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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-01-14
The Annual Convention
at Marysville Makes His
tory-Great Progress Is
Noticeable Over Former
Years.

The eighth annual convention of the
International Single Weavers' Union
which was held in Marysville last week
was the largest in point of attendance
and the most important from the stand
point of work accomplished ever held
by that aggressive organization. Forty
nine delegates wore present and the
enthusiasm and intelligence shown in
discussing measures of Importance to
the single weaving craft. augurs well
for the future welfare of the craft.
1t was remarked by several of the old
timers, men who have attended nearly
all of the conventions of the shinge
weavers, how far advanced were the
discussions and ideas brought forth over
that of previous years. 1t was evident
to everybody who listened to the de-
bate on numerous questions, that here
were men who knew what they were
talking about, here were men who had
studied industrial and economic ques-
tions to good purpose. The conclusion
reached was that if the shingle weav-
ers' union never raised wages nor short
ened hours, if it taught its members to
think and reason out cause and effect
it would be fulfilling a great mission.
Two resolutions were before the con
vention which were of great moment to
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-01-14
UNIONISTS
ENLISTED
Will Extend Aid in Cam
paign Against Tubercu-
lOsi s. Meet in Kinder
garten Hall Next We'd
nesday Night.

Under the leadership of Mrs. w. NJ.
Thornton, chairman of the executive
committee, which is arranging for the
coming of the exhibit of the state board
of health to Everett next week, a for
midable army of recruits has been en-
listed in the campaign against tuber-
culosis. kindergarten hall, on Colby
avenue, opposite the Everett theatre,
has been chosen as the location for the
exhibit, and those who will assist the
state board in the entertainment fea-
lures of the free meetings daily in
clude prominent women and men of Ev-
errtt.
That there is urgent need for the peo-
pie to take an active part in the cam
paign against the white plague is APP
parent from the records of the city
health department. These show that
during the yqar 1909 tuberculosis
caused more deaths here than any 9TH
er disease. There were 276 deaths dur.
iHt Ntdls VI NIlcH VI ID
per cent, were caused by tuberculosis.
Heart disease was a close second, with
81 charged against it.
The Ministerial association has ac-
cepted the committees invitation and
on Sunday next the ministers of Ev-
erett will make tuberculosis the topic
of prelude or sermon.
Although Wednesday, January 10,
has been designated as tabor Day"
at the exposition, the public generally
is invited to all the meetings every
day. The doors are to be open between
10 a. m. and 10 p. m, and special pro-
grams are being arranged for afternoons
and evenings. Hon. ]. E. Campbell will
preside az chairman at the meeting
Wednesday evening.
The speakers selected for the evening
are DR.. +. A. Mead, ]. II. Bailey, r. P.
Marsh and n prominent printer who is
familiar with the work of the Printers
Home at Colorado prings.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-01-14

! the organization Cne favored with
drawing from the American Federation
OF Labor and affiliating with the In.
/ dustrial Workers of the World. and the
other dealt with the problem of short
work day. Every phase of theS4 ques.
tions was covered by the delegates in
debate and wide latitude was given the
speakers by the presiding officer of the
convention
The former resolution provoked the
most discussion of any considered but
was treated in Il broad minded spirit
and but little ill-feeing cngendcred.
despite the positivan-ss of each dele
gates ideas upon the subject A wide
difference of opinion obtained. Some
few delegates favored the resolution as
it stood and were for immediate change
from craft organization to the indus
trial form. Others were OF the belief
that an industrial form of organization
was ideal but that the time was mop
perfume to sever connections with the
main body of organized labor. Still 9th.
ers believed that there was a movement
within the ranks of organized labor to-
wards Capitalization of effort, com
ing together of various organizations
for self protection, and that the best
interests of the single weavers de-
manded that they remain part of the
organized labor movement and work
with il towards the goal OF united
working class. A roll call vote resulted
in defeat of the resolution but there
is no question but that good will re-
suit from the discussion in the study
and analysis of the different forms of
by the membership at
large that will result.
Every convention has discussed the
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-01-14
THE LADY CASHED IN.

