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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11
MAYOR HODGSON
ON UNION LABOR

In my judgment there is back
Of this uuuion label agitationl a
zrsa, moral reason. We should
buy a rnion-made article, not only
cut Of loyalty 10 Union Labor. but
on OF loyalty 10 the moral princi-
pie i DEGREES. which is that men
should work under pleasant cordi-
ttons and have living wages. The
union label is Q guarantee that the
article was made under conditions
that are somewhat fair. We should
make this appeal to the public on
this moral ground When a man
buys a Jnion-made article he says
70 the world, I do not want to buy
goods which represent the misery
and the tears OF underpaid work
men.
When Mayor HodEson. Of St
PaEl. gave expression to the above
words he Went right 10 the heart
Of the underlying principle upon
which the Union Label is founded.
IS il was in protest against inhu-
man and unfair conditions Of labor
and living that the Union Label
came into being. and because its
mission is 10 make life the more
worth living Is the reason for ez-
tension Of IT'S application over such
9 broad field as We find it covering
today
Even the so-called direct action
ist is forced TO admit that there is
no more direct manner OF securing
relief from unfair conditions OF la
Dor than by using his purchasing
power in discriminating against ar
ticles in everyday use upon which
the emblem Of fair labor does not
appear.
The LABOR MOVEMENT and its
auxiliary. the UNION LABEL. stand
exclusively for the human element.
as represented by the men and
women who are doing the worlds
work in industry and by securing
fair treatment for them, which as
sures their fullest development
physically, morally and Industrial
", & safeguard is placed around the
children, which assures the perpet-
nation Of a stronger and better
race.
When purchasing goods bearing
the Union Label let us not think
50 much OF the label attached
hereto a We DO what the label
stands for Let us visualize the
men and women who made the
1--o5;rT. working in clean. san
--s-T factories for wages which
permit them 10 keep their children
IN =-1ool. fitting themselves to
axe t1e-- place in the world on an
-z-.tv with al other children.
= keeping the human element
involved ever in mind. we are
bound 70 become more consistent
4 cur demand for goods beartn 2.
.1= Union Label and thus keep
from ruring goods (which ran-a-
==-E J1e misery and the tears Of
--t=rraid workmen."
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11
ROSTER OF UNIONS

Under this head will be printed
weekly the names of unions. dates
and places of meeting. names OF
presidents and secretaries. or bust
ness agents, with their house or
phone numbers, at sec per month.
The advantage Of this Roster will be
rea IDLY seen. Corrections made as
soon as possible after notification.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11
S0L0NS WHO "SEE
THINGS" ADVISED
BY LABOR EDITOR

WHEELING, W. Va. April g.
lawmakers who see spooky things
and howl for cossacEs when social
unrest is evident are given this adj
vice By the editor Of the Wheeling
Majority.
There Is but one cure for indus
trial and social Ills. II is the same
treatment physician would use
Tor physical ills. First. diagnose
The case; find out where the rrou-
BE is. then eHdeayor 10 remove the
.suse; if some organ Of society is
not funetioning properly. remove
the pressure. or obstruction. or de-
raugenent TIE human body will
work properly If it is adjusted so
as To get natural action. And the
body polite viii work if as saneIy
adjusted.
De don't need cozsacks. We
don't even need deputy sheriffs
Deputy sheriffs are prefera bic
because, generally, they Will be CT
villains most OF the time. and look
ing toward a civilian future, and
therefore keeping more closely in
touch with their fellow human be-
iugs. while professional police look
toward being more Of a policeman
and less Of human every succeed
ing year. But what we really neef
is simply Justice 4 sane man /
not going to raise heck and uproot
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11
necessary for the maintenance OF
American living standards.

Four thousand employees OF the
General Electric Company plant at
PiJtsfield, Mass. started on IS.
hour week working schedule. Of
ficiauis OF the company said the
curtailment was made By bushes:
conditions.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11

sympathetic touch between them
and their organizations. They can
easily demonstrate their capacity
for safeguarding the soldiers in
dustrial interest"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11

The total immigration in 1914
was I.21S,4eU; 1915, 326.700:
1916. 29S.826; 1917, PCS, 403;
1915, I10.618.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
LABOR

Address Samuel Gompers, President
or Frank Morrison, Secretary, \. F
Of I. Bldg. Washington, L. c.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11
WASHINGTON STATE FEDERATION
OF LABOR

