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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
AWAKENING OF JOHN ID.

San Francisco-Editor Barry of the
Star says that the announcement BY the
Standard Oil Company of California
that it has decided to establish the eight
hour day for all its employees is highly
suggestive of the tendency of the times.
Incidentally" continues the editor,
"it is a strong, though doubtless unin
territorial, Endorsement of the presidents S
position in the case of the railroad train
men, in which the inherent justice of the
eight-hour day was recognized
in the light of its voluntary adoption
of the shorter workday for Standard Oil
employees, it is hard to understand how
the Rockefeller interests can consistent
ly join in the refusal to recognize the
demand of the railroad men for the
same measure of justice. The railroad
man, collectively, is under far greater
mental and physical strain than the OF
employe, and his responsibility for the
lives of the public is far heavier. A high
standard of sobriety and Obedience is
eXacted of him, and to maintain that
standard, short hours of service should
be recognized not only as his right but
the requirement of nature"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
NEED FOR EFFICIENCY.

Philadelphia-In In an address to the
chamber of commerce of this city Ed
ward n. Hurley chairman of the fed
eral trade commission, told these bust
ness men that not more than 10 per cent
of any group of men representing any
industry who have appeared before the
federal trade commission had good
cost system
These busines men, it appears, have
been so busy urging the government to
adopt the Taylor system and other
sweatshop processes that they have fail
ed to figure what it costs them to pro-
duce goods and thereby equip themselves
to better meet foreign competition.
Commissioner Hurley has issued a
book on the subject of pricing goods
He says 90 per cent of the manufactur-
ers of the United States price their
goods without knowing anything of the
costs.
THE goods are either priced upon Z
basis that will sell them as soon as they
are manufactured, or upon basis OF
what their competitors are charging" he
says.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16

Springfield, Mass.-Stereotypers have
raised wages $1.50 per day and night for
their members employed on one of the
local newspapers
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
TRADE UNIONIST MAKES GOOD.

Washington.-F. c. Roberts. member
of Typographical Union No. 1O1 of this
city, is commended for his work as labor
commissioner of Porto Rico by Cover
nor Yeager of Porto Rico in the latter's
report to the secretary of war, which has
just been made public
In his annual report to the Porto Rico
legislature Roberts aroused the antagon-
ism of every reactionary influence in the
island when he declared
'"Ihe labor movement of Porto Rico,
as expressed through the unions affiliated
with the American Federation of Labor,
is the only influence in the island that
is trying to Americanize the working
people of Porto Rico to the American
standard of living, and as long as sucl
efforts are antagonized by the employ.
ers there will be conflicts between capital
and labor in the island.
ut is no longer possible for big en-
terprises to be conducted in the island,
as in the states with view only to pay
ing dividends. The plan may succeed
for while, but strikes and industrial
unrest will follow.
MANY employers in Porto Rico ought
to think little less about how much
money they are making and give lit
tie attention to what kind of people they
are making"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
REJECT AGE-LONG THEORY.

New York. - Trade unonsts shock
well-meaning people because of their ir-
reverence for the so-called 'immutable
law of supply and demand
But it would appear that other forces
are likewise undermining this ancient
fetch, for the New York World editor
tally says:
"The law of supply and demand under
which the grain and provision magnates
of Chicago usually take refuge, when
public complaint is made of their activi-
ties, is not immutable. Like the law of
gravity in the case of flying machine
heavier than air, it may be evaded and
even set aside temporarily
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
EXPOSE II. II. POVERTY PLEA.

Washington.-The joint congressional
committee that is investigating the trans
portation question gave the railroads an
opportunity to prove their cry that they
can't get capital to expand
Senator Cummins asked Alfred p.
Thorn, counsel for the railroads execu-
tives' advisory committee, if he knew
of any railroad company that has tried
to get money for new construction and
has failed.
The railroad man acknowledged he
knew of no such case, but insisted that
railroad stocks and bonds "are no longer
attractive to investors" The senator
suggested that watered stock might be
the answer, while calling attention to the
fact that the roads have earned an
amount in the last 10 years equivalent to
8 per cent on their watered stock and
actual money invested.
Mr.. Thorn said that this was not
enough. He thought the millions of
watered stock that has been pumped into
railroads only represented the full worth
of these properties. He said he knew
nothing of the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific railroad, which has been looted
by stock jugglers He was positive,
however, that railroad stock no longer
apeals to investors.
The commission is investigating every
phase of transportation, including gov
ernment ownership.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
FRIENDLY MEETING
Between Officials and Labor Men
May Eliminate Friction.

