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Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
scientific" WAYS FAIL In
PRACTICE APPLIED TO LABOR

The case for scientific management
has one great advantage. Those who de-
vised the systems selected their nomen-
clature They have been mindful of the
principle laid down by wv Lee-the
Machiavelli of publiicty-they have been
very careful of the terms that were
lodged in the public mind. They have
named devices scientific management"
and efficiency systems and then as
sumed because the systems bore such
names they necessarily resulted in great
er production and better methods. Those
who knew the devices as names ONLY
hastily concluded that opposition to them
was opposition to progress. greater eff
cheney and production; so-called prepar-
edness and bogus patriotism.
We must insist that those who pro-
pose revolutionary changes shall prove
their case. But these proponents OF
scientific methods applied TO labor
power have dogmatically asserted that
their regulations are scientific: that
stopwateh studies are scientific; that
the bonus system provides scientific
basis for wage payments: that such
efficiency" promotes industrial and com
mercial development. To hide their hy-
pOcrisy and rapaeity scientific manage.
ment experts nave coined a vocabulary
bristling with suggestive noble thoughts
and purposes.
The proponents OF scientific manage
ment have rallied for desperate defense
OF their cause Congress has been BON
harded with pronoUmcementS appeals de
uunciations from employers. boards of
trade, chambers OF commerce and those
professionally interested in scientific
management. An investigation was made
OF scientific na-ement for the federal
commission on industrial relations This
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02

investigation was conducted by Prof
Robert F. Hoxie OF the University of
Chicago, with the advice and assistance
of John 7. Frey. editor OF the Molders
journal. and Robert G. Valentine. rep.
resenting the employers interests. The
report, which was signed by all of these
investigators, points out the following
defects that were observed:
'ai Failure to carry into effect with
any degree of thoroness the general ele-
ment- involved in the system.
ibl Failure to adopt the full system
OF functional foremanship.1
'cl Lack OF uniformity in the method
OF selecting and hiring help
d. Failure to substantiate claims of
scientific management with reference to
the adaptation, instruction and training
of workers.
lei Lack of scientific accuracy. uni
formity and justice in time study and
task-setting
. II Failure to substantiate the claim
having established 4 scientific and equit-
able method OF determining wage rates.
q Failure to protect the worker,
from oyer-eNertion and exhaustion
ihl Failure to substantiate the claim
that scientific management offers eNeeI,-
tional opportunities for advancement and
promotion on Il basis OF individual merit.
'ii With reference to the alleged
method, and severity OF discipline under
scientific management the acrimonious
criticism from trade unions does not
seem TO be warranted
Ii1 Failure to substantiate the claim
that workers are discharged only on Just
grounds and have an effective appeal to
the highest managerial authority.
X Lack OF democracy under scientific
management.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
$80,O96,573 in DIVIDENDS IS
PAID BY MINES In COLORADO

The wealth produced by Colorado
mines has been one of the wonders of
this country for many years, but it has
remained for recent compilation OF
dividends paid to stockholders issued by
the American Reporting Agency TO give
a more complete idea OF the immense
fortunes which mining has produced for
the individual investor.
This compilation shows that sixty-four
mining companies, operating in this
state. have paid out the enormous total
Of Ss009d.j.5 since they began opera
ton. This j. a larger sum of money
than the total deposits in all the Den
Ner banks representing the capital used
in the operation OF railroads, traction
lines. public utilitie-. manufacturing
Adjustments. packing house industry and
retail business.
The list does not include. however.
more than Fifteenth of the mines in
the state in actual operation, and omits
some OF the biggest companies. which
are close corporations and which do not
make public their dividend payments.
Among these are the Little Johnny
mine, which gave the late John +. Gam
pion his fortune; the Maid of Erin and
other mines controlled by the late David
~ Moifat: the Crcsson mine. which has
produced more than - 100000. and 9th
cr- equally large
If the records of these mines were In
cludrd iu the li-t the dividend payments
would assume enormous proportions.
The Portland mine in Cripple Creek
has the best record for dividends OF the
companies included in this compilation
It, total payments have been $lo,357 $50.
IL is closely seconded by the Camp
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02

