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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-07
MALE EMPLOYEES GET
BEST PAY IN STATE
Statistics on Hotel Workers is
COmpIeted-FemaleS Civ
en- Poor Wages.
New. Tlmc. sne.laI servlce

News Times Special Service:
LANSING. April THE differ
ence between the male hotel waiter
and the natty waitress is just 50
cents day according 20 figures
complied by Labor commissioner
James V. Cunningham, Of the state
rs his men.
Taking as a basis tn 9S6 hotels,
which were inspected under the state
law. the male walters draw $1.1S a
day on m average while the girls
do the same work for Sc cents.
Mr. Cunningham hotel figures
form an interesting study in eco
nomics. and Judging from the aver
age wages received. some people
who have the idea that hotel work
is pretty soft and easy .loney, may
change their minds
In the hotels inspected 81 have
male managers. who receive direct
wages. and a. are blessed with fe-
male managers on the wage roll.
The men receive an average Of $4.S7
4 day. while the female bosses only
draw on an average of S1.75 day.
The difference between the wages OF
male clerks and female clerks. how
ever. is not SO marked. The men
back of the counters. 654 in num-
her average $1.S7 per day. while the
women in the same position. of
whom there are los reported. aver
age but S129.
More Female Cashiers.
There are more female cashiers
than male ones. but on the wage
proposition they are behind Twenty
four wage drawing male cashiers
were found and their daily average
was S232 there were "a female
cashiers and they only averaged
<164 n LAY. The male walters num-
Lered 613. and their average was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-07

Elmer Squiler. whose home was
at 1899 Center St, when he was in
this city a year and a half ago, was
arrested on an old charge Of burglary
by New York Central Detectives
Gardner and Tabor at the Hump"
where he was working as A billman.
The specific charge against Squier
is the burglarizing of New York
Central freight cars Of a quantity Of
cigars and other merchandise on
Dec Il. 1914. He was located in
Toledo by the sheriffs office after
the burglary AID arrested there, but
while he was in custody there it was
found he was wanted in Ohio for a
misdemeanor and he was not sur
rendered to the Elkhart county OFF,
GERS. He was sent to the Ohio state
reformatory at Mansfield.
After serving - months Squier
was released last Friday and came
to this city. He had been at work
for the railroad company but a few
days when arrested. Squier was
taken 10 the county Jail at Goshen
by Sheriff Thomas this afternoon.
The young mans mother was
much grieved Thursday over her
sons arrest. She said he had come
home prepared 10 lead a proper life.
and had gone TO work in good faith,
intending 10 live down the odium
that had come through his former
dereliction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-07

international News Service:
PETERS BURG. Ind. - Carl Gait
and William Abbott smoked
pipes while they drilled for gas.
They were seric Isly burned in the
explosion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-07

Clark st. Clair. an itinerant who
was found i'll at the New York Cen
trail station by the police about 10
days ago died of pneumonia at the
General hospital.
St. Clair. who was past 70 years
Of age. first told Chief Riblet that
ne had relatives near Middlebury but
later admitted that he had no rela-
tives or friends and was penniless
He said he came to Elkhart from
South Bend.
The body was taken TO the VALLEY
& Silver morgue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-07

Leroy Snedecker. 2S years old, who
lives with his mother, Mrs. Foreman,
near suburban station No. 19, south
east Of the city. and is an employe
Of c. q. Conn. Ltd, was assaulted.
it is alleged. by two union brass
workers Wednesday night. Snedeck-
er. formerly on strike, had returned
TO work. oscar Robbins and Paul
("RedD Phillips are under arrest.
charged with assault with intent 10
kill.
Snedecker has remained in a semi
conscious state since the assault, &C
cording to Pros Jay. who visited
Snedecker late this forenoon in COM
pany with Atty. j. H. State TO get
a statement from him if possible
He was in bed.
Because of Snedecker's condition
it was impossible to get a compre-
hensive statement from him, il is
alleged. The only other known per-
son who might tell Of the encounter
except the participants. is Guy
Southworth, who has a bicycle re-
pair shop at 732 and 734 s. Main
St. the trouble occurring in his shop.
and he saws he did not see it. He
says he told them TO get out when
they began the trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-07
@&e@o!Nyyna:tii5i;:o;io@
THE Last day of Our "SiIk Sale
= is Tomorrow

