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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
MODERN STATESMEN MUST RECOGNIZE
TRADE UNIONISM, ITS POWERS AND IDEALS

"If our nation is to keep it's place
among the leaders of the world, it's
statesmen must recognize the signifi-
canoe and the power of the labor
movement which represents the
ideals of the masses of men, women
and children. Wherever it has es-
tablisKed itself, it has brought with it
ideals of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS that make
a strong appeal to heart and mind.
There is a human side to every rela-
movement is the one Institution that
represents distinctively the human
element and human welfare. There
fore, spokesman for labor ought to
be in every commission, committee
or representative body that is en-
trusted with consideration of prob
lens and determination of policies.
Labor now demands it's rights.
Efforts must recognize and seek the
cooperation o. this great humani-
tartan movement in order to be ef-
fective.
THE workers are quite willing to
! bear the full share Of their RESPONSE
bility in any issue. They are ready,
! as they have ever" been ready, to give
, service whatever might betide, but
in this day Of the workers realiza-
ton of their citizenship and sover-
eighty they are insistent in the de-
mand that they have the fullest OPP
portunity of advice. and consent in
the councils of all the affairs of our
! nation. In the republic of the United
States, as in any and every democ.
racy, right must be the handmade of
| duty, ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
WIVES Of F|REME|V
JO||VIN MOVEMENT
To Give Dance At Auditorium To
Raise Funds For Two Pla-
toon Fight.

The wives of the city firemen are
arranging for a dance at the Auditor
ium on April 26, for the purpose of
raising funds to assist the firemen in
their efforts to secure the double
platoon system for the members of
the fire department of the city of Du-
luth.
Speaking to a Labor World repre-
sentative the other day, a member of
the fire department said: II am able
to get home to my wife and children
only one day each week. My little
baby hardly knows me when I come
home. All we want is a chance to
spend part of our time with our wives
and children like other people,
Unquestionably, the women view
the matter in the same light as their
husbands, which accounts for their
activity in preparing for the dance in
order to raise funds.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
late GOV, c, v, PECK
WASUN|ON PRINTER
When Governor of Wisconsin Re-
fused to Send Militia to Break
Strike,

George w. Peck, printer, author
and one time governor of Wisconsin.
died this wee at Milwaukee. Govern
nor Peck was one of the best known
characters in the political life of this
nation in his day.
AS an author, his "Peck's Bad
Boy stories were humorous. features
o. the newspapers in the late seven
ties and early eighties.
He was a member of the Typo
graphical union and while in public
office he could not escape from his
printer consciousness
We recall an instance that came
under our observation, showing that
his pride in his union card had back
of it more than political ambition.
There was strike among the mill
workers in northern Wisconsin for a
10-hour day. When the strike was
under Roadway the mill owners set
, up a cry for troops.
One of the most prominent mill
men and the Democratic county
| chairman, who afterwards was made
an associate justice of the supreme
court, hurried off to Madison to see
| the governor. But the governor
! couldn't be stampeded. He refused
| to sail out the militia and instead
volunteered to go back with them
and investigate the situation and dis
; cuss the matter with the men. That
was exactly what the didn't want
So they took the next train home and
the mill owners settled the strike
without further parley.
1t wasn't as mayor OF Milwaukee
or governor of Wisconsin that George
Peck fulfilled his functions. 1t was
in making the world a little pleas.
anter place to live, in bringing little
more sunshine and laughter into thu
lives o: others, that he served his fel.
| lows best
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
POSING WEARTES MODELS.

