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The Carlisle independent., 1920-11-04
Disposing of The Ex-Presidents

Until Colonel Roosevelt objected and showed the country otherwise, the eX-presidents were usually 'has beens." The question of what to do with them has been debated since General Washington retired to Mount Vernon, almost crushed in spirit be- cause of the ingratitude and abuse of large part of his fellow-country men. Washington, as an eX-presi dent was about as popular as a wet night among campers in the Adiron- dacks.
 The long line of presidents who followed him returned to private life and permitted themselves to be tucked away into comparative obIiv ion. But Colonel Roosevelt set a new style, and the American public wei comed the change. They continued to listen more respectfully to the counsel of ex-President Taft. Very shortly the society of eX-presidents will receive Woodrow Wilson as a new member, and doubtless before the country gets around to wonder what to do with him, he will have settled the question for himself. AL ready 1t is assumed in Washington that Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will make their home in the District of Colum- bia, and it is known that they have been examining some of the fine res idential properties with a view to- ward purchasing. When the Presi dent was in Paris 1t was made known that he would devote his time to writ ing histories, upon the completion of his term. It is taken for granted among Washingtonians, that he will take his typewriter and settle down in nice suburban home, and dis pose of himself in the above-manner However, it may be expected that he will feel that he belongs quite as much to the public as MT Taft, and the two of them will doubtless be considered as our great unofficial na tional counselors.
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Seek Freedom Of Action

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 in the way of gasoline. Mr. Gadsden expresses the belief that freedom from too rigid legislation, both as to standards and to rates is the chief need of the gas interests. By giving the companies freedom to regulate their OWE prices in accordance with
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, 1920-11-02

wines and liquors for beverage pur-
poses.
A still more prosperous year for 1920
is indicated by the returns for the six
months ending June.
During the first half of the current
year the total exports from the United
States to the Virgin Islands amounted
to ST, 499. 825. and imports into the is
lands from foreign countries $500, 449,
sggreaating 81. 8OO,2274. Imports into
the United States from the islands
were valued at ST 02rr9sd56 and exports
from the islands to all other countries
at 500, 166, or a total of 81. 131, 622.
This left a balance of trade against the
islands of 1868. 052 for the first half
Of 1920, against a corresponding bal
ance of $3.50. 987 in 1919 and $643, 083
in 1913.
These apparently unfavorable bal
ances may really indicate greater pros
perity FOR the islands. This is due
to the fact that ships stores and fuel
oil for bunkering purposes were not
included in the exports, while all of
the oil and the bulk of the provisions
afterwards sold as ships stores were
Included. -NeW York World.
, 1920-11-02
VIRGIN ISLANDS
NOW PROSPEROUS
Trade of New Possession With World In
creases 33 Per Cent in Year.

Uncle Sam has made the Virgin Is
lands prosperous according to statistics
on the trade of his newest possession.
The trade of those islands with the
world was valued at 81. 1876. 037 in 1919,
while in 1918 it was So, 141. IT'S. This
was a gain OF 81. 054, 262 or 80 per cent.
@Exports were 81, 249. 346 in 1913 and
ST. GIG, SIS in 1919, a gain of $670, 179.
Imports increased 1884. 083, from ST, 892,-
429 in 1918 to $2.276. 512 last year.
With this gratifyin increase shefa
was a drop of nearly SO per cent in
the balance of trade against the Isl
lands from $648. O83 in 1918 to 1885,
987 in 1919. TIT
The major, portion of this valuable
was with the United States,
the exports from this country increas-
ing In value. $164, Ola, from 81. $40, 103 to
ST, 804, lit; and imports from the islands
into the States $455, 619, from 81, 137, SOL
in 1918 20 81 S 500 100 in 1919 This was
a growth in value of 40 per cent in i'm
ports and il per cent in exports
The proportionate increase was even
more striking in the trade with foreign
countries, imports FROM which rose
81 per cent, on 1870, O69, from 252,-
1926 in 1918 to $472, 1916 in 1919; and
corresponding exports $2l4. $50, or 1911
per cent from Sill, 845 to $3.50, 405.
This showing was the more remark
able since the operation of the National
Prohibition Act practically cut off in
1919 the former valuable trade IN spirits
, 1920-11-02
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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
Teachers Should Affiliate.

