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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27

Atlantic City, N. with the re-
election of its entire Executive Coun-
Gil the national convention Of the
American Federation of Labor prac-
tically wound up all Of its important
business Saturday. A brief session
was held Monday to clear up minor
matters, but the main work Of the
39th annual convention was accom-
pished last week.
Samuel Gompers was reelected
president by unanimous vote of the
delegates to the convention, and de-
spite his vigorous protests labor
showed its great appreciation of his
leadership by raising his salary from
$500 to $4,000 a year, after the
most remarkable demonstration Of
the convention following a dramatic
address by the "Little Napoleon"
Because Of the resignation from
the Executive Council of John r. AL
pine, second vice president, vacancy
remained to be filled. In his place
there was elected Matthew Woll,
President of the International Photo
Engravers' Union, and an assistant
to Mr.. Gompers in the editOrship Of
the American Federationist as well
as on the labor advisory committee
of the Council of National Defense.
Mr.. WolI becomes eighth vice presi-
dent of the Federation, the other vice
presidents each moving up one.
The lineup of the Executive Coun-
Gil now stands as follows:
Samuel Gompers, President.
James Duncan, First Vice Presi-
dent.
Joseph F. Valentine, Second Vice
President.
Frank Duffy, Third Vice President
William Green, Fourth Vice Presi-
dent.
William D. Mahon, Fifth Vice Pres
ident.
Thomas A. Rickert, Sixth Vice
President.
Jacob Fisher, Seventh Vice Presi-
dent.
Matthew Woll, Eighth Vice Presi-
dent.
Daniel J. Tobin, Treasurer.
Frank Morrison, Secretary.
The only contest appeared in the
case of Vice President Thomas A.
Rickert, when Thomas Sweeney, of
the tailors, threw his hat in the ring.
When votes were counted on roll call
there were found 28,229 for Rickert
and 1861 for Sweeney.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Stop Night Work

New Haven, Conn.-Bakery work
ers in this city have stopped night
work. These workers are thorough
ly organized, as a matter of course.
Chicago-Striking bakers have not
secured the immediate abolishment of
night work, but they have secured an
increase of 20 cents an hour for work
performed during this time. 1t is
stated that this will gradually elimf-
nate night work.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Printers Raise Wages

San Diego, Cal.-The Typograph-
ical union has increased wages of its
newspaper members to $34 for day
work and $37 for night work. Next
year these rates will be advanced so
cents a week. The old scale was $50
and $33 with a war bonus of $1.5O.
Beaver, PA wage increase of
Sc week has been secured by Typo
graphical union No. 25O.
Worcester, Mass. Newspaper
printers have secured an arbitration
award of $31.50 for day work and
$34.50 for night work. Former rates
were $23.50 and $26.50, with a war
bonus of So since last August.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Present High Prices
Not Caused by Wages

Washington-Shallow thinkers who
blame "high" wages for present living
costs get little consolation from a
report on Economies of the Con-
struction Industry" issued by the
division of public works and construc-
tion development of the United States
department of labor.
1t is stated that "the rise in prices
during the war was not merely the
result of a great demand for goods
and of scarcity Of certain goods,
but was largely brought about by
means of imitation of the currency by
the governments at war and by the
neutrals, either by the direct issue
of paper money or by the issue of
bonds.
Although war orders are now
largely a thing of the past, the ex-
tension of credit still exists as a
continuing cause of high prices.
There is little to indicate an early
contraction of credits"
The report states that wages are
not likely to be lowered, and that if
the production capacity of industry
should be greatly increased, lower
prices would not necessarily follow.
Attention is called to after-war
prophecies that the armistice would
release large numbers of men who
would flood the labor market and
reduce wages and price levels. "The
expected great fall in prices has not
occurred" it is stated, 'and is not
likely to occur"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
UP A STUMP
HARD PROBLEM is RAILROAD
VALUATION
BrOtherhOOds Suggest One Plan and
the Different Railroad Com
panies Have Their Own
Pet Schemes