Bird. which made the late Thomas Walsh
a multimillionaire. 1t has 1928 1854 to
its credit.
The lron-Silver mine at Leadville,
owned by the IbeN Mining company, has
produced S5,050,0o0 for its stockholders
up to date. The Tomboy mine at Tel
luride has S3.65g,OOO to it-- credit. The
Independence mine at Cripple Creek.
which made the late w :. Stratton a
multimillionaire, has paid in dividends
s5.02S SIS.
Among the big producers included in
this list OF siXty-four properties, in ad-
dition to those named, are:
The Adams, s77s.Oc0: the Bonanza
81 .425.0 900; the Colorado Gold Dredging
company, Ss75,0c0; the Elkton, $, ,457, :
400; the FL Paso. l.I07 ,5i5; the Gold
Coin, 81 $4,000; the Gold King. 81 .35l.-
900; the Golden Cycle. 81 SOS 800; the
Good Hope, seil .250; the Isabella, s742,-
500; Liberty Bell, 81 1852 900; the Mary
Mckinney. 81 10000; the Smuggler, So
225.0o0; the Strong, S2.2s5. 600: the Vim
disator. s3.352,Oo0; the Wellington,
sl.o50.9Oo; the Work. 81 .597 600; the
Yak. s2,l27 600.
While these seem large. there are 9th
ers in the country which have far ex-
Calumet aud Hecla, in Michigan, for in
stance. has paid out IN dividends Sl32.-
oO.000. or SJ0on0.1po more than dis,rb-
uted by the siNty-four mines in the
Colombo list combined.
The lIomestake in South Dakota. has
paid ont s4l.274.Odu IN dividends; the
Utah mine has paid out S4l 100000. and
the United Verde in Arizona has rec
ord Of S37 10000.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
A Tragedy in A-Flat
BY William Sanford Holmes.

BY William Sanford Holmes.
The piccolo gave little squeak,
The trombone gave = below,
The cornet gave tra-la-la
With wiud-up soft and mellow.
In midst OF which an awful crash
Tcmblored the atmosphere;
ReVcrberating Ger and Ger
On every tme-trained ear.
The leader caught the culprit's eye
'Ach. got fer DAM" he cried
y violin makcr-vot Vet not ="
With gestures Wild and wide.
Aud shrinkmgly the bass viol said
FOR ON him WAS the blame
A fly lit on my music, and
PLAYED it Just the same
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
Life Sketch of
Sam Gompers

Samuel GOmpers was born in London.
England. January p, 1880. His father,
Saul Gompers, + a cigarmaker. His
grandfather, Samuel Gompers. was
man of philosophical turn of mind. of
extraordinary courage and fearlessness.
and well informed thru knowledge ae-
quired by wide travel in Europe
A. boy, ,Samueljattended school from
his sixth to his tenth year. then was ap-
prenticed to a shoemaker. but disliking
the business. he learned the trade of his
father and while working as a cigar
maker attended evening school for four
Years. Being the eldest child of a fam
lily OF eight, he began to aid his father
III their support ~ soon as he could earn
wages He continued to work at his
trade until he was 81 years old. and
during all this time he was Il student,
an organizer. the spokesman and advo-
cate OF the rights to which in his view
the working people We're entitled.
He came to the United States when
l3 wears old, settled in. New York city,
and the next year tIS6+l helped to or
ganize the Cigarmakers International
Union. which now numbers 10000. each
member counting his membership il. nu-
meric0l order. His membership card is
No. /. and he served the union as secre-
tary and presidnt Tor six years He
edited its local paper. The Picket. dur
ing that time. He became an American
citizen at the age Of 2l. He was presi-
dent OF the New York Workingmen's
Assembly for two years; ~ was nomi-
mated by both the Democratic and the
Republican parties III his district for
state senator in lSS3. the Republican
party Offered him the nomination. as
81 2
ernor Hill rendered him place on the
state board OF arbitration in 1885. and
President Mckinley ON the industrial
commission in lSoS all OF which honors
he declined
He was one of those who organized
the Federation OF Organized Trades ind
Labor Unions of the United States and
Canada. and the American Federation of
Labor. its successor; IN continuous off
cial capacity during the early period of
their existence and up To 1887. without
salary or reeompeuse. when he was
elected president with a salary OF 81 900
per year. He is. and has been. first vice
president OF the Cgarmakers Interna-
tional Union OF America for many years
In order to be of more service to his
fellow worSmen in 1.-THE cause of uplift-
ing labor. he had steadfastlv refused to
he actively connected with any partisan
political party.
The fundamental policy under the
leadership OF Mr.. Gompers, of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor has been that
the chief opportunity and the power of
the wage-earners are economic in nature,
According TO this policy industrial rela-
tions in private industries and the benc-
fits and the welfare of the wage-earners
must be secured thru their economic or
. g5luivnfiOuS rhi. DnlieN IL in nnnna,t, 10.
to the tendency in American government
which would extend governmental juris-
dietion to interference with personal re-
lations, personal rights and personal lib
ertN.
The American Federation of Labor
has become one OF the most potent
forces for increasing democracy and the
establishment OF the rights OF the wage
carriers in all relations oS!ife.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
HER SYSTEM.

