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The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

Resenting the assertion that Sydney,
Australia, was the dirtiest town in the
southern hemisphere, the lord mayor
has organized a special force of hun
dred police for the preservation of
good order, cleanliness and neatness.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

Gutta percha, now obtained from the
leaves of the coautchouc tree. is said
to be more durable than that obtained
by tapping the trunk and is coming
into use in France for insulating sub
marine cables.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

Some people are so disagreeable
that it's a wonder they can manage
to keep on such good terms with them
selves.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

Beirut, in 1911 and 1912. imported
$4,000 sacks of flour Of 220 pounds
each.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

just pronounced hoosey) is Phil
ippine combination of silk and pine
apple fabric which is becoming popu-
lar in this country.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

Forgive the man who smites you on
one cheek, and he will generally swat
you on the other
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

During the first four months of 1913
there were slaughtered in La Frigori-
flea Uruguaya and the Frigorifico Mon
tevideo 48,121 cattle and 212,655 sheep,
a monthly average Of 10000 cattle and
$4,000 sheep.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

A Japanese company has planted
200,000,00O pearl oysters in a bay in
that country, and believes it will har-
vest millions of pearls through re-
Gently invented process for impregnat-
ing the mollusks.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

Vancouver, British Columbia. rea
estate is valued at s13S, ,557. .595.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

w. w. Cottingham, superintendent
of schools at Easton, Pa, has taught
go years in that one position.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

The trouble with the average man
is that he wants TO reap his reward
before 1t is ripe.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

A gelatine dynamite which gives off
no poisonous fumes has been devel-
oped by the United States bureau Of
mines.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

The London General Omnibus COM
pany has undertaken to supply cars
for a newly chartered company which
plans to establish motor car service
between the principal cities of Eng
land
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-08

Egypt, in 1912. imported goods val
ued at $12S, S,062,035.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
TALK ABOUT COMMONWEALTH STOCK,

The Commonwealth Publishing company is the
of the which publishes the Commonwealth is ncor
porated for 1000 shares $500 per $000
saeable to red card members of the socialist party socialist
locals to authorized red card committees and organizations
At the present time body controls the Commonwealth
although the city central committee of the Individual
Everett locals have combined control
Only 1876 shares the 1000 shares have been sold and the
paper has been issued every week for years This
record of which justly proud
We want to continue and to grow.
To do increase working capital To increase
capital sell of the stock of the Commonwealth Pub
fishing company
We make promise of return in you buy Com
monwealh stock 1t making proposition We do
however confidently state that will working
class education and organization You will have the satisfaction of
knowing that you giving substantial help socialist
You will have share the responsibility for the paper and in
its management.
You will find below blank application share of
stock cannot pay $500 you pay the rate of
S100 per month less.
We want every red card member local. organization of the
socialist party realize that they welcome the ownership
control and management of the Commonwealth
May not ask bring this matter at the next meeting
of your local?
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
AN OPEN LETTER.

ComradesThe s E. complains that injustice has been
them by the Mason county committee stating that they oud
assistance from the state office in their attempt to furnish
secretary for Comrde Kngery keep the locals posted and
receive suggestions the actions of the legislature.
The Mason committee acting the report of special
rOm whom learned that assistance could be
expected the ofce elected county legislative commit
appealed the locals for assistance This made it
that had failed assistance from the state office
where would be expected to make our first appeal
At busy with stories to the effect that Com
socialist and that the Mason
mtee conspiracy with expelled members Seattle to
overthrow the party organization.
strikes that there has been injustice done Comrade
Kingery and the Mason county committee
As stands useless expect aid from the locals
owing the anderous stoe and much time has been wasted
that further attempt by the committee hardly worth while
decided raise enough bills and
farther injustice has been done the state office by the
county committee intentional There have been
ckery used there have been misunderstanding
However, the Mason county committee is in confederation
with any outside of the socialist party it likely to be-
Any who furnish information to help clear this
fog will receive the thanks of this committee
Yours for harmony
j FRED FERRIS
Secy. Mason County Committee
Malock, Wash. JAN "a, 1913.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
THE SNOW SHOVELERS.

