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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
A COLLEGE PROFESSORS EVASIVE
AND UNSCIENTIFIC REPORT

appropriation by non-producers OF
wealth produced by others.
Prof Commons reports a condition
of feudalsm existing in Colorado,
West Virginia and other places He
objects to placing the blame for such
conditions on any individual, and in
that he is right. The fault is institu-
tional. It is with the laws that per-
nit and encourage private individuals
ard corporations to own land and ma
chinery which are socially necessary,
and should be owned and controlled
by the people in their collective capa-
city. But there is nothing in the
Commons report to show that this is
the case.
Prof. Commons report in substance
would not disturb conditions which
give to a few control of all opnortuni-
ties, and which conseoua nt'v make
them masters of the industrial situa-
tior. He would, through an inheri-
tance tax, give the government mi
nor partners share in the proceeds of
robbery. He would have it spend it's
share so as to ameliorate the condi-
tons of the victims, apparently for
getting that anything that would be
done along that line would increase
land values and make workers pay in
higher rents whatever these improved
conditions would be worth Profes-
sor Commons proposition resolves it
self into a plan that, if adopted, will
make workers dependent on the good
judgment and good will of a govern
ment commission with no benefit in
the Ions run to any one hut land own
ers AMI the corporations.
Compare this with the Walsh re
port, which gets down to some fund2-
mental principles in locating the
causes Of unrest and in prescribing
the remedy Walsh recommends,
among other radical measures, the
DdhIlS Ol IHe lthldl value Ol ldHC 4oI
rublic purposes and abolition of taxa
tion on industry and its products He
thus recommends a measure that vii!
put an end to monopoly of natural re-
sources, will bring into use all VaIu-
able land now withheld. Even Prof.
Commons recognized the justice of
this preliminary reform. Yet he puts
in an absolutely unscientific, Illogical
report, when ne hight have signed the
more logical and scientific Walsh re-
port Still we prate of academic
freedom" in the T. S A.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
MOIders' Dance
Great Success

The Molders promised to give
big dance and they kept their word.
as they always do. FraternaI Hall
was filled with merry makers last
Monday evening, and it was very ap.
parent that everybody was having a
real good time
The committee on arrangements.
of Brothers Charles Yngve.
o. F. Wefferling, and Ray Lyons. de-
serve credit for the very efficient
manner in which the affair was man
aged. There was not hitch any,
where, from start to finish
one Of the dancers held a ticket
"33, which corresponded
to the number on a splendid Olympic
heater. union labeled made by the
molders Because Of this strange co.
incidence the holder of "33" was pre-
scented with this stove Lucky man
believe it was Walter McCaun.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
MINIMUM WAGE TRIALS

Labor Commissioner f. w. Olson is
prosecuting two statewide minimum
wage Investigations One is to de-
termine the exact effects, in as many
individual cases as possible. of the
minimum wage rulings heretofore
made in respect to saleswomen, Of
flee workers, telephone operators,
chambermaids, laundry and factory
workers. Changes in wage rates, in
hours of work, and whether any en-
ployes have lost positions because of
the minimum wage, are matters to
be determined by this inquiry.
The second investigation is to OBJ
tain reliable data upon which to base
minimum wage for mattresses, the
only large class of women employees
not yet affected by the law. On ac-
count of the demands for uniforms
and frequent changes of starched at
tire being more exacting in large cit
les than in smaller communities, the
commission has practically decided
that a larger minimum will be justified
in the cities than elsewhere. but the
questions to be determined are where
to draw the line and how much of a
distinction to make.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
GOOd-By Hill!
By Lee Roy Henry
Sy Lee Roy Henry

Joe Hu you have Been convicted
ag the masters of American s,a.a-,
IT s.methir- IS r.- Gaa. 1t ta. work.
u- GLASS of this ...n.~. t.u y.. fall
another MARTYR f.. .orr class NH.
". crmu NM.H Eau ..p. commit
..G is to th.nE f.r vaur-... hr- s..
... .r III. sake o.. ......r..e..
u.ar-.a H4 the masters u-rr ~.IHar,
and murder.
Hu- - rich, Tna an.r. affair Is
...uu tu those ...r. mar. f.. ra a
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
NOTED LABOR UNIONIST TO
SPEAK

Final arrangements have been made
10 have Walter Thomas Mills, noted
unionist and orator, deliver his IA
nous address, Democracy or Despot-
ISM" in Everett, Sunday afteroon,
October oath.
Mills is unquestionabIy one OF the
best-known unlonists both In this coun'
trv and abroad, and internationally
known as the author Of THE Strug'
ole for Existence" book now in Its
tenth edition. Those who have read
his books will want to hear the author
who. as an orator, is said to have no
equal. The meeting will be held In
the Peoples Theatre.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
DISCUSSES UNION EVILS

