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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
PROTESTS STARVATION WAGE.

Gretna, La-"The mill and factory
workers of Louisiana should get together
and organize mill workers union or
join the State federation of labor, if
they ever expect to command living
wages" says the Labor Advocate.
"This particular class is the most
abused and poorest paid OF all the in
dustrial classes in the State. The mills
of Gretna, in particular, are about the
worst sweat shops to be found in this
section. These life-grinding institutions
expect efficiency from their employees,
yet fail to pay them sufficient compen-
sation to live on. All that is required
is to start an agitation, get every mill
worker into an organization and demand
more wages If the employers fail to
advance wages, then strike. One might
just as we'll die of starvation by the
quick route as to have the agony pro-
longed by half wages
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
THREE VICIOUS PROPOSALS.

ST. Paul, Minn.-The workers Of this
State are confronted by three vicious
measures, now pending in the Minnesota
legislature.
Representative Knutson wants a
Cant 't-strike' law similar to the Colo
RADIO statute, which is opposed by work.
crs of that State.
Senator Peterson would give sheriffs
authority to throw into Jail as vagrant
any person who refuses to leave his jur-
isdiction on "a hours notice.
Senator Duxbury believes an anti
picketing law would solve all industrial
unrest To strengthen his scheme this
lawmaker would also prohibit the publi-
cation, whether in form of cards, stick
ers, dodgers banners, transparencies, "
of any reference to an unfair employer.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
SEAMEN'S ACT CRIPPLED.

Observation-Disclosures Furuseth of
the International Seamens' union has
ordered the unions attorneys to file an
appeal in the so-called Stratearn de-
cision and has asked the unions execu-
tive board to sanction this procedure.
This decision was made by the Pensa-
cola federal court, which rules that a
seaman must be five days in port be-
fore he can make legal demand for
one-half of wages earned. AS many of
the Atlantic liners and practically all of
the vessels in the coastwise and great
lakes trade can load or unload and
leave port in less than five days, the
effect of the decision will be to nullify
this section of the law and permit YES
sci owners to hold their seamen.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
TO ORGANIZE TEACHERS.

San Francisco-The executive COM
mittee of the local Labor Council re-
ports that special efforts will be made
during the year to organize public school
teachers.
"We should have more democratic
management of our public schools" it
should have voice in the management
of the schools"
The committee urges that every ener-
gy be devoted to securing the passage
of law regulating the issuance of in
functions in strike times. Another pro-
posal favored is the passage by congress
of bill regulating interstate commerce
in convict-made goods.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17

In its decision of three State brought before under work.
mems compensation laws the United States Supreme Court has
definitely upheld the principle that there need be negligence
fault the part of the subject pay
en of compensation for injury incurred his service He who
expects to derive advantage from work done by another
prepared to for injury that beas him the perform
of the work That the broad principle laid down by the high
est court in these declaration of this goes
and its application must be accepted affecting the relations
capital and labor 1t certainly ought
the general provision of safeguards for the lives and limbs
1t will add to the burden of capital for the employer
not know what liability he taking when he employs laborer
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
URGE INJUNCTION RELIEF.

Chicago.-A petition signed by several
hundred prominent citizens, including
college professors and publcists, has
been sent to Springfield calling on the
legislature to pass an act forbidding
courts to enjoin strikers from picketing
A law patterned after the Clayton act
is advocated.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
Provision for the Spirit.

I'm awfully sorry that my engage
ments prevent my attending your char
ity concert, but / shall be with you in
spirit"
Splendid And where would you like
your spirit to sit? l have tickets here
for half dollar, dollar, and two dol
lars" s."-Gargoyle.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
WHEN WILL WOMEN SLEEP

Hartford, COMM opposing a bill
to prohibit women working at night, a
representative of munitions plant as
sured the legislative committee having
the bill in charge that many women pre-
ferred night work so that they could
attend their household duties during the
day"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
KILL NON-PARTISAN BILL.

Olympia, Wash. - Politicians in this
State are not in favor of non-partisan
elections and the State senate has de-
feated this proposal which was indorsed
by the last convention of the State fed
Grafton of labor.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
VOTES FOR WOMEN.

Little Rock, Ark.-The senate has
passed bill permitting women to vote
in all preliminary elections in this State,
The house passed the bill, but the senate
has returned it to the house with amend
mentS.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-03-17
TORIAL-Continued
POLICE {!

