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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18

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ST. was hostess 10 members Of the
Ayudadora circle Tuesday afternoon.
Twenty three members and two
guests were present. Following the
business session the time was spent
socially and refreshments were
served. In two weeks Mrs. +. c.
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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
MORE COURT MADE
LAW HANDED DOWN

Last Tuesday the State Supreme
Court filed it's decision, reversing
Judge Boyd J. Tallman of the King
County Supreme Court, in the N. H.
st. German picketing case. The
court declared picketing "was intimi-
dation and contrary to American in
stitutions."
The legislature of this state passed
an anti picketing law which was sub
mitted to the referendum and over
whelmingly defeated. The people
declared picketing to be legal. But
what does the supreme court care
about that?
That court, NOT unmindful that
there are a number of decisions of
record declaring picketing to be law
full, gets the legislative habit of 9th
err courts and turns itself into a law
making body.
Nova days it is hard to distinguish
the judge photographer from the
Judge legislator. He changes the
definitions of words to fit the case,
and if the law doesn't suit him he
either amends it or enacts a new
one.
That sort of thing ought to be
stopped.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
NEW COOPERATIVE
STORE TO OPEN
NEXT MONDAY

The Electrical Workers have re-
Gently got very busy and formed a
Cooperative Society, now known as
the Everett Cooperative Society, for
the sale of groceries, ETC., on what is
known as the Rochdale principle of
| Cooperation.
The principle as we understand it,
is very simple and very practical, it
is simply this: They form an organ
ization of working people, who are
compelled to go to the Privade Trader
to buy the things necessary to live;
they capitalize for, we say $4,000
Shares of stock are issued at $500
per share, two shares or $40 worth
of stock constitute full member
ship. These shares can be paid for
as follows: $3.50 at the time of ap-
plication for membership and the
balance in three months.
With the money from these shares,
stock of groceries is purchased,
store is opened, the members doing
their trading at this, their own
store, then after a period of Is weeks,
or one quarter, an inventory of the
goods on hand is taken, and the
amount of profits is reported in a
financial report to their board of di-
rectors by their secretary. A quar-
terly meeting of the membership is
then called, and the business of the
society is discussed, the members at
tending this meeting establish the va
rious funds out of the profits that
they desire, such as an emergency
or reserve fund, an educational fund,
sick fund or in fact, any fund, the
balance or net profits is then divided
amongst the members at percen-
tage of what they have purchased
during the quarter. To explain for
instance: Suppose a member pur-
chases $40 worth of groceries a
month, in three months he would
have purchased $120 worth of gro
ceries, then if IL per cent dividend
was declared he would have to his
credit on the Society's books, 10 per
cent of $3.50, which would be $12.
This amount would be paid back to
the member on certain days, which
they call Dividend Days. These are
the pay days of Co-operators
throughout the entire world.
The amount saved to member
annually can be readily figured, on
the above basis when multiplied by
four, which means that he has saved
$48, besides having part owner
ship in the business and participating
in the administration.
The store is operated on strict
ly cash basis, which allows the
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
TRADES COUNCIL
Wednesday, July 18, 1917

