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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
URGE NIGHT MEETINGS

Central Labor Council, Tuesday night,
Feb %, adopted resolutions urging City
Council and the Board of Education to
hold their meetings in the evenings, so
that people employed during the day may
attend the sessions. Resolutions were
also adopted asking labor unions of
Worcester, Mass. to protest against a
plan of the city officials of that city to
send students of the Boys Trade School
to Cincinnati to learn the machinists'
trade.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
DRIVERS SWEEP ST. LOUIS.

St. Louis. Mo.-But one dairy COM
pany in this city is non-union. The Milk
Wagon Drivers Union, about a month
ago, called strike in one of these con-
Germs, and after short suspension Of
work secured an agreement and wage
increases. The drivers continued their
campaign and now only one plant re-
mains outside the fold. The union has
secured increases that total about $780,
600 year.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
PATTERN MAKERS STRIKE.

Detroit, Mich-Pattern makers en-
ployed in Detroit contract shops are on
strike for an eight-hour day, five and
one-half days week, or a forty-four-
hour week About two hundred pattern
makers are involved
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
CARPENTERS MAKE GAINS.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Duffy of the
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
reports that unions have been formed
at the following places during the past
month: Hyde Park and Fall River,
Mass. Westbrooll and Camden, Maine /;
Bend, Ore, and Thetford Mines, Que
bec
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
STRIKE RAISES WAGE.

Pittsburg, KAMA suspension of
work by smeltermen, near here has
forced other plants to raise wages, and
the struck company is paying strike
breakers wage rate that it refused to
nav striking emDlOVes.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
WIRE MEN RAISE WAGES.

Perth Amboy, n. J.-Differences be-
tween the Electrical Workers Union
and employers have been adjusted.
Wages are increased 80 cents day.
Rates for helpers are also increased.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
CARPENTERS TO ASK FOR MORE.

Duluth, Minn.-The Carpenters Union
has approved a new wage scale of So
cents an hour, to take effect May l. The
present rate is nv cents, although many
contractors are paying more than this
minimum
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
FIFTY TANNERS STRIKE.

Woburn. Mass.-About fifty employees
OF the Fox leather factory are on strike
for higher wages. The men have been
receiving from so to S11 a week, and
are now asking S12
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
ACCEPT UNION HOURS.

Lawrence, Kan. - The construction
company that is building a bridge in this
city has decreased the work day from
10 to s hours and has accepted the wage
rate of the carpenters union.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
FREIGHT HANDLERS ASK MORE

Holyoke, Mass.-Boston & Maine
Railroad freight handlers declare that
$50 a day is an insufficient wage and
have asked for a Is per cent increase,
Saturdays half holidays and double time
for overtime.
New London. Con-About $50 freight
handlers, employed by the Central Yer
mont Railway, suspended work to en-
force an increase in wages of ) cents
an hour. They have been receiving 20
cents.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
The Parana River.

The Parana is 1900 miles in length
and after the Amazon is the largest
river in South America
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26
INCREASE FOR PRINTERS.

Sacramento, Cal.-The Typographical
Union and printing employers have
agreed to the following wage rates for
floormen: $24.75 per week until March
81, 1916; $25 from April L. 1916, to Sep
tember 30, 1916; $26 thereafter until De-
cembcr 81, 1918. The minimum rates
for apprentices are: Third year, one
third of a journeyman's scale; fourth
year, one-half of journeyman's scale; !;
fifth year, two-thirds of journeyman's
scale. A joint committee of employers
and employees shall be appointed to de-
wise educational methods for these ap-
prentices.
Under the agreement all differences
are to be adjusted by conciliation or ar
bitration.
Pasadena, Cal.-The Typographical
Union has negotiated two-years
agreement which provides for a 81 in
crease Immediately and an additional 81
during the second year
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
UNION SERVICES.

The second of the series of Union
services which the Baptist, Congrega-
tiona, and Methodist churches are con-
Quoting will be held in the Methodist
church next Sunday evening at 1870
o'clock. The evening sermon will be
delivered by Rev, Guy Potter Benton,
d. D., president Of the University Of
Vermont. The cordial response with
which these Union services are being
received indicates that they are meet
ing a real need A large congregation
should greet DR.. Benton Sunday even
ing.
The schedule of services for Novem.
Der is as follows;
Sunday, November 3, Congregational
church, 7:3O p. m. Speaker, Rev. r.
+. Whittemore
Thursday, November 8, Methodist
church, 7:3Op. m, Union Prayer meet
ing.
Sunday, November 19, Memorial
Baptist church, 1880 p. m. Speaker,
Rev, George E. Horr, d. b., President
Newton Theological Institution, New
ton, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
ETHAN ALLEN CHAPTER ENTER
TAINS.

