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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-05-29
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sur erioA: Central Body Elects
Delegate to State Convention
to Be Held Here.

Az a well attended meeting of the
Superior Trades and Labor assembly,
Tuesday night at Union Labor hall,
Organizer c.. w. Swanson, treasurer
of the assembly and member of the
BARRIERS organization, was elected to
represent the body at the 23rd annual
Federation of Labor which will be
held in Superior July 21-23.
Great arrangements have been
made by the convention committee to
entertain the delegates and visitors
when they convene in the city next
July. It is planned to take boat
ride around the harbor and up the
st. Louis river and, thereby send the
delegates away with lasting i'm
preston of the importance Of Superior
as an industrial center. An automo-
bile ride around the city which will
probably include a visit to the parks,
a banquet for the delegates and
friends, and last but not least mon
ster parade, have been practically ar
ranged for. It is hoped that g. large
delegation will attend and letters are
being, sent to the various affiliated
unions throughout the state in an eff
tort to induSe each organization to
send full quota of delegates.
Retail Clerks Make Progress.
The Retail Clerks union made A.
report as to the progress of the or
ganization since it's organization.
Store cards will be placed in the fair
stores within a short time.
The following stores have signed
agreements with the union to close
at six o'clock on week days and 1890
p. m. Saturdays instead of at 6:30and
IL as heretofore. They also agree to
employ all union help. Columbia
Clothing company, Floan & Leveroos.
Tower Clothing company, Treadwell
Shoe store, Schiller Shoe store, II. q.
Hubbard Shoe company, Superior
hardware company, and Bingham
Hardware company.
The following stores will put in the
cards as soon as it is possible to
initiate their clerks into the union.
Sample Shoe stores (2), Three Win
ner Clothing company and the Paase
hardware company. Andrew Elk
s'rom who has always been fair to
organized labor and at present en-
ploys one clerk and maintains union
hours and conditions is in doubt
whether with the, great amount of
non-unlon competitors there are IN
MS district he can keep UP the
schedule.' He is rather closely pressed
through the competition of SieEal and
Brandser and it is urged upon all
working men to give their SUPPORT
TO Andrew Ekstrom as far as possible
ana thereby aid him in his sincere
a''eihpts TO maintain union store.
The following firms refuse to COM
ply with the requirements of the
clerks union or in any way ioin
hands with the downtown merchants.
slega1 Brothers, Brandser, Lasl<v
brothers, Marcus Loan company, The
Leader store, Nelson & Story, and the
kaplan System store.
The next meeting Of The assembly
will be held June 8.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-05-29
DETROIT CAR MEN
STRIKE; ARB|TRATE
Union Official Discharged on
Flimsy Charge-Upheld
By Union.

DETROIT, Mich, May 2S.-Over
1000 street car men struck to enforce
the reinstatement of motorman who
was discharged.
One of the charges against the mo-
torman was that he allowed passen-
gers to stand in the vestibule. An
other was that he ran past passen-
gers" The unionists showed that &C.
cording to this reasoning a motorman
could be disciplined whenever the car
was crowded. Another time the mo-
'torman was reprimanded for not hav-
Ing his car properly labeled. It was
shown that the company provided
twenty labels for the $50 cars on this
route. Another time he was reprt-
manded because he struck q mule,
The evidence showed that he had
called attention to the faulty brake
apparatus and the failure Of sand to
work, but was told to go ahead"
Later. the mule was killed, with the
worker blamed for the accident.
The carmen insist that the real rea-
son for discharge was because the mo-
torman Is a union official. At the
mass meeting called to take q. strike
vote. International President Mahon
said:
you must stand together like men
Tor the reinstatement of this official
and the stoppage of these practices.
You must see that these men are
treated as men by this company In the
future and not as dogs"
BY a. vote Of 100 to 1, the men
agreed to strike. After comp1etelv
tieing up the city,s transportation sys-
tenn, the company agreed to arbitrate
the question and the strikers returned
to work. :fs
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-05-29
BABY BOY AT GENTS HOME.

