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EVJEMn'G" PUBLIC LEDGEIlt-lHIL'ADBLPHUT THURSDAY,'
FEBRUARY o, 1020
STRIKES IN RUSSIA,
CZAR' LENINE ORDERS
i ict Rulers Repudiate Ladder on Which They
Climbed to Power Demagogues Inflame
Waning Zeal of People
rtv B. F, KOSrOTH
Feb. G. StriKcs arc mc
Geneva, ,onnn ,1!iP(i by the
formia" -- ,7,. . " ,.
, to cnpiure
the world, btit
nrtist
. u!VI to capture political power
BoW"5"1 .l ,J w,i In the Russian
'"Trrmibllc, wberp they have suc
''ifSblishcd1 their rule the
' men no longer enjoy the right to
?i Under the "dictatorship of the
!',rlat." proletarians arc not al-
pr a to ir "" tbcir t00ls i thcy
5 dissatisfied with working hours or
X 6ound3 paradoxical, but it is
nevertheless true. ,,,.... ,
avins realized their ambition to
itnssiii. the communist chiefs
'0VC?niimo is in their condemnation
'Strikes . "Work, work, work," is
L the constant refrain of Premier
?.!ln's exhortations to the workers,
'tai !f "educed into revolt by the
.JL. of life of luxury and idleness
pr trie soviet system.
ma final decree of the soviet govern
Mtt fo Wds strikes setting forth that
Suction is no longer a matter of
ffiraec to the proletariat and must
ffhnmrered by strike,." The fol
i -i, llliiminat ng pirciilnr wan issued
Jecentlyb" the "Union of Russian Mcta
"The' decline of our iudilstries docs
not and rnnnot lie in the interests of
ri working classes. We cannot np
Sl the now visible decrease of pro
Em. We are the heirs of capi
,lm and we must condemn every
thloe that prevents the development of
production. '
Exnlolt Foars of Populace
Another appeal, circulated among the
workmen of the Tchichakinc factory in
"The' welfare of the proletariat is
closely connected with production: if
production increases the proletariat is
v. rainer. while its decrease must lead
' t nitp of these decrees and ex
hortations, strikes are of frequent oc
currence. However, most of them fail
miserabl. for the government now em
boss ruthlcs terroristic measures to
:.. the labor movement, to which
it owes its rise to power. Whenever
a'ts of discontent manifest themselves
inoDg the workers of nn industry the
ringleaders nre arrested and thrown
into prison before tho unrest has had
tln.n fn rinpn.
Two hundred workmen of the Bogatyr
rubber works were peremptorily dis
missed without notice because they had
trganized n strike in defiance of the
oTfrnment's orders. In some cases,
!i recently in Cuarkoff. where the
norlmen of the (?erlach-Pulst works
went on strike, the strikers are simply
mobilized and enrolled in the ranks of
tho Red armv. . ...
nut. lisnallv the 1 eduction of their
I daily food rations suffices to cow them.
The lied dictators ramouuage mcir
Irrannical treatment of the work
men who nre the ostensible rulers
of Russia by branding all strike move
ments as 'Winter-revolutionary con
spiracies" wliieh they arc bound to sup
I rcs.
,, Slrjliers Usually Crushed t
Br ndoptlng a dangerously deter
mined attitude and indulging in violent
nets of sabotage, the workers of the
Dainoff textile factories in Moscow
succeeded some time ago in obtaining
a weekly supplement of sevcrnl yards
of cloth to their wages, but such suc
ip?s is extremely rare.
All industrial methods in uso "In
"capitalistic countries" to increase
production have been gradually reintro
duced by I.euinc into his communist
paradise. Piecewotk and even the
Taylor system are once more in use.
In the metal industry the workers nre
Workings of Bolshevism
Prove Spencer Was Right
Herbert Spencer objected to tocial
ism on the ground that it tcould lead
to military despotism.
Events in Russia show that the
English philosopher bullded belter
than he kneto, for even Spencer
could not have foreseen the vindictive
methods which the Boltheviki teould
usr.
