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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-02-11

located is a union shoemaker"
"Now that peace has been restored,
what progress are the workers MAX
ing?"
"The government not only looks
with favor upon organized labor, but
is assisting the workers to form
unions much on the line with the
plan followed by the United States.
The machinists, for instance, have
adopted practically the same consti-
tuition and procedure as ours. Dur
ing the last six months there were
1877 strikes for better conditions in
the federal district comprising Mex
leo City and the workers won them
all. The federal law provides that
any person discharging an employe
uniustly or for belonging to labor
union must re-employ the worker or
pay him three months wages. In
four states the law prohibits any one
from taking the place of an employe
on strike"
what of the stability of the pres
ent government and the attitude of
the people toward President Obregon
and his cabinet?"
Il could not help being impressed
with the general good will found in
all parts of Mexico visited and feel
that the president is determined to
inaugurate a rule of the people in
place of few landowners as in the
past. The people appear to have
every confidence in President Obre-
gon and his associates. Of course,
there are some radicals and discon-
tents, but they constitute very
small minority.
IL had two-hour conference with
General Gales, prime minister, who
was formerly governor of Sonora.
He told me of the wonderfully con-
structive program for Mexico now
under way. He explained how the
army is being demobilized and each
soldier given farm, with money and
equipment furnished by the govern
ment. The idea is to make every
citizen a producer on his own prop
erty so far as possible. The premier
said the newspapers had tried to
make it appear that Mexicans were
exclusive and do not favor the in
coming of people from other coun-
tries. We welcome Americans and
Europeans alike said the prime min
lister, and especially do We want
teachers
81 was given to understand that
the only class not welcome was cap
italistic exploiters, such as have been
responsible for much of the blood
shed in MexicoA Henceforth all COM
ers, rich and poor alike, must respect
the law. Especially do we want the
good will and cooperation of the
United States said the prime min
lister.
"While General Gales was govern
or of Sonora the mine owners locked
out their employees and were ordered
to pay the men for time lost, amount
ing to 100000. This order was COM
piled with when the governor let it
be known that he would take control
and operate the mines. Then the
owners sent General Gales a bill for
the 100000, and he in turn rendered
bill to the owners in the sum of
$350,000 for damages done the state
The owners were compelled to pay
the extra $4,000 added by the gov
ernor and this money was used in
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-02-11
Draper Wills
Orphanage to
Labor Councils

Plans for bringing the Des Moines
Children's Home under the cotnrol
# the central labor bodies of Sc
title and Tacoma are being worked
'ut by committees appointed by the
,eattle Central Labor Council We'd
lesday night, February 2, with in
attorney for the home, and Daddy"
Draper, it's founder and present
lead.
The decision to accept a more re-
;ponsible position in the affairs of
he home was made following an ap-
zeal by Draper, who declared he had
,een refused the Endorsement of the
ocal chamber of commerce when
hat body learned that labor was
actively interested in the future of
he home.
Draper declared he had answered
;he QUESTIONABLE sent him by the
chamber and had later appeared in
person before a committee of that
body. In response to question,
Draper said he had told the COM
nittee that labor of the two cities
vas helping him and that a member
If the committee had then said the
home was "a class proposition and
therefore not entitled to the in
lorsement of the chamber"
Following this conference, Draper
said the chamber had sent out no.
Ices to the three profit newspapers
Of the city, to all its members and
to the chambers of commerce in
other cities of the state that the
home was not to receive any assist
ance from business interests. SO
effective had this notice been that
he three local profit papers had re-
fused to accept news or advertising
relating to the present drive for
funds needed in the construction of
lew buildings.
The plan under which Tacoma
and Seattle labor will acquire an in
terest in the home is through the
election of trustees by the two bod
les. Attorney Lane has drawn a
will in which Draper provides that
at his death the actual management
Of the home shall pass to two labor
bodies
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-02-11
constructing schoolhouses. :"

