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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-26
one convention may be submitted to
the succeeding convention If those in

one convention may be submitted to
the succeeding convention if those in
terested wish to submit their con-
tentions for reconsideration. In true
democratic form the decision of the
majority is binding upon all, however,
until such time as decision may be re-
versed. There is no place in our move
ment for dictators or autocratic meth
ods of procedure. 1t is obvious, there
fore, that there is no justification for
reprisals for non-acceptance of any
proposal through the formation of
secession or dual movements, and
those who follow such a course must
be regarded as the enemies of the
workers. Any attempt to destroy the
strength of the workers may be in
terpreted as contrary to their own
best interests. 1t is lamentable that
the energies and resources Of the wage
earners of America have had to be
diverted into channels other than those
that build a stronger and more power
full labor movement. 1t should never
have been necessary to divide the re-
sources of the American Federation
of Labor to combat forces of division
within the family of Labor. In the
United States dual union is hostile
union, seeking to displace the one al
ready in operation. However, the his
tory Of dual movements of the past is
being repeated today. Attempts to
mislead those interested as to the
issues involved and the ultimate re-
suit, reflect the last-stand attitude of
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-26

However, it is essential that unions of
production workers join with craft
unions for collective bargaining and
to meet this need we have been de-
veloping joint councils. All unions
have representation on such councils.
"One of the major activities of the
American Federation of Labor is in
the field of national legislation. There
is maintained at our headquarters a
legislative committee working directly
with the President and the Executive
Council. This committee is charged
with the responsibility Of securing leg
islative support for measures which
the Federation desired to have enacted
into law, and guarding against unde-
sirable legislation.
Decisions as to policy are de-
termined by the conventions Of the
American Federation Of Labor which
convene annually. During the sessions
of our conventions we are privileged
to hear from the Fraternal Delegates
representing the British Trades Union
Congress and the Trades and Labor
Congress of Canada.
"In the interim between conven-
tions, the affairs of the Federation are
entrusted to the Executive Council un-
der the Craftsmanship of the President
of the A. F. of l.. In our organization
provision is made for the representa-
tives of all affiliated unions to be
heard. Decisions are made by the ma
jority in true democratic manner
However, a proposal voted down in
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-26

81, 1889 was 5,006,354, comprising 105
national and international unions COM
posed of 1914 local unions; 49 state
federations of labor; SO6 city central
bodies; and 1868 directly affiliated
local trade and federal labor unions.
Despite all obstacles which have been
placed in our path and all efforts
made to divert the policies of the
American Federation Of Labor from
that enunciated by its founders, we
have never deviated from our original
objective-a better life for all. We
will never permit our great institu-
ton to be used as an instrumentality
for either individuals or groups with
a particular creed or philosophy to adj
vance. Ours is truly an American in
stitution and an asset to our Nation
as whole as we'll as to the wage
earners of our continent.
"There is no rigid form to which
our national and international unions
must adhere. The American Fedora
tion of Labor is not committed to any
form of organization, industrial or
craft, to the exclusion of the other.
We have industrial unions, and we
have craft unions. The basis for or
ganization is determined by the prob
lens of the industry as well as by the
status within the organized labor
movement. So long as we make tools
to produce machinery we must have
craftsmen, even in a machine age, for
craftsmen and craft unions are essen
tial to the maintenance of craft skill.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-26

will convene in Cincinnati, Ohio, on
October 2, will show an increase in
our membership of 1,566,299 over the
membership of 1886 at which time it
became necessary to drop from our
rolls those organizations which had
seeded from the American Federation
of Labor and joined in the dual move
ment known as the G.. |. O. In three
years we have gained not only the
number which it was necessary to drop
at that time, but 5S3,956 in addition.
Our paid-up membership on August
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detail to this convention.

detail to this convention.
"You are aware of the efforts which
have been made to destroy the ef-
fectiveness of the American Fedora
tion of Labor through the creation of
dual secession movement. However,
the A. F. of l.. is today stronger, more
forceful, more respected than ever.
We are growing in numbers and econ
omic strength generally year by year.
The Report of the Executive Council
to the Forthcoming convention Of the
American Federation of Labor which
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WhedtleY' S Report

ylContinued From Page Onel -,
American Federation of Labor in some
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
Celebration March IS to II
To Mark Legion's Birthday

