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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-20
ADAMSON 8-HOUR LAW
BEFORE SUPREME COURT

Washington. - Hearings before the
United States Supreme Court on the le-
gality of the Adamson eight-hour law
Tor railroad train service employees be-
gan Monday, January s. Federal Judge
Hook, of Kansas City, declared the law
unconstitutional November % last, in the
case of the Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf
railroad.
The federal government is defending
the law. The railroad brotherhoods have
no official connection with the case. Both
sides have a long list of attorneys and
the court extended to eight hours the
time usually granted counsel to argue
a case.
The railroads brief contends that the
law is unworkable, experimental, incapa-
bic OF application, interferes with liberty
OF contract, does not fall within the all-
thority OF congress to regulate interstate
commerce and takes railroad property
without due process of law. The claim
that the law is only a waSe-increasing
act is especially emphasized.
In reply to the latter claim Solicitor
General Davis, on behalf of the gov
crnment, told the court that it reached
the heights of imagination to say that
the primary object of congress, in
passing the law, was not to limit the
hours of toll.
The contention that the law is unwork-
able, Mr.. Davis said was "a manifest
afterthoueht induced by the necessities
of this case"
1T may be congress did not please the
railroads, the employees, or the public, y
he said, "but the body that made the law
should amend it and the judiciary must
not usurp that function
1t is believed the court will make a
ruling in this case in the very near flu
tllre.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-20
REPORTERS UNION URGED
BY Labor Leader, Who Flags Metro
pOlitan Press.

New Nork.-A union of news writer's
as one means to avoid Misrepresentation
of labor in the daily press was suggested
by Hugh Frayne, New York State Or
ganizer for the American Federation of
Labor, before the Labor Publicity Or
ganzation today at its annual meeting
here.
"lf we had better and stronger or
ganization of news writer's" Mr. Frayne
said, much of this misrepresentation of
the labor world would be impossible In
Scranton, Pa, where the writers are 100
per cent organized and are friendly to
and understand labor, they refrain from
writing anything but the facts, and that
is all we ask"
MIR. Frayne charged he had been mis-
quoted during the transit strike here last
was "helpless" insofar as New York
City's press was concerned He added :
"lt is q favorite diversion of some of
the papers here to refer to the small
labor press we have as revolutionary and
anarchiStic when, as matter of fact,
the labor press is ten times more con-
servative than any of the metropolitan
dailieS, which want sensation and stories
Oh ucSlruCllOl ~ ' IL anarchy COMES
in this country it will be due to the pa
pers which appeal to and feed the taste
of the people who want that kind of
news"
ITO aid in systcmatzing the publicity
of the American labor movement to the
end that all news shall be more uniform,
accurate and official To aid in the pub
licity campaigns of the international
unions. To deny recognition or aid to
any dual or seccSSioniSt organization"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-20
Talkfest With Officials Planned
Complaint Against Action of Police Toward Teansters
and Pickets to Be Made By Central Labor Council
Cigar Workers "Walk Out"

Another visit is to be made BY a COM
mittee representing Central Labor Coun-
Gil to the City Hall within a few days
in regard to action of police anent strik-
ing teamsters and their pickets. This
action was decided upon last Tuesday
evening in an effort to have police
stopped from alleged hindering of the
work of pickets in front of stores where
"a teamsters' strike now is in progress.
The visit is to include the offices of
Mayor Puchta, Safety Director Fried
lander and Chief of Police Copelan. The
chief purpose of the committee members
say, is to ascertain the exact reason why
Miss Minnie MeaCham, who was picket
ing in front of a grocery at Thirteenth
and Main streets Saturday night, was
arrested and arraigned in City Court
Unionsts claim whenever they seek
police protection they are refused, but
that on the other hand when the Kroger
Grocery Co., where the strike is in prog
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-20
COMPULSION IN MINNESOTA.

St. Paul, NInn.-The compulsory ar.
btration wave has struck this state and
the executive committee of the state fed
Grafton of labor warns trade unionists
to prepare to contest this scheme. Leg
islation that would establish a state con-
stabulary is another menace,to the work
ers
The executive committee will urge the
limitation of injunction writs in times
of strike and the passage OF bill pro-
viding for system of state insurance in
connection with the compensation law.
These four subjects will be given es-
pecial attention by the state federation
Of labor at this session of the state leg
islature.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-20
WILKES-BARRE UNIONS GAIN.

