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

He only breathes, but never lives,
Who much receives, and nothing
gives,
can thank,
Creations blot, creations blank.
The best expression of gratitude
for the blessings that daily enrich our
lives, is to freely and generously
share those blessings with less for
tunate fellow creatures. Our whole
being thrills with satisfaction and
content, responsive to each INDUCED
impulse of generosity. There is a
great deal of poverty in the world,
and poverty of many kinds. Some
abject paupers in other respects.
Some lonely hearts are bankrupt in
all the. treasures Of love that bless
other lives.
Misfortune has denied some the
blessed opportunities of education for
which their very souls hunger and
thirst in vain. Some characters lack
honor, some lack even kindness,
many lack gratitude. and all are
more or less imperfect. Human i'm
perfection causes mutual dependence.
Hearts that have experienced the
happiness of helping others, crave
the privilege of service. Giving is
a habit that grows with cultivation,
and our opportunities for helping ap-
pear to increase with practice Be-
ing alert to the needs of suffering
humanity, we see many chances for
loving kindness where otherwise we
would blindly pass by unheeding.
When we once begin the practice of
unselt1shness, and feel the blessing of
blessing others, our reward comes to
us in wealth of sweet content that
turns every day into a glad thanks
giving occasion.
There is no other way compare BILE
to doing good to others, for receiv-
ing satisfaction that warns the
human heart with the reflection Of
Divine love. AS We do good and not
evil to our fellow beings, we come to
recognize the marvellous beauty of
the beautitude spoken by the Savior
1T is more blessed to give than to
receive.
Unselfishness is the handspring of
happiness in any condition of life.
None can be so poor but that they
may have some endowment or quail
tication that some one else may lack
and require. "A mans life con-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
any municipality in the United

or any municipality in the United
States.
At one of the meetings held this
Week Socialist speaker in opposi-
ton to the charter declared that the
present charter could be made salts
factory with just few amendments.
ih1s declaration is amazing when it
1s considered that in every other ef-
Tort OF the Socialists the program is
10 reVolutlon1ze the existing order Of
thlngs. The Socialist issue cannot be
involved In the consideration of the
proposed charter in any respect In
oustrlal democracy, as advocated by
the Socialists can never be brought
about In piece-meal or in city or
state. but only through the absolute
control of every branch Of the nation
al government
The Socialists have no real. reason
to oppose the proposed charter, but It
furnishes them a delightful oppor-
tun1ty to exploit their propaganda and
make a lot of noise. However, it is
refreshing to know that large num-
Der OF members of the Socialist party
who do their own thinking and who
do not take all of their philosophy
from more conspicuous members of
the party, are avowedly in favor of
the charter. AS one of them put it
to The Labor World this week:
One Socialists View.
L do not propose to lend my ef-
forts to having my party take one
reactionary step, or to make a single
defense for the evils which abound
under the existing order of things in
our municipal life. When the coun-
try is ripe for Socialism we will have
no trouble in electing a majority of
the members of city commission
who will have complete control of the
affairs of this or any other city that
may adopt the commission form of
government. After all, it is not so
much a question of ward representa-
ton as it is a question of men under
a proper and responsible SYSTEM
= Last week The Labor World pub
llshed extracts from a series of let
tiers received from prominent labor
men throughout the country. Next
week we shall publish number of
others. The secretary of the Alabama
federation writes that organized Ia
Dor In that state has taken the lead
for the commission form of govern
ment in the several cities of Alabama.
The secretary of the Trades and
Labor Assembly of Fresno, CAL, de-
clares that his organization was in
the lead in advocating the commission
form of government and that it was
a union labor man who started the
movement in California, and who is
responsible for it's adoption in many
Of the California cities. The names
and the contents of the letters will
be published in our next issue.
The Labor World appeals to the
Workingmen of Duluth to lay aside
prejudice and to study the proposed
charter carefully. We sincerely be-
lieve it is a move in the best inter-
est of the city. If adopted, it will
serve to promote the moral and ma
terial welfare of the people. The
charge that it will become pluto
cratic city because of it's system of
government is without foundation,
and it is merely used, in the absence
of argument, to brighten the voters.
AS has been said at the outset;
there can be no plutocratic govern
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
COMMISSION FORM
BEST FOR DULUTH
Continued from Pare 1.

