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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
PILEDRIVERS' DANCE
A SOCIAL SUCCESS

The dance given last Tuesday
night at Red Mems hall by Local
No. 219 l. A. B. S. & o. l. w.
for the benefit of Brother Charles
Daley, who is suffering from a
broken hip, was grand success.
About $50 was cleared.
Local labor should remember
the following business men who
donated prizes which helped great
ly to make the affair a success:
Joe King, Mr.. Butler, AL Fillian,
Il. E. Smith, Charles Sheets. Mr..
Wheeler, Mrs. Anna Munroe, Frank
Quincy, Mr.. Lucas, Joe Haske,
Frank Penses, M. Fuhr, Everett
Pharmacy, John Hansen, NJ A.
Goodykoontz, Chris Culmback, Cos
tello Bros, Jack Garner, James
Brewster, Wonder Mercantile Co.,
Bachelor & Cornell, Brodeck- Field.
Jarvis & Jackson, Pastime Amuse-
ment Parlors, George Alf, Fred
Carlson, N. Eiliener, Mrs. j. A. Bal
main, w. G. Clark, of Sultan, Otto
Basther, E. E. Kitchie, Cow Butter
Store, the Shoe Market, Everett
Tribune, Sandy Thompson, j. NJ.
Hanson and a few others.
CHRIS VANN,
j. H. ANDERSON,
Committee.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
THOS. J. MOONEY
CALLED OFF THE
MAY DAY STRIKE

The 24-hour May Day strike con-
templated by Seattle and other
trades unionists of other cities as
protest against the conviction of
Thomas j. Mooney was considered
inadvisable by him and he accord
ingly issued the following letter to
trades unions:
81 am most grateful to you for
what you are attempting to do in
my behalf, and l heartily thank
you for your interest, but |
urgently request that all labor un-
ions interested in my case refrain
from strikes or other demonstra-
tions which will tend to interrupt
commerce and industry.
81 do not believe that any good
purpose will be served by a sympa-
thetic strike in my behalf All that
| need to be exonerated is fair
and impartial trial, and this | feel
sure that | shall be granted | there
fore thank all of you for your kind
ly interest, and urge that any ac-
ton taken toward calling a gener-
al strike be Immediately reconsid-
cred.
(Signed)
THOMAS j. MOONEY"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
UNITED STATES
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICE AGENT

The Labor Department has com
pleted its organization of the Unit
ed States employment service. the
object of which is to supply un-
employed labor where demand exists
and furnish employment to the
In other words to bring
the jobless man to the manless Job.
The country has been divided into
thirteen districts. The states of
Washington, Oregon and Idaho are
named as District No. 13 and Harry
M. White was appointed superinten-
dent of this district.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
DO NOT GET
CONFUSED! (!

The Journal hears there is some
confusion Of the so-called Non-part
san League with PARTISAN In
Itiative Measure No SO, petitions for
which are now in circulation. The
Non-partisan League is soliciting
subscriptions for its cause. Non
partisan Measure No. SO is an initia-
tive to place before the people
fair and decent primary election law.
The latter costs you nothing. In
itiative Measure No. 80 is put for
ward by organized labor, the farmers
organizations and the Direct Legis-
lation League.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
COMMERCIAL
PHOTOGRAPHERS
FORM AUNION

Announcement was made early
last week that the commercial tel
egraphers would strike on Sunday
if they were not granted the right
by telegraph companies to organize
union.
A meeting of the key-manipula-
tors was held in the Arcade Satur-
day evening and a union organized
which was joined by over 100.
A strike was not called although
their demands on the Western Union
company were contemptuously de-
MED. The manager of that company,
Miller, is a man who can't count
the cogs on the wheel of progress,
who still lives yesterday" and just
to show the telegraphers that they
are "a commodity" subject to bar
ter and sale by exploiting companies
he fired about $50 of them for
joining the union. The men did
not strike, but left their grivances
to be decided by government media
ton, as there is no desire to bene-
fit themselves at the expense or in
convinence to the government.
Henry NJ White, immigration
commissioner and superintendent of
the cove. nnent employment agen-
lies for the states of Washi@ton.
OREGON and Idaho (the 18th district)
spoke to the tclegraphers Sunday.
He counseled them to act fairly, and
attempt to reach an amicabe settle
ment by arbitration, and THAT the
government would then recognize
them. He reminded them that the
Strike would tie up many war ac-
,ivities.
"Iou are not to be denied the
ight to organize and bargain col |
ectively," he said.
Later Developments
Newcomb Corleton, president of
he Western Union Telegraph com
}any sent word Wednesday to the
War Labor Commission
hat it would not agree to the
boards suggestion that the company
10 not discharge employees for join
ng union pending discussion of the
question, virtually telling the board
o inind its own business. The board
viii probably do that.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
FLAGER VS.. CASEY
Baseball Next Saturday and Sunday
Between the Fort Flagler and
Fort Casey Mines