Wednesday, July 18, 1917
Council called to order at p. m.
by President Vingen.
The Secretary was instructed to
send a letter to the Aberdeen tele-
phone girls congratluating them up
on winning their strike for better
conditions and better wages.
A communication was received
from Libby, Mcneil and Libby re-
lating to a misunderstanding of that
firm with the Central Labor Coun-
Gil of North Yakima. Reported to
the Carpenters.
A communication was received
announcing the establishment of a
Cooperative store at 1888 Broad
way, the store formerly occupied
by the Westberg Grocery Co. The
store will open for business next
Monday See notice elsewhere in
this paper.
Theodore Hegberg was obligated
and seated as delegate from the
Tailor's Union.
Reports of Unions
Carpenters had a good meeting,
initiated one applicant and subscrib
ed for the Labor Journal.
Electrical Workers admitted one
by card and received one applica-
ton. Placed Libby, Mcneil & Libby,
meat and other canned products on
the Unfair list. Concurred in by
the Council.
Building Trades Council, Plum
bers and Painters reported good
meetings.
Single Weavers reported twelve
mills shut down and four running in
Everett They received news that
Port Angeles, the St. Paul Lumber
Company of Tacoma and the Robin
son and Clark Nickerson mills of
this city shut down Wednesday. All
the large mills of this city are down
The strikers feel optimistic.
Meat Cutters and Butcher Work
men had a good meeting and admit
ted one by card.
A communication relating to the
women workers in industrial plants
was referred to the Card and La
bel League.
The question of purchasing new
flag for the Labor Temple was
discussed and it was decided to raise
the price by subscription.
The delegates were instructed to
notify their locals that next We'd
nesday's meeting of the Council will
be important and full attendance
is desired.
Council adjourned.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

management to discount the bills
of merchandise, entailing no bad
debts or losses from that very I'M
necessary source, the members get
ting the benefits in better quality
goods. and increased dividends.
Another point, which we think is
a very vital one to organized labor,
is the fact, that when a manufac-
turing company is unfair to labor,
their salesman can be informed that
the Society will refuse to do bust
ness, or buy their products, until
they become fair to labor, and this
is sure to bring great pressure to
bear on unfair firms, and work to
our advantage.
We understand that Brother Wors-
wick is in charge, and he has had
considerable experience in the Brit
ish movement, and we therefore hope
that the unions in this county will
get behind the move and make it
success. The store is located at
1888 Broadway, the old Westberg
Grocery, and Brother Worswick will
be there to explain the plan to all
1t is a good move, and the Journal
wishes the boys the success they
deserve.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
TACOMA AND SEATTLE
STREET CAR STRIKE

The employees Of the Tacoma
Railway and Power Company, of
Tacoma and the Puget Sound Trac-
ton, Light and Power Company, of
Seattle, are on strike, the biggest
strike on street transportation lines
which ever occurred in the North
west.
In Seattle more than 1900 street
car men are out. In Tacoma as
many men quit work proportional
to the size of the cities.
The men want better working
conditions, better pay and the right
to organize.
The interurban lines between Sc
attic and Tacoma and between Ev-
erett and Seattle are being operated
as usual. "There's a reason" The
operatives on these interurban lines
are Railway Trainmen-organized
and working under better conditions.
The Seattle municipal line is not
at all disturbed except by an over
crowd of passengers. "There's
reason" These men are city en-
ployees, working under better con-
ditions.
Mayor Gill, of Seattle, threatens a
revocation of the Puget Sound Trac-
ton, Light and Power Company's
franchise.
The public walks.
Here are few aphorisms print
ed in Tuesday evenings Star which
it would be we'll for the public to
remember:
"The issue between them is fun
damental. To most people in this
country, that issue is no longer de-
batable."
"The right to organize has been
generally accepted throughout the
land, Employers organize as well
as employees" "Under modern in
dustrial methods collective bargain
ing has UcCOIlIS d ItCcSSlIy.
Gan individual workingman can
not bargain with a corportion like
the Puget Sound Traction, Light &
Power Co. If he cannot bargain
individually, then we must recognize
his right to join with his fellow
workingmen, for otherwise he is de-
MED the opportunity for a square
deal"
"The traction company, by shutting
its eyes to the sunlight of equity and
justice to it's men, is treating the
public unfairly, by making the strike
possible"
By the light in the wake of these
street railway companies no one can
expect that either the public or their
employees will receive fair treat
ment unless these copmanies are
compelled to live up to their agree
ments and their employees are
strongly enough organized to en-
force collective bargaining.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
THE SENATORIAL
OBSTRUCTIONISTS