William Short, President. 400 Mutual
Life Bldg, Seattle, Wash.
Charles Perry Taylor. Secretary Urea $
urer, p. Q. Box 1855. Tacoma, Wash.
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WASHINGTON. April 5.-The
statement by the Massachusetts, Blu
reau of Statistics that wages as a
whole have advanced SO per cent
in four years sustains the claim of
organized workers that so-called
high wages that have been paid
since the war started cannot reach
high living costs.
The Massachusetts figures are
compared with the report of the
United States Bureau of Labor sta
tistics which shows that the cost Of
food prices as a whole advanced
43 per cent between September
1914, and September, 1917. These
figures do not include increases in
the cost of clothing, shoes, shelter
and numerous sundries that are
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11
EvERErr rRADDs couNCIL

Meets every Wednesday night at
pm John B. Noncur, President
A ". stanley. Secretary, 25Os Cali
fornia St. Phone White 322.
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WAGES CAN'T REACH
HIGH LIVING COSTS

BOSTON, April In its an
nual report on the statistics OF man
ufactures for the year 1877 the
Massachusetts Bureau Of Statistics
says that the per capita average
yearly earnings of wage earners for
all industries in this state advanced
from S569.43 where it stood in
1918, to S75S.23 in 1917.
This is an advance of slightly
more than 3 per cent in four years.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11

Painters, No. $50. meets every Tues
day al y. m. President, +. W
Phillips. 2slS Hewitt; h Arends
Secretary. 2426 Virginia. Phone
BIue Sg5
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LOCAL UNIONS


Earbers, Local No. 4i6-Meets fourth
Thursday In each month. T. W. Sol
ONION. President Phone Main 81.
Christ Balmer, Secretary, Phone
Main JAR
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11

Try BLUE RIBBON cigar. 81.
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thursdays IN Labor Temple at Z
D m. John erosion. President. 23l0 =
Rainier +. NJ. Levee, Secretary, 160l
Walnut.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11
Pnedrivers, Loca

Puedrivers, Local 2lS, meets Tuesdays
10 The Labor Temple. Maurice VIII
son, President, Iona Hotel, r. c.
smith, Financial Secretary and Bus
mess Agent. 2s2l Nassau Street,
Phone White 5i6.
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Aachinisrs, Lodge No. 80, J. 4. on N.
Meets md and 18th Wednesdays in
Labor Temple. Chas. II. Meyer,
President, 2e06 Victor Place; John
AacKay. Rec Sec, 1916 Harrison
ave; Chas. @. Sundstrom, Fin. Sec,
1905 Lombard Ave.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-04-11

and third thursdays IN Room
Labor Temple. Maurice Wilson
President, 1882 Lombard, Harr
c Parks. Secretary, 3Ols Ruckei
Phone Red 81
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Tex, ITeslleUt. FlnthuIsLt " ASH. !, Ltt
Main. Corresponding Secretary, 20l 1
summit Ave; r. O'Brien, Treasurer
T. o. station a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
PRINCE THANKS
U. S. RED CROSS
Formal Reception viii Be
Given Him Tonight
ny w. H. IIAItGIiAvES
nited Press STAFF Correspondent


WASHINGTON. Nov. lathe
expressed wish of the prince OF
Wales personally to extend tho
gratitude OF Great Britain to the
women OF tho American lied Cross.
was 20 he Eratificd today.
Ills program for the day called
for strenuous sweep around the
national capitol. during which he
viii visit lied Cross headquarters,
Lincoln memorial and Walter Reed
hospital. where no win meet "A mum.
Der OF wounded veterans Of the
great war. The first formal reeep-
ton win he rendered the prince to-
niFht at the congressional library.
where. nj n brilliant function. h.
will receive members OF the cabinet.
congress and tho diplomatic corpr.
N WINS expected that he win meet
President Wilson tomorrow.
In nil Of his brief talks since
he has been here. tho prince has
expressed the hope that tho prcai.
dents condition will permit OF a
meeting.
l'finre Fiwnrda lefr hhnd was
showing rrns OF lirnpncza after last
nights handshakins experience nj
the National Press club. where
more than 800 greeted him. After
paying high tribute 20 tho Amer'.
can soldiers and n~wrpa p~rrn~n who
participated In tho war. the prince
ASKED that he might he presented
10 all at IN. club. provided ''they
don't slu-~x. my hand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
COAL MINERS TO
MEET THURSDAY
Work Not Likely to Resume
Before Saturday

