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The Connecticut labor news., 1921-07-29
JUDGE VAN SICLEN EXPRESSES A WISH
 TO JAIL GOMPERS
To Which A. F. of L. President Makes Caustic Reply in the
 Federationist

Supreme Court Justice James C. Van Siclen of Brooklyn recently is sued an injunction in which he said: "The courts must stand al all times as the representatives of capital, of captains of industry."> Any judge who will utter such sentiment in the de cision of a case which he has tried ought to be impeached, writes Sam uel Gompers in an editorial i'll the American Federationist.
 When the president of the Amer can Federation of Labor, speaking in Cooper Union, New York, on May 18, last, under the auspices of the Cen. tral Trades and Labor Council of Greater New York, quoted the langu- age of Justice Van Siclen and de clared that the justice ought to be impeached, the justice replied through the newspapers that he would like to send the president of the American Federation of Labor to jail for con tempt, but was poWerleSS to do so.
 This is but added evidence of the arrogance of the justice and of his complete unftness for judicial posi- tion.
 Let it be repeated, Justice Van Sic len ought to be impeached and the legislature of the state of New York ought to perform that duty for the relief of the people of New York.
 Judges are not elected by the peo- pie of New York or of any other state for the purpose of being the "repre- sentatives of capitap or of "captains of industry" nor are they elected to "oppose all schemes for the national ization of industry" as the judge de clared However unwise and impraC- tiCal such a schede might be, and whatever may be the privilege of a judge to express his opinions as a citizen when off the bench, his pro vince when upon the bench is to con duct his court in accordance with the law and to be impartial in such con duct. If the people, by majority declaration, wish to enter into new policies or into new ventures, 1t IS not the duty or the right of judge, in court, to deny them their rights, or even to protect them against their folly.
 Judges of the type of Van Siclen lending themselves to the abuse ot the injunction, disregarding the law and the constitution, bending, the back of humanity to fit the yoke ot Dovertv. are a menace to American freedom.
 Judge Van SiClen ought to be inn Deached and if the authorities upon whom that duty devolves do not act in accordance with the trust reposed in them, they in turn will be culpable and will merit the resentment of the people and defeat at the hands of the people,
 cratic government is endangered whenever it's judicial system deserts it's post of legality and impartial1ty, and joins in partnership with greed and special interests. Judges, guilty of such conduct, judges so blind tc the welfare of society and the safety of our Republic, should be displaced without delay. America can not at ford Ap tolerate a known injustice
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-07-29
COAL OWNERS AUTOCRACY
 SHOWN BY SENATE PROBE
Organized Miners Band of Robbers, Says De- tective Spy, But Fails to Make Good.

Washington, July 20.-"Organized mine workers are band of robbers and the Baldwin teltz detective agency is an angelic institution" was the song of attorneys for West Nir- ginia coal owners before the senate Committe on education and labor that is Investigating the MingO county (W. Na) lockout.
 In answer to these wild generali- zations the miners proved that when they joined the union they were dis charged, although a state law pro hibits such action by the coal own CTS. The law was further violated by the importation of gunmen who boasted of their 'arsons and killings.' The state laws requiring coal to be weighed and the placing of a check Weighman on each tipple have never been obeyed in this field.
 K. II. Kirkpatrick, former mine foreman for the Burnweil Coal X Coke company, testified that mine owners 'framed up" shooting cpl sodes to procure proclamation of martial law by the governor and so they could break the lockout. The witness explained how he and his superior officers went into the hills around the mine entrance and shot back and forth to impress" new mine workers brought into the field and to justify calls for troops.
 Fred Mooney, secretary-treasurer of Miners District No. I7, testified that the miners were ready to go back to work if the coal owners would employ them without preju- dice, and would not insist upon em- ploying only non-union labor.
 We have offered to work with nonunionists, we have offered to ar bitrate other differences, and we have at all times, and now, agree that a man can belong to a union, or not, as he sees fit," said Mooney.
 Fred Ingram, negro, testified that he worked in the mines for 30 years, was discharged and evicted from a company house when he joined the union. His wife is a school teacher and he was denied permission to visit her in the mining town. The witness said that the sheriff told him he could not communicate with anybody but God and "you'd better hurry if you want to do that"
 In answer to the coal owners at torneys that it is possible for miners to earn from $4oo to $7oo month in that field, witnesses for the union presented government reports which show that the highest yearly average wage was $I,ooo iii 1918.
 W. E. Hutchinson, miner, said e1n- ployes were forced to patronize com pany stores, which charged higher prices than similar establishments owned by private individuals.
 It is an open and known fact that union men will not be employed in that section, then, and this is the real issue i'll West Virginia?" Senator Kenyon asked.
 Tt is," replied Hutchison. "The mine owners tell us the moss can grow in the tunnels and the mines lay idle forever before they will em- ploy union men,"
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-07-29
ROOSEVELT RAPS THOSE WHO WOULD
 DISRUPT LABOR
Assistant Secretary of Navy Declares Unions Are a Right and a
 Necessity.

