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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
THE TAYLUK SYSTEM.
Congress Committee OF Lascr Unani.
mouslL R25o IS Arainst Il.


Congress COMMITTEES OF Lascr Unani-
mousy R27o IS Against II.
Congressman " Il. Wilson. chair
man of the house labor committee, has
presented to the house an unfayorabIe
rel )rt against the Taylor and other
systems of shop management. The
report of the committee was unani-
nous and will be Of value to working
people generally. Under the guidance
of Chairman Wilson a thoroueh ana
comprehensive study of efficiency sys-
TENS was made. The report handles
the subject in a vigorous manner,
going to the root of the sub ect. one
portion of which is here reproduced:
There Is margin between the
work performed by the oafer and the
maximum task for a man. and in that
margin lies proper days work. What
constitutes a reasonable days work
can only be determined by practical
experience and intelligent observation
1t cannot be wholly determined by n
stop watch or any other time meas
uring instrument used only for brief
period of time. BY stop watch you
may be able to determine the time in
which piece of work can be done
but YOU do not thereby alone deter
mine the length of time in which
it ought to be done. The time study
of the operations of any machine
can be made with a reasonable degree
of accuracy, because all of the ele.
ments can be taken into consideration
i'll making the computation. \ ma
chine is an inanimate thing-it has no
life. no brain, no sentiment and no
place in the social order.
With a workman it is different He
is Il living, moving, sentient, social be-
ing. He is entitled to all the rights
privileges. opportunities and respect.
full consideration given to other men.
He would be less than a man if he
did not resent the Introduction of any
system which deals with him in the
same way as a beast of burden or an
inanimate machine. In making a time
study of the operations of Il workman
all of the elements cannot be taken
into consideration, and consequently
the computation cannot be made with
mathematical accuracy. There is no
work that can be performed or that is
performed that is not preceded by a
mental process on the part of the work
man. The more skill needed in the
work the greater the mental process
which precedes the expression of it,
SO far as your committee has been
able to learn, there is no method
known to scientific management by
which study can be made of the
mental process preceding the physical
act The elements of the mental proc
ess not being susceptible Of deter
mination by a stop watch time study,
the study Of itself must consequently
be inaccurate, and the workmen are
justified in Directing to such time
study being used rs basis upon which
to compute their days work and COM
pensation when in their judgment in
justice is done them thereby.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
NORTHERN TRANSFER CO.
Northern Freight Depot
Ind
UNFAIR LIST.

Published by order of the Everett
Trade Council.
Electric Companies-Snoqualmie Light
company.
Laundries-French laundry.
Barber Shops - Independent, 1901
Hewitt; VIM. Whitaker, Lowell; /. Fl
Turner, 1l04 Hewitt; Mitchell hotel
shop.
Iron Works-Summer Iron works
Bayside Iron works, Everett Iron
works.
Hotels and Cafes-Mitchell hotel;
Lords cafe.
Bottling Works-Van Valley Bottling
works; Everett Bottling works.
Plumbers-C. R. Schweitzer, East
Side Plumbing Co., 1916 Everett.
Electricians-R. P. Bush, F. R. Hare.
Bricklayers-Barney Grant.
American Pile Driving Co.
arpenters-Platt, Paddock, Malone
Plasterers-A. G. Wright, A. L. Knapp
Booth.
Contractors-P. Sampson, j. Winter
Painters-Anderson & Steen, William
Ferguson, VIM. Christensen, NJ Kokeen
VIM. Gleason.
Painters-Anderson & Steen.
MISUNDERSTOOD of California street
Geo. Gullickson.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
ela,. Worker. Reach Agreement,

The Glass Bottle Blowers associa-
ton and the American Flint Glass
Workers union have reached a salts
factory agreement in reference to the
jurisdiction to be held by both organi-
cations. A circular letter has been
sent out, giving in detail the agree
ment. The agreement was reached by
committees representing both organiza-
tions, and it is provided that in the
event dispute arises over the intent
Of the agreement or over the jurisdic-
ton claimed by either association the
committees shall be reconvened to ad-
Just the same, with the further provi-
sion that should an agreement not be
reached by the joint committee plan
Of arbitration is provided. The agree
ment is to remain in force until chang
ed BIZ mutual consent.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
UNION INCONSISTENCY.
Failure Of Organized Workers to Sup
port the Union Label.

