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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-29
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sim
sere and deepest thanks to all
our good friends for all the low
ing sympathy shown US during
illness of our husband and faith
er, especially the lovely flowers
sent at his passing.
MRS. MASON HAMILTON AND
FAMILY
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-29
MISS VALENTINE
HONORS GUEST

Miss Mary Valentine was hoSt-
ess on Saturday evening at a
charming bridge given in compl'-
ment to her house guest, Miss
Marion Pflanze. of Maryville.
Tenn. The three tables We're plar
ed in an attractive setting of col
Orful garden flowers. The honoree
was the recipient of a gift, the
top score trophy was awarded to
Mrs. Frederick w. Streetman
while the low fell to Miss Rose
mary Agnew.
A salad course was served when
cards had been laid aside. Attend
ing this lovely party for Miss
Pflanze were Misses Katharine
Valentine, Harriet Anderson, Ag-
new, Winona Hill Ewbank, Marie
Louise Nutting, Mary Ewbank,
Marie Louise Nutting, Mary Ew-
bank, Annie Laurie Carson. Isa-
belle Keith, Elizabeth Williams
and Mrs. Streetman.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
F. |. CONVENTION
BEGAN MONDAY
to Be One of the Most
Important Gatherings of That
Body Held in Years = Depart
ment Councils Were at Work
This Week - Several Dele
gates Go From Los Angeles.

Atlantic City, N. This pleasant
city, which is generally conceded TO be
the summer capital OF all the United
States, is rapidly filling up with men,
and some women, who have been pro-
minent in the Organized Labor move
ment of the United States for years.
They come from all sections. Owing
to the many problems confronting La
Dor, is is expected the 55th annual con-
vention OF the American Federation Of
Labor, which is scheduled to open in
Westminster hall next Monday morn
ing, Oct. 7, at 10 O'Clock will be one
of the most important in recent years.
In addition to plans for future legis-
lation in behalf of the organized work
ers to be asked from the next CON
gressional session, as well as many state
legislatures to convene the coming win
ter, there are a number of very i'm
portant problems affecting the Fedora
ton itself which are sure to arise. One
expected to cause considerable debate
will be in relation to the two Building
Trades Councils, attempts at settle
ment having proven so far not entirely
satisfactory to many Of the Unions in
volved. Just what action will finally
result cannot be predicted at this time.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
Profiteering By Packers
Exposed

Washington, D. C.-Evidence tending
to show that more than a dozen meat
packers combined over a period OF six
years to fix prices and apportion mar
kets in Southern states was given at
hearings last week before Secretary
of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace.
The secretary is hearing arguments
of counsel in a bulky volume Of testi-
mony taken by examiners in the field
and later will decide whether a stop"
order will be issued against practices
which he claims have been used to
fleece consumers and to drive out small
butchers. The investigation was or
dered by Wallace a year ago.
This inquiry is separate from one
shortly to be launched by the Federal
Trade commission, which was directed
by the last session Of congress to de-
termine what portion of the consum-
er's dollar is taken by middlemen and
what remains for the farmer.
In demanding this probe, Sen. Bur
ton K. Wheeler Dem, Mont) speci-
lfically charged the packers with set
ting the price paid producers and then
turning around and fixing the cost to
consumers.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
State Liquor Board
R~eOrganizes Forces
To Stop Racketers

The State Liquor Control Board at
its meeting Wednesday afternoon ap-
pointed Walter H. B%olkovatz, a well
known attorney of Anaconda, chief Of
the enforcement forces to stop the IL
legal sales of whiskey and other hard
liquors in Montana.
Governor Frank H. Cooney, Attor-
ney General Ray Maggie and Secretary
of State Sam Mitchell were all pre-
sent and it was the consensus Of opin-
ion by the board members that Mr..
Bolkvatz be given complete authority
over the Investigators in carrying on a
vigorous campaign to stop the sale Of
liquor illegally.
Balkovatz has recently taken the
training course at the Seattle branch
of the alcohol tax unit Of the federal
government. His first move will be to
instruct the enforcement squad as to
the exact status Of the state and fed
eral laws governing the work they have
ahead.
Members OF the liquor control board
are confident that the manufacture and
sale Of moonshine whiskey in the state
can and will be stopped.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
Senator Huey Longs
Amazing Program