On Saturday January 18 a large
number of men were sent from Everett
by the Great Northern R. R. to shovel
snow at the blockades in the noun
tains in the vicinity of the Cascade
tunnel. The men were told that the
company would pay zoe an hour but
would allow ID hours time for 10 hours
work, board to be $5.25. When they
arrived at the work the men found
that they had to sleep in box cars
without fire, some had blankets and
some had none. At one place on the
line several men were caught in a
heavy slide ana killed and il is claimed
that three bodies still lie under the
snow. Some of the men were told that
if they stopped work on the tracks to
hunt for the men who were buried
in the slide they would have to do so
without pay. After working 65 hours
clearing the track the men were told
that instead of being allowed IA hours
time for 10 hours work they were to
receive straight rate of zoe an hour
On hearing that the men walked out
in a body and came to Everett for
their time, but found that they still
had to bear the wrath of Jim Hill.
The men waited for several days
while the railroad unwound red tape
and when their pay did come found
that no two were paid alike. The
pay ranged from S4.10 for the highest
to ten cents for the lowest, and one
man was told sarcastically that he
owed the company Is cents. And this
in spite of the fact that the men had
all gone out at the same time, worked
65 hours and quit at the same time,
and had not bought any commissary
from the company. While in town
their fight was taken up by the or
ganizers of the I. w. w. who have
started a local here recently, and on
Friday, the oath, the company was
forced to pay the men the amount
due.
Seventeen of the snow shovelers
Joined the I. W. w. on the spot and
others are joining every day. The
workers are fast awakening to the
fact that the I. W. w. recognizes the
class struggle without seeing a label
on it-and are ready and willing at all
times to take up the working mans
fight. The one big union is growing
rapidly all over the Puget Sound
country and will soon be power that
will make the industrial kings of the
Northwest sit up and take notice.
c. r. GRIFFIN.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
Congress to Act on
Recall of Judges
Victor L. Berger to Introduce Bills for Election and
Recall of Federal Judges

Washington, Jan. 30-Two bills de-
signed to give popular control of the
federal courts are now being drafted
by Representative Victor L. Berger,
of Wisconsin, who will probably intro
duce both Of them in congress some
time during the week.
One of the measures provides a
limitation on the powers of the su-
prepe court in declaring acts of con-
gress unconstitutional. The other re-
lates to a reform policy of making
judges elective instead of appointive.
''If the people are capable Of elect
ing their president and vice president,
their representatives in state and ma
tional legislation, and now in many
states their United States senators,
they surely ought to be competent to
elect their federal judges" said the
Wisconsin socialist Judges in all
state courts are now elected by the
people. So why should federal judges
be kept from their control? In order
to change the present system we will
need a constitutional amendment, but
expect my proposal to receive seri-
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
TIMES STILL AFTER JOSEPH
JERVIS.
Blethen Continues Persecution of
Those Who Are Recognized AS
Able Teachers of Working
Class Revolt.
DAMAGE CASE UP SOON

The recent trouble in Seattle be-
tween the Sullivans, father and son.
henchmen of Blethen of the Times,
and Joseph Jervis recalls the facts of
the beginning of the Blethen cam
paign against all able social agita-
tors.
Comrade Joseph Jervis, one of the
lecturers of the coming state lyceum
course, came to the notice of Colonel
Blethen as an able speaker and a fear.
less agitator, Blethen decided to dis
credit him. So he caused to be printed
in the Times, story that Jervis had
absconded with $1,000 of the money
of the Debs meeting.
As it happens, Jervis handled just
S125 of the Debs money, the price of
five tickets and settled in full. But
Blethen saw a chance to discredit Jer-
Wis with socialist readers of the
Times and put in print this malicious
slander.
Jervis is suing the Times for $780,
900, and if justice is secured, will hit
the degenerate Blethen in his only
seat of feeling-tne pocket book.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
THE SHINGLE WEAVERS ARE
UNANIMOUS FOR
SOCIALISM.
(By Arthur Jensen in New Era.)