When purchasing union label articles
oftentimes trade unionists show their
Inconsistency by criticising too severely
the prices demanded for them by mer-
chants.
Recently our attention was called to
several instances by a merchant who
handles as fine line of union stamped
shoes as are sold in Worcester. He
had just sold pair of shoes to man
who had called for the union stamp,
but when told the price went through
EXPLANATIONS Of surprise mixed with
Indignation because of what he consid-
cred was extraordinarily high.
He was told by the merchant that
1t was impossible to secure union
made shoe that could be sold at the
price Of a nonunion shoe, because the
former was not only made of better
stock, but that the workmanship was
far superior, and added that he, as a
trade unionist, should refrain from
criticising too freely prices asked for
the product of union men. especially
when it is known that the goods are
of standard make and sold at a reg
ularly stated price.
The merchant in question said he
had met with many similar expert
ences and thought it queer that men
who are banded together to better their
conditions as regards wages and hours
should be the first to find fault because
they are compelled to pay little more
for goods that bear the mark OF union
ism.
The above has been the experience of
most of the merchants who handle
union goods, and in some cases they
become so thoroughly disguised over
the actions of union men that indif-
ference follows and eventually a dis
continuance Of the sale of union made
goods
This should not be so. Union made
goods can never be handled to advan-
tage by merchants If those for whom
they are kept in stock will follow these
Inconsistent tactics. 1t is a fact that
it costs more to produce an article
where union conditions prevail than it
does in shops that are allowed to work
their help, a large part of whom are
underpaid women and children, long
hours, and this condition should be
met man acknowledgements Labor
News.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Resolutions presented By the Lake
Seamen's union urging steps to avert
the danger of a disaster on the great
lakes similar to that Of the Titanic
have been adopted by the Chicago
Federation of Labor aud scn' to all
lake transportation compan:es oper-
ating passenger carrying steamers out
of Chicago The resolutions demand
legislation which would require that
70 per cent of the deck crew of every
American steamer be experienced sea
men. that each passenger vessel be
equipped with a sufficient number OF
lifeboats and that effective and pracd-
cal boat drills be held regularly.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
TRADES
COUNCIL

Friday, June l4-Council called to
order at 8 p. M, President Williston
presiding.
Communication read from the Union
Label department of the A. f. of L.
calling attention to the Ide Bros. firm,
manufacturers of union label collars
and cuffs. This is the only firm in the
country putting out union made collars
and cuffs. Demand the Bell brand.
Communication read from Fraternal
Order of Eagles announcing features of
ten days carnival. Fourth of July is
to be big opening day, with grand par
ade. Unions were invited to participate
in the parade. Communication referred
to affiliated unions.
A communication was read from the
State Federation of Labor outlining the
work being accomplished by President
Case and Secretary Taylor.
The Secretary was instructed to write
to the United States senators from
Washington asking them to support the
bill recently passed by the house linn
iting the issuance of injunctions.
Labor day committee reported pro-
gress.
Committee appointed to arrange for
Secretary Taylor's visit to Everett re-
ported that schedule had been worked
out and same would appear in the
Journal.
Report by unions:
Cigar Makers-One by card; election
of officers; VIM. Smith elected a dele
gate to International convention at Bal
timore
Observation-Disclosures of officers
ongshoremen-Held smoker and
business session in honor of their gen
eral president, district president and dis
trict secretary; l application.
Machinists-Result of strike vote be-
ing taken by western federated systems
will be known by the Goth inst.
Plumbers-Saturday half holidays
since June LIST.
Single Weavers-One initiation; ell
ection of officers.
Stage Observation-Disclosures of off
GERS.
Teamsters-Four limitations.
Label League-Arrangements COM
pleted for first annual ball
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
STRIKE TO PROTECT HONOR.
What Happened In Two Factoriss---one
Union. the Other Nonunion.