Brakeman r. H. Gent of Woodland
employed by the c.. st. p, M. & O.
railway was presented with a bounce
ing baby boy Friday, May 81,
Mr.. Gent is we'll known among the
railroad men being as active member
of the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men.
1t has been officially announced that
the youngster will not begin his reg
*ular run until he can successfully sift
cinders out from the table talk and
can muster his footsteps without CIV
ing a thigh sign" in order to keep
his balance. 1t hasn't been definitely
decided, Or possibly we haven't yet
been informed, whether it will be
more profitable to make a hagman
or farmer out of the lad,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-05-29
BRYAN GETS NO BIDS TO
WEDDING OF MISS CLARK

BOWLING GREEN. Mo-, May Is.
William Jennings Bryan, secretary
of state, will not attend the marriage
of Miss Genevieve Clark, only daugh-
ter of Speaker Champ Clark, to James
McIllhany Thompson, New Orleans,
in Bowling Green June IL. Bryan will
be the only man prominent in official
public life who will not receive an in
vitation to the wedding.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-05-29
POLIsHERS' STRIKE SETTLED.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, May %
The metal polishers' strike against the
Grand Rapids Refrigerator company
is ended as a result Of conferences
between these workers and the man
agement. International President Daily
assisted in the negotiations. The
polishers charged that they were be-
ing Disseminated against because of
their union membership.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-05-29
NINE WORKERS THOUGHT
KILLED IN MINE BLAST

JOHNSTOWN. Pa, May 2S.-Mine
No. 1 Of the Smokeless Coal company,
Just south OF the city, was blown 5up.
There are nine men in the mine and
all are thought to have been killed. 5Ess
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-05-29
Come to The Big Duluth for
Those New Toys for Your Boy

HALF-HOLIDAY BILL PASSED.
BOSTON; M ii, Ti1e house, 81
representatives has parsed q bill which
provides that every workman, me-
chanic and laborer employed by the
state shall have A half oliday SsYery
week. Ii IS IVA Is 81 s3ssss ts ne
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
SANDWICH GIRLS MAKE DEBUT ON
 LOCAL STREETS

Taking advantage of an opportunity afforded them by Manager Callar of the Plaza theatre to secure honest and honorable employment, three young women on strike with 5000 others at the Meriden plant of the International Silver Cc., made their appearance on the streets in the cen ter of the city at noon today carrying ''sandwich'' banners upon which were displayed advertisements pertaining to the coming of Triangle Plays to the Plaza 1aext week.
 The strike in the Silver Co.'S plant has brought hardship to hundreds of families, according to statement made by one of the girls to 8 Farmer reporter today and they were very glad of the opportunity to obtain money with which to purchase the connnson necessities of life.
 The girls are working in Bridge port with the consent and under the protection of the federated body, and it will be seen to that they are treat ed with every respect.
 It was the first time in Bridgeport and probably the first time in this country, with the exception of Meri- den where the plan was first put up to MT. Royce of the Poli theatre, that girls bearing sandwich board ad- vertisem ents have appeared on city streets and it proved 9. novel scheme, that worked benefit to both, the girls and the advertiser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
San Francisco Doesn't
 Want Costly Statuary

San Francisco. Nov. -.sChristian- ity Emerging from Paganism, RafaelIo Romanelli's marble figure the Christ, now in the garden of the Italian building at the Panama Pacific exposition, was refused. it was an nounced today, by the park commits sioners as a gift to the city of San Francisco, on the ground that the sub- ject being a religious one, was not ac- ceptable for display in a public park
 MT. RomanelH offered the statue to the city provided the cost of trans portation and material, said to be, about S4,00O, were paid. The amount was promptly raised by a committee of women, and the sculptor's offer was submittedto the conmisssion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
WIFE INSANE, ALLEGES
 DIVORCE APPLICANT

Applying for a divorce under a re- gently enacted law. Charles F. Hoar of Darien. filed papers in the superior court today asking for a separation from Mabel H. Hoar, who has been insane for the past five years. The plaintiff claims his wife was adjudged insane and sent to the state fnstitu- ton in Middletown by the Stamford probate court in 1908. In such cases the new law provides the court may use it's discretion in granting a di- vorce. providing the plaintiff files a bond to guarantee that the defendant will not become a public charge. The parties were married in 1Ss3..
 Another. divorce action filed today is brought by Thomas J. Blagriff of this city against Emma. A. Blagriff of this city. Desertions November 5, 1912, is alleged. The couple we're married November. 29. 1907 Mrs Blagrif's maiden name was Emma Allen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
Holds Up Green Street Man For
 Price of Cigar

