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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
BATTLE CRUISER
RUSSELL sunk IN
MEDITERRANEAN
Admiralty Reports Old Type Vessel
Struck a Mine
At LEAST 124 WERE DROWNED
Officers and Crew Numbered 807-
Admiral FreemantIe Among
Those Rescued.

London, April 2S.-The British bat
tie cruiser Russell has been sunk by a
mine in the Mediterranean the admir-
atty announced today
The Russell was one of the Oldest
battle cruisers in the service and had
a displacement of $4,000 tons
The cruiser carried crew of S07
and 127 officers and men are reported
missing and believed to have perished,
Admiral Freemantle and Captain y.
b. Smith are among those reported TO
have been saved.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
FIRE IN NORTH ADAMS
Photographic Studio Burned With
Loss of $2500.

North Adams, April 2S-Fire that
did damage amounting to around S25OO
was discovered about o'clock yester-
day morning in the building on Holden
street occupied by the Smith photo
graphic studio and owned by the John
Mead estate. The origin of the fire is
unknown and it was discovered by a
man who had just left late train and
was on his way home.
The building was completely gutted
and the studio negatives, of which
there were many thousand, as well as
the Photographic equipment generally,
were totally destroyed The building
was very old one and was a two.
story wooden affair The loss is part
ly covered by insurance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
APPEALING 10 WILSON

New York, April 2S.-Mrs. Agnes
Newman, sister of Sir Roger Case
ment, who was captured when Ger
man ship attempted to land arms in
Ireland, will appeal to President Will
son to assist in saving her brothers
life The appeal will be made on the
ground of humanity. Michael Doyle,
Mrs. Newman's attorney stated today,
Mrs. Newman has been in America
about three months
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE; ,,


The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Remington. COMMISSIONERS, TO receive,
examine, and adjust the claims ana deTnonns
of MI persons against the estate of Joseph
Pepper. late OF Bennington IN said District,
deceased, and oil claims exhibited IN offset there
to, hereby give notice tnat we will meet for the
purpose aforesaid at the store of Burt
bros.. in tho Vlllsge OF Remington, in
said District. on the 10Th day o, May and
18th day of october next, from 2 o'clock
n. m. until to'olocS p. m on each OF said days
and that six months from the. 18TH day
said Court for said creditors TO present theft
claims to us for examination aud allowance,
Dated ~ Remington, W., this S1th day ol
|. L GIBSON,
j. q. RuRT,
Commissioners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
TO SEE KAISER TO-DAY
Emperor and American Ambassador
Meet in Conference.

Berlin, April 2S--Ambassador Ger.
ard and Emperor William, it is an.
nounced here, will have a conference
today regarding the submarine contro.
yersy with the United States.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
MORE RUSSIANS IN FRANCE

Marseilles, April 2S.--The third de.
tachment of Russian troops disem-
barked from transports here today to
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
NoMM ISSIoNERs' NOTICE
l J Estates of ARIEL WILLS, HARRIETTE
A. WHITE, OAROLlNE NJ WILLS and
CORNELL A NJ, WILLS.


The undersigned having been appointed by
tho Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Bennington. COMMISSIONERS, TO receive
examine, and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estates Of
Abel II. Wills. Harrlette A. white, Caroline
M. wills and Corueia NJ. WI N, late of Rem
nington. in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited In offset thereto, hereby give
notice that they will meet for the purpose
aforesaid, at the office OF Holden Il Healey, In
the Town OF Remington, in said District on tho
18th day of July. 1915 aud ltth dayof 0cto-
her, 1915, next, from o'clock NJ. until
o'clock =. NJ. on each OF aiddays and that six
ls the time limited by said Court Tor said cred
itors to present their claims TO us for cxamin'
alton and allowance.
Dated at bennington, VT, this 18th day OF
c. N. POWERS
II. b. HUTCHINS.
Commissioners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont overcast tonight. Saturday
fair and warmer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28

Big Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature,
Harte Theatre today, Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
truly yourn

Silas Hendricks.
Glastonbury, VT, April 26, 1916.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
ADVANCES BY CARPENTERS.