B. F. Kospoth gives an insight
into these methods today in his fifth
article on Leninc's rule. Mr. Kos
poth has a keen miild and has
amassed facts with unerring occur
acy. The scries will end tomorrow
with a note of hope "Will the
Peasantry Be Bolshevism's
Nemesist"
obliged to produce a mtnlmum dally
output and thcy are punished collec
tively by deductions from their pay if
it is not attained.
By similar drastic methods the out
put of the Tula arms and ammunition
factory has actunlly been increased by
r0 per cent lately, but as n rule the
apathetic and indolent Russian work
ers offer passive resistance which even
Bolshevik methods are powerless ' to
overcome.
The present organization of the
famous "workmen's councils" suffices
to show that while Premier Lenine and
War Minister Trotsky rule in the name
of a dictatorship'of the working classes,
the Russian workers are in reality re
duced to almost absolute political im
potence. These councils, which plav
such an important part in Bolshevik
propaganda, nre today by no means any
longer representative of the workers.
Poor Workmen Arc Duped
One third of their members are tech
nical and commercial experts appointed
by tho government, one-third are direct
representatives of the government, that
is to say state onicials, ana only trie
remaining third nre delegates of the
workmen of the factory in question.
Tho workers nre consequently an im
potent minority on the council.
Furthermore, the government has the
privilege of deputing special commis
saries whenever critical questions arise,
who have the nower to veto the deci
sions of the council. The technical and
commercial experts who nre, by the
way," generally of the bourgeois clabs
manage- the plant, fix the workers'
wages and submit their reports nt the
plenary sessions of the council.
There exists besides, in each factory,
a so-called "factory committee," com
posed exclusively of workmen, but its
powers are strictly advisory and limited
to the improvement of food, housing and
sanitary conditions, and being without
executive authority it can only humbly
submit suggestions to the superior
council.
Under these circumstances thousands
of industrial workers, bitterly disap
pointed in their communistic dreams,
are deserting the great cities for the
country, in order to become faimcrs. It
is estimated tl1ntwithin the last year
more than 300,000 workmen have emi
grated from Moscow and Petrograd.
Numerous factories have, in conse
quence, been forced to close entirely and
the rest arc severely handicapped by an
ever-increasing shortage of labor. In
fact, there nro left in Moscow at the
present time only seven large fac
tories that are working more or less
normnlly.
This emigration of industrial workers,
which is today one of the most charac
teristic features in the life of Bolshevik
Russia, has naturally greatly nlarmcd
T.cninc. and vigorous propaganda has
been organized by the soviet authorities
to counteract It.
Great meetings for workmen are ar
ranged every Friday in Moscow nnd
every Sunday in Petrograd. Tho best
Bolshevik orators spenk nt these meet
ings and cxcrtthemsclvcs) to the utmost
to stimulate and Inflame the dying revo
lutionary ardor of the workers.
It was nt one of these propaganda
gatherings thnt tho attempt was made
to assassinate Tcnluc, nnd, more re
cently, to kill Commissary Zinovicff, by
throwing bombs on to tho speaker's
platform.
Demagogues Have Pet Phrases
In their sneechen the Bolshevik agi
tators never fall to lay particular stress
on the "triumph of the workers over
their lioiirtrpola masters" and to tell
their bearers that they nro today "the
masters of their former oppressors,"
and this rhetoric still makes an impres
sion on the Russian workmen and often
rouses applause.
Ijoud clapping of hands likewise al
ways greets a speaker who proclaims
that not only tho bourgeois morchnnts
but also their "Intellectual sunnorters"
must be sent to the guillotine, or' one
who announces that "tho flames of
revolution nro already bursting forth in
all the countries of the world" and
thnt "a universal nnto da'jte of capital
ists" Is imminent.
Declamation of this sort flatters the
Russian workmen nnd revives their
"class-conscious" pride, which has been
considerably dulled by the actual con
ditions under w filch ' they' 'ate forced
to live and work. There are many ex
cellent speakers among the official ngl
tators of the soviet: one of the best
is Preobachensky, nn assistant of Iu
nacharskv. minister of education. Oth
ers who still, succeed in intoxicating the
workers and making them' forget their
disappointed hopes are Cblcmnitzky,
amonoit nnrt Uuorichcit, tne insr two
being especially noted for their fanat
ical violence.