MY First Days in the White House
the amazing book completed by Sena-
tor Long just before his assassination,
should be read by every public Of
fetal, Judge, lawyer, teacher, school
trustee, doctor, banker, politician II
every ambitious person.
The Seattle P. l. says: 1T is the
sensational book Of the Century"
It reveals Huey's program for as
surfing every capable student a college
education, although Of poor parents ;
his amazing plan for redistribution Of
wealth, and what his program would
have been as President. Huey was
100 per cent for farmers, 100 per cent
for labor, 100 per cent for war vet
GRAMS, 100 per cent for the common
people. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE
IN EVERY HOME.
Order NOW. Price $3.50. Address
MONTANA PROGRESSIVE CLUB,
(Agents for Montana), Great Falls,
Montana.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
VERY IMPORTANT

THE Importance of the convention
of the American Federation of Labor
must be fully appreciated by working
men and women throughout the United
States and Canada. Questions affect
ing the economic, social and industrial
welfare OF all classes of workers are
always considered and acted upon at
conventions Of the A. F. OF L.
There are many reasons why the
convention of the A. F. Of L. will com
mand public interest and public at
t%ention.
THE report of the executive council,
which will contain reference to the
activities of the Federation in all its
organizing work, its legislative poll
cies, its attitude toward economic and
social questions of great public interest
and future recommendations dealing
with the future policies Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor will be care
fully considered and acted upon by the
officers and delegates"
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
IN THE LAND OF THE
SOVIETS

The motion picture film IN the land
of the Soviets," is quite similar in
tenor to the play shown some time
ago at the Miners union hall, "Soviets
on Parade" "In the Land Of the Sow
lets however, a newer and more up
to date version of conditions in Rus
STA are depicted. The picture is not
centered around any particular local
|ity, but takes in a series Of historical
incidents Of recent occurrence. Besides
that, it shows the industrial develop
ment under the second five year plan.
The cultural aspects of the lives Of
people are not overlooked, and are
woven into an interesting story. The
theme of the play is a pictorial re-
presentation of the growth and chang
es which have been wrought in recent
years under the Socialist Government.
It will be shown at the American
Theatre, Wednesday and Thursday,
October 10th and 18th.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
SOME J-URISDIcTIoNAL


There are also several jurisdictional
questions of considerable Importance
that have not been adjusted to please
those concerned. Judging by express
ions from representatives of those in
terested, the convention itself will have
plenty before it on this subject. Prob
ably the most momentous will be that
between the Transfers and Brewery
Workers and kindred organizations.
There are also expected to be several
others, as well as the general plan OF
organization affecting the rubber and
automobile industry.
The executive council of the A. F. OF
L. will have started its sessions by the
time this is read, with many important
questions before them; there will be
a number of recommendation submit
ted by the council to the convection
for final action.
The advance guard OF delegates as
sures all the real leaders of the move
ment being on the ground and partici-
pating in the final deliberations.
As is customary, there is some talk
about elections by the Federation, but
the general belief is President Green
will have no real opposition, if any,
nor will Secretary Morrison, though
the element in opposition may place
candidates in the field, though this is
really doubted, as there is no one in
sight who relishes going up against
certain defeat. 1t is possible there may
be some new candidates for vice-pres-
ident in the enlarged group, effective
at the last convention in San Fran
cisco.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
Great Falls Unions
Oppose Foreign War

