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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-11-11
Mass Struggles Are Coming

During the year 1881, thus ia
the number of workers on strike
(250,000) was nearly twice the total
number of the entire year, 1880.
These strikes took place mainly in
such industries that were already in
a state of crisis prior to the begin
ming of the present economic crisis
(mining, textile, etc), because in
these industries the unemployment
and wage cuts we're greatest, so that
these workers were the first ones
to respond. While the most impor-
tant of the strikes were of unor-
ganized workers, large sections of
organized workers entered into the
struggle. Practically all the strikes
were directed against wage cuts and
the lengthening of the hours of Ia
Dor. The majority of the strikes Of
the organized workers were led and
betrayed by the Musteite elements
in sham opposition to the official
A. F. of L., whom the workers gen.
timely wanted to fight. The TUUL
led about one-third of the num-
beers of workers on strike including
the most important strike of the
entire period, the strike of over 49,
900 soft coal miners. The recent
strikes demonstrated not only the
growing rehabilitation of the mass
es in general, but also the growing
activity of the Negro masses, as well
as the growing importance Of the
women and young workers. The
government played an increasing
role as strike-breaker, and the fed
eral government, through the La
Dor Department and deportations,
acted as an open strike breaker,
more SO than in any previous pc
Rod.
Militancy of Unemployed Grows.
The unemployed masses have
shown increasing readiness to
struggle against starvation. Dur
ing the year. 1881, there took place
important struggles of the unem-
ployed. The response to the un-
employment insurance bill, the ex-
tent and militancy of the Febru-
airy Is demonstrations, the success
full hunger marches in about doz-
en- states, the numerous local and
county hunger marches, numerous
spontaneous struggles around the
factories and the unemployment
agencies, the solidarity of the un-
employed and employed during the
miners and other strikes-all these
actions of the unemployed are in
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-11-11
Only First Steps Taken Toward Build
ing a Mass T. u. u. L.

The TUUL has only taken the
very first steps In the directions
Of becoming q mass organization
Of struggle. The outstanding fea-
ture Of the position Of the ,TUUL
and its unions today. still remains
its tagging behind the ever more
favorable objective situation. re-
sulting In the ever widening OF. the
gap between the growing tasks Of
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-11-11

the TUUL and It's activities. be-
tween the rehabilitation of the
masses and its leadership and Or
ganization Of the struggles Of the
masses. Our aim now Is to over
come the still prevailing weaknesses
with regard to the formulation Of
the partial demands, and particu-
larry to overcome the organizational
weaknesses that stand In the path
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-11-11

practically non-existent, so that the
Lewis machine had no need of the
Musteites, as it did in other cases.
In Illinois, where the influence
of the NMU is growing, the Music
ties are taking the lead edmund
son, etc. in betraying the work
ers. In Southern West Virginia,
where the NMU influence spread
because of the miners strike and
the work of the NAU in Northern
West Virginia, the Musteite, Kee-
ney, asks for conferences with the
NMU as means to keep in check
the revolt of the miners against
his policies. In the textile indus
try, the Musteites and Socialist
wing of the A. F. of L. led most
of the strikes under the A. r. Of
l.. leadership mainly because of the
fact that the official MacMahon
machine Is known to the textile
workers as strike-breaking or
ganization, and also because of the
important struggles led by the Mt
WI in this industry and its grow
ing influence. In those cases where
the Musteites also have already ex-
posed themselves Paterson), the A.
F. of L. makes use of the renegade
Communists (Gitlow) in its strike
breaking activity. That there is no
difference except in the methods
used, between the official A. F. of
L. and its Musteite wing, is best
shown by the fact that the most
unprecedented wage cuts ever car
ried through go to As per cent? was
carried through by the Musteites in
the Full Fashioned Hosiery Workers
Union, led by the Musteites and
Socialists.
This can be seen not only through
the whole campaign of lies that the
present wage cuts will "help bring
back prosperity. and the wave of
regrets" Of the Greens and wolls
about the wage cuts, the gestures of
the Thomases, but also in the ques-
ton of the unemployment relief and
unemployment insurance. A whole
campaign of demagogy from Swope
schemes through the Roosevelt re-
lief program, down to the Musteite
and Socialist fake unemployment
insurance bill' is evidence Of the
fact that the bosses will continue to
resort to demagogy, side by side
with the attacks on the employed
and unemployed masses. It is par
ticularly now that the A. F. Of L.
and Musteites became even more
dangerous and must be exposed be-
fore the masses, as condition for
successful struggle against the boss
es' offensive.
TUUL Shows 1t Can Lead Struggles
The TUUL has demonstrated
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-11-11

