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I -X V. Suit Sale $18. As We Say, or Your Money Back. SUIT SALE Our Annual Summer Clear ance sale of Men's up-to-date Suits is* on. You may de pend on every one of these reductions being genuine. Men's $30 Suits $23.75 Men's $25 Suits 19.75 Men's. $20 Suits 15.75 Mens $18 Suits 14.15 Mens $15 Suits 11.75 Men's $12 Suits 9.35 Men's $10 Suits 7.75 A big cut on our entire line of Boys and Children's Suits —bring the boys here for real snaps. Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher 210 W. Superior St. The first of the Columbia's regular July Suit'Sales will start this week. Youiknow our custom of cleaning up stocks preparatory to the arrival of goods for the following season and you know that we do it proper with out hocus pocus, thunder claps and equivocation. We take our semi annual loss good-naturedly, because this method enables us to start each season with a practically brand new stock. This year we'll not start the complete suit stocks at one time, but will advertise one part each week—starting with the highest priced suits and continuing for four weeks until the lowest priced suits are reached. SALE NO.l FOR MEN 50 SALE STARTS THIS WEEK. NO CREDIT will be extended at these sales prices and no suits will be sent on approval except under a positive agreement that they must be returned or paid for on the next day. If you are only half in need of a suit, it will pay you to look in when the Columbia offers the high pricedtStein-Bloch and Sincerity Suits at a Bargain Price. SUIT SALE NO. 1 For Young Men. The choice of what is left of the highest priced swell College Clothes goes at $17.50 Includes everything,, also all the blues and blacks. "We have left undone the things we shoud have done," acknowledged the fair worshiper. "It's all right, dear," whispers a motherly soul in the ipew back of her. "It's not undone any more. I reached over and hooked It while you was standing up."—St Louis Republic. I is the price for Sale No. 1 and includes our finest suits, here tofore selling from $30 down to $22.50. It comprises all fancy mixed colors and blue serges, but the staple blacks are re served. SUIT SALE NO. 1 For Children. The choice of all that is left of high-priced Boys' Knee Pant Suits goes for $6.95 Remember that our fine Boys' Suits run up to $10 in price. Columbia Clothing Co, Same Sale in our Duluth and Superior Stores. 'FORGET IT." By the Reverend Charles Stelzle. No man can accomplish great things unless he is an optimist. But what does that mean? There arc some folks who call them selves by that name—although there is usually "Ism" attached to their be liefs!—who have adapted mottoes some thing like the following: "Forget it." "There is no evil." "Look happy and you will be happy." "You can conquer any situation if you smile enough." "God is in His Heaven, all's right with the world." Sounds rather pretty, doesn't it? There is a certain amount of truth in these little "Sunshine" opiates, but what are the facts? In the first place, there are some things which it would be criminal to forget, because there is evil. Looking happy and smiling is a very fine anti dote, but we can't all be "Happy Holli gans, and most of us don't want to be. We'd rather be real men. leaving the tomato can and the scrubby beard to those who enjoy that sort of a thing. There is sin in the world. There Is tragedy. There is suffering. There are hundreds of thousands of children who are in the mills and factories who should be at home or in school. There are slums, with their bell-holed. There are salons, with drunkenness and bru tality, there are underfed and over worked men and women in our great cities. Will the rosy, posey doctrine of the long-haired man and the short haired woman doctrinaire smile these away? God is in His Heavens" yes, pll's not "right with the world." It's going to be right and that's why wo can well afford to be optismists. But not the kind that expects to usher in the mil lennium by a smile. There i8 work to do. and fighting, to. lt is a wo^k and a fight that requires red-blooded men. It is a task that has the assurance of success, because God is in the heavens. It is a great thing to realize that it is His task, working through us. We are commissioned to it. That should give nerve to the arm, and power to the blow of every fellow who has taken upon himself his share of the task of helping redeem the world from the pa ticular evil which he sees most. Mr. Union Man:—Notify your butch er that the Bell 'Phone is Unfair. UNIONS DO NOT LEVEL DOWN. The objection tjjat the union shop arbitrarily fixes the level of wages scarcely needs answering, for lt is well known that the standard wage fixed by the union is merely a mini mum wa*e, and there is nothing to prevent the employer from declining to hire •men whose services are not worth so much to him, nor from pay ing higher wages to men whose work is worth more. Whatever leveling the union shop accomplishes is a leveling up ,not a leveling down. As a mat ter of fact, the best workmen get much more than the minimum, wake. The Labor Commission of Iowa, for instance, reports thai the wages of the most proficient workmen in the organ ized trades of that state exceed the minimum wage rate on an average of 33 per cent. Mr. Union Man:—Notify your cloth ier that the Bell 'Phone is Unfair. UNITY MONO FARMERS GROWS Willi RAPIDITY Successful Meetings of Union La bor and Farmer's Society of Equity Held. Something of the Extent of the Movement For Agricultural Organization. (By W. E. McEwen) Upon