Hands up and gimme a nickel" were the startling words hurled at Leon Ducok. of 12 Green street, wheE he was accosted by a man with re- volver at Pembroke and Willard streets at 6:25 last night.
 .Ducok came across with the required amount and then took to his heels After running about two blocks he saw the holdup man enter a cigar store near Hunyadi hall on Willard street He reported the holdup to Lieut.. Quinlivan at the Second Pre- cinct station and Policemen John Mo Govern. Patrick Flanagan and Door man Charles Lush were detailed to look for the ho1dup man.
 On questioning the keeper of the cigar store in Hunyadi hall building t&e police were notified that a man answering the description had just left the store after purchasing a i've cent cigar No trace of the ,ho1dup man has yet been found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
ARMY NAVY ELEVENS
 IN BIG BATTLE
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McAdoo: Mrs Anna Howe. the Pres ident's sister; Mrs, Anne Cothran, "a. daughter of Mrs. Howe, and Her daughter, Josephine; MT Humility. and pr. Grayson, the White House physician. At the game the President sat first in box on the navy side Of the field and then on the army side during the second half
 Shortly after o'clock the belated navy contingent swung into the field, headed by the naval academy brass band and after several evolutions m ounted the stand to their seats and the gridiron was cleared for the. real actors of the day.
 The Army kicked off at 2:19 to the Navy's thirty yard line where lid- shipman was downed without gain. Martin on the first rush carried the andson the next play made nine yards through West Points left tackle. Craig punted to theArny's 20 yard line where Coffin was doWned without gain,
 A line buck by Oliphant, the former Purdue star. failed to budge the Navy line and then the Army punt ed to NavyIs 4 yard mark where Craig was thrown.
 Davis made two yards and then Martin plunged through right tackle for two more.
 Won Heimburg punted to the army s Q Oyard line and carried the ball back 20 yards. Coffin punted to the navys 10 yard line where. the navy's fun- bled. The ball was recovered by Wey- and Of the army close to the navys line. Ford and Coffin both failed to gain through the navy line
 With one more try the ball was entrusted to OHphant and he made good by smashing through Navy's left tackle for touchdown.
 Oliphant kicked the goal, makin g the score: Army T; Navy o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
WANT CONVOY FOR.
 VESSEL BOUND FOR STAMFORD HARBOR

New York, Nov. 27---The American Transatlantic Co.,, several of whose steamships have been seized by Brit ish warships under suspicion of car rying contraband, awaits today an answer from Secretary of State Lans- ing to it's request that an American warship be sent to Buenos Ayres to convoy it's steamer Winnebago to this port and save her from capture by British cruisers. THe vessels recent 1y purchased by this company; have been placed under American registry but have been listed as Nsuspected'' by the British government
 The Winnebago is loaded with dye wood. for Stamford, Conn, but tho company does not dare to order her to sea, fearing British warships which are lying in wait. Meanwhile, the American Transatlantic Co.,. is col lecting afidavits from it's stock holders to prove that only American citizens and American capital are interested in the ownership of it's fleet in the expectation that this Will lead to diplomatic representations by MT. Lansing to the British government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL


 One of the first of many social en- terprises to be given during the win ter months by the members of St. place December g, 10 and II. At the bazaar there will be display of the work of the different classes in dressnaking, em broidery, plain sew ing and millinery. Many booths will be erected at which fancy articles will be sold Music will be furnished. Refreshments will be served The bazaar will be held at es6 Myrtle avenue.
 A very pleasant surprise party was given Robert Tierney last evening at his home, 662 Howard avenue, in honor of his fifteenth birthday. Mas ter Tierney was the recipient of many gifts. The evening IS spent in play ing and singing. Luncheon was serv- ed Among those present were the Misses Catherine Rogers, May Tier ney, Florence. Mills, Helen Thiebauth Mabel Bemway. Anna Sweeney, Edna Johnson, Jennie WingheId, Marion aTierney, Clara Wheaton, Catherine Warran, Irene Warran, Margaret Mo Namara. Catherine Walsh, Edna Dau- please Jane Tierney, Anna Tierney and Mrs. J. Tierney and Masters Rob- ert Tierneyss Alvin .Tierney, Alfred KelIar. William Benway, Carl Meth, Edward Loziske, William Farley, Ernest Hutchinson, Kenneth Walker, Harry Nettleton, Leonard Goddu Clarence Robertson, Gustave Whirle, George Tierney and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buckley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
ENoCH P. HINCKs

A large gathering of prominent peo- pie of this city was present at the funeral of Enoch P! Hincks, held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his resi- dence, SIT Washington avenue. Rev
 Herbert p. GaIlaudet, pastor of the First Congregational church, of which tN1r TIinclxs has been alifelong mem per, conducted the services. A quartet composed of Mrs. Susan Hawley Da- vis, Miss Esther Berg, Robert Clarke and Sidney sColborne sang two of MT. T1fncks' favorite hymns. How Firm a Foundation" ad stAl1 Hail the Power Of Jesus Nalne."' The bearers were Judge M. B. Beardsley, George H. NJ Johnson, Horace w. Smith Horace F'airchild, Willis Lyon and George Edwards. Interment was in Mountain Grove cen etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
 DIED.

