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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22
WARNING TO SMOKERS
OF NON.UNION CIGARS

The Cigar Makers union is active
in presenting to the public revela-
tions relative to the labor methods
of the tobacco trust, especially in
the manufacture of non-union cigars.
It should be remembered that the
tobacco trust also controls the United
Cigar Stores company, now doing
business in most of the large cities of
the country. AS an instance of the
trusts laborbaiting methods, the
conditions of the employees in one Of
the large centers of the cigarnaking
industry is thus set forth:
Large non-union factories have To-
Gated in what is known as Polish
town, Detroit, to be close to the
cheapest kind of labor. and they are
filling their factories with girls and
women.
They have a. school in which they
claim to teach young Polish girls how
to make cigars. The girl pays IS for
tuition and gets no wages for months,
Each week, however, she gets a certi-
ficate emitting her to 81 six months
later, providing the payroll of the
concern shows that she has worked
six months faithfully for the firm.
1t is declared that these same con-
ditions of employment can be found
In all trust factories, which should,
prove sufficient warning to. the
smoker of non-union cigars.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22
TRENOHANT CRITICISM
BY BOSTON PAPER
Hubs Foremost Publication Takes Is,
sue With Post Office 49,
Official. =

The Boston Globe has the following
editorial on the order of Second-As-
sistant Postmaster General, Joseph
Stewart: ~. -
ITO say that Mr.. Joseph Stewart,
second assistant postmaster general,
was disingenuous in trying to make
it appear that the union Of the rail-
way postal clerks is a secret organic
alton, is to put it mildly. -
Mr.. Stewart certainly knows that
the railway mail clerks union is not
a secret body and that 1t is affiliated
with the A. F. of L., one Of whose
fundamental rules regarding govern
ment employees is that they must obey
the rules Of their department. despite
what they may think Of the justice of
such rules. In Joining union the
postal employees take no secret OATH
or obligation, and Mr.. Stewart Is gull
ty Of lack Of candor at least In say
ing that TESTS incompatible with the
postal clerks obligation to the. ,sdga
partment that they should assume an
other oath with q secret organiza-
ton in the service which may at any
time interior with the obligationS
which they have assumed upon en-
tering the service
1T Ii q short-sighted policy. It
will not result Ia gettin the best men
for the service or In improving tho
service postal emp loyes. being Amer
lean citizens, will hardly submit ia IT.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22
[coNr1NuFD.1

Miss Green" said Ryder senior, ad.
dressing Shirley and ignoring whatever
1t was that the young man wanted to
say, "this Is my son JEFFERSON. JEFF,
this is Miss Green"
Jefferson looked tn the direction indi-
Gated and stood as If rooted to the
floor He was SO surprised that he was
struck dumb. Finally, recovering him
self, he exclaimed
Shirley"
Eyes, Shirley Green, the author" ex-
planned Ryder senior, not noticing the
note Of familiar recognition in his ex-
clamation.
Shirley advanced and, holding out
her hand to Jefferson, said demurely:
II am very pleased to meet you, Mr..
Ryder" Then quickly in an undertone
she added: "Be careful. Don't betray
me-"
Jefferson was so astounded that he
did not sec the outsretched hand. All
he could do was to stand and stare
first at her and then at his father.
tFWhy don't you shake hands with
.ner?" said Ryder senior. "she won't
bite you" Then he added: Miss Green
Is going to do some literary work for
me, so we shall see great deal Of her.
It's too bad you're going away" He
chuckled at his own pleasantly.
Father" blurted out Jefferson, II
came to say that I've changed my
mind. You did not want me to go, and
i feel ought to do something to please
you.''
"Good boy" said Ryder, pleased.
,'"Now you're talking common sense. -
He turned to Shirley, who was getting
ready to make her departure: "Well,
Miss Green, we may consider the mat
ter settled. You undertake the work
at the price I named and finish it as
soon as you can. OF course you will
have to consult me a good deal as you
go along, so think it would be better
for you to come and stay here while
the work Is progressing. Mrs. Ryder
can give you a suit Of rooms to your
self, where you will be undisturbed,
and you will have all your material
close at hand. What do you say?"
Shirley was silent for a moment.
She looked first at Ryder and then at
his son, and from them her glance
went to the little drawer on the left
hand side Of the desk. Then she said
quietly:
"As you think best, Mr.. Ryder. am
quite willing to do the work here"
Ryder senior escorted her to the top
Of the landing and watched her as she
passed down the grand staircase, ush-
cred by the gorgeously uniformed fun
kies, to the front door and the street.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22
VoX P0PUIL VOX DEL.
BY the Rev. Charles Sickle.

