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The Connecticut labor news., 1923-02-23
SHOPMEN.
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Rather miserly of the truth, it seems, to pass this situation over, as President Pearson did with the phrase, Engines in service that are below customary maintenance stand ards" Vice-President Buckland used the same phrase.2 They might have stated the full truth thus:
 Seven in every ten New Haven engines examined have been found de- fective by the Interstate Commerce Comm: ssion. In 1922, when we had our old experienced shopmen (but only fraction as many as the present recruits) there were only one-third as many defects found as in 1922; and defects found in 1922 are much more serious-in fact, two and a half times as many engines were ordered out ot service. So with three times as many defects, each averaging two and half times as serious as a year ago, New Haven engines were found by the h. terstate Commerce Commission to be in 7N times worse condition than in the same six months of the year be- fore"
 That is NOT what they said. No- tice President Buckland's words:
 an unusual number of IOCOmOtlVeS m SerV1Ce SdIe eHOuSu for operation, but without that high degree of standard maintenance which insures reliability while on the road in extreme weather conditions"3
 We have boldfaced safe enough for operation" Interstate Commerce Commission reports show that there were IS accidents between July I and December 3I, which caused the death of one emp1oye and the injury of IS others, incapacitating each of the lat ter for three days or more. (fnjuries or deaths other than of employees are not included Fin these reports.) This Is more than 2H times as many acci- dents as occurred in the first six month of 1922, when no employe was killed and but seven were injured in the seven accidents from January I to June 30, 1922.
 How safe is "safe enough for op- eration?" An increase of 25o% in the hazard of death or injury is still ap parently "safe enough for operation" MT. Buckland should define "safe enough" Those who work on it and ride on it would like the New Haven to be SAFE-not "safe enough."i I"Confdential Statement" mailed to
 newspaper editors under date of
 January IS, 1923.
 Address before the Merchants Club
 of Boston, January g, 1923. 3Address cited.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-02-23
WHAT ABOUT EFFICIENCY

Various New Haven Railroad ex- ecutives have been to a good deal of pains to scatter far and often the assertion that the union shop forces were inefficient and that the new, non- union shop forces are efficient.
 Have the new forces performed such greater volume of shop work as makes clear this fauded efficiency? Let us see?
 The number of employees in the re- cruited shop forces on six dates has been stated by President Pearson,1 I or in the reprint from the Boston Herald2 widely distributed by the New Haven Railroad. The numbers employed on those dates enable a close approximation of the number of recruits on any given date or for the entire period It is found from this data that the recruited force repre- sents 75% as many man-days as would have been given by the full union force of 5,4oo (number> who struck) working throughout the six months. Now note what President Pearson says:I
 "The loss in shop output, repre- sented by the combination of engines out of service for heavy repairs, and NO1 HI SC1VlSC llldl d1C DC1OW the customary maintenance standard, is the substantial equivalent of four months of shop output"
 In six months, the New Haven's recruited forces/are four months be- hind in shop output. That is, they have completed two months output 3396 of the work from 75% as many man-days. Therefore, the recruited forces are 449o as efficient as the old forces. Note that in this estimate of production efficiency of the recruited shop forces no deduction has been mdae for shop work Harmed out" The New Haven has contracted with outside shops for all the engine re- pairs they could do, so that as a mat ter of fact the recruited shop forces have not performed nearly all the engine repairs in the two months work with which this estimate credits to them.3
 I"C "Confdential Statement" mailed to newspaper editors under date of
 January Is, 1923.
 2"Fair Play for the New Haven Rail
 road"; Boston Herald, January 5,
 1923.
 3According to General Manager Bar
 dos statement before the | Public
 Utilities Commission of Massachu-
 setts, 68 engines were in outside
 shops for repairs on January l. This
 is equal to 6o@o of the total number laid up for heavy repairs at that time,
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-02-23
Prominent Labor
 Official Dies

