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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
SOCIALISM
SOCIALISM From the Workers Standpoint
By II. L. Haywood

Of Rome AT the end of the census-ta-
ker's report. after he had specified the
number of patricians, soldiers, knights.
ard so forth. he placed an item 10 the
effect that there were so many thous-
and "proletarians" This was from a
Roman word and meant breeders"
and work animals. BY this. OF course.
the proud fellow signified that great
multitude who toll for a living and
who own no property The word was
introduced into current speech by a
FrenChman and is used 10 denote the
man who owns no property. Conse-
quently We are learning TO call the
great class of workers ''proletarians"
because they are for the most part
men who own no property.
But pause and think what that
means! Men who own no property.
What is property? Except for person
al belongings We know it includes land
and machinery and buildings. Tive
stock and buildings used for factory
purposes would come under the word
machinery because they are used as
instruments to an end But land and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

pillow itself. or a ditch dig itself. or an
engine run without an engineer. No
body ever saw a machine make itself.
or a building build itself, or store
run itself. Schools must have teachers,
stores must have clerks, factories
must have hands" and even a house
hold must have a busy woman at the
helm or the wheels will refuse 10
move. Sometimes we hear it said that
man set his money, or his capital,
to work for him" This is manifestly a
metaphorical use of the word because
anyone can see that capital cannot
work or produce anything.
Capital, so the common definition
runs, is money used to gain more mon
ey But, as we saw above. capital is in
reality the equivalent of land or ma
chinery or labor; that is, capital is of
use because ii can enable a man TO
secure land, or buy machinery, or en-
gage laborers. Money itself can pro-
duce nothing. One might pile ever so
much of it on a field but il would new
er pillow it, or one might stack heaps
of it ON a lot but it would never build
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

TN the last article we discussed the
approach to socialism from the
citizens viewpoint. There is an
entirely different approach, however,
and that is from the viewpoint of the
worker. His philosophy OF it is far
simpler and more direct and will be
made perfectly clear after considering
a few more general matters.
Life on this planet is only possible
on condition that a man has access TO
certain material necessaries. Broadly
speaking these are shelter, clothing,
and food. 1t is plain to child that no
person can long exist here without
these. OF course, there may be some
other world where life may go on mi
nus food or clothing, but that may be
left out OF our survey. There are some
who claim somewhat sarcastically that
socialism was made for another world
but, as a matter of fact, the socialist
is very much of mundane creature.
On this planet one would soon freeze
or perish otherwise from exposure
without sufficient shelter, he would
soon starve for lack of food, and in
present society he would not be per-
Eitted on the streets without a due
amount of apparel. These facts are
plowed into the worker every day of
his life because he lives very close to
the bottom of things. And it will be
well for the seeker after understand
| ing Of socialism to clinch the same in
his mind. On this hangs all the law
and the prophets so far as the work
er's creed is concerned.
The Three Essentials.
From what sources do we derive
food and clothing and shelter? A little
reflection will suggest to us that there
are three, speaking in a general way:
lard, and machinery, and labor. Some
would include capital in this but CAPT
tai is merely the equivalent of any one
| of the three. 1t is useless unless it can
| lay hold on the land, or purchase ma
chinery, or hire laborers.
| The land is. the ultimate source of
all material things. From it come the
raw materials out of which our food
| and clothing are made. Minerals, wood,
metals, foOd-stuff, fabrics, chemicals,
water, and etc, all come in some form
or other from the earth. In order to
exist it is therefore absolutely neces-
sary to have access to the land.
But machinery is wellnigh as essen
tial. Natures fruits are seldom very
| fit for food until they have been cul-
tivated or prepared by machinery.
The sheep gives us wool but we must
comb and spin and weave it. Clothing
is machine product. The fields yield
US grain but it must be milled and
| baked before bread or biscuits result
Coal must be mined, trees must be
felled and sawed, fish must be caught
animals must be slaughtered, metals
must be smelted and worked over from
the beginning. In short, machinery is
absolutely necessary to existence as
society is now. And when we use the
word machinery, we mean, of course
tools and instruments, simple or com
pick, which are necessary for this
transformation process.
Labor is just as essential as machin'
cry or land. Nobody ever saw field
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