The speeches nt these meetings re
cal very clcnrlj why the Bolsheviki
were able to triumph over their oppo
nents in Russia ami are still nble to
maintain their dictatorship. Instead
of hesitating, compromising nud quar
reling like the other Russian parties,
they were from the first united in
thought and action, declined any kind
of compromise and preached the sim
ple and direct doctrine of ruthless class
war to the bitter end.
BohheWlii (hrrrido Opposition
While their adversaries were para
lyzed by all kinds of political compli
cations, thcy alone found, in the brutal
simplicity of their program,-will-powcr
to act without delay. Bolshevik lead
ers are still animated by this fighting
spirit, and thcy owe the preservation
of their power to the fact that they
have remained indomitable men of action.
Sometimes the workmen s meetings
are enlivened by music and eveii cine
matograph performances, whit.li always
attract a great crowd, and even manj
bourgeois spectators, though the lat
ter must pay an entrance fee, while the
workers arc admitted free on presenta
tion of their Bolshevik membership
cai ds.
While the total economic collnpso
of the soviet state daily grows more
unmistakable, a gifted propagandist
like Preobachensky tells the Russian
workmen with tears in his voice thnt
they must bo prepared to make tho
supreme sacrifice of separation from
"their own Lcnine," who will soon
be called upon to assume the presidency
of the "fiderativc soviet world repub
lic," nnd the poor dupes in the audi
rnri helievn liim and forect their own
disappointments and hardships in this
vision of their mystical leader's future
glory.
(Mr. Kospotlrs sixth and last article
will be prinleil tomorrow.)
Women's Silk Hosiery, in black nnd all the wanted shades.
Full fashioned, with garter top. Unusual value.
2-35
HALLAHAN'S
Sale of
Women s Smart Boots
Wonderful Values!
The biggest thing about this salz of good shoes is that the
choice is NOT limited to a few styles but takes in ALL of
the most fashionable styles, colors and leathers.
And, furthermore, the values are genuine!. The actual
saving ranging from Four Dollars to Seven-fifty a pair!
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9.85 s 9.85 s S.SSX S.SsX
INFORMATION OF MERCHANDISE FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY SIXTH
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A General Clearance of Men's Winter
There are probably half a hundred models to choose from.
Laced or buttoned, with full French heels and turn soles or
walking heels with welt soles, and in every size from 1 to
8 and every width from AA to D.
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GRAND BANQUET
COFFEE
Mantis without n rival
48c lb.
StTTtd In nil tli
HANSCOM
RESTAURANTS
And you are NOT asked to pay
10c a rup, flltlier
1833 MARKET ST.
tntl IIKAXCJIIIS
Actual Value
Today
14.00 to 17. SO
Q.85
Site ml Overcoats Now Under Way- at
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER'S
WE have gone over our stocks and from tfce extensive assortments
have culled all lots limited in quantity or incomplete in range of
sizes. These we have marked at substantial reductions from for
mer prices, so that their speedy clearance may make for easy stock
adjustments. Hundreds of garments are included thereby insuring
an excellent assortment of sizes at each of the reduced prices, and a
variety of styles and fabrics to meet every particular taste, up-to-the-minute
or conservative.
The seasonable character of the Clothing, the uniformly good
quality throughout and the substantially reduced prices which are
actually less than we would be called upon to pay for this clothing to
day forecast extraordinary activity
to-morrow. Therefore, choose early !
10.50 to 14.00 Style Boots
AlA nlnnlo rt nltniAA in af ianf r v rl (1iaci hnnix
in smart styles and the wanted leathers and
combinations.
T.9G
Misses' & Children's Shoes
At prices that create big values.
Laced and buttoned styles in dull or patent
leather. Hallahan quality throughout and
certain to give thorough satisfaction. Welt
soles and low or spring heels.