Bridgeport, Feb. 22.-Mr John E. Fitzgerald for many years an Inter national Vice President of the Metal Polishers and Buffers, died suddenly at 4 a. m. of heart trouble He had been ail- ing for some weeks past, but 1t was not thought that his condition was at all serious. He was present last evening at the headquarters of the Metal Trades Council and delivered an address to the members of that organization. After the meeting he went to a nearby restaurant out even complaining of his condition The funeral will be held from the funeral parlors of Cox & Smith. Chapel street. New Haven, Conn, Saturday morning at 8:30 a. m.
 Many prominent trade unionists will pay their last respects to their beloved friend and brother on Saturday morning, prominent among those who will attend the funeral are Mr. Britton of Chicago, president of the Metal Polishers' Inter national Union: Mir. Flynn of New York City, vice president. and Mr. Leary of Newark. N. J.. vice president. The send delegate as well as the Metal Trades Council of New Haven and the New Haven Trades Council
 The labor movement of Connecticut and New England in general will mourn the loss of their beloved friend and brother. Mir Fitzgerald was in charge of the New English District of the h. ternational Union, and had successfully adjusted many controversies with the employers in his district employing the members of the Metal Po1ishers' Inter- national Union. It may be said that he was held in very high esteem by many employers with whom he had business relations.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-02-23
IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Philadelphia, Feb. 23-At conven- ton of 2ooo members of the Pennsyl- vania and Atlantic Sedboard Hard ware Association, it was voted to re- fuse to do business with manufactur- CTS and jobbers who compete directly with members of the association.
 No comment is made of this action by forces that insist that 1t is a 'con- spiracy" when workers refuse to la bOr
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-02-23

ous little stars latest production "Crinoline and Romance" the Palace photo play attraction for the first half of the week beginning Monday. The production is a guaranteed film en- tertainment for screen fans.
 The new play has action, interest and an unusually strong appeal added to which is a strain of romantic senti- ment not only strong but impressive:
 On Thursday there will be the usual change of the Palace program when another six act bill of supreme vau- deville and Earle Williams in You Never Know" will be inrluded on the list of attractions.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-02-23

In the first six months of 1922 (be- fore the old shop forces struck) main tenance of equipment was $2,7oo, ,ooc G4%) lower than in the same months of 1921; in June, 1922, the last month before the strike, maintenance oi equipment cost $2o6,ooo GI%) less than in June, 1921; but
 Every month from July to Decem. Der 3I, Io22,4 maintenance of equip ment cost more than in June, 1922 (when the old forces were still al worlz), by from $1oo,o 900 to $375,ooo a month, and each of the last six months of 1922 was even farther thar in excess of the same months of 1921 (when, however. shop forces were cut below nornaD. And it should be noted that:
 Wage rates were 1oH LOWER ir JuIy-Dec ember. 1922, than in 1921, o1 the first six months of 1922.
 There was an average of one-half as many recruited shopmen during July August and September as the number of the old employees in June, 1922, al higher wages.
 There was an average of the same number of shop recruits employed ir October, November and December as ance with recruits Cat 1o% lower wages) cost $15o,ooo more in Octo- Der than in June, $575,ooo more in November than in June and $375,ooc more in December than in June, aver aging 17% over June costs.
 Freight embargoes have been avoid ed or soon lifted by the eastern roads which settled with their shopnen October l.
 With the old shop forces, New Ha- ven equipment was in shape to render decent service.
 CONFLICT VERS
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-02-23
PUBLIC SALES

We have purchased I22,ooo pair U. S. Army Munson last shoes, sizes 5A to 12, which was the entire sur plus stock of one of the largest U. 5. Government shoe contractors.
 This shoe is guaranteed one hun dred per cent solid leather, color Dark tan, bellows tongue, dirt and waterproof. The actual value of this shoe is $6.oo. Owing to this tre- mendous buy we can offer, same to the public at $2.o5.
 Send correct size. Pay postman on delivery or send money order. Ii shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money prompt ly upon request.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-02-23

lie, the union men wish to say this: They recognize that conflict always exacts heavy price, be the war in dustral or military. In essential pub lie service, like that of railroads, there must sometimes be found a better way for securing peace and reasonable justice.
 That better way is by substituting cooperation for conflict, Recogni- ton of this better way is spreading. d We conclude with a clear statement by Henry T. Hunt, former represen-- tative of the public on the United States Railroad Labor Board: "A survey of railroad service shows railroad managers not yet gTaSp1ng and applying to it's full meaning the fact that railroad workmen are 1oo% men. Financial and mechanical prob lems :. have jostled human relations into the backgrounds It might have been supposed that the transportation industry, which is off1cered and man. ned in great part by native born Americans belonging to a race train ed for government, would have been the first to develop and apply political machinery to industry. Some benefits . have been handed down from above in an effort to pur chase loyalty, but nothing real and substantial to develop and utilize by self-exercise the reserves of capacity and energy possessed by railroad em- ployes. The result of the omission has been to evoke the determination of railroad employees to force their recognition as dangerous combatants,- ii not as men worthy of Co-opera- tion. Their powers have been divert ed from constructive to destructive uses"
 US COOPERATION in millions of dollars
 New Haven B. X o. over 1921 Gain exceeds Gain exceeds B. & o. B. & o. New Haven $8,ooo,ooo $4,ooo,o ,ooo
 o,OoO,OOOI 10000, ,OoO
 I4,5oo,ooo $I4,7oo, ,ooo x Q. in three months after onths before settlement---~.-$ $24, ,7oo, 900 pted the Baltimore agreement and with it's shopmen; the New Haven had adopted the policy of bitter-end con
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16

