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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
WHO WILL PAY?
BY SCOTT NEARING.

When the war begain the American
people we're told repeatedly that this
was not to be rich MANS war and
a poor mans fight" The rich were
to shoulder the financial burdens in
the same spirit that the poor shoul-
dered the burdens of campaigning. It
was taken for granted that the bank
ers, manufacturers and real estate
operators would not see active serv-
ice,-most of them were too old for
that, but it was expected and conf
IDENTITY asserted tina. they would be
generous in their support of the war.
Public confidence in the intention
of the business interests to finance
the war received a. rude shock when
the two billion Liberty Loan was. adj
vertised to- the country on the INSTALL
ment plan. The business interests do
not as a rule buy on the irstallment
basis. Working people do buy that
way. Apparently the business inter-
ests were depending on the working
people to finance the war as we'll as
to fight it. There are hundred
banking firms in the country that
could easily have carried the entire
loan-$20, 100000 to each firm. There
are hundred business c ncerns that
could have done likewise. But they
did not do it! Instead they asked the
people to do the buying.
Folks began talking about it.
The people were asking who would
pay for the war, after all. They were
already paying high prices. Would
they be compelled to put up the
money for the bond issue too?
Then came the Revenue Bill. Dur
personal and corporate have scared
skyward. A few people have been
making hundreds of millions. The
Revenue Bill proposes to take a small
fraction of this huge increase. But
in addition to that, the bill proposes
considerable increases of the tax rate
on beverages, cigars and tobacco, ad-
vertising and insurance, transporta-
ton, manufa curing, a stamp tax, and
a further tax in the form of increased
postal rates. In other words, the
measure proposes to tax the things
which the average man uses. The
money is to be raised from the con-
sumer-the man in the street.
With astounding frankness the
house committee MAY 9, 1910 on
page of it's report, states its posi-
tion,-"Your committee believe that
the American people were never in a
more favorable condition to pay a
reasonable amount Of taxes for war
purposes in addition to those for nor
NAL purposes than at the present
time Your committee has endeav-
ored to distribute equitsbly this addi-
tional burden. of taxation and so to
levy the proposed ta";s as to necessi-
tate as little readjustment or dis
turbance to business as possible
Business is not to be disturbed. The
people are t. pay. This is democ-
racy, we are told, but when it comes
to raising revenue. the world over,
the same crowd pays the bill.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Sowing of beans and peas should be
made now
Cannas do best in a warm, rich SOIL
They require a great deal of water.
If you cut asparagus after June 20
you do SO at the expense of next sea-
sons supply.
Draw the leaves over the cauli-
flower heads and tie them if YOU want
white heads.
Surplus strawberries and raspber-
ries should be canned.
Do not cultivate beans when the TO-
Hage is wet, as it is likely to promote
rusting of the foliage.
Strawbe.ri should soon be ripe.
Have you made provi .on for saving
the surplus fruit?
If you want rhubarb to continue
good until we'll into the summer, pull
out all blossom stalks, and, If the soil
is poor, give liquid manure, or mulch
the plants.
Keep the ground about shrubbery
and perennials spaded. and we'll cult
waited all summer. It is we'll to work
a. space two or three feet around the
shrub.
ding heavily. if the ground is dry.
This will apply to most Towering
plants. hTey require the most water
just at the time they blossom.
Plant beans in all vacant places in
the garden. They grow easily and
may be kept for a long time after
harvesting. Navy beans will yield
from ten to fifteen bushels an acre.
Cabbage needs frequent cultivation
to supply moisture and air to the
soil and also must have plenty Of
plant food in the soil. Hen manure
makes a GOOD fertilizer for cabbage.
Scatter it over the ground and cult
vate it into the soil.
Don't neglect to cultivate the gar
den. Weeds or no weeds, it needs to
have the soil stirred frequently. This
is where many new, as we'll as old
gardeners. fail-LeRoy Cady, assso-
ciate horticulturist. University FARM.
st. Paul, Minnesota.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

