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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
DREAM OF SFGOVERNING JEWISH STATE COMING TRUE;
by Samuel Danziger, in The Public

by Samuel Danzigcr, in The Public.
{ Dreams occasionally come true. One
of these may be the Zionist dr~am Of
self-governing Jewish state in PAL
estine. The work of years against
apparently insurmountable obsta cles
has brought within range of probable
1ty realization of the vision. "The
cruel rod of war" may once again
blossom into righteous law" bring
Ing democracy to Russia, home rule to
Ireland, independence to Poland, and
self-government in some form tn
Palestine.
But it must not be assumed that.
should self-government come, the
credit will be solely due to the over
throw of the Turk. For many years
preparations in Palestine have been
going on. Since the early SOS the
country has ben colonized. Before
THAT time there had ben considerable
Jewish immigration, but this consisted
principally Of zealots with no other
bb1ect than to spend and end their eS-
tstence in Jerusalem in a religious but
tnon-productive way. Years of resi-
dence failed to make them aught but
strangers In the land
The immigration of the past 35
years has been of a different type.
persecution in Russia and Roumania
and dlscontent in Galicia, the Balkan
nations and elsewhere, brought in in
taustrlous people determined to secure
a. stake in the country and become
part of its economic life. Many of
Enese had to be assisted, through
Fund created by Jewish organizations
I'm western Europe and the United
States. Almost destitute and in debt
they began re-settlement of q land.
the condition of which was desert
4S years ago by Mark Twain in I'm
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26

Jewish colonists have increased this
yield to a point where it varies be-
tween $11 and $17 per acre. The Arab
production of oranges averaged $50
boxes per acre. The colonists increased
this to 757 boxes.
Good Roads.
At their own expense the colonists
have constructed good roads and in
troduced badly needed sanitary i'm
provements. With outside help hos
pitals have been established. Before
their coming the country was a breed
ing place of malaria and trachoma.
The colonists planted millions of euca-
lyptus trees whose unusual power of
absorption and evaporation makes
them a, useful factor in draining the
marshes. The Jewish Health Bureau.
established in Jerusalem by Nathan
Straus of New York city, has directed
the fight against trachoma and other
diseases. Formerly so per cent of the
inhabitants of Jaffa were afflicted
with trachoma. Only one per cent
are now sufferers from that disease.
An adequate school system has been
established in all of the villages and
a high school maintained in each of
the three cities of Jaffa, Haifa and
Jerusalem.
The colonies enjoy a measure of
self-rule. The Turkish government
concerns itself about them no further
than to collect it's taxes. So they have
developed into group of little auton-
omous democracies Each colony
elects through universal suffrage, re-
gardless of sex qualifications, a COM
mittee known as the "Va'ad." This
exercises both administrative and
judicial functions. 1t l-~eps a register
of land holdings, which is the only
record on which individual tenure is
based. It has charge of the schools,
roads and the water supply. It carries
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26

to have adopted one of the leading
European languages or to have aided
the growing Esperanto movement by
taking up that easily learned and rap
idly spreading lingo.
The inevitable effect which pros
perity and good government have on
land values is not absent. Palestine,
the organ of the British Palestine
Committee. reports as follows:
I'm 1890 an acre of irrigable land
about f3-12s; today such land could
not be bought for less than f36 per
acre. In 1880 the lands which form
this colony were uncultivated and
brought only a small and insignificant
revenue to the State; in 1912 the value
of the annual production of the colony
was $4,000 from which the govern
ment obtained f$3,40O in the form of
taxation. In 1880 the value of the
colony was less than f1,200; today it
represents value of at least 100000,
and its population numbers 5000
souls.
Danger Ahead.
These figures portend danger.
Should private individuals be allowed
to appropriate this unearned incre-
ment land speculation will be encour-
aged, land m monopoly will exact heavy
tolls from labor, willing workers will
be denied employment, and there will
arise poverty and distress as in older
civilizations.
The war;. however, has ended pros
perity. It cut off the. export trade at
once. Then in 1915 came a plague of
locusts which devoured the crops.
Great distress resulted, and it was
necessary to call upon America for
relief. This was granted in generous
measure. Peace, whenever it may
come, must bring a renewal Of ante
bellum prosperity, in spite Of the re-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
RUSSELL URGED
TO REFUSE POST
Berger and Germer, Socialists,
Ayers He Cannot Represent
Views Of Socialists.

