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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-27
UNION LABOR APPRECIATED

A most striking example Of the
confidence which business men re-
pose in the skill and intelligence of
union workmen is shown in the
work of equipping Music Hall,
Fountain Square and many bust
ness establishments Of this CITY
Tor the great electrical display
which opens next Monday in
Music Hall.
1t is altogether probable that
no city in the country has ever
undertaken to make so complete
and exhaustive a display of the
uses to which electricity may be
put as will be this great under
taking. Every known device
wherein electricity plays the lead
ing part, will be shown. There
will be the great dynamos, such as
those used in large power gene
rating plants, and in the same
building will be. displayed, in act
ual operation, every conceivable
electrical device for all possible
purposes.
The intention of the exhibitors
is evidently to have each machine,
every device and the thousands of
articles for which it is expected to
create demand, and for which
the best possible working condi-
tlons must be available, the best
possible showing made under con
ditlons as nearly perfect as human
hands and human skill can make
them. The task is a tremendous
one, and the eyes OF the country
will be on this big show during
the coming week.
Each manufacturer who will
have the products of his factory
on exhibition knows the value OF
first impressions, and without a
single exception, it has been spcci-
fed that union men be employed
in the work OF setting up, arrang,
ing and operation. That thi,
policy has been fully justified i.
shown by a careful examination
Of the various displays, and vii
be further indicated by the
smoothness with which the big
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-27
There Is Hope.

Spellbinder (on the stump)-Gentle-
men, in all my career | have never been
approached with bribe.
Voice From the Rear-Cheer up, old
man! Your luck may change-Brook-
lyn Life.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-27
CHARITY COVERS A MULTI
TUDE OF SINS.


Of Civic Director Norton, Of the
so-called Bureau of Civic Agen-
cies for the raising of two hun
dred thousand dollars under the
guise of charity, and many of the
best-known business men Of the
city have signihed a willingness
to serve on the various commit
tees who will solicit money for
distribution among certain or
ganizations, ostensibly for the
purpose of charity
1t is hard to conceive how bust
ness men, lawyers, preachers and
doctors will lend their voices and
influence to such scheme to
filch money from the people under
the guise of charity. 1t would ap-
pear to the average man that the
entire plan is hatched out by Mr..
Norton for the purpose of provid-
ing a good income for himself
during the next year. certainly
it is difficult to so twist the
scheme as to make it appear that
charity is to benefit, except in the
smallest possible degree.
The list Of civic agencies which
are to benefit from this cam
paign does not contain the name
of a single organization whose
work is devoted to charity in a
purely diSinterested manner, and
not one of the many needy insti-
tutionS is mentioned as bene-
tlciary of the plan. There does
not appear the name Of a Catholic
or cWish institution, nor do the
various orphans homes come in
for any share of this proposed dis
tribution.
Among those organizations
named as benchciaries are to be
found the Y. M. c. A., the Smoke
Abatement League and many
others of similar kind. The near
est to real charity is to be little
donation for the care of the blind,
the money to be devoted to the
broom factory, where the unfor-
tunate blind man, woman or child
earn every penny which is re-
ceived by them. Ask any mem
Der of the Y. NJ. &. A. if his or
ganization is devoted to charity,
and he will Indignantly deny the
imputation declaring the organ
ization is a club for the use OF
members only.
How many OF the people of this
city, those who may be in need
OF charity, regard the Smoke
Abatement League as a charita,
bic institution which should be
supported by this great popular
subscription?
The city maintains very com,
petent force of officials who are
paid to look after smoke regula,
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
SAILS BURY

Mrs. John Travis. who has been ill for nearly four months, died last Satur- day evening. The funeral was held at her late home Tuesday afternoon. the Rev. J. C. Goddard officiated. Beside her husband the deceased left one son, one sister, four brothers and many friends.
 The members of the Salisbury choir went to Norfolk on Friday evening to attend the first joint rehearsal.
 Salisbury was well represented in Great Burlington last Friday night.
 The entertainment given i'll the Scoville Memorial Library last Saturday evening by the young people was well attenaed and much enjoyed by those present. The proceeds were for the Tennis Club.
 The Sunday schools were resumed last Sunday with small attendance, owing to the mauy cases of measles still
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
SOLUTIONS

