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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-19
NOTABLE DECISIONS
On LABOR QUESTIONS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-An annual
array of important decisions is pre-
scented by the Bureau of Labor Stats
tics of the United States Department
of Labor in its annual compilation OF
court decision in labor questions, just
pblished. A number of the decisions
of the supreme court of the United
States, handed down since December
1916, are included in this bulletin,
but for the most part the decisions
were made in tn calendar year 1916
Most notable among the supreme
court decisions, on account of the cir
,cumstances attending the enactment
OF the law construed by it, is the de-
cision sustaining the constitutonality
of the Adamson 8-hour law for train
men in interstate commerce, and de-
claring at the same time the right of
Congress to compulsirily arbitrate dis
putes between the railroads and their
employees for the benefit of the public
The first broad decisions ultimately
deciding the constitutionality of work
mems compensation laws are also
noted in this volume Although a
number of state courts of last resort
had passed upon laws of this type, il
was not until the supreme court OF
the United States had given the seal
eot its approval that the matter could
be considered as finally setteled. In
upholding the compulsory compensa-
ton law of New York and Washington
the latter also providing for a clnlpu-
sorry state insurance fund, the farthest
reach of compensation legislation has
received judicial approval. The cleo
tive law of Iowa was likewise sus-
tanned
Another important decision by this
highest court was that sustaining the
Oregon 10-hour day for factory EN-
ployees without regard to sex or age
a marked reversal of position from
the action of the same court in 1905
in moulding the 10-hour law of New
York applicable to bakeries uncon-
stitutional the power of the state
to enact laws limiting the hours Of
service of adult males in private EN-
ployment, as well as the hours of fe
males and of children, is now recog
nized. The fixing of wages for women
and minors under eighteen is also
valid exercise of the police power
according to another decision of this
court, the Oregon minimum wage law
being left undisturbed in its position
O. eonstitutionality as determined by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-19

the supreme court of that state; on
this point the federal supreme bench
was equally divided, one justice not
voting.
I OF hardly less interest than these
[ decisions of the supreme court is
the action of last resort of the state
J Of Massachusetts in declaring uncon-
stitutional an act of that state which
undertook to limit the issue of in
motions in labor disputes, declaring
that injunctions should issue only
when property rights are affected, and
that labor is not property. The court
took the view that this attitude ex-
cludes from the protection of the law
those who had no other property than
their right to work, and held that
such a deprivation could not be eff
fecaed by statute.
Besides the decisions of the supreme
court on the subject of workmen's COM
pensation, the bulletin contains numer-
Gus decisions and rulings by the state
courts, questions of construction and
constitutionality being involved. The
Kentucky court of appeals, which had
declared unconstitutional the work
mems compensation law of 1914,
found the enactement of 1916 conform
able to the tests of validity establish
ed by it; while the supreme court
of Texas sustained the compensation
law that state in all points against m
opinion of a subordinate court that
the provision was void which took
from employees of accepting employers
their option to accept or reject the act.
The point that continues and APP
prently will continue to furnish the
greatest number of cases for determi-
ntion is found in the phrase which ap-
pears in most of the compensation
laws, injury arising out of and in
the course of emplaymen." In the
state of Washington, however, the
law does not contain the limitation,
ARISING out of employment" so that
discussion of this point is aviided, the
supreme court of the state saying that
the employee lis the soldier of or
ganized industry, accepting a kind of
pension in exchange for absolute in
surance of his pastors promises"
! No less prolific of litigation is the
federal liability law covering rail
roads in interstate commerce, since
not only must the employing company
be an interstate carrier, but the in
ipred person must at the time of his
injury have been employed in inter
state commerce; it is only when he is
so employed that he can claim the
benefits of the act, while, on the other
hand, if so employed he is restricted
to such recovery as the statute pro-
vides With the wide extension of
compensation legislation NOW found
in 81 state), there is constant contrast,
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
GONE FOR GOOD
Results That Last Are What Ap-
 peal to Canaan People.