The evils of graft, machine poll
tics, factional fights and false leader,
ship, which have been found some
times to exist in such organized in
dustries, are those which are inevita,
BILE in any democratic form of organi-
zation They are the same evils which
have accompanied the development of
the American nation, and of its states
and municipalities. Such evils as
have been found to exist are indeed
to be condemned, but study of the
history of these organizations seems
to show clearly that there is a tend.
ency to eradicate them as the organi-
zations become stronger and the mem
bership becomes more familiar with
the responsibilities and methods of
democratic action
Continued on Page Three)
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
POLITICAL FREEDOM AT
STAKE

That political freedom cannot exist
where the right to organize is denied
and that such denial therefore threat
ems the political institutions of the
nation, is charged by Mr.. Manly in
concluding his discussion of this sub
ject.
The conclusions and recommends
tions designed not only to prevent de-
nial of the right to organize, but to
guarantee this right are set forth as
follows:
The conclusions upon this ques-
tion. however, are not based upon
theory, but upon a thorough investiga
tion of typical situations in which the
contrast between organization and the
denial of the right to organization
could best be studied. The commits
sion has held public hearings and has
made thorough Investigations in such
industrial communities as Paterson,
New Jersey; Los Angeles, California;
Lead, South Dakota and Colorado,
where the right Of collective action
on the part of employees is denied.
These Investigations have shown that
under the best possible conditions,
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
SAVE JOE HILL.


FL have lived like an artist and
shall die like am artist
These are the souI-~tirriua words
of Joe H.IL facing death in prison
cell I'm Utah
Joe til,l was ratIroaded to prison
by am unfair trial. convicted of the
murder OF man whom he did not
kno" and whom b. could not have
possessed The sl-htest motive for
killing Joe HID protested his tnno
eence. but he was not allowed 10 prove
his innocence He had no money to-
employ legal aid. so the court app
pointed two lawyers TO defend him.
these lawyers displayed no interest
in the case and did not Try to defend
him. so Hill dismissed these shyster
parasites and would have pleaded his
own case but the court told him he
must put up with the services OF the
men whom he knew were oetray,ng
him.
Joe Hill had no chance in that pref
udlced plute court. He was friend
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
~ Beware of peudces working division and hostility among The
strongest bond of human sympathy outside of the family relations
should be the uniting all working people of all nations
FNNgN and kindred Abraham Lincoln
Minimum Wage Higher in N. Y.
Than in Everett

The bureau of standards of New
York city has recommended that the
wages of city employees be raised from
1920 to $40 with increases Of $24 aft
er not less than one year in the serv.
ice. This is the result Of a study of
the cost of living in New York city
and of the rates OF wages for unskilI-
ed labor prevailing ir New York and
other cities and in private employ
ment, study made for the purpose Of
determining the proper wage for un-
skilled laborers. The bureau reached
the conclusion that it is impossible
for an unskilled laborers family of
five consisting of husband, wife and
three children under IA years of age.
to live in New York city on less than
$40 year and maintain a standard
of living consistent with American
ideas. This wage based on 303 worl.
ing days amounts to $277 a day and
is therefore higher than that pro-
posed for Everett laborers. The daily
wage in New York has been $3.50
day for several years. but the cost of
living has been gradually going up un-
til it is from to SO per cent. higher
than in 1911 The proposed minimum
wage Of $3.50 day for unskjlIel La
Tor on city work is little enough and
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
WHAT POLICE POWER
rs IN HANDS OF
FRIENDS OF LABOR
Lad Crushed to Death When Shanty
CoIlapses-Polce Use Clubs

CHICAGO.-Leo Shredder aged 10,
was crushed to death when a shanty
where he sought refuge during the
shooting by garment workers strike
sympathizers collapsed. Scores were
arrested during the strike riots
Five hundred persons invaded the
Wholesale clothing district calling to
workers to join them.
The police drove the mob across
the river after hand to hand strug
gle in which clubs were welded free
ly Union leaders protested to Mayor
Thompson against police brutality.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15

