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Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14
A Suggestion.

The rapid growth of Equality" is
clear evidence that there are plenty of
people ready to move forward as soon
as the means can be found TO give them
a start.
While this condition is just what is
needed to insure success 10 the move
ment it is also source of danger. and
if not carefully guarded it may be the
means of breaking up the enterprise;
for, if too many crowd in now before
there is PRODUCTIVE work organized
there may not be the means at hand TO
sustain them until they can reap the
benefit of their labor. Members who
are interested in the success OF the
movement not merely from a selfish
point of view. but f. the good to come
from it in the future, should not push
ahead until they are informed that
there is room for them and work ready
which will give return. 1t is better
to make haste slowly than to 90 ahead
so fast that the needed supplies cannot
be provided.
There is another danger which we
will do well to guard against, and that
is disagreement among those who are
on the ground. If there should be a
disposition on the part of individuals to
insist on having their own way the con-
hict thus caused might be strong
enough to destroy the Brotherhood.
What we need now is few persons
who are able and willing to endure the
hardships of pioneer life and to 90 TO
work for wages, if need be, to sustain
themselves for time: and those who
cannot be admitted now should bear
their disappointment cheerfully and do
what they can to help those on the
ground. And whatever our lot NAV
be, on the ground or outside, our con-
slant aim must be to promote harmony
in the practical working Of the plan
mapped olt
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14
LETTERS FROM MEMBERS,
Among The Churches.

| am very thoroughly in accord
with the principles of the B. c. c..
which l joined last fall. l will make
a plea that all churches organize To-
cal unions of the B. G.. c., one for
each church. To do so will be in per-
feet harmony with the great object of
every church. All churches now
have some charity funds and work.
In many cases these tend to increase
pauperism: but in the B. c. G.. the
churches can help people to help
themselves. 1t would, more than any
society we now have, enable us to
apply at once and constantly the
principles we profess. a local union
of the B. c. C. would be refreshing
addition. When many churches have
this active B. c, c. work on hand the
laboring men will be convinced that
the church no less than Jesus is for
all mankind. and they will no longer
feel any distinction between church
ianity' and "Christianity." They
will flock in unprecedented numbers
to church which not only breaches
but also practices, which loves and
helps all mankind. Yours with best
wishes and prayers for your noble
work.
Rev w. G. HOPKINS,
St. Paul's Church,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14
How to Send Money,

In making remittances, send Post
Office Money orders for amounts of
one dollar aud upwards; stamps will
be accepted for smaller amounts. In
no case send bank drafts or checks.
We will not accept them.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14
OBITUARY.

On this bright day we are called upon
to chronicle the first death in Equality
colony. The little infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Stoney, died on the even
ing of the 9TH of May. Little Archie
William Stoney weighed but three
pounds. was seventeen inches in length
and. only five days old, being born the
morning Of May LIST. 1t was too tiny
and frail to battle with life.
We do not know what is in the life
beyond, but we know it is something
better than we meet here. so we COM
nit our loved ones to Gods care, believ-
ing that He knows best.
Hard as it is for the parents and
friends to part with the little blossom,
let them remember the troubles and
trials of this life that it is spared. 1t
is Just little innocent soul returning
to its Creator.
Blue eyes and dark hair.
Tiny hands clasped tight.
Laid away forever.
From our human sight.
Once little baby,
Innocent and fair,
Now little angel,
In Gods close care.
Hearts left longing,
For the tiny form,
But babys safe forever
From trouble and harm.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14

