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The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29
FEDERATED CHURCH

Last Sunday was a memorable day for those in attendance at the Feder- ated church. The morning service was most impressive one. On this occasion Dr. Baum addressed the members of both the Oddfellows and Rebeccah lodges, who marched to the church in a body. The seating capa- city of both church and Sunday school was taxed to the utmost showing a growing interest in church matters, Various religious ceremonies combined to make the service more impressive; two infant baptisms and five new communicants being received into the church.
 The evening service was one not easily forgotten. Slated to be fit- ting climax to the Red Cross cam paign, it drew an interested audience,
 Dr. Baum chose as his topic, "The Bathed Sword" and urged that in the present conflict we bathe our swords in heaven, fighting without rancor but sincerely believing our cause, that of humanity, to be just one.
 In the words of the immortal Lin coin 'Iet us not be so concerned as to whether the Lord is on our side but let us be sure We are on the Lords side"
 The church made an effective show ing in it's decorations for the occasion. The beloved Stars and Stripes, com bined with the Red Cross symbol breathed patriotism from choir loft to entrance and bespoke careful ar engagement of the decorating commit tee under the able direction of Mir. E. I. Parker. The music consisted of patriotic airs and the offering taken at the conclusion of the sermon amounted to forty dollars which was
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29

Mrs. W. H. Porter, in charge of the work room of the Red Cross states that the committee has secured the Federated church as a place to work in and that the materials have been ordered and the work will soon be under way. She is desirous of sec uring all the linen and muslin cloth it is possible to get as there is very strong demand for these articles. AL so the Red Cross is in need of one or more sewing machines and she would be pleased to have some one volunteer the loan of their machine or if there anyone who has machine they have no use for the Red Cross can make good use of 1t.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29
sT. ANTHONY SCHOOL


 One of the very prettiest entertain ments of the season was given last Friday night by the pupils of St. Anthony's school. The crowd attend ing attested to the fact that the per formances given at the school are al- ways of the best and this years was no exception for the program from start to finish showed preparation on the part of the pupils and patience on the part of the teachers in charge.
 Two graduates from 9th grade, Mary Conrard and Edgar Brandt re- ceived diplomas for completed work; Mary Conrard also receiving medal for highest average. Other medals were awarded Mary Frances Jakle for highest average, Virginia Brown for Christian Doctrine, Kathleen Conrard for attendance and Bernedette Moritz also for attendance.
 A Rose Drill by the girls was Q dainty affair while the Patriotic Op- eretta quite took the house-the climax being reached when the little lads whistled "Yankee Doodle" amid the applause.
 The drill given by ten dainty little misses dressed as waitresses was most captivating.
 The program entire was success full conclusion to the years work.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29
ANNUAL RECEPTION

The annual reception rendered the students for the summer term at the Normal bids fair to surpass all others of previous years. Under the direc- ton of Mir. Bickwith, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Barber and Miss Blome, the ar arrangements assume proportions not often dreamed of in Flagstaff, for it is to be an out door affair, with cleo tric lights glimmering everywhere and dancing pavilion on the tennis court.
 AS the affair is scheduled for to- night we'll only give you an outline of the affair and promise details later.
 Music by the Flagstaff Band.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29
INTERESTING EVENTS IN THE LOCAL SOCIAL WORLD
 By MRS FRANK N. NOBLE
RED CROSS
By MRS. FRANK N. NOBLE

The shortages of humanity can in great measure be overlooked when such generous response is given in the great emergency just passed-the Red Cross drive.
 One can forgive the rich their rich es when they show such willingness to put their money into active service.
 We see what a kindly, well-inten- tioned race we really are. Like the Liberty Bond issue, the Red Cross subscription went way over the mark. The eighty-two momentous days since war was declared has revealed the spirit of patriotic sacrifce-some in giving their lives perhaps-others their aid to safeguard and protect our boys Somewhere in France"
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29
LIBRARY NIGHT

Library Night still continues to be a popular feature of the towns enter tainment. Notwithstanding the fact that other attractions on that night, called for recognition, the new Board was more than pleased with the show ing on last Friday night when Mar guerite Clark was seen in "Snow White"
 We would introduce you to the Board who will have charge of the Library for the coming year; Mrs. J. M. Wilson, chairman, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Wm. Babbitt, Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Heisser. They wish your con tinued interest in the work and your loyal support.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29
MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Mrs. S. s. Acker was hostess to members of the Federated Missionary society on last Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5. The topic was the con- tinuation from the fourth to the four teenth centuries. A good attendance was noted and the offering at the suggestion of Mrs. Blome, the presi- dent, was given to the Red Cross.
 The amount donated was over six dollars.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29
BOB MITCHELL TO MARRY