Where, the Great Mt s;,r of the Uni verse has called from laDor to rest, our Worthy Brother, Marshall c. Dean, therefore,
 Resolved: That while we deplore his loss, we are thankful we knew him and to admire him for his faithfulness, Gheerfulness, and kindness of heart.
 Resolved: That to the family of our Brother we tender our sympathy and commend them to the kind care of Him who doeth all things well.
 Resolved: That the Charter be draped for thirty days.
 Resolved: That copy of these reso- lutions be sent to the family of the de- parted Brother, a copy to the Connecti- cut Western News for publication, and that the same he spread upon the min utes of this meeting, and copied in the record book.
 Leman Benson. Robert E. Pendleton Walter Kellogg, Committed.
 Waiter Kellogg, Master.
 Mrs. Levi Ganser, Secretary.
 Hollenbeck Grange, No. 125.
 May 2I, 1915. Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
WEST CORNWALL

Thursday night was the annual con. cert Of the Cornwall chorus. After at tending weekly rehearsals for five months the members will have a re- lease from duty and also a feeling of loss to have no weekly gathering for music. The church was well filled and the concert excellent.
 Saturday night concert was given at Grange Hall by the pupils of East Cornwall and East Street schools under the direction of Miss Jessie Hart There was an audience of about a hundred wlo enjoyed the excellent sing ing, which was entirely from memory. The drills and folksong dancing were exceptionally well carried out and showed excellent training on the part of the teacher and helpers and earnest ness and interest on the part of the scholars, each one doing his part well and thus making the whole successful
 Friday, May 28 the village school give musicale at the chapel in the afternoon.
 Monday night, James Fitch gave an illustrated lecture on the silk worm
 Mrs. William Fully made Mrs Beck short visit.
 The Mission Study, Club held their last meeting with Mrs. R. F. Smith. Mrs. Pratt gave very interesting ac- count of the annual meeting at New Haven.
 People are watching with interest the work on the old postoffice.
 The village schools closes next week.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27

The team will play at home next Sat- urday and have Canaan for opponents. This ought to be good game.
 The farmers are very much pleased with the rain and prospects are consid- cred good. Henry c. Stevens has fine crop of alfalfa that is attracting much attention.
 Miss Minnie Briggs has been on the sick list
 The local fishermen have been bring. ing i'll some splendid strings and party that went to Norfolk came back with over one hundred.
 The Memorial exercises will be held as usual in the three local cemeteries and the children from the schools will assist the veterans. All are urged to bring flowers. The Grange did consd- erable work in Hillside last Thursday and enjoyed basket dinner at noon.
 James Allyn, of Colebrook, was in town Sunday.
 Last Sunday Rev W. F. Maylott preached special sermon to the Broth erhood from l Peter 2:17, "Love the Brotherhood. " Next Sunday a pa lIIbtlc serVlce nus Deen dIrdnSeu anu the boys and girls will assist i'll the ser vice and the G. A. R. veterans wall at tend ill body.
 The baseball team has secured a strong attraction for next Monday when Torrington will play morning and'after- noon Eere. Torrington is always hard to beat, but the locals are represented by one of the best teams i'll recent years and will make the best of their play hard to win.
 Harold Gaylord led the evening ser vice last Sunday, subject Religions Reading" It was we'll attended. Next Sunday Miss Clara Allyn leads and the subject is "The call of Missions for Men, Money and Prayers"
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
EAST CANAAN

The annual meeting of the church society was held last Thursday and the following officers were elected: Modera- tor, Hon. E. $. Roberts; clerk, A. A. Law renee; treasurer and collector, Howard Lawrence; society committee, George K. Goodwin, Nelson StrattOn and Howard Lawrence. The treasurer was authorized to receipt for the legacy of $5, ,000, left to the society by the late George w. Cowdrey and pay over the sane to Hon. E. $. Roberts, agent of the permanent funds of the snclety Henry c. Stevens reported in regard to repairing the church horse sheds. eight of them and the contract to repair the same was voted to Homer Allyn. A generous member of the church offered to pay the expenses of painting the church, providing the men would take care of other needed repairs. The gen erous offer was accepted and the society committee empowered to have the work done. The report from the officers showed that :he society had enjoyed a prosperous year also making improve ments at parsonage.
 The ladies aid meets at the parsonage this afternoon.
 Minnie Condon has been quite ill this week, but is improving.
 BASEBALL.
 The locals went to New Milford last Saturday and were defeated ill a very close game. New Milford scored all thier runs in the fourth inning when it raiued hard Feathers pitched strong game and had good support all the way. Miner, former State Leager, was on the mound for New Milford. Line up: Enrt Cn,nam Nnn Milfn1d
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
LIME ROCK