A Resolution Stating the Por%
Sentiment Of the Affiliated MS S
OF the Cascade County Trades. y La
Dor Assembly as being Ops o the
entrance Of the United St,$ Amer
lea in a war OF agrees " d Where
as, =
The Cascade -or. .rades and La
Dor Assembly is Jar Central Trad
es and Labor = operating under
a charter Of the American Federation
Of Labor, and is a recognized Central
Organization Of the Labor Unions in
the vicinity, and within the County Of
Cascade, Montana. Whereas
This Labor Body, in its funtions as
such, has striven for conditions OF fair,
reasonable and just living for all those
that labor to gain their existence, not
only within the District set forth above,
but in conjunction with others for all
working people throughout these I'm
tied States, and Whereas
Such efforts have brought to our at
tention the living conditions of the
great masses who make up the ma
jointly OF the population OF u country,
and whereas
Many OF our men have worn the
uniform Of our dear National Govern
ment that today are possessed of MAIN
ed and diseased bodies as a result Of
their patriotism to our Government,
and whereas
We are all happy and ready to repeat
our services and TO give further OF our
very life blood for the protection of
our homes and Country, should this
ever become necessary through the at
tempted invasion OF Lands which fly
our Flag, and whereas
We are equally opposed and defiant
to going abroad and fighting, battling
and tearing ourselves apart for the
benefits Of foreign interests which are
at all times opposed to the welfare Of
the peoples Of these United States.
Now, therefore, Be 1t Resolved, That
We most vigorously set before our
National representatives and the High
Officials Of our very dear Government,
the fact that a Declaration OF War for
aggression, protection Of foreign in
t%erests, or to the advantages of Special
interests will not be an expression of
the wish OF the people, and may posi-
bly, present a chaotic condition which
would be most unfortunate to our good
Government.
Now, Therefore, Be 1t Further Re
solved
That these officials be notified by a
certified copy Of the above, adopted in
regular meeting, and beg them to rec
ognize the sincerity and scope OF their
oath of office, for them to recall that
their allegiance is due to all the peo-
pies OF the United States OF America
and under no circumstances to any
Foreign Power or Special Interests.
Passed by the Cascade Trades and
Labor Assembly in regular session on
record October 4, 1885, assembled at
Carpenters Hall, in the City Of Great
Falls, Montana.
Approved by its President
B. l. STEINMETZ,
Attested to by its Recording Sec
rotary,
HOMER WHITMORE.
(SEAL)
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
Revised Election Laws
To Be Ready Early
In January

Secretary Of State Sam W.. Mitchell
has begun the compilation OF the Mon
tana election laws as revised by the
last legislature and they will be placed
in the hands Of the printer and will
be ready for distribution early in the
coming January. An edition Of $500
has been ordered. The book will have
about 200 pages and there will be cop
les for all county and city clerks and
election judges and officials.
Two important changes in the new
codes will be the change in election
of supreme court and district court
judges from party to the non-partisan
system and the new municipal court
law for municipal courts in cities hav-
ing more than 10000 population, This
applies to Butte and Great Falls.
A new feature in the election laws
will be the section regarding rule Of
residence Of voters. Members Of c. c..
C. camps and transient camps are spec
mifically cut out of the voting lists as
these are held to have their legal re-
sidences in the places they formerly liv-
ed.
The section OF the new law reads:
mo person shall be deemed to have
acquired a residence in the State Of
Montana by reason OF being employed
or stationed at any United States Civ
ilian camp maintained for relief pur-
poses by the Government of the United
States within the State OF Montana"
The section also says mo soldier,
seaman, or marine in the Army or
Navy Of the United States shall be
deemed a resident OF this state in con-
sequence OF being stationed at any
military or naval place within the
same"
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
Crafts VS.. Industrial IN
ion Issue Raised By The
Metal Trades Officials

