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The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

In Oregon it is no different. The
boast of the progressives in that state
is not '"What the People Did" but
what 1--WE did, for the people. 1t was
declared that Oregon had two govern
ments, one at Salem and one under
Mr. Wren's hat. When asked if the
people always voted as he wanted
them to, his reply was THUS far
they always have"
In California the progressive move
ment is described in different maya
zine articles under the titles, John
son: A Governor Who Made Good"
"What Johnson Accomplished in the
Legislature" and "Johnson's Success
in Handling the Legislature"
This is all very interesting, but is
it democracy? Is it government by
the people? 1t is what the
trainers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence had in mind? Is it what our
constitution guarantees?
Socialists think not. Socialists see
in all this cry for reform" the last
pretence at the form of democracy
the most complete concentration of
political power. Whether the power
be used to satisfy mere personal
ambition or in the interest of
any one class the principle is I'M
democratic and the method is incap-
able of benefiting the whole of So
ciety as long as class division is
maintained.
Socialists declare that liberty and
human rights can not be secured by
following leaders, good or bad.
We put our faith in principles, not
in individuals. We follow an idea, not
a man.
Ours is the only democratic move
ment, the only one which rests upon
actual intelligent demands of the peo-
pie. In socialism is the only form
of social organization which seeks the
good of all classes in the complete
abolition of class.
/ Not steam nor electric juice trans
nit power to do the work of the world,
but labor power that first sets those in
motion.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
Saw the Wrong Films.

Berlin, March 16.-The entire So
cialist movement of Germany is laugh
ing at the latest jokes which has been
played on the militarists who are
striving to stay the growing tide Of
socialist sentiment in the army and
navy.
Despite the strict watch of the Off
GERS that all matters pertaining to the
socialist philosophy be kept from the
soldiers, their efforts are proving less
effective daily.
The latest exploit, which has just
come to light, occurred last week at
Leipzig. An arrangement had been
made for the garrison stationed there
to attend a moving picture show and
witness a series of pictures appropri-
ate to the centenary celebration of
Prussia's struggle with it's foreign op-
pressors. The series selected for the
occasion included drama showing
the life and death of Theodore Koer-
ner, young Russian poet, who, at an
early age, was killed in battle scenes
of the Kaiser's doings, and other pic
ture of a militarist nature.
About 700 soldiers, with their Off
GERS, crowded the theater. The ar
rival of the patriot films was delayed,
and to fill in the time, the operator
began to show some of his own films,
which had not been censored by the
officials in charge of the patriotic en-
tertainment.
The officers were Mortified when the
soldiers began to applaud and cheer
the picture which showed the unveil-
ing of the monument to the late Paul
Singer, socialist leader in the reich
stag, and the impressive funeral pro-
cession.
The brigade commander hastily
arose and ordered the soldiers to leave
the theater at once The picture OPP
orator was discharged, despite his
protestations that he was innocent OF
any intentional wrongdoing, and an
order is expected daily forbidding the
soldiers to visit the theater where
they saw socialist pictures-Ex.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
OPEN LETTER TO YOUNG PEG
PIES SOCIALIST LEAGUE
ORGANIZATIONS.

The realization is being forced upon
us that we are more, vastly more,
than a political party We are great
movement of the working class, rep
resentative of every factor in that
class. No longer do we confine our
activities to soapboxing and to the
circulation of a few weekly publica-
tons.
The network of our organization
reaches out to every man, woman and
child. No person is so insignificant
but that we have word of hope for
him, no industrial group so small but
that a special message has been writ
ten and carried to it, Each day we
face new opportunities and new
duties.
Today we face the problem of reach
ing and interesting the 100000 young
men and women whose parents are
socialists. These young people, as
well as their fellow workers and as
sociates, logically belong to the so
cialist movement.
Our comrades in France, in Austria,
in Germany, in fact in nearly all the
European countries, solved this prob
lem. We must follow their example
We must make the American socialist
movement attractive TO the young PEG
pie of the working class. We must
organize young peoples socialist
leagues in every town and city, sim
liar in character 10 fraternal and re-
ligious young peoples movements.
We must establish headquarters for
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
A GREAT SUCCESS.

