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The labor world., 1915-04-10
by Karl Legien,


Like the labor organizations of
all countries, the fearful misfortune
OF the. world war took. the trade.
unions Of Germany completely. by
In the last few days before
the outbreak Of war, the organized
workers arranged great ~demonstra-
tions for the preservation of peace.
Their influence was not strong enough
to save the working class and the
nations from the frightful world
conflagration, of which for almost
six months we have been the Witness
Other factors were decisive. The
labor movement stood before an
accomplished fact. When the Ger
man Reichstag met on August 4,
1914, the warning armies were already
In conflict with each other at the
boundaries.
The fear that with the declaration
Of war the labor organizations would
be d1sbanded, press and meetings
suppressed, was happily not realised.
The trade unions in conference on
August 2, had made preparations
for such an event. Precisely the
opposition of what was expected,
hardly room for fear that destruc-
ton of organized trade union effort
could take place.
Not that the trade unions have
changed their views and tendencies.
They remain true to their principles,
they have devoted themselves during
the war to the same duties which
they sought to fulfil among the
! nations during peace, the mainte-
nance of the best possible standard of
life for the working class and the
assistance of members in need.
Unions Not in Politics.
It is not the business of the trade
unions in Germany to give a decision
! on general political questions. That
| is the work of the Social Democratic
Party, to which belongs, as is we'll
known, the great majority of trade
unionists. No attitude has been for
mulated by the trade union organi-
cations as to the question of the
granting of the war loan and of the
Etactics pursued by the preponderating
majority, of the Social Democratic
Party in the Reichstag. The trade
union press cannot, of course, let
|
a few exceptions which hardly como
into consideration, the trade union
press of Germany approved the atti-
tude Of the Social Democratic Party
in the matter of the war loan. The
thought dominating the trade union
press is that the fact of the world
war cannot be altered.
Although we are international and
shall remain so in spite of everything
which has occurred during the past
few months, we. recognize that an
effective International organization is
only possible if the constituent nations
are themselves strong and power
fully developed. To create the pos.
sibility of such development is not
the duty Of other nations but can
only be attained through the work
ing class in it's own. country. A defeat
Of Germany in the present struggle
would greatly reduce this possibility
OF development on which account
the working class of Germany mus,
seek to prevent such an issue
/ The work which the organized
The labor world., 1915-04-10
RETAINS 8-HoUR CLAUSE
IN STATE CONTRACT

PORTLAND, Ore, April 9--Attor-
ney General Brown has blocked the
attempt Of the United States Steel
Products company, which has the con
tract for steel bridge, to violate the
eight-hour law, The official rules:
IF the material for the bridge is
already manufactured and on the open
market when the, contract is signed,
it can be used without regard to, hours
of labor taken in its manufacture, but
If it is manufactured after the con
tract is signed it must be made under
the eight-hour }requireme ents, whether
the work is performed in Oregon or
elsewhere - 3r.F &, s 5.5s. sc 81
The labor world., 1915-04-10
TRADE UNIONS OF GERMANY DURING THE WAR

