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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
Illinois Southern Connections

ar leaving Post Office at 2:or u. m
connects with 80. lot due At s. IAN.
p, M. -
Sar 'ea'ing at HOS a. M. connects
WIN 'r"in due at Bismarck at l2:28 .,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
SOUTH BOUND

NOS Is and % run through without
change between St. Louis and Doe Ran
Through coaches on other trains,
making connections at Riverside with
Iron Mountain trains.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
Federal MIL

Car leaving Pennington at -.32 "A.
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days except Saturday at 5:25 r.. N. ON
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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
COMING CONVENTION.

Let all Duluth union men see to
it that their local is represented
by a full quota of delegates, at the
twenty-ninth convention of the
Minnesota State Federation of La.
Dor, which will be held at Man.
kato, beginning Monday June 10,
1911, and continuing in session
from day to day until the bust.
ness Of the convention is com
pleted.
Indications are that this con.
vention will be one of the most
important labor gatherings ever
held in the state, and the execu.
tive officers are specially anxious
to have a large representation.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
TO OUR READERS.

A reference to the pages Of our
former issues will disclose that
our special St. Paul correspond
ent, during the session of the Leg
islature, was Hon. w. E. McEwen,
and now that he has returned
home to assume the active man
agement of this paper, Of which he
is proprietor, managing editor and
publisher. we are quite sure the
absence from our columns of the
St. Paul correspondence will be
fully atoned for by the excellence
of articles written at home.
Since his return early in the
week, however, his time has been
fully occupied with the labors con-
sequent upon getting his family
and household effects established
at his home, 2022 East Fifth
street, and his associate editor,
therefore, offers the reader every
apology for any apparent short
comings of the present issue.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
to-pay his working people the
highest wages possible, finds him

8to-pay his working people the
highest wages possible, finds him
self unable to compete with the
unscruplous employer, who, by.
forcing wages down, is able to
produce goods cheaper than the
former can, and thus to undersell
him in the market and get his
business away from him.
MIR. John Graham Brooks
quotes retired shoe manufac-
turer of wealth who said of the
trade unions: They make a good
many stupid mistakes, but an or
ganization strong enough to fight
the, employer is a necessity to
labor. s
Competition 50 forces many Of
the best employers to copy the
sharp tricks Of the worst employ
ers in lowering wages, that the
trade union must be equipped to
fight against the reductions or
for a rise in wages when business
is more prosperous.
1t is now universally agreed,
Prof. Marshall tells us, THAT man.
ual laborers as a class are alta dis
advantage in bargaining" The
fact is so palpable that it is need
less to quote authorities. A single
laborer has no fighting chance in
dealing with a great corporation ;
he can only accept what is offered
to him. The consequence is his
inevitable degradation.
Prof. Marshall points out that
"the effects Of the laborer's dis
advantage in. bargaining are cum
ulative in two ways. It lowers his
wages, and, as we have seen, this
lowers his efficiency as a worker,
and thereby lowers the normal
value of his labor; and, in addi-
ton, it lowers his efficiency as a
bargainer, and thus increases the
chance that he will sell his labor
for less than it's normal value.'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
PLAY GROUNDS.

"when I die ! hope the people
will make a playground over my
body. I would rather have the
children romping over my grave
than a hundred monuments
This was the wish which the
late Tom johnson once expressed.
1t illustrates not only the great
public spirit of the man, but the
progressive thought Of the times.
Today, as never before, we see
the child s need for play, and the
community's obligation to pro-
vide it.
Is It is gratifying to note that the
people Of Duluth are waking up
to the fact that society ~ It's
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
LONGSHOREMEN,

The annual meeting of the In.
ternational Longshoremen' s asso-
citation will be held in Toledo,
July 9, this year. President T.
V. O'Connor Of the association,
who was in Duluth recently says
that there is every prospect that
the forthcoming meeting will be
the largest in it's history. Captain
Martin Cole of Duluth is the re.
preventative of the Lake Superior
district.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
THE KIDNAPPING.