that it can lead struggles and that
workers are willing to fight under
its leadership. While at the last
meeting of the national committee,
we had to record the fact that the
TUUL was not leading any serious
struggles, that the work in the old
unions was generally abandoned,
that most of the strikes that took
place Reading, Illinois miners,
Danville) were led by the A. F. of
L. with practically no participation
Of the TUUL, that most OF the
unions, including che miners union,
were declining in membership, that
the unemployment work had de-
clined since the peak of March 6,
1880, at the present time, the TUUL
is in a different position. The TIL
UL led in the recent period, the
most important struggles, and par
ticipated, though only very feebly.
in practically all the struggles led
by the A. F. of L. and in some Of
them (Allentown) succeeded in CIV
ing real defeats to the A. F. of L.
The work in the old unions was be-
gun and already in some unions
(building, needle) brought impor-
tant results, not only in the win
ming of important positions in the
old unions needle, building) but
increases in membership of the
TUUL union (fur workers., as a
result of the correct combination of
the united front, work in the old
unions, and the organization of
struggle under the direct leader
ship Of the revolutionary union.
Practically all the unions have
stopped the decline in membership,
and In some of them, the member
ship is increasing thinning, needle,
textile, agriculture). In the work
among the unemployed, steps for
ward were taken although organ
ization Of the unemployed work still
remains the burning question in
which entirely insufficient progress
has been made.
This change was made possible
not merely because of the growing
favorable objective conditions for
our work, but principally because
the TUUL to some degree learned
ito put forward partial demands
applicable to local situations, and
to concrete disputes IN factories
and industries" Because more at
tention was given to preparation of
strikes, based On program of con-
centration in certain industries,
and in given branch and terri
tory Of that industry. And finally
because of the beginnings of the
developments Of the united front
policy from below and work In the
old unions.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-11-11

dications of the readiness of the
unemployed to fight. One of the
outstanding lessons of the recent
strikes, is the inability of the capt.
tahsts to use the unemployed as
strike breakers. The organization of
the unemployed did not keep pace
with the willingness of the masses
of the unemployed to fight or even
with the important activities car
ried through. This was due mainly
to the fact that while the unem-
pIoyed movement learned how to
formulate correct slogans Of agi-
tation and action, thus mobilizing
the unemployed for struggle, it did
not organize the day to day strug-
giles for the most burning demands
of the unemployed, and also because
there was too much Journalism and
sectarianism in the work of the
unemployed organizations.
The ALL. Musteftes and Socialists
Are Now Open Agents Of the
Bosses.
The A. F. Of L. and its various
wings from Music to Gitlow. have
played an increasing role as strike
breakers, and against the demands
of the unemployed. Every struggle
Of the masses can only be carried
On correctly, If it is directed against
the reforInists as part of the COM
bination of the bosses, the govern
ment and labor bureaucrats. The
A. F. Of L. policy does not exclude
the taking over of the leadership"
of strikes as part of its strike break
ing policy. Not only the Music wing
of the A. F. of l.. which plays a
more and more Increasing role with
the sharpening of the crisis, but
even the official A. F. of L. under
takes to lead strikes when the mass
es show their readiness to fight, In
order to betray and break these
strikes. In only one thing Is the
policy Of the A. F. of L. uniform
always to do that which serves the
interests of the bosses, and which
can defeat the workers. Thus we
have that, while the strike Of the
anthracite miners was outlawed by
the official Lewis-Boylan machine,
and led by Musteites Of the Malo-
ney-Tomishek type, in the Hooking
Valley and in Northern West Vir-
ginia, the Lewis machine element
led the strikes directly and sold
out the workers. It is interesting
to note that in both of these places
the TUUL forces at that time, were
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
RESOLUTIONS COINCIDENCE.
ISLAND CHAPTER NO. 40 o. E.

