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The labor world., 1922-08-19
MEXICAN LABOR
HELPSSHOPME
Urges Workers to Stay Away
From United States.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Mexican
trade unionists are urging workers
to stay away from the United States
during the railroad shop mems
strike, according to letters to Canute
A. Vargas, secretary Of the Pan
American Federation of Labor. Mass
meetings in sympathy with the shop
men have been held throughout
Mexico. In conveying this informa-
ton to President Gompers, Secre-
tary Vargas said:
II have also received copies of
two lengthy manifestos issued by
the working people of the republic
of Mexico, one issued by the Ma
chinists' National Union of Mexico
and the other by the Railway Trades
Federation of the Mexican repub-
lie, in which the Mexican workers
are urged to aid the cause of the
striking miners and railroad workers
of the United States by staying away
from the United States at this parti-
cular time, thus thwarting the ef-
forts of recruiting agents who are
attempting to secure Mexican work.
ers and ship them to the north as
stFfk ebreakers. *. s-r =.
San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 1.-THE
general consul of Mexico, located in
this city, has warned Mexican works
ers that if they accept employment
in the United States as strikebreak-
ers, they do so at their own risk. -
The labor world., 1922-08-19
FRAN TIC BOSSES
ADOPT '0NE-B|G
!. UNION TACTICS
See Victory For ShopInen and
Plead For Quick Action.

Washington, Aug 17.-President
Gompers has made public a copy of
a general call to employers through
out the country to rally to the aid
of railway managers in smashing the
shop mems strike. The call for an
employers zone big union" is is
sued by the national industrial coun-
Gil, consisting of score Of employ
ers' organizations, and is as follows:
1.-THE railway strike will be won If
organized industry acts Immediate
ly and effectively. Situation as much
a test Of our ability as Of railway
executives. Immediate needs are,
first, volume expression associations,
but particularly individuals, to pres
ident sustaining position railroads on
seniority question and u.ging admin
istration support; second, immediate
conference with your local railway
officials for purpose assist them to
man shops; third, pressure on presi-
dents roads your territory to stand
firm on position to date. We speak
advisedly; above suggested actions
imperative and permit no delay. Ur-
gently request wire reply. National
industrial council"
This call to the bushes interests
of the country can be summed up
as follows:
Flood President Ha ding with tel
egrams that he is wrong and tho
railroad managers are right on the
seniority question. -.
Confer with local railroad officials
and aid them to man shops. Loan
them some of your free and inde-
pendents" if possible.
Put pressure on railroad Officials
in your vicinity to stand firm against
the shop men.
I'VE speak advisedly," or in other
words, we know the shop men will
win if you don't act.
The telegram, according to
President Gompers, has been sent
to every employers association in
the country, to chambers of COM
merce, to civic bodies and other
organizations in an effort to. rally
all anti-union emnloying. interests
to the support Of the small group
OF railroad executives who domi-
nate the association Of railway ex-
ecutives. The telegram makes
clear the character Ct the campaign
being waged against the unions, said
President Gompers.
The labor world., 1922-08-19
MINERS IN CENTRAL COMPETITIVE
SOFT COAL DIST RIOTS WIN STRIKE
Renew Old Agreement with Operators Save Check Off and
Prevent Wage Reduction; Other Conferences Are Called.

ssatlseHsE actS finding commission, q
meeting being called OF all soft*coal
operators for next October to effect
the selection Of this commission. a.
1.-The union miners have won their
strike" declared Mr.. Lewis, follow
ing the signing Of the agreement
with the operators attending the
Cleveland conference.
1T is only a matter of time when
all the other operators will sign up
with. the union. The new agreement
does not reduce wages. That was the
chief issue in@the strike. It does not
take from the miners working con-
ditions that they enjoyed when this
strike began on April /. The mine
workers did not ask for an increase
in wages.
1.-The new agreement merely pro-
vides for the continuance Of the old
contract with all its provisions re-
tanned, including the check-off and
everything else.
"In view OF the tremendous fight
that has been waged against the
United Mine Workers of America
by the forces: that started out to de-
stroy this union, this result is tre-
mendous victory for the miners.
"For 19 weeks the union miners
of this nation have waged the fight
and carried the burden of all organ
lied labor. This union has stood
like a stone wall against the attacks
Of those interests that would destroy
every labor union in the land.
"A1l honor to the 650,000 brave,
loyal members Of the miners union
who have suffered the hardships of
the greatest industrial conflict In
history: They have achieved their
victory"
The labor world., 1922-08-19
GOVERNOR IS CONDEMNED
FOR MobIllz|NG TROOPS

