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CANDIDATES APPEAR
FOR LABOR HONORS
STATE FEDERATION POLITICS BE
GIN TO BOIL.
Thomas Van Lear and A. L. Baker of only announced seekers for the place,
/nn -P4- nt*c- -Droci ^th Mr. Baker to be reckoned with if
Minneapolia Ente^ Contest. for. Presi- .,i
dent of Organization and Both Are
Strong Men--rMcEwen May Have Op
position for Secretary-Treasurer.
Additions are being made to the num
ber of candidates in the race for the
different offices of the State Federation
of Labor. This is noticeably so in the
contest for the chief offce. Besides G.
W. Deacon of Minneapolis, C. E. James
of St. Paul, and several others who
have "been mentioned, it is now authori
tatively announced that Minneapolis is
to have two other men in the race.
While it is said that neither man is
pushing his candidacy, it is admitted on
all sides that friends are making an ac
tive canvass in their behalf. Thomas
Van Lear, who was a candidate for the
presidency at the Brainerd convention,
is being put forward by the metal
trades unions, with whom he stands
well. Pie will no doubt be a factor in
the race this .year. Metal trades organ
izations all over the state will sup
port him, it is said, and this year their
representation in the federation will be
worth considering.
Man of Ability.
Mr. Van Lear is recognized as a man
of considerable abilty, and is regarded
as well qualified for the place. His de
feat last year was attributed to the
fact that he was prominently identified
with tho socialist movement in the
state. The same can be truthfully said
this year, but it is certain that senti
ment among labor unionists is chang
ing, and his friends think they will be
successful under present conditions in
placing Mr. Van Lear in the principal
office. The fact that the American Fed
eration of Labor has asked the state
body to make provisions for entering
politics, and the further fact that Mr.
Van Lear is and has always been an
erdent supporter of labor unions getting
into politics will tend to make him a
formidable opponent.
Baker Is Strong.
Building trade unions are pushing the
candidacy of A. L. Baker for president,
provided the position of organizer goes
with it. It is the intention of the sup
porters of Mr. Baker to make an effort
first to secure legislation in the con
vention which will insure the placing of
a permanent organizer in the field, and
afterward to consolidate that position
with that of the president or secretary
treasurer, whichever seems feasible. In
the event that the latter is the case, it
is regarded as almost certain that W.
E. McEwen would be compelled to re
tire, as his interests in Duluth demand
his presence there a good part of the
time. Mr. Baker is a man of wide ex
perience and is decidedly popular with
the building trade unions, nearly all of
which are affiliated with the federation.
Should these unions rally unanimously
to his support, it is doubtful if any one
could defeat him.
Interest Is Keen.
"While the entrance into the Contest
of Mr. Van Lear and Mr. Baker will
Earlier Arrival
In Chicago
make the contest more interesting and
uncertain, friends of- Mr. Deacon, the
first Minneapolis candidate in the field,
have lost none of their confidence as to
the result being favorable to their man.
Mr. Deacon is making an active can
vess, and he has been the acting head
of the state body for the greater part
of the last year. His labor record. is
good and he possesses the essential
qualifications which would recommend
one for the head of the state body.
So far, there are no new candidates
for the office of secretary-treasurer, Mr.
McEwen and Mr. Phillips being the
onranizer8ni
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The Daylight Express leave Minneapolis
7:50 a.m., arrives Chicago 9:15 p.m.
The Fast Mail leaves at 6:45 p.m., ar
rives Chicago 7:00 a.m.
The Pioneer Limited leaves 8:00 p.m., ar
rives Chicago 8:55 a.m.
The Night Express leaves 10:00 p.m.,(com-
mencing Junel0)arrives Chicagoll :15a.m.
Many low rates in effect, good
on all the above trains, via the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St, Paul
Railwa I
C. R. LEWIS, C. P. & T. A.
328 Nicollet. Ave., Minneapolis. N.
added.
the organizershipp
Templeman in Town.
