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MEDIATION IN STRIKE
Federal Government May Be Called
Upon to Adjust Differences.

New York, Aug. 10.-lf the United
States board of mediation and council
iation, which was called in yesterday,
fails to adjust the differences between
the railroads of the country and their
100000 employees, President Wilson
will be asked to use his personal in
fluence to avert a general strike. This
statement was made yesterday by q
representative of the railroad man
ayers who have been negotiating with
the men since June / for a peaceful
settlement.
Late last night the efforts OF the
federal mediators to bring the war
ring factions together were under
way. Six hours after the railroad
managers had served notice on the
men that they would not withdraw
their formal rejection of the workers
demands and had proposed federal
mediation, the mediators and the man
ayers were closeted in secret session.
Mediation was suggested in lieu Of ar
bitration under the Newlands act or
by the interstate commerce commits
sion, proposals which had been re-
jected by the brotherhoods.
What was discussed at the confer
ence could not be divulged by any of
those attending it under the media
ton rules, but it was understood that
the railroad representatives outlined
their position in full and indicated
how far they were willing to go in
meeting the demands Of the men. 1t
was reported that the railroads stood
steadfastly for the main feature of
their contingent proposition made
at the june conference which included
the shorter day but eliminated double
compensation for different classes of
service during the same work day. II
was the failure Of the representatives
OF the railroads and the unions to
agree on the double compensation
clause that brought the June confer.
ence to a sudden end and resulted in
the strike vote.
Today IL was announced by G.. w
w. Hanger, member of the board
the mediators will hear the railroad
employees side of the case. Then the
board will hold alternate conferences
with the opposing forces, Mr. Hanger
said. When basis for an under
standing has been reached, the rail
roads and men will be separately
| asked II they desire to place their
cases in the hands of the board for
final adjudication. II the answer is
in the affirmative, the contending
forces will have to abide by the de
cision of the board.
A. b. Garretson, president of the
order of railway conductors and off
cial spokesman for the men. said that
unless the railroads made satisfactory
concessions the men would refuse tC
bind themselves to federal meditation
and unless something else interviewed
the general strike order would be EN-
forced.
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the Vermont supreme court when the
docket was called, there was no Yer
mont official present to prosecute
these cases.
At the conclusion of the ex-gover-
nor's remarks, Chairman Suitor said
that labor had not forgotten the SER
vices rendered by ex-Gov. Fletcher
and had shown its appreciation by
making him an honorary member Of
the federation.
Viye-President Lovely assailed con-
vict labor and pointed out the evils of
the system at some length. Gov.
Gates was introduced at the opening
of the afternoon session and expressed
briefly his pleasure at being able to
present to extend a welcome to the
labor men of the State.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12
eoMPERs IN VERMONT
Ex-Governor Fletcher Was Also a
Speaker.

Ex-Governor Fletcher Was Also
Speaker.
Barre, Aug. Atmospheric condi-
lions compelled the proposed parade
and automobile trip to Williamstown
gulf to be abandoned today, but dele
gates to the annual convention of the
State Federation of Labor in session
in Barre enjoyed addresses by Presl-
dent Samuel Gompers of the Amerl-
can Federation of Labor, Coils j..
Lovely of st. Louis, Mo-, vice-presi-
dent of the Boot and Shoe Workers
Union, ex-Gov. Allen NJ. Fletcher OF
Cavendish and Gov. Charles w. Gates
of Franklin. AL the speakers receiv-
ed generous ovations from the union
men, but President Gompers, especi-
ally, was given a hearty reception.
Mr.. Gompers urged the men TO hold
high the patriotism of American citi-
zenship and said that while 81 agree
with our critics that we have not at
tanned all the ideals we have hoped
for, yet | am thoroughly convinced
that we are living in the grandest and
most glorious country on the face OF
the globe. To the men of labor | ask
that the same high ideals of our re-
public be used to guide us in our every
day life" He criticized the present
judicial system which allows so many
appeals and so much long-drawn-out
litigation to the detriment of the poor
mani.
Mr.. Gompers echoed remarks previ-
ously made by eX-Gov. Fletcher, who
spoke of the judicial system of the
State in prolonging litigation, which
denies the right of appeal because of
the expensive procedure that harms a
man of moderate means.
Ex-Gov. Fletcher spoke of his stand
taken in the 1912-1913 legislative SEES
sion, and the many labor measures
enacted during that time. He re-
fered particularly to the telephone in
WESTON Of 1914 as an instance where
the clogged judicial machinery was
thwarting the will of the people, and
cited the conclusions of the public SER
vice commission in this investigation.
AS a result of this investigation, he
said. orders were drawn by the public
service commission which, under the
Vermont public service law, became
law, and the telephone companies ap-
pealed from all of the orders. Those
involving less than $4,000 were appeal.
ed to the State supreme court, and
those involving more than that
amount to the United States Supreme
Court, thereby multiplying the effect of
the investigation.
He stated that the 1912 assembly
passed more constructive legislation
than all the preceding Legislatures
which had convened in the State for
1877 years. AS for the last Legislature
its record of achievements in that
line could be easily stamped. He
scored the present State officials for
not prosecuting cases brought as the
outcome of the telephone investiga-
ton, claiming that at each session of
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12
VERMONT MILK HIGHER
Better Price from Boston Consumers
From |. C. c. Decision

