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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27
DIPLOMAS GIVEN
TO CLASS OF 81
Augustana Commercial Depart
ment Holds Commencement
Exercises Today.
ADDRESS BY CHICAGoAN
Rev. G. S. ohsIund Tells Young People
Of Demands That Will Be
Made Upon Them.

Fifty-two graduates of the CONNER
cial department of Augustana college
received diplomas this morning at the
annual commencement exercises. Rev.
G. S. Ohslund OF Chicago was the
speaker for the occasion and delivered
a forceful address of advice and ad-
monition to the young men and young
women who are about to launch into
the activities Of the business world. A
large number of the graduates will
take up positions in the three cities.
The program began at 10 this morn
ing with selections by the Augustans
military band on the college lawn.
The commencement exercises in
chapel were opened with an organ
voluntary by Miss Lille Cervin. Rev.
r. S. Haney Of the Second Congrega-
tional church. Moline, delivered the
invocation. after which Professor c.
B. Canterbury rendered a vocal solo
The commencement address by Rev
MT. Ohslund followed.
At the close of the address the
Misses Elizabeth CLANCY, Andora Lar
rison and Hulda Peterson and Mrs
Frederick rendered Bohms beautiful
violin quartet in sonata style. DR.
Andreen then presented the diplomas
The graduates follow:
Commercial Course-George Ray
mond Baker, Beda A. Engblom, Johr
b. Gillespie. August D. Kester, Elmel
T. Norlander, Nancy Olson, Reuber
V. Peterson, Carl Tiedemann, Charlie!
Raymond Wilson.
Stenographic course-Alice Jose
phine Abilene, Adene r. Anderson, rs
tella Baker, Leonard II. Bengstou. Ed
gar r. Bladel, Edna May Boyce, Haze
NJ. Brostrom, Anna VI. Burk, Bernie,
Ely, Beda A. EnEblom. Alice Augusti
Fahlstrom, Myrtle Victoria Florin
Nellie Lititia Florin. Ellen Z. L. Fors
berg. Olive NJ. Gelvicks, Esther A
Godehn, Ida Mae Hager, Alfrida +
Heinrich, Elsie Hulda Hill, Harrie
Anna Jahns. Allan +. Johnson, Clar
X. Kuehl. Irene Harrison, Werner L
Lauger. Bessie a. Mally, Katheryn L
Maroney. Margaret Z. Maroaey, Adria
Mcbride. Oscar G.. Nelson. Hazel n
Petersen, Martha Esther +. Pera. {
Clarence Peterson, Bessie Carolin
Ricss, Eric A. Stromquist. Joseph "
l.. Sundell, Arthur V. Swedberg, .
Yalfrcd Swedberg, Jennie a. Wassel
Archie y. Webster. Marguerite Haz,
Wede-tz, Clara Loretta Welch, JOSEF
+. Ioungstrom, Minetta II. Young.
CONSERVATION COMMENCEMENT.
The conservatory commencement e
ercises were held this afternoon {
2:30 O'Clock, when six graduates r
ceived diplomas. The are:
Piano-Hilda Branfors, Hildora En-
man, Eva Nelson.
Organ-Caroline Carlstedt, Mr.
Murrell Lindorff, Lura c. Schoo
maker.
The program rendered by the era
yates reflects great credit upon Il
work being done by the conserv
tory department. II was attended l
a large audience which voiced il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27
NEW ASSISTANT MANAGER
FOR TRI-CITY UTILITIES

B. J. Denman Of Detroit, Mich, has
been appointed assistant general man
ager of the United Light and Railways
company, with headquarters in Dav-
enpcrt His Office is located with
those of President Porter on the sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

ond floor Of the Tri-City Railway and
Peoples Light company's building.
In Detroit Mr.. Denman was chief
engineer and assistant to the presi-
dent of the. Detroit Edison company.
In his new position he will be in
charge of the electrical properties Of
the United Light and Railways com
pany in the tri-cities, Cedar Rapids,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

Iowa City, Fort Dodge, Mason City,
Muscatine. LaPorte, Ind, and Grand
Rapids and Muskegon, Mich. He will
cover ali Of the above towns in an
advisory capacity to the local man
ayers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27
You Should Worry

II you don't get one OF these big bar
gains in ladies' suits. ST to SIS
values now $40 at the Peoples Store
319-321 Twentieth straat--LAdxl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

divorce from. Thomas D. Vreden-
burgh without contest by Mr.. Vreden-
burgh, according to a statement made
yesterday by Mr.. Vredenburghs' at
torneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27
CLASS DAY FXERCIsEs.