New York, Dec. 9.-To reach an TN
derstanding which will eliminate friction
and enable the traffic which is essential
to the sound health of the country's busi-
ness to be smoothly handled" confer
ence of railroad presidents, railway la
Dor union officials, railway lawyers and
members of commissions regulating rail
roads will be held at Evansville, Ind,
December IA and Is, it was announced
here tonight by p. M. Whelan, secretary
of the Railway Investors League
Among the speakers, Mr.. Whelan
said, the following are expected Alfred
P. Thorn, counsel of the Railway Ex-
ecutives Advisory Committee on Federal
Legislation and general counsel for the
Southern Railroad; John Muir, presi-
dent of the Railway Investors League
Frank p Walsh, chairman of the Fed
eral Commission on Industrial Rela-
tions; w. G. Lee, president of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Frank Trumbull, chairman of the Rail
way Advisory Committee on Federal
Legislation, and N. C. Kingsbury, vice
president of the American Telephone
and Telegraph Company.
States to be represented at the confer
ence are Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Ken
lucky, Tennessee and Missouri
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
INJUNCTION is SOUGHT.
by Toledo Business Men to Prevent
Strike Tie-Up.

Toledo, Ohio, Dec 12-Sixteen local
business men today filed petition in
United States District Court asking that
the Court take charge of the Ohio State
Telephone strike of operators and line
men.
The strike now is in its fifth week
The petitioners declare their business
has been injured by lack of telephone
service.
The petition asks an order compelling
the company to repair its plants, wires
and cables, put out of commission by
strikers The Court set the hearing for
Thursday morning, December H.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16

El Paso, Tex-Newspapers have ac-
cepted the new wage rate of Stereo-
typers' union which provides for So
rate for foremen and 81 for journeymen
The contract will run for two years.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
STEREOTYPERS RAISE WAGES.

New Haven, Conn.-Stereotypers' un-
ion has signed a two-years' agreement
with newspapers in this city. Foremen
shall be paid not less than $25 week
and journeymen not less than $40 until
November 1 next year, when the rate
shall be $40.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
STRIKEBREAKERS ARE COSTLY

New York.-Representatives Of the
New York Railways company acknowl-
edge that $3.50 strike-brealiing motormen
and conductors have been employed since
September last, when the strike on
these lines started. OF this number the
company has been compelled to discharge
all but 3,77S because of ineficiency and
thevery.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-16
WANT TWO-PLATOON PLAN.

Vancouver, British Columba.-Muni-
cipal fircmen are urging the adoption
of the two-platoon system for Vancouv-
ers fire fighters, The firemen are circu-
lating petitions for a shorter work-day
and say that many citizens are surprised
when they are told that firemen must
remain on duty 81 hours every day, and
six days in the week.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11
SOUTH RAOF0RO

Mp. p. A. l. Floyd, who has been
suffering with La Girl pc, is much better
at this writing.
The leap year has started off verv
prosperous i'm matrimonial circles in this
place, - the god of love, cupid, has
caught on his arrow the hearts Of Mr.. j.
T. Holly and Mrs. Lottie Floyd Stewart,
Mr.. N. ID. Alexander and Mis- Lilly q
Clark. Mr.. Frank Waugh and Mrs
Hattie Haley, all OF them very promi-
prominent i'm social circles here.
The city gossip mas it rumored that
Mr.. w. b Henry and Miss Leona Con-
nor, Mr.. Fred Jones and Miss Jan anie
sheney arr the next on docket, ss the
tracks OF these gentlemen are found 1t
there ladies' home very often.
Mn. Savannah J. Haley Was visited by
the stork last week and he left her fine
daughter. Mother AMI daughter doing
veil.
The colored boys OF this pace have or
ganized brass band elect>d their offic-
er- A. follows: Mr.. Jacob Stewart, Pres
ident; Mr.. w. Ii. Henry, Secretary;
Mr.. u e. Henry, Treasurer
Mrs Celia Alexander and son, very
prominent here both in church and So
cisl cirvIes, are moving to their farm
about fifteen miles below here. We are
sorry to lose them. but hope them every
success.
The churches, lodges and - hool are
doing exceedingly we'll here for the up
lift Of fallen humanity
Revs. ID. w. W.st and Frank John
con, Messrs. u. q. Hemp, johnson,
Jones, Me~dames Addie Lewis and l..
M Jone-, all very wealthy and promi-
nent in socisl circles, are leaders of no
mean ability and are using every effort
70 unite the colored people here and
10 bring them to the highest responsibility
Misses Jansnie Sheffey and Leona
Conner, our efficient teachers. are getting
nicely and the whole community - ms
e. be satisfied with the instruction they
are giving the children.
NJ. J. Henry Palmer is putting forth
his best efforts Tn show us where we need
the Mcdowell Times in our bcmes,
paper print ed in the interest Of the race,
Q clean, wholesome paper which all good
citizens read
Ms. Julia Wilson will leave here next
week for Charlottesville, Va, to enter
Il = hospital to undergo an operation for
tumors.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11
ANS


