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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
ALL FUEL DEALERS
Have CUT PRICES

The Northwestern Fuel company
and the Carnegie Coal company have
made public their revised retail rates
on anthracite coal, and all Duluth
companies are now retailing coal at a
reduction of IS cents, in effect Oct. l.
All purchasers of coal since Oct. 1, who
were compelled to pay the former
prices, will be given a refund of the
difference, and vouchers for the
amounts due are being prepared as
rapidly as possible. -
The prices now in effect are prac-
tically the same at all offices, and are:
Egg coal. per ton, $S.S5; stove. $500;
nut $3.50; pea, $3.50, and buckwheat,
$40.
As yet there is no information re-
Garding soft coal prices. but it is intt-
rated by local deeler4. that "a order
from DR.. Garfield.is expected by NOV.
1. and that the companies are already
working out the exact cost in order
least delay - =, =: !
q Between late :ope ing of navigation,
slow movement of coal to the lower
lake ports and bad weather, a coal
shortage this winter ts now, 1mmtnent.
though probably not severe enough to
cause real suffering. The situation ca1,
be improved If navigation does not
close 100 early this year.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
BIG ,McRlEAS E:iN TAXES.
DULUTH RATE 42.5e MILLS

With ~ estimated valuation OF
11,QO0'Oo0 ~ "a working basis,
the: St. Louis county board Of
eon1tssioners has made a levy Of
nearly $2yO0O.OOO making the
county tax rate SOS mills and the
Duluth rate 1851 mills. This
means that Duluth taxpayers will
have to pay an Increase Of about
$S:20 On every 81 900 valuation.
Roads came j. i'm for big i'm
crease In the county budget, n
total OF ~41,O50.OOO being asked
this year. us against 1850, 3lO.97,
last year.
The increase for the amount
wanted for all purposes is $780,
:3s:37: over the amount asked for
last yenr. The county rate was
set Mt 4.6S mills. A levy of Is
mills on real and Personal prop
erty In unOrganised- towns in the
county was fixed by the board.
This Will go. in most cases, to the
maintenance OF roads and bridges
In those towns.
The board provided S4O.12S, by
levy OF III mills, for a fund for
the construction OF a new county.
jail: In compliance with a request
or the Judges Of the district court.
The old jau has been con-
demned by the state board of con-
troll and has been criticized by
Grand 5urles for the last ten
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
L. F. RoB|TA|LlE ulES
after LONG ILLNESS

Armand F. Robitaille, aged 81
years. died last Thursday morning
after an illness of more than a year.
He was the son OF. Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Robitaille, 1910 West Fourth street,
and leaves besides his parents, five
brothers,. Frank, Arnael and Joseph
of Duluth. John Of St., Paul and Will
liam Of st. Louis Mo-. and two sis
tiers, Mrs. A. Woods Of this city and
Sister Mary Josephine. Of Crookston,
MINI. 4 !, ..s|;~r.> *[..* f':: :
The young man was we'll known in
the West end. He was member Of
the St.~Jean Baptiste society. the
French Naturalization. club and the
plumbers union. .z.a>.-.- ",
The funeral services were held
Monday morningIat 3 o'clock from
the st.. jean Baptiste French Catholic
church; Twenty.fiftl1 avenues West
and Third street, interment being in
Calvary cemetery - ~ -: : <:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
LOCAL: FREIGHT ! Z
HANDL i /:
> OUT ON STRIKE
Demand Increase in Wages;
Local Freight 1ranspolta-
ton Tied Up..

