The Daily Worker Newspaper, February 14, 1925, Page 5

——— eecammaneis COMMUNISTS IN ]] Your Union etn || 3eoreFs FIGHT TO FREE LEGION VICTIMS)" Green Endorses Policy of Expulsion SEATTLE, Feb. 12—Paul K. Mohr, of the Communist delegates to the Seattle Central Labor Union, now un- der threat of expulsion from that body because of his membership in the Workers Party, was one of the principal speakers here last Sunday at a protest meeting against the rail- roading of the victims of the Centra- lia shooting on armistice day 1918. The meeting was called to demand of President Coolidge and congress a federal investigation of the case in which eight members of the Indus- trial Workers of the World, are now serving from 25 to 40 years in Walla Walla state penitentiary. The headquarters of the I. W. W. was attacked by armed members of the American Legion and the convict- ed workers merely acted in self de- tense. The movement for the release of those victims of fascism is taking on new life and the Workers Party is in the forefront of the fight to set those workers free. Fakers Aleo Busy While the Communists and all radi- eal groups worthy of thé name are putting up a united front for the de- fense of class war prisoners whether they be Communists in Michigan or members of the I. W. W. in Washing- ton or California, the reactionary bureacrats of the American Federa- tion of Labor, are carrying on their splitting policy, smashing the trade union movement by tryimg to get rid of its most active elements. The secretary of the central body received the following telegram from William Green, president of the A. F. of L. with reference to the legal- ity of the motion passed initiating the expulsion of the Communists from the Seattle Central Labor Council: “Replying to your telegram the Central Labor Council of Seattle is clearly within its rights in declaring a delegate ineligible to represent or- ganized labor, provided such a dele- gate is duly and legally charged with being a Communist, and after a fair trial is found guilty. Any delegate thus charged and found guilty may appeal from the action of the trades council in the way and manner pres- eribed by the laws of the American Federation of Labor.’ The particular law referred to by Green is in section 8 of article II of the constitution and expressly states that action of central bodies in expell- ing delegates shall be subject to ap- peal to the executive council of the , American Federation of Labor and “no delegation representing affiliated local unions shall be suspended or ex- pelled until like action is taken.” This means that the action of the Minneapolis Trade Council in taking away credentials from the Communist delegates from their local unions be- fore appeal was submitted to the ex: ecutive council of the American Fed- eration of Labor was illegal. | Your Union Meeting SECOND’FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 1925, Name of Local and Place of Meeting. Bakers and Confectioners, 3420 W. Roosevelt Road. iy nea 64th and S. Ashland oe 3s 37 122 429 633 Bojler’Makers, 105th and Ave. M. Boller Makers, 55th and Halsted. Boiler Makers, 62d and Halsted. Building Trades Council, 180 W. Washington St. Carpenters’ District Council, 180 ‘W. Washington St. Carpenters, 4339 S. Halsted St. Sata Sia Artists, t. wectsiean 2901 W. Monroe St. Electricians, 19 W. Adams 8t. Engineers ‘(Loc.), Madison and Sacramento. Engineers, 180 W.. Washington St. Firemen and Enginemen, 5428 Wentworth Ave. Fur Workers, Gardeners and Florists, Village Hall, Morton Grove, Garment abd ira 115 W. Wash- ington St., 6 p. ae Workers,” ‘emily and Marsh- e! Hod Carriers, 1850 Sherman St., Evanston. Janitors, 166 W. Washington St. Ladies’ Garment Workers, Joint Board, 328 W. Van Buren St. Lithographers, 639 S. Ashland Blvd. Machinists, 113 S. Ashland Blvd Machinists, 113 S, Ashland Blvd Machinists, 56th and.Halsted Sts. Machnists, 5. E, cor. Lexington and Wester Machinists, "gad Pl. and Halsted. Metal Polishers, 119 S. Throop St. Painters, School and Sheffield Ave. Pattern Makers, 119 S. Throop St Photo Tp eee 814 W. Harrison St., 6:30 p. Plasterers, i80. "Ww, Washington St. Plumbers, 5212 S, Halsted St. Plumbers, 9251 8. Chicago Ave. Railway Carmen, 59th and Halsted Railway Carmen, Blue Island, Ill. Railway Carmen, o pore) Robey. Railway Clerks, linton St. Rope Splicers, 6508 Siilwaulee Ave. reap (Men), 315 Plymouth Ct., 0p. Telegraphers, O. R. T. Cort Club, Atlantic Hotel. 111 Upholsterers, 159 N. State St. 301 Watchmen (Stock Yards}, 8749. 8. Halsted St., Local 269, A. C. Ww: Meets every 2nd Friday, 1564 No. Robey. (Note—Unless otherwise stated meetings are at 8 p. m.) Asks State Senate To Protect Miners From Salary Robbers SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Feb. 12.