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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-30
THE "VELvET@ GLOVE" PERIOD

Every advance by labor is marked by
three stages-open antagonism, alleged
friendship with hostile design, and final
acceptance.
These stages are clearly marked as
labor develops power and ability to
shape a substantial public opinion for
tho cause it pleads at that especial time.
When cornered the second stage is
greed's favorite device. It may be
termed the 'velvet glove" period, and
now confronts organized labor in the
form Of company "unions,'' which their
hackers call 'industrial democracy"
and **employes' Representations
Wage earners have forced practically
all opponents to outwardly accept the
principle Of labor organization. Con-
spiracy laws have been annulled, and
tho mon who no longer dare favor these
laws organize company ttunions" for
employees. In every instance the en-
ployer holds the veto power over deci-
sions by these "unions."
It makes no difference to these EN-.
Ployers whether they deal with their
workers a. individuals, or through
petty bossss- Whether through agents,
or directly, in its last analysis the en-.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-30
LUKE Wills.

Congress has half Of good idea in
the new tariff bill. And that is 20.
ing some for congress-.
It is proposed that, in order to levy
a tariff tax on true values, United
States government accountants be
given access to the books of foreign
manufacturers.
Fair enough. The truth in taxation
is just as useful as elsewhere.
But that's only half the truth. To
make it good job the tariff bill
might we'll provide that government
accountants have access to the books
Of all American manufacturers wko
are protected' by the tariff.
The public, which has to pay the
tariff on all imported goods, also has
to pay the "protection" by way of
higher prices on goods made here.
Fair enough. If prosperity can be
produced by taxation, let's 60.
But shouldn't the public, which will
pay the tax and the increased prices,
know whether the protection' is
necessary; whether the rates are too
high or too low; how the cost Of manu-.
facture here and abroad compares;
how much Of the "protection goes to
the campaign orators friend, Amer
lean labor? Shouldn't he also know
how much is just a plain and earn
est endcavor to fulfill the politicians
favorite scripture-Luke vii, 49,
which says, "for whatsoever hath, to
him shall be given; and whosoevtr
hath not, from him shall be taken
even that which he seemeth to have -
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ployer is Is much an autocrat as if no

ployer is Is much an autocrat as if no
company "union" exists.
The company "union'' bears no re-
semblance to trade unionism, either in
form, spirit, or purpose.
The form of the company "union"
is imposed on employees and does not
grow out of their experience.
The purpose Of this "union' is to
retain boss control Of wage earners
while lulling them into the belief that
they have voice in their working con-
ditions.
The spirit of company "union' is
paternal-the opposite to that which
pervades trade unions.
Workers may be temporarily forced
into these company "unions,' but they
will abandon them as truly as water
seeks its level. They cannot be a sub.
stitute for trade unions because they
are uneconomic and dishonest.
Social justic and improved working
conditions is the trade union center of
gravity, while company 'unions' are
formed by those who ignore every ideal
and instinct in men who would better
their lot in life.
Organized labor can shorten the
"velvet glove' period Of opposition tc
trade unionism by agitation, education
and organization.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-30
BUT A SCRAP OF PAPER.

The school board, like the Prussian
autocrats, treats its agreements as if
they were scraps Of paper.''
A noted New York statesman once
SAID: "What's the constitution be-
tween friends. Members Of the
school board might say with equal
frankness: "What are our rules be-
tween the Citizens Alliance and us?'
A number Of painting contracts
were recently let by the school board,
some Of them to employers of out
side non-union painters.
The rules Of the board Of education
provide that all specifications shall
contain clause requiring that pref
erence shall be given to Duluth work.
ingmen for all labor to be EMPLOYED
on the public schools.
Director r. J. Coo]e insisted that the
painting specifications should be
drafted in accordance with the rules
Of the school board and that they
should include the rule requiring the
employment of residents of Duluth "a
painters.
Director F. D. Knight Of Morgan
Park, an employe Of the Minnesota
Steel company, stood out for making
the law Of the board but 4 "scrap
Of paper" He refused to permit the
specifications to contain the required
rule for the employment Of Duluth
workingmren. Knight and Clough Of the
committee on grounds and schools out.
voted Director Coole. The rule Of the
school board was abrogated and the
specifications were sent out without
the required clause included therein,
That is another way Of beating union
labor and Of discriminating against the
men who pay the taxes and maintain
our public schools. But there IL an
other day coming. The worm some
times turns. While labor has not
made very good showines in school
elections in the past because it has
neglected to. organize for the election
until the eleventh hour, an interest:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-30
FORMULA OF INEFF1CENCYr