Ask chorus girl why she went
on the stage and nine out Of ten of
them will tell you that the work is
so much easier than being an art
lists model. 1t is surprising how
many of them have been models for
prominent artists. Archie Gum.
Dana Gibson and other artists must
ar some time have drawn pictures of
nine-tenths of the chorus girls who
are now appearing in musical COM
edy. Whether this is an amiable fic-
ton on the part of the chorus ladies
or not. Miss Mary Orr. one of the
nrettiest of the girls with John p.
S1ocum's musical comedy. NOBODY
Home" which comes to the Lyceum
for four DAYS commencing Sunday.
April %. with matine on Wednesday.
blushingly admits that she, too, has
been a model.
II posed for Archie Gum and ever
so many artists" she told a reporter
the other afternoon.
1T is dreadfully firing. don't you
know" she said with the dearest
little English accent, although after
wards she stated that she was born
in Ottawa, Canada.
"Standing in one position for four
or five hours is very hard. On the
stage. however, she is always moving
about and even if you do have to
work for many hours during rehears-
ais. one can move about and the
dancing is lots of fun as we'll as good
exercise
Most girls who so on the stage
claim that they want to become great
actresses or great singers and espe-
"ially grand opera artists: is that the
case with you?" was asked.
Not at ALL" said Miss Orr 81
think most girls look at it the same
way I do. It is an excellent oppor-
tunlty to contract brilliant matri-
monjal alliance. Look at all the
chorus girls who have married into
the nobility of Europe, not to sneak
Of the American aristocracy. There
is chance for all of us.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
GUY BATES POST IN
OMAR, THE TENTMAKER'

Ry their qualities of mate loveable- 3
ness and grandeur certain stage cree
ations and performances occasionally i
arouse such lasting perennial pOpu-1
larity that they become known in the
parlance of the mimic world as the
atrical classics Such plays are
Ben Hur'' and way Down East:
such individual interpretations are
Jefferson's rip Van Wrinkle" and
Mansfield's' Beau Brummell." Year
in and year out through many sea-
i, sons they find and delight their audi
ences while other theatrical offerings
by the score come and go.
The unusual success enjoyed for
more than two years by Richard
Walton Tully's Persian romance,
Omar, the Tentmaker," and Guy
Bates Posts performance therein Of
the lovable Omar Khayyam have
! caused many wiseacres of the theaters
! to declare that here is another COM.
bination that might in time take its
! place among the cherished Classics"
/ Strangely enough it is ambition that
steps in and says nay to such no..
ton. Much as do both Mr.. Post and
Mr.. Tully enjoy the fruits of their
: present success. and although they
have both achieved laudable things
| in the past, neither OF them is con-
tent to rest upon their current 1aur-
els. Although Omar. the Tent
maker could apparently continue its
course indefinitely Mr.. Post signs for
! a new part and Mr.. Tully wants to
produce another play. -. :.
Thus Mr.. Posts return to the Ly-
ceum theater for three days, COM
mencing Thursday. April 81, with "a
! matinee on Saturday will mark his
last local appearances in "Omar, the
; Tentmaker.'' This attraction played
here to large audiences two seasons
equal success in nearly every big city
in the United States and Canada.
After this season in Omar Mr.. Post
will open in New York with a new
spectacular drama which Mr.. Tully
has nearly completed for his use. !.
On his forthcoming visit Mr.. Post
will of course again appear as
Omar" while the "Thou'' of his
youthful love-dream will be the tai
ented Louise Grassler, and nearly
every one of the numerous other
parts will be-played BY tn same act
ors who created them in New York
and played them here two seasons
ago.. The massice scenic embellish-
ments disclosed before have. been
preserved intact, while the elaborate
musical setting is still a pleasing
feature of the performance. !
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22

Money talks-but, so far as the
workers are concerned, it is tOngued-
tied.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
ENGAGE MILITIA IN
POLITICAL 0UTRACES
Borah Charges Suspension OF Law
Units Guard for National
Defense,

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Because
the state national guards engage in
such political outrages" as the sus-
pension of law anc the constitutions
as in West Virginia, they never can be
useful as a real national defense re-
serve, Senator Eorah declared in a
vigorous speech.
In West Virginia the guards have
been subject to the political whims of
Governors, he said. When public SEN
timent was against the guards. they
were frequently made inefficient pur-
posely, and governors, for political
reasons, had even disbanded them.
What sort of basis is this for ma
tional defense?' he asked.
If the truth were told. Borah said,
the United States would know that
the history Of militias in the War of
1872 was one of unbroken disater and
humiliation.
':At BEST" he declared. the cost Of
preparedness will be staggering"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22