the invitation of President T. S. Morrell, president of the Minnesota State Society of Equity, I attended a county meeting of farmers at Bethel, Anoka county on July 4th. I had read and heard much of the movement of the farmers for organization, but I had never dreamed that the Equity plan had taken such root in the hearts of the erstwhile too conservative farmers. The Minnesota farmer, like his fel low laborer in the city, has long been the victim of injustice. He is charged exceedingly high prices for everything he purchases, and is compelled to sell the products, of his soil at ridiculously low prices. I was amazed to learn what the farmers at Bethel were get ting for butter, eggs, butter fat, pota toes and other farm products. The difference between the price paid by the consumer in Duluth and that re ceived by the farmer, scarcely 100 miles from Duluth, Is altogether too great. Commission buyers, brokers and job bers sometimes make more out of their transactions than the farmer receives for his products. It is the purpose of the American Society of Equity to bring the consum er closer to the producer. It eventual ly expects through the work of its or ganization to eliminate a series of middle men who gamble on the necessi ties of life. One of its immediate pur poses' is to build co-operative storage houses and elevators at certain promi nent shipping points, where farm pro ducts will be stored, and only released at the rate of 10 per cent, a month. Farmers who need money to tide th£m over will be able to borrow at a low rate of interest on their store house certificates. The Society of Equity is divided into belts. In northern Minnesota we have the potato belt. All of the farmers in this belt have agreed to hold their potatoes, and will dispose of them only on terms made by the society. In other words the farmer will in the future usurp the trespassed field of the brok er, speculator and money shark, and he will so control his products that throughout the consuming year that commercial gamblers will be unable to play on the hearthstones of the farm ers and consumers. In Dakota the Equity society has spread like wild fire, and several mil lions of bushels of wheat have been pledged by farmers to be hold until the society's minimum price of $t.00 per bushel is secured. Wheat too, will be marketed similar to the plan outlined in the potato belt. That the farmers are fesling more kindly to organized labor is evident from the spirit of friendship manifest ed at their meetings. They are begin ning to recognize that the cause of the laborer in the city and the laborer on the farm is Identical that their fees are the same, and their interests are mutual. The city laborer reeds to know more about the cause of the far mer, who is the prey of the same para site which saps the life ^lood from the wage earner. The farmer too has much to learn of the wrongs which abound in the factory life of the city. I can see more in this movement of the farmers than is written in their propoganda literature. I can see a great consuming field for the' products of union labor on the farms, just as the farmers can see wage earners in the city consuming their products, paying high prices for the same, while the former receive but a pittance for them. I can see a solution of the prison labor evil in an alliance with the or ganization of the farmers, because the big course shoes the farmers wear are largely the products of our state pris ons. The child labor evil too will come nearer being solved by the aid of the farmers, and the iniquities of our fac tory system of which labor so fre quently complains may be readily abol ished by encouragement from them in their growing demand for the trade union label. Factory owners have ever held that so long as the farmers cared nothing for the label of the trade union they had no fear for the future of their business, and it mattered little to them whether or not the factory was op«r ated by trade unionists. What a change would be wrought in our In dustrial system by the complete unity of farmers and wage earners. The meeting at Bethel was most suc cessful. Speakers among the farmers, who knew their grievance-3 well, were fully equipped to discuss the Equity movement intelligently. Trade union advocates found little difficulty in reaching the hearts of the agricultura lists, because of the similarity of the wrongs of which they both complain. Another meeting at Pine City on Saturday *last of the farmers of Pine county was well attended. I addressed the assemblage in the court house for over an hour, and the assurances of co operation received at that meeting gave me much hope for the coming success of our joint movement. Let the members of the citizen's al liance and other open shop societies bray and snort to their heart's content against trade unionism, but their ef forts will amount to naught, if labor will arise to the occasion and make an alliance with its fellows on the farms. A combination of the producers in fields, shops and factories will be a unity of producers and consumers who make and .defend nations, and pay for their government. This is a movement of the greatest good for the greatest number, and this being a cardinal prin ciple of a republican form of govern ment, it ought to receive the support of every true patriot. May the farmer and workirigman grasp the situation and make the best of It. Mr. Union Man:—Notify your milk dealer that the Bell 'Phone is* Unfair. Mr. Union Man:—Notify your con feotloner that the Bell 'Phone is Unfair THE LABOR WORLD. W LOCAL