The latest scheme concocted by rail-
way managers to get money from the
government treasury is more brazen,
If that be possible, than previous at
tempts to loot that badly used insti-
tuition. 1t has been given the high
sounding and impressive term Of
formula of inefficiency," but in
plain English it is downright, unre-
deemed theft.
Il the deal goes through the rail.
roads will secure $1,50o,O00,000 for
which they have not the least SEM
olance OF claim. If it fails, the man.
ayers will be forced to get down to
work in an effort to make honestly the
money needed to carry on transporta~
tion.
1t is not surprising that the rail.
road administration is astounded at the
audacity Of the so-called *tformula of
inefficiency.'' It is based on claims
which for the most part are entirely
aside from the demands recognized by
congress when it passed the Cummins-
Esch bill. 1t is something that the
railroads overlooked when they were
putting into that discredited law
every item they believed CONGRESS
would grant them. Having gotten hv
statute about everything that was not
nailed down, tho managers have
trumped up lot Of worthless claims
and are pressing for their renewal with
diligence and industry that would,
if applied to tho proper functions Of
tho railroad, assist materially in un-
tangling the mess in which they have
boon placed by their wildcat managers
and manipulators.
Nobody seems to understand exactly
what the "formula Of insffieieney,'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-30
B. w. HOW.

Absence from the city IN attendance
AZ the convention Of the Minnesota
State Federation of Labor prevented
us from chronicling the demise Of B.
". How. which occurred Sunday eve
ming, July II. Indeed we had not
learned Of his death until after our
return TO the city, too late for pub
lication in the last number OF The
La Dor World.
Mr., How was one Of Duluth s most
valuable citizens. Few mon have given
more Of their time, attention and
money to public matters than he. His
heart, spirit and brain moved in uni
son. He was the soul Of the great
business corporation Of which he was
treasurer. His relation with its en-
rloves was akin to brotherhood. He
created fraternity among them that
was exemplary. He built up and
maintained beneficiary systems which
served to care for them when in need
or distress. no grievance was too
trifIng to escape his attention, aud
it was his chief aim to see that every
fmrloye was given a square deal.
II thank God for organized labor
he once said in our presence. "1t
has compelled employers to recognize
their duty to men and women when
their minds were concentrated on dol
lars, Tut I want to make conditions
such in our plant that it will not be
necessary for our employees to organ
!1e'' And he did.
Mr.. How never took part in any
3nt-union labor movement. He did
rot believe in fighting labor, and
when outside work was to be done
in his plant he usually gave union
ii alesmen an even break. Committees
from union labor were always given
courteous treatment, and he never
permitted an issue between them to
- unsettled.
In general public matters Mr.. How
v@s always first to respond to the
all for assistance. During the war
he gave all that was in him in sun.
port Of every movement at home. Oh.
servers marveled at his wonderful ca.
pacity. While paying close attention
to every detail of his business Re
found ample time to devote to pub.
lie matters without stint and with.
out hope of reward.
So, we repeat, his death is a COM
munlty loss. We mourn with his fam
lily as if he were Of our kith and kin
for to US he was a friend both ii
need and in deed. Our sympathy goes
out to them as it does to his immedl
ate business associates to whom he
was affectionately attached.
B. W. How was Zone who in ]ira
where 'er he moved, drew after him tho
hearts Of many
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-30
TIME TO CALL A HALT,