Last night was given over to the /
senior class as a last opportunity to
vaunt the fame of the graduates and !
taunt It's rival classes and others up
on which its favor or disfavor might
chance to fall. This was done with
vengeance. However, the seniors
we're not permitted to have things all
their way. The juniors, upon whose
shoulders the duty of decorating the
chapel for the upper classmen had
fallen, took advantage of the oppor
tunity to steal a march on their rivals.
When the seniors marched upon the
platform, they found the floor liber-
ally inscribed with paternal advice as
to how they should conduct them
selves. Among the inscriptions were
Keep calm" Don't be scared"
Walk this way" "Mar(r)y Young"
Speak louder" etc. The way to the
rostrum was adorned with footprints
of the various classes, 1914 leading
the procession, with 1913 following.
| The salutatory was delivered by D.
/ Werner Swanson. II was an Grafton
/ that showed much thought and prep
aration. Yngve Joranson sang a solo
that greatly pleased the audience, af-
/ ter which Miss Laura Munson read the
/ class poem. This was generally con-
ceded to be the most clever and orig
inal number on the program. Irving
Munson read an Grafton on The Ten
denotes of Our Age" a descriptive
duet in Latin by Yngve and Tage
Joranson was a novel feature of the
program, and was eXcelIently rendered
Linus Johnson read the class history,
reciting the illustrious achievements
of the class, how it had forced lone
sophs to bark at the moon, make
stump speeches and yell for their tor
mentors, how it had instilled due re-
spect in the succeeding freshmen class,
and lightly passing over incidents
when the graduates themselves had
suffered humiliation.
Arthur w. johnson sang a baritone
solo which was well received, after
which Marion Andreen read the class
prophecy. The prophet had assigned
his classmates to various fates, rang
ing from that of barber in China to
the director of an Esquimaux male
chorus. The class song, the music to
which was written by Professor L. w.
King, guardian of the class, closed
the program.
COMMENCEMENT CONCERT.
= The commencement concert, given
by the best talent of the college and
conservatory, will be held this even
: ing in the college chapel. Tomorrow
p morning a session of the Augustana
: Foreign Mission society will be held
when Rev. H. E. Isaacson, a missionary
from India, will speak. also c. A
Hallstrom, a student of Upsala uni
veTsity, Sweden. The commencement
of the seminary department will bt
held tomorrow evening at o'clock
when Dr. o. J. Johnson will be the
principal speaker. The college com
mencement will be held THURSDAY
morning at 10 o'clock, with Formel
Governor John Lind of Minnesota a!
4 commencement speaker. The Alumni
4 association will meet Thursday after
noon and the annual banquet will bt
4 held at Z in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

Ladies' Lingerie Waists.
Exceptional values at s1.9S. The
Peoples Store, 319-321 Twentieth
stFeet-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

Vredenburgh to Free Wife.
Springfield, Ill, May 27.-Mrs. L.
Pease Yredenburgh will be allowed q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

approval of each number. The pro-
gram follows:
Piano
Sonata, Op. Il, No. 80. Beethoven
Allegro, AIlegretto, Rondo
Hildora Engman.
Reading
The Other Baby of Rudder Grange
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Stockton
Lura c. Schoonmaker.
Organ
Ca) At Eventide Flaxington-Harker
(b) Aase's Death ......... Grieg
(c) Can onetta ...... Gade
Caroline Carlstedt.
(a) Nachtstuck ......... Schumann
Oh Warum
Co Whims
Eva E. Nelson,
Reading
The Great Guest Comes E. Markham
Lura c. Schoonmaker.
Piano
(a) Spring Dawn .......... Mason
(b) Tarantelle ............ Nicode
Hilda Branfors.
Organ
taJ Menuet Gothic ...... Boellman
OBJ Prayer, Notre Dame
(c) Marcia ........... Widor
Mrs Lindorff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27
Ladies' Hats