Robt. Mitchell, of the Navajo Cop per Co. left for New York this week but not on business as he stated to several friends. Mrs. w. B. Black wood of New York City announced the engagement of her daughter Madeline to MT. Robt. Mitchell ST., of Flagstaff, and it is to be expected that this hap py event will take place during Mir. Mitchell's stay in that city.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29

turned to the Red Cross.
 Next Sunday morning pr. Baum will take for his topic, "The Call of the Deep" Beftting the seriousness of the hour, his evening topic will be "American Ideals" and on the eve of the Nations anniversary, it behooves every American to pause while and consider how near he is approaching these ideals.
 Come and hear them and invite others to attend with you.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29

This paper has not asked Governor Campbell whether or not he will be a candidate again next year for gover- nor. If he is not he will go counter to the present guess of the Daily In- ternational. His predecessor served for three, terms and even then re- fused to obey the will of the people when they told him to "vamoose. ."- Douglas International.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29

Mrs. Craig Pottinger and Miss Lena Doyle were week end guests of the Misses Spellmire and Dye at Will Hams attending the dance given for the Red Cross campaign on Saturday night, when Mir. Pottinger and Mir. Ry,e Lockett joined them.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29

Interested friends of Miss Esther Bullard will welcome the news that she is to be just a little closer to Flagstaff this coming year. Her work in the East will be severed in June and in September Miss Bullard will have charge of the Domestic Science Department in the Commercial High school in Oklahoma.
 E Miss Bullard is quite pleased over her prospects and her friends have every assurance she will make good.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29
NEWS FROM MANILA,
 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

The American women of Manila have organized themselves for what ever service they can perform in the war. An American woman's league stimulates American knowledge of the island and it is this League that has formed classes for aid. The Amer ican nurses of the city are ready to lend help whenever needed and among these nurses are many specialists who have been attracted to the govern ment and army hospitals.
 Friends of Miss Myrtle Pulliam have received word of her marriage at the home of her parents in Fort Grant.
 Miss Pulliam numbers her friends by the score in Flagstaff where sht made her home until recently, anc these same friends wish her much joy and happiness.
The Coconino sun., 1917-06-29

Mrs. F. w. Sisson aswes the ladies of the Red Cross and members of the Woman's Club to meet at her home Tuesday morning at 9:S0.
 She also requests they dress in white for the parade.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
SING SING FOR
MAN WHOSHUT
THE FIRE EXIT
Samuel Barkin, Owner of Brook
lyn Factory. Is Given Two and
a Half Years Prison Term

Samuel Barkin, treasurer of the
Essex Waist company of Brooklyn,
was sentenced to from two and half
to five and half years in Sing Sing
in the Brooklyn supreme court.
He was convicted of manslaughter
last week by a jury after evidence of
negligence which resulted in the
deaths of eight girls and four men in
the Diamond factory fire on Novem-
Der 6, 1915. A trapdoor was locked
in the ceiling of the waist company's
loft and the dead were piled around
it when firemen made search the
day after the fire.
Judge Isaac kapper, in announcing
the sentence, said he was influnceed
by the fact that this is the first man
ufacturer to suffer under the law.
Il am convinced" Justice Kapper
said, that this conviction and SEN
tence should effect greater security
for all factory operators. The de
PENDANT is not convicted of any will
full or intentional act, but solely of
culpable negligence"
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
COAL PRICES FIXED
by Big DEALERS

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-Proof that
the exotbitant boosting of coal prices
here was due to concerted action by
the coal barons was obtained when
District Attorney Rotan, probing the
situation, was informed by the print
err of coal price cards that cards CON
tanning the higher prices were ordered
for all Coal Dealers Association mem
bers simultaneously.
M. j. Mccullough, the printer, said
chat he printed the cards with the
higher prices, getting out about 200
of them for the association. They
were then distributed to the members
These cards were left with the
dealers with the information that
they came from the Coal Exchange,
and prices were boosted by all in ac-
cordance with the new price list.
1t was also brought out that the
prices were decided upon by price
educational committee" of the ex-
change, of which j. Ernest Richards,
president of the Newton Coal Com
pany, is said to be chairman.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
UNCLE SAM SELLS
COAL AT PROFIT

N-Government sales
of coal is a success-in the Panama
Canal Zone. Last year the CONNER
cial price for coal in and around the
canal was $24 a ton But Uncle Sam
sold it at $3.50 ton and made a profit
of over $1,000 on the number of tons
thus disposed of.
Government sale of oil is also a
success--in the same place. So is the
government commissariat, which pro-
vides supplies of all kinds for work
ing force at times as large as 10000.
Government ownership of the canal
is also profitable. In a period of near
ly year revenues exceeded operating
expenses by $350,000.
The government, when it wants to
be and when private capital leaves it
alone, is a very efficient business
man. 1t does not go out after profit
it goes out after results-the great
est good to the greatest number at the
least possible expense.
If anybody criticises government
ownership, refer him to the last re-
port of the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion, obtainable at Washington, d. c.,
and there he will learn some truths
not published in the daily newspapers
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
PROPORTIONAL
REPRESENTATION

