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Montana news., 1906-10-04

it into intelligent propaganda of Social
ism.
In leaving the state, for the present,
| would like to say one word to the
comrades and that is to give all pos
sible support to the state secretary and
the Montana News, for in Comrade Ora
ham you have what l consider the best
State Secretary in the Union, and you
have a State paper that is yours and
you can make it the most powerful
newspaper in the State.
The three months have spent in
Montana have been pleasant ones, and
the comrades l have met have been an
inspiration to me to keep up the fight
against capitalism until we usher in the
Cooperative Commonwealth.
Montana news., 1906-10-04
Comrade Powers of Billings reports

Comrade Powers of Billings reports:
"Yours all o. X. Received 40 due
stamps Sunday noon. Comrade George
H. Goebel could not I'll his date Friday
night last, could not get hall and out
doors too cold and bad night to hold
crowd so he kept to his room writing
letters Friday night till late and next
morning till train time. At our regular
meeting of Sept. Is the Local ratified the
candidates that were elected at the pri.
mary election of the city Of Billings, held
Sept 4, and also the previous nomina
tions of two justices OF the peace and
two constables by Billings Local of the
Socialist party of America. will en-
close a list of county nominations. Our
next regular meeting will be Sept. 20,
at the Labor union hall at p. m. Busi
ness of Importance. All local members
to be present"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade Peters of Red Lodge sends
Sl2 for stamps. which he wants "as quick
as possible" Carbon county is doing
good work, and standing right up TO
the battle line. They have reorganized
the Finn branch with so members. He
writes, Il think you can depend on the
Finn branch being a go this time. They
expect to take in about so more
members at the next meeting. Comrade
Martell is here, an American Finn, and
an old time party member from the
coast. A couple of these comrades are
on our ticket. No other party ever re-
eognizes them"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Another little incident: Comrade
Arthur Morgan's four-year old daughter
is evidently getting an insight into the
way the wage system operates. In reply
to my question, Where does your papa
work. she said "0h down there at the
mines And to my further inquiry
And what does your papa get for work
ing in the minesH' she replied in the
most matter-offact way, oh he JUS
gets his supper How long are the
workers going to be satisfied to just get
their suppersf"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade Forster has been elected the
new secretary of Local Butte. Arrange
ments seem to be active there for the
fall campaign, and he takes hold of the
work with much energy. He writes:
with reference to Che 'one day wage
fund the Local has resolved to donate
as much as possible and as soon as pos
sible. We are not in position to do
much canvassing for the State campaign
as We will need all the money we can
raise to carry on our county campaign,
but we will do all we can. We are going
to put up big fight this campaign. We
want you to feel that from now on
Local Butte is going to do all IL possibly
can for the News. Comrade Burns left
me a small number of News sub cards,
and will push them for all l am worth.
! am instructed to ask you to supply
Local Butte with a copy of your Silver
Bow county and Butte subscribers as we
want to reach all Socialists and sympa-
thizers and try and build up move
ment here"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

An incident occurred at the Red
Lodge convention which gave evidence
of a correct and well grounded an
ehorage in the Socialist position.
One comrade moved a resolution against
the Northwestern Improvement company
through whose criminal neglect the ter
rible mining fire disaster occurred. The
resolution was opposed by another on
the ground that the Socialist convention
was not against any special corporation,
but the system which produced them.
Others spoke in the same way, and the
result was the withdrawing of the orig
inal resolution.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

TO tell you anything definite about De-
borgia and Saltese. There are staunch
Socialists in both places, but they are
working in the mountains and seldom
come to town, so think it would be I'M.
possible TO reach them in time. l will
see that Comrade cowan is properly fed
and sheltered while with US here. l
am enclosing express money order for
$3.50. Five dollars of this is from
slips sold from donation books, and so
cents for the subscription card which
Mrs. Hazlett left with Mrs. Rogers.
"our Local is progressing very salts
factorily."
Montana news., 1906-10-04

rade Barnes relative 10 work in Mon.
tana;
Chicago, Sept. 10, 1906.
james d. Graham, Box 90s. Helena,
Mont
Dear Comrade: e:-Yours of the l4tb 10
hand with $50 for due stamps. The
stamps have been shipped under seps.
rate cover. encolse receipt.
/ was about TO write you in reference
to Comrade Governs letter and his desire
to be released from active service for
the time being, when received your
opinion on the subject. Glad to know
you think he is rendering good service
l wrote him at some length yesterday,
and hope that he will take new courage
Since writing you about routing Com
rade Cowen back on the Great Northern
matters have shifted somewhat, so that
it will be really more convenient for
me If you route him back by way of
the Northern Pacific, and the 10Th or
18th of October will be satisfactory, the
18th if convenient preferred, that is,
should make his first date at Dickinson
on October 18th.
Macdonald, whom you connected me
with at Bismark, seems to be a hustler.
He did the elegant for Comrade Goebel
recently, and writes me that other
speakers should stop when convenient.
I wish TO thank you for your earnest
National Office plans.
With best wishes,
Your Comrade,
j. MAHLON BARNES,
National Secretary"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

