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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-02-09
RAILROAD EIGHT-HOUR LAW IS
CONTEMPTUOUSLY DISREGARDED

ready held by the Brotherhoods that
everybody knows the railroad workers
will win their rights, unless the cor.
pOratiOns can get some law to enslave
the workers and to thwart the free
force of public opinion.
Mr.. Lee admitted this when he said
at is not a secret that the heads OF
the organizations (Brotherhoods) have
in their hands full power to tie up the
commerce of the country, road by
road, territory by territory, or on all
the roads simultaneously, if the SUI
preme Court finds the Adamson law
unconstitutional" In other words, no
matter what the court decides, the
Brotherhoods will win the eight-hour
day by lawful power backed by public
sentiment unless the corporations can
devise some machinery, controlled by
them to prevent it.
At the recent testimonial dinner to
Samuel Gompers in Newly rk, Judge
Alton B. Parker said it was hard to
realize, in this age of liberty, that at
one time the English governing class
had put through the Statute of La
borers" which provided fine and i'm
prisonment for any able bodied man
who refused to work if an employer
wanted him to work.
The very thing, against which Judge
Parker expressed such righteous hor'
ror, is what the railroad corporations
are now trying to do to American
workingmen in this Twentieth Cen
fury. They would install here insid
iously condition of Middle Ages serf
dom. The four or five months in which
the courts have been asked by the
railroads to set aside the law of the
land have been utilized by the rail
roads in the furtherance of theil
whole campaign to brighten the people
through misinformation. Their power
full and shrewd representatives II
Washington and elsewhere are moi
only attacking labor, but are conduct
ing a tremendous campaign against
the public's control of the public's
transportation service.
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CONTINUED from last week.

CONTINUED from last week.
have been shed in vain. A different
policy is noticeable on the part OF
newly qualified county peace officials
toward the handling of the industrial
situation which leads us to belive that
common sense and discretion will be
mixed with firmness in the policing OF
the county in time of industrial dis
turbance, a combination that was sad
ly lacking during the past admins
tration.
Organization is the most instructive
attribute of human relationship. Men
who thought alike upon any subject
under the sun band themselves to-
gether into some sort of association
for the promotion and study of that
subject. Organizations of labor bring
out the elemental instincts in men
because they have to do with the
struggle of man to exchange his labor
power for the sustenance of life, and
the struggle to maintain life is ele-
mental. It has always been struggle
of tooth and claw. The first instinct
of men who work with their hands is
physical. They earn their daily bread
by the use of physical force and their
instinct is to settle their labor prob
lens with that physical force. They
will withhold that force to compel the
granting of some labor condition, or
they will use it under strain of excite
ment or in sudden anger against those
whom consider to be beating down
their working conditions. That is the
primal, the instructive nature of brute
force. The use of diplomacy, of fin
esse the invoking of legislation, is
more subtle, more slowly grasped, and
can make strides only as the mass is
educated up to higher level. Edu-
cation is going on all the time in the
labor movement. The worker is al
most passionate in his demand for a
system of school education which will
develope the brain power of his child
rem, realizing the mastery of brain
over brain. 1t is because so many good
people do not understand this evolu-
tionary process going on in the work
ing world, that they condemn trade
unionism because of its physical signs
of violence. AS the workers become
educated and disciplined, physical
combat declines and the settlement of
labor disputes becomes a duel of
brains rather than fists. Witness the
Typographical Union, which has al
most entirely done away with strikes
and lockouts.
The general public has keen in
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-02-09

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
IN AND FOR SNOHOMISH
COUNTY.
Henry Anderson, Plaintiff,
VS..
B. H. M. Lumber Company, a corpor-
alton, Defendant.
ID. o. Pratt, the receiver of the
above named defendant, having filed
in this proceeding his first report.
setting forth in detail his receipts and
disbursements as such receiver, a list
of all claims of creditors filed. and
the amounts in which he recommends
each of the same for allowance, the
facts with reference to the assets of
the defendant as yet not realized up
on, and generally all his acts and do
lngs pertaining to said receivership;
Now on motion of Baxter & Jones,
attorneys for said receiver, it is
ORDERED that the 10Th day Of
February, 1917, at 80 o'clock p. M.
be and the same is hereby fixed as a
time for a hearing on said report and
the creditors of said defendant di-
rected to show cause, if any they
have, before the above entitled Court,
Judge Guy c. Aston presiding, at the
Courthouse in the City of Everett, at
said time, why said report and the
matters therein set FORTH should not
be approved as filed, and said claims
allowed according to the recommend
alton of said receiver, and said re-
ceiver and his attorneys be made an
allowance for their services and gen
orally why the relief prayed for in
said report should not be granted, and
| it is further
ORDERED that notice to the cred
itors of said defendant of said hear
ing, be had by publication of this or
der in The Labor Journal, a newspa-
per of general circulation, in the
County of Snohomish, and State of
| Washington, for two GU successive
weeks commencing not less than ten
(10) days prior to such hearing, and
that notice to such creditors whose
claims are recommended for disallow-
ance in whole or in part in said re-
port, be had by mailing to said cred
itors, copy of said report not less
than ten (10) days prior to such hear
ing, together with a copy of this
order.
Dated, Everett, Washington, Feb
ruary 3rd, 1917.
Judge,
First publication Feb. 9, 1917.
Last publication Feb. 16, 1917.
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MASS MEETING
PROTEST AGAINST
GOING TO WAR