The American Federation of Teachers is q
union duly affiliated with the American FEEDER
alton of Labor. At meeting of this organiza-
tien in New: York City, Professor John Dewey,
Of Columbia University, is reported by The
American Teacher to have given an address
that clearly outlines tho proper attitude of the
teacher toward organized labor
In closing his address, Professor Dewey made
the following observation: ''There is one
other thing I want to say. Why is it that
|teachers-who have not had to live by the labor
Of their hands and suffered the privations and
difficulties of many of the members Of the
trades unions-have found it necessary in the
time of need and extremity to turn for active
support, not to manufacturers associations
and bankers associations and lawyers asso-
Citations, and the so-called respectable elements
OF the community, but have had to turn to
those bodies of organized labor?
~ think that this is cause for shame and
humiliation on the part O. the so-ealled respect
able classes; but, I think on the other hand, it
lis source of pride and self-respect for the
members of these labor unions and is a reason
why every teacher should feel proud to be affil-
lated with labor unions.'' - -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
Making Things Right.

One Of the most fatal fallacies in America
tolay is the belief that things will right them
selves"
One hears it on every hand Everyone knows
that the cost of living is exceedingly high, and
that unrest: is all too common. But there is
another: thing that is becoming all too common
also. And that is the hopeless shrug of the
shoulder and the belief that GO things will come
out all right in the end''
They won t unless we make them right.
There is grave responsibility resting with
the people Of America-the responsibility Of
making: things right. And the responsibility
comes at a time when lot of us are lulled by
a sense Of unexampled propsrity and false
sense Of security
Most OF us are able to afford more comforts
than ever before. Some of us have temporar-
lily forgotten the word Thrift, in the belief that
times never will change for the worse and that
Injuries are more essential now than anything
else. The only thing that makes us pause is
the alarming high prices, not only Of Injuries,
but of actual necessaries of life.
How many of us realize that the remedy is
very easy to find?
We must produce more
Production governs cost The smaller the
production the greater the cost. Naturally, it
follows that the Great Production will make
prices drop correspondingly.
Sounds simple, doesn't it?
It is. But it ism t so simple to make every
man who is a producer realize that to keep
his high wages he must produce to the very
utmost Of his capacity. He will bring back the
dollar to somewhere near its former purchasing
power and contentment back to a nation
Lack OF production is one Of our worst ills.
and one that won't right itself unless all Of
us produce more. -.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
Day of Miracles Isn't Over. :

The country is. informed by the Wholesale
shoe trade that the price of shoes Will not come
down until the price of labor reaches a normal
-. An Investigation of wages and cost Of bro.
duction in six Of the largest shoe manufacture
ing plants in the United States, made by Ethel
bert Stewart, government statistician. dis
closes that the average labor cost of pair Of
shoes was about 81 cents before the war and
today is 6S cents. TO make pair Of shoes for
q man takes about square feet of leather.
Leather costs the factories an average of 81
cents foot, or 1921 for pair Of shoes. To
this add the 68 cents paid the shoe worker and
you get total labor and material cost of So. 90
for pair of shoes: The. difference between
this :. amount and the $12 that the shoes cost at
retail, is added after the shoes leave the work
man hands ' - ..:. .s:-. -
When 68 cents worth of labor and $2.61
worth Of feather make: 4 $12 shoe, the day Of
miracles ism oyer. 5.3. s. J.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
Labor Day Edition
!. Editorial Section - :.
Value of the Labor Press:

The Labor Press is an indispensable adjunct
to the life Of every honest and sincere worker,
whether organized or unorganized. It is the
guide to progressive thoughts which elevate the
workers morally, industrially, economically and
politically.
It opens the door to better standard Of liv-
ing. It helps the worker grasp the political
and economic issues of the day ".
It helps the workers answer the urgent-the
momentous questions which press today for
solution.
1t transmits accurate, graphic and complete
news of the labor movement !:
It interprets the purpose of life and it's duties.
1t assists the worker to solve the many critical
problems that confront him in this after-the-
war period Of adjustment
1t publishes without bias whatever transpires
IN the Industrial arena.
1t publishes the facts in disputes, as they
arise, between the workers and the employers
and their opinions thereon as expressed by
union officials and by employers.
1t connects the worker with all the discus
slons, the striyings, the hopes and aspirations
|of workers in every field Of honorable toll
The Labor Press is the only source of correct
information on all those things that concern
the worker most.
It's the only medium by which the causes for
the righteous struggles of the worker are con-
veyed to- the conscience Of the public.
It s the only vehicle that carries reliable in
formation on all the many intricate subjects
and issues confronting the people in this period
Of reformation
The Labor Press is the only barrier that pre-
vents the few from driving the many back into
a state Of feudalism.
1t imparts information-correct knowledge
Of the means employed to mis1ead the great
toilng mass and shows how the few are trying
to deny them their natural inalienable right to
apply, to exercise and to practice the principles
Of democracy. in human affairs for the enjoy
ment of a full life. -.
The Labor Press deals with the problems Of
today and prepares for the problems Of tomor-
row. "' -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
Democracy IL, Industry.