Away back in March. 1919
Elmer was just a spindhng young.
ster. but, my how he has grown
since,
Elmer Is. Of course, the legen-
Diary Lesionnaire. the "comtade"
whose whereabouts is always 40
hard to determine accurately. It
is fairly well established, how
ever. that Elmer was present in
that gay Paree also spelled Paris
ON March l5-16-17 two decades
ago, when a group Of World War
veterans got together and started
the American Legion on French
soil.
Now an American institution
nearly million men strong. the
Legion is celebrating its goth birth
day anniversary the third week in
March.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

Here in Tacoma. Edward -.
Rhodes post will make II q two
fold celebration with It's Days of
So funfest on March II and IS.
Not only viii the American Legion =
anniversary be observed. but the
event viii pay homage to the
Golden Jubilee Year OF Washing
tons statehood
The Legion building At 407 so. q
At. viii be transformed into a plo-
neef amusement center. Through
decorations. costumes and flowing
whiskers. effort viii be- made 10
rc-ereste the atmosphere of 80
years ago. a variety Of games and
diversions Will be offered In the
Golden Guloh Bazaar and Bar"
and on both days Of the show an
old-time orchestra viii furnish
dance music.
Percy Rollins. directing the com
mittee in charge, announces that
the event win be open 10 the public
IN general both men and women
Of adult status An advance sale
Of tickets Is nov being held. The
tickets, eNchangesbie for American
Legion scrip may be secured
through any member Of Rhodes
post.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

Annapolis as well rs TO the scions
of residential society with y 1T
tie prodding from Bessie, the boys
will dance AT least once an eve
ming with deb whom Hollywood
will not pursue with contract.
Mrs Dunlop says proudly that
not 10 Of her girls have failed TO
get husbands.
She has an interesting philoso-
ply of debutanting, The point Of
the debut is that every girl must
have her fling. II she doesn't have
1t before she marries. she viii take
II afterward.
Debutantes here range In age
from Is 10 81 but most Of them
are 10 when they come out.
At Mrs. Dunlop's famous Black
and White ball to which all the
debs OF the season are invited, the
orchestra passes on Bessic's advice
in the theme song Stay as Sweet
as You Are
Mrs. Dunlop regretfully says
that few debs do these days.
They lose their naturalness. q"
she says. and their deb party
goes TO their heads like cham
payne.
But judging from the gaiety
they add to the Washington scene
one concludes that II Is pleas
ant though expensive way 10 be
squiffy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
ALL THE -
SOCIAL GRACES

In most cases, however, the
Washington e b u a n tie is the
daughter of a man who has both
position and money. He may be
a cabinet officer. a foreign diplo-
mat, or the biggest banker in
Sioux Falls.
The typical Washington deb has
gone to good schOlo. She hasn't
had to be ashamed of the street
on which she lived. She has
learned to dance, can muddle
through Chopin prelude at the
piano. She has been taught to
play tennis, or golf, to ride or ice
skate.
About half Of the debutante crop
each season is composed of girls
whose parents have established
residence while they were growing
up. And about half Of them de-
scend on the capital with their
mamas. unknown and unknowing.
The uninitiated make bee line
for the office of Mrs. William
Laird Dunlop jr, Familiarity known
as Bessie. Mrs Dunlop is
Powell Of the Virginia Powells.
Colonial dame, and has been the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
MAN II FINED SIS

Frank Golding Tacoma vas
fined s25 and costs Thursday BY
Police Judge Joe MaIlery on a
charge Of annoying female He
was arrested early Thursday az 7th
and St. Helens ave.
Funeral flowers you can afford.
Garden Shop. Rhodes Bros. adv.
3 cans best Norwegian Fish
Balls. SOC, Cow Butter Store. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
Seize Virginia Y
For S2,736 Bill