Atlantic City, N. J.-(FP1-Aggres-
sive defense of craft unionism is the
keynote Of the annual report of Pres.
John P. Frey and Sec. w, A. Calvin
of the Metal Trades Dept. of the Am
erican Federation Of Labor. The re-
port was issued to the departments
convention, opening Oct. 2, oa the eve
Of the full A. F. Of L. convention,
where industrial unionists and craft
unionists are expected to clash sharp
" on a number of issues.
The metal trades officials deplore
"a rather widespread misunderstood
ing" created by reports of the A. F. Of
LIS stand at the San Francisco con-
vention last year on industrial I'M
ions in mass production industries, Des-
.pite the emphasis in the San Francisco
declaration on protecting the jurisdic-
tional rights Of craft unions, they say,
the impression was created that "the
craft unions would pass out Of the
industrial picture"
The report then takes occasion to
attack the Industrial Union Of Marine
and Shipbuilding Workers, leader Of
the recent Camden, N. j., shipyard
strike, during which it received the sup
port OF the United Mine Workers and
other A. F. Of L. unions on the in
dustrial side. The Industrial Union,
which organized the great majority of
the Camden shipyard workers, has
done so much to prevent trade union
organizing in the s%hipyards,' the re-
port claims, asserting that conviction
of the passing of craft unionism had
encouraged it to apply to the A. F. Of
L. for a charter.
The clash between craft and indus
trial unionism in the metal mining in
dustry is related in some detail. Pres.
Thomas H. Brown Of the Init. Union
OF Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
recently complained to the A. F. Of l..
executive council about the settlement
made by the craft unions with the Ana
conda Copper Mining Co. during the
Butte miners strike charging that they
had infringed on his industrial union
Jurisdiction.
Answering some Of Browns charges,
the metal trades officials made what
is seen as a yelled reference to Pres.
John L. Lewis Of the United Mine
Workers, who have battled aggressively
for industrial unionism within the A.
F. Of L. executive council 1t is their
impression, they state, that the Mine
Mill and Smeltermen's jurisdictional
claims "were stimulated and brought
to a head by individuals who were not
members OF the I. U. OF M. M. & S.
w" and that the claims were present.
ed most vigorously by individuals out
side Of that organization.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS; the City of Butte, the
largest City in Montana, is in dire need
of a public coliseum, auditorium, and
civic center, and;
WHEREAS; its erection will mean
the giving OF work to many men; and
will be a monument to organized la
Dor and the new deal;
NOW THEREFORE,, we, the Silver
Bow Trades and Labor Assembly, the
Butte Building Trades Assembly, all
unions in Butte, acting through the
committee, whose names are hereto
signed, respectfully petition and ask
you to use your utmost efforts to
secure the erection OF such coliseum,
auditorium and civic center, which will
seat, at least ten thousand people.
Paul ]. Erler, President OF Silver
Bow Trades and Labor Assembly.
Richard Watson, President OF Butte
Building Trades Assembly.
And F. L. Holland, Thomas ]. Ken
needy, J. A. Jepsen, s. ]. Connors, ].
M. Raleigh, Thomas Ryan, Harrison J.
Freebourn, F. D. Reardon, Clarence L.
Blewett, U. S. Anderson.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
TOM BROWN LEADING
In MINERS BALLOT

Thomas H. Brown of Butte, accord
ing to incomplete returns from the
ballot for officers of the international
Union Of Mine, Mill and Smeltermen
throughout the country, is leading in
the race for president. The national
election Of this union occurred on Oct
ober the fourth and approximately two
hundred locals comprising fifteen thou
sand members of the United States
cast their ballots for the officers. The
international Union OF Mine, Mill and
Smelter Workers elects national Of
ficers by a referendum vote of the
rank and file. Some of the Interna-
tional trade unions elect their national
Officers at the convention of the or
ganization. The local Butte Miners
union gave Mr.. Brown a vote of l726
while his opponent James Robinson
received a vote of 1904. George R.
Coles of Butte for Vice President re-
ceived 845 votes from the local miners
and Dan Orlich 1919. Frank S. Hol-
of Great Falls received $40 votes.
The voting in the Miners Union No. |
for Secretary-Treasure was quite close.
John Sherwood of McGill, Nevada re-
ceiving 1869 and Fred w. Brown, Vir-
ginia, Minnesota receiving 1874. Rob
ert c. Brown of Butte received the
highest vote for executive board mem
Der for District No. |, defeating both
Mr.. Emmons of Anaconda and Treager
OF Great Falls nearly three to one.
The Engineers union of Butte gave
Tom H. Brown III votes and Robin
son only II, This union also favored
Dan Orlich for Vice President, giving
him 49 votes and 40 to George Coles,
% to Frank Holman, Great Falls. For
Secretary-Treasure they gave Fred w.
Brown 50 and John Sherwood p. Bob
Brown received the highest vote for
executive board member for the en-
gineers.
The following vote was given by the
Anaconda Mil and Smeitermen, Thorn
as Brown 212, James Robinson III,
George R. Coles 80, Dan Orlich Isl,
Frank S.. Holman, 152, John Sherwood
l78 and Fred w. Brown los.
Great Falls also favored Brown. Re
turns from Great Falls indicate that
Thos. Brown is quite a favorite for
president. The vote from this organ
ization is as follows: Thomas H.
Brown 29l, James Robinson 1876, Geo
rye R. Coles 43, Dan Orlich GO, Frank
5. Holman 362, John Sherwood 238,
Fred W. Brown 40, John M. Emmons
90, John w. Treager 318.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
TRADES COUNCIL EN-
DORSES LABOR
TEMPLE