Birmingham - Trade unionists
jeered Governor Kilby Of Alabama
when he: mobilized state troops 'to
protect workers as well as property"
The governor is frankly told that his
professed interest in the workers is
not believed. and that he is more LA
BILE to- be following orders of the
Louisville g. Nashville railroad. The
workers have not forgotten the gov
ernor's Friendship for the workers"
when he agreed to settle the recent
strike Of Alabama coal miners. The
coal owners were sustained in every
point and the governor. also ruled
that the owners did not have to. re-
employ any of the strikers.
The labor world., 1922-08-19

.7::.s The coal i nation will be- Al
least partially relieved by the
settlement Of the miners strike
in certain sections Of the coun-
try extending in part to West
Virginia. Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma
and Washington.
With the signing of the agreement
in such sections, Frank Harrington,
president Of the illinois district of
mine workers, announced he would
ask the Illinois operators to meet
the unions district scale committee
at Chicago Friday.
John Hessler. president of the In
diana district, has called confer
ence Of Indiana operators to a joint
scale committee at Terra Haute.
That meeting will be held today, Fri
day.
A district conference to cover
mines in Kansas, Missouri, Oklaho-
ma, Texas and Arkansas will be held
at Kansas City next Tuesday.
The strike in the remaining fields
in portions of Pennsylvania and West
Virginia will be continued. It is be-
lieved the anthracite operators and
union scale committee will arrange
for an early conference.
The agreement made through
President John L. Lewis of the Unit
ed Mine Workers union, provides
for the re-esta blishment of the wage
contracts that were in force last
March 81, with the new contract to
run until March 81 next.
The agreement further provides
for a continuance of the "check-off
system and the creation Of an ad-
The labor world., 1922-08-19
TARDY FIGHT ON
WAR PR0F|TEERS
Government Machinery Slowly
Moving Against Them.
International Labor News Service

International Labor News Service.
Washington, D. c., Aug. H.
Slowly the legal machinery of gov
ernment is beginning to operate
against those who defrauded the
United States out Of millions during
the war.
Some of the most scandalous
gress related to the disposition of
the surplus property of the war de-
partment.
Indictments have just been re-
turned by special grand jury in
Washington against Ernest c. Morse,
former director of sales of the war
department., now president of the
foreign sales supply company, for al
legged conspiracy in connection with
the sale of Old Hickory power plant
at Jacksonville, Tenn.
Associates indicted with him were
Everly M. Davis, president of the E..
M. Davis Chemical Co., New York,
and Alexander w. Phillips, New
York. This is one of the indictments
held out Tor long time by the de-
partment of justice, on the ground
that special appropriation was
needed. Congress appropriated $780,
900.
It is charged that the Nashville
Industrial corporation purchased the
$18,000,O00 Old Hickory plant for
$3,500,0O0, when other persons were
offering $1,O00,O0O more for the
property.
Morse is said to be in Warsaw,
Poland. He was recently indicted in
connection with the disposition Of
excess lumber from cantonments.j
The maximum penalty under the
conspiracy statute is fine of $10,-
600 and two years Imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
The labor world., 1922-08-19
EMPLOY ER SEES
~: -. sS * -, sE,r
NO REASON FOR &
CUT 1INeM ! WAGES
. Big Printing Employer TELLS
Tales" Out. Of. School. !

