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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-10-19
Platform of the Socialist
Party of the United States

But in a~bolishing the pre..n-
'em' the workingmen will free not
my theff " class. bug also all
other classes OF modern society -rba
HHaiI Iarhler. h is today exDIoitcJ
oS large capital more Iudirac1Iv Inv.
hot less effectively than is rho We
iaoofer; tho small manufactu rer an
trader who is engaged in a .les,.,a-o
anu losing struggle for :p-
.SEehuence in the face of lin. an
eohiuerihS power of onceatrataI
c'pi'ai; and even the capitalist HIM
80 VINO IS the slave OF his wealth
'I'"er tAan his master. The s.rup.
SIC OF n working class against the
S1pitaiist class. while it is a class
stiussle Tor the abolition of all chs
ses and class privileges.
The Rock of Class Rule.
II private ownership OF the land
and means of production used fo, a~'
pioitation is the rock upoa which cI,Ss
rue is buHt; political government is
't" indispensable instrument. Tho
cannot be freed from,
eHploltat!on without c]onGuering the
polltical power md substituting COL
lectlVe for private ownership of the
iahh ana means. of production, used for
exploitation.
The basis for such transformation
IS rapidly developing within present
capitalist society. The factory system.
with its complex machinery and
minute division of labor. is rapidly de-
stroylnS all vestigcs of individual
prouc'lnn in manufacture. Modern
production is already very. largely n
cOlleCflNn and SnainI NJ
Src"t trusts and m~onopolies which
have sprung up in recent years have
organized The work and management
CT the principal industries on a aa-
tlonal scale, and have fitted them for
collective use and operation.
Land and Public Welfare.
lherc can be no absolute private
ute TO land. All private titles.
whether called fee simple or other
wise, are and must be subordinate to
the public title. The Socialist Party
strives to prevent land from being
used for the purpose of exploitation
and speculation. 1t demands the col
iectivc possession. control or manage
mont OF land to whatever extent NAV
he necessary to attain that end. 1t is
not opposed to the occupation and pos
session of land by those using it in Il
usclul and bona tide manner without
cHDioitation. t.
The Socialist Party is primarily an
economic and political movement. 1t
is no concerned with matters of re-
ligious belief.
Labor interests Identical.
In the struggle for freedom the in
tercsts OF all modern workers are
identical. The struggle is not only
national. but international. 1t en-
braces the world and Will be carried
to ultimate victory by the unite work
crS of tho world.
To unite the workers of the nation
and their allies and sympatliZcrs OF
all other classes 20 this end is the mis-
sion o; the Socialist Party. In this
battle for freedom the Socialist Party
does not strive to substitute WORKING
class rule for capitalist class rule,
but by w~Orking-class victory 10 free
all humanity from Class rulc and 20
realize the international brotherhood
of man.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-10-19

CONTINUED on PAGE THREE
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-10-19
PRESS

All OF these organizations are ros-
tered by the Socialist and labor press.
which consists of eighty-one daily
newspapers. scores of trade un7on
Journals n dozens of weekly and
monthly magazines devoted to various
CONIINrEn on PAGE Tine
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-10-19

-he struggle between wage work
crS and capitalists grows ever fer
Ger. and las now become the only
'&el issue before the American pep
pc me wa-s-working class. there
,oFe. mas the most direct interest l.
soei'1t'n5 TIE capitalists system.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-10-19
The Labor Movement
In Germany
BY John c. Kennedy.

