ructors at the Rand School of Social Science."

In "The Open Forum" of the September, 1919, issue of "The Messenger"
three letters are given as follows:

"Dear Comrade Owen:

"I enclose a check for $25.00 as a contribution to the organization
fund being raised by 'The Messenger.' I know of no more important
and vital work in the field of American Socialism and Labor today
than the effort of your group to incorporate the large masses of
Negro workers in the ranks of the advanced and class-conscious
white workers in the industrial and political fields.

"My heartiest wishes for the success of your movement.

"Sincerely and fraternally yours,

"Morris Hillquit."

"To the Editors of 'The Messenger':

"Dear Comrades.--The work which you are doing is vital. Your people
constitute more than a tenth of the total population of the United
States. We are all native born Americans. If there is to be
progress made, particularly in the great Southland, by the
Socialist Movement, it must be made by and through colored people.
Enclosed is my check for Five Dollars, for the first share of stock
in 'The Messenger.' With it goes my heart good wishes for the
success of your work.

"Yours truly,

"Scott Nearing."

"Dear Sir and Brother:

"Enclosed please find check for the amount of $100.00 in reply to
the appeal presented by you at the last meeting of our Board of
Directors for support to enable you to continue the noble work you
have undertaken to enlighten the colored worker in this country
upon his being exploited by the master class.

"We wish you success in the work you are conducting on this field
and you can rely upon the assurance of our organization for all
possible assistance in the future.

"Fraternally yours,

"P. Monat."

In view of the frightful character of the very active propaganda that is
being carried on by the enemies of our country, does it not behoove
every loyal and patriotic American to rise in his power and wipe out the
Red plague that is rapidly disseminating its destructive germs
throughout the United States?

CHAPTER XXIV

EXPERTS IN THE ART OF DECEPTION

It remains to be shown that the rapid spread of Socialism, besides being
due to the extraordinary zeal of the Revolutionists, is largely the
result of artful decepti