who are sick with flu are all report
ed better.
DR.. Beeson met with the extension
class Friday evening at the lower
school house.
Henry Bruton and son were week
end guests of his daughter. Mr.. Frank
Lewis and family.
The Farmers Union held their meet
ing Friday afternoon in the church
basement.
The Modern Woman's Club will
meet Thursday. March 20 at the Girl
ing home, Mrs. Shipley hostess.
Monday a number Of officials of the
d G r. G.. met a number of the Mesa
ranchmen to talk over more loading
space for Laxear.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Armand Sr..
Mr.. and Mrs. James Armand Jr.. and
Mrs. p. P. Slack were Delta visitors
Sunday afternoon.
Steve Duncan and family who were
very sick with flu at the Burdick
mine were moved to their ranch on
the Mesa. Monday.
Mrs. C. J. Lawlor who spent the
past week with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. d. s. Walker in Hotchkiss re.
turned home Sunday.
Mr.. Finerty and Mr.. and Mrs. Min.
gen and sons moved to Hotchkiss to
the Nealy residence and Mr.. Nealy
and family moved to the Finnerty
ranch.
Monday evening Rev. and Mrs.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16
CRAWFORD
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Dewey Smith was a Paonia visitor
Sunday.
Mrs. Della Reigles spent several
days last week at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Axtell.
The Maher school is still closed
this week, owing to the continued ILL.,
ness of Mrs. Florence Fulk the teach
er.
Mr. and Mrs. John Osborn and
daughter, Mrs. Dollie Goeltz were
guests in Alex Mcleod home Satur-
day.
The Onion Valley school is closed
this week, the teacher Mrs. Cowley
taking exams and few days vaca-
ton.
Tom Kent left Friday for Juanita
Hot Springs to visit Off time with
his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Stitser and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hefley and
children of Cedaredge are visiting the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hus.
ton Taylor.
Mrs. Weidman came over from Pa
onia Monday to nurse Mrs. Florence
Fulk, who is very i'll with flu at the
Charlie Frey home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. Frank Pace were
up from Delta the last of the week
Mrs. Pace remained here until Tues
day for a visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Charlie Brewer gave a sur
prise party on her son Hallet Mon
day night. The occasion being his
26th birthday. The evening was
spent in playing games, dancing, etc.,
after which delicious refreshments
were served
Several are Ill in the neighborhood
of the present epidemic, but all are
recovering. Ethel Den Beste, who
had pneumonia is improving nicely
and Grandma Yarnell, who was very
bad last week is very much better at
this writing. Scott Wood is up and
around.
Mrs. H. E. Welborn and Phil and
Morris motored to Delta Sunday in
tending to bring J. A. Welborn back
with them but the weather turned too
cold and he decided not to come. Mr..
Welborn is convalescent from a re-
cent operation at the Delta hospital.
Mrs. VIII J. Wood accompanied them.
Mrs. Newton Flynn was taken to
the Paonia hospital last Tuesday
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16