The last day of $15O Crepe de Chimes for $IC5 the last
day tor those popular $500 satin striped Taeas 148
the last day obtain the SIPS Tub Silks at csc and the
$175 Pussy Willow Tub Silks at ST 49, both with coored
satin stripes.
These just five of the Silks you obtain for the last
time Saturday at the prices quoed-there &c different
Silk Sale items including the seasons latest black and novelty
Silks.
The prices these Silks selling for will not be dup
Heated again this
The last day of this big Wyman Silk Sale TOMORROW
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29
Short Snatches From Everywhere

The straight ticket pleases crooked esndidate-
Boston Transcript
The west has made itself solid with the south
Philadelphia North American
We are still in favor Of woman suffrage but not
for Illinois women-Dallas News
Mr. Ford will envy Mr. wilson's ability to conduct
a peace party without wreeHing tt-Phiadelpna
North American
With congress tie. why not 40 the gallant thing
and make Jeanette Rankin speakerz-New YORK
Morning Telegraph
Professor Aiunsterberg has more OF the american
psychology to him and report on TO Berlin
Springfield Republican
With the election OF Socialist sheriff in Nevada.
Socialism definitely out OF the stage o. Ct'P~
New York Evening Post
AR Hughes was right He said that work would
la scarce If Wilson won. and now he's out OF a JOB
Observation-Disclosures North American
Poor UHited States, Half the country has gone
for prohibition. and Will De JUST as Oecaoent
as ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS North American
one trouble about Villas campaign is that he
doesn't hold one long enough to get = news
paper organ Observation-Disclosures News
The colonel intimates that he viii now retire 10
private life colonel has tried that before on
several occasions-Cleveland Plain Dealer
What the governor Of North Carolina said 70 the
governor of South CAROLINA is likely 10 become stock
remark among all governors in few more years II
drive of the prohibition movement - not
stayed.-Chcago News
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29

-HURsDAY being Thanksgiving
day-set apart by the president
l. OF the United States as q day
for all Americans to be thankful-EI
Pasoans are. Of course appropriately
thankful Everybody in FL Paso has
something to BE- thankful for-that the
bill collector will not come until two
more days, if nothing more. Some OF
US are thankful for things that We viii
not admit; some for things that we are
proud of. but all OF US are thankful
Some Of these thoughts Of thankful
ness have been gathered COR this column
how, I will not admit; suffice il to
say that not q man quoted was seen
Two weeks ago many people saw Fay
and believed in him; they gave him
credit for reading minds Why not he
as generous and charitable towards the
writer as TO the source Of The express
sions quoted below
Mayor Tom Lea-I am thankful that
I will not have TO listen to the troubles
Of John Fisher and his parks for an
other two years
John Fisher am thankful that I
still have my laugh left after two
years as alderman.
Billy McSain and Dave Sullivan am
thankful that the people are going TO
elect me city collector and assessor st
the coming election
W c. jolly am thankful that We
viii have an entirely motorized fire de-
partment by the time my present term
IS ID; also that We are to have civil
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29

Charlie Vowel didn't take the assistant
city attOrneyship when il was first
offered him; the city would not have
been nearly as fortunate as 1t is now.
II he had
A j. Strayer-I am thankful that.
even though / am a grandfather. my
eyesiEht is ST II good enough to enable
me to tell the difference between a
chicken and hen
PeytOu }. Edwards am thankful
that my term is up as sheriff I can
now have time TO devote TO the worth
while things Of life, such as golf and
golf
A. SCHWARTZ am thankful that my
new building is almost completed and
1 can now sleep without dreaming Of
what 1 could do with that sDace IL 1
only had It. I prefer dreaming about
what I have done with il.
James r. Harper am thankful that
as chief justice OF the court Of appeals
I can now reverse Judgments instead
Of having them reversed on me.
L. : Stewart am thankful I WASH Z
elected county commissioner.
W. L Gaines-I am thankful that
gray hairs do not necessarily indicate
age.
Jake Miller am thankful that the
war. while il has been making every
thing else higher. has also made the
skirts higher-from the ground.
Edgar kayser-I am thankful that
when a lad my ambitions did not turn
towards the police force; I feel better
OF where I am. behind the mahogany
OF the First National
Sol Berg am thankful for the good
Judgment shown by the Fl Paso
Shriners in selecting a potentate; I
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29
HOROSCOPE.
Tsur.day. November %. Log.

