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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
SCRAP
BEEN STARTED
Food Commissioner Hoover Intimates
Spreckles Would Like to See
Commission Abolished

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 49,.
Herbert Hoover. United States Food
Administrator. today replied to Mr..
Spreckles' statements will be said In
due time to the committee. 1t today
requires no proof from ME to estab
lish the fact that Mr.. Spreckles. a
leading sugar refner. is sore at the
food administration and would like
to see 1t abolished Mr.. Spreckles'
balance sheet will not look so good
next year as last. for refiners', profit
eering has been regulated. hence he
has reason to feel badly. There are
other citizens who feel the same way
and no doubt can entertain the pub
lie by assaulting the food administra-
tion. "A vast majority OF men and wo-
men of our business community and
of our farmers are sacrificing the fair
profits daily to the national necessi-
ties without complaint. We had two
months OF partial sugar shortage. Oc
tober and November. and will have a
December shortage before relief from
the new crop. Americans have had
500, 900 tons of sugar in these two
months. This is rs per cent of their
normal supply in each month. and II
cars are available they Will have 70
per cent in December. The car short
agIe. has been most acute In the north
west. Two hundred cars today are
blocked from that region. This 70 per
cent is twice the French ration. Mean
time we have given France a good
part Of the 30 per cent and are proud
of it. We have agreed to draw 10000
tons for our friends in Canada. have
yet to meet an American who would
have it otherwise. AS to the food ad-
ministration's stopping the sources OF
supplies the fact that all available
supplies have been brought that ships
and cars could bring. and that 1t has
already been eaten is sufficient to an
swer.
III Mr.. Spreckles will tell US where
there is any sugar today that ships
ksan be obtained to carry or cars can
be obtained to deliver. it will be de-
livered at once with the same reso-
l1tion that We have distributed over
tso. .ooe. .ooo pounds Of embstsoed sus-
Tar since October /. Meantime the soo.-
tuoo poahds OF sugar in suva is as re-
mote as cheese out Of the moon. un7
less We wish to taka the brssdships
from, our own soldiers and our allies
| to provide ourselves with candy"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
MAaE;.lI:;: AIRED: ::::::.
CROSS: CHRISTMAS

/. Men and Women of America On
december II, 1917. your American
Red Cross launched a campaign-ita
Christmas Membership Drive-for ten
mi1liooan new members. ."By january l.
1918. the American Rid Cross will
have ten million new members. II
win have them because. lacking them
It can not do all that the world. from
out this agony Of war against war. 1,
crying upon it TO do. and do quickly;
Now. II never before. all OF you
should belong to your American Red
Cross. There should be not ten mil,
lion,t but twsht2 million. forty mil.
lion iewmafn6efs!'
Every person in Valdez will be Civ.
en- an opportunity Is Join the local
chapter Of tHs':Ams9iea1 REQ Gross,
and 1t is hoped that every man. wo..
man and child win be q member o,
valdez Chapter by January I. 1917
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
ASKS SUSPENSION
EIGHT HOUR LAW
Council OF National Defense at Cor
dova Requests Governor to An
null During Duration War

CORDOVA, Dec. l8.--The Council
of National Defense for Cordova has
requested the governor to suspend for
the duration ofthe war the eight-hour
law recently adopted by the voters OF
the territory, on account of the shor-
tage of labor and because the terri
torial law forbids all persons from
working overtime. which enforcement
would curtail the production through
out Alaska of war materials. The Cor
dova Council asks the cooperation OF
other councils in the territory in Sc
curing the non-enforcement of the
law.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
Will Al ADVOCATE
GENERAL PEACE
Allied Ambassadors are Notified That
Negotiations Will be Opened
for European Peace

PETROGRAD, Dec. 18.-The Ger.
man and Austrian ministers Keuhl-
mann and Czernin have notified Gen.
Trotsky that they will arrive in Brest-
lotovsk today to begin negotiations
for a general European peace. Prem
ier Trotsky has notified the allied am
bassaddrs that the armistice has
reached definite results and that peace
negotiations would begin
He asked them to participate in the
negotiations or state whether they
wished peace or not.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
DYNAMITE. WRECKS
EXECUTIVE HIll)|hE
Governor Of California has Blast Set
on Under Home While He IL
Sleeping in Second Story