The members of local Freight
Handlers union No. g. went out on
strike last Sunday morning, and up
been reached.
According to George Miller, bust
ness agent of the local union, at a
meeting on Oct. 1 it was decided to
present demands to the Northern Pa
cific and the Great Lakes Transit
company for an increase in wages
from so cents an hour to 60 cents,
this to include overtime and Sunday
work.
On Oct. Is a committee. was ap-
pointed to visit these two firms and
ask for the wage increase. The rep
resentatives of the latter stated that
no increase would be granted.
The officers of the local union then
telegraphed to President O'Connor of
the International Longshoremen's as
ISOLATION at Buffalo asking that some
assistance be rendered to enforce the
demands of the Duluth local. Re-
ceiving no word after several days,
the local union decided to call out
all its members, this action becoming
effective last Sunday morning.
= Some Superior Men Out.
Several of the big package freight
ers are waiting to be unloaded at the
local docks, and a few of them have
gone to Superior, where about half
Of the freight handlers are out on
strike in sympathy with the Duluth
men.
w. B. Jones, a vice president of the
international union, is at the Head OF
the Lakes attempting to adjust the
trouble. The local union officers
claim that Mr.. Jones has not truth.
fully represented the existing condi.
tons, and intend to look after their
own interests in the strike.
Appeal to Safety Commission.
The Northern Pacific and the Great
Lakes Transit company have ap.
pealed to the State Public Safety
commission to intervene so that there
will be no costly delay in the ship
ment Of goods at this port.
The officers OF the Freight Hand.
lers' union claim that the members
work on the average of 80 to "a
hours week and that it is impossi-
BILE to support their families on the
wages received. "
No strike-breakers have been i'm.
ported yet, and as the members OF
No. Ga intend to hold out for their
demands, indications are that there
will be tie-up Of local freight trans
portation unless the companies con-
cede the increase. in wages asked.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
WOULD REDUCE j. !,
I; :L|CENSEF FEE
New City Ordinance viii Save
:: $59'a Week For Transient
Merchants.

The city commissioners at their
meeting last Monday afternoon acted
favora bly, on Commissioner Phillips
ordinance reducing the license fee de-
manded Of transient merchants. It
was pointed out the old ordinance pro-
viding that such merchants pay a fee
of SO day for peddling foodstuffs
in the city has been an obstacle in
obtaining lower food prices.
Under the terms of the new ordin-
ance those selling farm products will
have to pay license fee of only 81
a week, saving of $50 a week from
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

the old schedule: This ordinance re-
ceived both its first and second read
1ngs last Monday and will be given
its third and final reading next Mon
day. 1t is not an emergency ordin-
ance, however, so it will not become
effective until 30 days later.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
vICTlMlzE~ MIL WORKERS.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 25.-The
Knoxville Cotton Mills company is
discharging union employees withou,
attempting TO make an EXCUSE and a
climax is predicted in the near fu-
ture.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
KENNETH HELLQuIsT: D i

The funeral of Kenneth :Hellquist
1-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Hellquist, 72e Eighth avenue
East, who died Monday afternoon,
was held from the residence Wednes-
day afternoon, interment being in
Park Hill cemetery. Mr.. Hellquist is a
member OF Carpenters Union No.
361.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

With the New York Call SUD-
pressed, Morris Hillquit, candidate
for mayor in the metropolis, will be
deprived of a campaign organ.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

A Packing House Employees union
was organized in Sioux City, Iowa,
recently, 1872 new members being
taken in at one meeting.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
Meeting OF TRADES ASsEMBLY

The regular meeting of the FEEDER
ated Trades Assembly will be held
this (Friday) evening at Owls hail.
Important business will be considered.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
LAWSON VISITS IN CITY.

George w. Lawson, secretary of the
State Federation of Labor, was in the
city this week, en- route for st. Paul
from Cloquet, where he assisted in
some organization work.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
The Glass Block
1.-THE Shopping Center of Duluth:"
Colder Weather Suggestive Of Warmer Garments
Fromthe Underwear Section

Envelope Chemises in nainsook, voiles and
batiste-in flesh and white. Some are lace
and ribbon trimmed; others are shocked and
little touches of colored hand embroidery.
Priced very reasonably, at $$1.19, $1.25, $1.35
Flannel Night Gowns-in white and colored
They come in square, V and round neck ef-
fects--~--~- 500 and $3.50
Two-piece flannel Pajamas in striped, plain
and blue. Braid trimming $$ $3.50
Aprons Slip-on Aprons in plain and striped
Bingham. Special at.----.~-----89c and 95c
Second Floor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
New Suits at $500

Semi-tailored suits in the very newest and
most interesting .fashions-al the newest
autumn shades. Materials are broadcloths,
velours, gabardines and wool failles-good,
serviceable suits, and only.~~~ $500
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
Smart New Suits al $39.75

Showing the new collars; the high, soft ones
with the crushed effect. Furs can be worn
with them-but furs are not essential for
warmth and beauty. Silvertones, broadcloths,
duvet de LANES, are the materials. The colors
are autumn's favored hues-and the variety of
styles is most Marked
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
New Plush Coats at $3.50

TRIMMED with mole colored Karami. If you
want p coat that is warm, that has little
touch OF smartness and individuality, and ohes
that will give you service-this is the coat
:, fol YOU :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
Sale Price on Gee. W.
Baker S Shoes, $3.50:

= Geo. w. Baker champagne welt, 9-inch> cloth
top; lace; French heel; $1,000 value, on sale j.
at - $3.50
Geo. W: Baker all srayy suede welt, washable:
gray = kid - top; French heel; lace; $l20O
values at ------------- -.------.~.----.. $3.50
Geo W. Baker gray suedein lace; spszz
cial at--:=..-~.~----~- ------ -- - $3.50
Gee: W::Baker aH:mde 1pede; ;$n0e Sslues
W % Y ~ ~. ~ ~
Geo. W. Baker. champagne kid. turn sole,
French heel; button; $l2.0 90 alntts S.-ss $3.50
Cow; Baker ksviaainhpy mole buck top;
French heel; $1,000 Value : :s. $3.50
Geo ". Baker all gray kid, welt sole; French
S1eelss8 an' s'alue g. - I1za -4,EhHso
Geo. w. Baker tan, lace, champaign Top with
tan cuff, special $50
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
Smart NewCoats at$29.75

Each with an individual touch in workman
ship and style. Made especially attractive
with the new large collars of plush and gray,
coney:% The pockets, the large~cu and the
belted effects, oil the newest shades
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
ANNAPOLIS VACANCIES
FOR FOUR MONTANANS
Senator Walsh and Represent
ative Evans Each May
Name Two.

ne rust w
Washington. ID. c.. Jan. 3.-There
are four vacancies In the naval acad-
emy at Annapolis to be filled by Mon
tana boys. Senator T. ]. Walsh Is
arranging for competitive examina-
ton at some place in Montana about
Feb. to fill two vacancies, and Rep
resentative John M. Evans has two
vacancies to fill and thus far has re-
ceived no applications.
Senator Myers is expected to return
to Washington this week Word from
him is to the effect that he has left
the hospital at Rochester, Mimi, and
gone to a hotel.
Senator Walsh is trying to get an
allowance for Rocky Boys band of Cree
Indians of $4,000 year The Indian
bill as II passed the house carried an
allowance of $4,000 year.
Superintendent Stone of Glacier ma
tional park Is in Washington attending
a conference of park officials.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
CONFER CONCERNING
MATTER OF DIVORCE SUITS

habit of rushing to department three
with a request that the matter be
heard as the other judges were busy.
Hereafter all divorce matters must be
heard in the department to which they
belong. and no divorces will be heard
by Judge Dwyer unless at the request
of one or other of the judges.
The judges at their meeting this
morning decided to amend court rule
No. as follows: "All default divorce
cases and motions and citations con-
nected Herewith shall be heard in the
department in which they belong on
law and motion days only"
The adoption of this amendment to
the court rule means that all default
divorces viii be heard by Judge NC
Clernan on Saturdays only and oy
Judge Lynch on MONDAYS only.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
LAST FLICKER OF
HOPE FOR PEACE
SEEMS VANISHED
Opinion in Berlin is That Note
Is Calculated to lnflame
the People.
THEY AGREE ANSWER
WAS TO BE EXPECTED
Say Section Regarding Bel
gium Intended Expressly
for America.

Berlin, Tuesday. Jan. 2 (via Lon
don, Jan. 3).-The reply Of the entente
to the peace proposals Of the central
powers 10 discussed at great length
this morning by the newspapers,
which base their remarks on the un-
official press version of the note as
received here from French sources.
The newspapers are unanimous in
SAYING the answer of the entente is
only what was to be expected in view
of the uttsrances of statesmen of the
hostile nations.
The opinion is expressed that the
note was addressed less to the CEN
trail powers than to the people of the
entente countries and to neutrals;
hence the strong declamatory language
calculated, according to the German
opinion, further to inflame passion
against the Teutonic allies. In partic-
ular, it is declared. the section de-
voted to Belgium is intended express
ly for the American people.
In general the answer is regarded
as the stiffest and most brusque pos
sible and to be couched in insulting
and caluminating terms never before
seen in an international document. All
the newspapers agree that the only
answer the central powers can give IL
with the sword: that the war must bs
| (Continued on Page Ten)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03

New York, Jan. 3.-Juan T.
Burns, Carranza consul general
here, was today arrested, charged
with being concerned in a con-
spiracy to ship arms and ammuni-
ton to Vera Cruz in violation of
President Wilson's embargo pro-
clamation of October, 1915. Three
indictments have been brought
against Burns, it was learned
Aside from the alleged conspiracy
to violate the presidents proclama-
ton the defendant is accused also
Of deceiving the customs authori'
ties by falsely manifesting am
nunition shipments as hardware
The arrest made by special agents
of the department of justice the out
come of raid on the offices Of an i'm
porting and exporting company oper
| ated here recently by Mexicans and o
the arrest, subsequently. of MAJ
named Reumen Mier at Houston, Tex
Mier was formerly employed here il
| the Mexican consulate.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
NATIONAL DEFENSE THE
SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION
Congress Committee Busy With
Various Proposals for
Army and Navy.