CONTINUED from Page One)
the six lecturers will prove an educa-
ton to all socialists who have had the
pleasure of hearing them Here Is
what those who have heard them have
to say:
Joseph Jervis was very well liked
and a full house is promised for the
next speaker Gus l.. Smith, New
port
"Comrade Jervis is sure awhirlwind
on the platform. He held the crowd
fine, his speech was well received and
we want him again "-Millie Weaver,
Echo.
"Comrade Jervis handled his sub
ject in a scientific manner, made
many friends for the cause and Gre
ated sufficient interest to insure
good audience for the next speakers.
&C. II. Pierce, Loon Lake.
"If we could only get out more peo-
pie. The talk by Jeryis was the best
we ever had here. IN. Alexander,
Medical Lake.
Everyone says the speech was
fine Geo. L. Wing, Lind
Meeting addressed by William X
Show was all one could expect and 1t
will pave the way for better meet
ings for the other speakers. Jos
Parks, Benston.
"Comrade Snow handled his subject
in an able manner, clear and to the
point."-M. J. Burke, Kapsowin.
Gan excellent lecture. The audience
was small but we will want Snow
again."-R. w. Thompson, Monroe.
"Wm. Snow is an intensely interest
ing speaker, delivering forceful lee
ture on a great question of the day."
I-Theo. e. Jones, Centerville.
"The lecture by Snow was one of
the most interesting and instructive
lectures we have ever heard Mrs.
H. Boarman, Chesaw.
"Bruce Rogers spread interest in
socialism throughout the neighbor-
hood and brought new members to
the local" Spruce M. Cox, Spring
dale.
"The speech by Rogers was certain
ly wonder. It is said by near-so-
cialists to be the best they ever
heard. IF. E. Lampkin, Sunnyside.
"They have not stopped talking
about Rogers yet. He was the best
received of any we ever heard. -
Gustavus Pilz, Mukilteo.
"If the following speakers maintain
the standard set by Bruce Rogers,
the lecture course is bound to be a
success" Milton c. Johnson, Anti
War Local
1--WE hope all speakers on the course
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
Auburn. Mich.

Demanding higher wages and rein
statment of discharged union work
ers, 1900 rope makers employed by
the Columbia Rope works are on
strike. The ladies' tailors and dress
makers took advantage of the Easter
rush in Boston and nearly 1000 of
them went on strike few days before
Easter, sixty shops are affected, par
ticularly the Back Bay tailors who had
promised to deliver many gowns the
day before the eventful morn, and this
shop is facing a serious predicament.
"Ain't that sabotage awful, Henery?"
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

will be as good as Rogers. Eliza
Lamkin, Lyman.
"The lecture by Marius Hansome
made favorable impression upon the
stand-pats present."-A. J. Coates,
Crosby.
"Hansome is a billiant young man
worthy of crowded houses. Jessie
/. Hogan, Tracyton.
1--WE liked the speaker very much
and would like to have him again.
Comrade Hansome held the crowd
well"-Nellie Ferrell Rosedale.
Everybody was very much pleas
ed."-V. p. Bunnell, Golsborough.
1--WE sure want John Dequer again"
e. l.. Carr, Kelso.
"Dequer gave one of the best lee
lures ever given in this town. He GER
tainly held the small crowd with his
LOGGER F. Graham, Woodland.
eve had a small but very appre-
ciative audience, and the lecture by
Dequer was very Edna Tastor,
Castle Rock
and convincing. He fully understands
the social and industrial problems. >
H. D. Burrows, Vancouver.
John Dequer was the best we ever
heard on the question of socialism
from the point of economic determin-
ism"-W l. Mayhem, White Salmon.
Comrade Kate Sadler has just taken
the field and reports of her meetings
are most encouraging. Comrade
Strausbaugh of Clipper writes that
Comrade Sadler held the audience to
the last, the speech was splendidly
received and they want her again.
From L. G. Atkins of Sumas we
have the following report: 81 have
talked with both members and non
members regarding the lecture by
Kate Sadler and the general opinion
is that she is one of the most efficient
that we have ever had here. Her
straightforward disposition to adhere
to fundamentals and keep them to the
very front is worthy of praise. She
held her audience exceedingly WE'LL
even to the children and babies. Sew
eral babies came to the lecture and
not one of them squealed single
squawk This may seem silly, but
it is not, for babies are the first and
royal test of a female lecturer in
certain way. We do not wish to dis
charge any of the other lecturers
They are equally efficient, but in 9TH
err ways. But Comrade Sadler can
fill place in the field that is open
and waiting. I sincerely trust that
her gifts and ideals will carry her high
in the work"
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

