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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
THIS WEEKS THOUGHT
Man is not born to solve the problem. Of the uni
verse; but to find out what he has to do; and to re-
strain himself within the limits. of his comprehen.
sion-CsOethe.
THIS WEEKS THOUGHT
A FIZZLE.

A FIZZLE.
What has happened to the two Duluth dailies In
regards the municipal electric light plant question
Last week many inches OF valuable space were
taken in the news columns reporting the "monsterous
meetings which went record opposed to Com
missioner Merritts plan number ~ while the editorial
columns were filled with futile efforts to bluff the
commission from taking decisive action in regards
to the building of unit at West Duluth to compete
with the Duluth Edison Electric company.
Suddenly, If they had out of facts and
figures both papers dropped all mention of the matter
Can 1t be because the paid representatives who is
dutifully taking public platform for the electric
company Is not making good?
Dent start something you can't hnish,' is old
warning but not taken into account by the press
OF the CITY,
Tuesday night meeting held at New Duluth
of which brief reading notice appeared in Wednesday
mornings Tribune while secured twenty-five pages
of the Evening Herald in vain for some comment on
the meeting.
Since the Hill Side hasco the municipal ownership
advocates have been rather unmerctul IN showing up
the weaknesses Of the arguments put forward by the
Duluth Edison Electric company through their repre-
sentative who former attorney for the city Of
Duluth
It is quite evident that the citizens OF Duluth pay
but slight attention to the advise given out by either
Of the daies' and have very little faith in private
ownership Of public service corporations.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
FAVOR FRENCH BEvEL.

GltAND KAP1DS, Mich, Sept. o.
~ ANA salaaated Giassworke union
ef this city has started 4 campaign
to ocre4te more general demand for
|th4 French bevel upon all mirrors
,ltsd III the lnlnuga cturs xof furniture.
Th4S4 workers my tl11t the ais
|aonttAuXA uss Of tlae Frspch bSysl
b5, aet,lr sriss NJ Ind i mott
s1iss11tkt 1ius stseet is oI thass sAf ax1d
N NJ bAvA linz & idustrs i and they
llft4 thAt. th itf 4uftry bs rsNfvAd
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
NOT P1N1NG-BUT!'

I do not pine for human gore.
Yet boldly I assert
I'd like to slap the brainless yap
Who calls girl a. skirt
Peoria Journal.
! do not seek for sweet revenge
Yet this dol acclaim
I'd like to slap the brainless yap
Who calls a girl a Jane" n.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
MARCH ca [ or :. i THE j al DEAD.

This cruel war was over--oh, the
FIJI triumph, was 50 sweet! I
We watched the troops returning,
through our tears; = -
There was triumph, triumph, tri-.
umph down the scarlet glitter
.-. ing street, .-. -: ~
And you scarce could hear the
- music for the cheers.
And you scarce could see the house
tops for the flags that flew
between; .-.>
The bells were pealing smadly to
the sky; ''''
And everyone was sho uting for the
=, soldiers of the Queen,
And the glory of an age was pas
ing by.
And then there came a shadow, swift
and sudden.
-. dark and drear;
The-be were silent, not an echo
stirred.
the flags were dropping sullenly, the
men forgot to cheer!
We waited and we never spoke a
word, = "
The sky grew darker, darker, till
from out the gloomy rack
There came a. voice that checked
the heart: with dread;
Tear down, tear down your bunting
now, and hang up sable black"
They are coning-it's the Army of
the Dead
They were coming, they were COM
Ing, gaunt and chastity. sad and
slow;
They were coming all the crimson
wrecks of pride:
With faces scared and cheeks red
smeared, and haunting eyes of
woe.
And clotted holes the khaki could
mt hide.
Oh, the .clammy brow Of anguish!
: the livid foam-flecked lips!
The Keeling ranks of ruin swept
along!
The limb that *trailed, the hand that
failed, the bloody finger tips!
And oh, the dreary rhythm of their
song!
They left us on the veldt-side, but
we felt we couldn't stop
On this, our England's GROWING
festal day.
were the men of Magersfontein,
we're the men of Spion Kop,
Colenso-we're the men who had
to pay.
We're the men who paid the blood
price. Shall the grave be all
our gain?
You owe u.s.. Long and heavy is
the score.
Then cheer US for our glory now,
and cheer us for our pain,
and cheer US as you never cheered
before"
The folks were white and striken
and each tongue seemed
j. weighted with lead;
Each heart was clutched in hollow
hands of ice;
And every eye was staring at the
horror Of the dead,
The pity of the men who paid the
Price. t,ts =:
They We're COME: were come to
mock US, ii. the first flush OF
our peace;
Through writing lips their teeth
were all agream;
They were coming in their thousands
--oh, would: they never cease!
closed my eyes and They'll was
a dream
There was triumph, triumph, tri-
umph down the scarlet glean-
ing street;
The town was mad; man was like
a boy.
A thousand flags were flaming where
the sky and city met;
A thousand bells were laundering
the joy.
There was music, mirth and SUM-
shine: but some eyes shone
with regret;
And while we stun with cheers our,
honing braves,
God, in thy great mercy, let us
nevermore forget,
The graves they left behind, the bit
ter graves.-Exchange
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
!. HlAV,E' W. Ikl T., . fl.3Nr,