Nothing has happened for many
years that has stirred the depths
of labor indignation deeper than
the kidnapping of the Secretary
Treasurer of the international
Structural Iron Workers.
The methods pursued in Selling
him and secretly rushing him
across the continent without op.
portunity to assert the legal
rights generally accorded to the
most desperate criminal, were
reprehensible in the extreme, and
possessed all the ear marks of q
"job' put up by ingenious and
INSCRIPTIONS detectives to corral
a two hundred thousand dollar re.
ward.
If the prosecutors were really
actuated by honorable motives
and they had good, honest, incon,
trovertible evidence against the
McNamaras, there is no doubt but
the orderly formalities of extradi.
ton would have been observed.
As it is, the entire proceedings
have every appearance Of being an
Ubiquitous plot against organized
labor, and on a par with the
Meyer, Pettibone and Haywood
persecution. ~ :. ...
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06

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methods in the past has made de-
linquent children children starry
ing for an opportunity to play
and has then erected expensive
institutions to reclaim them r,
s. We are beginning to realize
that we must give back to the
children their birthright, play.
We need more men and women
with the love of childhood in
their hearts; more Tom Johnsons
who would rather have happy
little feet pattering over their
graves to the sound of happy
laughter than towering, bleak
monuments.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
SPECIAL ORGANIZER.

Mr.. John D. Chubbuck, special
organizer Of the Minnesota State
Federation Of Labor, is in the city
in the interest Of his special work.
He will probably remain for four
or five weeks. Mr.. Chubbuck is
careful and conservative in speech
and action, but44a hard, persistent
worker, and through his presence
and efforts here, will undoubtedly
accomplish much towards fortify-
ing the weak places, and enlarg-
ing the sphere OF unionism in the
city.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION.

Readers of the Labor World
have no doubt followed the news
paper accounts of the Mexican re,
volution, which it is hoped is now
nearing its finish.
No doubt the great majority
of our readers were in sympathy
with the revolutionists because of
the general impression that the
Mexican president has invested
himself with autocratic powers to
such an extent that inMexico the
republic exists in name only.
The issues on which the revolu-
tionists took up arms are of such
reasonable nature as to be we'll
calculated to appeal to our sym
pathy. Their principal demands
are better schools, popular cleo.
ton Of governors and mayors in
stead Of appointment, and a re-
form Of the land laws; 80 that
large estates may be split up and
sold in small lots to the people.
The fact that the Mexican presi.
dent has within a few DAYS nrac.
tically announced himself in favor
Of nearly all Of these measures,
and some others, would seem to
justify the course the revolution.
lists have taken up to this time.
1t is an open question, however
whether they will accept his as.
surances as being made in good
faith, or whether they will re.
gard them as simply intended to
induce them to lay down their
arms, after which they may in,
dividually silently disappear a.
others have before them. ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
THROWING OFF THE YOKE.
Here in the United States we

Here IN the United States we
are trying to make the senate
really representative Of public
opinion. Over in England, the
people are engaged in a similar
task-that of removing from the
patch of progress their bourbon
House of Lords. In both countries
the highest legislative body is in
the grip of special privilege. In
ours it is the money power; in
theirs, landlordism. And while we
see the system, with it's bell
wether craftsmanship, steadily
giving way before the onrush of
popular government, it is good to
learn Of the progress our neigh
'bors across the water are making
in throwing off the yoke Of the
hereditary Lords. In 1.-THE Twi-
light Of the Lords,'' Mr.. Weyl
tells us how it is being accom-
plished. It is an inspiring story :;
one that will find quick response
in the hearts of liberty-loving
Americans. The forces of democ-
racy are mighty forces, and they
are now moving, in tide-like uni
son, the world over. But are the
people Of England to free them
selves from bourbonism in govern
ment before we have fairly made
start LA Follette's.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
UNoRqANIZED LABOR.

Under the present system Of
large industry, with competition
as the regulative principle, I'M
organized labor is always driven
on the downward road, This re-
suits not only from the inequality
between the single laborer and the
great corporation, but also from
the competition between employ
ers.
For the enplo yer Of humane
and liberal ntime who Wishes
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
DENYING SOCIALISTS ...s
USE OF ARMoRY


Upon a great many social and
industrial and even military prob
lens, which in their very nature
are capable of being seen from diff
ferent view points, not only ordin-
ary but able minds very frequent
ly differ.
Differences Of opinion, and ex-
change Of views based upon hon
est convictions are the most en-
couraging evidences Of life and
progress. \
We think we may state as an
axiom that no man or combination
Of men has a monopoly of the
whole truth, and those farthest in
error are usually the most intol-
Grant of others.
We are not a Socialist, but many
admirably good men are, and we
are perfectly willing to accord
them a hearing on the economic
and industrial problems of the
day, and we cannot for the life
of us see how any good or useful
purpose was served by denying
them the use o. the armory for
their celebration last Monday
evening.
If the Socialists are wrong in
their principles, no better plan
could be devised to perpetuate
their errors, than persecution.
No permanent advantage is
ever gained by seeking to sup
press free speech.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06