The reports of Professor John X.
Commons and the other conservative
members of the Commission on Indus
trial Relations, while by no means so
progressive or logical as the Walsh
report, agree with it in some particu-
lars. Thus all the reports recommend
the initiative, referendum, recall, pro-
portional representation and other
democratic measures.
But there is lamentabe lack of log
ic wherever there is some essential
disagreement in the report of Profess
sor Commons with that of Frank p.
Walsh. Walsh finds industrial unrest
to be due to CD Unjust distribution
of wealth and income; (2) Unemploy-
ment and denial of opportunity to
earn a living; (3) Denial of justice in
the creation, in the adjudication and
in the administration of law; (q De-
NAL of right and opportunity to form
effective organizations. Commons
finds the cause to be the breakdown
in the administration of labor laws.
It may be that Walsh has made a
deeper investigation than Professor
Commons into the cause of unrest.
One need not be a trained economist
to note the absurdty of Commons eX-
PLANTATION. There must have been in
dustrial unrest before there were any
labor laws, probably long before. 1t
was to alIay such unrest that these
laws have been enacted. Then, how
can industrial unrest be correctly at
tributed to a cause that was not in
existence when it first arose?
AN ILLOGICAL REMEDY
Illogical and unscientific is Profess
sor Commons in suggesting a remedy
He would put administration of laws
regarding industrial matters in the
hands of a commission. This commits
sion is to be sort of benevolent des-
pot, and under it workers will be about
in the same position as conVicts in a
penitentiary managed by a humane.
liberal, just and enlightened warden
How many workers would be content
ed under such conditions?
The expense of this commission.
Prof Commons proposes, should be
met by an inheritance tax of l pc.
on bequests of over $4,000 to fifteen
per cent. on bequests over $1,000,000
That would furnish a considerable
sum for benevolent distribution in
various ways proposed by the Profes-
sor, but it won't interfere with the
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15

Some one has discovered says
the Baltimore American, that there
are five million hunters in this coun-
try, and suggests that they would
make a mighty good reserve army,
but what we want is men who can hit
something Then why not induce the
enemy to disguise themselves as
guides Boston Transcript
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15

Japan has announced that she will
send the Russian army all the shells
they want Just few years ago she
sent them more than they wanted
Nashville Southern Lumberman.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15

We have a suspicion that the Gear
has about as much chance of losing
a battle in the newspapers as So
ciety heiress has of being homely.-
Boston Transcript.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15

SO much wheat that dollar should
purchase more of II than a year ago,
and so much gold that the purchasing
power of dollar is less Where does
the consumer get off?-Wall Street
Journal.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15

and granting the most excellent mo-
tives on the part of employers, free
dom does not exist either politically,
industrially or socially, and that the
fibre of manhood will inevitably be
destroyed by the continuance of the
existing situation
investigations have proved that al
though the physical and material con-
ditions may be unusually good, as, for
example, in Lead, S. D.. they were the
price paid for the absolute submission
of the employees to the will Of the
employing corporation. Such satisfac-
tory conditions are, however, shown
by the hearings of the Commission
and by the investigations of its staff
to be exceptional.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15

"Bulgarias king mas cool head, "
remarks an editor To say nothing
of his feet--Columbia State.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
ADVANCE MUST BE UNIFORM

ITO suggest that labor unions can
be effective if organized on less than
national scale, seems to ignore en-
tireIy the facts and trend of present
day American business. There is no
line of organized industry in which
individual establishments can act in
dependently. Ignoru- for the time
the Capitalization Of control and own.
ership, and also the almost universal
existence of employers associations
the mere fact OF competition would
render any organization of employees
which was limited to a single estab-
lishment totally ineffective. Advance
in labor conditions must proceed with
a fair degree of uniformity throughout
any line of industry This does not
indeed require that ALL employees
in an industry must belong to a ma
tional organization, for experience has
shown that wherever even a consid
cradle portion are union members, the
advances which they secure are al
most invariably granted by competi-
tors, even If they do not employ union
men, in order to prevent their own
EMPLOYEES from oruanizinq"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
REPORT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
COMMITTEE ON RIGHTS OF
ORGANIZED LABOR
9Th Insta|Iment- Action Is Urged

for justice. That justice was never
secured under such conditions, ex-
cept at the whim of the tyrant, is
sure. 1t is equally sure that in indus
try, justice can never be attained by
such method"
The willingness of certain employ,
ers to deal with their own employees
collectively, while refusing to deal
with national organization. and resent.
ing the instrusion of any persons act
ing for their employees who are not
members of their own labor force, is
dealt with in the follOWing
"In practice these statements have
been generally found to be specious.
Such employers as rule oppose any
effective form of organization among
their own employees as bitterly as
they fight the national unions. The
underlying motive OF such statements
seems to be only that as long as or
ganizations are unsupported from out
side they are ineffective and can be
crushed with ease and impunity by
discharging the ringleaders. Similar
ly, that opposition to the representa-
tion of their employees by persons
outside their labor force, seems to
arise wholly from the knowledge that
as long as the workers representa-
tiyes are on the payroll they can be
or, if they prove intrac-
tablo, they can be cttactually disposed
of by summary dismissal.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15
FRICTION REDUCED

1T has been found, however, that
the material conditions of the work,
ers in such industries and establish
ments are on a generally higher plane
than where workers are unorganized; :;
that important improvements in such
conditions have been achieved as the
direct result of organizations that the
friction which exists in such indus
tries and establishments has been re
duced rather than increased by or
ganization; and that the workers at
least have established a basis upon
which their political and economic
freedom may ultimately be estab-
fshed
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1915-10-15