International Labor News Service.
Washington, D. c., Aug. 17.-Not
every employer believes in cutting
wages to the bone az a means Of
restoring that elusive thing called
good times" Charles H. Canode,
president Of the Bronson Canode
Printing company Of Chicago, re-
fused to cut wages ini:spite of the
decision Of an arbitration board of
the printing trade; that he might do.
so. His letter to the union, which
circulated the decision, was written
in May but has just come to hand.
It follows, in part: - =
II am very much SURPRISED that a.
decision authorizing q cut in waKes
under present conditions has been
agreed upon by the board of arbi-
rtatton, and cannot understand how
any unbiased arbitrator could render
such decision, as feel that the cost
Of living has not been sufficiently re-
duced to justify reduction of wages
of printers employees at this time.
I'VE believe in the policy Of live
and let live,' and we want our en-
ployes to live just as we'll, and enjoy
the same conditions that we, as en-
ployers, enjoy; we believe that is
their God given right: we believe a
satisfied employe is an asset, while
dissatisfied employe is liability to
any concern-for who can put in his
best efforts for his employer when
money he receives for his hire is not
sufficient to properly maintain those
dependent upon him for support?
). THE Bronson Canode Printing
company, therefore, will continue to
pay the same scale of wages to Frank
lin No. 4, for the 44-hour week, that
has been in effect since the. 4-hour
weekswas first established, and shall
not reduce wages in any department
of our plant until fuel, rents and
other costs of living, are materially
reduced. = .e.-
I'VE are paying higher wages in
all departments Of our plant than any
shop in the city of Chicago, ana we
are meeting competitive prices with
printers doing our class OF work. We
are making mooney. and We aEesspayt.:
ing our employees III dition to their
salaries, a share OF our profits. rang
ing from per cent to about Is per
cent Of their yearly salaries. =. ;.,,
I'VE believe all employing printers
should feel kindly toward Franklin
Union No. L. because 1t was their
initial demand for living wage that
put the CUTS In the employing print
ers Of this town. to 80 out and ask
for just and adequate prices for their
product-and now, when these en-
ploying printers, some of the big
ones, are Dragging about haying paid
income tax on $250,000 earnings dur
ing 1921, I feel at least, that they are
practicfng false economy to demand
a reduction in wages at this time -
The labor world., 1922-08-19
BR|CkLAYE|RS:: TO
ORGANIZE II!
International Union to Open Co.
op..In Twin Cities.

st. Paul, Aug: 1.-THE Interna-
tional Union of Bricklayers and Ma
sons, with head quarters at Indian
apolis, will establish bank either
in Minneapolis or st. Paul in the
near. future, John McCloud, vice
president of the organization, an
nounced today. =, -. ~ =
Mr.. McCloud has been in the Twin
Cities for some time doing special or
ganization work. Yesterday he re-
ceived letter from the headquarters
in Indianapolis stating that at a re-
cent meeting of the board Of direc-
tors it was decided to establish a
cooperative bank in the Twin Cities.
The letter instructs Mr.. McCloud to
make an Investigation of both Min
neapolis and st. Paul. ~ -.
-, To Help Labor's Friends.
"This: is part of general plan of
unions connected with the building
trades to establish banks in all Of the
large industrial centers," Mr.. Nc
Cloud stated. This has been decided
upon because many contractors who
have been fair to organized labor.
have been denied credits by existing
banks, as part OF the open shop drive.
It is the aim of the building trades
to help finance concerns who have
had the courage toresists joining the
open shoppers, and have been, FAIR
to union labor" ~ = @j *. s. 4.
:, Mr.. -McCloud stated that the bank
would probably be established in st.
Paul for the reason that the four big
railroad brotherhoods have already
made plans to establish a similar
bank in Minneapolis. :..~.
Definite plans will be announced
later, Mr.. McCloud stated.
The labor world., 1922-08-19
TOLEDO MAYOR LACKS
POWER TO CUT WAGES

The Ohio common pleas court hS0
ordered Mayor Brough of Toledo to
desist from reducing wages Of mu-
nicipal laborers, whose rates are set
by the common council. The court
rules that he has no Jurisdiction.
The central labor union is behind
the movement to compel the mayor
to obey the law.
The executive was elected on an
economy platform, and it is an
nounced that tn courts decision will
be appealed. =.
The labor world., 1922-08-19
DECLARE HARDING HAS YIELDED
TO ROADS ON SENIORITY ISSUE
Shopmen Feel That President has Changed 'front.' Roads have
Not 0beyed Labor Board; Bankers Prevent Settlement.

The railroad shopmen will hold for unmpaired seniority
rights irrespective of position the government the rail-
roads take That the substance Of the reply made by
B. NJ JEWELL president of the A. F. of L. Railway Employees de-
artent the latest proposal of the railroads that the
work pending the adjustment of the conroversia question
of senioriv rights by the railway board.
The labor world., 1922-08-19
LABOR PLEASED WITH RESULTS
IN RECENT PRIMARY CONTESTS
Bourbos Are Hard Hit as Hard Boiled Candidates Go Down
IN Defeat Governor Aliens Man. Beaten by nogresslves.
BY w. c. ROBERTS, ITS!

