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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
TEACHERS ASK FOR AID;
PLEDGED TO DEMOCRACY

Chicago-The American Federation
of Teachers, recently chartered by the
American Federation of Labor, has is
sued an appeal to all national and in
ternational unions to assist the teach
ers in their organizing campaign. The
teachers say:
Thorough going changes in our
schools will and should come, but they
should be worked out along democratic
lines to meet the needs of the entire
community. And labor can well afford
to watch closely the direction and prog
ress of the reconstruction For the pow
erful reactionary interests opposed to
real democracy are seizing with all their
vigor this tempting opportunity to fast
en- more securely upon the children of
this country an autocratic educational
system, designed through an army of
subservient teachers, to turn out a
servle generation inviting exploitation.
"We will appreciate your cooperation
in our movement to develop an aggres-
sive citizenship in the ranks of the teach
ers, to democratize the schools, and thus
guard against this insidious danger
threatening the fiber of our children and
the future of every organized effort for
democracy
The American Federation of Teachers
has also issued Message to Teach
ers," in which it is stated: "The teach
ers are the last line of defense of popu-
lar government.
"A great fight is now going on for
the control of public opinion. The ma
jority of you read daily only what the
plutocracy wants you to read. They
have bought up the undertaking maga-
zines and long ago they gained control
of the public press. The plutocracy is
now attempting to gather in the control
of this nation by controlling the public
school system"
The following is the preamble of the
American Federation of Teachers
1--WE believe in democracy, and in the
schools as the chief agency of democ-
racy.
"We believe that the schools have
failed of their fullest attainment be-
cause of undemocratic administration
adherence to tradition and lack of re-
sponsveness to the needs of the COM
munity; and that the teachers must find
the remedy, if it is to be found.
"We believe that servility breeds SER
vility, and that if the schools are to
produce free unafraid men and women,
American citizens of the highest type,
the teachers must live and work in an
atmosphere of freedom and self-respect:
I'VE believe that the teacher is one OF
the most highly productive of workers,
and that the best interests of the schools
and of the people demand an intimate
contact and an effective cooperation be-
tween the teachers and the other work.
ere of the communication which the
future of democracy must depend
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
PULLMAN co. ADOPTS
PROFIT-SHARING PEAN

Chicago-lgnoring the experience of
the International Harvester Company,
whose protit-sharing employees suspend
ed work recently, the Pullman Company
announces a proht-sharing plan In its
effect to show kindly interest in its
workers, the company offers them 5000
shares at SIS less than the market price.
This concern was denounced by the
commission on industrial relations be-
cause of an effective spy system which
deferred employees from affiliating to la
Dor unions. 1t was also stated that the
company is tremendously overcapital-
ized," having increased its capitalization
$1O4 900, 900 in 22 years without the in
vestment of single dollar on the part
of the stockholders"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
FIGHTING FOR FREE SPEECH.

Columbus, O.-The Columbus fedora
ton of labor has assigned 10 trade un-
ionists to hold open air meetings in
front of the various shops "for the pur-
pose OF organizing and educating the
workers of the city"
This is the def of organized labor to
the chief of police and other authorities
who have been attempting to deport
trade union officials because they have
urged organization. The unionsts charge
that fellow workers have been subjected
to the third degree by the chief of
police, that they have been denied the
right of free speech and have been ar
rested on trumped up charges. The
federation OF labor has also appointed
committee to solicit funds to sus-
tain legal fight, and between these two
activities the workers are confident that
the municipal authorities will make slow
progress in their attack on Fundamental
rights.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
MAKE EIGHT-HOUR RULING.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa-District President
Kennedy of the United Mine Workers
Union has won his point that the recent
agreement between anthracite operators
and their employees does not mean that
mules shall be harnessed and cared for
by drivers after eight hours work in the
mines. Much unrest in this section has
been caused by the operators refusal to
pay for this work. The Cancellation
board sustains the miners and holds that
the agreement calls for eight hours of
actual labor at the working place. Extra
men must be provided to care for the
mules or pay the drivers an additional
wage for this work.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
Compromise May End Troubles
BetWeen Train Brotherhoods and Raroads-Both Sides
Striving For Peaceful Settlement. Tie.Up of
Freight Service Said To Be Unlikely.
Men and Officials Differ Greatly What Demands Mean
To Companies Each Year.

