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The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
AN AWKWARD SITUATION

Comrade Crosby made little trip
to Cedar Valley, alias sub station,
alias Allen Precinct, on last Saturday
night In the interest of The Washing
ton Socialist. 1t was understood here
that Glenn Hoover, of Seattle, was to
speak there on that date and COM
rade Crosby was forthwith dispatch7
cd to chase the festive coin from the
pockets of the denizens of that burg
with the numerous names. Upon his
arrival he found that comrade Joe
Golden. of The Socialist Herald, was
there as substitute for comrade
Hoover, who had been called away
ON business. Comrade Joe made good
ON the Job all right, all right, and
gave very interesting speel; It was
when he came to the paper end of the
talk that he arose to the zenith Of HIS
oratory. The talk he put up to con-
vince the natives that they should
support their own county paper, The
Washington Socialist, would have
drawn blood from turnip. 1t will be
long time before Crosby forgets
how Joe turned an awkward situation
into an incident long to be remem.
bered. +. G. C.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
ON THE MAP" AND THEN
SOME!

Monroe, Wn., March 7, 1915.
The Washington Socialist,
Everett, Wash
Comrades: Local Monroe is on the
map today as one of the Invest ones
in the state. Meets twice a month,
and once month puts on a program
of music, lunch and some propaganda.
This is going to be one of the largest
locals in the state in percentage.
Other locals take warning. Have ord
cred 1000 Socialist bullets to use on
the Dubbs. Last nights meeting was
the best yet; had first class pro-
gram of music, both vocal and instru-
mental, some short talks, then feed,
then cleared the floor for dancing,
which was enjoyed for over an hour:
over sixty present. Five new men,
bers admitted, more to come. Local
has elected two captains, each to
choose helpers or privates from mem
bership and go after prospects; this
contest to last three months; then
the loosers are to furnish feed for
the winners and local; look for some
one to go broke buying grub; but we
should worry. as long as we get the
members.
Local meets every first and third
Friday nights in the month; you are
all welcome.
For future details. watch the Wash
ington Socialist and membership re-
ports of party builder.
Yours for the revolution,
VIM. ]. MOODY,
Temporary Press Committee.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
HOW 1T HAPPENED AT
LAKEWOOD

Arlington. Wash, March Is, 1915,
The Washington Socialist,
Everett, Wash.
Gentlemen: March IA, 1915, was a
grand happy day for Local Lakewood.
We dedicated our hall. Although the
weather was not all it could be de.
sired, we had a crowded hall. Com
rades from Everett, Arlington, Bry.
ant Silvana and Birmingham partici
pated.
September 10, 1912, comrade Wan
hope came out in the jungles to or
ganize a local IL possible. He was
successful in getting five members
and charter was granted.
We did meet in one of the comrades
home for several months, then we
met in the Grange hall as our mem
bership increased some until we were
thirteen members in good standing.
AS the Grange hall is somewhat out
Of the center Of the comrades, we de-
cided to buy a lot at Lakewood and
build our own hall.
We have hall now, owned exclu.
sively by the Local. All the labor was
given free by the comrades and a few
neighbors, which we hope in time will
join us. Though our hall is small
26x34 feet, but is ample for the time
We hope to increase our member.
ship considerably, we have already
six new applications.
We have the emblem Of the Social.
list party painted on the front, 1-2
feet in diameter, so anybody riding
up or down the railroad can see it,
We hope that other Locals will fol.
low our example and do likewise.
CHAS. ROTH,
Secretary Local Lakewood.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
ORGANIZATION NEWS
A SOCIALIST FOR REVENUE
ONLY
POLITICS IN MukiLTEo