| Monday night in the Labor Temple
mass meeting was held under the
auspices of the Socialist Party to pro-
test against the United States going
to war with Germany. Emil Herman,
State Secretary of the Socialist Party,
called the meeting to order and pre-
sided.
After few remarks explaining the
object of the meeting r. j. Olinger
was introduced and made a spirited
address on war and the senselessness
of workingmen engaging in it. The
workingman does most of the fight
ing and gets none of the fruits of
victory. He gets nothing, win or lose.
George w. Louttit, a gentleman
whose name we failed to get, Jack
Michel, l.. E. Katterfeld, the Socialist
candidate for governor last November,
and Adam Hill also addressed the
meeting.
A motion prevailed to send letters
of protest to President Wilson and to
| Congress.
A motion carried to present the
| following sentiments of the meeting
to the daily papers for publication:
"The fundamental anarchy of our
social system, the competition of cap
italist groups, the colonial lusts, the
intrigues and brutalities of imperial
ism-the policy of rapine of some, the
policy of pride and prestige of others
have created bloody war in
Europe.
"The peril of drawing the United
States into the bloody conflict has
suddenly increased by the aggressive
proceedings of the allies. Whatever
may be the grievance of Germany and
whatever may be the grievance of
England, the United States should be,
and is, able to keep its people out of
the bloody conflict.
"The transportation of war sup
plies from the United States to Eng
land has eliminated in the cutting
off of diplomatic relations between
the United States and Germany and
given rise to the menace of the most
revolving and frightful of wars.
against this policy of violence
and commercialism the workers of
this country must raise their protest.
They must express their horror of
war and their intention to prevent
| it.
"The working class of the world
have nothing to gani by a commercial
war.
"It would be an act of mercy to-
ward the common people of those Eu-
ropean war cursed lands, if not a
hand from this country We're lifted
at this time. Any action taken by
the United States only aids the ruff
fianly rulers to prolong the agony of
the victims, while the ultimate re-
suit remains the same. The less the
interference from the outside the
sooner will the suicidal and murder
Gus game be brought to an end.
Therefore we, citizens of Everett,
Wash, in mass meeting assembled
in the Labor Temple this fifth day of
February 1917, demand the presi-
dent and congress of the United
States to proclaim the neutrality of
this country and to make it unlawful
to transport goods or persons from
the United States to countries within
the war zone"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-02-09
WAS APOSTLE PAUL
A TRADE UNIONIST
(By Rev. Charles Stelzle. }

(By Rev. Charles Stelzle.)
1t has been clearly established that
there were powerful labor guilds in
existance two thousand years ago and
practically every workingman belong
ed to the guild composed of those
who practiced his craft.
In those days nearly every Jewish
boy learned a trade, no matter what
his social position may have been. So
it happened that Paul, the greatest
missionary in the history of the early
church, learned the trade of tentmaker
even though his father was so promi-
nent man as to have the honor of
Roman citizenship conferred upon
him, and even though he had had the
advantages of thorough training at
the university at Tarsus.
This apprenticeship made Paul eleg-
ible to membership in the Tentmakers
Union, and it is altogether likely
that he became a member of that or
ganization.
We find in sacred history, that on
at least one occasion, Paul made his
headquarters in the city of Corinth
with Aquila and Priscilla, simply be-
cause they also were of the same
craft, namely tent makers. Here he
worked side by side with them, preach
ing in the synagogue on every Sab
bath day.
We have it from Paul's own pen
hat he worked with his hands as he
travelled from place to place, depend
ng upon his skill as mechanic to
earn his livelihood. Because of the
| necessity for constant travel and be-
| 'ause of his dependence upon his trade
For living, it is more than likely that
Paul identified himself with the or
yanization that would be most helpful
20 him in order to secure employment
1t is interesting to note that Paul
listed first of all and established his
greatest churches in the cities in
which trade unionism was strongest.
Unquestionably, he operated very
largely through the labor guilds in
these cities.
1t should be an inspiration to work.
ingmen everywhere to read the wond-
erful letters which this apostle-work-
ingman wrote.
Thirteen of the books in the New
Testament were written by Paul. Read
his plea for the slave Onesimus in
the letter to Philemon. Read his mas
terful presentation of the university
|of the benefits of Christianity in
very one of these epistles. Read that
beautiful "love-letter" which he sent
to the working people of Philippi,
when they sent him missionary
basket" when he was in the Roman
prison.
Follow him in his fight for the
common people of every nation as it
is told in "The Acts of The Apostles.
and go with this workingman-preach
er as he travels over almost the en-
tire then-known world, bringing a
message of joy to the masses, who,
for generations had been told by the
philosophers that they chad no souls;
that they were made of the same stuff
as the dog which upon his death was
kicked into the ditch" and then say
that you are proud of Paul-Paul, the
apostle trade-unionist.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-02-09
ORDER FIXING TIME OF HEAR
ING RECEIVERS REPORT AND

