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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-08-08

carrying daily Caski mountains
the city hundred miles Rome in her day buded aueducs
miles in length that the of that but
Romans dreamed of anything huge the
project Immense and had
dam thrown Eopus creek twenght feet broad
$40 feet thick the of the pyramids
Egypt 755 feet the base and 4S1 feet high Yet the
the
Coming down from its mountain to New York the
aqueduct tunnels under the Hudson thousand feet below the
surface through solid rock structure the of the Catss will
find their the other side of the Hudson One hundred and
sixty million dollars the estimated cost Of this great water system
Lying directly in the path of the aueduc villages which had
be entirely oberated The great Asokan dam and took
eight of time to and the services of three thousand
wormen The housing and of these wormen made sub
ct of special study and here phase of the woe human
phasat particularly fascinating Those charge of the
work determined provide something different than the usual
sanitary repulsive construction modern city with
electric lights schools churches
theatres fire department comfortable homes for the women Ed
ward ungerfod whose interesting description indebted
for this editorial MENTION of this problems he problem of
the Of correction interest
ton The enforcement Of the eghtho law applied to
public works. made this phase of solution Commissioner Chad
wick sad "Our byproduct is do not know better by
product anywhere than the standard of citizenship
All this work have had schools in plenystarng with
kindergarten for the genraon and ending with the school
for the aborers Eight eight hours
for play eight for There's regular schedule at
Browns Station We have taught menmOst of them Italians
the English language American history and American government
There in the physical undertaking of American
paty the to the otmade assertion that municipal
eminent cannot compete with private corporation from the stand
Of efficiency And it interesting note that watchu
the physical and mental well being the workman with
the gho day the cornerstone Of that supervision has been
the secret of this great engineering project This lesson respect
fully dedicated the Sumner Iron Works and other like
who that the eghthour denied to
workman and efficiency contenment and still achieved
Mayor George f. Coel Of Seattle said by political writers
have the United States senatorial bee buzzng his bonnet The
biggest Mr. Cote will have if he decides to enter the
will be the venomous opposition of the Seattle Times
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-08-08
UNFAIR LIST.

Published by order of the Everett
Trade Council.
Electric companies-Snoqualmie Light
company.
Barber Shops - Independent, 1907
Hewitt: VIM. Whitaker, Lowell; l. b.
Turner, 1104 Hewitt; shop at 1917
Hewitt; Mitchell hotel shop.
Barnhart Shop, of Monroe.
Iron Works-Summer Iron works,
Bayside Iron works, Everett Iron
works.
Hotels and Cafes-Mitchell hotel;
Lords cafe.
PIumbers-C. R. Schweitzer. A.
Stormfels.
Electrcians-R. p. Bush.
Bricklayers-Barney Grant.
American Pile Driving Co.
DR.. Ida McIntyre-By the Building
Trades Council.
arpenters-Platt, Paddock, A. Dena.
muir, F. C. Tubbs, o. P. Carver.
Plasterers-A. G. Wright, A. L. Knapp
Booth, VIM Carter, Chas. Hotten.
Contractors-P. Sampson, j. Winter
mute, Larson Bros.
Painters-Anderson & Steen, William
Ferguson, VIM. Christensen, M. Kokeen,
VIM Gleason.
Buildings--l2l7 Hewitt.
Cement Workers-Pettit, Sr.
Teamsters@C. ]. Witt.
Bon Marche Department Store, Sc
attic.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-08-08

