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The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-12-21
Constitution and Preamble
of the Industrial Coop
-erotiUe Union

>eratiUe Union
Below we are printing the Con-
stitution and Preamble of the Co.
operative Industrial Union. A.
Morrell and R. B. Frye are at the
helm and its enthusiastic endor
sers.
Capitalists have combined to control.
not only the products Of labor. but the
raw material and machinery Of produc-
ton and distribution as well. Therefore
we. the producers Of all wealth. and con-
sequently the bearers Of all civic burdens
have formed the Industrial Cooperative
Union, and declare our purpose to enter
the field Of all lines Of productive indus
try to the end that we may employ our
membership in the production Of the ne
cessities Of life and supply our member
ship with the finished product at the
cost Of production. eliminate poverty.
strife, ignorance and crime, stimulate the
hopes Of the discouraged and make the
Golden Rule our standard Of action and
good citizenship.
ARTICLE |.
Section !. This organization shall be
known as the Industrial Cooperative
Union.
ARTICLE II.
Section |. Purposes Of thi. orsani-
zaiion. The Industrial Cooperative
Union is chartered under the beneficiary
laws Of the State Of Colorado. for the
purpose Of institutine and maintaining any
and all kinds Of business enterprises for
the benefit Of the membership.
ARTICLE iii.
Officers
Section |. The officers Of the Un-
ion shall consist Of President. Vice-Presi-
dent. Secretary Treasurer. General Or
ganizer and Council Of seven members.
who with the president. and Secretary
shall constitute the National Council.
ARTICLE ".
Election Of Officers
Section I. The Councils Of the sew
eral branches Of The industrial Coop
erative Union. National. State. District.
County and Local; shall prepare and
spread the ballo, for the election Of off,
GERS Tor the ensuing term no, later than
the first MONDAY IN October Of each
year; all ohces must receive q majority
vote of the entire membership to be leg
ally elected. al officers 50 elected shall
be installed al the hra regular meeting
IN November Of each year. except
National and state. who shall
be installed and assume theu positions at
their respective annual conventions.
ARTICLE v.
Section |. The annual convention
shall be held on the first week day
after the first day Of January Of
each year at such places as the Ma
honal Council may designate; they shall
at the same time hx and announce the
propor;ionate delegate representation to
the National Convention that each local
shall be entitled to.
ARTICLE vi.
Duties Of O&cen--Ptesident
Section !. The President. i no, dis
qualified. shall preside at the annual con-
ventions and meetings Of the National
Council. direct the issue Of all charters
appoint all organizers and shall prepare
and submit an annual report Of the state
Of the Union at the annual convention
and have a general supervision over the
organization.
Nice-Presidcnt
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ARTICLE XI.
Admonition

Section l. We admonish the men,
bers that the most important obligation
resting upon them. is a thorough study
and understanding and active participa-
ton in the making and enforcing Of the
laws under which we have to live. Laws
are but a legalized set Of instructions d.
rectins the moral and business relations
Of individuals toward each other; to have
a knowledge Of the laws is to avoid
strife and disaster.
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Transfer