Ladles' Hats
At big reductions. Get yours today at
the Peoples Store, 319-321 Twentieth
street-(Ad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27
Regular MeetIna Thursday.

The regular meeting of Ucal lodge
No. sos, u o. o. F., VIII be held
Thursday evening. large class Of
candidates will be initiated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

No man of limited income can secure
help from cash houses.
To be brutally frank about it, they
don't know or care anything about
you or the state of your affairs.
They want your almighty dollar, and
they want it BEFORE you get their
goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

We, on the other hand, give you credit
AN accommodation that every one
needs at one time or another. Consid-
er each of these points before you
spend cent on Furniture, Carpets or
Stoves, whether you want complete
outfit or just one article-$1, 900 worth
Or $1.00 worth.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-06-07

H1nf L.
prevents us. from taking immediate
action" ......-. - 80
{ Finances to BE Easily Raised. ~
The purchase Of the street railway
system will be financed by the is
suance Of general bonds, and special
bonds against the property. The city
/ is at the present time about $3.50. 600
under the bonding limit fixed by state
law BY issuing general bonds up to
the limit. and u small issue Of special
mortgage bonds, the required funds
can be secured. -
i The law which is now in effect
had stormy sailing through the legis-
lature. It was opposed by lobbyists
from practically every traction sys-
tenn in the state, but finally won out.
In addition to the next settlement OF
the street railway strike, refusal to
construct necessary extensions and to
improve the service where required,
in spite of the fact that there was a
public utilities commission in Wiscon-
sin; have been big factors in the de-.
mand Of the Superior people for pub
lie ownership.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-06-07
ANOTHER COURT HOLDS
sUNIoN SHOP rs LEGAL.

PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-Accord-
ing to a decision recently rendered in
the common pleas court, in this city,
members of trade union organizations
have the right to say with whom they
shall or shall not work. ,-.'.-.
The decision also establishes the
right of labor organizations to charge
initiation fees and collect such dues
as the bylaws of the organizations
provide. This decision was handed
down in a case where the president
and secretary of the Painters District
council were charged with conspir-
acy in having a, nonunion painter re-
moved from several Jobs. ~.
The decision of the, judge is I'M:
portant, as all his former decisions
have been adverse to labor. The
Judge, after hearing the testimony Of
!, witnesses for the prosecution, took:
the matter from the jury and de
cided that there could not be any
conviction for conspiracy.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-06-07
PUNTs WITH FACTS !.

49,
a member Of the new French cabi-
net Ii named Louis Klotz--yes, the
French cabinet, s..ss al Il
Milwaukee now has hatpin ortli-
nance. Men: are gradually coming in
to their rights. i. ..s .;Ss...sss..f
Nothing 20 disgusts an elderly
Woman as & younger wonans treat
ment Of her baby. ..s
A hair fraud In New York involves
large sum, and there are others
that don't involve SO much.
7Our~idea Of extreme pleasure Is tn
have some one sit behind you or be-
side you and relate in detail what is
to be expected in the forthcorning
scenes at moving picture show. s..
Some folks arguments are about
as thin as that small mite of butte.
Served In the average restaurant.
which, by dexterous maneuvering,
manages to be spread over three or
four slices of bread. .. -.
A St. Louis man proposed to his
girl once each year for 20 years. and
finally won out. AS '.i,oldout', his
wife is winner. while hubby should
be handed the gold breast decorations
for downright persistency. ~
Government experts allege that
shellac is food. whether anybody
wants to eat it or not" because it IL
sometimes used to give gloss to cheap
candy. This looks like d good argu-
ment for homemade popcorn.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-06-07
WHAT THE Ia UNIONS HAVE DONE.