Sizes 6 to 8 82 to U 112 to 2
3.85 4-45 5.45
Today's value at least a
dollar more !
liGOOD shoe-O
919-921 Market Street
5604-06 Germantown Ave.
4028-30 Lancaster Ave.
2746-48 Germantown Ave.
60th and Chestnut Sts.
Branch Stores Open Every Evening
QrapQ-Nuts
is a
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food
It ims designed to furnish
the nourishment needed for
body and brain which wheat
and malted barley provide.
Twenty hours baking makes it
easily digested and develops
a wonderful nut-like flavor.
Grape-Nuts requires no cook
ing and is a sturdy builder of
strength for old and young alika.
Economical
Not a Jbit of wasto
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The Phonograph With a Soul
The name, Edison, is the emblem of
completeness In anything to which it at
tachesthe electric light, the improved
telegraph, motion pictures, and the Phono
graph. Whatever phonograph you have
heard, or to which you are accustomed,
htar the Edison and you will join the mil
lions who acclaim this great world genius.
Miniature music rooms here to listen with
out an interrupting sound.
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Vi(h belt all-around, double-breast
ed. Olive Drab shade.
$18;, Sale Price.
Retail value.
$12
MOLESKIN COATS
An ainveatner coat, to be worn
rain or shine, wind and rainproof;
made in trench style, tan and gray
shades. Cheaper'and better than an
overcoat. Regular retail value, $45;
Sale Price
For Men
or
Women
Sale of U.S. Gov'i
Emergency Purchase
laineoats
Of Every Dcs'Hption
Men s Hip Boots
Men's Rubbers
$1
Men's 4-Buckle
Arctics, $4
Heavy Police
Rubbers
$2
Water Proof
Money Belts
Made to Buckle
Around Waist.
Value $1. 20c
Now. .. "w
Boys' and Girls'
RAINCOATS
Government Cloth
3.75 & $500
$6 Boys' Hip Boots, $4
$5 Children's Boots, $3
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Much self praise
could be lavished
on this February
SALE OF
FURNITURE
We could without
exaggeration tell you
many impressive
things about it but
here is the message we
seek to deliver
COMPARE care
fully the merits of the
various current Fur
niture Sales before
making your final de
cision. That is tfie logical
way to choose Furni
ture in February and
the only certain meth
od'of determining just
where the best Furni
ture and best values
are obtainable.
Jb r 0 m 0 u r own
knowledge, affirmed by
what hundreds of cus
tomers who have come
here after "shopping
around" tell us we
have absolute confi
dence that your final
selection will be made
from the collection now
asembled on our floors.
Every Single Piece
and Suit in Our
Entire Furniture
Stock Is Reduced in
Price
And that mean?, furniture
of lasting quality, in an exten
sive variety of those designs
best qualified to meet the de
mands of tho practical home
furnisher.' An Ever-Flowing
Stream of New
Furniture
Is makinK its way from oui
great Furniture wai chouse to
our '-how room floor, to replace
the Suits and Single Pieces as
fast as sold. Each morninc;
finds brand-new Furniture of
fres,h valuu
i n t c v c s t
standing in
the places oc
oupicd by
those pieces
that bore
"sold" taps
the night be
fore. C o ni c
to- mono
and see!
-Third l'lor
$25.00
Winter Suits
and Overcoats '
Overcoats in Ulster and Chesterfield
styles. Suits in smart styles for men and
young men.
$30.00
Winter Suits
and Overcoats
Overcoats in Ulster and Ulstcrctte
styles. Suits in up-to-the-minute and con
servative design. Many fabrics. i3SJ$
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Winter Suits dQO ff
and Overcoats $ OO JJ
Stein-BIoch, Hart, Schaffncr & Marx
and "Alco" Overcoats, in Ulster, Ulstcr
ctte and plain styles. Also some of Stein
Bloch, Hart, Schaffner & Marx and "Alco"
make amonp; the suits in this assortment.
Winter Suits
and Overcoats
Ulsters and other Overcoats and tmart
Suits, chiefly of Stein-BIoch, Hart, Schaff
ncr & Marx and "Alco" make.