Continued from Page 1.
recall are available. Any form of
government would be democratic with
such instruments in the hands of the
people.
In the beginning Of the agitation
Tor the commission form of govern
ment the special interests and their
allies We're among its earnest cham
pions. They did not, however, CAL
culate that any charter commission
would embody such provisions in a
charter as are contained in the pro-
position that is now before the peo-
pie Of Duluth. Many men who here
tofore have advocated the commits
sion form, since reading the proposed
charter, are as quiet as clans about
1t. They are not now so enthusi-
astic about the matter.
'1nterests' Against Charter.
They know that if the people ratify
the proposed city charter no more
special privileges will be granted to
any one in the city of Duluth with
out taking into consideration the pub
lie welfare. There Is nothing in the
new charter that gives any consola-
ton whatsoever to the friends OF
privilege.
When the commission form of gov
eminent idea was conceived there was
reason for declaring that 1t was
plutocratic in its tendencies. But
since Galveston first adopted the plan
there has been constant, rapid and
evolutionary progression. Each city
adopting the commission plan has
gone one step further than the other
to protect the rights, the interests and
the welfare of the people. We hold
and declare that the proposed city
charter for Duluth exceIs anything Of
its kind ever presented to the voters
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23
$500 Mackinaws for $4.95
at The Big Duluth.
WINNIPEG sUsPENDER
WORKERS ORGANIZE

WINNIPEG, Nov. 21.-The en-
ployes of local suspender factory
have organized a local union and been
granted a charter by the American
Federation Of Labor. ...-.' ..
. A scale of prices and working con-
ditions have been agreed to between
the firm and the union, the union shop
being established in the factory. b.,
D. This concern is the only ono en-
gagged in this line Of business in this
territory, consequently the union is
100 per, cent strong. :& FL r.
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the expense of oil which was former
~ borne by the miners; for wear and
tear on tools and for powder. The
conditions are not as bad as they
were years ago, but there is still much
room for Improvement.
Mr.. Jones is glad to get back to
Duluth. He says that he visited no
place in the east that looks as good
to him as does the Zenith City.
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$500 Mackinaws for $4.95
at The Big Duluth.
MACHINISTS WIN.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 21.-A shop
strike took place in this city recently
involving 80 machinists After being
out a short time a settlement was
reached, the disturbing factor, the
overtime system, having been elimfn~
ated by establishing nine-hour day
and adding a night shift.
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$500 Machnaws for $4.95
at The Big Duluth.
CIGARMAKERS.

CHICAGO. Nov: 21-President
George w. Perkins: of the Cigarmak-
ers' International Union reports that
the local union Of cigarmarkers of
Vancouver, B. c., has just been Sue
cessful in securing an increase of 81
per thousand on all work.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-11-23

The Big Duluth Special.
$14.40 Suits and Overcoats for men
and young men.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30

RIBBONS
l0c per yard for all silk ribbon in plain
tafeta, satins and fancies, widths up to No so.
special line of extra wide ribbon for hand
bags and fancy work in plain and fancies.
Holly ribbons all widths, sold by the yard
or the bolt.
Sweaters and Blazier Norfolk coats with
hoods to match ......... 81 90 to $1,000
Infants, Misses and Chdrens sweaters
Observation-Disclosures. Soc to $3.50
Fancy linens in scarfs, dolies. center
pieces and lunch cloths with seal
loped edges, hemstitched and plain
euPeS ........ lUc to Sf.0O
Table cloths sets .S45O to $500
Bed spreads, plain frnged and scalloped,
some with pillow shams to match
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SIPS to $1,000
DRESS GOODS---Wool and Silk
ny the yard or in patterns, a special line for
the holidays. Select dress pattern and il it
rs not the color or kind you want we will ex-
change 1t any time before or after Christmas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
TOYS For Girls