: The steamer Virginia V, Seattle
Tacoma boat of the West Pass
Transportation Co. here, was seized
by the United States marshal
Thursday evening at its Municipal
dock mooring to satisfy an unpaid
bill for fuel oil
Puget Sound Navigation Co. Of
Seattle brought the libel action,
claiming an unpaid balance due
it of S2.736.83.
The Virginia V, a familiar sight
to Tacomans, residents of the
peninsula and Vashon island for
many years, has discontinued
winter trips during the past two
years. 1t was expected to resume
operations this month for the 1889
season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
PICK CASTOR
STADIUM PLAY
You Can't Take Ii
With You" Will
Be Given

Alice Nelson and MAYNARD
Miller VIII portray the romantic
leads in the 1889 senior class NAV
You Can't Take Ii With You Al
Stadium high school. according TO
an announcement made Friday.
They will take the parts Of Tony
Kirby. the scion of a wealthy and
snoobish family. and Alice Svca-
more, granddaughter of lovea bic
happy-go-lucky. Martin Wander
hoff. Robert Lynch was awarded
the role OF the grandfather. HIM
self.
Other roles Will be portrayed bv
Janet Davis. Keith DeFolo Ralph
Gppman, Bob Craig. Charlotte
Ann Thompson, Charlene Russell.
Ted Haley. Charles Pollom. Esther
Goldberg, Glenn Stewart Bets
Naterhouse. Olga Katrina. Her
man kleiner, Steve Leckenby, Bill
Brown and Evan Hopkins.
The cast was chosen after try
outs before Miss Mary Alcott Mrs.
Violet Graham and Miss Alberta
Black, dramatic instructor at Sta
dunn, who will direct the comedy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
Suit for $4,000
+ Filed by Haddon

For permanent injuries allegedly
received last Dec. in motor
vehicle accident. William Haddon,
Tacoma truck driver. Friday filed
suit in superior court in which
judgment totaling $4,000 is sought
against the Tacoma Railway &
Power Co.
Haddon, in his complaint, recites
that he was sitting in his parked
truck at No. 30th and McCarver
SITS, when a bus. owned by the
defendant corporation, crashed into
his vehicle, causing him to suffer
serious injuries.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

religious Disputes and language
difficulties have taken thn rnii.
lpnsncs third ard NEST complete
census
Their count haz not hem taha.
lated, hut preliminary estimates IN.
dteate there arc naove than Is asa. .
600 people en the asnn inlsA httsd
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

Island. II the archipelago. This IL
more than douhle The estimated
population in itpe whrn the United
states too over the islands from
spain
The trthulatirns ~ the ruusner-
sfnfs Increased - they penetrated
deeper thfuueh ur ale areas along
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
BY GERRY DICK

WASHINGTON - The capitals
annual crop of debutantes is as re-
liable an indicator of business con-
ditions as ticker tape. And a lot
easier on the eyes.
When the stock market is up.
Washington has bumper crop OF
about 65 debs. Depressions may
lower the yield to 35 or less. The
current list is 81.
Association of debutante and
bank account is almost inevitable
in Washington. But there are
many budding socialites in the
Army an dNavy sets who are pre-
scented at small teas at home.
The glamor girl deb of this sea-
son--Peggy Townsend is not a
daughter of wealth. Her aunt.
Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, did not
splurge when she presented Peggy.
And the young lady is already
paying her own way by singing in
a local night spot.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
Thompson Camps
Meeting March IA

The regular meeting of John r.
Thompson camp No. / of U. S.
w. v, scheduled for Tuesday eve
ming, has been postponed until
March ID, it was announced Fri
day. On the later date the camp
will officially open new quarters
in the state armory, located on the
18th st. side of the building. All
Spanish War veterans are urged
to attend the session.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
THE CORE
COFFEE Is APPOINTED

Congressman John NJ. Coffee has
been named 10 the one vacancy on
the civil service committee In the
house. il was announced yesterday
in Washington, d. {.
DR. Albert Enrich announces he
has taken over the practice Of Dr.
James A. La Casa, 1912 Med. Arts
Bldg. MA 21Os. Res. BR 2l4l. adv.
Fruit trees. rose bushes. shrubs.
Puget Sound Nursery. s20I pac.
(ady)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

safxs ehccas wouldn't te1l0 {
snoa without the hoiee. tn
flsvef ~ this cheese resutt4 ~
the eufd il hinwn out "
forming zas produced ~ $500
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
ASTHMA