1ployees from organizine.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-07

r AM scrbbling wabbly little notes IN
| Il my diary as we speed toward Phila-
! delphia. George had to ride over with
Elinor, and they are SO busy with their
pathetic parting that 1 haven't the heart
to watch them. We had a great send
Off" Every one thought we were bridal
party, to Judge by the flowers, candy
kilograms and the crowd Of people who
saw us to our train. There was Mrs
Dallas, and MIR. Ingersoll, whose deep rel
roses are scentins the whole drawing
room as write, and Jean and little Doris,
and l can't tell how many others. Any
how, I'm thoroughly convinced that New
Workers are the jolliest and the most
hosptable people on earth.
Just another short note about Mrs.
Dallas frock. Unfortunately 1 am femi-
nine enough to see an attractive gown
on the most solemn occasion, and this
one / refer to was a dream. 1t was adj
mirably chosen for the afternoon dor
Mrs. Dallas was going to an informal
bridge afterwards), and the color scheme
was the fashionable black and white.
The blouse was made with a soft V-neck
in front, and the lovely design on the
shadow lace of which 1t was made was
brought out by a foundation of white
chiffon. The sleeves were long and
closely fitted, although they ruffled
loosely on the under seam. Right across
the front was band of black satin, with
an overdrapery of chiffon, embroidered in
French blue and old gold motifs. An
odd arrangement of ribbons gave an
unique line to the rest of the bodice.
The normal waist line was outlined by
a black satin girdle, crushed in to give
a sort of hour glass figure" effect The
whole skirt was made of black and white
radium striped chiffon, with a deep seal
loped edge of black. The pretty touch
about this edging was that the seal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-07
AROUND THE BARGAIN COUNTERS

AS THE time for June commencements
n grows nearer, many anxious mammas
begin to scour the shops in the hopes of
finding something which will be suitable
for the most exacting of converts.
A gown which is ideal for the convent
school commencement is all white. The
blouse Is very simple, with shlrred net for
the most part as trimming, The skirt is
made with three pointed tunics over
white foundation. Shirrings of the net
were draped over the shoulders, and the
bottom OF the sleeves. skirt and girdle
was outlined with white satin ribbon. a
little camisole OF square meshed shadow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-07
THE GIFT OF TACT
By Ellen Adair
On Sauing the Wrong Thing

ness and bluntness of manner never yet
did win friends without in the least
wishing to depreciate the value of candor
and sincerity, at the same time these
may, to a very great extent, be combined
with tact. And the woman without tact
never will be popular-that is one thing
sure and certain.
| know a certain very attractive girl,
whose whole charm lies in the fact that
she somehow always does manage to say
the right thing in the right place and at
the right time She places the feelings
of others before her own, too.
And just because she is sensitive her
self. she has learned that others may be
equally sensitive, and that, after ALL
kindness Is the finest thing to cultivate
For kindness implies tact and tact means
the affection OF ones friends and the
liking Of every one with whom one comes
in contact.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-07

TTTHEN spring came after Emma
w long winter indoors with her hurt
ankle, the poor little girl looked white
and thin, SO unlike the gay, jolly plump
little daughter who had delighted both
father and mother that they decided to
send her to the country.
"a summer there will put her in fine
shape again." said father. "I know just
the place" added mother well send her
to visit my sister. There she can run
and play to her hearts content and she
will be well and strong in no time.
So letters were written, trunks and
bags were packed and before Emma
realized what was happening she was
on the train going to the country.
When she reached her Aunt Jennie's,
she was too tired and sleepy to do any
thing but eat her good hot supper and
go to bed. But after a fine sleep, she
was up bright and early and was ready
TO see everything on the farm You
just walt till you've had some break
fast, young lady" said her uncle, then
will be time enough to talk about go
ing over the farm. You eat lot and
fill out your thin cheeks and will prom
ise to show YOU all the sights!"
So Emma ate a good breakfast (Which
wasn't bit hard to do let me tell you)
her uncle. "Going to leave her here?"
asked uncle. with twinkle in his kind
eyes. .No. indeedI' exclaimed Emma,
and she hugged the doll tightly to her.
.'Where 1 go my dolly goes, tool" So
uncle. Emma and the dolly started out
10 inspect the farm.
couldn't pretend to tell you all the
fun they hadl If you have ever been
on farm yourself, you know all about
It; II you haven't, there isn't room in this
paper to tell all the nice things there are
10 do and TO see
Emma saw the cows, the pigs, the
roosters and the tiny yellow chickens.
She smelled the blossoms In the orchard;
she peeked round the hives where the
bees were at work; she saw the ducks
waddling off toward the brook and she
pulled fresh lettuce In the coldframe.
But OF everything on the farm. the
little bran new bossy COW In the barn
pleased her the most. 'I'd Just like TO