New YORK, June "a compromise IS
the railroads view OF the way the dit-
ierences between them and their 35O,Oo0
employees should be settled. Ibis was
hinted al To-Day session OF the confer
ence OF railroad and union representa-
tives IN tins city, when, on the compile
ton OF the presentation OF the mems
case, the railroads defined their position.
speaking ior the railroads, Elisha Lee,
chairman OF the conference. sad
he present schedules OF pay and
conditions are the lowest possible rate /;
your proposition Is the high level Now,
between these two levels, this thing is
bound to be settled.
Asked later in the day what signifi-
canoe they attached to Chairman Lees
iitterances, Mr.. Stone and Mr. Garret-
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
ACTORS TO JOIN A. F. OF L.

New York.-By an almost unanimous
vote, the Actors Equity Association has
decided to affiliate to the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, despite efforts of the
atrical managers to defeat the proposal
by ridicule. The effect of this decision
is also shown in the announcement by
klaw Erlanger, theatrical promoters,
that next season all members of their
companies will be paid full salaries for
the week before Christmas and HOLY
Week, and that the right to pay half
salaries at these times in several hun
dred contracts already signed will be
waived. These managers hasten to as
sure the public, however, that the act
orS' atfiliation to the A. +. of l.. has
nothing to do with their abandonment of
an ancient practice. "Wc are doing it
in spirit of fairness" the managers
say.
The actors are now in a position
where they can insist on an adjustment
OF the following demands
transportation from New York to
New York on out-of-town engagements.
Limiting the period of free rehearsals,
which now extends six weeks.
Two weeks notice clause, which will
insure at least that amount of salary for
the cast of play that fails.
Restrict the number of performances
a player must give without extra pay
Make equitable arrangements about the
purchases of actresses wardrobes.
The actors say that these demands will
only revert to system in vogue before
the stage was commercialized
The provcrbial fraternity of actor,
was shown in the address of President
Francis Wilson, who urged affiliation
While showing the advantages of join
ing with the trade union movement, Inc
said that the Actors Equity Association
should affiliate in spirit of reciprocity
prepared to use its influence for kindred
organizations when they had just griev-
ances."
THE chief power to be secured from
federated labor" he continued, was
the wonderful psychological effect such
a power has on the minds of our oppo-
nents.
They feel then that for the first time
III our existence we have the power
whether we exert it or not-and mark
you, 1t is generally not cxerted-that We
have the power to call strike, the
power to call into operation a boycott
under the guidance of past masters il
the art 1t is the logical offset to tn,
present blacklist With such a power a.
that III our possession we could not fai
frequently to lift loads of injustice
from our shoulders and have bulwarl
OF preparedness for the future"
The Actors Equity Association has
, membership of about 300 and include
the most prominent actors and actresse
on the American stage. Vaudeville ar
? fists and circus performers are now af
fliated to the A. f. of l.. through mem
. bership in the White Rats Actor,
Union.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
DUALISM IN AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne, Victoria Australia - The
Trades Hall Council has taken hand
in the dispute between the Amalgamated
Society of Carpenters and Joiners and
the Australian Society OF Progressive
Carpenters and Joners. The latter is
not affiliated to the central body OF this
city and the Trades Hall Council has
ordered that each union appoint com
mittee of five to perfect an amalgama-
ton within three months.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
Meaning of Overtime.