DECATl5l u, Sept. 226.-arhS
Erspr4sS u TIL ANrs II III 0n ~ 4raub6.
nnSnt nnit1s in tlIiSs utty TINT r4kpSsiI
g o e - tlsS foyllnss
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
JUPITER's TWO WALLETS

How often We hear In the meetings OF various bodies
and in private eonversatons also in of the faults
of others.
Too frequently is 1t the case that men in
ths labor movement and public officials who hon
est and sincere although possibly mistaken, Of corrupt
ness and ignorance because they don't perform their
duties particular liking. This will apply parti-
cularly at this time to the attitude Of President Wilson
in his stand on the European situation.
We rather admire his canness and what con-
slider his wisdom In dealing cautiously with the com
mercial and diplomatic side Of the question.
When Jupiter, made man. according to Greek myth,
he him two waets-one for his neighbours faults,
the othtr tor his own. He threw them Man
shoulder, that the containing his neighbours
faults hung in 'front.' the other behind 20 while
first always under nose it took some pains to
see into tho behind.
Recent developments tend to show that the wallets
have not been shifted since Jupiter ruled.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
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CROOKSTON Mkt a. capt. . 6.4aA
new local of hotsl ( and r<staur4r.t
employees and .b4rtsnd srs has seen
formed II this eity. s rs
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
FOR TWo-PLATOoN SYSTEM.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Sept. 25-com<
mon council committee has voted 70
submit the question Of a two-plateort
system, instead of the present twenty
four-hour day, to a referendum vote
Of, the city. This is the h4balt
Of constant agitation by the dranhAu
and their friends to have more time
for their families and for recreattea:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26

Cursed the pace makers, for they shall be called
the children of Mannmon.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
WE WANT MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP

Electricity at one half what it now This
slogan is fitting for the municipal ownership advocates
IN the present campaign for municipality owned cleo
trio lighting plant.
The history Of the fight in various cities OF the
United States concusvely that the rates on cleo
trio light be reduced to one halt more without
imparing but oftentinnes Improving the service.
The success of municipal ownership is no longer an
impracticibe' "sociastic" PROPOSAL Great Britain
has 4s4 cities operating electric lighting and power
plants while Germany has many more.
The movement In the United States is growing oven
faster than was experienced in the movement for mum
icipal water plants
Two Of the most interesting lighting plant fight.
Is presented by Pasadena, California and Cleveland
ONO Each of these Cities Is operating plants com
petition with private corporations Each has forced the
private company to reduce their and
nc n have gone bankrupt Pasadena furnishes ligh,
to 1ne people at five cents per kilowatt hour while
Cleveland makes large profits on a three cent rate
What these two cities have done, Duluth can do
In comparison to the cost of production Duluth
should in time do even better.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
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SRVPT1En.