Washington. Jan. 3.-National de-
fense measures were under consider
alton today before several committees
In both houses of congress. with spe-
cial interest centering in the universal
military service proposals being dis
cussed before the senate military COM
mittee.
The house military committee again
worked on it's part of the military
budget. totalling nearly ss00.000,0oo,
which congress is expected to put
through before March 4.
The naval committee began ex-
ecutive consideration of the 1918 naval
bill. Chairman Padgett hopes to COM
plete the measure by January is.
Several army officers appeared be-
fore Senator Chamberlain's COMMITTEES
today to present their views on tbs
necessity of universal military train
ing in peace times.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
cheme Involves Retire
\ of American Military
dition and Further Rec
ION of Carranza Govern
by Dispatch Of Ambas-
! Fletcher to Mexico

|ington, Jan. 3.-President
was holding a conference
lay with Secretary Lane
! other American members
Aexican-American commits
b was announced that the
An commissioners would
! fstatement Of their position
bresident and in some quar-
Il was taken to forecast an
/ the commission negotia-
IAN answer is being pre-
to Carranza's plea for
ations in the protocol but
said that was not to be dis
today with the president.
nd of the commission negotia-
rs considered by other off,
be preliminary to a new line
&edure in Mexican relations
y expected to begin with the
of Henry Fletcher to his post
.rican ambassador at Mexico
the withdrawal Of the Ameri-
1tary expedition.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
SLIGHT DECLINE IN NET
REVENUE FOR november
Railroad Incomes Show First
Setback in Two
Years.

Washington. Jan. 3.-A slight de-
crease in railroad net operating rev.
enue for November. the first in more
than two years. Is indicated by pre-
liminary figures made public today by
the interstate commerce commission.
The first IS roads to report showed
a falling off of little more than a
million dollars. but 1t Is attributed to
the liberal policy Of expenditures which
accompanies the increase in business.
Officials Eelieve the Indicated crop
for November will not alter the pros
poets for q billion dollar year.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
led KINGDOM
IS C0UNTRY'S
lest CUSTOMER
klrchases by Britain Last
II Aggregated Nearly
Two Billion Dollars.

Hington, Jan. 3.-Purchases of
two billion dollars made the
/ Kingdom by far the best Gus
,bf the United States in 1916.
31ysis published today by the
Eof foreign and domestic COM
|Ghows that no other nation
i 10 much by half.
-, during the year, more than
u her purchases here. but still
BIT short of a billion dollars.
d was third with 3600.0 900, 900.
- the central powers, the three
of northern Europe alone of
/ world failed to receive more
an goods than in 1915.
t1can exports to Germany dur
3 year were more than one mil
'ollars. Austria Hungary took
Nm 100000.
n in 1916 took $94.000,00O OF
AN goods against $40. 100000 the
ISfore: Cuba, $145.00O.0OO agains,
1000; China, $2s.0O0.O00 against
Loco; Russia, $14A,800. 900 against
Loco; South America. $197, 900.
Ainst $129, 100000.
brts from South America during
ar increased 80 per cent. Asis
searly twice as much to thu
States as In 1915. Europ'
some increase.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
by George, Mr.. LANSING
SHALL HAVE IN AUI0'
FitzqerIand Says State Secre-
tary Was Only One With
Nerve to Ask it.

washington. Jan. s.-Failure of the
house appropriation committee TO
grant a $500 annual increase In sal
aries to state department bureau
chiefs led Secretary Lansing today to
make a personal appeal for the IN
crease to the senate appropriation
committee.
While before the committee, Secre-
tary Lansing was assured that the ap-
preparation to provide him with an Of
ficial automobile would be left In the
bill. It was disclosed that when the
question came up IN. the house COM
mittee, Chairman Fitzgerald had ex-
claimed:
Secretary Landing Is the only cab
met oflcial who has had nerve enough
TO ask congress for an autcnobile and,
|hy oanrx~ he shall. have II. 2
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
BOTH GOVERNORS AWAIT
THE COURT DECISION

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 3.-The Camp
bell-Hun contest is in status quo
pending the decision of the supreme
court tomorrow on the writ of per-
emptory mandamus asked by Govern
or Campbell's attorneys and which. II
granted. will place Governor Campbell
in possession of the office until the
controversy finally is determined.
There is a tentative understanding
that neither governor will attempt to
exercise any major functions until
after the mandamus hearing.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
Rapid Increase in Number Of
Cases Cause for New Ju-
dicial Rule. Hereafter All
Applications Will Be Heard
in Departments | and z.

