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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-12-05
IMMIGRATION AND THE A. F. OF L.

Ry E. p. Marsh President Washington of Labor)
Probably subject
Wesemers
eion of the Panama canal the
employing corporations land a
rabe land for European settlers
will be the effect industrial and social
rapid a cannot be assmated For the past twenty aliens have
been nearly year
decade ago the bulk our immigration Northern
of last September will eoquenty 136247
third with 14s1s Croans and sonn So11 1"a ee E Us
Northern scandnaan 1884; Russians
963 Ruhenans 57S The
different natnais 8OS
laborers, A2 aoe
be classed unsked aborers
a history.
Because for generations
peoples from foreign shores we have grown to imagine that
of bounes resources and that
applicants filed for chance At tho drawing b h, f +h f $500
arriving industry
inhuman conditions
in the copper mines of
Michigan Ignorant
immigrant submits to such conditions because He has
not the reach the land
employer like tiger bay he buys better conditions
should Michigan
Colorado bloody terrible
waterway
plotting employer greedy ansha constituencies transportation agency
The
pv verb Garden of the Gods waiting ov the mario touch Of bo to
individual
throughout
awaited the thrifty
being we'll throughout
opening
canal that thousands immigrants will
be to blame Inc most daoe ambition the human breast Is the desire
better the material conditions
uniy advancement all that
children OF the workers We shall be too blame we do not put forth every
ma~ be- far WORSE than apvtbnq thev contend with their own country If
despite all they shall
as have told them the truth about
The Western immigration Conference which the Labor Temple
appeared
Pacific coast The feeling prevailed throughout the conference that was
problem ultimately
A
the A the following resolutions First
all existing immigration laws second the
all aborers third hteracy fourth
prompt appropriation by congress to provide for the OF proper
adequate medical Inspections
adsaby establishing depart
mn of immigration and the appointment of correspondent Keep touch
the end that labor and land
di 70 b tres Of Eurone as was deemed necessary repenves
mmgra
These demands were embodied in one resolution and submitted to the
fight
all Pacific
Rocky the
support
council telling them views immigration Some
of the council appeared think we were unduy alarmed over the
confronted with immediate
prospect of a
committee appeared before the committee to which our ha
made before the executive council No de-
committee of the justice of our demands but the fear was
expressed treasury
imperative the dissemination by the
weakening essential
particular In leay resolved requiring
which they added "o in
Language or We were willing that change
made The provide
the international labor movement for the
check the evil referred the
outlined industrial conditions as they obtain in the West The false
representation
immigration
followed President
Continued Page Two)
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-12-05
FARM PRODUSTS ASSOClA
TlON UNDER NEW MAN
AGEMENT,

The Farm Products associa
ton at the corner of Lombard
and California has changed
management, ]. A. Powers, we'll
known business man of Everett
having taken charge. Mr.. Pow
ers is one of Everett's most
successful busines men and will
put new life into this concern.
The interior of the market has
been rearranged to show off
produce to the best advantage
and buyers are urged to per-
sonally visit the establishment
and note the new arrangement.
Mr.. Powers promises that it
will be public market in the
true sense, produce passing di-
rect from the producer to the
consumer and the middleman's
profit eliminated.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-12-05
LABOR AWAKENING TO
THE IMMIGRATION DANGER

WESTERN IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE APPEALS TO A. F. OF
L. FOR ASSISTANCE AND CONVENTION RESPONDS
SHORTENING OF THE WORK DAY ONE SOLUTION FOR
CONGESTED LABOR MARKET-IMMIGRATIoN REACHES
HIGHEST POINT IN HISTORY
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-12-05
A FEW SIDELIGHTS ON THE BIG
SEATTLE A. F. Of l. CONVENTION

LOCAL COMMITTEE SURPRISES VISITORS BY ABLE AND
HoSPITABLE MANNER IN WHICH GATHERING is
HANDLED-LABOR EDITORS ENTERTAINED BY UNION
RECORD PUBLISHERS AND DISCUSS WAYS OF BETTER
ING THE STANDARD THE LABOR PRESS.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-12-05

We feel that the convention cleft
undone the things it might have done"
but after all it has been we'll worth
while and will leave a lasting influ-
ence for good upon our western labor
movement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
FOR CHARITY'S SAKE.
New Organization in Topeka to Help
Poor.

