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Ppw ~_i Advertising Bates Made Known on Application. ~t .*»•* ^.,r.,{ THE LABOR WORLD hi!«-iir: Kvery Saturday. Established In 1896 by Sabrle O. Aikin. iiu*tiie»N Office. Bulte 610 Manhattan Building, Duluth, Minn. Duluth Phone. Melrose 1211. 4»LliSClUi*T10.\ $ '. in advnnc .....$1.00 B3x Months. In advance Three Months, in advance ............••••••»»••»• «3S Single Copies. 2 Cents. VV. E. MclCWEN, Editor and Publisher. SMOKING ON STREET CABS. Dulutli is a mighty clean city. The saloons close promptly at the hours required by law gambling has been stopped the vice district has been abolished hotels are under complete police surveillance and known houses of ill-repute throughout the cdty have been closed. The eureka of law enforcement has been reached. There is nothing further the city officials can do, beyond being eternally vigilant, to compel people to be good by law, unless they are given more law. The anti-moralists—we guess it is safe to designate the liberal element as such to distinguish them from the moralists—predicted early in this movement for law enforcement that when a certain very good kind of moralists shall have gone the limit in compelling obedience to law, they would then clamor for more law to further force bad people to be good. We shall see whether or not they were true prophets. For instance, smoking is not good. Some people believe it to be a sin others know it to be injurious to the health, and we all recognize that it is not a good habit. It would be better if we didn't have it. But how some very good men do like to smoke. There is nothing we can enjoy like a good fragrant cigar after a hearty meal. In our hurry to get to work in the morning we are obliged to finish our smoke on the street car. And while doing it we Meet other men who are in a hurry also, and the look of contentment upon their faces while they puff away at a pipe or cigar is the best antidote we know of for the morning blues. Now comes a bunch of fanatics who want the city daddies to enact an ordinance against smoking on the rear end of street cars. Isn't it the limit? If things don't go the way we want them to go, or if people do things we do not like them to do, then all that is nec essary to have our way is to ask the city commissioners to ordain against them. If we are not careful we will soon have so much government we will become moral hunchbacks under it. We are pleased to observe that the city commission ers are not taking the demand for the ordinance against smoking on the rear end of street cars seriously. It is not worth the expense of a referendum. election, which it would surely get if passed by the council. INVESTIGATE GREAT LAKES ACCIDENTS. In our last issue we suggested that a congressional inquiry into the method and manner of sailing ships on the Great Lakes might have a wholesome effect upon commerce and safety. Everything to happen since we made the suggestion confirms our belief in the wis dom of such an inquiry. If the vessel owners are not guilty, or if they are being misrepresented by the independent papers and by the officials of the United States Weather Bureau they will have nothing to fear from an investigation. Indeed they should be the first to welcome one. Either congress or some competent government board should ascertain whether or not the following charges generally made are true: Masters of ships are ordered to leave port in the face of threatening weather from the office of steamship companies. Authority for centuries vested in captains of ships has been taken from them and given to employes in the office of the steamship companies. There is insufficient motive power in the long freighters sailing on the Great Lakes. The large number of low built hatches weaken ships and make them easy prey to heavy seas. Modern freighters are built solely for profit with little attention given to safety at sea. The above and several additional reasons are given for the dreadful loss of life and ships in the recent storm. Unless something is done at Washington to ascertain the facts and compel a reasonable respect for the rules of safety, there will be other disasters as appalling, if not more so, as those which happened last week. In the interest of men who can not speak for them selves, yea in behalf of the wives and babes of lake seamen—captains and sailors, The Labor World be lieves a government inquiry to be imperative. WHO GETS THE DIFFERENCE? In one of our letters this week, a settler in northern Minnesota, who came here from Kansas, writing on the high cost of living and commending The Labor World for its stand against the Michigan Street Food Trust, has this to say: About 15 years ago live hogs