The three district court judges held
a meeting this morning to consider the
matter of divorce suits. For some
time past the number of divorce mat
ters have been increasing to such an
extent that attorneys have been ap-
preaching the judges at all hours ask
ing for hearings. All such cases filed
either belong to departments one or
two. but attorneys have been in the
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
TO MAKE 4 SEARCH
FOR MISSING COUPLE
Man and Wife Disappeared in
Mountains Dec. 18-Not
Seen Since.

Tacoma. Wash. Jan. 3.-Following
discovery of tracks Of a man and
woman believed to be those of the
missing Powells on the Little Nisqually
river. about five miles from the Powell
camp yesterday. two parties of three
men each left this morning on the
first systematic and well organized
search since Otto Powell and his wife
were reported lost Dec. 18. The men
are experienced forest rangers and
carry provisions for 15 days.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
TAKES A LOT Of
MONEY TO MAKE
WHEELS CO ROUND
Legislative Mill Will Cost the
State Not Less Than
$160,O00.
COST OF LEGlSLATING
HIGHER THAN IN 1915
Senator Hogan Gives Notice of
Bill Providing for Consti-
tutionaI Convention.
Special to the Post.

Special to the Post.
Helena, Jan. 3.-If the fifteenth
legislative assembly has any in
tention of regarding the plea of
Governor Sam V. Stewart for
economy or the recommendation
of Speaker J. E. O'Connor, made
when he assumed his office on the
first day of the session, it was not
made manifest today. Three bills
contemplating appropriations ag-
gregating Sl6O,000 for legislative
expenses were introduced in the
house by unanimous consent.
State hail insurance, state fire in
surance for all public buildings and
state bonds on public officers are con-
templated in notices of bills given in
the senate this afternoon Another by
Hogan of Yellowstone provides for a
constitutional convention to revise the
organic law of Montana. Brewer Of
fered notice fixing the maximum
rate of interest at 10 per cent and
forfeiting the principal for violation.
A Short Session.
The senate was in session but a
few minutes, with Senator Edwards in
the chair. Communications were re-
ceived from the governor detailing re-
cess appointments in the past two
years.
| Notices of bills were given as follows:
| Morris and O'Shea--Creatlng state
| board Of hail insurance.
| Hogan-Providing for constitutional
| convention.
| O'Shea-State insurance on all pub
| lie buildings.
Brower--Fixing 10 per cent as max
| imum rate Of interest.
Edwards-State bonding of all pub
lie officials.
In the house an effort was made to
Continued on Page Twelve)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
F|REMEN HELD IN IRONS
DIE ON BOARD j. 5. SHIP
Men Are Asphyxiated in Prison
Room Aboard the COL
Iier Ajax.

Manila, Jan. 3-Three Filipino fire
men on the collier Ajax. which is
moored at Cavite. were asphyxiated
following confinement in irons for sew
eral hours in a room above the boilers
of the ship. They were being pun
ished for mutinous conduct An In
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
FRENCH bATTLESH|P
VER|TE T0RPEOOED

Berlin, Jan. (by wireless to Say
ville).-A dispatch to the Zurich Post
from Milan reports that the French
battleship Verite has been torpedoed
by a German submarine near Malta,
says an Overseas News Agency an
nounced today. The Verite. badly
damaged, is lying near the port OF
Malta, the dispatch adds.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-01-03
rs. FITZSIMMONS PROBES
ice CONDITIONS IN BUTTE

meeting and planned a crusade against
the conditions In the Butte redlight
district, which she started late this
afternoon with a thorough inspection
of the place. Mrs. Bob" who founded
home in San Francisco for girls
from the "Barbary Coast" went
through Buttes district unaided,
seeking for herself true survey Of
conditions there. Her record Of fast
work in saving women and men from
the evils of the underworld. liquor ana
drugs in Butte was made within -
hours after she arrived
What Bob win Say.
II don't know what Bob Will say
when he knows l am here. lf ne wan.4
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