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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
ANOTHER LARGE SPECIAL
VOTEOFFER TOWORKFOR

and here is your chance to take a
lead over the other members by put
ting forth a special effort this week.
It is the member that can turn in
business every week that will have
their names mentioned by the judges
on July 20. spurts are all right, but
the member who works steady and
makes a try each week for at least
one club, is the one who will really
be among the winners.
Those club members who failed to
complete club last week, may count
it on this week, or If you completed a
club and had few dollars left over,
it will be credited to you for this
week.
The manager of the 10000 Club is
giving you every chance in the world
to work and win and If you do not
accept 1t, do not say you never had
a chance. Start on that new club to-
day.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
CHARTER
Is Issued to New Huntington Con.
Germ by the State.

CHARLESTON, July 1-Solof
Brothers, of Huntington, were is
sued certificate of incorporation by
the secretary of state today The
authorized capital is 100000 and
the incorporators are A. Solof, B. So
lof, G. A. Koontz, NJ. A. Simms and
H. NJ. BIaisdell, all of Huntington,
Charleston and Montgomery, The
concern will operate a chain of 81
stores.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
NuSbQun1'S
Third Street

Baltimore and Ohio, misdemeanor.
John Doe, misdemeanor,
John Doe, mlsdemeanor.
John Doe, misdemeanor.
John Doe, mlsdemeanor.
j. T. Cornell, mlsdemeanor.
W. H. Madison, misdemeanor.
James White and Belle Whltehair,
misdemeanor.
The case OF the town Of NorthYiew
against James H. Burlington was
dropped.
The case Of James McIntirs
against Ellis swlger was dropped,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
BAD CHECKS
Are Charged against SteaIey
Heights Man and He is
Jailed.

Accused of issuing two bad checks,
d. d. Kelley, a barber residing at
stealey Heights, was arrested Satur-
day and put in the county jail by
Constable C. Q. Stout to await
further proceedings.
Kelley's arrest was made on two
warrants issued by Magistrate Jack
son v. Carter on the complaint Of
Frank Foley, who alleges that Kelley
issued one check in favor Of the
Harrison County Auto and Garage
Company on the Union National
Rank for $36 and another Of the
same kind for $54, when he had in
sufficient funds to meet them.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
SOLDIERS DELAY TRAINS.

Movement of troop trains over the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad system
delayed fast passenger trains No. ~
and No. So Saturday evening. Both
Of the trains arrived at 1920 o'clock.
No 10 is due at the local station at
$40 o'clock, and No. So at sos
O'Clock,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
TO PROTECT CANAL.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-secre-
tary Baker today asked Congress for
S4,616,397 for Panama canal protec-
ton, Of which $S,S2S,0O would be
for land defense ornaments and am
munition and $4,000 for building
roads in the canal zone. He asked
$50, 900 for searchligEts.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
LUNACY COMPLAINT.

Clyde Yeager made complaint
Saturday afternoon against his step
mother, Rebecca ]. Yeager, wife Of
Levi Yeager, Of near Brown, charg-
ing her with being lunatic. She is
so years old. The county lunacy
commission has set no date yet for
her hearing as she has not been
taken into custody.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
TO OBSERVE HOLIDAY.

All banks, barber shops, public Of
fcEs and most Of the places of busi-
nels will be closed Tuesday in OBJ
seryance OF the Fourth Of July. The
postofice will observe the usual hol-
iday hours.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
PHILIPS RESIGNS.

Robert B. Phillips, genial agent Of
the New York Life Insurance Com
pany, has resigned after being with
the company here and in Florida the
last tw oyears. 1t has not been an
nounced in what business he will en-
gage.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
GUARDIAN QUALITIES,

Sarah ]. Henderson qualified be-
fore the county court Saturday after
noon as guardian of Robert, Bonnie,
ida and Banks Henderson with bond
Of 500 in each instance and 7. ..
Henderson surety. ,.A..
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
TO SELECT TEACHERS.