DOLLS-All girls want a
doll, dressed and undressed.
Dolls that crawl, dolls that
walk, dolls that talk lc to $40
Doll furniture, doll hammocks,
doll shoes, furs, sweaters,
stockings, doll go-carts, doll
buggies and many other items
for dollies.
Doll heads, wigs, stoves, dishes,
washing sets, toilet sets,
tables, writing desks, trunks,
brass bedsteads, irons.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30

Clothes hampers, shirt waist
boxes, sewing machines. Buy
a machine on the lease plan,
and make small weekly or
monthly payments, in this way
you can buy your wife a sewing
machine for Christmas.
$1,000 for our special STANDARD
head machine.
S27 so for the Aviator STANDARD
head.
$500 for the Free better than
the best.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
PRESENTS FOR MEN

Hats, the Star hat from .........Sl M TO NV
Gaps, cloth and fur. 5Oc TO so'-'
Gloves fur and silk lined kid gloves.
Observation-Disclosures. 81 % too"
Handkerchiefs, plain, fancy and initiated =, M
Observation-Disclosures. ..'''' ~ !"
M Ufflars, knit and silk. 20c 10 o. :"
Hosiery, sold by the pair or by the box, m
silk and cotton ............Zo c W S-O Oo
Umbrellas for men............sl'JO u 9'VV.
Shirts dress shirts, soft shirt with French Sun ~
and collar 'oVO W 80
Travelling bag. SUIT cases ......sl NJ TO sio~
Trunks ..s375 to 5000
Ties, a special line in fancy boxes 2oc 10 CIV
Sweaters for men and boys, zoe 70 'o
Indian moccasins. House slippers .SlUo 10 e1|V
American Gentleman shoes, Smoklne'aU A.
ets and bath robes. A. B. kirschoautn suns
and overcoats, White Cat and Staey onu''
wear.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
Novelty Toys

Such as crawling beetles.
snakes, mice, motor cycle with
rider-this actually runs.
Dancing coons, and many
others that run.
Magic lanterns with electric
attachment, moving picture
machines.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30

Manicure sets, made of razor steel in
leather folding cases 81. 30 to $3.50
Toilet cases, in Persian Ivory, sterling
silver and hand painted sets sl.50 to $40
Travellers combination sets in leather
oc"ci CaSeS 49,. ''''' DOC TO Sl.UD
SmoIciiaS'' ....'',.... Sl.oo 10 SlUOU
Purses-Mesh purses, sterling silver
mounted leather purses, the new
mutf purse, leather purses and
hand bags fitted with toilet articles
........................ $3.50 to $500
Small purses for children ....... Doc to Toe
Gloyes-KId gloves, black, white and
colors, long and short, colors to
match your dress suit or coat 81 to $3.50
Handkerchiefs-A line to blow about, lie to s.
Handkerchiefs, plain fancy hand
embroidered Madeira
Head scarfs, silk and knit ...... soc to $3.50
Auto Hood and veil combined 800 to 800
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
HOUSE FURNISHINGS
SECOND FLOOR

Tell your husband what you want in this line we n''
Rugs all sizes smallest the extra large w
Bross vsrns M.,tir ;,on h.dst..ds "a 50 to $3.50
Bed Furnishings ComfoIs blankets pillows mattresses
Blankets, crib and bod in cotton BIC !" ,ooo
Blankets crib and bed sizes in wool. 81 O 10 'O'
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
PRESENTS FOR WOMEN

Neckwear, newest styles prices. 25c to sl.5o
DeltS. Soc 10 SZoo
Combs back and side combs to match
jewelry, shirt waist sets Soc to $500
Bar pins and brooches ............25 c to $500
Beads, per strand ...............35 c to $500
Pendants, sterling silver, single solid
links. Observation-Disclosures to $500
iihtpius. &c 10 c1.DD
East India novelties in bar and belt pins
buckles and shirt waist sets .35c to Toe
Souvenir Spoons Colorado and Monte
Vista designs. SOC to $3.50
White handled manicure pieces. 25c to SOC
Brushes-Hair, hat and cloth brushes
white and black and colored backs
'''''''''''. 's............2oc to 500
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
TOYS For Boys

