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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
HOLDER WOULD KICK
TOM. '.YIAIuLEAR0uI.
Former Duluth Socialist Peeved
at Leader For Supporting
Minneapolis Charter.

Thos. Van Lear, we'll known Min
nesota Socialist. and the candidate
of that party for mayor Of Mime
apolis, is having his troubles just
now. Max Holder, formerly of Du-
luth and now of Minneapolis, seems
to think that he is big enough to get
MIR. Van Lear's scalp. Holder man.
aged the Socialist campaign in the
Duluth election held last April. He
was a waiter in the Holland hotel
and left here shortly after the lid
went on the town.
Holder and a number of other
Socialists, like their comrades in Du-
luth. opposed the commission form
of government charter in Minne-
apolis. The Socialist papers sup
ported them. Van Lear is a big,
brainy man, who understands the
philosophy of the home rule move
ment in the cities Of Minnesota Van
Lear did not have much time for
the commission form of government,
but he nevertheless supported the
proposed Minneapolis charter, givine
as his reason the fact that his home
city ought to have home rule
charter.
The Socialist party never had de-
clared against the commission form.
The members in each state are free
to follow their will and judgement
in the matter. Van Lear is a pro-
gressive, and he is also a. builder.
This has made him popular in Min
neapolis. Holder says he will file
charges against Van Lear for party
treachery. He characterizes Van
Lear's support Of the Minneapolis
charter as "a political trick un-
worthy of a Socialist Van Lear
does not seem to worry about the
outcome, and why should he?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
LABOR B ] conditions ! N / \ { :.
FOR WOMEN BETTER
Federal Bureau of Labor Investi-
gates and Reports on Woman
and Child Labor
RECENT LEGISLATION
TO HELP POSTERITY
Recommends No Person Under 18
Be Permitted to Work Nights.
Health Comes First. -

!: WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-That the
conditions of labor for women and
children are improving the world
over, is the conclusion just issued
by the United States bureau Of labor
statistics. The following reasons
are tnstanced for this optomistic
outlook: #
There 6sis "a CROWN International
public opinion in favor of the aboM-
tion of night work for both women
and children.
There is a growing sentiment for
maximum day for women and chill
dren of not over ten hours and pre-
ferably not over eight.
The organization of labor unions
has forced the employers Of women
and children to shorten their hours
and abolish night work.
Employers are learning that short
ened hours and day work increases
their output in the long run.
States are beginning to realize
that to have a healthy, vigorous and
mentally proficient posterity, it is
necessary to improve working con-
ditions for women and young per-
sons.
Want Night Work Limited.
work for all persons under 1S years
of age be abolished, in this country.
Massachusetts, today prevents night
work by persons under Fl. Cali
Cnn<lnued nm p.ua 2
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11

MEXICO CITY, Oct 1O.-In spite
of te Internal confusion in Mexico,
the labor movement is growing here,
writes correspondent from the
Mexican capital. Almost. 10000
workers took part in the Labor Day
demonstrations and celebrations. A
procession and mass-meetings in the
open air and in different halls took
place.
A great meeting in theater was
planned, to deal with the question of
trades unions. The police, however,
barracaded, the ;theater. The meet
ing took place in spite Of this before
the Juarez monument and was we'll
attended,. The police made 20 ar
rests upon this occasion and seven of
the prisoners (Spaniards) were trans
ported without being allowed 20 bid
adieu to their families.
Among these men were the best agi-
tators of the young movement. The
Mexicans were released after time
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
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ORGANIZED LABOR DEMANDS INQUIRY

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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
ENGINEERS !! \ ] CAN MOI;
STRIKE; SAYS FOss
Massachusetts Governor Threat
ems to Use State Power Against
New Haven Engineers.
CONDEMNS THEM FOR -,.. :5 &.
TAKING STRIKE VOTE
B. of L. E. Finds '.'shuttle-
Cock" Bay State Executive Is
Strongly Biased.