Better Price from Boston Consumers
From |. c. c. Decision
The prospect favors better times for
Vermont sellers of milk to the Boston
market, says the Burlington News.
That the proposed advanced rates
advocated by the New England rail.
roads for transporting milk, cream
and their products, are not justified;
that the present leased car system is
unlawful because its use enables n
few dealers to monopollze the trade;
that higher rates for cream than for
milk shipments are proper and that
lower rates should be made for move.
ments In freight trains. are the princi.
pal features of decision rendered by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
last week.
Reasonable rates for the future at
so much per can, increasing with each
20 miles. also are designated to apply
in line of the leased car basis These
rates are to be tried for n year. careful
record of receipts and expenditures be.
ing kept by the railroads, and IL II mp.
pears at the end of that time that the
rates do not afford sufficient revenue
the commission will gain consider the
matter.
The report Is made as a result OF a
general investigation of the subject OF
transportation of milk and cream
throughout the country undertaken by
the commission because OF the numer
Gus complaints received involving the
different rules, regulations and prac
tees OF the various railroads. Among
these complaints were many from New
England directed particularly against
the proposed Increase In rates as con
tanned In tariffs filed by the railroads
In this section last fall. which in som,
cases amounted to n 90 per cent nd
vance. Believing these complaints
justified. the commission suspended
the tariffs pending an investigation
and consolidated the proceeds with tn,
general investigation.
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FOR SALE-Farm Of 100 acres with
the privilege of buying 100 acres more.
Two story cut stone house 35x46 with
kitchen addition 10x4O, wood shed
2Ox30, barn 35xS0, barn 40x4O, barn
16x20 all with good easements; car
riage house 2Ox25 with hog house be-
low, corn house and garage. House
is pleasantly located on q knoll with
deep lawn surrounded by maple trees
and sloping to an orchard Of about 50
trees. Five minutes from p. o. and r.
r. station. For particulars inquire Of
VIM. ]. Hicks, Bennington, Vt. Tel.
431-M. Att
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-Arthur w. lockwood
offers for sale % building lots located
on Gage street extension near all the
upstreet mills and trolley cars and all
modern improvements; price and
terms are reasonable; IL lots 60x140
each at Allen Dale Park. Price from
SIS to $3.50 pr lot, terms easy or long
time lease with only one years inter
est in advance, 25 lots located at
Fairlawn Park, lots 60x12O each,
Price $50 to 500 each. Easy pay
ments or long time lease. Nash &
Hutchins. 53tf
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A Season Of Torture for Some

Hay fever causes untold misery to
thousands. Asthma, too, counts Its
sufferers by the hundreds. No rem
edy has proven more beneficial for hay
fever and asthma, as we'll as coughs
and colds, than Foley's lloney and Tar.
Il soothes that raw, rasping feeling in
the throat, relieves hoarseness and
wheeling. brings comfort by making
breathing easier, heals Inflammation
and by allaying these disturbances
permits refreshing, natural slumber
Contains no opiates, Sold Everywhere
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-30 horses. We arriv-
ed August 9TH with 80 head, all kinds
from 800 poney to 1900 drafts. Sew
eral pair and some nice mares. All
show work, not fat and ready to work.
You will find good assortment hear
every time All horses warranted as
represented. Clifford & Wood Horse
Co.. +. j. Wood Prop, Shelburrne
Falls, Mass. 57t12
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RUTLAND

SO many requests for space for live
stock for the Rutland Fair and Horse
Show, September 4.5.6.7.S, have been
received that the officials are making
special arrangements to take care Of
the big exhibit ~.
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Last Excursion, to PIattsburq. N. Y.

