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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
LABOR DELEGATE MEETS
MILLER At WASHINGTON

To the Editor of The Labor World:
I wish you. would publish the fol-
lowing in your paper.
I have just returned from Wash
ington, where I served as a. delegate
representing the local Boilermakers'
union No. 1865, through the Metal
Trades Council of Duluth and Super
Tor. The entire labor delegation re-
ceived good hearing from the Ship
building Labor Adjustment board dur
the three-day conference. The board
is now considering the wage demands
submitted by the various classes of
labor in the Great Lakes shipyards,
and will soon announce it's findings.
While at the national capital I met
our congressman, Clarence B. Miller,
whom I found very considerate and
solicitous. He was eager to assist lis
in any way possible, and escorted the
Head Of the Lakes delegation around
to see the national buildings, also in
Producing us to many of the lawmak-
ers. I am grateful to Mr.. Miller for
the treatment he accorded us.
Respectfully yours,
]. G. VICHE.
Duluth. Mimi, April IS.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
WILL AFFILIATE
WITH A,;F.oFL.
Referendum Held By Building
Trades Council FaVors
Proposal.

The local Building Trades council
will affiliate with the Building Trades
Department of the A. F.. sof L.
This decision is the result of the
referendum which the. council held
of all affiliated unions, the returns
of which were received at it's meet
ing last Monday night.
The vote on the proposition was
1872 for and 33 against. The unions
favoring utilization were: Bricklayers,
Electricians, Sheet Metal Workers,
Lathers, Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers, Tile Layers and Team Own
ers; while the Painters union was
the only one opposed.
The officers were instructed to
proceed and make application for
the charter, and it is expected. that
negotiations will be completed with
in a week.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20

for the employers, the claim that the
shipbuilders were entitled to an in
crease in wages because Of the war
time cost Of living was not disputed,
according to local delegate, and no
real dissensicl developed at the con-
ference.
The Labor Adjustment board now
has the demands under consideration,
and a decision is anticipated within
a week or two. Both the men and
the companies have agreed to accept
| the findings, which, it is believed,
will usher in a new era of industrial
| peace and harmony in the Great Lakes
| shipbuilding industry.
~. G. Viche and r. c. Sermon are
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
GOOD PROGRESS
IS REPORTED
Cabinet Makers e. and Mi||men
0b|igate New Members; Elk:
: tend Drive to May IS.

Unusually good progress in its
membership. campaign was reported
last Monday night at the meeting Of
Cabinet Makers and Millmen's
Union No. 1884. Six new members
received the obligation, and applica-
tons were made by five others. The
drive for members will be continued
until May: IS, and it is desired to
make No. 1884 100 per cent organ
ization.
The officers reports for the last
quarter were submitted at the meet
ing, in all of which good progress was
reflected,
The Union voted to purchase 800
worth of Liberty Bonds, and all Of
the members were urged to sub
scribe for them to the limit of their
capacity.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20

!, entertainment \
$500 Worth Of Thrift Stamp
Sold at Ball Of Theatri-
cal Unions. !.

The local, Stage Employees unto
and Motion Picture Operators stage
their annual ball last Thursday nigh
at the Shrine auditorium, and as
result of the patriotic phase of tt
entertainment 5000 worth Of thri
stamps were disposed of. Kathlee
Clifford presided at the, stamp boot,
assisted by Nate Cole and Frank D.
Wis. Claire Rochester circulate
among the dancers, selling IT,
stamps.
Helmer's orchestra provided tt
music, and the unusually lare
crowd thoroughly enjoyed the prt
gram. The committee in charge (
the arrangements consisted of ii
liam Hammond, Jack Shanahan ar
Walter Johnson.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
LAWSON WILL
DISCUSS STREET.
CAR. DISPUTE:
Local Trades. Assembly Afrang-
Ing for Two Meetings April
70 and So,