BOSTON, Oct. 9.-Gov. Foss has
again declared his intention Of US
Ing the power Of the state to hold
the engineers from striking while
they are being made the goat for
the. recent accidents on the New
haven. In on open letter he tells
the engineers that If they strike
against the violation Of the senior
'ty rule it will compel this com
monwealth to adopt suitable mea-
sures for the protection of its citi-
zens" - :.
Ills communication IS in answer
TO one addressed to him by officials
OF the railroad employees unions last
rrloay, stating their attitude regard
ing a. strike vote now being taken.
and in it he practically laws down
the principle that railroad emp1ove.
are no longer free to strike.
The governor tells the union Of
'1clals that their letter written up
on -he assumption that your or
ean1zatton is engaged in a private
calling and that the state or nation
Will In some way trespass upon the
rights and freedom Of your mem
Ders II they undertake to regulate
the conditions Of employment
This assumption" the governor
says. "is wholly inadmissible. His
letter continues: -.
Subject to Regulation.
THE railroads Of the country are.
engaged in a public calling and are
therefore subject to public regula-
ton. The same is true of employees
OF the railroads, and your ORGANIC
atlon has no more right to resent
regulation by the state or nation
than have the railroads to recent
control by the same authorities.
I = hep your organization ADOPTS
course OF action which would disor-
ganize the business Of our citizens.
throw labor out Of employment, and
interfere with the supply of food
and fuel 1t is subject to control lust
as much as the railroad would be If.
In similar manner, 1t refused to op-
crate 1ts trains OR otherwise per-
form it's duties as a public carrier.
THE failure of your organization
to realize that its members are en-
gagged in a public calling Is further
evidenced by the fact that it has
seen fit to take q vote upon the
strike before the completion OF
negotiations with the company, and
therefore before either the mem
bers of the organization or the
public. which is really q party to
the controversy, are in position
to know fully the facts in the case
and the proper course to pursue
Your letter makes clear that the
rule Of seniority is the real issue be-
tween your organization and the.
New York, New, Haven and Hartford
railroad. 1t does not, however,
present any new arguments in favor
of the rule, and will not change the
attitude of any fair minded man.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
UNCLE SAM To own
) TELEGRAPH SYSTEM
4gressman Lewis Working on
Bill to Acquire Telegraph
and Telephones.
ADMINISTRATION SAID
TO BE BEHIND SCHEME:
Old Law Makes It Possible For
Government to Readily
Acquire Lines.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-There Is
every indication in official circles
that the Wilson administration is
!, preparing and planning to put
through congress comprehensive
plan for the naturalization and gov
ernment operation of telephones and
telegraphs.
Representative David ]. Lewis
Maryland, the real author of the
parcel post legislation, is working on
tentative bills, looking to this end,
which will probably be introduced in
the December session. Representa-
tive John A. Moos, Tennessee, chair
man of the postoffice' committee Of
the house, also is understood to be
considering the introduction of such
a bill. The government ownership
Of telegraphs and telephones, if ac-
complished, would be a function Of
the postoffice department, just as it
is in practically all European coun-
tries
Commission Has Investigated.
The most significant steps in this
direction, however, are likely to be
taken by the interstate commerce
commission. Since February the
commission has been conducting ex-
tensive Investigations into the oper-
alton, rates in force, capitalization
and other features Of the telegraph
telephone monopoly. This investiga-
ton resulted from the action Of ex-
Attorney General Wickersham, who
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
C0|MPENSAl'1cT
. BEST FOR N0fs'
Laborers Should Beware of False,
Friends Who Advise Them
to Reject Law.
HAVE NO CHANCE UNDER
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Rules of Negligence Are Drastic.
Payment Uncertain; Whole
Scheme a Gamble.