"The international union indorses
the principles of socialism"
Thus reads clause in the newly
adopted constitution of the Interna-
tional Union of Shingle Weavers, Saw
mill Workers and Woodsmen. 1t was
passed at the Portland convention of
the Shingle Weavers union last week.
1t was adopted unanimously without
discussion.
In this the Shingle Weavers dis
played the same progressive spirit
they showed in extending their juris-
diction to include all the workers in
the timber industry.
1t was a historical convention. The
Multnomah hotel, Portland's two mil
lion dollar "bunkhouse," as one of the
delegates called it, was the birth OF
what probably will become a power
full factor in the class war of the West.
Aberdeen was chosen as the con-
vention city next year. Here it was
LuOuSIlL Jll6 u6H llIOf fClllCnI HOulh
have an especially fertile ground.
Here the loggers have already begun
to organize. Here was the big strug-
gle last spring. No more appropriate
place could be found for the newly
formed organization.
1t was a great convention. No more
enthusiastic, determined, aggressive,
and progressive body of workingmen
ever planned a great work. Though
discussions were had on. several ques-
tions, absolute harmony prevailed on
the big question before the gather
ing. The convention was unit on
the principle of "One Union in One
Industry" The delegates were true
industrial unionists. True to the rebel
spirit of the Shingle Weaver's Union,
they unanimously decided to take in
as members all workers in the lumber
industry without respect to color,
creed or nationality.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
HAYWOOD IN EVERETT.

William d. Haywood, member of the
national executive committee of the
socialist party speaks in the Everett
Coliseum Saturday night, February /.
Comrade Haywood is making a tour Of
the west under the auspices of the
l. w. w.
The opinions Of Comrade Haywood
and the rest of the N. E. C. are At
variance on the matter Of sabotage
and direct action. A referendum vote
is now being taken on his recall from
the n. r. c..
The admission charged for the lee
ture Saturday night is 25 cents and is
good for 25 cents worth OF socialist
literature. There Is no doubt that the
Coliseum win be filled
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31

Seattle socialists have launched a
real paper called the Barbarian. With
its appearance on the streets of Seat
tie and its fearless attack on degen-
crate Colonel Blethen of the Seattle
Times, came the usual Blethen law
lessness and violence.
Comrades Kate Sadler, Millard
Price and Chalivat were addressing
'treet meetings on the corner of 4th
/ nd Pike. There was an open space
or autos at least seventy-five feet
l width.
/ Everything was conforming with the
Seattle ordinances when trouble arose.
John Sullivan, manager of an as
signation house, the American Cafe,
attempted to run his auto through
the crowd. He drew a revolver and
threatened to kill anyone who op-
posed him. A police call was sounded
and a policeman appeared, wrested
the gun from Sullivan and made a
fake arrest. Sullivan was released
when out of sight.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31

Because of the brutal threats and
actions of Sullivan, Jervis. Price and
two hundred followers demanded his
arrest. They were told to go to the
prosecuting attorney. The assistant
prosecuting attorney sent them to
Police Judge Gordon, who referred
them again to the prosecuting attor-
ney. No one in authority in Seattle
dared issue a warranti Why?
Pat Sullivan owns several houses
of assignation. John Sullivan is his
son. Colonel Blethen of the Times is
champion vice protector The pros
ecuting attorney is afraid of him.
Judge Gordon is afraid of him. His
blackmailing methods have cowed the
authorities of Seattle until they dare
not act.
John Sullivan broke several city or
dinances, but he cannot be arrested.
He is a member of the vice syndi-
cate and in Seattle all those who live
on vice are. thanks to patriot Bleth-
en-" above the law.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31

The response to our call for a larger fund for the sup
port Of the Commonwealth is beginning to appear Despite
the deLay in the mails, through continued bJOckade8 Ue
hare received encouraging letters and financial support
from all parts of Washington We lDW begin next Ueek
TO print these letters and responses
We ask DOU to consider again the main LDdyS yOu can
help the paper Think them carefully and select the
best suited to DOV particular circumstances THEN
ACT TODAY
You can send us 81 to extend yOW subscription
lone gear
3 You can send US 81 for q nelU subscriber
g. You can date a LiDeKn1ore Illustrated Lecture
f. You can bUD share OF stock in the Commonwealth
Publishing COnlpanD.
s. You can lUr1te us a letter of suggestion and en-
cOVagen1ent
DO TT TODAY
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
us consideration by congress.

