davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

SO grows. SO long will each step of.
this movement lead forward a turn
ing point where the wealth and power
of individuals break down all the bar
riers Of law and morals, where the
state sinks to mere unsu bstantial
form, and a degraded proletariat
serves as football to the passions
Of a few, until at last everything ends
in a social earthquake which swal-
lows up the artificial edifice of one
sided and selfish interests. :
The state becomes venal. The
hopelessly poor will just as easily
hate the law as the over-rich despise
1T. Sparta persisted when the whole
land of the country belonged to a
hundred families; Rome when a pro-
letariat of millions stood opposed to
a few thousands of proprietors, whose
resources were SO numerous that
Crassus considered no one rich who
could not maintain an army at his
own expense. In mediaevel It.
ally also popular freedom was lost
through a moneyed oHgarclay and 4
proletar1at. ;. 1t is, characteristic
that in Florence the richest banker
finally became an unlimited despot,
and that contemporaneously. in Genoa
the Bank of st. George in a measure
absorbed the state
In another chapter Of his great
work, comparing our civilization with
the civilizations Of the past, Profess
sor LANCE writes the following
trenchant words:
*'The present state of things has
been frequently compared with that
Of the ancient world before it's dis
solution, and it cannot be denied that
significant analogies present them.
selves. We have the immoderate
growth Of riches, we have the pro-
letariat, We have the decay Of NOR
atty and religion. The present forms
of government all have their exis-
tence threatened, and the belief in
coming general and mighty revolution
is widely spread and deeply rooted"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
PUTTING OVER ROOT AMENDMENT.

The Root amendment to the Dillingham; immi-
grafton bill, which reflects Big Business fear and
dread of revolution a fear which has reversed the
attitude Of the American government toward revo-
lutionary movements in foreign lands, is meeting
with unexpected opposition.
1t was expected of course, that the Socialists
would oppose it, They still hold to the early ideals
of the republic. But it not expected by it's
authors that public sentiment could be created that
would make it politically inexpedient to adopt the
amendment at this time. -~
There are too many voters who have escaped
from political oppression in Europe to make it ad-
vsable to refuse refuge to revoutonsts on the eve
of presidential election.
The Root amendment will have to wait until a.
more opportune time.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
THE BATTLE CRY
BY JNO, j. NEIHARDT.


More than half beaten, but fearless,
Facing the storm and the night:
Breathless and Keeling but fearless,
Here in the lull of the fight,
I who bow not but before Thee,
God of the fighting Clan,
Lifting my fists implore Thee,
Give me the heart of a Man!
What though I live with the winners
Or perish with those who fall?
Only the towards are sinners
Fighting the fight is all.
Strong is my Foe-he advances!
Snapt is my blade, o Lord
See the proud banners and lances!
Oh, spare me this stub Of sword!
Give me no pity, nor spare me;
Calm not the wrath Of my Foe.
See where he beckons to dare me!
Bleeding, half beaten-I go.
Not for. the glory Of winning.
Not for the fear of the night;
Stunning the battle is shining
Oh spare me the heart to fight!
Red is the mist about me;
Deep is the wound in my side;
Coward" thou criest to f1out me?
o terrible Foe, thou hast lied!
Here with my battle before me,
God Of the fighting Clan.
Grant that the woman who bore me
Suffered to suckle a Man!
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
JUDGE HANFORD'S AMAZING RULING.

Amazing is not too strong word to apply to the
act of Federal Judge Hanford Of Seattle, annuling
the citizenship papers of Leonard Olson because ne
is Socialist. Hanford's zeal reactiOnary IN
former decisions has been notable. He recently took
the side of the Seattle street corporation on an
issue of trolley transfers after the state supreme
court had ruled for the people, though he had neither
jurisdiction to act statute to sustain HIM, but
this latest decision outranks in lawlessness any in
the history of the federal bench
There is no law to warrant it, and Hanford does
not even pretend to twist any statute to his rea-
soning. He merely issues dictum that man
holding theories not in conformity to established
customs cannot have a vote. Under this ruling II
the Rev. r. j. Campbell, Europe's foremost preach
er, or Bernard Shaw, Europe's most eminent writer
or Jaures or BRAND, French statesmen, or Bebel,
German statesman, who are Socialists, should come
to America they could not be naturalized
But if they revolutionaries, what is Hanford
for the Socialist party has received sanction on
thousands of official American ballots? Liberty of
thought under this ruling is thing Of the past.
Jesus advocated revolutionary views. So did Thom-
as Jefferson. So did Wendell Phillips. So did Henry
George. Every single taxer is revolutionist every
prohibitionist is one, for he opposes custom that
has legal warrant.
1t is waste of time seriously to discuss Han
ford's astonishing dictum. It can't possibly stand.
1t is worth considering, however, example Of
how far court go, without scintilla of right,
to usurp the peoples power of making law. Its
only effect will be to increase the widespread be-
lief that many of federal judges, owing their
places to entrenched predatory interests are serving
them to an extent that not even Russian Judge
would dare to do.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
GROWING MENACE OF MONOPOLY
By EDWARD ADAMS C w, lrEI]E;I,I

