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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24
Initiiatiiue and Referendum
HELPS Business

house or otherwise invests capital and
employs labor. The burden wilt be
placed on those who now have the
power and the privilege to obstruct
production. II will no longer be profit
able to withhold opportunities from
use and there will be an end to condl-
tions which keep men In involuntary
idIeness who are able and willing to
work. There will bo an enormous
Increase In the purchasing power of
those who would like to use our pro-
ducts and the products of other manu-
facturers. Dur business will be in
creased and our taxes lightened at
the same time.
Municipal Ownership will relieve
cities from the extortionate power Of
such corporations az the Traction
Company Of this city. The people will
not only get better service but. grsat
corrupting influence will be ermaved
from politics.
These are only examples Of what is
possible under our new constitution.
1t may take time to induce the peop4e
to adopt these benefits, but the oppor-
tunity is here and whenever the peo-
pie are ready there will be no obstasAe
in tine way. It is more to our adSan-
tage to remain in Ohio than it wo a!d
have been had the progressive amend
ments been defeated.
We are sorry to note that your in
vitation> to remove to Indiana implies
an assurance that your state will re
main indefinitely under the domino
ton of privileged interests. We hope
that you are mistaken. The people o:
Indiana are entitled to the same free
dom as those OF Ohio and should lose
no time in demanding it.
Yours truly,
FENFON LAWSON.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24

At Havrey France, the Feminist So
ciety, which is affiliated with the
French Woman Suffrage Association
and represents it in that city, OBJ
tanned an important victory, accord
ing to The following announcement:
I'm its session IN August 5, 1912
the ACCOMPLISHMENT Council of Havre
adopted resolutlop demanding thai
the Woman Suffrage Bill proposed by
M. Ferdinand buisson, NJ. P, be sub
mitted to Parliament as soon as pos
sible' The esoiution was passed by
nine votes to four.
In the neat future, three great
congresses will take place in Ger
many, each important to the suffrage
cause. The National Council of
Women of Germany will meet. in Oc-
tober, and one of the subjects to be
discussed will be The Participation
of Women in 'Folltlcs." Later inrthe
month the German Woman Suffrage
=
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24
HUMANITARIANIsM OF. THE
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
SUBJECT OF MOVING. PICTURE.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 24.-The
Thomas A. Edison Company has just
released for production in motion pic
ture theaters throughout the United
| States film entitled "a Durable Dis
ease" The prominen feature of the
picture is; taken from scenes at the
Union Printers Home, at Colorado
Springs, Colo. It is strong, drama
tic story, and deals with the white
plague" showing the conditions that
arise in the life of young linotype
machine operator who contracts tuber-
culosis while working on a. New York
daily. AS in nearly all films of this
character, there is woven through 1t a
love story. The principal figure is de-
picted as showing his deep affection
for young girl, and eventually his
engagement and preparation for mar
riage. All goes well until within few
days of the wedding, when the machine
operator hears from the doctor that he
has become a victim OF the dread dis
ease. With the admonition of his medi-
cal adviser that he should not marry
until cured, he takes advantage of the
opportunity, which the International
Typographical Union presents to all
of its members, by Immediately seek
ing entrance into the Union Printers
Home at Colorado Springs. The film
than portrays all Of the interesting
points in connection with the home,
whose bounty is unpurchasable.
The American Federation of Labor has
just been notified in advance of the
contemplated distribution Of the film
in order that publicity might be given
through the Weekly NEWS Letter to
he organizations Of labor throughout
the country. Local organizations of
labor desiring to have this film dis
played should consult local moving
picture theaters and inform the man
agement Of the existence Of this film
and the company which is In posses
sion OF 1t. A picture Of this kind can
not but help to materially assist in
informing the general public Of the
great work which is being done by
the trade unions, and which, to q very
large extent, is unknown to but very |
few outside Of the trade unions them
selves.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24

