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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
WANT INDEPENDENCE.

a GAIN the Philippines are asking
"A for independence. With the de-
feat of the party which has held them
as an imperial possession of this ma
tion and the election Of the one which
four times has, in it's national plat
forms, declared against their retention
against their will, they have taken
hope and petitioned for their estab-
lishment as one of the nations Of
the world.
That prayer is now on the way to
a favorable answer. The last Demo-
cratic national platform condemned
that experiment in imperialism and
declared that I'VE favor an immedi-
ate declaration of the nations pur-
pose to recognize the independence of
the Philippine Islands as soon as a
stable government can \ be estab-
lished." But it is not the purpose of
the party to set the islands adrift on
the seas Of International self1shness
for it favors their naturalization.
Those islands have been a source
Of weakness to this country ever since
the morning Dewey's guns sent Monte
JOS fleet to the bottom of Manila bay.
They have cost lives and money and
been a very vulnerable point in the
nations armor.
But to create from the miserable
conditions found there free member
Of the family of nations will be a
source of material and moral strength
to his nation we'll worth the win
ming. The Democratic party has a
pleasant and worthy duty before 1t.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
THE WORKMAN.

This is the work Of my hands:
To be but a cog in the wheel
A strand in the cable that hauls-
To do and to do-not to feel,
To toll till the last curtain falls.
Yet ever the toiler is blest
Who sees the fair vision unroll-
Interprets the dream half
Feels the work of hands with his
soul!
This is the work of my hands:
These monsters that furrow the deep,
And battle the power of the sea,
Were given the sinews to leap,
Were bolted and forged by me.
These webs Of miraculous steel,
Outspun from the shore to the
shore,
My nerve and endurance reveal
I rolled them. and wove them, and
bore.
This is the work Of my hands:
To drudge, but in spirit be free
Eat bread by the sweat Of my brow
In accord with the ancient decree
Yet labor, with courage, endow;
To know that. though meager the gain
While justice shows many flaw
In spite of distrust and disdain
We are rising, and under the law.
This is the work of my hands:
To cherish the law of the land,
The shield that we've wrung from
our foe:
Ennoble the rights we demand
BY the honor and faith we bestow,
For brother am to all,
The helpless ones and the great;
Together we rise or we fall
Free workers within a free state.
ROBERT BRIDGES in Golfers
Weekly.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
POSTAL REFORMS.

THAT the Democrats will give con-
IL siderable attention to needed re-
forms in the postal service is indicat-
ed by Washington dispatches. It is
said that prominent leaders of the
party that will control after next
March are determined to make the
postal service Of greater value to the
people and that so soon as possible.
Among the reforms to be made By
the Democrats are included 1-cent
postage, extension of the parcels post,
and of the free rural delivery serv-
ice, the granting of federal aid for
post roads and a reimbursement of the
railway mail pay.
There are many ways in which the
postal service can be made of greater
use to the people. The people would
like to have their postoffice depart
ment self supporting. But first they
want 1t as efficient and of as great
value to them as possible. Waste, ex-
travagance, over payment they want
eliminated. Convenience, dispatch.
safety and accuracy they also want.
The two desires are tied together
One to large extent means the other.
Also, so far as possible the red tape
of the department should be abol-
ished. Everything possible should be
done to make every detail Of the SER
vice as directly convenient to all pa
irons as can be. Special stamps for
parcels post mail is one of the bits OF
red tape that could be dispensed with,
and shippers should be permitted ia
use regular stamps as they may now
on any other class Of mail. That il
just one instance. There are many
more. The similar and more con.
venient the service the better it will
serve the people. Let that be the
new administrations policy.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
COMPARES TWO COUNTRIES.