The country is at war. The min
GRITTY in the United States senate
know this, but they are tying the
hands of the government to crafty
their fads and serve the privileged
class which put them in their seats.
No conscientious objector" could
do more to obstruct the prosecution
of this war by the executive branch
of the government than one of
these senatorial jawsmiths who is
using his efforts to prevent needed
legislation.
The people are suffering from ex-
tortionate food prices and some SEN
ators would continue the extortion
which is taking the food from the
mouths of helpless mothers and
babes. These senators cannot prop
erly be designated by any other
name than TRAITORS"
Speculation in food and clothing
is crime, yet the people would
continue in office representatives
who would legalize that crime.
To hell with such men.
Aiding these agents of the food
gamblers are the prohibition faddists,
who, it seems, would bring down
their country to defeat, disgrace and
degradation in order to gain their
ends. These faddists no longer
wish the people to vote upon meas
ures of their making, fearing de-
feat, but would force their ideas
upon the willing and unwilling
through misrepresentation in con-
gress. The latter care not so much
for their constituents as for the of
flee they hold, and have trimmed
their sails to the prevailing wind.
To the chairman of the Anti-Sa-
loon League of America the Presi-
dent wrote the following letter on
the Doth of June:
The White House,
Washington, June 29, 1917.
NV Dear DR.. Cannon: / am very
GLAD to respond to the request of
Senator Martin, the Democratic floor
leader in the Senate, that l give
TO your legislative committee an
expression of my opinion with re-
~ard to the wisest and most patriotic
policy to be pursued toward the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES legislation now
pending in the Congress. | regard
the immediate passage of the bill as
of vital Consequence to the safety
the nation. Time is of the es-
sence, and yet it has become evident
M heated and protracted debate
will delay the passage of the bill
Indefinitely if the provisions al
fecting the manufacture of beer and
wines are retained and insisted upon.
In these circumstances | have not
hesitated to say to Members of the
Senate who have been kind enough
TO consult me that it would undoubt-
edlv be in the public interest in this
very critical matter if the friends of
these provisions should consent to
their elimination from the present
measure. Feeling that your COM
mittee is actuated by the same pa
triotic motives which inspire me, j
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
GUN MEN NOT ALLOWED

Mayor Gill of Seattle has notified
the street car company that gun
men and imported strike breakers
will be arrested
The Council has decided to in
struct the Corporation Council to
apply to the courts for a receiver
for the Puget Sound Traction, Light
& Power Co.
These are the latest developments
in the Seattle Street Car Strike.
Seattle walks!
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
A BOOMERANG

That's a good one on Jokeleigh.
Whats happened?"
He had an insurance policy on
the contents of his cellar and he
thought it funny to put in a claim
when he had burned all his coal"
What did the company say to
that"
Had him arrested for arson. -
Boston Transcript.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
FIRST TO SIGN

The Independent Meat Company,
corner of Hewitt and Hoyt, E. R.
Adams, manager, was the first to
sign the new wage scale presented
by the Meat Cutters and Butcher
Workmen's Union. Mr.. Adams is
never found in the rear of the pro-
gressive parade. He's always in
the lead
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
OR INTO WALL STREET
What's an optimist ?"

Whats an optimist ?"
"An optimist is a person who'll
go into a restaurant with out a
cent into his pocket and figure on
paying for the meal with the pearl
he hopes to find in the oyster" -
Illinois Siren.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

Mrs. M. R. Stauffer, her daugh-
ter Ruby and her niece, Miss Mapes
of Seattle, returned Monday from
Monte Cristo, where they have been
enjoying an outing. Miss Mapes
will spend several weeks in Everett,
visiting with her aunt.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

The necessary Improvements, build
ings, etc, are in the making at
Monte Cristo, preparatory to the
opening up and extensive operation
of the mines in that locality. A.
R Suffer, of Everett, is direct
ing the construction work
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
A RISING MAN

None more commercially candid
than a Japanese baker, who adver-
tises: Biggest loafer in Tokyo."-
Chicago Tribune.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

Good union made" tobacco is in
the market everywhere. 1t is your
duty to refuse any other.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

