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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05
HELP THE RICH. THE
POOR CAN WORK: IF
THEY GET A CHANCE

Let us-or rather those of us
who voted the G. o. P. ticket
be thankful. Those who voted for
the president and the majority in
Congress have the satisfaction of
being in on the great Landslide" "
and hell of slide it was. Some
of the things they get beside salts
faction are indicated in the follow
ing telegram:
Washington, D. c., Aug. IA
tax of two cents on bank checks,
a flat license tax of $40 on all
automobiles irrespective of cost OF
horsepower, an increase of first
class postage rates to cents and
an added levy on cigars, tobaccos
and cigarettes are understood tC
have been among tax revisions pre-
sented today by Secretary Mellon
to the house ways and means COM
mittee, meeting in executive ses-
sion.
Other suggestions were said to
have included: reduction of sc
per cent in transportation taxes
both passenger and freight, next
year and the elimination the year
following. Repeal of tax on sodas
and ice cream, repeal of the eX-
cess profit tax and elimination to
$4,000 exemption on corporation in
comes.
Increase of the normal income
tax on corporations from the pres
ent 10 per cent to l5.
Elimination of the income sur
tax on profits above 40 per cent
with the sur tax rate on incomes
ranging from $4,000 to $500,000
increased.
The revenue bill as revised in ac-
cord with these suggestions would
be designed to raise approximately
$4,000,OO0,000 next year, it was
said. Mr.. MELONS memorandum
embodying his views was withheld
but Representative Fordney prom.
ised to make it public tomorrow.
Representative Donner Garner of
Texas, the ranking democrat mem
ber of the committee, attacked the
secretary's proposals, declaring "Ev-
cry one constituted a shifting OF
the tax burden from the classes to
the masses"
There are some other things they
should be thankful" for, such as
the saving of $200,000,000 proposed
to be thrown away on the men who
made sacrifices during the war;
the proposed generous gift of $780,.
100000 to the "paytriotic" railroad
wreckers, who made money out OF
the government during the war and
have made more since: for increased
freight and passenger rates; that
the gentlemen" who made excess
profits during the war and are still
doing it be exempted from taxation
1--WE all feel sorry for those poor
fellows); that the taxes on large
incomes be decreased and on small
ones increased; that the United
States Shipping Corporation is be-
ing robbed legally and otherwise
There are many more things for
which the G. o. P, voters should
feel glad, but what's the use OF
mentioning them. The above list
is enough.
The governmental slogan seems tc
be: "Help the rich; the poor can
work-for less, and pay taxes"
Secretary Melons name is sug-
gestive. He is now cutting the
u. S. Treasury melon for not the
railroad stockholders but the rail
road manipulators.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05
Percy Tyler Gone
to Convention

Last Tuesday morning Percy b.
Tyler of the Railway Car Mems
Union left on the Great Northern
to attend the international conven-
tion at Toronto this month as the
representative of the railway men
of the Northwest. There will be
assembled in this convention rail.
way men of Canada, the United
States and Mexico.
Mrs. Tyler will accompany her
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05

ganizations, who may find it neces-
sary, in order to preserve their
union standards, to place any firm
on their unfair list.
All efforts to have the construc-
tion work of the Puyallup Fair done
with union labor have utterly failed
and unless the support of organ
lied labor is entirely withdrawn
from the Fair no hope can ever be
entertained of having its work done
under union conditions. Every union
should make note of the firms herein
listed as unfair and a strong cam
paign waged to see that the mem
bers of organized labor withdraw all
patronage from them. Secretaries
are hereby urged to post these lists
in their offices and meeting halls SO
that they can be kept constantly be
fore the attention of their members
until the fight has been won.
With sincere good wishes,
Fraternally yours,
w NJ. SHORT,
President, Washington State Fed
Grafton of Labor.
Reports of Committees
The committee appointed to con-
fer with the Timberworkers on or
ganization matters announced that a
mass meeting will be held in the
Rose Theater, Thursday night Oast
night to be addressed by Secretary
James Duncan of the Seattle Central
Labor Council.
The committee appointed to visit
the Timberworkers Union to confer
with that body on the Harry Call
case reported. After general dis
cussion of the Committees report
the Council invited Secretary Harry
Call of the International Timber
workers Union to visit the Council
and tell why he had called this
Council body of reds.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05