indianapolis, lnd-General Secretary
Duffy of the Brotherhood of Carpenters
announces the following recent wage in
creaSeS:
Athens, Ohio-From AZ to so cents an
hour.
New Castle, Pa.-For year ending
April l. 1917, $4 per day; for year fol-
lowing, $4.25.
Erie, Patron As to so cents an
hour.
Titusville, Pa-From 371a to 40 cents
an hour.
Norwich, Conn.-From 43 to As cents
an hour.
Streator, Ill-From So to 60 cents an
hour.
Beardstown, Ill-45 cents and nine
hours from April 1, 1916; 47H cents and
eight hours following year.
Port Chester, n. Y.-Erom $4.25 to
$3.50 day.
Ottumwa, Iowa-From As to so cents
an hour.
Mt Pleasant, Pa.-From 35 to 40
cents an hour.
Wallace, Idaho-From So to $3.50 a
day.
Jamestown, N. Y.-From 31H to 35
cents an hour for millmen.
Elmira, n. Y.-From $3.25 to $3.50 a
day. ........ ..... ...
Sheridan, Wyo.-From go to o5 cents
an hour.
Grove City, Patron 46zs to so
cents an hour
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
BENEVOLENCE FAILS
in STETSON PLANT

indianapolis, lnd.-Under the caption
"Where 'Benevolence' Falls Down." the
United Mine Workers Journal says:
THE strike in the John b. Stetson
hat factory is not receiving much pub
licity. This company is powerful enough
to demand that newspapers smother any
alluson to the strike, and as conse-
quence it is only through circulars sent
to the labor press that the fact of the
strike has become known.
"'rhe John b. Stetson Company claims
to hold benevolent interest in the well
fare of its employees. True, it is does
not pay wages as high as the union con-
Germs, but the employees are encouraged
to lead moral life. The conduct of the
workers outside of the factory is also
claimed as the interest of the employer.
Also, this factory has constituted a
board of conciliation, consisting of the
representatives of the management, and
Of the employees, but no interference by
labor unions is tolerated.
Until lately they had no trouble on
this conciliatory board. The managers
would express the wish of the company {;
the employees representatives sometimes
voiced the hopes of the workers; then
they compromised on the wishes of the
company.
"Happened that one Edward McPcak
was elected, or appointed, as one of the
conciliators, and he actually thought he
could present some of the aspirations of
those he was supposed to represent. He
was fired instantly. Then came the
strike.
"The point we would make is-that
there can be no real collective relation
ship between employers and employees
when the former are possessed of all the
economic power while the latter are pre-
vented by all means from allying them
selves with an organization that would
give them power to press any demands
they might make.
collective bargaining is impossible
with all the power on one side. Benevo-
lence always balks at sharing power"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
SAFETY ACTS TO COVER
INTERSTATE BUSINESS

Washington.-The United States su-
preme court has ruled that the various
federal safety appliances acts apply to all
employees regardless of whether they are
engaged in intrastate or interstate COM
merce, and that employees may recover
damages for injuries occurring through
the failure of railroads to comply with
the safety appliance laws.
The courts decision is regarded as a
precedent maker, as it gives safety ap-
pliance laws scope far greater than
the federal employers liability law. The
first employers liability law was even
annulled years ago because it applied to
employees engaged in intrastate COM
merce.
The decision was announced in the
suit of A. r. Rgsby, brakeman on the
Texas and Pacific railroad, who was in
jured by a defective ladder on car
marked bad order and left standing
in the Marshall (Tex.) yard for repairs.
1t was necessary for Rigsby to take the
car over the main line to the shops for
repair.
Justice Pitney, speaking for the entire
court, held that congress had taken to
itself exclusive jurisdiction over safety
appliances for interstate railroads, and
that the States would not have authority
to make laws regarding them for the
benefit of State employers.
The court held all that was necessary
was that the railroad be engaged in in
state commerce for the federal law to
apply to all their acts regarding safety.
Judgment of the Texas courts in favor
of Rigsby for $1,000 was affirmed.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
FRAUDS IN JUSTICE SHOPS.