Plans have practically been completed
for the establishment Of = new charity
organization in the city for the purpose of
distributing clothing and food among the
poor of the city. The members of the N
N s. club of women and others Interested
in the enterprise expect to rent room IN
a central location and here contributions
for the needy will be received
There viii be no salaries paid in connec-
ton with the work of the organization
Those interested In the plan will give
their time towards the enterprise Miss
Kate and KiImAurs Kink have taken An
interest in the movement and VIII assist
In the distribution Of the clothing ana
food that VIII be sent to the headquar-
ter9-
Mrs George D. Stevenson Of 81 Jefferson
street. who Is an enthusiast over 1ne
nrouoxitfou and who is member OF the
n n 8. club said today: We expect to
start operations Just as soon as We can
rent a room We desire to establish an
institution which will enable the worthy
to have clothing without having to buy
them Dr. Eva Harding is aiSo one OF
those pushing the enterprise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
THREE BURN TO DEATH
Fireman, Mother and Sister Tapped
in . Burning Building.

New York. Dec. IA city fireman.
his mother and sister were burned to
death early today in a fire that prac-
tieally destroyed a five story apart
ment building in which they lived at
366 Amsterdam avenue Flames which
started in the basement spread 50 rap
idly that the 50 occupants found all
exits cut OF when aroused by the ar
rival Of the nremen-
Thrilling rescues were effected from
third and fourth story windows. but
seven persons were injured by the
flames or by jumping to the street
Thomas J. McManus on "A hours leave
from the station in the vicinity was at
home with his mother. Mrs. Mary Nc
Manus and his sister Mary. All three
were trapped and the fireman's station
mates were unable to reach him One
of them. Michael O'Sullivan, was pro-
baby fatally injured by falling from
q ladder while trying to make his way
to 1cAanus' rooms Among the. 9TH
ers seriously hurt were Mrs. Margaret
Aaurer and her infant SON The loss
Is estimated at 5000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
SEVERY BANK FAILS.
Sawyer Places State Examiner II
Charge Under Guaranty Law.

State Bank Commissioner Charles
n. Sawyer today placed Deputy Elk
aminer BidwelI in charge of the AZ
fairs of the Severy State bank pend
ing adjustment of the banks affairs
The bank is carrying nearly 100000
in loans and its recent statement
shows about $4,000 in deposits with
q capitalization of $4,000 and sur
plus fund of $4,000. Inability to
realize on securities is said to be the
cause Of the banks trouble The in
stftution il operating under the bank
guaranty law.
Following the recent call of the
bank commissioner for a sworn state
ment, officials of the bank held a
conference and decided that the IN
stitution's affairs were in such shape
that they would seek the assistance
of the banking department in settling
their financial troubles At the pres
eut time the bank has on hands about
$4,000 in cash, with notes and secur-
tiles to cover the balance of the de-
rosits. surplus and capital, a9gregating
100000.
1t was to avoid the possibility Of
receiver, according to . report In the
bank commissioners office today. tnat
the state banking department placed
n deputy. examiner in charge OF the AZ
fairs of the Severy bank As soon as
the affairs of the bank can be placed
in good condition or collection made
on outstanding paper, the institution
will be turned back to the bank offi-
cials. M. J. Bidwell Is president OF
the bank and G. Norton Is cashier.
+ The Severy state bank is operating
under the bank guaranty law and Its
deposits are protected by the STAKE
bank guaranty fund. While NO re-
mort has been received from the ex-
anfneF in charge. It = not believed
that = receiver for the institution will
~ noroasuVV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

5;sd Monday wiz he held at 4
o,cIoct Wet1nesdav at the home of her
1cuse. at s46 Polk street
In+sr,,.n+ viii BE- at Erie
The funeral of Franklin Owen of
15es North Quincy street will be held
at 10 o,c1ocx "Wednesday instead Of at
-ar,o-+sd m. services will be held at
~, w..Ir., Methof5f.t erurcf, at Third
Ts---~,,, Strcet. The fr,rera1 was
ds..rsd ~bf1e vsrfin< the arrival of
-. 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
ne HAS NO DOVES.


washington, Dec. 16.-SecretAry
Daniels ruled today that he hAd no
3,,rt.l3trtfon over the kind Of fluid that
NAV he used to christen battleshtp4
Protests have been made against the
u.e ~ champaKne in launching the
battleshfp Oklahoma The suggestion
VS. made that . bottle Of pure water
be dashed over the bow or that .
white dove symbolfzing peace, be re-
leased from the deck
Nr. Daniels decided that the snip
builders we're entirely in charge Of the
Iaunehjng. Il have NO doves no Wines
thinr entfreIH IN the hands Of the
hu5l6e4R~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

Thousands Of People in Line to with
draw Their Deposits.