lhese are stirring days in Europe.
scarcely a week passes without news
OIL some great strike, some popular
demonstration or some Socialist VIC
Tory II workers, down-trodden and
exploited for generations, at last are
realizing their power, and are boldly
attacking the citadels of tryanny and
oppression. To be sure, strikes, DEM
onstrations and Socialist victories are
no new thing in Europe. But never
before have the masses peer so gem
orally discontinued, never before have
'hey been SO thoroughly organized,
and never before have they been so
intelligent and ready to march for
ward to victory.
ORGANIZATIONS
Probably the best organized scctiU,
OIL this great international army of
labor Is to be found in Germany. The
German workers have been building
up their political, economic and educa-
tlonal organizations patiently anu per-
Slstently III the face of op-
position, until today they have a we'll
baiatced labor movement which is a
model for all the world.
On the political field the German
workers are represented by the Social
lSt party, which has $4,000 dues-pay-
ing he including 1O7 900 women
ana which polled in the last general
election over 3,250,O0O votes. On the
economic field they are represented bv
the trades unions, which, Altogether.
nave nearly 1900, 900 members a-out
Z,-'",Ooo of these workers are in the
Free trade unions, which work hand
in hand with the Socialist party.
ihese unions nave magnificent labor
temples in most of the large cities.
winch are II headquarters Ger labor
anu socialist activities. In some cases
these centers, which belong entirely
to the trade unions and the Socialist
part. have cost ver $500. 900.
CO-OPERATIvES.
III addition to the Socialist party
ana the trade unions the German
workers have built up Il powerful CO.
operative movement which already
mas i.iol 900 members and owns and
operates 3,543 stores. These c~o-opera-
tlVes employ 10000 workers under he
pest trade unicl conditions and do q
total annual business of SOS. OOO. 900.
Sixteen million dollars worth of nro-
ducts are manufactured in their own
bakeries. mills and factories
PRESS.
All OF these organizations are ros-
tered by the Socialist and labor press !
which consists of eighty-one daily
newspapers. scores of trade union
journals and dozens of weekly and
monthly magazines devoted to various
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-10-19
ttWe'N Get Right jury

Continued from Page Onc.)
street, smokes his good cigar and en-
joys the sunshine.
In taking the Mcnamara boys to
and from the jails the sheriff heavily
manacles them.
On the first day of the trial only, did
John j.. get a breatn of fresh air and
a look at the green lawns and trees
on the court house grounds lie he
enjoyed a moment III the sunshine.
now John sits alone in his cell uur-
ing the long hours jim is in the court
room.
Without the Slightest hesitation
Judge Bordwell ruled that he was a
proper person to try the case and he
overruled Il motion for n change of
venue. This apparently disposes of
that feature of the case and the filing
of aftidavits may be looked on as a
move Gil the part OF the defense to
establish records.
When the time came for the actual
beginning of the trial the indictment
against John j.. and James d. McNa-
mar charging hen with the murder
of Charles Haggerty, was read and the
trial had begun.
Clarence Darrow elected to try the
men separately and the District At
torney disclosed his falsehood by Sc
lccting James Mcnamara for the vic
tim. fle had declared, John would be
tried first but he did not deceive the
defense and all preparations we're
made to defend James b. Mcnamara.
The defense well knew that the case
against John is of an extremely fimsy
character and that there was no
chance of his trial unit after the trial
of James b. is ended. The entire
'framc-up so far us the Los Angeles
end is concerned is against James B..
II steel trusts case against John
j. Mcnamara is Iot considered here
at this time and it is not ever specu-
lated upon as to how much of the
~vlden they have will be admitted
II John j. is ever placed on trial"
vi course the shadow of John i
will at all times be in the background
Tor il is against him that capitalism-s
conspiracy is aimed.
The act that jurors who shall he
finally chosen to serve will be virtual
~ prisoners for several II will
make it difficult to get a jury. Pro-
fesSional jurors by the score are on
the vcTlirc and they will be on other
Nenires that follow. Eleven men were
held the first three days of the trial
but several of them had expressed
opinions on the case and not a single
juror came out of the first crowd that
were subpUenaed.
Despite all newspaper reports to
the contrary the Taft tour of the Pa
enc coast was a frost from start TO
hnish. Little attention was pajG 20
MIN in Oregon and only the circus
parade crowds turned out. The day
before he reached California he was
met with the news that tina state had
the recall of all state officials
including the judiciary. This was a
cruel slap at the President who has
been making speeches in favor of tho
judiciary.
In addition to the recall the Social
lists are rejoicing that they got through
ny an overwhelming vote the initia-
tive. the referendum and other cx-
ceiient amendments to the constitu-
ton.
In Los Angeles and San Francisco
all the powers of labor hating capita1-
ism We're thrown against these meas
ures and aSainst woman-s suffrage
Socialists everywhere stood firm !
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-10-19

