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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
LIBERTY BONDS
FOR EMP 0YEE S
Duluth Telephone Company En-
ployes May Subscribe For
Bonds on Easy Terms.

Arrangements have been made
whereby employees of the Duluth
Telephone company may subscribe for
government bonds Of the Liberty
Loan" and pay for them on monthly
1nstallments, according to an annonce-
ment received by Manager J. F. Nc
Kama.
In addition to the 100000 of the
bonds which the Bell Telephone sys-
tenn has taken, it is expected that the
employees Of the various companies Of
the system will subscribe for an equal
ly large amount under the plan of pay
ing for the bonds on monthly INSTALL
ments.
The installment plan provides for
the payment of 81 each month for ten
months and IS per month for two
months on each $50 bond for which
the employe subscribes. This will en-
able telephone employees to pay for
their bonds in one year and collect six
months interest in June, 1918. This
will give them return Of approx
mately 3h per cent interest on each
1nstallment paid.
In case an employe desires at any
time during the year to make all re-
manning payments at once and take
up his bond, he will be permitted to
do so.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
MACH|N|STS TAKE
IN NEW MEMBERS
Forty-five Last Saturday Night,
And Fifty More Expected
This Week,

FortyfiVe new members were ini-
! tiated into the Machinists' union last
Saturday night at a rousing meeting
held at Owls hall, as the result of
the work Of Special Organizer A. G..
Abbey Of st. Paul, who has been work.
ing for the International union in
this city for the past two or three
weeks.
Mr.. Abbey gave a straightforward
talk on unionism at Saturday eve
nings meeting, in which he called at
tention to the fact that this branch of
labor in this vicinity has been seriously
neglected in the past but that the re-
sponses which he had met with
showed clearly that the men are
willing to come into the organization
and, through concerted action, bring
about better conditions and higher
wages.
At the next regular meeting of
Local 274, it is expected that fifty
more new members will be initiated.
This will -ean that nine Of the most
important shops in the city will be
lined up nearly 100 per cent strong,
and will put the machinists' repre-
sentatives in position where they
can go to the employers with an
agreement.
A program and lunch followed the
business session Of the union and all
report a good tie.
THE organizati II work among the
machinists is meeting with splendid
success said Mr.. Abbey to The
Labor World representative. There
are good prospects for betterment of
conditions Some of the manufac-
turers themselves have intimated that
the money question would not be diff
ficult to solve, AMI if we can bring
into the organization the few slackers
that are left, there is no question but
we can do some real business in clos
ing agreements in the near future.'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
LABOR AGENCIES BLAMED

SACRAMENTO, CAL, June H.
The state bureau Of labor statistics
has submitted its findings on the al
legged shortage Of labor to the state
council of defense. The report shows
that farmers who have claimed a
shortage Of farm labor have not
sought the cooperation of the state,
federal and municipal bureaus, which
bring workers and jobs together with
out cost.
las nearly as I have been able to
learn" says the investigator, these
laborers will be wanted by the farm
ers at some future time, rather than
at the present time"
Where farmers are unable to secure
workers the blame is placed on pri-
Vate employment agencies, which
charge farm workers from 81 to Sc
for telling them where jobs can be
found. Railroad construction and
lumber companies pay better wages,
work shorter hours and provide more
sanitary housing conditions.
The friendship of farmers for pri-
vate agencies is referred to thusly:
If the farmers continue to place
their orders for help with the private
employment bureaus, the incongruity
will be presented Of employers clam
cring that they need men and then
penalizing applicants the equivalent
Of a. days wage or more for the privi-
lege Of going to work"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
UNION MAN AND A
MEMBER OF UNION

The member of the union is the man
that pays only when he is forced to.
Usually comes to the meetings only
when he has an axe to be ground. He
is the man that will always say that
the union has never given him any,
thing, as he would get good wages if
there never was a. union in existence.
And he cannot see what the officers
are doing with all the money.
The union man is very different
person. He attends his meetings re-
gularly, takes part in the debate that
is in the interest of the union, never
permits himself to be suspended, al
ways ready to extend a friendly hand
or act to any brother that may be in
distress. You can find him in a union
shop because he is a union man at
heart. And today the great labor
movement is carried on by the union
men and not by the so-called members
of a union.
The union man criticizes when cri-
ticism is justified and fights for what
he thinks is right. The so-called men,
Der of a union kicks at all things, but
never fights for anything.-Elevator
Constructor
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
TRADES ASSEMBLY
WANTSC|TYOWNED
RAILWAY SYSTEM
Strong Letter Prepared By Secre.
tary butcher Filed With
City Council.

