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The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

Society in New York dances with
black babies in its arms. does cake
walking, plays the banjo. and gives
minstrel shows. When the negro sets
the pace for society in that way it
would seem at first glance as II he
were looking up. But 1t is merely tbs
borrowing of his fun and sentiment
without any compensating return: and
down south he il shot by the best
people" for the crime of ofioeholdinx.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

II was tired when said It," says
Clement Scstt, the London critic, re-
ferring to the remarks he made about
actors and actresses. The apology is
accepted" answsr the footlight favor
ties. Il did not mean to hurt any,
ones feslinea,s coatinues Mr.. Scott
Noble and satisfact6ry .'rstraeuon. T"
rsturn the prptsssionals- Meanwhile
-the rest Of ~ are calliag fer larger
microscopes in arder to nnd some trace
oe either the apology or the retrastion.
Of. indeed. As~tAing that savors Of
any intimatioa that AS. 6ec<t has
changed his oplnioaA
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

the New York let go a heavy shot
across the bow Of the flying merchant
man, who came to standstill. The
chase had covered ten miles. A prize
crew Of twelve men from the New
York brought the vessel to Key West.
The Ericsson also captured small
fishing schooner this morning.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

The infelicity of ending a sentence
with proposition is pre-eminently
psrdonable in this note addressed to a
collector Of customs: Find ten dol
lars which the writer defrauded the
United States of" The English OF sin
cere penitence is above criticism.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30
EVENTS AT THE CAPITAL.
President Mckinley Declares Cuban Po.
In y State of blockade.

In n State of blockade.
Washington. April 22.-There are
two further steps iu Washington to-
wards activities, not to mention the
overt act involved In the seizure Of the
Spanish vessel Buena Ventura of Key
West. The first was the Issue by the
President OF his proclamation announc-
ing to the world a blockade Of num-
ber of Cuban ports, and the second
was the signing by him of the bill pro-
viding for the utilization Of the volun-
teer forces In war. Then, in addition,
there was a notable retirement from
the Navy Department in the case of
Captain Royal b. Bradford. chief of
the Equipment division. He. wants to
see active service. and probably will
be given command of a warship.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

Clean blood means a clean skin. Ne
beauty withoutit Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps It clean, BY
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
pufities from the body. Begin to-day TO
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
9ists. satisfaction guaranteed. 10c. Csc, 60c.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30
A Series of Concerts.

1.-TWO of our little children can sing
and the baby is SO musical that she &C.
tually cries in tune" You don't say!
should think you would invite some
Of your friends to hear your chambe,
music. ie.''-Philadelphia BulletiA.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30
MAY TAKE Two PORTS.

Plans MAJ urnE for Movement to Co
Operatr With rho Insnrx-nts.
Washington. April 25.-The strategic
boards OF the army and navy are be
Ing urged to supplement the pacific
blockade by the taking Of one port on
the north coast of Cuba and one on
the south coast for the purpose of es-
tablishing ii juncture with General Co
mez's insurgent troops mt Sancti Spir-
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30
A Modern Dimeulty.

Anxious MotherA''Daughter, 70,
looked wretched do wish you wool,
90 to dear DR.. Helen and sec what Oh,
can do for you" Daughter (who IL
contemporary Of the new family ply
sician)-"Well, want to. but then, 70,
see, hate to give her the satisfactios
of seeing me look like perfect fright.
Puck,
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

The beautiful Life of FRANCES e.
WILLARD will be promptly supplied
to all solicitors from Denver agency.
Report your orders every week.
CHARLES WESTLEY, general wsat-
eFn agent, 605-8O6 Kittredge building,
Denver, Colorado. Write for outflt
and all particulars.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30
No Doubt.

Heidi you know that Prince Al
bert Of Belgium proposes to travel
through this country incognito?
She-Indeed? Perhaps we can recog-
nize him by his coat.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30
Snow ssus.