In speaking Of the comparative conditions of
laboring in England and in this country, both
MIR. Smile and Mr.. Seldom, fraternal delegates
from the British Trade Union Congress to the con-
venton of the American Federation of Labor stated
that 1.-The wages paid in this country both in actual
money and the relative value of that money in pro-
vidng for the necessaries of lfe higher than in
the old country
This statement bears out the position taken by
the leading trade unionists of this country that the
pursuance of the strictly trade union policy in the
organizations Of labor is productive Of greater re-
suits to the men connected with the trade union
movement than any other method devised
The American Federation Of Labor, in clingng
closely and tenaciously to the fundamental prin-
ciples Of trade unionism, has laid foundation for
future activity among union men that cannot but
bring further success if continued
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
TO PUT CRIMP IN
STREET RAILWAY
Continued from Page 1


The present rate on common stock is
5 per cent. This company owns the
stock in the Duluth Street Railway
company and controls the ownership
of $1,800,OO0 of outstanding stock Of
the company which is operating in
Duluth and Superior. The bonded in
debtedness of the Duluth Street Rail-
way company is $2,500,000 of per
cent gold bonds. Payment and inter-
est on this stock is guaranteed by the
Duluth-Superior Traction company.
1t Is a Bonanza.
The total revenue of the traction
company for the year ending Dec. 81 !,
1911 was $1,135,300. The net reve-
nue. was $527.165. The amount ex-
pended for interest and taxes for the
Duluth Street Railway company was
$2O8,161, leaving balance for .divi-
dends of $4,000, which is approxi-
mately 20 per cent of the total reve-
actually paid in dividends and the
balance amounting to $4,000 was set
aside as surplus.
The company declares in it's state
ment that the amount of it's earnings
available for payment of interest and
taxes for the year ending Dec. 81,
1911, was equal to 253 per cent. In
1910 it was 256 per cent. In 1909 it
was 254 per cent, and in 1908 it was
PA per cent.
And this is the street railway COM
pany for which the Real Estate Ex-
change and kindred interests in the
city of Duluth expressed so much soli-
citude during the late street car
strike.
This financial statement was given
to the Financial World by the officials
of the street railway company. It
is not a compilation Of figures made
by the enemies of the company. If
the people Of Duluth were in full Dos
session of their rights they would be
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
MIR. VOTER!
Ism t It fair to assume that change might be

ISM it fair to assume that a change might be
an Improvement?
Ism t it fair to assume that charter which
is modern and in line with the progress of other
cities which provides simple efficient, economical
democratic, responsible, busnesske, and truly rep
resentatlve form OF government, and which has
proven unqualified success in every city where it
has been tested, will be distinct improvement?
We don't need to go far from home to prove
this-look at the cities that being success
fully administered under commission government
Superior Kansas City, Sault Lake City and almost
200 others. Duluth cannot afford to remain in the
background.
1t is said that during the period between 1900
and 1870 of the 20 American cities enjoying the
greatest percentage Of growth, Is were operating
under the commission form Of government This
ought to be pretty good bunch to the voters of
Duluth. Adopt the commission form of government
charter and watch Duluth grow
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
PEOPLE GRIND OUT JUSTICE.

HE political mill, like the mill Of
Justice, may grind slowly, but,
like the mill Of Justice, it keeps on
grinding and grinds exceedingly we'll.
For many years government, particu-
larly at Washington, has been per-
Verted and controlled by selfish inter-
ests and their allies. The people were
long In realizing this fact, and, even
after they realized it, they did not
make wild rush to apply corrective
measures. But when one realizes how
many public men of the Aldrich type
are now In private life as result of
developments during the last few
years, most of them compulsorily
having been forced to retire, and
others stepping out, as Aldrich did,
because they saw the handwriting on
the wall. ones respect for the sober,
deliberate judgment Of the masses is
greatly increased.
Many instances of this sort might
be cited. but one of very recent date
comes to mind. Joseph G. Cannon.
Illinois. for a number Of years the
car OF the lower house of congress
and the dictator and controller of ma
tional legislation, has been requested
by his constituents to stay at home.
Another notable example Of the same
kind is the case of one Of his side
partners, Representative William B.
Mckinley, the Illinois traction king,
who managed President Taft's pri-
mary campaign.
1t seems only yesterday when AID
rich and Cannon held the real power
OF government in this country within
the hollow Of their hands. Now they
are down and out and the number Of
men In public life in Washington who
hold these peculiar ideas Of American
government is rapidly being reduced
to the size of corporal's guard.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
NO DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY

With representatives from the different wards of
the City, everyone looking for benefits for his own
ward, the passing of an order for any Improvement
requires the provision Of a similar or equivalent
benefit for each individual ward **Logrolling is
the direct result of the present system and the tax
payers pay the bills.
The present Charter creates system where direct
responsibility is absolutely lacking No voter can
hold any one member Of the Government responsible
for anything that happens Credit cannot be given
to anyone responsible for good measure; neither
can blame be fixed upon the one guilty of an i'm
proper act.
With boards and committees and heads of de-
partments independent of them, with the mayor s
hands tied by the provisions Of the present charter
no one place responsibility for any act
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
CITY GOVERNMENT Is LAME.

No system can arbitrarily provide representative
government but the simpler the system the better
the chance of the voter Of getting who will
truly represent him.
NO Government will rise higher than the stand
ard OF it's people, but the present government owing
to the large number of Offices to be filed and the
lack Of interest of the voters in filling them does
not nearly represent the standard of the citizenship
in Duluth.
Practically every year one branch of the City
Government is far below standard and is incapable
OF giving the kind of government to which the
people are entitled, and yet it is not the fault Of
the voters it is the fault of the system that makes
it impossible for the voters to keep control of the
man when once elected and to select the man who
will really represent them.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
Industrial Democracy.
BY Edwin Markham.

But bark, the bugles blowing on the
peaks;
And bark, a murmur as of many feet.
The cry of captains, the divine alarm!
Look! the last son of Time comes
hurrying on,
The strong young Titan Of De-
mocracy!
With swinging step he takes the open
road,
In love with the winds that beat his
hairy breast.
Barring his sunburnt strength to all
the world,
He casts his eyes abroad with Jovian
glance
Searches the tracks Of old Tradition;
scans
With rebel heart the Book Of Pedi-
gree:
Peers into the face of Privilege and
cries,
"why are you hating in the path of
man?
Is it your shoulders bears the human
load?
Do you draw down the rains of the
sweet heaven,
And keep the green things growing {?
Back to hell"
God is descending from eternity,
And all things. good and evil, build
the road.
Yea. down in the thick of things, the
men Of greed ~,
Are humping the inhospitable clay.
BY wondrous tolls the men without
the Dream,
Let onward by a something unawares,
Are laying the foundations of the
Dream,
The Kingdom Of Fraternity foretold,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
BILLY" WILSON DEFEATED.

''Biy'' Wilson, Congressman from the Fifteenth
district of Pennsylvania, according to the unofficial
returns has failed to secure reelection
The trade unionists Of this country, without ex-
ception profoundly regret that he unsuccessful
in his contest. Those who have had an opportunity
to be in close touch with the work which he has
performed in Congress are of but one opinion, and
that is that as broad, liberal minded, persistent,
and studious legislator he has peer in Congress.
He is of the rugged type, clean, practical consistent
and possessed of conspicuous ability to perform
difficult tasks.
AS chairman of the Labor Committee he is the
first chairman of the Labor Committee of the House
of Representatives that ever really represented
labor and his accomplishments in that position have
been greater than the combined efforts Of all preced-
ing committees of labor Of the House since the ins
tuition Of this government.
No eulogy that could be written could be Excess
sive in it's compliments to the fidelity and loyalty
to the cause of labor which ''Billy' Wilson has
shown during his nearly three terms in Congress.
'Billy' Wilson was first elected to Congress in
1906, and he has grown prodigiously in the afec-
lions of labor men, and is today recognized by his
colleagues in Congress as of the big of our
day. He is big in his defeat and the future cannot
but be bright for possessing such sterling
qualities added to an ability to perform intricate
tasks, and recognition of his rare qualities will I'M
doubtedly follow.
While there is profound regret that he leaves
Congress, yet it is freely predicted that his activi
ties will be merged into larger sphere, where tig
ger things to be performed.
The history of his work is a brilliant one, and
his infexible fidelity to the which he repre-
scented will be forgotten by the men and won-
en- Of labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
LABOR MAN IN SENATE.