An echo of the financial panic of two
vars ago, when the banks paid its Gus
toners with christian Science" money,
was heard in Everett last Tuesday
when a lady eashed in two $40 clearing
house certificates at the Bayside Bank
of Commeree. Few people imagined
that there was any more of this faith
money out but the lady in question had
laid il away and promptly forgot she
had it. Two people are happy; the
lady who is $40 richer than she thought
she was and the Journal editor who
was looking for something to help fill
up his paper this week.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-01-14

Everett is well represented at Ho-
quiam this week, large delegation being
in attendance at the convention of the
State Federation of Labor.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-01-14

Concluded in next weeks issue.)
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-01-14

their part toward re-establishing the
sanctity of the court in the eyes Of the
people. Instead the legislature enacted
that Judges should wear robes presum-
ably with a view of impressing the
people with the incorruptiblity of the
wearers, but. in reality to form a cloak
undsr which they could continue dis
seminating Judge made law in behalf Of
the interests that gave them the oppor.
tunitv.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-01-14

THE LABOR JOURNAL
Mention the Journal to the
merchant who solicits your patron.
age through these columns.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
SOME CENSUS ESTtoNS
From the Philadelphia North American.

a penalty for violation of any OF the
provisions OF the ordinance.
Under the new plan. only the fol-
lowing trees may be hereafter planted
along the streets. elm, plane. white
ash, pin oak, linden, maiden hair tree
end these varieties of naples Nor
way. hard. silver and scarlet.
No person shall plant tree with
out permit, nor cnt one down with
out permission from the park officials.
and the park employees are given the
right TO spray. prune. cultivate and
otherwise preserve all trees along the
streets. Trees must be planted iii
good soil, not less than 20 feet apart.
and must be so pruned that no limb
extends over a sidewalk at a hight
of less than 10 feet. Stringing wires
on the branches of trees is forbid
den, and all persons are also forbid
den To hitch horses or other animals
TO trees.
Under the ordinance gas companies
are held responsible for damage to
trees from leaky mains. House NOV
ers must also get permits before NOV
ing buildings and must not injurc
trees in their work. The penalty for
violations OF the proposed law Is $50
with an alternative of six months
Imprisonment
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20

as the time for a hearing before
Judge Swan with reference to the is
suance of the injunction.
This injunction proceeding Is in adj
dition 10 a complaint by the j. b.
Ford Co. with the interstate COM
merce commission. AS that body
cannot consider the matter at once
and the new freight tariff is schedul-
ed to go into effect May l, the quick
Ell route Of suit in equity was
sought. 1t is alleged that the increase
in rates would amount to $4,000 a
year to the j. b. Ford Co.
The bill of complaint recites that
the railroads named have virtually a
monopoly Of the carrying business or
the Wyandotte concern. and that the
rates charged up TO Jan. l were
reasonable and fair. Since that time.
IL is said, there has been a shifting of
classifcations, which, is alleged to be
IN the nature of discrimination
against the J. b. Ford Co. Under the
new classification to be put into eff
feet. the soda ash firm would lose the
benefit of the commodity rates under
which its product was formerly car
ried.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
MANY VOLUNTARILY
BOOST TAX LIST
Here's Partial List of Those Who Ad-
NIT That Personal Property Has
Increased During Year.

For the next 10 days. taxpayers Will
have opportunity TO appear before the
council tax committee, sitting as a
board OF review, to attempt TO scale
down the assessments made by the
board OF assessors for 1910. The as
SCISSORS have completed their work
with the exception OF corrections and
charges and the showing Is an ex.
cellent one.
In the first meeting of the board OF
tax review. Wednesday morning, an
opinion was submitted from Assistant
Corporation Counsel Barlow that all
complaints OF excessive assessment
must be made by petition filed with
the city clerk The aldermen at hrst
considered approving OF exemption OF
all property from taxation on which
taxes were Cancelled during the past
year on charitable grounds. After dis
cussion II was decided that II would
be better 10 pass only on certain cases
with which the aldermen on the com
mittee were familiar and let all other
cases of that nature be investigated
by the poor commission.
hasty inspection OF the personal
tax books showed that hundreds OF
individuals and firms have voluntarily
Increased their assessments for this
year. glance at 60 such names Oh
the books shows that these have
owned up TO possession OF $l,3SS.2S
more personal property than they had
last year. Only the totals are shown
on the books. the items being. by
law, kept Sc let.
These firms and persons have done
so well that We hope the remainder
OF the taxpayers will be similarly dis
posed TO be honest with the asses
sors, commented Assessor Plass
We have increased a great many
valuations and | think that these in
Creases will stand"
A few OF the larger voluntary IN
creases are:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
DENIES THAT HE TRIED
TO HAVE FULLER OUSTED
Hiram r. Hatch TestIfes He Never
Coveted Job Held BY Warden
OF lonia Reformatory.