A snow statue is the latest idea Of French
sculptur. The statue is made of copper and
in the base is chemical preparation by
means of which the moisture IL extracted
from the air and forms on the surface Of
the metal as a coating OF snow In the course
World.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

1t 10 said that Lillian Russell is to
sing In Berlin. from which II Ia only
natural to infer that it will be Ger
man husband next time.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30
Humui.sinr.

why Is it that the Gottrox girls a.
ways seem to be so nervous whom their
father comes Into the parlor! "oh.
you see. they can't wean him from the
habit of Dragging about being . SELF
made man."
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

Nearly 100000 pounds Of colors are
used by the United States government
annually for printing paper money
revenue and postage stamps.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

Let this nation, in behalf Of Cuba,
adopt the words of General Grant. Il
will have peace if | have to fight for
1t"
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

James, you ought to be ashamed of your
language" "Well. you would grumble, too
II you had the cOal-bills to pay" "Non.
n Law in a On0 nHv p
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

"why do you recommend this collar but
bureau that sita hat on the foor."
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30
Beauty IL BLOOD Dssp.

..Do you think war will help the countryr.
EYES, n there 10 a war tn on cigarettes"
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

Star Tobacco IA the leaainR brand Of
tho world, because it is the best
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

Senator Mason ought to fight tina.
spanisA editor If he has to do 1t by
substitute.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

The powers in the Orient are Just
now examining a prize package label
ID. China, handle with care"
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

1uildezs, Of war vessels are convincea
that the era of prosperity has arrived
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

Ns-fo-Bas for Fisty. osass.
Guaranteed tobscco habit cure. makes weak
men sSronG. blood pure b0c. el. All druggists
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-30

The revolution in Porto Rico i
spreading,
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
Dec. 10, 1898.

Nominations for Board of Trustees
Of the b c c.
President-Myron Reed, Denver, Col.
Frederick Upham Adams, Chicago;
H. W. Halliday, Equality.
Secretarv-OHver =. Darr, Equality,
Wash. n. w, Lermond, Maine.
Treasurer-A. L. Young, G. E. Pei
ton, Equality.
Organizer-Wm. McDevitt, Seattle
Wash; !. Il. Calderhead, Helena,
Montana; A. T. Mcdonald, Newau-
kun, Wash:
Dean-Prof Frank Parson, Boston,
Mass. Miss Helen NJ. Mason, Edison,
Wash. Declines in favor of Prot,
Parsons, of Boston.
Editor-D. Burgess, Equality.
Master Workman-S. Hannah,
B. F. Clevrnger, Equality,
Distributer-W. c. Davis, G. E. Pei
ton, A. L. Young, Equality.
certify the foregoing to be a true
and correct list of the nominations
for national officers according to the
constitution Of the B &C.
Oliver p. Darr, Sec.
The annual election shall be held on
the first Monday of January Of each
year.-See Article VI. Of the constitu-
ton:
Brothers G. E. Pelton and B. F.
Clevenger refuse to accept any office
at this time, and they desire that this
notice shall be accepted as q firm but
respectful declination Of nomination.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
An Outside Opinion.

The program as announced by the
good people of Equality colony was
rendered to exactness, and was fully
appreciated by the large audinee. The
tableaux were special feature, and
far exceeded expectations. The boun-
tiful supper provided and dispensed
by loyal hands dispelled all fear of
shortage. The affair was largely at
tended by outsiders but all proved to
be colonists upon the occasion The
dance was satisfactorily conducted,
the managers displaying courtesy and
hospitality to strangersin a way that
was void of all selfshness. A major
ity Of the guests were visitors and the
enjoyment was universal.
The above is merely a synopsis of
what was witnessed by
An Outsider,
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

The God of the wealthy must be a
pauper, Judging him by the schemes
his worshipers adopt to plumber the
worker in the name of religion. When
these wealthy pious are caught in a
really bad case of robbery they always
excuse themselves by donating a frac-
ton of their ill-gotten gains to the
Lord, or they will return a pittance
expecting the wronged to fall down
and and thank them for their gener-
osity.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

The Chicago episode seems to prove
the value of ropes as an auxiliary
to modern legislation.
Some of our law and order papers
seem to be Mortified at the violence OF
the injured parties, and the aforesaid
papers affect to think that a resort to
the courts would have been fully as eff
fective and vastly more dignihed, but
few persons need any argument nor
any further evidence to convince them
that the courts are willing instru-
ments of injustice and oppression. AS
between courts and ropes, give us
ropes, but we think there is a more
dignifed way than the ropes" plan
and withal more just to all concern
ed, and it will prove entirely effective,
which is an excellent recommended
ton.
1t is needless to say we refer to the
Initiative, Referendum and Imperative
mandate. If the people are capable
of self government, and who doubts
that they are these instruments will
enable them to govern with dignity
and with certainty
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
EQUALITY COLONY
M0MAN'S GOhUElNo
All communications intended for this
column should be directed to Anna
Burgess, Equality, Washington.