DulutIians will have an OppOr-
tunity of getting some first hand in
formation about the street car con-
troversy in the Twin Cities, which was
caused by the organization of the
employees of the Twin City Rapid
Transit company last fall and resulted
in President Wilson sending his me-
diation commission to the Twin Cit
les. ~.
George w. Lawson, secretary Of the
State Federation of Labor, at the
meeting of the Federated Trades as
semb1y last Friday. night, requested
that the assembly make arrangements
for the holding Of public meetings in
this city SO that the people, especial
.ly the workingmen, may know the
truth about the Twin City street car
trouble. The following committee
was named to- have charge of the
plans, w. J. butcher, F.. Munkeby.
Peter schaeffer, :Henry .Dworschak,
Jr.". and William Hah1nond.
According ! the Incomplete ar
rangements, It is planned to hold two
meetings, April 20 and 80, the first
probably at the Shrine auditorium
and the other either in the West end
or West Duluth Secretary Lawson
who was a, member Of the: committee
which handled the strike for the
street car men and who made two
trips to Washington TO secure a set
Element Of thef trouble, ! win be the
speaker. He has delivered !. similar
addresses in other cities in the state
and,s it is said. gives a. very vivid &C.
count zssof the 5e 9l,sff R.Aa r.
Complete plans will be- announced
early next week, and it expected thai
two large audiences will avail them
selves of this opportunity Of learn.
ing the truth about the Twin City
dispute. ''..2.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
49, -. &I2 ] G.

The delegation representing the
Metal Trades Council of Duluth and
Superior which attended the hear
ings before the Shipbuilding Labor
Adjustment BOARD at Washington
April 8, 9 and 10 has returned to
the, Head of the Lakes.
Representatives of both the en-
ployers and workers engaged in the
shipbuilding industry on the Great
Lakes were present. The labor dele
cation, which consisted of about
seventy, submitted schedule of uni
form wages affecting the various
crafts in all the plants from Buffalo
to Duluth. g. ). .*>:
While several speakers appeared
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
NOTED POULTRY EXPERT TO
SPEAK HERE next MONDAY

DR.. Edward Brown; noted English
poultry expert, will: deliver a lecture
at the Y. NJ. G.. A. assembly hall at
8 O'Clock next Monday night. All
persons interested in work of raising
and caring for poultry are invited to
attend. Admission is-free. DR.. Brown
appears under the auspices of the
Duluth Poultry association through
the efforts of the local Y. M. c. A.
and George Hackett: government
poultry husbandman. On the follow
ing night Dr.: Brown will speak in
Barnum at the high school.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
SUPERIOR MACHINIsTs BUY BONDS

Members of the Superior lodge of
machinists, No. 343, at their meeting
last Friday 4night voted to subscribe
for $500 of Liberty bonds. They were
also notified that at the last meeting
of the executive board of the grand
lodge, the officers decided to take
$4,000 of the bonds. Local members
also have arranged to furnish all
members who are in service or who
are to go, with service card from
the union.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
PAINTERS: PURCHASE $500
WORTH Of LIBERTY BONDS

Local Painters Union No. 1o6
voted to purchase $500 worth Of Lib
erty bonds at it's meeting last Tues
day night. 1t was reported that
about IS per cent of the members of
No. 106 participated, in the Liberty
Loan parade last Saturday, which is
an exceedingly good showing.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
EIGHT HOURS. is ENOUGH.

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-While
discussing the question: of a working
day last week, United States Senator
Williams said that eight hours is a
fair days work for almost anybody
in any sort of business ''or in any
sort of manual labor, for that matter"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
CARPENTER IS n III

Hans DAHL zoos Grand avenue, a
member of Carpenters union No. 361,
is confined to st. Luke's hospital.
having recently undergone an opera
ton. -. In: RS + - z.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
GARMENT WORKERS GAIN.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, April 49,
The Cotz Throwing company has set.
tied differences with employees who
suspended work several weeks ago.
The United Garment Workers is rec
oenized. Wages are increased 10 per
cert and working conditions i'm
proved. = = u = -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
The call of Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam has taken
even the egg-laying hen
under his protecting wing,
but favored by mild
weather the egg supply
has increased So much
that the ban on eating the
hen will be lifted before
May first, which was the
date set.
The money supply will
never be sufficient while
the war lasts, and the ban
on waste in labor and ma
terial can never be lifted.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20

from Duluth while the others rep.
resented Superior unions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
BUY BONDS!