l.
When once he has entered our land?
Our hot water barrel in the kitchen
is very musical.
-Messrs. Halliday and Clevenger
made trip to La Conner, returning in
the evening.
We are entertaining a number of
visitors, some of whom will become
members soon.
Our smoke house is finished and so
we have smoked herring to use. They
are very nice eating.
Our new washing machine that is
run by water wheel is a success, and
the laundry work is doing fine.
Our gardeners are planting more
garden. We hope to have plenty of
garden truck to put on the table.
Our people as a class are very in
dustrious. They realize that this is no
place for drones, and act accordingly.
Our fishermen came home lately
with about five tons of herring. They
make fine eating and help out our table.
The sound of the carpenters at
work is music in our ears, for it tells
Ills that the work is being rapidly
pushed forward.
"A smokehouse is being built for the
purpose of smoking fish. 1t is a good
idea, and we are glad the house will
soon be finished, as it is much needed.
We hear that the colony boys
caught large. notwithstanding beaver
weighing about 200 pounds out of the
creek. Will also mention that it is
able to talk.
We understand that the colony en-
poets to have dance in our new
house before it is occupied by the fami-
lies. We have not learned any of the
particulars yet.
We hope in time to have a regular
appointed postoffice here: one recog-
nized by the Postoffice Department at
Washington. A petition is in circula-
tion at this time.
Mrs. Grace Lewis visited her
mother, Mrs. Abbey. at Edison last
week. She returned here ON Saturday.
1r. Barry made flying visit to What
ON yesterday, returning today.
Our little colony post Office is moved
rom the dining hall to the home of the
postmistress, Mrs. Grace Lewis. She
makes a good postmistress and the
sound of her CHEEKY laugh can be heard
quite often.
-COmrade Olaf Sandstrom also met
with disaster. The ants ate up all his
sugar-coated pills, and he was obliged
to send for a new supply. We hope he
will learn a lesson from that and not
leave them setting around in "a cup to
tempt the ants.
We have had number of new
corners lately with good-sized families.
They are already at home in the new
apartment house. The building i not
finished, but as the lower floor is done
and part of the second, the people
moved in anyway, as room is scarce.
Some of the Socialists went to
Samish Island last Sunday. They
started out with two wagons, some of
the men walking. But as one of the
wagons broke down they piled into the
other and put ON four horses. They
report good time, though one of the
ladies, in her hurry to get started un-
fortunately left her lower teeth at
home, so she was unable to do Justice to
the lunch
We have some socialist chickens, and
the comrades even.now are counting up
how long it will be before they are
ready to fry. Mrs. De Wolf, who is
taking charge of them, took them to
bed With her last night as they had no
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14
A BLUE PRINT MAP
OF
Skaglt County. Washington,

Showing the location of Equality"
has been specially prepared and is for
for sale by EUGENE HIGGINS, of Bat
tie Creek, Mich, 25c.
90 Send all orders direct to Bro.
Higgins.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14

Let us select the BEST men we can
find among our comrades to direct the
work: but let us not fail to work accord
inc to the directions given to each one.
We should not look for leading posi-
tions, or fame. but for success to the
enterprise. Let our position and task
be what it may. so long as we can and
will serve one another well we shall be
promoting our own highest interest and
build up the noblest character which
is worth more to us than anything else.
| would like to be at Equality and have
a hand in the work there. but | cannot
do so at present. Shall / therefore do
nothing? If can do no more than to
pay the subscription for INDUSTRIAL
FREEDOM | will do that, or anything
else that can do. Let us not look to
self or self-interest. but to the interest
of all. and it matters not what our work
may be. I. L. FRIChSTAD.
Oakland. Calf.
[ see that your spirit of brother
hood is contagious, so that others
who are able contribute to your use
fitness, being stirred to generosity by
your example. May the good work
90 on until the state and nation come
into the fold. Yours truly,
J. S. FREEMAN, n. y.
l hope to be able to come to Equal
ity next fall to live, and fully intend
that every dollar in my business shall
go toward the spreading of Peace
on earth" and the workers have their
full and just share of the proceeds.
MRS. n. E. ARNOLD,
Supt. Purity Dept. of the Florida W.
G. T. Z.
As nv husband is in this movement
to make a success of it | think &C
cording to the principle of socialism
and equal rights we women should
help the B. c. G. all we can, not only
in preaching but trying to help the
fund as much as possible, and also to
get our friends and neighbors inter-
ested in it. Just as soon as we can
sell some property we have we will be
with you. MRS. F. H. STRoTMAN.
Nearly all the socialists with whom |
am acquainted are Christian people.
We know that the church as a body is
not doing what it should, but as indi-
viduals hundreds and thousands are
daily becoming socialists.
If Justice is not a sufficient argument
for socialism. then indeed is our cause
poor one. Every man has perfect
right to believe or di5believe in a God.
WALTER L. SMITH, Pa.
i
| regret very much that | am unable
to be one of the pioneers, for to me it is
a pleasant satisfaction in doing pioneer
work: but l am glad that | can at least
give them helping hand from outside,
and l expect that the time will come
that I will be able to join and help along
to bring about the real industrial free
dom. Fraternally yours
NJ. MARDFIN.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14

party started down the trail for home
and reached the beach with but one
accident. Master Johnny Savage was
quite badly hurt by falling rock, but
q litter was hastily made by Brothers
Young and Halliday and he was car
ried home by all the men taking turns
at the litter. The party arrived home
at ) p. m, tired and hungry.
FRIENDS OF EDUCATION, ATTENTION.
Our department Education and Re
creation needs reference works. two
good globes. outline maps. kindergar-
ten supplies. works on botany, zoology,
physical geography, readers any Sc
ries), U. S. histories and educational
periodicals: all may be secondhand,
and should be sent prepaid to Belfast,
Wash. by Great Northern Railway, if
by freight: if mailed send to Equality
Colony, Skagit County. Wash.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14