The Cooks and Walters reported a
very good meeting. They reported
that their picnic at Silver Lake last
Sunday was a social and financial
success. The sports, one feature of
the entertainment, provided consid-
cradle amusement.
The Longshoremen had a good
meeting. This union now has a large
paid-up membership which are fight
ing their battles like men. The
District secretary visited the local
and made report, part of which
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05

Because, they declare, criminal
business has been on the increase
rather than on the decrease during
the past two years, Judges Guy O.
Aston and Ralph C. Bell have ask
ed for increased appropriations for
Jury fees and witness fees in Grim,
inal actions over the amount asked
for in 1920. The amount of increase
asked for is only $1,11S.74.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05

was that the locals in Vancouver.
Portland, and San Pedro are in good
condition.
The Laundry Workers and the
Plumbers reported good meetings.
The Printers reported work quiet
and the 44-hour strike making good
progress.
The Newsboys reported eighteen or
nineteen members in good standing.
The council took action in aid Of
the boys.
The request of the Timberworkers
that President Moncur preside at
their mass meeting at the Rose
Theater on Thursday night (last
night was granted.
|. l. Boke
A member of the Postal Clerks
Union, also a member of the Wood
men of the World, was given the
floor to make a statement One
|. |. Boke of Denver, an open shop
agitator in the employ of the Den
yer Chamber of Commerce, is also
an official in the Woodmen of the
World. The man Boke was con-
demned by the American Federation
of Labor convention at Denver for
his pernicious anti-union activities
and the gentleman wished labor to
know that no such unfair person was
wanted by the Woodmen and said
the local of that order in this city
had demanded that Boke either quit
his Job for the Denver Chamber Of
Commerce or resign his official po-
sition in the Woodmen of the World.
He said that the Woodmen in other
cities Of this district had taken on
would take like action. The council
gave the gentleman a standing vote
of thanks for the interest he and his
brother members had taken in the
cause of labor.
Labor Day Picnic
The council voted to celebrate
Labor Day by giving a big picnic
and the following committee Of five
on arrangements, with discretionary
powers, was appointed: Wefferling
Fortson, Goldthorpe, Hughes and
Meyers.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05

Smoke CHALLENGE 1Of Cigar.

President Harding thinks the dis
armament plan will "go through" :"
1t is sincerely hoped by all but
war profiteers and militarists that
it won't "fall through"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05
BRIEF NOTES

the American Federation Labor
labor
will to a his from Eastern
Washington cooperate with the Belngham labor movement
Mrs board member of the United Garment
label shop eC
developing effective union label depart
men with branche IN every important locality
Council held its election of officers last
NIGHT Mundy PRESIDENT
secretary Charles W. Doyle business agent
Union Record candidates supported
these positions left wing defeated by good majority
Spokane Labor Council reelected most OF its ola ee
the Typographical Union
was to that position. ~. o,o
Labor Day cee-
parade of all members Of organzed & mon
be engaged for the occasion yard Deer d
Elk nghboring been invited
narn in the celebration The biggest Labor Day e
braton the the committee
Other centers throughout for big Labor
celebrations
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05
Smoke OLYMPIC CLUB 1Oc cigar.
New Fish Market

Ernest Dickman, an old member
of the Cooks and Walters Union
is opening a Fish Market at 1909
Hewitt Ave, between Rockefeller
and Oakes. Mr.. Dickman former
ly conducted the fish stall at the
White House Market and is an
expert fish man.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05

husband OH the trip. Returning they
plan to visit New York, Buffalo,
Detroit and other eastern cities.
They will spend a week or two at
Glacier National Park.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05

will testify before the committee,
obiecting at every step to peonage
legislation, letting down the bars
to coolie importation.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-08-05

Smoke BLUE RIBBON SC Cigar.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-03
Dizziness in Stock Market.