S-~S AWE
1t has long been acknowledged that
"the voice. Of the people is the voice
| of Cod" The undiscerning may hear
in the peoples voice only a great
roar of 'discontent, or the mutterings
of the misguided mass. But he who
has understanding will hear the ''still,
small voice." which speaks the will
of God. =.
The statesmen in every age, who
have accomplished the things which
have produced the greatest good for
all the people, got their inspiration
because they kept close to- the mass
Rarely does the vision come to the
man who spends all Of his time in
the seclusion of the study. His touch
on life is 80 slight, and his under
standing of the needs of men 50 in
adequate. that his outlook extends
only to the limits of his own life and
his narrow experience. It is only as
q man: comes into contact with others
that his own life becomes larger and
fuller, and it is out of this fullness
that he is enabled to speak concern
/ ing the greater problems of life.
No class Of men have broader ex-
perience than the common people,
no class knows quite so well what it
means to toll and to suffer and to
sacrifice. None have higher aspira-
ttons and none exhibit deeper con-
secration. It Is because of this that
God speaks through them.
Sometimes their expression of Gods
Will is crude. Sometimes it comes
as a shock to men who have become
accustomed to things as they are who.
quite satisfied with present conditions.
are unwilling to be made uncomfort-
able by change which may mean q
reimbursement in their method of liv-
Ing and in their way Of doing busi-
ness But to stand in the way OF
progress IL futile. It may be that
1t is necessary to oppose certain fea-
tures-man-made and man-inspired-
which have crept into the plans which
the people present, but back Of them
all and beneath them all will be
found the hand of God.
This has been proven in history.
In the beginning Of every great fight
for the right and for progress, the
leisured classes, the so-called upper
classes, have been on the wrong side
OF the battle field. The common peo-
pie The men Of uncommon sensa
TO these the world owes debt Of
gratitude.
Il you would hear the voics Sc God
keep closA to Tho people.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22
APRIL NUMBER TWENTIETH
CENTURY MAGAZINE

=" The Twentieth Century magazine
for April opens its fourth volume
with an exceptionally attractive table
of contents. The series of papers de-
voted to progressive leaders of the day
Is this month concerned with Der
nard Shaw: A Prophet Who Laughs. -
This paper has been prepared by
Francis Lamont PIERCE, and is one of
the brightest and most entertaining
sketches. of Bernard Shaw that has
appeared in magazine literature.
CONCENTRATION James continues his
important illustrated papers on the
transformation of the desert into an
empire of fertility. United States Sem
ator John D. Works writes at length
on Political and Moral Freedom -
Ex-Governor Lucius F. c. Garvin dis
cusses "City Government" Bolton
Hall writes on what Tolstoi Taught -
There are two full-page protraits of
Tolstoi accompanying this article.
Among other important discussions
relating to vital questions of the hour,
are ''The Farmer and the Land Value
Tax" by Herbert S. Bigelow. 1.-The
Reconstruction of the Church." by
William H. Ramsay; High Prices;
Causes and Remedy" by Rev. Edgar
F.. Blanchard: The series of critical
studies of leading dramas of the day,
which have become an interesting
feature Of this magazine, is continued
this month by q consideration Of THE
Passing Of the Third Floor Back, by
the well-known author and lecturer,
Rev: Henry Frank. Mr.. Flower dis
cusses editorially 1.-THE Republics
Peril Through Indifferent Citizen
ship" 1.-THE Shame of the Senate -
"The Retirement of Richard Balm
GER" Senator Bailey of Texas and
1.-THE Administration and the Popular
Magazines" The features, together
with the usual departments devoted
to the news of fundamental demo-
cratic throughout the world, which
are making his magazine indespen-
sable to progressive students of poll
teal and economic questions, and the
exceptionally interesting and valuable
book study department., go to male up
a magazine that should appeal to all
patriotic, wide-awake and thoughtful
citizens
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22
Bv CHARLES KLEIN