The Rutland r. X. will ran an excur.
sion to Plattsburg, N. Y, via Burllng.
ton and steamer on Sunday, August
goth, 1916. from all stations between
Bennington and Shelburne inclusive.
Fare S1.5O for the round trip, children
soc. For time of special train, see
small advertising flyers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

LOST-Betwee Bennington and
Sunderland gold breast pin in the
shape of a spray Of holly leaves with
small pin stuck through 1t. Find
err will be literally rewarded upon re-
turn to Banner Office or Tel. Manchos.
ter i5-13. site
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12
TO RENT

TO RENT-Room formerly occupied
by Christian Science church, corner
Park and Scott SITS. Suitable for light
manufacturing, club or society room.
Apply at Co0per's Machine Works.
2lu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-Two sectional cast
iron heating boilers in use only three
years. One taken from Geo. w.
Clark's house in Hoosick Falls and the
other from the Ross Drug store in the
same place. / have replaced them by
Simmons boilers and they will be
sold cheap. II. C. Simmons, North
Bennington. 43tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-License place on troll
ley line from Bennington to Hoosick
Falls, miles from North Bennington.
Doing $4,000 business a day. Inquire
Of E. A. Hathaway, Chicken Coop Inn.
21tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-Building lots on Scott
and Stafford SITS. Double house, POI
Scott St.. House 31S Pleasant st. In
quire of Henry ID. Fillmore, Homer
Fl. Webster, executors. Estate Of DIN
Scott, Bennington, Vt. 36t25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-One 1916 Ford Run
about body, top and windshield and
one touring car body, top and wind
shield. Bennington Garage, e. w.
Williams. 32tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

WANTED-Pupil Nurses, male and
female, wanted at the Taunton State
Hospital Training School for Nurses.
For particulars, address DR.. Arthur v.
Goss, Supt., Taunton State Hospital,
Taunton. Mass. S4tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-Thrashing and corn
cutting outfit, l Westinghouse thrash
ing machine No. Q; sixteen inch
Papec ensilage cutter; l nine h. p.
Zoos gas engine. All in good condition
also / six h. p. Badger engine, new
Apply William J. Hicks, Bennington.
Tel. 431-M 13tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-One 1915 Ford Touring
car equipped with shock absorbers,
robe rail, and other extras. Benning-
ton Garage, Il. w. Williams. 32tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-Two seated buggy cost
$3.50 and is in good condition. Will
sell cheap, also set OF light harness.
Apply to John Laflamme, 301 South
ST. 26tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

WANTED-Middle aged man and
wife of good character to care for
semi-invalid. Rent free and allowance
for food expense. Man must be per-
manently employed in some occupa-
ton in Bennington. Address Box p,
Banner Office. 4Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-Standing grass on 13
acres Of fine meadow land. This grass
will make hay of first quality and is
exceptionally easy to get off. Mrs.
Mary G. Fillmore, r. L. d. 3. 36tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FORSALE-Second hand Ford run
about recently overhauled, brand new
body. p. o. Box Alb, Bennington.
56t6*
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solicit or encourage the hypocrit, par.
asite and mushy pretended to enter
The Humanitarians. They desire on.
ly those who have determined to turn
from the path OF wrong and crime to
take up the cleaner, prosperous life
of Progress and Usefulness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12
LOST

LOST-Sunday between North Ben.
nington and Hoosick camera. Find
er will be rewarded on returning this
to Charles Prebble. Hoosick, N. Y.
6OtGA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

WANTED-Woman to do kitchen
work in restaurant during day also
young man waiter for evening work.
Apply Latortunes restaurant. 4Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

WANTED-Woman. Apply at the
Soldiers Home. 40tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

FOR SALE-Modern house, s
rooms, modern plumbing, bath and
toilet, barn. hen house and store
house, lot 60x22O-all in splendid re-
pair, good location. Quick sale price
$500. Nash G. Hutchins. 51tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

TEACHERS WANTED - High
school and grade positions, rural
schools. Apply Hathaway Teachers
Agency. Bennington. Vt, phone 226--
W. SSu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

