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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
PREDICT EALTH. ;.
INSuRANCE.So0N
in. BAY STATE
Victory for Sickness Benefits
Legislation Seen in Governor
mCCaIPS Reelection.

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 29.-Early
enactment of workmens health in
surance legislation in Massachusetts, is
being freely predicted as the result of
the reelection of Governor Samuel
w. Mccall.
In the campaign Governor Mccall
laid particular stress upon health in
surance ito relieve our working men
of the loss of pay and of anxiety re-
sulting from Sickness as the chief
measure in his immediate legislative
program. In his address to the Re-
publican state convention recently he
said, "Similar measures have been
adopted by the greatest nations in the
world and have proven their benefit
cent results" First Importance was
given to this proposal in the COVER
nor's appeal for the support of pro-
gressives and Of labor.
These are critical times" voters
were reminded. Emphasis was given
to the need Of protection for wage
earning men and women not only to
aid in the war but also to "augment
the vitality of the states industrial
and social ORDER"
The special legislative commission
appointed by Governor Mccall two
years ago to investigate health insur-
ance reported favorably. This legis-
lation was strongly recommended by
the governor at the beginning of the
last session. But the entrance of the
United States into the world war
made it appear to some members of
the legislature advisable to postpone
action. The governor, however, urges
that this measure be dealt with "in
the near future"
His reelection on this issue is being
taken as an assurance that Massachu-
sets will be one of tho first states to
protect her wage-earners in this way
against the poverty and restitution
| caused by sickness.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
FOR THE CONSIDERATION
OF HOUSING REF0RMERS

That the question of housing in cit
les has become more acute, may ac-
count for the good showing, in point
Of attendance. by the sixth National
Conference on Housing which met in
Chicago on Oct. Is to H. War condi-
tons have made the housing problem
an exceedingly serious one. Espe-
cially does this apply where manufac-
ture of war supplies has caused an in
fluX, of new population to 50 great an
extent. that house famines exist.
These famines affect old residents as
we'll as new Corners; workers in in
dustres not helped by the war as we'll
as,in those enjoying war profits.
In Chester. Pa, for instance, where
war conditions have doubled or
trebled house rents, the increase is to
pre-war resident tenants a super-tax
which goes to private individuals in
stead Of into the public treasury. The
same applies to conditions in the city
of Washington. which in the report of
recent investigating committee were
described as. "'econqnic.-- indecency."
To some extent it applies to New York
city, where building activity has been
checked through increased cost of
material which is equivalent to in
creased taxes on improvements.
1t would seem that in a national
conference called to consider the best
methods to deal with this problem,
there would be discussion of how to
stimulate building and keep rents
down. Probably some who attended
had been at a similar conference held
! in Cincinnati in 1913, at which
every delegate received a copy of a
letter from Joseph Fels, treating the
problem in a fundamental way. : In
this letter Mr.. Fels correctly COM
pared most housing legislation with
1.-The methods of a >quack doctor who
/ covers the symptoms of a disease, but
leaves the cause untouched" And he
urged as practical constructive pro.
gram that the conference take stand
in favor of untaxing improvements
and increasing taxation of land values
This, advice was disregarded. No
doubt the, delegates sincerely believed
that in doing SO and giving their ad-
herence to superficial measures, they
were taking the course that would
,, bring relief most quickly. To this view
! the conditions prevailing today con.
! stitute sufficient reply. Even had
there been no war, it is not to be sup.
; posed that housing conditions would
have been much better than they are
Until the causes are removed which
make house building a more costly
operation than it ought to be, so long
must poor quality of dwelling be the
only kind within the reach of the aver.
age city dweller.
The housing reformers who gave nc
thought to the advice of Joseph Fels
in 1913 should read his letter again in
the light of present day. experience
and consider whether he did not sug-
! gest the best course after all.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
WOULD PROTECT
MOTHERS DOING
WAR WORK
Restricted Period and Maternity
Insurance Declared to Be
Vital Necessity.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Protec-
ton for mothers employed on govern
ment war contracts is recommended
by the Committee on Women in Indus
try Of the Council Of National Re
Tense. mo woman" says it's vu4letin
on industrial standards, just issued,
''shall be employed during a period
of two months prior, or two months
subsequent to childbirth
Such a prohibition is already in ef-
feet in fur states in this country but
no provision ha: yet been made for
the care and support of working
mothers when thus deprived of their
wages.
f. All European countries that have
this restricted period also have ma
ternity insurance, according to off,
cial reports, as a protection against
suffering, restitution, and impaired
strength Of both mother and child: To
afford full protection Of motherhood
among families Of Industrial workers
in the United States, the workmen's
health insurance bill prepared by the
American Association for Labor Leg
islation in cooperation with the
American Medical association provides
for maternity benefits Including me-
dical, nursing and obstetrical care, as
we'll as cash payments.
Maternity insurance to accompany
the restricted working period for
mothers, it is being urged, is neces-
sary in the United States as in the
allied countries, to safeguard effec-
lively the health and well-being of
women workers now ontnrinr indus
tries in greatly increased numbers, and
to contribute to the nations industrial
power after as we'll as during the war.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
PAuL:GE::TS !:
NExT:ME|E
All Federation Officers Are Re.
Elected with Exception Of

BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov. c9.-St
Paul has been selected as the next
convention city by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. The convention will
be next June.
There was contest for only one Of
flee, Daniel j. Tobin, president of the
international Transfers, being elected
to succeed John B. Lennon, for 25
years treasurer of the federation.
Lennon was renominated on the slate
with Mr.. Gompers but opposition to
him came from the international
unions with headquarters at Indiana
polls. On the roll call the mine work.
ers machinists, carpenters, Hebrew
garment workers, bridge and iron
workers and the brewery trades
threw their strength to Tobin and he
was elected 13,476 to 9.102.
The officers elected by accla ma ton
in addition to President Gompers
were:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
TRA|NmEN SHOW
PATR|0T|SMAT
annual MEET
Superior Lodge Will Keep Up
Dues and Policies Of Enlisted
Members; Elects Officers.

l The patriotic spirit of the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen, Superior
lodge No. 40, was displayed Sum
day afternoon at the annual meeting
! when the members voted to keep the
! membership and insurance policies of
I all members of the Superior lodge
+ valid during the time they are serving
their country. The action brought
forth patriotic demonstration in
which the feeling Of brotherhood as
we'll as patriotism was manifested.
Twelve men have. already ans cred
the call to arms.
The annual election of officers was
held and resulted in the selection of
!, Frank Sullivan, president; jeremiah
! Noonan, vice-president; John Barilani,
secretary; G. w. Browne, treasurer;;
and M. c. Howell, agent for official
publications.
> 1T is the duty of the members Of
this brotherhood to, preach the gospel
of organized labor from the housetops.
and not one man should allow any dis
j couragin5 statement of the efforts of
organized labor to be made either by
the president of bank or by the man
in the lowest station in life without
taking issue With him., declared 4. r..
:. Whitney of Chicago icc-president oil
the brotherhood speaking before the
= meeting Sunday afternoon.
The newly elected president was
chosen as the representative of the
lodge to confer with the other three
j transportation organizations, the s. of
! l.. F. and f., the s. of l.. f.. and the
= o. r. c., as we'll as with the Trades
and Labor Asse mbly and all other or
sanized labor bodies regarding the
line of action to take in regard to the
recent ruling Of the Superior Retail
Merchants association that the asso-
5 citation members do no advertising Of
any kind except that in the daily
newspapers.
: The report of the grand lodge as to
Ywhat was done by the brotherhood in
the recent Liberty loan campaign was
given, and showed that $3.50, 900 worth
r of bonds were purchased. which aver
Z ages 81 to every member throughout
athe country.
Il Several visiting members were pres
:. ent at the annual meeting, among
= them the members of the Duluth, Mis-
: sa be and Northern committee with
:Charles F.. Ward of Proctor, Mimi, as
general chairman, and representatives
from Minneapolis and other points.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
DIRECTORS

Araspas G. Jones
Albert l.. Ordean
Fred A. Patrick
- -
Louis w. Lii
r ~ ,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01

Albert: M. Marshall
Alex d. Thomson
Luther; kfendenhall
Augustus B. Wolvin
Rudolph Weyerhaeus
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
GIVEN WAGE INCREASE.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-The boiler
makers employed on the pipe line and
stack work at Gary will hereafter
receive TN cents per hour; helpers,
62h cents. and high boiler workers,
80 cents. The men are employed by
Hegge & Son Of Joliet The same
scale has also been agreed to by the
United Boiler works Of Hammond.
The Grover Tank works of East Chi
cago refused to meet the new scale
conditions and the 100 men employed
by that firm are on strike.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
RECRUITING MECHANICS -
FOR SERVICE IN FRANCE