Dear me-" exclaimed the fnancier's
wife, staring curiously at Shirley,
what young girl you are to have
made such stir with a book! How
did you do it? I'm sure I couldn't.
It's as much as I can do to write a
letter, and half the time that's not
legible."
"Oh, it wasn't so hardv' laughed
Shirley. 1T was the subject that ap-
pealed rather than any special skill of
mine. The trusts and their misdeeds
are the favorite topics Of the hour.
The whole country is talking about
nothing else My book came at the
right time, that's all"
Although tThe American Octopus
was a direct attack on her own hus-
band, Mrs. Ryder secretly admired this
young woman who had dared to speak
a few blunt truths 1t was courage
which, alas, she had always lacked her
self, but there was q certain satisfac-
ton in knowing there were women in
the world not entirely cowed by the
tyrant man.
II have always wanted a daughter 80
went on Mrs. Ryder. becoming conf
Dental, while Shirley removed her
things and made herself at home
"Girls Of your age are 50 companiona.
ble." Then abruptly she asked, DO
your parents live in New York;
Shirley's face flushed, and she stoop-
ed over her trunk to hide her embar-
rassment.
"No-not at present." she answered
evasively. my mother and father are
in the country"
She was afraid that more questions
Of personal nature would follow, but
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22
REV. HERBERT S. BIaELoW
ON RAILROAD, GOSPEL
Men Love Darkness Rather Than
Light Because Their Dividends
Are Evil.
(FOr the Labor World

" VI Iuc AdUOI VIC a.
The railroads have undertaken the
education of the people That is bet
ter than buying legislatures. But
what are they teaching? Here is
sample, a golden text, posted at the
stations of an eastern road:
TO the Public and Employees: If
the road is not making money. are
you making money!"
That is supposed to be a clincher
for the boosting rates. It is a walk
into my-parlor-said- the pider-to-
lily argument. Dear Mr.. easy mer-
chant, were you short last week after
you had settled all accounts and paid
your freight bills? Our dear fellow, let
us help you by raising those freight
bills. We would relieve your >embar-
rassment by increasing your deficit.
otherwise we might have a deficit.
We might have to quit.
The railroads suspend business?
Danish the thought? That, Mr.. Mer-
chant, is more likely to happen to
you. For this Caeser will have his
due. Now what is his due ? It is this
1alr return on actual Investment
of capital. ..
Mr.. Railroad Attorney, take your
seat 1t Is not time for your spe-,
cial pleading. The material evidence
Is not yet in. First we demand q
physical valuation of the property.
we want some light on this subject.
Why should you stand in the way of
the light? Oh, of course, we know.
for was it not written, MEN love
darkness because their dividends are
sevil?" We agree, gentlemen, that
your business shall pay. But we do
not mean to help you make It pay on
watered stock. ..s.v
we can not readily swallow your
little golden text, for We think that
you. In emulation OF the whale that
swallowed Jonah, are trying to take
a profit out Of the water.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22

apparently Mrs. Ryder was not in an
inQuisitive mood, for she asked moth
Ing further. She only said:
Il have a son, but I don't see much
OF him. You must meet my Jefferson.
He is such nice boy
Shirley tried to look unconcerned as
she replied:
II met him yesterday. Mr.. Ryder
introduced him to me.''
poor lad! He has his troubles, too, -
went on Mrs. Ryder. Hes in love
with girl, but his father wants him
to marry some one else. They're quar-
reltng over it all the time''
parents shouldn't interfere in mat.
tiers of the heart,'' said Shirley de.
clsively. what is more serious than
the choosing of life companion, and
who are better entitled to make free
selection than they who are going to
spend the rest Of their days together?
OF course it is fathers duty to give
his son the benefit of his ripper expert.
ence, but to insist on marriage based
only on business interests is little less
than crime. There are considera-
tions more important if the union is to
be happy or a lasting one. The chief
thing is that the man should feel rea!
attachment for the woman he marries.
Two people who are to live together as
man and wife must be compatible in
tastes and temper. You cannot mix
nil nj L. 1a~I>
rtages which keep our divorce courts
busy. Money alone won't buy happi-
ness in marriage
NO" sighed Mrs. Ryder. mo one
knows that better than t.
The f1nancier's wife was. already
most favorably impressed with hex
guest, and she chatted on as If she had
known Shirley for; years. It was rare
II that she had heard 50 young a won.
an express such common sense views
and the more she talked with her the
less surprised she vas that she was
the author Of much discussed book.
Finally, thinking that Shirley might
prefer to be alone, she rose to 60, bid.
ding her make herself thoroughly at
home and to ring for anything she
might wish. A maid had been assign.
ed to look exclusively after her wants
and she could have her meals served In
her room or else have them with the
family, as she liked. But Shirley, not
caring to encounter Mr.. Ryder's cold,
searching stare more often than neces-
sary, said she would prefer to take her
meals alone. ..c:,,:..s ~. ~ go
Loft to herself, Shirley settled down
to work in earnest. Mr.. Ryder had
sent to her room all the material for
the biography, and soon she was COM
pletely absorbed in the task Of sorting
and arranging letters, making extracts
from records, compiling deta, etc, lay
ing the foundations for the important
beck she was to write. She wondered
ge1gte taoy WapuA. cali 4, and she snailed
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22
CHAPTER. XIII