Last week the Montana Labor News
printed an article dealing with the pro-
bable erection OF a labor temple in
Butte. The matter was again present.
ed to the Trades and Labor Council
last night by a delegate from the Build
ing Trades Council. This delegate read
a resolution signed by quite an i'm
posing list OF names including the presi-
dent OF the Silver Bow Trades and La
Dor Council and the president OF the
Building Trades Council. The Resolu-
ton adopted by the Trades Council
follows:
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10

The Butte Miners Union No. | have
started a series Of social events which
from the initial affair, promises TO be-
come very popular during the fall and
winter months. The first function Of
this character was held at their hall
on Monday, October 7 and was very
successful Committe in charge state
that very valuable prizes will be award
ed including a ton Of coal, table lamp,
electric clock, and groceries.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
REID ROBINSON NEGLECTED.

The election returns from Miners
Union No. l indicate that Reid Robin
son was reelected president. The cleo
ton took place on the same day as
the election of the national organiza-
ton. The complete returns from the
local Miners union are as follows:
For PRESIDENT
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10

Under the broad setup Of the Reset
Element Administration, suburban
homesteads will be organized to give re-
lief to city workers and allow them a
better opportunity to enjoy %recreational
centers and wholesome living.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10
NOTICE ENGINEERS

At the last regular meeting of
the Butte Stationary Engineers
Union No. SO, a motion carried
n member violating a principle
of the Union by not attending one
meeting in a calendar month shall
pay the sum of one dollar (Sl.00).
Same to be in full force and ef-
feet after Nov. l, 1895. Accept
this as official notification.
By order of No. SO.
H. A. WEIDENBACH,
Recording Secretary
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10

There a be no prosperity
without Justly high wages.
Earnings of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
Montana labor news., 1935-10-10

The American standard of
living must be maintained
in order that American in
stitutions may not be sub
ject to perils of discomfort.
Evening star., 1935-11-17

since growing to 6 feet and weigh
180 pounds, desert life.
Later I visited the Patent ONCE,
first to call on my uncle Ellis Spear,
then the commissioner, later to de-
liver Evening Stars to watchmen. at
the r and Seventh streets main en-
trances-making the trip through the
corridors under the watchful eye Of
each Of the gentlemen named, as far
as he could see, which was the corner
devoted to officers of the Secretary
Of the Interior at that time.
Later was of1ice boy, craftsman,
searcher, ETC., In Gen. Spears Office,
after he relinquished his Government
job, and later became a registered
patent attorney. Before reading your
article I had suggested to the Hon.
Tom Robertson his writing history
Of his late office, with personal recol-
lections Of the personnel, of whom I
mentioned a number, with no doubt
some unrecorded vacancies. He elect
ed me to the job-but I pass the
buck to you as an accomplished writer,
on the ground.
Speaking of the Hon. Tom, my
first teacher was his sister, in build
ing on P street belonging to our
family physician. DR.. Steans. Then
went to Ninth and S, where the
principal was rather temperamental,
and suspended me on one of her
unjustiflable regulations.
II remember family of Proctors-
but cannot just place you at this
remote date, but we were evidently
schoolmates, and shall look forward
to your future historical recitations
In The Star"
Evening star., 1935-11-17

and Men" will probably have much
entertainment.
BOSTON AND THE BOSTON LEG
END. BY Lucius Beebe. With il
lustrations by E. H. Suydam. New
York: D. Appleton Century Co.
THIS book makes such good reading
to the individual who does not
know Boston that the question arises
as to whether knowledge of places
must not always be detriment to
the enjoyment Of books about them.
For II a writer is persuasive, that is
pleasure enough. But If he be per-
suasive against ones performed opin-
ions, then 1t is the tide coming up
channel against the current, and one
goes in neither direction.
Recommendations Of this book,
therefore, must be cautious. AS a
book 1t is all right. But as an ac-
count of Boston-well, one remem-
bers o. Henry's cosmopolite in the
cafe. And one seems to recall that
hell hath no fury like a Yankee
scorned-not that there is any scorn-
ing in Mr.. Beebe's book, as far as the
uninitiated can see. But one never
knows what may embattle patriot.
Any way, it is history of the old
city and an effort-loving but Of
course, conscientious. toto repro
duce in prose the color and texture Of
the place. 1t Is history both spiritual
and physical. Its author. incidentally,