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weak Watery circulation denotes its attendant evils
pale compexons maara conditions perhaps more
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Shn aeGGn makes its While uric acid
Old Sores and Ulcers likewise dependent on bad blood
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appetite tired out feeling and general condition OF
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the of tonic. e ~ ~ ~
We recommend to all in need OF blood pumfer or tonic the
use OF o 3 D medicine which has proven itself greatest
bood purifiers down into the circulation and removes all i'm
pures humo and posons and makes pure and health
sustaining 1t puriReS and strengthens weak eerorated blood
supplies with the heahlul properties and laws e FONDA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24

ton Tor good health. AS a tonic
,. ;. ). has no equal and those who
are beginning to feel the need Of
such a medicine TO fortify them
selves against the unpleasant con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

the third arbitrator is another delicate job
imposed on the mediators. hut there has
never yet been any dissatisfaction. OIL this
score despite the difficulty and responsible
ity attached.
Precautions taken by the mediators no
doubt have contributed considerably toward
averting criticism in the appointment OF the
third arbitrator. When the first two arbi-
traitors fail after five days il is almost GER
tain that they have discussed the qualfica-
tions of nearly every available man known
rejected by one of the arbtrators, thus
narrowing the list OF possibilities from
which the mediators are TO be chosen. usu-
ally the first move made toward the APP
pointment is to ask the two arbitrator Tor
list OF men who would he acceptable 10
them, with the hope that perhaps the same
name might appear i'm both lists and there
by make possible a satisfactory election
Usually the railroad names one OF It's
officials, while the employees choose one "f
the officers Of their organization. In any
event, each picks man who will LOOK NJ
the dispute from the angle or point OF view
of the side selecting him. thereby making II
all the more necessary for the Sthird man
to be impartial. unbiased and judicial.
With this situation prevailing the third ar
bitrator virtually becomes the umpire and
the other two al, coates of the respective
sides.
An appeal from the award " the bcard
OF arbitration Is possible, but can be only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

employers had reached the limit OF their
PATIENCE and the relations were strained
to the utmost when the mediators inter-
Ceded.
Mediation is virtually "A match Of wits
between the mediatorS and the parties TO
the controversy The mediators hear each
side OF the dispute and then draw their own
deductions and figure out plan OF action
and such concessions as they believe each
side should make. Each party is heard
separately and confidentialy in order that
the other may not know the exact attitude
Of its opponent In the dispute Successive
conferences are held with the parties IN
controversy, but until a complete settle
ment IS reached they are never brought
together. Sometimes the aim OF the medl-
atOrs is to get the employers and the en-
ployes TO agree TO arbitrate, although III
many cases settlement can be reached
without resorting to arbitration. Every case
is different In details, although the funda-
mental principles are the same, each step
10 solution being similar,
When a crisis is threatened or the ten
sion Is keen efforts are made 10 ADJUST the
differences at the earliest possible moment,
and often Commissioner Neill has remained
more than twenty-four hours at time
with particularly stubborn principals. Night
sessions are frequent In negotiations of this
kind No records or minutes are taken
during any part OF the deliberations OF the
medators and the respective parties, about
the only writing being the agreement. Even
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

Every sort of dispute has been encoun-
tered, including differences over wages.
hours and working conditions. two contro-
versies on Southern roads involving the
race question. However there has not been
single instance where the arbitration
award has been repudiated although there
have been cases of disputes over different
interpretations of the findings.
Under the provisions of the Erdman act
controversies involving engineers, fremen.
conductors, trainmen. switchmen and teleg-
raphers are the only ones that come within
the scope of legal mediation or arbitration.
1t is provided that where there is danger
Of interstate traffic being interrupted either
the employer or the employee, or both. may
appeal TO the Commissioner of Labor and
the chairman of the Interstate Commerce
Commission TO use their friendly offices to
bring about an amicable adjustment of the
difficulty. The two officials cannot act on
their own initiative, but must wait TO be
asked.
Ante-mediation steps arc about the same
In each instance A dispute arises, perhaps
over wages or the violation or msurder-
standing of some contract: local COM
mttee or the employees involved taxes up
the matter, and from there the Issue will
go TO the general committee for adjust
ment. Finally. tie grievance reaches the
national organization. and a grand officer
as he Is called. does business directly with
the road roads. If the grand officer Is
unable to effect a settlement that IS salts
factory, the question of a strike IS referred
back TO the employees themselves. usually
vote of the members Of the organization
being taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02
CALLED IN TO AVERT STRIKES.