Mr.. Lee declared that the use" of the
overtime" in the brotherhoods' sched-
ules does not differentiate between actual
overtime reumerative and that form of
work in railroading which is classified
under that name, and which under GER
tain conditions enables the worker to
draw double compensation for two diff
ferent tasks done at different periods
during one days work Mr.. Lee said
the schedule was unjust.
At the conclusion of the presentation
of the brotherhoods case, Mr.. Garretson
stated that the employees would not deny
that their demand would cost the rail
roads more money.
we know that our proposition will
add to your operating COSTS" said Mr..
Garretson, but we do not agree with
you as to the amount it is going to cost
you"
The railroads claim that the demands
of the employees would increase their
operating costs by more than $lOO,OOO,-
600. The brotherhoods assert that the
increase would not exceed S25 100000.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
SHEET METAL WORKERS GAIN

Hamilton. Ont-The Sheet Metal
Workers Union has secured a three
years agreement and the union shop.
The new wage rates are 40 cents an hour
the first year and 42A cents the second
and third years.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10
HORSESHOERS GAIN.

Boston-Journeymen Horseshoers' un-
ion has compromised wage differences
with the Master Horseshoers' Associa-
ton. The new rates are $22 week
and a Saturday half-holiday for nine
months in the year.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-06-10

is claimed by the railroads, will in some
case double and triple the remuneration
of workers who chance to perform two
different classes of services during one
work day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Gamely Lost
(Brooklyn Standard Union)
but not diSneortap

(Brooklyn Standard Union)
Disappointing, but not disheartening.
is the loss of the first contest in the
worlds championship series.
The Superbas were game to the fin
, ish; gamer. in fact, in the nerve-try-
ing ninth than in any other part of
the contest, and this is highly charac-
teristic of the team
With discouraging odds against them
when the last inning opened the Rob-
ms braced up and all but tied the
score, and this determination and spirit
is what has carried them through the
season.
They have upset the dope on nu-
merous occasions by turning apparent
defeat into certain victory, and yes
terday they all but did the trick
again. 1t hurts to lose, but the gallant
ninth inning effort is very consoling.
And the fighting spirit of the Robins
warrants belief that tomorr0w the
contest will end differently. Until the
Brooklyns are definitely Defeated they
can never be counted opt.
The distressing errors in the sixth,
errors that cost the game, undid and
all but unnerved Manager Robinson's
men. May they not occur again tomor-
row or during the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
THREE PORTLAND
BOYS PROMINENT
IN NAVAL ATHLETICS

Three Portland boys who are prom
inent in navy athletic circles and who
are representing the oattleship Nir
ginia Of the U. S. Navy in the race for
the athletic championships are Wilbur
Jeff Percival of South Portland,
Harold Buck" Cato of Portland ana
Francis Bugs" Flaherty Of that City,
all members of the crew Of that ship.
In base ball the past summer all
three were on the base ball team and
performed creditably for their team
which was one of the fastest in the
Navy. Percival will be remembered
as a former Broadway High School
star representing that school on the
diamond few years ago; while F'lah-
erty in 1912 was prominent as mem
Der Of the Catholic Institute team and
Cato Of the Staples School. On the
Virginia base ball team all three played
an excellent game.
This Fall the ship has organized
football team and Percival and Cato
are playing the ends. In the. first game
Of the season the Virginia defeated the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
RECORD FOOTBALL
SCORE SATURDAY
AT BIDDEFORD

Biddeford, Me. Oct 9.-The biggest
score ever made in football game in
York county, according to local foot
ball fans, was piled up by Biddeford
high Saturday at Prospect park. when
they triumphed over Sanford high, 1O7
70 o.. AS the score shows there was
nothing to 1t but Bidd-ford.
While many substitutes were used
by Biddeford after the score was IS
to O. Sanford was unable to get the
ball over the line. No brilliant plays
Were made although Capt. Bergeron
did splendid wark. Cote. Gordon. j.
Murphy and Quincy played we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
CROSS-COUNTRY
RACES OCT. 21
AT BOWDOIN COL