first outbreak in Mexico which finally drove Da into
Of Madero and to the present
time underground movement for American
1t early IN the adero revolution and 1t
today the of Iurea otteng to It's
logical explanation of it is that American and other foreign
Mexican stable
United establish that stability Protection to life and
property foreign lands has been the rayng
for years and pretty kettle of fish has been
stirred by it. Possibly at times Americans have been IN danger
through fault of their but inclined to believe that
who mind their business about safe part
civilized world they the United States We cannot
try. invests its securities physical properties manipuaes poll
tics his hold investments and raises Ned generally with
the native population has the Of the United States
he enqushed his American citizenship That is the
class that generally first and loudest for American baesps
and when uprising in the country in which has
established domcie Mexico wonderfully rich IN
natural capital that country
field for of its domain the coalition between foreign
and the Daz taking from the native population
richest lands minerals and Stocks and in fastening the
country of peonage that brought about the first uprising
ado have been better than Daz but he rallied to his
support because of the expectation that the of the country
would be MaderO fell because OF his failure
satisfy lexcans that he could and would abolish
and put the land with all held within the reach of his
pie The land question is the bottom of most and revolution
prSnes and Mexican will be stable that
does least solve that question Apparently meri
capital Mexico feels that the American government give
Mexican affairs stability than Mexican government
Mexican facona personal follow
ing, and DESTROYS Of protetcoate We believe that
the American has business Mexico. We have
trouble enough the Philippines keep busy for time
large share of the people the United share belief and
President Wilson himself holds that theory and against intervention
under circumstances Whether will allow main
attitude wholly another question Continued
lacks American citizens and their holdings Mexico inspired
by the interests that would profit most by intervention event
ay the spirit such height that it will President
will probably for for many and pay dearly in
lives and taxes,
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-08-08
TRADES COUNCIL.

Council called to order at p. M,
President Williston presiding.
The following credentials were ac-
cepted and delegates obligated and
seated: Brewery Workers, Max Bill
lig, Gus Biederman, Jno Van Clasen !;
Timber Workers, Ray Cross.
Communication was read from the
Printing Pressmen's Union of Cincin-
natl protesting against the action of
the Methodist Book Concern in per-
sistently operating a non-union shop.
BY motion the secretary was instruct
ed to protest to the Methodist Book
Concern and the local ministerial al
lance.
Communication was read from the
Photo Engravers' Union No. 1 of New
York City stating that the Macmillan
Co., school textbook publishers, were
having their photo engraving done by
a VIGOROUSLY unfair firm. The coun-
Gil instructed the secretary to protest
to the Macmillan company and to re-
quest the local board of education to
refrain from purchasing textbooks
from the Macmillan company until
they were square with organized labor
Communication from Light and
Power Council of California thaking
the council for donation and express
sions of sympathy with their fight.
Labor Day committee urged that
the unions report the approximate
number of men they would have in
line.
The newly elected officers were in.
stalled
Reports by Unions.
Notwithstanding float for Labor
Day; will have about ninety members
in line.
Longshoremen-Wil be in line on
Labor Day.
Plumbers-Will have some novel
feature in parade; no float but will
spend the money purchasing addi-
tional stock in Labor Temple.
Stage Workers-Installatio of Off
GERS will have float in parade; IS
men in line.
Teamsters-In line with the recon-
mendation of the council will fine
members found guilty of patronizing
unfair firms or organizations.
Communication from the Building
Trades Council that F. R. Hare, cleo
trical contractor, had squared up with
the electricians and had been removed
from the unfair list and requesting
concurrence of the Trades Council.
BY motion the name was ordered
stricken from the unfair list.
Label League reported that they
would assist the Labor Day committee
in every way possible; meeting night
changed back to Monday night.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-08-08
sTEREOTYPERS GET RAISE.

Sioux City, Aug. THE scale of
the Stereotypers' union, which has
been under negotiations for several
months, has finally been settled, and
an increase of 50 per week granted.
The former scale was SIS, thus bring
ing the new scale up to $40, and al
though this increase did not meet the
demand, it was finally concluded that
a compromise under the circumstances
would be the best policy, rather than
to submit the matter to board of
arbitration.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-08-08

Mayor George Of Seattle said by political writers
the United bee buzzg his bonnet The
biggest Mr. Cotter will if he decides the
will be the venomons oppositon of the Seattle Times.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-08-08

organizations provide in their constitutions
full free discussion the floor of all questions,
and political We in full accord with the intent
that provision We always willing take chance with
venormed membership and believe free debate stmu
questions which vitality affect the worngman But
debate and personal vtuperaon
which discussions All of inclined to
rather impatient the the brother that do not coincide
with always for and 1t IS
be mistaken in opinions We may be
the other fellow possible good can from
and eeng by calling brother blockhead
nmbsu because he dsagrees with Industrial solidarity
successful monism and the acrimonious d
cuon tactics tends to destroy the
harmonious feeling should Let have full discussion
of the labor but let above all have con
sideraton for the feelings of our brothers.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-08-08

rs triumph of engineering skill the great Catskl aqueduct is
second only the Panama canal Forseeng the time when New York
City greatly increase its supply to take of the in
creased population the authorities began the construction of an
aqueduct hundred miles length The problem of
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Baptist Notes