were selling at the Kansas City live stock yards for about $3 per one hundred pounds and I bought good bacon from the retail Ibutcher for 10 cents a pound, a difference of 7 cents between the live hog and the finished product. At the present time on the same market live hogs are bringing about 8 cents per pound, on the 16th the top price was $8.25, and you are paying the retailer 35 cents a pound for the same bacon that I bought for 10 cents 15 years ago. Then the difference between the live hog and the bacon was about 7 cents, today the differ ence is about 27 cents. Wh®. gets the 20 cents? Surely the packers cannot claim in creased cost of converting the hog into bacon, because the improved methods used by them would be more apt to decrease the cost than to increase it, and the "speeding-up" sys tem practiced on their employes will more than offset any increase in wages that may navo been granted in the last 15 years. It seems that the ground is well covered in the fore going. If an explanation of the high cost of living is not contained in that settler's remarks, there is no 'explanation available. In the face of this Increase of three hundred per cent in the price of meat njroducts^ there are* those who iwisely wag their empty hjads the reason 1' Entered at the Postoffice at Duluth. Minn* aa second data matter. fv V1^ A\"i ^4 'A mm 1 1 FOLLOWING POLITICAL RAINBOWS. Say what you will there la little hope for substantial Improvement in the condition of the working clauses save through organization on the industrial field. Political solidarity is important, but industrial organiza tion is indispensible. Without it nothing can be done through it much has been achieved, and much more can be had. The more organization there is among tbe working classes the less difficulty will be experienced in getting what is wanted. The laborer who leans on political activity alone to ameliorate his economic condi tions will find before he reaches his grave, that is if he lives a lpng life, that he has followed a rainbow. No political party in the history of any government ever satisfactorily solved a great social problem. Political parties may be militant and uncompromising when they are young, but once in power they are captured by fie trimmers who have the ready faculty of gracefully land ing on the winning, side. They are like the Missouri farmer during the Civil war. A number of guerillas had been shooting up the country. One morning the farmer heard some shooting in afield near his farm house. He awakened his sons and ordered them to get their guns and follow him. "What you goin' to do, dad?" they naked. "We're goin' to see who's shootin' up down in the corn field," he answered. "Then what you agoin'to do?" "If they're fewer than we'uns we'll fight 'em if they're more'n we'uns we'll jine 'em." And it is always this type of men, with no fixed principles, who hold the balance of power in political campaigns, and who prevent earnest men from successfully and fully carrying out political party pledges to the people. On the other hand it is the group organizations of determined men and women, such as we have in the trade unions of this day, that have forced, by their hidden power, from masters and from governments every social advantage that we enjoy. In governments such as burs laws can do little more than remove special privileges now enjoyod by our masters. They can not more evenly distribute the wealth of the nation. If they are good laws they may remove handicaps, clear the field and give every person equal opportunities. But after this have been done, it will be up to the masses. So here is where economic organization plays its great part. Without it. no matter how just the laws, the cunning and the greedy jrill outwit the many. They scheme while the honest sleep. Under any order of things they will accumulate their pile and strongly entrench themselves before the people awaken. This has been true in every period of civilization. "Eternal vigilance is the price of all liberty." Organ izations of labor are not only guards in the watch tower of industrialism, but they are the torch bearers of its liberties, now denied to the many who have stood with out. The way to economic or industrial freedom for labor, which is for all, is through trade unionism. The men who would be free must ally themselves with the labor movement by joining the union of their trade or calling. It is this or perish. YOU CAN'T KILL IT. One fine thing about democracy is that when It once takes hold of an idea there isn't any power on earth which can make it let go unless it be the matured Judgment of democracy itself. Here is an example: Years ago somebody in New York state suggested that if the people are capable