At the last regular meeting of the
Federated Trades Assembly Of Duluth
resolutions were adopted endorsing the
action of the city administration in
announcing that condemnation pro-
ceedings would be instituted against
the Duluth Street Railway company.
The following letter. prepared. by Sec
rotary butcher, states the facts in a
way that cannot be improved upon,
and we are pleased to print it In full:
Hon. c. r. Magney,
Mayor Of Duluth,
City Hall.
City.
Dear Sir:
A special committee II the FEEDER
ated Trades Assembly, after careful in
vestigation Of the matter referred to it
in relation to excess fares charged by
the Duluth Street Railway Company
within the city limits, reported the
following findings and recommends
tions at a regular meeting held May
25th,
l. That the Street Railway Com
pany is not justified either under the
legislative grant or the several ordi-
nances, in charging a. fare in excess
of five co. cents on any Of it's lines
! within the city limits.
2. That the company does not pro-
vide sufficient accommodations for
it's patrons, many cars at certain times
! ed and congested.
3. That conductors having tC
| handle overcrowded cars are pre-
vented from announcing intersectine
streets, as provided by ordinance
| which very often results in delay and
| Inconvenience to the people.
! 4. That the company has persis-
| tently manifested an arrogant attitude
| in resisting such extensions Of its lines
and such improvements as public in
| terest and necessity demanded.
Recommended: That the city coun'
Gil be asked to do it's utmost to bring
the company to time, but failing to dc
so, that condemnation proceedings be
! instituted to obtain the entire plant OF
the Duluth Street Railway Company
! and Furthermore, that the civic Or
! CARNATIONS and the public generally
| be invited to enlist themselves in ar
aggressive campaign should resort
! to condemnation proceedings become
! necessary.
While no further action has been
| taken by the Federated Trades Assem-
| bly,, in the premises, ut can be taken
! for granted that the action already
| taken by the honorable commission
| ers meets with the entire approval OF
the Federated Trades Assembly.
Wishing you every success in this
undertaking, I am,
Respectfully yours,
w. J. BUTCHER,
Sec. Federated Trades Assembly.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
COUNTY DIRECTORS
To MEET JUNE 10
Summoned BY Minnesota Safety
Commission TO Discuss Food
Conservation,

The Minnesota commission Of pub
lie Safety is progressing rapidly in it's
work Of getting the state into a stu
alton of preparedness. The many
vexed problems connected with mobil
izing two and one-l1alf millions of
people so that their individual efforts
will be effective are being solved. To
understand problem is the first step
in it's solution.
The county directors are summoned
to meet in the house OF representa-
tives in the state capitol at 10 o'clock,
Wednesday, June 10. It is expected
that every county will be represented,
since the directors realize that the
call to the meeting is a chance to per-
form a. public duty.
The conference of the county di-
rectors Is expected to develop matters
Of much Importance. What to do and
how to do it will reach a definiteness
that will help everybody to work in
harmony. The people Of Minnesota.
ere full Of patriotism. The constant
question is: what can do?" There
are many things everybody can do.
Some Of these will be made very
plain.
Every person in Minnesota is citi-
zen by birth or by choice AS a citi-
zen, enjoying the benefits of a free
government, it is the duty and should
be appreciated as a privilege to do
something to show gratitude for the
opportunities enjoyed. Anybody who
does not realize the benefits Of free
America and who Is not willing to do
his share should leave. In times such
as these there is no room for slackers.
And it is confidently thought that
there are so few such in Minnesota
that they would not he missed.
The gathering yesterday undoubt-
eddy will be followed by meetings in
all parts of the state where neighborS
can take counsel as to what they can
do to help the general cause, Men,:
money and food are the big things,
that must be modified Immediately.
And by doing the best possible for the
nation each individual is best help
ing himself.
The commission at it's last meeting
took another forward step in its pro-
gram to make the neighborhood Of
TT. Smelling clean from influences
that might be harmful to the thou
sands of young men who will soon be
in training. Places where liquor is
sold must close not later than 10
o'clock; no liquor can be-, sold to
women, and restaurants where liquor
Is sold must not permit women per-
formers or dancing. =
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
C|ARPENTERSELEC
WSET OFFICERS
Henry Stevens Again Chosen
Business Agents. T. Skrove
is President.