Col. Theodore Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy, indulged in some plain talk the other day before the Pittsburgh Press Club. He said that the economic problem now over shadows all others. He denounced the attitude of those who are trying to smash the labor unions, and who by so doing are creating conditions which make for anarchy.
 That appalling manifestation of past misrule, BolsheVlsm, IS primarily an unsolved economic struggle" said Colonel Roosevelt, but 1t Is not the only misChicVous economic movement that is abroad in the land There is another which Is finding many sup portcrs, and which is almost as bad. It has as it's aim the smashing of la Dor unions. Those who advocate the destruction of labor unions advocate a condition which engenders anarchy more rapidly than anything but an archy itself.
 "Thc unions are essentially right and necessary part of our scheme of relationship. The working people need unions to protect themselves. They have done a great good i'll the country. Those who advocate their destruction are doing an unAmer- ican, short-sighted and mischievous work. Opponents of the unions urge that wrong actions have been per mitted by them and they have at times been represented by crooked men. 1 admit it. Have not, how ever, business interests at times done wrong and have not they also been at times represented by crooked men They most certainly have.
 "EIuman nature is the same what ever the days job may be. There will be a percentage of bad and fool ish men in every group of humans, from a company of soldiers to a con vention of ministers.
 Colonel Roosevelt said that while great progress has been made for the bcttcrment of working men and wo- men in this country, further steps must be taken.
 'So far as possible, we must work toward a condition where everyone engaged in business must have some direct interest i'll the success of that business. There are many enlight- cncd business men who are striving for this now. We will have to work toward condition where, i'll the broad sense of the term, you Car speak of employer and employe as on partnership basis, or, better still, drop the employer and employe and simply talk of all those engaged in an industry. When we approach such a condition, then our economic problems will be in a large part solved"
 This is sane and sensible talk, as sound in time of peace as in time ot war There is no class 10 whom Col oncl Roosevelts progressive message should appeal more strongly than tc government employees, no class who need more the strength and spirit that come from solidarity with the great
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-07-29

FARM WANTED-Wan to hear from owner of farm or good land for sale for Fall delivery. L. Jones, Box 55I, Olney, H.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-07-29
STRANGE CASE OF
 PSYCHOLOGY UNDER
 COMPENSATION LAW
Bristol Man, Injured Long Ago, Worries About Family and Is.
 Given $1 ,ooo Award

Bristol, July 2o.-One of the most interesting medical cases that has been called to the attention of the medical fraternity of Hartford county is that of Tony Casani of School street, Bristol, who has just been awarded $I,ooo by Compensation Commissioner George B. Chandler. Casani is an interesting specimen for doctors, and when his case came up for hearing before the compensation commissioner the doctors represent ing him, and those representing the Turner Construction Company, the defendant company, agreed that Gas ami was not putting up any bluff, but that he really believed that he was unable to support his family.
 He was an employe of the Turner Construction Company, and i'll July, 1920, he was injured, being taken to the hospital and staying there for some time. When the case was brought to the attention of the com pensation commissioner. Casani was awarded $I5 a week. This was con tinued up until May of this year, when itswas decided that Casani was able to work But he insisted that he was not able to, and then it was de- cided to call in doctors to make an examination. He had been suffering from mental trouble for some time because of his inability to support his family. and 1t was this worry that really made him unfit to perform manual labor, the doctors agreed.
 The matter preyed upon his mind to such an extent that he could not possibly do a days work although it was thought that he was physically able to do so.
 The doctors representing Casani, and those representing the defendant company, agreed that if Casani was given a lump award Of $I ,ooo it would relieve him of the mental depression into which he had fallen, and which left him incapable of doing any work. The $I,ooo which has been placed in the bank, gives Casani, the medical authorities believe, the feeling that lie is perfectly able to support his wife and children, and that he will from now on be able to work.
 The case has attracted considerable interest in Bristol, and also among the medical fraternity of Hartford county.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-07-29

BUY ONLY UNION-MADE GOODS
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-07-29
Where Help Was Needed.