Ethan Allen chapter, D. A. R., enter
tained the five chapters of the district,
consisting of Hands Cove chapter of
Shoreham, Rhoda Ferrand of Addison,
Mary Baker Allen of Cornwall, Seth
Warner of Vergennes and Lake Dun
more of Brandon in Masonic hall Thurs
day afternoon. A banquet was served
at l;30 and addresses were made by
State regent, Mrs. E. F. Marsh of
Brandon, Miss Helen King Cheesman of
New York and Mrs. W. W. McGilton
gave "reminiscences of the chapter.
Mrs Mabel Cottrell sang several selec-
tons which we've very pleasing. Mrs.
McGilton presided at the piano.
The hall was decorated with American
flags and autumn leaves. The tables
were set for $50 and were decorated
with barbaries and green leaves.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
MASONIC DISTRICT MEETING,
Annual Gathering 10 be with Union
Lodge Next Week.

The annual meeting of the third
Masonic district will be held in Middle
bury Wednesday, October %, with the
following program
2;3O p, M, lodge opened in form on
the NJ. NJ. degree by Union lodge, No,
2, j. W. Murdoch, w, NJ.
First section of NJ. NJ, degree con-
ferred by Dorchester lodge, No !,
Vergennes, l., L, Avery, W. NJ,
First NJ, NJ. lecture given Union
lodge, No. 2. Review of work by Wor.
L, Benton Jones, grand lecturer Lodge
called from labor to refreshment until
1880 p, m,
600 p. M, banquet in Masonic dining
hall served by Middlebury Grange.
1880 p, M, lodge called from refresh
ment to labor by Union lodge, No, ?,
Reception of Grand lodge officers,
Confering of last section of NJ, NJ,
degree by Lbanus lodge, No. AZ, Bris.
tol, w. +, Morgan, w. NJ. Second and
third lectures given by Union lodge,
No, 2.
Review Of work by Wor, L. Benton
Jones, grand lecturer
Addresses by Grand lodge officers
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
SONG RECITAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ross H. Maynard of
Boston gave delightful recital of fav-
orite songs at the Green Mountain
house in East Middebury Wednesday
evening. A good-sized audience greet
ed Mr. and Mrs. Maynard, and their
rendition of favorite songs was pleas
ing and won heartiest applause. The
rich soprano voice of Mrs. Maynard was
sweetly blended with the soft tenor
voice Of Mr.. Maynard in duct. Miss
Grace Chisholm presided at the piano.
The proceeds will go toward defraying
the expenses of oiling the streets in
East Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
MR.. AND MRS. BINGHAM HONORED

Arrowanna Rebekah lodge, No. Is, l.
o. O. F., held an interesting meeting
Tuesday evening, At the close of the
business meeting the lodge sat down to
a banquet given in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Bingham, who have re-
Gently returned from their wedding
trip. During the banquet hour Mrs.
E. R. Yates presented Mr. and Mrs.
Bingham with fine clock and a box
of linen, the gift of the lodge. Among
those who attended the banquet were
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell of Lynn, Mass.
and Mr.. and Mrs Howard of Milton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
LITTLE MIDDLEBURY. 4"

The New York Sun of Thursday,
October 10, prints the following con-
cerning Middlebury's football team:
Little Middlebury which defeated
Stevens last Saturday, has one of the
lightest teams in the ring. Fullback
Bresnahan weighs 100 pounds, and
Bower, another star back, scales at 1873
pounds. The other backs weighs be-
tween las and 1855 pounds. The Yer
mont team relies upon speed, and it GER
tainly has lot of that
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
FAIR ASSOCIATION FINANCES

At meeting of the board of mana
gers of the Addison County Agricultural
society held in the court house at Mid
dlebury, October l3, at one o clock p,
M, the treasurer report at this time
was as follows; Receipts for the fair of
1916; $l3, l73.4O, and expenses of $l1,
Asa. 49, leaving balance on the right
side of the ledger of $l7l9.ll. The
receipts Of the general account We're
$l293.S7 and the expenses 1895. 50,
The society has cash assets amounting
to $6S2l, 46, and liabilities CT $39OO.OO.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
MEETING OF CENTURY CLUB.