Edited bu Mrs. Annie BllllngsleD
TIE PLIGHT OF TIVE WEST.


iBy George Savage, Equality Colony.l
In the beautiful land of the West,
BY the mountain, the river and sea;
Tae land the Creator has blest
The home OF his children to be,
Where the mild summer days Of delight
Are cooled by its life-giving breeze:
Where the fruits of its shores never
blight
Meath the shade of its evergreen
trees.
Where the sea with its beautiful isles;
The heather, the mountain and lea;
The canyons, the gorge detlles,
And the rivers rush down to the sea.
'Tis there that the patriot dwells
Who often has battled for life:
And many the tales that he tells
OF hopes of conquest and strife.
BY mountain and forest and stream,
BY Ocean-sWept currents ama1n.
Where glaciers do glitter and CLEAN,
That are swept by mild torrents of
rain.
To this changeful, diversified land
legion OF yeomanry came,
BY the aid of diligent hand
To raise it to glory and fame.
And fair were their prospects and hopes
To reap the return Of their toll:
For in doubt the true man seldom
gropes
Where God blesses climate and soil:
Eut the hand of monopoly came
1t came like thief in the night.
And e 'er we had seen its true name
1t had covered our land with blight
Onr land like a beautiful dream.
We had thought thee 50 lovely and
fair:
Where prospects so happy did seem
We have nothing to reap but despair.
Oh. dread We the monster OF greed
When once he has frightened his band.
From his blight shall we ever be freed
When once he has entered our land?
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14
DR.. WIN. Fl. MULLER, Pa.

| desire to pay Sl60 and become full
member as soon as it is possible for me
to do so and move into the colony and
go to work, for | entirely realize that
the great working and producing
classes of our country are about fenced
off from the earth and the golden screw
Of concentrating wealth is being turned
tighter every hour, and gold is the god
men worship instead of devoting them
selves to humanity and Justice, and
our only chance for freedom and our
lives is the b. G. c.
JOHN WIN. MCCoRKLE, Wash.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14

l see that your spirit of brother
hood is contagious, so that others
who are able contribute to your use
fulness, being stirred to generosity by
your example. May the good work
go on until the state and nation come
into the fold. Yours truly,
J. S. FREEMAN, n. y.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14

At our last meeting the question,
"What should constitute a test of eli
gibility to membership in the colony?"
was discussed. The following resolu-
ton was drawn. which | have been in
structed to send to you as an express
sion of opinion from our local union:
Resolved, 1t is our judgment that
it is not well to allow all people to
Join the colony without some test as
to their socialism, and that great care
should be taken about admitting
members before their arrival.
q SECRETARY BATTLE CREEK l.. U.
/ am very glad to learn that the
Equality colony is doing so well and
most sincerely hope it may continue
to prosper, and then its example be
followed till the entire S tate of
Washington be filled with co-opera-
tive colonies. enclose 81 for INDUS
TRIAL FREEDOM for one year. hope
the philanthropist with $4,000 or the
millionaire with open eyes, heart and
pocketbook will come to the front and
make his name historic by giving the
B. c. c. lift.
IN AfTTT pn
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-05-14

hope to be able to come to Equal
itv next fall to live, and fully intend
that every dollar in my business shall
go toward the spreading of Peace
on earth" and the workers have their
full and just share of the proceeds.
MRS. n. E. ARNOLD,
Supt. Purity Dept. of the Florida w.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
A Vigorous Flight to Be Made against Sec
rotary Cages Proposition.
COMMITTEE TO GO TO WASHINGTON
Board OF directors OF tho BOARD OF
Trade ana business Mems Associn-
lion Take Prompt Action--Ihe WA.
ter Load Line Question Also Taken
UP by the Board.