Christmas Greetings to Our Far
Away Sisters
suppose some of you are wonder
ing what Xmas is like in Equality.
1t is decidedly rainy, but rain here
does not interfere with Our pleasures.
We had good entertainment by our
children last eve, and though some
thought Santa Claus would not come
this year, all were delighted to see
him tumble down the chimney just in
time to bring everyone a well-filled
bag. 1t seems odd, but he treats all
just alike in Equality.
To those who contemplate coming
to Equality a few words about the
climate will perhaps be of interest.
Coming from q southern climate
about the middle of August the change
is very great, as the summer here is
cool and delightful, the breeze from
the salt water is very bracing, every
thing looks fresh and green. The
heavy dew is almost equal to a show
er, About the list of November the
most all the time in November. De-
ce1nber was cool, and much of the
time clear, with frosty nights, but
never cold. Almost all kinds of vege-
tables and fruits do well here. Stu
ated as we are, the rainy weather is
disagreeable. But when we get side
walks, electric lights and street cars
the rain will not be unpleasant. In
fact those who have lived here for
some years claim they do not feel
good unless it rains.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
These People Are Cooperators.

On November IS, number Of Co
operative associations of Iowa held a
convention at Des Moines, as an
nounced, and organized state asso-
citation under the title of the Iowa
Wholesale Cooperative Association"
The object of the association is
primarily to purchase supplies to-
gether, by wholesale, thus obtaining
lower prices on commodities, and bet
ter rates of freight; and for banding
together against monopolies in gen.
eral.
Secondly: the association has as
suned control of "The Cooperative
Era" paper devoted to our cooper
ative interests which will be the or
gan of state and national cooperation.
Another meeting will be held in Jam
uary to draft a constitution to which
you are cordially invited:
K. p Clarke, Secretary
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

Believes in liberation.
like colony life very much and
think cooperation the only way to
help the poor.
| think some day we will have a
large and beautiful city upon the hill
side where now stand a few rough
and unpainted houses, occupied by a
few faithful colonists. We have a
very beautiful site for a city. We can
look across the low land intervening
and see the world-famous Puget
Sound, and hear frequently the
steamboats, whistle.
But at present we have to endure
the hardships OF pioneer life, and only
those who are willing to work hard
and trust 20 the future are true social
lists, and only such need come to
Equality. The women do not have a
great deal of work, as great deal
of labor is saved b. working collect
lively and systematically. Of course
we haven't things as convenient by a
good deal as we would like, and ex-
pect, to have them.
In the way of social enjoyment we
have singing scnool, a lyceum,
a Sunday school, women's and chill
dren's socials, and occasionally lee
ture by some visitor. Our hall is
open to all on any subject. We do
not undertake the responsibility of
Judging what our people shall hear
but are endeavoring to learn the les
son of liberation. Lizzie Lee.
Send for Nutshell" $3.50 per hundred.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
AS Others See Us.

A visit to the colony of the B c c is
an event of a life time, especially
when that visit comes at Christmas
tide,
Perhaps you think that Santa Claus
has not yet found Equality. but | as
sure you he has found it and brought
it his choicest gifts; namely, kindli-
ness, helpfulness, love and goodwill.
He does not forget other things less
important such as songs, music, dane
ing and candy. Santa Claus must
certainly love Eqality. He cannot
help it for the children's sake. So
many beautiful children l never saw
together in one place, bright-eyed Win
some little things, and all SO happy
and cheerful, an excellent augury for
future success.
was glad to find that women's
special work-that of the family-is
given a money value, for women
work only five while men work eight
hours per day. This concession is
only just, for the hardships OF colony
life fall more heavily upon the women
than upon the men. They feel it's pri-
vations more keenly. Pioneering de-
mands heroic will, energy and endur-
ance. These colonists are pioneers in
the social and moral world as well as
in the material. Hence they have
many problems yet to solve. But a
great spirit nerves to herofsin and
hope inspires to supreme effort.
Equality colonists have a noble pur-
pose, strong hope and great plans,
which, when matured, will make the
colony prosperous and beautiful.
M. A. Walsh.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