tory privileges, have made. Nothing
which mas beer adopted can hurt han-
est business. The heanges simply re-
move constitutional barriers to pro-
gress. The most important measures
are Initiative ana Referendum, home
rule to cities and making possible
legislation to better enable laborers
to secure just treatment. Tointimate
that any of. these hings will hurt cur
business is equivalent to charging that
we can only prosper through injustice
If such is your notion we assure you
that you are mistaken.
The evils pheld by the old constitu.
ton have impoverished consumers or
potential consumers of our products
and curtaiIed purchasing power. IN
der the new constitution it is possible
to do away with many Of these evils
II the people make use Of the lnitia
tive and Referendum to establish the
Single Tax and the cities use their
home rule power to adopt municipal
ownership of pubic utilities we will
have great and permanent prosperity
such as we have not experienced be
fore. The Single Tax will free manu-
facturers, merchants, farmers, mechan
| les and other producers from a crush
ing buden Of taxation. Instead of tax
ing industry to raise public revenue
we will pay public expenses by taking
what privileged interests now appro
fpriate for private purposes. Those
Kwho now are holding valuable land ir
an unusued or partially used condition
thus obstructirs progress and keeping
/ Iaborers out of employment, will be
forced to either improve it or let some
one else do so. 1t will then no longer
be the policy of the State to raise {
mans taxes as soon as he opens {
factory, puts up building, paints his
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24
were thoroughly bamboozled into re

were thoroughly bamboozled into re
jecting the proposed amendment.
But the people Of Western Canada
were wiser. They saw the advantage
of allowing municipalities to decide
for themselves how their local reve-
nue. should be raised and could not
be scared away from such common
sense proposition by the ridiculous
fairy tales that did such good service
for plutocracy in Washington. So the
single tax has gradually spread from
one locality to another until now it is
in operation in SO many places that
it's influence is being felt across the
line, and in spite. of protective tariffs,
is drawing population and capital from
nearby American localities
More building permits were issued
in July in the town of GrGey's Point,
a suburb Of TVancouver, than in the
city of Seattle, although Seattle is five
times as big. British Columbia seized
the opportunity which Washington re-
jected and the consequences are be-
coming more and more apparent.
Washington will, no doubt, realize
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24
WHEN WASHINGTON
MISSED ITS OPPORTUNITY

Back in the year 1898 Populist
legislature submitted to the voters of
Washington a constitutional amend
ment providing for Home Rule in
Taxation, OF course the predatory ia
terests bitterly opposed it. Every
these interests, Chat is, nearly every
paper in the state,) was made to de-
nounce the measure. The fact that it
would be possible under it for any
county to adopt the single tax was
harped upon, and the same falsehoods
and Misrepresentation were circulated
throughout the state which are now
being circulated by anti-single takers
in Oregon and Missouri. The voters
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24
FORM bic oReANlzArIoN.

Hartford, Conn, Oct M.-INhe strike
of the 700 employer Of the Colt Patent
Firearms company. where revolvers
are manufactured for the United
States government, closed recently
with a victory for the men involved
Prior to the strike there had been NJ
organization among the employees, but
upon coming out they were organized
and chartered by the International AS
sociation of Machinists, over 500 be
coming charter members of the organ
ization. The company has agreed tc
meet committee Of the union tc
take up the question Of hours and
wages, and no discrimination is to be
exercised by the company ameng the
men who went out on strike.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24

Association Will Lold an executive
meeting, when the officers of ten Ma.
tional and. twelve provincial assocja.
tons wiIlendeavor to outline a pIan
Of work which will include A demand
for universal suffrage. Inc National
convention of the liberty party has
also been set for October, and the
enfranchisement OF women is one Of
he important topics to be CONSIDER.
ed at this meeting.
Now come the gentle suffragettes
Of Switzerland, demanding to be
heard at a meeting of the Council Of
the Unterland in Zurich. When the
councillors attempted to expel item,
the women escaped, locked the men
in the building and carried off the
keys. I. is sad the councillors W ere
not released lor several hours and
that thew were hsnly indignant at
the treatment accorded them by the
ladies'.
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coRcoRAN's SPEECH PLEASED