SACRAMENTO Calf. Dec, IS
A powerful explosion last night
wrecked the foundation and tore a
large hole in the Executive mansion
of the State of California. where Gov
ernor Stephens was asleep in a room
on the second floor. The police are
convinced that the damage was caus-
ed by dynamite and that an attempt
was made to assassinate the govern
or. No clue has been found to indi-
cate the perpetrators Of the outrage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
TRANSFER TROOPS
IS FORBIDDEN
tier. Fraternizing Of Men Among
Terms Of Armistice

PETROGRAD. Dec 1S.--The terms
of the atmistice recently entered in
to between the Russian and German
generals forbid the transfer of troops
to other positions. no increase OF
troops on the Russian frontier, troops
may freely fraternize between the
hours OF sunrise and sunset. mail may
be changed, and other amenities In
dulged in. The armistice extends un-
til January IA.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
NEW SEATTLE CHIEF
MAKES MANY CHANGES

SEATTLE" Dec. .ls.-chier Of Po-
lice; Warren today began . general
shaket-:aapl, K Up Of the police department of
this city. The, demotion of Inspector
Powers to the ranks and the promo
tion of Capt. C. G. Bsnnick to that
OF Inspector were among the changes
made. A general cleanup of the city
is being made, hundreds Of persons
being arrested for various otfenses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
Minister: liil ! f B0RDEN: ||jI|['| /:
WINS: IN: CANADA
Advocate Of Conscription Carries FL.
ection by About Forty Seats
French Vote Anti-conscription

OTTAWA. Dec. 1S.-while the En-
glish-speakins people throughout
out Canada voted solidly for minister
Borden and consstiptioh yesterday
The French, of eastern Canada and
many man; I sections where Germans reside
voted for Prime Minister Laurier and
anti-conscr!pt!on, Minister Borden
won by about forty seats. This re-
movss dill doubt ss>to consrrfption in
Canada az the issue was fought but on
both sides and the oonscriptionista
won -. al G4,n..s
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
WOMAN SUFFRAGE y ! RAJ
T. }. ~ . ...tJtt
IS PROBABILITY
Test Vote in House Shows Amend
ment Polls Seven More Than Ne
ceSSary for TWO-thirds Vote

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. 18.-
A test vote taken in the house today
indicated that the congressman have
seen the hand writing on the wall and
Are scrambling to get in on the band
wagon. A resolution for woman suf-
frage by constitutional amendment
passed the house today by seven more
than a two-thirds vote.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 18.-
Thes enate accepted the resolution
amendment 70 the national prohibi-
tion bill. as passed by the house yes
terday. This gives the different states
OF the union seven years to vote dry.
instead Of six as proposed by the SEN
ate. 1t is not necessary that the Presi-
dent sign the bill.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
[0YAEBTS WIN
CITY ODESSA
IsoIshevild Driven Out With Many Ca
ualtiee-Prevented from Sending
Troops Against Kaledines

LONDON. Dec. 18.-A Petrograd
dispatch says that In a battle between
the Ukranian troops and the Bolshe-
Wiki In the city of Odessa, the latter
were defeated and driven out. There
were many casualties on both sides.
The Ukranians prevented the Boil
sheviki from sending troops from
Odessa against Kaledines' forces.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
FITZGERALD PLANS
:; TO QtlT CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 18.--
Representative Fitzgerald. Of New
York, chairman of the house appro-
priations committee. announced to-
night his resignation from congress
to take effect December 81. He will
resume his law practice.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
RUSSIA ASKED WITHDRAW
TROOPS FROM FINLAND

PETRoGRAD,~ Dec. 1S.-The with
drawal Of Russian troops from Fin
land hts been asked by that province
on account of Finland's declaration
of Independence.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
COCKTAILS OFFERED POST
OF OUARTERMAsTER GENERAL

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 18.-
Gen. Goethais was today offered the
post Of quartermaster general by the
President.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
WILLARD WILL
FIGHT FOR CHARITY
Will Enter the Ring With Any Oppo-
nent Provided Receipts all 90 to
the American Red Cross