Washington-If the ordinary citl-
zen were asked on what basis should
the private owners of railroads be
paid if the government takes control,
he would reply: "Get a valuation OF
the roads and pay what the property
is worth"
1t is agreed that a valuation is the
first move before anything tangible
can-be done, but when the method of
valuation is inquired into controversy
Immediately starts. This is shown
by Glenn E. Plumb, attorney for the
railroad brotherhoods, in an article
published in the bulletin of the A. f.
of L. railway employees department
The brotherhoods insist that rail-
road value can be determined only by
ascertaining the amount of money
the various roads have actually in
vested at the present time. Against
this seemingly fair theory is the plan
urged before the interstate commerce
commission by the Kansas City
Southern railway. This plan, which
is also urged by other large corpora
ticns, ignores the amount of money
invested but is based on the earning
power of the corporation. The Kan
sas City Southern holds that since
it earns per cent on $75,OOO,OOO,
that sum represents the present value
of the property. Under this theory
profits over a fixed interest charge
are capitalized and becomes a charge
against the property.
The Texas Midland railway has
another theory of valuation. 1t con-
tends that the value of it's property
must be measured by the cost of re-
production, at present cost of land,
labor and material. This theory
ignores earning power, prudence of
investment, rates, the amount of
traffic and actual net earnings.
Another valuation system is the
property investment accounts"
which is urged by railroad executives
and security holders, who demand
that and 619 per cent minimum
be guaranteed all securities.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Equal Pay for Women

London, England A government
committee that has been investi-
eating the relation of women's to
mems wages indorses the principle
of equal pay for equal work. 1t is
urged that the government apply
this principle in the civil service and
that the separate grades and eXami-
nations for women clerks in this
service should be abolished.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Essays on UniOnism

Sheridan, Wyo. = To develop a
knowledge of trade unionism among
high school and eight-grade students
the Sheridan county trades and labor
council promoted an essay contest.
The first prize in both cases was won
by girl. The eighth grade winner
declared that one Of the principles of
organized labor is discipline. "When
that has been established" she said,
cit is not difficult to accomplish their
other aims"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
LEADER OFFICE OPEN SATUR.
DAY EVENINGS

In order to accommodate many of
our subscribers who are unable to call
during the day, the office of the New
arb Leader will be open on Saturday
evenings from 7:30 to $3.50 o'clock
until further notice. Drop in ann get
acquainted.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
LOngshOremen Get Boost

St. Johns, New Foundland-In re-
sponse to a demand made on the
shippers wages of the longshoremen
were increased. The coal shovellers
are now paid 55 cents per hour, and
IS cents per hour from 6 o'clock p.
m. until midnight, and 90 cents per
hour after midnight. When working
during meal hours they will be paid
81 per hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Sheet Metal Workers Gain

Chicago - Several hundred sheet
metal workers employed by the Con
tinental Can company have won
four-days' strike. The agreement
calls for union recognition, II per
cent wage increase, shorter hours and
improved working conditions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Gain Eight-HOur Day

Cincinnati-Iron molders and jew
elry workers in this city have secured
the eight-hour day through trade
union action. The iron molders have
also secured a wage advance CT rs
cents a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
More BARRIERS Unite

Indianapolis-Officers of the Jour
neymen BARRIERS International union
report that unions have been formed
in Eastland, Texas; Dover, Ohio;
Austin, Mimi; Fargo, N. D. and
Coatesville, Pa.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
ORGANIZATION AIMS

Labor organization stands for
higher wages, shorter workdays,
better general conditions, brighter
homes, safer workshops, factories,
mills and mines-in other words,
better, higher, happier, more pros
porous lives.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Bakers Raised

San Diego, Cal.-Organized bakery
workers secured an additional So a
week for night work. Hours are re-
duced from eight and one-half and
nine to eight and wages are advanced
SIS and Sc a week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Many Unions Formed

Denver = Officers of the Intelna-
tional Union Of Mine, Mill and
Smelter Workers report that since
January IL, 20 charters have been
issued.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Successful Results

Philadelphia-Heat and Frost In
sulators and Asbestos Workers union
No. IA has signed a new scale that
calls for eight hours, price and
half for overtime, double time for
holidays and triple time for labor
day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Stone Cutters Gain

Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Stone
Cutters union has raised wages from
62 to rs cents an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Sign Joint Agreement