Mr.. s. X. Sorenson, of Mukilteo, is
politician by profession,
He Ia thoroughly in sympathy with
all political parties. even with the SO.
cialist party Mr.. Sorenson ia no mere
theorist, nor dreamer He makes poll.
tics pay. He believes that there are
good votes Ito get) In all parties.
even the Socialist party, which he
has, 80 II Is rumored made up his
mind to join, in Mukilteo But there
are obstacles in the way, sometimes.
even OF "a good man."
1t so happens that Mr.. Sorenson is
now holding several political offices
which he neglected to secure as a
Socialist candidate. The fact that s.
X. s. Is at present holding the jobs
Of deputy sheriff, constable, deputy
assessor. school director. etc, as n
gift OF the regular" parties, besides
acting in the capacity of road boss"
when the county gets busy along that
line of work, makes fulfillment of
constitutional requirements in the So
cialist party somewhat difficult. even
for s. X. s. Incidentally 1t might be
mentioned that Mr.. Sorenson was ex-
PEELED from Local Mukilteo about
three years ago. We trust that the
comrades of Mukilteo will he able to
vindicate our Socialist opposition to
the good man" theory, and keep Mr..
Sorenson out of the party. No man
is better than the platform he was
elected on. and Mr. Sorenson was
elected as an anti-Socialist, as all of.
ficials save our own necessarily are.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
NEWS FROM ACTIVE LOCAL
EDMONDS
THE SCHOOL ELECTION

Edmonds, Wash, March 6, 1915.
The Socialists sprung a new one on
the capitalist politicians by organizing
legal election board for school cleo
ton instead OF the customary hand
picked board.
Beeson, the capitalist politician
Dorgan faction) was present and act
ed like wild animal, but the Social
list force was too strong for him.
The anti-Dorgon faction was there
with their steam roller, but they
didn't have steam up.
A capitalist constable was called In
who threatened to clear the hall; but
he was jollied by the Socialists. Com
rade V. M. Sill asked him what his
official capacity was, and he said:
II am constable" Sill told him to
take It little easy then for he was
a justice Of the peace.
Lowe, the anN-Dorgon candidate,
was strong for a legal election at the
pSb'""h6, pu' winch bet6Ou OlleTeu 10
compromise by letting each party put
a man on the board he fell for it too
quick. We found that Mr.. Lowe was
not entirely opposed to illegal meth
DDS; but just certain forms of it.
The Socialists had won their point;
they drove both factions of the law
and-order brigands together and made
them repudiate law and order.
The Socialists did not compromise,
but left the capitalists with an illegal
board, and called it a great show.
WALTER REECE,
Press Committee.
HOW THE VOTE STOOD
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
LOCAL LAKEWOOD
DELEGATES NEW HALL

This is picture of the Socialist
hall at Lakewood, at least it is the
most conspicuous thing about the
building, six foot fac smile of the
above adorns the gable Of the new
hall and will do more to advertise So
cialism than anything the comrades
of that town could have done, as it
is in plain sight of the G. N. trains
only hundred feet or so away. The
hall itself is 26xs4, one story and a
credit to the little local of thirteen
members. Who says 10 is an unlucky
number? Last Sunday the hall was
filled to capacity with an enthusiastic
audience to listen to comrade State
burn, of Arlington, and local celebri-
ties. A bunch Of Everett comrades
visited the town for the occasion and
partook Of the sumptious repast serv-
ed by the local comrades. Comrade
Crosby, who attended as representa-
tive of The Washington Socialist, says
he wants to go back to that town as
they have the best looking girls and
the best cooks in the country; and
that is a combination that is hard to
beat. Was the hall properly dedcat-
ed? We opine it was; anyhow, there
was no kick from the visiting CON-
rades.
One word before we close, about
Lakewood's cartoonist Now listen,
Lakewood has a cartoonist that is
the equal of Ryan Walker, several
specimens Of his work adorn the
walls of the hall and attracted much
attention from the visitors, several of
whom remarked that Local Everett
No, 1 would give him vote of thanks
if he will send them one for the head
quarters.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
RESULTS OF SCHOOL
ELECTION IN LAKEWOOD

With total membership of only
Is members, Local Lakewood put
three candidates for school directors
In the field, and polled 81 votes for
Chas. Roth. So for Martin Lallemond,
and "a for Lenoa Hudson. Their
three opponents polled 81. TT and rs
votes respectively. Ten years ago
there were not more than two Social
tst voters In the whole district
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
PROGRESS IN OLYMPIA

A very light vote was cast in the
school election at Olympia, the So.
cialist candidate receiving 100 votes
as against 366 for the opposition.
Comrade Adam Copple reports that
this is very decided increase in per
cent over any previous election.
In an early issue Of the w. s. we
shall publish the school platform of
the Olympia Reds. It's an excellent
one.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
BOOK BROUGHT THE
AUDIENCE - LATTER
WANTED MORE BOOKS

