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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
FARMERS WANT TAN REVISION

Philadclphia-The Pennsylvania State
Grange has approved recommendations
/ by its legislative committee that tax laws
be revised to place less burden on real
estate and increase the rates OF corpora
tons. The report points out that on
81 800, ,O0O,O eco real estate assessed III the
state a tax OF 10000 is paid, while
on $4,000, 100000 of corporate and per
sona property in the state only $4,000
600 is paid.
Opposition was again voiced to any
plan to raise money for road improve
ments or maintenance by a bond issue
An annual appropriation of 100000, it
is stated, will, with taxes collected, I'M,
prove all roads in eight or ten years.
"The grange has been the "ioneer in
all good roads movements it continues
"and what the farmer and consumer
want ARE roads that lead to the market
and the railroad station. The farmers
want good roads, but they will never
stand for system of roads built by
bonds where the roads will be worn out
before the bonds are paid"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
VOTED HIGHER RATES

Washington.-The house, in commit
tee of the whole, accepted the report of
committee to increase the wages of
employees in the Legislative, judicial and
executive departments ) and 10 per cent
This affects about 10000 employees or
one-tcnth of the total employed by the
government 1t is believed, however,
the same procedure will be taken in the
case of other departments, but unionists
will attempt to have the senate treat
federal employees with more considera-
ton.
The house labor group, the American
Federation of Labor and its atfiliates
attempted to secure 10 per cent in
crease for all employees receiving from
81 200 to 1,SOO inclusive and 20 per
cent increase for all under $1,000. Con-
gresham Keating, chairman of the la
Dor group, presented this as an amend
ment to the committees report, but it
increases voted apply to the same classes
as did the Keating amendment.
The minority insisted that the ) and
the wages of practically all federal en-
ployes had been fixed by legislation
passed over 80 wears ago and that the
increases favored by the committee fell
far short of actual needs.
Congressman Nolan attempted to tack
his S3-a-day minimum wage bill on the
committees report, but this was knocked
out OH a point Of order This does not
affect the standing of the bill, however,
which has been favorably reported by
the committee on labor.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
SHOE WORKERS. MAKE GAINS.

st. Louis, Mo.-The Hamilton Brown
Shoe Company has signed the following
agreement with the Boot and Shoe
Workers Union
'We agree with our employees and the
Boot and Shoe Workers Union that, be-
ginning Thursday, December 81 1916
our st. Louis factories will operate on
5O-hour week basis-that is to say, nine
hours day the first five days of the
week and five hours on Saturday, from
7:30 a m. to 12 80 p. m.
"The basis of pay shall be the present
pay per hour, plus 10 per cent for all
time workers. The wages of piece work
ers shall be the present piece prices, plus
10 per cent"
The above was developed from 10
per cent bonus proposition into the sub
stantial permanent agreement which as
sures wage increases for 1890 employees.
The Hamilton Brown Shoe Company
has maintained contractural relations
with the Boot and Shoe Workers Union
for three years Prior to that time the
union encountered difficulty in organic
ing these factories because of the
methods employed by dual organiza--
ton. The company finally recognized
the boni lide union and in its public an
nouncement said:
1--WE believe that the economy which
is made possible by avoiding strikes
on the one side and lockouts on the
other will eventually eliminate the waste
incident to frequent Interruptions which
occur in the different departments of
factories operating under what is known
as the open shop"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06

The bill prohibits any sale of liquor with
in the District, whether at wholesale or
at retail. 1t would close all retail
stores, even where no saloons exist and
where liquor is sold only in original
packages not to be imbibed on the prem
iseS.
THE Supreme Court of the United
States in deciding the Warehouse Re
ceipt Cases, February "a, 1914, render
ed unanimous decision concerning the
liquor business in the following Ian
guage:
"'We know of no reason for thus
condemning honest transactions which
grow out of the recognized necessities
of lawful business
Thus the highest tribunal in our land
has unanimously declared the liquor
business to be a lawful business, that
the business has necessities and that the
Court recognized these necessities. A
lawful business has the right to exist
especially when encouraged for gener-
ations by the granting of licenses in the
capital of the nation. To destroy this
lawful business without compensation,
even by majority of the people, is a
crime. To destroy it without the sane
ton of maj jority of the voters is a
greater crime and is indefensble tyranny.
All of the civilized nations of the world
grant compensation when Withholding
licenses or eliminating any phase of the
liquor business. Even Russia, in sup
pressing vodka as war measure, con-
hscated 10 mans property. Russia ceas-
ed to use a State monopoly and immed-
lately imposed other taxes to take the
place of profits derived from the sale Of
vodka"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
WALL STREET DICTATES
POLICY OF RAILROADS