Augusta, Ga. - Practically every
printing firm in this city has signed
joint agreement with the various
printing trades unions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Book binders Unite

Augusta, Ga. - Bookbinders and
bindery employees have organized and
affiliated with the International
Brotherhood of Bookbinders.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Coop. Business Grows

Portland, Ore. - Business Of the
union cooperative store in this city
is increasing at the rate Of 30 per
cent a week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Want New Home

Seattle = The trade union move
ment has outgrown its present labor
temple and will vote on a new ST.
100000 home.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
Retail Clerks Unite

Rock Island, Ill.-Retail clerks in
this city and in Moline, ILL.,, and
Davenport, Ia, are organizing a
tri-city local of the Retail Clerks
international Protective association.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27

The business men whose ads appear
in the Leader are entitled to your
support.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27

STAN correspondent
Samuel Gompers control of the
American Federation of Labor re-
mains unshaken after 81 years in of
flee. His reelection as president at
the Atlantic City convention, which
his enemies months ago predicted
would prove his Waterloo, is only the
concrete evidence Of his dominant
control.
The convention took crack at Post
master General Burleson in endorsing
the report Of the Committee on Edu-
cation Of which Charles B. Stillman
was the reporting secretary. A reso-
luton presented by the presidents of
the Photo-Engravers Union, Typo
graphical Union, Printing Pressman
and Assistants Union, StereOtypers
and Electrotypers Union and the
Brotherhood of Bookbinders, con-
demning the policy of the Postmaster
General and demanding his removal
was passed without a dissenting vote.
In order to meet additional expens-
es incurred in raising the daily wage
and expense allowances of organizers,
amounting to an annual aggregate of
close to $4,000, the convention ap-
proved the suggestion of the Com
mittee on Laws that the per capita
tax on all members of intenationals
be raised from seven-eights of a cent
to fiat cent rate per month.
Disapproval of the daylight saw
ing plan was voted when resolution
was introduced asking the Federation
to protest against the proposed re-
peal by Congress of the daylight
saving law was accomplished mainly
by the miners and the Ohio delega-
ton. At the Baltimore convention
three years ago the Federation ap-
proved daylight saving.
Opposition to the League Of Ma
tions covenant and the Labor Bill of
Rights in the peace treaty went to
its finish by a vote OIL more than 29,-
900 to 1000.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
"HellO" Girls Unite

San Diego, Cal. - Telephone girls
in this city have organized a trade
union.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27

r Atlantic City, N. J.-Ireland has
plenty of friends in the convention
of the American Federation of Labor
now in session here-enough, in fact,
to put through a unanimous resolu-
tion recognizing the right of the
Irish people to determine for them
selves what kind of a government
they desire to live under.
Lots of fireworks were consumed
and lots of heated, pent-up language
Continued on page 81
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27

Profitable patriotism is buying
War Savings Stamps.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-06-27
GOMPERS ELECTED
Anticipated Opposition to His Candidacy Fails to
Materialze at Convention
RESOLUTIONS FAVOR IRISH HOME RULE
Despite His Protest the Salary of Pres. Gompers
is Increased to $4,000

By Pierce Hayden, Staff Correspondent
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
SAYS SHE WASTED
MANY THOUSANDS
Mrs. White Tried Fifteen Years
to Overcome Her Troubles.
SHE FEELS FINE NOW
Declares Benefit Derived From
TanIac Was Great Health
Was Made Good.