Thursday evening a baby son was
born to her and husband, but only
lived until Friday. The little form
was brought to Crawford Saturday for
burial. The parents have the SYM
pathy of their friends in their sad
loss.
The successful winners in the guess
ing contest held at F. R. Sweet & Co.,
special sale are as follows: Ed H.
Aver, first and second prize, amount
ing to $4,000, given for the $500 pur-
chases. His guesses were s,740 and
9,74O. Mrs. ]. B. Alien won the other
two prizes amounting to $500, given
for $1.00 purchases. Her guesses
were S,769 and 8,777. Other close
guesses were August Sundberg $3.50
on $500 purchase. Others close were
VIM Den Beste $50; Chas. Jandos
8,401, Mary julius 8,026; Mrs. Chill
dress 5000 on the $1.00 purchase list.
Last Wednesday evening in Hotch-
kiss occurred the marriage Of Miss
Naomi Bear and FRANKIE J. Reed. The
bride is the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Dave Bear of Maher, who
moved there from Hotchkiss last
spring. Mrs. Reed and her sister Miss
Lenna Bear have been living in
Crawford and attending the Crawford
High School this winter and her mar
riage came as surprise to her many
friends. FRANKIE (or Jake) Reed as
he is known was born and raised in
the Crawford community. The young
couple will make their home on the
Cottonwood for the present, where
the best wishes of their friends follow
them.
Death entered the home of Frank
Smith and wife Saturday, taking their
beloved little daughter, Opal, due to
pneumonia and complications. The
little girl was taken i'll in school last
Tuesday and gradually grew worse in
spite of faithful treatment, passing
away Saturday about 1 o'clock p. m.
Little Opal Melinda was born March
18th, 1915 and lacked but three days
Of being eight years of age at the
time Of her death. She was a dear
the home and school. The remains
were laid to rest in the Crawford
cemetery Monday at o'clock p. m.
Rev. 8. L. Ford speaking words Of
comfort to the heart broken parents.
She leaves to mourn her loss her
parents and one small brother Leasel.
Two sisters and one brother having
gone on before to their heavenly
home. The family and relatives have
the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16
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. LOCAL NEWS
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Our half million drive starts Satur-
day, March "a. Golden Rule Store.
E. A. Ault left on Wednesday for a
short business trip to Grand Junction.
C. F. Kirby has accepted position
at the c. B. Moore second hand store.
Mrs. L. A. Adams is being kept at
her home by an attack of scarlet
fever.
Ernest Engelhardt, Sr., is a patient
at his home this week, suffering from
pneumonia.
Mrs. w. H. Larimer returned home
Thursday after a pleasant visit in
Montrose and Olathe.
Mrs. F. P. Stribling went to Grand
Junction today for a weekend visit
with her two sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Myser went out
to Hotchkiss Thursday to visit few
days with Mrs. Myser's mother, Mrs.
S. Drake.
Miss s. F. Cornwall and Mrs. E. A.
Browne are Crawford ladies who are
spending the week with Mrs. w. A.
Day and family.
Miss Theo Howell enjoyed a visit
several days last week from her sister,
Mrs. Elsie Erickson Of Ridgway who
left Sunday for her home.
Mrs. F. B. Near transacted business
and, with her daughter Louise, visited
friends here this week, returning to
Grand Junction Thursday.
Mrs. H. D. Crowlhurst of Florence
visited couple Of days this week in
Hotchkiss with Mrs. F. Penfield, going
on to SanF'rancisco Thursday.
Friends of the Charles Burbridge
family will be glad to learn that their
son, Lloyd, is recovering nicely from
his recent illness of pneumonia.
Our half million drive starts satur-
day, March "a. Golden Rule Store.
Mrs. Theresa Dalchow accompanied
George Mitchell with the body of his
late wife as far as Delta Tuesday and
returned to Paonia. Mr.. Mitchell will
go on to Chicago, where the funeral
will be held.
The ladies of the Christian church
will hold a rummage sale on the
streets of Delta Saturday, March "a.
They will be glad to receive any kind
of donations. Kindly leave things at
Dunham's shoe shop, 255 Main street
w. J. Hollands and A. D. Fairbanks
returned Wednesday from the Rotary
convention at Cheyenne, Mr.. Fair
banks arriving on the noon train and
Mr. Hollands a few hours later, Mar
row Gauge.
Mrs A. E. Watson returned We'd
nesday from Crested Butte and Gun
nison, where she has been visiting for
several days. She reports heavy
snow storms in both places. "a
Cecil Carton. who went to San
Diego in December expecting to To-
cate, is expected home soon. He was
taken i'll soon after his arrival and
unable to take up the work which he
had planned to do. His family re-
manned here during his absence.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16
ECKERT ITEMS
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G. c. Atwood is clerking in A. l..
Reynolds store.
Mrs. Butler is nursing Mrs. Tuttle
at Cory, who is i'll Of pneumonia.
Fred Sweinhart is here from Penn
sylvania looking after his ranch.
Mrs. Chilcott had the misfortune Of
spraining her arm by fall Saturday
evening.
Miss Halle Luellen left Saturday
for Denver. where she will visit for
several weeks.
B. T. Kirk has moved to Delta
and W. A. Lamar has moved into the
house vacated by him.
Mrs. B. L. Bertram left Wednesday
for Cincinnati, Ohio. for few months
visit with her mother who is sick
Mr.. Hall returned home Saturday
after spending the winter with his
daughters in Texas and Pueblo, Colo
Mrs. C. o. Rule is home from Pueb-
10 for visit. The family is planning
on moving to Pueblo In q short time.
Miss Delina vela was at Cedaredge
last week, helping care for her sister
Mrs. Jack Whiting, who was sick of
grippe.
About twenty OF Mrs. Milton's
friends gave her a surprise in honor
Of her birthday Monday evening. A
dainty luncheon was served and good
time had by all.
Mrs. Compton from Delta spent a
few days last week with her sister,
Miss Anna Beard. She was on her
way home from Cedaredge. where she
has been nursing.
The Women's Society OF the Presby-
terian church met with Mrs. We're
Loucks last Thursday. Among other
things plans were made for an Easter
Bazaar to be held Thursday, March
20. Articles for sale to be rugs, ap-
rons, rompers. ETC., and some fancy
work. At twelve o'clock the ladies'
will serve 15c lunch, at 8 O'Clock q
regular dinner, roast chicken and all
the fixin's.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16