There will be a hotly contested
baseball game at Robbins park next
Saturday and Sunday between the
Fort Flagler and Fort Casey mines,
the proceeds of which will go to the
mess funds of the two artillery
companies. Capt. Bickford will UNI
pire the games. There are eleven
professionals in the two mines and
they will play "some" ball. Admis-
sion soc.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03

When a union man buys goods
without the union label he is doing
lust what he condemns employers
for doing-employing non-union la
Dor. When the members of unions
fully appreciate this fact the labor
movement will advance much more
rapidly, working conditions will i'm
rrove and life be made worth liv-
ing. These are worthy objects and
"aei'y achieved. Demand the union
label.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
TRADES
COUNCIL
Wednesday, May /, 1918


The Council was called to order
at 8 p. m. by President Vingen.
Bro. A. A. Dobbs of the Painters
Union presented credentials and was
seated instead of Bro. o. Nelson,
retired.
Bros. F. X. Overman, A. W. Stan
ley and G. w. Koockogey were
elected to succeed themselves by the
Typographical Union.
Credentials of Bros. L. Bridges
and c. Bang of the Meat Cutters
& Butcher Workmen were presented
and accepted.
A communication was received
from Mayor Merrill announcing that
the request of the Trades Council
to open the poll books for registra-
tion of voters whose hours of work
were such that they were unable to
reach the City Hall during regular
hours was granted, and two hours,
from to 9 p. m. on Tuesdays and
Fridays named as the time.
Reports of Unions.
The Butchers repol ted good
meeting. The strike which has been
in force for five months is still be-
ing carried on with vigor. A con-
ference with the packers was an
nounced for yesterday evening. No
news iiom Seattle had been received
giving the lesalt Of the conference.
The Carpenters, Electrical Work
els and Plumbers repol ted good
meetings.
The Painters initiated two aprli-
cants for membe ship and discussed
the laising of their scale to $6 per
day.
The Printers reported the election
Of officers for the ensuing year.
The Timberworkers initiated three
applicants and sent SO to the strik-
ng Camas paper mill workers.
There being a vacancy in The office
Of the Trades Councils delegate to
.he Labor Journal Doald of Con-
.rol, Bros. W. Hayes Of the Timber
workers and R. S. Smith of the
Sheet Metal Workers. were nomin=
lted and Bro. Hayes elected.
Good words We're said for and
paid to the Daily Seat
lie Union Record and announcement
made by Delegate Pilon that ar
are being made to estab-
ish regular delivery routes for that
'aper in this city.
The question of electing a dele
ate to the 38th Convention of the
American Federation of Labor will
e considered at the regular meet
ng of the Council next Wednesday
light A full attendance of dele
ates is desired.
The Council adjourned.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
ORGANIZED LABOR (JNITEDLY
BACKS WAR AIMS OF THE ALLIES
American Trade Union Mission Finds Perdy German Peace
Propaganda Now Is Realized Stand Steadfasy
Behind Governments