workers Of Germany claim for them
selves they concede, naturally to the
workers ::of all#:ethe countries: If
the trades $unlo 8 .kfvss ii 4tsear4f,any
has criticised t1M factions and utter
afces Of the tfs1e unions and the
labor press of other countries, it has
only done SO when these have behaved
as though the German working class,
since the outbreak of war, had fallen
into the deepest barbarism, or when
the wish and the will have been
expressed to SO crush Germany that
its trade and economic life should be
completely destroyed. Thought even
approaching this, as concerning the
other nations, is not to be found in
the labor press of Germany. 1t is
bad enough that our comrades in
labor must face one another on the
battlefield, fearful to think that
many who have given their best to
unite the working class information
ally must now shed their blood in
this way. To create the appearance
that an; irremoveable hatred must
permanently separate the nations,
cannot lead to good. We shall be
just as dependent upon one another
after the war as We were before
This thought receives expression in
the articles in the trade union papers
which are concerned with the atti-
tude Of the labor movement to the
war.
Unions Doing Needed. Work.
Such was the understanding among
the trade unions themselves, for no
explanations about the matter have
been necessary Our organizations
saw their first duty. in the relief of
the need which the war must inevi-
tably bring among large sections of
the population. Fortunately, that
which was feared by many represen-
tatives Of the trade unions has not
occurred. The economic life of Ger
many has not collapsed. Such a
collapse would have involved a COM
plete disruption of the trade union
| organizations. The workers in the
export industry were severely hit dur
ing the first fewe weeks of the war
An apprehensive fear led most OF
the employers to close down their
industries. The trade unions in
these branches Of industry were
AAASAAe~SOu w lu0 OtAA6Cl VI COHlplOSS
bankruptcy through relief of the
unemployed. These, and at the same
time most other trade unions, found
themselves obliged: to suspend the
statutory provisions for relief and
devote their whole financial strength
to the relief of the unemployed. In
| order to be able to do this as LONG
as possible the amount of relief in
many organizations was reduced
Others again granted relief to tbs
wives of members called up to mill.
tary service, although / this, obvi-
ously, was not provided for in the
rules. Yhe trade unions most severe.
" hit received SUPPORT for. some
weeks from other trade union funds
so that they would be able to continus
their activity. I will not quote here
the amount spent on relief work by
the trade unions during the war, SO
as not to- give the impression OF
boasting. Those who are interested
will find the figures in the German
trade union press in Che reports as
to the position of the trade unions:
In relatively short. time the
The labor world., 1915-04-10
S|LBERSTE||V AND
FARRELL ELECTED
Hicken and Murchison Lost BY
Large Majorities in Tues
days Election.
w. H, SMALLWOOD DEFEATS
JUDGE w, l.. WINDOW
Amendment Two Carries-First
Amendment Defeated-Not
Enough Votes Cast.

It was land slide for Silberstein
and Farrell. Complete returns of
Tuesdays battle shows that Silberstein
and Farrell were elected on first
choice votes by large margins.
Commissioner Hicken ran 2,126 be-
hind Silberstein and 1894 behind Far
reH while Murchison ran 728 votes
behind Hicken.
Vote Breaks Record.
The total vote cast reached 5,22S,
a record figure for Duluth. The rec
ord registration of 12,410 in the hands
of election officials when the polls
opened was swelled during the day by
SIS affidavit registrations by voters
who did not get on the lists on regular
registration days
Capt. W. H. Sma1lwood was elected
municipal judge on a plurality of
first, second and third choices, lead
ing Judge Window by 1,449 votes.
Capt Smallwood polled 6,519 votes.
all choices. Window received 500.
John H. Norton ran ahead of Win
dom with 5.092 on combined choices.
Judge Window received the great
est first choice vote of judgeship
candidates, 4,412, against Smallwood's
3,496 and Norton's 3,417. AS no cam
didate had majority of first choices
other choices were counted to decide
and Captain Smallwood's tremendous
second choice showing of 2,845 against
WINDOWS 604 left the judgeship in
cumbent far In the rear. SmallWooc
polled 17S third choices, Norton 1877
and Window 81
Second Amendment Carried.
The first charter amendment was
= lost and the second carried. Each re.
quired three-fitths affirmative vote
Of all ballots cast, or 1888. The frs
received only 6,011 alternatives. The
second received 1858.
The first amendment provided TO
raising the city purchasing limit with
out appropriation ordinances AM
competitive bids from 800 to $500
to facilitate city buying by eliminating
delays.
The second amendment lowers tn,
limit for payment of assessments il
installments from $25 to SIS. 1t wa
designed to help home builders o
moderate means who have been bur
dened by the necessity of paying as
sessments of considerable amount il
cash. The amendment was the cente
of a vigorous campaign. Speaker
pointed out that it was designed t.
aid the poor man.
Others Show Strength.
w. L. Bernard and G.. E. Evens
"alternative good government" candi
dates, showed great second choic
strength, according to expectations
but their first choice showing was s
weak that second choice strength wa
wasted. Bernard polled 800 frs
choices and 2,446 second choice!
Evens' first choice strength was III
with 2,797 on second choice. E. F
McFarlane, another commissionershi
candidate, polled $40 first choices an
S45 seconds. In 43 districts, J. I
Norman, remaining commissionershi
i, candidate, received SO first choic
: votes. His second choice strengt
amounted to 33S.
City Clerk Palmer is gratified g
!. the promptness of election officials.
New commissioners will take offic
at noon of April 10.
The labor world., 1915-04-10
WANTS INDETERMINAT LAW.