1t looks like the Trustees for the Southern
Mayor ucha platform for eecton when they decided
Cincinnati union depot Puchta going hand
stuff that Hunt did about the railroads building and would
be necessary for him to be the job
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
HALIFAX RELIEF FUND IS
SHOWED OVER THE $1,000 TOP
ROBERT ]. DOEAGHY soon
TO JOIN forces IN France

Robert J. Donaghy. private secretary
to Irving Warner, general plant man
sger Of the Charles Warner Company
Of this city. expects 10 he IN France
soon, having recently enlisted in the
American eXpediti0nary forces OF the
medical department Of the United
States Army. llo Is now stationed at
the onlce Of the surgeon general in
Washington.
Mr.. D0naghy is a popular and well
known young man OF this city, both in
social and athletic circles lie was
active in OH branches Of sports at the
local Y. NJ c. 4.
lie has been associated with the
Charles Warner Company for two
years he was formerly connected with
The Edge Moor Iron Company. both in
tie office and in the shop. and his su,-
cess during the past few years is due
10 the efficient training hc received
while associated with that company.
This is the second one Of The n0naghy
family TO enlist In The cause for de-
mocracy, as he has youngcr brother
who has been in active service In
France for the past two years. llo en-
listed in The Royal Naval Division OF
the British Forces at the age Of IS.
Mr.. Donaghy's place with the Charles
Warner Company viii be held open for
him until his return.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
COAL Price BY THE
bucket EXORBITAtT
Consumers Wonder If Fuel
Administration Will Regu-
LATE Trade
CENT A POUND
IS PRICE ASKED

With the scarcity Of fuel in this city
and the inability Of many coal dealers
to make deliveries promptly, there has
sprung up a bucket trade which, it is
claimed, will have to be regulated if
the fuel administration wants 10 see
that the consumer is given proteo-
tlon from those who are inclined to
gougc them in the present emergency.
Complaint has been made that store
keepers have been SLING coal by the
bag or by the bucket and that they
are charging prices for fuel in this
amount that are far I'm excess Of the
proportlonate price per ton. Further
complaint has been made about men
going about the city with wagons I'LL
ed with coal selling i'm the same guam
titles and at eXorbiianl prices.
Some OF them are said to charge as
high as IS cents a bag or bucket Of
about twen,y-one pounds which is
nearly one cent a pound and far above
the price Of coal by the ton. Charles
II. Ten Weeges. fuel administrator for
Delaware. was asked today about this
bucket trade. hut said he did not know
anything about 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
GOVERNMENT DIDN'T WANT
GUNS DAY WAR WAS DECLARED

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. ig.-Attempts on
or about February D. i9i7-the date OF
breaking relations with Gcrmany-lo in
terest the War Department In a machine
gun that could have been speedily de-
livcrcd. met with the rebuff from an
ordnance department official that 1--WE
are not Interested
This sensational story was told today
90 the senate military probers by l.. b..
Stoddard. Vicc-presIdont of the Marlin
Rifle Corporation. New Haven, Conn
Delivery of rifles for The American
army was DELAYED several months by
failure of the War Department To- no.
t.fy private arms maker. ia time that
their plants would be called on for a
huge output
This WAS another development at to-
days session IN testimony of n. =. Kim
BAN. president OF the Remington Conn
pany.
kimball and Sioddard yvcrc among lhC
nrst civilian witnesses the committed
has heard.
Daily production of rifles is sieadil,
Increasing, kimball said Tie fun,
agreed with the change madr in ih,
British Enfield rifle So 10 would use on,
same ammunition as the Americor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
K. OF c. FUND IS
OVER $4,000 MARK
Workers See Success as
Campaign Draws Near
Close
MOTHER OF DEAD
SOLDIER AIDS CAUSE