The stock market opened after last Fridays holi-
day in weak position technically The bullish ten
dency during the two previous weeks had brought
prices to a point where they were easily raided. In
the early part OF the week tire stocks and Mexican
oil led the list in the downward tendency. The news
that Sears-Roebuck and L.. S. Smelling had passed
their dividends acted unfavorably But SearsRoebuc
instead OF going down actually nearly points
due to short covering Motor stocks showed par
ticular strength.
The announcement of an increase in its dividend
rate from per cent to per cent served to run
American Telephone and Telegraph stock up points,
reaching Io8 the highest since January, 1919.
international Harvester dropped nearly IL points
on rumors of new financing. Even official denial
OF this rumor failed bring this stock back. 1t is
believed that this years report, which will not be
ready before May, will be less favorable than in 1919
when earning before deduction OF losses amounted
to nearly $40 per share International Harvester
not be in a very bad condition Inventories at the
close OF 1920 were $I6oooooo less than in 1914. Its
working capital last year was $I56oooJooo against
total capitalization of $I4oooo,ooo.
The total sales for the FIVE days ending March 81
amounted to only 2o37,8oo daily average of 587,-
500 compared 400 per day last week and OIL, 500
in the corresponding week year ago.
The Dow Jones average of twenty railroad stocks
closed at 1913 compared to 7Io6 at the beginning OF
the week. The average of twenty industrial stocks
declined from 77.I3 to 1916, year ago these in
dustrals averaged 1921 compared to 764o this week
The Washington herald., 1921-04-03
Foreign Conditions Affect Busi-
ness Revival.

During the week it has been announced that the
$Ioo.ooo,ooo Foreign Trade Financing Corpora
ton may delay its operations until the league OF ma
tions machinery is perfected The assigned is
that credit arrangements cannot safely be made until
the reparation question is definitely settled. The
whole matter has been placed in the hands of COM
mttee of prominent bankers who will investigate and
report upon conditions The policy of the corporation
will be guided by this report.
In commenting this matter Mr.. McHugh, chair
Of the corporations said: There is great volume
of business awaiting American exporters provided long
credit is available enable foreign buyers to
finance their purchases Evidence is in the hands of
the organizers OF the corporation showing weekly
losses running into millions Of dollars that American
farmers, manufacturers and exporters are suffering
through the absence of adequate banking facilities
"In spite of overwhelming testimony of the
among certain people sentiment that foreign markets
not ready to take our goods, and that proper
security to protect loans made in the interest of
exports is not readily available :. @t
These facts indicate serious state of affairs and
show how important it is for this nation to reach
settlement in European relations. Foreign
credit channels all the world have been
loaded and clogged. Something needs be done and
done quickly. The government be of great help
in arranging definite settlement of foreign rela
tions and giving definite statement of its position
private and individual initiative The situation
calls for bold and definite policy if more serious
conditions to be avoided.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-03
Company Reports.
Calumet and Hecla Mining co.-Operatine

Calumet and Hecla Mining co-Operating loss for
year ended December 3 of $526osI which. after
miscellaneous receipts and reduction of copper
hand to market value IS cents pound, resulted in
total loss of $3823743 After the dividend Of
SIS share the 100000 shares, final deficit amounted
to $4,323743 This compares with a loss of $6s2,2S6
in 1919, and net profits OF $434o share in 1918
Indian Refining Co.-Net earnings for year end
ing December 3I 1920, after charges and taxes of
$I343III equivalent after preferred dividends to $I4s
a share (par value $Ioe earned the $3.50 shares
OF common stock
Jones Bros. Tea Co., Inc-Net income for 1920
after charges and of $4os,333. equivalent after
deduction of preferred dividends to SAILS share
earned on the 100000 shares of common stock. This
compares with net income of $4o4,s43, .or $2I4 a
share in 1919 .s., -
California Petroleum Corporation-Net profits for
year ended December 81 after charges and taxes
of $2,3so7oI, equivalent after preferred dividends to
$Io6I share earned the $I4,877o56 common
stock, compared with net profits OF $I,277644, or
$28o a share in the previous year.
Computing -Tabulating Recording co.-Surplus for
year ended December 81, 1920 after all charges but
before Federal of ST 1881 $780, equivalent to $436
share earned the I3Io33 shares Of capital stock
of par value. This compares with surplus of ST.,
I26647, $2o2S share (par $Ioo) the $Io,4S2.-
700 stock in 1919.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-03
Houston Oil Co. of Texas-Timber realzatio