Much interest was manifested by the small boy who in company with has father was watching from the visitors gallery the opening of ses- sion of the United States Senate. "Father, who is that old gentleman that's praying" he asked.
 "That, my son, is the chaplain"
 "Does he pray for the senators?" asked the boy.
 The father pondered moment be- fore he replied; No, my son, when he comes in and looks around and sees the senators sitting there, he prays for the country"
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-07-29
What Did He Mean?

A merchant in Wisconsin town who had a Swedish clerk sent him out to do some collecting. When he re- turned from an unsuccessful trip he reported:
 "Yim Yonson say he will pay ven lie sells his hogs. Vim Olson he will pay ven he sell his wheat and Bill Pack say he will pay in Yanuary."
 "Well," said the boss, "that's the first time Bill ever set a date to pay. Did he really say he would pay in January::"
 "Vell, aye tank SO" said the clerk, "he said it bane a dam cold day ven you get that money. Aye tank that bane in Yanuary. ."-Forbes Magazine.
, 1921-09-08

prove to be what has beer claimed
for 1.-THE greatest reform in gov
ernmental procedure in. half a cen
fury.
THE peace resolution declared the
end of the state Of war, the existence
Of which was proclaimed by the war
declaration. 1t placed US in a posi-
ton of official peace with Germany
and Austria and paved the way for
the negotiations now being carried
on looking to the re-establishment
or normal peace relations with our
late enemies.
"The naval appropriation bill, be-
Queathed to this special session from
a former Congress, became a law
with a reduction and saving of
$S6,00O,000 below the sum carried
by the same bill in the closing days
of the last Congress.
The Army appropriations bill.
which also came over to us from the
former Congress, as it became a law
reduced the army to 10000 men
and the appropriation 15,O0O,O 900
below what the bill carried when
pocket vetoed by President Wilson,
because he then considered 1T too
low.
THE bill making provision for an
additional Treasury deposit of $685.
100000 for the Farm Loan Board
makes available for that important
farm loan agency a total working
capacity of 10000, 900 and places
h Farm Loan Board and banks for
the first time since their organiza-
ton in position to function continu-
ously in the making of loans to the
farmers of the nation
THE amendment to the Edge bill,
providing for the promotion of ex-
port trade by facilitating the organ
ization of corporations, was intended
to and has very greatly aided,
assisted, and facilitated the organ
ization and the operation of those
useful agencies.
"The bill providing for a much
needed consolidation Of Independent
telephone companies rendered pos
stble the reorganization whereby the
losses through unwise duplication
have been eliminated or greatly re-
duced under which more satisfactory
systems and more favorable rates
should be secured.
"The bill under which the Pres
ldent is authorized to provide for the
orderly and controlled landing of
submarine cables remedicd a situa-
ton which had greatly embarrassed
the former administration and estab-
lished a policy under which proper
national control OF these important
agencies OF communication is estab-
lished.
The %so-called Sweet bill ,estab-
fishing a Veterans Bureau and con
solidating all Of the agencies charged
with care and responsibility on be-
half Of the ex-service men. is the full
ffllment of a national obligation to
provide an organization which, SO far
as it is possible to do SO, will cure
the delays which have been com
planned of in meeting our obligations
70 our national defenders. Under
bureau 1t is hoped that there
Will be little for complaint,
, 1921-09-08

and that the appropriations OF Con-
gress. which will total approximately
one-half billion dollars for this fiscal
year, may be utilized to the best
possible advantage for the benefit of
the soldiers of the late world war.
The bill preventing gambling in
grain futures, while permitting those
dealings in grain which are believed
to be legitimate and useful, IL not
essential. to the maintenance of
proper market conditions, condemns
and penalizes those operations which
are purely speculative and harmful
in their nature"
, 1921-09-08