WANTS 1NDETERMINATE LAW.
COLUMBUS, O., April 9.-Warden
Thomas Of the state penitentiary ap-
pealed to the senate judiciary commit
tee not to favor the Cromley bill.
which repeals the indeterminate SEN
tence law
He said the act had done wonders
in improving the discipline in the pen
itentiary and pointed to the Mansfield
reformatory, the model penal insti-
tuition of the world, as an argument
against repeal. The indeterminate
sentence law always has been applied
to the Mansfield institution.
The labor world., 1915-04-10
SECURES HEAVY DAMAGES.

POTTSVILLE, Pa, April 9.-Mrs.
Annie Conway has been awarded a
verdict Of $4,000 from the Pottsville
Union Traction company for the death
of her husband, a railroad conductor,
who fell through a bridge that was
being repaired by the company. The
corporation fought the case hard, and
insisted that complainant could not
demand a second compensation, as she
had accepted $1,000 from the bridge
contractors.
The labor world., 1915-04-10

Wright responsible for his sresigna-
ton.
Measures. of Interest TO Labor Which
Failed Enactment.
immigration law with literacy test
failed Of passage over presidents
veto by four votes. =
Convict labor regulations for do
mestic and foreign commerce, failed
in Senate.
Child labor bill failed in senate.
Employers liability and Workmen's'
compensation for government and
railroad employees failed in the house
and senate.
Bureau of labor safety bill failed in
senate.
=. Conservative bill with eight-hour
proviso failed in senate.
Hours of service law with minimum
penalty provision failed in senate.
E1ght-hour law for telegraphers on
railroads failed in house.
Old-age pension, superannuation
and retirment bills not advanced.
Employment bureau measure re-
ported too late for action.
Safer building regulations for the
District of Columbia failed in senate.
Safety appliance bills on RAILROADS
not advanced.
Impeachment proceedings of Judge
Dayton dismissed in house.
The report concludes with this
statement.
During the period of Congress that
! this report covers, the greatest CO.
operation among the officers and
members of our organizations was
given. Without their. vigilance, &C.
'tivity and splendid response to all the
appeals for aid and assistance, it
would have been impossible to have
made these remarkable legislative ad-
vances in the interests of the people
of. the United States.
1T is hoped that the material facts
contained in this report will encour-
age and stimulate our fellow workers
for still greater achievements in the
future. 1t must not be overlooked
that it will require the greatest vigil
ance to retain what is already gained
The labor world., 1915-04-10

Totals >. ....2794 2799 1858 2129
The Rotarians are elated over the
success of the vote cast for the $7b,-s
900 bond issue for a public audi
tOrium. - -s..SEs5
The labor world., 1915-04-10

