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Show THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, SUN DAY MORNING, APRIL rip 8 16, 1922. Overdevelopment of Coal Mines . Held by. Sage Foundation toBev ' Basic Cause of --Wage Troubles , nd Do-N- o mestic Condition Made by." , Expert Committee. I NEW YORK, April 10. The Russell fcage foundation, in a lengthy report on "The Coal Miner Insecurity, made public todav, bold tjjat no satisfactory agreement of a permanent nature on wage rates can be reached between miners and Operators try until step have been taken to curb what the report describe as "the of many more mines than are required to supply the country's This overdevelopment, the re needs port declares, has resulted in giving an of average only 2l4 days of employment annually to the 600,000 men employed In the industry, thus nullifying, the advantages of wage Increases In giving out the report, thq foundation state that it 1n estlgated the coal . In connection, with.Jta -- tiKly.o human relations In Industry, and that it Wnpalyaed-data. on IrreguUr tf-prg duetton and employment In bituminou. mining exttndlngover a period of thirty two year These data, the report adds, include the 'meet recent statistics on annual earnings and kindred subject by the United States geolotf ical'khr-vey- . the National Coal association,-t- he United Mine Workers, the United ktstss bureau of labor statistics and various state bureaus of mines. April 1$. Through a special committee, comprising leading financiers and economists, the Ofclcago Association of Commerce has given out a study of end domestic economto conditions. The, report makes no specific reeommen Uutkta hut gives the main arguments, pro gad eon, on such question as the payment of reparations, the cancellation of war debts, etc. One passage of the report declares The time for the American people to determine the baste elements of our for- elan policy is now? The European situation Is critical; If the Lnlted .with ttataa la ..ultimately to cooperate program of J.imope In any CHICAGO, eco-nom- lo -- - vto.maklUJ what we- to the process willing to contribute settlement says Another section of. the report manufac-'T 4s Idle to hope that our for-- n stand-fo- r, (hjt minds soon what we and-wh- at thingEunpe must do," Of industries If shorn of their marUite could, under the conditions their v ailing. Immediately devote to the manufacture of goods, to and to districts th people of the cotton ihewhfeat farms of the west Cotton and Bialh growers ran purchase the product when ty the domeette manufacturer enlythem a affords a strong foreignfor demand their ropducta. And. paving price g manufacsystem, under a turers will produce goods for sale to farm--to!, or to anyone oUo, when it pay do o com-prl- at-ti- - A summary, of the report as prepared by the Russell Sage foundation say The bituminous coal mines have been open for work on. an average of only veers II days a vear In the thirty-tw- o If 20 days bs from 1890 through 1921 regarded, vs a full working oTyear, the loot mine operday of employment and ation have averaged ninety In a year. Only twice, and this during the war, did tha miner reach the high mark, when he Idle daya In a had aa few as slxty-on- s years year, in elewan of these thirty-tw- o e., the- - lose of working timer- qliently of wages, has averaged 100 days or more for the bituminous miner. Of three lost Jays 27 per cent, according to the estimates of the United States geological survey, have been --duo of soft oal to the overdevelopment Mines now In operation could mines. tons to 900,000,000 from 700.000,000 produce a year, according to various estimates of commisbituminous coal the preeider.t's sion and Statisticians of th geological survey, while the country can use approximately 600,000,000 tons. r Campaign Authorized ,io Raise Publicity Fund Success of tho present advertising Utah- and campaign for Balt Lake and a desire to continue the work in the interests of industrial and agricultural development and to increase the tourist travel to this locality, caused the board of trustees of tho Commercial club to drive for $50,000 for this $uthonzo purpose at a meeting yesterday. The gal set in the last campaign was WOWO, and of that amount $30,000 waa uMained. . u Ians for tho second drive will be outlined within the neat few weeks, ' with a view to beginning the canvass early in the summer. It was the sense of tho meeting that the results obtained from the last eampaijm justify the action. It waa reported that from twenty five to thirty inquiries are received daily at the Commercial club in response to the booklets and pamphlets - and-com- More Men Than Needed. This excess of capacity over- - production brings more men into the industry than are needed and makes employment Intermittent and uncertain even when business In general la most prosperous. As the demand for soft coal has Increased from a little over 100,000,000 tons to over 600,000.000 tons annually in the past