Duluth carpenters elected officers
at a rousing meeting held in Row.
ley's hall Tuesday evening. S. T.
Skrove was elected presid mt. Mr..
Skrove has been a MEL, err Of the
carpenters union for many years and
served as vice-president of the State
Federation of abor for the Eighth
congressional district for a number of
terms.
The newly elected officers will be
installed at the first meeting Of the
union in July.
Following is a. complete list Of Of
ficers selected: President, S. T.
Skrove; vice president, Hector Nc
Lean; recording-secretary, Thomas
Skrove; financial secretary, Abe
Jappe; conductor, Victor Jepson;
warden, j. G. Johnston; trustee, Earn
est Malbroth; business agent, Henry
Stevens.
Organizer Ed Melvin, Of St. Louis,
Mo-, spoke at Tuesday nights meet
ing on the principles of unionism, and
the necessity Of organization in order
to maintain labor standards during
the war nd after.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
C[0QUET UNIONS
IN SPLENDID SHAPE
Correspondent Says Labor Day
Will Be Celebrated. Wage
Increases Secured.
Editor The Labor World:

Editor The Labor World:
This being my first visit into the
Sanctum-Sanctorum. I am like a.
young lady, rather shy and backward
But expect to live through the ordeal.
Such is my introduction to the genial
and erstwhile editor of The Labor
World. Well, here goes for my little
spiel:
Local No. 40, I. B. P. S. & Paper
Mill Workers, held their regular
meeting June 10, 1917. They had a
lengthy meeting, transacting a lot OF
business
The paper mill workers through the
influence of their local union got an
increase of salary. In some few cases
more than what was asked for, in
others small increase. But small ia
vors received thankfully, larger ones
in proportion. They elected Bro. Bert
McCaubrey delegate to the State Fed
Grafton of Labor to be held at Fari-
bault commencing JULY 16, 1917.
Bro. Alley McCaubrey was elected
alternate delegate.
Bro. Schneider, organizer of the
Paper Makers union, was in attend
ance and made stirring address. Also
Bro. Sturdevant of the Papermakers'
union was in attendance. He admit
ted he was out of place with a large
audience but could talk as he pleased
with his wife.
The local union gave their first big
dance on Friday evening. They had
a large attendance and everything
passed off pleasantly, everybody being
satisfied. The local contemplates a
family picnic some time in the near
future.
They will in all probability cele-
brate Labor Day here this year, as the
union is pretty strong here.
There are still few slackers who
have as yet not Joined the union, but
where there is life there is hope. It
sometimes takes God and a. clap of
thunder to knock some things into
their brains Chat is, if they have any,
If this communication meets with
your approval and deem it worth pub
fishing, all right, if, on the other hand,
you find it is not, consign it to the
waste basket.
Yours for success.
TOPSY TURVEY.
Cloquet, Minn., June II.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
UNIONISM RECOGNIZED

OAK CREEK. COL, June 14.-The
editor of the Oak Creek Herald says
the industrial plan favored by some
Colorado coal operators is recogni-
ton that the demand for reforms by
organized miners is we'll founded.
If this is true" says the editor
"the Miners union should be and will
be recognized in it's official capacity
It may take some time to completely
close the chasm that separates the
two contending forces, but indications
are that the time is at hand for an
agreement that will unite them"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
UNITE TO STOP ROBBERY

FROSTBURG, Nd, June 14.-Grls
employed at the Parker hosiery mill
have Joined the United Textile Work.
ers AMI suspended work to enforce
better conditions and stop being rob-
bed by their employers. For every "a
imperfect stockings turned in girl
is locked the price she receives for
making a dozen pairs. The girls say
that at least one-half of the imperfect
work is cue to their machinery and
that all imperfect stockings are re-
paired and sold as seconds.
TRENTON, N. j., June 14.-An.
tagonism against trade unionism by
tho Trenton Shirt Factory company
has tied up that plant and many Of tho
girls are employed elsewhere rather
than desert their union.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
ABBEY ENDORSED
BY MAcH|N|STS
Duluth and st. Paul Locals Re-
organize Splendid Work Of
Special Organizer