Hugh Frayne organizer of the
American Federation of Labor,
has this to say in regard to the
arrest and kidnapping of J. J. Me-
Namara, general secretary of the
international Association of
Bridge and Structural Iron Work
ers: H.,
II have known j. j. McNa-
mara for a number Of years and
always found him a conscientious
worker for the labor movement.
He has been honorable in every
way, and there: is no doubt in
my mind that all the charges
made against him have been
trumped up in the offices of the
detective agencies and the union
crushing bosses.
From what we knew of the
bosses associations the citizens al
liances and other union smashing
organizations and the detective
agencies, we know that they have
not stopped at anything to dis
credit labor unions, and this is
but one of the numerous cases.
"They have caused the rein of
terror in Los Angeles, and not
the unions. Los Angeles was al
ways peaceable city as are other
industrial centers, and it's labor
disputes could have been adjusted
the. same way as in other places.
But when the Los Angeles
Times and the Merchants and
Manufacturers association organ
lied the movement Of prosecutions
against members Of organized la
Dor they created the present con-
ditions.
Men who are familiar with diff
ferent explosives long ago de-
clared that ths Los Angeles Times
building was blown up by . gas
explosion and not by dynamite,
nitro-g ycerin5 or any other higher.
explosives. I don t believe McNa-.
mara had anything to do with the
crimes he is charged with, and.
wont believed u until it Is proven
beyond the shad Eof . doubt BY
fair md So artiial tia I, IS!
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
THE M'NAM.ARA CASE.

It is not believed that any
measure of completely in the Los
Angeles affair will be fastened
upon Mr.. Mcnamara; but that
every effort will be made to do so,
as i'll the Idaho case, there is no
doubt.
The frenzied haste to get him
from Indianapolis, the finding of
explosives in the most unlikely of
all places if he were guilty-in
his own office building-and the
finding Of suitcases and dynamite
in various places where his BROTH
er and McManigle were supposed
to have left them, when, if it
were true, they could have been
caught while in possession of
them, smacks too much of Idaho
and it's jobbery, and SENS but q
palpable attempt on the part of
the self-styled union-wreckers Of
Los Angeles to strike a body blow
at labor if by any means possible.
Labor has not sought to con-
done and has never endorsed tao
tics involving the destruction Of
property, much less that Of hui
man life.
We know full we'll that no last
ing advantage is ever gained by
such methods, but that the force
able, peaceful presentation Of the
Justice of our cause will win it's
ultimate triumph.
1t does seem strange, though,
that illegal methods can be
brought into play to besmirch the
character of labor's officers, while
employers can operate under such
conditions as will smother hun
dreds of workers to death in a
mine, kill or MAIN them by un-
guarded machinery and subject
ing them to the ravages Of proven
table disease, or burn them to
death for the want Of ADEQUATE
fire protection and never a fin.
ger raised against them. Some
day society will arrive at the
point where steps will be taken
to prevent this murder in our
ranks. And the work Of the trade.
union is to teach.
The question of guilt or limo.
cence Of the crime charged is not
a matter to be determined by de.
tectives or antagonistic employ.
ers' associations, but by an impair.
tial jury after both sides have
had their day in court.
Il the day is filled with plea.
i t. 70 10 -. :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
AS OTHERS SEE US.

The steel trust and the "Boose
trust were ably represented in the
legislature Of Minnesota. The Ia
boring people did not even receive
a pheasant look.' Denver
paper,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06

Answer: They are first cousins.
The present German emperor's
mother was a sister of the late
King Edward, father Of the pre-
sent English. king. II. -. -.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
Answer: We don't understar


Answer: We don't understand
anything of the kind, because
they are not. The Socialists are
peaceful, clean, moral, lawabid-
ing people. Whatever may be the
popularity Of their economic
views there is nothing made by
lying about them, and charging
them with things of which they
are not guilty. Calumny and mis-
representation do not answer
their argument. Such methods Of
defense are evidence of weakness.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06

L the day is filled with plea
SAINT l and sweet things then there
Will be 40 room left for anything
sdisagreeable or hateful.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
Duluth, May 3.1911

Editor of Labor World: ~
We have an argument over the
blood relationship of the present Ger
man emperor to the present king of
England and have agreed to leave it
to you to decide for us. Please do so.
Yours,
THREE OF YOUR SUBSCRIBERS
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06
Our Question Box