In six days the total raised for the
$4,000 war fund Of the knights Of
Columbus has passed the $4,000 mark.
There are four days more TO go.
Last nights luncheon Of the workers
in the Hotel dupont was without big
features. but with a number OF minor
interesting ones.
For instance. Mrs. A. Z. Parsons. cap
tain Of Team ], reported that in her
work yesterday she obtained two small
contributions which were especially
noteworthy. from sisters-in-lav, both
Of whom had 20 make great sacrifices
10 give. One Of them was Mrs. George
v. August. mother Of the late George
Y. August. Jr., who was known as
"Stoneyn August and who died at Camp
Dix. Wrighistovn. \. j.. 10 which he
went with the Delaware contingent Of
the national army Mrs. August has
another son who is in the navy. she
gave $40. Her sister-in-law Mrs. James
August. who has four sons in the SER
vice and two apt TO be called at any
time. gave $40.
In writing TO tell the campaign COM
miliee that he would haze a gooli re-
port for them later. the Rev. r. r..
Murphy. pastor Of -. Peters and ST.
paurs Church, at Easton, Md said
that In Easton the slogan Of the cam
paign is: Give Gin it hurts; then give
tin Il don't hurt
Among the contributions reported last
night by the executive committee was
one from the Benevolent Pioneer and
Literary Association, for 500.
While Miss Nellie Walsh's team won
the banner last night for the largest
number OF subscriptions brought in by
any Of the women's teams, having won
tie banner before. she left it 10 the
committee 20 assign. As Mrs. Parsons,
the next i'm order. also had been given
the banner. it was awarded to Miss
Conrad's team. Captain W. 7. Lynn's
team won the banner for the largest
number Of contributions among the
mems leans and Captain William J.
Cassidy's team again received the ban
ner FOR the largest number Of pledges
reported.
The total amount Of contributions re.
porled by the teams last night was So.
$3.50, representing pledges from about
CONTINUED on rsgeN Twol
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
Tells OF TROUBLES
on mexican BORDER
Captain Robert NJ. CarSwell
Takes 500 Prisoners
10 PreSidio
AMERICANS REPEL
RAIDS BY BANDITS

Captain Robert NJ. Carswell, Of Troop
u. Eighth Cavalry. a Wilmingtonian,
former captain Of the Delaware lnfan-
try and former assistant city engineer.
is in the thick OF the trouble with
Mexican bandits along the Texas
Mexico border. His father. William B.
Carswell. has received a letter from
captain Carswell, telling Of some Of the
troubles along The border lie was in
command Of the troop when 1t cap
lurcd 800 NeXicans who crossed the
border at Preside. Texas, on November
i6. and took them TO Maria as pris-
oncrs.
ON December I. Mexican bandits fired
on Preside, lnidio and pulvo. Twenty
troopers. under first lieutenant
crossed the border and overlook 200 Of
the attacking MeXicans at Buena. Kill
ing a. or more Of them. The American
losses were one killed and one wounded.
ON December 3 the Mexican bandits
fired ON am American patrol, near
lnidio. and the patrol crossed over into
Mexico and killed dozen or more of
tho marauders.
Captain r. NJ. Carswell is ono of the
three brothers in the army, the other
Two being Captain :. Randall Carswell,
,r the Thirlioth Infantry Machine Gun
battalion. now 40 Charlotte, y. g., and
Lieutenant William 3. Carswell, Jr., OF
he Foriy-eighth Infantry, now at New
mort News. Va. Their rather. William
h. Carswell is a former officer OF sue
navy and an Annapolis graduate, and
has applied for assignment for active
service.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
Mayor Lawson Marches at Head Of Contingent
of lO4 Nationals Who Get Patriotic Farewell
as They Begin Trip to Fort Do POnt to
Begin Training. DR.. Mitchell Of Delaware
College Also Sees Farewell; Plenty Of
Comforts for Lads
THEY'RE A FINE LOOKING LOT
OF YOUNG Men," EXECUTIVE SAYS

In the cold gray Of a murky mid
winter morning one hundred and four
Of Wilmington's noblest specimens Of
her manhood today marched away from
home and friends, to become members
Of the National Army being organized
10 make the World safe for de-
mocracy.' Some Of them may never
return, some may come back manned
for life and human wrecks physically,
but every man in the line had a smile
on his lips and "a word Of cheer for
his friends who shouted their fare
wells as the thin line marched down
Market street
70 was the last. practically. Of VIII
mingtons while men TO be summoned
for the new army on the first call for
nrhting men, and the farewell given
them by the citizens was behtting in
an respects the important duties these
Young soldiers are about 90 take up.
The Governor Of the state reviewed
them from the portico OF the new City
Han. and tho Mayor Of the city march
cd at their head through the slush-
covered Streets. Thousands Of men.
women and children stood IN the cold
io cheer them on their way. and the
than any given the men who have gone
before today's contingent.
Everywhere signs of Christmas, the
most Joyous season Of the year. were
evident. The streets were crowded
with yule tide shoppers and the spirit
of lhe season was 10 be almost felt.
yot these husky young men were leav-
ing their homes. relatives and friends
Go enter ihe service OF their country
at their Presidents call. possibly 90 go
overseas TO take their place by the
side ~ their brothers i'm arms who are
battling against the Germans on the
west front in France. The fact that
they had TO go almost on the eve Of
Christmas in no wise dampened their
ardor and enthusiasm. and it was
claimed TO boz the happiest crowd Of
soldiers who have ieft this city under
the draft regulations.
This was duo largely. % is believed,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
Nathan Miller, Of Miller
Brothers Company, Gives
Something More Than the
Amount Needed TO Ac-
cOmplish II. Townsend
School Children and Others
Enlist in Coed Cause