lie married lady editor. didn't he's
Yes. Whenever he comes in late and
tries to explain away his tardincss she
always tells him that she regrets his
story cannot he accepted, but that she
will he glad to have him submit offers
from time 10 time"-Ncw York Times
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02

One trouble with reform is that every
man wants it to apply TO the other
fellow.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
JUST IN TIME.

lrate Business Man-Nou book agents
make me SO angry with your confouuded
nerve and impudenee that | cannot find
words TO express my feelings.
Agent-Thcn i am the very man you
want. am selling dictionaries.-New
York Times
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
SAFETY FIRST"

kcrrigan was letting O'Brien down
10y a rope from the top OF an eight-story
building. When o'Brien was half way
down herrigan let 20 OF the rope.
Later they asked kerrigan why he had
let loose of the rope
Sure. thought it was going to
hrrak" he said
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
PARENTAL INCONSISTENCY

Papa. said .year-old Tommy,
please give me five cents to buy a toy
monkey"
You don't need toy monkey" an
swered his father, You are monkey
yourself
Well" continued the little fellow
give me five cents to buy peanuts for
the monkey. Exchange.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02

then We viii all b. on the same footing
which viii h. TO the advantage Of not
alone the cigarmaker but the cigar
smoker and the public generally.
CIGARMAkERS UNION No. l2a.
!. \ MANGlNI. Presiednt.
J. W. SANFORD.
Sec Treas.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
COMMISSIONER INVESTIGATING
 PROBABLE COAL FAMINE

Little Rock, Dec PIE. I. Me Kinley, deputy labor commissioner, re- turned from the coal mines of Sebas- tian county, where he was called by reason of the scare that had arisen over the prospect of coal famine. It had been suggested that one way to avert it would be to ask the miners to cut short their holidays. He reports that he found the men willing to work, and that it was their intention to re- sume operations yesterday, Dec. 26, which they did. He says the chief trouble is not in the miners, but in the shortage of cars and motive power on the railroads. The mines could get out great deal more coal if there were better railroad facilities for hauling it. The smaller mines are suffering more than the larger ones. MT. Mckinley does not consider there is anything in the scare of coal famine so far as Arkansas is con- cerned.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
SUICIDES, HOMICIDES, ETC.
 IN ARKANSAS IN TWO YEARS

Little Rock, Dec. 27-According to statistics compiled by Dr. c. w. Gar rison, State Health Officer, there were 12O suicides and 115 homicides in Ark ansas during the two years 1915 and 1916.
 During the same period there were l233 fatal accidents, classified as fol- lows: Burns 220, drowning 123. fire arms 334, automobiles 6, railroad 123.
 Dr. Garrison does not claim that these statistics are complete, as about thirty per cent of the counties did not report. Those who have made a close observation of the newspapers say that the number of homicides is far in excess of the figure given, and that. taking the state as whole, there is an average of homicide or suicide every day in the year.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
SLOAN'S LINIMENT EASES PAIN