CHICAGO, May 24.-Following Is
the text of communication to
Charles Edward Russell from the
emergency committee of the national
executive committee, Socialist party:
1T is reported in the press that you
have been appointed as a member of
the American commission to Russia
If this report is true, we request you
to decline the appointment.
Doesn't Represent Party.
LAS you know, you are one Of the
very slight minority Of the members
of the Socialist party who are in favor
of the war in which our country is
now engaged.
1T is evident that your appoint
ment was made for the purpose of
avoiding any real representation of
the Socialists of the United States on
the commission, while at the same
time making a pretense of having
them represented. Your name is also
used for the purpose of covering up
the appointment Of Elihu Root, who
is sent to Russia to represent the in
terests Of the worst and most dan
gerous elements of American pluto
cracy. This was a cunning and unfair
action, and we trust that you are too
honorable to stand for it.
''The most fundamental dictates Of
good faith and honorable dealing re-
quire that you, or any other member
of the slight minority, should decline
such an appointment. Fraternally
yours,
''Victor L. Berger Adolph Germer,
John M. Work, emergency committee
Of the national executive committee,
Socialist party"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
NOTHING MORE DEPL0RABLE
THAN follower STANDARDS
President Wilson Pledges Policy Toward Industrial Rea
tons During War. Welcomes Support Of Labor in
g, Crisis.

WASHINGTON May 24-When the Labor Committee If tho
ADVISORY Of the Council of Defense some $50
went to the White House Tuesday, May President
wilson gave them two pledges his policy industrial rea
lions during the He pledged his support maintaining
ana been OF the standards set before the war; by the workers.
And ne pledged his support of the az against
concrpton in the formation Of the armies which
supply the military and naval forces and the population
during the period of the struggle. fp
Here is what he said:
rms IS most welcome visit because it most welcome
ns the spontaneous cooperation of from walks of
see that do forget our
lives IN meeting the great emergency that has upon
Mr. Gomps has expressed already of things that
nave been very much mind of ate verv much
alarmed things happened At the
inclination OF the of to set aside
even the laws which have safeguarded standards
that - ~ Ofo '"0n
we are trying to light in which the lifting
the standards of % and that cause best v vonrv
cooperation ~ ''
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
DULUTH SCHOOL TEACHERS
! PETITION IS PIDCE0N-H0LED
Claimed That Petition Handed ~ Teachers To One Board
Member, Was "Pocketed' s,s;. ss ns,"o::;ne Read at
Board Meetn.. '"''oi h%:c S. Co..

Public school teachers 1, fail
the the Board Education fairly their
demands for increase in salaries
Recently it sa the teachers prepared petition
It Of the members of the Board
read at Subsequent meeting Of that body The petition forth
the necessity tor substantial of the abnor
NAL advance in the living called attention
that increase had been granted during past
years.
The petition smbered peacefully in the possession Of said
member who declined submit to the Board
tcuar member eemed impossible for the grant
increase this time'
Duluth teachers among the lowest paid the
pared with other cities Of this there have been rumbngs
Of organize teachers union which, however,
been blocked by Of the Influential members
ciation' who shy at the "labor union.''
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26