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We have often asserted that IN orEani11tion Of
workers once fairly established. safely meat all
attempts to defeat its purpose that may be directed from
the outsde ~ -. &$% '<:# /
Disruption, IT it comes, must come from within
Disappointed office-seekers revolutionsts in
men who can not wait for the slow but necessary
cesses Of evolution; plain crooks mssqueradinS id
ranced union advocates these the dsruptve
that may bring about the dissolution of any all OF
the great organizations Of the toilers. =.
case in point is the situation at Butte, Montana
Whether those who responsible for the complete
smashing OF the powerful organization there had
real grievance we are not prepared to they had
they themselves have destroyed every ground which
they might have based their grievances
They claim that small clique the affairs of the
union to their own liking and to the detrment of the
great majority. TO admit their claims to just would
both.
If they had real grievances courts of their or.
sanization were ever open for them.
1t was to find out whether their complaints were
meritortous that brought President Meyer Of the West
ern Federation Of Miners, President James Lord
Of the mining department of the A. f. Of t. to Butte
What was the evidence presented to them?
Destruction Of the union ha the footing of the safe
in which might be expected be found all evidence
bearing out contradicting their contention COW
ardy attempt upon the lives of the officials of the
ganzation who had to tho city Investigate the
grievances Ihese actions spoke louder than words
that they could bring record Of facts to
out their complaints.
But the situation as it exists at present.
The contention Of the dsruptors they expect
ed to build the ruins of the union had done
much for them, and for humanity better fairer or
ganizaton.
But the who had sacrificed and suffered in the
upbuilding Of the wrecked union will have none OF
them. They only the ruin and the destruction
wrought. They do not believe, nor can they be OK
pected to believe the ultimate benevoence the in
tentions Of these wreckers.
A labor organization must have tho confidence Of
nearly all the workers eer it can expect to become a
force for good.
The union men of Butte they who have built up the
reputation Of that city the "Gibratar OF Unopism
will never repose confidence in the socsled leaders
whose only claim for consideration the havoc they
have wrought.
And behold the workers hopelsssly divided
The employers who were favorable to orkanized
labor forced to appeal to the tor
from the contending factions.
Butte. Montana, must stand warning to honest
ipossiblists Of the havoc that brought about
by illadvised, unreasonng violence. It will also be
considered by the enemies Of organized labor 4s an
object lesson pointing the only way by which tho
forces OF labor may be hopelessly divided and thus
left helpless to their tender naerc1es-United Mine
Workers Journal.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26
REGULATED DANCES.

REGULATED DANCES.
Superior is undergoing experience which we
sincerely hope will work satisfactorily in the resu-
lation Of public dances.
PEOPLE neither do sanction one set of morals for
different classes of dancers
Complaint has been made the truth Of the charge
we cannot vouch for, that dancing is being allowed
at the Country Club and other private clubs that is not
tolerated Ia the public dance hall This not BE-
This however, we can say without contradiction
that previous TO the dancing code with it's
airy regulation rules that the public dance was
not conducted under the best Of influences Vulgar
dancing and drunks have place respectable dance
halls Several dancer that have been outlawed such
as Bunny Hugs Bear Dance etc. surely are not to
be INDUCED in by people who desire retain their
self respect.
Other dances however which We are told are not to
be danced such the one step or the walk under
ordinary circumstances IL not obectonal TO say the
worst only be styled Ridiculous Those who ret
enjoyment from it welcome dance it a. far "a
we are individually concerned. The Hesitation waltz
certainly Is not to be condemned immoral although
We are informed that this too is barred. -
The latest dances that are being 50 nauch talked
OF are here to stay They can be made vulgar we
admit, but at the same time must say that the
ordinary waltz which for time was barred when
nrs brought out and the step or schottischs can
be made and have been made by, some dancers
most vulgar. ...: -
1t would be we'll to boar this in mind since VI, are
informed that the only intention the part Of the
police department. is to prohibit obscene dancing r.
The regulation prohibiting DRINKS and other repul-
sve practices in the dance hall We heartily endorse
We fee that in the end the dancing code Will tork
for the best for the welfare Of the young people
the city who attend the public dances, ~ 80. -
sIa.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26