NAL discussions already having TAX
en- place. But the American posi-
tion is official, steadfast and in
flexible. There can be agreement
only upon. the basis of absolute re-
fusal to even have discussion with
representatives from the Central
Empires while the war lasts.
However these conferences may
result, it is certain already that
the labor movements of the two
English speaking nations are unit
on every essential point in the pro-
gramme of war aims and that no
wedge can be driven between them
or between them and their gov
ernments.
AS Alexander Wilkie, of the
great shipwrights' union, phrased
it, "The war is paramount" so also
declare Henderson and his co-work-
ers.
mot one of us is for German
peace" said Henderson in an ad-
dress in the presence of the Amer
lean delegation and he said it with
great force. Not only has the sit
uation almost resolved itself in the
political arena of labor, but on the
industrial field there is a marked
change within the past month.
What fr;ot;on 41oro x,,o- lo4.,.a.-
the engineers and the government |
has been ironed out. There is no
dispute of Importance in any part
of the British realm, and none is
on the horizon so far as can be seen.
In almost every angle of the sit
uation here the guiding and inspir-
ing influence of President Wilson
is seen. British labor holds the
American president in the highest
esteem and his name is cheered at
every mention. He is looked to by
workers here as the
greatest statesman in the world of
democracy. No influence has con-
IL ibuted more than his to devel-
oping the unity of the workers of
the Allied nations, and it is to
nim that credit is given by workers
here for having interpreted for all
,he real significance of the mean
ng of the colossal conflict between
democracy and autocracy.
The American trade union dele
cation has been accorded an unusual
reception and an unusual opportun- ,
ty to see and learn in every di-
'ection.
Seldom has greater attention been d,
given to foreign delegation; sell
lom has a more strenuous program
ne OF activity been laid out for
me. The delegation has been per-
nltted to see and inquire into things
ot disclosed to any other civilians.
nd its knowledge is expected to be l
f great value to America.
In addition to an intensified pro- :
'ramme of public speaking the del i,
cation will visit and inspect the
British cruiser and destroyer fleet
nd the Allied fighting fronts in
rance. The tour of France will ',
1clude the sector held by the Amer :,
IAN forces. !,
The message of the Americans, .
is in with her full =
trength to the finish," has been =
eceived on every hand with rejoic- :
lg by land sorely tried but hold r
lg fast with tenacity that is mar =
ellous and undefeatable.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
TAILOR'S UNION
HOLD ELECTION

Bloomington, H., April 29,-John
8. Lennon, former treasurer of the
\. F. of L., has been elected general
hreasurer of the Journeymen Tailors'
Union of America by a referendum
ote.
General Secretary Sweeney, who
serves as editor of the Tailor, has
also been reelected.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03

Il have neve yet seen man who
could do real work except under
the stimulus of encouragement and
enthusiasm, and the approval of
people for whom he is working
Ole Hanson.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
BOARD OF CONTROL
OF LABOR JOURNAL

The Board of Control of the
Labor Journal will be held next
Sunday, May 5, in the Labor
Temple, at IL o'clock a. m.
Business of Importance requires
the attendance of the members.
H. ARENDS, Secretary.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03

Demand the union label. If you
are the right sort of union-man
one suggestion of this sort is all
that is necessary.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
Tacma, Wash, April %, 1918.
Call for Convention
To All Organized Labor in the State
of Washington, Greeting:

! To All Organized Labor in the State
of Washington, Greeting:
In persuance of the Constitution
and in compliance with the instruc
tions of the previous Convention, I
call is hereby issued for the Sew
enteenth Annual Convention of the
Washington State Federation of La.
Dor, to be held in Aberdeen, Wash
ington, to convene at 10 o'clock a. m.
on Monday, June "a, 1913.
Representation
Representation in the Convention
will be on the following basis:
Each affiliated Local Union shall
be entitled to two delegates for the
first one hundred members or less,
and one delegate for each additional
one hundred members or major frac-
tion thereof.
Central Labor Councils and Label
Leagues, if affiliated, are entitled
to two delegates each. Delegates
from Central Labor Councils must
be members of Local Unions affil-
lated with the Washington State
Federation of Labor.
Ministerial fraternal delegates,
fraternai delegates from Railway
Brothcl hoods. f,ateroal delegates
from Farmers Unions and State
Granoe and dolerate. from St,+e
FeGe,at;ons Of Labor Of adioin;no
states or Canadian provinces are
entitled to he seated as ex-officio
delegates. with voice in convention
but 10 vote.
Proxies are not allowed bv the
Federation laws.
No delegate is entitled to a seat
in the Convention who is not an
active member Of the organization
from which he presents credentials
Deleeates-elect must receive THEN
credentials from the Secretary Of
the orpanization they renrasent and
the ORIGINAL credential to
Secretary Tavlor at Aberdeen fo,
the Credentials Committee The
duplicate credential should be for
warded bv the Secretary Of the To.
al ORGANIZATION +o SECRETARY Tav-
or of the Federation Rox 1888 i'm
nediatelv upon election of dele
rates,
Local Unions. Central Labor Conn
ills and Label Leaques must have
,een affiliated with the Federation
It least one month prior to the
Convention to entitle them to rep-
esentation.
Delegates should he chosen NOT
ess than three weeks prior to date
f Convention. a much earlier time
f electing delegates. however he
no preferable as several of the
Convention Committees are annoint-
d prior to Convention from the
oils of delegates as received bv
he Secretary. and affiliated ORGAN
cations which wait until the last
loment to elect their deleoa+as
ave little chance of renresentation
n the committees
Railroad Rates
Reduced rates on the certificate
Ian for the round trim to Abar-
cen from all noints within tho
tate. COVERING the dates of the Con-
ention-June "a to 29-tbree davs
efore the onening dav and GOOD for
yo davs after the closing dav
ave been apnlied for and will nroh
blv he obtained ove, the folIowiro
ailwav lines.
Northern Pacific Railway
Great Northern Railway
Spokane. Portland e. Seattle (Nortb
ank Road down Columbia river1
Chicago Milwaukee e. puga+
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03