We trust none of our readers will fail to read
the article on the front page of this ISSUE pre-
pared by Attorney Sigmond NJ Slonm of this city,
dealing with the recent Russian revolution and
the things which brought it about.
Mr.. Slonm is especially well qualified to dis
cuss this most remarkable incident in the world s
history. He lived in Russia until he was nearly
twenty years of age and took active part in
the activities of the Social Democratic party. He
speaks with authority and knowledge Of the
situation.
We in America appreciate in only small
degree what the revolution means. But those who
come from Russia and know something; Of the
conditions. that obtained under the old regime,
the police regulations which made it extremely
difficult to spread the revolutionary propaganda
and the relcntcssncss of the Russian government
in dealing with these trail blazers of freedom and
democracy, in position to understand the joy
BUSINESS of the Russian people who have achieved
their liberty so recently.
The Labor World hopes it induce Mr..
Sonim to contribute other articles dealing with the
Russian revolution. Meantime as We stated above,
we trust no reader of this paper will fail to read
the first of Mr. Sonim's articles which appears
in this issue of the paper.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
WILLIAM E .BORAH, STATESMAN.

few weeks ago, United States Senator William
b.. Borah of Idaho announced he. would not seek
reelection to the upper house of congress but
that he would go back to Idaho and resume the
practice Of law.
The Labor World is sure that it expresses
the opinion Of the majority Of the labor press
Of the country when we state that Senator Borah
can hardly be spared from public life at this
critical period in the nations history.
The senior senator from Idaho is a powerful
debater. man of broad vision and keen percep-
ton. He understands the problems that confront
the average man. possesses wide knowledge Of
social and economic questions and has the courage
to carry out his convictions He has qualities too
seldom found in men in public life.
Idaho should do her dutv and send William
E. Borah back to the United States senate
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
A GOOD WAY TO SAVE.

In encouraging the people of America to Save
1t is believed that the Liberty Loan Bonds are
going to perform important function in our ma
>tlonal life. The small denomination of some Of the
bonds renders it practical for the ordinary wage
Garner to purchase one with the savings Of few
months, and the banks Of the country have under
taken to provide for the purchase of these bonds in
small weekly or monthly payments.
By devoting each week or each month to the
purchase of Liberty Loan Bonds such little sums of
ready money as often frittered away for USE
less things one cannot only acquire property that
ranks among the very best securities in the history
of the world, but at the same time feel that a
patriotic duty has been performed and habit of
saving acquired.
Of course the ultimate result Of this war will
be victory for America, but what the effects of
the war will be upon America and American people
is unknown When such an unknown future con-
fronts prudence demands that contingencies be
ivided for. An uncertain future is time to be
sprovided for. No knows how great a help
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
TEACHERS GET RAISE.

Since The Labor World fired broadside a
few weeks ago for the benefit Of the Duluth
school Teachers and called attention to the fact
that their petition was pigeon-holed without con-
slderation by the school board, there has been a
noticeable haste in that bodys efforts to do some
thing for the teachers.
The board adopted resolution few days ago
which raises the maximum salary limit of teachers
in the first to the eighth grades Of the school
grades from 5000 to $3.50 for the coming school
year. The raise will affect eighty four teachers
in the Duluth schools.
The resolution, however, failed to offer any
further relief to teachers up to the eighth grade
who receive that maximum limit, and did not
provide any premium for special ability or pre-
pararory work.
No action was taken by the board of education
upon suggestions made by delegates from various
civic bodies that the maximum be further increased
to $1,000 in 1888 that the board take ad-
vantage Of credit that could be obtained from
local banks to make the raise effective this year
in order to aid the teachers in their struggle
against the high cost of living.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
WHAT WILL THE
console VT|OUS
DIRECTORS Do?
American Union Against Militar.
ism Urges Administration
Take Board View.