constructing SchoolhouSeS.'
Mr.. Johnston said the prime min
ister had explained the many revo-
lutions in Mexico as being due to the
poems or workers trying to free
themselves from the landowners. He
took the state of Moroles as an il
lustraton, where 10 families owned
every foot of the land. Poems re-
ceived the equivalent of 10 cents a
day. They were always in debt to
their overlords. Marriage, birth and
deaths always served to increase this
debt, which was handed down from
one generation to another. The work
ers were thus kept in perpetual bond
age. The new constitution abrogated
all these debts and fixed 81 as the
minimum for days labor.
"Many humanitarian features are
written into the new constitution
which might we'll be emulated by
other countries which boast of high
er civilization" said Mr.. Johnston.
Eight hours is fixed as the maximum
for day work and seven for night.
Unhealthy and dangerous occupa-
lions are forbidden to women. Night
work in industrial concerns is for
hidden to women and boys under 16.
No child under IL is permitted to be
made the object of a labor contract.
During three months preceding child
birth women shall not be required to
work. In all agricultural, industrial,
mining or other class of work en-
)loyers are obligated to furnish their
Horkmen with comfortable and sani-
.ary habitations, for which they may
charge rents not exceeding one-half
# one per cent of the assessed value
1f the property.
"My prediction is that within a
year Mexico will be a thriving and
prosperous country. Wonderful adj
'ances are already seen. l was invited
)y Prime Minister Gales to accom-
oany him on tour of four states he
vas about to undertake, but was un-
,ble to avail myself of the privileges
~ reasons of pressing business.
However, l arranged for one of our
General organizers, j. w. Kelly, who
lcted as our interpreter, to make
he trip and report his observations
% headquarters.
'In a talk with President Obregon
le assured me the government would
oon be in the market to purchase
arge quantities of needed equipment
nd supplies for the reconstruction
work, and that in letting contracts
With firms in the United States only
hose fair to organized labor would
)e considered"
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lBv Charles NJ. Kellevl

The gravity of the situation fac
ing the railroads is emphasized by
several recent developments.
The much praised transportation
act, written by railroad attorneys
and enacted under the compulsion
of a powerful railroad lobby, has
not solved any problems, and it will
not solve them. Railroad managers
now reluctantly admit as much.
The act set out to do at least
three things: First, permit the rail
roads to increase the public's bur
dens; second, to interfere with the
legitimate activities of the workers
third, to facilitate the manipulation
of contracts that always had been a
prolific source of graft for the "in-
siders." These three main objects
have been accomplished, and still the
railroads languish. According to the
highest authorities on the subject
they are facing bankruptcy. Private
ownership is tottering to its fall.
Private management cannot meet
the responsibility that it has as
sumed.
1t is admitted that the highest
rates in history are not sufficient to
meet the railroads financial needs.
There has been consistent and
alarming decrease of net returns,
which now are at the vanishing
point.
A demand has been made to the
Railroad Labor Board that the ma
tional agreement governing working
conditions shall be abrogated, as a
preliminary to a reduction of wages.
Having failed to take their profits
out of the people, the railroad man
ayers now hope to get them from
he sweat of the workers.
There is much to be said about
graft and waste, but Investigations
low under way are taking care of
hat subject. When the facts are
Known it will be fairly we'll estab-
.ished that evils inherent in railroad
management are in a very great
measure responsible for the plight
If the carriers. The payment of ex-
.essive and unwarranted charges for
tepairs and equipment cuts heavily
into railroad earnings, and the rate
structure j. rot adequate to meet
he legitimate operating costs and
wholesale diversion of funds into
Legitimate channels.
Railroad workers, familiar with
he situation, will not calmly sub
NIT to reduced wages and a return
o TIE old conditions without a Wig
trous protest. They are not will
ng that they shall further suffer
from railroad efficiency and worse.
As a substantial part of the public,
hey are suffering from the high
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-02-11
THE CENTRAL
LABOR COUNCIL
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1921.