JACKSON. Mich. April 20.-The
taking OF rebuttal testimony in the
suit brought by Alfred Wallerstein
against the state for cancellation OF
contract with the Ionia reformatory
continued today.
The only new development of inter
est was the denial OF Hiram F. Hatch
that he ever desired Warden Fuller
ousted or that he ever sought his job
He stated he had never heard that
there was a bill drafted for the legis-
lature which was to put the exclusive
power of appointing wardens In the
hands of the governor, and that he had
never had any talk with the late Gov.
Pingree. A. j. Sawyer, or Ann Arbor,
or "Bill" Judson about such a matter
as Warden Fuller testified to yester
day.
Hatch said that any man who un-
derstood there was a deal whereby
Pingree was to appoint Judson warden
In Jackson and himself warden in
Ionia was a mighty poor Informed
politician.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
YOUTH UNMOvEO AS
He SITS IN DEATHS
SHADOW
Albert Wolter, Charged With Brutal
Murder of New York Girl OF ID,
Does Not Realize Seriousness
of His Position.
Prosecution Claims To Have EVIL
dence That Will Send Him To
the Electric Chair.

NEW YORK. April 20-Slowly but
surely the state is weaving a chain OF
circumstantial evidence about Albere
Voter, alleged slayer OF Ruth Wheel
e.. He sits unmoved and unrunled
as witness after witness connects him
with the murder OF the child stenoy-
IGpher.
Apparently the boy does not realize
the enormity of the charge against
him.
II is purely on circumstant!a EVIL
delce that the state hopes TO convict,
bit Assistant District Attorney Moss
declares he has fixed together the
threads OF the story in so convincing
manner that he can absolutely re-
construct for the jury the scene In
VOTERS apartment when Ruth
Wheeler, fghting for her honor, lost
her life.
The first real intimation OF the line
OF the defense came when Attorney
Scott. for the defense, began cross
examining the states witnesses. He
sought TO prove that the fire escape
upon which Ruth Wheeler's body was
found. could be reached from the roof
OF the building and by other persons
than Wolter II Is said the defense
will seek To show that Miss Wheeler
was killed by another. who cunning
ly sought 10 put the crime upon the
youth.
Wolter was brought across from
the tombs early and the big crowd
gathered In Center-st.. TO see him
cross the Bridge of Signs" connect
ing the prison and the court build
ing was disappointed. The first two
witnesses called were Jennie Fisher,
the clerk who sold paint to Wolter
on the day Ruth Wheeler disappeared
and Police Captain Hughes who or
dered VOTERS arrest.
The evidence OF the Fisher girl was
previously taken, 10 be introduced In
affidavit form, but fears that such
action might result in a reversal la
case OF conviction. caused the pose
cutor To have the girl delay a trip To
California so she could tell her story
In D. rson The paint she sold Nolter
was used IN the fireplace in which
Miss Wheelers body was burned
The most damaging witness today
against Wolter was Adelaide Wheeler
sister Of the murdered girl She
positively identified all The pieces of
charred clothing, the necklace and
umbrella introduced. as belonging 20
her sister Ruth and swore positively
that the body shown her I'm the station
house was that Of her sister
Attorney Scott, for Wolter, subject
ed her to a merciless cross-examina-
tiun. but failed to shake her. When
her ordeal was finished she broke
down and had to be assisted weeping
from the stand.
An interested spectator was Olga
Nethersole, who had seat along side
Judge Foster.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20

justifiable from an economic stand
point. and is unwise from social
standpoint said the Judge. 1T
places on the employe the burden OF
assuming all care In the operation OF
dangerous machinery. Now every in
dividual engaged in such work natur-
ally grows Indifferent TO danger, and
his employer expects him to tako
rish. yet no matter how slight he may
relax his viligence, IL he is rendered
a cripple for life there is no way for
him TO recover damages.
This is not right; 1t is not just. In
the last analysis, the work OF these
men is done for the benefit Of the
whole community and the burden OF
Tearing the risk ought to be visited
on the whole consuming public, as is
wisely done in Great Britain. You
men should see TO IL that reform
come in this direction"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
Elk TAMMANY LEADER
SAYS BOSS RULE is AT END
Richard Croker Declares American
People are Going To Do Their
Own Thinking.