Readers OF THE EVENING JOURNAL
have put the Halifax Relief Fund over
the $1,000 mark, and have Strengthened
it out on tho course for another $1,000
OF cash.
BEFORE nighifall the first even $1,000
will be in the hands Of The Relief Com
mitiec i'm Halifax and the remaining
s5ji will remain as nesl-ogg from
which 10 hatch the second 5000.
In addition. the Halifax relief bundles
continue 90 come IN from warm-hearled
and benevolent EVENING JOURNAL
readers Just as soon as they have as
sumod proportions t0 warrant the ac-
ton In view Of existing transportation
conditions. they. too. viii be rushed 10
Halifax 20 augment the relief work that
meanwhile VIII be performed by the
money.
70 Nathan Miller. treasurer OF the
Miller Brothers Company at Ninth and
King streets. belongs the distinction Of
msaing the contribution today which
carried the cash fund over the $1,000
top
40 noon he called mp THE EVENING
JOURNAL and said:
81 understand that The Halifax Relief
Fund has almost reached the $1,000
mark How much are YOU shys~
"Siii9.' ne was told.
Then, lets put it over" he replied.
put us down for $50. and II you find
you have made an error In your figures
add enough 90 our subscription 90 pul
IL over with something 90 spare toward
the second $1,000. because those un.
fortunate people zap there need it and
should have IT,"
Mr.. Millers gift of 500 brings th,
iund total mp 90 $1,000 81.
subscriptions and bundles poured il
freely this morning From Miss Ethe
e. kothwcll. principal 90 The publ,
schols In Townsend vc received ih,
following splendid leilrr.
Townsend ,ici. pec. IS. 1877.
Mr.. Cl1rencc j. psle.
Halifax Relief Elior.
My Dear Mr. Pyl, please md cn-
Cont nued on Page ID
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19

20 the fact that the men who went
away today were sent TO Fort Dupont
instead of going TO Camp Dix, at
Wrightstown. n. j.. where the other
Wilmington draft men were sent. They
will>be inducied into the Coast Artil-
lory branch OF the service and they
will be much nearer to their homes
and dear ones than the men at
Wrightsiovn Delaware City is but
half hour ride by train from Whining
ton and the Young soldiers are looking
forward 20 leave Of absence al fire.
quent intervals TO get back home, es-
pecially at Christmas time
The men from the four local draft
boards reported 40 the old Court
House yesterday afternoon at o'clock
for final Instructions and were back
at the same place again This morning
at $50 o'clock. They were not sched-
used 10 leate there until 9.i5 o'clock,
but long before this hour the streets
and the lawn about the building were
crowded by those who wanted 10 see
them off. Inside the old building there
was a busy crowd Of men, women and
children for the relatives Of those
WHO were ANlNH lAuA baNAANANA hANAN W
talk 70 them and say their last fare
wells
Mothers wept softly as they kissed
tholr sons goodbye and giris were
much in evidence with tear dimmed
ewes as they clasped a brother IN their
arms or implanted kiss upon the lips
OF a sweetheart. They stood about IN
little groups talking earnestly until
the order was given for roll call The
men themselves bore up well and there
was not q sad face among them. They
laughed and ioked and If they had
any regrets az having to 60 they did
not show them.
The local boards selected captains
and assistants 20 take charge OF their
respcciive contingents as follows.
Board so. i-Captain, Ferdinand r.
Patzowsky; assistants, Vernon NJ. Knox
CONTINUED on paEo Twol
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
Don't MAKE MISTAKES
IN 0UESTIONNAIRE