The methods OF democracy, whether in civil
life or in industry, are not revolutionary, in
stead they are evolutionary: The strong ap-
peal which democracy has made to the Amer
lean workers lies in the fact that they are not
lrevolutionists. They have not been brought
up in country whose institutions are such as
| to leave revolution as the only door through
which they could enter to improved conditions,
or the only method through which they could
overcome conditions which are injurious to
their welfare.
! The question is sometimes asked: "What
is the ultimate aim of trade unionism?' Diff
fering from other movements to secure i'm
proved conditions, it has never created in ad-
vance definite structure. It has not applied
itself to the drawing up Of a fixed program
or plan, corresponding to that of the architect,
who must work out the design of the complete
structure before the building is undertaken. It
would be as appropriate to ask the question,
What is the final goal of democracy?" The
most practical answer would be, "To secure
equality of opportunity and even-handed JUS
tice for all citizens and protect them in their
right to life, liberty and the pursuit Of happi-
ness'
| A democratic form Of government, because
it supplants arbitrary government and arbi-
trary authority; enables the people as a whole
to work out their problems as they arise
| We cannot see the ultimate results of a dem
ocratic form Of government, but we have just
shown ourselves-as nation-willing to make
the greatest Of sacrifices in order that the privi-
lege of enjoying this form Of government shall
not be interfered with, or overthrow by autoc-
racy and the militarism upon which this rested
We have shown an abiding and heroic faith in
"a government Of the people, by the people, and
for the people,
We cannot know what the ultimate end of
IL l. VT
all Of the problems which will arise within COM
merce and industry affecting the workers, but
we can thoroughly understand the principle
which we. will apply to their solution, and that
is the principle of democracy in the relation
ship Of employer and employe, equal in it's
effectiveness to the democracy which exists in
the relationship of citizen to citizen, and citizen
to the nation. -
Democracy is the opposite of class rule, class
rule is; the rule Of one group over another; the
| formulation Of rules by one group which other
groups must obey.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
The Union Label.

Strong as organized labor is, it must ever be
on the lookout to guard that strength. It must
always be on guard to do everything within it's
power to add to that strength. We must never
be over-contident
Many unionists underestimate the Importance
OF that little union label. It means great
deal-more than we commonly think
For instance, in the fight now being con.
Quoted by the, cigar makers, the union label is
of great Importance Organized and morgan
lied workers should realize this. They should
demand the union label CIGARS which everyone
knows are of the best tobacco and workman
ship.
William D.. Dawson, head of the Cleveland
cigar makers, urges everyone to help. in the
light which 5000 cigar makers Of Tampa, Fla,
are cor>.ucting against the money-mad, profit
eer1ng manufacturers, who have denied the
men the right to organize and who are attempt
ing to prohibit the right Of collective bargain
ing. 49,.
Organization means nothing unless all work.
ers stand together: We must practice what we
preach. Unity is the only thing that will win.
We may think that it little matters whether we
get goods stamped with the union label. But
1t matters greatly. It may mean the failure or
success of fight by labor.
Demand the union LABEL.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
Americas First Union Shop.

One of the first demands for the "open shop"
in America dates back to about 1776.
On July 4th of this memorable year the Col
onies decided to form Union. They did 50
and then proceeded to kick the everlasting day
lights out Of the Individual Contract System
then in vogue and highly commended by Ger
tain autocratic parsonage known as George,
King of England. History Of the labor move
ment will record similar victory over our
present Kings Of Industry by United Labor
ton to accomplish the purpose.
That struggle between justice and oppression
had it's Benedict Arnold. The present days
find many Of them in the camp of labor. That
struggle had it's Hessians, men paid to fight
against the armies Of liberty, today we find
the same types, men who are wilmington price
to betray their own and lend their aid to the
oppressor. ::
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
William Marion Reedy.