Some people are such inveterate
liars they are never believed when
they tell the truth.
, 1921-09-08

When experience Il to be The
teacher there are few Who ARE to
, 1921-09-08

year lifts $3.50, 100000 Of taxes from
the shoulders Of families Of small
incomes and from the travelling and
consuming public; that In the nsxt
fiscal year will lighter the tax burden
where 1t 10 the heaviest, where II ID
most annoying and vexatious. wherc
the levies most tend to pass . the
burdens in increased amounts to the
shoulders Of ultimate conSuzner,
where they most retard, restrict and
discourage thrift, enterprise and ths
resumption OF the normal flow soi
production and Industry and In.
dustrys In the sum Of 99easoeA,oDo;
q measure which eventually In full
fruitition will lift from the ahouldsfl
Of oHr people OF every class lasshm n
excess OF $500. zoo, zoe.
"As 10 entirely appfopFiAte. Stht
first and immediate roaia1 from ~,
taxes comes to families ihayinx an IN.
come OF less than 5000 For th4n
Their is. tor the curreat ealeadai
year, all additional exemption aSQi
$500 from an income tax and .antAd,
ditional exeMYtton Of eae0 for eael
dependent. There are over - .Vee,,.
600 heads of families benefited u
this provision. On the paseaee d
the bill. or o. January I nsxt, The
country IL To- have rel3sf fruna -
payraont OF the so-cAlleA i .nutea&ea
taxes Uncee sam y 10 longefst
collect p0nnles n Goda fu~0ntal1a q
pass the hAt-Areund Tor slnal1 cnntr3-
eueto1s a. Dnr11oee - Dsl112sl IN.
1No0estsp ~ 1oDo&G1l Aato. ~ A0nnefS
H. ~ 4AsoaHW11eonbD s~1sla1kafxa3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23
new STATED CLERK
IS CHURCH PROBLEM
Presbyterian Assembly Inter.
ested In Choice Of Dr.. Rob.
erts' Successor
BRYAN WARMLY GREETED
by tho Associated Prcss

Winoua Lake. Ind. May 2a,-p,oA.
lens Of reorganization Of church ,o,.
crnment and the filling of the Office =,
stated clerk were uppcrmost In tn
minds Of commissioners To tho ,aoS
Genera, Assembly of the I'resbyteriss
Church In the Z. \. a., when busine,s
sessions were resumed today. Much In.
tercst nlso was attached to the f,rst an.
pearance In the assembly Of Wini1p'
Jennings Bryan. commissioner from ~
Presbytcry Of Florida. Mr.. Bryan ~. @
rived last evening and addressed a non.
u'ar meeting. He was greeted enthusl.
astically. ..
During the week end there was mr,,
discussion among the commissioner r.a ~.
garding the election OF the stated c,e,s
to fill the vacancy caused By the dat
Of the Rev. William Henry Roberts r.
has been decided that the present az
sembly will elect his successor. IN,
action has also been taken to limit ~
term Of Office to five years. Seventies
candidates have been nominated.
Problems confronting the Presbvt..
rian Board OF Ministerial Relief ,nS
Sustentation were presented TODAY ~
the Assembly by DR.. Henry II, Master.
general secretary Of this board. H.,
Master says the plans for pens,onln:
the veteran ministers Of the churcI, anS
their widows are In a critical condi.
ton through failure to consider M
boards needs and preparation Of ths
church budget. He asks the Gen.r.i
Assembly for relief.
The report OF the special committs.
on chaplains In the United States NrmS
and Navy recommends that the churck
provide,a fund Of $4,000, from whlcI
5000 will be furnished yearly TO each
Presbyterian chaplain In the army snS
navy for the purchase Of supplementary
equipment. This will be In addition X
sums allotted by the Government. Dr
Wallace Radcliffe. Of Washington. n.
c.. is the head of this committee.
Tribute was paid TO the memory Of ths
late Rev. William Henry Roberts. VIVA
for thirty six years was stated cIerk
at memorial meeting yestcrdsy
Doctor Roberts death occurred sho *
after the close Of the last General AZ.
sembly.
Business sessions Of the Assemh,,
were halted while commissioners IA.
voted their attention to religious serv.
ices in the morning at local churrhes
and to the memorial services for Doctor
Roberts. which were conducted by Dr.
J. NJ. Ross Stevenson. president al
Princeton Theological Seminary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23
PHILADELPHlAN CALLS TAX
ON AUTOS DISCRIMINATORY
impost Of Motor Cars Opposed by
n. 3. Harper Before SEN