—A bill has been introduced into the Illinois senate fixing a fine of $50.00 to $500,00 or imprisonment for thirty to ninety days for the distribution or offering information concerning birth control. Senator William Sneed, president of the Herrin sub-district of the United 14388 19 9 182 683 845 674 anit 21 84 all Mine Workers of America, introduced | 8 bill which would require every cor- poration doing business in Illinois to file each year a detailed statement of its prospective payroll for the coming year following, and to insure its pay- ment by surety bond or otherwise. The bill is expected to be killed in the committee on corporations. Sneed’s bill is aimed at coal opet- ators who declare themselves “bank- rupt” just before payday. The south- ern Gem Coal company robbed the miners of Sesser, Illinois, and Pinck- neyville, Ill., of thousands of dollars ‘by going into bankruptcy just before a@ month’s pay was due to be paid the miners, The bill extending the Chicago aldermatic term to four years is now before the senate. When you buy, get an “Ad” forthe DAILY ORKER. OUR DAILY PATTERNS A SIMPLE “BOUDOIR SET” 4625. This dainty sacn and cap may be developed in silk or cotton crepe, in batiste, percale or crepe de chine. Or, one could have, the: ioapoe lace, net.or chiffon, The Pattern is cut in 4 Strep: Small} 84-36; Medium, 38:40; Large, 42-44; Extra Large, 46-48 inches bust | man’ measure. A Medium size requires 2% yards of 86 inch material for the sack, and for the cap % yard of 22 inch material. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 12c in silver or stamps. i) ae FASHION BOOK NOTICE! Send, 12c in silver or stamps for our up-to-date Spring and Summer 1925 Book of Fashions, showing color plates and en Sula signs of ae es /- come since "tore hay needle Miura 99 ote, Targus etme | SET OF NURSERY TOYS 2937. One may have these toys of towelling, terry cloth, or eider- down. The filling may be of saw- dust, cotton batting, paper snips, cork or other substance that will make the toy float. $ The: Pattern is in One Size. It will require 5% yard of 24 inch material for either toy. Pattern ‘mailed to any address on eS of iio in silver or stamps. LY meane 1113 we ‘washing bot he are baer tir gestern, being) nished by a New fone pny ot pe pattern ufacturers. Orders Lal nik dee bs the DAILY ceived, and they are Tailed t byt then man. ufacturer direct to the custom Thi etd WO! does not keep of pa! terns from rs tient if your pattern is for 1925! The Safety AutoStrop Sharpens Its Own Blades COMPLETE OUTFITS § OUTFITS $1.00 & $8.00 BPE eg For Sale at All Stores Salling Rasore and Blades Razor that THE Cae WORKER Page Five 1 New York Federation Seeks Compensation For Unhealthy Work NEW YORK, Feb. 12.—Organized labor of Naw York is urged to support five amendments to the state compen- sation law by Thomas J. Curtis, chair. man of the State Federation of Labor compensation committee and head of building and allied trades compensa- tion bureau of New York City. The amendments, drafted for the state federation and recommended for pas- sage by Gov. Smith in his inaugural message, are pending in the rules committee of the assembly. “These amendments,” declares Cur- tis, “are a matter of life and death to thousands of workers in this state. There are over 57 trades in New York where workers are exposed to poison- ing by benzol alone. Thousands of other workers engaged in dusty trades like stone cutting, stone grinding, rock drilling, sand blasting, machin- ists, emery grinders—buffers, pottery and mining are exposed to silicosis. These workers can get no compensa- tion for diseases brought on by their trades.” Opium Meet Allows Each Country to Make Its Own Rules GENEVA, Feb. 12.—The interna- tional opium conference passed a mo- tion which allows the opium growing countries to make their own rules re- garding the sale and use of opium. The conference passed the American motion that opium growing should be restricted to medicinal and scientific uses, but also passed an amendment that any power signing the agreement may state the limitations subject to which the motion is accepted. Lord Cecil, representing England, announced his immediate return to London. The action, in passing the amendment, puts the delegates to the conference on record as approving any reservation made by producing countries. Get an “Ad” for the Daily Worker. Operators Say Flood Closes Mills of Philadelphia, Pa. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12.—Five mills in the Manayunk in the Phila- Adelphia section are closing today on account of menacing flood conditions of the Schuylkill River, declared the mill operators. The water remained stationary after rising 2% feet in the streets in Mana- yunk. Overflow of streams upstate caused the heavy onrush of water down the Schuylkill River men said. Freezing weather was predicted today. Open Forum, Sunday Night, Lodge Room, Ashland Auditorium. Family Dies by Gas PASSAIC, N. J., Feb. 12.