School boards throughout the
county will meet Monday to select
teachers for the year, fix salaries ana
provide levy estimates. The olarks.
burg board will meet at 1880 O'Clock
In the vening.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

Marriage licenses have been e:
sued to Plummer B. GOh and SDethia
C. Bragg and George W. Hart anq
Vesta NJ. Childers.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02

Look for careful tailoringin
Hot Weather Clothes, that is as important as good
material.
We have Hot Weather Clothes Of such famous
makes as Schloss Bros. Co.. prices are $40 to $40
Other makes as low as S.
Noman in CIarksburg needs now to carry his coat
on his arm. Every man can now be cool withouta
sacrifice of appearance.
The Cool Suits that make up this enormous stock
give you the best selection in Clarksburg.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
WANTED
S15OO Cottage

On Broadway, Industrial,
one of the best 5-room cot Q. !,
tages with 2 fire places, solid
foundation and level lot, less
than a square from car line
and new paved street A
chance for a good nome on
easy terms.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02

PITTsBURG, Pa, July Davis
Island dam 81 feet, rising, clear.
Steubenville, 2 feet rising, clear.
Parkersburg, rs feet falling, clear
Morgantown, IA feet falling, clear
Oil City, III feet falling, clear.
Warren, l foot falling, clear.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-02
RIVER STAGES

10Y ASSOCIATED PHEssl
WHEELING, July River feet
5 inches: falling; clear and warmer
Departed: Liberty, Matamoras, II
a. M; Reuben Dunbar, Charleston
10 p. M.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28

The members were entertained in
formally and Mrs. Harry Sudders Of
Mishawaka was admitted TO the
club The letter az was featured
in the daintily appointed luncheon
served late I'm the afternoon. Mem
bers of the club will be entertained
May II by Mrs. Fred Botset at
Mishawaka.
A joint meeting Of the Standard
Bearers and the Smile club Of the
First Methodist church was held last
evening in the social parlOrs of the
church. Mrs. Myron Campbell gave
an informal talk on the missionaries
Of the east, after which the even
ing was spent in a social manner.
Another meeting will be held May
% at the country home Of Miss
Margaret Geyer at Ardmore Heights.
Members of the Sewing circle Of
the German Zion church met in the
parish school Thursday afternoon
with an attendance Of so Needle
work featured the afternoon and
the hostesses. Mrs. Elizabeth Riedel.
Mrs. Louise Riedel. Mrs Lille Hupp
and Mrs. Rosa Goldstein. served re-
freshments. The next meeting will
be May II, at the school.
The Helena Rebekah lodge sewing
circle was entertained in their hall
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Bertha
Petzhold. Mrs. Minnie Lang and Mrs
Pawell. Following an afternoon OF
sewing refreshments were served.
Next Tuesday evening at their reg
ular meeting Of the lodge two can
didates will be initiated. The sew
ing circle will meet May IL.
The Circle of Mercy was enter
tanned on Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. r. II. McCarten, 1924 Lincoln
way w. During the business meet
ing the committee reports were
read. A social hour with refresh
ments followed. The circle Will
have its next meeting on May IL
at the home of Mrs. Michael F. Cal
non, 1O43 Lincoln way W.
Section five of the Ladies' Aid So
Ciety OF Grace II. f. church enter
tanned with a thimble Thursday at
the home of Mrs. Warren Downing.
$50 f.. sample ST. The members de-
voted the afternoon TO needlewOl-E
and socially, With contests. Re-
freshments were served TO 40.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28

Woman's auxiliary Of Westminster
Presbyterian church at their home
1141 n Michigan St A clOthespin
contest was one Of the most anus
ing features of the evening and was
won by the men. Mrs. H. b. Hos
letter received the prize Of roses in
a hand shaking contest. Several
other games and musical numbers
We're also enjoyed. Dainty refresh
ments were served at the close.
Mrs. william Peterson and Mrs.
Charles Swanson were hostesses
Thursday afternoon at a we'll attend
ed meeting of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of the Swedish Lutheran
church held in the social parlors of
the church. After the business ses-
sion the members were entertained
with musical numSers by Mrs. b.
Edner and Mrs. c. Mellander and
Mrs. John Johnson gave a reading
Later in the afternoon the hostesses
served refreshments. Members of
the society will meet May II at the
church.
Miss Ruby RedinbO, 1144 n. Olive
St. entertained the Excelsior class
Of the Epworth Memorial church
Thursday afternoon. The time was
spent socially with music and games
after which refreshments were
served 10 16. During the business
meeting the members discussed
plans for forming a chorus made
up OF the entire class. The next
meeting will be May II, the place
10 be decided later.
Members OF the Fancy Needle
workers enjoyed a pleasant after
noon Thursday with Mrs. Alice
Clemens. S13 Diamond av. One new
member was admitted TO the club.
The afternoon was devoted TO fancy
sewing and with dainty refresh
ments served 10 the eight members
and two invited guests present. A
meeting of the club will be held
May IL with Mrs. John Lacombe.
SIC Diamond av., as hostess.
The annual concert by members
of the Sunday school band and
orchestra Of the Conference Me-
mortal United Brethren church was
given last evening at the church be-
fore large audience. The first half
of the program was given by the
orchestra of eight pieces and the
other part by the band made up Of
some % instruments. The concert
was given for the benefit of the two
organizations.
Mrs. W. l. Hunt, 500 s. Franklin
St. was hostess to the Plymouth
club members Thursday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
PERSONALS

