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Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
A Worse Evil.

II is said that when Upton Sinclair
started in TO write his "Jungle" it
was calculated TO touch the hearts Of
the people but il affected their stom-
ach more, the stomach being with many
people the most highly developed organ
in the whole body. According to FL
bert Hubbard the "Jungle" is Gan
insult to the intelligence Of the Amer
lean people" but il il is any more Of
an insult than some Of Hubbard's s pro-
duetions shame on Upton Sinclair.
Hubbard has been dealing out his
drivcl for years and some people call
him genius" and will give a dollar
to hear him spout. lie is a kind Of
plutocratic demi.god and popular
enough 60 draw crowd whore there
is more money than brains.
While the "Juuglc" may have play
ed prominent part in bringing about
the Investigations of the great packing
house industries, those Investigations
would have been made just the same
and their infamous methods shown up
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

Pennsylvania is putting up most
aggressive campaign. 1t has issued
a campaign hand book that is worthy
of imitation by other state organiza-
tions. On the outside is the emblem
Of the party. II has a very full and
clear explanation Of the socialist party.
This is followed by very clear defin-
ing of the two kinds of public owner
ship. 1t contains the state platform
and county platform, and resolutions
on free speech, the Moyer-Haywood
case, new labor parties, and the state
sonstabulary resolution. The full So
cialist ticket is also given. The book
is sold at all meetings for a cent a
copy.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
FREQ Speech Resolutions.

Whereas, Recently the speakers of
the socialist party in and about Pitts
burg have ben subjected to brutal and
lawless indignities at the hands Of the
police, the maner Of arrest being that
manifested toward the most desperate
criminals; and,
Whereas, Albeit the police depart
ment of Pittsburg, by the misnomer
"the department Of safety" have
since made some qualified recessions
Of its arbitrary and unwarranted atti-
tude toward the street propaganda Of
the socialist party, evidences are not
lacking that the aforeme ntioned in
stances of despotism will, on the
slightest pretext, be repeated; there
fore, be it
Resolved, That the socialist party of
Pennsylvania, in convention assembled
May 81, 1906, hereby records its pro-
test against such assaults upon the pro-
alienable rights of American citizens
to freedom of speech and assembly;
and be it further
Resolved, That the socialist party of
Pennsylvania direct the attention of
the municipal government of Pitts
burg and other localities throughout
the state wherever their rights specified
may be imperiled, that the socialist par
ty cannot permit its speakers to be out
lawed as an organization of malefac-
tors, and it pledges itself to stand
solidly as an organization in defence,
by every available expedient means,
against assaults upon its habitually
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS

DO not forget that TO achieve ~:
professed aim of all socialists, we must
build up a strong, coherent, compact
organization. This organization must
be thoroughly drilled, perfectly dis
ciplined.
No one who at all comprehends the
nature and scope of our mighty task
doubts this, nor can he doubt il.
These admitted necessities of organ.
ization must come through absolute
obedience to the ascertained social
will, and cheerful and prompt perform.
ance of all assigned duties.
Does any one dispute this, can il
bo disputedi
If you accept this statement as a
verify, are you prepared and willing
to prove that you fully comprehend
the requirements Of the task set be.
fore us, and will you prove yosr right
TO the title of "Socialist by re-
nouncing your self-interest in favor of
your class interesti
If you will do this, and il all will
do this, there can be no doubt as TO
the future Of our party,
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
Starving TO Death.

According to the "Denver Post, "
two women, a mother and daughter,
were found in rooming house in that
city starving to death and both insane,
the mother being in violent condition,
both imagining themselves TO be pos
sessed Of unbounded wealth. But these
poor dementcd creatures were not much
worse of than millions Of the laboring
class who have to rely upon some one
to furnish them with job to keep
from perishing. No man or woman can
be free and independent who has to
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

Mayor Schmitz OF San Francisco is
showing the true character of himself
and all labor party representatives that
come into official position by making
concessions to capitalism, in his actions
in the San Francisco strike. He begs
the workers to yield their principles to
compromise and to daily. The matter
of larger and more civilized living is
at stake, and yet schmitz treacherously
deserts the demands Of humanity and
common sense in the interest of profits.
The economic line is the base line of
all strife, and the only way is to fight
it out on that line, not only if it takes
all summer but if il takes a hundred
summers. When political action is de.
fected to any other substitute il but
defers the final settlement.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

