Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 29, 1921, Page 6

a> “NO REASON FOR RAIL WAGE CUT LO Bed ESOL tie SII eo etiam aA 3 2 PAGE SIX Reduction Would Impair Standard of Living and Have No Justification, Jewell Declares Before Board CHICAGO, April 28.—Reduction of raidroad wages would impair the standard of American living and “would have no justification in ethics, economic reason, or the cold, concrete facts cf present day i today by B. M. Jewell, head opened the employes’ fight t before the railroad labor board. Contentions of the railroads that the cost of living had declined since the Wage award of July, 1920, were met with the reply that that award was based on the prices of December, 1919, and not on those of July, 1920, the peak of high prices. Mr. Jewell de clared that it would require three years for railway employes at present wages to recoup the losses sustained during the war period “by the failure of their carnings to keep pace with the increased cost of living.” “The railroads rush in and say ‘give us your pound of flesh!” " Mr. Jewell said. “Even before it can be deter- mined whether the‘ cost of living has actually declined since the award of this board or whether it will be higher or lower in the future. The insistence of the rallroads upon a wage reduction in our opinion, has been most unex- pectely and unseemly. There are no data which can be presented which would justify the board in authorizing at this time a reduction in the rates of pay of railroad employes.” Mr. Jewell named prevailing wage rates in similar industries and changes in the cost of living as the to main FRENCH ENVOY -CHRRIES HOME BRIGHT REPORT France and America to Collabor- ate On Diplomatic and Finan- cial Ground, Viviani Tells Public PARIS, April 28—Rene Viviani, France's special envoy to the United States, spoke most optimistically of the future of the Franco-American re- lations in interviews with Paris news- paper men, printed in this morning’s newspapers, following his return yes- terday from America. “I bring back more than the hope, the certainty of the very early col- laboration of France and America, both on diplomatic and financial ground,” the ex-premier is “quoted as saying. “There 1s no reason for fearing that the dispute between the United States and Japan over the island of Yap will be settled otherwise than by peaceful means,” the Paris edition of the London Daily Mail quotes M, Vivi- ani as declaring. “I am confident,” he added, “that I am bringing a plan for the reorgan- ization of Franco-American co-opera- tion.” The ex-premfer said he had found the various elements in the United States united, for the greater part, for the development of the American ideals of independence and industry and that therefore, he considered a ‘wonderfully prosperous future was in store for the American nation. industrial life,” it was declared of the railway unions, which o retain present wage scales considerations which should direct the board's decision. He said there had jbeen no reduction in wages paid in the basic industries comparable to the railroads and that there had ‘not been a@ sufficient reduction in the cost of living to justify a reduction in wages that were inadequate to meet living costs at the time they were estab- lished.” In addition to the two main prin- ciples set up, there are also other and |more fundamental conditions named which must receive judicial notice. These are: “First—Economy and efficiency, The transportation act requires that the railroads operate with due economy and efficiency. We shall show that this has not been done * * * that be- cause of the financial control and pol- fey of the railroads, resources have been dissipated or improperly distrib- uted, improvements ‘and maintenance deferred and operating costs. greatly advanced despite the increased pro- ductive efficiency of railway employes. Our conclusion shall be that the board cannot entertain a plea for reduction in wages until the inadequacies of management have been eleminated. “Second—The general Policy of the industry. The main items of. operating expenses are fuel, supplies and labor. We shall show that the same finan- cial interests which control the rail- roads also controi the production of fuel, timber, equipment, oil and other supplies, and Yhat they have deter- mined upon a policy of decreasing railroad expenses by reducing wages and at the same time charging unwar- ranted and unreasonable prices for supplies which the railroads must pur- chase. We shall contend that this board should not consider any com- plaints relative to the rates of pay of railway employes until it is satisfied that the railroads are not being forced to purchase their supplies at exorbi- tant prices. “We submit, therefore, that no ac- ‘ion looking toward a reduction in wages can now be taken by this