~ HIRLEY entered upon her new
- duties In the Ryder household
~ two days later. She had re-
turned to her rooms the even-
ing Of her meeting with the flnancier
tn state bordering upon hysteria- The
days events had been SO extraordinary
that 1t seemed to her they could not be
real and that she must be in dream.
The car ride to Seventy fourth street,
the Interview in the library, the dis
covery of her fathers letters, the offer
to write the biography and, what to
her was still more important, the invi-
tation to go and live In the Ryder home
ALL these Incidents were so remarka-
bic and unusual that it was only with
difficulty that the girl persuaded her
self that they were not fgments Of O
disordered brain.
But 1t was all true enough. The next
mornings mail brought a letter from
Mrs. Ryder, who wrote to the effect
that Mr. Ryder would like the work to
begin at once and adding that suit of
rooms would be ready for her the fol-
lowing afternoon. Shirley did not hes
itate. Everything was to be gained by
making the Ryder residence her head
quarters, her fathers very life depend
Ing upon the successful outcome Of her
present mission, and this unhoped for
opportunity practically insured sue
cess. She Immediately wrote to Massa-
pequa. One letter was to her mother,
saying that she was extending her Wis.,
1t beyond the time originally planned.
The other letter was to Stott. She told
him all about the interview with Ry-
der, Informed him Of the discovery OF
the letters and AFTER explaining the ma
ture Of the work offered to her said
that her address for tho next few
weeks would be in care Of John Bur-
kett Ryder. All was going better than
she had dared to hope. Everything
seemed to favor their plan. Her first
step, Of course, while In the Ryder
home would be to secure possession Of
her fathers letters. and these she
would dispatch at once to Massapequa,
10 they could be laid before the senate
without delay.
80, after settling accounts with her
1andlady and packing up her few be-
long1ngs, Shirley lost no time In trans
ferring herself to, the more luxurious
quarters provided for her in the &c.,
100000 mansion uptown.
At the Ryder house she was received
cordially and with every mark Of con-
sideration. The housekeeper came
down to the main hall to greet her
when she arrived and escorted her to
the suit of rooms, comprising a small
working library, bedroom simply
but da1nt1ly furnished in pink and
white and private bathroom which
had been specially prepared for her
convenience and comfort. and here
presently she was joined BY Mrs.. ~
der. ...~cJ- .l#.<. @&.s.s q.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22

broad sweep Of the majestic Hudson
and the towering walls Of the blue
palisades. The day was so beautiful
and the air so invigorating that Jener-
son suggested ramble along the
banks Of the river. They could leave
the cab at Claremont and drive back
to the city later. Shirley was too
grateful to him for his promise Of CO.
operation to make any further opposi-
ton, and soon they were far away
from beaten highways, down on the
banks Of the historic stream, picking
flowers and laughing merrily like two
tr1ant children bent on self made
holiday. The place they had reached
was Just outside the northern bound
aries Of Harlem, sylvan spot still IN
spoiled BY the rude invasion OF the Nat.
house builder. The land, thickly wood
cd, sloped down sharply to the wa
ter, and the perfect quiet was broken
only by, the washing Of the TINY surf
against the river bank and the shrill
notes Of the birds in the trees. '@ -. !;
Although It was late In October, the
day was warm, and Shirley soon tired
Of climbing over bramble entanRled
verdure. The rich grass underfoot
looked cool and inviting, md the nat
ural slope Of the ground affording an
ideal resting place she sat there, win
Jefferson stretched out 1t her feet, bon
Watching idlx the dancing ..ttss i
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22