The serious tone of the Washington
dispatches, indicating that Chairman
l.hS!ey, Of the Ways and Means Com
Htiec, means to press action on Sec
rotary Cages measure to consolidate
certain customs districts, notably
Norioik ana Newport News. giving the
'!'ter city the Custom-house, has re-
WED the Intense Indignation aroused
wien me suggestion was first made
The business men are beginning TO
see That there is a fight before them
ana are SirdinS their loinS for tho
Tray. The measure Will not pass ex-
cent i'll the face Of the most vigorous
ana unanimous protest from a com
muplty Of nearly 100000 souls, for il
not only aims disastrous blow at
Norioik, but also at Portsmouth and
the entire section contiguous TO Tho
two cities
ne !oard of Directors of the Board
or Trade and business Mems Associa-
'!oh met at $50 o'clock last night with
good attendance and adopted a re-
solution instructing the president TO
appnint q committee of five to go to
washington to protest against the
ON ana use their utmost endcavor to
prevent It's being reported favorably.
This committee will be appointed no.
tween now and tomorrow night and
VIII probably so TO Washington Thurs
day next.
The board also adopted a resolution
protesting aSainSt the abrogation of
the load line as now established by the
Brttish Board of Trade. This protest is
emCod1ed In somewhat lengthy dis
cuSsion OF the subject and the reasons
against the proposition already set
forth In the columns Of The Virginian
The resolution will be forwarded TO
the board at once
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
ID I Ell.


-, WiilIE.-At residence of parents, no,
1898, ut 3:OS o'clock u. m PERCY I ~.
0niE child Of Edgar l.. ana E:Ii2abcth i
White, aged i months and days.
Inc funeral will take rltc,. from above
residence SUNDAY Ai"rERNoCN az :,
TO attend '''' '''"
GAJL.r.At the residence of his brother
in-law, Brian Kavanauah. - RcrmiG;,
street. on Saturday February Iath M
$50 q: M, JAMES GAt'T formerly of
lEo"ki"n. y. y. in the 18th year OF his
EDGAR..At the Independent Fire Com
?an%S Engine House, on South street
between D,nw!ddc ana Wnshingion
streets. Portsmouth. Va. February 10
ISIS. al $50 a. m, GEORGE W. EDGAR
aged I'll years.
Funeral services from the above place
(Monday) AETERN0CN
at 3. O'Clock. Friends ana acNlaintances
are invited TO attend.
TITLEN.--Ncar Charleston s. C., on
route homo, February H. 1898, Mrs Eliza
a. TILI.r:Y. wife Of Edward VI. TiIlcy
aged SO years.
Funeral services from Chestnut street
NOON al o'clock
WIlIrE.-At residence Of parents, No
ll3 Mariner street. Friday, February Is,
1873. ~ 4;HS o'clock p. m, PERCY LEE,
only child Of Edgar l.. and Elizabeth /
White, AGED = months and days
The funeral Will take place from above
residence SUNDAY AFTERNOON at 2
o'clock, Friends Of the family arc invit-
cd 10 attend. ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
THE wAsHbNGTON POST

MI. G. Il. Richardson, of the business
achaiNtnent of the Washington Post
ieit last night for Richmnnd and will
return to the Capital to-ni,:ht. While
mere Mr. Richardson made arrange
imehtS Tor the thorough ana extensive
distribution Of the Post. which &c n
GENERAL favoritc in Norfolk, not only
because OF its good news service. but
also because OF the close attention il
pays to Southern, ana particularly Viz
Slhia affairs, and the space 1t dcvotes
10 them. While here Mr.. Richardson
made many friends and was heartily
congratulated Wednesday when his
paper showed up in Norfolk with Il
good story of the Maine explosion
while the Southern editions of the other
"ut-of-town Journals reached here
Without line about the disastnr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
Continued on Ninth Page. }
AZ n social Function

y lady wlSnes to look her best, and
Snc VIII not fail to obtain that effect
If she allows us In dress her
y wellgowned woman always look
s;narteSt IN perfect fitting tailor
gown, and of that We have convinced
the public this past season.
We have new rcady-to- wear sprjnc
suits nnd pcttcoats: make side and
accordian plating and buttons to order
Al&FllliR MORRIS.
Columbia Building, UP Elevator.
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MUM
Systematic Treatment
by Mail.
Thousands Restored to Health
Through Professor Nun
yon's Free Medical
Advice.