Work IN the coal mines OF WASH
lngton probably win not he resumed
before Saturday, Robert H. Hafiin.
district president OF the United Mine
Workers. said "wednesday. Iiarlin
has called n meeting Of union Of
ficiais for Thursday. Tho strike can
collation. order from Indianapolis Ia
not expected 90 reach here before
Saturday morning.
llariln said he did not know def
nitely what the cancellation orders
contain. but felt certain tho miners
union wna 90 ba protected. ay long
distance. officials Of the union here
advised men at tho mines not 90 ro-
turn to work until they had been
given orders 60 do 50
Judicial deapotizm- was the term
used by Ernest Newuham. district
secretary OF the miners. In com
menting on the action Of judge An
dorson. whose court order demanded
termination Of thu strike. The
trouble" he added. Is not with the
government. but with the men who
administer n. believe the miners
arr entitled 90 fair settlement. and
am confident they win get IL
The end OF tho strike found Pc
nftie with about 5000 tons OF coal
ON hand. according 10 deaiera
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
$4,000 VOTING
ON BIC STRIKE
Union MachiniSts OF Nation
Casting Ballots

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Nov. Ia
Three hundred and seventy five
thousand union machinists thru
today ON general strike In CON
nection with the railroad labor
situation.
The vote II returnahlc late this
month" Eald William IL Johnston.
president OF tho international Ma
chlnists' union. ballots wcre sent
out a month ago
The question directly before the
mon Is whether they shall strike II
congress passes anti-striko and COM
pulsory arbitration legislation now
before u IN connection with settling
the railroad problem.
rr~iict. WaIlsout
re I know tho machinistS they
win hit the street tho minute this
legislation rasscs--if II does
One hundred and twenty-five thou
sand Of the union mon aro employed
In railroad shops a. provided In
the strike ballot Instruction. they
would be tho first 90 60 out Later
union machlnix;a IN all industries
would be called out 20 support them
In a sympathetic strike II necessary
The machinistS vote is being taken
NJ time when members OF two Of
tho four great railroad hrotherhoods
are comforting with Rsil Director
Hines and pressing their demands
for immediate wage Increases 10
make their earnings conform 10 tho
Increased cos, OF living. These two
brotherhoods are tho trainmcn and
conductors
An answer falling far short OF the
demands of these unions was given
90 the committee yesterday. u was
learned. President w. q. f~~. OF the
brotherhood OF Railway Trainnen.
and President 1. r. Sheppard. 81 tho
Order OF Railway Conductors were
20 confer with Hines again today.
Trainmcn 10 Vote
A referendum on Hines answer
WITH BE- taken by both the trainmen
and conductors. u IL expected
Trainmcn and conductors thru the
country are threatening strike unless
their demands are met
Letter 10 Unions
A letter TO machinists sent out
with the strike ballots reads In part:
1T Is very evident from events.
that with the signing Of the arms.
ticc. actual hon'llities ceased In the
world war. and labor thourht that
by the signing OF TN. declaration
that the world was made safe for De.
mocracy. II appears that big busl.
ness. special privilege and others
who are seeking TO destroy the
standards created by organized
labor. have looked on this dcclara-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
MANY MINERS
MAY STAY OUT
Foreign Countries AnxiousIy
Awaiting U. S. Coal