II do not doubt that any body of
men representing labor in this coun-
try, speaking for their fellows, will
be willing to make any sacrifice that
is necessary in order to carry this
contest to a successful issue, and in
that confidence I feel that it. would:
be inexcusable if we deprive Of such
a. spirit Of any of the existing safe
guards Of law. Therefore I shall ex-
ercise my influence, as far as it goes,
to see that that does not happen, and
that the sacrifices we make shall he
made voluntarily and not under the
compulsion which mistakenly is in
terpreted to mean a lowering of the
standards which we have sought
through so many generations to bring
to their present level"
No Compulsion.
There was more of the speech, but
this was the part which interested
the labor spokesmen. The President
had agreed that the ''sacrfices' in
volved in changed industrial condi-
tions during the war were to be made
voluntarily and not under compul-
sion," even though he assured his
audience that it was a mistake to sup
pose that labor standards would be
lowered by compulsory service. He
had accepted labor's demand for a
free industrial army, as set forth in
the manifesto of labor officials here
on March -.
And he had come out against the
sordid attempts of reactionary legis-
latures, in New York and other states.
to tear down the labor laws under
pretext Of national emergency.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26

The teachers feel they are entitled
sto a raise at this time. They have
a responsibility that attaches to no
other class. TO educate the younger
generation to the responsibilities of
citizenship requires more than ordin-
ary ability and to induce people to
follow the teaching profession, es-
pecially in Duluth where living is
higher than in the average American
city even in normal times, requires
that the people of Duluth see to it
that the teachers get what is coming
to them, even if the Boarl of Edu-
cation persists in turning deaf ear
to their petition.
Citizens who believe in square
deal will b. interested in knowing
why the petition of the teachers
failed to reach the board. They are
enquiring by what authority a men,
ber of the school board, acting as an
individual, pockets the petition with
the declaration that in the judgment
of that .lone member, the board can
not entertain the teachers request at
this time.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
PROGRESSIVE FARMERS
NORTH DAKOTA KNOW
GOOD THING WHEN
= SEE-IT:*~

North Dakota In the latest
state to take a big step in advance
In taxation. The legislature, with
one house overwhelmingly con-
trOlled by farmers, has passed the
bill providing that I'm 1918 all land.
city lots, public utility stock and
bank stock, shall be assessed at 80
per cent Of its true value; all
tangible personal property and all
improvements on farm land shall
De assessed at Per cent, and all
other property Mt 20 per cent.
Cities are empowered to assess
their improvements I'm the same
way II they wish to do 80.
North Dakota has thus adopted
for statewide purposes. the sys-
tenn which Houston, Texas, has
had in eect for several years! And
the fact that Legislature of
farmers approved 1T, shows that
the tillers of the soil In the north
west know of a good system Of
Taxation when they see 1t.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
ROCKEFE ELLKR, JR. AND
GUGGENHEIM AND LEE
HEAR PLAIN TALK.

President Wilson's brief speech
to $50 members of the Labor
Committee of the National COun-
Gil of Defense, was one worth
hearing.
1t was particularly appropriate
since John ID. Rockefeller jr.,
Daniel Guggenheim and Elisha
Lee. head of the railroad man.
aEers' organization OF tile United
States, were among the members
of the committee.
Later in the afternoon young
Rockefeller told how he had been
brought up by his father to honor
the men who work with their
hands. Jim Lord, president OF
the mining department of the A.
F. of L.. was present when Presi-
dent Wilson spoke, and also when
Rockefeller told the committee
that he wanted to be known as
the friend OF the vvoFkingman.
The United Mine WOFl<crs have
not yet been able to get recOgni-
tn9a tion from Roskefeller in Colo
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
NAVY MAN AND
UNIONlST AGREE

BOSTON, May 24.-Vice President
Dowd, of the Brotherhood of Boiler
Makers, and Capt. Lyons, Of the
United States ncvy, made short work
Of grievance registered by boiler
makers in the Charleston navy yards
who were reduced from $4.24 to
1915 a day. The men refused to
work, but the conference resulted in
re-esta ablishing the old rate and pay
ing the men for the day lost.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26

All Points In Eight-hour Law Will
Probably Be Settled.