In both robbery and monopoly the
motive is to get the product OF an
other mans labor with the least pos
sible effort on the part of the robber
and monOpolist "|rt -.& -,
The difference is in method and
degree, and as far as the struggle of
the people is concerned, the differ
ence is in favor Of robbery =.
One can protect himself from the
robber and be praised for his cour-
age, but to protect himself from
monopoly one has frequently to be-
come rebel, and revolutionist and
fight the government that legalizes
monopoly.
Monopoly is more dangerous than
robbery, because more insidious, more
far-reaching. =
II this issue before the world to-
day We're merely a question Of more
or less, it would be of little conse-
quence, therefore OF little concern.
But 1t is more than that.
The issue goes to the roots of our
civilization. When, through legalized
or unlegalized robbery and extortion,
a few predatory individuals get pos
session of the resources Of a country,
1t then becomes question of every
thing and nothing.
Dangerous wealth is opposed by
dangerous poverty. -, . 80 a.
The house is divided against itself
and cannot stand.
Inc inevitable and tragic outcome
OF such a condition, if long continued,
mas been pointed out by many writ
ers. but by none more graphically
than Prof. F.. A. LANCE, one of the
ablest of the German historians.
we may show hundred times"
says Professor LANCE, that with the
success Of speculation and great capt.
talists the position Of everybody else,
step by step, improves: but so long
as 1t Is true that with every step Of
this improvement the difference in
the position of individuals and in the
means for further advancement al
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
UNION PRACTICES TRUE CHARITY.

The Labor Union is not agency of antagonism,
but OF sympathy and charitableness It does not
aim to array man against man, but to unite them
in the bonds of truest brotherhood
The demands of the Labor Union are rarely un-
reasonably when all the facts are understood. How
rare is the overpaid workman! How seldom have
men struck when their demands were greater than
the employer could afford to pay!
American industry has made great strides Its
profits have vastly increased. What Of the wages
OF the American workingman. In every instance Of
advance OF wages, it has been brought about by the
influence of the unions
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

We may make mistakes and receive temporary
setbacks, but the loyal earnest, devoted men and
women with the ever present necessity will keep
the trade union movement alive. What we have
accomplished and the benefits we now enjoy were
not handed to us a silver platter. All that has
been accomplished in the matter Of improved con-
dltlons, better wages, and shorter hours has been
wrung from the other side through united activity
on the part OF the workers, through trade union
activity. This has always been so, is so now, and
always will be So
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

The trades union movement has inspired the
working classes with courage and independence; it
has aroused the latent energy and developed man
hood and womanhood; it has created new hopes and
aspirations; it has exposed the economic falacies
and the political nostrums; it has encouraged thrift
and industry; it has improved workmanship in the
hope Of better and more adequate remuneration for
labor performed; it has developed fighting and
disciplined force for higher and better economic
and social conditions
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

The cost OF living is not likely to be reduced,
unless the wage workers embrace the necessary Of
forming cooperative Stores obtaining their supplies
from first hand and the produce Of the farm direct
ly from the farmer and supplying the same to the
consumer at small profit, covering the expenses
Of management etc., and the establishment of a
reserve fund for emergencies.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

Organized labor is bound to discover and in
augurate in the course of time new remedies and
planst by which the condition of the wage-worker
can be improved and elevated in moral, material.
economic and social sense. There can be no delav
in the progress it must on at all times until
all conditions which have tendency to lower the
standard of living are eliminated
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

Labor cannot obtain it's rights, neither can it
obtain substantial Improvement in it's condition.
without powerful organization and unity Of action
Public sentiment admires and encourages the strong
but has little sympathy for the weak Let our
watchword for the future be: Better and more
perfect organization.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

Inc trade union movement is the most scientific,
logical and helpful movement of the workers that
has ever existed and that can ever be developed
We don't mean to say that it's policies methods and
activities will not be broadened, quickened and i'm
proved. Experience and knowledge, intellieently
applied by coolheaded, determined men and women
will surely improve trade union methods
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