—Mrs. Julia Candor and her three children, Helen 8, Anna 7, and Louis Jr. 5, were found dead today from gas poisoning in their home here. Don’t be a Poor Fish! need your support now! Have a Heart! Come to the Juniors’ Dance Feb. 14, at 1902 W. Division St. The Juniors few days— Work tole Women .... months) Here are the 1a a limited number only) for which ene 1113 Ww. ‘Washington Blvd, JOINT BAZAAR IN N.Y. OPENS IN BAG TRIUMPH AuspiciousStart of Four- Day Program NEW YORK, Feb. 12. — The Joint Bazaar of the International Workers Aid and the Labor Defense Council opened up Thursday night amidst the enthusiasm of the large crowd of com- rades and s¥thpathizers with the movement. It*was Finnish night and the Finnish cUthrades were there in full force, Hall Beautifully Decorated The hall wag,jbeautifully decorated, a whole forge of artist comrades spending evenings before the bazaar and at the hagaar putting it into shape. Booths,of the most varied shapes and colors were ranged thru- out the hall,,amnouncing the large number of branches of the Workers (Communist). Party and other organ- izations which, participated in making the bazaar a, guecess. There was a multitude of articles for sale of the most varied ..gorts, including toys, beautiful embroideries, shoes, dresses, kitchen utensilg,. books in several languages, hats, antiques, paintings, prints, Japanese, goods. The prices on these goods are.very low, so that the buying commenced very early. The evening. was opened by a few remarks by Comrade Amter on the significance /of the International Workers’ Aid and the defense of the class war victims in this country. The revolutionary movement does not consist merely in the attacks of the workers on the strongholds of the bourgeoisie. The revolutionary move- ment must also have a defense corps on the front. Y Revolutionary Movement Grows. The International Workers’ Aid and the Labor Deft nse Council are these two organizations, The support given them thru, this bazaar indicates clearly that the revolutionary front in America is building up. Then followed a splendid gymnas- tic program afranged by the Finnish comrades of. the Workers Party. Forming various pyramids and doing other “stunts,” the Finnish comrades who were assisted by the Junior Groups, earned round after round of applause. Comrade Latira Koivesta rendered some vocal solos, and revealed a vice of great charm. Comrade Haltseff was in excellent form, for he was wel! applauded for his renditions of songs by Melartin, Kayppi and Glinka. Reci- tations by Linda Ikonen, a comical song by Helen Havas were among the other numbers, which were excellent- ly received. : The orchestra of the Finnish branch of the Workers Party showed that workers with a real love of music can master all the difficulties of art The Finnish Singin Society sang with all the mellowness of voice that Fin- nish people possess. for Prisoners, During the program, Comrade Ben Gitlow made an address in which he pointed out the significance of the necessity of defense of the political prisoners just at this time. The at- tacks of the yellow socialists on So- viet Russia and their diabolical sland- ers_on the Soviet government; the attacks on the revolutionary move- ment of Europe and Asia and the im- prisonment of hundreds of thousands of the best revolutionists made it necessary for the workers of this country to show their solidarity. The American government is likewise pre- paring for the days to come. The On the Way From England! following shipment of the frit pam- ail) its ft be in our hands withig the next , Rush in Your Orders Now! Decline of Capitalism, by Varga................ Between the Fourth and Fifth Congress (A report of the E. C. of the C. I.) Report of the Fifth Congress of the ommunist International ... The Communist International (No. 7) (Magazine, $2.50 a year, $1.25 six it publications from Europe (we have received THE DAILY WORKER Literature Department Michigan cases are only a beginning of what the American workers may oxpect. The successful opening of the ba- zaar is a fine omen for the rest of the’ four-day program. Get your tickets for Red Revel Ball, February 28. suse dS CONS @ COPy .35 cents a copy 35 cents a copy seeeeZO Conts a copy 25 gents a copy the sole agent in ‘thls country is " Chicago, Hlinois {Gi i, on hoo / BUILDERS AT WORK The Workers Who Paint Every Town Red! HE second number of The Builder—official organ of the DAILY WORKER BUILDERS (all agents and “live wires’)—is just off the press. It will be sent to all city and branch agents: within a week. But if you are a BUILDER anxious to learn what others are doing—and HOW they are doing it, just drop us a line free. It’s a neat little issue. and we will gladly send you a copy You will learn about the workers who are building the Communist movement in this country, just how they are doing it (and why); you will find a little story—and perhaps that spark of inspiration that will make you a unit of the growing machinery that is already painting every town red. The Builder is not simply a “pep” paper. It carries practical sug- gestions in the performance of fundamental work and we want you to be aware of “who, how and