to elect men to office whom other men nominate they might as well do the nominating, too. Whereupon the bosses scowled. "Preposterous!" they exclaimed. "What will be come of the party?" "We need consultation and con ference to arrive at safe nominations. You couldn't have effective organizations if you didn't have nominat ing conventions and caucuses" and back-room powwows and the rest of the rule of the many by the fe. And so these bosses, aided by many folks who did not think and some who could not think straight, pro ceeded, several times running, to throw direct nomina tions out of the legislative window. But each time the issue, like the fabled cat, caine back. And lo! here it is again at Albany, a little larger than ever before and with no Murphy to bell it and with Barnes wondering how he can find a big enough bipartisan combination to give it another chasing. New Yorkers are slow-minded. If it had been a Western state the battle would not have lasted more than two rounds and most likely only one. But slow or fast, the mind of the people has kept mulling and now it looks as if it had about arrived at the point where it is going to snap shut with a click and where the bosses will be lucky if they don't get their fingers pinched. All things are relative. For the New York mind to travel that far is as much as for many minds to go the limit. The next moves very likely will be easier. Often it is the late convert who becomes most zealous. The leisure gained by a reduction of the hours of labor offers a golden opportunity for healthful physical exercise and mental development. Leisure is a blank space in the activities of human life It can be used to a great advantage and abused in a similar degree. The advantages to be gained from leisure are manifold, but Chief of all are opportunities for education in all spheres which make life worth living. The trades union movement represents the most In telligent and energetic part of the Working people it represents a militant force, ready to sacrifice for better conditions, time and money it has no apologies to make for its course in the past. It has made mistaken like all other human agencies. The trades union movement is in conflict with Ignor ance, selfishness, apathy and indifference it is in con flict with prejudice, intolerance, misrepresentation and vilification it is in conflict with greed, avarice, cupidity and social injustice. Down Cleveland way the papers have started a fund for the relief of the widows and orphans of the sailors' who went down to watery graves In the recent storm on the Great Lakes. What has Duluth done? If we would apply the same principle to government that we do to religion and rule by pttrsuasfon rather than by force, we could soon strike every criminal law from our statute books with perfect safety. '•The trade union movement not only consider* works out working class problems, but they concern and have a bearing upon the whole of society. Let others rant as they may the welfare of the of the toilers is entrusted' to the American trade movement. government JftToige e| &h. Hi^\ r-W# and THE LABOR WORLT) WK Loss to Wells Fargo & Co. Ex press Was $1,200,000 During Fiscal Year. NEW YORK, Nov. 20.—-In a state ment accompanying the annual re port to the stockholders, B. D. Cald well, president of Wells Fargo & Co. express says that the parcel 'post competition for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1918, had affected the com pany's Earnings to the extent of about $1,250,000 and that further in roads on the company's business may be expected from the extension of the weight limit and the reduction of the rates within the ISO-mile raidius effected Aug. 15 last. As to the express field in general, regarding conditions which directly affect Wells aFrgo & C9., Caldwell says: "The. company is now confronted with the taost -difficult problem in Its history as a result of the radical reduction in its rates ordered by the interstate commerce commission. "Many of the new rates are lower thaji those of the parcel post. Esti mates reached by their application to actual business of typical days in dicate from 12 per cent to i5 per cent reduction in the company's rates as a whole. To offset such a loss gross earnings would require carryings of at least 15 per Cent. "It is impossible to foretell with any exactness what the outcome will be upon the company's revenue. It is clear, however, that unless as a. re sult of the radical reduction in rates there Is an extraordinary increase in business, and this is accompanied by a substantial decrease in the ratio of expense through methods not here tofore available the net earnings must be seriously affected. City of Millionaires to Be Ruled by Workingmen—Three Are Sleeted. PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 20.