DfRICI I4NU NOIICE II EREIJF
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
IN AND FOR SNOHOMISH
COUNTY.
Henry Anderson, Plaintiff,
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-02-09
WHITE HOUSE MARKET

Tomorrow the old Cakes market,
corner Hewitt and Cakes. will be re-
opened under new name, "White
House Market" This capacious build
ing has been remodeled and thorough
ly renovated and will be conducted as
first-class public market under the
management of Mr.. f. r. Adams.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-08

Selection of a horse must be based
primarily on a thorough. systematic
examination; the examination should
be based on clear knowledge of de-
sirable and undesirable qualities. Not
only the presence of unsoundness but
also the condition or seriousness of
the unsoundness should be noted.
Temporary unfitness should be distin-
guished from permanent unsoundness.
A hurried examination is likely to
prove disappointment. Observe
blemishes. vice, faulty conformation,
unsoundness, and general characteris-
tics Common blemishes are scars
from old wounds, poll evil. scratches,
shoe boils. and small ruptures. Com
mon vices are halter pulling, cribbing.
kicking, stall walking, weaving. and
biting. Common faults of conforma-
ton are straight shoulders. crooked,
weak. or improperly set legs. eve
neck. long, weak back, and dropping
Group.
Common unsoundness are splints,
thoroughpin, SPAWN, curb. extreme
fistula, ringbone. side bones, extreme
atrophy of muscles contracted ten
dons and broken wind. General char
acteristics include fleshing, tempera-
ment, quality color, and age In final
selection, look for the good qualities
and weigh them against the defects.
Enlargements or scars (due to de-
formity, unusual mishap, or uncom-
mon disease) not conforming to any
Of those discussed should cause a
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horse to be rejected unless the nature
of the cause and the detriment to the
value and usefulness of the animal is
self-evident. Experience gained by
examining large numbers of horses
will aid in quickening the eye and
judgment, thereby making it possible
to perceive readily any unusual condi-
ton, but it should be remembered that
hurried examination is liable to
prove Disappointment, consequently
plenty of time should be taken in
making the examination, because time
Is much cheaper than money tied up
in an unsatisfactory horse. II pos
sible. get history Of the animal, and
while you are about it, get history
of the person having it for sale. So
many defects may be covered up by
such unfair methods as drugging that
1t is a good plan to make purchases
only from those with good Ireputa-
lions. Horses offered at auction sales
should be thoroughly examined pre-
vious to their being brought into the
ring, or else they should be tried out
in compliance with the rules of the
sale before time for settlement.
1t is well not to form the habit Of
seeing only the defects, for horses, like
people, are seldom perfect. conse-
quently in judging them weigh the
good qualities against the bad. A
horse should be valued by the amount
of service he will perform rather than
by his minor shortcomings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-08
Making Lime
Sulphur Mixture

Provide yourself with a good, tight
barrel, and zinc tub or pot to heat
water in; heat the water to boiling
Point, then take two or three buckets
Of boiling water and put in the empty
barrel, cover the top of the barrel
with oilcloth and sacks. Let the water
remain in the barrel about ten
minutes. then pour out the water and
put in twenty-five pounds of sulphur.
and empty six cans of concentrated I've
upon the sulphur: then add three
Buckets of boiling water, cover up bar
rel we'll and let it brew for fifteen to
twenty minutes; then stir up well, add
ing two more buckets of boiling water
and ten pounds quick or unslacked
lime (not slacked); cover top of bar
rel again and let the mixture boil for
twenty or thirty minutes. Then stir
UP well and add two more buckets
boiling water and ten pounds more
ltrne; let this boil for twenty or thirty
keeping the cover on barrel
as much as possible, after thirty
minutes more boiling add two buckets
boiling water and ten pounds have
lime; let boil thirty minutes, then add
more water 1.-TWO buckets boiling wa
teri and stir up thoroughly; add ten
pounds more lime: let this boil for
thirty minutes, then strain out into
another barrel or vessel and add water
enough to make 100 gallons in solu-
ton. This is ready to be sprayed on
the trees. By this method you cook
the mixture about two and half
hours. Several barrels may be started !
at one time and treated In the same |
manner as above.--S. NJ. Cook.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-08
Catch the Fly
Before She Lays