Houston Oil Co. of Texas-Timber realization ac-
count shows surplus for IS months ending December
81, 1920. after charges and taxes of $7o44oo and
statement of oil operations shows surplus of $Iosa,,
1914 making combined surplus for the fifteen months
of SI7s6so4, equivalent after preferred dividends to
$43s share earned the s. 100000 common stock
For year ended September 3o IoIo company reported
combined surplus of $I4358o4 $500 share on the
common.
National Lead Co.-Net earnings for year ending
December 3I 1920, after charges and Federal taxes
of $473ssoo equivalent after preferred dividends to
$I467 share earned on the $eo6s54oo common stock
as compared with net of $4,632,s6o. or $r4I7 share
in the previous year. - ~
Martin Parry corporation.-Net income for year
ended December 81, 1890 after charges and Federal
taxes of $3II34s equivalent Sill share earned
the 100000 shares of no par value capital stock.
Fisk Rubber co.-Surplus for year ended Decem-
Der 3I 1920 after inventory adjustment and Federal
of $23o33 equivalent after preferred dividends
to $I.68 share earned the $I5,4o4yooo common
stock (par value $25). This compares with surplus
of $3oo4657, or $500 share earned the $I2254-
500 common stocle-n the previous year.
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation Surplus for
year ending December 81, 1920 after depletion, de-
probation, taxes. etc, of $rSssSsSo equivalent after
preferred dividends, to $4.74 share earned on the
soooo44 outstanding shares of stock of no value
This compares with surplus OF $o5oo464 or $2.25 .
share, the 3,7s7.so3 shares outstanding in 1919
Cash hand amounts to $I2823ooo and in addition
there are $I.236ooo of investment securities
Southern Phosphate Corporation of Boston-Net
earnings for year 1890 after taxes and other dedue-
tions of $8o4os, equal to $266 share the 1866
shares outstanding after allowing for outstanding mi
norty interest in the subsidiary.
Haskell and Barker Car Co.-Net profits for year
ended January 3 1921, after charges and estimated
taxes of $2832o, equivalent to $Io35 share earned
on the 100000 shares of capital stock of par value
Net profits of previous year $r727,s53 or $ss
The Washington herald., 1921-04-03
Dividends.


ITanSue q WuhamS steel Forging Sorporauon-
Quarterly dividend of ST declared, payable April IS
to stock Of record April S. Three months ago divi
dend Of $I.25 was declared
Maple Leaf Milling Co-Regular quarterly div-
dends of per the common and ~ per cent
the preferred stock both payable April I8, to stock
OF record April 3,
General Fireproo6ng Co., of Youngstown-Regu
lar quarterly dividends Of ~ per cent common
and preferred stocks, payable April. Chief demand
Of company at present is its metal furniture
Barnsdan Corporation.-Regular quarterly div-
dends Of 2H per cent on the Glass A and stocks
payable April 80 to stock of record April 7.
Superior Steel corporation.-Re quarterly
dividends Of "a per cent the common stock and 2
per cent the first and second preferred stocks
Common dividend payable May to stock OF record
April and both preferred dividends payable May I6
to stock OF record May 2.
Corn Products Refining Co.-Extra dividend OF so
share. declared in addition to the regular
quarterly dividend of ST share on the common stock
payable April to stock of record April A. also the
regular quarterly dividend OF $I.75 share the
preferred stock payable April IS to stock Of record
April A.
United States Smelling co.rReguar quarterly
dividend Of 87H cents share preferred stock, pay
able April IS to stock OF record April e. Passed
common dividend
Hurley Machine Co., of Boston-Regular quar-
tery dividend OF 1 per cent on the preferred STOCK,
payable April stock of record March 26 and 81
on the common payable April to stock Of record
March a6.
Alliance Realty Co.-Regulaf quarterly dividend
of N per cent, payable April to stock OF record
April 7.
Charles Warner and Co. of Delaware-Regular
quarterly dividend of so cents the new common
stock, payable April to stock of record March 81
Regular quarterly dividends OF ~ per cent on both
the first and second preferred stocks also de-
clared, both payable April 28 to stock of record
March 81.
American Screw Co.-Regular quarterly dividend
of ~ per cent, payable April to stock of record
March IS.
Ventura Consolidated Oil Fields-Regular quar-
tery dividend of 50 cents per share payable May 2
to stock of record April IS.
New Jersey Zinc Co.-Regular quarterly dividend
of per cent payable May 10 to stock OF record
April 80. The regular quarterly dividend was de-
clared for the following quarter, payable August 10
to stock of record July 80. Company announced
dividends to be paid out of surplus. , u. ,s.
international Paper Co.-Regular quarterly divi-
dend of ~ per cent the preferred capital stock,
payable April IS to stock Of record April g.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-03
United United
Italy France Germany Kingdom States

