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UNIONS OPPOSE GIBBONS'FIGHT Cities Building Trades Try to Stop It English Work ers to Pass Him Up. The O'Powd-Gibbons fight is billed to lake place tonight. Fri day, at St. Paul. Mike Gibbons is on tho unfair list of the Twin City Buildins Trades Council. It is charged that he built flat build ing in St. Paul with non-union labor and thereby cast his lot with the CiM'i ns' Alliance. .lack Reddv, the promoter of the fn ht, is an old time union man and was at one time business agent for a St. Paul union. He has atteiided conventions of the Minnesota State Federation of Labor as a delegate from, his local union. Officials of tlie building trades council have tried to induce Keddy to canccl the bo-ut and have nothing to do with Gib bons. Ho has, reTus-ed. Arrangements have been made to picket the auditorium tonight with banners announcing that Gibbons is unfair to labor. Union officials are endeavoring to induce the state box ing commission to stop the fight. Prank Fisher, secretary of the Twin City Building Trades Council, announces that hehas received a letter from R. Coppock. of London, ^England. secretary of the National Building Trades Operatives, who as sures Fisher that the workers of England will not permit Gibbons to exploit them when he reaches Eng land in January. FARMERS CARRY CANADIAN WEST Progressive Party, Same as Kan-Partisan League Here, Sweeps Western Provinces. The progressive farmers* party, the program of which is similar1 to that of the Non-Partisan league in the states, swept Manitoba in the re cent parliamentary election. It won 12 seats out of 15. The Labor party got one seat and the conservative^ two. J. S. WoodwortTi, who was sent to jail following the big strike in Winnipeg, was elected on the labor ticket from the Winnipeg center. He had a majorty of 3,500. Winni peg has two other seats, one of which. Avent to a liberal and the si 'Y other to an Independent liberal who is classed as a conservative. In the North Winnipeg district, R. B. Rus sell, the Socialist candidate, polled within six votes of the conservatve candidate. The farmers also carried Saskat chewan and British Columbia. Sas katchewan elected 10 progressive, one conservative and one laborite. British Columbia) elected 15 pro gressives and one liberal. Progres sives failed to win a seat in Quebec. Prince Edward Islanc and Nova Sco tia. In all these provinces the lib erals captured every seat. TAKESSOLDIEB TO ST0PW0MEN Wives of Kansas Miners Pounce Upon Mines and Drive Working Miners Out. The wives of the Kansas miners this week entered the strike and started out to close every mine in the coal district. They had every thing their'own way anil the sheriff threw up his hands and called upon Governor Allen for the state mili tia. Between 1,500 and 2,00 women, wives and daughters of the miners, descended upon Jackson-Walker mine 21 neai Girard and drove 350 miners from the shafts. The women used bricks nd stone end red pep per effectively wherever a miner LAUREL and PREMIER WARM AIR FURNACES ROOFING SKYLIGHTS CORNICES STEEL CEILING S. G. PETTERSON 1918 West Superior Street. Melrose 644. CORRECT ENGLISH HOW TO USE IT Josephine Turcfc Baker, Editor. A MONTHLY MAGAZINE $2.50 THE YEAR Send 10 cents for Sample Capy Lo CORRECT ENGLISH PUBLISH ING COMPANY Evanston, Illinois. THE STORE FOR SERVICE. 113415417-1J9 West Superior Street, Duluth, Minn. Bring the Kiddies and Wee Tots to See Jolly Santa Claus He's Exactly The dolly Old Fellow the Story Books Have How the kiddies love Santa Claus! He's such a kindly old fellow. And he loves the little chil dren—and grown-up children—too. Santa Clans stays at Gray's nowadays, and lie wants all good little boys and girls to come and see him. Be one with the' kiddies. Bring them to see him and to have their photos taken with liim—4' for 50c—and to see Toyland Laden With the Wonderful Things of Which Children Dream See their eyes grow big with eagerness to see all the marvelous toys that make their dreams come true. Dolls, 10c to $15.00 Games, 10c to $9.98 Trains, 69c to $25.30 Moving Picture Machines, $1.98 to $25.00 Mirroscopes, $4.95 to $12.50 Chemical Sets, $1.50 to $15.00 Electric Motors, $1.25 to $7.00 Transformers, $3.50, $5.00 and $7.00 Erector Sets, $1.50 to $10.00 Boats, 25c to $5.00 Roly-Polies, 25c to $2.98 Pianos,,69c to $9.98 Toy Chairs, 25c to $4.95 Toy Trunks and Suitcases, 49c to $13.50 Horns, 10c to $1.50 Drawing Masters, $3.50 to $15.00 was reluctant -about dropping his tools., Hundreds of strikerr, husbands and relatives of the women, watched the attacks, warning the working miners not to "hit i" shoot back." The women mobilized before day light. They \Vere organized in three groups under three leaders. The sheriff was powerless to stop the onslaught on the mines where as a rule miners dropped dinner pails and tools and fled. The working miners are members of the United Mine Workers' union. The strikers are on what is termed UNI ON SIMP rectory Na Advantages of the AEOLIAN-VOCALION Tcontrolquality ONE of unequalled naturalness and beauty Tone oy means of the fa mous Graduola. Ability to Play all Records without additional attach ments or adjustments Case designs and workmanship of unquestioned superiority convenient Auxiliary Features such as automatic stop, rccord-f^ing equipment, etc. $50 to $350 tve c/Hons£LL NOW them all a "rump" strike., They are out be cause their leaders, one of whoni is Alexander Howatt, ase in jail for refusing to halt wha* the state law regards as an illegal strike. Howatt defied the industrial court of Kan sas and vjas given, onr year in prison. WANT 48-HOUR WEEK. NEW YORK, Dec. 15.—'Employers have asked the strohfly organized photo engravers to accept the 48 hour week instead of 44 hours. The employers' letter "is not written in an antagonistic spirit, and dis avows anti-union purposes. For Twenty Years we have Issued this Union Stamp for tue under out Voluntary Arbitration Contract WORKERS UNION OUR STAMP INSURES: Peaceful Collective Bargaining Forbids Both Strikes and Lockouts Disputes Settled by Arbitration Steady Employment and Skilled Work manship Prompt Deliveries to Dealers and Public Peace and Success to Workers and Em ployers. Prosperity of Shoe Making Communities As loyal union men and women, we ask you to demand shoes bearing the 'above Union Stamp on Sole, Insole or Lining. Boot and Shoe Workers' Union 246 SUMMER STREET, BOSTOIT, MASS. Collie Lovely, General President. Charles L. Baine, General Secretary-Treanxror. COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS: ON "WHERE VALUES REIGN SUPREME" 21 and 23 West Superior Street. A Great Array of Beautiful, Appropriate and Useful Things for Christmas Gifts t9T"AV£.W.&.SUkST. SALE AT MOST SATISFYING PRICES SILK UNDERGARMENTS—Night Gowns, Chemise, Bloomers, in crepe de chine and satin handsomely trimmed and beautifully finished. Night Gowns—Flesh and white. Specially featured from $4.85 to $10.00. Envelope Chemise—From $2.95 to $5.95. Camisoles from $1.00 to $2.95. HAND-MADE AND HAND-EMBROIDERED FILI PINO UNDERGARMENTS—A splendid assortment. Fea tured at $2.95 to $7.50 per garment. BEACON BLANKET BATHROBES—A big assort ment of beautiful, rich, warm designs. Women's and Misses' sizes. Featured at $4.95, $7.50 and $10.00. SILK ROBES AND KIMONOS—A very appealing assortment to choose from, at $7.50. $10.00. $12.50 and $15.00. SILK PETTICOATS AflD BLOOMERS—A large stock to choose from in Jersey silk, taffetas and satins. Featured at $3.95, $4.95 and $5.95, CHRISTMAS APRONS—An unlimited range to choose from. Embroidered lace and ribbon trimmed. Commencing at 25c and up to $1.25.v CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' DRESSES in organ dies, lawn and voiles. Featured at very special prices. JACK TAR MIDDIES in all-wool serge and flannel. Come in navy, red, green^ rose and gold. Featured at $4.95, $5.95 and $6.95. KOZY WRAPS in two special price lots, at $5.95 and $7.95. CORSETS in all the leading brands. Now, on sale at greatly reduced prices. Astonishing, appealing and most satisfying reductions pcw prevailing on all pur Winter Garments for Women, Misses and Children. Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Children's Coats and Dresses, Fur Coats, Plush Coats, Fur Sets and separate Fur Pieces, including Children's Furs. WonderfuUvalues arranged for Monday's business. STEEL AKD GOAL UNITING IN "INDEPENDENT" TRUST NEW YORK, Dec. 15.