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1921.
Vice-President Fortson called the
Council to order at 8 p. m. Dele
rate Tollefson was appointed vice
PRESIDENT pro tenn.
Credentials were presented by H.
T. Jordan of the Electrical Work
,rs; Mrs. Alice Ferrell and Mrs.
Uptergraff of the Laundry Work
,rs, the latter to succeed Delegate
Lego; Lester Ferrell of the Ma
,hinists. The credentials were re-
,eived and the delegates seated.
A request from the Building
Trades Council was received asking
hat Peter Jackson, building laborer,
oe taken off the unfair list. Request
granted.
A letter was received by Delegate
Howarth asking that arrangements
De made to produce the film major
Barbara" masterpiece of Bernard
Shaw. The Council granted the re-
luest and appointed a committee to
make arrangements, comprising Dele
rates Howarth, Goldthorpe and Alice
Ferrell.
A communication was received
from Secretary Buck of the State
Federation of Labor relating to the
nomination of officers of the Fed
eration. Made the special order for
8 o'clock next Wednesday night.
A communication was received
from the union label department of
the American Federation of Labor
which was read and filed.
Political Prisoners.
A letter was received from the
Federated Trades Council of Mil
waukee endorsing the following res
olutions which the Council concur
red in:
Whereas, 1t is a disgraceful fact
that more than two years after the
| end of the world war, many political
prisoners are still confined in the
federal prisons of the United States,
not for any overt act, which they
have committed, but merely for the
expression of their opinions, and
Whereas, Political Imprisonment is
thus becoming a chronic condition
in our country, to the great peril of
American institutions and the rights
of free speech and of a free press
and if this state of things is al
lowed to continue, it is certain that
other infringements of our liberties
will follow, so that no workingman'
rights will be safe, and
Whereas, These political prison
ers were punished for maintaining
the rights of the working = people,
but, even if this had not been the
case, it would be of no consequence
whether we did or did not approve
of their opinions, since not their
views bat democracy itself has now
become the issue at stake, because
no democracy can live without the
utmost freedom. of the exchange of
ideas, which is the only safeguard
of truly democratic government,
therefore
Resolved, That patriotism and
good politics, as we'll as humanity
and justice, demand the immediate
release of all political prisoners, the
repeal of the so-called espionage act
under which they We're convicted,
and the complete restoration of the
American principles of freedom of
speech and of the press, and further
Resolved, BY the Everett Central
Labor Council that we forward these
resolutions to President Harding and
to the attorney general and to our
representatives, and respectfully re-
quest them to take immediate ac-
tion, and further.
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Smoke CHALLENGE 10e Cigar.
TINKERING WITH
ELECTION LAWS

Tinkering with the election laws
(just what the Legislature was ex-
pected to do) is what is going on in
Olympia. The reactionaries, loyal
subjects of King Louis, are willing
to do anything that will restrict the
free exercise of the elective fran
chise. A bill, House Bill No. 159,
was introduced by Austin Mires of
Kittitas County, providing for a re-
turn to the convention system of
nominating candidates for office. 1t
goes further. 1t provides for "fix-
ing" party conventions so that the
delegates may be hand-picked as
candidates have been. They have
gall enough to "fix" the manner of
selecting state, county and munich
pal officers so that King Louis could
appoint them all, but they haven't
the "guts" to go that far.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-02-11
Smoke OLYMPIC 1Oe Cigar.

M. E. Barham, receiver of the
Norway Pacific Construction & Dry
dock Company, has a proposition
from responsible oil interests which
proposes to build six steel tankers
in the Everett yards of the COM
pany under the receivership, provid-
ing the creditors consent has been
secured and court decree is made
directing the receiver to enter into
the contract. The six tankers are
to be 10000 deadweight tons with
a capacity of $4,000 barrels EACH
December Number of Marine Engi-
neering.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-02-11