>.->~" N~>>SA~
shed a vast deal of darkness on the
subject that is nearest their hearts
the physical Intervention Of the
United States into the political affairs
of Mexico as the necessary first step
to the complete domination of mat
tiers that are primarily the sole and
exclusive business Of the Mexican peo-
pie.
President Obregon has declared enar
the Mexican constitution will not be
made retroactive against American
coal interests, an important concession
that doubtless was dictated by the
shadow Of armed forces on the border
that looms up always while our
neighbors are striving to put their
house in order. It is as much as the
oil interests had right to expect and
more than they were entitled to. But
it is not enough.
They now demand that export
taxes on oil be moderated, claiming
that they are confiscatory and violative
Of the rights of American producers.
They also want assurances that some
future congress chosen by the Mex
lean people will not apply the aprovi-
sions of Article - Of the fundamental
law Of the republic. Obviously Obre-
gon could not honestly promise them
that at some remot> date the Mex
lean people will not assert their rights
and bring the exploiters to book.
The merits of the controversy are
hard to determine, but tho proper at.
titude of the government is plain
enough. a quarrel between the Mex.
lean government and the American oil
companies is not our affair any more
than the ups and downs of oil com.
panies in this country who buy as
cheaply as they can and sell as dearly
as they can are our affair.
This government should absolutely
refuse to permit its powers to be used
save when their exercise is necessary
to protect the commonly recognized
rights of American citizens. It should
not become the attorney OF the o.,
interests and it should not accord them
any consideration beyond the proses,
ton of their .laked and undisputed
rights.
1t is not the duty of the United
States government, Or it's citizens who
pay the bills and do whatever fight
ing IS necessary, to guarantee thu
solvency or the profits Of American
oil companies, on no matter what srct
Of the border.
President Obregon has sacrificed
much in his efforts to reach an I'M
derstanding that will be acceptable t
his people and should be re1tevrc o.
further unnecessary embarrassment. Il
is time to call halt on the oil in
terests that for many years have beer
doing everything in their power I,
force our hand and compel us to adop
policy that would be perpetual
plcmlsh on our reputation.
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ing campaign is promised for next
year. 1t will start now, and the next
school election will and should be
made labor holiday in Duluth. Turn
the Prussians out.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-30

Arabic land, measuring 9,S10,vo0
acres, was ruined by the war; of this
6,6S7,000 acres have already been
cleared Of wire and the French alone
have plowed 3,755,00 acres.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
HOLDUP IS CUT
BY Miner Who
DEFENDS SELF

An employe of the Belmont mine
himself Saturday night
when he stabbed a highwayman on
the road leading to the Belmont Of
flee. The hold-up was attempted by
two men about II p. m, and came
about when the emplOye beard
groans coming from beside the road.
Thinking someone was in distress,
he started toward the spot whence
came the groans, but he took his
pocketknife out and opened one Of
the blades. AS he reached the spot,
one of the men jumped up and press
ed a gun against his body, command
ing him to hold up his hands The
employe struck the hold-up man in
the breast with his knife, indicting
without question bad wound as the
blade of the knife shows red.
The matter was reported to the
police and also to the management
Of the Belmont mine, and today the
Belmont company offered a reward OF
500 for information leading to the
apprehensiou of either Of the two
men who attempted the hold-up.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
BRONCHO BUSTERS
STAGE A R0DEO

The wild and woolly west was
emulated yesterday in Tonopah when
a number of young broncbo busOrr-
furnished entertainment for about
$50 people The Big show took place
at the corral near the Gypsy Queen
mine and the manner n wn.a the
young fellows role the huonrr- PROV
ed a surprise to the lovers of horse
manship. Not one ptllcu Iea.lc" and
each animal was as meek as d 'amb
when it had been mastered.
Bud Gale road Steamooat Buck
Forman conquered sa.pc Alyan
Humphrey tanned Skyrort"' Lee
Henderson Quieted Sometime. Villas
Sullivan oyercame Never Quit, Dick
Ewing mastered Rocking Chatr and
Ches Eastman Was victorious over
Steamboat The mustangs were Sc
cured on the fiat below TOnopah and
they were the widest animals that
were ever seen in action IN Ionopah
The riders range in age from 1t
to % years, and the best amusement
was furnished when the wild mule
was CONQUERED by Buck Forman, Vi
las Sullivan aud Lee Henderson. The
animal was ridden without bride
or saddle, but a sirsingle was used
Next Sunday afternoon another ex-
hibition will be given, and two hand
some qulrts will be awarded as prizes
TO the successful contestants, These
ouirts will be given by Alfred GUM
tint. proprietor of the Royal Shoe
Shop. bill" Carroll offciated as
Judge to the satisfaction of partici-
pants and audience
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
ILLIPAH PETROLEUM
HAS GOOD SHOWING