WASHINGTON, June a. What
will the administration do about the
"fonscientious objeetor?"
Are President Wilson's words sin
cere? Does the administration mean
what it says? Or is this merely pious
expression, susceptible of being ex-
planned away when it comes to the
pinch?
Ihese are the questions which are
belng asked everywhere in Washing
ton and to the solution Of which the
American Union Against Miltarism is
devoting it's energies.
10 this end the organization is
working along two lines. 1t has been
laboring with the administration of
the War Department to establish in
the regulations, (which are shortly to
pe sent out to exemption boards, de-
finite provisions protecting the "con-
scletlonus objectors." Under the rul-
lngs made by Provost Marshal H. E.
CroWder, it doesn't matter whether
the conscietiouns DIRECTORS so recorded
themselves on registration day or not
IT their names are drawn in the draft,
they will be summoned before the
registration boards to snow cause, if
any, why they should not serve. At
that time and place they can state
their conscientious objection to bear
ing arms and the board will be bound
to pass upon it. The American Union
is attempting to convince the War De-
partment that the regulations can and
should be broadened SO as to exempt
the man who has conscientious
scruples against war; even though he
does not belong to "well-recognized
religious sect whose creed forbids
participation in war.
In these efforts the Union is being
supported by the Federal Council of
Churches of Christ IN America which
rassed resolutions at it's recent WASH
lngton conference declaring in favor
of the right Of the conscientious OBJ
jector to refuse to bear arms
Has Headquarters.
In addition to the efforts being made
in Washington to secure official action,
the Union has established a bureau
for conscientious DIRECTORS at 80 Fifth
Avenue, New York City, in charge Of
Roger N. Baldwin Of St. Louis, for
the purpose Of registering them, ad-
wishing them as to their rights and of
affording them protection from official
coercion. The committee in charge of
that work consists of l.. Hollings-
worth Wood Of the Society of Friends.
chairman; Roger N. Baldwin of St.
Louis, secretary: Winter Russell of
New York City, counsel; Rev. John
! Haynes Holmes, Rev. Norman Thomas
and DR.. John Lovejoy Elliott, New
York City; Scott Nearing of Toledo
and Edmond c. Evans of Philadelphia.
In the view of the American Union
Against Militarism, the administra-
ton should take a board view of the
conscientious objector" and include
in that category not only the man
| whose opposition to war is based on
religious grounds but the man whose
refusal to bear arms is based on his
belief in internationalsm. This would
include some, though by no means
all, of the Socialists. This is moot
point in the discussions with the War
Department and the outcome is by no
means settled.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
SOCIALIST DENIED
ELECTION RIOT
Ten Thousand Stockholm Labor
ers Riot When Branting Re-
fused Election.

STOCKHOLM, June 14.-Ten thou
sand Socialists and labore-.s ri..ad in
the royal square late Tuesday when
the premier - the 10: er house re-
fused 81 ection Of the Socialist leader,
Branting,. to the upper house.
A number were wounded by sabers
welded by police and soldiers.
A big force was summoned hastily
to the palace and parliament when
the mob began giving Indications Of
violence. The parade had started as
a peaceable demonstration, but when
the crowd found it's progress barred
it's temper changed. Stones were
thrown at the police and soldiers and
there were several spirited clashes.
The guards. however. repulsed all
attempts Of the mob.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16

savings invested in Liberty Loan Bond may be
few years hence.
And your savings not only will be absolutely
secure but will be constantly bringing in interest,"
an income absolutely free from taxation and abso-
lutely certain.
There are other possibilities-they might better
be called probabities-and one is that the Liberty
Loan Bonds, when peace comes and money now in
active industrial will be seeking quiet invest
ment may bring handsome premium.
The Liberty loan Bonds offer every incentive to
saving--easy payments, absolutely safe security a
service done to the country, and probable hand
some profit.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
RIP-SAW MADE PERMANENT.

Editor John L. Morrison, of the Rip-Saw
announces that that publication will be made
permanent and will be issued twice month
hereafter
There is need of newspaper like the Rip-Saw
IN northern Minnesota and The Labor World is
glad to learn that Editor Morrison intends to
stay with us indefinitely 1t fills long-needed
want in the field of journalism in this section and
we predict that Mr.. Morrison possessed of un-
firing energy and undoubted ability as a writer
will make success Of the Rp-Saw
MANY interesting and instructive features will
be presented from time to time says the Rip-Saw
IN making it's announcement Of permanency, "and
real facts in plain words will be firm policy.
The taxpayers and voters are: entitled to
know what is going in St. Louis county. The
Duluth RipSaw will help them in keeping in
formed'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
Plea For Child Labor Laws