WASHINGTON. Nov. IL
ny United Hr~ssl--Iteports on
the return 10 work Of striking
nin~rs were ansiou~iy awaited
by officials hero today while 500
rvt.ry OF Labor Wilson went
ahead with hk plans for the
mediation cuufcrvnce OF uunor~
and cp<xzlors. called for Friday.
Altho. on the surface. the govern
ment believes the men will resume
work M soon an revocation OF tho
strike In shoroly circulated. Their.
were many who privately expressed
the belief that thousands would DO
likely 10 remain out as tho strike
cali was. revoked undcrd orders from
federal court and under profess,
The operators WEIR quick TO nc.
crpt Wilson's invitation 20 a WACO
conference and unless something un.
foresccn occurs. reprcrentativ OF
both sides VIII begin arriving here
tomorrow for negotiation Of a com.
pact
Meanwhile tho mines for the most
part were stiii Idle and the fuel
shortage was beginning to be felt In
many parts OF the country.
Europe Industries Hit
Parayzation OF industries 4.
threatening several European and
f.atin-Amcrican countries because Of
the strike here. according TO infor.
nation gathered today In foreign
diplomatic circles.
Among the countries which. II In
stated. will feel seriously any pro
ionraiion Of fuel tie-up are Italy.
Switzerland. Holland. Brazil and
Chile.
we haven't any coal at an
stated an Italian embassy official.
owing TO the fact that England
can't supply us as formerly. Italy
looks 10 tho United States. Unless
We receive coal. not only will In.
dus'riea have 10 shut down. but IL
win cause the stopping or our
trains"
III tho miners refuse TO return 70
work II means Switzerland will have
To reduce coal rationH 10 n danger.
ously low mark" n high official OF
tho Swiss legation stated. -switzer.
land depends on the United States
for half Of its coal supply"
In Swedish circles, IL was stated
that tho Swedish imports some coal
from England. the surplus now on
hand is getting low.
Practically all the coal we import
comes from America" said n Brazil
attache. Unless the miners here
return TO work Brazil will have TO
shut down telephone. light and
power plants and curtaii railroad
service. II win also affect the Bra.
lillian navy"
Chile. which imports about a NH.
lion tons from the United States an.
nuaily. fears the embargo on foreign
shipments of coal may seriously
hamper its nitrate industry.
Vessels Tied IN
AZ the shipping board II was
learned that hundreds OF foreign
vessels are laid UP in American
ports as n result OF their inability
10 get coal.
The shipping board today made an
exception 10 the rule forbidding coal.
ing OF foreign vessels when IL MI.
lowed f6 ships carrying wheat from
Galveston, Texas, to Europe. to take
on n fuel supply. An exception was
also made In tho cases OF two ocean
liners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12

ton Of war against the trade union
movement both In the Industrial
field and In tho Legislative field
Individual contracts have b~@n
used In many Instances TO bring
about a condition under which our
organization could not exia, Laws
have beon introduced In congress
which would ~@k 10 rob ur % the
right 90 strike and several laws have
been introduced which have foi
their purpose what L. commonly
called compulsory arbitration
The letter declares that propa.
Eanda is being circulated intended 10
iniure Tho general officials.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
Part of Indiana
Miners STAY Out

TERRE HAuTE Ind. Nov. Ia
Coal miners Of southern Indiana DID
not return 20 work today. according
20 reports reaching here today. Tho
mine trains which carry them 20
work did not run this morning. tho
reports naid
Ono mine train irft this city today.
I, did not carry a par~nE~r.
The official ,rxt Of tho order call
Ing the miners hack 10 their jobs
had no; been received
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
JOHNSON OPENS WAR
ON SCOTLAND BARS

GLASGOW. Now. i.-undor the
leadership of ''I'ussyfoot- Johnson.
a LEGAL option campaign Is on In
Scotland. Under tho proposed law.
liquor may be served only with
meals In licensed hotels and res-
taurantn. Bars win bo abolished.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
De VALERA WILL
TALK AT ARENA
Irish Leader to Address
Mass Meeting Tonight


sympathlsers with the movement
for the self government Of Ireland
win hear Eamon De Valera. leader
ot the Irish forces. state the claims
and hopes 90 the little green isle
az the Arena Wednesday night.
Elected by the Irish Independents
as president OF tho Irish republic.
vet an exile from her shores. having
escaped from the country thru the
ring OF military guards. De Valera
has been storm center OF contro-
vcrsy since his arrival In this eoun-
try.
Prior 20 tho mass meeting at the
Arena. DE Valera win be the guest
of honor az banquet given by the
clergy OF the diocese OF Seattle. Wed.
nesday morning he was taken on
motor tour OF tho city.
Charges Economic jealousy
Speaking Mt luncheon given in
his honor az the Butler hotel Tuesday
noon. the Irish leader declared that
ireland Is throttied by tho economic
jealousy OF England
England collects n tribute OF $780,
600. oao annually from Ireland" he
said. "Shc spends only 10000 900 Of
that amount In Irvland--and that In
maintaining an unpopular govern.
mcnt there.
They make Us pay for the rope
that stranglcs u.s. he continued
During the last so years the popu-
iation OF ireland has dwindlcd from
approximately 5000. 900 to 1000. 900.
Meanwhile German Poland. an op-
pressed nation. has doubled It's popu-
iation. How can they explain thisT
No one can accuse ireland OF race
suicide. The figures show that they
migrate 20 other countries to escape
unbcarahle conditions"
$50 Attend Luncheon
More than $50 local symrathiz>rs
with the Ireland r.ircland- move
ment. including men prominent In
business and professional life. attend
ed the function.
John r. Murphy. former prose-
cutting attorney Of King county. pre-
sided at the luncheon. Other speak
ers included Erastus Braincrd and
John l. Fitzpatrick. Clergy OF
various denominations. In sympathy
with the Irish movement. were
among the guests
At the termination OF the luncheon.
De Valera motored TO Tacoma. where
he delivered an address Tuesday
evening. The Arena In Seattle to
night Is open to the public. De Valera
will leave Seattle Thursday morn.
ing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12