board which can be predicated upon any sound basis. We are in the period of readjustment and reconstruction. No gne can predict with certainty what the immediate tendencies will be, Only one thing ts certain and that is that it has been a sufficient change in the conditions affecting Wage principles to warrant any change in the decision of last July. JULONG PLEDGED TO LEND AND 10 FABRIC MEASURE Mondell, Warren and Kendrick Promise Aid In Securing Congressional Action On Bill to Protect Buyers The entire Wyoming delegation at Washington is heartily in favor of the French-Capper truth-in-fabric __ bill which is now pending before congress and have pledged their active support toward insuring passage of the bill according to ward received by the Cas- per Chamber of Commerce. Senator F. E. Warren in a letter to the Casper Chamber of Commerce pledged his co-operation to obtain consideration in the United States sen- ate of the resolution recently passed by the Casper Chamber of Commerce in favor of the “truth-in-fabric” bill which is now before congress. Mr. Warren stated that he would immediately present the resolution to the senate and sce that it was prop- erly referred to the committee which had charge of the bill which it covers: Another communication was re- ceived from Representative Frank W. Mondell in which-he says, “I am heartily in favor of the bill.” “When the matter was first taken up in the previous congress,” he ‘with those actively in charge of draft- be Casper Daily Cribune writes, “It may privilege to advise ing the bill and I was later requested to suggest as its sponsor in the house one who in my opinion would be able to devote considerable time and energy in furthering the legislation. “I suggested Representative French of Idaho who has worked very ear- nestly ia the interest of ahe bill. We were not hopeful of securing final action by the last congress but we have made substantial progress and through the co-operation of interested parties and commercial bodies the sub- ject has been given wide publicity | und the public generally has been edu- cated to the necessity of such a law and the benefits Nkely to arise from its enactment. “You may be sure that I shall con- tinue my friendly inierest In and ac- tive support of legislation of this cha>. acter."” Senator John B. Kendrick says, “T desire to assure you that I am heartily, in accord with the views of your or- ganization “in reference to this sub- ject and shall support this legislation in every way that I can.” . pate. Macao tera HOLIDAY DECLARED FOR ARBOR DAY IN SCHOOLS ‘The teachers and pupils of the Cas- per public schools will take a holiday tomorrow in observing Arbor day, according to information from super- intendent Slade’s office. Many of the teachers and pupils are planning to see the free moving picture to be shown at the Iris at 10 o'clock in the morning. Real ob- servance of the “tree planting day’ will be many in the afternoon. Not Too this community. for the Scout budget. tribution to the fund. Casper, Wyo., April 29, 1921- To the Readers of The Casper Daily Tribune: During this week the citizens of Casper have had opportunity to make their contributions to the budget to continue the work of the Boy Scout organization in About 100 of the foremost representatives of. the civic, social, religious and professional interests of the city laid aside their own work Wednesday to give their time and their energy to personal solicitation | Diligently as they worked, it was impossible that they should see every person in Casper who would feel it a privilege to make a con- Through the columns of The Tribune the Casper Scout Council wishes to extend the opportunity for those who yet wish to turn in their contributions. Contributions may be sent by mail to T. E. Algeo, treasurer, whose office is in the Oil Exchange building. R. T. KEMP, President. Late Yet 2K TR KEEP HER SMILING On Wash Day eS TYROL VOTES FUSION. VIENNA, April 28.—In the plebis cite on the question of fusion with Germany the vote in Tyrol was 129. 838 in favor and 1,576 against the proposition. ‘The number of ballots cast was slightly under the vote in the last elections. After the Ball Is Over “Paying the Piper” Starts Tomorrow AT THE LYRIC ---About Monkeys One species of monkey, known as the Potos mon- key, is very swift. Built something like a grey- hound, it can gallop at a speed of 18 miles an hour and outdistance a good pony. There is no monkey busi- ness about the prices we charge for haircuts. All we charge is 50 cents. Nearly all the kiddies in town are getting their hair cut at the Midwest Barber Shop in the new Midwest Building, where it’s clean, light and sani- tary. = One Washer Will Be Given Away Absolutely Free Natrona Power Co. Phone 69 Ar is Don’t let another day pass without taking advantage of this special sale, An