Inc benefits calculated to protect the wage-work-
er in all emergencies Of life appeal to the selfish in
stincts of the human family; they are the most
appreciated; they relieve the anxiety in times of
want and distress; at the time encouraging the
pursuit for study and cultivation and the develop
ment OF the nober aspirations inherent in the human
family
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

It is neither brave, nor is it heroic to advocate
and encourage strike when the chances of success
are IN doubt It takes more courage to favor con-
Citation and arbitration when the passions nre
aroused ad substituted in place of cool deliberaon
and mature OF Judgment based upon experience
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

The trades union movement is the cradle of
progressive democracy in modern times It has en-
bodied in it's laws the Initiative and Referendum
over generation ago. it has established the popular
vote Of the members as the tSupreme Court'' from
which there is no appeal - -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

Before the advent of the trade union skilled
workmen worked for 4oc day They worked from
sunrise TO sunset and as soon the Of secur
ing artificial light was invented thew worked mi;
the limit of human endurance was reached. -,.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

One swallow doesn't make a sum-
mer. but one grasshopper can make
a spring.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
ANARCHY AN EASY ACCUSATION.

1t it is anarchy to say that our government is
not democratic-that it is administered against the
interests of the people, then anarchy is very wide
spread in the country
That things not what they ought to be is
convection confined to no class or party or manner
of mind
The people have been made familiar with facts
OF corruption so common and convincing that thew
nave almost wearied Of exposure They are ready
for remedy.
The knowledge of the facts, however, is a good
thing: 1t IS an assurance that change is on the
way. Inc people are not overcome by humiliation,
or hardened by familiarity They are eager for
the remedy.
Politics is talked as never before-not the old
KIND OF personal and party politics. but the kind
That looks for good government, that expects COM
mon good and not personal partisan ascendancy,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
ONE MAN IN ALL THE LAND.

*'There is just one candidate whom it is possible
to nominate against the bosses and that is myself
This was the modest statement of Theodore
Roosevelt.
Just what does it mean? First, of course, that
the republic is failure, for when we have in all
the land only man who can save the country
we have just about monarchy
If there is only one man now, whom it is possible
to choose against the bosses, why four years from
with the control Of federal Offices changed,
much less will it be possible to select anyone
ese
And then if Theodore Africanus is the only one
VINO can be nominated "against the bosses,'' what
is the use after all?
Just how much of fight has he really made
against the bosses? Can you think Of single boss
IN power when Roosevelt began his administration
that ne had put out of power by the time he ended
1T? Seven years was good long trial.
Ii we take Roosevelt at his own valuation, we
SHALL OF course conclude that there is only one man
IN all the land but accustomed to evaluating
a man solely and singly by his own estimate of his
power, his worth and his onliness?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

:. The individual working man is absolutely 1ost
IN 50 Tar as the means Of improving or maintaining
nus position is concerned in the modern mill factory
and mine. al IA H''..''''Do.v
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
PRoGREssIvEs WILL BOOST BRYAN

is becoming more general, and it looks as though
one OF the states conventions to be called within
the next few days would put the Democratic colonel
10 the test. Already the supporters of the other
candidates are showing irritation over tho Bryan
coming apprehensve. W.
clark men are bitter, declaring that Bryan can
not honorably come into the field after repeatedly
assuring the other candidates that he would not
enter the contest Another: story is that the vii
son men Will ask Bryan to- be candidate as the
only way to save the party from the
Without single delegate, Bryan is the center
OF interest in the Democratic side Il. cs-.
Low wages and long hours are degrading to thu
MIND and body, Kill hope and ambition, and are de-
structive to morals. 1851. s-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01

. Trade unions enable the workers to COLLECTIVELY
tosacquire ingle-ksaded and alone, 1 t1,7
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-06-01
HIITEzR.ATES.
ENFRANCHISES

ROME. May 3O.-The chamber Of
deputies has passed a bill extending
the franchise to illtterates over 80
years of age. This increases the num-
Der of voters by 100000. 7z, 7.rs
Responsibility makes progressives
of us all. ~ -.;... T. =.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-15
TAFT men IN CONTROL
But Utah Delegation Goes to Chicago
Uninstructed.