In 1906 when the American Federation of Labor
inaugurated it's policy of securing the election Of
union men to Congress it was not anticipated that
it would be possible to the election of any
union man to the United States Seate for many
years to come
This policy, however, Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor has been crowned with great degree
of success, in that there has been increase the
representation of card men in Congress each elec-
ton since the first effort was made.
VIM Hughes, of New Jersey, one of the labor
group in the House of Representatives resigned the
latter part Of September for the purpose Of entering
the primary campaign in New Jersey as a candi-
date for United States Senator His campaign was
successful he having received large majority over
his opponent. The legislature of the State of New
Jersey at it's next session will be composed Of a
majority Of Democrats, which makes the election
of William Hughes to the United States Senate an
assured fact.
Thus in six years has the policy of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor in political matters re-
suited in securing representative Of labor in the
Senate of the United States. Labor now is repre-
sented in both branches of Congress by men who
ably represent the and women, the wealth pro-
ducers of our country
Mr.. Hughes has shown conspicuous ability as a
legislator in the House of Representatives. and
labor throughout the country is pleased at the pre-
ferment of Mr.. Hughes as United States Senator
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
REACHES HALFWAY POST.

Claude Atkinson, the ''Old Man Hereof of the
Mesaba Ore passed his halfway post on Nov. 18th
and celebrated his 50th birthday quietly at his
home in Hibbing.
The ':Old Man" declares he feels just as young
as ever, and the fact that he has passed the half
century mark does not bother him in the least And
why should it? He is as agile and light hearted
as man of twenty five. He is at this moment in
the full vigor of his manhood. He can work harder
walk further and write more effectually than any
other man in his line in northern Minnesota
The editor of The Labor World extends greet
lngs and his best wishes to the 'Old Man, of the
Mesaba Ore. May he never grow one whit older
than he feels this very day. Let us see was it not
Victor Hugo who said: Fifty is the old age Of
youth, and the youth of old age.'' Why Claude,
you are still in your boyhood, and we congratulate
you therefor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
CITY GETS BUT HALF SERVICE.

Paying a salary only to the Mayor and that a
small one, results in having the City officers give
only their spare time to the conduct of the City
business, which is important enough to require a
mans whole time and undivided attention.
The city expends over 100000 year and it
is voted away and spent by who devote their
first attention to the earning Of their own living and
who spend their spare time only in the manage
ment of the business Of the City.
And yet we wonder why there is waste and
extravaganza and inef6cency in the conduct of the
City, business ~..., .., # :. IT, @sa5 49,. .s,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

American people to think Of Social
ISM, to discuss It. and to recognize 1t
as something worthy Of their atten-
ton. ..s%.... J..
]. A. Wayland was pioneer in the
army Of Socialism. When the move
ment was weak and struggling for a
hearing, he did splendid work In its
behalf. He had done the better part
Of his work, but we regret that he
was wearied and laid down the bur-
den along the way.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
FOR THE VERY BEST GOVERNMENT.

In over 200 live Cities east and west, the cit
zens have kept step with progress in government,
have done away with the old cumberson plan Of
managing city business and have adopted modern
methods.
These new charters-all drawn on the principle
OF the proposed Duluth charter, have made pos
sble Honest Government directly responsible to the
people; Efficient Government abolishing the delays
and hnderances OF the old system; more represent
tative government the commissioners being chosen
at large and by preferential ballot where only the
majority rules; Safe Government everything in the
open and nothing secret; Popular Government the
control being in the hands Of the people and not in
the control of politicians and office holders
will do the same for Duluth.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

in a position to force the Duluth
Street Railway company to carry
passengers for 3 cents rather than
for cents per ride. When will we
ever learn? .
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