, *Mr. Carl Legien represents the
Kiel District in the German Reichs-
tag. He is President of the German
Federation of Trade Unions, the
largest national trade union organi-
zation in existence (2,6o0,0o0< mem
bers on July. 1, 1910 and of the
International Federation of Trade
Unions; the latter embracing more
than seven million. trade unionists in
over 20. countries.
The labor world., 1915-04-10

economic life of Germany began to
recover and unemployment decreased
accordingly. = The dreadfully high
ssinemployme among the trade
union mem bers during thes first few
WEEKS OF the war, declined consid-.
erably. At the beginning Of Septem-
Der 21, 2 per cent Of the trade union
members were unemployed, while on
October 81 there only 10.7 per
cent. According to the official sta
tistics S.3 per cent of the members
were unemployed in November. In
judging it must be borne ip mind that
1,005 trade union members were
called to the flag up to October 81,
1914. In the meantime the number
had been considerably increased.
"InapOssible'' Achieved.
If among the members of the trade
unions the most pressing needs could
be met, the uhorganized workers pre-
.sented a sad spectacle. It is owing to
the continuous pressure Of the trade
unions that many municipalities have
undertaken measures for relief for
them. What for long time: had
been regarded as impossible in Ger
of a few weeks. Other social meas
ures which the trade unions had for
years demanded in vain have been
carried into effect. For this work the
| assistance of the trade unions was
sought by the Government, and they
readily placed: their forces at the SER
vice of the general welfare. A few
months ago our organizations were
| regarded as an alien body in eceno-
mic life: Today the value of these
unions is appreciated.
Certainly everybody would have
desired that this recognition should
( have proceeded from other causes
than those now before us. 1t would
have happened in spite Of every
obstacle. The enormous sacrifice of
life and property make it more than
difficult to find satisfaction, much
less JOY, in the social progress which
has taken place in Germany
The labor world., 1915-04-10

The trade union is a standing chal-
lenge to that miserable old cynicism.
Every man for himself, and the devil
take the hindmOst."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Mrs. Emmons is the teacher,

Ms. j.. Welborn entertained the
members Of "The Cleaners Sunday
schod class at her home on Ferry
street Wednesday evening, in honor OF
Jessie Buell. s birthday.
Tho girls Of junior age attirod as
very small girls came prepared to oc.
casion genuine surprise. Games dear
TO the heart of small folk were par.
ticipnted in being played mtof.doors
Fanclfully formed GOODIES and candies
further carried out the Juvenile ilca,
Those present weIo' Arnetta Bart
lett, Jessie Buell. Lulu aud Dora lleg.
len Gfacc, Edith and Ruth Welborn
Emily and Retta Philips, Mildred Case
Alice Chung, pansy Willard, Annie aud
Louise Berndocflcr, Marietta Thomp.
son, Olive Caldbeck, Esther Davies
Esther Anderson, Dorothy Dawson
Mary aud Esther Sun, Ester Miller
Anna HUE MadRe Goohins Leone
Estes, Ruth Petit Nora Inns mud Mrs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
PERSONALS
4 X X X X X X X * X X X X X X i

A. l.. Wilbur, of Albany, was busi,
ness visitor in the city yesterday.
+. l.. Johnson, of Vancouver, is reg
istered at the Bligh.
S. A. Sanford, formerly cashier of
the First National bank of Roseburg,
was in the city yesterday, returning
from Portland.
B. w. Mcdaniel left for a business
trip TO Seattle today.
Harold Mcqueen left today for Aber.
deem, his home, to spend the Easter va
cation.
Miss Lila Dougherty, a student at
willamette university, returned to her
home at Sheridan for the vacation per-
iod.
Miss Edna Steen, of Silverton, was
a visitor in the city today.
Ms. Louis Arthur left this morning
for visit to Portland.
Miss Edith Lorensten, Of willamette
university, is spending tine Easter va.
cation at her home in Astoria.
Miss Avis Ogden went to Portland
today for week S visit.
w. p. Powers, passenger agent of the
Oregon Electric, left for Portland to-
day Tor an over.Sunday visit.
b. W. Richey returned today from a
months visit at Marshalltown, Iowa.
He says the Willamette valley looks
mighty fine after viewing the snowy
scenery Of Iowa for so many weeks.
Mrs. G. W. Larry will leave Monday
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Rice and Ripe Olives
Given to Fair Visitors

San Francisco, March 27-Rice aud
ripe olives showcred upon exposition
visitors today as part Of the cele'
bration Of Colnsa day in connection
with the official dedication Of the
Colusa county booth IN the California
building today.
A delegation of more than 200 per.
sons from Colusa county took part in
tho ceremonies Hundreds OF pigeons
which made their homes amidst the
statutary In the Court Of the Universe
fluttered down for banquet Of rico
served for them by the young ladies
Of the party. The rice was scattered
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
ITCHY SALT RHEUM
Sometimes Called Eczema Removed
by Hoods SarsaparilIa.