The next time some one asks YOU what have your
unions done? don't pity his ignorance but take this
uninformedy gentleman in hand and up his mind
to the greatest force for good the worlds workers
ever known. IS .%=;&r 80. - ~
Compare the long work day of twenty-five years ago
with today Show him how the teamster slept In the
hay loft too weary and tired to go home for few
hours rest. Tell him about the brewery workers
PEELED to labor fourteen sixeen-hour day. who
forced to stimulate themselves by the excessive
use of beer Now these brewery workers have short
work day. and the sentiment against drinking
glass of beer while at work is growing. rs:@
Show him the printer with his twelve and fourteen
hour work day ON morning papers, with debauchery
part of the trade Now, short hours have made drink
ing printer rarity. |j@.z&~ T*l5*
These trades only samples The same is true OF
the entire list The eight-hour day fact in all the
organized cangs, many of which discussing
hours to enjoy, to greater Degree the good things
life 49,
If the unions successful efforts reducing the work
day is not sufficient for existence show your
friend how the workers agitation free
system and its free school How have raised
wages and established vast chain of benefits. How
we have forced employers to safeguard life and limb
How shop conditions beered by workers standing
together and protecting from blacksting the fellows
who Ego to the 'front.'
Show him how labor unions spend their dollars to
secure Labor laws that beneht union and nonunon alike
Show him how unions we're the first take up the fight
for direct legislation, against child labor and scores
other reforms
And more than all these combined, show him the
effect of unfonism on the character of man-how it
develops independence and manhood-how equps man
to assert himself instead of standing cowed and servile
with cap in hand before his employer.
Tell him all these gains have been made within the
past fifty years Before that time were denied the
right to even organize Laws declared that three work
ers constituted conspiracy But despite these obstacles
men united They formed debating societies and estab
lished small labor papers, Slowly one at a time
they topped over old ideas maintained by lawmakers
professors, economists and Students Upward thew
trooped OUT out of slavery and bondage today they
stand over 100000 strong with representative in
the Presidents cabinet and with governors and states
men proud to say they belonged to trade union
Tell your nonunion friend Of these things the
next time he asks what our movement ever did, An IN
teliigen result in making one more active
worker for the cause Of labor and humanity.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-06-07
WORKING FOR JUSTICE.

Inc labor movement has its origin in suffering in
need and in desire and aspiration for better fuller life
The purpose and aim of the American Federation
OF Labor are to protect from suffering injustice and
wrong and secure for them the opportunity and the
means for possessing their Individuality and for
living freer and more independent lives =:
Wherever Injustice and oppression have existed the
workers have ever been those who suffered most
Organization has been their of protection and
bettermcnt. >"'
The American Federation of Labor has fought the
battle of the weak and the wronged, it has fought
against seen and unseen powers but without waverng
and without fear it has fought and won manv battle.
without ever lowering it's coors
The fight has just begun It will as long az need
exists in the lives of those upon whom the burden OF
the worlds toll falls. One epoch marking stage in the
growth OF the organization has been passed. Beyond
lie greater and greater opportunity. There are yet
millions Of weary toers worn and heartsck who are
not gathered into the trade union movement There
exists the need there is work.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-06-07
UNION REJECTS 49,. ~.
=: H.. -~.+ BUILDERS OFFER
Continued From Pare L..