Kidney sufferers in Canaan want more than temporary relief.
 They want results that last
 Results like MT. Snyder tells about.
 Ills was thorough test.
 Eight years IS long time.
 Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the test and stood it we'll.
 Why experiment. with an uutried medicine?
 People here in Canaan have shown the way.
 Read MT. Snyder's story:
 James O. Snyder. Bragg St., Canaan says: My kidneys had been out of sorts for some time and I often had difficulty in passing the kidney secre- tons. My back pained a great deal, too. When got in a stepping position, I found it difficult to straighten up. After using box of Doan's Kidney Pills, procured from R. T. Farnum 6 Co., s Drug Store, 1 had no more kid. ney trouble'.
 Statement given September II. 1908 )
 A SECOND STATEMENT.
 On September 15. 1916, MT. Snyder said: "I am again glad to recommend Doan's Kidney Pills. am now en. tirely cured of kidney trouble''.
 Price 600, at all dealers. Don't sim. ply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that MT. Snyder has twice publicly recon. mended. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.18
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
fstrl1t Is Efrht,

"Efiie." snii the timid highland low. CT. "I wud kiss ye. but I'm fcart yc wadma let inc
 She hushed as red as the sunset. hu: did not answer.
 Fife" he repeated timidly. q little later. ''l said wad kiss ye. but I'm feart ye wndna let nc"
 at the third repetition she asked:
 "Dat !e min. David. yesterday couldna lift bag of potatoes intae the cairt un' ye lifted them for meT' "Oh. ave-" he replied.
 "Weel, that shows, David" she mur- mured. that we're far stronger than me.'-Londun Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
No FaI.e Pride.

I'm afraid" her fnthcr replied, you would not be able to support my daugh- ter in the style to which she has be- come accustomed"
 Well" the young man said, after he had thought the matter over briefly, I'm not proud. I'll gladly let you help."-Chicago Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
PrincipIes of Action,

There are five good principles of ac- tion to be adopted-to benefit others without being lavish, to encourage la- Dor without being harsh, to add to your resources without being covetous, to he dignified without being super cilious and to inspire awe without be ing austere.-Confuciu
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
CHILD LIFE.

Ordinarily children are much what their parents make them. lf home is bright, cheerful and full of the spirit of mutual love and kindness, the children will grow up boIted to that fireside. -Beecher.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
MADE IN- CONNECTICUT
 WAR INTERVIEWS

Statements by Prominent Connecticut Citi. zsns on Vital War Topics Have Been Secured
 by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. This Newspaper Has Made Arrangements With the Council of Defense to Publish Some of the Most. Important of These Interviews.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
His Failinu.

Harker-Doesn't Cuttem. the tailor, , remind you of a doctor? Parker-I should say not. He reminds me of that little bill owe him every time we meet.-London Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
CHEERFULNESS.

cheerfulness means a content ed spirit; it means pure heart; it means a loving disposition; it means humility and charity; it means a generous appreciation of others and modest opinion of seIf.-Thackeray.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
wisn DatIuhter

Father-If you paid more attention to cooking and less to dress, my dear. you would make n much better wife. DaughteF-Yes. father. But who would marry mo?
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
Sour Granna

Mary-Pa has forbidden you the house. .lohn-I wouldn't take 1t any way with the nnrt"npe he hns m it
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-11
WATCHING THE CLOCK.

| can't abide to see a man throw away his tools the minute the clock begins to strike, as if he took no pleasure in his work or was afraid of doing a stroke too much. The very grindstone 'ull go sa doin' a bit after you loose it.-Adam Bede.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
NORWICH EtkS HOLD
 ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
Nine Members Have Passed to Eternal
 Life During the Year.

In memory of their departed broth CTS, the members of Norwich Lodge, memorial service in the Elks' Home, Sunday afternoon. A large number of the members attended as well as many from out of town and enlisted men from the submarine F'ase were al so present. The flag in front of the home f1oated at half mast all day. Ex- alted Ruler Stephen T. kehoe, presid ed at the service.
 During the vast year nine members of the Norwich lodge have passed be- yond and their loss is greatly felt by those who knem them as true and faithful brothers. TEe service was very impressive, in the course of which many tributes were paid to
 w. Jordan Clark, Past Exalted Rul- CT of New London lodge, No. s6o, de- ]ivered the memorial address. MT. Clark spoke with feeling and sympa- thy, paving high tribute to the mem ory of those who have crossed the border. A. Craig Tavlor rendered A Beautiful City and Calvary in his clear baritone voice. Miss May An sell sang in exceptionally fine voice to Face. The EIks' orchestra fur nished the music for .he service. The following was the prograt tnne:
 Funeral March. Chopin, Norwich Lodge, No. 4so, B. P. O. E. stephen J. heIOS, eAdltcd 1uiCl ci citifColitIy l ioS CT. Caesar Franck; innovation, Chap lain Frank Aubrey, P. F. R.; soprano solo. One SweetIy Solemn Thought Ambrose, Miss May AnselI; orchestra. Idyl. PaoIo Conte; baritone solo. A Beautiful City, Alexander Craig Tay- Tor: in meroriam, W. Jordan Clark, P. E. R., New London Lodge, No. S60; so prano solo, Face to Face, Johnson, by Miss May Ansel: orchestra. 1nspira- ton, Lee Edwards; barton solo, Cal vary, Rodney, Alexander Craig Taylor; Adieu, Karganoff; Au1d Lang Syne: prayer, Chaplain Frank Aubrey, P. E. R; Finale March, La1grey, Ellzs' or chesera, Walter Lang, leader.
 The committee in charge of the Memorial service was J. J. Casey, J. D. Lucy, E. R. von Horing, W. R. Balcon and L. B. Miliea.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
SHOULD NOTIFY BOARD
 IF ADDRESS CHANGES
Warning Sent Out to All Connecticut
 Men by Governor.

Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has received from Provost Marshal Gen. eral CroWder at Washington a tele- gram asking him to warn all Connec- ticut men who have registered under the selective draft act and have since changed their addresses to conamuni- cate immediately with their local boards and notify them of their pres ent addresses. Beginning December 15, the boards will send out to all their registrants questionnaires which must be filled out and returned with in a definite time limit. If the ques- tionnaires fail to reach. any of the registrants because of changes of ad dress the men concerned are likely to lose any exemption or discharge rights that they might have had, for keep himself informed of draft de- Nelopments and failure to answer the queStionnaires lists the delinquent Iegistrant automatically in the first group of the new classification, the class which is liable to immediate summons for military service. Refa- tives and friends of registrants who have changed their addresses will be doing them a favor if they notify them of this warning or send information as to their present addresses to their local boards.
 The telegram, which asks for the widest possible publicity, follows:
 Washington. D. C., Nov. 2s, 1917.
 
 Please cause the broadest and most extensive and continuous possible publicity to be given through the ad- jutant general, local and district boards, the newspapers. and by all other possible means of warning to all registrants who may have changed their places of abode and post office address to communicate immediately with their local board where they are registered and furnish their present addresses so that questionnaires which will begin to be mailed December if teenth will reach such regiStrants without delay ReSistrants are bound by law to keep themselves advised of al! proceedings in respect of them and failure to do so may result in their losing right to claim exemption or discharge Please request slewspa- pGrs to give this warning broad and continuous publication from this time until the process of mailieg question naires has been accomplished.
 CROWDER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
UNION LVCEUM.
Members Held Meeting at Grace Memo
 rial Baptist Church.

The Union Lyceum met Sunday at Grace Memorial Baptist church. The president, Miss Cassie Robinson, oc- cupied the chair. After the hymn, Let the Home Lights Be Burning. the Scripture lesson was read by liar rison Pa<ne. A prayer wae offered by Mir. Payne. The reading of last Sun days minutes took the usual course. A hymn, Throw Out the Life Line, was then sung. The programme was arranged by Benjamin Ferguson as solo, Miss Ruth Thompson; reading, follows: Organ solo, Mrs. Maude Epps: Mrs. Quenr1e Bush: solo, George Johnson; reading. Mrs. Frederick Ran daIl; solo, Miss Mary Thompson: read ing, Frederick Randall; recitation Miss Frances Fielder; recitation, Miss Olive Briscoe: reading. Mrs. Louise Hall: recitation, Alexander Randall.
 MT. Ferguson was given rising vote of thanks. A collection was taken up by Miss Julia Epps and James Greene. The meeting came to a close by the singing of God Be With You Till We Meet Again
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
THE SEASON OF ADVENT
 PREPARATION FOR NATIVITY.
Four Weeks of Special Prayer and Penanee Begins in Catholic Church.