a house. In all the activities of the
world labor is the driving power.
Danger of Narrow View.
There is danger, of course, that we
shall give the word too narrow mean
ing. Karl Marx was guilty of this and
many socialists since have been misled
at this point BY labor" we must sig
Nifty the work of the brain as we'll as
of the hand. The scholar who tolls
away at his books, the researcher in
his laboratory, the musician who prac-
tises faithfully through long hours of
the day are all workers producing that
which is essential to healthy society.
In whatever form it may appear, how
ever, labor is absolutely essential to
the production of the necessaries of
life.
If it is now plain to us that man
must have access to the land, and ma
chinery, and to labor we are ready to
consider the social problem from the
workers standpoint.
The "ProIetarian."
In most of the literature of the day
that attempts to deal with social prob
lens we find the constant recurrence
of the word "proletarian." Long before
the time of Christ a Roman emperor
had a census taken of the population
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

tomobiles at the appointed hour, 2:30
for the tour of the city.
The route first lay through the resi-
dence portion Of Richmond and the
visitors expressed their pleasure and
admiration for the many beautiful
homes they saw. Swinging over
through Earlham college grounds, out
past the Asylum and through its park
like surroundings, then back to the
city, the tour came to it's first stop at
the Y. NJ. G. A.
About a half hour was spent here
and the building was inspected from
top to bottom. The Andersonians were
particularly interested in this institu-
ton as Anderson is preparing for a
campaign to raise sufficient money to
found a similar institution. Merciful
Mr. Weed, secretary Of the Y, realiz-
ing what hot, humid day it was, had
prepared some white ribbon" punch,
which the painting visitors partook
very gratefully.
From the Y. NJ. c. A. the club mem
bers were taken directly to the beau
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

machinery as we have just seen are
two of the sources from which come
all the necessaries of life. Exactly.
And that is the dilemma the modern
worker finds himself in. He cannot live
without access to land or machinery
and he does not own either. What does
that mean? Does it not mean that he
is completely at the mercy of those
who do own them? If / cannot live
without access to the land and if the
land is all taken up by others does
that not mean that ! cannot even live
except at their consent?
The Worker EnslaVed.
This is the position of the worker
today. He does not own the machin-
cry of production nor the land and yet
they are essential to his very exist
ence. The reason he does not own
them is because under a system of
private ownership there are not en-
ough factories or farms to go around.
1t is almost impossible for worker
who receives two or three dollars per
day ever to save up enough even TO
buy small home let alone a farm or a
factory. Therefore he is compelled TO
place himself at the mercy of those
who are owners.
These owners who control the sour
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
THE PARTING.

Since there's no help, come, let kiss and part
Nay, have done, you get no more of me;
And am glad yea glad with all my heart
That thus clearly myself can free.
Shake hands forever, cancel our VOWS
And when any time again
Be it not in either of our brows
That we one jot of former love retain.
Now at the last gasp of Loves latest breath
When his pulse failing, Passion speeches. lies
When Faith is kneeling by his bed of DEATH
And Innocence is closing up his eyes,
Now if thou wouldst, when all have given him over
From death to life thou mightst him yet recover.
Michael Draytor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
A New Hospital. Atmosphere

The little airing given Reid hospital affairs
about year ago has not worked to the injury of
that splendid institution Instead it appears to
have had a most beneficial effect.
The unpleasant friction which existed be-
tween the former superintendent and the physi-
clans has disappeared under the administration
of Miss Frances Marsh. Through her efficient
management the hospital has attained such pop
ularity and high standing with Richmond people
that it's accommodations have been insufficient
to provide for all the patients who have applied
for treatment.
Closer cooperation between the trustees and
physicians is also to be noticed now and the quar-
rels and chickering's between these two former
warning factions longer heard There
fore there is great rejoicing among the laity.
Another satisfactory feature of the policy of
the present hospital administration is the cordial
attitude maintained toward the public. Miss
Marsh frankly admits that she cannot accom-
psh the results she desires if the public the
hospital must cater to refuses to interest itself
in the institutions welfare. She is never too
busy to show visitors the various points of inter
est at the institution and she impresses on them
that their presence is welcome. This is in marked
contrast with the policy maintained toward the
public under former administration, and Rich
mond people will not prove indifferent to this
welcome change.
There is one thing that the hospital stands
badly in need of-increased accommodations in
the nurses quarters. Under existing conditions
it is impossible to maintain a nursing staff large
enough to meet demands. 1t is to be hoped some
way will be found to provide this necessary i'm
provement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
Section 6