Columbus, Ohio.-Financial interests
dictate the legal policy of railroads and
managers have lost all authority to in
terpret or apply the Adamson eight
hour law, write President Carter of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen, in the December issue
of that organizations official magazine.
President Carter recounts the incl
dents connected with the recent New
York meeting of brotherhood executives
and managers when the former urged
the railroads to have all litigation sus-
pended and Injunction suits Withdrawn
so that both sides could agree upon an
Interpretation of the law This the man
ayers declined. They said the matter
was in the hands of their legal depart
ment. Prior to this meeting and before
the recent election, the brotherhood ex-
ccntives asked for similar conference
"But the managers committee de-
clined the request" says President Car
ter, until after it was known which of
the candidates for President of the
United States had been elected
"'rhe defeated presidential candidate
placed two interpretations upon the law
one of which was diametrically opposite
to the other When he had business men
for an audience he protested, as though
he honestly believed it, that it was not
an eieht-hour law but law that arbi-
trarily Increased the wages of certain
cmnloyes 25 per cent
"But when addressing working people,
or when delivering an address to be
printed and circulated among working
people, this same defeated presidential
candidate denounced this same law be-
cause it was gold brick
"When an ex-justice of the Supreme
Court had one opinion for the master
class and another for the working class,
it should surprise no one that even after
Campaign talk had ceased there should
yet be disputes as to the meaning of
the Adamson law"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
POLITICAL "PULLS"
DECIDES WAGE RATE

Denvcr.-The Mailers' Union, whose
members are employed on newspapers
in this city, has been denied a wage in
crease by the State industrial commits
sion, which is charged with being sus-
ceptible to political pulls" by the La
Dor Bulletin.
A Colorado law, passed by the last
Legislature, makes it illegal for workers
in any industry to strike before the
State industrial commission investigates
the question and makes a decision. The
mailers presented their demands to the
commission nearly Is months ago and
during all this period hearings have been
held and other time-consuming jockey
ing INDUCED in. Now that the commits
sion notifies the mailers that the high
cost of print paper and other material
present serious hardship to the news
papers," and demand that would in
Volve about $50 week is denied
While the law authorizes and empow-
ers the commission to investigate the
books OF any employer who says that
his business does not justify wage in
crease, the commission did not do so i'll
this case. In defense OF its failure to
ascertain the actual financial resources
of the newspapers, the commission
pleads that it has no money to employ
accountants.
The Denver Labor Bulletin makes this
blistering comment on Colorado's cant
strike" law:
so Tar as the Colorado industrial
commission is concerned it is very evi
dent that any employe OF daily news
paper in this State, particularly OF
paper with political influence, has little
hope OF ever securing an increase OF
wages so long as it can be determined
by a commission"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
AnsUer Made To "Dry" Wheeler
By Jos Debar Head of Liquor Dealers Concerning Fight
In the District of Columbia

President Joseph Debar, of the Ma
tional Wholesale Liquor Dealers Asso-
citation, replied to the special dispatch
in The Enquirer under a Washington
date line as follows:
Wayne b. Wheeler of the ANTI Sa-
loon League, tries to defend the incon-
sistencies OF that organization, now en-
gagged in an effort to prevent the Con-
gress from giving home rule to the peo-
pie of the District of Columbia on the
liquor question. If the people have the
right to better their condition, as Mr..
Wheeler claims, in any unit of govern
ment, then the people should have the
right to decide by vote, first of what that
betterment consists and secondly, if a
majority of the people want it.
There are great many good people
in the District of Columbia-quite as
good as the Anti-Saloon League lobby
now besiegng the capital-who do not
believe that prohibition would better con-
ditions in the District These voters have
right to be heard on this question
And if some people think that prohibi-
ton would better conditions, then the
voters have right to know if a ajor-
ity desire this alleged betterment.
"Mr. Wheeler knows that the Senators
who voted for the Underwood amend
ment are quite as good lawyers as he is.
He is not troubled about the legal valid
ity of the amendment, but he is afraid
of being defeated at the polls on this
question by the people. With his usual
unfairness Mr.. Wheeler. if quoted cor
recty, would have the readers of The
Enquirer believe that the proposed pro-
hibition bill is directed only against the
saloons in the district This is not true.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
URGE COMPENSATION LAW.