Mexico City. Dec 1S.-Thousands of peo-
pie formed lines today at the doors of
the Banco Central, the only one IN the
city that had not refused to redeem state
bank notes Practically every bill IN the
city issued by outside bank Vas
brought to the Central bank for redemp-
ton. Many of the people in the lines ex-
pressed the intention Of closing their &C
counts because of stories in circulation
as to the Soundness OF the Central bark
itself although the bankers issued q We
heuent denial of the fumor-
The Central bank Is the pivot ORGANIZE
ton of a chain composed of most OF the
state banks but already the paper OF sig
outside banks has been refused owing 70
the lack of funds IN the Central 1t Ii
assumed that the paper of others VIII be
refused when their deposits have been ex-
hausted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

I-t0ssfex Commission WIN Determine
Q1naEfy and Quantity

wichita. Dec. 16-@The Kansas ut1I-
titles commission. accompanied oy A.
e. Helm, attorney to the commission,
vilI come to wichita Saturday morn
ing to investigate the quality and
Quantity of natural gas supplied to
consurners in Wichita. Hutchinson
winfield. UdaH. Valley Center, Sedg-
wick and other towns on the pipe line
Of the Wichita Natural Gas company
The commission has invited the may
ors of tie interested towns to meet
In wichita Consumers complain that
the gas lacks heating qualities and il
insufficient In cold weather
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
Glove Bonds

May be urchAsed here
to the value Of any
amount you wish to
pay for . gift of gloves
The recipient makes
his or her own selec-
tons at any time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
B0RMAN At HEAD.


Association.
T. A. Borman will again head the
Kansas State Fair association This
was decided at a meeting Of the new
directors held early this afternoon at
the Commercial club quarters s. E
Lux win again serve as vice president
and Scott Hopkins n treasurer These
men have proven efficient officers and
were considered the proper persons
for the Offices
A deputztfon of . dozen men from
Beryton were given a hearing 1t the
meeting They were pushing their
former friend and neighbor, Georx~
Berry. for the secretaryshtp of the
association Mr.. Berry now lives in
Highland Park and is a Berkshire
man OF prominence He has beep
connected with several leading stock
p4p0rA No action was taken in re-
Gard to secretary at the meeting to-
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

Bath robes in new patterns. tai
ored and other styles, with slippers
to match at $500, $500, 500, $3.50,
$500, 5000 and $12.OO.
Faaltless pajamAs-of tennis fian-
mel souisette or silk, from $1-5o to
$500.
JeWelry sets for men, &2.00, $500,
S4-O0. $500; also full dress and Tux
edo sets.
SOC Tfes-An excellent assortment
of fine silk ties that bear no trace of
the low price, in fabric. color or STYLE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

The crowds around our cor
ner window display Of mechan-
icaI toys seem most interested
in these:
Alabama Coon Jfgaf soc
BLIZZARD P1Ayefz M 35c
Sandy Andy 49, soc and $1.0O
Tumbling Clown .25c
3 Different Kinds of Sand
Toys. .35c, 75c, 31.O0
Walking Peacock with voice soc
Friction Windmill soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
Chidren's New Pelo Cars

The warmest and prettiest OF
knitted caps. made from finest wool In
fancy stitch, with knitted ties. In
red, and white, at 31-9S.
Fourth Floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
Silk Hosiery

Of unquesttonable quail
fty il an always ac-
ceptable gift. Wayne
Knit. McCallum and
other reliable makes
here, at a full range OF
prices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