LABOR NOTES. Sheet Metal Workers Elect New Offi cers. The semi-annual election of officers of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union was held this week. The following were chosen: President, Arthur Moore vice president, Charles Gause recording secretary, Richard Little financial sec retary, M. J. Harney treasurer, Ely Ducharne. Most of the new officers are well known in the labor movement of the city. Garment Workers* Union Holds Inter esting Meet. The regular meeting of the newly organized Garment Workers' Union was held Wednesday evening at Odd fellows' hall. There was a large at tendance. The president, Mrs. Bessie Cayo, is becoming quite an efficient presiding officer, and the secretaries, Miss Nelson and Miss Van Oak, take up their work like veterans in the move ment. The meeting was visiited by Ernest Peters and Frank Fisher of the Trades Assembly, and W. E. McEwen, all of whom made short addreses. First Union Butter Kver Sent to Duluth W. E. McEwen, secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota State Federation of Labor, received from a member of the American Society of Equity of Cedar, Minn., the first consignment of dairy butter ever brought to Duluth bearing the union label of the farmer's society. The label of the farmers closely re sembles that of the Printer's Union, and we displayed it to our friends this week with considerable pride. Visiting At Wlnonn. Emil Borth, president of the local union of retail clerks, is spending his vacation at Winona. He is accom panied by Mrs. Borth. Both are enjoy ing themselves immensely in the beau tiful southern Minnesota city. Return From Their Honeymoon Trip. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Anderson have returned from a short wedding tour through the east. They are at home at 405 First avenue east. Mr. Anderson is a prominent member of the Electri cal Workers' Union, and his wife was Miss Lou Murphy of this city. Bralnerd Unions Unite. The temporary union of locomotive cab carpenters at Brainerd has been consolidated with the local of general carpenters there. The shop carpenters first thought that a distinct local would be of greater benefit to them, but more mature deliberation brought the- con clusion that more good could be done by one strong union of carpenters throughout the whole city. The woodworkers in the car shops of the Northern Pacific railroad are also organizing, and an aplicatlon for a charter is being made this week. This union will consist of all employes in the woodworking plant of the rail road company. The new Freight Handlers Union of Bralnerd has displaced its president, B. C. Boyd, for insubordination. The mem bers are very muchi put out because the railroad officials H&ve only granted the members an inc/ease of ten cents per day In wages, when the men had asked for a 25 cent Increase. There was some talk of another strike, but this may be averted by the presence of President Flannery of the International Union, who is coming to Bralnerd to straight en out matters. Henry Pereault Chosen. Former president, Henry Pereault of the Trades Assembly, has been re turned by lis union to that body. Mr. Pereault has been enjoying a vacation of one term, but at the last meeting of his union he was returned as a dele gate by an overwhelming vote. Who Is John Afattgon? Carlos Avery, the executive officer of the State Game and Fish commission, this week announced the appointment of John Mattson of Duluth as deputy game warden for St. Louis county, to work with John Green. Mr. Mdttson is unknown to most of the Democrats of Duluth, and there fore many inquiries are being made about him. To assure our friends that he is all right let us say that no man In St. Louis county did more to en courage the re-election of Gov. John A. Johnson than did Mr. Mattson. He is a prominent member of sevei-al Finnish societies stands well with his people, and is a man of exemplary habits. His work during the campaign was done voluntarily, and those who were about the headquarters will tes tify with us that he was a veritable giant in the organization. The appointment from every stand point is commendable, and we are cer tain that his efforts in his new position will doubly satisfy his superiors that he is the right kind of a man to honor with political preferment. Gonipers Appoints Several New. State Organisers. President Samuel Gompers of the A. F. of L., announces this week that he will appoint several new voluntary or ganizers in Minnesota. They are to be divided into districts. President Goo. Howley and W. E. McEwen of the State Federation of Labor will act as general state organizers, while the nine vice presidents'recently chosen at St. Qloud will be deputized a3 organiz ers In the congressional district tiiey represent in the State. Federation. The new congressional organizers are-P J. Warren, Winona Jas. E. Logue, Fair bault Henry !EL Hartung, Mankato J. J. McHugh and T. F. Thomas, St. Paul A. E. Kellington and George Hall, Min neapolis John M. Taylor, Brainerd, and Edward Lowe, Duluth A systematic movement for the or ganization of labor., in each congres sional district in the state will be un dertaken immediately. Mr. Union Man:—Notify your baker that the Bell 'Phone is'Unfair. SAMUEL GOMPERS TAKES FALL OUT OF PARRYXTES WHO WANT WAR FljND (Continued from Page 1.) and servant" was the only conception of the relations between workmen and their employers and was upheld by governmental power and judloial pro cess. Even a brit'f survey of the long Mail Orders Given Careful and Prompt Attention