A. G. Abbey Of st. Paul is the unani-
nous choice of Local 274, Machin-
lists, for business agent for district No.
4S Of the Machinists' union. The &C
ton was taken at a special meeting of
the union Held in the Owls hall Sat-
urday night.
District No. 48 comprises all con-
tract men in Duluth, Superior, St.
Paul, Minneapolis and other points in
this territory. Organizer Abbey has
also received a telegram from st. Paul
Machinists' union, No. 459, endorsing
him for the position.
Mr.. Abbey has been a member of the
Machinists' union for 10 years and
has worked at the trade "a years. He
has proved his ability by his excel
lent work at the Head Of the Lakes
and the UNANIMOUS action of the Du-
luth Machinists is eloquent testimony
of his worth as an organizer. He has
been in both the contract and railroad
branches of the trade and is, there
fore, thoroughly conversant with con-
ditions in both lines.
At one time Mr.. Abbey was business
agent for the Pressmen's union Of st,
Paul and has had considerable ex-
perience in legislative work for his
union, as ''all as for the State Fedora
ton of Labor.
During 1915 Mr.. Abbey was instru-
mental in bringing about the passage
Of the semi-monthly pay day law. He
worked then in conjunction with the
officers of the Federation and went
out over the state working up senti-
ment for the semi-monthly pay day
law, which was sought after particu-
larly by the railroad men of Mime
sofa
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
BEAR RIVER MAN
WILL Be DELEGATE
Range Printers Select G.. F.
Peterson to Represent Them
Them at Faribault.

G. F. Peterson Of Bear River, Mimi,
will represent the Range Topographic
cal union as delegate to the Faribault
convention of the State Federation of
Labor. Mr.. Peterson is editor of the
Bear River Journal, and we'll known
IN newspaper circles throughout the
state.
He is we'll versed in the principles
or un onism and understands the
problems which confront labor in this
state, and will be valuable member
of the convention. The range print
ers could not have done better in
selecting their representative.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
SOCIALISTS PRO-
GERMAN, SAYS SPARGO

NEW YORK, June 14.-That the
present Socialist organization is
committed to n program that IL
German" is the reason given by
John SpargO, one of the most
prominent leaders of the party In
recent years, for quitting the
ranks. He charges that the So
cia1iSts' ant1-War proclamation
was simply IN eVaSfve apology
for the ''Who1e German policy Of
frightfulness and international
anarchy
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
RAISE WAGES So A WEEK

OAKLAND, CAL, June 14-Mem-
bers of Bakers union No. 11S en-
county, have raised wages SO a week.
Oakland employers are granting in
creases at the request of their bakery
workers.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
PLUMBERS THANK
SENATOR JONES
Send Letter of Appreciation For
" His Efforts On Behalf of
Labor Legislation.

Duluth Plumbers union, No. II, has
sent letter to Senator Richard Jones
OF this city, thanking him for his work
in the recent session OF the legislature
in behalf of legislation of interest to
organized labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16

P A 0
And Photograph House Clean.
ing Big Bargains at Korby
Piano Co. Stores, rs,
70 and 80 Lake
Ave. North.

New and used pianos, player
pianos, grand pianos and phono-
graphs will be sold at big bargains
for cash or on payments this month.
Do not delay. Come at once, while
selection is good. Be sure and look
for the Korby Piano Co., 26, % and
80 Lake avenue North-Duluth's
oldest piano house.
Beautiful pianos at $135.OO,
$4,000, $4,000, $225.OO, $4,000
and $4,000. Pianos for $4,000,
$4,000 and $4,000.
Player pianos for $3S5.00 to
$4S5.00.
Grand pianos, $5S5.00 to $4,000.
Beautiful $500 cabinet phono-
graph value for $3.50, $4,000,
$500 and $4,000 photograph
value for $4,000.
Call or write at once.
KORBY PIANO CO.,
20, q and 80 Lake Avenue North.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
GIRLS GET AMOUR WEEK