DO YOU really know OF a person
who got permanent results by in
jectiOns. Limitations, or smokes
How could they when asthma il
the evidence Of constitutional
trouble"
DAVIS FORMULA No. 1895"
with a separate supply OF Vita
min 4" Is for internal use entirely
and affects the blood. nerves and
mucous membranes. safe and ef-
fectiye-3 weeks treatment only
81. At Crown Drug store. 18th and
Pacific.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

mountain trails and Up ssndl
rivers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
TO VISIT OLYMPIA

The Young Peoples Vocational
Guidance forum has arranged 70
Vsit the legislature Saturday. Sen.
6. y. Kerstettef and Pep. Barney
jackson viii introduce members
Of the group TO legislators and
take them on a tour Of the capitol.
Buses will load in front Of the
Y. 81. {. \. ~ 9 4. m. Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
Complete Census
OF Philippines

MANILA, Z. 4 Twenty five
thousand ennmersiofs hafassesi
~ floods, hvlhgersns provncisls.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

social arbiter here for a dozen
years.
Convinced that her client is ell
gible, Mrs. Dunlop gives her and
the forthcoming debutante call
ing list. They must leave cards on
all the other debs OF the season
and their mothers. They should
call at certain embassies and at
the White House so they will be
invited to at least one Official
party in each during the season.
She advises the deb TO have not
less than six new evening dresses
in her closet. as many afternoon
dresses, a tailored suit for lunch
cons and mornings in town. and a
dozen pairs OF dancing slippers.
She makes all the plans for the
debut, with list OF proportion
stely three me nto one girl, and
about 500 guests in all.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
THE EXPENSE
VARIES

The deb can come out at home,
at a hotel or club, by giving a
small tea or luncheon for other
debs which will cost little more
than Sl00
II she has a ball ii viii cost
from $1,000 to $4,000 with one Of
the local bands. Getting an or
chestra from New York adds an
other 81 200 10 the bill. With the
bargain rate ball, she gets punch
and a light supper II she wants
TO serve champagne. papa must
peel off Is more 500 bills.
The deb is introduced by Mrs.
Dunlop to young men from the
state department, West Point and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

Spring Flowers-Hinz Florists
adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
Bruised nssl Puts
Now What, Years
Top FiIIy, On Farm

BALTIMORE Nov what. csn-
sidered the best two yaar-old fsliy
Of 1893, has settled down 70 an Igy
the peace and quiet Of sagamors
farms.
Eight times Nou What bore Al
fred GNynn yanderbilts esriae
and white 10 the post, five tines
returning VIGOROUSLY, twice WIN
ming BY close margins and only
once finishing cut u the money
She was beaten. yes. but always
By colts.
Starting her brief but brilliant
career At Piniico In May, the little
chestnut flashed over the Belmont,
Aquedact. Empire City, Arisngton
Park and Saratoga strips.
She earned 80. z45. more thnn
any tvo-year-oid filiy has CLEANED
since 1894. before = bruised heel
caused her 70 BE- retired for the
year to yanderbIit,s Maryland
breeding spot.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
Win or Lose Fife Gridmen Dine

FIFE--Win or lose at Bremen
ton tonight. Fife will turn out In
mass Saturday night at p. m
to honor Bill Wilson'S Fife Tro.
jams at turkey banquet and
dance. sponsored by the Fife
PIT. A.
Members of the Fife team,
who have received statewide
notice by their unbeaten
record and high scoring, viii
be the guests Of honor along
with their coach, Bill Xinson.
Cooking the turkey dinner ar,
Don Kruzner and OLAF Tageness
Krunzner has assisted Coach Vim
son this year. Burt Kepka, Roberf
Hall and ]. F. Gallert are II
charge of the dance.
The program:
Welcome: Supt. Robert c.
Hall.
Response: Coach Bill VIM
son.
Community Sing: Mrs. Earl
Reese.
Talks: J. Kruger. r.. Rob-
bins and J. r. Gailert.
Accordion music: Charles
Cereghino.
=
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
Russian Foe
Sound Hitter