Word was received in Tonopah on
Saturday evening by Arthur Woods,
of the Nevada Oil Stock Exchange,
that a wonderful showing was tax
ing place at the well being put down
at ulipah by the IIllpah Petroleum
company. Since the 4O2-foot point
was reached the drill has been pass
ing through a rainbow sandstone and
at a depth of 1872 feet the bailings
show a clear blue oil over the entire
surface. Carbon gas also has been
encountered which explodes like a
cannon, although it is not susceptible
to fire. The message contained the
information that as soon as the sand
stone is passed it is predicted that q
flow Of oil will he encountered
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
RANKIN TRIAL
IS Continued
ANOTHER WEEK

The case OF Isaac B. Rankin,
charged with violating the state pro-
hibition law, which was to have
gone on trial this morning in the
district court before Judge Mark r.
Averin, has been put over until next
Monday morning at 10 o'clock When
the case was called this morning It
was discovered that there were but
% names on the panel Of jurors, AMI
of this number y had served at the
trial of Rankin held last week when
the jury disagreed Four others had
disqualified themselves by stating
that they were opposed to the en-
forcoment Of state prohibition laws,
and that left l3 who had not given
their opinion regarding matters
touching upon the law
Judge Averiu announced that an
order would be issued at once Tor a
yenire of go jurors who will report
for duty next Monday morning at Ia
o'clock. The names will be drawn
from the Jury box this afternoon
and service will start by the sheriff
Immediately,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
ELks TO INITIATE
TOMORROW NIGHT

The Tonopah lodge of Elks No
1862 will hold an initiation and
smoker at its home tomorrow night,
and elaborate plans have been made
for the event. These affairs are al
wavs looked forward to with much
interest. and it is assured that a
large crowd will be In attendance
On wednesday night the Elks will
give a dance at their home to mem
hers and visiting members.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
BATTLESHIP IS
DESTROYED BY
MONSTER BOMB

NORFOLk, Va, Sept Pa 2000-
pound bomb ended the career of the
old batueship Alabama today. A
Martin bomber, flying over the old
warship anchored off Tangier island,
i'm Chesapeake bay, tore off mast,
destroyed the superstructure and
turned her over on her side in shall
low water Six other planes almost
simultaneously raiued 1000 and 2O00-
pound bombs on the hulk as it went
down
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
CLEAR SKY RULES

According to Weather ForecaSIer
Piercy there has been a clear SKY
and no clouds for the past 10 days.
This establishes a precedent for
September, but no one has any
cause for complaint at the fine Ital-
ian weather we are experiencing.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
TELEGRAPHERS WANT
USE OF PHON0GRAPH
~ As.ocInted rreasl

CHICAGO, Sept 26-Pointing out
that farmers use music to induce
hens to lay more eggs and to slim
Mate the flow of milk in cows, 500
telegraphers here have petittoned the
Western Union Telegraph company
for a phonograph for the rest room.
officials indicated the request will
be granted.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
Ry Associated Pr-ssD


CHICAGO, Sept. Whether a
general strike shall be called by the
sis most powerful railroad unions
may be decided within the next two
weeks Officials Of the Brotherhood
ot Railroad Trainmen have gathered
here to count the 10000 strike ballots
LOT their organization, cast to decide
whether the men will accept the re-
cent wage cut. Next Monday officials
of foar more unions will meet here
to couu, $4,000 strike ballots
Representatives. of the Pennsylga-
mia railroad presented the United
States labor board with a letter de
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
CALIFORNIAN APPOINTED


WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept 20
The president today nominated John
Plover, OF San Francisco. surveyor
general OF California.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
BALLOTS ON
T RAIN MEN
STRIKE ARE
OVER
eBy Associated PressJ

cBy Associated PressJ
CHICAGO, Sept 26.-By majo-
riy of 10000 the Brotherhood Of
Railroad Trainmen voted to strike
rather than accept a wage cut, the
general chairman announced today
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1921-09-26
THE WEATHER