Union, the Other Nonunien.
In a certain town on the Atlantic
seaboard were two hat factories about
a block apart One was a nonunion
factory; the other was organized. Elm
the unorganized factory" says Ray
mond Robins in the Survey, about
three years ago on the trimming hoor
the foreman inSulted one Of the work
ing girls. This little girl protested
vigorously. There was scene, and
she was dismissed for insubordination.
The man did it to protect himself.
She was a little foreign girl. She was
out of work for three weeks before
she got job in shirt waist factory.
VIII she the next time be SC ready 10
protect her honor and run the danger
OF three weeks Of idleness?
"In the union factory about six
months after this q similar incident
occurred, This child went back to her
machine and was sitting there cryiLg
when the shop steward came along.
The child told her what the trouble
was. This little girl walked down TO
where this man was and said to him.
Now, Bill, you cut that out He said
he would see her in warmer place
Erst At that the little woman clap
ped her hands, and 172 girls laid down
their tools, formed in line and went
down on the street. About that time
the superintendent of the factory call
ed the foreman. the shop steward and
the little girl TO his Office, and the
foreman was discharged.
There were two great universities
and splendid churches in that town.
yet from neither university nor church
was there any influence that reached
sut far enough to protect those little
foreign girls, but the United Hatters
of North America was there with pow
er to protect the virtue Of that little
girl.'
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
The Workers. Best Ace.

Among the men I hire nine out OF
ten are better workers at forty-five
years Of age than are men of twenty
i've or thirty" declared the secretary
and manager of Chicago commercial
house to a writer In Business. 1.-The
average young man in business is al
ways seeking a soft snap job and Is
not content with sticking IL out with
an employer through thick and thin
until his services become highly valu
able and perhaps Indispensable. Ions
experience with employees of all ages
has convinced me that men of forty
five or even older make better s,lbordi
rates than younger men,"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
TAFT SIGNS EIGHr-HoUR BILL.

Washington, June l9.-President Taft
signed today the act of congress lin
iting to eight hours the daily service
of laborers and mechanics employed on
government work and Immediately af-
terward issued an executive order ex.
empting any contract in connection
with the Panama canal until June l.,
1915. The canal will be finished before
that time, according to the expectation
of the engineers.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Odd Fellows lodge No. l22 and Banner
Rebekah lodge No. 60, gave straw
berry and ice cream social in their hall
on Cakes avenue, last evening for the
benefit of Chef Moore and family. Bro.
Moore, who is a member of the plasturers
union, has been in poor health for many
months and other members of his fam
lily have been seriously ill. The social
exemplified the fraternal and brotherly
feeling of the Odd Fellows.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
Star Theatre
PATHE'S WEEKLY PICTURES
Every Monday and Tuesday

Those old dauguerreotypes of grand
father and grandmother and Aunt Mary
and then the quaint pictures of father
and mother taken just after the war
money couldn't buy them from YOU,
Are you forgetful of the fact that future
generations win cherish just such pic
lures of your Photographer B. j. Brush,
5l2-5l5 Commerce Bldg.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
Library Recognizes Union.

The Boston Bookbinders' union ex-
ecutive board has announced that the
forty-fo hour week has been estab-
lished at the Boston Public library
bindery. All the employees are MEM
bers of the union. The Saturday half
holiday has been granted without any
reduction in wages.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
LOCAL NOTES

Olinger's friends stayed with him to
the end and have the satisfaction Of
knowing that Olinger personally put up
a clean, manly fight. He is just as big
in defeat as he waould have been in
victory.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
Another Union Man Fer corsrs...