HOW LOCAL CHEHALlS DID 1T
Chehalis, Wash, Feb. 20, 1915.
Editor Wash. Socialist.
Dear Comrade: Local Chehalis
had comrade Geo r. Kirkpatrick in
the Bell theatre Friday, February 26.
With his wonderful lecture "War
Against War" We charged zoe ad-
mission and gave in connection with
this wonderful lecture six reels Of
moving pictures Owing to the hard
times. we were unable to secure a
heard the great anti-war message say
that it was never equalled in it's arous-
ing effects upon militarism by any
anti-miiltarist they had ever heard.
On the strength of this lecture we
are ordering a bunch OF "War-What
For" Those who had read comrade
Kirkpatrick's book "War-What For?"
wanted to hear him In person. And
now most all who heard him want to
oUA sAio bOohs w Ohly h&t dDOut iuu
in the theatre; but If he could be with
us next Friday, the hall would not
hold half of the crowd. His brilliant
lecture Was worth more In the way of
advertising his capability of impress
ing the public than all the efforts we
put forth in arranging for him.
II he comes back to Washington
again-steer him this way. He's
worth the while.
CHAS. MILLER,
Secy. Local Chehalis.
Editors Note.-On the principle
that 1T Ia better late than never" we
publish this interesting report from
Local Chehalis, The delay was I'M
AvoidAbio.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18

Ton copies OF the Washington So
cialist for ten weeks win cost you 81.
Let us send you q bundle 30 that you
can build up the Socialist movement
in your locality. Get yoar local inter
ested In this.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18

DR.. Foote's Pain Home Talk, q
oyciopedia OF pOpsiar medical aad
social service. tRse Ee Hitf's BOOK
Gtare, nee Colby.
The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1915-03-18
Returns From District No. is

Lowe, 316 (anti-Dagon); Arp, 379
(pro-Dagon); Hoover, 1928 (Socialist)
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14
CONTRACTOR FOR
POST OFFICE HERE
Will Have Work on Excavation for
Foundation Started Within Week
Will Stay Several Weeks.

n. t. Abbott of New York, head of
the Abbott Construction Co., which has
the contract to build the postoffice and
courthouse building in Brattleboro, ar
rived in town last night to stay several
weeks. He is making arrangements
with different firms for different de-
partments of the work, and it his plan
to have the work of excavating for the
foundation begun within a week.
Mr.. Abbott wants to have the roof
on by the time severe weather sets in,
and he plans to have the structure fin
ished in 15 months. He thinks there is
no doubt that the letter written by
Postmaster Moran to the treasury de-
partment, that Brattleboro people on
the whole would prefer limestone trim
mings and that they did not wish tc
have a discussion of the question delay
the beginning of construction, was re
sponsible for having the work started
this summer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14
SHIPS IN COLLISION.
Two Killed and Three Injured When
Yacht Struck Steamer.

NEW YORK, June 1.-Two persons
were killed and three injured in col
lision in a dense fog on Long Island
sound last night between the Boston
bound steamer Bunker Hill, with 25O
passengers on board the steam yacht
Fanadis, owned by c. K. G. Billings,
widclv-known horseman, which was
heading for New York city. One of
the killed was George H. Kendrick Of
Boston, president of the Massachusetts
pacing and betting company. The
other was John Brown, 30, travelling
salesman of Boston, who was knocked
overheard and picked up by the Van
ads and who died on the yacht from
his injuries
The Bunker Hill, with a great hole
torn in her side where she was struck
by the Billings yacht, got safely back
to her pier at late hour. The Van
ads, on board which were Mr.. and
Mrs Billings and a guest, put into
Glen Cove, L. l., with a badly
smashed bow Neither vessel was in.
! iured below the water line. The crash
| caused intense excitement aboard the
Sound stamer, but it was soon found
| that she was in no danger and the pas
sengcrs' fears were allayed. 1t was al
| first reported that two Of them had
! jumped overheard during the excite
ment and had been picked up. Late
1 it developed that only one man ha,
dropped into the water-the passenge
who died on board the Nanadis.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14
INTEREST CENTERS
IN EASTERN ARENA
Russians Have Evidently Overcome
Shortage of Ammunition, Which
Was Great Cause of Weakness.