Among the most recent substitutes
for rubber is seaweed. e s.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26

Everything would be right it not for the butts
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26

Craft selhshness is just as revolving indtvidua
selfshness.: - Z,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26

EUROPEAN royalty Is shown to b ~r.tchsd Is,
unhappy lot. E.aA@
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-26

Some folks would ror With q l.nt4ra
Rh4n tn sun Ii shdnir Il
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-03
MEMBER Of TH|EV|NG
GANG IS CAPTURED
Man Recognized as He Came From
Hen Coop Thought to Be
One of Marauders

Incited to action by the long list OF
petty robberies in the lower end OF the
county. Steelton authorities have taken
steps which thev believe will end In
the capture of every member Of a ma
rauding gang, believed to be doing the
robbing.
One man, believed to be member
of this gang, has been arrested and
warrant has been issued for another
now in hiding. The man who was
captured Is Mile Niksic, u foreigner
who lives at 10 Lochiel Row, Harris
burg.
Niksic was arrested on the oath of
Ivan Muza, who says he recognized
Mela and Pava Keraica, who so far
has eluded capture. coming out of his
henhouse the evening of February >,
with a bag of his choicest fowls. In
default of bail Niksic was held for
court by Squire Gardner.
Between 1900 and 1000 chickens
and other fowls have been stolen from
residents hereabouts, the authorities
say. The first visit of the gang was
to farm near Oberlin in November.
Since that time the visits have been al
most nightly and have covered the en-
, tire district around Steelton, Oberlin.
Enhaut, Highspire and Middletown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-03
LOCAL CONTRACTS
APPROVED TODAY
Public Service Commission Holds
Hearing on Western Elec-
tric Matters

The Public Service Commission ap-
proved the petition of the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad Company and the city of
Harrisburg TO construct a sewer under
the right of way of the railroad along
Cedar street between Cameron and
the low water mark of the Susque-
hanna.
The following contracts were also
approved:
Irwin Electric Light and Power
Company and the Borough of Irwin.
United Electric Company and the
Supervisors of Lower Township, Cum
berland county.
Hanover Light. Heat and Power
Company and the Borough of McSher.
rystown.
Equitable Gas Company and the City
of Pittsburgh.
The Central District Telephone Com
pany and the Borough of Greenville.
Philadelphia Suburban Gas and
Electric Company and Springfield
township. Montgomery county.
A hearing was held in the matter of
the petition of the Harmony Electric
Company for the approval Of q con-
tract with the borough of Ellwood
CITY. EX-Lieutenant- Governor Walter
Lyon appeared for the petitioner and
Speaker George 4. Alter, representing
the pennsylvania Power Company, op-
posed the application
u. X. Hurd. of Genessee Potter
county, complains of the station facili-
Ties at that point OH the line of the
Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad and
the New York and Pennsylvania Rail-
road He thinks union station should
pc erected, equipped with all the
facilities.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-03
Mothers Friend
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The old sayinf

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Mothers Friend Is an external remedy,
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-03
ENGLAND To TAKE NO
IMMEDIATE ACTION
[Continued from First Page.I