The Century club held its first meet
ing of the season Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs. W. S. Huntly. The
hostesses were Mrs. Huntley, Mrs. 0.
E. Chilson, Mrs Arthur Hinman and
Mrs. Homer Balm. Miss Helen King
Cheesman of New York gave an inter-
esting talk on "Doers and Doing, after
which Miss Ruth Elger sang a solo, ac-
companied by Miss Carrie Buttolph.
There were 40 present, After the pro-
gram refreshments were served.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
COMMUNITY SOCIAL.

A community social was held in the
vestry of the Congregational church
Wednesday, with an attendance of
about a hundred and fifty, large pro-
portion of which was college students.
A short program was given during the
latter part of the evening, consisting of
the following numbers; Duet, violin
and piano, Misses Nash and Paine;
vocal solo, Miss Ruth Cam; piano solo,
Mr.. Phillips; reading, Professor Bur-
rage; and vocal solo, Mr.. Miller
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
DAIRYMEN ORGANIZE,
Branch Of New York Dairy League
Formed In Mlddlebury.

The dairymen in this vicinity met at
the Grange hall Saturday evening and
organized a branch of the Dairymen's
league, an organization Incorporated
under the laws of New York State,
After short addresses by several Of
those present in which the objects Of
the league were fully explained the
gathering organized itself into branch
and elected officers as follows; Presi-
dent, Floyd Reese Of Middlebury; vice
president, Legrand Gorham Of Middle
bury; secretary, Elmer +. Cowles Of
Weybridge; treasurer, Charles Conon
Of Cornwall. The object of the league
is to maintain a standard price for milk
delivered at cars. The dirtributors, it
is understood, have signifed their in
tention Of receiving milk only from
those who are members of the league.
An assessment of % cents per COW has
been fixed as the rate for membership.
Secretary Cowles will be at the
Farnsworth store in this village Mon
day morning for the purpose of receiv-
ing assessments and applications for
new members, The newly formed
branch of the league already has a
membership of IS and it is expected to
bring this number to - in a short time
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
PARENT TEACHERS MEETING.

The Parent Teachers association will
hold their regular monthly meeting Fri
day afternoon, October 27, at 3 o'clock,
in the High school building. All par
ents areIurged to attend. An interest
ing program will be given.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
HAULS "A BARRELS OF APPLES.

A tractor engine, hauling load of A
barrels of apples to the freight station,
passed through Main street Friday
afternoon. The fruit came from the
farm of Romaine Hemenway of Brid-
port, who is harvesting crop of over
5000 barrels this year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
SOCIAL AND TEA.

The Ladies Missionary society of
Congregational church will hold social
and tea with Mrs E. A. Frost on Tues
day, October "a, from 8 to $50 o'clock.
All the ladies of the church are cor
daily invited. Come and get ac-
quainted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-20
FINED For AsSAuLTING WIFE

FINED FOR ASSAULTING WIFE,
Herman Wimmett Of Cornwall, who
was arrested several days ago by Dep
uty Sheriff Noble J. Sanford on a war.
rant issued by States Attorney Allen
K. Sturtevant charging him with as
sault on his wife, was brought before
Judge James b. Donoway in Municipal
court Tuesday afternoon. Wimmett who
is about 80 years old, is charged with
assaulting his wife with a loaded gun.
He pleaded not guilty but later with
drew his plea and pleaded guilty. He
was sentenced by the court to serve
not less than two nor more than two
and one-half years at hard labor
in the house of correction at Rut-
land and pay fine of $50 and costs of
prosecution. The prison sentence was
suspended pending his good behavior
for two and one-haf years. Wlmmett
paid the fine and costs and was allowed
to depart. The State was represented
by Allen r. Sturtevant and Ira H.
LaFleur and Leroy c. Russell appeared
for the defense
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-01
e. J. Domergue, and J. Louis Smith of Com
New Orleans Supporters of Plan.
WOULD LIVE IN COVlNGTON If THE
PEOPLE SUCCEED IN GETTING TRAIN
Out of Forty-two Letters Written, Twenty.
four Express Preference for Covineton
lf>Quick Time Gould Be Made to City.