GUS consideration by congress-"
Berger's bill will ask a constitutions
al amendment providing for the elec-
-tion of federal judges for terms of
four years. The amendment will also
carry with it the right of popular re-
call.
The other bill which is being drawn
up by Berger prescribes conditions
under which the supreme court of the
United States will be permitted to
pass upon constitutionality of federal
laws. The constitution now gives the
supreme court certain appellate juris-
diction in specified cases, but with
such exceptions and under such regu-
lations as the congress shall make. "
Representative Berger proposes to
make some of these regulations.
He proposed: First that no federal
law shall be declared unconstitutional
unless the membership of the supreme
court is unanimous in the decision;
second, that in any case congress may
add to a law provision prohibiting
the supreme court from questioning
it's constitutionality.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
RECALL FAILS.
iitate Executive Committee and State
Y Secretary Continue State Work
for Socialism.

The recall of our state officials
failed. The results on the S. e. c.
were as follows:
Yes 343, No 1155.
The vote on the recall of the state
secretary stood:
Yes 353, No 1145.
The work in the state office has
continued undisturbed through the at
tempted recall and will show no
change from now on. The conven-
ton is soon to be, and when it meets
it will find everything in readiness
for it's work.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
SOCIALIST LEGISLATORS.

The following is list Of socialist legislators in the
United States
State Senators.
Kansas-Fred W. Stanton, Mulberry
Nevada-Martin J. Scanlan, Tonopah
Wisconsin-Gabriel Zophy, Milwaukee elected 1910)
State Representatives.
Cafornia-C. w Kingsley, Los Angeles
nnoH w Harris Chicago; NJ NTadsen, Chicago; Joseph
M. Mason, Chicago; Seymour Stedman Chicago
Kansas-Everett Miller Scammon; Ben Wilson, Pttsburg.
Observation-Disclosures H. Morrill,, Haverhil
Minnesota-Nels S. Hilman, Two Harbors
Montana-C H. Conner Eureka
Nevada F. Davis Tonopah.
Washingon-W. III. Kingery, Shelton
Wsconsin-Martin Goreck Milwaukee, H. Keifer, Mlwau
ee Mnkley Milwaukee, William Il. Smith, Milwaukee, j. H.
Vint Milwaukee; E. H. Zinn, Milwaukee
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
LIvERMoRE LECTURE DATES

The Lvermore Illustrated Lecture dates are as follows
February Saturday, Colville.
February Sunday, Echo
February 3-Monday Addy.
February 4-Tuesday, Valley
February "Wednesday Loon Lake.
February 6-Thursday, Cheney.
February Friday, Pasco
February Saturday, KenneWick
February 9-Sunday, Outlook
February 10-Monday, Sunnyside.
February 11-Tuesday, North Yakima.
February 12-Wednesday Elensburg.
February 13-Thursday. Tacoma.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
WASHINGTON LOCALS ACCEPTING NATIONAL LYCEUM
~-5 COURSE

The following locals have accepted and working tn
national Iyceum
Aberdeen-City committee, 3O7 E. Market street
lingham-Fred BOrchardt, 1862 Holly, East.
Centraia-Emest E. GustasOn, 1T South Tower.
Cheney-R E. VOgt, Box 264
Colville-R S. Wiltse, Box 214
CarkstOn-H G. Husebye.
Everett WOrswck, Liberty Hall
Northport-Deep Creek Local, Harry Bodey
North Yakma-F A. Livin Box 353.
Oympa-Robin Adair 427 Fifth street.
Hoquiam-John Swardstrom 422 Kam
Republic-A Burns Box 496.
Wnlock-J. c. Rath Box 1924
Walla Walla-J. E. Stanton 16 North Second.
Pasco-Pau D. Crocker
POmerOy-R p. Trescott Box 2043
Port Angees-J G. Layman Box 81.
Seattle-Geo. r. Boomer Box 243.
Spokane-James Grant 903 Sharp avenue
Tacoma-Philp johnson, Box 1888.
Vancouver-H. ID. Burrows Route 4, Box 26.
Blaine-M B. Phillips.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31

An Efficient and Powerful Soc
iaIiSt Press Must be Developed
for Stirring Campaign of 1915
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31

The Lumberjack is the new reyolu-
tionary weekly of the National Indus
trial Union of Forest and Lumber
Workers. The paper is edited by
Covington Hail.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-01-31
HenChman Of BIethen Of Seattle
Times Threatens Murder

Draws Gun While Attempting to Drive Auto Through Street
Meeting and Threatens to Murder Those Who Oppose
Hm.-Fake Arrest Follows and Authorities Refuse to
Issue Wanant-ReSult of Publication of THE Barbarian
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18
ALL WANT TO NAME THE BABY
Advice Heaped In Profuslon on Keep
ere Of Big clty's Geological
Gardens.