Reduce your expenses in
every possible way -
change your uneconomic
habits. Avoid unneces-
sary travel, Cut out Joy
rides. Cut down on
amusements. Forego per-
sonal luxuries. Refrain
from improvements not
absolutely needed. Save
tinfoil, bottle tops, old
rubber, newspapers, wrap
ping paper and Irvine.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20

well. R e a d y t o-w e al
clothes are economically
produced. Buy the best,
such as The Columbia
carries. Garry your own
bundles and plan your
war garden. All these
save labor and material and
money needed to carry on
the war.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
You'n Be Surprised at
These Blouse zXalues
for $l,..OO -.

There good quality white voiles novelty stripes
colored madras; neat, attractive styles for business
effects Th.y all fresh and new -s, dyf for
Gyou-to choose, at -. 5000 90
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
BUY BONDS!

Wear simple clothes and
only such which will wear
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
Children $ Dresses A,
Still on Sale
Boys Wash Suits
to Sell at
$3.50 !.

Here's an opportunity to economic Boys Wash
Suits Galateas, chambrays, ginghams and repps.
They late Spring styles They sold formerly up
to $2.25-but they are mostly broken .lines-si4es
to $50 selling them SO
- Second Floor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-04-20
BUY BoNDs!

IF. T H E BOND
SALESMAN MISS ES
YOU, mail a postal to US
or telephone, and Wen
send a man with a sub
scription card to you at
any hour Of the day or
night. Answer the call of
Uncle Sam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25
New Governor AbandOnS Plan
To Address Press Club.
He Is Confined at Home In
Wichita With Tonsilitis.
NO HURRY FOR Appointments
Job Hunters Will Have To Wait
His Pleasure.
Several Men Being Considered
for p. e. C. Place.

Confined to his room in his new
home in Wichita. Henry j. Allen is
sidestepping and lodging orders when
the doctor isn't looking and is prepar-
ing to become the next governor.
While the doctor is fighting an attack
of tonsilitis which seized Allen last
week, the new governor is cautiously
debating his inaugural address and his
message to the state legislature. The
army of jobless politicians, tho. may
stay at home. They will not be heard
until the legislature is started safely
on its way.
AS soon as the doctor will permit,
Allen expects to receive delegations
representing various business and in
dustrial interests. He will consult
these men concerning several impor-
tant provisions which may find a place
in Governor Aliens message. The ma
ture of the proposals, however, will
not be made public at this time. It
IS known. tho, that Allen expects to
summon a number of bankers, labor
leaders and representatives of employ
ers' organizations. He will discuss
general conditions with these men and
will gather opinions concerning meas
ures which will be presented during
the coming session.
Aliens program will keep the poll
ticians away from Topeka until the
last minute. He has moved the center
of political activity to Wichita and ex-
poets to keep it there until a very few
hours before the inaugural. All speak
ing dates, with the possible exception
-of one in his home town. have been
Cancelled by the governor-elect. He
will not come to Topeka until Sunday
night, January IL. He takes the oath
as governor at noon Monday, Janu-
airy 13.
The legislature convenes the follow
ing day. These events mark the OPEN
ing of the big sixty-day biennial polit-
ical show in Topeka. But Allen asserts
he will dodge all the hotel lobby whis-
per conf, rences and the dope of the
professional advisers by staying at
home.
Possibly there is another. reason
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25
That Is Suggestion COmmis.
siOners Make to Newland.
They Insist Something Be Done
To Get Water.
EXPERT WILL Be EMPLOYED
Present Management Can't Ex-
plain Its Failures.
New Pumps May Not Arrive for
Some Time.

After several years of fighting the
problem Of an Inadequate water sup
ply. and the past year particularly
which time was given for something
to be done positively, the city now
faces another water emergency which
was met Tuesday by special nesting
of the city commissioners, the result
Of which was that Commissioner F. M.
Newland was directed to get in touch
with q water expert at once. II by
Thursday noon Commissioner New
land has not succeeded in finding a
man for the placer the commission
itself will act. Mayor House stated
that 1t was possible the expert might
be in charge late today.
According to Mayor House the ex-
pert will be hired regardless of salary
or any other considerations, provided
he has thesabjlity to handle the situa-
ton. Competency is the main and
only consideration.
NAwland Dodges Blame.
While admitting that the situation
at present was decidedly bad, Commits
sioner Newland affirmed that he
placed no blame on the present man
agement. THE trouble has simply
been that Jesse Shaw, the superin-
tendent, has been working too hard
and trying to do more than one man
can do, with the result that he has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25