After six years of careful study
nard work and persistent effort on
the part of a determined group of
employers, labor men and officials OF
she state bureau of labor there is
now In effect in Minnesota a Work
ingman's Compensation act, a. law by
no means ideal, but for all purposes
an Improvement over the cruel sys-
tenn of employers liability with neg
Hgence as the basis of recovery,
which ought to have been discarded
with the introduction Of the first
machine in industry.
Under the law as it now is, injured
Workingmen are sure of one thing at
least: They will be given at once
following the accident a certain
weekly or monthly payment repre-
senting so per cent of their wages
and not to exceed $40 a week, and
this will be given to them during
their disability and for 400 weeks in
case of total permanent disability,
and to their dependents for 300
weeks in case of death.
Death Maximum $4,000.
The maximum to be paid for death
then will be $4,000, and for total
permanent disability, $4,000. This
seems small when we remember
having read about verdicts of $4,000
for death, and within the last two
years for $500, and for $4,000 and
$4,000 for permanent disability. A
number Of verdicts of this kind have
been rendered in St. Louis county,
But this does not tell the true story.
Where the dependents Of one de-
ceased workman have received $4,000
or $1,000 the dependents of fifty
other workingmen who lost their lives
.thntr he cust of tlur ial.szs4qsss ssz.srs.s=
As a matter Of fact the average
amount paid by the industries of
Minnesota for human life under
employers liability, according to the
Minnesota Bureau of Labor, was $3.50
and this included funeral expenses.
Under the new law the minimum to
be paid for persons leaving depend
ents will be $500, or $1264 more
than the average paid previously.
Sacrifices Must Be Made,
While sacrifices must be made by
injured workmen who have pure neg.
hgence cases against their employ
ers, that is the kind who have been
getting big verdicts, and who were
obliged to give one half and more of
what they received to their attorneys
yet on the average, injured men and
women will receive a great deal
more under the new law No one
can foresee how he is to be injured.
If he could he would not be manned
at all. Therefore, the injured work
men who have so-called negligence
cases against their employers are
Dut sharing a portion of what the
Old law might-remember
give them to these who never had a
chance under that law.
Six cases of total permanent dis
CnnffrrpoI D.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
INDIANAPOLIS CARMEN
STICK IN LONG STRIKE

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. s.-The
strike in this city of the motormen
and conductors for better conditions
and recognition of the organization
still continues.
The latest action on the part of the
bosses Is securing the arrest Of Or
ganizers J. J. Thorn and Dennis Cor.
man, charged with assault. At the
hearing before the Judge they were
held in $3.50 bail each on charge Of
assault and battery.
Every effort is being made to in
crease the membership of the new
union, and also to bring in the small
Ter towns surrounding Indianapolis
to complete the organization.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
MODEL MINE STOPS
r. USE or WHIP ON MULES

BRAZIL, Ind. Oct. e.-The gem
eral manager for the Park County
Coal company's model mine has Is
sued orders that all the drivers in the
employ of the company shall do away
with their whips. Drivers who are
unable to get desired results without
the use Of the black snake are to
be replaced by those who can persu-
ade the beasts to work without goad-
ing. Since the new order has gone
Into effect it Is stated that the mules
give greater service. Ii .,s,s j
l# Approximately 100 tons Of coal
are hauled to the bottom OF the shaft
by the twenty -four mules in the mine.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
TAIIDRs NAY MOVE.

Ths question #of transfering the
national headquarters Of the Jour
sneymen ailors 4 Union from Bloom
8ington, III, To- Cleveland has been
left to referen dnm vote of the
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-10-11
4 STRIKES IN CANADA.

During July, 1913, about 152
firms and 5000 employees were In
volved IN strikes and lockouts in
Canada, as compared with $50 firms
and an 11.967 employees affected by
II trade t' disputes during the previous
month. j. d...T .ts- ts
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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09
INTERESTING SESSION OF
WOMAN'S PRESBYTERIAL

The Woman's Presbyterial of the
North Pacific Missionary society held
most interesting meeting at the
church this morning About 60 ladies
were in attendance and enjoyed thor
oughly the delightful program. The
afternoon session began at / 80, after
an elaborate dinner was served to
the visitors, both men and women, by
the ladies of the local church
Prominent among the visiting wom-
en- at their meetings is Miss McBeth
of Lapwai, who has been a worker
among the Indians of Lapwai and Nez
Perce for the past 35 years. She un-
derstands their ways and customs
and converses easily in
their language. She has attended the
Missionary meetings in
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09
zETA DELTA FRA
TERNITY FORMAL