Generally the aid Of the mediators Is in
voked before the employees vote TO strike
but sometimes the dispute reaches a crit
zeal stage before either side courts inter
vention in the shape Of mediation or arbi-
tration. IT is usually after a strike has
been voted and the situation has become
acute that mediation IS sought. After 'ne
party to the controversy has appealed for
mediation the mediators tender their ser
vices to the other side, and, If accepted
begin at once to smooth out the differences
1t is tangled situation that the medi-
ators find, as a rule, as probably the wran-
gle has extended over weeks and each
side has been obstinate and stubborn in
the extreme. Usually when they take up
the dispute both employer and emploEe
have made every concession they regard
possible. 1t is a task for n wizard. But
T. is a hard problem ;hat DR. Neill likes
best.
The most recent case recurring the
friendly Offices" of Commissioner Nell IS
the controversy between the locomotive en-
Cineers and the railroads north OF the Po-
tomac River and east OF Chicago, 3 per
cent Of the railroad mileage in the country
being concerned. That there was not A
strike precpitated a Jew weeks ago, WITH
the result that the commercial interests
throughout the whole United States would
be crippled. II not completely paraly2ed
is due to the master mind OF Commissioner
Nell. who, with Judge Martin A. Knapp.
interccded at tho eleventh hour and saved
the day 1t was arranged TO arbitrdt, tie
grievances under the provisions OF the Cid-
man act, and settlement of the trouble Is
now in sight. Both the engineers and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

A
- scientist or a professional peace
maker are fitting titles for Charles r.
Neill Commissioner of Labor. VINO mas
averted scores Of large strikes. involving
thousands upon thousands Of men, through
his remarkable tact and ability to solve
economic problems.
Perhaps no man in the United States, or
in the whole world, occupies such happy
position between the mighty Industrial ele-
ments-ca ptal and labor-as does Dr. NELL
faithful friend Of employer and employe
alike. Always just and fair. the great
pacificator has emerged from some OF the
most bitter labor conflicts of the present
era with not single failure-not one In
stance where his efforts were in vain.
Complete statistics covering all OF his
activities in preventing strikes are not
available, but government reports showing
the results Of the Erdman act authorizing
the mediation and arbitration of railway
labor disputes set forth that since 1906
Commissioner Neil has been instrumental
I'm settling forty-seven controversies d.
rectly involving $1,000 employees and 5o5,SSO
miles of railroad.
II is still fresh in the minds OF nearly
every one now ne LOOK lne dCtiNe Pdit III
ending the famous anthracite coal strike
in 1902 when the whole industrial world
was menaced In that eventful struggle
between the miners and the operators Dr.
Neill acted as assistant recorder. laying
the foundation for his subsequent appoint
ment as Commissioner of Labor BY Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
The adjustment Of the miners strike
troubles in Nevada in 1907, after troops had
failed to restore order, was In part due TO
the diplomacy OF the mediator. who was
one of three investigators pushed into the
riot and disorder by the President when all
other efforts failed to bring peace.
An example Of the fearlessness OF the
man and his deep sense Of justice was pre-
sented in the report made by him and J. b.
Reynolds depicting the shocking conditions
in the packing houses in Chicago. The In
dictment OF the packers by the two men
was distinct sensation. Powerful infiu-
ences were at work to suppress the report,
but 1t was given the fullest publicity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