"Fritz, (" the editor Of "Thc Social
Robe" " "For people Of brains con
spicuously under the title head, is in
trouble again. Recently he was sued
for libel by some of the politicians he
had roasted, and came off victorious.
Now the firm Of Milton, Bradley's s Com.
pany have sued him for $4,000 damage
because of his exposure of their crook
edness in selling paints TO school chill.
dren at exorbitant prices. Dollars to
doughnuts that he N come out on top,
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
REPORTS CONVENTION
Kootenai Socialists Coin Phrases In
Convention - Democrats Are Re-
publicans out Of ofice''-score Goo
ding and Namo Ticket.

Occur d'Alene, Idaho,-A red hot So
eialist county convention was held here
lock secretary. Two sets of resolutions
titled to seats as delegates. This priv
ilege was accorded all bearing red cards
which might be procured at the Sec
retary's desk and simply indicated the
bearer to be "true blue socialist. f"
This membership card cost 20 cents q
month, to be paid into the organiza-
tiOn's treasury. John Koch of Rath.
drum was chairman and J. II. C. Sour
lock seeretarw. Two sets of resolutions
were presented, tackled together and
accepted. They pledged the party to
support the government as it is until
it may be changed. Some striking ex-
pressions were these: "labor produces
all wealth and all wealth belongs to
the producers. "There are two
classes, the producers and the para
sites. They have nothing in common" "
democrats are only republicans out
of Office" Socialists have nothing
to lose by acting, except chains"
"There is the worker and those who
work him." Several proclaimed "no-th-
ing to radical for me- They charged
that the government was on the verge
of anarchy due to the "idler class.'
On orator stated socialists are up.
holders of principles and not hero wor'
shippers" He grew eloquent and cried
"we have no heroes no Nan Patterson
who can shoot a gambler; no Teddy
Roosevelt who can climb San Juan
hill. out Of the reach of bullets, and
no Jeffries, the pugilist.'
Governor Gooding's position in re-
gard to Meyer, Haywood and Pettibone
was severely attacked and he was bit
terly arraigned. The governor was
charged with finding the prisoners
guilty without trial, while the con-
vention declared them innocent. The
county administration was attacked and
Heitman's power was compared with
the "star chamber.
A full ticket was put up as follows;
State senator, w. L. Somers; repre-
sentatives (5), A. C. Smith, J. r. San
burn. E. Runyon, Hattie Atwater and
Bigelow; sheriff. ]. G. Koch; commits
sioners, f. c. Hubbard, James Rush, M.
c. Zummer; auditor, J. II. c. Scurlock;
assessor, Fuller; superintendent OF
schools Ruby q. Fisher; probate Judge
s. A. Stowe; attorney, ]. L. Kennedy;
treasurer, Mrs. Dora Horton; coroner,
!. l.. Miller.-spokeman- Review.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

Resolution adopted by the Montana
Federation Of Labor at the Thir-
teenth Annual Convention Held at
Helena, Mont, August goth to 25th,
1900.
Whereas, The assassination of Gov
ernor Steunenberg of Caldwell, Idaho,
has been made the occasion for the
arrest Of Charles II. Meyer, President
Of the Western Federation of Miners,
and William d. Haywood, Secretary Of
the same organization, and George
Pettibone, and
Whereas, The public press has in
many instances assumed that these
men are guilty and that they COM
mitted the murder in consequence Of
policy of terrorism adopted by or
ganized labor; and
Whereas, The manner of the arrest
Of Brothers Meyer, Haywood mad Pet
tibone in Denver and their extradition
from Colorado was in the nature Of
a conspiracy to kdnap, and unworthy
OF tne oncers Oh the great states OF
Idaho and Colorado, therefore be it
Resolved, That we denounce the mur-
ger OF oovernor steunenoerg as a cow
ardly and dastardiy AFFAIR and demand
that every effort be made to find the
guh'y murderer. we nave double
reason Tor TINS demand FIRST, as citi-
hens OF a common country; ana, sec
eond as members OF organized lapor'
we nave had opedienee TO law lncui-
eated oy teachings ana we nave been
piedged oy our obhgations TO the sup
port ana defense OF our country.
That we denounce the attempt OF
organized greed ana iawiess compina'
hons OF capitalists to RAILROAD" these
men 10 the scanoid as a crime unworthy
OF this age
we denonnce the actions OF the pup
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

