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The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
by Ernest Untern1ann

own morality and justice. Even if
Marx meant only that the ruling gov
ernments should follow their own al
legged morality and justice in the re-
lations of nations, he would have been
asking the impossible. According to
his own fundamental Interpretation,
the consciousness of these govern
ments was determined by the "condi-
tions of production" and could not
follow moral laws that were contrary
to such conditions. Such a demand,
made upon such governments by those
leaders of that old International, who
were themselves either the offspring
of the petty bourgeoisie or of decay
ing artisan classes, was a grotesque
reputation of historical materialism
by the founder of that historical meth
cd himself.
The mere fact that such a self-re.
pudiation and self-refutation could
overpower Marx proved that his own
head in spite of its scientific clarifi-
cation, still became an occasional VIC
tim of powers that even in later life
played many prank with him. The
same sinister powers have also been
fatal to the very own disciples of
Marx and have to this day kept alive
those hateful and inconclusive contro-
versies, within the Socialist parties,
which drove the old International con-
tinually to the brink of fermentation.
WHEREIN MARX ERRED
Marx-Engels had indeed forseen the
general direction of capitalist develop
ment, but they had not foreseen the
special forms, nor the speed, of this
For this reason they
also came to a false estimate of the
forms and speed of working class evo-
luton. The forms of economic labor
organizations as well as the speed Of
mainly upon the evolution of capital
list production and circulation. Since
the development of the industrial pro-
letariat is the principal condition for
the growth of the Socialist class par.
ties, the speed of this party develop
ment, and the forms of their tactical
problems, also depend mainly upon
the forms and speed of capitalist de-
velopment. In other words, the evo-
luton of political working class con-
seriousness and it's speed depend upon
conditions which are not within the
power Of the working class.
The beginnings of the first Social
list working class party in Europe, the
German, which took shape about one
year before the foundation of the old
International, developed about the
middle of the sixties of the nineteenth
Continued on Page Three
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
PREDICTS MINERS WILL
SWIPE j. DIS UNION

DENVER. - Upton Sinclair, who
has just completed a tour over the
trail of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
through the coal fields, predicted
that the United Mine Workers would
be in complete control of the new or
ganization built up by young Rookie
Teller within another year
Sinclair says that he has talked to
all of the miners who are leaders in
the new Rockefeller organization and
that they are quietly planning to go
over to the old organization that was
broken up by the big strike of 1914.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
MARX FORGETS HIS HIS
TORICAL METHOD"

Quite aside from the fact that the
laws of private morality and justice
are not as simple and matter-ofcourse
things, nor as easily followed, as the
inaugural limited, this whole attitude
hitched the buggy before the horse.
According to the materialist concep-
ton of history, morality and justice,
also in private relations, are deter
mined by the class-struggles, not vice
versa, in the fundamental analysis.
The moral ideas of a newly arising
class can have no binding power for
the older classes, so long as the new
class lacks the power to assert it's
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
MORE PATRIOTISM

1t is alleged that a Glasgow, Scot
land, householder was complaining to
the owners clerk about the increase
in her rent, and said she would not
pay it, The clerk retorted: That's
what my boss wants, because he can
get every house in his properties
filled with Belgian refugees, and the
city corporation to be security, and
also be at the expense of putting the
houses in order"
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
ITALIAN PARLIAMENT
STIRRED BY SOCIALISTS

ROME-A tumult was provoked in
the italian parliament when the So
cialist member, Enrico Ferri, made
a severe criticism of the govern
ment's war policy demanding par
liamentary control of the nations
military expenditures.
1t is admitted that the Ferri incl
dent is liable to lead to serious de-
velopments in the cabinet and par
lament.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
THE RIGHT SPIRIT
Meters Road House,
Fairbanks Trail, Alaska,

November 26, 1915.
To The Northwest Worker.
Gentlemen.-Please find enclosed
five dollars for which you will kindly
send me Pearson's Magazine, Appeal
to Reason and The Northwest Worker
for another year, wish the Appeal
from Dec. LIST, 1915. The remainder
of the $500 you may apply to any
fund of The Northwest Worker.
E. l.. KINDRED.
Meters Road House, via Gulkana,
Alaska.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23

If you have nothing else to do on
Saturday evening come to The Forum,
1912 California ST, and join the
Christmas Card Party. The game
starts at 8 pm, Prizes will be award
ed.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
MORE PATRIOTISM