The household goods of Mrs. Clapp's chauffeur arrived Monday.
 Several flower beds will add to the beauty of of the lawns at BUrdens this summer.
 Robert J. Orr was in town several days last week appraising goods for the new firm of Boar,Inan & Amundson.
 Mrs. Skinner spent Sunday at Joseph W. Rosters.
 Walter Boarlman and Harry Amund- son have bouht out the firm of Barnum & Gager and began business under the new rule on Monday morning. An auto truck for taking orders and de- livering will be one of the new ar engagements while others will probably follow in due time.
 k. N. Barnum was on the sick list last week.
 Harold Collins. of New Milford. Mrs. G. B. Latuur and son Harry, and Mir and Mrs. Edward Dickinson and daugh- ter Margaret were Sunday visitors among friends here.
 There was q social gathering and dance at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Roster S, Thursday night
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
IMPATIENCE.

Impatientpeople cheatthemselves out of ihe best of things. We can almost have our choice between something good today and some thing better tomorrow. But the highest good never will be ours un- til we have learned to wait for 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

MT. and Mrs. Albert Pero and daughter Blanche, of Winsted, MT. Borea and Mrs. Eva Tibbles and sor Frederick, of Torrington, were guests of Wallace Dean and family last Sun- day.
 Mrs. Ella Dean has returned to her home in this place.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
Her May.

That woman across the way treats her husband like dog"
 Poor man.
 "Oh. he likes it. She's always feed ican
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27

South Atrica's Dry Air. Tho intense tlrynr>S uf the south Af- rirln air is Very destructive of leather; hence boots soon wear cut.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
The Reason.

Alice talks with a decided English accent" "Yes. Her teeth were import ed from London. n."-Boston Transcript.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
COURT SPLITS EVENLY
ON JACOB CONVICTION

The supreme court handed down
two opinions. Monday, in the appeal
of Supt. Bernard Jacob from his con-
yiction on the charge of obstructing
state food inspectors by refusing to
allow them 10 inspect the House OF
Correction.
The supreme court judges were
evenly divided on the case, which al
lows me recorders court verdict to
stand, though IL leaves the question OF
authority OF the food inspectors in
state institutions still In contestible
ground.
Justice Stone wrote the opinion.
signed by Justices. Kuhn, Ostrander
and Moore, that the workhouse is not
embraced within the provisions OF the
pure food laws.
Justice Brooke wrote the opinion.
signed by Justices McAlvay Bird and
Steere. that ii was entirely proper for
the food inspectors TO inspect foods
used at the workhouse; and that the
state dairy and food department Is
given the right To inspect state lnsti-
tutions as we'll as private establish
mentS
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
VESSEL men WANT
new LADINC BILL
Gather For Conference WIN
Grain Shippers of United
States and Canada

Representatives OF vessel owners OF
the Great Lakes and owners them
selves held conference in the Hotel
Pontcnartrsin. luesday morning, and
decided on q concerted plan OF action
In behalf OF new bill OF lading which
will be presented To the grain ship
pers OF the United states and Canada
in a geleral conference here. Wed
nesday
Under the bill OF lading now in use
the vessel owners are responsible for
all cargo shortages. AS explained by
Charles NJ. Heald, or Buffalo, chairman
or TUESDAYS conference. under the
present bill or ladlng. the vessel peo-
pie take the word OF the elevator con
Germs and the shipper as 10 the
amount OF grain taken on board and
when that grain is delivered to its
destination IL there is shortage the
vessel owners are responsible and
have no alternative but 10 settle.
Sometimes this amounts 10 consider
able.
The new bill proposed provides that
the vessel owners be relieved or re-
sponsibility In case or shortage, and.
likewise, they agree 10 forego the
benefit in case there is n surplus over
the weight or number of bushels speci-
fed in the bill OF lading. Al least the
vessel owners desire that the new bill
of lading provide for a minimum short
age 10 be allowed.
The shippers are expected 10 strong
ly oppose the use OF new bill OF lad
ing as the present one gives them q
distinct advantage
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
CASS GILBERT CONFERS
WITH DETROIT OFFICIALS