The people of Calgary, Alberta, by
popular vote have adopted the proper
tional system of election and repre-
sentation in their city council. This
means that if there are five council
men to elect, that one-fifth of the
votes would be sufficient to elect one
councilman, two-fifths of the votes
two councilmen, etc, or that five diff
ferent parties could each elect one
councilman, were the people equally
divided into five parties. 1t is a sys-
tern that merits our earnest consider
alton. 1t seems to offer a fair and
just method by which any part of the
people, even small minority, can Sc
cure voice and vote in the admins
tration of public affairs. We should
learn more about it.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
WALL STREET
PLANS A HUGE
AERIAL TRUST

NEW YORK.-Wall Street is plan
ming to start gigantic air trust. 1t
wants complete control of aerial trav-
ell. A huge fund, probably three bill
lion dollars, has been unofficially of
fered to Germany by local financiers
If the Teuton government will cede
10 this private corporation the ex-
elusive right to use Zeppelin balloons
and airships now in use and such as
may be invented later.
This means that if the deal goes
through a private American combina-
ton of capital will secure a monopoly
of travel through the air. 1t will be
able to decide what aerial routes shall
be used, who shall use them, and it
will be able to extort it's own prices
for the right to fly through the air.
1t is said that the house of Morgan
and the Standard Oil interests are the
real hackers of this neat little scheme
to secure the biggest monopoly that
has ever existed. While negotiations
so far have not been begun officially,
much sounding has been done in Ger
many as to the governments attitude
in the matter by agents Of local CAPT
talists, and it may not be long before
n actual offer will be made to Ger
nany.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
POTATOES ARE
DUMPED TO KEEP
PRICES SOARING

MONTREAL, Canada.-Three hun
dred thousand pounds of perfectly
good potatoes have been dumped into
mine" near here and permitted to
rot so that the food interests could
continue to exploit the market at the
present high prices by keeping up the
appearance of famine" in potatoes
This startling discovery was just
made byathree engineers surveying
some ground nenw Cote st. Paul, and
proves conclusively the charges that
destruction of potatoes on a wholesale
scale has been taking place for the
effect On the market prices.
R. H. Greetham, Michael Downs
and Gilbert Carroll, engineers of this
city, were working near Cote St. Paul
surveying. That's when they discov-
cred the beds of potatoes, a good part
of which had already begun to rot.
For depth of three feet there was
a line of perfect, unblighted potatoes
frozen hard. Another two feet dis
closed mass of decaying potatoes.
In all, ten mounds were found, care
fully covered with manure, and under
each, in a dugout or "mine," the po-
tatoes had been thrown. While the
Montreal market is sending potato
prices soaring, for alleged lack of pro-
duct, the food barons are bolsterine
up these prices by destroying their
products.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
HUMAN LIVES VALUED
AT TEN DOLLARS

BARACKVILLE, w. Wa human
life is worth $40.
So holds the law, which has imposed
a fine of 500 on the assistant fore
man of mine here who had been
found responsible for the death of
ten miners in a mine explosion on
October 10 of last year. The verdict
has just been handed down.
Thorough probing disclosed that
the accident claimed such heavy toll
because the workers had been permit
ted to enter a gaseous mine that had
not been inspected on that morning,
as required.
And the man held guilty of criminal
carelessness in causing the death of
ten men was fined by court of JUS
tice just $500!
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
BIRTHDAY DONATIONS

Ella T. Stone-Basket preserves.
MIS-. J.. E. Kristwick-Crochete
cenaerpiecs.
Mrs. N. Shoner-Crocheted slip
pers.
Ida psaddle-Threo hand made
ham keechiofs, boudoir cap.
Mrs. Macey--Two strings rose
b. 's -ofa pillow cover, silk work
la and ladies' collar.
Mrs. George Clapsaddle-Guest
towel.
Mrs. W. ], Fortson-Crocheted
yoke.
Jennie Kuhn-Two handkerchiefs.
Ed Wabl-Flannel shirt.
+. e. Craig-Two tables.
Mrs. N. p Oss-Apron.
Mrs. f. j. Trimmed bath
towel.
Mrs. L. Baker, handkerchief.
Mrs. H. L. Baker, lace collar and
cuff sets
Mrs, v Wicklund-Lace collar and
cuff set.
Isaac Harter-sack apples.
j. s, Belts; Everett-Sack potatoes.
WI. Hyde, Everett...---.....................S1. 90
Mrs. Rasmussen, Everett....-........ 100
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
VOICE PROTEST
AGAINST WAR
Socialists Pass Resolutions and
Forward Them to President
and Congress