Shields and Mr.. and Mrs Robt. Craig
delightfully."- entertained the Brother
hood Class and Women's Class Of the
Community church At the Craig homo
Lazear.
The Leroux Creek Cattle Growers
association elected the following off-
GERS at their meeting Monday: Pres.
Harry Woods. Sec.- Treas. Sam Bruce,
Directors. M. J. Keough, Jack Whit
ing W. o. Coz.
The B. 8. B. Class held their an
nuai election Of officers at Mrs..
Crais's Monday evening. The follow
ing were elected: Mrs. Mrs. VIII Linn,
vice-Pres.. Mrs. p. p. Slack, Sec.
treas, Mrs. Worthy Russell. teacher,
Mrs. H. F.. Ruble; sub.teacher. Mrs.
James Armand. Sr.
laxear Community Church
The Sunday services will be as fol.
lows:
10 A. NJ. Sunday. u. l.. Hiatt, Supt.
11:15 a. M. Morning Worship.
7p. m. Epworth League, w. C. Linn,
President.
8 p. m. Song Service and Bible
message.
Paul A. Shields. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16

After Mexican Beet Help.
8. A. Lopez left the first Of the
week for Pueblo and Mexico points
for the purpose Of securing beet help
He is expected to return within the
next three or four weeks.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16
ROGERS MESA
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M. o. Carter left Monday on bust
ness trip to Denver.
Mrs, A. Linn Sr., IL very sick from
q complication of diseases.
The Aid Society met Thursday at
the homo Of Mrs. J. L. Compson.
The many persons ON the Mesa,
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16

Headliners Coming to Rialto-
Beautiful and Damned" by Scott
Fitzgerald; Human Hearts," Theo-
dora"
The Delta independent., 1923-03-16
At The Churches
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Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church.
Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
II a. M, sermon. Baptism and re-
ception of members.
$50 p. m, installation OF officers of
the c. E.
$3.50 p. m. regular evening service.
Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Begin study
OF Acts.
Thursday, $3.50 p. m. Men Of the
church lunch together.
Thursday, z p. m. Regular choir
practice.
Friday, Z p. m. Boy Scouts meet.
r. e. Sherman, Pastor.
Bible school at 9:45. C. A. Fow-
ler. superintendent.
Preaching at II.
The Junior and Senior G. e. So
cieties will meet at $3.50.
A program will be given at 1880.
This program will be interesting and
helpful. Come.
B. F. Stallings, Minister.
Christian Science
Christian Science Society, Library
Bldg, Cor. 9Th and Palmer.
Subject for Sunday. March 1S:
substance"
Midweek Prayer Meeting Wednes-
day at 1880.
Nazarene Church.
Sunday School, 9:45 q. M
Preaching, II a. m.
Young Peoples meeting, p. m.
Preaching, 1880 p. m.
Rev. B. T. Flanery, Evangelist, of
Clam Falls, Wisconsin will hold q
series Of meetings which opened Wed.
nesday, March IA, and will continue
each night until April 1. All are cor
daily invited to attend these meetings
w. T. Mason. Pastor.
Baptist Church
Service Sunday:
Preaching II a. m. and 1880 D. m.
Sunday School, 9:45 q. m.
Young Peoples meeting, $3.50 D. m.
Alfred B. Parry. Pastor.
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Naxarene Church.
, School. a:46 a. m.
Baptist Church

Service Sunday:
Preaching II a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday School, 9:45 q. m.
Young Peoples meeting, $3.50 D. m.
Alfred B. Parry, Pastor.