Mr. Union Man, the union label,
stamp and shop card are mute ap-
peals to you to do what? YOUR
DUTY!
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
VERY ATTRACTIVE

Ihe scenic decorations of the Star
i." -"e"'er entrance are, to say the
least, very attractive and ma,;tor
lous' The management is not onI,,
giving the public good shows h,,
through their decorations are nleas
ing the public eye and enl;van;',
thelr section of town. Much cred;t
Is que the Star for its enterprise,
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03

Smoke Chas. Sheets CHALLENGE
l0c Cigar.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-05-03
Try BLUE RIBBON" ciO.r e.

f.d,,, inns as developed, loc roll; print.
from &c up Juleen Studio. 'S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-26
PICK COTTON EARLYANDCLEAN

ding cotton than is usual under nor nal conditions.
 On the other hand, there has been created an abnormal demand for cor- ton of the better grades with a re- sulting scarcity of such cotton The government under war conditiosn is using large quantities of cotton goods and many mills are running entirely or in part on government orders Such mills, in order to make suitable fab rics for government purposes under war conditions, are using the better graoes of cotton. Our export trade at present also requires an unusually large proportion of high-g grade cot ton.
 The abnormal demand for cotton of the better grades and the subnormal demand for cotton of the lower grades has affected the stability of the cot ton market and has resulted in ex- traordinarily wide price differences between the higher and lower grades. Early and clean picking and the proper ginning and care of cotton not only will result to the individaul pro- ducers financial advantage. says the bureaus statement. but also will help to stabilize the cotton marekt. and thereby will be of very great benefit to the trade and to the entire country during the present emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-26
Flow Fire Guards

Fire guards of one or more furrows should be plowed around all fields of shocked or stacked grain. advises the United States department of agricul- ture, to prevent confiagrations start ing from the sparks of locomotives, tractors, threshing engines or from the careless use of matches, pipes or cigar cites. The exigency of the situation de- mands that farmers who previously have opposed furrowed fire guards now make practical application of this con trol Farms also should have available fighting equipment, such as chemi- cal extinguishers or barrels and buckets of water, the department sug- gests
 Precaution should also be exercised against "hot boxes" and other improp- erly adjusted machinery which are pos sible sources of loss. Where possible every farm should be equipped with several chemical fire eXtinguishers, are these first aids in fire fighting are ex- tremely valuable protection for the grain in the stack or bin. as well as for the farm buildings and other pro- duce or live stock in storage or stable If such extinguishers are deemed in- advisable, at least the farmer can have two or three large barrels of water and several buckets handy for emergency ire needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-26
Advantages of Dairying