three decades, the number of mines and th number of employees have Increased, but the days of employment ill a year hav shown no appreciable Increase, except temporarily during tha Increased .demand period of the war. and higher prices nave resulted in openand ing new Htlnes, enlarging others, employing more miners, rather than m men to more employment regulnr giving In the mines already open Seasonal variations In den, and, according to tha geological ourvey, account for. 1 per rien.tJ.Ohy lqt days in In the period from 19U mlnous mining. to 1922, the production of coal In the month of greatest output exceeded production in the month of least output by H, 000 06ft to 16,900 000 ton or more and was never less than 6,900 000 tons. Seasonal fluctuation result In keeling more men and more capital In tne Industry to ba equ'ppcd to- - the annual peak ofr demand than would be needed lr work were more evenly distributed throughout the year. This excess of numbers employ-- ' d tends to turn to make employment irregular and uncertain, , Nevertheless, even of seasonal variations the elimination distributed throughout the country. Since the campaign was started, 118,-00have been printed and booklet convention distributed. Twenty-twin 1921 and 1922 received financial assistance fror the fund. Advertisingin twenty two leading western newspaper at a cost of $8000 was authorised only recently. A special booklet on the mining industry of the state was also A published and widely distributed. booklet on theagricultural and livestock industry or the state Is "Being prepared for circulation in the east. the The board yesterday approved contract with Steven 4 Wallis, Incor- the newspaper porated, for handling advertising. 0 o Importation of Alfalfa Seed Into U. S. Increases long as too many mlnea are operated. Forced to Seek Increases. To offset periods of idleness and lack of earnings, the bituminous miners are forced to seek higher rates 'of pay. But these higher rate do not give the miner a living wage throughout the year when he has tha opportunity to earn wages so few days In the year In 1920 tha Workers reported to the I nlted e bitumlous coal commission that In the year of greatest regularity of employment. 1916. the average annual earnings of their members In the central competitive field varied from 21164 in Ohio to a maximum of 61581k In western Had they been able to work 20 day a year, their earnings with those rate might have reached a maximum of 21260. Data derived from the United Shows State census indicate that In 1919 th average annual earnings of miners In the same area varied from 11062 in Into a maximum of 21211 In Penndiana The original film of the preparedness The average Increase sylvania. parade which waa held In this city in of 27 per cent, general granted by the bltu- 1917 will be shown at the American theater all this week This picture, aside of Interest to those who were from being tu the --psrarte or "to those "who saw lt, shows a marked contrast with the same places of today. Among those who led the parade and who mav he seen in this picture are the late President Joseph F. Smith, the late Brigadier General E A Wedgwood, former Governor Bamberger, a number of other former governors, former Mayor Rerrv, and a number of other former This picture will be shown mayors at, the American all this week fn addition to the regular program. Penn-svivsn- Film American of Preparedness Parade , ed :r " Summary of Report. profit-makin- of alfalfa seed into the Importation United States between Julv 1. 1021. ngand March TTIM2Twere r.780,3Wnffiinar-c--rordlto a report received from Washington by Miner M. Justin, agricultural statlaticlan for the bureau cf markets and crop estimates. United States deIn the correpartment of agriculture. the Importasponding period of 1929-2- 1 or 602,400 were tions pounds, of what they were the following year. However. Mr. Justin remarks, the lmpor- tetlons are by no means up to the maxt- -. mum figure they reached several year ago The same report says that daily rains fn the central, eastern and eouth central states has retarded the demand for field seeds during the week ending April 1. and . moat seeds are lower In price as a reAlfalfa prtcee during that week sult. were unchanged 6r a little lower. Extra Special Hour BfcrZCs Crystal White Soap , The Imperfection does net effect the wearing quality. Bath Robe Sample Sw&tchea 25 for $1X3 for comfort, Figured Cotton Petticoats 8plendld for home or Street wear. Remnants of Cotton Good at Savings of 10 to 30 Mail orders willreceive careful 7 overdevelopment of the industry and tick or opportunity for the miners to earn wagee regularly in tha bituminous cool industry render precarious and difficult the lives of more than half a million miners and their wives and children. The adjustment of wage rate every two years is sure to produce conflict and bitterness until the equally important question of stability for tha Industry receives effective attention from operators