An eight-hour BILL Tor women ii, ali
commercial and mechanical pursuits,
except fruit raising and preserving.
is now before the California legisla-
ture, and will probably become law.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22

Say yo1 eotlI- be my .Dtte!"<
my life. love you'll love you! I will
wait for you II need be until the crack
OF doom. say-say you will be my
wife," :.
She opened her eyes. His face was
bent close over hers: Their lips almost
touched. s& .~ g. -.
Yes, Jefferson" she murmured, Il
do love you!'' 55
His lips met hers Ia Z long, passion
ate kiss. Her eyes closed, ana an
ecstatic thrill seemed to convulse her
entire being. The birds In the trees
overhead sang in more Joyful chorus
In: celebration Of the betrothal.
LTo he CONTINUED z =:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22

Kansas City. Mo-. IL the head
quarters OF six international organ
izatfons Of organized labor having q
combined nnsm bsrShip sof nearly
800. ooe.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-04-22

u, The French workmen'u pansion Inv
Toes Into. force % july -ssss
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-12-15

Dspsgtnsnt u the interior,
usissd States Land Once, Duranso, colorado ,.:.
To MATHEW Kosha d Dolores, Eonsssums
County, Colorado, COatsstse;
You are hsrs6y notified that III u. nevicke'
rado ~ hts po~t-osiice address, did on Nosem
bss ~, iell. Ale In this ottics his duly corpobo
rated application 70 cOnscst and secure thu
ssfisl 10. Gsis made September II. isos, for ths
:ss. e g. sad I sE q ~ w d ssssisa !.
Meridian. and NJ grounds for his contest he al
lsaes that said entryman has actually changed
his residence and abandoned tho foregoing de
:s az. n ,Ss and iss ssas
eighteen months last past, and has wholly
sbandoned said tract Of land, and has NOT
than ~ months last past; that he has not made
q continuous improvement, and has moved from
the land house that was upon tho land, and
that he has not made an annual cultivation Of
You are, therefore, further notified that the
said allegations will be taken ~ this office ..
having essn confessed =, you: and YOU, sa,d
your further right to be heard therein, either
before this otiice or appeal, II you fail TO tls
in this office within twenty days after the
low, your answer under oath, specifically meet
ing and responding To these allegations Of con
test, or " you fail within that time to le In this
your answer On the said contestant either In
person or by registered mail. II this service ID
made by the delivery Of a copy Of your answer
TO tho contestant In person, proof Of such ser
vice must be either the said contestants written
acknowledgement Of his receipt Of tho copy,
showing the date Of it's receipt, or the affidavit
of the person BY whom the delivery was made
stating when and whore the copy was delivered
II made by Registered mail, proof Of such service
must consist Of the affidavit Of the person by
the postofiice to which IL was nailed, and this
affidavit must be accom- panied by the post
masters receipt for the letter.
You should state In your answer the name oil
the postofiice TO which you desire future notices
To be sent to you.
@. II. CHARLTON, Register
Date Of first publication November y, lyli.
second December !, 1871.
Z" third December y, 1911.
fourth December ID, lyil.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1911-12-15

~ scAools ass lesding 10 water Z
hosse which does not want TO drink.
Tie plan would guarantee that III
seudoas would b eager % learn
Esd know 10 what lises - Stood Ia
nee1 Il assiseeuce.
Ose serious difRculty stands II
the way Of adopting this, plan.
That u the feet that once the boy
u ont Of school, once be has had Z
taste Of fseedom and Of esrnisg bid
own money, Il ID next to impossible
to induce him to return to the
books. He wants instead % 90 O.
doing his work. Hxpesience hss
given hin confidence that be can
eoou improving himself and strong
horses could not draw him back to
the schoolFoom. II only be could
be sui6ciently impressed with the
fact that later 10 life he will find
nerd for what the schools could
teach him Il this stage, the educa.
tioual problem would be readily
solved and 10 the best possible way
Schools are supported, universe
ties built on the wealth Of self
made men who have come later t.
appreciate how much more they
might have accomplished had they
been given Q better foundation on
which to build, but the boy who l.
told this truth after getting taste
Of the world generally prefers to &c
in that direction. probably even In
imagining that he will one day bs
one Of the kind who build great
colleges to salve their regrets. He
10 accommodating . set Of experiences
all his own, and he ID apt to think
that beats sitting down in the
schoolroom and being fed with the
experiences Of others.