Washington. May 23.-''Discrimina .
tory taxes" against the automobile in
dustry were assailed before the Senate
Finance Committee today by II. Il.
Harper, Of Philadelphia. chairman Of
the Taxation Committee of the National
Automobile Dealers Association.
The automobile industry does not
protest against payment VI its fair
share of Federal and State taxes.
Harper declared. but II docs object to
paying discriminatory taxes. There Is
q prevalent belief that-automobile deal L.
ers make enormous profits, This is not
true. They averaxc.bcfween 3 and 4
per cent on their -Iross sales.
Mr.. Harper se%s--seesnpa MED by
other members Of tha-Dealets' Tax Com {.
u,ittec and representatives.. Of the auto
mobile industry. among them Jacob II.
Hoffman, Morris Wenger. VI. Tamarin
and 4. Il. Maltby. of Philadelphia.
They said they represented 81. 600 motor
vehicle dealers. 80 900 garage men and
45 900 repair men.
The interests Of these men are those
Of merchants suffering from numerous
business ailments, one Of which Is un-
fair taxation Mr.. Harper told the
committee. The automobile dealer
cannot pass on his taxes TO the con
sumer. for the reason that the price OF
motorcars IL fixed at the factory. lie
must therefore either pocket the loss
himself or collect It by increasing the
price Of repair parts, which in turn
places an unfair burden on the mainte-
rance of the motor vehicle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23

parade IL over. There will he an Of
fetal grandstand. with 400 chairs. for
the reviewing party, representing the
grand encampment. Mayor Moore, the
past officers Of the Grand Commando
Of Pennsylvania and officers frvm New
York. Now Jersey, Maryland and the
District OF Columbia. -
Airpiane Stunts
During the parade Captain Douglas
Robinson, Of the Royal Flying Corps,
a famous see credited with eighteen
German planes during the war, and a
member Of Kadosh Commnndery No.
20, will hy over the lines. performing
every thrilling stunt" known to- the
expert hier. lie is going to Hy here
from Chicago. with him will ay Lieu
tenant George Hodgson, also a member
Of the Royal Flying Corps and Of
Kadosh Commandery.
Luncheons, sight seeing parties and
special farms Of entertainment will
take mp the afternoon In the evening
there will be tournoi and ball nt the
Academy Of Music, to which no one
will be admitted without full uniform,
and ladies must accompany knights.
The Grand Commandery will hold its
session Wednesday morning in Corinth-
ian Hall, Masonic Temple, at q O'Clock.
Later there will be tours Of the city, in
Guiding II visit to League Island and an
inspection trip on the river. In the
evening there will be an elaborate pro.
gram in the Metropolitan Opera House,
attending the installation Of officers
elect.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23
rooAY's MARRIAGE LlcEnsEs

r. $. Romanowske. 2S49 f. Salmon st. and
Leokadla W. Luherska. 1890 Almond 81
Fannie Grim. 25OS ", cumbsrisnd st.
John M. Robinson. 6353 Greene st and
Emma S. Bradberry 5339 Greene rt.
George Baekcr 1889 Keystone st. and Anna
Savage 3TlS Princeton ave.
John i Allen. 5000 Nassau st. and Louise
f. Supplee. Drcxel Hill Pa.
JACOB Br9mhack 81. ?it Apslsy st. and
Emile L. l.. Gardner, 1859 ~. Jessup 81
William p Jacob. ?il8 Race st. ana Mari,
rs, F. Guilsyi 1920 y 10Th st.
Green. 1870 osage ave.
Norman q Fritz, Willow Grove. Pa. am
Lillian o; Brown. 2Iit 3; Goth St,
Hannah u. Rhivsr lI+0 MI Vernon ST.
Thendpre X. Young; 2tlB T. 2sth St, anc
Walter D. Humphrey. 1894 y. Newkirk at
- and Em1ya pssItnnneyy I22a y. 2sth e,
Kiraly. 22A6 y. Park ave.