Toledo, Oho.-State and county
authorities are investigating alleged me-
thods of extorton practced by collec-
ton agencies, and grand jury will
probably be impanelled to consider the
matter. 1t is stated that Is collection
agencies and four justices of the peace
are involved. The probers declare that
an average of 500 wage garnishment
cases are started against workingmen in
this city every month, and that 95 per
cent of these claims have been found to
be illigitimate. Imposing fictitious court
costs, doubling the amount of the claims,
and starting suits where there is no
legal or just basis are some of the many
methods used in taking advantage of
the careessness and ignorance of the
victims, the examiners say. One case is
cited where a woman was sued for 2S
cents. She settled with the collection
agency and was forced to pay more than
So in costs.
These justices of the peace are elect
ed in townships in this county, open Of
fees in Toledo, and compel workers to
travel to their court room" in the coun-
try. For years the State Federation of
Labor has attempted to limit the juris-
diction of these petty judges.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
BREWERY WORKERS GAIN.

San Antonio, Tcx.-Thc three unions
of brewery workers have secured con-
tracts with breweries in this city. Wages
of bottlcrs are increased S2.25 a week
making this rate $40 for a week of six
days, eight hours a day. Drivers secure
81 increase per week and hours are
reduced from nine to eight. The brew
cry workers also benefit and improved
working conditions are agreed to. These
include shower baths maintained by the
employer, holidays with full pay on La
Dor Day and the first of May, and four
hours off with pay on election days. En-
ployes who work seven days a week are
granted two-wceks annual vacation
with full pay.
Springfield. NIass,-The Springfield
Brewies Company has signed contract
with the Brewery Workers Unions of
this city, Eolyoke and Chicopec. Wage
increases averaging 10 per cent and inn
proved working conditions are agreed to-
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
COSSACK BILL PASSED.

Albany, n. "a bill providing for
a State constabulary, known as Cossacks,
has passed the State Senate. 1t provides
for two troops, 1l6 men in all, and car
ries an appropriation of $250,O00. This
force will replace the national guard in
strike times and will be subject to the
call of the governor, of sheriffs, of su-
preme court justices and mayors. Advo-
Gates of Cossack system assert that it
will remove one of the chief obstacles
to recruiting the national guard. The
bill was strongly opposed by the trades
union movement. The organized work
ers cited disorders in Pennsylvania
where the Cossacks exist, and the alb
sence of violence in many large New
York strikes, to disprove the claims of
constabulary advocates.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
TEACHERS SEE THE LIGHT.

Washington.-The Times of this city
makes the following comment on the in
creasing sentiment in favor of trade
unionism by Washington public school
teachers:
THE rapid and general crystallization
of sentiment among federal and district
employees to organize unions to further
their demands for increased pay and for
pensions is nowhere better illustrated
than in the call sent forth for a gather
ing of high school teachers to form a
union.
Less than six months ago teachers of
the city had referendum upon the mat
ter of union organization, and there
were only a few scattered votes for a
labor union. Since then things have
happened. The government clerks have
awakened to the need of union, and
the School Janitors' Union has been ac-
tive in its demands for increased pay
for the heavier duties imposed by the
wider use of schools.
"The same bugaboo that for long
time hampered the government clerks
has handicapped the formation of a
teachers union. Both held to the the
ory that theirs was profession, and
felt that there was a loss of dignity in
allying themselves with the ranks of
union labor But are now facing the
fact that they are salaried employees"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
HIGHER WAGES FOR MINERS.

Clearfeld, Btuminous coal oper-
ators of District No. 2 have signed an
agreement with the United Mine Work
crs' Union after conferences lasting
nearly month. The operators accept
the check-off system for both miners
and laborers and substantial wage in
crcases have been secured for all classes
of workers in and around the mines.
The contract is to continue for two
years. About 10000 employees are affect
ed. This district is separate from the
bituminous section of the western end
OF tie State which IS incIuded.in the
central competitive district. The wage
scale of the latter was settled several
days ago
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
WAGE GAINS WITHOUT STRIKE.