The Polish Central Relief Commit
tee of Chicago appointed Ignatius K.
Werwinski 10 the committee on the
arrangements of the memorial exer-
cises 10 be held in Humboldt park
in Chicago on Sunday. May 2S.
Ignatius Wesolek returned to his
home in Eye, Ind, after a two
weeks visit with relatives. He was
the guest at the home of his son.
William Wesolek, 1856 Cleveland av.
John Opiewicz of Chicago is
spending few days with friends
here.
Joseph Taranowicz OF Grand Ra-
pids arrived here for a weeks visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pawlek,
2O27 Michigan av
Micheal Czerwinski Of Toledo is
spending a few days with friends
Stanley Zielinski, Linden av.. has
gone TO Pittsburgh to make his
home
Joseph Werwinsh. Stanley Ku-
biak. Joseph Niezgodzli, Sylvester
Kubiak and 3. f. Magiera have mo-
tOred 10 Niles on business.
Micheal Herwolik Of South Chi
cago is spending a few days with
friends here.
Frank Walkowski. Olive St. has
gone 10 LapOrte on business.
Andrew Szalowsh OF East Ham
mond is in the city visiting with
friends
John Wezewicz. who has been
here on business. left today for
East Chicago.
Andrew Citrzaniak, 927 Meade St,
left for Michigan City 10 spend a
few DAYS with relatives and friends.
Mrs. George Piotrowski. who has
been here visiting with relatives.
left for his home in Chicago Thurs
day. She was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs Alex Sipotz, Oak 81.
Matthew LurkOwski arrived here
from Michigan City Thursday for a
few days visit with friends.
Mrs Jennie Gierzynski and
daughter Irene. s. Walnut St. re-
turned from Chicago where they
have been for the past three weeks
visiting with relatives and friends
John Dunawski returned TO Fort
WAYNE after a business visit here
F. Bocian and Miss Louise Po-
licki arrived here from South Chi
cago for few DAYS visit with Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen Wawrzon. 1923 W.
Napier St
Matthew Zocinski.- Walnut St. las
gone 10 Detroit 10 spend a few days
with relatives.
Mrs. Joseph Ludwiczak. 722 Mon
roe ST. is very ill.,
Casimier Luzny. 1929 W. Napier
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
DERSONALC

Miss Bernice shannon Of Chicago
is the guest OF her aunt Mrs. Will
liam Creager. I'll +. Bronson st.
Mrs. a. Miller of Nappanee. who
has been visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Winslow Stephic. 719 Lincoln way
E. has returned home
Silas Baughman. 222 +. Broadway.
is visiting with friends at Toledo.
sIiSs Agnes Brown. 312 Ohio st.
has returned home after a visit with
relatives at Garrett. Ind.
Mrs. Winslow Stephic. us Lincoln
way F.. has returned from a brief
visit al Goshen.
Thomas Walling. SIS y. Olive ST.
is on a business trip 20 Chicago.
Miss Retha Pratt. GIG W. Lasalle
av.. has returned from a visit at
Rochester. Ind.
Miss Cecilia Neff, ". Lasalle av..
has returned from a visit at CO.
lUmbus. Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Reyer OF
Indianapolis are spending several
days with the formers brother. Emil
Reyer. Ga Portage ay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
Tea Table Talks
DON'T FORGET THE OLD WAY.
BY May De Witt Talmage

DON'T FORGET THE OLD WAY.
The world at present seems full
OF two classes Of people; those who
want TO cling TO the traditions of
the past, with the old way Of doing
things. and the class that discards
anything OF the past because mot
20 be modern is the great sin"
was talking to a man the other
day, who, clinging 20 the tradi-
tions OF his family. said. Il crave
religion in my life, yet cannot con-
form 10 all the Episcopalian doc
trines" While enumerating his OBJ
jections. 1 interrupted him with:
You are a Presbyterian trying 20
adapt yourself TO the Episcopal
forms Why do you do it?"
why my grandfather was a
shining light in the Episcopal
church" he replied. land all my
family before me, and L want to be
the same"
But you can't" ! said. This is
an age when individuality and
strong ideas count. Tradition. en-
vironment. temperament, brains, all
have made something different of
you. Nietzche's point Of view. The
ability TO face the problems Of exist
ence frankly, fearlessly. without pre-
conceived ideas to solve those prob
lens without resorting to platitudes
and sentimentalities. is a good
motto for those who cling too ten
aciOusly 10 traditions of the past"
Men and women who are trying
to better conditions improve or the
old way Of doing things. or adapt
themselves to present conditions.
Those who are satisfied with things
present and are hoping for better
things TO come, are always followed
by the other class. protesting at the
changes; thinking always that the
old fashioned way was best
Let us, by all means take what
the present offers us. Zeppelins and
all. But let US not throw away what
other men in other ages have died
for the sake of discovering. You
cannot improve on things without
/ keeping those things pretty steadily
in the mind Otherwise you run
/ the risk of wasting a lot OF time
doing something that has already
been done. 1t is wise not to take
the past out Of our minds
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28