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S:-Jess Willard
Today announced that he would enter
the ring again against any opponent
provided all the receipts would 60 to
the Red Cross fund. 1t is believed that
a match will be arranged.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
wENNY LEONARD WINS
OVER CHICK BROWN

NEW HAVEN. Dec 1S.-Benny
Leonard won over Chick Brown In
. what was to have been a ten-round
20 last night He scored technical
knockout over his opponent.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
AUSTR|ANS STORM
ITALIAN POSTS
Capture Several Hundred Men and
Nineteen Officers-Berlin War
Office Reports Gains

BERLIN. Dec 18.-The war Office
reports that the Austro-Hungarians
have stormed and captured the Ital-
ian positions south of Colcaprille. Sew
eral hundred men were captured and
19 officers
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
NATIONAL DRY . ..:....
LAW Be- FARCE
elves states Seven Years to Vote Out
Liquor-3enate Was In Favor
of Giving Six Years

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Dec. 18.-
The House resolution on the National
Prohibition amendment gives the leg
1slatives seven years to approve OF
the law. The Senate resolution as
passed gave them six years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18
BOISHEVIKI TAKE OVER
CONTROL OF MANCHURIA

PEKIN, Dec. l8.-The BOlsheviki
have taken over the control of the
kovernment of northern Manchuria.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18

Remember. only five more shop
ping days. then Christmas.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18

Have you joined the Red Cross?
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-18

Have you Joined the Red Cross?
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
Things Doing in Carbonate

Carbonate, Wash, Jan. 81, 1917.
Emil Herman, Secretary,
Socialist Party of Washington,
Everett, Washington.
Dear Contradict am glad to re-
port that since returning from Ever
EFT | was able to get seven new mem
bers for our Local, which is encourag-
ing for a start.
Several delegates to the State Fed
GRAFTON of Labor convention stated
that the Socialist Party had failed to
function as the political mouthpiece
OF the working class. l could not
agree with them, because we are ac-
comprising at least as much as the
State Federation of Labor is gaining
on the industrial field
nclosed find $3.50 for which
please send me 20 regular and 10 dual
due stamps and to pay for the IA
special stamps sent me.
l will send you a copy of resolution
passed against House Bill No. 5 as
soon as l get one from the secretary
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Editors Note: Free legal advice on
any subject is given in this column to
Northwest Worker subscribers. Are
not fifty-two copies of this paper and
a legal adviser for year worth S1.00?
@. Please answer this in the legal
advice column. | have two brothers
near Columbus, Ohio. | haven't seen
them for II years. One of them got
his arm cut off; he wants me to run
his farm. My wife won't go with me.
She said she is going to stay here in
Washington. Can she make me sup
port her and the children here in
Washington? Or must she come
where | am if offer to send her
tickets? Can she stop me from GO
ing? Must let her know when | am
going? ! want to go there first and
get things in shape, furnish home.
A. Your wife can't make you sup
port her here in Washington. If she
will not go with you she is guilty of
desertion; if you require her to go
and furnish or offer to furnish her
with tickets. She cannot stop you
from going. However, you cannot
compel her to go if she is willing to
abandon you.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

On April list, 1916, we had deficit
in the general fund of S1,057.25, Of
which $83S.82 was due the convention
funds and $21S43 was cash liabilities.
On February LIST, 1917, the general
fund deficit is $1,05775. During the
last ten months we have increased
our assets SHOPS. This shows that
for these months our income, from all
sources, has averaged only $11 per
month over operating expenses and
the amount set aside in funds. And
yet, there are those who wish to cut
down the revenue of the State Office.
By reading the financial reports, pub
lished monthly in the Party Builder"
you will notice that there has been
practically no extra office help en-
ployed. Rather than do that-and
thereby increase the deficit in the
general fund.- have preferred to
work overtime evenings, Sundays and
holidays, and Mrs. Herman has rem
dered much valuable service, without
pay.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
DIR. FELDMAN HAS
POSITIVE CURE
Man Tries Many Doctors and Rene
dies Before Getting Good
Result
EVERETT, WASH,
County of Snohomish.