played throughout the British Isles
over what Is regarded as the attempt
Q nthe part of Venustiano Carranza,
ten constitutionalist leader, to sow
discord between England and the
united States and also over the re-
peated delays in the investigation Of
the death of Benton.
IN reply to question as to the in
vestigation into the death at Juarez
OF William S. Benton, the British
ranchman, Sir Edward said:
Communications with the govern
ment of the United States are still
proceeding, but I would repeat what I
SAID last week-that these communi-
cations do not imply that the govern
ment of the United States has any re-
sponsibility for what has taken place
by which l mean, of course, the
death of Benton.
Will Welcome Action
"Wh1le, therefore, we shall welcome
any action that the United States ia
prepared to take to secure justice, we
have no title to demand as a right
that the United States should itself
resort to the use of force.
"One can demand that another gov
ernment should go to all lengths to
secure reparation for crime only
when one holds that government in
some way responsible for the commits
sion of the crime.
80 far the United States has shown
at least as much interest in the death
in Mexico of a British subject as il
mas in the cvasee of outrages on Amer
fcan citizens-for / understand that
several Americans have been killed in
Mexico. And the United States has
shown every desire to use its influence
to secure protection for British sub
jects in the Mexican territory con-
trolled by the constitutionalists.
II would therefore sum up the situ-
alton by saying that II the United
States thinks 1t proper to take further
steps, either on behalf of it's own citi.
zens or Of a British subject, we will
gladly wait the result. But If for rea-
sons of its own the United States does
not think 1t desirable to take such
steps, we must. of course. reserve to
ourselves the right to secure repara-
tion whenever it is In our power to
do so.
May Take Action Later
"The violent death of British sub.
pect and the refusal by those in Mex.
leo to allow the circumstances to be
Investigated make 1t incumbent upon
us to do what we can on our own
behalf.
Assuming that the United States
does not desire itself to take any re-
sponsibility for intervention, 1t has
been urged upon me that we should
take immediate action, without, how
ever, giving me any suggestion or in
dicaton of what action W can take at
the moment
II must repeat what I said last
week-that there is nothing we can do
under present conditions.
I'VE have no intention of engaging
in such u fantastic attempt as the
sending of force-which to be effec-
tive would have to be a very large
| force-into any part of Mexico"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-03
TO GIVE MUSICALE

Arrangements have been completed
for the musicale to be given Thurs
day evening by the choir of Grace
United Evangelical Church. The pro-
gram follows: Vocal solo, Russell
Sheetz: reading, Mrs. Macy; tenor
solo, Harvey Noll; piano solo, Harry
Trawitz; violin solo, ("Traumerer"-
Schumann) Russell Keller; piano duet,
Misses Kenn: male quartet, James
Houdeshell, C. Brown, r.. Westbrook
and Morris Reigart; piano solo, Miss
Gladys Billet; vocal solo, Thomas E.
Hoffmaster; piano solo. military march
(Sehubert), Arthur Nesbit; reading,
Miss Edith McGovern; piano solo
Wayne Klaiss; tenor solo, John Hall;
piano duo, "Tanered Overture" (Ros-
sini), Arthur Nesbit and Ralph West
brook.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-03
RAILROADS
FEBRUARY FIGURES
SHOW BIG DECREASE
Movement During Month Shows
Falling OFF in Amount Of
Freight Business

In announcing the freight move
ment for February, officials of the
Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday re-
ferred to the figures of the month as
further proof that retrenchments are
necessary.
| The total movement of cars was
142,327, daily average of 5,09S cars
This was slightly over eight per cent
| less than the January movement. The
! total movement for the two months Is
about eighteen per cent. less than one
year ago. The total number of load
, ed cars was S7,470. This is explained
| in the statement that coal movement
I is light. and that with the numerous
tie ups, due to snow. east and west
shippers are holding off.
The heaviest freight movement was
to the east, a total of 69,521 cars hav-
ling been moved during February; H.
949 cars were moved west Local off,
cials are of the opinion that March
will show up stronger than February
but that the shortage for the year Will
not be overcome until April
Conductor Injured.-John II. Searer
aged SO years, residing at Fourth and
PETER streets, employed as O passenger
; conductor on the Philadelphia division
! of the Pennsylvania railroad, fell over
q switch lever at the Lancaster station
yesterday afternoon and fractured one
of his ribs. After receiving treatment
Searer was brought to his home in
| Harrisburg.