The territory of the News circulation
is increasing at most rapid rate. 1t
went into Is new postofiices last week
and 4 this week. We are close TO the
5000 mark now. Three hundred new
names went on in the last two weeks.
This paper can have 5000 circulation
in no time if the comrades will just
get a move on and pick up what lies
around them. It is easy TO get subs
for the News now. II is known
throughout the state for its aggressive
stand. Go out some day and see what
you can do.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade Goebel writes from Idaho
that he would like to have Cowan in the
Occur d'Alene for awhile. He says
things are hot in Wallace now, especially
since Steve Adams is confined there. He
had great open air meeting at Mullen.
$40 in collection, and arrangements made
to have him SPEAK in Opera House next
night. the owner offering the use of it
free. He says that the Meyer Haywood
business has certainly gotten the people
aroused.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade Rooney writes that Local
Livingston has placed in the bank to
the credit of the secretary Sls on the
days wage fund, and SO more for
stamps. I'VE had fine night Saturday
night, and a rousing good crowd-40o or
500 people. Miller and Burg have both
gone nutty. Collection So, literature
S4lO, l2 subs sold.
Montana news., 1906-10-04
y State Department "

ming at Potomac it would pay to give
them a shot. Enclosed please find 81
for buttons. Send us the little red and
green if you have them. The boys
like them the best. The old blacksmith
gave good satisfaction here, and made a
decided hit with the lukewarm for he
warmed them up. There were men of
all shades and professions at his meet
ings from the Jap laborer down to Con-
gresham Dixon"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade Woodruff of Local Stevens
vile offers to help as follows:
81 shall be in Butte several days and
will have the time and inclination to
scatter leaflets containing the gospel of
Socialism.
"Will you send me small package Of
something not bulky nor tedious to
read; something the size of Mrs. Haz.
lett's definition of Socialism; something
can carry in pocket TO shoot as oppor-
tunity presents. will remit for them
when | write again. My headquarters
are at South Butte Pharmacy. corner
Utah avenue and Aluminium street. Sta
tion 5, Butte"
He was sent a good-sized bundle of
stuff, and told it wouldn't cost him any.
thing il he would sell the sub cards.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade Goodson writes: But sayl
Comrade Cowan is simply immense.
Would that every person in Rayalli
county could have heard his denuncia-
ton of our present system and his plea
for the cooperative commonwealth and
the poor.
The crowd Mt Stevensville was very
small but those who were there were
all attention and hope il may do them
much good"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade Hudson writes: 81 rode
over to Reeds Point the 22nd, and lec-
tured in the hall for two hours and
ten minutes to an audience of straight
farmers. There were two women pres
ent. Took subs for the News. They
were intensely interested. Did not take
up collection as the stockholders donated
the hall"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade ID. c. Hudson, secretary of
Local Mullan, Idaho, writes:
George II. Goebel spoke here on the
10Th and Goth to a good audience and
took up a collection of $27.O0. He is a
good speaker and made at least 25 So
cialists. He is in Gem, Idaho, today,
Sept. oath. We have the enemy on the
run here and will see that we carry this
precinct against both parties"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade David Lay, chairman of the
Carbon county central committee, says
in regard to their ticket:
"We have a splendid lot of candidates
and have very good chance of electing
the greater part of our ticket, especially
the legislative nominee, Mr.. John L.
Maryott. The candidates have decided
TO employ a good speaker to make a
tour of the county for the party this
fall, and have requested me TO write you
in regard TO the matter. Their first
choice is Comrade Ben Wilson, provided
he can be had We will do the right
thing in regard TO compensation for any
services rendered. I have just written
Comrade Wilson in regard TO this mat
ter also. I know that with his assist
apce we can carry this county this fall,
and will feel very grateful 10 you for
any assistance you can render us. The
two weeks preceding election will be of
sufficient time TO answer our purpose"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

A comrade from Keed, Montana, re-
ports Comrade Hudson's meeting at that
point;
"Comrade John Hudson spoke to an
appreciative audience of about 80 at the
hall here on the 22nd. His speech was
Montana news., 1906-10-04

One young man in Helena, who must
be nameless ON account of labor condi-
tions in this 'free" country, has brought
s2.l0 into the Office that he has gathered
up on the coupon books. Garry a cou-
pom book around with you. You'll pick
up lots of stray bits. Sent on appli-
cation, from the office.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