The revolutionists in Cuba are called
rebels by the American press. Under
Spanish rule the same press called them
patriots. At that time American cap.
italists wanted to get into Cuba. Now
they are in there. In the same way
the revolutionists Of l776 in this coun.
try are now honored as patriots, while
the socialists who are fighting for the
social revolution today are denounced
as malcontents. 1t all depends upon
whether you are a capitalist or not
Worker.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
Tacoma, Wash. Aug. 27,

lhcomaJ WASH. aug. ~, iSVo
The state committee of the socialist
party of Washington, held a session at
state headquarters, 1905 LIZ Pacific
Ave-, on Sunday, Aug. 26, 1906, and
transacted large amount Of business.
There were present at this meeting
John Downie of Seattle, chairman, j.
w. Morris of Arlington and e. G.
johnson Of Puyallup.
Many are inquiring how TO organize,
and these inquiries are not confined
to any one section Of the state, but
scattered all over the state, and often
come from communities in which there
has not been systematic agitation.
Six charters were granted, the re-
suit Of the labors of Comrade Herman.
II is hoped that we may be able to
much bettre in this respect at our next
meeting.
Comrade Herman is now touring
Stevens county. He may be little
slow in making n start, but when
started, nothing, apparently, can stop
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

between the citizen soldiers and the
citizens there is always bond Of sym
pathy, and the transferring of the sold
ier from mingling with his fellow citi-
zens to that Of constant employment
in military duty always sewers any feel
ing he may have Cor his fellow man;
and
Whereas, Bad as it is TO have the
state military force used against the
working class in time of labor trouble,
and the capitalist class having noticed
growing class consciousness which
threatens the loyalty of the citizen
soldier in time Of labor dispute, the
recent session of the Pennsylvania le-
gislature, composed Of republicans and
democrats, in response to the orders
Of the master class have created a body
of paid semi-military police called the
Pennsylvania State Constabulary; and
Whereas, This same State Constab-
ulary in its short history has already
demonstrated to the world that the
only difference between it and the
Cossacks of Russia is the name. They
have entered homes, insulted women
and have proven their worth to the
master class by suppressing with arms
any peaceful attempt of their rebelli-
GUS slaves to better their miserable
condition; therefore be il
Resolved, BY the socialist party Of
Pennsylvania, in convention assembled
at Allegheney, May 2l, 1906, that we
point out to the working class not only
of Pennsylvania but of the entire
world, that they can expect nothing
but betrayal from the old political
parties composed Of and controlled as
they are by the master class, and call
upon them to vote for and support
the socialist party, which is the only
working class political party of the
world. which when triumphant will
abolish industrial slavery and exploi-
tation for the perpetuation Of which
the master class now employ organiza-
tions such as the Pennsylvania State
Constabulary.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

or stay him.
The tendency to put union labor
tickets in the field has been noted, and
the need for greater activity on our
part in presenting our program is re.
allied.
At this meeting the secretary wat
authorized to prepare, and send to the
socialist press party news.
Yours in the Social Revolution,
ID. BURGESS.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