LONDON, June IA, 12.3S p. m.-Al-
though the French would appear to be un-
Telenting in their offensive work, which
is netting them slow progress in north
eastern France, the situation in the east
ern arena of the war remains of the ut
most Importance.
No confirmation has yet been received
of the report that the Austro-Germans
have reoccupied Zurawna, but further to
the south they are across the river Dnies-
ter and on Russian soil
Not for months past has there been such
general activity on the eastern front.
At the center of the Galieian line the
Austro-Germans have developed an often
sive on both wings at the same time and
they are starting another battle in Po-
land to the north of Przesnysz
There is fighting going on at the same
time in the Baltic provinces so that it
may be said that the contenders are at
grips once more from the Baltic to the
Rumanian frontier.
The stand which tie Russians have
been making recently in Galieia indicates
to British observers that their shortage
of ammunition has been overcome. 1t was
this shortage, it was believed here, that
enabled the Austro-Germans last month to
sweep across the country and take
Przemysl in such record time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14
SEVERAL ARRESTS
FOR TRAIN JUMPING
Two Sent to House of Correction in De-
fault of Payment of Fine-Loc2l
Boys Before Court.

Detectives of the Boston Maine rail
road were in town Saturday and Sun
day making a start on the job of
Drca king up the train jumping that
has been going on for months between
here and Bellows Falls. On Saturday
evening they arrested Wilber r. Tatro,
resident of Bellows Falls who is
employed in Brattleboro Martin
Burke, 16, and Edward NJ. Baker, IA,
both Of Brattleboro.
Attorney A. f. Schwenk appeared for
Tatro and obtained his discharge on
a technicality, the complaint having
having been drawn under the statute
that applies to transient individuals,
whereas it was proved that Tatro was
resident of Bellows Falls. Burke
was fined So and costs, but the fine
was RENTED and he was placed on
probation for year with the under
standing that he is to pay the costs of
the case in that time The complaint
against young Baker was placed on
file
James Marion, 10, of Brattleboro
and William F. McKenna and DAME
i. Donovan, all were arrested Sunday
Marion S case was placed on file anc
each of the men was fined $l5 anC
costs. Not having the money they
were committed to the house of cor
rection for 81 days.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14
TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

Heavy fighting has been resumed on
the Gallipoli peninsula between the
French and British forces and the
Turkish army which is defending the
approach to Constantinople.
The Turkish war office announces
that the attacks of the allied forces
against the right wing of the Turks
were repulsed and that the attackers
were thrown back to their original
position with heavy losses.
A press despatch from Petrograd
saws 10000 men in the army OF Gen
Won Mackensen were killed as the re-
suit of an attack on the Russian posi-
tions in Galicia.
The Austro-G German attempt to cap
ture Lemberg is said to have been
given up.
Official dispatches, however, indi-
cate no marked change in Galicia,
where the fighting is continuous and
severe.
Occupation of the town of Valentino
by the Italians is announced officially
at Rome Along the Isonzo valley a
battle of large proportions has pecn
in progress several days.
Although the Italians have won
some advantages the Austrians have
brought up reinforcements anl are Of
fcring a determined resistance.
The British steamer Arndalc has
been sunk in the White sea by a mine.
a German submarine set fire to a
Danish schooner, after placing her
crew on board another Danish vessel,
which was permitted to proceed.
In northern GaIicia between Pre-
mysl aud Lembcrg there had been Il
renewal of furious fighting and accord
ing to an official announcement from
Berlin today the Teutonie allies have
gained IN important victory.
Attacks along front 43 miles IL
length are said to have resulted in the
capture Of the Russian position.
The announcement says 10000 pris
oncrs were taken.
A press despatch from Petrograd
gives another version of what appar
,ently is the same battle. It is said
2O,0 600 men of the Austro-German at
tacking forces were killed, the remain,
der being routed.
In northern France heavy fighting
continues.
The German war office today an
nounced that the French hat sustained
a severe defeat near Arms.
| The French military authorities as
serted that a German works had beer
captured near Lorette, but admitted
that the Germans had recaptured par
Of the entrenchments at Souchez, wor
the previous day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14
CAsAvANT-LARsoN WEDDING.
Couple United in Roman Catholic
Church This Morning.