TAxs, w. Va. January IS, 1916
Ooe Of Wet virrinia's sbless men pesssd
away in p~rson VI Mr.. Arthur r. Ssrsush-
ter. Of Hif ton, w. Va.
Mr.. Ssrauxhter spent life ri urrful
49, and will be mi..rd by tboussnsi
Who knew his worth.
He Was . man az high inssal~ct, quick
witeed. fesSlrs and above all. Ohrs-
tian gentleman.
nrch Of HE life was spent in trachipe
Snndey -cehool, singing school and late in
his life took mp the ministry
Many who DOW are making sos d in
Sunday -school work attribute . grrst-
deal OF their sncs~s 10 THE departed
Christian.
He wss . great frssernal man end will
be m'sssd by the fraternity. He IVES An
active member i'm the O. Of So Like.
and gathered many cross bearess 20 that
fraternity. For the Odd F-lIows he
linked many. He belonged numerous
societies but prominent among them aIi,
he was . Nason---not only . n ssou, but
the Grand Master of the STATE of Wet
Virginia
Gulf Temple Lodge of Tams, w. Va,
will miss him and pause TO give due
honor and appreciation TO our departed
brother VINO 30 faithfully toiled and Ia
bored with us in upbuilding the craft
We mote with sorrow his departure. and
feel that his place cannot easily be filed.
We feel il BETTING and do hereby ex-
prsss our deepest and heartfelt sympathy
10 his widow
Brother Strengthen had been IN failing
health for over q year His remains
were Inferred in linton, January 18Th.
Peace TO his ashes.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11
BRANCH OF Y. M. c.
A. DEDICATED
NEGROES CONTRIBUTED
AMOUNTS THEY PLEDGED
Anseasees Chairnan Of Commit
tee Before Accepting Keys
Vete Of thanks to Donors

Cincinnati. Ohio. Feb. The siln.-
~ Ut the Negro branch Of the Young
Meme Christian As-o,iation MAS de,ii
Gated yesterday afternoon. Dr. George
u Hall, Chairman COMMITTEE ON Man
axement OF the Wabash Avenue \. NJ
&. A. Chicago. MAS the orator oi the
day.
William u. Grsvr~. Secretary. brought
greetings from Julius Rosenw AID. ON
caso. who contributed the mutual s35.,ssl
% the building fund.
The keys OF the building were present
ell 10y A. q. Bookwalter. Executive So
Rotary Of the Central Branch, Y. NJ. a..
A. lie said that the actual cost at the
building wss Ss6. sS<. or whiting siG of
the amount allowed
ii. +. Atkins. member of the Board of
Trustees OF the Central Association. ~
ceived the keys. lie said il Was an hon
or 10 hand them u Dr. W. T. Nelson.
Chairman Of the Committee on Mana
ment.
My grandfather and grsndunclc were
sbolition'sts," he added. and knew at
the underground railway"
The keys were offered "a Dr Nelson.
brt he did not take them.
The Negroes he stated. "plr,iyr,i
$l5.uD Tor this new building AMI John
J. Taylor. the Chairman of the Finance
Committee. has told you that lac ,ill re-
fuse 20 enter the building until the sls.
90 10 paid We still owe SKA
do you wish me u supply the
amount?' asked MIR Atkins.
mo. that would not be fulfilling the
plesige," replied Dr. Nelson. But
am happy 20 say that the amount has
issn covered by Miss DAISY Merchant.
from whom We have Just reviewed "A cl,,rs
for $50. From the Federation al We
mems Clubs We have So and from the
Mail Clerks Association 81. and with
Others making - total of xi5.os.. There
fore can sccept tire key"
IL realized," said w. l.. Anderson.
master OF ceremonies. like others who
stood against the colored line. the moral
side, that Negroes represent :, per cent oi
the population who commit ?, per cent
OF the crime. IL b~hooved us To ca-t
aside idealistic thoughts Of brotherhood
because Of this advertisement and -.sk
the cooperation Of men who could help
M. This 10 breaking down Of the color
I'll line"
Dr. Hall, principal speaker. stated that
when his grandmother and mother came
from their cabin in Tennessee they found
= home with Harriet I,eecher store, Wal |
nut Hills He said that already Mr.. |
Rosenvsld had sr.'nt *lio.V0 for Negro
Y. NJ. q. As, although lac dbl not b%-
lievs in Christianity, but Was firm IN hl-
belief in Americanism.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11
School Supervisor
In The County.

