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The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
AN OPEN LETTER TO
ORGANIZED LABOR

To my fellow members of the A. F.
of L.:
l wish to ask and answer this one
question::
Does there exist any unity in the
American Federation of Labor?
My own experiences have proved
to me that there is no unity in our
organization.
For example: The coal operators
are mining scab coal in Colorado and
West Virginia; and the operators in
Michigan are mining scab iron, lead
and other minerals. A. F. of l.. rail
road men transport the scab minerals
to other places, and then union sal
lors transport it to other places on
the great lakes. Then comes a union
teamster and hauls it somewhere else.
A union man later burns scab coal in
a union made stove, made from scab-
mined mineral.
Why should union men stand for
this form of scabbery and strike
breaking?
Is it not plain that we so-called
union men are deliberately cutting
each others throat?
For these reasons l do not believe IN
craft organization.
The A. f. of L. could win every
strike if Samuel Gompers would but
do his duty
The only thing he would have to
do would be to call out the unions
connected with the unions that are
out on strike. Should this prove in
effectual, then he should call out the
whole city, county, state, or the whole
United States; and in twenty-four
hours any union could win its strike.
Meanwhile, the union railroad men
should refuse to transport soldiers to
he used as assistant strike-breakers.
The workers need not resort to riot
or violence. Just fold arms and wait.
This show Of solidarity would bring
the capitalists to time in short order
The A. F. Of L. leaders know this.
But they do not urge its adoption
There's a reason"
Industrial unionism is the only sal
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
TO EVERETT SOCIALISTS

Don't forget the housewarmlng 10
be held at headquarters, 1872 Cali
fornia street, Sunday evening, Novem-
Der 80. A short interesting program
will be given followed by refresh
ments. Several unique features OF
entertainment are being planned by
the committee in charge. A collec'
ton will be taken for the woman's
committee. If you wish to contribute
do so, if not you are just as welcome;
so be sure to come. Everybody is
cordially invited. Bring your friends,
relatives and enemies. We are GER
tain that pleasant social evening
will be enjoyed by every one, and we
will take pleasure in showing you
through our new headquarters. THOSE
willing to contribute towards refresh
ments will please call up Comrade
Tillie Roeder, Ind. 543Z. Let us all
unite in making this a social success
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
Directory Socialist Locals

n any local has paid for entry r.
this directory and has been omitted
from the list, please notify this office
at once and correction will be made.
The rates for this directory are $500
per year.
Seattle, Fifth Ward Local-Meets
every Friday at D. m, 2O12 westlake
Ave. Nesta Wells, secretary.
coupevllle-Meets the first and third
Fridays of each month at the resi-
dence OF Henry Fair. Secy., Coupe
vile. Wash
Local Everett No. Meets every
Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock, at the
Socialist party headquarters, 1912 Cali
fornia st, Everett, Wash. Peter Hus-
by, Secy.
Granite Falls-Meets every Friday
night at o'clock In Miller Bldg
Julia Herman, Rec. and Cor. Secy
Hlllyard-Meets every Thursday
night at 446 Samson Ave. J. c.
Hardness, Secy-Treas., Box BOT
Hillyard.
Mountain Vi9w-Business meeting the
second Wednesday in each month at
the homes OF the members. Propa-
ganda meeting the fourth Sunday in
each month at the Mountain View
school house. d. C. Buchanan, Cor
Secy.
Local Port Angeles No. Meets every
Sunday at headquarters at Q p m.
j. g. Layman, Box 81, Secy.
Prosser-Meets on the first and third
Sundays in each month at 2 p. m, in
the ooure house. II. d. Lake, Secy.
Prosser.
Sedro- Woolley - Meets every Monday
evening. e. E. Boldly, Secy., Box Asst,
Sedro- WOolley, Wash.
SiIvana-Meets the second and fourth
Sundays at 2 p. m. at Union Trading
hall, Silvana. Anton Jensen, Secy.,
| Silvana, Wash.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
A FIREPROOF THEATRE THAT
WAS FIREPROOF.

The management of the Princess
theatre has always advertised the
popular playhouse as "fireproof."
AND 1T Isl
Last week long reel of film caught
fire and burned up completely, with
out causing a rifle. No one was in
any danger for a moment.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
TANGIBLE EVIDENCE.
A Letter That Speaks for Itself.