—Wall street la discussing two large steel and coal combinations that are being formed by the same financial group. The steel combine will" consist of several independent concerns that will develop a corporation second to the steel trust. The coal combination includes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Evenings, .7 to 8. Ask for— VERY EASY TERMS. A SMALL DEPOSIT HOLDS ANY MACHINE THIS "UNITED'' MODEL A Mahogany, Golden or Fumed Oak 42% inches high, 19% inches wide, 21 inches deep. Strong double spring motor.' Equipped with Universal tone arm and reproducer which plays all records. ''Tone amplifier of all wood, full bell construction. Tone modifier, brake and speed -regulator. Trim ming nickel-plated. Vertical record file, conveniently indexed— WITH 20 PIECES OF MUSIC Rcgukf Price $125.00. 30 coal1 compa'nies'"Jn western Pen nsylvinia.It is stated thati the pur pose of tiie latter combine is'to'"re duce overhead expenses." The lis ual claim is made t'hat his will bene fit the public. Itrls- admlted that this combine wili: eventually pass into jthe hands of the new steel com bine. WHY WAITERS ARE KILLED. Diner—"Is there', soup on the bill of fare?" Waiter—-'"there /was, sir. but I wiped, it off." DR. E MILLER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 219 FARGUSSON BUILDING. —HOURS- 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. —PHONES- Residence, Lakeside 57-J. Office, Melrose. 4072. DOG'S HEAD LAGER THE BEST DRINK IN AMERICA —MANUFACTURED BY— THE FITGER GO. DULUTH DULUTH'S GREATEST HOME FURNISHINGS a n-i^-r-7' OPPOSE INSURANCE. WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.—rThe proposed insurance plan ofi, the Brqtherhood' of Electrical Worker's is opposed by large corporations Officers oUthe brotherhood take thi- TO THE WORKERS OF DULUTH —FROM THE^ WESTERN STATE BANK OF DULUTH 317 CENTRAL AVENUE. Quality Better or Price Lower Than Elsewhere— EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME SUPEEti®R ST. AT THIRD AVE. W. With EASY Greater Assortment to Select From OUR SECOND GREAT CHRISTMAS SALE OF Again the ''UNITED PEGKOSftAPHS CORPORATION" of Sheboygan, Wis., comes to "BAYHA & GO.n for a quick disposal of all surplus stock of FINE UNITED PHONOGRAPHS. We want you to bear in mind these Phonographs are made by a wealthy corporation that has been in business for years and WILL BE IN' BUSI NESS for years to come. And we give you a written guarantee, signed by the factory and signed by BAYHA & CO., with every machine sold. There are no better instruments made by any factory in America. J* "R! WE PERSONALLY GUARANTEE EVERY TERNS PER MONTH Ul* THE "UNITED" MODEL Mahogany, Golden or Fumed Oak 46 inches high, 22 inches wide, 23 opposition as a matter of course. They slj^W that :fe.ny, MACHINE effort of work- ers to :ijelp themselves" is in con-* flict wi'th ratornal and Welfare plans Ifcc 1'. th? worker to his job and eato .wi-thl.i him a dependent spirit.'. STATE BANK DULUTH, MINN. The Bank on the Corner, Deposits Over Half Million OFFICERS J. N. Peyton President W. B. Getchell Vice Pres. §. M. Strain Cashier W. P. Mahoney ....Asst. Cashier DIRECTORS J. E. FOUBISTER W. B. GETCHELL S. M. STRAIN E. S. OLSON B. M. PEYTON 11. H. PEYTON J. N. PEYTON LOUIS RAMSTAD D. E. SEASHORE BUY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS SAVE .MONEY STOCK ir yk inches deep. Strong double spring motor.. Equipped with United Uni versal tone arm and reproducer, which plays all records. Tone am plifier of all wood, full bell construc tion.-' Tone modifier, brake, speed regulator and automatic stop. Trimming nickel-plated. Vertical record file, conveniently indexed— WITH 20 PIECES OF MUSIC Regular Price $*60.00 ALL ISSUES OF LIBERTY BONDS ACCEPTEDtAS CASH AT THEIR FULL FACE VALUE—HERE IS YOUft CHANCE! THE MODEL B. "UNITED" Mahogany, Golden or Fumed Oak 44% inches high, 21 inches wide, 22% inches deep. Strong double spring motor. Equipped with Universal tone arm and reproducer which plays all records. Tone amplifier of all wood, full bell construction." Tone modi fier, brake and speed, regulator and automatic stop. Trimming, nickel plated. Vertical record* file, con veniently indexed— WITH 20 PIECES OF MUSIC 4. Regular Price $J 40.0ft Ir!