Section 5. ANY member desiring to
transfer his membership to any other
local organization. shall. upon the pay
m mt Of all dues against him, be entitled
to transfer card. ANY member in
good standing shall be entitled to with
drawal card upon application at any
regular meeting.
Penalties
Section 6. Any member or members
attempting to speculate or dispose Of any
Of the products Of the enterprise. to which
he belongs to any one for profit. upon
conviction shall be expelled from the Of
san1ation and forfeit his membership fee
and benefits in the organization. Any
member or members attempting. IN any
way. to change the purpose Of this or
ganizaton. from a mutual cooperative
organization to a stock and dividend ex-
plotting company. shall be deemed guilty
Of treachery and shall be expelled and
foreift his membership fee to the organi-
zation, and be ineligible to membership
in the future.
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and keep his books so they may be
open for inspection at any time.
National Council
Section 4. The National Council
shall be the advisory board Of the presi-
dent and shall have charge Of all Of the
property Of the organization and shall re-
qune Of all officials handling the funds Of
the organization, to give good and su&-
cient bonds to protect the organization
against possible loss. and require the
secretary-heasurer to invest all money in
excess Of $500, in postal money orders
under the instruction Of the council. The
National Council may adopt such rules
and regulations and changes IN the con-
stitution and bylaws as they may find
necessary for the better government Of
the organization, but must submit such
changes and rules to a referendum vote
Of the entire membership for approval or
rejection.
ARTICLE VII.
Section /. The National organiza-
ton shall issue all charters for subsidiary
organizations and revoke any charter
that the membership may violate by
business methods not permissible under
il. No charter Will be granted for any
business enterprise where the product
is sold to those not members Of The In
dustnal Cooperative Union. No ap-
pIication for charter Will be considered
without full and specific statement Of
the purpose for which such charter is
desired. accompanied by charter fee Of
$1,000. which viii include seal. copies
Of the National Constitution and By
Laws. membership cards and blank ap-
plicatons for membership.
ARTICLE Viii.
Government
Section J.. The Sovereign power to
direct and control the organization shall
be invested in the membership through
the initiative referendum and recall upon
a petition Of per cent Of the member
ship. a majority vote Of the entire
Membership, for or against.to be eopclu-
sivc Members must vote promptly on
all matters submitted to them.
crs ARTICLE TX.
Membership
Section |. All persons 10 years Of
age and over. male or female. engaged
IN productive pursuits essential to society
arc eligible to membership. All those
engaged IN immoral pursuits. or members
Of combinations who i've entirely by ex-
ploitaiion. eanno, become members; pro-
vided all those who. by Their pas, history
are known to be IN sympathy with true
cooperation and that the worker is en-
titled to all the wealth he produces may
be admitted to membership by a major
ity vote Of the members.
Fees and Dues
Section 2. The initiation fee shall be
$I.0O for males. SO cents Of which
shall go to the National Union. The
National dues shall be Is cents per
quarter. payable the FIRST Of January.
April. July and October Of each year.
Females free.
Membership Fees
Section 3. Membership fees shall be
that amount mutually and equally assess
ed upon each member necessary to E.
nance the contemplated enterprise,
which entities the members to share
in the benefits Of the enterprise
for personal use only. Except public
improvements such as public roads,
sfreet< hndyes pubEc school houses
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ARTICLE X.

Section l.. Locals, Districts or States
may adopt such bylaws as they may
find necessary for the better regulation Of
the business they may be engaged in.
provided they do not conflict with, or
pervert the spirit or purposes Of the gen.
eral organization; all such bylaws must
be submitted to the general organization
for approval.
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ARTICLE Viii.


Section !, The Sovereign power to
direct and control the organization shall
be invested in the membership through
the initiative referendum and recall upon
a petition Of per cent. Of the member
ship. a majority vote Of the entire
Membership, for OF against.to be eopclu-
sive. Members mus, vote promptly on
all matters submitted to them.
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ARTICLE vi.
Duties Of OMcers--President

Section l. The President. i not dis
qualified. shall preside at the annual con-
ventions and meetings Of the National
Council. direct the issue Of all charters.
appoin, all organizers and shall prepare
and submit an annual report Of the state
Of the Union at the annual convention
and have a general supervision over the
organization.
Nice-Presidcnt
Section 2. The Vice President shall
perform the duties Of the Presiden, dur
ing his absence.
Secretary Treasurer.
Section :. The Secretary Treasurer
shall keep correct record Of the pro-
cecding Of the Annual Convention and
all meetings Of the National Council,
carry on all correspondence, issue all
charters, receive all moneys and pay out
the same under the directions Of the
President and Council; and perform such
other duties as may be required Of him,
and make an annual report Of the busi-
ness Of his Office for the preceding term
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ARTICLE v.

Section l. The annual convention
shall be held on the first week day
after the first day Of January Of
each year at such places as the Ma
tonal Council may designate: they shall
at the same time hx and announce the
propor;ionate delegate representation to
the National Convention that each local
shall be entitled to.
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ARTICLE |.

Section |. This organization shall be
known as the Industrial Cooperative
Union.
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Fees and Dues

Section 2. The initiation fee shall be
100 for males. SO cents Of which
shall go to the National Union. The
National dues shall be Is cents per
quarter. payable the first Of January.
April. July and October Of each year.
Female. free.
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Officers

Section |. The officers Of the Un-
ion shall consist Of President. Vice-Presi-
dent. Secretary Treasurer. General Or
sanizer and a Council Of seven members,
who with the president. and Secretary
shall constitute the National Council.
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ARTICLE II.