A Letter That Speaks for Itself.
Comrade Editor:
Enclosed please find $500 for a
share Of Commonwealth stock. I want
to see the Commonwealth continue, as
it is serving not only as a splendid
educational medium, but AGITATES,
You have agitated me, for one, out of
this five dollars, which l can lily
spare. l have family to look after,
and money is scarce, but I don't see
how l can look after my family any
better than by helping keep the Com
monwealth going.
Yours for Socialism,
c.
P. S.-You may publish this letter
if you don't give my name.
And there you are!
We need more such appreciative
friends.
Comrade Davy should be kept busy
evenings making out stock certifi-
Gates.
We sincerely believe that the Com
monwealth is indispensable to the state
movement, and we'll worthy of support.
And support we MUST have! Let
every man or woman who reads these
lines ask himself or herself if he or
she is doing ALL that should be done.
If the answer is no." DO SOME
THING NOW! WE NEED OUTSIDE
HELP.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20

The best work never was, nor ever
will he. done for money at all.-Rus-
kin.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
COMRADES OF REPUBLIC
NOMINATE FULL CITY
TICKET.

The Socialist local met in conven-
ton Wednesday evening and nominal
ed a full city ticket to be voted on
December 2.
The ticket is;
Mayor-H. S. Blaisdell.
Clerk-R. A. Slocum.
Treasurer-Chas. e. Anderson.
Councilman-at-large- M. Hymers.
Councilman East Ward. e. For
tin.
Councilmen West Ward-C. B. Par
son, ]. B. Hanson, A r. Johnson.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
EDITORS NOTE
Your comrade,

Hereafter, articles of a personal
nature, or contributions bearing on
party OF local squables, viii not be
printed in the Commonwealth.
This paper is not intended as an
official organ of the party TO air
party difficulties II is intended to
convert capitalist-minded working
people into elass-conscious Socialists
and TO make those who are already
Socialists better Socialists.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
RYAN WALKER MEETS sue
CESS AT BURLINGTON.
Burlington, Wash, 11-17-13

Burlington, Wash, 11-17-13.
Editor Commonwealth:
The lecture given here by Comrade
Ryan Walker was a thorough success
in every way, and enjoyed by all. We
will be glad of his return any time,
and feel sure of a much larger house
next time.
Your comrade,
MRS. FRANK YOUNG.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-20
walton for the A. F. of L.

FdIIUH IUT IHt n. It. OF y.
Therefore, | believe that Samuel
Gompers should be retired. He is not
fit for president of the A. F. of l..
He does not understand evolution,
and stands an obstacle to progress.
GUSTAVUS PILZ,
Mukilteo, Wash. Longshoreman
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14
Red Tape In Germany.

The following is an illustration OF the
beauties of bureaucratic administration
In Germany:
x appears that in the postoffice de.
partment at Berlin, II clerk wishes a
Few lead pencil. he must turn in to the
proper authority the stump of the one
that has become too short for further
use. In one case a clerk received his
new pencil without returning the end
Of the old one. and before this error
was discovered this clerk had been
transferred TO another office. Shortly
after the assumption Of his duties at
his new post this clerk received an Of
fetal intimation that he had neglected
to turn in his pencil end. BY this time,
however. the end had disappeared. In
order to avoid official reprimand, the
resourceful clerk purchased a new pen
ell. cut Off piece about the length of
the missing end and dispatched II to
the stationery department. Everybody
was accordingly satisfied. - Harper's
Weekly.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14