Brunswick, Me, Oct. 9.--The Bow
doin college cross-country team will
run its first race this season on Satur-
day afternoon, Oct. u, when it will
compete with Colby over the fve-mile
course here. The race will be timed SO
chat the finish will come between the
halves Of the Bowdoin-Colby football
game On Whittier Field The barriers
will start with a lap around the track
and will finish in the same way.
Robert n. Fillmore. II. of Old Or
chard, has been appointed captain CT
the cross-country team. Capt Fillmore
last year was a member of the varsity
team. He has also run on his class
relay and cross-country teams and has
competed in the Maine intercollegiate
meets, representing bowdoin in the dis
lance runs. He fitted for college at the
Good Will High School. At Bowdoin
he is a member of the newly organized
Phi Theta Epsilon Fraternity.
Capt. Fillmore has as veterans from
last season Edward E. Hildreth. Is,
Leland c Wyman, Is. and Harlow B.
Mosher, 49, These men are running
better than they did at any time last
year and are in prime condition. or
the freshmen Durrell l.. Noyes and
Robert E. Cleaves, two former Hebron
stars, are running we'll together and
should both make the team. Another
promising freshman is Robert E.
Brown Of Sharon Mass. who did good
oct nar
lance events as a member of the Dor
chester A. A.
Cross-country men at i5owdoin this
fall have been somewhat bothered
about running over the regular course,
as a 20-foot bridge across the brook at
the foot of Standpipe Hill was carried
away during one Of the Spring freshets
and has only just been replaced. In the
meantime the men have been forced to
swim the brook if they wished to run
over the regular course.
While Bowdoin only lost one Of her
last years cross-country men by grad
uation, Capt. Laurence Irving OF West
Roxbury, Mass. two of her best men
will not run this year. Clarence Z.
Crosby, II, Of Dexter, submitted to
serious operation on his leg during the
summer and will be unable to run this
Fall and may possibly be unable to
compete in the Spring track events.
Perley S. Turner. 10, Of Augusta. is
playing a halfback position on the foot
ball squad this Fall and will not run on
the cross. country team. Both Of these
men are among the best distance men
at Bowdoin and their loss to the team
Is q serious one.
Tho schedule Of cross-country races
at Bowdoin for this Fall Is as follows:
Oct. u, handicap cross country race;
Oct. Fl, dual race between Bowdoin
ard Colby at Brunswick; Nov. 3, Maine
intercollegiate cross-country race at
Lewiston; Nov. 10, New England l. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
|CONY HIGH HAS
HAD TO BUILD UP
A NEW ELEVEN

For the first time for a number or
years. Cony High School this Fall has
had to build up practically new foot
ball team, having lost about all the
time players by graduation in June.
The team is lighter than usual, but the
candidates are gradually developing
speed.
Gerald Cram. a junior. is captain of
the team and is playing we'll at left
tackle. Manager Paul McGouldrick
has just resigned in order to attend
Brighton Academy, and Francis Hill,
the star catcher of the baseball team,
has been selected in his place. George
Partridge is assistant manager.
Mortimer Wakefield and Walter
Hutchinson are candidates for left end
and Arnold Tyler is conceded to be the
man for left guard Leslie Hall is I'M
opposed for center. as we'll as Hervey
Fogs for right guard and Zepulitus AL
len for right tackle. Lawrence Wake
field and George Dunnack are out for
right end and James Colgan for quar-
terback. John Redman is doing well
as left halfhack and Harold Fisher and
Thaddeus Martin are candidates for
right halfback. Clifford Taber is slated
for fullback. Clinton r. Thompson is
coaching the team. Following is the
schedule as arranged at present:
Oct. 7. Skowhegan at Skowhegan; IA.
Lawrence High at Augusta: IS, Water
vile High at Augusta; Il. Abbott
School at Augusta; %, Deering High at
Augusta; Nov. 4, open II, Abbott
School at Pennington: IS, Gardiner
High at Augusta: Is, regular team VS..
alumni
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
AUGUSTA FANS
MUCH INTERESTED
IN TWO FAVORITES

Augusta fandom takes more interest
than ordinarily in the Worlds Series
of baseball now being played. for the
reason that Manager Carrigan Of the
Red Sox and Jack Coomps. one of the
pitchers of the Brooklyn Dodgers. are
both Maine men and both have played
in the capital city. Carrigan's career
has been carefully followed ever since
he played in the Kennebec Trolley
League. and the eyes Of all ball en-
thusiasts have been on Coombs from
the time he first appeared in a game at
Pettingill's Corner III tfis city many
years ago. Augusta and the neighbor-
ing cities sent good sized contingent
Of rooters to the games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Hooper Uncovers
Days Star Play