—At the recent election held In this city Joseph O. Armstrong was elected mayor for the ensuing term, begin ning on January* 1, 1914, and con tinuing, four years. Armstrong is a union glassworker and' was formerly a director of pnhjfe works. It is as serted that he will stand firmly for the shorter workday and for a big ger, a better, and brighter era for the working people. One of the unfortunate instances waa the defeat of P. J. McArdle, for mer president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, who is a member of the present city council. McArdle's de feat Is attributed to the fact that in his advocacy of the eight-hour ordi nance tie brought against himself tremendous opposition. The Iron City Trade "Journal states that the men of- wealth and power were urged to "defeat McArdle at any cost. McArdle is the man who tried to unionize the city of Pitts burgh. McArdle is the man who in troduced in /the city (council and fought for the eight-hour ordinance. McArdle is always taking a stand for his kind of people and against our kind of people. McArdle is a dangerous man. McArdle must be eliminated." Of the five men whom organized labor championed for the city coun cil three were elected. New Service Activities, Displace Candy Mis and Dances Among Y. W. C. A. Members. MADISON!, Wis^t NOv. 20.—Fac tory girls and college girls, two types of girlhood supposedly as widely sep arated as the poles by virtue of in terests and have/specialised in home economics, teacha classes in cooking, sewing and home nursing. Teach Art of Relaxation. Others give lessons in gymnastics or show the factory girls how to re lax after a hard day's work, by prac-tieing folk dancing. Once a week, they take charge of a room in the factory district, where the working girls held. clwfo meetings, entertain their friends or have other amusements as they may wish. Campfire groups have been organ ized with the university girls as guardians. Hikes into the country and about Madison's lakes are being planned by these clubs. "Just being friendly and getting acquainted," is the spirit in which the work is being carried on. The girls realise that they have much to learn from each other, and the uni versity coeds appreciate the oppor tunity of meeting and working with girl* who are facing real life and coping with live problem* and con ditions. •'-""1 iftf I WROT KEEEt PfcATKS LAID. Newport NSftn. va.. Nov. 2*.— The first plates of tft* keel' of the WitUMhte ftminrllKmbL urMcH Wbm "Si* "WPi-U.UL WE GIVE AND REDEEM SECURITY VOUCHERS! Melrose 2155— Both Phones —Grand 522 There existed in Rome various fra ternities of tradesmen which bore a considerable resemblance to the }modem guild, or. as we- know tt in the United States, as boards of trade of chambers of commerce, and were permitted to regulate their affairs by their own laws. It is usual, however, to trace the origin of the guilds to the middle ages. Guilds introduced the dem ocratic element into society, and of the citizen's liberty and the de positaries of much political power. Ait the close of the twelfth century merchants' guilds were general throughout the cities of Europe. The Drapers, company of Hamburg dates from 1153, and that of the Shoemak ers of ^tagdeburg from 1157. With the increase of their wealth or strength the guilds either pur chased or extorted from their rulers privileges which, once obtained, they were careful never to give up. By the thirteenth century they had acquired much power, and in two successive ages they counterbal anced the power of the nobles. A CONVICT'S APOLOGY -M' By BURTON BRAX.EY. Oh. yes, I'm guilty, right enough It ain't no use to throw'a bluff, An' yet, I guess Society Kin share the guilt along o' me! I ain't the kind to weep an' whine, But, say-—wot chance, wot chance was mine? Born in a dirty, reeking slum Where decent sunlight never come, An' starved for food an' starved for air Through all my years of boyhood there, While evil things an' low an* mean Was nearly all the life I seen, Of course, I- growed to be a tough, A hoodlum and a bad young rough! But even then 1 might uv been Reformed to be some Use to men If every time I left the trail They didn't slam me into jail Where thieves-an' all that rotten crew Would teach me worse than aJl I knew. Oh, yeSi I'm guilty that is clear,: But every guy who's listenin' here An' all you swells an' goodly folks Who sniffs at me an' such-like blokes Is guilty, too—aloftg o' me An* will be till tho world is free Of stinkin- slums an' rotten holes That poison people's hearts an* souls An' cheats 'em from their very lrtrth From any decent chance on earth, ain't the kind to weep