Section of the proposed new natural gas
franchise gives the city the right to purchase
the franchise rights of the proposed new COM
pany at price not less than the highest bona
fide offer received by the company for it's
property.
This refers to the franchise the city now is
asked to GIVE to the company. Having GIVEN
it, if the city wishes to regain the franchise
it can not do under the proposed franchise
without BUYING it.
When it comes to buying, the basis for pur-
chase is not the scientific valuation of the plant
minus depreciation. The price must not be less
than the highest bona fide offer. If the actual
value of the plant is S25O,00O, and "friend' of
the company makes bona fide'' offer of
100000, the city can not purchase for less.
Are the people of Richmond such easy mark
jackasses as this company appears to consider
them?
Does 40 cent gas Mr.. Domestic Consumer, ap-
peal so strongly to you that you will comply with
the "haste" demanded by the company and
thus make it gift of $25O,oOO or more in fran
chise value?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

tiful Reid Memorial church. They en-
tered the edifice to the strains of a
beautiful melody and were entertained
for half an hour by an organ recital
by Roland Nusbaum. At its conclusion
hey were shown about the church and
the women members OF the club ex-
pressed hearty appreciation at the
church kitchen and dining room.
A quick dash out into the country
completed the tour. This lead past
Richmond's new lake site, out the New
Paris pike and back the same way to
the Pennsylvania station, arriving
there just three minutes before the
train left for Anderson. The visitors,
as they made their way to their car.
were loud in praise of Richmond and
it's hospitality and grateful in ac-
acknowledgement of p. ]. Freeman's
management of the arrangements OF
their visit here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
CLUB CONQUERED BY
C|TY'S HOSPITALITY
Members of Anderson Tour
list Club Entertained
Here Yesterday.

Yesterday Anderson's Tourist club
came, saw and was conquered by Rich
hospitality. From the time the
club members arrived in the morning
until they left late in the afternoon
they were busily engaged.
The one o'clock luncheon at the
Wcstcott passed down" very success
fully and the diners were away in au-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
Miss Tarbell Cites an Example

Ida M. Tarbell, the we'll known writer on
economic questions and industrial affairs, is one
of those who the urgent necessity of drastic
reforms in our banking laws, to eradicate the in
tarlocking banking system. To illustrate the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
OF NO PARTICULAR MOMENT.


InulanapOHs
Why of A like Senator Oliver has entirely
many important things to do to fritter away
any looking 100000 OF Steel stock which
he has mislaid.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

life is o food
mate
o
the he propertyIess ensIaved
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

Chicago Trlbune
Look for another boost the price of kerosene
1t has been found that this useful fluid highly efca
cious in exterminating grasshoppers
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
RADlsHEs NOT VERY FILLING.
Baltimore Star.

Since Secretary Bryan receiving so many con-
ributions white radishes sorry he failed to
mention that he's fond of beefsteak
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
NO TELLING WHERE HE'LL STOP.

Ambassador Chnda Mr.. Bryans head and
took his troubles directly the president maybe will
ask for a talk with Uncle Sam himself soon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
RUDE OLD CUSS,
Kansas City Times.

Senator Thomas of Colorado has regard for senator
al courtesy He says right that he knows what a
lobbyist is
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
LOOK OUT FOR CONTEMPT!

Philadelphia Record
New York graft disclosures rose from the gamblers
to the police and approaching the bench
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
NARY EDITOR AMONG EN-.

1OleQO BLADE.
Nearly all endseat hogs are fat
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-18

Watches small enough to be worn
on a mans coat lapel are a novelty
The Denver star., 1913-08-09
$4,000 AND COSTS OR RETURN
PIANO..

The jury in the case of Columbine
Music Co. VS.. A. E. Ballard returned
verdict in favor of Mrs. Ballard that
the Columbine Music Co., who replev
ined and took away from the posses
sion of Mrs. Ballard, piano, that
they should return the piano to her or
give her $500 and costs. The suit
came about in this way: In year
1911, the Columbine Music Co. adver-
tised for persons to join the 500 class
to purchase pianos from them on these
conditions, that the person. who join
the class sign for piano and paid
monthly would be entitled to six
months music lessons free and if the
purchaser of the piano died before the
piano was paid for the piano would be
given without further payments to the
wife of the person who started in to
purchase. Mr.. A. E. Ballard in his life
time Joined the above class. began
payments on the pieno and died in II
months thereafter. He had regularly
made his payments and his wife
claimed under the agreement under
the 500 class that she was the owner
of the piano. The Columbine Co. re-
fused to allow her to keep the piano.
brought suit to determine the rights
to the piano. The case was tried be-
fore Justice Rice July 23 before
jury who brought in their verdict
which was that Mrs. Ballard was the
The Denver star., 1913-08-09
NEGROES DUTY TO FRIENDS.