Salt rheum is one of the worst and
unfortunately one of the most COM
mon OF all diseases. How it reddens
the skin, itches, oozes, dries and
scales, and then does this all over
again! Sometimes it covers the
whole body with intiamed, burning
patches and causes intense suffering,
which is commonly worse at night
Local applications may do some
good, but they cannot permanently
relieve. The disease will continue to
annoy, pain and perhaps agonize,
until the blood has been purified and
the general health improved.
Ask your druggist for Hoods Sar-
saparilla, the good old reliable family
remedy. 1t has given perfect satis-
faction in thousands of cases. In
sist on having Hoods Sarsaparilla,
for no substitute acts like it. Get
1t today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27

'"" hN"'u az ihool VI NHe HOlc lulpOI'
tant public and private musical enter
tainments and frequently appeared in
Portland. The opportunity to worl,
under her direction will undoubtedly be
most enthusiastically accepted and as
there is so much splendid talent in Sa.
lem there is no reason why another
firstclass musical organization could
not be easily formed.
Elaborate plans have been under way
for some time for special music to be
given by st, Joseph s choir Easter Sun.
day, The music will be given at the
half past ten o. clock mass in the
morning the order of the service to be:
"Vida Aquem," by Lambillotti, sung
by the full chorus choir, Dan T. Ian.
genberg directing; pipe organ solo,
Professional, by Mr.. Langenberg; Lo.
eschi's mass in honor of 81. Michael,
by the choir
A feature of the service will be the
offertory number Regina Coeli "
composed especially for this occasion
by Mr.. Langenbcrg 1t will be given
by the full chorus. st. Joscphs choir
is listed among the best on the coast,
and has, in the past two years, estab.
lished most enviable reputation all
of the compositions sung by it being Of
the highest and most classical nature.
At tomorrow 's services palm Sund.
ay) II. +. McInturff will sing "palm
Branches" by Faure, at the beginning
of the half past ten O'Clock service.
The personel Of the choir is as fol.
lows: Sopranos, Mrs II. X. ALBRIGHT,
Mrs. II. II. Briana, Mrs ] D. Ogden,
Mrs. NJ. ]. Pet2el Mrs. ]. Thompson.
Miss Lou Dnvey and Miss Leita Hayes;
altos Mrs. A. +. Pruitt, Miss Johann
Domagolla, Miss Elizabeth Petzel;
tenors, Joseph Domogolla, II. f. Nc.
Inturff, j. Spencer; basses, Weller
Chamberlain, F. ]. Meier, NJ. j. Petzel,
Frances Walsh.
The personel Of the orchestra is first
violin, Miss Mary Schoettle; second
violin, Henry Leggett clarinet. Charles
Pope; organist Miss Lcona Weld.
mer
Much interest is being manifested
locally in the lecture TO be given by
Mary Antin, the noted Russian lecturer
and writer who comes to Monmouth
college next Tuesday evening, March
thirtieth. The weather permitting, nu.
merous motor parties will be formed
Of Salem folk to attend this event.
Miss Antin will speak at the white
Temple in Portland, Wednesday eve.
ming "rhey Who Knock al Our
Gates,v will be the subject on which
she will talk at both places giving an
Illuminating discourse on the immiera.
ton problem.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. b. Cooley, were the
inspiration for farewell party Rivet
as surprise Tuesday evening. Near,
ly fifty members Of silver Bell circle,
and friends assembled en- mnsse M
their home on north Twentieth street.
bringing with them substantial bas.
ket supper and well wishes for theLi In
their new home in Hillsboro. for which
place they are TO leave shortly. vo.
cal numbers by Mrs. G. VI. ChaGe, Miss
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27