and public. Greater security in employment must be mede the foundation for better human relations In, this industry. The miners tn the soft coal Industry might weU ask for a guaranteed minimum of employment as the basic need, trktng precedence over wage adjustments tills year The necessity for regarding a reasonable minimum of employment as a fixed ohanre upon tha Industry would probably, make operators more reluctant to open, new mines or to enlarge unduly those already open. To make employment regular Is important not only for tha standard of living or the miners families, but for the economic conduct of the Industry. Capital, as wall as men, Is wastefulty used when money and enscale to produce ergy are Invested on more coal than Is required. The public, the operator and Investor and the coal ipeclsl MT. aul The aJ va nta ge , Jersey and flannel coats in spring -- shadesof greeny-- " bright Ted, Capcs are "very popular this spring, and for the women who prefer them,"" here are two very unusual values high colors in red, green, blue, as well as tans and staple shades. - also navy, tan and brown sizes 16 to 42 for wear with sport skirts. Tweeds and J erseySuits- v ,! J j " ' , i hHiiAwi ijA iji .I can have no Idea what very desirable hats are Included In this sal at these unusual prices until you can see thorn for yourself every popular color of the spring season. In trimmed and tailored hat; anal), medium and large shapes. Show- -t lng all of the newest trimming feature in flowers, fruit, ritfoone, and ornament See the unusual values Included here before buying your ' spring hat You Mill End Sale , Women's Knit Underwear Sleeveless Vests ;3 for 51X0 Sise Spring Suit 26 to 44. Sise Union Bloom Suits ers. Slse of Tricotine , 26 4. to 3 for $ X3 SIses 8$ to to 44. 26 tl gome tuxedw model trimmed with bead, other braid, trim and still other plain tailored all In the muoh wanted navy blue. Many different model to aeloct from. Sise 1 to 44. Extra Special 44. J "yours 77 2000 Pairs Hosiery 7 Dresses ' 5 , H Preser-vatio- I Very that the shipment of Army Blankets which we had on sale today at wa not ldrge enough to supply the hundreds who came to pure ham themv In apite of th fact that we had close to 300 blankets, many were turned away disappointed. WE WILL TAKE ORDERS FOE A LIMITED TIME for these blankets, as our second allotment will arrive in the near future. To he sure of getting yours, come In and pay a deposit. Children's Rain Capes Heavy, largo Brush Wool Scarfs Blanket large size Heavy, extra Bedspreads crochet ;s8c" I AA ! $1.93 ........ $2.0 Pn?e4:.I.,unk.4 lor 48c Damask Shell .5 for 25c Edge Dollies .. Lace trimmed Barf 68c and Table Covers ...... Lace Shams end Scarfs 66x96, Glovs Silk Vests. . Combination ISults 19c Bloomer and I AA . Bandeaux White Wash YE. ICC Petticoat Women's Porch Dress end Inch sise Bed Sheets Good IQ (Illl9 Bilk $1.83 $2.83 Wash Bloomer While. 3 I.C3 for $ fancies Good grade Gingham Petticoats Regular and extra 10a I else Band and Bib Htrh-gra- d Hiking Suita Khaki JR. swB Many of the novelty styles seen In much higher-price- d of good grade check, stripes aftd plaids. Made apron Bisea 36 to 44. ginghams and percale PA, v. 11x99 else. quality Turkish Huck Towels. A bargain Envelop Chemise. Flesh. In sise to 44... House Jer.ey Bloomers Women s . BUk $5X3 New Bungalow Aprons . 79c $1.39 $1.89 a FlHow Cases. "Good Women's Aprons red. Combination also copen many dark shades. All are tuxedo styles, mad of best saxony yarn. Sixes to 44. Fleeted and plain models In this style of skirt which will be much worn through th summer. Line Every quality 58c S8c fcrSIsCO and allk $2X3 Prunella Skirts to Read Chmlaol Knit Skirts. 42x42- - 2Sc I XI KefT' r.d Of wl sww 48c 78c Spring weight, 3 for $1.83 Girls' and Women buddies Odds "and end - Separate Skirts Meil's and large boy Sweaters Boy Wool Ofta W f j ,',ii,i..4lw B$ I w 03c$i.83 C Oil. Blouses and Waists, Dressing Baoque Saving Eat $183 $2.89 ' J $3X9Co,t,'';''T Pink, white, lavender, special Silk and Wool Dresses - Sport Serge Canton crepe, taffeta, crepe de chine, satin 204 very AJ1 th wonderful dresses tn these group newest spring styles. Every else to 44. Excellent quality of material, good colors In navy, green, grey, tea, brown and black. n pairs 98c Fot men, women and children. Tht I the greatest bargain we have had to offer for, many year. Every else, good colors. Two Very Special JQ98 $1198 Sale Prices f Be Sure $2.95 Womens, $2.98 and $5.98 Girls, ' $1.49 and $1.98 ' Two of the most popular style of spring suit very good quality of fabric and In modal wWoh are copies of high or --priced suite. W believe you will find this tho lowest price in Salt Lake on suits of this grad. Just exactly 5 dresses in this very unusual offer a wide range of elses, colors and styles for so limited a quantity. Women w4U rind thesq adaptable for home wear as well es for street, and a very, greet U. S. 