NEW YORK. Nov. 20.-Recruit-
Ing has begun In this city for
mechanics who will be sent to
France to man repair shops back
Of, tho army Of Gen. John j.
PeFshine, who has asked for
$1,000 to 10000 of these men.
They will be charged with the
repair and maintenance Of the
army ordinance equipment. 1t
was announced that recruiting
stations. for mechanics soon
would be opened in other cities.
The permanent shops behind
lines. 1T Is said, will be nearly
three times rs large a. the COM
binetl manufacturing arsenaIs in
the United States before the war.
The Anne rlcan ordnance base de.
pot I'm France occupies $500 acres,
$50 of which now NFe covered
with shops.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
- LABOR SCARCITY BLAMED.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The ex-
press companies are pleading poverty
and have appealed to the interstate
commerce commission for permission
to increase express charges IS per
cent, alleging scarcity of labor. In
making their plea before the commits
sion they claim a loss Of $39,s4s as a
result of increased operating expenses
and taxes during the past six months.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01
KEY MEN RAISE WAGES.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-An advance Of
1915 a month is the main. item Of a.
settlement Of the demands Of Illi-
nois Central railroad telesrapher
Hours are adjusted and tho men will
be paid for Sunday work. Federal
naediators assisted In the. adjustment.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01

First vice president, James Duncan,
Granite Cutters.
Second vice president, James O'Con-
hon, Street Railway employees.
Fourth vice president, Joseph VAL
entine, Molders.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-12-01

Fifth vice president, John r. AL
nell, Machinists. y. -:
Third vice president, William Ma
pine, Plumbers
Secretary, Frank Morrison, Print
ers.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-27

The "W. G." society will meet with
Mrs. John n. Walton next Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. Addie Tilghman has return
ed from a few days visit in Jack
sonville.
Miss Helen Hall of Bridgeport was
the weekend guest of Miss Winni-
fred Haughton,
Mrs. Groover of Jacksonville is the
guest of her daughter Mrs. Ralph
Phillips.
Miss Helen Cochrane will leave to-
morrow for an extended visit in Oca-
Ia. Jacksonville, Gainesville and At
lanta.
The Woman's Club will hold a
rummage sale Saturday April 2Sth
at Seventh and Lemon streets. All
who have rummage or can assist,
call phone 142.
Mayor and Mrs. W. P. Merriam,
Miss Dorothy Merriam and Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward L. Mann are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Thorpe in OrIan-
do, during the Elk's Convention in
that city.
Mrs. c. c. Hudson entertained one
table at bridge Wednesday morning
honoring the following visitors. Mrs.
a. H. Graham, Miss Starr, guests of
Mrs. Leon Jones, and Mrs. Alsobrook
with Mrs. y. O. Riles.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-27

CITY HAPPENINGS AND
PERSONAL MENTION.

Capt" Williams paid his fine and
escaped the Jail penalty.
Attorney Phillips will more than
likely enlist in the army.
Noah Tilghman has returned from
a business and pleasure trip to At
lanta.
Miss Josephine Steed spent the
weekend in Ocala as the guest Of
Mrs. J. Duncan Mcdonald.
The Monday night Bridge Club met
with Mrs w. T. Hamm. Mrs. Also
brook of Lees5urg was an out-of-
town guest.
When a man utters pro-German
sentiments, or criticises the president
Of the United States, hit him on the
spot, and be sure you leave another
spot on his countenance to desig-
nate him.
MAs. A. H. Graham, who has been
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Leon
Jones, will return to her home in
Dublin, Ga, accompanied by Miss Le-
nora Starr, who has also been a guest
of Mrs. Jones.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-27