St. returned from a brief visit IN
Chicago.
Vincent Skarzynsd. commander
Of the sixth district Falcons. has
gone on a business trip 10 Flint and
Toledo.
Joseph Smutecki who has been
here on business, left today for la
fayette.
Henry Dunsk of South CHICAGO is
spend ling a few days with friends
Walter Jankowski Of Detroit is in
the city on business.
Theodore Grzegorsl0i, W. Division
ST.. has gone 10 South Chicago TO
spend several days with friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
RIVER PARK

The River Park Independent club
was entertained Thursday afternoon
by Mrs Fred Zoss. After short
business session Mrs. Fred Slade
gave a reading, and several contests
were enjoyed. FavOrs were won by
Mrs. Benjamin Triplet, Mrs. Miller
and Mrs. Fred Slade. The dresser
scarf donated by the hostess, was
won by Mrs. Burt Hardy. The
hostess served a two-cOurse lunch
con. Mrs. Keign of Michigan City
was an out-of-town guest. The next
meeting will be in two weeks with
Mrs. l. o. Bidwen.
The members Of the G.. o. and B.
L. club met Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Augustus Lumburg, w.
Pleasant st. IN the contest Mrs.
Charles Hunsburger won first prize.
Mrs. Henry Peak second, and Mrs.
A. l.. Smith third. A delicious two
course luncheon was served by the
hostess. The next meeting will be
held Thursday. May Il, with Mrs.
Henry Peak, y. Eighth st.
Mrs. II. f. Brooks, n. Eleventh ST.,
entertained at dinner Thursday in
honor of Mrs. Gloid Richards. Covers
were placed for seven. Decorations
were ferns and spring flowers.
Mrs TENS Pippinger, Sixteenth
St, entertained at dinner Thursday.
Mrs. Floyd Jones of Mishawaka was
an out-of-town guest.
4 or-o1 Co.,,,-o MI
day evening with Virgil McGrew, y.
Eighth st. Following the business
session a program OF music and
readings was rendered A social
hour with refreshments was enjoy
ed. The next meeting will be in two
weeks, place of meeting will be an
nOunced later.
Mrs d. c. Brown, S. Seventh ST.,
had for her guests at o'clock din
ner Thursday Mr.. and Mrs d. Q.
Brown and Miss Frank Mcintyre.
Miss Georgia Whitcomb, S. Nine
teenth St, was hostess to the Busy
Bee class Of the NJ. E. Sunday school
Thursday from 10 6. A short busl-
ness session was held and it was de-
cided to pay what money they had
in the treasury on TO the church
debt. Vocal and instrumental num-
hers were given by several members
of the class and Miss Helen Larsen
gave a reading. Refreshments were
served by the hostess The next
meeting will be in two weeks with
Miss Lucille Bickel, S. Sixteenth st.
Mrs \. E. Miller entertained at
1 O'Clock luncheon Thursday. Covers
were laid for nine. The table was
attractively centered with posies
and valley lilies. Miss Ethel Jones OF
Logansport was the guest Of honor.
Thomas Critics, Clifford Ct, who
injured his back Monday while at
ork at the Mishawaka Rubber Re-
generating Co, is still confined to
his home.
Mrs. Lucinda Kimble, s. Eighth
St. has gone TO Rolling Prairie for
a visit with her daughter.
Ealine Fuller is i'll at her home
on S. Sixth st.
Mrs. A. r. Sackman has returned
/ from Niles, Mich, where she was
! called several weeks ago by the ill
ness of her sister
Mrs. Joseph Naftzger has return
! ed from a months visit at Wabash.
Irwin Helmick has returned to
Berrien springs. Mich. after a visit
I with friends here
Mr.. and Mrs. George Whitman Of
Berrien Springs, Mich. were guests
7 Of their daughter. Mrs. +. r Whit
comb Thursday
II. c. Boyles and sister. Miss Lille
Boyles. Of Paris. Ill, who were here
10 attend the funeral Of Mrs Leila
Poole Penrod, have left for a brief
visit to Chicago. before returning TO
their home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
announcements

Mrs. Emil Reyer's Sunday school
class will be entertained at the
home Of Miss Ada Collmer, Monroe
St. this evening
closing dance for the season
will be given by the Good Fellow
ship dancing club this evening in
American hall. Arts orchestra will
furnish music for the occasion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
DEATHS.