mittee is assisted by E. G. Davis.
Mr.. Domergue wrote thirty-two
letters to prominent businessmen OF
New Orleans, receiving replies from
eighteen with the announcement that
If such train were put on they
would gladly reside dn. Covington.
Most of these people said the only
reason why they have not come to
Covlngton wa sthe length Of time
it took to 60 to and from New Or
leans. and that they were pleased to
learn Of the probability OF q faster
train.
Mr.. ]. Louis Smith received six
favorable replies from ten letters,
with somewhat the same comment as
above, and one man said he knew Of
ten others who would be glad to live
in Covington. II the fast train was
put on. Other letters will be writ
ten by both Mr. Domergue and Mr..
Smith, and Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Halle1
will also write letters. It is expect
ed in short time an estimate may
be made Of the number who will take
advantage Of the Bankers Special" !"
il it Is put on.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-01
The so6 Seats of Theatre
Were Filled, About 20 on
Stage, Few Standing.
GOOD MANY PLEASANT
PEOPLE IN AUDIENCE
Parker Warmly Applauded
and Considerable Enthu-
siasm by Parker Men.

The Parker meeting at the Park.
view Theatre. Friday week. drew q
crowd estimated at from four to five
hundred people. 1t was the ffrs1
time the people of this section had
had an opportunity to hear Parker
speak, and there were large number
of Pleasant people in the audience
Parker was frequently applauded
He roasted Bob Ewing as a boss. He
denied that he vas in favor Of put
ting the negro in politics, spoke OF
his plan for rural credit system, out
lined the manner in which he woult
form the constitutional convention
spoke In support OF his short ballot
and declared for the abolition
of the fee system His speech Gov
cred matters that he has gone re-
peatedly over and that has been re-
ported in his various speeches. H
also declared for abolishing the pri-
mary law. and he seemed to be par
ticularly displeased with lawyers and
newspaper men.
Harry ". Fitzpatrick and Gus. J
lIaDaITe a6lO spoke. MT. LdUaTTe
said that he had been Informed tina:
he was the only man in the United
States that positively refused to hire
negro to work in his tim Der camps
That he refused to have a negro i,
the village in which his home was
located.
Nothing was said that has not
been brought out In his other
speeches.
He wanted to ask the editor of the
St. Tammany Farmer some question
about the constitutional amendments
but the editor was busy getting the
paper to press and could not be
present.
Taken altogether the meeting maa
be said to have been an enthusiastic
Parker meeting. Probably every
Parker man in this section who could
be present was present. There were
about twenty on the platform, and
Mr.. e. q. Davis introduced the
speakers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-01

When the Association OF Com
merce took up the question OF fast
er train service for Covtngton. there
was only a partial comprehension Of
the greatness Of this. question.
There has been q realization. in a
general way, that slow train service
was keeping people away from Gov
ington, but the great extent to which
this inadequate service was respon-
sible for fewer people OF New Or
leans establishing residences In Cow
ington and adjacent towns became
more comprehensive when the com.
mittee appointed by the Association
of Commerce got to work in the in-
terest Of the Bankers Special =
which the N. o. G. N. Railway PROM
ised to put ON between Covington
and New Orleans, II guarantee Of
thirty daily passengers was given by
the Association. This tratt Is to
have :. schedule the Of one hour and
forty-6ve minutes, with stops st
ADita S:,f'nss, Mandey:.le AMI sE-
dell. rne committee is con- n3oTa1 OF
E. ]. Do.r-1gue, Jr.. J. Louis Smith.
and ,Iohn l.. Hsller. and the eo1n-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-01
This Pertinent Question =
Shown by Speakers to b
Important In Present
Campaign.
COURTHOUSE FILLED
BY PLEASANT VOTERS
Convincing Arguments Of
Speakers Received by En-
thusiastic Audience
With Applause.