Phillys Kellogg, and Mr.. Terwilligel
were much enjoyed. Rev. II. b. Dork,
spoke in behalf Of the guests, Mr. Coo
ley responding An informal program OF
entertainment had been planned, Mrs
Charles o. Matlock, Mrs. II. r.. Kellogg
and Mrs. n. M Matlock assisting
Mrs. Cooley was presented lovely
gin by the members Of Silver Bell cir
.cle.
Those present we're: Rev. and Mrs
II. b. Dorks, Mr. and Mrs. X. R.Mc.
Wborter, Mr. and Mrs. y. Fandrich. Mr.
and Mrs. Fred \. McInly0, Mr. and Mrs
A. Vnnderhoff, Mr. and Mrs. N N. Mat.
lock and daughter Velma Mr. and Mrs
L. C. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. o. L.Dar.
ling, Mr. and Mrs. II. Marlborough,
Mrs. Mary Neiihart, John Lune, Chas,
Jacquet, Mrs. George llastay, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. o. Matlock, Mrs, i. W. Cook,
Mrs. II. r. Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs c. d.
Matlock and son, Miss Phillys Kellogg
@. =. Terwillig5r Mrs. George Mac.
Kenzie. Mrs. Norma LeffingwCll, Mrs.
c. NJ. Chase, Mrs Rachael Roedcr, Miss
Loretta Dorks Miss Lola Cooley, Miss
Neya Cooley Mrs Julius Hopt, and
daughter Mrs. Fcug;man, Mrs. Charles
A. Lytle, Mrs Anna Bernbhrdt, Mrs.
D. b. Cooley. Merle Matlock, and Mrs.
o. c. Kennon and son.
Tue Westminster Guild Circle OF the
First Presbyterian church, which re.
Gently celebrated rs first anniversary
with banquet, has elected Miss Doro'
thy Dick as us new president, Miss En-.
ily Palmer being the patroness.
The p. D. h. class Of this church,
with membership VI about thirty, met
In regular session Friday, clecting new
officers, as follows; Mics Lora Pur.
vine, president; Miss Edna Gilbert,
yice.president Miss Greta Misner, sec.
retary, and Miss Laura Mari, treasurer.
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fapSssi c,siuer. Mrs. David Eyre roase a"n Jr
5ln iri T. Farmer Mrs LOUIS .isro ASK asked tC
lC'Iu uiss Mary Eckerlln were ''"'
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:. i.lem. arriving To-Day "'tn a,ora,
Il.tsr They will remain dthor 10, ''T Mrs
la,r' 1lrs with Mr.. NerGd '''OtI siebteentl
ca', ,Serod of $50 Norm ,,nS n no ha,
..st Master Nerod a'thoosr i serod;t i,
Y. three summers 10 I,a hasohaIi fan
.rtady an en'""I,% emu before her marriage
\ INis Chloe bssn'' Si freouent visit
Salem girl 9ne . +be citv always
i ,re, her presence ,h ~ nloosnre TO hel
. ting scarce oi i,"'"
h Est Of friends mere
p.;or wo. nostes.
Mrs. Millar De''o a. bor home OF
thursday afternoon d" 20 Tho member.
Nurth Cottage r,a,,' s,,e', oIvb and invited
d The Idle hOua l annie blossom,
guests. Cherry a"" yotting for the af
made a charming Se',i"5 .aG5n,ar informal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27

o1rrots and Beots.--Put one cup Of
diced, boiled carrots with two cups of
diced boiled bccts into stowpan with
two tablespoons eocn of vinegar ana
butter, season, heat very hot aud serve.
Carrots are also very good as you picklo
hoc's or picked with boets.