About 100 people came to the meet
ing in Kochert's Nickelodeon last Sun
day to hear H. P. Corcoran discuss
religion from the Socialist standpoint.
Many people were kept from coming
because of rumor, circulated by poll
teal enemies, that Mr.. Corcoran would
attack religion. The speaker made it
plain at the beginning that he was not
there for any such purpose being a
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24

are bucking rather than boosting.
With such mighty influences on the
right side, however, their puny opposi-
ton will amount to naught and the
canoes are that even they win burn
their hammers when they see that
everybody dom 1t.
a meeting of the general committee
Is to be held tomorrow evening In the
Board OF Trade rooms and every COM
nitteeman g aAsed 10 Be present.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24
PRICE OF COAL RAISED.

Pottsville. Pa, Oct. 24.-A number
Of anthracite coal operators in this
section have made a big raise in the
price Of coal, advancing pea and chest
nut coal 70 cents a ton. At this rate
chestnut coal at the mines is now
more than IS ton.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24
FENFON LAWSON.

church member himself, and then de-
livered his lecture, which was very
well received by those persent. Sew
eral books were sold and a collection
amounting to $500 was taken.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-10-24

its mistake some day and rectify it.
The sooner it does, the less damage
it will suffer in the meantime
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Arizona republican., 1912-04-17

town pumping plant and lot on which it is situated was improved. The roof of the building will be painted within q short time and the work was start cd on the lot yesterday for the plant ing of trees and grass. Eucalyptus trees are to be set around the edge which will within a few years accord a good deal of shade
 The council has had a force of men at work on the streets for several weeks cutting the weeds and grass which has grown there for the past year. Also the lots owned by the town are being cleared as well as a number Of others owned by private parties.
 Members of the board of trade feel greatly gratified over the success that they are meeting with in the way of beautifying the town. It is hOpei though that those who have not SC far improved their property will do SC as soon as possible. that Tempe ma, boast of being the cleanest and neat est town in the valley.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17

Dr. F. H. Rhodes, who has in terests in the Hawaiian Islands, is a recent purchaser of forty acres west of Chandler MT. Rhodes is having his land prepared for milo maize as a first crop and will move here about the first of May. He has seen land values in the Island climb from $2OO to $15 per acre, and anticipates that with improved methods and new and progressive people there will be a similar increase in this section.
 F. l., Parke of Los Angeles. brought part of the week
 Herbert Lohnes. of Cherokee, Iowa. is located here. His ranch is Ieveled and bordered and being seeded to milo maize.
 4. E. Barnes, who lives south of Chandler, is preparing for a home farm. MT. Barnes boasts a family of nine fine children and he radiates optimism and prosperity. r. McCluckey, from Los Angeles, arrived Thursday morning. lie brought heavy showers of rain which did not dampen the interest Of the visitors
 c. D. Colette, of Redlands, Cali | forna. who recently purchased a ranch here, has made arrangements 1 for cropping his land preparatory to his return from trip to ManatOba. | J. w Fleming, who has been mak- l ing his home at san Diego, has moved
 to his ten-acre tract east of Chandler 1 The Chandler Lumber company has 1 four cars of lumber on its side track and sixteen more are on the way
 Halstead and Sons who are owners
 and in charge of the business arc
 erecting office and sheds and yar6
 fence. Now that the lumber has ar
 rived, many small homes that have been delayed are going up.
 The brick walls and belfry of tho
 school are up and ready for the tilt roofing. It's mission lines or architec ture promise to make it an ornamenta and fitting structure for the new l town.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
THE SAVOY.

There was some show. It the Savoy last night and some crowd to see it. Besides the regular change of pie lures, songs and music, there were two reels of big special The Six Worlds White Champions" This picture shows the training quarters and sparring contests of the six champions of the world; the same program will be shown today. The regular four pictures are; The Kings Command" a very interesting drama; "The Tramp Baby" a great fun prOducer;" The Passing of the J. Randell Co., story of the stock exchange and An American Inva- sion," an interesting story of the early days of California. Mr Rob erts is singing Take Me Back to the Garden of Love" and Moving Man, don't Take My Baby grand, 7" both songs are fresh from the press of the Ted Snyder Co, New York, and both made a tremendous hit at the Savoy last night MT Roberts, who has sung at the Savoy for the past twenty weeks, leaves next week for the coast, where he has q number of weeks booked in the larger cities.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
TEMPE
CLEANING FEVER
 STRIKES TIE TOWN
Streets and Lots Being Cleaned of Weeds and Other Improve
 ments Made.