@OOD and evil contend again today,
- according to astrology. Mercury
- Is IN a strongly benefic aspect
early in the morning and Venus is
friendly in the evening. Mars and
Uranus are adverse.
What ever is concerned with public
ity or advertising should benefit under
this sway Of the stars.
There is a sign indicating an un-
covering OF many secret things Graft,
embezzlement and double-dealing Will
be exposed through the medium OF the
public prints
An editor will cause a sensation and
become involved in a libel suit in
which national affairs are involved.
Mars gives warning OF labor troubles
and strikes that may cause serious re-
suits
High prices Of foodstuffs and neces-
saries will cause unusual suffering in
the coming month
Although the stars fOreshadOw prom
inence for whatever concerns women.
there is danger OF serious antaSonism
from men who are their competitors in
wage earning This will develop strong
" as the winter advances. the seers
predict. and will not be confined to the
working classes.
Scandal relating TO a department OF
the federal service IS distinctly fore
Swallowed by the stars
Danger Of a clash with troops OF
country in the thrOes OF revolution is
presaCed for the United States
one of the signs Of the times will
be a tendency to seek new recreat lions.
Novel games and pastimes viii be in
troduced in the winter
Resorts in the west and south have
the forecast of a gay season in which
the leisure classes spend money Law
ishly.
An accident in Florida will cause a
sensation and give rise 10 many rumors
OF foul play.
Persons whose birthdate IL Is should
pass quiet year in which they avoid
change. Speculation viii be unfortun-
ate.
Children born on this day may be IN
settled in nature. fond OF adventure and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29
Little Interviews
Good Plan To Care For Prisoners At Poor Farm
chihuahua City Once Had 100000 Population

it does not seem to me that even me
great demand for metals caused by the
war would bring about the formation OF
so many companies right in our midst
ITALY will throw a million fresh SOL
diers into the campaign against Austria
next spring" said Giuseppe dl Stefane,
consular agent for italy at chihuahua
CITY, who is registered at the Hotel
Fisher The reserves OF 1SI6-l8Sl have
recently been called out, and they viii
be fully trained and ready for warfare
by that time. This will surely mean
the fall of Trieste. which IS already
blockaded by the powerfur italian
squadron. The Italian army is now
about 70 or Is miles from this i'm
portant port The loss OF Gorilla was
serious to Austria; the fall OF Trieste
will be mortal"
We hope that the Americans will
fall into the spirit Of Christmas time.
and show added generosity toward the
uufortunates OF JuareZ," said Father
Jose Marquee, curate Of the Church OF
Santa Marie de Guadalupe, Of Juarez-
Poverty continues here as ever, and
We have not the means with which TO
alleviate the suffering. in all cases
Americans have been quite generous
heretofore but even crater Hberality
is needed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29

war have undoubtedly played havoc
with the one time prosperity Of the
largest town in northern Mexico. Chi
huahua, in a way. was just a larger
Juarez, although there were some very
fine buildings there. II has been the
pivot OF the revolutionary troubles"
Yes. we are cleaning up the city OF
Migrants, as you can see by the num-
Der OF arrests by the city detective de-
partment daily and nightly" said
Capt. J. F Stowe. We are going to
rid the city Of FL PasO Of this element
and We are going about il in a hurry.
FL Paso. as a rule. is remarkable free
from the low class OF Migrants, but be-
ginning now. and for several weeks We
are going after them. and see that all
undesirable citizens leave the city or
secure work Immediately"
i don't know how II is. but II surely
seems to me that this city certainly has
an enormous number of mining COM
panies doing business" stated John ".
Wyatt vice president of the chamber
Of commerce. 4 have not heard that
there have been any large number Of
new mines discovered or opened up
lately. but there are a lot OF companies
selling OF trying 10 sell stock I would
not say for a minute that any OF them
are not all right and above board but
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29