The brutal election of passengers by
the bullies and bouncers Of the Brook.
lyn Transit company, to force an illegal
l0-cent fare, still continues. Thousands
of people are knocked Off the cars, even
those that have paid the fare demand
ed, and the rioting continues. The
police force of the city is turned over
TO the robbers and lawbreakers because
they are capitalists.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

in detail but Sinclair did IL in an inn
pressive and artistic manner and de-
serves credit for his work. But there
is another subject for some writer to
delineate which far transcends in hui
man interest that of the packing house
industries il is that known as the so.
cial evil or female prostitution which
is the most gigantic evil that capital
ism has forced upon humanity. The
liquor traffic with all the evil that it
entails is bad enough but il is hamless
compared with that of female debauch-
cry.
4. h. McNair.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
MINERS UNION RESOLUTIONS

matter pertaining to their welfare
vertisements or inducements set forth
by the company to induce you to come
here, no engineer can do so without
descrvcdly being termed "scab" OF
the first water.
Miners are quitting, refusing TO
ride on cage handled. in at least one
instance, by master mechanic who
has had no experience as runner
Engineers, miners and laboring men
generally stay away from the Occur
d'Alenes, thereby aiding the men in
this district to procure better condi-
tiona
Hoping that every individual read
ing this will exert himself to make
this appeal effective, and that the
Labor press will copy extensively, we
are, yours fraternally
Burke Miners Union No. 10,
j. +. Bradley,
Acting President.
Joe +. Hutchineon, Sec. Treas,
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTIONS

peaceful propaganda, especially ad.
vising that copies of this resolution be
submitted to offending municipal au.
thorities."
New Labor Parties.
Whereas, Having failed to better
their material condition, to any ex.
tent through the agency of labor or.
CARNATIONS, the working class of the
state Of Pennsylvania have recently
manifested their intentions of better.
ing their conditions through the me.
dium of political action.
Whereas, The socialist party for
years has been pointing out to the
working class the absolute necessity of
political action, and while we are
pleased to see that the working class
realize that political action is necessary,
we desire TO warn them and call to
their attention the deplorable effects
of dividing the forces of the working
class upon the political field; and
Whereas, Experience teaches that
movement without a goal or definite
working program II but short lived
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the socialist party of
Pennsylvania, in convention assembled
at Allegheny, May 2l, 1906, points out
that the socialist party is the only
bonafde political party having com.
pact organization with the complete
emancipation of the working class as
its goal and a definite working pro.
gram to guide it. II calls upon the
working class to study its principles,
support its candidates, and not to be
deceived by the aspirations of few
men in the trade union movement with
political ambitions.
State Constabulary Resolution.
Whereas. II is known fact that
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06
Park County Socialist Convention
Bill Bowers.

A Mass Convention of the Socialist Party Park County
will be held In the Court House Livingston, Mont
Wednesday, September I2th 1000, at p. pur-
pose of nominating a full County
such other business before the Convention.
By order Of County Central Committee.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-09-06

peaceful propaganda, especially ad-
vising that copies of this resolution be
submitted to offending municipal au-
thorties." +"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-11
Ministers Corner.
PREACHERS OR spEECHERs.

While it is true that rationalistic tendencies are
constantly substituting speeding for preaching, and
that most of the speechers have either consciously or
unconscously forsaken the gospel of Christ for an
other are III the process of forsakng it, neverthe
less this is not fundamentally question of truth or
error. y man may proclaim the truth as far as
substance Is concerned and be speecher. In the
Scriptures we have body of truth. Doctrines stand
related to each other and in preaching their relation
ship must not be ignored. In the study of physiology
every bone, muscle and hold Il definite relation
to each other and to the body as a whole. 1t is the
same with Christian truth And it is the task of
preaching to mair tain and exhibit this relationship as
much as the presentation of the truths of Scripture
themselves and their practical application all the
affairs of life When fails to do that he drops
out of the ranks of the preachers and becomes
speecher
That speeding has greatly increased in the last
two decades is evident to the most casual observer
And is it not time for the Introduction of a whole
some corrective? The burden of the pulpit must ever
be the messages of God and not the PHILOSOPHERS of
men We realize that there is a preaching apparent
y OF the Scriptures, which is a joining together
OF biblical phrases, can't and a pious imposition on
congregations. What contend for is the honest
and full presentation of the truths of Christianity
and their resultant ethics. The truth as it is in
Christ Is life from the dead and food for the soul
Christ has the words of eternal life and to substitute
the words OF history poetry, philosophy sociology
for those of Christ is to souls and offer stones
instead of bread.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-11
APPEAL OF THE NORTH KIANGSU MISSION
FOR REINFORCEAIENTS