A sensation was created in the Brit
ish parliament when Philip Snowden,
Labor-Socialist member, drew the at.
tention of the House of Commons to
the fact that the Whitehead Torpedo
Co, Weymouth, England, has a branch
in Hungary at which torpedoes, sub
marines, destroyers and floating
mines are being made for the Aus
trian government, and are being used
against the Allies.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
SHIPLEY'S SEATTLE
LECTURE ATTRACTS
GOOD CROWD
WILL SPEAK AGAIN SUNDAY

The Seattle comrades were so well
pleased with Shipley's "Wonders of
the Heavens" given at Stevens Hall
last Sunday, that they then and there
engaged him for "The Autobiography
of the Earth" illustrated lecture, for
Sunday, Dec 26, same hall Also for
his third lecture in the Nebula of
Man series, THE EVOLUTION OF
MAN, to be given Jan End. The lee
lures will begin promptly at pm.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
SPECIAL DONATION FUND

The following comrades have given
us a start on the Special Donation
Fund which is for the purpose of wip-
ing out the deficit of S25O.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23
SUB RUSTLERS

Singles-A. Macy, w. Dougherty,
f. C. Crosby, Local Cashmere, Mrs
Boomer, Local Hoquiam No 1, Local
Trafton, Local Republic, Local Char
lesion, Local Bayview
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23

No other drug store in the city but
the City Drug Store advertises in your
paper. Turn your trade it's way.
Patronize YOUR Advertisers.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-12-23

Patronize YOUR Advertisers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
DRIVE ON EGYPT
THOUGHT BLUFF
England Does Not Take Ger
man Announcement
Seriously
is PREPARED AT SUEZ
BY 60 [. KEN

LONDON. Dec. Britishcrs 20.
day regard Germany's much-adyer.
tised Egyptian campaign ns mostly.
tho not entirely. a bluff They are
much interested IN the report that
Field Marshal Won Der Goltz had
arrived In Syria TO lead n Turk.Ger.
man invasion, but the story did not
agttate military circles.
Officials whom the United Press
interviewed said such campaign
would require more formidable
army than the enemy could possibly
muster and equip. In view Of con-
ditlons at other fronts.
II tho Tentona attempt such n
drive they must retain huge forces
In the Balkans 10 prevent the allies
cooperating with the Russians. and
possibly the Russians from cutting
their communication.
England Is taking no chances
She rs ready. Extraordinary de
fensea have been made In the Suex
region since the Turks early abor.
tive attempt against the region.
Experts agree these measures OF
protection are impregnahle.
While the new Egyptian cam.
paign is being advertised. there are
reports OF drives on tho Western
front, but the German offensive AZ
Ypres and other recent activities on
the Western line are not considered
a new drive.
Manlfcstly the purpose OF these
moves is TO prevent the allies from
reinforcing their troops now at Sa.
lonika.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
PARENTS TRY IN
Vain TO SAVE
SON FROM FIRE

W. A. Gleason. an engineer for
the port commission. and his wife.
of SAC Il. send st. are suffering
from frightful burns. sustained in
trying TO save their five.year-old
son. Merton. cremated in his bed
Sunday.
Their home Is in ruins
The fire started from an over
heated stove. after the child had
been sent TO bed Sunday evening.
Both parents attempted to beat out
tho flames, but failed.
They were unaware that the fire
had reached the upper portion of
the house. but when they attempt.
ed to get their child they were
beaten back by the fierce heat.
Several times they tried unsuccess.
fully to get thru the wall of flame
Altho the fire department arriv-
ed early. there were no fire plugs
near enough to the house to be of
material use.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20

pianos and Weber Pianola pianos,
are to be had at actually half price.
Payments of $40 every three months
secures them: in fact, every reason
able offer as to terms will be cor
daily entertained. Payments of $40
per month will buy almost any one
of the many fine instruments, and
free music rolls supplied with every
PLAYER piano in this sale.
Several concert-used de luxe play
er pianos. Sohmers and Haines
Brothers. and even some CHECKER
ings are marked down at arbitrary
reduction of $500 each; easy terms,
too. This means business.
Regular pianos. TO be played by
hand. are offered in an almost end
less variety of makes, case designs
and finish
The nations most famous makes.
Several Steinway and Knabe pianos
now $685.; in fancy hurl walnut
case, S315 superb. brand new. $500
and $3.50 Kimball. also numerous
Testers. Smith & Barnes and Ger
hardt makes: beautiful and guaran-
teed. most of them are TO be OBJ
tanned for $685. each. and many for
less. Terms sl5 cash and only IS
per month,
Many of the best S275, $500 and
S325 pianos now Sl35, 1856 and
S17S; payments only 81 per month.
These are new pianos. and the in
struments are guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction after extensive
usage or money will be cheerfully
refunded.
This Is a music sale without
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20