Another Union Man Fer Congress.
John J. Casey Of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
general organizer for the United
Plumbers, Gas and Steam Filters un-
Ion and member of the lower house
OF the Pennsylvania legislature at it's
1907 session, has announced himself as
candidate for congress ia the EIsv-
enth district.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

After three local elections in which
the fair sex have participated, one ques-
ton has been fairly settled. 1t is harder
to corral the women's vote or to gamble
on it before election than it is the vote
of the "lords of creation"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Don't forget the log rolling contest
just off the G. N. dock next Sunday af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock, under the auspices
of the machinists union. Some of the
best log riders in the county have en-
tered and the fun should be fast and
furious. The dock will be roped off and
tickets will admit holders inside the
ropes, where an excellent view of the
sport may be obtained.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

There should be large attendance
next week at the illustrated lectures of
Charles Perry Taylor Besides being en-
tertaining the views are highly cduca-
tional and should be seen by every men,
Der of organized labor.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

President Case and Secretary Taylor
Of the State Federation of Labor, were
in town a few hours Saturday. Brother
Taylor will return to Everett next Mon.
day for weeks work among the
unions.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21
Union Roster

Everett Trades Council meets every
Friday night at Labor Temple, at
s p. m. President, w. L. Williston.
Secretary, M. T. Altman, phone Ind.
PAX.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Phone or call to the Labor journal fos
prices on job work. Sun. l4s; Ind. lis.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

See Ogrosky's for UNION MADE
GLOVES, 2OOl Hewitt.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

International Brotherhood of Black
smitsh and Helpers Local Union, No.
4is-Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each
month IN Hall No. s, at 8 p. m. Presi-
dent, R. Cummings, 20l5 Highland
secretary, VIM. O'NeilL 1924 Highland
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Plasterers' Union No. 100 meets every
Tuesday at 8 p. m. in Hall No. 4.
President, David Watt. Secretary, E.
F. Dawson. Phone Sun. 2244, Ind
S05Z.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

The local union of Cigarmakers will
send delegate back to their interna-
tional convention at Baltimore.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Everett Building Trades Council meets
every Friday night at Labor Temple
every Friday at Labor Temple at 8
p. m. President, Geo. Morton; Fin.
Secy., Fred Cuffin, Phone Sunset
1923. Business Agent, G. w. Knapp,
1924 Cakes, Phone Ind. 456Y.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

The dance in Rennies' hall last night
given by the Label league, was a very
enjoyable affair and was attended by a
good sized crowd.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Lathers' Local ", L. I. o.; meets every
Saturday at 8 p. m, at Labor Temple,
in Hall No. 4. Fred Michel, Secretary.
Phone Ind. $50.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Brotherhood of Teamsters-Meets every
Tuesday at p. m. Robert Loveall,
President. Thos. Cooley, Secretary.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Bridge & Structural Iron Workers Union
meets every LIST and 3rd Saturday in
Hall No. s. President Ed. Nelsonj
Secretary, A. s. Bailiff, 1898 Wet.
more.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Tailors Union No. 535 meets the LIST
Tuesday of each month at p. M, in
Hall No. S. Pres, G. Christianson;
Fin. Sec, Peter Nesje.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Cooks, Walters and Mattresses Union
meets first and third Mondays at
p. m. Blanche Hendrix, Pres; R. H
Highberg, Sec.-Treas., phone Ind. 993
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Shirt Waist q Laundry Workers Union
No. l54, meets End and 4th Friday,
at 8 p. m. Ella Sullivan, Pres;
Henry Enger, Secy.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Machinists' Union No. $50 meets the I'd
and 4th Wednesday at p. m. In Hall
No. 8. President; G. A. Rstine. Sec
rotary, Bert E. Tyler, 1916 Rainier.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Brotherhood of Railway Carmen meets
second and fourth Thursday in Hall
No. at 8 D. m.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Typographical Unien No. 40 meets on
the last Monday in each month at
p. m. Wendell Williston, President.
Grant McNeely, Secretary.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Journeymen BARRIERS Union No. 40
meets Sd Thursday at 8 p. M, in
Hall No. 5. w. o. McAllister, Secy.
Phone S30X Ind.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

BncklayerS & Masons' Union No. 10
meets every Wednesday at 8 p. m.
in Hall No. 4. Secretary, w. y. Me-
lang, 25ll Baker.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Sheet Metal Workers Unisn meets every
I'd and 4th Monday at s p. m. in Hall
No. 8. President c. II. Clifton, 202e
Summit; Secretary. A. H. Carpenter,
1901 WetmorA
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-21