The Zeta Delta dance given Monday
evening at Eggan's Hall, proved to be
one of the charming affairs of the
season.
The hall was festive in evergreen
with streamers of purple and gold, the
colors of Zeta Delta. In the center of
the hall was a large pennant, in the
center of which were lights in purple
and gold from which hung large
motto in the purple.
The stage was beautifully fitted up,
and there dainty refreshments were
served by the Misses Denning, FrantA
and Richardson. N
Those receiving were Prof and Mrs
G. H. Stewart, Miss Stevens, Prof. B.
Lehman and Prof G. H. WILDER.
The out of town guests were: Chas
Fields and the Messrs Downing, Low
cry, Armstrong, Folger, Getward, Nc
Whorter, Cole, Holt and Jinnette from
the Signu NJ fraternity at w. s. c.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09
Southern Congressman Opposed to the
Sugar Schedule; Many Are Also
Opposed to Free Lumber.

WASHINGTON, April 9-With the
opponents of free sugar and free wool
leading the opposition, the democratic
members of the house met in caucus
today to discuss the proposed new
tariff measure. 1t is generally eX-
pected that the caucus will approve
of the bill as introduced by divid-
ed vote. Representative Broussard Of
Louisiana, presented resolution
amending the sugar schedule by pro-
posing a duty Of two cents per pound
on sugar instead of one, and eliminat-
ing the provision for free sugar with
in a period of three years. The en-
tire Louisiana delegation and many
congressman from Colorado, Wyom-
ing, California, Michigan, and Wis
consin supported Broussard's res
olution. Representative Sherwood
asked the caucus to approve the meas
ure as introduced. The North Car
olina representatives are opposing
free lumber and other southern and
western states are giving them sup
port.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09
Grand MatrOn Visits Eastern Star.

The Ruby Chapter of Eastern Star,
held very important ard a very
pleasant meeting last night. Miss
Helen Coston, the grand matron for
the state of Idaho, was here and
was the guest of honor at a five
course diner party given by Worthy
Matron Mrs. W. l.. Hatfield, who en-
tertained the Past Worthy Matrons at
the Hotel Moscow
Those present were: Miss Helen
Coston, Mrs. D. N. Mcconnell, Mrs.
Frank Byrns, Mrs. s. L. Willis, Mrs
John Lieuallen, Miss Lillian Nc
Kenzie, RMS. N A. Crawford, and Mrs.
w. L. Hatfield.
At the hall the local chapter put on
their regular work for the inspection
of the grand matron, after which a
splendid banquet was served and So
cial hour was enjoyed during which
Mrs. Bert Martin sang some of her
delightful solos.
Miss Coston left this morning for
Genesee where she will inspect the
chapter tonight. While in this part of
the state Miss Coston will inspect the
chapters at Lewiston. Grangeville, Nez
Perce and Kamiah, the youngest chap
ter in the state. She expressed her
self this morning as especially pleased
with the Moscow chapter.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09

BUFFALO, April 9. = Sergeant
Wardupt of the 7th regiment of the
United States infantry, while COM
manding dozen scouts of special
mounts, was fired upon by streetcar
strike sympathizers early today. The
bullets went wide of their mark and
no one was hurt, the assailants es-
Gaping. General Welch has given or
ders for the militia to fire upon any
man seen picking up rocks.
Representatives of the strikers tel
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09
HELP OHIO
FLOOD SUFFERERS

An ensemble concert will be given
under the direction of Professor Ma
guire by faculty members of the U. of
l. department of music, assisted by
Miss Grace Terry, soprano of Lewis
ton and Ferdinand Sorenson, cellist of
Spokane, in the high school auditor
ium, Friday evening, April IL.
Gustave Kobbe in his book, How to
Appreciate Music" writes, Ensemble
music is the most charming form of
musical entertainment. Indeed COM
pared to the orchestra it requires a
setting like jewel"
1t is music that represents pure
thought, lofty imagination and deep
learning.
Of the Hayden Trio in G which will
be rendered, Mr.. w. J. Henderson, the
critic of New York, writes:
There is nothing in the shape of in
strumental music which is pleasanter
and easier to listen to than these
trios of Hayden"
Together with this the beautiful
rio in D by Mendelssohn which is
BY fluency and melodic
beauty and clearness and balance of
he part writing will be given.
A modern trio by Won Sternberg,
we'll known Philadelphia pianist,
which is one of the best productions
If it's kind in recent years, will be
ound on the program.
Miss Terry of Lewiston, will un-
add greatly to the program |
" her artistic singing.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09