Our shipments from San Fran.
cisco OF prize-winnlng Exposition
pianos. together with several car.
loads OF Kimballs. Chickering's and
Player Pianos from Eastern factor
les, have filled our building to
overlooking. To make room for
these shipments. vast number of
pianos and player pianos must be
quickly disposed of
This opportunity will particularly
appeal TO those who have always
wished 10 own one OF the worlds
best pianos, but did not feel they
could afford II. for here are pianos
with tone and quality of the best
pianos that were exhibited and
awarded the highest possible hon
ors at the San Francisco Exposl-
ton; also pianos of the best-known
makes that could not be told from
new--only slightly shopworn and
priced at less than Wholesale.
Elegant mahogany and brand new
player pianos. regularly selling for
$3.50 and $3.50. such as Smith &
Barnes. Strohber. Pianauto, and
others, have now been marked. all
of them, at $3.50 each. This is
virtually half price; easy terms.
There are some $500 player
pianos. with $50 worth OF music
rolls included, all for $265, and sew
eral old-style pianola pianos for
still less.
A number OF $500 Weber. Kim
ball ind Lester, and also several
genuine Bungalow
player pianos, Auto-piano player
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
INVESTIGATING
COLLAPSE OF
SPOKANE BRIDGE


SPOKANE. Dec. 20.--That no CT.
eessivc load on the Division st
bridge caused Il to collapse and
send five men TO death Saturday.
was the report made here by four
experts. : " Hedges and Bertram
- Dean Of Seattle. 7. W. Croker
nf Portland and = NJ Cortelyou Of
spokane
The bridge was built % years
ago. Coroner Grieve will postpone
his inquest until another special re.
port Ia made hy an expert en-.
gineer 10 be named today by tho
prosecutor and himself.
Tho state public service commits
sion has also decided TO make an
investigation.
One OF tho dead n stiil unidenti.
fled. The others are: s. y. FitE-
patrick. saloon proprietor. O. X.
Thomas. saloon proprietor. Sam
Harris. negro porter. w. r. A.
Wilson. night engineer at a lumber
mill
The injured are reported TO be
improving with the exception OF J.
W. McAvin and Walter Cleveland
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
HICHWAYMAN SHOT BY DRIVER;
DIES OF WOUNDS IN HOSPITAL

distant. climbed down, aud return
ed to where Trip was helping his
pal TO his feet.
The laundry driver then captured
Trip. who was unarmed and who
was taken to the police station.
Woelfle died Sunday about noon,
after making a complete confession,
duplicating Trip.
Both men worked for the Pacific
Steel Co. Woelfle said he owed a
few dollars and wanted to start
with clean slate the first OF the
year.
lie was che father OF two chill
dren. and died In the arms OF a
heart.broken wife at the city hos
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20

precedent. There are used upright
pianos at 500 apiece, and several for
even less. all in playable shape:
some organs only sl2 and S15 each.
We want everything out of the way.
II is impossible to publish a com,
plete list and description Of all that
is included in this selling. Come
and look the stock over or telephone
or write us. and we will submit lists
by mail.
We will ship pianos, player pianos
and other instruments anywhere.
and we unreservedly guarantee
every transaction. great or small.
to prove satisfactory to the buyer.
Any instrument will be set aside
for Christmas delivery upon pay
ment of deposit.
The price upon each and every
article in this sale is positively the
lowest that has ever been quoted in
the West-one and the same to-
each and all alike. A child may
purchase here as safely as can the
most experienced buyer.
The selling is-now in progress at
Third ave. and University st.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
ISLAND KING HERE

Father Emmanuel Rougier.
king OF Christmas island, a South
sea atoll, has purchased n power
schooner here for use Of his sub
jects." and Monday had left for
San Francisco. His domain Is 200.-
600 acres OF land. surrounding $780,
900 acres OF water Christmas is
land Is a British protectorate, but
Father Rougier Is looked upon by
the natives as their king.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
PEACE lizzie"
HAS PUNCTURE
Judge Lindsey Suggests to
Ford That He Give
Up. Trip
GET COOL RECEPTION
BY cHAs. p. STEWART