 SCHNEIDER In this city, Saturday. Nov. 27, 1915 Mary l.. daughter of e. A. and Kathryn n. McCaffrey Schneider. aged 9 days
 Interment in, Fairfield East cem- etery on Sunday Nov. 2ath at 2;so D. m- a% WILSON. this city. Nov. 2eth. 1915, Sarah Coates. widow of John Wilson. Aged 61-years
 Funeral private. Kindly omit flowers. asp LAUBsCHER-In this city, Thurs day. Nov. 25, 1s15.s Alexander Laub- scher, aged ss years. 5 months. 5 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late resi- sidence. No. 116 Park street. on Monday, Nov r 2sth at 2.S0 p. m. Interment at Lakeview cemetery: Automobile cortege. H 26 bs HuRLEK K-In this city, Nov. 25, 1915, Mary Cullinan. wife of William R. Hurley.
 Funeral at the resi- idencet of her father, John Cul1fnan. S19 State street on Monday Nov. g at a. u.. and from Sacred Heart church at 9:30 .a- nnA with solemn high mass. Iuterment at St. Michael's cemetery. Friends are earnestly re- quested to omit flowers
 H 2s b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
Police Officer To Get Cross Country
 Trip For Prisoner

E As a choice of Prosecuting Attorney Alexander L. Delaney and accompan- jed with the required afidavits and extradition papers Police Lieut. Charles S. SuckFey this morning started on his long Journey to the Pacific coast in quest of Thomas Blair semlar, who is held by the authori- ties of Delano. Ca, awaiting the ar rival of a Bridgeport officer
 Captain of Detectives George Ar mold refused to comment upon the matter only to say that Lieutenant Suck1ey had been assigned and that settled the matter as far as he was concerned.
 It is also said that Prosecuting At torney Alexander L. Delaney and Assistant States Attorney Galen A. Garter insisted upon Lieut.. Suckley going or otherwise the states attorney would send State Policeman Frank Verelli. As the state has to pay the expenses of the trip it comes under their Jurisdiction to select the man. Usually a man connected with the de- tective bureau is selected and it is said that Lieut.. SuckIey asked for the assignment as he has a sister residing in Los Angeles whom he has not seen in 24 years or more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
RUDE BARRIERS A SPITE FENCE,
 AYERS WOMAN

A1legingi that a spite fence 15 feet high was stealthily erected at 4 in the morning, Mary E. O'Brien of Lexing- ton avenue, has asked the common pleas court to order Ralph Milano +o remove the barrier. Milano owns the property adjoining the plaintiffs on the west. It is claimed the fence was erected July last
 The plaintiff says the fence is of rough, unpainted boards and is very unsight1y. She declares it was erect ed solely to annoy her The fence shuts off the light from the O'Brien property. the complaint states, and makes the house unhealthy Since the barrier was erected the. plaintiff cIaionas she has been made i'll. In claims she has been made ill- In addition to an injunction the plalnt1H asks the court to allow her $500 dam ages. <, The suit is returna ble to the December term. !,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
Defense Conference
 Holds First Meeting

Chicago. Nov 27-The National Security league which opened it's first national conference here today is pre- pared to make demands for full pub licfty for the technical recommenda- tions of army and navy lexperts on problems of national defense, it was announced by officials of, the league
 Three separate reports are to be presented to the conference today, one covering the actual. condition of the navy and discussion of the policy already outlined by Secretary of the Navy Daniels; another discussing the army and Secretary Garrison's report; and third dealing with conditions in the organized Fnilitfa
 Henry L. West, executive secretary of the league, said that 500 delegates, representing every state in the coun- try and practically every large city, are expected to attend the confer ence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
'Jitney, Bakers Auto
 and Trolley Car Hit
 Three Pedestrians