Tonight and Tuesday
Fair
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-07-21

ditch" He didn't. guess he thought
he wouldn't until he had to.
II was pretty nearly nine o'clock
when the editor went away. and Mr..
Norcross was just saying to me that
he guessed we'd better knock OF for
the night. when we both heard a step
In Mays room. A second later the
door was pushed open and a man
came In. making for the nearest chair
and filnging himself into 1t as II he'd
reached the limit. 1t was Colling-
wood. He was chewing on dead
cigar and his face was like the face
of corpse. But he was sober.
Naturally, supposed he had come
to make trouble with the boss on Mrs.
Sheila's account, and I quietly edged
open the drawer of my desk where
l kept Fred Mays automatic, so as
to be ready. He didn't waste much
time.
II saw you as I was coming AWAY
from Hendricks last night" he be-
gan, with pickering rasp in his voice.
did you go up against the gun had
loaded for you?"
Mr.. Norcross cut straight through to
the bottom Of that little complica-
ton at single stroke.
'What Mrs. Collingwood said to me,
or what l said to her. can have no
possible bearing upon anything that
you may have to say to me. or that
I can consent to listen to, Mr.. C0lling-
wood"
The derelict sat up in his. chair.
"But you've got to keep hands of.
just the same; at Hendricks, and in
this other business. too. II you don't.
there Is going to be blood on the
moon! Get met"
The boss never batted an eye. aIm
taking 1t for granted that you are
sober, Mr.. Collingwood," he said. "If
you are. you must surely know that,
threats are about the poorest possible
weapons you can use just now
tits plant. from start to finish I"
gritted the man in the chair. II haven't
done id thing more than to cash
a few checks for-for expenses, and
turn the money over to Bullock. Now
Hatch tells me that l was working
with a spotter-his spotter-and that
he can send me up for bribery. It's
a lie. don't know what Bullock did
with the money, and l don't want to
know"
"But you had orders to give it to
him when he required 1t. didn't your
Mr.. Norcross cut in.
THAT'S none Of your business.
want you to choke this man Hatch of
of mel"
The boss had picked up his paper
knife. II don't know why you should
come. to me for help" he said. "You
have been hand-in-glove with these
conspirators ever since you. came out
here. Two days ago you knew that
they had set trap for my special
train on the Strathcona branch-a trap
that was meant to kill me-"
It was a random shot. and knew
that Mr.. Norcross was just guessing
at where it might land when he fired
it. But it went home; oh, you bet it
went home!
On you!" gurgled the bounder,
half starting to his feet. ''Why shouldn't
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want to see you killed? Haven't you
done enough to met"
"No!" the word was slammed at
him like bullet. And then: .As I
told you in the beginning, we won't
go into any phase Of it that involves
Mrs. Collingwood. Get back into your
own boat. Are you trying to tell me
now that Hatch is threatening your"
"He's played me for come-on. He
says he's got the whole business down
in black and white, with aftidavits.
and all that. He had the nerve to
tell me less than an hour ago that
he'd burn me alive If I didn't toe the
mark"
'What does he want you to DOR
HE wants me to stick around here
SO that he can use me against you.
He knows how you're mixed up with
Sheila and that you can't turn wheel
without making it look as II you were
going after me on your own personal
account" W..
There was silence for. z little time.
It was an awful muddle, with bloody
murder sticking out Of It on every SIDE,
III you have come here with the
idea that can force Hatch's hand, you
are very much misled,, said the boss
at the close Of the electric pause. And
then: HAS he made 1t appear to you
that he was merely trying to help you
avenge your own fancied wrongs r
"He said I ought to get YOU; that
any man who would make love to q
married woman ought to be GOT rs.
Ny chief was looking past the der.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-07-21

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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I.-Graham Norcross, rail-
road manager, and his secretary, Jimmie
Dodds, are marooned at Sand Creek sid
and her small cousin. Unseen, they Wit
ness peculiar train holdup, In which
q special car IL carried OF.