Great is our grief at the passing of
our beloved Sister Linda A, Wise, who
has left all earthly friends and loved
ones to go to her heavenly home and
the dear ones awaiting her there.
Sister Linda was charter member
of our chapter and filled the office OF
secretary for number of years. She
was greatly beloved by all who knew
her CHEEKY smile and friendly ways
and we have suffered great loss in
her passing.
Our loving sympathy goes out to her
daughter, Sister ,Bess and son, Brother
Royce and others of her family. 1t
is hard to find words to express the
depth of our feelings, and we must
needs stand mute, with bowed heads
but with hearts attuned to the echo of
the Savior's words ringing down
through the centuries, "She is not
dead but sleepeth," and hear again his
wonderous message of hope, II am the
resurrection and the life"
Thus in spite of all human sorrow
we must all needs feel, will our Souls
find the peace that passeth under
standing"
Sunset and evening star and one
clear call for me,
And may there be no moaning at the
bar
When / put out to Sea-
Resolved that these resolutions bt
spread upon the minutes of Islanc
Chapter No. ITO Order Eastern Star
a copy sent to the family and a copy
sent to press.
| Committee,
ARTHUR H. POULTNEY,
LILLIAN WILLIAMS.
KATIIRAN HANSEN.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
PUSSY WILLOWS GUARANTEED.

We publish the following letter for
The information of our readers
Seattle, Wash, January 20, 1881.
To the Editor,
Vashon Island News Record,
Vashon, Wash.
The pussy willow season is with us
again, as evidenced by the number OF
calls we receive in regard to shipping
them, and 1 feel it would be Of interest
to your readers, and save them con-
siderable trouble, if they were in
formed through your paper of the
shipping regulations governing pussy
willows.
Both the United States Department
of Agriculture and the State Depart
ment of Agriculture have guarantees
prohibiting the shipment of pussy
willows, so locally no pussy willows
under any condition, may be shipped
cut of Western Washington.
Very truly yours.
LLOYD d. HEIFNER,
District horticultural Inspector
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY.

Once more the Angel of Death has
visited Island Rebekah Lodge No. 277
and taken from us our beloved Sister
Linda Wise.
One by one comes the call OF the
silent messenger while the busy world
is all activity, while the hurrying feet
move to and fro in the busy turmoil
of life, some hearts are filled with
grief, some home is silent.
Once more the golden chain of
friendship, love and truth, has been
broken and our beloved Sister Linda
Wise, has answered the call. She has
gone from us but her work lives after
her.
zone by one the links are severed,
From the chain of Golden Love,
One by one may each be welded
In the Fathers home above
Resolved; that we deeply feel and
mourn the loss Of our dear Sister. AS
we recall the fraternal associations of
the past, and in silent reverence we
bow our heads to pay loving tribute
| to her memory.
Resolved that we extend to the be-
reaved family our sincere love and
sympathy, and the assurance that her
memory will ever be cherished.
Resolved, that copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the bereaved family
a copy spread on the minutes of our
lodge, and a copy be sent to the
Vashon News Record for publication.
LEOLA SOIKE.
ELIZABETH BEARD.
MAUDE ZIMMERMAN.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
VALENTINES DAY CARD PARTY.

Ever increasing enthusiasm marks
the preparations for the much talked
OF novelty card party TO be given at
the Community House by the Vashon
Island Community Club.
The news that there will be q prize
for everyone ought to inspire courage
In the faintest heart.
Moreover. there will be door prize,
to-wit: A prize bestowed upon some
lucky soul who happens to be number
x in passing through the portals on
the charmed evening.
DO not forget that the date is Satur-
day, February IA, at eight o'clock p. m
To avoid mistakes sponsors should
secure the tickets for the guests al
their own tables.
Everyone who hopes TO be present
at this unusually interesting affair is
urged TO make ticket and table ar
rangements very soon.
Table space is limited and disap-
ipointment may be the result of de-
lay
See Mrs Robinson of Mrs Houghtor
for tickets. Mrs. Cronander or Mrs
Metzenberg for table reservations.
A hilarious time is promised at thi.
party, and Of that promise the we'll
known quality of its promoters woule
seem to furnish an ample guarantee
Committee.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29