AZ IN
Such questions win Be answered in this
column ~ appertain in q more or less de-
gree . the good and welfare of: our read
sre Questions strictly sectarian IN nature
conslkned to the waste basket or rsturnsd to
s me o9estionsr. a. q due sense Of propriety
Duluth, May 5. 1911.
TO the Editor of the Labor World:
= have recently been chosen to pre-
side and I don't quite understand
what is meant by the previous ques-
ton, or just: exactly what to do if
some member We're to say, Il move
the previous question: Please explain
this in the Labor World.
Yours,
PRESIDING OFFICER.
Answer: The previous ques-
tion'' is a parliamentary term, not
meaning exactly what it's word
"previous' implies. 1t is motion
made to ascertain whether it. is
the will of the members to vote
at once without further debate,
upon the subject under considera-
ton which is really "present
question: The ''previous ques-
ton" refers wholly to the ..ques-
ton that is being at the time dis
cussed. Usually the previous
question is demanded in this form.
Il move the previous question,
or II demand the previous ques-
tion." If the motion or demand
is seconded the presiding officer
shall say, ''Shall the main ques-
ton be now put,'' which term
main question means the pend
ing motion. The motion or de-
mand for the previous question
is not debatable Up to the time
however, of taking a final vote on
the motion or demand for the
previous question. it is allowable
to move an adjournment, or to
lay the main question on the table
You will understand, that a mo-
ton to adjourn, or a motion to
lay on the table, takes precedence
over a motion or demand for the
previous question.
If the motion for the previous
question carries, you will immedi-
ately, and without allowing any
debate, proceed to take q vote up
on the question that was under
consideration when the motion or
demand for the previous question
was made. If the motion for the
previous question be lost, the dis
cussion on the main question will
proceed as if there had been no
interruption. If this answer does
not make the position sufficient.
ly clear to you ask us again.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-05-06

Duluth May 3. 1911.
Editor Labor World:
Don't you understand the Socialists
to be simon pure, unadulterated free
lovers? "
A WOMAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
HALF MILLION DOLLAR PICTURE

In the American Magazine for October is reproduction of Rembrandt's "Mill, the acquiring of which by an American millionaire created such a stir in Eu- rope last spring. An editorial note says:
 After an interesting history of over POO years, Rembrandts Mil hangs at last in the private galleries of Mir. P. A B. Widener of Philadelphia who last April bought it from the Marquis of Lansdowne for e1OOOOO sterling.
 The Mlr first appeared as a part of the famod; Orleans collection, gathered early in the eighteenth century by brother of Louis XIV of France. In 1T98 part of this collection was taken to Eng land to save it from destruction in the revolution. When the noble owners be- came hard pressed in London they sold The Milr for a500 Cs2433) to W. Smith, member of parliament. Early in the last century the painting was again sold, this time for 800 guineas (S40SS), to the first Marquis of Lansdowne, a great cabinet minister under George III. He placed it in his princiual family seat, Bowood, where it has remained for more than 100 years uiilll IidAlutu ONVI Ao MI NiuellSi' "The price of e1OO00O is probably rec ord one for England. The largest prices paid for old masters added to the Ma tional gallery during the last 10 years are:
 "1909-- e72,OO0 for Holbein's Duchess of fMilan.'
 '19Os-a25.OO0 for a large picture by Franz Hals.
 '1so7-e1S.5Oo for a portrait of Van Dyck.
 '1906-e9O,O0O for a portrait by Titan.
 "1SS5-e70 900, for the Ansidei Madonna by Raphael.
 "The sale of The Mil aroused great Indignation throughout England, inas- much as Lord Lansdowne offered it to the nation for s95,000, a sum impossible to raise by popular subscription, and too great to be the contribution of a single public spirited man, such as the anony- ! nous donor who bought Holbein's Ouch | ess of Milan for the National gallery un- dei similar circumstances. Rembrandt, who has been called the glory of the Dutch school, was born in 1906 and died in 1869. He painted about 600 canvases. In 1880 America had four of these; now 1t has nearly 10o''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26

straightforward. They will bring in downward revisions of the 14 sched- ules of the present confessedly unjust tariff. Upon these revisions they will go to the people in the following November. Prices in the meanwhile will be mercilessly marked up to the tariff limit by the various trusts. To say that the ultimate consumer will not see the situation and vote accord ingly is to put him in class that desires to be fleeced-in class with out intelligence or political sense. The whole matter goes to the people to be decided at the polls in Novem- Der, 1912, and Mir. Taft stands today strapped to "the best tariff ever de- vised."