We also handle n number ar o,bc,
inherent Erands Bottled in Bond,
iuli quarts ut $1.OO per quart.
All hiNDS OF BARREL GOODS.
. and . YEARS OLD, FROM So Oo
PER GALLON, UP.
ME ALSO HANDLE IMPORTED
GOODS
The herald., 1911-09-21
The Tea Drinksrs

The chronic tea drinkers of this coun.
try are generally the kitchen girls
and women who remain In the kitchen
and In the house a great deal. The
teapot is constantly on the stove, and
the strong, stale brew. full of fannie
acid and bitter extractives, Is poured
Into the stomach at frequent intervals.
Here we get not only the stimulation
OF the caffein. but the irritation of the
tannin derivatives on the stomach mu.
cous membrane. The sooner or later
result Is sleeplessness. an irritable,
rretty disposition. nervous dyspepsia or
even gastritis and constipation. or
course the treatment is to stop the
cause. treat the insomnia. dyspepsia
and constipation and give fresh air
Tea tasters show earlier than other
individuals decay of the teeth. Chill.
dren up TO Fifteen years should not
drink coffee or tea regularly.-Journa
OF American Medical Association.
The herald., 1911-09-21
Spoiled Il All.

A farmer went to hear John Wesley
preach Wesley said be would take 10
three topics OF thought. He was talk.
ing chiefly about money. His first was.
Get oil you can" The farmer nudged
a neighbor and said: This Is strange
preaching. ] never heard the like be
fore. This is very good" Then Wes-
ley discoursed on Industry" "Activi.
ty." Living to Purpose" and reached
his second division. Save all you
can" The farmer became more ex.
cited. WAS there ever anything like
thisT he said. Wesley denounced
thriftlessness and waste. and he sati
rized the willful wickedness which Law
ishes In luxury. and the farmer rubbed
his bands. and be thought. "All this 1
have been taught from my youth up"
and what with getting and what with
boarding 1t seemed to him that "saI.
walton" had come TO bis house. But
Wesley advanced to his third head.
which was Give all you can" "Ah.
dear; alb. dear" said the farmer; "he
has gone and spoiled 1t allF'
The herald., 1911-09-21
Powerful PAPER.

A surveyor when inspecting one OF
the cottages under his care had bis
attention called by the tenant to a
large diagonal crack In one of the
walls. close to which they were stand.
ing. with the remark from Mrs.
Hodge. Il am afraid. sir. as the old
house be a-coning down. sir"
I'VE will see TO this" said the
agent. and. taking from his pocket a
few strips of stamp edging. be pasted
them transversely over the assure so
that be might on bis next visit see
whether the crack had extended and
whether It was a settlement or not
On his calling about a month after
ward be found the pieces Of stamp
edging still remaining unbroken and.
pointing out to the old lady that the
crack had not opened any farther.
was amused with this unhesitating
remark: "Yes. sir. but who'd ha
thought as two or three such bits of
paper would ha' held IN togetherY"-
London Answers
The herald., 1911-09-21
caIamities of Authors.