these leagues and surround the youth
of the working class with every OPP
portunity for congenial association
and for physical and mental develop
ment. We must give them access to
facilities for athletics, healthy amuse-
ment and recreation.
In many of our larger cities the
young people in the socialist party,
working alone and under discouraging
circumstances, have laid the founda-
ton for national socialist young peo-
pies league. 1t is the duty OF the
national socialist party to give them
greater assistance and encouragement
in the future than has been given in
the past.
Recommendations to this effect VIII
be made to the national committee at
its May meeting in Chicago. But in
order that we may know our posi-
bilities and our needs, a report OF the
number of leagues now in existence
and the extent of their activities
should accompany such recommends
tions.
All secretaries of young peoples or
CARNATIONS and secretaries of locals
where such organizations are apt to
be formed should make an immediate
and complete report to:
WINNIE e. BRANSTETTER,
General Correspondent, Woman's Ma
tional Committee. III North Market
St, Chicago.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

The anslatoraecretaries OF the for
eien speaking decorations affiliated
with the national organization of the
party request that renewed attention
be called to Article XIV, section OF
the national constitution, which reads
as follows:
Sec. 4. Language declarations shall
nav TO the national office the same
sum monthly per capita as paid by the
state organizations, receiving in ex.
change therefor due stamps. They
shall also pay through the translator
secretary to the regular state and
county or city organization so per cent
of the dues paid by the English speak
ing branches. The translator-secre-
tary shall pay to the respective state
secretaries the tax on all members of
his nationality in the state. The state
secretary shall forward the county
dues to the respective county secre-
taries. wherever there is an organized
county"
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

woman, What Will You Do with
Your Ballot?" a new leaflet issued by
the woman's national committee was
written by Elizabeth H. Thomas with
a definite purpose in view-the awak-
ening of the newly enfranchised Wom-
an to the seriousness of her new duty
Suffrage states and those where suf-
frage will be voted on in the near
future should begin a systematic cam
paign of education. Order several
thousand copies of this leaflet and fol-
low it up with others. Price $1,50 per
1000, or 81 per 1000 in lots of 10000
or over. Address, National Office So
cialist Party, Ill North Market ST.
Chicago, III.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
WORK IN THE STATE LEGIS-
LATURES.

The work Of the socialists in the
state legislatures this winter will I'M
doubtedly be far more eomprehen-
sive and inclusive than ever before.
The high-handed and desperate meas
ures resorted to by the Kansas state
senate will only tend to strengthen
the class spirit of the working class
and is sure to help the cause. In all
of the states, the representatives OF
the socialist party in the legislatures
are doing earnest, consistent, and eff
fective work in preparation of their
measures. All of the groups are eX-
changing results of their work and
each securing the benefit of that of all
the others.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
ITERNEcHT DISCUSSED YELLOW PERIL IN 1899.

The honestly democratic elements of the bourgeole
rae more towards the side Of the social democracy
the only party fighting for democratic principles IN Ger
democratic elements do not thereby become SO
cas though many believe they socialists In short we nave
now in Germany phenomenon which has been observable IN France
for half century and which has contributed much TO
relations France that part OF e
radical bourgeosie rallies around the socialist flag without under
standing the nature socialism This political socialism which IN
radcam has retarded the
development France exceedingly 1t has diluted ana
weakened the socialist party because II
ob into it troops upon reliance could be placed IN the
leeiSiv
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
SLAUGHTER OF WORKERS.