Urbana, Ill.-Thc following gains
have been made by locals affiliated to
the Twin City Federation of Labor
champaign and Urbana) without
strike
Sheet Metal Workers Union has rails
ed wages from 10 to 4j cents an hour
and reduced the work day from nine
to eight hours.
The Carpenters Union has increased
rates from 30 to 50 cents an hour.
Electrical Workers have signed an
agreement for increased wages the pres
ent year from 30 to 42H cents an hour 4;
45 cents for 1917 and 471a cents for
1918. A year ago this organization had
but 10 members. An active organization
campaign resulted in 100 per cent To-
cal, which is responsible for raising
wages l2H cents an hour during the
next three years.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
"UNSKILLED" WORKERS WIN

New York-Tunnel workers employ
ed on New York Citys $2OO,0O0,OOO un-
derground street railway system won a
victory over the General Contractors
Association after a two weeks strike
that involved 10000 employees.
These workers belong to the so-called
"unskillcd" class and are members of
the Tunnel aud Subway Constructors
International Union, affiliated to the
American Federation of Labor.
Wage rates agreed to are; Laborers,
81 a day; timbcrmcn, S2.7j timbcrmen S
helpers, $40; concrete machine run
uers except wherein the engineers have
jurisdiction, $3.50; wooden concrete
form makers, S27j. An cight-hour day
is agreed to and the interested union
shall have the same privileges on the
work as representatives OF other organi-
cations.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
AIDED BY BETTER LIVING.

Boston-Better living conditions is
the greatest aid in the fight against tu-
medical school, in an address in this
city,
Our success in dealing with this dis
case" he said, may be attributed to a
modification if not to complete revo-
luton of the social condition Of the peo-
pie, as is evidenced by more sanitary
housing conditions, better food and
cleaner habits. Fewer cases are now
seen in the hopeless stages, and the early
cases are detected in the incipient stage
and provided with suitable tratment."
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
MACHINISTS VOTE
TO SHED OVERALLS
Officials Say Ninety-Eight Per Cent
Favor Strike.
More Members of Unions To Cast
Ballot and Answer Questions
at Other Meetings.

Nearly 1,5O0 machinsts last Thursday
night, at Central Turner Hall, voted as
to whether they would go on strike
Monday morning.
Union officials say that on that day a
general strike Of machinsts will be de-
clared, affecting every machine shop in
Cincinnati and vicinity not granting the
eight-hour day by that time, except those
working under signed agreements with
the International Association of Ma
chinists.
Besides signing his name on the ballot
and giving his present place of employ
ment, each man answered the following
questions
do you belong to Machinists'
Union" "Will you cease work unless
your employer grants the forty-eight
hour week before May l. 1916" IF
you are a union man, will you waive
your constitutional benefits so that all
strikers may share alike with the funds
at our disposal? ?" IF necessary, will you
take job out of town for a few
weeks"
Addresses, in which the men were
given final instructions for Monday
morning were made by p. ]. Conlon,
Washington vice-president of the Inter
national Association ofNMachinists, and
K. l.. Corley. Atlanta, Ga, general or
ganizer for the association. John Doyle,
business agent for the association for
Cincinnati and vicinity presided.
THE vote showed that 0S per cent OF
the men favored striking Monday morn
ing if the cight-hour day is not granted
by that time, said Corley. I'm the last
few weeks we have taken a number OF
straw votes at the various shops, which
showed that the men almost were unanl-
nous in favor of a strike, but we de-
sired to give them chance to vote their
intentions in the matter under their sig
natures.
The vote of the union men on waiv-
ing their constitutional benefits also
showed 9S per cent in favor of waving
them. Another meeting will be held
Sunday afternoon at Central Turner
Hall to give those men who did not at
tend the meeting Thursday night a
chance TO vote a similar meeting will
be held Friday night in the Town Hall
at Elmwood.
'Ip-the, last two. daps fopF sbops have
granted the conditions asked for, and we
expect the eight-hour notice to be post
ed in several more before May L.
p. ]. Conlon, who returned from
Washington Wednesday, where he was
in conference with other international
officers, said the international associa-
tion approved the action tai zen in Gin
cnnati and would support the strike.
C. T. Nicholson, Salt Lake City. mem
Der Of the General Executive Board OF
the association, will arrive in Cincinnati
Monday
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
OVERLOOKED UNIONS POWER.