the g, S. Alaska, spent Sunday on the
Island visiting friends and relatives
He is charge OF the work OF installing
n new steam Diesel in Alaska Mr.
Tiederman viii be remembered by
many of the older residents, among
them. Tim Clark, with whom he work
ed on Sound boats IN the early days,
when men We're men, and not drug
store cowboys (rhis quotation is
Tins own.
Donald Dunn, who is taking course
in Seattle, visited the Island Sunday
afternoon.
For recreation and enjoyment play
indoor golf at the vashon Indoor
Golf Course.
Donald Thompson is again out OF,
the streets, looking as fit as ever after
his recent hospital experience,
Mr.. w. ]. Kearney is again home
and improving nicely, able to be about
with crutch. Mr., Kearney who fell
and was injured last July spent
several months in the hospital, re-
turned home, and was Obliged, to &C
back for second session, lasting five
weeks,
Speaking of mild weather, which
everyone seems TO be doing these days
last Saturday we received seYera
sprays of winter jasmine, in full
bloom, from the Sheffield farm. The
warning about the shipping of puss,
willows, issued by Mr.. Heifner, is {
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
vAsuoN ISLAND woMANs CLUB.

The vashon Island Woman's Club
was entertained on Tuesday, January
Goth, by Mrs. James Mattson who was
assisted by Mrs, Clayton Williams.
After delicious luncheon, Mrs. Buck
nell, the president, heard reports from
the various committees; the ways and
means committee reporting plans for
the annual club party which will be
held some time In February. the date
TO be announced later.
The program committee presented
Mrs. Williams who gave a beautiful
reading by Edgar Guest, THE Path to
Home" Mrs. Gordon read an instruc-
tive and intensely interesting paper
on Ceramics with some unusual otis
of pottery and china rs examples Of
the different ages In the art, Mrs. H,
A. Stanley read very fine paper on
the making of Oriental rugs with
several lovely rugs demonstrating the
difference between foreign and do
nestle art. Miss Marjorie Stanley
concluded the program with paper
on Tapestry Miss Stanley exhibited
a number Of wonderful tapestries as
proof that tho fine arts have not died
out in these days of speed; many
tapestries and rugs taking many
months and even years to weave.
The club will be entertained on
February 3rd, at the home Of Mrs
Jackson Corbet, with Mrs. Frank
Grandy as assistant hostess,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29

bit late for the Island, as our local
breed of pussies have about reached
the catkin stage. The songs OF the
birds and frogs make one sure that
spring is Just around the corner.
Ordinarily every time we write in
praise OF our weather 1t changes be-
fore The paper goes to press, but in
this case we defy the weather man to
get in any foul work.
Phil Harmeling is spending several
iinys on the Island, and is Investigate
Ing various properties, with view TO
taking up his residence here.
The l., c, Beail Pedigreed Leghorn
Farm Hatchery began its seasons work
with the setting of the large incnba-
tors today CThursday).
$500 in cash will be given to the
lady have the lowest golf score on
Thursday evenings at the vashon
Indoor Golf Course
Rev. and Mrs. II. Elvigen from
Spokane will live in their cottage in
Beulah Park for month.
| Mrs. F. Trelstad visited with the
Haughlands and Rev. and Mrs. Peter.
son over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren c. Hartley ant
Miss Louise Mcpherson, sister of Mrs
Hartley of Seattle, spent last Sunday
with their aunt, Mrs, Fred INLAND o.
Mileta.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
ISLAND NEWS NOTES