The wedding of Bernard Francis Cas-
avant of Richford and Miss Elizabeth
Victoria Larson of Chestnut street took
place this morning at o'clock in the
Roman Catholic church, Rev. Father
Fogarty officiating. They were attend
ed by Frank E. Ryan and Miss Agnes
Whalen, both of this town. After the
ceremony a wedding breakfast was
served to the families in the bride 's
home, after which the couple left by
automobile for Putney, where they
boarded train for Richford. They
will make their home with Mr.. Gas
avant s parents in that town.
Mrs. Casavant is daughter of Axe
w. Larson of Chestnut street, where
she has made her home with her faith
er Mr. Casavant until recently wa
employed by the Estey Organ company
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14
Possibility of Important De-
velopments in the Mill
tary Situation There
MAY BRING ABOUT
ULTIMATE PEACE
There Is, However, Some Prospect of
a Battle Between Carranza and Villa
Factions for the Possession Of Mex
leo City.

WASHINGTON, June 14,-Attention
9f the Washington officials was focused
again today on the military situation in
Mexico where there was a possibility of
important developments which might
bring ultimate peace
Chief interest centers in the outcome of
the prospective battle, between the Car
rama troops and the Villa forces for the
possession Of Mexico City, now in the
bands Of Villas men, because Of its prob
able influence on the political side of the
Mexican problem
Gen. Carranza has already put in bid
for recognition, basing it on the claim
that he controls a large territory and has
instituted a civil administration there.
Although making no request for recog-
ntion, Villa has replied favorably to Presi-
lent Wilson's recent suggestion that the
factions in Mexico unite for peace.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14

about the house, goes up and down
stairs, sits erect, preferring an ordinary
chair to rocking chair, eats heartily,
knits rapidly and accurately, and does
many other things that one scarcely would
expect woman of her years to be able
to do
In recognition of the anniversary a fam
ily party is being held in the home of her
daughter, Mrs 7. NJ. Allbee, with
whom she lives. Many neighbors and
friends have extended the hand of con-
graduation and have given her remem-
brances one gift being a bouquet of flow
ers from the Sunshine society
At noon a dinner party was enjoyed,
those present besides the regular house
hold being Mrs Morse's daughter and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warren,
and Miss Ada Allbee, all of Fairlee, Mr.
Doris, and Mark Allbee and Miss Ella
Perry, all of Townshend, DR. and Mrs H.
NJ Martin of Northampton, Mass, Mrs
Alonzo Norcross of West Dummerston,
and Mrs. Henry Halliday, Mrs. Mary Ann
Allen and Rev. and Mrs. |. NJ. Compton,
|all of West Brattleboro.
Mrs. Morse keeps well informed ON cur
rent matters by reading, and one of her
other comforts is clay pipe. She says a
good smoke drives away depression. She
is very methodical, rising about o'clock,
eating hearty breakfast and dinner and
light luncheon and retiring about 40,
without having a nap between. She knits
mems socks for free distribution among
her friends, and has disposed of many
pairs, never making a charge for them.
Mrs. Morse was born June II, 1916,
in this town on the farm now owned
by Morris E. Chamberlin on the Sun
set lake road, the youngest of IL chill
dren of James and Roxana (Sargeant)
| Nichols. They were married July IL,
1871. She had six sisters and four
brothers, all Of whom lived to be over
90 years of age, and her paternaI
| grandfather, James Nichols, sr., died
at the age of 80 years She attended
| the school of district No. 10. The
schoolhouse was burned some so year;
1
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-14
MOTORCYCLISTS ON
ENDURANCE RUN
Seventy-Two Machines Went Through
Brattleboro Yesterday = Given
Lemonade by Board of Trade

Seventy-two participants in the annual
24-hour endurance ride under the man
agement of the Worcester Motorcycle club
checked here at the motorcycle headquar-
ters Of Fred Hescock on Canal street Sun
day afternoon. The first of them ap-
peared about 2.15 from Keene, n. H.,
where they had stopped for dinner, and
it was nearly three-quatrers of an hour
later before the last had gone on the
way to Greenfield, Springfield and Wor-
cester, where they were due home at {
o'clock They appreciated the lemonade
and ice water provided by W J. Pent-
land, ir., of the board Of trade entertain
ment committee