IL The sale of dairy productc fur nishes steady income throughout the year The farmer who depends uton crop sales for his income usually makes the bulk of his sales during one or two months of the year, while dhr- ing the rest of the year he has no cash Income Such a system requires long credits in the community.
 2. The market for dairy products fluctuates very little year by year as compared with other farm products
 3. Through the return of manure to the land the fertility and physical con- dition of the soil may be maintained at high level and crops increased. Even after many years properly maintained dairy farm has constantly increased crop yields instead of de- creasing them.
 f In dairying labor may be utilized at more uniform rate throughout the year than in nearly any other farm business The grain grower, for eN- ample, may have to employ much ad- ditional labor at harvest time, but so far as the dairy is concerned the dairy man has about the same duties to per form every month of the year Thus. less help is required seasonally and permanent employees may be kept.
 b. Through the dairy COW many un- saleable roughages may be trans formed into products from which cash may be realized Grass, hay. corn fod- der. and other roughage which may not have a ready sale are economically utilized by the dairy COW. Land which Is not suitable for cultivation can be utilized for pasturage for dairy cows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-26
Plant Black Walnut

As the result of cutting to meet the almost worldwide demand for gunstocS material the supply of black walnut trees is rapidly diminishing over practically the entire range of the tree in the Uni- ted States. Coupled with this warning the forest service of the United States department of agriculture announces that the crop of walnuts is particularly heavy this year, so that there is a splendid chance to gather or buy seed for plant ing. ~
 The very high lasting qualities of the wood and the fairly rapid rate of growth Of the tree in good locations, make black walnut one of the most desirable trees to plant on the farm. Further more, it is admirably fitted to make un- used portions of the farm productive; for small patches of rough. gullied or other waste land. if the soil is good and not too thin or, dry, are ideal planting places.
 The method of planting black walnut is simple, and the return is likely to be considelable~ There is probability Of the timber's retaining it's best valne on the market Moreover, in case fl is not sold for lumber the tree yields durable wood which may be used for posts and for wide variety of purposes about the farm The reason it is so prlzed TOT eunstoeks is because it works readily in the turning lathe. takes high finish. and does not splinter when struck by projectiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-26
Green Plant Bugs

Hand picking and the use of trap crops are recommended by the United States department of agriculture as the best methods of controlling the southern green plant bug which frequently causes serious injury to cultivate crops. particularly those of the garden, in the southern por- tion of the cotton belt. A study of this pest, to learn more of it's life history and methods of control, made by Thom- as H. Jones of the department and re- ported in bulletin 6s9, showed that the bugs are quite resistant to contact in- secticides. While it is possible to use mixtures to kill the aduts it is neces- ssry to have them so strong that the plants upon which they are used are not apt to be injured
 The fact that the adults congregate on turnip and mustard late in the fall leads the entomolosists to recommend that these crops be used to attract the bugs. When these trap crops are covered with the insects they may be destroyed easily. The southern green plant bug attacks grains and several kinds of vegeta bes when in the green stage. but prefer to- matoes, beans, Irish potatoes, sweet po- tatoes, okra. mustard and turnip. The adult and nymphs cause injury by insert- ing their beaks into the plant tissue and extracting the juices. Young grow ing shoots and developing fruit are most severely injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-26
Oklahoma Dipping Ticks

Expectations of the bureau of animal industry. United States department or agriculture. have been justified by er- forts at cattle tick eradication work in oklahoma. In July, 1,0l5,Oo0 cattle were dipped in Oklahoma, a number exceeded only by the clippings in Louisiana, which has statewide work
 The cattle owners Of Oklahoma co-on- erating with the department of agricul@ ture, are showing a disposition to make their state free Of the cattle parasite just as soon as it can be done. They want to produce more and better cattle They are following the advice of the depart ment of agriculture, the United States food administrations, and the state coun- Gil of defense. all of which have lined up against the tick
 Conditions with which tick eradication work in Oklahoma has had to contend are indicated in the following letter from the inspector in charge of that stato:
 "The distressing drouth now obtaining all over the area in which tick eradication is being carried on in Oklahoma is com- mencing to retard that work in many lo- calities. In some places it is necessary to haul water from five to ten miles to charge dipping vats, and in a number or instances inspectors report that it is costing s20 each dipping to replenish the vats with water. Practically no feed crop of any kind will be harvested in. much of the area. Notwithstand- ing these discouragng factors. however, it is still believed that three-fourths Of the territory. under systematic manage ment will be released from quarantine by December l.