PITTSBURGH, Kan. June 14.-In
a plea to protect children Mrs. J. X.
Codding urged group Of women to
stan1 against the repeal of any child
labor law because of the war.
when so much >of the best man.
hood is being destroyed" she said,
"our country is under special obliga-
ton to secure measures that the ris-
ing generation may grow up strong
and healthy. tits necessary to guard
against immediate breakdown and
against the imposition of strain that
stunt future growth and development"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
PAYS LOW WAGE

WICHITA, Kan, June 14.-Freight
handlers employed at this place by
the Missouri Pacific railroad are
grumbling over low wages. Some are
paid II cents an hour for a. 1O-hour
day. Conditions similar to this forced
members of the Order of Railroad
Telegraphers to. demand better condi-
tons and they were locked out. This
railroad is now in the hands Of q re-
ceiver because it. has been used as q
football by high tinanciers. 81
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16
FAIL TO BLOCK UNIONIsM

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan, June Ia.
Determined to end the 12-hour day
and low wages, cement workers at this
place organized. They were then Of
fered wage increases of 2.h cents an
hour but this generosity failed to ac-
complish its purpose and the men are
building up their organizations ID
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16

There is no surer bond between man and his
country than he shall be a bondholder of his
country. Let us see that this liberty
Loan Bond issue is bond issue of the democracy. )
Theodore Roosevelt. .:~s= IA ~."T7.~.. - III
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16

1--WE must exert all our power and >emnlov
all our resources to bring the government of the
German empire to terms and end the war;
Woodrow Wilson.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-06-16

1--WE do not intend to be drawn at the chariot
Whee!s OF any military autocracy."- Secretary
McAdoo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

General manager J. T. Clarkson of
the Jefferson Highway Association,
accompanied by Mrs. Clarkson, were
visitors for few hours in Leon yes
terday. MIR. Clarkson spends most
of his time in travelling over the
Jefferson Highway, assisting with
the improvement work. He attend
ed big meeting held by the Lamo-
nj Commercial Club on Tuesday ev-
ening, where much enthusiasm was
shown. Director Jas. F. Harvey and
wife, of Leon, were also in attend
ance. Mr.. Clarkson says that the
Jefferson Highway is going to do
more good road work this year than
any trail in the United States, and
thousands of tourists will drive over
it. Mr.. Clarkson was enroute north
from New Orleans, and his castings,
seven in number, all had New Or
leans air in them, not having even q
puncture in over 1900 miles, which
tells the story Al to what condition
the Jefferson Highway II in.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

Martin Hendricksen, of near Pleas
anton, was in Leon last Thursday
and told us that they have pet
pheasant at their farm. 1t is sup
posed the pheasant is one of those
turned out in the game reserve
southeast of Leon by deputy game
warden George Myers. The pleas
ant appeared at the Hendricksen
farm last fall, and is quite tame,
roosting most of the time with the
chickens in the chicken house. 1t
feeds around in the yard and makes
itself at home, but flies off at times
to the timber. Mr.. Hendricksen's
little son has handled the bird, and
they think whole lot Of their tame
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
Charles Oscar Hatfield.

Charles Oscar Hatfield, son of Mr..
and Mrs. II. L. Hatfield, was born
November Is, 1897, at Leon, Iowa,
and departed this life February 4,
1917, at his fathers home at Rose
Hill, near Burwell, Nebraska.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his
father, mother. three brothers, Lew
is. Ralph and Elmer, five sisters; Mrs.
Mabel Davis, of PauliQa, Neb.; Or
pha, Isla, Fern and Merle, two grand
fathers and one grandmother.
Charley had lived near Burwell for
seventeen years and attended the
Rose Hill Sunday School fol, the past
few wears His last words were,
Don't fret about me, am going to
sleep now and rest
The funeral was held at the West
Side school house, Rev. S. A. Van
Luven officiating. 1nterment was in
the West Side cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