St. Pauls epistle to the Romans, xiii 11-14, was the enistle read in the Catholic churches at all the masses yesterday, the first Sunday. not alone of Advent but Of the ecclesiastical year. The gospel for the Sunday was Luke xxi. 25-33, Christs prediction of His second coming in great power ana ma jesty.
 Patrick's church, the rector, Rev. John H. Frederick, chose his text from the opening verses of the epistle, in which St. Paul admonishes the Romans in particular: Brethren, it is now the hour for us to awake from sleep: let us therefore cast off the works of dark ness and put on the armor or light
 Father BrodericF spoke of Advent as the period of preparation by means of prayer and penance for the coming of the Feast of the Nativity, when Christ comes to men, not in the power and majesty of His second coming, but as a helpless Infant, in one phase of His earthly manhood. These four weeks of preparation are the time to awake from spiritual sleep to the things of God.
 As St. Paul enjoined, Advent is the time to cast off the works of darkness, those evil deeds and habits which dread the light; to assume that state of spiritual preparedness which is at tained by prayer, by taking advantage of those graces which God provides |
 The necessity of this period of preparation through special prayer and modification was pointed out by the preacher, in order that each may be freed from sins works of darkness and may have donned the armor of spirit ual light, so as to be worthy the com ing of the Infant Saviour at Christmas.
 Yesterday was the monthly com munion Sunday for the members of the Young Ladies and Immaculate Conception Sodalities. and they re- ceived the Holy Eucharist in a body. Father Frederick was assisted by Rev. Myies P. Calvin, the large nunlber of communicants at this early mass every Sunday morning requiring the minis tration of two priests.
 The offering was for the Catholic university at Washington, the national institution for higher education in which Catholics throughout the United States are interested, and which has a peculiar claim on the interest of Nor wich Catholics, since its scholarly fec- tor. Bishop Thomas J. Shahan. prelate, author and educator. was for a brief time at St. Patriclk's church after his return following his ordination at Rome.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
PERSONALS

Arthur Chase of New London spent the week end at his home here.
 Miss Annie Bass of wi1limantic is spending a few days in Norwich.
 Lieutenant Charles R. Nichols was g week end visitor at his home in this city.
 Franklin J. Rumford of Norwich was holiday guest of Charles Ped rick at Niantic.
 Otho Chase of Newport was at his home on Mckinley avenue on short leave of absence.
 Captain William G. Tarbox of the 34th Company, L. I. S., spent the week end at his home here.
 Raymond G. Lafontaine has returned to St. Thomas seminary in Hartford after spending the holiday at his home
 Philip Hartley, a patient at Backus hospital for several months, has re- turned to his home in North StoninS- ton.
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Hatch of Worcester spent Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs. Turner, of Union street.
 Miss Kathryn Rallon has returned to her home in Yonkers. N. Y.. after spending the holiday with Miss Helen Lynch of Norwich.
 Mir and Mrs. Augustus Read of Lis bon have returned home after visiting several days at Charles H. Miners in North Stonington.
 Miss FideIis Lambert, a student at the Academy of the Holy Family, Bal tic, spent the holiday recess at the home of her parents in Windham.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hill and family and Mrs Elizabeth Hill of Mi antic spent the holiday with MT. and Mrs. Albin Hagstrom of Norwich.
 First Lieut. Harold A. Richmond of holidays at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Richmond of Preston.
 Miss Hazel Randall of Westerly and Joseph Randall of Boston, have been spending a few days with their par ents, MT. and Mrs. Abel Randall, at Hadlyme.
 Miss Bertha Hayer and brother, Edward of Peace Dale, R. l., spent the Thanksgiving holiday and week end with their aunt, Mrs. Fred Potter of Main street. Mir. and Mrs. N. Eugene Smith of Norwich and Miss Annie B. Palmer of Columbia, were guests of the Smith family for Thanksgiving.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Kent of Trad ing Cove received word Saturday of the safe arrival Somewhere in France of their two sons, Fred and Harry, who were among the first that left New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
JAMES J. BOYD LEAVES
 sTRAWBoARD PLANT
Will Have Charge of Large Paper Manufacturing Concern in South.

James J. Boyd, for the past two years manager of the American Strawboard plant at Thamesville. has resigned his position with the com pany. MT. Boyd is spending short vacation with friends in Brooklyn, N. r., before leaving for the south where it is understood that he will have charge of a large paper manufactur- ing concern.
 J. M. Fraga Of Akron, Ohio, has as- stunned the duties of manager of the local plant. MT. Fraga has been con nected with the American Strawboard years.
 Tyler Stanton for the past five years connected with the American Straw board plant, has also resigned his po- sition and has accepted a position with the United Paper Board com pany of New York. When MT. Stan ton resigned at the plant he held the position of accountant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

unique. A chorus Of 16 voices sang during the ceremony. The groom was given away by MT. and Mrs. R. Bin dernan.
 Following the ceremony a reception was held at which there were a large number present from Norwich An excellent menu was served during the evening. The grand march was led by MT. and Mrs. Harry Blfnderman- The couple received many beautiful gifts. including several large sums of money, cut glass and silverware.
 Those attending from Norwich were F. BIinderman, MT. and Mrs R. Bin defman, Miss Freda BlindeEman and Frank Blinderman.
 The groom is manager of a, moving picture theatre in New York. He is 8 native of Norwich, having attended the schools here. NIT. and Mrs. Blin- derman will reside in Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
CITY MISSION ACKNOWLEDGES
Grateful for Gifts of Clothing and
 Thanksgiving Supplies.