in town today on business.
j. G. W. Allen of Steep Hollow was
in the city today on business.
George Edge of Harris Schoolhouse
was business visitor in the city to-
day.
Mrs. r. L. Garrison and little son
Alvin of Cawthon were in the city
today shopping.
New shipment of Holeproof guaran-
teed hose for men and women Just
received at A. NJ. Waldrop & Co.
Every merchant needs a parcels post
scale. A good stock at Parker-Astin
Hardware Co.
Miss Evelyn Sanders, who is a stu.
dent at Baylor University, is at home
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Sanders.
See display Of Holeproof hose for
men, women and children in our An.
derson street windows. A. NJ. Waldrop
G. Co.
Mrs. p. A. Reed and little son Lu.
clan returned home to Hearne today,
after visiting with relatives in this
city for several days.
Make your feet happy by wearing
Holeproof hose. Guaranteed for six
months or purchase free. Sold only
by A. NJ. Waldrop & Co.
Mrs. R. II. Scale and daughter, Miss
Robbie, were in town from Benchley
this morning. Miss Robbie will re-
main here for several days as the
guest of Miss Ray Conway.
Ladies' silk Holeproof hose are DOS.
itively guaranteed to wear three
months without hole or a new pair
free. Sold only at A. NJ. Waldrop G.
Co.
Mrs. Stuart Barron, wife OF the su.
perintendent of the Grimes County
public schools, is in the city visiting
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B.
Sanders, and other relatives and
friends.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14

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finest
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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14
Preferred the Cash,

did you attain the high ideals you
set for yourself when you were young?"
asked the friend of his boyhood.
NO. replied the millionaire. land
I'm glad / didn't / see now that there
was no money in them."-Lippincott's
Magazine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14
DOING SAME THING OVER AGAIN

have assumed full control OF all
Singer Sewing Machine Company bus.
mess in Bryan and adjacent territory
and will, as in the past, pursue the
same honest, honorable and liberal
business policy that has always been
my custom. Phone 467.
T. A. SATTERWHITE.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14
Liked the Family.

"Dick proposed to me last night"
what did you tell himT'
II said he had better ask mamma.
And what do you think the wretch
said?"
Goodness knows"
"He said he had asked her already
and she wouldn't have him."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14
Hss'sL

Marie-I hear that you are going to
be married again. Edith-Again? Why.
I've never been married yet Marie
No. but l can't recall the number OF
times you were "going to be-"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14
vvv-~-~ w ,,u sro ,e.sner.

First Pupil = What makes you 70
later Second Pupil had words with
the teacher First Pupil-Yesf Sec.
ond Pupil-But / could not spell them.
-Judao
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14
Reserved.

Thomas - That Miss Wadleigh is
rather reserved. isn't she? Jack-very
much so. reserved her for life last
night
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-14
Gnral Arnna


xie tonight.
k your dealer for Arkansas apples.
A. Shaw of Harvey was in town
y.
II. Mathis was here today from
ince.
s. Jones was in the city today
Harvey.
| II. Buchanan Of Kurten spent to-
Pm the city.
|urman Smith was in this morn
from Reliance.
ling your Sweetheart soap coupons
b. E. ]. Jenkins.
w. Fuller was here today from
home at Harvey.
ing your Sweetheart soap coupons
B. L. ]. Jenkins.
Jorge Williams OF Coleview was
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
HOPE THAT MADERO
WILL ABDICATE
Washington Officials Anxious
for Peace.

Washington, Feb IL. - President
Taft and Secretary Knox, at an early
conference, were hopeful that Presi-
dent Madero would resign Confiden.
tial adyices are said to show a strong
sentiment throughout Mexico for
peace. Administration officials here
have great confidence in the ability
of De la Barra, former ambassador TO
the United States, provisional presi
dent after the fall of President Diaz,
and who has been suggested for that
Office II Madero steps down
1t was said that President Taft and
Mr.. Knox talked over the mediation
proposal advanced by Director John
Barrett of the Pan-American union,
which brought protests from the
American colony in Mexico City and
the state department Neither the
president nor Mr.. Knox, 1t was said,
knew of Mr.. Barrett's proposal until
they saw Ii in the newspapers.
officials feel that such q sweeping
proposal should have been submitted
to the secretary of state before being
made public. The department Is un-
derstood to be not opposed to some
form of arbitration Of the difficulties
in Mexico. but is not willing to GO
into the subject unless Mexico herseli
should make q request
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
POPULAR WITH ALL CLASSES
Hope Of Peace In Mexico Rests With
Senor de la Barra.