NEW YORK, May 24.-It was
learned today that a settlement is ex-
pected this week between the Nation
al conference committee of the rail-
ways and the heads of the four rail-
way brotherhoods on all points at is
sue over the application of the eight
hour day. Conferences have been in
progress here for two weeks. While
the dispute was settled officially in
March, there remained many points
OF differences over the application of
the law
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
RAISE BENEFITS
FOR INJURED

BOSTON, May 24.-The house of
representatives has Increased from
$40 to $14 the maximum amount to
injured workmen under the state COM
pensation law. The period injured
workmen must wait until benefits are
paid is reduced from 10 days to seven.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
WINDOW CLEANERS
ON STRIKE

DENVER, May 24-Organized win
dow cleaners struck to secure an in
crease of SO cents day. The work.
ers have paid no attention to the state
statute which provides for 80 days
notice before employees can suspend
work in a body.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
TWO BALTIMORE
'''' WAGE GAINS

BALTIMORE, May 24.-The Wall
Paperers' union has raised wages
from $3.50 to SO day and the Hoist
ing and Portable Engineers union has
Increased rates from 62H to 70 cents
an hour.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
CHICAGO TEACHERS
QUIT UNION LABOR
Superintendent of Schools Prohib-
its Membership in Labor
Unions.

CHICAGO, May 24.-The Chicago
Teachers Federation has severed its
connection with organized labor be-
cause of the ruling Of Jacob Loeb,
superintendent of schools, who pro-
hibits teachers membership In labor
unions
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
LAWSON VISITS
DULUTH UNIONS
Secretary of Minnesota Federa-
tion Speaks at Meeting of
Local Teamsters,

George w. LAWSON, secretary
treasurer Of the State Fedora ton of
Labor addressed a meeting Of the
Duluth Teamsters Union last Sunday.
Mr.. Lawson is spending a few days
in Duluth visiting the various unions
and giving his assistance where it is
needed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-05-26
OUR REPUBLIC

The Republic that labor is eager to
defend and sacrifice for is a Republic
that belongs to the people and that
offers the opportunities that befit a
free and intelligent population.
SAMUEL GOMPERS.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
u. S. WILL EXHIBIT
AT ELECTRICAL SHOW

By way Of demonstrating what is
being done in preparing for and wag-
ing war. Uncle Sam. as personified
in the War. Navy and other depart-
ments Of the Federal government. is
taking advantage Of the Electrical
Exposition opening in Grand Central
Palace. New YORK. next week to make
a comprehensive exhibit of the sc-
tivities Of these departments.
The principal exhibit Of the War
Department will be that of the Signal
Corps. which has been prepared under
the direction OF Mai. Henry Opdycke.
signal officer of the Eastern Depart
ment. 1t will embody much of the
modern apparatus for communicating
In the war areas, including the new
trench telephone sets to be employed
by our loops in Europe. The various
wireless sets, particularly those used
in cotnmrn' ting with aircraft. Will
be interesting features Of this ex-
hibit.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
Millions of Little Pain Demons Cause s
Untold Suffering from Rheumatism

But you can be on the alert and
repuise the next attack and end the
conflict. by driving the germs OF
Rheumatism entirely out of your
system.
Do not walt for the full force OF
the attack,fo strike you. but begin
now TO take S. S. s.. the wonderful
blood medicine that searches out
the disease germs and eliminates
them entirely from your blood.
This grand remedy has done won
ders in severe cases OF rheumatism
and will prove just the treatment
you need s. s. S. is sold by drug
gists everywhere.
Write today to our medical direc-
tor. who win give you. without
charge. full advice regarding your
own case. Address Swift Specific
Co, si-L Swift Laboratory. At
lanta. Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
DENIES SHORTAGE
OF COAL IN EAST
Plenty on Hand to Meet Demand,
Declares Fuel Administration.