Wilkes-Ba Pa.-The Vulcan Iron
Works has signed a joint agreement
with the unions of machinists, boiler
makers, blacksmiths and electrical work
ers, About 900 employees are benefited.
The agreement provides for an average
wage increase for mechanics of AZ
cents per day of nine hours. Helpers are
advanced an average of 30 cents a day
and apprentices so cents a day. EN-
ployes are granted seniority rights, the
company agrees not to discriminate
against any committeeman, overtime
rules are established and protection
against arbitrary foremen is assured.
This agreement was possible after the
interested locals had conducted an Or
ganizing campaign among the Vulcan
employees This resulted in the plants
becoming 100 per cent union in the four
departments covered by the agreement,
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-20
WOULD INSURE HEALTH OF
WORKERS.

Albany, N. "a bill intended to pro-
vide for universal health insurance of
workers will be introduced in the legis-
lature here by State Senator Ogden L.
Mills of New York tomorrow night.
The measure was prepared by the Amer
lean Association for Labor Legislation
in cooperation with the American Med
ical Association and representatives of
labor and industries The same bill will
be introduced this year in the legisla-
lures of many other states, including
Massachusetts, New Jersey and Ohio.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-20
BAY STATE VOTING
PLAN HITS BOSSES
Massachusetts System, Urged by Cox
for Ohio, Eliminates Straight Bal
lOting.-AdvOcates Declare Voters
Are Induced to Study Candidates
and Issues.

Another step in the elimination of po-
litical boss control of elections would
result from adoption of the Massachu-
sets plan of voting. Governor Cox, in
his message to the legislature last week
recommended appointment OF a commits
sion to investigate this plan and other
phases of election reform in Ohio.
The Massachusetts plan does away
with straight balloting. Names of all
candidates for an office are listed under
one head, in one column, with party des-
ignation and residence printed to the
right of the name. Candidates for gov
ernor, for instance, at the last election
would have been on the ballot thus:
For Governor.
James M. Cox, Democrat, Montgomery
County.
Frank b. Willis, Republican, Hardin
County.
Candidates for other offices would be
grouped in the same manner. Rotation
OF names, of course, would do away with
alphabetical advantage.
No Party Emblem.
This plan would necessitate an cleo
tors designating every candidate for
whom he wishes to vote. There would
be no party emblem at the top of a col
umn and no circle in which to vote a
straight ticket. New York has a modifi-
cation of the plan.
Advocates of the plan contend it has
a remarkable educational value in that
it induces voters to make greater study
of candidates and issues. Governor
Cox's message says this about it
Its chief recommendation is that it
encourages independent suffrage action
and brings fuller understanding of the
issues
Professional politicians usually have
objected to the Massachusetts plan. Their
objection is that it plays havoc with con-
troll of the so-called "illiterate vote" a
bit more learning than ability to make a
cross in the circle under a particular
party emblem is needed by the voter.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-20
UNION is ORGANIZED
To 'PrOtect Civil Service Employees
From Politicians"

Chicago-Five hundred city civil serv-
ice employees today organized labor
union, to be known as the Official Civil
Service Association. The announced
purpose of the organization, which it
was stated, would be affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor, is to
protect all Civil Service employees
from the pull of politicians and to rem
der legal, financial and social aid"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
All Livestock, Except Veal Calves and Lambs
In Line for Higher Prices; Live Hogs Booming

some lively stunts OF late. the close
OF January showing the highest aver
age values ever known In this de-
partment. II begins TO look as the
the bulls had over-played the market
trifie and moderate reaction had
been the result. The western pack
ing house contingent has been en-
tering the Denver live stock market
and bidding for Colorado lambs, thus
preventing them from coming into
Omaha and Chicago as they usual,
40 at this season OF the year. This
Is conclusive evidence that the pack
er is doing everything in his power
20 cut the commission salesman ont
OF the game. Detroit live stock
statesmen are having their troubles
with local buyers who are trying 10
induce shippers to send their stock
direct TO the packing houses.
The demand for wool continues
very a.rtive and some lambs in
fleece are being sold TO shearers as
high as tl4 per cwt The selling
value OF wool and pelts is making
II possible Tor retailers to put out
meat products at reasonable rates
when comparisons with live stock
values are made.
1--we hogs are booming in re-
rponse TO the most active demand
for all kinds OF cured and fresh
pork products that was ever known
in this country. The quality Of cur.
rent arrivals in the hog department
~ depreclating AT an alarming rate
because feeders can see no profit
IN feeding corn NJ going prices. Feb
ruary Is usually the winter month
when live hog values are revised
downward. but there seems 10 be lit
tic prospect OF break for some time
To come. without doubt. arrivals
Will increase toward the close of
The month when the American renter
sends forward his surplus. bn' the
hungry nav OF the big American
| acking houses will absorb the offer
ings as fast as they maxi their
appearance. without shading values
In recent issue the Chicago
Breeders Gazette published the fol
lowing:
Liverpool prices Of American hog
product are steadily advancing and
exports would be materially larger
4 cars and boat space were avail
able Last weeks exports were
1885, 600 pounds q lard and IS.
SOS 900 pounds OF meats. against s.
sol 600 and 1o.67t7o00 pounds re-.
'pectiycly year ago. but consider
able stun in packers cellars has
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
BIZ n. II. MACK