MEMS JEWELRY includes exclu-
sive designs in stick pins. de ciASDD
and cum links. sold sinEiy or in sets
solid gold, or gold n1ied-
NECKLACES are especially TEA
tured and include great number Of
styles in La VAlieres-
JEWE11ED PENDANTS in beauti-
full designs. some combined with
boroque pearls, at prices from $f-So
TO $50. Solid gold chains for fhese
pendants are from $500 to $500.
Bar Pins, gold filed or solid gold.
&c to S2-00.
Beauty Pins, plated, and solid gold,
from 25c to @2-oo pain.
THE BROOCHES shown here are
in unusual designs. many containing
valuable stones. some with diamonds:
the canoes are especially attractive
There are also many tasteful brooches
OF very good quality In the medium
and lower priced Observation-Disclosures
a range from &c to $500.
Brackets, gold nIled and solid. plain
and etched. 500 to S15-00.
Jewel Boxes from sec to 5000. =.
Toilet Sets (brush. conb and mir
ror) from $3.50 to $500. Those in
plated silver at $500 are exceptionally
good values.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
King Air Rifle.

High fAvorites with
the boys These carry
BIB shot An especial
-. -
" popui1us rfde~sis the
$50 shot model at
$1S- A good line OF
others at various prices
down to sec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
Mysiio-Erectors

The wonderful struc-
turaI steel building
outfits that every one
Il talking about. Ed~
ucatfonal and amusing.
and altogether the best
gift for boys from 8 to
49, 500 to S15.O0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

The best gift of all
for a boy We have a
full assortment OF good
balls, from the small.
light kind for playing
in the house, to full
sine guaranteed balls
at 4l-25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

Emery sAiFts-If you buy the
right size you are perfectly safe
they're sure to fit Emery shirts are
guaranteed $1.50 to $500.
Hani1s0me cTavats Of imported silk
in new and entirely correct patterns,
at $1.0O, $50, S2.0O.
Irelands and F0Wne's fine kid
gloves. The most critical man. and
the one who wants his gloves to wear
longest will commend your Judgment
in choosing these gloves They are
exclusive here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

Chatting dfzh aproas, elab-
orately trimmed with wide
shadow lace and insertion,
tucks and ribbon, $1-5o.
Dainty silk aprons In light
blue or pale pink. bordered
with wide shadow lace, and
finished with perky ribbon
bows. $1.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

Another new line on
display here. A good
assortment OF interest
ing and instructive
boards; also Germ
proof states. Priced
from 10c to -. Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

Fffny Hide ten aprons OF
sheer swiss. rufded all
around. with ribbon run lace
beading, lace edge, and rib
bon bows, Soc.
Pretty sewing aprons with
oval pockets trimmed all
around with wide lace, and
blue or pink ribbon bows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16
Railroad fare re-
funded to out-of
tO1C7a customers Qc-
cordsssg to amount
Of purchase.

A Man Will Really Like the Gift
that comes from o1r Mem. Dept.
it's neck tie for reasonable idea of his TASTE
cannot in making selection stocks
p and well chosen And of the neck tie
stock applies o all the other lines, sucha
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

These toy soldier
shooting sets are very
interesting and popu-
lar. Metal soldiers in
uniform SO attached to
q board that when the
harmless gun that goes
with the set is dis
charged they do not
scatter On the floor.
Sets SOC To $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16


in of
Ito
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

Our full line OF dolls
provides happiness for
every chile, from
babies 6 10 big >giris.
Many dressed dolls in
cIude6. also complete
doll WardPohesL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-16

Ribbon-run serving aprons
of plain swiss with fine val
encfennes-edged Fumes and
ribbon ties, 500.
Fascinating ten aprons of
fine swiss with lace insertion
design. lace runfes and rib
bon bows, $1.25.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-17

credited to the two California univer-
stiles. and the commercial course lor
those who wish to takeN up business on
leaving the academy. The teachers are
experienced and have high educational
qualifications. Most of them have been
at the school for more than nve years
MISS HEADS SCHOOL
Miss Heads Boarding and Day School
for Girls has an ideal location In
Berkeley, being situated close to the
University OF California and surrounded
by large gardens containing several
sheltered arbors The school Is ac-
credited to the University Of Califor-
MIA. Stanford. Vassar, Smith and Vel
lesley. and over so girls have been
admitted to one or the other OF these
colleges during the last 5 years. The
regular course comprises four years OF
study, but special courses are pro-
vided. There Is q postgraduate depart
ment for girls who do not expect to go
to college or those who wish to enter
college with advanced standing
Miss Mary Elizabeth Wilson. b. i
M. l., Is principal OF the school, and
she is assisted by a faculty largely
composed OF university graduates The
school is located at 253S Charming way
Berkeley. The fall term opens Au-
gust 81
RAYMOND COACHING SChOOJs
The Raymond coaching school was
founded II years ago by a teacher OF
long and varied experience. who real
lied that there were many persons tc
whom a school. of strictly individual
instruction could be of service. There
were ambitious young men preparing
for college who would desire to avail
themselves of the opportunity for the
peculiarly scholarly training afforded
by direct personal guidance; there were
men in the trades and in clerical posi-
tions who would welcome the oppor-
tunfty thus afforded to prepare them
selves for professional life; there Were
others to whom school OF individual
instruction would open up great posi-
bilities.
BOONE'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
This school, located at 2029 Durant
avenue, Berkeley, is a home school for
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-17