-. -: CONTINUED From Page 1.
est measure Of protection. II the.
contractors grant the so cents an
hour wage as requested by the union,
it is understood that the union will
take steps to remove such abuses as
are now complained: of by the con-
tractors. j.:
Rumor among the carpenters is to
the effect that the real estate men Of
Duluth are taking advantage of open
shop conditions which they compelled
the contractors to force upon the
building trades Of this city. After
the open shop: fight. Of 1907 real es-
tate agents. instead Of going to con-
tractors, it is said, now employ jour-
neymen carpenters direct, paying
| them by the hour.
Contractors Lose Work.
AS result contractors have lost a
large amount. of work heretofore
performed through them. The union
is just as anxious as the contractors
to protect the trade, and probably
more So II they come anywhere
near half way, the union will be there
to meet them, and ace that square
deal is had. y. X 'r.:.*s s:.
Business Agent Mic Olsen Of the
union brought in several applications
for membership at the Tuesday eve
nings meeting. Four new mem ers
were initiated. Peter Marandaw has
been elected delegate to represent the
local carpenters at the st. Cloud con-
vention of the. Minnesota State Fed.
GRAFTON of Labor. .:--..,:e -..--.,. A.. -.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-06-07
WHAT HAPPENED J u! j; 70 .,.
0'CoNNoR AND OLSEN?

N. c. O'Connor, Of Minneapolis, vice
president Of the Minnesota State Fed
GRAFTON OF Labor and secretary treas
urer Of the Minneapolis Typographical
union arrived in Duluth Saturday
morning, accompanied by @. q. Oh
sen, also of Minneapolis and a we'll
known member Of the same union.
They. came up to enjoy the week
end on French river, with Henry
Dworshak, the we'll known local dis
ciple Of Izaak Walton: Neither Mr..
O'Con11or nor Mr.. Olsen called at The
Labor World upon their return from
French river. We were assured OF
a goodly mess Of brook trout. had
their luck panned out an expected.
No doubt, Mr.. 0'Con1or il this
week telling the boys down iii MINI
neapolis OF his luck Dis d Fisherman,
but Duluth is d long way from Mis-
souri, and az Mr.. O'Connor did not
make good his promise to the editor
OF The Labor World, his friends in
minneapolis are cautioned to make a
saline solution Of any fish stories
that may be exploded around the
print shops OF the Flour City.
Police court news in the daily pa
pers on Monday related the story Of
settler On the French river who was
arrested for the illegal selling Of
brook trout. He was not convicted,
as the persons to whom the sale was
| made escaped on 4 late train before
the game warden could reach them.
! Now, the fact Is that the MINES
apolis trains are the only late, ones
that leave this city. The TABOR World
does not charge that Mr.. O'Connor
and Mr.. Olsen are the fugitives
wanted by the Duluth game warden,
but the circumstances surrounding
the arrest OF the settler and his des-
| cription Of the men who illegally pur-
| chased his fish gave US mortal fear
for the safety Of our brothers ii, Min
J neapolis. :. -.
Mr.. Olsen III TN old Duluth boy. He
was raised !. in West Duluth and
learned his trade in this -:city. His
knowiedEe Of train schedules no
doubt Facilitated their hasty depart
ure from tho city. When seen by +
Labor World representative, Henry
Dworshak would neither affirm nor
deny the story. = r " -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-06-07
I'll Ar HOUSING ORDINANCE.

The Real Estate Exchange of Duluth has passed
resolution asking the city commissioners to suspend
the operation housing ordinance passed by the
last council commission is wanted for the
of drafting that will be practical
and less theoretical" than the present ordinance
It is sincerely hoped that the city commissioners will
carefully consider the of the Real Estate Ex
change before taking any action The ordnance
while by perfect is far better than no law at
all on the subject. There is for it's repeal
If it contains any unjust provisions that in
fact operate against fide home builders and which
do not endanger public health, they easily be
remedied by amendment It will be extremely danger
repeal the ordinance.
. Public health should be made paramount to every
consideration The plea set forth that the ordin
ance with building prevents owners
or real estate ovencrowding twenty-five feet
lots is not sufficient for it's repeal Indeed such
claim presented alone, only proves the virtue of
housing ordinance.
We interested in having city beautiful almost
as believe in having healthy city, and
these ideas should be kept uppermost when
sderng any phase of either the the proposed
ordinance Business and convenience should be
given the very last consideration.
If any attempt is made to set aside repeal the
petitions will Immediately be circulated to
suspend prevent such proceedings The people
who pay rent going to have the final say this
question, matter how real estate agents any
else may feel about, it,