The party activity at present is some
thing enormous. In five days last week
Comrade Graham sent out 400 stamps.
Livingston is ordering 90 stamps week.
We are simply overwhelmed in the Office
with correspondence of all sorts, so much
SO that we cannot begin to attend to it.
So il your communications are not at.
tended to properly, We are working 10
the limit and can't do any better, and
will not be able to unless the cabinet can
devise some means TO get us more help
employed in the office. The service the
state party has is the best that can be
given under the circumstances. II it Is
better than nothing, that is the mos,
comfort that can be gotten out of it
We are too well aware of its deficiencies
Montana news., 1906-10-04

well received and given close attention.
Many flattering remarks have since been
made of the speech. Several voters have
announced their intention of voting for
Comrade Hudson and Socialism. Many
preconceived notions such as dividing
up" "free love-" and other fallacies,
taught by the old parties to defeat So
cialism were ably routed by Comrade
Hudson and the good sound logic of So.
cialism planted in their stead. Such
speeches as these are the leaven that
will dispell the gross darkness" that
covers the people. When once shown
the way, the toiling millions will make
short work of the oppressors that now
rule with an iron hand.
''Comrade Hudson took several SUBJ
scriptions for the News and altogether
his trip was splendid success"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Sept. 24.-Received your letter this
evening" have written Plains and Trout
Creek about meetings and will put in
five days at Plains, Thompson and Trout
Creek. then at Sand Point and Rath.
drum.
Have had good meetings in Missoula
and so has Comrade Cowan. would
like TO see Comrade Cowan remain in
the state until election, as he is O. X,
and gives the fellows straight Socialism
right from the shoulder. The outlook
in Montana is bright for a large vote
and a splendid working organization II
the comrades will only take advantage
Of the growing discomfort and crystalirs
Montana news., 1906-10-04

The following letter comes to us from
Highland Place, Berkeley, California:
81 write to inform you of the arrival
of a new Socialist agitator and genuine
all-around revolter in our home last
night. Mother and baby doing nicely.
The father speechlessly happy.
Yours always,
BENZ. +. WILSON,"
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Cpmrads Martell of Red Lodge sends
25 cents for membership cards.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

The News has printed 500 campaign
cards for Comrade George Wesleder,
candidate for sheriff of Cascade county.
The comrades there are putting up n
most vigorous campaign.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Rooney writes on the 25th that he put
50 in the bank for sub cards, making
$50 in all that day.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

DIR. Willett has received the following
interesting communication from Com
rade Goodson of Stevensville:
"Dr. G. A. Willett, Helena, Mont.
"Dear Friend and Comrade. When 1
returned and reported the way was
treated while in Helena it was thought
that we as a local should show our ap-
probation in some way, so ] will ship
you small box of chickens Also Com
rades Hazlett and Graham come in for a
share at your option of dividing with
them, or having dinner with them
as guests.
Hoping that you will accept them
as token of our regard for you and
yours, | will say that l got a terrible
bad fall from my horse bucking on my
way home-was pretty badly shaken up,
but am getting over it.
Mad good trip and must say that
hope to be able to repeat it at some
future time.
"Comrade Cowan was with us. We
had very small crowd. He is a regular
old wheel horse of the heavy weight.
Made everything so plain that any old
wool grower could see it. Respects to
yourself and wife; love to little ones.
Fraternally yours,
J. WORTH G0ODS0N."
We may add that six plump chickens
duly arrived and will be duly sampled.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

oomrade Rely in reporting the Cowan
meetings at Missoula states, "Comrade
Oowan finished here last night and start
ed for st. Regis this morning. He
promised TO do all in his power to get
the comrades there TO turn out TO the
convention, which takes place next Sat.
urday evening the 10th, and in talking
TO him last night we think it advisable
10 have him here for Saturday and
Sunday nights, or perhaps we can ar
range meeting for Bonner In the
meantime we will see what can be done
At Potomac He would have to reach
there by stage. II the camps are run
Montana news., 1906-10-04

A comrade from Cascade county sends
in 100 cash for the equipment fund. A
few more such and something definite
could be done without incurring large
and risky responsibilities.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Goebel reports good meeting at
Burke, Idaho, with a collection of $l7.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Great Falls Industrial Union No. 3Os
sends in IS for as many copies of the
News as it will pay for for three months
Montana news., 1906-10-04