Washington, Feb. 17.-In Senior
Francisco Leon de la Barra rests the
hope of settlement OF the Mexican
crisis. The former ambassador to
Washington and recent provisional
president of Mexico is regarded here
rs the one man whose efforts towards
settlement of civil strife in the re-
public are likely to result In peace.
The army and navy will remain pre-
pared for any contingency and tho
governments plan for instant inter
vention will not be abandoned. De la
Barra is popular with most classes in
the Southern republic, federalists and
rebels alike. Further, he has knowl-
edge OF Just how the United States
feels with regard to disorders in Mex
ico--a knowledge gained from first
hand conferences here during previous
revolutions.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
WEST VIRGINIA STRIKE
,DISTRICT IS QUIET
Militia In Complete Control Of
the Situation.

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 17.-With
three companies of the West Virginia
national guard on duty in the capital
city aud 500 soldiers scattered
through the strike ridden section of
the Kanawha coal field, Governor
Glasscook and Adjutant General e.
liott felt they had the situation well
In hand.
No disturbances were reported dur
Ing the night and officers in the field
said that many miners were leaving
the district. Quiet was also reported
from the north bank of the Kanawha
river, whore the men were said to be
preparing to march on Charleston
ana demand the release of Mother"
Jones. The aged woman is being
cared for at the residence of DR..
Hansford at Paint Creek Junction and
10 not under guard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
SCOTT OWES IMMENSE SUM
Brltons May Make Up Deficit In Cost
Of Expedition.

London, Feb. 17.--If the British peo-
pie want to raise money for the fam
lilies of Captain Scott and the men
who died with him in the Antarctic
they should first make up the deficit In
the cost Of the expedition, according
to Lord Curzon, president of the Roy
al Geographical society. In a public
letter he fays there is yet s150,000
due on the cost of the Scott expedi.
tion, and that Captain Scott pledged
the private fortunes of himself and
his wife against the debt. The widow
of the explorer will be responsible for
the money unless 1t is made up in
some other way, said Lord Curzon's
communication.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
WOMEN CROSS THE DELAWARE
suffragette Army, Like Washington,
Evacuates Trenton.

Trenton, N. j.. Feb. Hike Gen.
eral George Washington, General"
Rosalie G. Jones, commander of the
marching suffragettes, evacuated
Trenton and crossed the Delaware
river into Pennsylvania Unlike the
Revolutionary hero she led her troops
back across the river into New Jer-
sey again the same day. Her objec-
tive point was Burlington, N. j., but
the doubling of the river. which is by
bridge instead Of boats. was made
necessary by the urgent demands II
the women who are fighting for suf-
frage In Briston. Pa, for visit from
the crusaders.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
WILL SEEK AID OF SULTAN
Turkish Ruler TO De Asksd to Advise
Filipino Mshammedans.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE aid Of
the sultan OF Turkey in insuring
peace In at least 4 section Of the Phil
ippines IL TO be sought by Major John
p. Finley, u. 8. A.. who has left here
for Constantinople.
Major Ffnlay goes a. the special
representative OF the United States,
40 well as minister plenipotentiary
from the 5000 Mohammedan tribes.
He win attempt to get from the sui.
tan, as leader Of the Mohammsdan re-
liGion, an open letter instructing the
tribssmsn to submit to United States
sovsrslgnty and pointing out to them
that It will be to their advantage.
Major Finley. who for ten years
was governor over the people Of the
sepkheyn provinces Of the islands. viii
eeCk 70 have the sultan assure the
wmsdans that their religion Will
~ssd uaasr American ralA
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
GIVEN VALUABLE HANDBAG
Presidents Daughter Remembered by
Girl Friends.

washington, Feb. 17.-Girl friends
OF Miss Helen Taft have presented
her with farewell gift in the shape
OF a magnificent gold handbag studded
with amethysts. Virtually all OF her
close friends were represented in the
presentation. which was altogether in
formal. The presidents daughter was
deeply affected.
Miss Taft has spent most of her girl
hood In the national capital, her dis
tinguished father coming here in 1890
rs solicitor general OF the department
OF justice, and with the exception OF
four years spent in the Philippines as
governor general having resided here
ever since.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
WILL PROBE WIRE MERGER
Federal Grand jury at Seattle tc In
vestIgate Matter.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 17.--An inves.
tigation of the merger of the tele-
phone and telegraph companies of the
country, particularly the absorption
OF the Sunset Telephone and Tele-
graph company by the Independent
telephone companies on the Pacific
coast, will be begun by the federal
grand jury here, according to a morn
ing newspaper.
United States District Attorney
Beverly w. Coiner received instruc-
tons to have the grand jury investi-
gate the telephone merger as soon as
routine work was disposed OF, ac-
cording to the paper.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
Count de Lambert Injured.