Actually few bottles OF Tanlac
did more for me than medicines and
treatments that cost me thousands
OF dollars" said Mrs. Kittie White.
who lives at 1912 Forty-second St.
Seattle. Wash
Fifteen years ago" she contin-
ued II was strong and healthy and
weighed one hundred and seventy
five pounds. contracted asthma
and night after night | would have
10 sit up, hardly able to get my
breath and suffering terribly My
stomach went back on me. my food
would sour and the gas that would
rise up in my throat would almost
strancle me and ] would be in so
much misery that | would go almost
distracted NV head ached like It
would split and my back hurt like it
would break / lost over forty
pounds in weight. and I was so weak
and worn out felt barely able to
get around
"One OF my friends told me about
Tanlac, so I got a bottle. My APP
petite is so great now ! feel ashamed
TO eat enough to satisfy myself. and
nv stomach is in fine condition.
have not suffered any from asthma
since began taking Tanlac. I felt
so fine after my first bottle / just
could not get another one quick
enough. | never know what head
ache is now and those awful pains
in my back are all gone. I have al
ready gained several pounds in
weight. | can do any amount Of hard
work without getting tired, and
cannot remember the time when
felt as fine as l do today"
Tanlac. the master medicine, -
add exclusively by J r. Mackey.
Lancaster: Peoples Drug & Grocer
20. Heath Springs; C. o. Floyd
Nerihaw.-Adv
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
Big Jobs Are Filled by the
Men Who Produce the Results

Some men are cursed with the abili.
Ny to do chores. They can do all the
little tinkering Jobs well and can't get
busy with the big ones until all the
'petty tasks receive attention. To be
sure the great man Is master of details.
'lle will know every step in his busi.
ness But he will delegate to- others
what belongs to their work. No man
Can be the brains for the whole busi.
ness Neither can he be the handy
man for the concern and direct Its
policy at the same time. If he is the
business Is small. Where you find q
lman who delights more in winding the
clock that he does in keeping his desk
clear you can mark him factOtum and
recommend him to any one of thou
sand big firms that need a handy man.
But that's as far as he will get. The
big places are filed by men who get
down TO business.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
UNTITLED PLEDGES
STILL HOLD GOOD
Earnest Request Il Made to
All Subscribers to Redeem
Promptly Their War Saw
tngs Stamp Pledges.

Pledges made To invest in War OAS.
inEs Stamps have hssa automatically
extended to 1919 BY he 0o~srament,
which has made Sficial auaouncs-
ment that persons who, for any rea-
by December 81 1918. Rsv and are
expected to liquidate these pledges by
investing in War Savings Stamps OF
the new 1919 issue
The 1919 War Savings Stamps are
blue in color and a trins smaller than
those issu.d last year They bear a
likeness OF Benjamin Franklin. the
apostle of thrift aud economy The
1919 War Savings Stamps which yield
compounded quarterly may he obtain
I'd from any postofrice. bank. or other
authorized agent.
Thrift Stamps and Thrift Cards
used last year remain in use during
1919. and nlled Thrift Cards that is
Thrift Cards on which sixteen Thrift
Stamps have been affixed may he ex.
changed for 1919 War Savings Stamps
upon the payment OF the few addi
tionai cents which represent the diff
ference between the price OF War
Savings Stamp and 81. the value OF
the sixteen Thrift Stamps
Purchasers Of 1919 War Saving.
Stamps should bear in mind that 1918
War Savings Stamps are - he affixed
o~lv TO 1919 War Savings Certificates
Although one may have 1918 war
Savings Certificate the parchment
on which War Savings Stamps are AZ
Axedl which has unified space on il
such 1918 certificate should not have
1919 War Savings Stamps pasted or
il. nor should 1918 War Stamps h
placed on the new 1919 War Savings
Certificate. Keep the two years sep
arate
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
NEW CALOMEL IS
BEST FOR COLDS
AND INFLUENZA
Doctors Now Prescribe Calotabs, the
Purified CalOmcl, That Is safe and
Nauscalcss.

Doctors are warning the public
that simple colds and mild cases OF
influenza often lead to pneumonia
and other serious complications. They
say that every cold should receive
Immediate attention and that the
first step in the treatment is to make
sure that the liver is active. For
this purpose Calotabs. the perfected,
nausealess calomel that is freed
from danger of salvation, is the sur
est, best and most agreeable laxa-
tive.
One Calotab at bed time with a
swallow Of water--that's all, NO
salts, no nausea, no danger and no
upsetting Of the digestion and appe-
tite. Next morning your cold has
vanished. your liver is active, your
system is purified and refreshed and
you are feeling fine with a hearty ap-
petite for breakfast.
For your protection, Calotabs are
sold only in original sealed packages.
price thirty-fve cents. All drug
gists recommend and guarantee Cal
otabs by offering to refund the price
II you are not delighted with them.
ADV.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
Resolved.