NEW YORK, April 20.-"Boss rule
la America Is at an end" said Rich
ard Croker, today. THE people are
tired OF party rule. They are dissat-
isfled with the results obtained by It,.
The day is coming when the two old
parties, or five or six new parties
will select the best candidates they
can. The voters will select freely
from all tickets. There Will still be
Democrats and Republicans there In
name, but very often their tickets will
differ only in one or two names. We
shall have socialists for whom all the
members of the old parties will vote.
and labor men and even Prohibition
lists.
THAT time has gone by when Amer
leans will call In one man to act for
them and leave everything to his dis
erection. They are going 10 do their
own thinking pretty soon"
Croker, who ruled Tammany Hall
and New York prior to the Lexow in
yestigation, made these statements
just before sailing for his home in Ire
land.
Croker insisted he is out OF politics.
and declared today that nothing could
tempt him TO come back.
Il had my I'll of 1t and want TO
rest" he said.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
WAGE CONFERENCE HALTs.
Car Men Await D. U. RS Statement
As to Agreement Changes Desired.

As to Agreement Changes Desired.
The wage controversy between the
d. L. r. and its car men Is still in
the conference stage. At the meeting
between the representatives of the
two sides. Tuesday afternoon, Presi-
dent Hutchins and General Manager
Brooks enumerated the changes the
company desires made IN the agree
ment. and presented their arguments
II. support OF these propositions. At
the request of International President
Mahon, OF the union. the company
agreed to put these propositions in
writing and submit them TO Mr.
Nahon sometime Wednesday. Up to
noon Mr.. Mahon had not received the
statement, but ii Will probably be
forthcoming during the afternoon.
AS soon as We hear from the com
pany we Will formulate a reply, and
& further conference will be held We'd
nesday evening or Thursday morning.
said Mr. MahOn TO The Times Il am
not at liberty just now TO say what
changes the company desires. nor
what our attitude will be
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
EDISON co. BLAMED.
Responsible For Thomas HowelPs
Death, Says Jury.

That Thomas Howell met his death
by coming In contact with a wire be-
longing TO the Edison Illuminating
Co, was the verdict OF the Juror In
Coroner BENEFITS court. which, We'd
nesday morning, heard evidence re-
garding the fatality.
Howell, who was a molder, aged 80,
was killed, April 5. in the alley in
the rear of No $40 Michigan-ave..
when he walked against wire dang
ling from pole The evidence was
that II was an Edison Co. wire, which
had been blown down.
Coupled with the verdict which held
the Edison Co responsible for the
mans death. was a recommendation
that all electric light wires be buried.
witness was Joseph Widman, for
&c years in the employ OF the Edison
Co He admitted that the only way
TO afford protection against live wires.
is to bury them. Asked why this was
not done. he replied that the over
head wiring is cheaper.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
TO WELCOME ROOSEVELT
Paris is in Gay Dress for His ArrIva
Tonight

PARIS. April 20.-Paris is ali
logged out today in honor of Col.
Roosevelts visit French and Ameri-
can flags form the chief decorations
and pictures OF the colonel. resemb-
ling the American 1904 campaign win
dow posters, are displayed In most OF
the shop windows Tonight electric
signs will emblazon a welcome.
Owing to a conflict In dates Roose-
Welt will probably not be able to visit
Saint Die, in eastern France. where a
big celebration had been planned
Roosevelt will reach Paris tonight,
having started at midnight from
Budapest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
TO TAKE UP MOORE M. o. PLAN.
Council Committee viii Discuss Pro-
cedure For Submitting II to Vote.