Delegate Howarth received a let
state organizer for the Cooks and
Walters in California, located at
Los Angeles, asking for organiza-
ton literature of the Cooperative
Societies in this section. Bro. John
ston sent his regards to all his
friends and knockers.
Committee Reports.
The organization committee re-
ported the receipt of a request from
the International Union of Firemen
and Oilers for the formation of a
union of those crafts in this juris-
diction.
The Workers College committee
reported good work in that institu-
tion and invited all organized labor
to attend it's meetings.
The committee on the lecture of
the Rev. Irwin St. John Tucker on
"The Truth About Russia" at the
Princess theatre last week, reported
that it was very instructive and in
tensely interesting and will be of
benefit to the hearers in the future.
AS a result of the lecture steps
were taken by the audience for the
organization of an American Red
Star League in Everett. Announce
ment was made that c. J. France, of
the Seattle Port Commission, was
now on his way to Ireland and that
relief funds for Irish sufferers
could be safely forwarded to him.
The Seattle safety plan commit
tee was given further time.
Reports of Unions.
The Butchers had a fairly good
meeting.
The Cooks and Walters initiated
seven applicants and elected the
following officers: President, Frank
w. Hughes; vice-president, Mary
McDougall; secretary, o. L. Ander-
son; recording secretary, Reghitta
Sherman.
The Longshoremen had a good
meeting. They voted down the as
sessment to pay the silent jury in
the syndicalism cases.
The Laundry Workers initiated
nine applicants and elected re-
cording secretary, sergeant-at-
arms and two delegates to the
Council.
The Molders had good meet
ing and put the Pacific Hardware
company on the unfair list
The Painters announced an en-
tertinment to be given by the
Spanish War Veterans at the High
school auditorium on the 10th, next
Wednesday night. There will be
present friendly Indians and other
entertaining features. There will
also be good speaking.
The Stage Workers had a good
meeting. They refused to assess
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05
.TO COMPLETE NEW
 CHURCH BASEMENT

GLENDALE, Sept. 4. = Although the recent storm damaged the piano and organ belonging to the First Methodist church, badly damaged the building it had leased for services and destroyed the pastors car, it was the unanimous opinion of those who attended the board meeting last week that prospects for the future are bright and tha. the money which soon will be available should be used for completing the basement of the new church building on North First avenue. At present the high school auditorium is Icing used by the church, but as socn as possible the basement of the new building and parsonage will be put into use.
 On Vacation
 During the vacation of G. M. Dean, local representative of The Republi- can, all items should be telephoned to Mrs. Warren at 1S3. She also will attend to local ads" MT. and Mrs. Dean will spend their vacation in
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05

enough to walk. There then ap- peared to be disarrangement of the tendons.
 Some weks ago MT. Graham was directed to a specialist in such ail- ment, Dr. Dunlop of Los Angeles. NIT. and Mrs. Graham took the boy there and called upon the doctor. who after an examination said that he believed that the trouble might be perfectly remedied. MT. Graham asked what the fee would be. The doctor replied that his fee for that sort of treatment was variable, ranging from no dollars (S0.00) to $500, dependent upon the financial condition of the man who had to pay it He asked MT. Graham con corning his financial status and when he was told that he was work ing on a salary, and not a large one. the doctor fixed a very low fee and told him that he might pay it in such installments as would be convenient and covering as long a period as he might find necessary.
 Mir. Graham said that from the ] babyhood of the boy, he and other
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05

members of the family had laid aside small sums for him and during the war they had invested the fund thus created in a $50 Liberty bond. Be said that he would turn that over to the doctor. 'Tll send that to you as soon as I get home" said Mir. Gra- ham. Don't do that" said tine dcc- tor, that would only put us bo:h to unnecessary trouble. for I would have to give it back to the boy"
 MT. Graham returned from Los Angeles on Friday. Mrs. Graham and her son will remain on the coast for the next six weeks. the time which the doctor estimated would be re- quired for the treatment.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05

town. When the site was purchased the intention of the board was to have the building ready for occu- pancy at the beginning of this school year, but until recently the cost of labor and building materials have been so high that building such as demanded by the district could not be erected within the appropriation.
 A call for bids to be opened Sep tember 24 has been issued
 Until the new building is ready for occupancy the high school will occupy the upper floor of the Hood building.
 The board of trustees resolved to offer A. E. Haage, the present sup erintendent of schools. a contract as superintendent of schools of District II and Peoria high school district for a term of four years.
 w. M. Taylor, who was connected with the Glendale schools during the past year. has signed contract as principal of the Peoria high school for the coming year and is here ar ranging his work.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05

the Nogales district, and probably will make a short trip into Mexico.
 Drilling Many Wells
 c. Ed Graham reports the we'll : drilling outlook favorable Two wells are going down ia the West End, sew eral at new school sites to the north, and there drilling in the Nada dis trict is contracted for.
 Epworth League Social
 The Epworth League of the Meth odist church held social at the An derson home on Lateral 19 Friday evening.
 Two New Arrivals
 A new baby arrived at the Ford home on Lateral IS during the lest week, and the Collins home on North Sixth avenue is the residence of q big baby boy.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05
MONEY SECONDARY MATTER WITH THIS
 COAST SPECIALIST