The live stock situation Is grow
ing more sensational every day. The
only kind that does not seem TO be
In line for higher prices Is veal
calves, which began TO show signs
OF easing down In preparation for the
big spring run OF calves from the
dairy districts. There Is also some
reason 10 believe that the advent OF
a permanently lower market for veal
calves may result in lower lamb val
yes. as the two grades OF stock sell
neck and neck" turnout the year.
So far this month. the demand
for good killing cattle has been gain.
ing In strength and activity In spite
Of fairly liberal arrivals In all mark
cts No topnotch cattle have been
received in the Chicago market for
rome time past, but on almost any
market day OF late. si2 per cwt.
could have been secured for the
right kind High-priced corn In tend.
ing TO keep all markets well sup
piled with habitat steers that should
have been fed for at least so days
before being marketed. February ar
rivals I'm the cattle department
threaten 10 DO OF the nature Of a
feast just before widespread fam
inc In desirable beet cattle.
All markets report a rapid de.
ierioration in the quality OF the cat
lie coming 20 hand. the universal
complaint being that dressing aver
ages are steadily working lower.
The steer that will dress above &c
per cent is beginning 10 be re
garded "a n curiosity.
As mentioned last week. the de-
mand for heavy beef cows TO make
up for the lack OF weighty steers.
is becoming very Insistent. average
values running from So TO $40 in the
Chicago stock yards The absence
of supply Of good fat yearlng
steers IL helping the demand for
bl grades OF handy killing heifers
and these, II good enough. will bring
$40 per cwt Toward the close OF
January feeder buyers refused to
follow he advance caused by paclier
competition for the heavier grades.
l'ut they are coming 10 regard cur
rent quotations as legitimate and
are getting into the game again IN
earnest. In Kansas City and Omaha
fcalpers ere placing good feshy
feeding cattle for 50 TO s92s per
cwt. the conviction becoming gen.
cral that fat cattle will sell much
higher before June /.
Sheep and lambs have been doing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
~ THE
STAGE

George simpson. a naval inventor.
brought 90 Detroit from New York
this week an exact miniature model
OF the most modern submarine made
OF brass and measuring ~ feet long.
IL can BE- opened on one side. show
ing the inside The model 81 an
exact duplicate 90 the smaucst detail
OF the most successful submarine 90
to-day, ~ was built by Mr. simpson
on orders from Is barnett g. be
used as a model Tor the submarine
tie producers used IN tbs
filming OF the dramatizatlon ~ Ju4e.
Nernes famous novel Twenty
Tlfuu4 ud isragues ndrr the sea.
now In the Washington fhsater Nut
content With having The exterior
Htnitar loo every detail IA..s+-.-st-
interior ~ tho submarine zoe
model has btfn placed oR display iu
the window - one 20 tho +eadtnE
book toffa ru WuadNara. ave FAf
the past FIVE years Nr. simpson has
mad, special study ~ submarine
construction and says American MAJ
yal=eSpeFt- havr pfauE Tor sutmHf-
ines which viii surprise the world
A deep-scA vessel could easily De-
constructed 60 do elective work
from the design 81 his miniature
model. he asserts.
The stage ~ the I.Nceum thtater
Friday and saturday evenings viii
be occupied by the piaghilrT Ballet
Russo. which just year AEo was
seen in the same thrater with
splendid series ~ productions ~
da nee pantomimeH The ballet this
season has for its principal dancer
Wasiav Niiinaky. considered the hes
Of all dancers. and who was held IN
Austria last year when his fellow
members OF the Ballet Russo rHrne
20 America Dainty Lydia Lopokova.
F1ore Rovnilcs. Adolf Rolm and other
principals who made the previous cn-
EaEement success VIII be well
coined again The programs ar
ranged are as follows Friday. Log
Papillions" Ia PrincesHe Enchan-
tee" Prince Igor" and "Scheheru-
made" Saturday evening. "Cleopatre -
Los Papiiiions" ana "CarnRval
Tickets for the performances are on
sale In Hudson's piano store.
y HARTLEY Manners successful
Romantic comedy. Peg o. Ny Heart.
in which t4turrtte TAYLOR won fame
viii be offered in the Lyccum. next
week. for tho nrat time AZ popular
prices In Peg o. My Heart Mr.
Manners has employed with success
a formula which viii never fail TO
appeal g. tho American subtle. The
story ~ the tfanSplaptinE - tho 1T
tie irish waif into the midst ~
coli. arisiocthtic English family is
quite well known 20 piayEorrs but
In repetition loses nonp ~ the charm
Mr Manners wovc into a.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
DEATH MYSTERY
DEEPENS; MAY
NEVER BE CLEARED