 Mrs. Minnie Leopke Of 246 Sterling street was struck by a 5itney on SStrat- ford avenue near Connecticut avenue last evening. Frank Taylor, of 2 Drew place. driver of the jitney. brought her to the Bridgeport hospi- tai. She suffered a slight laceratton of the scalp. Taylor reported the mat ter to the police but he was not held.
 Crossing Main street at South ave- nue yesterday afternoon. Miss Sophie Afolones of 500 Main street was struck by bakery auto delivery car driven by Thomas W. Clark of 760 Beechwood avenue. Miss Molones was taken to Ealen hospital where she is under ob- servation.% Clark was placed under ar- rest charged with operating motor vehicle without lscense.
 Thomas McQueeney of 160 Park ave nue, brother of pr. Andrew Me pueeney, was struck by a. trolley car at Boston and Seayiew avenues last evening He suffered brush burns of the face and may have a punctured right lung ATcQueeney was taken home in pr. J.. F. Canavan's autonao-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
French Commerce
 Commission Will
 Come to Bridgeport

' The French Commerce Commission will fivisit Bridgeport. among other New England cities It will be the first stop on their thorough tour of the industrial centers Of the United States-
 Acceptance by the commission, which is seeking information upon plants and cities that will be able to rena bflitate France quickly after the conclusion of war, of the invitation extended by the local Chamber of Commerce, was made in New York yesterday.
 The visit will be made within a few weeks and a committee of recep- ton will be appointed in a few days by Judge Edward K Nicholson, presi- dent of the chamber.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
WATERBURY ENDS
 CELEBRATION BY
 MILITARY PARADE

Waterbury. Nov. 27-Notwithstand
 Ing the dense fog and absence of sun- shine during the early morning. Thousands of visitors came to Water bury today from all parts of the state. This was the last day of the city s cid home week celebration and the streets were black with people, all waiting for the big military and civic parade which was scheduled to start at 2 o'clock. The column was made ap of visiting and local military com panies. civic organizations, floats, and decorated automobiles Col. James Geddes, formerly in command of the second infantry, is the grand marshal and Governor Holcomb and staff are In town to review the process. Among the visiting military organizations are the entire second infantry. C. N. G.. the first and second companies or Governors Footguards, the Putnam F halanx and sthe Connecticut brigade of uniform rank, Knights of Pythias.
 Grand Marshal Geddes estimated that there would be at least 10000, men in line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
Westport violator of Sunday Law Gets
 Stiff Fine For Act
Especial to The Farmer. )

: Westport, Nov. 27---A fine Of $1O0 and costs was meted out to Robert Frawley of North Mains street today by Judge Baron Wakeman on the charge of violating the Sunday liquor law The frequenters. William Mills and Edward Fenton were fined $2 and costs. The state police raided Fraw- 1ey's cafe last Sunday.
 George Kist, who conducts a saloon at the Roundhouse in Southport was assessed $50 and costs by Judge Wakenan yesterday afternoon for se1i- ing liquor on Sunday. The state po- lice also raided his place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
EIGHT JITNEURS
 ARE ARRAIGNED
 IN POLICE COURT
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S2ontlIlued fToTn Pags OneJ wagon sfand on Fadrheld avenue. be- tween Courtland and Harrison streets for more than 45 minutes, Seman was fined S but Judgment was sus- pended later.
 Thomas W Clark of 7bo Beechwood avenue, driver Of an auto delivery wagon owned by Crouch & Plassman, bakrs, was allowed a continuance in his case for one week.
 Upon Accommodation of Prosecut- or 4. L. Delaney Judge Wilder ordered a nolle entered in the case Of Dr. Sam New Haven. who one week ago ran down and killed James H. Clark, the. Broad street b1ackspith- The recom- mendation was based upon the fnd- ing of the coroner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
DAVID S. m,ARKE

David s. Clarke died yesterday af- ternoon at his home in Huntington following a brief illness. Mr. Clarke was 84 years of age and was we'll known in Huntington where he had lived for the past 50 years He is survived by three daughters, Fife T.. Paura A. and Edith B.. three brotl- CTS. Charles F., of Long Hill. Cyrus C., of New York city and Sturaes B.. of Monroe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-27
College Man" Steals
 From Bridgeporter
 Who Befriended Him

James F,innerty of 755. Broad street and employed at the Hotel Lorraine was. accosted yesterday afternoon by a college graduate who was down and out and only had six cents in his jeans, Finnerty bought him a dinner and gave him a new suit.
 The grad returned to F,innerty's room about 9 o'clock and appropriat- ed an overcoat for which F'innerty paid $75.