William Templeman, president of the
State Federation, who has been acting
as a special organizer for the Interna
tional Typographical Union in the Cana
dian nortnwest, arrived in Minneapolis
yesterdav morning, with Secretary Mc
5EJwen. Mr. Templeman will not be a
candidate for re-election. He will make
a report to the convention tomorrow,
covering the period of his term of serv
icf, which will be supplemented by an
other from Chairman Deacon of the
Federation council, who was acting pres
ident in the absence of Mr. Templeman.
Secrotary McEwen said yesterday
that all indications pointed to a very
large attendance. "So far a greater
number of credentials have been re
ceived than at this time in former
years, and there are at present a larger
number of affiliated unions. The cre
dentials committee meets at the Sawyer
house, Stillwater, today at 10 o'clock,
and the federation council convenes at
the same place at 2:30 to make final ar
rangements for the convention tomor
row.
Most of the twin city delegates will
go to Stillwater tomorrow morning, over
the North-Western road, with which ar
rangements have been made for a re
duced rate. It is requested that ail
who can take this road, in order to
make the number of tickets enough to
give the country delegates the benefit
of the reduced rate. The train leaves
the Union Station in Minneapolis at
7:40 a.m.
BLUE LABEL FLOURISHES
League
Begins Annual Convention in
Stillwater Today.
Today at 10 a.m. at G. A. B. hall,
Stillwater, the fourth annual conven
tion of the Minnesota State Blue Label
leaguo will be called to order by Presi
dent John Kirby. In the four years of
its existence, the league, which is com
posed of all the unions of cigarmakers
in the state, has been of great assist
ance and benefit to the Cigarmakers'
union.
Upon the opening of the convention,
President "Kirby will read his annual re
port, dealing exhaustively with his work
in the interest of the organization, and
pointing out a number of things which
might be clone to bring about better
conditions for the members of the craft.
The prime object of the league is to
advertise and create a demand for the
product of the members of the union,
and this is being successfully done
thru the instrumentality of the league.
Various schemes were tried in the way
of label advertising. For instance, a
quarter of a million peanut and popcorn
bags were purchased, with a label ad'
thereon, and these were distributed free
to all who would use them. Six hun
dred large thermometers were scattered
in towns thruout the state, for these
alone upward of $600 being expended.
Electric signs advertising the blue label
are to be seen Qiuall .sides,, while organ
izers and the officers of the league have
visited all parts of the state in their
W. B. PIXON,
W. P. A~ St. Paul.
OFFICERS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS CONSUMERS' LEAGUE
Rear row, left to rightMrs. M. Van Vorls, conductor Mrs. A. E. Kelllngton,
financial secretary. Front rowMrs. Frank Rogers, conductor Mrs. F. W.
Hynes, president Mrs. Orton, treasurer.
efforts to 'stimulate a healthy demand
for union-made cigars.
Thousands of dollars have been spent
in advertising the cause of the little
blue label, and each month every mem
ber of the union in Minnesota pays his
share to keep up the work.
Secretary-Treasurer E. G-. Hall's re
port is of an encouraging nature, and
shows the organization to De in a flour
ishing condition. The Faribault union
was received into membership recently,
thru the efforts of Mr. Hall, so that
now all unions of* cigarmakers in the
Btate are affiliated. One union dis
banded during the year.
Four organizers were on the road a
part of the time, special attention hav
ing been paid to unorganized districts,
particularly in the northern part of the
state. Mr. Hall's report also contained
a detailed statement of the doings of
the state executive board in the year,
and showed the financial condition to
be first-class, and the league in a posi
tion to do more effective work than
Heads Retail Clerks.
Karl M. Poertner has been elected
president of the Betail Clerks' associa
tion. Other officers chosen are as fol
lows: First vicepresident, B. S. Gal
lagher second vicepresident,M. Mie
sen recording secretary, J. L. McKay
financial secretary, S. A. Lyngaas
treasurer Bobert Knox guide, E.