How wadislaw Kmiecik. whose
body was identified by his wife
Tuesday, three months after burial,
came TO his end. probably will never
be known. The body was found
near No. 1860 Mack.ave.. Nov. IL,
with fracture at the base OF the
skull Altho s3s2 in neatly folded
bills was in his pocket when he
was taken 10 the morgue. no one
was able To identify him.
Early this week Mrs. Kmiecik
came TO Coroner Rothacher's Office
and described her missing husband
She was shown picture that had
been taken in the morgue. and made
an Identification by the photograph.
The body was disintered.
Frank Albarn. formerly boarder
in the Kmiecik home at No, $50
Twenty fourthst.. was questioned
Wednesday by the coroner, but di.
vulged nothing 10 throw light on
the cause OF Kmiecik's death. Ac-
cording TO boarders in the home.
the dead man had ordered Albarn
70 leave the home.
Or. Rothacher swore In jury,
lut announced Friday morning
that there was not sufficient evi.
dence to warrant an inquest
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
SOCIETY

Raymond Day. Nc so Ayalon-aye..
Highland Park. has gone TO Boston
10 visit friends.
Mrs. Philip Breirmeyer and Mrs.
John r. Publ are visiting friends in
New York. Philadelphia and Buffalo.
o
Delta chapter. Mu Phi Epsilon
torority. will give a dnner-dance
Monday evening. In the Hotel Stat
Ter.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank w. Baum
gartnor and Miss Majorie Bauu,gart-
ner left thursday. for six weeks
stay az Palm Beach
The League OF Catholic Women
will give 4 card party Saturday after.
noon al $50 o'clock. in the Barai
club. No. 81 Watson-st.
Mrs. James Kennedy will enter
tain 20 guests al dinner. Monday eve
ming. Dec. 70. the party later going
to the Suffrage ball" at the Pier.
.
Mrs. George A. Worden entertain
ed ~ guests al luncheon Wednes lay /.
in honor Of Mrs. 8. s. Sandferg.
who is the guest OF Mrs. William
r. Barbour.
Mrs. W I. Bolt Ill give a musical
and literary program Wednesdays
evening. Feb. IA. IN the Church of
the Messiah. in aid Of the Woman's
suIld OF the church.
Holy Trinity guild will give a card
party Friday evening. in Holy Trim
ily school hall. the proceeds 10 be
devoted to the charitable work In
which the guild IA interested.
Mrs. Edward F. Lyon and chill.
dren. Charles and Elizabeth. No. 10
Taylor-aye., who went to Florida
two weeks ago TO remain until the
iatc spring, are now at Daytona.
The 9th annual dancing party OF
The Detroit Passenger club will be
held Wednesday evening. FeD. II,
in Columbus temple. Valentine dec
Crations and novelties Will feature
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
NEW BOOKS IN
PUBLIC LIBRARY

New books received in the public
library are: "Malvaloca n drama ."
r. Alvarez Quintero: Irish rebellion
OF 1915" j. T. Boyle. How 20 write
photoplays. G J Game. MY DAYS
and dreamE" r. Carpenter: ~ visit
10 three fronts" Sir A. g. DOYLE.
ideals ~ the prophets" 3. r. priv
er. Great Victorians." r w. s. VS.
colt Personality In German litera-
tu~- before Luther" n Francke:
Saints legends" q. ~. gorouId
Private correspondence. iTst-isct."
Lord Granville "Aut0fnphiie driving
and repairs" VI. A lfall and q W
Cravens The German soul" T. r.
Won Hugei. WAR bread = y Hunt.
Flemish system az poultry rearing.
Madame Jasper Applied strict coun-
terpoint" G. ~ Kitson. MIX and
its hyEenir relations" J. D. Lane.
Cinypon. Handy guide for bcrFars. 3"
~ v Lindsay THE white sulphur
SPRING." " 4 MacCorkIe "Ltera-
turo In Ireland r Mac onsEh.
England, It's political organization
and tho war against GERMANY" r.
Meyer. Welfare work r. ~ Proud
Portraits 81 the seventies" q W
Y Russell. "Imaginafions md rever-
les" q ". Russell Cost accounting
and burden application" e. ~ Srovel.
'Nationalizing America" r.. A. stein
eT.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
Big FUND
GIVEN AT
AREA MEET
MethOdists Subscribe
$4,000 AS Confer
ence Is Closed
DISTRICT WORK
is ORGANIZED
Five Departments To
Labor Under Bishop
Henderson