Hon. W W >nnders. 1T Charleston.
state Supervisor of Coior.Si >chaols. H. i'm
Mcdowell county thus week. He arrived
in keystone "Wednesday morning and
Will -Is'nd tseverai days msI~~ting
Ss'hnni ana the county.
fr"i. sanders Will preach a, tine Pres
hyt-r,an rhursh al kimban Susdsv
morning AMI al call,nun'~ Hall ma Key
stone sunday night. Everybody is in
>it'd Q" attend and hear tins ahl,. preach
er educator
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11
FEAR OF THE LORD.

Hon u w White. "f Charleston,
lroi = L. Norton. of Cahell. and Rev.
''s-'. l.. Fountain. at Wheeling Editor
Fountain Digest. are in Mcdowell
County thar week Hon. A. \. Lilly
odd Mcih,~rll all - his Negro I,olitieal
! 'a'i'rs at nre. Ia Will do "a" gossi. Lilly
AMI all OF hi- lra'irr- cannot withstand
the H"bi '-nn tidal wave that IL sweep
INK tins county "r may lc they want Ia
hear Governor Hatfield deliver las great
Grafton Tomorrow.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11

T'u~. ". ". February .. i9i.. our
President and General msnsrrr. MIR. W.
IT, fam-. has iu-t returned from "a tr,l.
last
Mr.. 8 J. sterile. Who MAS called A.
way very suddenly L. the ~i,A l-.l of her
iatlri an i"anoke. Va. r~tnrn,.l ~atnr-
day leaving hun much batter
Mrs I''-sIliine 10. cannaiay nnd her
a--irtantr give the peopl, of the Winding
''uli a rare treat with tl,rir night -..h.ad
-cliolaf-
tThr old people oi FANS. a rourert by
the name of '' \ Ruls in IIi- Country
store The old people ma.ir a hug hit.
Every one liked u line. General admi--
-i"n wa- O., cents. l'rcs,s.sl- went Ia IN
CREASE the reading matter in the Tam.'
-'h"ol library.
Lots oi our I.eoP'c are still on the sick
list.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11
REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD
OF EDUCATION, BROWNS
CREEK DISTRICT.

The Board of Education OF the Browne
Creek District. met at WEIGH in the
Court HOUSE ma their regular session,
Monday OF tins week. All the memt~,
OF the board were present and they tran
sscted tire n-'ial business by allowing the
monthly balls. They found all the schools
Q" IT, an ia" most prosperous condition
they have ever i~en
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11

Rev. g. T.. Fountain. -. d.. OF Wheel
ing, the editor of Fountains Digest. n
monthly magazine. Published ln the an
tcrc-t oi t''e rare, Mas in the city tins
week Rev. Fountain H. an able writer
a deep thinker and > -Irndli pulpit or
atr. lie called at the Fumes uilic. dur
ing las -try here.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11

BOST:-A black chInchilIs coat by
Mr.. CIemmons, House III, North Kyle,
Finder please return the same TO the
owner receive reward.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11

iaboring T'e"Ple. whether white or color
81. will make the mistake 81 his life u
vote against anything that Hatfield rep
rt-ent-
Rev. w. w. Hicks, -. D.. that able
preacher. that christian gentleman. Who
y nna--pming and pastors the Mt. ZION
BAPTIST church at BIuedeId. Wa in the
city sunday morning Wy sperial invita-
ton and preached at Mt Nel,o Baptist
church. The sermon was a splendid
one. we'll delivered and VA gIsdly re-
ceived l'y the good -ize congregation.
Rev Frank Finney. 81 this city. preach
81 an acceptable sermon IN the evening
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11

FUN DALI: West Virgins shutters,
Pure Pit Games; Guaranteed To win or
die trying. Originated and bred by w.
7. Howard, Worth, W. Va.
12-17-u.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11
portray The life and example of Americas