The comrades want to note the doings
of Ravalli county as told in Comrade
Cowan's report. The organization is up
standing there and we may confidently
look for substantial results.
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Word comes from Comrade Rogers of
81. Regis as follows;
"Your letter of the 18th inst, and
bundle OF 'Cowan coming circulars ia
Just received. I have been away from
home since the 18th and just returned
today but I can thoroughly advertise
comrade Cowan here, but II is too late
Montana news., 1906-10-04

Comrade Miller of Havre sends in 0
subs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-08
CoTTON AT 1a GENTS.
Strong New York Syndicate WiII Un-
 deryrite 5OO,OOO Bales.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. T.-President Har- vie Jordan, of the Southern Cotton As sociation, made the following state ment today before leaving for New York:
 'I have been definitely assured that an underwriting syndicate headed by E. R. Thomas and backed by the strongest financial syndicate in New York, will underwrite 500,000 bales of cotton at 13 cents This prop osition will not interfere with those spot holders who desire to hold for 15 cents"
 President Jordan distinctly declared that the Southern Cotton Association and it's officers have no connection with the proposed syndicate but will work with it as with any other agency to raise the price of the staple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-08
THE LOCAL COTTON MARKET FOR COTTON
RULING GENERALLY sTEADIER ON
 BETTER SPOT DEMAND.
At Close of the Session Prices are Up II to IS Points With Sales for the Day Estimated at 350,O ,O00
 RaIea.

New York Feb. 7.--The cotton market was not active, but prices ruled generally stead fer on reports of better spot demand. and closed the day at a net advance of II to IS points. Sales were estimated at 350,0o0 bales
 The market opened firm at an advance of to 14 points in response to higher ca bles than expected and favorable advances as to trade conditions abroad Local ope- and there seemed to be considerable liquid ation recently. Trading was not active, the market improved slowly with March reach Ing 10. 76 and May 0:s2, toward the middle of the afternoon. This was followed by a reaction of several points as early buyers turned for profits but private advices claim ing big spot demand in the Southern mar kets rallied the market at the close and the final tone was steady with quotations only point or two down from the best.
 According to official advices the Southern spot markets were Hc lower to ikc higher Private advices reported better inquiry in almost all sections of the belt and claini- ed that holders were steadier in their views. There were numerous rumors regarding tho proposed Wall Street syndicate for under writing spot cotton in the South. but the To- cal speculators seemed to place little re- liance in the reports and attention was care fully directed toward the spot situation, which is expected to prove the domtnat- ing influence pending acreage reports.
 Receipts at the. ports today were ls.2Se last year For the week (estimated) 125,00e bales, against 124.947 last week and 91,742 last vaar
 Today's receipts at New Orleans S.S26 bales, against 6,4SS last year and at Houston 9.SSl, against 1888 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-08
MONEY IS CAREERS
CONVENTIONS RE- , GARDING WESCOTVT ACCOUNTS.
Alleged That the Name of the Dis Graced Captains Father-in-Law Was Used Merely As
 RIaud.

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 7.--The accounts of O. M. Carter and R. F. Wescott. his father-in-law, with New York brok- CTS were offered in evidence today by the government in the Greene and Gay nor case.
 A number of witnesses was examined among them being three representa- tives of New Ycrk banking or broker age houses.
 The contention of the prosecution was stated as being that the accounts, though apearing in the name of Vest colt, really represented transactions or Carter who secured large amounts or stocks and monds. These. District Att torney Erwin maintained, did not be- long to Westcott. but to Carter. who held them and professed his ownership and drew the dividends.
 The defense was asked by the court to state its position upon this matter. Mir Osborne replied that the defense would show that the transactions were bona fide purchases for Westcott and that Carter did not furnish the funds at all, as the government contendeo. The defense would show, he said' that the money came from Westeott ana that the deficiencies resulting now and again in the amount Westcott had on deposit was made up by Westcott.
 'Yes." said MT. Erwin and we will show that Carter gave Westcott the money with which to make good these deficiencies.'
 Considerable progress was made in the presentation of the evidence shown in the accounts, but there Is yet much more. The gov ernment is showing that the large investments were made almost always immediately after large cheeks had been paid Greene and Gay nor, cashed and divided among the alleged co-conspirators.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-08
MONTGOMERY { Jht.tNT QUOTATIONS
Corrected Daily.l

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 Hams%DSS oLS Hay%BrSn. Si. 15; shorts sl 25 corn Sh3p7 aSS; white clipped. 47r. timot6y 4Yc, TTathnsnr (irass 6bc; rust proof oats 65c yST.+ 3Nr+ seed oats roc.
 eutt a,,on seed hu.ls-loose. per ton $6 %. aoIsS sT. OO; sacks Ss.VV: cotton seed meal '4ci ccihSe9e;se-Fancy. S9; full cream l5O. special as,p,b bulk, sKc rib bacon 9Ac
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