why.” If you are a city agent we want you to see that every branch in your city receives The Builder. If you are a branch agent, we want you to see that every member of your branch has a copy. Don’t have the oc- casion arise in your branch where a member asks you for one and you are forced to say that you haven’t a copy to give him. The word Is out: The February BUILDER is ready. get It in a week—treat us rough! ever come across someone read- ing the DAILY WORKER? And, tho this someone was an utter stranger did you not feed a soft spot in your heart for him or her—a feeling of comradeship and solidarity? And did you not feel like saying: “Hello Com- rade!” Well, if you did, then you can appreciate the experience I had last week. T had hopped a Milwaukee Ave.-car and was making my way down the crowded aisle when my eye was caught by a copy of the DAILY WORKER held prominently in ‘view by a young girl. This particular issue featured a ringing’ Communist. head- line and needless to say the passeng- ers all around the girl were craning their necks to get the details, ~ But that young lady, wrapped up in-what she was reading (I think it was ‘Tom O’Flaherty’s column) was oblivious ‘to he stir her paper was creating. 1 ynjoyed the situation hugely. It was THE DAILY WORKER IN TRANSIT ID you while riding in @ street car | If you don’t was tremendously surprised and pleased to come upon two more read- ers of the DAILY WORKER. Hard bitten wobblies they looked with copies of The Building Construction Worker in their pockets. Evidently the DAILY WORKER made more in- teresting reading then the organ of their own organization. When I got off the car at Van Buren they were still absorbed in reading. Getting on a car going east, my eyes nearly popped out when I beheld another “Daily” being read by a man. (He had a Workers Monthly in his pocket.) And to cap it all right across from him another passenger was reading Vilnis, the Lithaunian Communist organ. It was a regular cloudburst of Communist readers and literature. You betcha I got off that car think- ing the revolution wasn’t so far off after all—aA Worker. Our Kids Are Having ONE BIG JOB LABOR DEFENSE OF CLEVELAND IS HARD AT WORK Makes Appeal to All Workers, Unions CLE AND, Feb. 12.—A general and successful re-organization meet- ing of the Labor Defense Council has been held here, There was a splendid attendance of delegates from various labor unions, fraternal organizations and the Workers Party branches. Plans are being completed for the joint dance to be held on February 28th, at the Carpenters Hal, 2226 E. 65th St. This is a joint affair “bet- ween the the International Workers’ Aid and the Labor Defense Council the proceeds to be divided equally between the two. Further attempts are being made to get more delegates from labor unions as we feel that it is our duty to make all organized labor partici- pate in this work of defense to their fullest capacity, It is our hope that we will be able to personally solicit every local labor union for funds and also for delegates to the council so that they themselves may actively participate in this work. It is our further aim to build up a real active force which will fight for the repeal of the criminal syndicalist law and any other laws of like char- acter. Officers were elected at this meet- ing as follows: Tom Clifford, chairman, John From: holz, secretary and Carl Hacker, treas- urer. All funds collected should be turned in to Carl Hacker, Room 13, 5927 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Red Revel Masquerade Ball, 37 South Ashland Avenue Corner of Monroe and Ashland Bivd., February 28. ‘unny and interesting to see.. the curiosity which the bold Communist headline aroused‘in the cross-wotd ad- licts and the evening story fiends, Tl bet you could have sold a dozen “Dailies” on that car at that moment. But that wasn’t all I saw that even- ing. On changing cars at Halsted St. SHOP TALKS ON for workers. umes of Capital. on Marx’s theory of crises. .,, Chicago, Ill ite By Mary Marcy. Marxian economics explained in simple language THE PEOPLE'S MARX By Julian Borchardt. An abridged, popular edition of Marx’s three vol- Composed of choice and im- portant extractions, presented in a sequence that will assist the beginner in the study of Marxism. It is supplemented by an essay of Borchardt!s Order from THE DAILY WORKER Literature Department 1113 W. wesheatect Blv., Carrying Their Communist Message To the Children of THE WORKING CLASS SUPPORT THEIR MOVEMENT Come to the JUNIORS’ DANCE SAT., FEB. 14, 1925 At Soviet School, 1902 W. Division St. Three Books for Beginners on Marxian Economics WAGE-LABOR AND CAPITAL By Karl Marx, Short and simple explanation of the origins and working of capital in relation to wage-labor. ECONOMICS ‘(Mark (X) on Choice) Wage-Labor and Capital Shop Talks on Economics The People’s Marx I enclose §...... marked books. [] Paper, 10 Cents. [] Paper, 10 Cents, [] Paper, 75 Cents, ww» for the above