Denial OF any shortage OF coal in
Washington or other Eastern points
was issued by the Fuel Administration
yesterday. DIR. Garfield stated that
there was enough coal in the East
for present needs, and that as soon
as navigation on the lakes closes the
winters supply will be turned into
the East
Shipments to lake ports are re-
ceiving preference now. DR.. Garfield
explained, because after navigation
closes all coal for the Northwest will
have to be carried all the way by
rail-and there are not enough cars
for such "A movement.
DR.. Garfield adds that he sees no
prospect of a serious shortage of
coal in any part of the country dur
ing the coming winter. Coal cars,
both loaded and empty. he says.
must now be given preference over
other slow freight.
Further strengthening the program
for the supply of the Northwest,
United States the Exports Administra-
tive Board last night announced that
all coal for Canada from lake ports
will now require individual licenses
for each shipment
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06

Medical Reserve Corps Virginia
claims sixty-eight commissioned Of
ficers and 15s non-coms and privates;
In the Army Medical Corps she has
sixty-three men ranking from first
lieutenant to colonel. OF the latter
rank there are thirteen. and ninety
seven non-coms and privates.
Convocation day at Virginia differ
ed from previous similar occasions In
that this year the principal address
was delivered by President Alder
man who spoke on War and Educa-
tion." He described in eloquent terms
the changes in education which will
be forced by wars grim teachings,
and the duty OF educated men in
this crisis of their country's fate.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
U. OF VA. SUFFERS
FROM GREAT WAR
Enrolment This Year Is 30 Per
Cent Less Than in 1916.

Charlottesville, Va. Oct Sim
pressive convocation day exercises.
marked by wartime simplicity. were
held today at the University Of Vir-
ginia. The enrolment is 90 per cent
less than last year. with a probable
total for the year of $50.
OF the University of Virginia's s
alumni 20 per cent are actively en-
gagged IN some form OF service for
the government This represents ap-
proximately l.S00 men. They are dis
tributed in the various phases Of war
work as follows: Commissioned Of
ficers In navy and army ranking from
second lieutenant to major, 316; nom
CONS and privates, 81; second o. X.
T. c., now in training, 40; English
army and Medical Corps, 3. In the
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
MANY BOOKS LOANED :
BY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Institution Gives Interesting Resume
Of Years Activities.

The District Public Library contains
more than $4,000 volumes, according
to the monthly bulletin for septem-
>ber. and more than $1,000 persons
hold cards emitting them to library
privileges. During the fiscal year sSs.-
0Ss volumes were drawn for home
use as well as 1l4.6lo mounted pic
lures.
The fourteenth annual training class
conducted by the Public Library for
the purpose of training assistants to
NIL positions on the library staff will
be organized October 10. 1t was made
known yesterday. Entrance examina-
tions will be held in the library Oc-
tober IL.
The course consists Of eight months
training, during which time there Is
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Renew Their Attack as Col
Weather Comes.

Maybe you were fortunate enough
MOTTO suffer from your Rheumatism
as much as usual during the
warmer months. Sometimes the
millions Of little pain demons lie
dormant until real cold weather
comes.
But do not be mlsied. They may
have been inactive during the
warmer weather. but they will be-
gin their attacks with renewed
severity just as soon as the frosts
of winter arrive-and unless you
have been on your guard. you will
find yourself firmly within the
grasp Of your old enemy.
Disease is an enemy to all man.
kind. and Rheumatism is one OF the
most painful and relentless foes.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
SHIP BOARD NAMES SISLER.

The United States Shipping Board
announces the appointment of Lester
Sisler as its secretary. Since July
of this year he has been serving as
acting secretary Of the board. He
was called to this position after q
continuous service of ten years in the
Interstate Commerce Commission. He
is a native ashingtonian and a
graduate of the Business High School
and Georgetown University.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
u. S. BADLY IN NEED
OF SHIP MECHANICS

With more than 10000 ship me-
chanics working night and day or
new vessels for the navy and mer-
chant marine, the government is 60
ing, through the United States,
figuratively speaking, with a fine
tooth comb, in search for mechanics
trained in this industry.
The Shipping Board has. requested
the Department OF Labor to exert
every effort to obtain the services OF
every mechanic of this craft. Sec
retary Wilson, in response. has d.
rected every Federal employment
agent in the country TO give especial
attention to the request.
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all who have qualified have been Of
fered positions within q reasonable
time. Applicants must be between
the ages Of Is and IS. and must have
a high school education or the equiv
alent
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06

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The Washington herald., 1917-10-06

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