tered from all states west OF the ROCK
les. and, In addition, from British Co
lumbia and Kobe, Japan, Mills college
has opened its twenty seventh year.
Mills college. the only women's col
lege on the Pacific coast, aims to be
to the Pacific coast what Vassar coli
lege is to the Atlantic coast. and ad-
ministers the standard courses to be
found in all modern colleges, confer
ring the degrees of "A. b., B. L. and
b. s. It's enrolment includes only stu
dents who might be transferred to any
other college, the seminary having been
eliminated.
In addition to. the ordinary college
subjects 1t gives instruction In art,
music and home economies.
In all there are II departments. with
15 buildings, containing. among other
things, well equipped and modern lab
oratories for biology, chemistry, sociol-
ogy, and home economics.
The college has an ideal situation,
the campus comprising $50 acres OF
ground covered with lawns. trees and
grass. 1t is within the city limits Of
Oakland and can be reached in half an
hour from Oakland. or an hour from
San Francisco either by the Key Route
or the Southern Pacific electric line.
That the college is not a private in
stitution, but the property of the state,
is fact not generally known about
Mills In 1884 Doctor and Mrs. Mills
donated to the state the grounds and
HITCHCOCK MILITARY ACADEMY
Hitchcock military academy, located
half a mile outside of San Rafael in
beautiful surroundings and healthful
climate, is school which stands high
in scholarship records, excellence of its
military department and the outdoor
recreation and sports which its stu
dents enjoy. 1t was foundedain 1873.
The system of the academy Is in
tended to develop regular and healthy
habits of mind and body. thorough
ness Of work and appreciation of the
necessity of obedience to proper au-
thority, as well as the responsibility of
command. There are two courses of
study-one which fits cadet for a
university career, the school being ac-
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-17
pauI Gerson Dramatic School

Largest training school Of acting ~ r., ra,rss
seud for catalogue. Cor hyde and Mc-Alis'ef'
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-17

OF Palo Alto, within walking distance
of Stanford university, and is IN easy
reach OF San Francisco.
Students who complete the course are
admitted to Stanford university and to
the best colleges and universities In the
east which admit students on recon-
mendation without examination
BELMONT SCHOOL
A few; years ago one OF Boston's old
est and best publishing houses Issued
book that was OF interest alike to
parents and educators. entitled Some
Famous Schools The schools that
were to appear in the book were Sc
lected by man especially Informed
regarding the best preparatory schools
throughout the country, and only those
schools appeared in the book, and none
of them contributed toward its publ
cation.
Nine schools were selected.
Most of them: as matter of course,
were New England schools But one,
in fact the only one west of the Mis-
sissippi river, was the Belmont school
at Belmont, Cal.
This Justly famous school not only
offers to- prepare boys for the best
colleges and schools of science. but 1t
is constantly sending them to Harvard,
the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nOlOgy, X ale and otner eastern anu
middle western institutions OF the first
rank Indeed, Harvard stands third In
the number of graduates entering col
1ege from Belmont school. the Uni
versity of California and Stanford uni
versity ranking first and second.
MISS HARKER's SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
This school was opened in 1902. The
large increase In pupils necessitated a
new building. which was completed in
August, 1907 The location is an ideal
one in the beautiful tract of Clara
VISTA suburb of Palo Alto. The
house Is thoroughly modern In every
respect. Is heated by steam, lighted by
electricity, and has modern plumbing
The grounds are large, with courts
for tennis. basket ball. croquet. and
other out of door sports.
The object of the school Is to give
girls thorough preparation for Stan