'I'-- ' New Trimmed Hats Spring Capes and Wraps $7.49 and $11.98 Spring Coats, $4.93, $6.49 " Wearc sorry i Mill End Sale of Polo, velour and chinchilla in very clever spring models along the newest lines some are full lined every size, 16 to 42. point of view. p $14981 298 Prices ur Yon can have your fun sREPAIRED AND REMODELED "NOW AT SPECIAL SUMMER RATES Tbe-week- e f Sale through ilry freezing air You protection through insurance. but when we return your little pay furs we pay in full if we dont. Charles F. Adams, member of the fifm of Gardner & Adams, will be the principal speaker at the Monday session. of the Advertising club of Balt take. Mr. Adams will dlscus The Dealers Btore as a Medium.1 meetings of the djib are brimming more popular aa each Monday comes around, the object being to promote advertising. The talks are highly educational from an advertiinig .Store Better Grade Coats Spring w 44 TO BE GRADUATED, te The Tribes. PLEASANT, April 16. North Sanpete high school will graduate a Claes next month, th largest of forty-foclam In tha history of the school. Professor' Louts A Petersen has announced the awarding of highest honors to D, Irvin Kaamuasen and Jennie Allred for scholastic record, and the class oration will ba delivered by these two students at commencement exercises May 12. Eown Stairs use-ytb- ls length. Hundreds And hundreds of unusual bargains on sale and display in the departments not mentioned here. It will pay you to go through carefully and look for the special siale ticket. 1 The greatest low price merchandlse event of the spring season Millions Are Needy. Soalat-maWr-T- 9 A.M. Months of preparation, thousand of dollars in purchases, have gone into the special prices offeredin this Mill ' End Sale. -- three acts, to a crowded house. Miss Urva Blackham, as Molly, beautifully portrayed the character of the co Revere waa played by F. J Faux. His singing was the feature of the evening. Particularly pleasing was his duet with Miss Blackham, Fata Sent "You Here to Me. Gladys Sorensen, as Molly's sister, with her captivated the audience Clara - Little, as bhlldleh Impudence Dorothy, pleved with Harris Larsen, as a Lieutenant William Day They gave pleasing performance of young love. - Vivian Anderson, aa Aunt Diana; Vance Peterson, as Rastus, the colored husband of Dina; and Mechaal Sweeney,, played by Stanley Ivory, were good. r Sta$t Monday Including ginghams, percales, canton flannel and many either similar material also taMe damask, rradrinmiediatrr attention eluding wives and daughters, find work For many coal miners this resource is lacking. The nai industry necessarily becomes responsible for insuring sufficient Income to the men in tha mlnea Jo maintain their families throughout the year. Special te The Tribes. MORONI, April IS Wednesday evening of last- - week the Moroni high school a oomio opera In presented "Molly, and robe B. Your Winter Furs Our Summer. Storage Speaker Announced j for Ad Club Luncheon Imperfect Carpet Brooms Estimate of tho coat of living prepared by Profee nor W. F. Ogburn of Columbia unlvarslty, to be presented by the United Mine Workers to the bituminou cue I commission, showed that in Janfor a uary, 1920, 21602 was required budget to provide a 'minimum of subsisTo a tence for provide family of five. comfort - for families living a minimumcommunities required, accordIn'mlnlng estimate, de-an ing to Professorof Ogburn Price have annuaPTncpme creased somewhat since these estimates, but even in t Wtf prosperous year of 1918 tha miners average annuel earnings were, not equal to the estimated minimum Subsistence," HSriepi. for comparatively email group of machine miners employed every day that the mlnea wore open. Facte- - about miners' earnings and the in suffering which unemployment causes thetr families can be understood - only if conditions of life In camp are known.. In .many mining communities tha mine is the only plaice of em-- " To find smother Job In dull plovment. periods means moving to another town. Moreover, a miner' family lack! the economic safeguards of Ufa In a community with aaveral varied Industrie 1A Moroni High School Presents Comic Opera Bfcr20: . Living Cost Estimates. . 12 A. B. Naptha Soap mlnous coal commission in 1026, would have increased these earnings had employment been no more Irregular than In the past. Ewan In the comparatively the prosperous year of 1020, however, 0 daya of operation of the mines were 10.1 in per cent lees than In 1016, while the opportunity for employment decreased Thus, 02 per c nt as compared with 1910 Irregular employment has nullified the advantage of Increased rates of pay miner have a common Interest In making bUumlnoua nvining efficient Sale, 9 to Monday Satisfactory Adjustment Possible, Report Says, So Long as More Mines Are Operated Than Required to Supply Demand. Stud, of Foreign Many of the best values shown la our window 09 ww Pants Cs Boys' Khaki Pants Play Sut and Overall Wool Slip. Women's and girls Over Bweaters Women Dusters Men's and women's heavy Canton 75c Boy S3: all-lin- $1.83 2 fer 25c -- |