Not so many to
choose from as ear
lier in the season,
but because the
choice is limited we
feel that we ought
to give you better
values.
The values are
good, for these suits
are well tailored of
such materials as
velours. Oxfords and
Chevrons and sill
vertones.
Fashioned smartly
on semi-tailored or
semi-fitting lines or
in the new flaring
ripple order.
Blues and browns
lead the color choice,
but there are other
good shades to select
from.
A few have fur coll;
have convertible cola
SECOND FIDOR-T
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
IN THE NEW
SHOPPING BOOTHS
Beacon Blanket
Robes S4.95

Several styles to select
from-all are cut generously
full.
They come in all shades
with floral. Indian and con-
ventional designs.
Ribbon or silk cord trim
ming. with one pocket and
a shawl collar.
In all sizes.
Quilted Slecrciess Vests for
Chilly Days sf.75
NEGLICEE BOOTH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
ASKS PAY FOR CATTLE
WASHINGTON TOOK

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich Nov. u.
Mfrs. Emma Armstrong says
George Washington took 300 fat
cattle from her fathers herd 10
feed his revolutionary army. Now
nh. wants the federal government
20 pay her for tho cattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
White Flannel
PajamaS, 1895

Warm. inviting one-piece
Pajamas of fleecy white flan-
nelette.
Some are finished with
very narrow pink, lavender
or blue braid.
The neck buttons in q
novel manner.
Long sleeves and a pocket,
too.
The ankles are finished
with an elastic run frill.
Knit Wool Petticodts for
Wintry Weather s1.25
UNDERWEAR BOOTH
UPPER MAIN FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
GOAL WORKERS
DUE TO RETURN
Meeting on New Wage Scale
Is Set for Friday
ny ]. L. O'sUI.LIvAN

UN j. Ia OSlIItNAN
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov.
is.--Coai miners who have been
ON strike since November were
expected by officials ~ tho
United Mine Workers Of America
10 start returning Ia work today.
Normal production Of coal.
union leaders here believed. will
not be reached for some time. A
few miners may even stay out
until the negotiations 20 open I'm
Washington Friday arc com
pietej.
Union leaders. who have been In
session here since Monday. diaperncd
today. The scale committee OF the
Central competitive field and repro.
Hentativcs OF other bituminous dis
tricta meet next in Warrington AT
the call Of Secretary OF Labor WI
son.
Several district leaders were evi.
IDENTITY dissatisfied with tho action of
the meeting In complying with the
demands OF United states District
Judge A. u. Anderson that the strike
order be reseinded.
Oppose Withdrawal
I'm fine physically. but SORE
mentally Alexander Howat OF
Pi,taburg. Kan. president OF tho
Kansas district. said. iiowat and
Frank harrington OF Illinois are
known 20 have taken the lead In the
night 20 defy the courts order.
A. a meeting late yesterday the
union heads agreed TO give tho scale
committee free hand In negotiating
an agreement Mt tho Washington
conference. II was reported
The miners. by rescinding the
n,rik. order. believed their case now
rests with The government and OK.
poet Secretary OF Labor Wilson 10
sec that the operators make oonoes-
rions on the questions OF compensa-
ton and hours OF work.
Orders rcaandlng tn. strike order
were In the mails before Q o'clock
las; night. thereby complying In full
with the courts instructions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12

The bell that strikes the hours
for Big Ben In London. largest clock
W the world. weighs IA tons
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-12
Pennsylvania Men
Ready to Return

1oHN@rowN. Pa Nov. IA
Union coal miners Of this section are
preparing 10 return TO work. fol
lowing the order Issued from Indian
aroi,a yesterday. Operating oondi-
lions are expected 20 DO nearly nor
mai by the end Of the week. Twelve
thousand miners IN Cambria county
aro affected by the order.
A v~ii Of brussels lace made 10
y-ars ago was worn by bride at
woking.