Section |. Purposes Of this organi-
zaton. The Industrial Cooperative
Union is chartered under the beneficiary
laws Of the State Of Colorado. for the
purpose Of institutine and maintaining any
and all kinds Of business enterprises for
the benefit Of the membership.
ARTICLE iii.
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Section 4. The rights and interests
Of members cannot be transferred from
one individual to another. A member
desiring TO surrender his membership for
a good and sufficient reason, must return
it to the secretary Of the organization to
which he belongs, and should the men,
Der be in good standing, the council
shall return to him payment to the ex-
tent Of his investment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23
MRS. ALZlNA w. WILLS
Sudden Taking Away This Morning Of
Respected Resident

Mrs. Alzina w. Wills, aged 65
years, passed away at her home on
Union street shortly after 4 o'clock
this morning after a lingering illness
Death resulted from a paralytic shock
Mrs Wills on Sunday appeared to
be in her usual health. She took a
carriage drive during the day and
visited her sons camp at Barber's
Pines. No change was noticed until
the shock came early this morning.
Mrs. Wills was native of Vergen-
mes, having been born in that city
October 8. 1916. She was married
in Vergennes about as years ago to
James H. Wills. who died Is years ago
in Vergennes. Mrs. Wills had been a
resident of this village since 1902
She was well known here and had a
large circle Of friends who will mourn
the announcement Of her sudden
death. The deceased, though a suf.
ferer for several years bore her afiiic.
ton with great patience and was al
ways of a cheerful disposition. She
lived for her family, always having
its welfare at heart to the end.
She leaves to mourn her loss two
sons, William H. and Harry A. Wills
and daughter Miss Adellne f. Wills
all residing here.
Prayers will be said at her late
home at o'clock Thursday morning
and the remains will be taken on the
7.45 train to Vergennes for burial
The funeral will be held from ST
Paul's church, Vergennes, Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23

il. THAT is something | would rath-
er not talk about" he said.
Nor would Mr. Edmands say wheth-
er the wealth of his daughter or OF
himself is behind the retention of
counsel for Mr.. Richeson. II has
been said that Miss Edmands assur-
ed the pastor before parting with
him Friday that he could command
all her property if necessary for his
defense. The young woman is heir
ess to several hundred thousand dol
lars, and her father is generally re-
puted to be a millionaire
Deputy Superintendent Watts and
Inspector McGarr worked on the
case today. For some time they
we're in conference at headquarters
and later Watts had a talk with Prof.
Charles Bennett of the New England
Conservatory stan. He went to see
Bennett because of the statement by
young woman employee at OBri.
ems Sea Grill in Dartmouth street
that Prof. Bennett had said to her
that he knew of Miss Linnell and
Richeson dining there frequently.
Wherefore Deputy Watts asked Prof.
Bennett about his knowledge of Miss
Linnelrs habit OF visiting this paruc-
ular restaurant. Prof. Bennett de-
clared that the last time he saw the
girl lunohing with Richeson was at
the Grill in the early part OF the
summer just prior to the closing of
the conservatory for the season.
Prof Bennett explained that two
or three days after the announce
ment was made that the police were
investigating the death OF Avis from
n murder standpoint he went to the
Sea Grill for lunch, and while there
one of the mattresses or the cashier
said to him something about the cou
pie frequently having been customers
of the place. To this Prof. Bennett
replied that he had spoken to Miss
Llnnell about seeing her at the grill
and that she said in reply "Oh yes
am in the habit of going there FIRE
uently with Mr.. Richeson because
he likes to dine there
Prof Bennett said that the last
time he saw Avis Linnell was on the
Tuesday prior to her death. IL was
the regular day for her to come e
him for vocal lesson and upon hel
arrival he noticed that she seemed
to be dispirited and partly upon hel
request and upon his own suggestion
he excused her.
Deputy Watts reiterated tonlgh
his statement made on Saturday eve
ming regarding the information giyei
him by n young woman friend o
Miss Linnell's that the latter salt
she had been out dining with tn
clergyman a week ago yesterday
From what the detective said to
night the impression was creates
that Miss Llnnell told the police in
formant that Rioheson had given he
something to take for headache.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23
NJ NAMARAJURYTO
INCLUDE WOMEN
IF NECESSARY
Under California Law They Are
Eligible
BOTH SIDES ARE WILLING
Present Jury List VIII Be Exhausted
However Before Women are
Summoned