The Bible school attendance went down to 9S on Sunday.
 The R. Y. r. T.. omit the 6 o'clock service during July and August and unite with the evening meeting of the church.
 The Bible school picnic at Roseland on the Fourth was splendid outing.
 The Ladies Aid told paper sale netted $50. The recent salad and strawberry supper on the church lawn added S27 to their treasury.
 Feeling that recognition of Mrs. Brownipgs legacy to our church should be given more than a passing thought, the Ladies Aid appointed Il committee to annually place flowers upon her grave in Grove street eeme. tery which was done last week by the following. Mrs. H. O. Preston, Mrs. c. M Fenrer, Mrs. l.. E Law and Mrs. Rufus K. Chase.
 Mrs. Il. Q. Preston entertained her Sunday school class at her home June 25th. An excellent supper was pre- pared and the host and hostess made the occasion most pleasant one.
 The B. |. r. l.. has chosen the fol- lowing officers for the next six months:
 Miss Mildred Carver, president,
 Norman Kennedy, vice president.
 Miss Florence Stubbeft, secretary.
 Miss Edith C. Bowen, treasurer.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
Putnam Boys on Cruise

Dana Johnson, Donald Johnson and William Rafierty, boy scouts, and Rev. E. II. Hartman, scout master, are on the briny aboard the scout ship Pioneer. The boys fathers, Attorney F.. II Johnson,and William Rafferty accom- panied them to Boston to see them set sail. The cruise will last two weeks and will extend to the most easterly point of the United States Passport, Me.
 The ship was once a Gloucester fisherman and is a stable sailing craft, A capable skipper and crew are aboard but the real work is done by the boys, who number 26. The ship cruises up and down the coast on two weeks voyages taking different lot of boys each voyage. The boys are under strict discipline and have to work their passage but 1t is good healthy work, they are we'll cared for and re- turn the better for their experience.
 The ship was provided four years ago by Waltham man and is very popular with the boys. It carries q wireless apparatus and is a seaworthy vessle that has seen service on the grand banks.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
congregationsl Church Notes

Hght members of the Hold Fast
 cIsss with their teacher spent wednes- 6sy with Mrs. William Hammond at per home in Hampton. While the day was extremely warm in the city the high altitude of Hampton Hill made the weather almost ideal and the gracious hospitality of the hostess ad- ded to the enjoyment Of the occasion. In the afternoon the ladies Of the local Aid Society enjoyed substantial lunch with the visitors. Miss Helen assisted her mother in the entertain ment of the visitors. The party re- turned home on the train that reached Putnam at S.30 p. m.
 A dozen of our boys with Ernest Morse, Esq, as ehaperon visited Camp Crystal on the 4th and thoroughly en- joyed the outing in that most admira- bly arranged camp. Mir. Marvin has 25 or 30 boys in camp and this made it possible for the visitors to cross bats and engage in athletic contests during sbt ohy. A bouhtltui ihbth AR9 9t' fS' at noon through the courtesy of MT. and Mrs Marvin and everything was done to make the day all that could be desired. The boys reached home in early evening.
 The pastor was called to Sharon, Mass, on Saturday to conduct the fd neral services of relative.
 The executive committee of the Woman's Missionary Union of Con- necticut have decided upon October 1 as the date of the semi-annual meeting to be held in this church. This organ ization includes all the woman's aux diaries of the Congregational churches of the state.
 The committee of the ecclesiastical society have made a proposition to the Methodist church of our city to hold union services during the month of August, each church to be opened flor two Sundays only, the congregations uniting The proposal has not been formally accepted but there is reason to believe that favorable action will be taken by the officers of the Methodist church.
 s1l0S.52 has been contributed in the Sunday offerings from Jan. to June 30. This sum has been apportioned as follows.
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Obituary
aEnRolE sRAHER