So large was the attendance ~ the
closing sessions OF the Detroit area
conference of the Methodist church
IN Central Methodist church. Thurs.
day. that overflow meetings had tc
be held in the afternoon and even.
ing.
The end Of the great religious
meeting was marked by much en-.
thusiasm. both the church and the
Sunday school auJitoriums being
nned with chorus OF fervent Hal.
tluyahs" as Bishop Theodore S.
Henderson. head CT the Detroit area,
declared the conference adjourned.
In response TO the bishops appeal
for funds 10 carry on organization
work. discussed and planned at the
conference. approximately SIS 600
was subscribed The fund originally
was IS 900 and II ~ estimated that
$4,000 more will be needed 10 place
the work for the year on frn,
foundation
The organized activities In tho De.
troit area have been divided into Ave
departments. as follows Social
service and evangelism. sunday
school. young peoples, missionary
and rural
A delegation OF students from Al
bion college attended the closing
sessions. and at the invitation Of
Bishop Henderson they gave their
college yell and sang che OF their
songs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

Church OF Our Lady Of Sorrow. We'd
ncsday. Feb. Z. After the ceremony.
performed by the Rev. Father syoen.
tmall reception WAS held In the
home OF the brides mother. No. s2s
Concord-ave.. for the immediate reia-
lives OF the young couple The bride
wore a travelling suit OF brown wool
velour. trimmed with moleskin fur
and a picture hat ard carried white
rosebuds. Miss Emms Ouelette,
bridesmaid. wore suit OF brown
chiffon velvet with hat 10 match. and
carried yellow rosebuds. Leo Slou.
Tier. brother OF the bride. was best
man. on their return from a short
western trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Tweddell
VIII make their home at No. 32s st.
Clair-ave.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

the affair. The arrangements for
the party are in the hands OF j. l..
Fisk. r. j. McFlheron. Roy Cook,
Earl G.. Kirby, c. n. Berry. and Carl
A Riebling.
The Danes OF the Loyal Legion
met Thursday morning. In the
home OF Mrs. c. A. Coolidge. Pasa.
dena apartments. A musical and
literary program was given by Ed
gar Guest. Miss Marguerite Thorne
yiolinist, Miss Mabel Folsom. plan
list: Mrs. Meta Goebel Owen. SO
prano; Mrs. Mary Harrah Water
nan. Mrs. Wellington q. Hunt
read a paper on THE great enamel
pator"
Miss Alma Cloutier. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Cloutior. waf
married 10 Oscar Tweddell. in the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

teen bought TO go across the Allan
TIC. The provision market II In
huh hands, prices being quoted the
highest In hfty years. Cash mess
pork is quoted at $3.50 per barrel
Demand for fresh pork Is UMPIRE
cedented even al a season when
il is a popular article Eastern
hippers have taken 100000 more
hogs Ia Chicago during January than
a year ago and would have bought
more had they not been stinted for
ears. Local packers purchases In
Chicago for January will be about
2l2 900 less than last year, and hey
ere not worrying about the meat
piles that have accumulated in their
cellars during the packing season"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
Until Noon Only
You surely would be down before noon SATURDAY.
9Th Floor Shops

l. Satin Scalloped Bed Spreads. II. in. Cut
for double bed, different designs and regular
1915 values. Saturday morning only .s2.2e each
2 ALL LINEN CRASH TowELING-1s inches
wide. with red border, fine for roer-20c. tee yard
EXTRA SPECIAL--All Linen Hemstitched Huck
Towels with stripe or plain huck-size 1896 inches
81 % value. II dozen at...............7oc each
HEMSTITCHED DOUBLE DAMASK - Table
Cloths-2iz yards long. oval patterns-ss5o val
ueS wv oScH
PATTERN TABLE CLOTHS-2 yards square.
pure Irish Linen Damask Round designs $500
values tS.<o escn
UeaIy'.-F1fth Floor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
WYando,,e TO Have PARK,

wyandoi . vii, this summer eevel-
OF its park site at a cost OF $50. 600.
Plans for the work have been pro
Tared by r. w. i+iddlc. civil en-
Fineer. II Is 1000 feet long. 700 feet
wide. and fronts on the Detroit riv.
er A bath house. bathing beach
and band stand will be provided.