Just a few names OF what we
have
Hobby Horses. .S5c to $3.50
Wheelbarrows, dump carts and
Wagons .25c to Sl.25
Trains that run 15c to $40
Horse and Wagon. g. 25c to 81
Tool Chest 25c to 81
Electric Motors Soc to $3.50
Mechanical attachm' 5c-50c
Automobiles. .2oc to $3.50
Flying machines, tops, jump
ing jacks, tools, and a great
number OF others. We cannot
take room to enumerate them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
LADIES READY-TO-WEAR Department

SECOND FLOOR
What would make a more acceptable present than a
Palmer suit
Special prices these pushes fancy cloths for
women little and misses Prices 81 80 to $500
ouhor co"ts sbD To sl2UD
Cbildens coats from to IA years 10 To 81 S.
One piece di esses in wool and silk $500 to $500
Underskirts silk nessanes and tac,a 81 90 to s75O
Furs, in neck pieces, muffs and matched sets:
Neck pieces a. - to 5000
Muhs s2 % to 5000
sets from 80 90 to 5000
Furs are in Consy, Jackal River and Jap Mink Red
Blue and Black Fox
Childens fur sets from to s76O
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
Our Annual Pre-.
Holiday Novelty
Sale

We announce our Annual
pre-holiday novelty sale to be.
gin Saturday and last 6 DAYS.
Some OF the splendid values
that will be offered are men.
toned below:
Tie racks, pipe racks, hat pin
holders, post card holders, cal.
endars, ash trays, mirrors, pic.
ture frames. These come IN
the brass veneered, old mis-.
sion finished, burnt wood and
hand painted, linen covered.
Prices ......... Zoe, 25c and 35c
Pin cushions, hat pin hold.
ers, music rolls, remnants, felt
leather, velour and hand EN-.
broidered pillow tops.
Hammered brass, in hanging
baskets, fern dishes, crumb
pans, vases and others.
Pictures, framed and un-
framed. The prices on pictures
are about half price.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30
Hardware and Queensware Department

Hand painted China in novelty pieces Gold pN"' nan
sets, Alice Bavarian china dinner sets, cut glass pe
stock and several different patterns OF porcelain ware
Keen Kutter carpenter TOOLS pocket knives ana bling
shot and % rifles Universal stoves, all kinds Oh
articles
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-11-30