The above diagram adopted from statistical
report on THE War With Germany" issued by the
War Department, shows the estimated prewar
tional wealth, the prewar national debts and the post
debts of the FIVE principal nations. Some further
idea OF the burden imposed upon these nations by the
is shown by the following calculation of the ratio
of national debt wealth before the and after
wards, and also the present per capita burden of
each nation.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-03

United States Smelling co.-Consolidated profits
for 1890 of $6777ooo and after providing for
$IS6s223 for depreciation and depletion and $2.oo2,-
soa for reduction market price Of metal inventories
net profits with taxes taken of shows $2ooo27s
These profits are equal to $3.50 share (7fo) on the
preferred stock and $344 per share (6sSfo) on the
common stock.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-03
FINANCIAL & TRADE SUMMARY


dividend OF S7oo per share on the preferred capital
stock, payable May 2. to stock OF record April IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-22
PERSONALS

L, B. Duncan, of Norwich. has been in New York on business trip.
 Willis T. Rogers has spent several days in New York on business this week.
 Sabura S. Stocking who is s1, is pass ing two months with relatives in Georgetown. Conn.
 Rev. Philip J. Mooney has been in Colchester, assisting during the Forty Hours devotion at St Andrews church.
 Miss Amy L. Cogswell is passenger on steamer Pretorian from Glasgow to Montreal, after stay of seven months in Europe.
 Mrs. Eva A Simms of Brooklyn, N r., aunt of pr. Clarence CaDron, has been visiting Mrs. A. F. Woodman of S4 Fourth street.
 MT. and Mrs Fred G. Prethero and son. William, have returned to their home in Norwich, after visiting then Pine Grove cottage, Mantle.
 Mrs. Fred A. Byrnes of Warren street has returned from Upper Montclair, N J., where she has been the guest oi Mir and Mrs. Ronald M. Byrnes.
 Mrs. Gordon Hislop and daughter, Dor thy have returned from Groton Long Point, where they have been spending the summer, and are at Ahe home of Mrs Hislop's parents. MT. and Mrs. Joseph Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-22
BANKERS TRUST co. TO
 LOCATE IN YHAYER BLDG.

The Bankers Trust company, Norwich's S newest banking and trust organizat tion will open up for business in the Thayer Building. The new bank will temporarily be located in the store now occupied by Ring'st Market arrangements having been made with the tenant and with Jo- seph c. Worth. lessee of the building for the occupancy and use of the prem ises after November 1st
 Considerable progress has been mace
 in completing the details essential to a new banking business. Some changes in
 the Thayer building store will he neces-
 sary in crder to make it adaptable to the banking business. It is expected that the capital stock of the bank will be increased to $300,000.
 The Bankers Trust Co. will have ia cilities for a general commercial bank of discount> and will be affiliated with the Federal Reserve bank. It wiil main tain savings department and will be prepared to act as e'secutor trustee, ad- miRistrator and in other legal relations The Ring market which has been iT 1 business since January 1920 will give uT business. Herbert E. Ring president ant
 manager of the company, is undecided as to his future plans