NEW Y0RK-The most import.
ant IS minutes in the life of that
flashy, fancy fellow named Billy
Conn start at 10 o'clock tonight
when he ducks into the ring at
Madison Square Garden to defend
his world light heavyweight cham
pionship against that roaring, rip
ping Russian. Gus Lesnevich.
When the bell rings Billy will be
IS minutes us rounds OF three
minutes eaeh1 from gold and
glory: IS minutes from a chance
to march up into the heavyweight
ranks; and maybe Is minutes
from shot at the crown that
rests on the dark head of Joe
Louis.
Conn Is 2 TO I favorite.
He Is the favorite because he
seems to be the slickest boxer
to come along In years. be-
cause he has left jab that Is
poetry In leather and a shifty,
graceful style that brings old
timers up out OF their seats
cheering.
If the Pittsburgh kid had a
punch to go with his flashy boxing.
he would be to l choice. But
on what he has shown so far he
can't pummel his way out of a
paper bag. There is just enough
steam in the flawless left jab and
his right to slow an opponent
down and keep him off balance.
Stories pop up now and then that
Conn, still growing boy, is ac-
curing a punch as he takes on
weight. The world will see about
that when he squares off tonight.
Lesnevich has an uneven
record. He fought a great
fight against Dave Clark, the
sensational Negro from De-
troit who was one of the best
looking prospects In years.
Undaunted by Clark's reputa-
tion, Lesnevich tore into him
and pounded him to the can
vas in one round.
But on the other hand Lesnevich
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
B Q w LIN &

Guiding handicap. were: wes L<es
b53. Al Elweil AL. Ernie Enright
800. Harvey Paste 46p. Neil Leslie
$40. George Landers bs7. Otis ost-
lund 542. Don Williams b7s. Art
Schiefer 4g3. Louis woodford 5o4.
Harry Franzkelt 40, and George
padur 400.
IDLE THURSDAY
All Thursday leagues viii BIZ
idle next week. according 10 In
formation obtained from the bowl
ing establishments.
BIN Herdman. president Of
the City association, h sfili
urging Tacoma team. 90 enter
the state tournament which
starts In seattle on November
z5. Entries must be In by
Saturday night. Herdmaa has
stated thai some trans which
fall 10 enter viii slsh th~y
had dsne 20 snee the firing
has started In the big bowling
event. second only 30 the
Northwest Congress. which
comes 20 Tacoma next spring.
City association officials an
nouneed today that women bowl-
era viii be welcome at the dinner
10 be held next Wednesday night
In honor Of Charles n. Vance. field
representative Of the American
Bowling Congress. Tickets may b.
obtained II tho Broadway alley
desk or from the City association
special committee members. Of
which Bill johnson II chairman.
The Broadway alley Thankngiv-
ing turkey shoot goes on Saturday
night at 7 O'Clock and again On
Sunday night Al this same time.
II Ii = handicap affair. with a bird
going To the high scorer in each
series Of 10 entries. A reasonable
entry fee IL In effect.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
Yep, the Gals Can
Hold Their DUN

SPOKANE. Wash.-Amazed po-
lice wondered today II 17-year-old
Helen Benchley, Eddy, Mont. had
not set a new speed record for
long distance bicycle travel while
they checked her story that she
had Travelled 172 miles to Spokane
in about IL hours.
The girl told police that
early yesterday she had OBJ
tained . bicycle at Thompson
Falls. Mont. At o o'clock last
night she said she rolled into
Spokane.
II was tired OF school and I
wanted to see my grandmother In
okanogan county" police quoted
Helen. I'D make II In another five
hours II you'd let me 60"
The girl was held pending the
arrival Of her mother. who was
expected to return her to Thomp-
son Falls-on the train.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18

went to Australia In 1888 and
dropped fight to an obscure bat
tier named Ron Richards. He
was knocked out by Freddie
Steele, former middleweight cham
pion.
One curious thing about Conn
Is that the harder he fights, the
less effective he becomes. He has
quick Irish temper and rushes in
and starts smuggling when an OPP
ponent stings him. He Is not
equipped physically for a toe-to-
toe smuggling match with men like
Lesnevich and If Billy loses to-
night that probably will be the
way