No doubt there are many doctors like that, but James Graham, bailiff of superior court division No. 1, has found one to whom money is rather secondary matter. Mir. Graham's youngest son. Harold. from his ear Hest youth has been afflicted with a defective foot for which so far no remedy has been found. It is sup
 posed to have resulted from a para
 lytic stroke which was so slight that it was not noticeable in the babyhood of the boy and the effect of which was not perceived until he grev old
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05
ACCEPT PLANS FUR NEW PEORIA HIGH
 SCHOOL BUILDING

PEORIA, Sept. 4-Plans and speci- fications submitted by. Lescher, Kib- bey and Mahoney, to the local board of high school trustees were taken up by the board at an all day session last Thursday and with a few minor changes were accepted.
 The proposed new school building is to cost about $120, 00O and probably win be constructed of concrete brick. It will be located on a 10-acre stract of land purchased by the district for that purpose over year ago, located three -eighths of mile north of
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05

Be sure that your oven is the cor rect temperature before you put your food in it. Simmering in cool oven spells foods which should be baked.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05
Given Farewell Dinner Party
Own a Little Home

Lot 10, LeBaron Add, s. Robson St Small payment, balance as you like. Owner out of town; must be sold. F. A. Kirkwoed, s1206 N. Tenth St., Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05
MEATS

When preparing meatss remember that fresh meat should be started to cook in boiling water while salt meat should be put in cold water and all lowed to get hot with the water.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05

Lake Superior is known generally as the coldest inland lake
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05
ACCEPTS SCHOOL AT DDS CABEzOS

TEMPE, Sept. Mrs Maude R. McDaniels has gone to Dos Cabezos, Ariz., where she has accepted a posi- tion in the public schools for the coming year. Mrs. McDaniels is a graduate of the Tempe Normal school and is a teacher of wide experience.
 Spends Week end in Tempe
 Braxton Hyde of Glendale spent the week in Tempe visiting rela tfves.
 Leaves for Douglas
 Miss Virginia. Moss left Saturday morning for Douglas to resume her duties as teacher in the public schools there.
 Return From Vacation
 The Misses Agnes and Lela Redden arrived Sunday morning from Long Beach where they have been spend ing most enjoyable vacation. Mrs. A. N. Smith has also returned from the same place.
 Leave For Home Mrs. George Ruffner and daughter, Mrs. Joe Mcdonald, who came to Tempe to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Hattie Birchett, departed Saturday evening for their respective homes in Prescott and Wickenburg.
 Visits Tempe Miss Ella Bonnet, who had charge of the Y. W. c. A. at the Normal | last winter, visited friends in Tempe l Sunday en route to Pittsburg. Kan, where she has accepted a similar po- sition in the Normal there. Return Home | Mrs. J. Murdock and children re- | turned to Tempe last Thursday after 1 passing several months with relatives 1 in Ranger, Tex.
 Motor to Superior c. L. Wamsley and children, Mrs. 1 Anna Wamsley and Mrs. I. ". Crab l tree of Memphis, motored to Superior Sunday for the day. Will Attend School in Tempe Miss Leona Brown of Prescott ar rived from Prescott Sunday evening and will attend Tempe High school this winter. She will make her home l Price house. Miss Browns mother is 1 secretary of the Pioneers Home at l Prescott.
 Given Farewell Dinner Party An enjoyable farewell dinner party was given at the home of Mrs. Hattie Cummings Sunday in honor of Mir and Mrs. l.. s. Baker, who will leave next Tuesday for Brawley, Calif, where Mrs. Barker has accepted a school. The affair was in the form of a family reunion. Dinner was served on the lawn. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs l John McTaggart of Phoenix. MT. and Mrs L. S. Barker, MT. and Mrs. Viii l Botkin, Mir. and Mrs. w. s. Austin MT. and Mrs. c. o. Austin and family l and Mrs. Hattie Cummings and 4 family.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-05

Spain is to import minnows from Augusta. Ga, to eradicate mosqui- toes there.