have been selected by the National
Committee of Child Labor and they
are the only slides in use outside of
that committee. Any person seeing
these films will appreciate the need
of a national law to protect the chill
dren of the working classes from the
evils of industrial greed.
Peter Schaffer, secretary of Duluth
Cigarm akers' union, is in receipt of
a letter from G. w. Perkins, interna-
tional president, announcing that
general organizer r. S. Sexton has
been instructed to report in Duluth
for the Labor Forward movement.
; We are very we'll acquainted with
Mr.. Sexton and we are sure his long
service in behalf of the trade union
! movement will be of assistance to
Duluth workers. Mr.. Sexton will tell
! of many things that have been &C.
com plished through the activities of
the trade union movement besides in
| creasing wages and shortening the
. hours of labor
The Retail Clerks union is coming
. along fine. Eight new applications
were read and acted upon at the last
, meeting. The members of the union
are very optimistic and they are
, looking forward to a renewal of the
/ activities that were shown a few
! years ago when this union was one
: Of the most active in the city.
All delegates and members of
unions are urged to attend the next
meeting of the Federated Trades and
Labor assembly at Owls hall. Friday.
April %, at which F.. c. Hall will
give an illustrated lecture. Mr.. Hall
will show number of new slides
that will interest all ssmpathizers OF
Ia hOr
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
COMPENSATION RULING
FAVORABLE TO LABOR

PHILADELPHIA, April 90
.Referee w. B. Scott of the work
mans compensation board has de-
cided that any wages paid by an en-
ployer to an employe for the first two
weeks after tn lattr's injury ar not to
Included in the compensation the en-
plOye receives. The new law pro-
vides that the compensation starts
two weeks after injury.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
MAN FROM NECK TOWN
NOT WORTH VERY MUCH

LEXINGTON, KY, April 2O-1n an
address to the local federation of la
hor on the value Of education, Dean
Mackenzie of the Kentucky univer-
sity said:
MAN means a thing that thinks;
man from his neck down isn't worth
10 cents d day"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-04-22
LABOR FORWARD
BRIEFS.
BY f. G.. HALL.

Inc general OISdHlZdllOn commit
tee appreciates the courtesy extended
the labor movement by the managers
Of the various theaters who are help
ing to make the campaign a success.
These theater managers arc aiding
the campaign by throwing on the
screen the announcements of Labor
Forward week. All of the members
Of the so Duluth unions thoroughly
appreciate the support given them by
the union theaters.
Many of the church congregations
will have an opportunity to hear
labor speakers of nationwide note
during Labor Forward week. These
men will speak. on the aims and OBJ,
iects of the labor movement. They
will tell what has been accomplished
for both the workers and for society
at large. 1t is expected that both
friends and opponents Of organized
labor will attend the church meet
ings, for it is known that the pur-
pose of labor organization is very
much misunderstood and it is to re-
move this misunderstanding that the
Forward Movement has been
launched.
At the rate the journeyman bar
hors in Duluth are signing up appli-
cations for membership in the union
it is expected that so new mem ers
will be initiated during campaign
week. Special dispensation has been
granted the local unions to reduce
its initiation fee, and all non-union
BARRIERS are given an opportunity to
join before the end of the month at
the minimum cost From now on a
campaign will be waged among union
men to patronize only such barber
shops as can display the union card
Vice President Clohessy of the
SWitchmens' union of North Ameri-
can advises that he has been in
structed to cooperate with the Du-
luth unions in their Forward cam
paign. This national union is now
very busy throughout the country in
behalf of the eight-hour movement.
The state Federation of Labor will
loan to the committee it's stereopticon
machine for illustrated talks on the
la Dor movement President Hall has
number of views showing the en-
blems of labor and the condition of
women and children in industry The
slides used in illustrating child labor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-17
ASKS MANUFACTURES
TO HELP LITTLE PAPERS
Federal Agent Suggests Placing
News Supply on Open Market.