Homer was begger; Plautus turned
a mill; Terence was a slave; Cervantes.
the author Of Don Quixote," died of
hunger: Bacon lived a life of mean.
ness and distress: Raleigh died on the
scanold; Spenser. the charming. died In
want; the death of Collins was through
neglect first causing mental derange-
ment; Milton sold his copyright of
paradise Lost" for Els: Dryden died
In poverty and distress; Otway died
prematurely and through hunger: Lee
died In the gutter: Steele lived a life
OF perfect warfare with ballIrs; Gold.
smiths vicar of Wakefield" was sold
Tor tri6e to save him from the grin
or law; Savage died IN prison at Bris.
tol. where he was confined for a debt
OF rs; Butler lived life of penury and
died poor; Cbatterton. the child Of
genius and misfortune. DESTROYED him.
self.
The herald., 1911-09-21
The End at Last.

Miss Sparhawk believed in having
clothes appropriate to occasions" and
she graded her wearing apparel with
great care. She boosted, and with rea
son. that she could get more wear out
Of dress" than any one else in Candy
When the garment was past its first.
second and third stages Of usefulness
for public wear It was relegated to Ger
tain seasons Of domestic stress, from
which it passed eventually to the rag
bag. One bingham. long dear to Miss
Sparhawk's heart, had reached this
last stage. and she acknowledged it one
day Il the village seamStress.
Don't seem as If Id had half the
good | expected to out of IT," she said
wistfully ""Tisn't but eight years
since | had 1t made up. Two years |
wore It Sundays; the next two. sewing
circle afternoons; next two. when |
went errands to the village. and these
last two round the house. common But
now"-and she regarded the bundle
sorrowfully before stuff1ng It into the
piece bag-"now 'tisnt even
6t to bang out washing In Mondays
Youths Companion.
The herald., 1911-09-21
Csman Pssha's Darino

One of the most gallant generals
that ever surrendered to the enemy
was Osman Pasha. the immortal de-
render of Plevna Surrounded by an
UNNECESSARILY superior army of Rus.
STA. osman kept his flag flying for 142
Gays. INJECTING a loss of 10000 men
on the enemy and losing 10000 of his
own garrison. II was only when both
provisions and ammunition failed that
ne decided on that desperate attempt
10 cut bis way through the investing
army The attempt. one of the most
caring and resoiute In history. failed.
ana osman was at last compelled to
ADMIT defeat So impressed. however.
were the enemy with bis valor that "a
ne was carried wounded through their
ranks they greeted him as a conoueror
win cheers and presented arms.
The herald., 1911-09-21
Early Horse Raca Prizea

Prizes for winners of horse races
hundreds of years ago took curious
forms. The earliest was the "briglia
dor" or golden bride. After this the
prize In England was a bell. This
ioea was taken from the custom
among owners Of pack horses of dec.
Grating the best horse. which led the
cavaleade. with bell. so that on dark
nights and In dangerous places the
whereabouts of the leader might be
known and the others follow boldly.
AT Carlisle silver bells were raced for
ny the moss troopers and dalesmep.
and specimens of these bells are still
retained In the town hal-St James
The herald., 1911-09-21
A Oeceptive Fish

naturalist who Is familiar with
Ceylon writes: in the clear water of
Colombo harbor It Is not uncommon
to see fallen and faded leaves of the
Jak tree floating q short distance be
low the surface or sinking slowly to
the bottom. Certain small fish, com
monty known as sea bats, mimic
these leaves both In form and color
In order to escape detection. Both In
shape and color they look when In the
water like waterlogged leaves. but
when removed from their native ele-
ment this resemblance Is Immediately
lost. They doat In the water half side
ways and all swim In the same direc-
don. turning simultaneously. On one
occasion Mr.. Wiley attempted to cap
ture one Of these sea bats In a rock
pool and directly he made a plunge
with the hand net saw nothing except
what be took to be jak leaf slowly
and inertly sink to the bottom. To his
establishment. as he withdrew the net
the supposed leaf righted itself and
darted away"
The herald., 1911-09-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