George T. Seayer, one Of the oldest residents Of the town of Thompson, died at his home in Grosyenordaie Wednesday morning, aged s years. He had been III about six weeks. Old age and a general breakdown was the cause of death.
 Mir. Seager was born in the town of Woodstock. When r years Of age he removed to Grosyenordale where he has lived ever since. When the Civil war broke out he enlisted in Company D., 18th Connecticut, and served his country for three years. For fifty years he has been employed by the GrosyenordaIe Company, for 20 years as oyerseer Of the weaving department.
 MT. Seayer was twice married. His first wife, Harriett Harrington, died in 1865. Two children were born of this union, Everett C. Of Roekdale, Mass, and w. Scott Seaver Of Worcester. There were also two grandchildren.
 MT. Seaver's second marriage was in January, 1866, when Annie Nj. Wood ward became his wife. They had one child, Clarence A. Sesver, who has al- ways lived at home. MT. Seayer was well known and highly respected citizen of the town.
 Funeral services will be held from the home, riday al 30 o'clock.
 EDWIN BUGBEE
 Edwin Bugbee, one of the wealthiest and best known residents of the town of Windham, died at his home, 97 Prospect street, Wilimantic, at s o'clock Sunday night, after long ill., ness.
 MT. Bugbee was a native of Ash wood, born June 30, 1925, a son of Col. Ames and Mary Dunham Bngbee. He attended the school Of his town and was graduated from the Mclean High school at Wilington. For sev- eral years after that he was teacher in Ashwood and Thompson. Then he went into the business of making fan cy webbing for shoes with his brother, Patrick Henry Bugbee. They were in business until the panic of 1857 when they had to discontinue. Edwin Bug bee went west then and made large in- vestments in land in northern Illinois which proved extremely profitable. He returned from the west and made his home in Willimantic in 1868. For a Of years he was in the grain and lumber .business until 1891 when he retired from business and gave his entire time and attention to his private affairs which were extensive and va. ried,
 MT. Bugbee married Sarah NJ. Cres- ton al Ashwood Sept. IS, 1866. She died few years ago. Mir. Bugbee leaves one son, Representative E. Frank Bugbee of Willimantie. MT. Edwin Bugbee was instrumental in bringing about the construction of the new Y. NJ. C. A. building in Willi- mantle as he gave large amount Of money with which to start the funds
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
MnIiamsyIIle Flag Raising

All of WilliamsVille and many from other villages in Killingly and from Putnam turned out Monday evening for the big flag raising event arranged by Supt Robert W Boys and other of. llcials of the killingly Manufacturing company. The event was of a patriot ic nature but it also marked the begin- ming Of a new industrial era in Will hamsNille St. James band of Dan- ielson led the parade of organizations through the streets of the village, in the marching that preceded the rais- ing of the big flag on q 55-feot pole erected near the oyerseers' homes on the road leading to fomfret in the northwestern corner of the village The parade was big event for Williams vile, which Is just coming back 10 life after several years of industrial in- activity. Mr. Boys had arranged for the decoration of the village and the national colors and many Japanese lanteTns figured prominently in the display. The flag was raised by the ladies of the village under the diree- lion of Col. C. A. Potter of Danielson, past patriotic instructor of the G. A. k. of Connecticut. Following the rous- ing flag raising addresses were made by number of speakers including Judge l.. NJ. Warner of Putnam. Au- tomobile parties came from all of The towns for the event, which was finely conducted.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
Wins Tennis H0n0rS

The Springfield Republican of Satur- day has the following account of a tennis match in which well known Pomfret resident tigured.
 w. \ Cushing of Simsbury, Ct., and n. kimbaIl of Pomfret, Ct, in the final round of the Connecticut valley tennis championship which has been held at the Country club courts this week, won splendid uphill fight yes terday afternoon, N hen they defeated R. C. SeaNer of Boston and Arthur Sweetser of this city in d tive set match after having dropped the first two sets. Cushing and kimbalt pulled the match out Of the fire when it seemed as though they could not stop their opponents, and with the score two sets against them, steadied all along the line and took the next three.
 Cushing and kimball proved un- eXpectedly strong as team and work ed together finely. Both had strong services and were good overhead, though their back court work was not so steady. Cushing proved slightly the stronger Of the two, but kimball supported him admirably and won many point on good net work
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
Semi-Annual MARK DOWN
 SALE

of Mems, Boys and Children's
 Clothing, Hats and Furnishings. It's your great buying opportunity and you've the chance right now.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
Sudden Deaths