A meeting OF the council commit
tee on charter and city legislation,
will be held Thursday morning to
consider the proper procedure To be
followed in connection with the
George William Moore plan OF NUM-
cipal ownership of street railways.
This having been initiated as a char
ter amendment by petition OF more
than $4,000 electors. II must be sub
mltted at the next general or special
election. Aid Trevor has called the
committee together to learn from the
corporation counsel Just what the
proper procedure is. The proposed
amendment must be submitted to
Gov. Warner. for one thing. AS no
initiative amendment has never been
submitted here before. the aldermen
are somewhat in the dark as to how
TO go about the job.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
DEALS BLOW TO
HYDE DEFENSE.
Admits Evidence of Prisoners Alleg.
ed Criminal Participation in Death
Of James Moss Hunton.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 90
Judge Latshaw today overruled the
Objection OF The defense IN the trial
OF DR.. b. Clarke Hyde, charged with
poisoning Col. Thomas Swope and ad-
mitted the testimony OF the nurse,
Miss Pearl Keller, as to DR.. Hyde s
alleged criminal participation In the
death of James Moss Hunton by bleed
ing the latter till he died. The de-
tense Will make this ground for APP
peal In case of conviction.
Judge Latshaw read into the record
in the presence Of the jury his reasons
for the ruling, deduced from the Mo-
lineux, Bailey. Sussman and other
leading cases.
This was excepted TO as AN effort
TO fortify the courts opinion in the
eyes of the jury"
Other remarks by Judge I.atshaw
objected TO were:
THE alleged motive of DR.. Hyde
was that Whoever stands between
me and the Swope millions shall die.
James Moss Hunton shall die Tht
state says Hyde bled Hunton TO death
AS part OF the same plot he is accused
of poisoning Col. Swope. The argu
ment of the defense is an absolute
waste of time"
Miss Keller in her testimony late
yesterday told Of Dr. Twyman's at
tempt 10 prevent Hyde from drawing
too much blood from Hunton's
arteries.
The nurse said: "Dr. Twyman rem
onstrated That's enough blood TO take
from any man. Let's quit
Mrs Hyde said Dearie, that i
enough. You better quit
IL measured the blood. There were
six silver cupfulls, two quarts
Miss Keller also told OF DR.. Hyde
meeting her In the hall after Hunton s
death and OF his remarking: Isn't
this awful?" Miss Keller said Hyde
smiled as he made the remark. She
told of Hyde asking her 10 use her
influence I'm having him named admin
istrator OF the estate.
Miss Keller said Col. Swope bolted
his door when he went to his room at
night He was choleric. excitable and
often used violent language. the nurse
Inc
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
JUR|ST ATTACKS
NEGLIGENCE LAW
mot Justifable From Economic
Standpoint. Unwise From Social
Standpoint Judge Murphy Says.

An attack on the present negligence
law OF the country, which makes II
Impossible for an employee TO recover
for injuries sustained In a dangerous
occupation II there has been the slight
est negligence on his part, featured a
powerful address by Judge Alfred j.
Murphy, Of the Wayne circuit court,
before the Wholesalers & Manufac
turers' association of Detroit at its
weekly luncheon In the Cadillac, We'd
nesday noon.
THE present negligence law Is not
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
To GIVE PARK DEPT.
CHARGE OF TREES
Ordinance Which Also Prescribes
Kinds To Be Planted on Streets
introduced in Council.

An ordinance prepared at the direc
ton of the park department for the
better forestration OF Detroit was in
troduoed In the council by Aid. Gut
man, Tuesday evening. and referred
to the committee on ordinances for
consideration. IL gives the charge or
all trees located outside the lot lines
along all streets and highways In tho
city absolutely TO the park depart
ment. and provides for the proper
planting and care OF all trees. with
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
FORD co. WOULD
ENJO|N RAILWAYS
Asks Federal Court To Prevent New
Freight Schedule Going Into Effect
$4,000 a Year Involved.

Judge Swan has been asked, In a
b;ii of complaint filed by the j. B.
Ford Co. corporation connect -
with the Michigan Alkali Co. in
Wyandotte. TO grant an injunction re-
strAming the New York Central,
Michigan Central and Lake Shore rail
roads from putting into effect a new
schedule Of rates on soda ash, May l..
Notice 10 show cause why an in
junction should not issue has beer
served. and Monday morning is set
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-20
Claims False Pretenses.

Fred w. Knapp started suit by
capias. Wednesday. against George 7.
Willett and ~ F. Sherwood, officers OF
the Provident Casualty Co.. an acct
dent insurance concern Knapp claims
the men induced him to invest $500
in the company. representing. he nj.
leges. that the money would be placed
in a special fund so that he could get
II any time he needed 1t. He claims
that when he made a demand for il
he was refused Bail for the men Ia .
been fixed at $500 each.