Woodman Killed Near Duvall.
DuvaIl, March 31.-Christ Sarsline,
aged "a, an employee of the High Rock
Logging company, was instantly killed
Saturday afternoon when heavy limb
from a falling tree fractured the young
woodsmans skull Sarsline's father,
mother and brother live in Duvall.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
Central VILLAGE. orenon.

A local Of the l. w. w. has been or
gained here, the active organizers
have lost their jobs and the organiza-
ton which has been refused hall to
meet in now meets in barn One
hundred and fifty members have so
far been taken in.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
Something Was Wrono.

Little three-year-old Edna was taken
to church for the first time, where,
however, she was very restless. When
her mother asked her the reason she
said, Mamma, can hear the organ
grind, and I can see the man coming
for the pennies, but I cannot see the
monkey" Harper Bazaar.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
Class Struggle
(5y Carl Ulonska.
East Liverpool,

Seven hundred girls employed by
the pottery companies OF Wellsville,
Chester and Newton struck last week
after their employers had refused
them an increase in wages. The
l. w. w. organizers are now organic
ing the girls into an Industrial union
but the Independent unions fatty re-
fused to give them any support de-
spite the fact that the National Broth
erhood of Operative Potters advised
such an amalgamation.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

The fundamental purpose of the
capitalistic control of government is
to use that government for the direct
furtherance of the interests of the cap
italist class. They don't give three
whoops in hell for the interests of the
workers.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

Their dignity ruffled because they
we're ordered to distribute pamphlets
throughout the city explaining a GER
tain bond issue for a filtration plant
the police force Of Homestead went on
strike last week declaring that they
were not carrier boys bat bulls"
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
London, England.

A general strike of the subpostmas-
tiers and postmistresses of England is
threatened unless the postmaster
general remedies their alleged griey-
ances. The officials ask for an in
crease in their salaries and state that
they are hardly able to make both
ends meet on the present salary.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

When the time comes TO fight the
workers are asked to fight for their
When the war is over they
90 back to renting shacks.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

The religion that would be de-
stroyed by giving every child good
food, good clothes and a good home is
really not worth preserving.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
OFFICE BULLETIN

state Secretary Bostrom, OF Wash
ingtou. reports seventeen locals or
ganlzed in that state during the month
of February.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
LIVERMORE DATES.

Friday April -Leavenworth.
Saturday, April 5-Low Gap
Sunday April 6-Centerville.
Monday, April Mae.
Friday April 1-Coupevie.
Saturday, April 12-Love Lake, WILDLY Island.
Sunday April 13-Freeland, WILDLY Island.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

Fifteen Of the leading cities in Ger
many own an average exceeding 90
per cent Of the land within their limits.
This puts tenement districts on the
bum.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

The greatest products of the ma
chine under capitalism are masters
and slaves.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

The interests of the capitalist and
worker are not identical, but the in
terest of all toilers is.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

"The Farmer" by Clyde j. Wright,
is now ready for delivery.
There has long been need of good
socialist booklet at reasonable price
for the farmer
The national office is now meeting
this need.
"The Farmer" is siXty-four page
book. written in style that makes 1t
easily understood 1t will be very
valuable book to use among the farm
ing population.
Price, 1Oc per copy; soc per dozen;
So per 100; $25 per 1,000 transporta-
ton prepaid.
Address the National Office, Social
list Party Ill North Market St, Chi
cage, Ill.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

The automobile season viii soon be
in full sway-but not for the fellow
who made the autos.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
Buffalo, New York.