The struggle to secure for the Individual, oppor-
tunity for development Of mental, physical, and
moral powers that he might enter into his rghtful
heritage, joy in life and work, began with juristic
freedom and is the inspiration of the trade union 8
present activities.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

The aim for higher standard of life is the in
centive for the demand for shorter work day.
the verdlcts OF modern scientists confirming the
fundamental Importance of this demand which the
trade union has so long been pressing
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

Wherever the working people have made prog
ress some form of organization has been the agency
that has transformed individual mpotency into col
lective strength.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

Pleasant times at the council meetings-some
times heal, nice gentlemanly doings, a credit to
the individuals who engage in them-and to the citv
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

AS labor organizations have been able to secure
advantages for their members, they have endeavored
as far as possible to share these with the workmen
not enrolled in their ranks.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

The demand for higher wages represents labor 8
conviction that constantly greater share Of in.
creased social wealth should go to those who
create it.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

The hand Of woman rules the world
at least man IL willing to 80 COM
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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
Time Now to Outfit

You and your boy for the cold winter
that's coming. Outfit at The Big Du-
luth. ,r. ..a.s j.. .,-~..~s .>.... .-s -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

After q man has taken care Of tho
pennies all his life, the lawyers COB
bio his estate. r. ssss... ~ 3. =
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

A.. Tho Big Duluth Special. .
$14.40 Suits. and Overcoats for men
and young men. +.s ~ I. sssEs4>'. ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

gs The home + never cold where
hearts arc warm. 81, s ID u 3..E5 ss#ts
Evening journal., 1912-09-30
GirliSh, Wrinkle-Free
Skin Easy to Have
lFrom pilgrim Magazlnel

Since its remarkable astringent and
tonic properties became known, clever
women all over the world have been
using the saxolite face bath to tone
up" their faces. remove wrinkles and
draw fiabby cheeks and neck back to
normal. After using the solution, the
face Immediately feels much frmer.
The skin tightens evenly, gradually,
all over the face, thus reducing lines
and sagginess. The formula is: Pow
dered saxolite. 1 ounce. dissolved in
witch hazel, 1-2 pint.
Another wonderful facial beautiher
and rejuvenator that has become quite
a rage in the United States, as IN
Europe. is mercolized wax. Druggists
report a great demand The wax liter
ally absorbs a sallow. blotchy or
withered complexion, giving the fresh
vigorous. healthy-hued young skin UNI
derneatl. a chance to breathe and to
show itself. Applying the wax at
night. like cold cream, washing It on
mornings. will completely renovate a
moor complexion in a week or ten
dsys. one ounce usually is sufficient
Evening journal., 1912-09-30
MIDDLETOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN. Del. Sept. 30
Mrs, Grant Rowbotham and little
daughter Margaret of Philadelphia
visited her aunt, Mrs Samuel Price
Mrs Fannie Massey has returned to
Philadelphia after a visit with her
brother. William ), Wilson and wife.
George V beverley and son Sidney,
are in Canada for visit with rela-
tives--Alr. aud Mrs. Thomas Oar
lington. of Pleasant Hill Md. visited
Mrs. Darlington's mother. Mrs Maria
Jones. this weck-Mr and Mrs. Wal
ter S. Letherbury have for guest
Miss May Unruh OF Wilmington
Mrs. John Maloncy is at Summit
Bridge spending some time with
friends Mrs William Spry has re-
turned from a visit with friends at
Galene Md-Hcrbert Pyle is at Ken
nett Square. Pa. for a visit with rela-
tives Miss Bertha Jones and Miss
Mccullough OF Guycncourt. we're
Sunday visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. u.
S. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craw-
lord ana Mrs Ashby of frankfort
Pa. visited friends here recently
Miss Edith spry has accepted posi-
ton in the A & /. Jenny millinery
store I'm Wilmington.-Mrs. Willis
McGaw of Reading, Pa, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. John Il. Brown.-Mr
and Mrs William Hall are guests oil
Mrs M. A. Hall and DR. and Mrs
Moore at the Manse.- Miss Edith
Francis is in Philadelphia for a visit
with friends