Mrs. j. II. RandoIph, JF" OF d
vannah, is the guest Of her mo,ne-'
Mrs. E. S. Grill in Palatka Heights
Tim Merrill, Fred Lecks and Ralph
Crosby returned Monday TO ,aelr
studies at the University Of Flo.ua.
( The Chatting Dish Club was enter
tanned Wednesday evening by Mrs
J. H. Millican.
Misses Estella and Winrtsel
Browning will return this week end
from a visit with friends in Gaines
vile.
Mrs. Hester and small son, who
have been spending several weeks
with Mrs. H. 0. Hamm left Tul-,.T
for her home in New York.
Louis E. Tenny who he's been v.s-
iting relatives in Palatka and Feaer&.
Point for several days, returned We'd
nesd2y to Lakeland.
The next and last recital given M
der the auspices Of The music dep.
paNtment Of the Woman's Club vii.
take place in the near future.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
PRESBYTERIAN church will meet next
Tuesday afternoon at the 3 o'clock
with Mrs. Ackerman on Oak street.
Tho Trrcbaon Rridoo C1ub Wa a7-
tertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
J. H. Haughton. A delightful after
noon was enjoyed.
Miss lillian Mickey who has racr
the gI1es+ If Ms F p. Char.par-
lain. retrrned 70 her home in Va'aas-
IN, Ca "Wednesday.
,,. -.
" a. N2VahausA ana MIS- E..1.-
Orlando wbere +hcv Went ag dcIcra-o.
from The Presbvterian Christian Fr-
deayor
C!&rehce GIIuIeT mas FeIuFhe.. %
PaIatka a1tGf a year absence .E"f-
ellhg th'ough me western Sl7Ie., XII"
n;arist nj, H+ Ko1bfo7d's Grand
-,
me members OF the fhl,athc3 ..".
OF the PresoIterlah Chufch VIII @'..
a cake ana CANDY S-C IN 4cher. m.
stewart Drug StoIe saturday a..e
noon
Mrs. John @. Tilghman TetuUe9
eulteSG"I rom " I!sl' r:i.3 " III i.eI ..,
eHCS lL Dul g'''1' a. -lis' 'is l. i.ti',,,.
&GcomPahieq IIr nome oE "e' l''...'I-
MIS- W. = bogue'
James NJ. Evans formerly Of Pa
latka, and Miss Beatrice Hopkin, yt
Detroit, Michigan, were married Aprt.
18th and Immediately after, lef. for
Fortress Monroe. Virginia, whore Mr.
Evans has been appointed 2hG Leu
tenant OIL coast AFll!.erE' T. D a.
The schooner marion F. CoDJ."
which arrived here Wednesday from
Cuba, is loading cypress and is
bound for Portland. Maine. The
schooner Edward G. Farrar," is due
the first of the week and after load
ing, will proceed to New York ports.
The CONGREGATION of St. Marks
Episcopal church celebrated the ami
versarv of the name day of the
church Wednesday evening, with
GeIiphtfuIIv informal time, LIGHT re-
freshments were served the visitors
many Of whom represented other
churches
~,
"Woman,s suffrage amcrdr1cnt nass.
oG tbc Sano+a m Monday h., % +o :.
I do NOT know how tha Housn will
vote but more than half the mem
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-27

The Woman'a Club will give a
Bridge party Tuesday afternoon.
May 1at, at the home Of Mr.. Albert
TrombIey. Fifteen clairmcu If ta-
bles have been appointed to see that
their tables are filled at - cts. pev
player. If any one wishes To- play
who may possibly not have been ask
ed. table, will be provided for any
such. Refreshments of punch and
waters will be served for ter cents.
For information phone Mrs. George
E. Gay, or Mrs. Albert Trom6ley.
The first meeting of the Baraca-
Philathea Union was held last even
ing in the Putnam House. The OBJ
iect was to form city union Of all
the B. P. classes of the various
churches. The business session re
suited in the election of a president,
secretary and treasurer with chair
man and committees to look after
the business and social side of the
work and to help stimulate interest
along religious lines of activity in
church and Sunday school. After
the social hour was enjoyed, light re-
freshments were served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
Death of Pliny Gale.

Pliny Gale, 10. died about : clock
Wednesday morning in the home of his
nephew, Herman l.. Eddy, with whom
he had lived about II years. He had
been in i'll health about five years and
failed rapidly in the last six months.
He was born in Londonderry and while
young went to live IN Townshend, where
he spent the rest of his life before com
ing to Ncwfane. He was a good citi-
zen, upright and Industrious, and cared
for his parents, Ivory and Jennie Gale
of Townshcnd, in their declining years.
He leaves two brothers and one sister,
Horace Gale and Mrs. Lucy Franklin
OF Townshend and Charles Gales Of
Westminster, eight nieces and five
nephews. The funeral service was
held Friday at p. m. in the home OF
Herman /. Eddy, Rev. c. W. Mock OF
ficiating. The burial took place in
Woodlawn cemetery in Townshcnd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
NEWFANE.
Grange 18th Anniversary.

4 large crowd attended the 18th an
niversary meeting of Ncwfane Grange
Wednesday evening. Visitors We're pres
ent from Rockingham, Wardsboro
Townshend, Brattleboro and Spring
field (Vt.l, also two members of the
first Grange organized here, F. w. Os-
good and William Rand.
The following program was presented
by the lecturer: Song by the Grange,
The Good Old Plow; remarks by Wor-
thy Deputy John Gleason; original
poem, Mrs. Edith Farnum; anniversary
song; History of Newfane Grange, writ
ten by Worthy Secretary Mrs. Mary
Mahcr, i'll which she stated that during
the 10 years only three meetings had
been omitted. There have been II
masters, including the present one
eight OF whom We're present. Eleven OF
the charter members are now members
in good standing; song, Aud Lang
Syne; remarks by b. w. Brown, Spring
| field, who secured the names to organize
the Grange; song, The Model Grange
poem, written by W. G. Ballou for i;
former meeting, recited by Miss Inc.
Cherrie; remarks by visitors; closing
song, America
After this an old-fashioned bake'
bean supper was served in the dining
room. The hall was prcttilr decorate,
with flags and bunting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
SHELL INQUIRY PROMISED.
Senate Naval Committee Willing to
Probe Mongolia Accident.