The Questionnaires sent out by the
local exemption boards are being re-
turned, but the officials Of the boards
say they nnd that many Of them are
not nlled out properly and many copies
Of the paper have been spoiled. The
number OF copies available are limited.
and for This reason great care Is urged
in answering the questions SO that the
papers will not be spoiled.
Every registrant who receives the
QUESTIONABLE is advised TO come TO
the old Court House and consult the
members OF The legal advisory board
These lawyers are on duty there ell
day and most Of the evening. and they
will gladly give assistance 20 everyone
in nlling the QUESTIONABLE. 10 is neces-
sary that this be done in order 90 have
them correct. and In case of doubt on
any particular the rcgistrani is advised
not TO attempt 10 make The answers
himself. but 10 consult with The aitor-
neys.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19

Springfield
ION February told Colonel Rice.
head OF the machine division Of the
ordnance department that our COM
pany had bought the necessary ma
chimes 20 make machine guns for Amer
lean armies.
What did you do that for?' Col
0nel Rice asked me.
1--WE think the United states will he
needing them Stoddard said he re-
piled.
Were not Interested was the
curt reply Of Colonel Rice" Stoddard
testified
Stoddard declared that lis company
went right ahead mailing machine guns
without any order from this goyern-
ment
I'VE saw there was no use tryins
TO talk with the Ordnance Depart
mont" De said' so we just went ahead
manufacturing without orders, con
ito,,7 or auy ytning else. We Knew tney
needed the guns, If they didn't know
it We've already delivered more ina"
1000 guns 10 them
~toddlrd declared that the bIuNniue
gun. oflcally adopted for inc Jnl'ea
slaics is beyond question the best ma
chine gun ever invented.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
pl I'D unIled Press.


WASHINGTON. Dec. ia separate
peace between Russia and Germany is
inevitable and nothing less than mira
Gle Will prevent iis consummatlon un-
Jess Russia shakes herself free from the
slronelchold Of Bolshovklsm. Russian
officials predicted today
The effects Of separate peace be-
tween Russia and Germany cannot be
oycr-osiimalcd." Russian official stat
cd once a separate peace has been
sisnod the action viii be irreparshlc
Germany realizes This and viii let no
obstacle stand in her way Sho VIII
even make concessions which she has
no intentions OF keeping IN order TO
further the criminal actions OF the Boil
shevih"
Omcisl forecast at the embassy is
/ that Germany and Austria viii comply
with Troisky mo anneNations. no con-
tribuiion and solf-dennltlon of bound
aries demands
i The reuion Foreign Ministers prob
ably viii also agree not t0 use any
forces now on the Russian front against
The aliics- because the Germans no
longer have q formidable force sia-
TONED there
What forces formerly stationed al0ng
iho Russian front ih1f have not been
/ transported DO other fronts or replaced
by weaker units have been Withdrawn
mostly FAR enough from The line 90
place them out Of The Jurisdiction ~
the Joker in Troisky peace program
Conclusion of separate peace
which now seems Inevitable on Of
0cial said "vill Doe am rrcparable
wrong io loyal Russia and her allies
once separate pence articles have been
sigaed. Russia will he permanently out
of the war The fact that such peace
agreement viii be- illegal, hlNing been
consummated by an irresponsible
power. VIII in no way mitigate its ef-
fectiVeness'
That the B0lshoyih will continue in
power Ions enough 40 put over their
peace program IS predicted by Rus
sian officials Latest reports indicate
that more than one-half Of Russia
territorially and numerically has re-
pudiated the Malimalist regime. At
the present rate of disintegr7tion. their
downfall should come within "a month,
Il was stated but This viii be- too late.
"Germanys game Is 20 sign separ-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Dec. i9.-Ten persons We're
killed and 20 injured in ihe nrs' Ger
man air raid over London since pecem-
bcr G. occurring last nisiii lord frenen
reported today.
Prom sixteen 20 twenty machines par
iicipated. entering over the Kent and
spsse, coast. one German machine was
hr.fehi down over Kent and another Is
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-19
DELNER THEIR own, GIFTS.

Miss Marie Ryan. Mrs. Joseph Flem-
ing and Miss May Fleming leave tonight
for North East Erie Pa. to stay few
days. Miss Ryan Will visit her brother
at st. Mary's College. and Mrs. Fleming
and Miss Fleming, their son and brother.
Retailing The danger Of delays in
Christmas shipments, they preferred not
10 take chances on late arrival, but TO
convey Christmas boxes themselves to
the young men.