Mr. Miles Fig 'eston. II FIX horn. aud
Rev. Jessie CLARK, Of Swltchback, were
visiting friends in tins city sunday They
worshipped at the Mt Nebo Bapti Il With
friends
Mrs VI. T. Whittico was a Pleasant
visitor IN Williamson few days ago the
guest Of DIR. and Mrs j. VI Whittico
She reports hoving hal a most enjoyable
trip.
Mr.. ID. g. Morris. one Of the I,e-t bus
ness men and strong race pride men in
the state and Republican 81 big
heart, wss in the TiInes office Tuesday.
lie says the Negro race - well - all
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11
LOCALS

Mr.. William Dsndridge, one OF the
Oldest and most respectable citizens Of
Henry Comfy, Va, 10 in county visit
ing hic children at Pageton, Eekmsn and
friends st Keystone. He has specisily
been the guest Of T. Edward Hill and
family in Keystone.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-11


BndyH WetJ
DonnnyJ
Com w
Preston
land Cha Elliott l. Hunt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-03
OPINION Of
ALLIES OFFENSIVE
Advance Will Stop As Soon
as Bombarded Area Is
Acquired
By j. w. T. Mason.

written for the Unitctd Press.)
"New York, July 3.--Capture of Gen
eral Won Kluck S old army of the
Aisne is the immediate objective of the
Anglo-French offensive
General Won Kuck has gone into re.
tirement but Won Kluck's corner at
the southwestern curve of the western
battle front remains one of the ma ior
defenses of the German holdings in
France
To compel the evacuation of this
area, under penalty of capture of Won
Kluck IS veterans, is the reason why the
allies have started their drive so near
to the Aisnc. Won Kluck' corner is
the Verdun of the German western
front and the allies are trying to
duplicate, on a larger scale, the German
offensive strategy at Verdun. An ad-
vance of 20 miles at Saint Quentin
will put the allies in a position to dom
mate the principle lines of communica-
tion on which the German southwest
ern Aisne army relies for its susten-
ance.
How long it will take to reach st.
quentin uepenus primarily On tue
British supply Of artillery ammunition.
The gains of the British and French
since SATURDAY have been due TO the
intensity of their artillery fire. The
British reports that their casualties are
small is unquestionably correct. The
big guns of the allies have devastated
tho German fire line trenches before
the infantry began to move forward.
The hand TO hand fighting that fol-
lowed was largely for the possession
of craters blown into the earth by the
allies artillery.
Now, however, the allies are unques-
tionably facing German cntrenchments
fully as strong as those captured dur
ing the past 4S hours. 1t will be neces'
sary to renew the artillery attacks
and when the second line of defense is
taken, a third and fourth will remain
to be blasted away before the infan-
try can consolidate the gains. The
British have been boarding their am
munition for q year. In this fact must
lie the hopes of the allies that the
present drive will force the Germans TO
retire from the Asne.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-03
SCRAMBLE FOR FIRST
PLACE IS STRENUOUS

New York, July 3.-The long threat.
ened uprising of the American league
against the leadership of the Cleye-
land Indians broke out during the
past week and with the New York
Yankees setting the pace, the big,
scramble is on today.
In the National league the Dodgers
slipped but are still in the top notch
while the Braves continue their rush
to which the return of Evers seems to-
have inspired them and are within
striking distance of the top.
A stick Of dynamite could hardly
have changed the aspect of the Amer-
can league more than did last week 3
battling. Only two clubs failed to
change their positions.
Cleveland and New York changed
places. Connie Mack IS apathetic Ath-
letics were the stepping stones by
which Wild Bill Donovan's men
mounted to the top of the ladder,
while the Indians were meeting re-
verses in the west
In the National league Brooklyn is
first because it should be.
In the American the Yanks have no
such clear title to the position, but be-
cause of cracking good are one game
in front and going strong.
The reason Brooklyn is leading is
made clear by figures. 1t is first in
club batting VITA PSI; has the leading
individual slugger Jake Daubert, with
$40. and few of the leading pitchers
namely: Ruckcr, Marquard, Pfeffer
and Coombs. In club fielding only
Robinson S men fall down, being fifth
In the week s play, however, Bos.
ton, winning six and losing two and
Pittsburg winning five and losing,
| two showed the most class.
In the American league the Yanks
are third in club batting and fifth IN
fielding.
The Indians, now in second place,
are ahead of the Yanks in both batting
and fielding
Iris Speaker is still top sticller in
the American with 1878, just one point
ahead of Joe jackson Of Chicago. The
first and sixth teams in the American
are only four games apart, which
means that the play of any four days
could turn it upside down. In the Ma
tional the sixth cluD is but seven
games from the top.