WASHINGTON. MAY 2S.-A full in
vcStieation OF recent accidents sup
posed to be due 10 defective naval am
was promised yesterday by
Senator Swanton, ranking Democrat on
the Naval Affairs committee. The
navy department is perfectly willing to
have an investigation, he said, dis
eussing the Freln9huysen resolution.
''Thc Naval Affairs committee is per
fectly willing to have one. No one
wants to cover anything MP, if there IS
anything that should be brought to
light. However, the resolution should
be referred to the Naval Affairs com
mittee and the investigation conducted
there
Senator Frelinghuysen viii call his
resolution from the table where it went
on objection by Senator Smith, probably
the first thing tomorrow morning. Sen
ator Frelinghuvsen, if he consents to
an investigation bv the senate naval
committee instead Of by a special com
mittee, viii give such consent only upon
assurance that q searching inquiry will
he conducted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
MORE BELGIANS DEPoRTED.
Germans Call Young Men and Prepare
to Take Women.

HANRE, May 2s.-The Belgian au-
thorities yesterday made public copy
of an order served by the Germans on
the city of Mons, as showing bad faith
by the Germans in their announcement
that dcportations had been stopped at
the request Of Pope Benedict.
The order, which is dated April -,
requires Mons to furnish 600 young
men at . German cavalry barracks be-
fore noon of the following day,
equipped with clothing, shoes and pro
visions. The city is notified that II
must pay 300 marks for every man not
furnished
The Belgian authorities say the indi
cations are that the deportations will
be extended to women, as the Germans
are taking Il census which includes
women ana girls as well as men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
'TIZ" GLADDENS
SORE, TIRED FEET
No putfedup, burning, tender, aching
feet - no cornS or
callouses.

"Tiz' makes sore, burning, tired
feet fairly dance with delight. A,s2H r,
the aches and pains, the corns, callouses,
blistcrs, bunions and chilblains.
"Tiz' draws out the acids and poi
sons that puff mp your feet. No matter
how hard You work. how long you
dance, how far YOU walk, or how long
you remain on your feet, "Tiz'' brings
restful foot comfort. .'Tiz' is magical,
grand, wonderful for tired, aching,
swollen, smarting feet. Ali how com
Portable, how happy you feel. Your
feet just tin9le for JOY; shoes never
hurt or seem tight.
Get a 25-cent box of cir now from
Iany druggist or department store End
foot torture forever wear smaller
shoes, keep your feet fresh, sweet and
happy. Just think! a whole year 5 foot
comfort for only 25 cents.-Adv.
! Unnecessary
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
GUILFORD.
Frank E. Thayer.

Frank i. Thaver, 80, resident for
over go years of Guilford, died at l.30
0 'clock Sunday in his home. He had
been i'll three weeks with ncuritis and
a general breaking down of the nervous
system.
Mr.. Thaycr was born in Chaflemont,
Mass, Oct. L, 1896, one of II children
of Rowland Sears and Armeda (Barber)
.Thayer. He came to Guilford while a
Iyoung man with his parents and had
always lived here with the exception
of IS months in Waltham, Mass, and
flour years in Readsboro. He had fol
lowed farming all his life. Six years
lagO he sold his farm i'll Guilford Cen
| ter and bought part Of the Alexander
farm, upon which he erected new build
| ings.
] He leaves his wife. who was Miss
Anna NJ. Dyer Of Townshend, and whom
he married June s, 1865, and two chill
drcn, Walter y. Thayer and Minnie A.,
wife of Jason l.. Baker, both Of Gull
ford. One son, Herbert f. Thayer of
! Dcerfield, Mass, died two years ago
land another son, Wilton, died in in
fancy. He leaves also two brothers
John G. Thayer Of Guilford and Albert
Il. S. Thayer of st. Paul, Mimi, ant
two sisters, Mrs. Emily Cook Of Fitch
burg, Mass, and Mrs. Louise Thomas
Iof Washington street, BrattIeboro.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 80 clock mt the house
Rev. Douglas q. Guest, pastor Of tn
Methodist church Of Brattleboro. OH
ciating. The burial will take place il
the cemetery in the "AIgiers' district