State of Louisiana (Chas. p. Whe
LAM to Julius Bodenger, certain lots
Pacific, Atlantic, Eliza and Evelina
S27.67 cash-Sullivan.
Same (James Murry) to same, lot,
Nunez, Teche, Bringier and Magellan,
1910 cash.-Sullivan
Land Development Co. of La, Ltd,
to Shepard Smith, Jr., lot, Newton,
Brooklyn, Homer and Teche, s23.76
cash.
Same to Benz. Hamilton, Jr., lot,
Webster, Diana, Wagner and Dear
mas, S2S.21 cash.-Cotonio.
l.. NJ. Dudoussat to Caroline Cam
bridge, lease of Property No. 223 New
ton, between Brooklyn and River, for
five months at S. per month.-Private.
City of New Orleans vivid. Leon
hard Fridolin) to Julius Bodenger, $40
of lot, Elmira, Eliza, Belleville and
Evelina, $685. cash.-Legier.
The herald., 1911-09-21
ARTICLE VII.

| whenever this corporation shall be dis
solved, whether by limitation or from any
otner cause; Its affairs shall be liquidated by
three stockholders, who shall be appointed
as commissioners Of liquidation at generai
meeting Of the stockholders to be conyened
Tor such purpose after ten days previous NO.
ice snail have been given by mail to each
stakeholder and mailed to his last known
place OF residence as 1t appears on the books
or the company; said commissioners shall
remain ~ 1fice until after the affairs of the
ES,TrR1ration shall have been fully settled and
llquldated, and In case Of death of one or
more OF said commissioners, the vacancy
shall be filled by the surviving Commission.
ers.
Such commissioners are hereby oivan ,r,,
power, with or without court proceed,ngs
as they shall deem best, to collect ali
amounts due the corporation, sell or other.
Wase DISPOSE OF It's assets pay its debts and
liaDiiities; compromise and settle ali dis
puted questions and matters; and all other
powers necessary and usual to fully and
nnally settle, wind up and liquidate all the
business and affairs Of the corporation. and
distribute its net assets or funds among its
stockholders. i''
And it is hereby agreed and contracted
oy; between and for every stakeholder in
dealing with said corporation, and every
person or party who may or shall contract
Win or become creditor of said corpora
sn,n mat In case receiver shall ever be
appointed Tor said corporation, such receiy-
er snail be selected by the stockholders. as
above provided for selecting Commissioner
OF Liquidation, that the person thus selected
shall be considered the choice Of all parties
IN interest, that said person shall be ap-
pointed and confirmed BY the court having
charge OF the receivership proceedings and
that no stockholder, creditor, or other party
IN interest snail consent or agree to the
appointment Of any other person as receiy
pointment. W '~eH ap-
In order that this charter may also serve
as the original subscription list, the SUBJ
scrlDers have set opposite their respectiye
names the number Of shares of stock snh-
scribed for by each ofsthem. '1'
Thus done and passed. at ny ONCE, In
above written, In the presence o. Messrs
The herald., 1911-09-21
ARTICLE VII.

This act Of Incorporation may be changed.
altered or amended, or this corporation and
the charter thereof dissolved only with the
assent of all the stockholders Of this cor
poration, at general meeting of the stock
holders convened for that purpose, and after
notice OF such meeting shall have been given
IN one or more newspapers of the city of
preceding the date Of the said meeting. and
also by written notice mailed to each
stockholder, as per the books of the corpo-
ration, at least thirty days prior to the date
of the said meeting, at the postofice address
designated by him in writing
The herald., 1911-09-21
ARTICLE VIII.