couldn't have done better IL they had
left ii to me alone
J r. Segall-I am thankful that there
are no more motor speed cops in town
Mai VIM Elliott. chief quartermaster
Il am thankfuiN that most of he
guardsmen have learned that quarter
master is only human and that he can
not fill acquisitions for mules when he
has only a stock OF motor trucks on
hand or that he cannot fill an order for
overcoats from stock OF undershirts-
Horace 3. Stevens am thankful
that 1 have a brother who is able to
express the firms feelings in business
matters that are not satisfactory, thus
enabling me TO continue my church
affiliations without any qualms or
A E Rowlands. 7 am thankful that
e. Paso and the southwest are so pros
porous that everybody needs adding
machines 10 keep track Of profits.
Bob Page: I am thankful that l am
so tall that nobody would ever mistake
ne for Johnny Mason
Father Francis Lederle. ] am thank
full that = priest does not have TO wear
a long face 10 indicate piety.
Prof. r J. Tighe: 1 an thankful that
they have somebody 10 blame their
school troubles on
Col F V Smith; I am thankful they
remembered that 1 was down in Mex
ico in time TO bring me out in time for
Thanksgiving. even II IL was only TO
send me 70 Deming-
Capt 4 P. Watts I am thankful
that the war department was thought
ful enough TO assign me TO the goth
infantry when my tour as quarter
master ended al Fort Bliss; I have
here Csome OF them male) 10 wish 10
leave
L. NJ Crawford. 7 am thankful for
smile that never comes off and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29
Roundabout ToUn
Ell Pasoans Are Duly and Appropriately Thankful
Some Expressions From We'll Known Peep lie

7 got onto the bench so young; as a
Democrat, believing in rotation. ] think
I can manage TO rotate along through
number OF terms.
P r. Price an thankful that many
Of the FL PasO lawyers are good story
teIlers; otherwise, being judge would
become irksOme 10 q bright young man
with a sense Of humcr-
Chas. Detroit am thankful that I
have boys enough to look after politics
and business and let me stay down in
the valley with the cows and the
chickens.
Max Moye-I am thankful for one of
the prettiest homes in FL Paso, up in
the district among real bankers like
Frank Murchison and Hal Christie
". l. TOoley-I am thankful that all
the discount Is always in favor OF the
banking man
George Theisen-I am thankful that
soldiers have the good discrimination to
know how to call for my brand. il they
must drink beer
]. II. Nations am thankful that I
am soon to have a very fine country
club out on the mesa. close 10 my ranch
s. ". Daniels am thankful that all
the people in FL PasO are not poor pay.
for I sometimes have time enough on
from my duties chasing up deadheats,
TO 20 out and kill a few ducks and get
the grip
Joe Wright am thankful that I am
always able 10 go hunting with men
who shoot we'll hence, usually bring
back some game
Gen. George Bell, jr-I am thankful
that this little border furry came up
about a year ago, because il gave me
n chance to show the border people
real soldier and what he can do to pro-
tect them.
John L Dyer am thankful that
after practicing law for the past 20
years 1 am becoming fairly well
known as a grower of prize dahlias.
Police Chief Zabriskie-I am thank
full for the hope which surges in my
TO convict a prominent man OF speed
ing or otherwise violating the autOmo-
bile traffic law
William winch am thankful that
while ] have never seen Joe Wright. /
have heard Ralph Converse, and that
II Wilson can't. AIillican.
Dr. r. L Ramey-I am thankful that
il is fashionable for people TO have
surgical operations; I like to do them
the operations. I mean. Of course.
John NJ Wyatt am thankful that
the chamber OF commerce members
seem to know who ought TO be presi-
dent next year.
Gen. Chas. II. Clement am thankful
that an all-Wise war department mad
sense enough TO pick the right man for
commander of the Seventh division on
the border.
Carl A. Beers am thankful that
has the best president in its history
Joe NeahOn-I am thankful that I
still know (even il the people dOn't1
who would make the best district judge
FL Paso ever had.
c. W. Marshall am thankful that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29
Austna-Hung airy Is Unshaken