Films developed, 10c a roll; prints
from Sc up. Julien Studio.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

Billie Reid, only little runt, but
considered a mighty good man for
the labor movement has been in
dorsed by many Labor Organiza-
tons to the Librarian board of the
A. f. Of L.. Billie is well liked
by all who know him.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

Customer-Send up twenty-five
cents worth of boiled ham.
Butcher-All right, sir. Any
thing else?
Customer-Yes. If my wife isn't
at home, tell the boy to put it
through the keyhole!-Life
Smoke Chas. Sheets CHALLENGE
Toe Cigar.
Try BLUE RIBBON" Cigar, SC.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

If this letter had any effect it
did not appear in the senate pro-
ceedings.
In the name of all that's good and
just choke off the senatorial jaw
smiths and windjammers, pass the
food control bill and get rid of the
food gamblers.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20
w. p. SENDS TWO ITEMS

The Single Weavers on strike,
not being used to fresh air and sun
shine, they act like lot of kids.
Some of them think they are sick
they feel so good.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-07-20

am confident that these considera-
tons will seem to you, as they
seem to me, to be imperative.
With much respect,
Sincerely, yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr., D. D.,
Chairman Legislative Commit
tee Anti-Saloon League of
America.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

British suffragettes say they will
not be satisfied with a law which will
not permit women to vote until they
are 80 years old.
Judge Graham of the superior court
Of San Francisco, called "The Great
Reconciler," advocates kissing as a
panacea for domestic troubles.
1t is reported that the Kaiser OF
Germany plans to make a visit to all
Of his armies during the coming
spring. 1t is pointed out that the
visits of His Majesty are always fol-
lowed by new successes for German
army and he is anxious to give his
men the inspiration a visit would oc-
casion. s
Twenty-three and a half million
persons, or about "a per cent. Of the
country's population, are going to
school in the United States, according
to the latest report of the Bureau of
Education. The percentage of popu-
lation in schools in Great Britain, ac-
cording to the bureaus figures, is only
10; in France only II; in Germany, 20,
and in Russia only about 4.
Consular reports from several for
eign countries are urging the free use
of films showing the attractive spots
of the United States, because of the
growing interest shown in America by
foreigners. Important American &C.
.currences, it is stated, also ought
more frequently to be depicted in the
current events shown in the Europ-,
a theatres. At present there is a
rare sprinkling Of these films.
New York prohibitionists are work.
ing to have a bill introduced into the
State legislature which, il passed, will
make the Empire State a. dry a. the
proverbial bone. The bill will de-
mand for women a voice in all mat
ters on equality with men without
the question Of woman suf-
rage or the question Of constitution
in making prohibition territory
II counties, cities, towns, villages and
election districts, or groups Of election
districts, In cities Of 10000 Or over,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We desire to announce to the people
of Greenwood and surrounding terri.
tory that we have established one Of
the best monumental plants in the
state and u doors are now open
and we are ready to serve you.
If you are in need of anything in
our line we would appreciate an op.
portunity of calling upon you and
submit designs and prices of our
work and we cordially invite you to
call at u show room and look over
the finished memorials we now have
in stock.
W. handle everything that is made
of marble or granite and we will be
very glad to assist you in every way
possible in your selection of a mem
orial in material and design and cor
rect in its proportions.
Write for catalogue or ask any 9TH
er information desired.
GREENWOOD MARBLE WORKS
F. D. NIvEN, Mgr.
1854 Carrollton Ave.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
IMPORTANT MEETING OF BUSI.
NESS LEAGUE CALLED,