Sloan's Liniment is first thought of mothers for bumps, bruises and sprain that are continually happening to childres. It quickly penetrates and soothes without rubbing. Cleaner and more effective than mussy plasters or ointments. For naumatic aches, neu- ralgia pain and that grippy soreness after colds, Sloans Liniment gives prompt relief. Have bottle handy for bruises, strains, sprains and all external pain. For the thousands whose work calls them outdoors, the pains and aches following exposure are relieved by Sloan's Liniment. At all Druggists, 25c.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
Giles Bros.
 Grocery Phone 157 or No. 8.

We have another shipment of mules just in. Ages from ? to years old. Weight 800 to HOO pounds. Come and see us before you buy. We are located at the Farmers Union barn, Prescott, Arkansas. Hope & Burke.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
We wish You a Happy NeU
 Year

We also desire at this time to ex- press our appreciation and thanks for your valuable patronage during the last months of the year we have been here, and now sincerely trust that our mutual relations in the future will be of the same friendly character they have been in the past, make it a pleasure to conduct the business of this house. We remain yours to serve,
 By H. o. Giles.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27

MT. and Mrs. Andrew Gordon of Hope, came in today and will be the guests of relatives in the city.
 For fire, lightning, tornado and automobile insurance see F. E.. Mur- rah, at the Bank of Prescott. d-wtf
 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gordon of Texarkana, arrived in the city this morning on a short visit to relatives and friends.
 Ulrich Buchanan is taking the place of his brother Imon, on the road this week on account of the illness of the latter's wife.
 Miss Eula Looney of Minden, La, wha has been in the city as the guest of Miss Thorne Allen, left for her home today.
 Read this weeks Saturday Evening Post.
 For rheumatism-Ch or acute, use K. R. R., sold under a guarantee to give satisfaction. Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27

MULES-I have 30 head of six year-old mules and few horses and mares for sale. J. H. Cornelius, City Livery Barn. 15dS
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
HOW TO CHECK THAT COLD

When it is painful to breathe and fever sends chills up and down your back, you are in for a cold A timely dose of Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey will stop the sneezes and sniffies. The pine balsam loosens the phlegm and clears the bronchial tubes, the honey soothes and relieves the sore thraot. The anti septic qualities kill the germ and the congested condition is relieved. Group, whooping cough and chronic bronchial affections quickly relieved. At all Druggists, 25c.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-You are next. Cragan & Cummins.-Advt.
 Read the advertisements in today's paper.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
FORTY ONE MEMBERS
 HAVE FACED SEATS

Little Rock, Dec. 27-Up to the present time, forty-one members of the House have tagged their seats in the hall for the session which con- venes Jan. s.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
WHEN THE SHOWS START
Telephone 294.
OUR JITNEY OFFER-This and 5c.
 DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with 5c and mail it to Foley & Co.,, 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chi cago, H., writing your name and ad- dress clearly. You will receive in re- turn trial package containing Filey's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds, and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back; rheuma- tism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tab lets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for constipation, biliousness, headache and sluggish bowels.
 Hesterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27

Greatest bargains in Grand, Up- right and Player Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines at A. Monson's Mu- sic Store.-Adv. If
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-27
Local News