the terms Of the settlement are often not
divulged to the public. as the whole pro-
ceedings are for the most part confidential.
When it is taken into consideration that
the mediator is the confidant OF both sides
and hears the most private matters ana
secrets of employer and employe, and that
the slightest betrayal Of confidence would
perhaps sway the whole situation II can
readily be seen that Commissioner Neil
occupies an exceedingly delicate position
during the tendency OF the mediation pro-
ceedings. 1t is also apparent that his won
derful success is an eloquent compliment
TO his integrity. besides emphasizing the
fact that ne stands high in the esteem Oh
the two industrial factions. The slightest
distrust would ruin his value as a mediator
but never vet has there been the semblance
of a suggestion OF double dealing on MS
part, which could easily be engaged H.
owing to the peculiarly clandestlne char
acter Of the negotiations.
Mediation in no way partakes OF the
nature of arbitration. In mediation Com
missioner Nell and Judge Knapp have no
authority 10 force their conditions upon the
parties I'm a controversy. They can simply
go over the situation. draw every possible
concession from each side and then sug-
rest a way out Of the difficulty. That is as
far as they can so, but in arbitration 1t Is
different.
After mediation fails 10 adjust the contro'
yersy the mcdiators usually induce the re-
spective principals To submit the dispute to
II arbitration Is mutually
agreeable. each side selects one arbitrator
and the two men thus appointed choose a
third although five are sometimes named
In the event that the two arbitrator first
named cannot agree to third member OF
tho board the latter Is picked by Commits
sioner NELL and Judge Knapp. Such
situation often develops. The selection or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02
THE HOME INFLUENCE.
Henrietta said Mr.. Meekton.
.tNNhat 10 IL .o,ia..ptf

What is 1t. LeonldasY'
Suppose ! stay al home and econOmlze
In order To facilitate your public career
and employ my leisure hours In assisting
You with your speeches and magazine ar
ticleS"--
"W@ll?"
2 WHEN YOU are promucnt in public ar
fairs will sou be one vi those " mo can
didly ADMIT that they owe everything TO
their husbands ?"-Wasfirgton Star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02
A CONSOlING THOUGHT,

DO. YOU believe. DOCTOR" asked Mrs
Wumps. that men become what they
eat|'
Yes, madam. ! do" said the bishop
What comfort that must have been to
those early missionaries when they were
eaten By the cannbals,f sighed Mrs.
Wumps. Weekly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02
CRUSADE FOR CHILD TOILERS.

DIR NELL has been always an active
advocate of better laws to protect children
and women who labor. His crusade In the
District of Columbia in behalf OF the child
,oilers resulted in numerous practical re-
forms He spent three summers in Flu
roma Investigating economic conditions ana
s,rdvinp the various phases Of the great
rroblem OF harmonizing labor and capital
all the time paying much attention to the
child worker That Washington, the ma
,io,,e canital is now almost model city
,.i,b resnect 10 the employment Of chill
-, &c dine largely TO the efforts Of DR..
Xe,l. who is a man of broad human SYM
pathies and mas the ability TO MAKE sldlis-
tics tell a forceful story.
Personally. DIR. NELL is man who IN
snires confidence at once, feature which
IS a potent factor in his wonderful WORK
standing over six feet tall, he radiates
frankness and sincerity of purpose. HIS
handclasp is cordial and his manner al
together attractive. He has the appearance
or a man who will listen to your trouble
and give you justice. No doubt, MS pleas
ing personality has much to DO Win his
success as a peacemaker. lie does not
look like a man who would fight-but ne Is.
Keen I'm sociological matters, DR.. NELL
has been sent on many governmental mis-
slons 10 get at the truth in perplexing sit
uations. He has investigated immigration
conditions on the Pacific Coast, has gone
down i'm a coal mine to get facts first hand
has tried TO eradicate alley Sums IN
Washington, has done innumerable things
involving social economics. but essentially
he is undoubtedly the foremost diplomat
the industrial world has known.
Disputes between railroads and their en-
ployes involving the probability OF a strike
are settled either through mediation or
arbitration. In case OF mediation Commits
sioner Nell acts as sort of go-between,
whereas arbitration is a quasi-judlcisl pro-
cedure Power TO invoke these two means
II settling controversies affecting railways
aad their employees engaged in railroad
train service Is given in a federal law COM
monty known as the Erdman act The law
has been on the statute books for thirteen
years but only within the last FIVE years
las il been utilized 10 any extent. Both
employer and employe urge the application
Of the Krdman act, and very often both ask
Tor mediation or arbitration
This table shows 10 some extent the oper-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

vice. patriotic entertainment was held in
Trinity Parish House In the evening under
the auspices of the Grand Army of the
Republic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