CHRlSTlANIA. Norway. Dac. 20.
peace ship started on It's journey.
leaders OF the party today began
to doubt OF success
This doubt grew as II became
evident that the reception in tho
first neutral country. al which the
shlp has touched. lacked warmth,
II II was not actually hostile.
LEADERS were convinced from the
unfriendly tone OF the press that
their plans 10 bring the warning
men out of the trenches will en-
counter rough shedding hencoforth
Advises Abandoning Trip
Judge Hen Lindsey OF Denver
counseled Ford TO abandon his
mission.
Lindsey Ii convinced that rords
efforts will be hopeless. and beg
ged him 10 turn the enterprise into
one Of finding homes for war or
phans
To this proposal. Ford turned a
deaf ear.
lie IL not downeast AZ the recep.
tion accorded the party here. nor
Is he dishcartened ut the row in
mid.Atlantic. which left the party
divided against itself
Trying 20 See King
lie Is now trying 10 get an audi.
ence with the king OF Norway. that
he may seek 90 enlist him ~ an
active supporter OF the peace
party.
Rumora OF important develop
ments were current today. Ford's
lieutenants admit their plans are
no better developed now than
when they left New York.
Thus far the expedition has cost
Ford $4,000. II Is estimated tho
final figure will be at least $500 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
WON'T ENTER BALKANS

LONDON. Dec. 20.-That Russia
has abandoned the idea Of enter.
ing the Balkans was apparently
confirmed today bt Sofia dis
patches saying her forces had with.
drawn from Rent, on the Rumanian
border. where they had been
massed for weeks. These reports
said the troops had been trans
ferred TO the Bukowina frontier.
presumably for a new blow against
Austria
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
I'll ettors Te &11114hin Gox

tics. There are n number OF ways
you might express your feelings
without actually saying anything
that would offend her. n she has
no pride. then the only way TO gain
your point is TO offend her. Hon.
esty Is always the best policy
Dear Miss Grey: In reply 10 a
letter written by Anxious" In your
columns. 7 think can give him
some advice ss 20 how 10 make his
hair ~avy: Shampoo the hair with
whites Of two eggs every night be.
fore retiring for q couple OF weeks
and once a week afterNssrd TO keep
II In good condition. Then 90 10 a
barber and have hair cut for a
porpadour and wear a rubber band
Ia Inches wide about the head ev.
cry night until hair 10 trained TO
comb pompsdour. | think he will
find this satisfactory.
A READER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20

John NJ. WoeIfIe. %. OF APIS
26th ave. S. W., Is dead Mon
day OF bullet wounds and Claud
Trip, 10, OF Youngstown, 10 In
the city jail. following an IN
successful attempt 20 hold up
r. c. West. a laundry driver.
iWoefle and Trip halted
Vests team at Andover st.
and Avalon way as the latter
was heading for the West Seat
tie laundry to turn In his col
leetions Saturday night
West drew "A revolver and shot
Woelfle twice. His team dashed
down the road, frightened. but he
pulled them up a hundred yards
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20

over 10000 tons OF cargo win be
handled By Frank Warehouse a
Co. In the noxt few months. Seven.
teen ships have already been con.
tractcd for. The cargocs are all
consigned from Seattle TO Vladl.
yDafOk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
CHARGE IS DENIED

NEW YORK. Dec. 2o.--In an
authorized wireless statement from
Berlin. tho German government de.
MES any official representative OF
its country was authorized to dyna.
mite or destroy any manufacturing
plant making war supplies In this
country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
coRPsEs AS eARRIcApE