Will Seymour, who was hurt by a
bull some time ago, and had not full
ly recovered from the injury, was
taken to the hospital at Rochester,
Mimi, last Monday by his brother,
Albert, and DR.. Reed. His brother,
Ed Seymour, of this town received
word from them Wednesday even
ing, saying that Will stood the trip
fine, but it was not known at that
time whether an operation would be
necessary or not The many friends
sincerely hope that, Will will soon
return home fully restored to good
ealth.-PleasantOn Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

Miss Elma Forbes, Of this city.
who is a student at the State Uni
lected by the Alpha Delta Pi soror,;
ity as their candidate for the girls
section of the 1918 Hawkeye. Six
teen candidates have been nominal
ed and six are to be selected. Miss
Genevieve Evans, of Corydon, daugh-
ter of Judge H. X. Evans, is the
candidate Of the Delta Delta Delta
SOrOrity
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

Mrs. f. S. Harris and children,
Saturday for a few days visit at the
home Of her father, Capt. J: F: Ian
dis. Mr.. Harris, who was visiting at
the Lands home was taken sick there
and Mrs. Harris went to take care of
him,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

W. w. Craig, who was operated
upon in hospital at Galesburg, ILL.,,
few weeks ago. returned to Leon
Tuesday morning, his son Pearl go
ing to Galesburg and accompanying
him to this city. Mr.. Craig has had
a serious time, but it now getting
along in fine shape, and he hopes to
be able to come up town in a short
time. His many friends trust that
his health may be entirely restored.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

kev. C. W. Reeder was passenget
for Mt. Ayr Saturday evening and he
spoke at the mems meeting held on
the. revival meetings which F. G.
Coleman and w. E. Kemn. of this
city are conducting at Mt Ayr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

w. H. Clark, of Seymour, Mo-, ar
visit at the home Of his son, Geo: II.
Clark, of east of Leon. Mr.. Clark
has had long seige of it in a hospi-
tai, having undergone a severe oper-
alton, and is getting along just fair
Nv we'll.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

Miss Daisy Sell received a message
Sunday announcing the death of her
aunt, Mrs. NJ. Fl. larson, at Vermil-
lion, S. D., who has been in crti-
cal condition for several weeks, her
sister, Mrs. Wiley Sell having been
with her for the past few months.
Harry Sell drove Miss Daisy to Des
Moines Sunday to catch a train for
,ermilion to attend the funeral
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

The date of The Girl from the u.
S. A." is Saturday night, Feb. z4th.
A few copies of this issue were print
ed without any date line in the big
adv. of this musical comedy produc-
: ton, so if your paper does not give
the date, remember it is Saturday
one of the best musical comedies of
I the season, the company carrying six
teen DeODIe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

r. j. Sankey buys and sells iaatl
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does general real estate bust,
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Com.
mercial streets, Leon, Iowa. .r.+
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

I. G. b. Price, the north side cloth
the Iowa Retail Clothiers Association
held at Des Moines last week, and
came home chuck full of new ideas
for his clothing store. Especially
interesting were the inStructions on
window dressing and 4f. Price will
show some fine display Windows ct
his popular store. He II q live wire,
and keeps his eyes and ears open for
new ideas all the time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

Story Hour" at the public library
Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. Rev.
MOser will illustrate and tell the
story of "neidi." There will be other
stories and music. Come and see
what a STORY hour is like. We
shall make you welcome. -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

r. E. Fisher, who has been criti-
cally ill for the past week with heart
trouble, is slowly improving, and
unless back-set occurs will probab-
ly be able to go about within a few
days Mr.. Fishers friends were ser
iously alarmed about his condition
and all are glad to learn that he is
rapidly recovering.-Mt. Ayr Jour-
nal
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

A. L. Lawhorn, of Lamont, brought
his wife to Leon Tuesday and she
was operated upon in a Leon hospi-
tai, the operation promising to be
succeSSful
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

by measuring the balance between
the nerve and muscle force OF tn
eye, in addition to accurately meas
uring the vision, Butler, jeweler ant
optometrist, is able to give immedi
ate. relief from eye strain. g., g.:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22

c. NJ. Wheeler, of Des Nome" a
former we'll known resident of this
city, has purchased half interest
in the l.. Stubs barber shop, and
will move to this city.