Walter r. Marvin president of the City
Club OF New Rochelle. an organization for
solving municipal problems and advising
the city government, has appointed the fol-
lowing committees:
observation-disclosures Tucker, Edward Stet-
son Griffing. Edward w. Davidson. DR..
Benjamin h. Smith and Raymond NJ.
Hotchkss.
Flnance-Henry NJ. Lester Joseph p.
Donovan and John III. Scoield.
Municipal Government-Edward w Da-
wilson, Edward Stetson Grifiing, Charles j.
Dunlap. John Holden and Frank Tucker.
City lmprovements-E.dso 5. Lott, John
H. Troy. Herman Kobbe, John Holden and
Nelson Hume.
Audit -George +. Flandreaux and Charles
r. Query.
House-Joseph =. Donovan. Herman
Kobbe and Charles 4. Lupprian.
Membership Charles w. Barnes Arthur
w cole, Joseph Il. Donovan. Frank A..
Buchanan. DR. Benjamin +. Smith Will
lam Rafford Pitt and Edward G. Locke.
Bulding-Henry NJ. Lester Herman
Kobte. Joseph T. Donovan. George f..
Lewis. Charles r. Query and Frank Tucker.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Lewis. Of Hill
dale farm, have returned to their old home.
AT Fishsuard. Wales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

The High school Mandolin Club will fur
nsh the music for the high school assem-
bly, every morning for the remainder of the
school year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02
HIS WORK is CONFIDENTIAL.

Much of the work Of Commissioner NELL
necessarily is OF confidential nature and IS
not revealed in the records OF the Depart
ment Of Commerce and Labor, but the re-
suits have been 20 obvious that he STANDS
ort pre-eminently as one of the greatest
factors in industrial peace in the country.
Sharing this distinction with Dr. NELL is
Martin A. Knapp. presiding judge OF the
Court Of Commerce. who has acted win
The Commissioner of Labor as mediator
in a number of controversies
DR.. Neill's whole career prior to his ap-
nointnent to the Office Of Commissioner or
Labor seems peculiarly to have been most
nerfact nreparatory course to fit him for
IN. responsibilities Of his present position.
He fairly fits into the Office, possessing
every qualification and added abilities be-
sides. Both by nature and training ne Is
the right man in the right place
Born in Illinois in 1856, the future strike
Nxer'' was taken TO Texas by his parents
ave wears later. He now prides himself on
the fact that he is a Texan. and In fact
was known in college as 1.-The Tall Mes
o,,ite OF the Rio Grande." Down In the
Lone Star State in the days when II was
the edge of civilization he made his start
as a wage Garner in private oanK that
won his way to a responsible position
Al the age Of twenty young NELL de-
cided that he would "go through college
six wears later he graduated from George
town University summa cum laude in A
class Of 1l2 men, the second student III
6fty wears TO win sucn honors. he won
seven out of eight medals offered during
his time at Georgetown, and probably 1alled
IN win the eighth because he didn't COM
rete- Such was the brilliancy Of DR.. Neill 5
college career.
prior TO entering Georgetown University.
ubere he graduated in 1891, DR.. NELL
studied at Notre Dame University the
University of Texas and with private
tutors Subsequent to his graduation at
Georgetown he took postgraduate studies
at the University of Chicago and johns
lJonkins University, receiving the degree
NJ Doctor of Philosophy at the latter In
stitution in 1897.
Dr. Neill was appointed instructor OF
political economy at the Cathohc I'M
,,arsit,, of America in Washington in 1872
assistant professor in 1897 and full professor
a, 1000 During the time he was member
., ,bs faculty at the university DR.. Neill
took an active interest in civic matters
being vice-president Of the Board OF Ohari-
ties of the District Of Columbia and mem
her of the Civic Federation In wv lie was
snnointed by President Roosevelt as as
s;stant recorder of the Anthracite Coal
c.riLa Commission Subsequently he was
,.ooord.r In the Alabama coal strike arbi-
tratjon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

A card party and dance for the benefit OF
the Pelham Summer Home will be held in
the assembly room of Pelham Hall. Mrs
Hazens collegiate school for girls. on
Wednesday evening. The general commit
tee consists of Mrs. John c. Hazen Mrs
W. B. Randall, Mrs. A. +. Huntington
Mrs. Danforth Brown and Mrs. w. H.
Leslie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