been unable to rectify all the troubles
of the water department. The war.
by taking nearly all of the competent
engineers of the country f0r military
service. has handicapped us and
thrown extra work on Shaw's shoui-
ders. My understanding is that the
new man will go into the plant and
relieve Shaw of the work of the
Office
In the meeting held Tuesday after
noon the point was brought out by
Mayor House that Newland not being
an engineer, probably knew as little
about the technical side OF water
plant as he himself did and that in
operating the department he followed
the same method of depending on
superintendent Shaw as was followed
in the mayors department Of depend
ing on Chief Hanlon in the fire de-
partment. Mayor House said further
that apparently instead of helping
.Newland out technically he had only
gotten deeper into the mire of
trouble, stating further that il that
was the point on which the trouble
rested, it would be well to replace
Shaw with a more efficient man. To
this Newland demurred at first but
finally agreed. The idea of hiring
another man to help developed later.
On this question Commissioner Tandy
stated that in the present emergency
and great danger to the life and prop
eTty Oh the CITY ueClSlOH COulO not De
based on the personal side of the
question but should be viewed in its
larger aspect.
NewIand Can't Explain.
When asked directly by Mayor
House to exactly define the trouble,
Commissioner Newland stated that he
was unable to do so and stated further
that neither he nor Superintendent
Shaw could offer any suggestions
leading to an immediate betterment
Of the present situation.
AS lettering factors in the general
scramble of trouble Newland gave as
examples the labor question, and
stated further that for nearly six
months of the present year the city
plant has had to pump water for the
state institution, which it is doing at
present
Newland was apparently inclined to
minimize the fire hazard, in spite of
the sincere worry and fear of what
would happen in case OF a big fire.
which opinion was expressed in force
full terms by Fire Chief Joe Hanlon,
who was present at the meeting. New--
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25

duty saluted the president, who wished
him Merry Christmas ana made him
the proGuest soldier in France. All
along the latter part of the route into
Chaumont. which W. traversed by
daylight the troops -, clustered on
locomotives in the yards. top of box
cars, on tree tops and on every point
of vantage, waiting to get glimpse OF
their commander in chief and shout
him a Merry Christmas.
The president will leave for London
at 6 o'clock tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25
NEVER SAW EQUAL
Declares Farmer After Wife
Took Tanlac.
Like Different Woman Now;
Daughter Benefited Too

For years and years my wife suf-
fered from a bad case of stomach
trouble and nervousness, and Tanlac
is the only medicine have ever found
that would do her any good" said Lee
williams, of Linden, Mo-, a few days
ago. Mr.. Williams is well known
farmer, and has lived in Linden for a
number of years.
For years and years." he con-
tinued, my wife suffered terribly
from a bad case of stomach trouble
and extreme nervousness. Everything
she ate gave her indigestion, and gas
would form on her stomach and
cause her to have the most awful
pains you ever heard of. She also
suffered a great deal from bad spells
of sick headache and it was all she
could do to stand the pain. During
all this time her nerves were simply
torn all to pieces and at times the
least thing that happened would, up
set her for hours. In fact she was
just in miserable health all the way
round. She tried many different kinds
of medicines but they all seemed to
make her worse instead of better, I'M
til she got hold of Tanlac.
MY daughter was in almost as bad
condition as my wife and suffered
pretty much in the same way as her
mother, SO 1 started them both on
Tanlac. From the very first bottle my
wife began to improve. and 1 could
see that she was getting better every
day, and by the time she had finished
her second bottle she sure looked like
n different woman. All that bad
stomach trouble disappeared, and she
was not nervous like she was, those
headaches stopped coming on her and
when she had finished her third bot
tie, she was in better health in every
way than she had been for many,
many years. She says she feels well
and strong all the time now. and she
certainly looks the part. My daugh-
ter has only taken one bottle so far,
but she is getting better all the time.
and she says she feels better than she
has for a long time, and 1 feel sure
that Tanlac will soon have her in first
seen it's equal"
Talac is sold in Topeka at Tully-
Mcfarland Drug Co.-Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25