WANTED-Men over thirty-five;
near own home; earn three to ten dol
lars daily We will tell you how.
Write quick. Pequod Nursery Co.,
Meriden, Conn. 5St2*
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Earm of 80 acres, all
tillable good land, suitable for market
gardens and small fruit located less
than one mile from North Bennington
on main road. good room house, S
good barns. Price $500. Nash &
Hutchins. 51tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

WANTED-Young man to work in
kitchen. Must furnish good refer
ences. Apply Soldiers home. 53tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-12

WANTED-To hire a COW for one
year. Charles Paddock, r. f. d. 3.
Telephone 1926 cote
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WANTED

Misunderstanding Salesman,
salary and expenses or commission;
Must be active, ambitious, willing to
learn; splendid opportunity, Former
experience not essential. Landmark
Cigar Co., Denver Pa. Coils
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-06-24
BARRIERS

When a negro porter employed by the
Moffitt barber shop at 1888 Curtis street
threw a lighted match into pan of
alcohol Monday morning, things began
to happen. The flames ignited an open
gallon can of alsohol near by, causing an
explosion that sent burning liquid to
every part of the shop. Walter A. Mof-
fit. who was using the alcohol to prepare
face lotion, was hurled toward the
ceiling, receiving serious burns about the
arms and legs. His clothing was almost
entirely consumed. An ambulance re-
moved him to st. Joseph's hospital,
where his condition is reported serious.
Several customers and BARRIERS received
burns from the flames before the fire
could be extinguished- A coat belonging
to A. Lyon, a customer, containing SIS
in currency and wedding ring, was de-
stroyed. He was getting fixed up for his
wedding, which had to be postponed.
Miss Bobby" Seraphina, a manicurist,
lost her hat, coat and pocketbook con-
tanning quantity of currency, all being
burned to crisp.
The damage to the interior of the
shop was about $500.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-06-24
News of the Labor Unions
Carpenters

Bill Brokate came down from Neder.
land this week with new supply oi
Jokes When it comes to story telling
you have got to hand it to Bill.
Bill Scheller actually asked a contrac-
tor for a job this week, but did not
get on.
Kit Adams and Art Brickcll returned
from Nederland this week.
Well, the carpenters got thru work at
the Larimer street viaduct and they are
all out looking for another job.
George Gordon has gone into the rab-
bit business and he says they are going
to lay pretty soon.
John McMannery tried to stand on his
hand with his foot, and is now nursing
a bad init.
William Bender is in st. Joseph's hos
pital, having undergone an operation for
appendicitis.
Lester Dale was down from Kokomo
this week and reports business good, but
still lots of snow up there.
All the officers of the Noble Order of
Buns have gone to work, consequently
they cannot hold any meetings. Anyone
having his initition fee paid can have
same returned by applying to Noble Sec
retary Scheller.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-06-24
Bakers

Bakery and Confectionery Workers
Union No. 422 held a largely attended
meeting Monday night and the pending
wage scale was discussed The union i,
awaiting a decision from the State In
dustrial Commission. Several notable
visitors present, among them being
General Organizer Herman Ross, Organ
izer Earl R. Hoage of the Trades Assem-
bly,, S. P. Oplinger of the Walters Union,
and Secretary Ed Anderson of the State
Federation of Labor.
Officers of the union for the term
We're elected as follows:
President-Frank Raub.
Vice Presdent-Ida Simonson.
Financial Secretary-Frank McConville.
Recording and Corresponding Secretary
Mary Cesar.
Treasurer-Alice McCabe.
Sergeant at at-Arms-James McDermott.
Trlstees-William Robertson, Frank
McGrath and Gertrude Miley.
Delegates to the Denver Trades and
Labor Assembly-FrankR Raub, Alice Nc
Cabe, Ida Simonson, Gertrude Miley,
Frank McConville.
Delegates to the Denver Union Label
League-Ressie Sexton, Francis Smith,
Edna Verlin, Nellie Horan, John Malone.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-06-24

Tell 'em you saw It in The BuIlstin.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-06-24
Suitchn1en