-. William Marion Reedy, the brilliant editor
Of Reedys Mirror, Of St. Louis, died in San
Francisco of heart disease at the home of James
h: Barry, editor of The Star
Mr.. Reedy went to San Francisco to observe
the doings of the Democratic convention for
needed vacation. He remained there for two
weeks and then left for Los Angeles where he
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. William G.. de
Mllle-the latter being the daughter of Henry
George. author immortal of ''Progress and
Poverty While there he. suffered a slight
attack but recovered and returned to San
francisco, again to become the guest of Mr. and
Mrs Barry. He died suddenly on the nj ght of
his arrival at the Barry home
It's scarcely believable that the big brain
and bigger heart of William Marion Reedy lie
cold in death The keynote of his life was tol-
erance His sympathies embraced everything
human, and led him to perceive the half truths
Wnlch gave vitality even to the grossest errors.
80, for men who held and acted upon ideals
contrary to his own he had no feelings of con-
domination.
His versatility was marvellous AS a Jour-
nallst ne stood, by common consent, at the VERY
mead and front of his profession AS a liter
:ary artist, book reviewer and critic, the world
OF letters acclaimed him without peer He
could detect struggling genius wherever it
appeared, and always generously encoura ged
1t: tie was master of economics, and one Of
the: clearest expounders of the doctrines of
henry George. He was keen observer of
political and Of world events, which he ana
lyzsd and clarified as few men could. : -: : :.
Ills death leaves a deep gap in the world Of
progressive Journalism, one that will not be
tlled by another for some time There was
ana can be but one 'sBill'' Reedy His body
is at rest in the grave, his gentle soul is at
with God, and this world is bereft Of a man
whom it could i'll afford to lose at this time
one whose genius commanded admiration. but
whose heart, oerflowing with the "milk of hu-
man Kindness - won the love of ALL.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1920-09-04
Labor Day Edition
Editorial Section
VOL. %, No. 1.
Greetings, Labor Day, 1920
BY FRANK MORRISON

Secretary, American Federation of Labor. .
: On this Labor Day there are many issues
confronting wage earners, but none are more
fundamental than Labor's demand for collect:
i've bargaining: With this assured the worker
has a voice in conditions affecting what he will
think, read, eat and wear, how he will educate
his children and clothe them and what manner
Of home he may have.
Where collective bargaining is denied, the
worker is powerless; his employer regulates his
life.
This power of the non-union employer is ac-
cepted by commission representing the Inter-
church World Movement that investigated the
recent strike of steel workers for collective bar
gaining: The report says:
- ::The arbitrary control Of the steel cor
poration extended outside the plants, affect
ing the workers as citizens and the social
institutions in the communities
In all ages workers have united. They have
struggled for liberty and they have overthrown
dynasties and kings. Despite these upheavals
there was no change in their economic status.
They remained interiors, ''hewers of wood and
drawers Of water Their working conditions
were set by employers, whose power automati-
cally. extended to every social phase Of their
lives.
: The modern trade union, as typi6ed by the
American Federation Of Labor, is the first
serfdom, maint tanned in various forms, and
around this challenge centers all opposition to
organized labor.
TO continue this status Of inferiority and
maintain control of their workers. employers
talk Of their so-called "open" shop and indi-
vidual bargaining. These are but new names
for mastery over workers that is fought for
just as stoutly today as when feudal barons
held their serfs to the land
The modern title that anti-trade union en-
ployers have applied to their serf theory fails
to hide its purpose and effect
Men cannot be free when they are compelled
to bargain sim le-handed with feudal baron s
successor on rates of pay and working con-
ditions.
Philanthropy cannot effect the principle in
volved. There can be no equality between men
when an employer is gentle with his power, for
If an employer has power to give justice he has
the power to withhold it. His employees are
subject to his graciousness and his whims
There can be no cooperation in industry
where an employer is final judge of his work
ers' physical endurance, wages and the effect
OF bad working conditions.
On this Labor Day the organized workers
have set their stand of intelligence, solidarity
and determination in an advanced position
against this industrial serf theory that mocks
every profession of Americanism by these en-.
ployers.