BERLIN. Dec. 20.-nodieS. frozen
stiff In the zero air 6. zoo feet above
the sea level. on the krn plateau.
formed tho gruesome bulwark be.
hind which Hungarian soldiers re-
Gently sought refuge when they had
no sand bags
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20

earn enough TO marry me. What
do you advised RUTH.
A.-That you and the young man
take a paper and pencil and figure
out this question OF salary and liv-
ing expenHcs. II he has a good
business and you are not unneces.
sarily extrayaganI you are certain.
ly entitled to a more explicit ex.
plans ton. Ask him 10 be frank
with you; then accept his verdict.
OWN you kindly explain the
origin and meaning Of the dseorat.
ed Christmas tree7
MRS. LAMBERT.
A.--The Christmas tree has been
traced back TO the Romans. Fur
Their than that. It's origin is not
known. The custom went from
Germany to Great Britain. and II
almost universal In the United
States. where the customs Of so
many nationalities meet and grad.
ually blend into common usage.
Dear Miss Grey: with reference
to an article In your columns sign
ed "Opinion Of Son." In regard to
Dicks mother In Confessions Of a
Wife, ! wish 20 say: As to saeri-
flee, don't agree with you; thru
the efforts OF the father and chill.
dren, life was made easier for her
than for the majority Of mothers
under the circumstances.
The mother appears to me self
eentered In her imaginary grief and
neglect. and did she not have a
kind husband and considerable chill
dren, with the exception OF Jack
Whom she seemed to take pleas
ure In sacrificing herself for)7
In this day Of progress there are
no erandnothers who are expected
to sit by the fIreside, knitting stock.
lngs for numerous grandchildren.
They retain their youth and are
confidential partners to their grand
children. In family where there
ls so much domestic strife, II 10 no
more than natural that MargIe
should express her opinion ooea-
sicnsliy. From observation and
personal experience with Mrs.
WaverIey. Msrgie deemed II not
wise 20 have her nother.In-lsw at
her home because Of the nervous
tension which would be bound to
result from arguments and differ
ence Of opinion. margIe was
thoughtful enough 10 want TO make
arrangements for the mother that
she need not be isolated. would
like to ask the writer II no person
ally were kind and conslderste Of
his own nother2
OPINION OF A DAUGHTER.
o-For q long time I have been
interested In your articles, but this
Ia the first time have had ocea-
sion to ask your assistance.
For some time ! have been trou-
bled by young lady who persIsts
In annoying me by calling me up
on the phone. do not wish to
talk to her and do not Ike 10 Of
fend her by asking her TO dlsoon-
tinue calling me up and do not like
70. have others prevaricate by tell.
Ing her that ! am not at home. I
do not know what 10 do 10 prevent
her calling me up. Can you advise
me7 A. X.
AT you have been pretending
10 the young lady that you wish TO
talk to her when she calls up. then
you have been doing her an injus-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
BRITISH TRANSFERRED

LONDON. Dec 20. British
forces in the Suvla hay and Anzac
regions OF the DardanelleS. togeth.
er with their guns. have been trans
ferred Ia another sphere OF oper.
aiiona." Il was announced today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
Attorney IS SUED

A suit for s25. 900 has been filed
by Attorney Edward Judd against
Attorney John W. Roberts. his wife.
Olive W. Roberts. and Adolph Gust.
The suit grew out OF allegations OF
perjury made by the defendants in
a divorce case last spring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
GREECE SWITCHES AGAIN

ATHENS. Dec. 20.--The Gounar.
IL party. supporting King Constan.
tines neutrality policy. was re,
turned 10 power with large MAORI.
ties I'm yesterdays election. The
Venikelos war party men abstained
from voting on the ground that the
election was Illegal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20

c.-I want to ask you something
about our national bird" the tur-
key. How did he get hIs name!
understand he 10 not . native OF
Turkey. CHARLES.
A.-You are right The king OF
birds' IL no Turk, and IL Ia quite
probable that the gsstronomic Joy
OF picking a turkey wing Is little
known in the sultan's country.
The turkey Is strictly American.
altho he has been adopted by many
European countries. He was dis
covered about 100 years after Co
lumbus discovered America. or when
the Spaniards first came TO Mexico.
400 years ago. They took live spec.
mems of the bird back to Spain and
were highly praised for bringing 80
toothsome a prize from the New
World.
The turkey had a privilege most
humans would like TO have--the
privilege Of naming himself. His
favorfte call, or "cackle.' II Turk,
Turk" so, naturally enough. he
was called turkey.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
BRITISH LOSSES SLIGHT

LONDON. Dec. 20.--British losses
in the Serbian fighting TO Dec. II
totsled only l.27s. Under Secretary
Tennant announced today In the
house OF commons. Only Sc OF
them were killed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-20
GERMANY DENIES BLOCKADE

BERLIN. Dec. 90. Rldiculing
British claims that the German
coast is blockaded. the admiralty
announced today that a portion OF
the German fleet last week search
ed the North sea without encoun-
teriug the enemy.