Washington. Sept. 10 Chairman
Hurley. Of the Federal Trade Commis-
sion made public to-day statement he
delivered Thursday to s meeting Of the
executive committee Of the Newsprin'
Manufacturers Association in New
York. which met 10 consider the com
missions proposals for means TO pro-
tect smaller newspaper publishers, who
are dependent on the open market for
their print paper, and who are IN dan
ger OF being cut Oft from their supplies.
Il cannot impress upon you too
strongly" SAID. Chairman Hurley "the
critical situation now confronting these
smaller dauies and weeklies which have
built up d circulation Of a few hundred
or few thousand subscribers on the
basis OF an outlay Coz paper Of from
. 20 @ cents q pound and who are no"
ob. ced 90 psy In many eases more than
g cents.
"In fairness 7 should say that such
unreasonable and burdensome prizes
are usually for sales through JoDber,'
who In some instances appear 10 te
making excessive rroNtS.
"Nou may say that is none % you
concern. But Is not that narrow and
selfish view 10 taket
1T IS 20 your interest as well a. %
the interest Of the public that the
newspapers Of the country be preventea
from suspendIng publication on account
Of paper shortage or prohibtive prices.
The comm .sion feels that your associa-
ton, through cooperative action, can do
much 20 bring this about By putting a
paper supply into the open market.
"I- has 10 power or desire 10 compe-
such action. but feels that II has duty
imposed upon 10 by Congress TO use its
good Offices In behalf Of the publishers
who do not have contracts and are
therefore dependent upon the market.
ut occurs % me thai TO remedy the
situation It 3 necessary for number
of the larger companies IN your asso-
cation 90 creete reserve stocks OF pa
rer which wIil be offered 10 the open
market 10 publishers needing help a.
q reasonable price.
AT the end of the conference u Wa
agreed the association would lie
statement with the commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-17
Heavy White " oolen
Blankets, S. 81 pr.

Special 80. ss5-vovcn from all
wool stock ou tine spool cotton
warp. special size 72N90 inches;
pink. blue ard gold borders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-17
Shimmerins Crepe de Chine and
Washable Satin
UnderclOtheS

Exquisite sets fashioned with fascin-
atng laceS and ribbon bows in daintiest
and most adorable of styles, are mod
estly priced withal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-17
OF pink crepe de chine

- lSsAAA - ~ ~ NA4AAAG
nightgoWn a n q
envelope chemise
with yokes OF cream
sha dow lace and
blue ribbon trim
mings. Set: SIS;
nightgown (illus-
tratedJ, S4.75; en-
velope chemise. s..
Pink washable satin
fashions camisole,
boomers and petit
coat of another de-
lightful set Dainty
blue rib b on and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-17

cream lace adorn the models Set: sll.2o; petit
coat, S575; boomers 1895, and camisoe, $50.
GIMBELS-Second Floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
100000 Germany's Loss
on Somme, Says Maurice

London, Dec. H. Despite its blatant
and arrogant tone, Chancellor Won
Bethmann-H ollwegs peace speech Of
fers Us much encouragement when con
sidered from military standpoint
said General Frederick d. Maurice,
chief director of military operations at
the British War Office, to-day IN dis
cussing the military significance Of the
German Chancellor's peace offering
General Maurice continued:
"Of course, until we receive definite
terms il will be impossible for US 10
discuss the German peace terms. The
military reasons which led TO their ut
terance certainly ale not discouragins
20 us.
1.-THE Germans know we are capable
Of greater offensive than we launched
last summer on the Somme. and they
do not like the prospect. We are in
creasing our forces and our munitions
and are improving our positions.
Lately. independently but from
similar data, we and the French have
computed the German losses on the
Somme and have arrived at exactly the
same results, which may be expressed
as follows:
"The total German loss in men was
more than 100000, which included 95,-
900 prisoners. In material we took 1875
heavy guns. $50 field pieces and 1,483
machine guns.
at must be remembered that our
prisoners were first line fighting men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
Press Shows Hostility
to Reorganized Cabinet

Paris, Dec. 14.-The disappointment
shown by the press over tne new adj
ministration IS emphasized in the COM
ment on yesterdays sitting Of the
Chamber Of Deputies. Even Premier
Brands sensational announcement Of
his intention 20 prohibit by decree the
sale of spirituous iiduor passes almost
unnoticed. The steady supporters Of
the Premier, such as the Figaro" are
but luke warm IN their appreciation.
Alfred Capus, editor Of the Figaro"
writes:
Premier BRAND faced his adver-
sarles with rare authority. On the ques.
ton of the German peace proposal,
which dominates the hour. his SINGER
lty and eloquence wrung from the As
sembly unanimous applause. Neither
Is 1t possible to contes. TIE value Of
the proposed reforms especially that
concerning alcohol which the govern
ment has engaged 10 carry out in the
shortest possible time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
Kaiser's Army Shouts
JOY at Peace Note News