At the time Of the death of emperor Francis Joseph
of Austria there many who predicted the dlssou
ton of the AustIo Hungarian empire because OF the
many dissimiar peoples of which the empire IS com
posed and because it assumed, their aspirations
would draw them apart instead Of together. The en-
teute allies seemed rather to hope such breaking up
of the empire would occur.
1t has occurred thus far, there any nolca
tons of unrest In Austria Hungary The new emperor
has assembled the throne and TO have the undvld
ed supported Of his people, as did Francis Joseph
This very condition foTeseen some days before
the death of emperor Francis Joseph when war cor
respondent, Karl Won Wiegand wrote:
''The transition from the aged and much beloved en-
peror TO little known but rapidly becoming popular
younger man would take place with hardly wait II
the machinery of the dual monarchy There have been
many dire prophecies that this transition would mean
the dissolution Of Austria Hungary and it was re-
garded with less feeling of uncertainty even
the dual monarchy. But the transition would take
place during the with little observable effect in the
trend OF state affairs either in Austria or Hungary
"The public in both countries has become used TO the
idea that the death Of the aged emperor the nature
Of things must and that it is possible with man
Of his years any day. The public mind IS focused on
the and the emperors death could but briefly
divert it from that"
The empire is engaged in proving the sOundness
Of this writer's Judgment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29
More Money For Wages

Never have there been many voluntary increases
in wages in the large manufacturing industries as IN
recent months, due to the "war prosperity" To give
better understanding of the wide extent Of this move
ment following of the increases granted with
in the past ten days:
The Standard Oil company of New Jersey on Novem-
Der % announced wage increases for 10000 workers,
amounting to about 10 percent.
On the same date, the American Clothing Manutac-
trers association announced higher allowances Of IS
to 40 percent wages to $4,000 employees the aggregate
increase being about 100000 a year
The American Wooden company, employing $4,000
people, increased wages 10 percent on November p
The Arlington Mills, at Lawrence, Mass, employing
5000 people, on the date announced higher scale
of wages the extent of the increase not being specified
The Cotton Manufacturers association Of New Bed
ford Mass Nov. n, granted 10 percent increase
to 600 operatives effective for period Of six months
beginning December This is the third increase grant
ed by the association within this calendar year and the
total raise amounts TO 271z percent.
The United States Steel corporation announced a
wage increase beneng certain classes of its employees
estimated to number $1,000
The Superior Steel company Of Carnegie, Pa, on NO
vember g. granted 10 percent raise to its 700 en-
ployes and on the date the Standard Steel Car
company at Newcastle announced the increase for
its 900 employees.
The Consolidated Gas company of New York, and its
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-29
MEIGHTs Nd MEAsTREs

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Editor FL Paso Herald:
Your criticism and review in The
Herald Of October in regard to the
mayor ard city council and soon TO
come before the citizens Of the city
for their approval was certainly =
good one and we think covers the
merits and dement's (for II would
not be human if perfect) OF the meas
ure very thoroughly.
In some respects the measure IS not
clear. There are some important places
filled by appointment OF the MAJOR and
council Some OF these have full po-
lice power and have become efficient
in their line OF duty. Are they In
Guided in the civil service measureZ
Take the office OF inspector OF weights
and measures, for which the govern
ment at Washington is now giving
thorough consideration and which in
all cities and states is now considered
one OF the most vital TO life and pros
perity. Untold millions OF dollars
worth OF commodities are weighed and
measured each day We do not charge
that merchants as rule are dishonest
but many become careless or negligent
under the conditions that now exist
and the public suffers The enforce
ment OF this law compeis the dishOn-
est man TO deal honestly. which pro-
tects the competition OF the honest
man The fearless. honest inspector
with the people behind him. can save
thousands Of dollars for the consuming
puolic and the city Of FL Paso- Think
over this matter, housewives and
breadwiunerS. and protect your home
and your children. Demand honest
weights and measures for your money
and LET'S make this city one OF the
fairest and squarest, considered from
a commercial standpoint. in the coun-
try Lee Benham-