Miss Marcella Arthur is spending the day in Little Rock
 We have a scholarship in Tyler Business College for sale.
 M. L. Moore is on business trip to Sparkman and Willow.
 Eatonic-For you stomach's sake. soc at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Judge and Mrs. c. R. Haynie are spending the day in the capital city.
 Rev. J. H. Daniell of Emmet, is among the visitors to the city today.
 James Young, of Gurdon, came down yesterday to see relatives and friends.
 Miss Ollie Colvin of Hope, was in the city yesterday as the guest of relatives.
 D. B. Thompson, the postmaster of Hope, is business visitor to the city today.
 Miss Mary Bemis arrived home this morning from Godfrey, H., where she is attending school.
 J. B. Hamilton, one of our good friends of Emmet, route 3, is trans acting business in the city today.
 w. R. Steed had as his guests dur ing the holidays, Miss Molly Morris and Jewel and Paul White of Gale
 FOR SALE-My residence and 5 acres land. Reasonable price and terms. w. T. Hart. dw1w
 Hubert Hawkins and Manuel Smith and their families left last night for California where they will reside.
 Many Good Fellow slept last night with good clear conscience, dream ing of the merry Xmas which he fur nished for some needy one. How about you?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-24
PENSACOLA AND
PENSACOLIANS
Davis Package Law

Davis Package Law
The Davis package law is claimed
to be a good one, but in cities like
Pensacola and Jacksonville it is said
to be receiving kind of enforcement
that makes it something of a joke
considered as factor in diminishing
the evils of the liquor habit. The so
called service club, auxiliary to the
remodeled saloon, has no closing
hours, runs all day and all night,
and the volume Of liquor consumption
is as large as before, perhaps larger.
A good law ineffectively enforced is
sometimes a greater producer Of law
lessness than no law at all.-Lake-
land Telegram.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-24
The Golden Opportunity to
Insure Permanent Prosperity

For quarter of century Pensa-
colians have been living in anticipa-
ton Of the great things that were to
come to them on account of the man.
fold natural advantages that sur
round them. The Journal has been
numbered among them; it has worked
some and hoped for much.
Much has been accomplished; a
great deal more could have been done.
The G. F. & A. railroad was secured
largely as a result Of concerted eff
fort on<the part of Pensacolians, but
the test of what Pensacolians can
accomplish when they determine to
do something for the good of the city
was demonstrated in the organization
Of the National Bank OF Commerce
and the reopening of the American
National Bank
In another column is an extract
from a speech by Mr.. j. w. Greer,
who is member of the Moultrie, Ca,
packing house. Mr.. Greer tells what
has been done there and what may be
done. He says that for a hundred
thousand dollars a packing house
could be built that would be large
enough to handle two hundred hogs
a day If such packing house were
located in Pensacola it would be of
vast benefit to Pensacola and all
West Florida. 1t would bring the
counties of West Florida and South
ern Alabama in close touch with PEN
sacola than anything that could be
done.
In short, an investment of $780,
600 in a packing house in Pensacola
win be vast benefit to the whole
section. 1t will increase the agri-
cultural development a hundred fold;
it will fill the Golfers Of the mer-
chants to overflowing and will make
independent the farmers who are
merely ekeing out an existence.
If we want Pensacola to grow; If
we want West Florida to develop; if
we want the Pensacola trade terri
tory to expand, the packing house is
one of the solutions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-24

White Third District
candidate represent Congressional
the
immigration undesb
Aboishing all 0 products
filing OF all government POSITIONS white people
enable
the rural districts
.
a
Of Of
a
personal
receive Office
Respectfully, = Y. l. WATSON.
1aidA vertisement)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-24

Several months back the question
of building dipping watts was agi-
tated, but no action was taken. The
need of vats has been discussed in
every section of the county and few
can be found who fail to recognize
the need. In the meantime, the watts
are not being erected and the loss
from ticks and lice continues.
No better investment could be
made by the county commissioners
than the building of several dipping
vats throughout the county, but this
cannot be done at present and the
duty falls on the progressive citizens
of each community. A vat can be
built at a cost of 500, probably less,
and with some good man in each
section to take the initiative, it viii
not be long before each farmer viii
be within reach of one.
At present only two counties in
Florida are free of ticks and the loss
to the state runs into thousands of
dollars annually. Under the leader
ship of the L. & N. railroad, counties
west of Apalachicola river have
started out to eradicate the tick and
Gadsden county cannot afford to re-
main idle. The county is making
rapid strides in stock raising and
when the tick is eliminated the indus
try will forge ahead By leaps and
bounds.