German Great Headquarters in the
West, Dec. 10 via Berlin TO London.
Dec. I4).-The German peace note was
read at noon on Tuesday to all the re-
serves and 10 the troops resting behind
the front It's contents were made
known to the soldiers at the front or
on the way TO or from the trenches
through announcements on improvised
bulletin boards.
The effect of the announcements was
to call forth spontaneous shouts OF JOY,
tempered later By doubt as to whether
the Entente would agree TO make peace
now. IL is generally agreed, however,
that the note comes exactly at the right
time, and that in case 10 is elected the
fghting will continue with renewed
vigOr.
The inhabitants Of the occupied ter
ritory displayed as lively an interest in
the announcement as did the soldiers,
and many praised the Emperor urre-
servedly for his peace initiative.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

he Allies. Immediately from al
quarters corrections were shouted
while tho Chancellor rubbed his head
IN confusion
The laughter and smiles which
greeted this slip showed that Brtons
were giving o. their wealth, freely
and checrfuiiy.
]. has been expected that Lloyd
George will make a definite reply 70
the peace offer I'M Commons next
Tuesday. but Law said tonight that
no was So DO that physicians viii al
low no one to sec him
Parliament faces an extremely
busy week. IF IL is TO be prorogued a
week from to-day. 7 nave talked 70
many members to-day regarding the
German offer. and find that even the
pacifsts are losing hope Of the posi-
bilitv o. negotiations a. this time.
This delay iu the presentation OF
terms serves 20 detract from the in
terest iu them They have served
only ono purpose 20 strengthen the
British belief in their nations ultl-
mate victory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

from the front line trenches. while the
recent captures made by the central
Powers consisted in large part OF the
army service medical corps and otheT
practically non-combstsnt portions 81
ibe army. which necessarily were picked
up in operations like those IN Rumania'
Germany knows we are prepared 10
initiate a greater offensive at any place
on the Western front than on the
Sommo when talked TO you last said
that Germany had made no important
captures of men IN Rumania, but Just
M that moment she was making large
scoop Of prisoners from the second ~;
manian army. However. IT is doubtful
= the Germans will get a satisfactory
Christmas dinner from the capture OF
food supplies IN Rumania. Not beng
no Field Marshal Won Hindenburg' con,
fdeuce. I cannot tell how far he viii
carry his offensive. but he can IN
doubtedly 20 further"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
Cannot Help Irritating
Neutrals, Cecil Asserts

London. Dec. H. Replying in the
House OF Commons to-day TO a question
put by Arthur Lynch. Nationalist mem
Der for West Claire. suggesting that
many particulars in the policy Of the
British government with regard TO the
United States had been Of an irritating
kind without any compensation cor
responding 70 the danger Of producing
Misunderstanding Lord Robert Cecil,
Minister Of Blockade. said:
at unfortunately is inevitable that
our measures should cause inconven-
fence TO the citizens of neutral coun-
tries Much as We regret IL, ! can only
say that, consistently with the para
mount duties OF using our belligerent
rights. we have done and arc doing all
We can to make their exercise as little
irksome to neutrals a. possible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

been a very good ono for the state. nov nov
merely from the point Of view o. the
immense convenience which state cor
troll gave. but financially. Despite inc
war bonuses there had been no imam,
cial loss and probably some financial
gain.
Barred from Seeing Premier
Mr. Law announced that the House
would be occupied with the appropria-
ton bill on Monday and Tues day, al
which time any business might be DIS,
cussed. Being asked by John Redmond
as 20 the possible length Of the recess
after the proposed prorogation on pe-
cember %. he replied: 81 have been
considering that, but the Premier j.
IN and the doctors will not allow me 10
see him. so that J am not prepared TO
answer
A brief and pointed speech in the
Commons tonight by Reginald Nc
Kenna. the former Chancellor Of the
ExcheQuer. supported and supple
mented Mr.. Bonar Laws presentation
Of Great Britain's financial position.
Mr.. McKenna opened by congratulatiug
Nh. Bonar Law on his speech, thus
showing the entente cordiale between
the old and the new governments.