons, y csters.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19

may not paraiyzs A. 4 mothers long
Illness. But Or. Kings New Lifs are 1
splendid remedy for women. "They
gave ne wonderful benefit in constipa
tion and female trouble wrote Mrs.
N. g. Dunlap, 81 Lssdili, Tenn. III all
ing, try them. 80 It III d~rnggiEis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19

Lefl re County people are not
.btefiDg about the high water that
visited some IF its parts. Iis Just
natural for ihem 70 b thankful
that II wasn't higher Our people
boost and refuse V pick up The
hammer.