The City Mission acknowledges, with thanks, the gifts of clothing and other supplies and cash for Thanksgiving dinners from the following persons:
 Mrs. E. w Higgins. Mrs. B. w. Hyde, Mrs. o. J. Caron, Mrs. ". T. Crandall, Mrs. J. Crumb, Mrs. H. I. Peckham, Mrs. Lee Roy. Robbins. J. Bradford, Stanley Vaughn, Mrs. Da- Home, Mrs. Herbert Burdick, Mrs. Edw. Cook. Progressive Missionary Club Central Baptist church), Miss Lucy Geer, Mrs. Lewis Hull, Mrs. c. IF. Saunders, Mrs. A H. Chase, Mrs. Lester Greenman, Mrs. L. G. Lane, wich Spiritual Union. Mrs. Gertrude Toothill, Mrs. Geo. Lippitt, Mrs. Wm- Rogue, Mrs. F. S. Camp. Mrs. H. Blackledge, Mrs. Wm. Brosofske, Mrs. ,: T. Donovan. Mrs. c. A: NorthroR Mrs J. E. Driscoll. Mrs. J. D. Havi- land, Mrs. Owen S. Smith, a friend. Mrs. Charming Huntington, Mrs. Fred Way.
 Mrs. W. A. Aiken, Miss Ida Thurs ton, Mrs. Mary Cunningham, Mrs. w. bull, Mrs. George C. Ripley, Mrs. F. A. Byrnes, Mrs. Carl W. Brown, W. H. Shields, Mrs. Margaret MorralL Mrs. Henry Norman Mrs A. o. Fairbanks, Wuif, Mrs. Carrie H. Prentice, Mrs. w. R. McNeil, Mrs. N. T. Jensen, Mrs J. G. Ringland, Mrs. W. H. Baker and Mrs. L. l.. Starkweather.
 For the Thanksgiving dinners Mrs. J. c. Morgan and Mrs. E. W. Higgins contributed jei1ies, Mrs. Averill coffee and tea, Mrs W. H. Shields her usual amount of packages of tea, and Powers Bros. their yearly gift of fish. Some one or more of the school children pre- sented a. chicken.
 Cash contribut tions for the same pur- pose were received from the following persons: National League for Woman's s Service, the Misses Lucas. the Misses Norton, Mrs J. F. Miner H. l.. Yer rfngton, Miss Jane F. Bill. Miss Alice c. Dyer, Mrs. c. L. Richards, Miss Mary A. Porteous, Mrs. B. P. Learned, George W. Carroll, Mrs. H. H. Osgood, Mrs. c. l.. Hubbard, Miss Sarah A. Huntington, Miss Mary A c. Avery. Mrs. George D. Colt.
 All the schools contributed a large the following schools sent in cash also, viz: High. Broadway, Broad, West Thames, Bridge, Mt. Pleasant, East Great Plain, Greenevine, Hobart avenue, Falls.
 These cash contributions naturally were smaller than usual both from individuals and schools and the cost of the dinners was larger than usual.
 Thanks are rendered also to Sedg- dick post for the loan of tables and to Sadinsky Bros. for the loan of barrels and to the Misses Lucas for the free use of the room at No. IA Main street, where the baskets were made up.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

FIRST DIVISION ELECTS OFFICERS
Daniel J. ONe is the Choice for President During the Com
 ing Year Michael Malone Declined Reelection n-An- nua Meeting Held in Foresters' Hall Sunday Afterpoon

The annual meeting of the First division, A. o. H., was held on Sun day in Foresters' hall and Daniel J. O'Neil was elected president for the coming year. The meeting was pre- sided over by Retiring President Mi chael Malone. and after the routine business had been transacted the off cers for the coming year were elected as follows:
 President. Daniel J. O'Neil: vice president, Michael Dwyer, Jr.; record ing secretary, Michael O'Connor; financial secretary, Dennis J. Moran; treasurer, Jeremiah Shea.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

MT. Malone, who has been president for several years past, declined a re- election this year. The officers will be installed at the first meeting in Janu- ary, at which time the annual reports of the division will be presented foS acceptance. The reports were not ready for presentat ton on Sunday. as they are in the hands of the auditors. The past year has been prosperous one for the division and the members look forward to the coming year w-xl optimism. There was a fair sized at tendance at the meeting Sunday.