Vice President F. @. James of the
Switchmen's Union of North America
was present at the regular meeting of
the local union Monday night and made
an interesting talk on the conditions of
railroad yardmen thruout the country.
James came to Denver from his home in
Kansas City and said his visit here was
in the ordinary course of his travels. He
announced that a general conference be
tween representatives OF the Switchmen's
Union and of railway arrangements thru
out the country would soon be held, and
predicted this meeting would reach an
agreement that will establish the sched-
ule of wages and conditions of work for
railroad yardmen on all the principal
Transportation lines. He further said
that the Switchmen's Union of North
America is more than holding its own
as to membership, and will eventually
have jurisdiction over all railroad yard
men.
William f. Secord, prominent mem
ber of the local union, and delegate to
the Trades and Labor Assembly, will
celebrate his silver wedding anniversary
this evening at his home, 1865 Xavier
street. A number of friends have been
invited to a jolly party to be held in
honor of the event, at which Mrs. Secord,
OF course, will be the center of attrac-
ton.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-06-24
Machinists

A total OF lis employees at the Den
Yer & Rio Grande shops were given a
layoff Monday, including thirty-five ma
chinists, eighteen helpers, nineteen boil
ermakers and nine blacksmiths. Others
were electricians and car repairers. 1t
was said closing of the fiscal year this
month and waiting for the new appro-
priation was the cause So far as the
machinists We're concerned, most OF them
Immediately accepted work in other
shops. It is expected the layoff will
last for two weeks.
w. r. Lalor and j. L. Brown, dele
gates from Machinists Union No. Al. left
this week for the national convention,
which opens at Baltimore next Monday.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-06-24

Labor Meetings
Coming Week
THE TIME AND PLACE

Tonight-Saturday.
Bakers No. 26, l4ls Larimer st.
Brewers and Drivers, Club bldg.
Carpenters No. 1921, Bank bldg, w. Col
fax.
Railway Carmen No. l46, Evans bldg,
Mt the Loop.
Sunday.
Trades and Labor Assembly. 2 p. m.,
$50 18th st.
Monday.
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers No
Q, Club bldg.
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers No
66. POP Quincy bldg.
Bricklayers. Club bldg.
building Lborers PAT Larimer st.
Carpenters No. 55, Carpenters hall, lo47
Stout st.
Cooks No. IS. $3.50 D. m. l7l5 California
Electrical Workers No. 6s, 1917 law
renee st.
Plasterers, Club bldg.
Plumbers Apprentices, Club bldg.
Steam Filters, 323 Charles bldg.
Stone Cutters, Ais Club bldg.
Tailors No. 3. 202 Charles bldg.
Upholsters, 4Ol Club bldg.
Walters, $3.50 p. m, 1923 Curtis at.
.. r. c. No. A, 80 p. m, Add Fellows
Temple. 1851 Champa st.
B. l.. +. f. No. $40, 1887 Platte st.
u. L. F.. No. 45l, l:30 p. m, 9th and
Santa Fe.
Tuesday.
Metal Trades Council, room 33, $50 18th.
Beer Bottlers, 1918 Larimer ST.
Glass Workers and Glaziers. $50 18th St
Machinists' Apprentices, Club bldg.
Moving Picture Operators, 1880 p. m,
$40 Quincy bldg.
Printing Pressmen No. 30, $50 18th 81.
United Laborers, Club bldg.
i. R. T. No ESQ, Club bldg
b. L. F. f. No. II. Masonic Temple
Wednesday.
BARRIERS. Club bldg
Boilermakers, McPhee bldg
Boot and Shoe Rcpairers, 1918 Lincoln.
Lathers. Club bldg
Machinists. $50 18th st
Pattern Makers, 3Ol German Amer bldg.
Plumbers. Club bldg.
Stage EMPLOYEES n. M, $40 Quincy bldg.
Women's Auxiliary, Machinists, Q p m,
Club bldg
r. C. f No. 734. p. M. 3Ist and Clay
j. u. f. No. ls6. Masonic Temple.
B. r. T. No. 30, l543 Champa ST.
Ladies' Auxiliary No. ls4, 2,3O p. m,
Sixth and Santa Fe.
Thursday.
Stationary Engineers, Club bldg
Hosting Engineers, Club bldg.
Painters No. 10. $50 18th st.
Ladies' Auxiliary. B. L. F. F. 10. $40,
25th ard Eliot.
Friday.
Building Trades Council, Carpenters hail.
l947 Stout St
Board Hotel and Restaurant Employees,
3 p. m, l7I5 California st.
Electrical Workers No. III, 1877 law
renee st.
Sign Writers. $50 18th st.
Ladies' Auxiliary. o. r. C. No. %, .
p. m, 1851 Champa st.
r. L. +. + No. 273, sth and Santa Fe
b. r. T. No. 44G, l543 Champa st.