business SO they cannot go to the front
to assist in establishing the new svs
tenn, to see their own people following
in the footsteps of those who are nof
reforrlers, dividing their strength in
stead of uniting. | hope the several
colonies will think seriously of this
matter before they start apaper each
| also think that Industrial Free
dom should have directory of everv
known cooperative colony in the Uni.
ted States and invite communications
from them occasionally so we NAV
know how they are prospecting.
| mailed the addresses of the officers
of the colony at Newhall to the brother
at Napa, who inquired through your
paper. ]. G. Evans is president, and
W. w. Ross, secretary. Their address
is 531 & 533. Byrne Bldg. Los An.
geles, Cal.
I also wish that all the SOCIALIST
would get together politically.
C. H. Lyman, Cal.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
nR EXCHANGE )

Ten acres of land in san Diego county, Cali
fornia, one-Quarter mile north OF Ncstor. on
r. r.: four towns within four miles: twelve
miles TO San Diego. on best of roads Thickly
settled: fine neighborhood; location unsur-
passed for market or climate: no FROST no ex-
IRENE heat: three miles TO ocean.
The soil is red mesa tthe hes, orange and
lemon land; abundance of water; irrigation
Aume adjoins railroad: $50 lemon. - orange,
few guava and loquat trees-al bearing ex-
cept 100 l-year old and some 2-year old lemon
trees, all growing fire.
EsBA Water Right Fully Paid-J9a
No buildings Cost $4,000. win sell for
$1,000, or trade for land near Harmony for
colony, or machinery and stock of use to said
colony. Address, with stamp,
RESIDENT LOTS in Richmond,
Indiana, for land near Harmony,
or for Stock, Machinery, Merchan-
disc, Tools or other property of
use to the Harmony Colony. The
owner of the lots is a man 80 yrs.
OF age and Cd years a Socialist
who wishes to give Harmony a
clean donation of q number of
these lots. Address
A. T. MCDONALD,
NeWaIkurl Wash
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

Often we hear a college bred parrot,
sometimes called Prof, say: This
clamor against improved machinery
is born OF ignorance Improved ma
chinery benefits the toiler as much as
anyone. But the Prof is the ignor-
anus IN this instance, as his statement
is not true under the present COMPETE
tive practices
If his statement were t11e there
would sgarely be any denunciation Of
improve machinery, -.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
"Woman's How"
M. A. Allen. Col.

There are in the Twin Cities several
women who are very much interested
in the cooperative colony. One of
them asked me yesterday, "How can
l earn enough to buy share in Equal
ity ?" and l replied, Here is little
book that tells women who want to
make living, how to do it." After
she had left the store the thought
struck me to offer this "How" book
free to those who subscribe through
me, so send on your so cents and get
the book and Industrial Freedom one
year. Chas. d. Raymer,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

If Moses were now to attempt to
teach the doctrines which have made
him so renowned, he would soon be-
come familiar with the inside of some
Jail. Moses scheme would surely dis
turb modern business, and this will
not be tolerated-not in any Chris
tan (?) country.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

Charity, sweet charity is now per-
verified to mean Submit to wrong,
to injustice, and we, the beneiciaries
of such wrong, will give you some of
the dry crumbs, and the bare bones
left from our feasts." Will you allow
this style of charity to be substituted
for Justice?
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

When a man or set of men shout
for their country, and hurrah for Old
Glory, YOU may be sure a scheme has
been Matched to rob the nation, and
this cutlery is to draw attention from
the execution of evil designs.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
In He'll.