Winter Suits
and Overcoats
Hart, Schaffner &. Marx Overcoats,
chiefly in plain Chesterfield styles, together
with a few Ulsters. The Suits arc from
our best manufacturers and arc in a va
riety of styles for men and young men.
Also autumn-weight Top-Coats,
Leather Coats, fur-collar Overcoats,
fur-lined Overcoats, Raincoats, and
sepaiate Troupers at equally attrac
tive reductions. "'
5V - Straw bridge . Clothier Second Floor East
$50.00
1
More Smart Spring Models in
Women's Silk or Wool Dresses'
At $45.00 to $50.00 Ncw princ models in Taffeta Silk Dresses,
. navy or I-lemish blue, brown or black.
Styles with long or short tunic, plaited, pointed or scalloped, some
with long-wnisted bodices finishsd with vestee and tie sash, others with
draped bodice- finished with narrow bo plaiting. Other smart mod
els are in blouse effect with square, round or 'V-shaped neck, some with
lace colla -. Charming illustrations of fpring styles $43.00 to $50.00.
At "v'Ji 00 Wool Jersey Dresses in new spring shades, all beauti-i
fullv embroidered. You', choice of straight-line or coat
models, with rmbroidcrrd jersey collar or collarlcss. Some with smart
decorative pockets 52o.D0.
itnd& &
-second rloor Market Street
Clearance Prices on Gloves
for Women and Children
Some are discontinued line-, others arc lots in browen sizes. All
at less than the manufacturer's price to-day. Such savings on such
Gloves arc unusual :
Women's Black French Kiel Gloves, sizes 6 and 6, now $2
Women's Wlrite French Kiel Gloves, self-stitching or black,
$2.00
Women's Heavy Fabric Gloves, white or mode now $1.25
Misses' Wash White Kid, pique sewn, self -stitching $2.00
Children's One-clasp Tan Cape Gloves noiv $1.25
Children's Washable Natural Chamois Gloves, 1-clasp, $1.35
Children's Gray 11 ool Gloves, warm and serviceable, now 85c
nils-
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A Winter Clearance of Boys'
Suits, Overcoats, Mackinaws
Just a few of a kind, but in the aggregate presenting widest selection in variety
of styles and sizes. They have been assembled from our regular stock and are now
marked at reduced prices that will insure immediate clearance. Parents who take ad
vantage of this opportunity to replenish 'the boys' wardrobe will profit handsomely
for the savings on these lots are substantial indeed:
Cheviot Suits, $10.75 Cheviot Suits, $15.75 Overcoats, $16.75
Sizes 8 to 17 years. Neat .styles, Sli,os s to 16 year-. JUNIOK BOYS' 5 to 11 years,
with full-lined knickerbockers. Of fine woolens, helled all around,
Cheviot Suits, $19MChevioi Slllis 17-75 . an1 Wlth convcrtib,c co,,ar
(With 2 Pairs of Knickcr- s,zcs 8 10 1C yea,s- Leather Coats, $19.75
bockcr Trousers) K niwnnnt 7 7 ' LARGE BOYS' 10 to &
Sizes S to 18 jcar.s, of neat lVtawuia, yi.io ycars of age. Reversible Coats
brown nnd gray mixtures. I SMALL BOYS' 3 to C years, of lcathcr-and-gabardinc.
Boys' Overcoats, $25.75 ' Boys' Overcoats, $17.75
LARGE BOYS' 12 to 17 years. Some, LARGE BOYS' 12 to 17 years. Beltcd
of our finest lines unusually handsome in all-around M.yles of dark mixed fabrics,
Mvlc, fabric and tailoring. I with warm winter linings.
Boys Mackinaw Coats, $9.50
Of warm dark plaid fabrics from the loomi of the
American Woolen Company. They are durably fash
ioned with large conortiblc collars. In sizes 8 to 18
years.
Boys' Mackinaw Coats, $15.75
Of rich dark plaid fabrics some in tho handsome
new plaited model; all with large shawl collar. Sizes 8
to 1G years.
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