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 22.-District
Attorney Fredericks and Clarence
Darrow, attorneys in the James B.
Mcnamara case, have under consid-
Grafton the question whether by rea-
son of the adoption of a constitutions
al amendment giving women the
right to vote the fair sex will be
called upon to serve as jurors in the
case
There is no reason that know of
why they should not serve" said
Mr.. barrow today. Il do not know
whether 1t will be necessary to go
outside OF the present jury list or
not, but II so women who are on the
assessment rolls are just as eligible
to serve as jurors as any man would
be-"
1T has not been decided that wom-
en- will be called on this case yet"
said G. Ray Horton. deputy to Dis
trict Attorney Fredericks. The Dis
trlct Attorney and myself and other
deputies have had this matter under
consideration The legal points in
yolyed have not all been threshed
out, but that work is going on now.
1t is possible and indeed probable,
that If the present jury list is ex-
hausted and the sheriff is sent out
into the highways and byways of Los
Angeles in search of jurors he will
be expected TO draw no line between
men and women"
Attention is being given especially
to looking up those witnesses who
are expected to corroborate the al
legged confession of Ortie e. McMan-
igal, admitted to be the strongest
card OF the prosecution Nc. Mani
gal is In frequent conference with
members of the states attorneys Of
fee and detectives allied with that
side OF the case. He sat in his cell
today talking freely and confidently
about his part In the case when the
newspaper men entered. Surprise
was expressed at his robust appear.
ance.
Yes, there will be more than one
surprise before this case is over,
said McManigal.
He was asked why he had made
the reported confession.
Well" he answered with drawl
fellow knows when he's caught
and there was nothing else for me
to do. | wanted to be with my wife
and baby again"
But your wife is now suing you
for divorce
Well" he said. I'm sorry, Low,
my wife and my child; but think
shall be with them again sometime
Somehow. the situation will right II
self. My wife has tried to win m,
over to the other side in this case
but ! cant switch. They have caugh
me and | am going to make a clear
breast OF the whole matter"
Towards the McNamaras In hi
conversation, McManigal showed n,
bitterness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23
SCHENECTADY STRIKE ENDED
Street Railway Company Aceedes to
Demands Of Employees

Schenectady, Oct. 23.--The strike
by the employees of the Schenectady
railway company Thursday night
was settled Saturday. The company
acceded to the demands of the men
which included the right to organize
without interference and the rein
statement of 10 men recently dismiss
ed by the company. Two hours af-
ter the company's answer to the
mems demands, cars were running
as usual While the strike lasted
Schenectady and interurban traffic
was almost at a standstill
The men had no grievance so far
as wages we're concerned. The strike
was for recognition Of the Science
tady union of the amalgamated asso-
citation of street and electric railway
employees. Union leaders threatened
to carry the strike to Albany, Troy,
Glens Falls, Rochester and other pla-
ces If their demands we're refused.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23
NO GAME TODAY
Grounds at Philadelphia Too Wet for
Use

Philadelphia, Oct 23-Rain which
began falling here again shortly be-
fore 6 o'clock last night killed all
hope that the grounds at Shibe park
will be in condition today for the
much-postponed fourth game Of the
worlds championship baseball series
between the Athletics and New York
Giants. Nature has done little tC
dry up the field since Saturdays post
ponement.
The drizzling rain which fell al
night finally ceased at about O.
clock yesterday morning Threaten
ing clouds, however, continued t
hang over the city, and the sun at
tempted to break through at onl.
brief intervals during the entire day
Although Ground Keeper Schoede
and his assistants are doing every
thing in their power to improve tn,
condition of the field, It is practiC
ally certain that there will be n
game before tomorrow.
The New York players returned t
Philadelphia last night.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23
MEADER E. DRAGON
Well Known Young Man Passed Away
Sunday Afternoon