County Of Snohomish.
Mr.. c. K. Knight being first duly
sworn on oath, deposes and says: That
| suffered from Sciatic rheumatism
and was on crutches for long time,
suffered untold agony; had treated
with many doctors without any relief,
until | heard of DR.. Feldman and his
new treatment, located at 1921 Colby
Ave, Everett, Wash. Consulted him
and began treating with him. Now
after two months treatment | am en-
tirely well and able to and do perform
hard labor as l did before being af
fected with Rheumatism, and | high
~ recommend to everyone suffering
with rheumatism or any other similar
troubles to take DR.. teldman's New
Treatment and he is certain of their
recovery. This statement is made
free and voluntary and without con
sideration.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 2lst day Of November, 1916.
r. J. FAUSSETT,
Notary Public in and for the State
OF Washington, residing at Everett.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
ATTENTION, COMRADESi

100000 acres, Oregon and Cali
fornia Railroad Grant Lands in West
ern Oregon, have by an Act of Con-
gress been redeemed, and restored in
to the Public Domain, and will be
opened for Homesteads as classified.
For reliable general descriptive in
formation giving correct numbers of
locations, send $1.00 to Louis H. Ber-
gold, Riddle, Oregon.
Editors Note.-This is reliable
proposition. You will receive value
for your money!
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
School Elections. Saturday.

School Elections Saturday, March Sd.
If you have not already done so,
then get busy at your next meeting
and nominate Socialist Party candi-
dates for the School Board. Where
no Local exists, if you are a member
at large, in a second or third class
school district, then nominate your
self. Socialists everywhere are re-
quested to put forth their best efforts
to elect Socialist Party members to
the school boards.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

Comrade Mrs. Nellie Roper, secre-
tary of Local Sherman, informs us
that they mail piece of Socialist
literatpre to each family in the neigh
borhood each month and that they in
tend to keep it up until all are con-
verted to Socialism. Perhaps that
accounts for the steady growth and
healthy condition of this Local and
the fact that they never fail to get
their monthly report in on time.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

Local Colockum have organized n
debating club and report much inter
est shown. To be able to debate in
diligently it is necessary to study;
study develops knowledge and knowl-
edge is power and power is what we
Iced in our struggle for emancipation.
Therefore, give us more Socialist de-
batting clubs.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
No. 1928.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASH
INGTON.
In the Matter of the Estate of Jose
phine Roth, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the I'M
dersigned, Chas. Roth, administrator
Of the estate of Josephine Roth, de-
ceased, to the creditors and all per-
sons having claims against said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the nee
essary vouchers within one year after
the date of the first publication of
this notice, to-wit, within one year
from the LIST day Of February, 1917,
TO said administrator, at the office of
Peter HUSKY room 2l5 Stokes Build
ing, Everett, Snohomish County,
Washington, the same being the place
for the transaction of the business of
said estate.
CHAS. ROTH,
Administrator Of the Estate of
Josephine Roth, Deceased.
PETER HUSKY,
Attorney for Administrator,
215 Stokes Bldg, Everett, Wash.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

WAUSAU, Wis.-Resolution de-
nouncing the Hay Chamberlain con-
scription measures were unanimously
adopted by the national convention of
the American Society of Equity, a
farmers organization. About $4,000
farmers III eighteen states were repre-
sented. The compulsory military
law is roundly scored as an attempt
by big business interests to foist mill
tarism of the most stringent tvpe up-
on this nation.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
SOCIAL-DEMOKRATEN

The Norwegian Socialist paper of
the above name can be obtained from
HIPS Book Store, 1929 Colby Ave
nue. Everett.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

Comrade J. A. Pennington of Yale,
one of our live members at large, sent
US the application for member at large
of w. B. Baker last week. With the
application he enclosed 1925 to pay
dues for the entire year of 1917 and
the 1917 special campaign and filing
fee stamp. He informs US that he in
tends to send in more applications
soon. He believes that the way to get
Socialism is to work for it.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

WAR is HELL'-let those who
make hell go to hell, The workers of
all countries have interests in COM
mon, and they have but one enemy
the capitalist class of the world.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

On April 9th we had cash deficit
of $2lS.43. On February LIST we had
a cash balance of 1882. If we con-
tinue to improve at this rate it will
rot be necessary to dispense with the
1918 state convention, and in addition
we will have accumulated a nice little
fund with which to prosecute an ener-
getic campaign.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