Radiant defensive action character
fzed the toll of the Red Sox inner
works, with that sterling. reliable
harry Hooper uncovering the master
piece of Saturday afternoon in a field
ing way in the outer pasture In any
game the surprising double play en-
glneered by Hooper in the fourth in
ming would have rated as marvel of
fielding. Yesterday. as a big feature of
worlds series game, it stood out in
bold relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

heavier t.. S. S. Georgia eleven 20 to 0
and the success of the team was due
principally to their fine work on the
wings, hardly a yard being made in
this territory by the visiting team. The
next game will be with the battleship
Kearsarge and, with no love lost be-
tween these teams, a warm battle is
expected
These three local boys are prominent
in the navy among their fellow sailors
and arc very enthusiastic over the pos
sibilities.- Portland Sunday Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Joe Burns Says
Brooklyn Will Win

Joe Burns, Poitland's center fielder.
returned form the first game Of the
worlds series Saturday night and said
that, in his opinion. Brooklyn looked as
If they had the better club and would
win the required four games out of
the seven. He said that Boston got
all the breaks and only for a most
unusual lucky bound a ball took to
Scott who made double play. nipping
a batting rally in the bud. Brooklyn
would have scored twice as many
runs. Joe also said there were plenty
of tickets to be had at the gate at
ones own price. The spectators were
glad to get rid Of them to save them
selves from losing money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
MGR. McCarty to Throw
Out the First Ball
At Tuesdays Game

Mgr. Edward w. McCarty will throw
ont the first ball at the opening game
NJ the Worlds Series in Brooklyn on
rue.day. This was announced by the
Rrooklyn Club last night. Mgr McCar-
~. is an ardent fan and one of the
st.uncbest supporters of the Dodgers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

No series was played in 1891 1898,
1898 and 1o2 and 1904. From 1885 to
1890 National League VS.. American
Association; 1894 to 1897 Temple Cup
series; 1903 to present, National
League VS.. American League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Turn Your Waste Paper Into Cash

The Merchants Baler is the cheapest
and best on the mark ct, and will pay for it
self in two months or less, at the present
high price paid for waste paper. Prices are
$14, $17 and $40 according to the size baler
necessary for your wants. For sale at
J. Frank Pierce Store.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-10
ST. LOUIS HOPING
f0k CHAMPIONSHIP
James Garneau VIII Work Hard to
Give CITY Pennant Winning Ag-
gregation.

Another capitalist has broken into
baseball with the idea that "a winning
team can be secured merely by the
Colonel Rupert and Captain Huston
purchased the New York Highianders
and they believed that cash would get
them any kind of baseball goods they
desired from a manager down to the
bat boy. IL did not take them long
to become disillusionized
They have spent money freely, and
they must still do so before they can
put together a first class combination.
AS Damon Runyon, a New York
writer, remarked in commenting upon
Comiskey's large expenditure for
stars, there Is one thing that RUPERT
and Huston cannot purchase. They
is team spirit. Such thing must
come automatically and is not pur-
chaseabie at any price. AS an ingre-
dent to success on the diamond it is
Indispensable.
James w. Garneau. one of the pur-
chasers of the St Louis Americans,
is Just about to cut his eye teeth in
the national game. Mr. Garneau is
wealthy pork packer and former
president of the st. Louis Merchants
Exchange He-Aas- started ia-with
the ambition of giving st. Louis the
best possible in the line of baseball
goods. In speaking of the club, MIR
Garheau said:
I'm going to give st. Louis a win
ming club. / don't care what 1t costs
The Browns are going TO mean some
thing in baseball
ST. Louis has not had a baseball
championship since 1883. That's 6
long, long time TO walt. and yet the
Mound City fans have stood Loyalty
by the national game. New owner
, ship. new manager, new players
and new methods may develop thai
much-needed spirit The fans there
have the pennant fever already.