The Pleasant speaking at tho court
house, Thursday evening, was pre-
ceded by fireworks and music by the
excellent brass band Of st. Pauls1
College, Prof. G. G. Kornfeld, lead-s
er, and the courthouse was crowded,
some standing in the hallway.
Prominent citizens were gathered
around the speakers. Judge T. n.
Burns presided and was introduced
by Mayor P. j. Lacroix
Judge Burns said he was glad to
see so many citizens respond and to
see so many ladies' present. That
wherever the word Democrat" was
heard he always wanted to be pre-
ent. The ablest reformers In the
State had come forward to advocate
the cause Of our Democratic candi-
date for governor. All should stand
shoulder to shoulder, carrying the
banner OF man whose character and
ability could not be questioned. He
could not understand how any Demo
crat could be persuaded to 90 to the
Progressive or Republican or what
ever party you might choose to call
it. The Judge spoke quite at length
in review Of the present politicel
situation and then introduced Hon
Harry K. Wilson. nominee for Com
missioner Of Agriculture and lmmt-
grafton. paying him some very high
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-01
Funds Needed Keep r. c. B. Library Operating Coming
Be Held thandS dsandA At
Interesting Program. Prepared
Literary and Athletic Exer-
cises and Contests for
Boys and Girls.

April q there will be school
rally at Talisheek, in which all the
schools Of the Sixth Ward will par
ticipate, and all those OF the FIFTH
Ward that desire to do so. The pro-
gram will be singing by each school,
recitation or defamation by two
pupils from each grade Of each
school; spelling contest by two pupils
from each grade of each school, words
to be taken from the 5O0-word list
sent out by the State Department of
Education; athletic contests. events
to be divided into classes A and B,
according to height, high jump;
running broad jump; standing broad
jump; egg race by girls 5O-yard
dash for boys; 100-yard dash for
boys; sack race; potato race; chin
ming the bar; throwing baseball
both boys and girls; basketball
game, between school teams
Dinner will be had on the grounds.
Each person is asked to bring
basket.
The Ablta Springs rally will be as
stated in The Farmer. except that
the date has been changed to April
25th.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-01
At the Parkview
Theatre.

The program for this Saturday
night will include Mime. Olga Pc
trova In one of Metros big features
entitled What Will People Say .
This feature is in six parts and viii
be presented at the advance prices
Of 10 and Is cents. Doors open, at
6 p. m.
Sundays program will consist OF
q flve-part Paramount feature. starr
ing Elsie Janis, entitled Betty In
Search Of Thrill The prices on
this night will be and 10 cents.
Wednesday, April 5th, there viii
be q six-part feature Of the Para
mount program with two subjects
on It. This feature will prove of
special delight to the children.
Sarah Bernhart is coming In
"Jeane Dore,' and 'Undine." Easter
Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-04-01
A WIRELESS STATION ERECTED
IN SCIENCE DEPT. OF ST. PAUL,S
College That Is Winning an Envable Reputation as an
Institution of Learning and Whose Record in Ath- .
letic Fields Was One of Unprecedented Success.

ing Clubs furnish entertainment
weekly, and from the quality of ar
gumentation, and the piquant with
and repartee that presides at every
session. one readily believes that in
celebrities. A picture Of the Senate
or Congress arises before the minds
eye when beholding some youthful
orator declalming for or against
Government Ownership" or for or
against Government Control Of th<
Mississippi etc. Much good ma
terial Is being developed, and Louisi-
ana will not suffer from scarcity Of
! barristers, If Indications count
The baseball team OF st. Paul's
has been organized, and under the
able management OF Coach Bruce
Hayes, formerly connected with Tu-
lane University, and whose reputat
tion as baseball man Is too we'll
boys have been working hard and
are now just rounding into form.
Three games have been played to
date, two being with the st. Joseph
Seminary of st. Benedict, resulting
In an even break, one won and one
lost. The last game played on Sun
day, March 26th, against Wccaro's
Semi-Pro. team out Of New Orleans,
resulted in q defeat for the .collegi-
ans. The New Orleans aggregation
was made up Of list Of the best
baseball players in New Orleans. and
added to this, the pitching Of Brock
man. Of the Viccaro's, was sensation
al at times. The score was Z to l.
The schedule Of games Is now
practically complete, and includes
most Of the prep. schools In the VI
cinity, particularly New Orleans, and
many good games are anticipated.
The next game will be Sunday, April
2 (to-morrow), at st. Paul's stadium
against the team OF Loyola UNIVERSE
ty of New Orleans.
Wednesday, the 29th instant, the
st. Paul Juniors journeyed to st.
Benedict to play return game With
the Juniors of that institution. They
determined to wipe out the stain q
defeat suffered in a previous game
The Paulites won by big score
18 to 10-thus evening things up
somewhat.
st. Paul's College has made re-
markable record in the field of ath-
letics, and has one of the finest Gin
der tracks and stadiums In the
country.