"The arrival OF q baby animal or
bird OF any kind from hippopotamus
10 a canary at either OF the city ZOOS
gives people all over town chance
to spread themselves IN the matter OF
Names" said q New York park keeper.
Everybody wants the honor OF
naming the baby. Letters come from
all parts OF the city, and from the sur
rounding country suggesting names
that the writer's think appropriate.
Patriotism runs high among our cor
respondents. II they had their way
half the animals in the park would be
called Abe Lincoln, and a large part
OF the other half Teddy Roosevelt.
Regardless OF the sex OF the youngster.
these two presidential appellations are
urged upon US.
classical and Scriptural names also
have their advocates. Hercules and
Plato in particular are proposed.
"Of all the ladies OF antiquity Niobe
seems to have first call. Once In a
while q writer OF q sentimental turn
OF mind suggests a more modern ro-
mantle name. Out OF consideration for
the animal fancy names are taboo to
start with. To call beast OF the
jungle Violet or Queenie is enough TO
shame the most docile Of infants into
q reversion to type"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18
WATERY BLlSTERS ON FACE

Smithville, Ind.-"Six months ago
our baby girl, one year old, had few
red pimples come on her face which
gradually spread causing her face to
become very irritated and fiery RED
color. The pimples on the child's face
were at first small watery blisters, just
a small blotch on the skin. She kept
scratching at this until in few days
her whole cheeks were fiery red color
and instead of the little blisters the
skin was cracked and scaly looking
and seemed to itch and burn very
much.
I'VE used a number Of remedies
which seemed to give relief for short
time then leave her face worse than
ever. Finally we got q cake Of Cuti-
cura Soap and box Of Cuticura ONT
ment washed the child's face with
very warm water and Cuticura Soap.
then applied the Cuticura Ointment
very lightly. After doing this about
three times a day the itching and
burning seemed entirely gone in two
days time. Inside Of two weeks time
her face seemed well. That was eight
months ago and there has been no re-
turn OF the trouble" (Signed) Mrs.
A. X. Wooden. Nov. 4, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston. ADV.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18

seem as If something was going to hap
pen. My blood was poor, my circula-
ton was so bad ! would be like dead
person at times. ! had female weak
ness badly, my abdomen was sore and I
had awful pains.
al took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound and used the Sanativo
Wash and they certainly did wonders
for me. My troubles disappeared and I
am able to work hard every day. Mrs.
W. F. SAWYER, River View Farm, More
town, Vermont
Another Case.
Clifford, Iowa.-"I was troubled with
female weakness, also with displace-
ment. l had very severe and steady
headache, also pain in back and was
very thin and tired all the time. COM
menced taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and / am cured Of
these troubles. ] cannot praise your
medicine too highly. Mrs. Ina MILF
sLAcLE, Clifford. Iowa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18

II you want to raise good COW
you must first raise a good calf from
the start all the way up to the COW.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18

Breeding stock should be selected
for health, strength. vigor and ma
turity first. utility second, and fancy
points third. Unless a bird is matur
ed. and possesses size. vigor and q
cound constitution. It should be bar
red out Of the breeding pen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18

Milk utensils should have sun
bath every day. but they should be
protected from dust at the same time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18
Sure Cure.

Mr.. Nabor ito his wlfe)-My dear,
Mr.. Crosslots wants to borrow one OF
the twins.
Mrs. Nabor lin horror) - Why!
What does the man mean?
Small Girl (at the door)-Yes'm.
PAS got the insomnier. and he says
please lend him the one that cries all
night; he wants to walk It awhile
Puck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18
SUFFERED
AWFUL PAINS
For Sixteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Moretown. Vermont -"I was trou.
bled with pains and irregularities for

sixteen years, and
was thin, weak and
nervous. When I
would lie down It
would seem as II 1
was going right
down out Of sight
into some dark hole,
and the window cur
tains had faces that
would peek out at
me, and when / was
ont. of d0ora IL would