On Tuesday evening Mrs Sadie
Gorsuch, Mrs. Grace Beall and Miss
Nina Garvin attended concert in
Seattle, at the Plymouth Congrega-
tional Church. They also called on
Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Armstrong,
Spend an enjoyable evening at the
yashon Indoor Golf Course.
Wallace Bean spent several days OF
this week on a business trip which
included Bellingham and Aberdeen.
Bill Beard and Tom Fault spent the
weekend with the home folk.
Mrs. v. Field and daughter, Mrs.
Woods OF Seattle, spent the Weekend
with Mr., and Mrs, G, c. Solke.
Tom Blum, county bridge engineer,
spent several days this week on the
Island. He was guest at the Island
Cottage Inn,
FIJI. Shanahan is again about, after
having been confined TO the house for
several days by n severe attack of
pleurisy,
Ladies' night Thursday evenings at
the vashon Indoor Golf Course.
Mrs. Betty Beard entertained Mrs
@. g. Soike, Mrs. Otie Billie, and Mrs
WILDER at luncheon CD Wednesday.
VIM. Tiederman, chief engineer Of
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
OUR MISTAKE.

We regret the error made last week
in speaking of the wharf now being
repaired as the Magnolia" wharf,
however, Tom Blum is responsible for
our error, and insists that that name
is used on the county records in con-
nection with the wharf in question
The Magnolia Beach wharf is, we are
informed maintained by private in
diyiduals.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
HAS PURCHASED spRAYER.

Mrs. j. H. Roberts has purchased a
Bean power sprayer from the Poison
Company, for use in her large pear
orchard. This will be operated by
w. Zimmerman, and will be available
for use In other orchards on the
Island. Mrs. Roberts feels that lack
OF proper spraying constitutes one OF
the worst menaces to the fruit grow
ing on the Island. In her work with
her own orchard she has worked out
a practical and effective spraying
method that will be published in an
early number of the Island paper.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
F. /. AND T. CLUB TO MEET

The F. L. g. T. Club will meet Tues
day, February 3rd., at the home Of
Mrs. Abe Abrahamsen, where they will
enjoy one o'clock luncheon. All
Rebekahs are invited to attend.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
TRUSTEES TO MEET.

The trustees OF the Island club will
hold meeting at $3.50 Monday eve
ming, February End at the club house.
A good attendance is particularly de-
sired.
Mrs. Katherine O'Malley, pres
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
"a Git Of Leaven
Weather Reports.
BY N. p. ].


A booster is a horrid thing
Who merits our disclaim;
He crows and brags and acts so mean
He gives us all pain.
He talks all day and half the night
OF what he has that's fine.
And high-hats other luckless wights
Who arens half as vain.
On through busy life he goes,
And claims to head the list
OF everything exactly right
BY fulsome verbal twist.
But when he reads Of icy gales
And all the harm they've done,
Pray who can blame the Boosting boy
Who talks Of Washington.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
LADIES' AID TO MEET.

The Cove M. L. Ladies' Aid Society
will meet at the home of Mrs. A. j.
Marsh on Thursday, February 5th.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
AUXILIARY MEETING.

The Presbyterian Ladies' Auxiliary
will meet at the Island Club House,
Thursday, January 20.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-29
SUNSHINE CLUB TO MEET.

Sunshine Club will meet February 6,
at the home of Irene Campbell.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-23

Greater heat is required in the
oven for cake that is in layers
than one of the loaf variety.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-23

salad plates, bringing two to the
dining room at once; use the serving
table for one while placing the 9TH
err with the left hand.
7. Pass the toasted crackers,
cheese, crackers, toast rounds, or
any accompaniment to the salad.
s. Remove the salad plate with
the left hand and bread and butter
plate with the right hand, clearing
the place.
9. Remove the salts and peppers
and any unusued silver, using tray.
10. Remove the crumbs, using a
napkin and tray. Refill the glasses
if necessary.
II. Dessert, which may be ar
ranged in sherbet fishes in the kit
chen, is brought in with the des-
sert spoon in place and served as the
salad course was.
~. Pass the cakes if any accom-
pany this course.
10. Bring two filled coffee cups
in. Use the service table for one
while placing the other with the left
hand. Place to the right of dessert
plate and repeat until all are served
Pass the cream and sugar. Finally,
pass the candy and nuts.
This may be further simplified il
the waitress, or hostess should she
be serving, removes the plates two
at time to the kitchen without
using the service table and follows
the same plan in bringing filled
mates into the dining room