Paris, Feb. 17.-Count de Lambert,
who was the first French pupil of the
Wright brothers, pioneers of aviation,
narrowly escaped serious injury In a
nasty fall. The count was expert
menting with new hydroplane over
the banks of the Seine, near Auteil,
when the machine collided with q
tree. The craft was wrecked and the
aviator thrown to earth, sustaining
minor bruises and scratches.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
Commission Form in Denver.

Denver, Feb. 17.-After June Is
Denver will be the largest city In
the United States under the commits
sion form OF government. This was
made certain when practically COM
plete Official returns from the special
election showed charter amendment
for commission form of government
carried by plurality of 1880. At the
same time another amendment provid-
ing for the nonpartisan system OF cleo
tons also carried.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
Paintings Bring BIG Prices.

New York. Feb. 1.-THE second
and closing night OF the sale of paint
ings of the late NJ. c. ID. Borden was
most successful. The auction proved,
In the aggregate amount realized for
eighty-two canvases, the largest ever
held in the United States. A total of
$1,244,725 was realized.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
JUDGE uBERATEs CASTRO
Former Venezuelan President Gains
Admission to United States.

New York, Feb. 17.-Cipriano Cas-
tro, former president OF Venezuela, is
free to come and go in this country
at will
Judge Ward, in the federal district
court, sustained the writ of habeas
corpus in his behalf. overruling the
immigration authorities.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
Maine Memorial Services.

Washington, Feb. 17.--Memorial
services were held in Arlington Ma
tional cemetery ON the occasion OF the
fifteenth anniversary OF the blowing
up OF the battleship Maine In Havana
harbor. The services were held In the
main section OF the csmstery and
vNrs largely attended.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
Robbed Of Roll on Broadway.

New York, Feb. 17.-C. G. Van Wag-
ner OF Charlevoix. Mich, reported to
the police that he had been seized on
Broadway shortly after midnight by
two highwaymen, who robbed him Of
$1,000 In cash and negotiable certin.
Gates. Van Wagner said the robbers
wore heavy fur coats and escaped n
IN automobile.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Accused Of Disclosing American Mill.
tary Secrets.

Manila, Feb. IA draughtsman OF
the engineer corps and draughtsman
OF the bureau OF lands have been ar
rested for disclosing military secrets.
Detailed plans Of Corregidor fortifica-
tons were found In the possession OF
a Filipino who was aboard = steamer
bound for Japan.
Further incomplete plans we're dis
covered among the prisoners effects.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
Carried Bullet Fifty Years.

Union Hill, N. j., Feb. 17.-MaJor
George Cooper, seventy-six years old,
who fought with the Confederates in
the Civil war, celebrated the fiftieth
anniversary OF the battle OF Pearidge,
Tenn, in the North Hudson hospital
here by having surgeons remove q
bullet which he had carried In his leg
eoe Aalf Z century,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
FLYING ROCK KILLS TWO MEN
Three Others Injured When Steam
Shovel Strikes Dynamite.

Winnipeg, Feb. 15.--Alex Bilasky
and Simon Stephen were killed and
three other men were seriously injured
when the dipper on a steam shovel
struck charge of dynamite that had
failed to explode. The accident oc-
Cured on the Canadian Northern rail
way construction at Red Rock, east
of Port Arthur, Ont.
The men were struck by flying
rock.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
ESCAPED WITH FINES ONLY
Bsthtub Trust Members VIII Not Go
TO Jall

Detroit, Feb. 17.-Finss aggregating
about $4,000 we're imposed upon
members OF the bathtub trust, convict
ed under the criminal section OF the
Sherman antitrust law.
Leaders In the formation OF the
conspiracy escaped jail sentences only
by the fact that Theodore Ahrens OF
Pittsburg, president or the Standard
Sanitary Manufacturing company. had
been dismissed In former trial.
The fines imposed by Judge SEES
sions OF the United States district
court ranged from $1,000 to nominal
fines OF 81.