Munyon's Medical Institution. Isos Arch ST.,
Philadelphia. is the best ore Of it's Kind in the
worl ID. 1t employs large staff of skilled
specialists to diagnose the cases not only of
people applying personally for treatment. but
those IN all parts OF the country Who send in
personal letters, asking the best methods Of
being cared of various diseases. Thousands
OF these letters are received every week, and
after being carefully considered by Prof.
Munvon, y staff of from ten to fifteen doctors
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
MRS JAMES T.. CECILs
HANDSOME RErnpJ'JH\ NJ

Mrs. James L. Cecil gave , bn,ntifr,
reception az her Butte street residence
Wednesday afternoon ana evening. The
ladies called bcf2r" 6; the gentlemen af-
icrWard. The hostess was assisted in
receiving by the following ladies: Miss
Calling, OF D:nwiddic: Miss Browne
Mrs. James Red Miss Dadc, Of Phila
delphia; Miss Henry, Miss Ruth VIII
son. Miss Emily Wilson, Miss Fontainn
CT Richmond: Miss Old. Misses Scrpcll
Miss Lula Reid, Miss Kyle Reid, Miss
Symington, of baltimore; Miss Tuns-
all W Washington; Miss Doyle, Miss
I.Ssie iI!Ll!ard, Miss Alice Moore: Miss
CraiShill OF I.ync!!burg; Miss Bcssi.
Smith, Miss Tul.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
MIR. TREAT QUALITIES

Mr.. Morgan Treat. the recently an
pointed United States marshal for this
ulstr!ct, arrived in Norrolk vcstcr-
dhy and qualified before Judge r.. w.
hughes, OF the Federal Court, giving
the bond prescribed by law. 500. 900. Mr.
Irsat appointed former deputy. Mir.
ihomas H. Gross, his deputy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
METEOROLOGICAL DATA.
u. S. Department Of Agriculture.
Weather. BUREAU, NORFOLK, Fob 10.

The following observations are record
er Tor the past twcnty-four hours:
Maximum temperature -. ....... &C
Minimum temperature ............ 46
Normal temperature. $500! ..... Al
Departure from normal. ....pluS IL
Departure from normal since jan
uary 1St...... ... plus 1f3
Rainfall IN "a hours ... .... .9S
Rainfall since February 1st.......1.3l
Mean humidfty.... . gS
j. j. GRAY. Observer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
RECEPTION IN HONOR
OF MISS LAMBERT.

very charming reception was given
ny the home of Mrs. Morton Gordon,
III Rose avenue in honor Of her gucst.
Miss Lottic Lydam Lambert. of Rich
mond. The parlors, hall ana dining
room We're tasrc:ully decorated Ayith
pains, SmilaN, ferns and carnations.
N" prevailing co!ors being green ana
pink In the cOzy corner of ,hn hall
run Elaca was served by the charm
ing young ladies At y o'clock sun
per was announced. Those who assist
ed in receiving were Miss I.ottie IN.lam
Lambert Mrs. w. Il. Eurchar, Miss car
re Lee Davis, Of I.ynchburg, and Miss
b5$Sia Williams.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
PORT CALENDAR.

Sun rises, AT 4. m; sets, 5:51 p. M;
high water, S:iS 4. m: 9:l3 p. M; low
water, 2:35 i. m.; 1907 p. M.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
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kentucky Trottinc Horne.
ut SOrfpIn Ey Enhs., - ,,,.

~ N"rioth, sn.- Fcb'y. 20. ES9S
itF shelby II. HARRISON, of Lexington
ny The finest and best lot ever sent
10 virginia. Write McClcary- Nc
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
SENIOR GERMAN CLUBS
FRIDAY DANCE

The Senior German club gave its reg
miar D. weekly dance at the Masonic
Temple last Friday night Airs. Waller
y. Taylor, .Ir., blew rhc whistle and
the chaperoncs were Meadames Rich
ara y. De'hie. Caldwell Hardy, George
W. taylor and Floyd Hughes.
MahE strangers w.rc present. every
body awaiting themselves of the last
chahce to dance the german before
Lent. An elaborate supper was served
IS usual.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

DR.. y. Week has returned ana
be found any day at The Gale Jewelry
COMPANY from n. IN. to 5 D. m. NJ
SO Main street ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
Comlngs and GOlngs Of Norfolk Society
During the Past Week.
PAST WEEK HAS BEEN ONE OF GAYE1Y
Several Receptions OF Interest HIVE
Occurcd-A silver weddins-Somc
Coming MurrInGcs-DRnce Past
and Eutufe-"Iho AIistIctOc
BUuGh' 10 Iis Repeated.

The last soiree until after Lent was
given by Professor BellezZa u the Tenn
pie last evening. Ii was attended by n
large number Of West END young
folk.