Bridgeport. Conn-About 200 graphic
phone workers are on strike to enforce
an eight-hour day promised them last
fall when they struck to secure the
shorter workday. When these employees
returned to work they permitted their
union to lose its effectiveness. Then the
eght-hour day was taken from them
and the company compelled them to
work 10 hours on the day shift and 11H
hours nights. They are now demanding
the cight-hour day and the reinstate-
ment of the unions secretary.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
LENIENT TO STRIKE GUARDS.

Chicago-Policc Magistrate Kirk of
Summit treated two strike guards en-
ployed by the Corn Products Refining
Company at Argo in a gingcrly manner
when they were arrested on the charge
of robbng a man of $50 when searching
him on the claim that he was under ar
est. The two thugs were fined 81 and
costs each, but the fines were RENTED
and they escaped with the payment of
the court costs, So each.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
INCREASES AT FALL RIVER.

Fall River, Mass.-The New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad offer
ed its clerks a per cent wage increase.
These workers asked for 10 per cent,
and they are now considering the COM
pany's compromise.
The Staples Transportation Company
announced an increase Of So a month to
lircmen and dcckhands The oilers were
not included and this caused strike.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
DISSOLVE BENEFIT COMPANY

Springfield, Mo, - The Springfield
Traction Company has dissolved a bcne-
fit association that was maintained while
its motormcn and conductors were un-
organized. Since these workers have
formed an Amaleamatcd Street Car
Mems Union the company has agreed
that they are best qualified to handle
their benefits by trade union methods.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
WAGE INCREASES AT NASHUA

Nashua, n. H.-Employes at the tex
tile plants of the Nashua Manufacture
ing Company and the Jackson mills have
secured wage increases. These concerns
say they will pay the prevailing wage"
as usual. a strike at these mills, which
started last October to enforce wage
demands, was recently settled
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
WIRE MEN RETURN TO WORK.

lohnstown, Pa.-Thc Electrical Work
crs' Union has secured an cight-hour
day and former wage rates from the
Citizens Electric & Gas Appliance Com
pany. This concern attempted to de-
crease wages and increase hours and its
electrical workers suspended work.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
PATTERN MAKERS RAISE
WAGES.

Newark, N. 1.-The Pattern Makers
Union has raised wages to SIS day. An
agreement has been reached with en-
ployers whereby the present scale of
$425 will be gradually increased until
June !, when $5 will be paid.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-29
SECURE EIGHT-HOUR DAY.

San Francisco.-As a result of con-
ferences with employers the Journey
men Horscshocrs' Union has reduced
working hours.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-06-05
y.a.. In .nd Coz u. county o elko.

In the matter OF the estate OF Fran.
cisco Goicocehea, deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that the I'M
dersigned. Fernando Goicocchea, was,
by an order Of the District Court Of
the Fourth judicial District Of the
State OF Nevada, in and for the County
Of Elko. duly made and entered on the
23rd day OF May, 1916. appointed exc
cutor Of the estate of Francisco Col
cocchea. deceased, and that he quail
fled as such executor.
Notice Is hereby given. to all per-
sons having claims against said estate
to file the same. with the statutory
affidavits and vouchers attached, with
the clerk OF the above entitled court,
within three months OF the first publ
cation of this notice, or such claims
will be forever barred.
Dated at Elko, Nevada, this 25th day
of May, A. D., 1916.
FERNANDO GOICOCCHEA,
Administrator Of the Estate Of
Francisco Goicocchea, deceased.
b. r. CURLER and H. U. CASTLE.
Attorneys for Administrator.
First publication, May %, 1916.
Last publication, June 26, 1916.