G. Gray guardian, G. W. Dickenson
trustees. Messrs, Finch and Ehlers re
lief and sick committee, Messrs Galla
gher, Ehlers and Phillips. A move has
been put under way to secure the co
operation of the labor unions in secur-
JUSTICE AT MIDNIGHT
WEDS PAIR TO SAILORS
Seamen Fall in Love at First
Sight with Two Young
Oamden Girls.
Gloucester, N. J., June 9.Two sail
ors from the steamship Fish Hawk and
two young women from Camden met a
few days ago, and, it beine: a case of
love at first sight, the two pairs routed
out of bed Justice of the Peace AVilliam
D. Jenkins about midnight and were
married. -The steamship to which the
sailors" were attached was-scheduled i-o
sail to the Kennebec river, and the
sailor boys, not earing to leave their
sweethearts without having the knot
tied, proposed, were accepted and about
10 o'clock were searching for a preacher
to wed them.
After hunting for two hours, they
finally succeeded in getting Justice Wil
liam D. Jenkins out of bed. The sail
ors and their sweethearts had made so
many inquiries along the street that
they attracted much attenion, and when
they entered the squire's office fully
forty men and women filed in behind
them and crowded the parlor, and wit
nessed the ceremonies.
The first pafr gave the names of Miss
Beatrice M. Garvin, 19 years old, of 22
North Twenty-first street, Camden, and
Joseph Marshall, 21 vears old, of New
Bedford, Mass. The other pair gave the
names of Miss Blanche Munyan, 19
years old, of 2229 Carman street, Cam
den, and Henry J. Dawson. 21 years old,
of New Bedford.
They acted as witnesses for each oth
er, and, after the squire had been pre
sented with a liberal fee, his daughter,
Miss Lizzie Jenkins, played a wedding
march, and those assembled congratulat
ed the sailors and their brides.
On leaving the office they were sere
naded by the
Harrydru 1
Cook New iear
association fife and corps which
happened to be nearby, and the sailors
and their brides were given a rousing
sendoff.
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BIG CLASS GRADUATES
Many Visitors Attend Rochester Com
mencement Exercises.
Special to Tho Journal.
Bochester, Minn.. June 9.The grad
uating exercises of the class of 1900
took place in the Metropolitan opera
house which was crowded. Five boya
and fifteen girls received their diplo
pas from Superintendent Overholt.
The address of the evening was deliv
ered by President William H. Sallmon
of Carleton college. The Metropolitan
orchestra furnished music and the
High School chorus sang "The Lord Is
Great," from Mendelssohn's "Atha
lia and the Damascus Triumphal
March" from Naaman. Prayer was
offered bv Bev: B. K. Wharton of the
Presbyterian church.
The graduates were J. B. Aberwald,
Mattie L. Bauhmgarten, Emil M. Budde,
Clara M. Dix, Edna G. Dyer, Laura B.
Eckholdt, Cecilia L. Fitzgerald, Hazel
Gray Oral M. Gwinn, Alden L. Hill,
Alime M. Keller, Cora I. Larsen Es
telle M. La Plant, Bay P. Lutze, Maud
I Martin, Clara M. Mohn, Ira C. Mc
Loy, Louise M. Nickels, Helen H.
Woods and Josephine M. Wooley.
GRADUATE AT BISMARCK
Diplomas Presented to Twenty-seven
High School Students.
Special to The Journal.
Bismarck, N. D., June 9.The grad
uating exercises of the Bismarck high
school were held Thursday evening
when twenty-seven emerged from their
studies with flying colors. This is the
largest class to graduate from any high,
school in the state and all stood re
markably high in their studies. The
first honor went to Harold Winchester,
son of W. H. Winchester, judge of the
district court, and the second to Miss
Josephine Boom, a farmer's daughter.
The graduating address was made by
Professor Vernon Squires of the state
university, and the salutatory was by
Miss Boom, and the valedictory by Har
old Winchester.