The warm weather during the last ""
days has brought number OF New io'N
ers to their summer homes In Rye a"-
Port Chester. Practically all the big mahV'
houses are open. and plans for house parties
and various forms of entertainment y"
under way. Among the new arrivals
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Williams. who are
their home on Byram shore; judge a".
Mrs. Lehman, OF Manhattan: Mr.. anc ".
George s. Dearborn, j. NJ. Mathewsoh W
is at Rye Beach. MIR and Mrs "h"""
Matthews and william ThurstoD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02
ITALY AND SOUTH OF FRANCE.
S r s;:' Ss's
u "EDEN Palace"

of tournaments on its links yesterday Win
the qualifying round. eighteen holes. medal
play handicap for the June prizes. ms
committee that arranged the events con-
sisted OF Joseph Pickard. jr.. e. W. Elliv"
and Charles e. Marshall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

The Apawamis Golf Club. OF Rye-on-the'
Sound. has been granted permission oy
Justice Morschauser to mortgage It's prop
erty for $4,000. The club intends TO pay
off a mortgage now outstanding and other
debts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

The large farm OF Francis \. stratton'
OF Mount Vernon. near tho quaker RIGGS
station OF the New York. Westminster q
Boston Railway Company. Is now oelhs
subdivded and a select colony OF villas
and cottages will be established there. The
farm consists OF 80 acres and has been
laid out into lots OF different sizes. MT
stratton has improved the property In
many ways at an expense OF many thou
,Ja Of dollars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

Larohmont and Mamaronech reso
are Interested in the coming MARI
Miss May A. Weatherbee to Dr. :,
Milbank. which will take place #.
Thomas's Church Mamaroneck, on Jun. \.
Miss Weatherbee Is well known ~ a..
mont. She Is a whip. of conslderao'' "a
tinction. and at the last Westches'e' h.r
show che wen several blue ribbons WIZ 80,
high steppers. Her father, the iA'e AZ
r. Weatherbee, was one Of the direc'''' .
the horse show for years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02
LARCHMONT MANOR.

The chief event In i.archmont society
week was the presentation Of the M'.
chant of Venice" in st. Johns Parish Hou''
on Tuesday evening last by the pup''s W
Manor School
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w Cortiss gave a
reception Saturday afternoon and evening
on the twenty-ffth anniversary OF their
marriage. Mrs j. c. Van Houten. OF New
York CITY, who was the maid OF honor, was
among the guests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02

for error OF law apparent In the record
The findings of the arbitrstors are filed III
court, and the first appeal possible Is to the
Circuit Court OF the United States AM
then to the Circuit Court Of Appeals. ONLY
one such appeal has ever been made and
that was in one of the earliest cases that
resulted disastrously for both sides.
Awards Of the arbitration board are now
accepted, and the settlement OF cont'o-
versy through mediation, as a general rule,
results In both sides becoming more friend
" than ever before. Even where the pre-
limlnary struggle has been attended with
much bitterness, i'll feeling disappears and
the peacemakers frequently see the former
Industrial enemies united.
1t Is obvious that much Of the success
OF tho Erdman act depends upon the per-
sonality Of the Commissioner OF Labor and
the other mediator. From the very begin
ming there is a delicacy about the proceed
ings that requires the tact OF genuine
diplomat Exactly the right personality Is
possessed by DR.. NELL and Judge Knapp.
Not only has Commissioner NELL found
Il necessary To use tact and diplomacy, nut
he has also been required to display con-
siderable courage at different times when
he has gone forth as federal peace envoy.
Probably the most ticklish mission he has
had was his trip to Goldfeld. New, In the
fall OF 1907. when the miners and mine own
ers were engaged In a bitter struggle and
United States troops were there to restore
order. Both sides were in an ugly mood,
and there had been bloodshed, including the
murder Of restaurant keeper a few DAYS
before DR.. NELL arrived on the scene. Pres
ldent Roosevelt had sent him and two other
officials TO the mining town TO determine
whether the troops were absolutely neces-
ear, and naturally he was unwelcome.