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09

formed would be strong enough and
have money enough to so out after
new industries and get them located in
the Kennebee valley.
He said that in the case of the ordi-
nary board of trade in this section.
like the Augusta or the Waterville
Board of Trade. about all the or
CARNATIONS did was TO hold a meeting
once in three or six months and listen
to speeches and perhaps discuss some
plans for bringing in outside business
But little came from these plans. how
ever, on account of lack of money to
carry into effect what the organiza
tions would like to see done in the
way of obtaining new enterprises and
new industries.
He cited his own experience in the
electrical business and said that his
company had found that it paid to
consolidate the individual efforts of
the various light and power organiza-
tons doing business in the valley and
thus accomplish the electrical devel-
opment of the towns up and down the
river and along its branches in man
ner much more beneficial TO the peo-
pie and the Industries than it could
be brought about by a number of in
dependent organizations.
He felt that in some way these
boards of trade. representing more
than 10000 people, ought to get to-
gether into one comprehensive or
ganization which would have at its
command the combined resources of
all of the town and city boards of
trade now in existence in the valley.
Such an organization would be able to
employ one man who could put his en-
tire time into travelling and advertis-
ing the resources of the Kennebec
valley, meet with representatives of
business organizations that might
wish to locate here and thus really ae-
complish something and bring into the
Kennebec valley industries that would
be of great benefit and also assist in
the higher development of the present
industries.
In conclusion. Mr. Wyman asked the
Augusta Board of Trade to appoint q
committee to meet with representa-
tives of other boaras of trade within
the next 80 days at the Augusta House
for the purpose of forming such an
organiZa ton.
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passing away within five months of each
other"
Justice Cornish alluded TO the great
achievements in the law of Mr. Heath,
who had few equals in New England In
his chosen profession, and to whose men,
DRY the kennebec bar would pay fitting
tribute one week from next Monday. lie
touched upon Ex-Governor Hills great
interest in the development of Augusta
and said that it was through his generos-
ity that the project of Y. NJ. C. 4.
building for Augusta. urged by Mr.. Far
rington at the last meeting, was made
possible of fulfilment
He spoke of two other projects which
were dear to the heart of Ex-Governor
Hin aud which he had frequently heard
him mention. One was that new his
tory of Augusta should be published. The
last history published was written in
1870 by DR.. North and was now AZ years
old. one-half of the history prepared
by the late Capt Nash, which came
down to about eight years ago.. was al
ready in print and his plans contemplated
the securing of sufficient funds to pub
fish the entire volume with additions
bringing it down to the present time.
Another project of which Ex-Governor
Hill had often spoken was the preserva-
ton of the old blockhouse on the east
ern side of the river built a century and
half ago now occupied as a tenement
and liable to be burned any night He
wished to see the barracks occupied BY
appropriate furniture and beautiful
park, covering two whole squares and
including the hotel property by the river.
established opposite City hall. The
speaker predicted that his hearers would
see this project carried out and Howard
Park established on the east side of the
river.
In conclusion Justice Cornish said that
while it was well to pause a few mo
ments to think of the two men who had
gone beyond since the last meeting. he
believed that they would not wish the
meeting to be deeply saddened by their
absence, but IL they could speak they
would say in parting two words: Don't
forget u.s.
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TO THE BITTER END.
War Will Be Continued by Turks Un-
= til Lost Or Won.

Constantinople, Noy. S.-There IS ev-
cry Indication here now that the war
against the Balkan allies will be con
tinued to the better end as advised by
Nazim Pasha, the Turkish command
er-in-chief.
Officers of the army join with the
Turkish press in applauding the de-
termination of the commander-in-
chief to continue the fight and 1t Is
stated that the population of the Turk
ish empire is ready to assist by every
means in it's power. At the same time
MANY Moslems are said TO have sworn
to sacrifice their lives in order TO safe
guard the glory of Islam.
eff Europe wishes 10 tear up treaties
il may do SO. but we will not allow tht
Coran and the history of Osman TO be
torn up. All the Turkish minister with
the grand vizier. aged S4, at their head
as well as our high dignitaries, oui
soldiers and the whole nation have
sworn to shed their blood in tha'
cause. Those, who entertain the idea
of abandoning the fatherland. Will In
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Tributes to the Departed.

Associate Justice Leslie c. Cornish was
the closing speaker of the evening and
he paid eloquent and heartfelt tribute to
the memories of the two members of the
Board of Trade who had died since the
last annual gathering-Hon. Herbert NJ
Heath and Hon. John +. Hill.
He declared that the best assets of Au
gusta We're its men, from those of old
who first put the State House here to
big. burly "Jo'' Williamson, who anchor
ed it in the constitution. Augustus citi-
zens were always public spirited, wheth-
err it was a City hall or an Opera house
or a splendid new Augusta House that
was wanted they had responded nobly.
1t was year ago at the annual Board of
Trade banquet that Mr.. harrington had
urged a new Y. NJ. c. A. building and
nof it is assured.
1.-TWO of these public spirited men have
gone to the Great Beyond the speaker
continued "They were typical Maine
citizens. typical Augusta citizens; both
graduates of the same college, one in the
classical and the other in the medical
course; both achieving success, one in
business and the other in law; both occu-
plying beautiful homes on State street and