Cass Gilbert the New York archi-
tect, who is designing the new public
library and the Scott memorial toun-
tain. was in conference with Mayor
Marx. Park Commissioner Dust Con-
trcller Engel and ID. p. w. Commits
sioner Fenkell. Tuesday morning, The
talk was general Mr.. Gilbert was
anxious to discuss with the city plan
and Improvement commission and the
municipal railway commission the
tentative plan for relieving congestion
at the Belle Isle bridge approach by
depressing either Jefferson-ave. or the
Boulevard foI separation OF grades.
This plan. Il is understood. is subord-
mate TO one that Commissioners Dust
has for building new bridge TO the
island. Dust has his mind set on g
decorative bridge that will conform
to Mr. Gilbert's plan for the Scott
fountain and the Identification OF the
lower end OF the island.
As two OF the railway commissioners
are out of the city, IL is not likely
that Mr.. Gilbert will have an oppor-
tunity TO discuss the Belle Isle bridge
traffic problem. He came 10 Detroit
to be present when the bids for the ex-
cayation work on the new library site
we're opened and will return to New
York shortly.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

The Misleading Lady" who lights
the fuse OF the dynamite, monkeys
with .ae buzz saw and walks on the
third rail-" all in the most entertain
ing manner il the attraction In the
Detroit opera house this week. rms
new TlaS. by Charles Goddard ana
Paul Dickey. the latter formerly OF
the University OF Michigan, contains
much mt .odrama, which AZ times
threatens &c become tragedy; plenty
OF good comedy. and some wholesome
truths. IL concerns itself with the
doings OF Helen steele, coQuette, anu
Jack Craisen, cave man, just pacA
from a fve-year sojourn in Patagonia.
Helen. TO win wager firts with
Craigen and induces him 10 propose
20 her
When lie learns that his honest ai.
lection has been tFited with TO SATISFY
her vanity. he is deeply hurt Helen
repentant. attempts 10 apologize, anu
era sen tells her some very PLAIN
truths, comparing her employment OF
feminine allurement 10 a use or brute
strength by the stronger sex. she
denounces Craigen as primitive ana
advises him to catch some woman
put her under a bell glass and study
her" until he learns something OF
feminine nature.
Craigen accepts the challenge, by
bundliGg Helen into rain coat ana
carrying heI OF 10 a hunting lodge
In the Adircndacks where he chains
her 10 wall. After being kept prts-
oner for time she is made desperate
by C,aleens cave man tactics and
strikes him senseless with a desk tele-
phone Then again repentant she
bandages his head and goes for help
Unable to find aid she returns 10
the lodge, where in the meantime
Craigen has received visit from her
angry tiance. Vary Tracy, whom he
disarms, ana sends away.
Rescuers arrive, but Helen at the
iaet refuses to be saved" and the
curtain goes down with the cave man
triumphant and wedding bells in I'M
mediate prospect.
Comedy relief Is Afforded by the in.
PRODUCTION OF Napoleon" an escaped
lunatic, VINO takes shelter in the lodge
and whose antics as portrayed by
Frank Sylvester brought screams OF
laughter.
Dorls Ollson is pretty. charming ann
good actress, fitting the rather diff
cult part OF Helen TO perfection. Lewis
T. Stone. as Craigen, is fine cave
man. George Abbott and Frederick
Wallace, rs two college boys 'souses,'
contribute much to the humor OF the
piece.
The scenic part Of the production il
we'll carried out, the storm scene in
the Adirondack wilderness being par
ticularly realistic.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
ROGERS PLANS TO AID
IDA SNIFFIN IN FIGHT

New YORK, Jan. 5.--I.orlys Elton
Rogers refuses to desert his love
mate" Mrs. Ida Sniffen Walters, who
poisoned their two children. Today.
while Mrs Walters Is battling for her
life at Lebanon hospital, Rogers Is
planning to aid her against a charge
or homicide that will be brought as
the result OF the death OF her two chill
dren.
Mrs. Walters still does not know
that her little ones have died as the
result of the poison she gave them.
She thinks they will get we'll and has
no thought Of being arrested as a re-
suit OF her act in poisoning them and
herself. Doctors said today that she
had an excellent chance OF recovering.
Rogers still haunts the hospital.
He has not been 70 see his legal wife.
Mrs. Caroline Giddings Rogers. since
the poisoning of his children has re-
suited in the exposure of his dual life.
Neither has Mrs. Rogers intimated
what action she will take
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
ship PROTEST
MAY BE AIMED AT
GERMANY ALSO
Coaling of Cruisers in Alleged
Violation of Navigation Law
Discussed
MAY MAKE TEST CASE /,
OF AMERICAN REGISTRY
Would Determine How Far Al
lies Would Go in Opposition
To Purchase