Twenty sudden deaths are shown to have occurred in Windham county towns during the past three months by the report of Coroner Arthur G Bill, five being reported from the town of Putnam.
 April 12-Mrs. Annette Johnson, 9l Putnam, artenal selerosis.
 April l3-Ray Milton Barrie, s, Put nam, death by drowning.
 April 19-Annie Margaret LaIbut, 70, KiIlingly, apoplexy.
 April 19-Charles Perry, T, Thomp- son, death due to injuries received when he fell from 8 gig in which he was riding.
 April 20-Conductor George E. Plant, 30, of 5outhbridge, died of heart disease in the station at Central Vil- lage.i
 May 2-Mary A. Warner, 7S, Willi- mantle, found dead of heart disease.
 May 10-Benjamin Romans, S7, Flushing, N. r., died at Pomfret of natural causes.
 May 13-George Vandsle, 9, Put nam, died of acute poisoning and in- digestion.
 May I6-Arnold Potter, 67, Willi- mantle, death due to angina pectoris.
 May 19-Henry F. Conrady, 27, Pomfret, killed when run over by a freight train.
 May 30-Henry G. Mercy, "A, Dan- ielson, dropped dead while attending the Memorial Day exercises at Brook lyn.
 May 31-George $. Manley, 5S, Windham, found dead at the foot of tree in the vicinity of which he had been hunting crows.
 June 2-Nspoleon Reaux, 9, Wind ham, death due to drowning.
 June 6-J. Fredell Williams, 51, Putnam, death due to heart disease.
 June 1l-Ella Janet Blake, 40, Windham, suicide by hanging.
 June 13--E. A. Shorter, 4S, Can terbury, death due to heart disease.
 June 14-John George, 20, Wind ham, died from bullet wounds in the abdomen.
 June t9-Marciline Courtemanche, 67, Putnam, found dead of heart disease.
 June 23-Alice Rose Gardner, 3 months, Windham, death due to gas tro intestinal inflammation.
 June 26-John Koutnik, 64, Wood stock, found dead after an attack of apoplexy.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
Nothing for Creditors

The final accounts in the insolvent estate of James A. Nichols of Daniel son, formerly of Putnam, were sub mitted to Judge A. J Bowen, referee in bankruptcy, for his approval Satur- day forenoon. Townsend X Dix, au- ditors, of New York, had made thor ough examination of the accounts in- volving large amount and their re- port shows the condition of the business in very complicated state. There will be nothing left for the cred itors and the balance of assets on hand amounts to S260 81, not enough to pay the auditors charges of Sl00 in full and the administration expenses oi the estate.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
Methodist Church Notes

A good time was enjoyed by all who attended the picnic last Friday.
 The sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered last Sunday.
 Miss Mildred Wightman is assisting as organist during the vacation of Les lie Heath.
 The monthly meeting of the official board was held Monday .evening al the home of D. B. Gilbert
 The Ladies Aid society will meet Friday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. John Perry.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
A N. E. Zion Mlsslon

Mission Hall, Tatem Block, Front street. Rev. C. A. Gooding, pastor.
 Despite the intense heat we had an interesting Christian Endeavor meet ing on Sunday evening, followed by a splendid preaching service.
 Saturday evening a salad supper will be served from 6 to 9 p. m, to which all friends of the mission are in- yited
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Advent Christian Church Notes.

Sunday Services, morning service at i0.30.
 sunday school at i200 m
 Evening service at 7-00
 The subject of Rev. MT. Stones dis, course on sunday morning will be IA Dying Mans Prophecy and It's Full tilIment." "Listening to God will be his subject in the evening
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7.3o. Subject dGrowth. The lesson will be lst Peter 2a-9.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
1912 Class Reunion

The Glass of 1912, F Il. k, held their first reunion al Webster Lake on Friday, July 4th. X delightful day was spent in canoeing and dancing. This is the first class from the local school to hold a reunion of this kind. The outing was so successful that the members voted to hold similar re- union next year.
Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
Then Few Men P-,.e l..

Pop. whr $ poise?' Poise. my son, is when a man can pick up pretty woman's handkerchief in street car and then look at the other passengers without feeling and acting like a fool Judge