HARTFORD, Conn, June 14.-ci-
gar manufacturers have signed a one
year agreement with Cigar Factory
Tobacco Shippers union, affiliated
with the A. F. Of L. The work week
is reduced to "A hours without wage
reductions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
Women Suffrage Defeated

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 14.-By a
vote of II to rs the house laid on the
table the Mitchell bill, granting to
women the right Of presidential suff-
rage -~..>-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-29
Schools

s. r. Swallows Omaha school board
to levy q maximum tax OF IS mills for sup
port of schools Now Is mills.) Emer-
gency.
H r. >2sa.--Estabiishes a state school OF
irrigation at Scottsbluff, on land to be
decided to the state free OF cost. Regents Of
the state university to have CHARGE and
maintenance Of school to be provided for out
Of regular university levy. Site to be se-
lected by the regents (The United States
government has donated o section of land
which will doubtless be chosen for the pur-
pose.)
H. r. 12--Bases state school apportion.
ments upon enumeration Of children In each
district, instead Of on school attendance.
Amends section !. chapter 122. session laws
H. R. 6I.-Allows forty days time prior
to second Monday in June for parents or
guardians Of children desiring to take ad-
vantage Of free high school attendance law
to notify the county superintendent Emer-
gency. Amends section 6s15.
H. r. 406.--Reduces majority requirement
for voting school bonds from two-thirds to
three-fifths. Amends section AS. revised
statutes.
H. R. 7so-Requires every public school
twenty feet high and painted white, Upon
which the ceremony OF raising and lower
ing the flag shall be held on patriotic
holidays and special occasions. Non-com-
pliance with the act is declared misde-
H. r, Exchanges law governing coun-
ty high schools by graduating taxes for
that purpose inversely In proportion to the
number Of high school grades taught with
OF study goes no farther than the ninth
grade. three-fourths OF the tax shall be
levied; tenth grade. one-half; eleventh
grade. one-fourth; twelfth grade, wholly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-29

five oounty supervisors, instead Of seven
with tho city Of York as one district, and
the remaining territory to be divided into
four districts OF equal size. Amends section
ioss revised statutes,
s. +. l2t.-Amonds law governing removal
OF county seats. Provides that after on,
election on that question, II shall not be
submitted again for ten years. Petition,
for relocation must name the place "a
which Il IL proposed 10 remove the county
seat, and not more than one place shall
be considered at the same election. The
name OF the town where the county seat Ia
located and the name OF the town to which
removal Is proposed will be printed on the
ballot, and voters shall designate their
choice ms between such towns only. Repeats
sections $50 and sS Inclusive. revised
statutes.
II. r. eo2--Subsututes county attorney
for county Judge as one OF the three eff
GERS who are empowered to fill vacancies
In the membership OF county boards
Amends section 22f1,
II. r. s77.--Makes the county treasurer,
instead OF the state treasurer. fiscal agent
for the payment OF county, township, pre-
cinct, municipal, school district and other
subdivision bonds or the interest thereon.
Where a subdivision lies In two or more
counties, bonds and interest may be made
payable at the office Of either county treas
uror, IN renittinE TOT the payment OF bonus
or interest the county treasurer Is required
TO use New York bank exchange. Federal
Reserve bank exchange or Its equivalent,
Amends sections ass and a6s, revised
statutes
II. II. as3.--Proyides that county funds
donated for aiding fairs. shall be used first
for the payment OF premiums. Amends sec
ton 6, revised statutes, and consolidates
chapters and s, sessions laws. 1915,
II. r. 6S,--Permits county boards to pro.
vide financial aid for blind persons. not
exceeding $500 per year for any man over
81 years old or any woman over is, who
does not have an income OF that amount
from other sources, To obtain such aid,
the person must have been q resident OF
the state for five years and OF the county
for one year. The act does not apply to
otoe county where the state school for
blind Is located.
II. r, l33--Prohbfts county Judge from
practicinE as an attorney In counties hav-
ing a population OF more than $1,000. Same
restriction applied to municipal Judges Of
Omaha. Amends section ais revised statutes
n. r. 7sS.-Authorizes county boards In
counties having more than 1900 Inhabitants
to sell lands or lots belonging to the county
and use the proceeds In establishing q poor
house or a county hospital, or both. and to
issue bonds bearing s per cent for that pur-
pose; such sale and bond issue being in all