IT is commonly supposed that the
house fly begins laying eggs as soon as
she emerges from her filthy breeding
place. If this were true, fly swattine
campaign could not accomplish the
desired results, because young larvae
would be continually feeding, growing
and maturing in the breeding media
of their ancestors who had been
swatted after their eggs we're laid.
There is, however, a certain lapse of
time between the emergence of the
adult fly and the laying of eggs. This
period in which the eggs are being
formed Is called the "preoviposition"
period. 1t is the most important time
in the swatting campaign, for if the
adult flies are killed or trapped before
they lay eggs. all chances Of increase
from their offspring are averted.
This period Of immaturity is quite
short. and consequently the time for
killing Or trapping the egg-filled moth
er flies is limited. Concerted efforts in
any community can, however, rid that
community Of flies and disease result
ing from flies. Fly traps must be used
constantly in all places where there
are the greatest number Of flies Bait
ing the traps with over-ripe fruit. de-
caying meat or putrefying fish will in
stantly attract myriads of germ-laden
flies. II the traps are used from early
spring to late fan, all fiies--both egg
filed mother flies and those that may
have laid their eggs-will be caught.
This Yill prevent not only annoyance
by flies but will control typhoid fever
and Intestinal diseases. Destroy the !
'ause and you Immediately remove the |
affect. Early work, before flies become !
numerous, Is effective.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-08

highest development of both size and
quality will be found in any one strain
but it is necessary first to have> the
pure strains and to know definitely
the characters they possess and are
capable of transmitting before the
necessary steps can be taken to pro-
duce by crossing the permanent types
in which the roots shall possess the
desired qualities of sugar. purity and
yield. At the same time this line Of
work should develop seed-producing
plants Of uniform type, with reference
to both habit of growth of seed
stalks and date Of maturity of seed.
The development Of uniform types
is Of vital importance not only with
reference to the yield and quality Of
roots and seed, but also with refer
ence to the cost Of production. The
FIRST step. therefore. in the develop
ment of permanent beet-seed in
dustry in this country lies in the direc.
ton of the development Of true types
with reference to both seed beets and
seed production.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-08
TIMBER BAMBOO,

The paintings Of the Oriental tim
Der bamboo in northern Florida and
Louisiana have grown to height Of
% feet. and there is no longer any
question about their producing in this
country good canes comparable to
those which they produce in China
and Japan. A quick method of their
propagation has been worked out so
that 1t will be now possible to supply
large enough quantities of the young
plants to set out many small areas
throughout the South, from the Caro-
linas to California wherever there is
sufficient moisture and the land is not
too high priced to admit of their cul-
tivation
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-08

ever, have shown the folly of depend
ing upon foreign countries for our
beet-seed supply. while experiments
extending over many years have
proved the falsity of the. opinion
relative to labor and climatic con-
ditions.
The present seed requirements of
the beet-sugar industry in this country
are annually not less than 10000
Of no pounds each. In order to in
sure this quantity of seed. it would
be necessary to have not less than
$1,000 acres devoted to seed produc-
ton. Less than one-fourth of this
acreage was harvested in 1916.
1t is startling fact that there are
in this country no distinct types of
commercial sugar beets. In any
commercial sugar-beet field from
Michigan to California, without re-
gard to the name Of the so-ealled
variety. can be found from to 20 or
more distinct types Of beets Their
may be based upon shape,
habit OF growth, color, and
other characters Of the leaf. as we'll
as upon shape, texture, quality etc.,
Of the root. In fact, scarcely two
beets growing side by side in the same
field have closely related external
characters Of leaf or root, and the
quality of the roots varies in both
suear and purity.
Equally wide variations may be
found in the beet-seed fields, espec-
ally with Inference to habit Of growth
snd ytold Of seed. 1t would appear,
therefore,, that these so-called strains
Are badly mixed in the process of |
growth and production or that many |
trains or varieties are mixed before !
he seed - sacked. It would seem,
however, from the large number of
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-08
GARDEN REDUCES LIVING
EXPENSES.

The garden is the quickest and best
means of reducing the cost of living.
Present food prices can best be re-
duced by growing a new supply OF
food. 1t will take several months to
produce surplus of many food prod
ucts such as meat, potatoes and -four
Furthermore, the effect of this surplus
on the price which the consumer has
to pay is doubtful.
BY planting garden the consumer
can relieve the food shortage directly
in few weeks. He can substitute his
fresh garden vegetables for canned
products and for many of the high
priced staples.