The regular monthly meeting of the town council was held Monday night in the council chambers from an ad- journed meeting of last Thursday night Thursday is the usual day for the routine business but last weeks rain made il impossible for several of the members to be present, necess- itating another meeting. The regular routine business was cared for after which the request of the board of trade was discussed. A meeting of the board Of trade several weeks ago brought forth the fact that the vacant lots and the sides of the streets need- e1 clearing of weeds. Accordingly a committee from that body was ap- pointed to meet the council and ask for an enforcement Of the ordinance relating to the matter
 At Monday nights meeting the
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
ALMOST A MIRACLE.

One of the most startling changes ever seen in any man, according to ". E. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Tex, was effected years ago in his brother He had such a dreadful cough" he writes, that all our family thought he was going into consumption, but he began to use pr. Kings New Dis (covery. and vas completely cured by ten bottles. Now he is sound and well and weighs 218 pounds. For many years our family has used this wonderful remedy for coughs and colds with excellent results" It's quick, safe, reliable and guaranteed.
 Price 50 cents and $1.00. Trial bot ! tie free at all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
MESA
COMUS CLUB HAS
 GIVEN \ BENEFIT
Large and Appreciatve Audience At tended Production of "The Little
 House" at Mesa.

Tuesday evening the Comus club presented The Little House" at the Mesa opera house to q large and appreciative audience. The play, a sentimental drama in four acts, was ably staged by MT George E. FitZ- gerald. whose work along these lines is too well known to need further comment. The ladies of the library association realized 8 considerable sum from the sale of seats which will be used to further improve the library rooms and for the purchase of new books
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
THE DANGER AFTER GRIP

lies often in a rundown system Weakness, nervousness, lack of appe- tite, energy and ambition, with dis ordered liver and kidneys often fol- low an attack of this wretched dis ease. The greatest need then is Electric Bitters. the glorious tonic, blood purifier and regulator Of stom- ach, liver and kidneys. Thousands have proved that they wonderfully strengthen the nerves. build up the system and restore to health and good spirits after an attack of grip. If suffering, try them. Only 30 cents. Sold and perfect satisfaction guar anteed by all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17

c. L. Parsons, sec'y and treas. ot the c. H. Ward Drug Co, Pasadena Calf. writes: We have sold and recommended Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for years We believe it to be one of the most efficient ex- pectorants on the market Contain ing no opiates or narcotics it can be given freely to children. Enough or this remedy can be taken to relieve a cold as it has no nauseating result and does not interfere with digestion. Elvey and Hulett.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
ARE YOU THINKING OF GETTING
 4 FENCE?

If you are, investigate the Ellin- wood fencing. It's small and perma- nent mesh is made by weaving one continuous wire throughout the fab ric. The mesh or stay wires are so interWoven that slipping is impossible. Built for general use, in one of the six heights made. answers every pur- pose of 9 perfect fence for horses, cattle, hogs, pigs. and sheep. Sold by Talbot and Hubbard, at "The sign of the Dog"
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
NEWS NOTES.

Frank Roscoe, the Sacaton mer- chant, was q Mesa business visitor yesterday.
 There will be a vaudeville per formance at the Coliseum tonight
 At the w. T. TWeedy ranch this week the branding and vaccinating of cattle was begun.
 Henry Riggs and Ed Follett have become identified with the patent mop concern and will canvas Mari copa, Gila, GreenIee and Pinal coun- ties.
 Hugh Ward of Phoenix was a Mesa visitor yesterday enrOute from the Tonto basin to his home. He has been in the mountains buying cattle
 MT. HaZeltOn, who recently pur chased a ranch from c. s. Steward was a Mesa visitor yesterday.
 Gus Barkley, of Buchanans Wells, was passenger to Phoenix to ap pear in the case of the sheep owners.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
NORMAL vs. INDIANS.