Mr.. A. H. Egan, General Superin-
tendent, Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
R. R. Memphis, under date of Feb
ruary 7th has written Secretary Hays
of the Greenwood Business League in
answer to his letter of the End, ask
ing if it would be convenient for the
Greenwood Business League to meet
with him Monday, February 18th, at
10 o'clock A. M. for a conference on
matters Of importance to Greenwood
and the Secretary has written Mr..
Egan that the meeting will be called
and President McShane has issued a
call for a meeting of the Board of
Directors and all other members of
the Business League at the League
room at 10 o'clock Monday morning,
February 18th, for the purpose indi-
Gated above. 1t is hoped that all
members of the League, who can do
so, will make it a point to be present
on the occasion of this conference
with Mr.. Egan.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
VICKSBURG LIKES THE CRISIS

1.-THE Crisis" which is to be seen al
the Greenwood Theatre Friday and
Saturday, tomorrow and the next day
was made in Vicksburg and any COM
ment from that city, where the actors
became known and liked, upon the re-
suit obtained in the picture will be
read with much interest by those who
expect to e the picture here. The
picture was shown in Vicksburg first
on February the fourth. Following
are a few paragraphs from the crit
icism of the picture by the Vicksburg
Post:
"The picture vas received with ap-
plause and it generally was agreed
that barring the Birth of a Nation"
nothing so s%tupendous had ever been
given here. Interest was captured
from the first scene which showed the
McCabe residence on Cherry street.
Aside from the absorbing story which
was acted by a splendid cast, the To-
cal scenes kept the audience on the
qui vive during every moment of the
three hours required to run the pict-
ure through.
"The photography is clear, the
lighting interesting and artistic and
the acting excellent.
"The battle scenes surpass those in
the Birth Of a Nation" Various por-
tions of the Nationol Park were easily
recognized and the assault at South
Fort made a striking picture. The
%bombardment at night was pictures
que. A number Of Vicksburg homes
were recognized.
"The ten piece orchestra played ap-
propriate music to suit the action and
period" ,...,..
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
LOVELY ROCK PARTY.

Mrs. H. w. Hagan was the charm
ing hostess of, a lovely rock party on
yesterday afternoon complimenting
her house guest, Mrs. ]. P. Hagan,
Terre Haute, Ind. The home was es-
pecially attractive with ferns and
blooming plants. Three tables Of six
handed rock was arranged for the
pleasure Of the guests and after en-
joying this pleasant pastime, a most
tempting salad course was beautiful
ly served, and those fortunate to be
present are indebted to this gracious
for the lovely afternoon.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
ADVERTISEMENT OF ESTRAY.

LIN avn L .
The State of Mississippi, Lefore
County.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given, that a horse
found estray, was taken up by A. J.
Knight, on the LIST day of November,
1916, the value of which animal has
been fully appraised by two disinter-
ested and competent persons, resi-
dents of Supervisors District No. 8,
summoned by R. H. Hicks, Justice of
the Peace Tor Ranger) in and for said
county, and duly sworn by him; and
said appraisers have duly certified
that the value of said animal is fifty
($50.0O) dollars, together with the
following particular description: one
bay horse Is IL hands high, 4 years
old, white hind feet and white spot
on left hip.
Witness my signature, this goth
day of January, 1917.
R. H. HICKS, j. P.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
FEBRUARY 8 IN HISTORY.

1791-The Bank of the United
States was incorporated.
1S14-Prince Eugene defeated the
Austrians at Mincio.
1S36-First public use of gas for
Illuminating purposes made in Phila-
delphia.
1843-Fremont proclaimed annex
alton of California.
1904 -Japan begins activities
against Russia.
.l916-A Federal Grand Jury at San
Francisco indicted 80 persons, among
them Germans and Turkish Consuls,
for alledged conspiracies to wreck
ammunition factories and to furnish
supplies to German war vessels.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

Purcell, 7. H. Bairdsand J. w. Quinn.
Mr.. E. M Purcell offered a resolu-
ton Of thanks to the ladies for their
kindness in providing such a delicious
smoker banquet, which was adopted
by q rising vote.
II the weather had been favorable
the attendance would have been large
enough at last nights melting to have
every cent Of the ten thousand
needed for the new hospital
and there will BE- no difficulty exper-
BY the committee in readily
eevying ths pscsssary balance.