Salt Lake City, May 15.-Taft forces
control the Republican state conven-
ton at Provo today 3 to /. 1t was a
common and foregone conclusion here
that Utah's eight delegates to the ma
tional convention would go unin-
structed.
E. H. Ca1sister, one of the leaders
of the Taft forces in the state. was al
most alone last night when he said
the convention would instruct the del
egation for President Taft His opin-
ion was not concurred in by any 9TH
er Taft leader, but all were emphatic
in their statements that none but
Taft men would be named on the del
egation.
There was some talk here last night
that Roosevelt supporters would at
tempt to stampede the convention for
their candidate. Medill Mccormick,
who has been touring the west in the
interest of Colonel Roosevelt, is in
Salt Lake today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-15
w A IN It S
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS
ED

ADVERTISING RATES: The rate for
inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
Journal is one cent a word each insertion.
minimum 10 cents; by the week cents
q word, minimum so cents.
COUNT THE WORDS of your Ad. In
Guiding four words for State Journal adj
dress when such address Is used; counf
each .initiaI,-1 letter and each number OF
combination of figures as one word.
OUT-OF-TOWN advertisements must pc
accompanied with cash or check In nuli
ing instructions about counting the words
and the rates per word for The Topeka
State Journal.
CLOSING HOUR: Want Ads to be
classified properly in The Topeka STATE
Journal, must be in The State journal
office before / o'clock. Wants Ads receives
after the noon hour will be inserted under
the heading, ''Too Late to Classify, or
next dav as desired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-15
SNIP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS,

The annual banquet of the Saturday
night club will be held this year on
June /.
The membership committee of the
| Commercial club will meet next Sat
urday noon.
the fair grounds late this afternoon;
also Thursday afternoon.
L. L. Kiene. managing editor of the
State Journal, is slated to deliver the
graduating address at the Seabrook
/ school tonight.
I'm several of the upper grades
when I asked how many of the pupils
have home gardens every hand went
up said superintendent G. c. Starr
| A meeting of the Parent Teacher
| association of the Sumner school will
be held tonight. An exhibit of the
play.
The colored children as whole
have not become as much interested
in the home garden plan as has been
the case with the white pupils of the
city schools.
A fine program has been arranged
for the school book meeting to be held
at Trades and Labor Hall, 618 Kansas
avenue, Friday evening. Everyone who
can should attend this meeting
So pleased was Pope Plus with the
Columbus picture that will be seen at
that he had a special medal struck and
presented to Selig, the motion picture
man.
Thursday and Friday of next week
city schools will be held in the manual
training building. Local exhibits are
now being held in the Individual
schools.
rival of the newly purchased combina-
ton chemical-hose motor fire apparatus
in few days. This machine will be
placed in service at the headquarters
engine house.
Osborn Larimer of Topeka is business
and publicity manager of the Longren
Awaiting company Larimer is travel
ing all oyer the country spreading the
good word about thu Topeka flyer and
his made-in-Topeka machine.
Commuters coming down town on the
cars this morning spent their spare
time counting the dead or apparently
dead elm trees along the streets. The
epidemic that has attacked the elrnS
has aroused the city property owners.
Following the change in the titles of
the Rock Island officials in Topeka, the
entire arrangement in the general Office
building will be changed The general
manager will occupy the third floor and
the third floor offices will be moved to
the second story.
Two former Topekans may be seen
in motion pictures in the Auditorium
Friday and Saturday nights. They
are Charles Clary, who formerly lived
in Potwin, and william Wadsworth,
whose father was for many years con-
nected with the First National bank.
There will be special pipe organ
music for the series of Auditorium
moving picture shows Friday and
Saturday. No prizes will be offered by
the Commercial club for the sale of
tickets this time. However, it is
probable that four or five active boys
will be hired to sell tickets.
1t is Mayor" Stotts now. Mayor
Billiard left Tuesday for the Elks' con-
vention in Hutchinson. Before he left
he appointed Commissioners Stotts TO
fill his chair. And from the political
dope at the city hall, it will not be
very long before it will not be neces-
sary to place quotation marks around
mayor when speaking of Stotts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-15
Milady's Toilet Table
By Mime. D'MILLE

The easiest way to preserve and re-
store youthful complexion is to lightly
massage the face neck and arms with a
solution made by dissolving an original
package of nlayatone in eight ounces of
witch hazel. No powder is necessary for
mayatone prevents that shiny look and
keeps the skin soft, satiny and altogether
lovely.
1.-THE hair can be kept light and fluffy,
and beautifully 1ustrous, by dry sham
pooling Mix four ounces of powdered
orris root with an original package of
therox, sprinkle little on the head and
brush thoroughly through the hair If
anything will make the hair grow.
therox will.
Nothing is more humiliating to a
woman than hair on her face Wild hairs
can be quickly and safely removed by APP
plying delatone paste. Mix enough pow
dered delatone with water to cover the
hairs; leave. on for two minutes, then
wipe off, wash the skin and the hairs will
be gone.
MANY suffer now from tired. sore,
swollen or aching feet Nothing will give
quicker relief than Mothers Salve- 1t is
easy to use, quick to act, and relieves
pain in any part of the body-headache,
backache or sore muscles