Sunday Afternoon
Meader Edward Dragon, 10 years
of age, died at 3 o'clock Sunday after.
noon at his home on Park street OF
heart trouble. He had been confined
to the bed since last August, though
hopes of his recovery we're entertain.
ed until the last.
The deceased was born in Shafts.
bury and with his parents, came here
from North Bennington to reside last
June.
He was young man Of good habits
and had he lived, the future promised
success for him. He was we'll known
and generally liked wherever he
had been employed. He was a mem
Der of st. Peters church. His many
friends will grieve his early death
Before his Illness he was employed
in the press room of the Evening Ban
ner for about three months. During
this period he was highly thought Of
by his associates In the office. Later
he was employed in the Cooper ma
chine shop where he became we'll &C
quainted and we'll liked.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. ant
Mrs. Dennis Dragon. a sister, Miss
Eva Dragon, and brother, Franl
Dragon, all of Bennington.
The funeral will be held from tn,
house at o'clock Tuesday afternoon
Rev. +. d. Tibbitts of the Hooslcl
Episcopal church officiating. Buria
will be in the village cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23
CHANGE IN ASSESSMENTS

Frank A. Rice, we'll known lawyer
and speaker. will be at the rooms OF
Walloomsac Lodge. N. Il. o. p, Tues
day evening for the purpose OF ex-
planning to the members the necessity
for the increase in assessment rates
made at the supreme session OF the
order held In Boston last May.
The change in the rates has result
ed in a decrease in the membership
of the local lodge. largely due 1t Is
believed by the officials, to the fact
that the necessity for the change has
not been fully understood.
This change was brought about by
legislation which aflixes a rate for
fraternal insurance which should re-
suit in as much protection for new
members as for those who have been
longer in the order
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23
Football Results
At Troy-R. p. l., 8; Hobart, o.
AT Annapolls-Navy, o; Princeton,


At Troy-R. Il. l., 8; Hobart, o.
At Annapolis-Navy, 0; Princeton,
20.
At Oneida, N. Y.-Trinity, 3; Col
gate, 0.
At Philadelphia-Brown. 6; Penn.
sylvanla, 0.
At Hanover, N. H.-Dartmouth, 90;
Williams, g.
At syracuse-Lafayette, 10; SYRIA
ouse, 0.
AT Ithaca-Cornell, G; Washington
and Jefferson, o.
At West Point-Armory. G; Yale
0.
At Middletown, Conn.-wesleyan,
10; Tufts, o.
AT South Bethlehem, Pa.-Lehlgf
8; Ursurius, 0.
At New Haven-Yale Freshmen, 1.
Phillips Exeter, ~.
At Pittsburg-Carlisle Indians. II,
Pitt. 0.
At Durham, N. View Hamp
shire State, IL; Boston College, 0.
At Worcester, Mass-Holy Cross
6; Mass. Agricultural College. o.
At Observation-Disclosures, IL: Han
ilton, 6.
AT Andover Mass-Harvard Fresh
men. 81; Phillips.Andover. 0.
Cambridge, Mass. Harvard, IL
Amherst, 0.
AT New York-Swarthmore, 1G
Stevens, 0.
At New York-New York Unlver
sity, o.; Rhode Island State, 0.
AT Ann Arbor Michigan
10: Ohio State. 0.
AZ State College. Pa.-pennsylvr
MIA State, Is; villa Nova, o.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-23

RODGERS MAKES SUNDAY FLIGHT
Arrives at San Antonio Covering SO
Miles In SIS Minutes

San Antonio, Texas, Oct. &c. P.
Rodgers, coast to coast aviator, ar
rived here today, flying so miles from
San Marcos in SO minutes Rodgers
assembled this morning from the field
two miles north of Kyle, where he
was forced to descend by a broken
piston rod Friday. He flew to San
Marcos, 10 miles away, and descend
ed. He assembled again at 1915 o.
clock and made no more stops until
he reached San Antonio.
Ridgers' plans for fight west are
indefinite He may follow the South
ern Pacific tracks due west, or may
fly to Kerrville, 55 miles northwest
of San Antonio, cut across the coun-
try to Rock Springs, and then follow
the Texas and Pacific railroad to Ell
Paso.