Washington D. G.. Aug: 1.-THE organized wage
OF the United States we'll their justly eaed
the results Of the far held Some of the
bitter antagonists of all that for the welfare of labor and the
people have been defeated and the them
selves for further shocks. "...~ .>-
The labor world., 1922-08-19
GOV. Miller YIl1HDRlWS
C0SSGkS FROM BUFFALO


Publicity Of methods employed by
New York state cossacks sent to
Buffalo by Governor Miller because
Of the street car strike, has resulted
In their withdrawal. s. s.
In resolution to the city council,
the Buffalo central labor union
charged that the governor ignored
city officials and denied citizens 4
peaceful investigation Of the strike
which is provided for In the law
creating the state Industrial COM
mission. ]: !. III ..ss 8S,ss#5. M 5zs
An anti-union attitude on the
part eof the comp pany IS. the cause Of
the strike Tho mpany. is controlled
by Philadelphia interests which own
the street car lines of. that city and
have established therein ~ company
.sllnion.'s
The labor world., 1922-08-19
MAN WINNERS EVICrED.

MAN WINNERS EVICTED.
There has been more than $500
evictions Of miners in Uniontown,
Pa, coke region since April 1, when
the miners strike started.
The labor world., 1922-08-19

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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-10-05
Running Races and Worlds Best Auto
Events and Headline
Pro ear m.
October 1921.

A great program of thoroughbred
running races and worlds championship
automobile races will offer the head
line attractions on the entertainment
program at the Southeastern Fair this
year, according to Secretary R. M.
Striplin, OF the fair association, who
states that the thoroughbred stars will
replace the Grand Circuit horses which
for the past five years have been an
nual visitors at the great Atlanta fair.
Many race patrons Of the Southeast
srn Fair will welcome the change from
the harness races to the running
events, because OF the fact that the
latter class of sport offers faster and
more exciting entertainment, and
keeps the interest Of the stand at fe-
yer heat. Sport of Kings" is correct
it's a great game and a great sight
Fascinating as harness racing undoubt-
eddy ia, there's good bit OF time lost
in scoring and there are lot of heats
to every race, which, makes the pro-
gram tiresome to the average fan. And
it's one beautiful spectacle when the
thoroughbreds line up at the barrier
and swing away on the first turn fight
ing for the pole. It's still more beau
tiful sight to see them come streaking
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-10-05
Hoke Smith Makes
Big Fees; No Time For
Any Political Honors

ATLANTA, Oct 5--Advices receiv-
ed here today from Washington state
that the secretary of the interior has
ordered an award OF $459,000 in favor
Of the Chestatcc Pyritcs and Chemical
Corporation, Of Lumpkin county, Ga,
and George l.. and N. p. Pratt, of At
lanta. This is one of the largest
claims settled by the government since
the world war.
The Pratts had leased the big Lum-
kin County pyritcs mine, declared by
the Geological Survey to be the big
Rcst pyritcs deposit in the United
States. Secretary Lane sent for Mr..
George L. Pratt and urged him to en-
large the plant enormously and pro-
duce pyrites needed by the govern
mcnt The plant was just in working
condition when the armisticc came and
the demand ceased.
Former u. S. Senator Hokc Smith
OF Georgia was an attorney in the
case. lie has won two large cases in
during the last week, the
second case involving more than $780,
eco and it is said his fees in these two
cases will amount to more than $50
600 Having established such a law
practice it is doubted here today if
he will return to the less rcmunerative
game of politics.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-10-05
G. 0. P. In Georgia
May Gust Clint Hager
U. S. District Attorney In Atlanta May
Be Removed Assistant Lumpkin
Quits, Apparently in Disgust

ATLANTA, Oct. 5-Friction found
ed upon political differences was said
20 hafe been responsible for the resig-
nation of +. K Lumpkin, Jr., of Ath-
ems, Ga, as Assistant United States
District Attorney, who was quoted as
saying that he had disagreed with
Clint w. Hagcr, United States District
Attorney, in the indictment of Hooper
Alexander, former United States Dis
trict Attorney.
After the recen arrest and indict-
mcnt of a prominent local attorney,
formerly federal office holder, which
arrest had nothing to do with, |
real zed that my future connection with
the District Attorneys office was i'm
possible, said Mr.. Lumpkin.
Mr.. Hager went to Washington, D.
[. recently, and it was presumed by
friends of Mr.. Lumpkin, that he had
gone to obtain Mr.. Lumptin's dis
charge. Mr.. Lumpkin with Louis Fl,
Crawford, vice chairman Of the Repub-
lican State Central Committee, and C.
w. Parker followed Mr.. Hager to
Washington, presumably to counter
act this move.
kumors in Republican circles are
that the Republican State Central
Committee, of which l. L. Phillips is
chairman, is attempting to secure the
removal of Mr.. Hager, who was ap-
pointed thru other influences.
II. A. Allen and Frank A Dough
man arc said to be mentioned for the
District Attorneys post. Mr.. Lump
KIN is a strong supporter of the Phil:
lips faction.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-10-05
1922 Southeastern Fair
Offers Great Speed Card