In He'll.
l wish that l was with you in the
colony. Talk about the hardships of
pioneer life ina socialist colony. They
are nothing compared to the hard
ships one has to go through with,
looking for work in this competitive
hell. l have travelled up and down
the streets of this great city of wealth
and free silver from daylight until late
at night, footsore and hungry. look
ing for work; until it makes my heart
almost turn to stone. At every place
they give yoh stare for minute or
two and then a short mo work.!
| hope that shall find some way of
getting to the colony where there is
plenty of work for all, for / know that
it cannot be as bad as competition.
l could be content there with crust
of bread, knowing that | had job
that would not play out and that my
work was for myself and family, not
for the exploiters. Do not be dis
couraged. brothers, for you are a
thousand per cent. better off than
your brothers out in the competitive
world and your prospects are getting
brighter, while ours are becoming
darker all the time.
NJ k11e-, Col
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

A mighty good way to make social
lists would be for the postoffice depart
ment to refuse to give Equality post
office. Even consistent republicans
who are honest would resent such
manifest injustice.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

The fact that the capitalists are
adopting cooperative methods much
faster than the labornE classes are
doing is no small factor in the rapid
widening of the difference which ex-
lists in their condition,
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

Suppose Spain should insist on in
teriering in our North Carolina race
war on the ground of humanity
New York Press.
Substitute England for Spain and
then watch the circus.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
LETTERS FROM OUR
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
More Cooperation.

The Oregon Cooperative Associa-
ton would like to hear from all who
are interested in forming colony in
Oregon especially those living in this
state who have a good location.
Address w. S. Richards, Albany,
Oregon; or r. F. Richards, Drain,
Oregon.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

At Susanville, Calf, co-operators
are organizing an association for the
purpose Of conducting store. One
such organization of the kind at AL
truas, Calf, is said to be great sue
cess. Cooperation is in the air.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
Dear Miss Mason:

Dear MISS MaSOn:
I was very glad to receive your article on
''The Varying Length of Days and Nights"
1t is the simplest and most explicit treatment
of the subject have ever seen. You do well
to entitle it Gail in a Nutshell" No eacher
using this explanation with its accompanying
diagrams, or, better still, the cocoanut shell
and the ball, can fail TO make this most diff
cult subject plain to her pupils.
Hattie Mcclellan Randolph.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

Industrial Freedomi is in receipt ofun-
solicited letters from members OF two
of our state legislatures, asking tor
practical suggestions for the better
1nent of the condition Of tramps.
These inquiries do great credit to
the heart of the writers, but we re-
greet exceedingly that our correspond
ents did not penetrate the veil OF mys-
terry which seems to surround this
problem and ask for suggestions by
which to remove the causes which
are operating to produce tramps and
which are rapidly and surely reducing
all toilers to a condition of hopeless
ness and despair, bordering upon
trampdom, thus making it easy to
pass from state of usefulness to
condition of utter worthlessness.
1t is to be hoped that every reader
of our paper will either make some
useful and practical suggestions along
lines indicated oreise get some compe-
tent person to do 50.
Do not forget that this is a matter
of vast Importance, and be sure to
call the attention of all your friends
to this opportunity to do good.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31
He Says Something.

~ Joys NOihN ShtiiS'
/ read Industrial Freedom with
more interest than any other paper
that receive. | am glad to see notes
in it from the different colonies in
Washington; and viii say right here
that if we are true uuselhsh socialists
evil all work together in the interest
of Industrial Freedom, build it up and
make it strong paper until we have
an eight, twelve or sixteen page paper
as circumstances require; each colony
sending all the news of interest, and
by working together save the expense
OF keeping up a number of small
printing plants, as our competitive
system on the outside is doing all
around us, and which we are irving
to do away with. Each colony could
keep posted as to any surplus at any
other colony and thus they could ex-
change to advantage.
noticed in a recent issue, in the c
b notes that they expected soon to
have paper of their own. This re-
minds me of the same old system we
have been trying to get away from.
These things look rather discourage
ing to socialists who are tied ND in
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-31

This is q most wonderful age, and
not the least of our wonders is the IA
cility with which a LITTLE 7x1O sheet
keeps correspondents IN all the capt.
tails of Europe.