past & THE BIO CLASS BLOCKa WOKE Special Sale —OF— Refrigerators Here's Everyone should own a good refrigerator. It is a great factor in preserving health—if you have children you owe it to them to give them, as well as yourselves, good pure wholesome food—well pre served. With a good refrigerator you car do this—„ all the year round. ANY RRFRIG* ERA TOR SOLD ON EASY PAYZ MENTS AND ATSPEGIAL PRICES—BUY NOW. as well as of comparatively recent times will show that immense fortunes have been utilized to prevent the growth or to crush out the spirit of associated effort among the working people. Type of Amerlcarf Labor. The man with the receding forehead and bent back, the "Ma* with the Hoe," does not in any way typify either the character or the spirit of the Amer ican Workman. The American workman stands with head erect, clear-eyed, and stout hearted, realizing the advantages that have come to him and his by associat ed, organized effort with his fellows. Those benefits and advantages w\ich have come to the American workmen in their homes and in their lives have not been brought to them upon silver Stone Lined Refrigerator special platters nor by the sympathetic condes cension of the employing class. They have been achieved by the constantly growing intelligence and organization to stand together and to organize the yet unorganized of their fellow-work ers so strong, that the Van Ceave Post-Parry aggregation may bring to bear their war fund tenfold increased and it will but instill into the minds of America's toilers a still greater per sistency and a' rrfore grim determin ation to stand by their ennoblflig pur poses the proud banner of organized labor. Union Labor Is Loyal. Loyal as any in our country are the organized workingmen of America more loyal than the president of the employers' association of Chicago, who refused to salute the flag of our coun try mo^ loyal in' the support of our country In time of stress or storm, than twHettfct 0UAUTY.ISJ, IrARAMOUNT Have Inaugurated a Positive Clearance of 1 Tailored Suits Recall the newspaper announcements of so-called "half price** suit sales made this season by other stores (Saturday's News Tribune will ilustrate) and you will note such indefinite state ments as these: "About a hundred of our suits and "at about half" and "near half," and many others just as "wishy washy." It's juggling—meant to mislead you. Something not toler ated here. out Store Open* ftt 8 a. m. Open Until 6 p. m. story—positive and tree (See if you find any juggling of phrases here.) Choice of our entire line of Stunning tailored suits—plain and fancy Eton, Pony, Cutaway, tight and semi-fitted mod els, in plain and fancy voiles, panamas and imported wor steds and mannish effects—at HALF $125 Tailored Suits—choice $62.50 $100 Tailored Suits—choice $5O0 $75 Tailored Suits—choice $37.50 $50 Tailored Suite—choice $25.00 $32.50 Tailored Suits—choice $16.25 $24.50 Tailored Suits—choice $12.25 $18.50 Tailored Suits—choice $9.25 $14.00 Tailoed Suits—choice $7.00 Alterations at cost for make. No refunds or exchanges. Our Gradual Pay» ment Plan You will find our plan different from the ordinary "Your Credit Is Good" plan— Most of us receive our incomes either week ly or monthly and find this the most con venient way to pay. You have the advantage of the lowest cash prices and easy terms of credit—Pay us by the month or week as you like—you can have your home nicely furnished at small expense. $25 Worth of Goods for $40 Worth of Goods for $50 Worth of Goods for $60 Worth of Goods for $85 Worth of Goods for Regular Price $17.50 Special Price $15.75. Qrystai Iron Refrigerator Not a piece of Wood in it—made entirely of Metal—Easily cleaned— parts are removable, can be washed or scalded with hot water. It has a storage capacity of 10 square feet. Regular d*09 price $27.00, special price The Famous White Frost Refrigerator— in several sizes at close out prices—We have several sizes of this splendid Refrigerator. We have reduced the prices on the whole lipe and you get the benefit. White Frost Refrigerator, regular price $35.00 special -Regular price $45.50 Opal Glass Lined Refrigerator—A sample case and a fine one, cheap at 51 to close out at $5 a Month. $6 a Month. $7 a Month. $8 a Month. $9 a Month/ $100 Worth of Goods at $10 a Month. At the prices we are putting on refrigerators you can easily afford to have a good one. Everyone will be sold on our Easy Pay ment Plan and you are offered the very lowest cash prices on liberal terms of credit. A fine Refrigerator, solid oak case—golden finish with paneled sides. Ice chamber is removable—also ice rack and waste pipe. Every part is. easily cleaned. Size of box is 27 inches wide, 19 inches deep, 42 inches high and holds fifty pounds of ice. $29.50 $39.50 $UK50 any members the Van Cleave outfit ban boast. Three years from now the tifhe will have expired when the million and a half dollar capitalist war fund is ^ex pected to have completed its work.'}We Are neither a prophet nor the son of a .prophet, but we opine that in l$ay, 1910, the organisations of labor, In stead of having been diminished in numbers or influence, or having been driven out of existence, will have de veloped not only double their present strength, but will valsb exert greater power and influence for the common good than at any time previous .to that period. Van Cleave, Parry, Post, pin this in your hat, and if you live until then, see if your hopes' are achieved or our prediction verified. The labor move ment' lives -not only for our time. for the future. -, yi* #. hut