The editor of the Buffalo Socialist
of this city has been arrested for dis
tributing circulars on the street cars
in Buffalo advising the street car en-
ployes to organize. He was arrested
for the ancient crime of distributing
circulars without a license.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

'Tll fares the land to Fastening ills a
prey,
Where wealth accumulates and men
decay."-Goldsmit
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

Wanted-Teachers to fill positions
in socialist communities. We are now
enrolling teachers for the coming
school season and will forward our
list to bona fide socialist principals,
superintendents and members of
school boards upon request. Address
all communications to the National
Teachers Bureau, care Winnie E. Bran
stetter, Ill North Market ST, Chlca-
go, III.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

The national committee motlon
made by Lanfersiek of Kentucky, that
the national committee go on record
as opposed to intervention in Mexico
and express our friendship and en-
couragement to the workers of Mexico,
has been seconded by Carlson OF wy
oming, Motley of Idaho and Taylor OF
Nevada.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

BY a recent referendum in Okla
homa, Oscar Ameringer, Oklahoma
City, was reelected a member of tho
national committee for that state
P. S. Maggie, Kingfisher, was also elect
ed as national committeeman.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04

in the work
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-26
legal Notices.

GOVERNMENT SALE or INDIAN LANDS
About 10000 acres of unnllottrd lands
In different lscalties some In each county
IN the Choctaw and ChickAsaW nations
which have been heretofore offered but
not sold on account Of minimum prices not
being realized, will bc again offered and
sold at public auction 10 the highest bidder
without any minimum price Also about
10000 acres not heretofore advertised viii
be offered at prices ranging from Afty cents
10 $500 per acre Sale will begin Ma,
l and continue until about Nay 10 1913.
Terms 10 per cent cash NJ time Of sale
20 per cent within eight months aud ths
balanco within eighteen months. with ss
per cent interest
Lists Of lands by counties shown.
and place of sale and description Of areas r
various tracts. will be furnished without
cost together with full information upon
Application 10 the undersigned or to local
field officers in their respective districts
Persons applying should specify tho par
ticular county wherein information is de
sired Certified copies of blue prints Of
each county showing location of each lrac,
10 he offered will also be furnished ON pay
mont NJ Gfty cents for each map which
should he rcmtted in the form Of draft
or postal money order with application -
J GEORGE WRIGHT Commissioner 10 tho
Five CIVILIZED Tribes, Muskogee. Oklahoma
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-26
ART|E GILBERT DON'T
LIKE A SAILORS LIFE
TULSA YOUTH Is RELEASED
FROM NAVY ON ACCOUNT
or HIS YOUTH.

Artle Gilbert aged 10, doesn't
think much Of life in the United
states Navy Artie. who has JUST re-
turned from few months enlist
ment in the 4. S. ~, decided about
five months ago that it would be the
life ON a rolling sea for him. His
parents moved from Kansas city to
Tulsa Artio was to come a week lat
cr, But he failed 10 leave Kansas
CITY for Tulsa Instead he went up
to the United States Navy recruiting
station at Kansas city, took the eX-
animation ana enlisted as n third
class seaman, He gave his age as l6
years.
Artie was sent to the Goat Island
training station at san Francisco. Az
ter a few weeks of life there he tired
Of the navy. He wrote to his parents
AT Tulsa and told them what he had
done, at the same time dropping a re-
quest that he be gottCl out Of his po-
sitiOn.
Mr.. Gilbert interviewed the local
army recruiting people and some
lawyers They all told him there
would be no use in trying to get Ar
Ties release.
But B. +. Mccoy, the insurance
man, got on the job, and after secur-
ing the aid Of Governor Cruce he at
last succeeded in securing dis
charge for Artie. The lad arrived
home this week. He attracts much
attention about the streets, as he still
wears his sailors uniform.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-26
" rms Is Your BIRTHDAY

BE careful of your relations with
others, Some unpleasant compiler
tion looms ON your horizon and os-
pecially guard your health Nou win
have much to enjoy In the coming
year, and your best Judgment viii
show you how to make 1t a successful
one
Those born today viii have talents
and viii know how To use them to at
tain high positions In youth they
should be taught TO discuss dfferon-
ccs without anger "A nd to look for
causes before forming judgments of
results.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-26
Wanted Miscellaneous

WANTED-C COLORED GIRL FOR
general housework, none bat rN-
perienced need apply Call al sos $
Cincinnati during forenoon