Laundry Drivers meet the End Tues
day in each month in hall No. 5. t. c.
Hall, Pres. II. S. Enger Secy.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-10

A baby is-a baby: A little
tweetums; rnummie's darling an
gel, such a description is strictly
accurate and scientific.
Baby is the worlds greatest
pacihcater. Baby is the most ef-
ficient preventative of crime.
Baby is the peacemaker, the little
doctor whose speciality is sootf-
ing aching hearts.
Did you ever enter a crowded
street car which had laughing,
growing baby among its passei-
gers?
Did you notice the change that
came over the growri-ups every
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-10
What is a baby?

what IS a DaDy!
A protoplasm," says old Prof.
Alkali, fussing over his mortar
and tubes. Merely an unthink
able mass of protoplasm" what
ever that is!
"a nuisance says the bache
lor. lighting his pipe. He tried to
hold one once, and,
"An incumbrance, " says milady
of Capitol hill, kissing her Pomer-
anian puppies little wet nose.
"a bother" says the mother of
ten.
And all these answers are
wrongl
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-31
N JIM

I sort Of like his Sunny Jim.
There's something, restful about him.
He don't go round and ave and shout
And Try to bawl somebody out. =
He amt inventin' no new names
He's Il philosopher. IS james.
I guess he knows il amt no use
Fer him 10 pass out the abuse,
Or git mixed up in any way
In this mac adjective foray.
The cat may jump as is its whim.
1t really cuts no ice with Jim.
He's placid. quiet and serene.
No n i'll language that is mean
Has dug into his past II tried
Upon the fence tn hang his hide:
They haven't torn him limb from limb,
They're sort OF overlookin' Jim.
Nobody seems tn care a cent
About our next vice president.
No mud is being thrown his way.
He is "a cipher in the fray.
A new nickname would just fit him.
They ought TO call him Lucky JIM
-A-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-31
MY BED.

oh. how ] low my folding bed.
l wake up standing ON my head.
I've had it now for many Il day
And 1 have learned To sleep that way.
1t is a pessimistic couch,
Which see,ns to harbor one deep
Crouch,
Though to make friends with it. I've
tried.
1t shuts its mouth with me inside.
I leap into it's bosom vast
And hope that leap is not my last.
I wake up every morn all right,
Although I'm squeezed up pretty tight.
But still, l think it's one safe bet.
That folding bed will get me yet.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-31
H NE1GHBoR.

My neighbor who resides next door
Forsakes his downy couch at four
Most cheerfuily to nov his lawn
And rouses all of us at dawn.
My neighbOr has a daughter who
Takes singing lessons as girls do;
She practices the morning long;
Six weeks she's sung the same old song.
My neighbor has n raft of boys.
Who make q most astounding noise.
They play baseball, and lone old cat
For racket there's some class to that.
My neighbor has three charming maids
And you should hear the serenades
The young men sing beneath theiy
bower:
1t doesn't matter at what hour.
A pianOlA, too. has he.
He hits it up i'll greatest glee:
He starts to playing it at eight.
TIL midnight he keeps up his gait.
My neighbour has II kid that wells
FRO midnight on in frequent spells,
He keeps on yelling until dawn.
Then dad gets up and 10Y the lawn.
Performance is continuous.
But, still. the neighbor next to us
Il one OF many on the pike.
For neighbors are most all alike.
JELL TINE.
There's jelly In the chatting dish
And every old flower pot;
There's jelly in the dipper and
In every glass we've got.
There's jelly In the teacups
And there's jelly In the sink.
A fellers up against 1t when
He wants to take = drink.
There's jelly in each parlor vase
And h tobacco Jar.
There's jelly in the beer stems
Thai VIC stole down at Pete's bar.
There's jelly In the washtubs and
In ali the stewpans. too.
The nrele.s cookers fhll of it
And stih she isn't through.
Receptaclee are all full now.
I have q haunting fear
III wake some morn and find that che
Poured jelly in my enr. 4