Ester. the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Hazinski, sos w.
Thomas St, died early Thursday
morning.
afternoon at 2 o'clock at st. He'd
wige church. Rev. Anthony Zubow-
icz Ofiiciated. Burial was in Cedar
Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
SOCIAL EVENTS.

The final rehearsal of Club Ka-
walerow" and ''W Zielonym Gaiku, &"
Will be held this evening at Z
o'clock at the st. Adelbert's hall.
The singing practice of the choir
of NJ. Romanowski Falcons will be
held Monday evening at 1880 o'clock
at KOsciuszkO hall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
EILSwORTIH'S ARE SELLING
SAMPLE SUITS. DRESSES AND
WAISTS AT 1880 OFF.

Women are indeed fortunate when
they can secure suits, dresses and
waists at one-fOurth off at The Els
worth Store. These garments are
samples. The sale continues Satur-
day -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
RUGS
At last years Prices.

At last year s PrceS-
That's why we are do
ing such an enormous rug
business
Because We are selling
rugs at less than wholesale
prices today
Saturday would he an
ideal time to select new
rugs at the lew prices Of
last year.
Second Floor,
North Annex.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
For Men

Item Sin two weights
medium and heavy Silk
Half Hose, in Black,
White, Tan, Navy, Suede,
Grey. with extra reinforce
ed heel, sole and toe.
Onyx" Day Price 35c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28

DIT. T. J. Dehey has moved his Of
fee 10 the Farmers Trust Bldg.
suite 538. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
BIRTHS.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. f. Cebul
ski, s. Walnut st, a son.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28

DR.. G. J. Ash. Dentist, has moved
to SIS Farmers Trust Bldg. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
PENNY SOCIAL

First Baptist church Saturday
p. m. April 29th, by Junior Union
Come. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
You'd Better Come Saturday,
Sample Suits, Dresses
and Waists at Fourth Off!

One-fourth off new Spring Suits, Dresses and Waists
they are samples
And we secured these sample SUITS dresses and waists
at a discount
Therefore can sell these garments at One-fOurth
Off
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

WANTED Experienced auto trimmers
f. W. LOOMS. 226-2S S. Lafayette ST
Bell 2004: Home 1886.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
For Women

Item - Black and
White Silk Hose. medium
weight, with Isle Top,
double sole. heel and toe.
Onyx" Day price. Csc
Item BLACK, White,
Tan, Grey. Pink, SKY and
many shades in an ALI
Silk. with High Spliced
Heel, double garter top,
sole and toe: also Black
only with Isle Wyde Top
of a superior quality.
Onyx" Day price S1.00.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-28
''Onyx' .
Hosiery
Days

Saturday is the last dav
of the Onyx Hosiery
Days
And no woman (an1
mem should overlook
this opportunity 10 Sava
on ONYX silk hose.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-21

RAILROAD BRoTHERHooDs NOT
TO JOIN A. F. OF L.
Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 21.-Any ex-
pectation that an affiliation of the
Big Four brotherhoods and the
American Federation of Labor might
be the result of these two bodies mu-
tuaI fight for the eight-hour day and
the unlimited right to strike was
dampened here today when Warren
S. Stone, head Of the engineers, ad-
dressed the federation convention.
eve are not allied with the Amer
lean Federation of Labor and only
because of jurisdictional disputes
that would at once arise in case such
alliance should come to pass. That
is the reason and that alone" he
said.
Stone was the first of the four
brotherhood representatives to
speak.
'I come with a message Of good
will from the locomotive engineers, +"
he said. 1--WE four executives are
thoroughly happy and thoroughly
well contented, though we have had
100 injunctions served on us during
the past five days and are expecting
more in the next few days"
Stone said more had happened to
help the cause of labor during the
past twelve months than in as many
years previous.
you no doubt have read of the
S8,OOO,OOO,OOO combine of employ
ers,'' he said. "That doesn't worry
organized labor in the least"
SEARCH FOR PARRAL REFUGEES