The twelfth annual session of the Or
der of the Eastern Star will be held in
Fargo June" 28.
French farmers are fflad to get $1.93
for 100 liters (about twenty-Bis ^gal
lons) of common red wine,^.,,v
ing certain things the clerks desire to
accomplish. Witn^ this end in view, a
committee is visiting the unions.
Labor Notes.
A new union of quarry workers has been
organized In Mankato under the Jurisdiction of
the Quarry Workers' International union. The
charter list numbered seventy and the prospects
are fine for a large union. Officers hare been
elected and delegates will be sent to the State
Federation convention. Mankato will hare a
larat representation in the convention this week.
Garfield Morrison will be the (delegate of the
Trades assembly.
A circular issued by the Chicago Federation
of Musicians warns musicians to keep away
from that city.
Arrangements are being made for a state con
vention of stonecutters, to be held in Minne
apolis, beginning Thursday, June 14. An effort
will be made to secure full representation.
H. B. .Gudbrandsen, secretary-treasurer of
the Photo Eagravers'' International union, who
spent several days in this city perfecting plans
for the convention next. Oetobc, has returned
to Chicago. He atteftded a meeting of the local
and met many ofd friends while here.
Four candidates are out for the place of
business agent of the. Structural Iron Workers'
union. The election 'will be held Friday even-'
lng, June 5. Patrick Hurley is out to succeed
himself. Wis opponents are J. W. Turner, C.
Martin and H. Cota.
Steps are being taken to organise the hotel
and restaurant employees of Minneapolis, and
those in charge of the work say the prospects
are encouraging. Headquarters for the A. F.
of L. officers will not be selected for a time,
in the hope that the present move may result
in the unionizing of some of the big hotels.
Workmen In all of the building trades lines
are warned to stay away from San Francisco,
Oakland and other places In California which
have suffered thru the earthquake.* Circulars
received here state that thousands are out of
work, with immediate prospects anything but
promising.
CZAR'S COURIERIS
DISCOVERED IN JAIL
Admits Identity on Promise of
English Authorities to Turn
Him Loose.
London, June 9.A courier of the
czar, M. d'Albrandt, mysteriously lost
in London, has* at last been discovered
among the prisoners in Wandsworth jaili
to which he had been sentenced to three
months' imprisonment for an ordinary
offense. Bather than disclose his ident
ity he prafe^^cM^iwckft^-hisCMnDrisoii-
nierit. "J- "C"
''He* catiie to Bondon "Sfieawalg import
ant dispatches from the czar to the
Russian ambassador. After delivering
the papers'he was supposed to hold "him
self in readiness to take back replies in
three days' time. He had arranged to
Defective Page
Lawn Settee.
Three-foot Lawn Settees, made of hard
wood, painted red or green, easily folded and
put awayregular price $1. yK
Special for Monday Ot*
AlsoFull line of well built, nicely finished
Porch Chairs, Rockers and Settees. These
have the comfort and e$se that makes them
warm weather pleasuresthe prices are also
inviting.
Lawn Mowers.
Another special sale
on Lawn Mowers. 16-
inch mowers at $2.48.
The same in 18-inch
size at $2.69.
dine with his colleagues at the Russian
embassy, but did not put in an appear
ance. Neither did he return to the
Grosvenor hotel, where he had engaged
rooms.
His non-appearance frightened the of
ficials at the Russian embassy. Thoughts
&t!~ rey^bjt'kma-ries.- doin^.Jtwaar.jsith.-:the
imperial courier immediately occurred
to-'' ine ambassador and Scotland Yard
and the police forces of London were
at once asked to search every corner
for the missing man.
After days of search M. d'Albrandt
was found in Wandsworth prison under
Investigate our Credit System, it will pay you. The
difference between our methods in this line and those
of others is to your advantage.
Of1
Mattings.
Special sale of Mattings, just the thing
for bedrooms and dining rooms, also very
desirable for cottages. We are offering
extra values in these goods A Ktfn
for Monday only at, per yard.... I
FREE.