an* whine. But, say, wot chance—wot chtnce was mine? THE QUITTEK It's easy to cry that you're beaten~r and die It's easy to crawfish and crawl Bitt to fight and to fight when hope's out of sight— 9KM8B Ike Center of Economy for Thrifty People IT PAYS TO SHOP AT FREHtfUTH'S. Extra Special FeatureI $29.50 $1*7.50 Coats for A Great Thursday and Friday Eargian. Another shipment of those hand some Winter Coats just in by yes terday's express. It consists of Fine Two-Tone BouC|e Salt's, Imported Astrakhan. Fine Zibe Unes, Cheviots, Chinchillas and Diagonals. The colors are brown, taupe, red, blue, gray/ tan and black, lined throughout with rich guaf anteed satins—and plush' col* lar and cuffs—-with plush button trimmings. The values $29.50, at only y\ Clearance Sale Trimmed Hats The Biggest Bargains in Town One group worth, up to $7.50 at... $6.75 One group worth up to $12.00 at. $5.00 One group worth up to $15.00 at.. $2,95 BITS OF HISTORY According to historians, the guild, was a society or body of individuals associated together' for carrying on commerce or some particular trade or business. their progress became the bulwark, To laugh and try with a daring eye, «Jid prove to the world he can. And if you stick till your heart is sick, and lose when the game Is done. Why, that's the Irest game of them 1 *U! And though you may come out of each grueling' bdut beaten Wt JJuvv th# ^tynfidehce of the public For we make no false promises'in our advertisements. Every statement made is back ed up by the merchandise—courting comparison is our strongest asset, we leave the mat ter of values and underpricing to your good judgment. We write our ads with fore thought, eliminating all ifs and ands. IT'S FUN TO FIGHT BY BESRTON BMUSY It's, fun to light when you know yoti are right and your heart Is in it, ./ too, 'Though the fray be long and the f6e be strong and the comrades you have are few. Though the battle heat bring btft de feat, and weariness make you reel There's joy in life that can know such Strife and the glory' and thrill you feel! 7' When the wise ones pant that you simply can't, it's fun for a fight ing man It's fun to know that the weary foe paid dearly for what they won. It's fun to dare in the face of despair when the last lone chance seems gone, And td see hope rise in the angry skies like a promise of rosy dawn For victory's sweet when it crowns defeat, and you learn this much is true: It's fun to fight when you know you're right, and your heart Is in it, too!" HAMS WITH UNION IiABEfc. ST. "IjOUIS, NOV. 20.—The Butch ers* union in this city announces that hame can now be purchased on the Et. Louis market hearing the union label of that organization. HSSK^«W«' W Special flemoMtration Again we call your attention to the special demonstration now in progressJn our Neediest. Department, Third Floor! Of the Artful Hue of the Well Knowm CMdem Fleece Wool Yarns. We have with us Mrs. Woodbridge, who IS thoroughly .accomplished in artistic knitting and crocheting. She will give instructions'''Free" in the various ways in Which Golden Fleece Yarns may be applied. A Christmas gift of one's own handiwork is appreciated above all others. Continuation of Our Great November Clearance Sale J^ressy Quits and Jjndies'1Tailored A large and attractive stock to select frirn and honestly priced makes plott ing easy at The Preimuth Store, No imitated VhlneiH~IVi sample lots. All reliable merchandise that bears our guarantee for style and durability—• and every price just what we claim they are, We court comparison with the so-called half-price sales, $25.00 Suits now $12.75 $32.50 Suits now $17.50 $45.00 Suits now $25.00 $75.00 Suits now $42.50 White House Cook Book Regular $1.28—-Extra Special 69c ffl The White House Cook Book» is a Comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the- home. Cooking dinner, giving menttes, Household receipts, table etiquette. Care of the sick, health sug gestions. etc. 919- pages illustrated always 11.25. Extra special Hitching your wagon to A Strictly Union Made in Duluth Called r*$S a. star is all right, young man, but don't lo^tn your automobile to a vaudeville star. IMPERIAL It Is Sold Garments of Style "Correctness" For Outdoors tailored with distinction in the real mackhtaw styles of the North. CtHfo&ted F&t rick-Duluth Woolen KOI Mackinaw Okrth made toy a spepial process to resist wind, odd and moisture Shrunk to three times orig! inat thickness.^ Fleecy and soft with aT1' wonderful warmth and wear. Not buntatsome in weight. You will delight in the beantifnl sofirfcned plain and plain patterns.. "I jy ft K' To Insure getting the' l&jl original VlPatrick-Duluth Woolen ^Mill Mackinaw Cloth, insist On seeing ike-trade mark in the, garments This famous cloth