Moscow for many years and is very
enthusiastic over the progress of the
local work, in both the growth and
interest now manifested by Moscow
workers, as well as the beautiful new
place for the Presbyterial conven-
tions.
The mems organization, the Walla
Walla Presbytery, began last night
with a sermon by Rev. w. A. Smith
of Johnson, and some preliminary
business, then adjourning until this
morning at 9 o'clock. They expect
to finish this evening at 5 o'clock
There are about rs visiting laymen
and ministers present, many of whom
are Indians from the Clearwater
country, and they are arranging many
important matters.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09
SUICIDE CLAUSE VOID
IN INSURANCE POLICY

was issued two-year clause was in
cluded. which provided that if the
holder should commit suicide within
two years that only one-fifth the face
of the policy should be paid the wife
The organization decided to amend
its policies in 1910, however, provid-
ing five-year suicide clause When
Attorney A. C. Shaw asked that a
judgment be given on the pleadings
Judge Blake held that the five-year
clause was void, and ordered that the
policy be paid.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09

SPOKANE, April 9.-Judge Bruce
Blake held yesterday that the five
year suicide clause in the insurance
policies of the Knights and Ladies of
Security is void on such policies as
were issued with a two-year provision,
and gave Mrs. Gustav A. Klein a judg-
ment for the $1,000 face value of the
policy taken out by her husband.
Mr.. Klein, who died a mysterious
death at 2318 Broadway, January 81,
1912, had taken out policy in the
order in 1909. At the time the policy
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09
BUFFALO STREET CAR
SYSTEM IS TIED UP

egraphed Governor Sulzer protesting
against the calling out of the militia
The strikers insist that they are will
ing to submit their grievances to
arbitration. Three regiments of the
militia were ordered out today in
response to an order from Supreme
Justice Brown. The company has re-
fused all advances looking toward
arbitration of the strike. At noon no
line was in operation except one car
running on Main street.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09
President Meets Finance Committee.

WASHINGTON April 9.-An invita-
tion was extended to the democratic
members of the senate finance com
mittee to confer with the president
this afternoon in the presidents room
at the capitol The tariff bill, in so
far as it affects the senate will be
considered. The president left the
White House at o'clock this after
noon for the capitol to meet these
members of the finance committee
and to consider the proposed new
tariff bill with them.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-09

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The fight
for democratic tariff revision began
in congress yesterday. Conferences
and party plans, which have held the
stage for weeks past gave way to the
first open steps for the passage of the
new tariff bill.
President Wilson's personally deliv-
cred message, calling upon his party
associates in both houses speedily to
enact the party's pledges of tariff re-
vision, was followed by caucus OF
democratic house members, which will
continue for several days and in
which democrats will attempt to settle
their differences and agree upon sup
port of the Underwood bill.
Criticism of many features OF the
law developed in democratic circles
in the senate. In short caucus OF
senate democrats held to consider
other matters criticism was voiced by
one or two western senators against
the free wool provision and the sugar
schedule proposing free sugar in 1916.
Three-HOur Session Held.
The house democrats settled none
of the general tariff questions yester-
day. The three-hour session WAS de-
voted to an unsuccessful fight to
throw the doors open to the public,
proposal defeated by vote of 1877 to
"a. Details of the new tariff bill will
be taken up tomorrow.
Senate leaders still are insistent
that the Underwood bill be subdivided
so that separate votes may be had |
if desired upon the sugar and wool
schedule. One plan that has been pro-
posed to President Wilson is that
schedules be grounded in such way
that the tariff will be comprised in
four separate measures
Palmer Fights for Open Caucus.
In the house caucus Representative
Palmer, the chairman, made vehe-
ment plea for letting the public know
what it's representatives are doing,
aligning himself with President Will
sons expressed attitude in favor OF
throwing all these meetings open.
The opposition centered mainly on {
of party regularity and
the probability of secret preliminary
if the doors were opened.
Today the caucus probably will
adopt the ways and means committee
majority recommendation of the only I
to be created at this time a
and will reach the tariff program t
with the new tariff handbooks in the "a