down the home stretch, here and there
a desperate jockey going to bat in an
effort to bring up his mount and spu1
him ON to the finish; silks cracking;
the boys hand-riding to the finish.
Sport of Kings" is right!
The leading dirt track drivers of the
world will compete in the big three
day gasoline bill, which will be staged
on the first three days Of the fair, 90
tober IL, 13, IA. The horse races will
come the following week Octobe,
1921.
Automobile racing has enjoyed one
OF its best seasons this year, record
throngs have attended meets IN all
parts Of the country. OF all the attrac.
lions on the fairs entertainment pro
gram, none will be more popular thar
the automobile racing. There will be
many tense moments flor the fans aa
the cars tear around the turns al
breakneck speed. The thrill that fair
fans enjoy most is when the autos
with fire shooting from their exhaust
pipes, emerge from the dust Of the
far turn and come pounding down the
home stretch.
Everything possible will be done to
make the track safe for the speed
demons. A special force of guards
will patrol the track on the auto racing
days, SO that visitors can not endan
danger themselves by getting out on
the track.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-10-05
NOTICE TO DAIRYMEN
AND FARMERS

Don't forget the date of the next
meeting OF the Ben Hill County Dairy
Association which is to be at the Grand
Theatre, Saturday, October 9TH from
100 to 100 o'clock. ARRANGEMENTS
have been made with the L. s. Bureau
OF Agriculture for a number of films
on Dairying, These films will be very
interesting and helpful to anyone who
IS interested in the dairy business and
raising live stock Prof Fitch of the
Georgia Stayc College of Agriculture
Will be present on this occasion to ex-
plain in detail the interesting features
OF the different pictures as they are
thrown upon the screen.
his IN connection with his lectures
on Economical Dairying and Growing
Live Stock will be worth any mans
time to hear him. Don't forget the
date and make your arrangements to
be on hand promptly at ii 200 O'Clock
as the picture will only be displayed
from II to | O'Clock. All who are in
tereStcd in farming are cordially invited
to attend this meeting.
NJ. F. Hunter. President.
Roscoe kimhall, Secretary.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-10-05
Johnny ]. Jones Shows
At the Southeastern Fair
~ Bring THE GREATEST AGGREGATION OF AMUSEMENT
FEATURES THE SHOW WORLD AFFORDS

The Johnny ]. Jones Exposition
Shows have been engaged as the fea-
ture attraction for the midway of the
coming Southeastern Fair. Atlanta.
October 1921. A contract for the
appearance OF the shows at the fair
was received by Secretary Striplin a
few days ago.
The show engaged is one of the best
organized fair troupes on the road
and has reputation among fair men
OF putting on clean high-class enter
tainment. The fair management has
inserted a clause in the contract per
hitting the fair to censor any show
and the show officials have asked the
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-10-05
Mrs. FELTON, To Succeed
Watson In U. S. Senate
Becomes First Womsn Member Of
That Body Mrs Watson Declined
Offer of Place

ATLANTA, Oct. Mrs. w. H.
Fel,on, of Gainesville, Ga, became the
first woman member OF the United
States Senate. when she was appointed
by Governor Hardwick to fill the va
cancv caused by the death of Thomas
L Watson, until his successor is cleo
ted i'll November.
Mrs. Fellon who is 81 Years old,
announced her acceptance of the appoint
ment
Governor Hardwick in a statement,
said he offered the Senatorship to Mrs.
Watson, widow of the late Senator,
and that she declined, her reason being
i'll health and aversion to public sta
ton.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-10-05
NOTICE TO NEW MEMBERS

Everyone who made application for
membership in the Central Methodist
Church during the recent revival and
all who are interested in becoming
members are requested to meet me
at the church Friday afternoon at $50
o'clock. This will be an important
meeting. want every one present.
Whitley Langston. Pastor.