A Bissell Carpet Sweeper given away
with every Carpet or Rug order amount
ing to $20 or over.
Rugs.
We've a lot of interesting items in the way
of goods and prices in this department for this
week.
Special, ExtraHeavy, high pile Wilton Vel
vet Rugs, beautiful patterns, ^A"J Rffc
9x12 size. Special V"-
Fine quality Brussels Rugs in large assort
ment of patterns, 9x12 size, ttt'fel7
NOTICEAbout 100 yards of Ingrain Car
pet Samples, edges bound, and sewed together,
makes good stair carpet, at, per JA.
yard 1110
Special Sale Parlor Furniture.
This lot includes many fine bargains in Odd Chairs, Rockers and Sofas also three and five-piece suits. Note:
Handsome three-piece parlor suit, well built and nicely finished in mahogany, covered in velours regular $17.00.
Special, $8.95.
A very heavy five-piece parlor suit, finished mahogany,- well made and upholstered in velours, at $18.05.
the name of Charles Grant, claiming to
be of French nationality and giving his
occupation as that of salesman in Old
Bond street.
The home office have released him,
the question of diplomatic exemption
being raised. The courier has returned
to Russia, and will ptobabJy _.receive &
'Bevere^eprlniamrrronrTnsTnroerla^r-maaF-
ter* for his esoaf^e in London* 7
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EVANGEIJSTS IN OTTAWA.
Special to The Journal.
Ottawa, fiati,. June 9.Great prepara
tions bjtff*!N*n completed for the Tor-
BUECKI
Soda Fountain Drinks
Are largely composed of chemical concocttotts Ccolo*e4irith Utg4yj
and often work havoc with the human stomach, causing dyapepaia, hs%l*
burn, and "drying up Ol thC blOOdV" whereas a rich astursi
barley brew like
Guild' Peerless Bee
Acts as a tonic and aids digestion, enriches the 'blood wonderfully a^d
promotes the health and longevity of men and women. PccrlCSS is
really a temperance drink, because it never contains more than
of alcoholnot enough to hurt anyone.
Dr. I. M. P. Southwick, La Grange, N. C, says: "I do DOt think
the moderate use of good beer injurious to the health of adults. I believe
it to be a great benefit to some people both as a beverage and by aiding
digestion and assimilation. I think beer is Of food VUlUe t
the human organism."
PeerleSS is brewed from choicest barley malt and the very finest
hops, by the celebrated Gund Natural PTOCCSS. This process
retains and develops the strength of the grain and the fragrance of the
aromatic hops in a most wonderful way.
Peerless is bottled at the brewery only. Delivered anywhere in
cases. Sold at all high-grade bars, wstaurants and dining cars. A
splendid home beer. Telephone a trial order. You never tasted a more
delicious brew. Sparkling, wholesome, pleasant and pure.
John Gund Brewing Co., i* ere***, wis.
*"*WttiiTt~WlI^^A.*\"
FoldingGo-Cart
A well built Fold
ing Go-Cart, just the
thing for the sum
mer special price for
Monday
$1.98
Chairs.
A very special
offering on Dining
Room. a i
They are well
built of solid oak,
nicely finished in
golden and uphol-
stered in genuine
leather. Regular
price $3.50. .Spe
cial
Rfffe
$2.96
Any Select-
ion from
our line of
Rockers
would
make a
suitable
Wedding
Gift
rey and Alexander evangelistic cam
paign to begin in this city tomorrow
and continue until the end of June.
Dey's Arena, with a seating capacity
of 5jOQQ, has been fitted up for the
meetings. Special trains for the ac
commodation of "visitors to the gather-^*'
ings will be run from all points withiw*
iV'-'^
If you are tired taking the large ol
fashioned griping pills, try Carter
Little Liver Pills and take some com-:
fort. A man can't stand everythia
One pill a dose. Try them.
Manager Minneapolis Branch,
Both PJiJhes 732. 1507*1519 6th St.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
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