We have not been an admirer of AL
lison Stocker, Denver's former treas
urer, and not until he was defeated for
office in the recent election, did we
hear of his fairness to his colored con-
stituents. He placed a certain lady OF
color in his Office over the protest of
few white women, and because he did
that these women while working in
the Office secretly worked for Pitcher
who was elected and whom, we are
pretty reliably informed, told Ibis
white Office force that for them not to
worry, no Negro would be appointed
in a clerical position in his Office"
Pitcher is a democrat and thinks
common, ordinary messengership
ought to satisfy the Negro who was
duped into voting for him. These five
commissioners openly and flag
rantly drew the color line and we are
hoping to have a recall or that the Su
preme Court would set them aside.
Stand and see the salvation of the
Lord; God is not dead yet" But in the
meantime let us be true to our friends
and keep our eye on our enemy. Mr..
Stocker has risen 100 per cent in our
estimation as a man, and Someday
somewhere, we may be able to speak
of this again. What has the Negrc
gotten out of this administration but
discrimination, contumely and cha
grin? o, for change!
The Denver star., 1913-08-09
UNIVERSITY UUMmlssluN.
Object of New Organization With
DeIeaates From Eleven States.

Object of New Organization With
Delegates From Eleven States.
The university commission on race
questions. originated through the ef-
forts of DIR. James II billiard. presi
dent of the Ieanes foundation. and
other progressive southeruer.,, is com.
posed of representatives frc-l eleven
state universities and was organized In
Nashville. Tenn. 1912
DR.. billiard said in explanation of the
meeting that the state institutions owe
1t to the colored people to take up the
matter in Il scientific way. All think
ing southerners realize that the state
institutions owe to the white citizens
as well careful consideration of race
questions with view to their better
ment
The purpose of the commission Is to
serve as an agency to acquaint the
white people of the south with the real
conditions existing among the colored
people. BY presenting concrete facts
and possible remedies it is hoped to
put in opera ton forces which will I'm.
prove existing conditions and create II
drmer basis for future rela tons.
At the second meeting of the com.
mission in Athens. Ga. in Decein-
Der. 1912. six working committees OH
religion. education. hygiene. economics.
civic rights and race adjustment were
chosen The chairman. Professor c..
II. Brough of the University of Arkan-
sas, Mississippi man. in his address
at the opening of the conference, re-
viewed conditions in the six phases OF
the race problem selected for study.
He spoke of the excessive denomina.
tionalism and impractical preaching
among the Negroes which weaken true
religion. of the rapid progress in edu
cation as shown by the census and OF
the forces retarding economic develop
ment-the tenant system. the one cror
system and rural isola ton. These
facts will be significant. he thinks. In
considera tioa of future relations.
The leaders of both races recognize
the difficulties with which they are
confronted. The only solution lies in
a clear. unprejudiced presentation Vi
facts to the public and the develop
ment OF Il kindly spirit of cooperation
for improved conditions. With botu
the intelligent Negroes and educated
whites concentrating their energies
upon race adjustment. the term race
problem" may soon disappear from tht
American vocabulary.
The Denver star., 1913-08-09
HAS c. w. BUFoRD BEEN
DOUBLE-CROSS
Negro Democrats Lose Jobs !!-White
Men Replace Them.

The intelligence has reached this
office that Chas. w. BufOrd, thor
ough democrat of long years stand
ing, has been compelled to give up his
position as watchman at the Capitol
in the bureau of mines. He has been
supplanted by white man for the al
legged reason that, Notwithstanding he
has held the position about four
years, faithfully discharging his du-
ties without complaint, some white
man must be put in charge now VINO
knows and understands minerals so
Mr.. Henehan is alleged to have said.
Governor Ammons declares he knows
nothing of the affair only by hearsay
although a member of the Board of
Capitol Managers. VIM. Hill, janitor,
also a democrat, was unceremonlous-
ly let out. 1t smells like double
cross to us. Was it, and l wonder who
did it? 1t would not be amiss to print
an observation from the Dallas EX-
press, under the head of Negro demo
eros:
"The Negro democrat has ceased to
exist in the land. His silly mouth
ings in derogation of the republican
party constitute the saddest page in
the history of the race since the days
of freedom. The elevation of the
democratic party to national control
has proven a blessing in giving OF
rude setbacks to the gang of pirates
of colored hue, who were willing to
sell their birthright for mess OF
pottage. Woodrow Wilson, unlike
Grover Cleveland is in line with his
party in his treatment of the Negro
He believes that work other than
holding Office should fill the measure
of the ambition of the Negro, and If
his measure after work is not full, in
all likelihood, during his administra-
ton at least, the empty spot will fill
an aching void which the democratic
party will never fill"