SCHENECTADY, N. Y.-Union-
made bread only will hereafter be
supplied to public schools here which
provide MONDAY luncheons for chill
dren. This action was decided upon
by the Board Of Education after local
labor unions had made strong fight
for it.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

Local McMurray, in Skagit county,
decided to quit, join the "down and
outs" and submit to capitalist class
rule without protest, but their secre-
tary, Comrade G. V. Sumner, refused
to clay down.; instead he got busy
among the converts he had been max
ing in his own neighborhood, some
five miles out of McMurray, and or
ganized Local Pleasant" with twelve
members. He evidently knows why he
is a Socialist, and what is necessary
to win labor's emancipation.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

If you wish to keep informed on
what is going on in the Socialist Par
ty of this state, it is necessary that
you read the "Party Builder" Sub
scribe today. Single subs, 25c per
year; in clubs of five or more, 1Oc
each.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

Just received another supply of
War, What For? Look at OUR
price. 25c post paid.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

Send 25c to this office and get a
selection of 10 cent phamphlets.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
of the Federation. With kind regards
[ am
Fraternally yours,
MORGAN MORGANS,

Secretary Socialist Local No. l, Car
bonado, and President Local Union
No. 934, United Mine Workers of
America.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

TO LOCAL SECRETARIES: If
You have not already done SO, send in
your Local report for the month of
January NOW.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

Cast iron articles were first made in
England in 100.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
WASH. NOTES
STATE OFFICE

STATE OFFICE
Room 3l4 Commerce Bldg.
y. o. Box 491. Everett, Wash.
EMIL HERMAN,
State Secretary.
All communications, relating to the
Socialist movement, membership, etc,
will receive prompt attention.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
Comrade Albin of High Valley

writes as follows: | am sending
monthly report for January. / am
beginning to get little spark of life
stirred up in our local although we
have not had any meetings. Am now
getting up program to have meet
ing after which we will have an oyster
supper and a dance. We have the
promise of at least four new members.
| wish you would send me some red
cards. | do not know what they cost
but believe we have a credit in the
state office. Please send me price
list of literature and badges as | in
tend to sell anything that can, TO
help. You can probably advise me
what is best and if you have any good
readings or recitations ! would like
to get them.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

When you are through with the
Northwest Worker, PASS 1T ON.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

Glass which is made from alkalie5
used with sand, had been made by the
Egyptians as early as b. u. I740.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
.SNOEIOMISIE COUNTY

The Snohomish County Executive
Committee has long discussed various
organization plans for The county
work, such as lyceum course, study
clubs, etc, and most heartily agrees
with the recommendation Of the mass
meeting held at the Forum, Everett,
Sunday, January ldth. This recon-
mendation as proposed by Comrade
Fortson, is that call be made for
pledges from one hundred Socialists
in the county to pay the sum Of one
dollar per month for a period of II
months to pay this money to the G..
f.. G.. That the c. f.. G. hire an or
ganizer at a wage of three dollars per
day to organize the entire county. The
organizer is to be accountable to the
G.. f.. G.. subject to Party Referendum
in the usual method. The organizer
will be hired and maintained to pro
duce results and only for such time as
the work is efficiently performed.
The organizer will be expected to go
into unorganized communities and be
come member of the community,
taking job wherever practicable at
the ruling wage and proceed with the
work of propaganda and organization
Any wages earned to be accounted for
and paid into the county organization
From precinct to precinct in this way
as long as directed, is the plan of or
ganizatioh proposed and adopted by
the G. F.. G. in regular session.
In accol dance with this plan an ap-
peal is hereby made to all who think
that it will be possible for them to do
so, to pledge the amount of one dollar
per month for the next year in the
most effective work for Socialism
that is known.
The pledge below is waiting for
your signature and then to be mailed
to the County Secretary, Arthur H..
Hansen, East Stanwood, r. f. d. No.
2, Box 6. Do not send the money I'M
til notified by the County Secretary.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
Another Month

Another Month
has passed by and we are again
looking for the monthly reports from
the locals. Last month we received
"a reports, Let's try to do better for
January.