No stakeholder shall ever be held liable
I I tne contracts or faults of this corpora
tlon In any further sum than the unpaid
balance due this corporation on fhe shares
OF stock owned by him, nor shall any in
Iormaiity In the organization of this corpo-
ration have the effect of rendering this
charter null or Of exposing the stockholders
10 any further liability than the unpaid
scrfption. sun
The list Of subscribers hereunto annexed
snail serve as the original subscription list
OF this corporation
Thus done and passed in my Office on this
Ioth day OF September, 1911, in the pres
ence or Messrs. T. A. Schuber and Sidney
Eckerle competent witnesses who have here
unto subscribed their names together with
the said appearers and me, notary. after a
due reading of the whole.
9, Original signedl J. A. Katz, Is shares,
Sd,9O0O0: II. ]. Hermann, 10 shares. 81,
9poo0 Herman II. Moss, share, 800. 90:
henrietta katz Moss per Herman H. Moss.
II shares, $4,000. (witnesses) 1. ri
"A. Schuber; 2. Sidney Eckeple.
tSeal SCOTT E. BEER, Not. Pub.
The herald., 1911-09-21
Gard Playing.

CARD playing began In India In the
ninth century. II was introduced into
europe by orientals some time prior
10 the thirteenth century. Saracens
popularized the amusement I'm sno,n
ana Italy. The taste for the game
aiterward spread to Germany. where
lt commenced to be INDUCED In about
i<so. Its appearance In France was
mentioned In the records of that coun.
try In 1893 HeraIdic cards were f,rst
known In England in l66O.-New York
Telegram
The herald., 1911-09-21

charles Carroll and Bertrand Kern, COM
petent witnesses: residing in this city, who
have hereunto signed their names with an
pears and me, notary, after due reading of
the whole.
Original signed: (Signatures Of subscrib-
ers omitted.
Witnesses: Charles Carroll. Bertrand
hlern HENRY G. MCCALL,
Notary Public.
|, the undersigned recorder of MORTGAGES
In and for the parish Of Orleans state of
Louisiana. do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act of Incorporation of the
National Film Exchange" has been this
day duly recorded in my office. in mortgage
book No. 1851, folio -
New Orleans La, Aug. 18th. 1911.
(Signed) EMILE LEONARD, d. r.
az, Ihe Undersigned notary, do hereby GER
tify that the above and foregoing is a true
The herald., 1911-09-21
A Grand Climax

1t was the cub reporters first as.
slgnment-the obituary of a prominent
city man who had been fatally injured
In an automobile accident.
In bis writeup be wildly described
tne tragic circumstance. referring to
the bereavement sustained by the fam.
ny. The widow" he concluded, lis
almost grief stricken."-Success Mag.
axina.
The herald., 1911-09-21

and correct copy Of the original az, :,
ord In my office, and Of the certiaest.% !, y y
recorder of mortgages endorsed on ~, y y
In faith whereof. | have hereunto -. = .
hand and have affixed the imnress - .
oihcial seal, on this 18th day 81 fhs 49,
of August, A. ID. 1911. 'Ae nun
fSoon HENRY G. MccIrL
auD % q son :, ., 90 Notary Pm
The herald., 1911-09-21
ARTICLE vi.

This charter may be modified. changed or
altered, or said corporation may be dissolved
Win the assent Of the owners of three
1ourths or the stock present and represent
ed at general meeting of the stockholders
called for that purpose, after ten days'
previous notice shall have been given to each
stoekholder; mailed to his last known resi-
corporation. INC
The herald., 1911-09-21
ARTICLE vi.

solved, whether by Limitation or otberwise
It's AFFAIRS shall be liquidated by two ON,
mlssioners TO be appointed from among the
stockholders convened In general meeting
Tor the said purpose, of which meeting no,
ice shall be given In the manner and time
prescribed by the next article of this char.
Ter, and the unanimous action and vote of
an SUBSCRIBERS TO this charter, or stockhold-
cor, NAL SaI oe requisite TO elect. The said
commissioners to remain In Office until the
fully liquidated nave oeen
The herald., 1911-09-21
Not the littls Thine.

IL Is the little things In this world
tnat cause us the most trouble"
Not In my business" replied the
sn'e clerk ITS the big things the
owners of which want to put into liz.
tie shoes"-Houston Post