Under the auspices of the Socialist
party of Everett mass meeting was
held Monday evening at the Labor
Temple protesting against war be-
tween the United States and Germany.
Plans were arse completed for a mass
meeting to be held Saturday night on
the corner of Wetmore and California
avenues with Kate Sadler of Seattle
as the principal speaker.
J. H. Olinger, George W. Louttit,
Jake Michel and other speakers adj
dressed the meeting. Emil Herman,
state secretary of the Socialist party,
was chairman. Protests were wired to
Washington, while the following res
olution was adopted:
"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 Eu-
rope.
"The peril of drawing the United
States into the bloody conflict has
suddenly increased by the aggressive
proceedings of the central and allied
powers. Whatever may be the griev-
ance of Germany and whatever may
be the grievance of England, the
United States should be, and is, able
to keep it's 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. Thew
must express their horror of war and
their intention to prevent it,
"The working class of the world
have nothing to gain by comemrcial
war.
ut 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 were lifted to
aid them or make war upon them at
this time. Any action taken by the
United States only aids the ruffianly
rulers to prolong the struggle. This
is but to prolong the agony of the VIC
tins, while the ultimate result re-
mains the same. The less the inter
ference from the outside the sooner
will the suicidal and murderous game
be brought to an end.
Wherefore 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
tn war zone"
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
1916 MINE YIELD AT $4,000, OOO, 900

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Three bill
lion dollars is the value put upon the
1916 output of American mines in es-
Inmates made to Secretary Lane by
the geological survey. The enormous
production was accompanied by the
greatest profits the mining industry
of the country ever has known, cop
per alone netting about 100000, 900.
Production, it is estimated, has run
at least rs per cent ahead of 1915.
The copper output was the sensa-
ton of the year in the mining world
At an average price of 27 cents a
pound, the 1916 production had a
value of $52O,OOO,O0O compared with
$243,000,000 the year before and
$190,00O,000 in 1913. The profits
were the greatest ever known in the
metal
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
CHICAGO MAY FIRE
$500 CITY WORKERS

CHICAGO.-Because this city is
unable to meet its financial obiga-
tions, $500 city employees may be laid
off shortly for the sake of Economy"
City Controller Pike declares there
is no way out of this situation un-
less a bond issue can be used to nav
an Indebtedness of more than $4,000
900, which is due shortly.
Nothing has been said about cut
ing salaries Of high-paid officials to
prevent the clerks and other Iowlv
paid city workers from losing their
jobs.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
BAY STATE NEEDS
NO "BLACK COSSACKS''

BOSTON, Mass.-"Black Cossacks"
are not needed in the Bay State. That
is the decision just handed down by
he official commission created to in
Jestigate the advisability of a State
Constabulary for this state. 1t is
likely that the legislature will act in
accordance with the recommendation
of the commission. Labor unions and
the Socialist party branches of the
state have fought the idea ever since
has been agitated.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08

War, famine, disease, ignorance,
poverty, prostitution, wasted lives,
lost opportunities, hate, strife, bitter
ness, pessimism, avarice, lying, deceit,
treachery and tramps, these are the
names of some Of the big and little
clods thrown out by Capitalism in the
digging of it's grave. Assist US in
making more social rebels to the end
that Capitalism upon it's demise may
be buried deep beneath these clods
and that upon the graves may blossom
the flowers Of Peace. Brotherhood
and the roses of Comradeship.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
GOOD ENTERTAINMENT
AT NORTH YAKIMA

Local North Yakima gave it's fourth
dance and entertainment January 30
and it was a grand success. About
$50 couple enjoyed the program and
dance until II o'clock. Punch was
served during the dance. The pro-
gram also consisted of readings and
recitations which lasted one hour.
The dancers were called to order
at ten o'clock when the Red Flag was
raised by our Secretary Comrade
Mauer and a ten minute talk was
given by Comrade McMurray on the
History of Our Emblem which was
well received. The next entertainment
will be given in honor of the North
west Worker. Just keep your eyes
on Local North Yakima for the larg-
estLocal in the State.
w. E. ANDERSON.
Northwest Worker, months, 25c.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-02-08
CELEBRATE NORTHWEST WORKERS SEVENTH ANNIVERSAR1
HAMMER & TONES
Charles W. Erwin

The Wall Street Journal is busy ex-
tracing some comfort for its readers
who own the railroads of the country.
1t tells them in its recent issue that
should the Supreme Court declare the
eight hour law unconstitutional" and
the men refuse to abide by its decision
it will take some months before they
can arrange for strike. Perish the
thought that there should have been
q '1eak" as to the probable decision
of the court that caused the Wall st.
sheet to publish the statement.