That peace will 1nd us back
ing Uacie San as strongly a.
We backed him in war.
That between now and April
We will lay every possible stone
OF the groundwork for the Fifth
Liberty Loan and leave no act
undone which will tend to keep
alive and quicken the con
seriousness Of the nation that
savings and thrift are peace es-
Sentials
That We will exert our efforts
to stop trarficking in bonds Of
the frst four loans and will
keep our War Savings Stamps
That we will carry out our
War Savings pledge il that Is
unfulhlled. and make and keep
new Savings pledges this year
That we will work tooth and
nail from now till the last day
OF the April drive TO ovcrsuk
scribe that Liberty Loan
Tat we will hnish our job.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
THRIFTOCRAMS

God helps those who help them
seievs Buy War Saviprr Stanps
Spend one penly lsss than thy
clear game. Buy War Savings
Stamps.
Look before, Or you'll End yoursoA
Sehind.-ouy wsr Savings Stamps.
II ys1 would - wealthy, think Of
saving as we'll - ssttins.-Boy War
Savings Stamps
Rsasabsr that mo~ey is OF tho
SssAAs, eRoating nasQre-Bu< War
oavtn0s Stamps.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
You've Heard Of EN-.

"Leddy." said Mournful Marmnduke.
the meandering mendicant, could yer
help poor feller what's the victim
OF circumstances?
"Whmt circumstances asked the
suspicious woman with the pointed
nose and dropped chin. as she glnnced
significantly toward the wood pile.
Reduced circumstances, Teddy"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
WITH THE SAGES

Free and fair discussion will
ever be found the firmest friend
to truth.-GeOrge Campbell.
When man is in trouble any
rumor is sufficient to complete
his ruin.-G. w. Clinton.
There Is as great vice In prais-
ing, and AZ frequently, as In de.
tracting.--BcnJ JOnson
shallow men believe in luck
strong men believe in cause and
Emerson.
Any man may make n mis-
take, tut none bat fool will
continue It.-CiccrO.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
Figuring the Tax.

Before igurinR tn. normal tax The
dividends are deducted rs credit. from
net income, together with the personal
exemption AS in previous wears divi.
dends Of domestic corporations are eI
smpt from norma tax when received
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
Dusinsss Howe RsAs rns.

~ sp~sttAg lav'shiy the United
'','es ended the war saved billion,
Soilaps nd hSn drsds u thousands
'tv.s Pay your share y, tAY s'Hs
fully
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11

by the stockholdes.
The normal lax rates for citk1sns
and residents are Ms follows: On the
hrst $4,000 OF net income In excess 81
the credits the rate is 9 per cent on
sny further taIatle Income The rate n
II per ceat
The surtaN rates apply to net In
come Of each individual In excess OF
5000 The personal exemption and
ths dividonds are not dsduetibls before
computing surtAI. In the eass Of 70
turns By husband and wife. rhe net
Income Of each 10 considered separate
~ II esOpating any sartsI that may
- due. Fern 1910 should hs used for
making rsfsrns Of net income eKceSJ-
Ing Iotn and the inst ructi~ns ap that
f"r,s will show h"w 20 hs,rs rhs sur
tex
Dusinsss hsvss RsAsrns
baaployerp and orksr. whs paid
wages, salaries reuis. interest or sim
ilar drterminshls gains in en- amount
of $1,000 or over during 1918 Ia any
persoR Rnst fle an informal, isn return
with the Government BiaRks may he
secured from the Collector
Every partnership must hls q return
showing It's income and deductions snd
the name and address Of zach PARTNER,
with hi. share ~ the prem. er losses
during the past y'3r Personal service
corporation. VIII tls similar infurma-
lion for 1919
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
The Query Department

Dear Stnr--Does anybody know
what made the Tower Of Pisa leauf
Az ,,ect not. hut ~ couldn't have
been The fat Of the land.-India ma poits
Star.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-11
| Was
Entirely
Cured

Mr.. VIM. A. Hartmann, 2I7h s.
Second St, Muskogee. Oklahoma,
thus describes his case. Read his
letter.