Perfect fit and style guaranteed
You can't afford to overlook this opportunity
Make it point to be here tomorrow sure!!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25

land stated that in case of a serious
fire water could be secured from the
river.
The entrance of the expert into
waterworks department will have no
effect upon the installation of the two
low-lift pumps, the installation of
which was recommended by Wynkoop
Kiersted, former city engineer.
Newland could offer no assurance as
to when the pumps might be expected.
altho they were ordered under ninety
day contract which has now expired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25
EATS REAL "CHOW"
Continued rr.,m i'age One,

- =
the American troops at headquarters
declared the day was really a fine one
for this region at this season.
Wished Soldier Merry Christmas.
The presidents first contact with
tiers was when he found q soldier on
guard outside his car. The strapping
fellow who had been assigned for this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25

Piles Cured in to "a Days
Druggists refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles. Stops Irritation
Soothes and Heals: You can get restful sleel
after the first application. Price Coca. "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25

Topeka Grain Market
FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co., cornel
Kansas Ave. and Curtis ST.
Topeka. Kan, Dec. "A.
YELLOW CORN-S1.4O.
WHITE CORN-$1.4o.
OATS-65c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25

Silk Shirt Sale!
A special purchase of extra
quality Silks makes this big
offer possible
$1,000 Shirts 1878
$3.50 Shirts ...........$e 1918
Sizes Ia to 171a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-25
ZERO IN TOPEKA

Continued from Page One.)
also buried deep under the heavy
white blanket. South of these states
very heavy rains were reported.
Dodge City reported fifteen inches
OF snow in the twenty-four hours end
ing Tuesday morning. only three
times in fifty-two years has this city
received as much moisture for the en-
tire month of December as was re-
ceived in the one week. Had the en-
tire precipitation all been snow, it
would have measured about fifty
inches.
Reports from the Rock Island Tues
day night indicated that altho trains
in all directions were very late, the
only ones annulled were from Pratt
ming from five to ten hours behind
schedule time.
Santa Fee officials stated that trains
from Texas, where the storm was
worst, were Tuesday night scheduled
to reach Topeka twelve hours late.
Trains from Colorado and western
points had not been able to move east.
According to the Union Pacific
agent. the company had not been
compelled to annu1 any trains, and
to his knowledge the point of greatest
difficulty was around Oakley, Kan.
Piles Cured in to "a Days
Druggists refund money if PAZO ONT
MENI 1alls TO cure itching, Blind. Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles. Stops Irritation !:
Soothes and Heals. You can get restful sleep
after the first application. Price 6oc.-A:v.
Colds Cause Headaches and Pains.
Feverish Headaches and body pains caused
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablers
There's only one "Bromo Quinine." Z. W
GROVES signature on the box. 30c.-Aiv.
| Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co, corner
Kansas Ave and Curtis ST.
| Topeka. Kan, Dec. "a.
| YELLOW CORN-s1.40.
WHITE CORN-$1.4o.
| OATS-65c.
Topeka Market report.
prices furnished BY Wolff Packing Co.,
Topeka. Kan. Dec. "A.
MIXED AND BUTCHERS. :. .$14 500 1a- s.
HEAVY :..;:::::~.......... 145od IL. 20
| PACKING SOW2. good to
l. cnOlce 145U1 1000
| L1Gai ..................... l49O0 10 -
We cannot use rough and thin Unfinished
hogs for packing purposes. We will na se
Poultry and Eggs.
| FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany. corner Laurent ana Madison,
| Topeka, Kan, Dec "a.
| Springs over lbs, 25c; old ROSTERS. I5c
| oroiiers tbs an nrsier 2a. aena I'VE,
| 31s lbs. PIC: hens under 3h lbs, lSc
springs over lbs. 22c: stays. l9c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-04

That Father Johns Medicine of food
building producing elements established by
scientific This rich nourshmen is in form which is
easily taken by the system than the foods
and has many times greater food value.
Medicine nourishng milk
and oneaIf times much nomn equal quantity beef
a
quantity and five times nouishing than cod fish
wholesome medicine
rundo OF
a W
in
building
IA
Father Johns Medicine positively
nourihg medicine
taking todayAdv