The much expected ball game be- tween the Indians and Normal teams has been set for this coming Satur- day at the Indian school grounds. It was thought the normal would play the first game with that team at this place, but the schedule has been re- arranged to allow the tie between the Tempe and Phoenix high school to be played off this coming Saturday also
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
A MOTHERS CARE

A careful mother will not give her child a medicine without knowing if is pure. contains no opiates. and has healing and curative qualities. Such medicine is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for croup, whoOping cough, bronchitis. and all affections. of the throat, chest, and lungs. Best and safest for children and grown per sons. Contains no opiates. Elvey & Hulett
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17

Mayor James c. Dahlman, Omaha, Nebr, often called the Cowboy May or,' writes of the benefit he derived from Foley Kidney Pills and says. T have taken Foley Kidney Pills and they have given me a great deal of relief, so I cheerfully recommend them" Elvey & Hulett.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
INSPECTION TONIGHT.

The annual Inspection Of co. c. Y. C. A. is to be held this evening al the armory. providing there are enough members present Inspection of the equipment is to take place this afternoon by Lieutenant Jewett. Quarter MOster Sergeant Sam Gregg of the local company spent yesterday here making preparations and feels that everything is in the best shape possible to insure a good inspection
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
ON HORTICULTURAL COMMITTEE

EX- Supervisor w. K Bowen has been appointed as a member of the state horticultural committed MT Bowen is well equipped for the ser vices demanded. He is an expert in tree culture and has had much val uable experience and will prove q valuable member of the newly created board.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
LEFT FOR CALIFORNIA

Edward Pattee left yesterday for California where he will try and in terest prospective landowners in this section of Arizona. MT Pattee with a party of five or six passed through Buckeye yesterday on a visit Of investigation.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

The local lodge Knights of Pythias will observe Sunday, April 18th, as Memorial day for the deceased mem bers of Damon Lodge No 19. The local lodge will proceed to the Mesa cemetery in a body where the graves will be decorated. A sermon will probably be preached by one Of the local ministers in commemoration of the event.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17

Wm. l.. Cook, prop. the Bee Hive Drug Store, Neihart, Mont, says the Belt Canon running from Belt to Neihart is the most picturesque spot in all Montana. He writes: q rec ommend Foley's Honey and Tar Con- pound to all my customers and am never disappointed. It gives the best results for coughs and colds of any thing I sell" Elvey & Hulett
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17

rier" follows closely the story of the same name by Rex Beach, and has been seen here at the Ellls The
 atre on two different occasions. An exceptional stage dressing will be given the play at the Empress and
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17

George Douglas, representing the CruVer Mfg Co, was in town yester- day. MT. Douglas has taken q great fancy to the Salt river and states that if he can make arrangements with his firm he will establish per manent headquarters in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
NEW MANAGER, VALLEY LUM-
 BIER COMPANY.

W. A. Tway has severed his con- nections with the Blinn Lumber com pany and will devote his time to ranching. The new manager of the Valley Lumber company, by which the Blinn Lumber company is known, is Avery A. COrpstein. MT Corp stein is well versed in the lumber business
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
WORK STARTED.

Work on the new crossCut canal across the river was restarted yester- day by Grant Bros. EXcavating was commenced near the Hole-in- ,he Rock and will progress in this direction, namely South.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17
DOCTORS MEET TONIGHT.

The south side medical society will meet tonight in the offices of Doctor Mouer This organization was form cd only a few months ago but has accomplished a good deal so far, as it win no loubt do in the future.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-17

all of the parts will be handled in manner that will be sure to add to the great popularity of this clever company. Miss Lois Bolton will be seen in the role of "Necia" and MT MacLean will play the part of John Gale" powerful old man character that is said to be one of his pet parts.
 Following The Barrier" the com pany will present The Top Ser gent"