American Beauty Electric Iron FREE to each purchaser. The washers are sold on the easy payment plan. Mire = = = = fit of Tribune readers and contemplate building. H. A. BURK Heating Plumbing Gas The Kind That Is Guaranteed Repairing and Overhauling FREE ESTIMATES 319°S. Durbin. Phone 43 WHO 18 HE? He Is the HONEST PLUMBER 100 Per Cent Efficiency JE LLOYD Office, 210 O. S. Bldg. Roy E. Martin For High Grade Plumbing 125 South Washington Phone 143-W Repair Work a Specialty Pipeless Furnaces carry helpful sugges \ Gas F: ittings JOHN T. BOGAN Plumbing, Heating sie Sheet Metal Work 130 West Second Street ing is i i i ii bing in the home. They are written for the bene- The following is one of a series of articles dealing lg plumi ‘se deaet es a y bave built their own Se oe hh More About Plumbing . Fixtures By S. L. Griebel, Sanitary Engineer. In previous articles appearing in The Tribune I have given pointers on the proper selection of the toilet and bath tub and will now tell you. about some essential fea- “tures in regard to the modern lavatories. s The modern lavatory is the natural development of the ‘old time wash basin which later became ‘he stationary washstand and was for years made up of separate marble slab and back with a china bowl bolted up under the’ slah. Today this type is obsclete, having been superseded by the porcelain enameled iron or vitrite china lavatory with in- tegral bowl, slab, back and apron: 3 Porcelain enameled iron ts'the most popular fixture, due to the fact that its cost is nominal and can be pro- cured in an almost unlimited variety of designs. The vit- reous china is more expensive than the porcelain enameled iron, but has the advantame of being more easily kept clean, is acid proof and is a solid mass of flint hard china that is almost imvossible to chip or braze: et oak The choice of these materials rests with the individual both having arguments in its favor. t In selecting your lavatory be particular to note the size and the shape of the bowl, see thu} it is of good size with respect to the slab and that it has ample depth, see that the overflow grate has a large opening so that water can easily overflow into’ waste pipe instead of the floor if wa- ter is left running by mistake. Where the soap cup is cast or molded into slab, see that it is a real one, large enough to accommodate a cake’of’soap and that it has a dr'n to dispose of the moisture that remains on,the soap piter use. 5 There rre two tynes of lavatories known as the: wall type and the pedestal. The pedestal makes the best ap- Pearance of course and if space will permit should be con- sidered. There is a quite. inexpensive pedestal lavatory known as the Laton design which is extremely popular. It can be seen and price secured at plumbers’ showrooms which are maintained in Casper for the use of those in- terested in plumbing fixtures. The next thine to look into and perhaps the most im- portant part of the lavatory arg the so-called trimmings, meaning faucets, waste, supply pipes and trap. The best trimming, especially for larger size lavatories, is the com- bination supply and weste fitting which consists of one hot and one cold supply valve with connections under the lava- tory sleb to one spout through which the mixed watér flows, the advantage being that one may wash in running water of the waste, a device which does away with the rub- ber vlog and chain, having a china knob on top of slab which is connected under slab with a ground metal stopper which can be opened or closed by raising or lowering the china knob. Underneath the lavatory slab are the supply pipes and Ban the supply pipes should be heavy nickel-plated brass with stop valve on each so that water can be shut off at lavatory to make repairs to faucets. The trap is stand- ardized by ordinance in Casper and needs no discussion. Should Shes decide not to adopt the combination fittin, be sure and select a good heavy brass compression or quic! compression faucet with stuffing box to prevent leakage at stem and with-a good substantial handJe that one can get a good grip on even though the hands aré all soapy. All china handles good with removable china index tabs, in fact I woul it that you eliminate as much brass work as one from sre at somes: ‘or the waste either select the pop-up t already re- ferred to with the china knob, or else the erbhee plug and chain and in the event of your choosing the latter see that the chain stay is out of the way; the proper place for it is in the back ‘and not on the slab. Let me advise that before making a decision you call at your local plumber and go over the proposition with him and let him explain to yan the advantage of each pattern. The visit will cost nothing, but your tin: for which, I as- sure you, you will feel amply repaid. 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