Dear DR.. CheSter:-The Extension Committee was
directed by our last mission meeting to communicate
with the Executive Committee, through you, in re-
gard to the imperative need of achievements for the
North Kiangsu Mission.
We ask that you send during l9OG-the sooner
the better-at least five (5) men, four evangelists
and one doctor Tin addition of course to those sent
us for 1909 We need at least new man each
for HaichOw and Chinkiang and three men tone of
them doctOr) for Il station. Now. we beg that
you will not look this formal annual
request We actually need these men now. With
any less work will be seriously hampered If we
were asking for men to develop the work it could
and should be developed would say send six
eight more than have mentioned, but we are
asking now for what must have and have if.
the work in hand and in sight is to be CON
served. The Church has sent here open up this
field for work. After good many years of effort
which has not always been like IA midsummer picnic
it is now true that 90 pretty much where
for the Christian young men of the Church to
assist the Church in supporting our efforts by OF
ferng themselves for this work.
Remember not asking for many
use, but for many as really need
We also directed to ask that you send at
unmarried lady to assist in the woman's work at
Using Kiang Pu. Such worker is much needed
and the need will be stronger before she have
acquired the language.
Hoping the Committee see its way clear to an
swer our request and earnestly praying for Gods
blessings on you in all your work, are,
JAS y. GRAHAM, JR., JOIN w. BRADLEY
HENRY NJ. WOODS, Ertcnsion Committee.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-11
Educational.

At Hampden-Sidney College the baccaIaureate
sermon, June 10TH will be delivered by the Rev Har
ris E. Kirk, d. d., pastor of the Franklin Street
Church, Baltimore.
The total number of students at Washington and
Lee this year is 37l the largest since during the
presidency of General Robert r. Lee. Twenty seven
States and Territories including the District of Col
umbia. and one foreign country are represented
The Governor General of Egypt has promulgated an
ordinance by which the government exercises right
of possession of any archaeological remains and an
tiquites discovered in the Soudan comprising build
rgs, monuments remains objects of whatever ace
people which illustrative of arts and sciences
industries, religion history, letters and customs and
that were built made produced in the Soudan or
brought thereto prior to the year 1873 of the Gregg
rian calendar. Although the law is limited TO the
year 1873, the Governor General is further empow-
cred to declare right of possession to- any object what
This degree will deal the death-blow to the Egyptian
"faker' and his nefarious traffic in coin papyri and
other spurious antiquities, in the sale of which ne
plies thriving trade during the winter season among
the creduous tourists.
The value of our college education is not the
amount Of raw knowledge which it gives US There
are men whose minds amazingly full of facts vet
would call them educated men. And there
others who have comparatively few facts at their
command, yet you insinctively recognize that they
educated. For true education is not meant to
store us; true education is intended to awaken lis
and the JOY of the truly-educated man is no Door
pride in his superior knowledge: it is that he has
been awakened that in every realm and sphere he
can see glories unobserved before-G. H. Morrison
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-11
Story Corner.

Secretary Eyarts had China dinner set on which
was painted the Latin motto, "Focta non rerba" He
told of a Western Congressman who translated the
motto, "Nictuals, not talk"
Uncle Jerry PEBBLES looking over the list of
amended spellings' recommended by the reformers.
Good land!' he exclaimed, 81 don't see nothn'
strange in them words. That's the way I've alIus
spelled 'cm'-Chic0go tribune.
As tine liner cleared the heads and the heavy swell
of the open Atlantic became noticeable dinner was
served The twenty-siN places at the captains table
were filled and as the soup appeared the captain adj
drs~ed his table companions:
- trust that all twcnty-six Of you will have a
pleasant trip he said "and that this little assem-
bIagc Of twentyfour will reach port much benefited
by the voyage. / look upon the twenty-five smiling
Faces as a father upon his family. for ! am response.
bic for the lives of this group of nineteen / hope
all fourteen of you will join later i'm drinking TO
a merry trip ! believe we seven fellow passengers
are admirably suited to each other and / applaud
the Judgment which chose from the passenger list
these three persons for my table You and l. dear
sir. are
The captain chucklcd. "IIere steward bring ON NV
fish and clear away these ."-ub,neapolig
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