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan b.-The
American shipping protest may Do
come a double-edged knife ana Do
aimed at Germany. as well as Great
Britain, IL was reported today. Coal
shipments, It is declared, may become
the subjecr OF complaint to Ger
many.
on excellent authority II was stated
TODAY that. involved In the shipping
discussion with Great Britain, is the
question of Germany's having secur-
ed coal, oil and other contraDand
from the United States in alleged yio-
lation OF both navigation and neu-
trality laws. Shipments OF coal which
have fallen into German hands, upon
clearance papers believed misleading,
have been the subject of complaint by
Great Britain. To prevent such IN
cidents the British contraband patrol
was frightened up, Ii is believed.
Cargoes OF coal which were seiz-
ed" by German warships in both the
Pacific and Atlantic after being ship
ped from United States ports and
sgued TO neutral ports may be-
come the subject Of representations
to Germany
American registry OF the Hamburg
American ship "Dacia," under the en-
ergency registry act, IL Is also report
ed, may be basis OF test case. II Is
thought possible that the "Dacia"
will be sent with cotton TO Germany
and test case raised to determine
how far the allies will go in prevent
ing sale OF German and Austrian ships
interned in United States ports to
American buyers.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
WOULD LICENSE
"MOVIE" OPERATORS
Aid. Barnett Plans to Introduce
New safety First"
Ordinance

For the better protection OF motion
picture patrons. Aid. Barnett proposes
an ordinance to license movie" oper-
ators.
Il think that every operator ought
to pass an examination TO prove that
he is competent and reliable before
he is granted a license" said Barnett.
"A FIRE or trouble OF any kind in the
operators room is likely to create a
panic in the theater and endanger the
lives of scores of men, women and
children.
I'm connection with the ordinance
/ will recommend 10 the council that
the civil service commissioners exam
inc the operators. That viii give the
commissioners little something to
do for the salary We have voted
them"
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
GEN. MIzNER TO BE
BURIED WEDNESDAY,
Had Brilliant Record in Civi
War and In Several Indian
Campaigns

Brig.-Gen. Henry Rutgers Miner,
attorney, Civil war hero, veteran OF
Indian campaigns and pioneer OF De
troitA died. Monday, in his home, No.
900 Second.ave., from ailments
brought on by his advanced age OF 81
years. For 79 years. Detroit has been
his home.
When the confederates mad cast the
die by firing upon Fort Sumter, Gen.
Miner, then a legal practitioner OF
Detroit, At once offered his services to
the union. Hes was appointed TO a
captaincy in the regular army, and at
first devoted his efforts to mastering
in Michigan recruits His opportunity
10 20 to the front came in January,
1862, and less than month after he
was relieved OF recruiting duty, he
was in the thickest of the lighting at
Prairieville. Ky.
From that time, through the Civil
war. and into campaigns against In
dians, after the union had been saved,
Gen. Miners life was the strenuous
one OF the fighting man.
IL was AT Jonesboro that Gen. Miz-
ner achieved perhaps his greatest
fame. by leading the historic charge
of the Fourteenth Michigan infantry
into the trenches OF the confederates.
When the war of the rebellion was
at an end. Gen. Miner. instead OF
going back to his law books. decided
TO remain with the army, He re
enlisted, July is. 1865. From 1869 TO
1880. he was on duty in the west and
southwest. during numerous Indian
uprisings.
Gen. Miner is survived by one
daughter. Mrs Julia |. Poillon. of De
troit: two sons, Henry X. Miner. Jr.
of Detroit and Walter l. Miner. OF
Chicago; and one sister. Mrs. Samuel
f. Pittman.
Funeral services will be held Wed
nesday afternoon, at o'clock, from
the Miner residence. The Rev Her.
bert II. IL. Fox. rector OF st. Johns
church. will officiate Interment will
be in Elmwood cemetery.