Boise, ldaho.-The State Federation
of Labor IS urging these features for a
State workmen's compensation law:
First aid to the injured 80 Der cent of
earning capacity for total disability; care
for those who have contracted occupa-
tional diseases burial in case of acci-
dental death and a pension OF $40 to $25
per month to the widow.
The State legislature passed compen
sation law, two years ago, but it was We
toed by the governor.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
LAW PROTECTS LIFE

San Francisco-A state law and city
ordinance provides that the floors of
buildings more than two stories high
shall be covered with boards, loosely laid
together to protect workmen. from fall
ing planks, bricks, rivets, tools and other
substance that endanger life and limb.
To enforce these laws union workers
on . hospital struck and the chamber of
commerce furnished gunmen to aid the
contractor who attempted to break the
strike.
The necessity for planking law is
shown by Will ]. French, a member of
the State industrial accident commission,
who says:
Last year Is men iu California lost
their lives while working on buildings.
OF this number five were struck by fall
ing objects and 10 men fell to death.
There were 81 permanent injuries from
causes similar to those named. The tenn
porary injuries reach the large number
of ,441 Altogether last year there were
1,553 injuries to men engaged in building
construction. Temporary flooring is not
expensive 1t can be moved elsewhere
and used again and again. The commits
sion believes public opinion will support
the statement that all the temporary
flooring on all the building now in
course of construction in the State of
California is not as valuable as the life
of one building trades mechanic"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
DEATH IN THE MINES.

Harrisburg, Pa-During the first II ne
months of the current year 333 men
were killed and 6,95s other workers were
disabled for periods greater than IA days
in the anthracite mines of this State.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
SHIP CARPENTERS WIN.

Philadelphia-Carpenters' Union No.
1s56 raised wages 2H cents an hour for
its members employed at the Cramp Ship
Yards, after a two-days' strike. The
Kensington Dry Dock Company, a sub
sdiary of the Cramp concern, raised
wages of its carpenters 3 cents an hour
after six weeks strike.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
URGE INCREASES FOR NAVY
MEN.

Washineton.-Secrctary of the Navy
Daniels told the house naval commit
tee that the wages of every enlisted man
in the navy should be increased SIS a
month. This would add $3,0O0,OOO a
year to the pay roll.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
TRADE UNIONISM PAYS.

Washington.-At meeting of the
Musicians Union Charles Carbon of
Philadelphia stated that prior to the for
nation of the union the highest paid
theatre musician received $40 week
Today the average salary is S27 week
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
METAL POLISHERS GAIN.

Montrcal.-Metal Poishcrs' Union
has secured an agreement with the Ca
madam Pacific Railway which provides
for wage increases, the nine-hour day
and larger ventilating fans.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
THEATRE STRIKE SETTLED.

Hartford, Conn,-Stage employees at
the Poll Theatre have adjusted differ
ences with the management. Substan-
tial wage increases are secured. The
agreement dates from January /.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
Too Willing.

Toni wonder why Harry broke his
engagement with Miss Peckem?
Jack-According to my information,
her father offered to lend him money
enough to get married op,-Indianapolis
Star
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06

Pittsburg, Kan.-Twentyseven min
ers were killed and seven injured in an
explosion in the Reedv & Ryan coal
mine, near this city. With one excep-
ton, this is the greatest loss of life in
the history Of Kansas coal mining
Forty men were killed in 1889 in a mine
explosion at Frontenac.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-01-06
JOINING TRADE UNION.

Toronto, Ontario.-As result of
vigorous organizing campaign large
numbers of workers are Joining the La
dies Garment Workers Union.
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
First Prize Winner
HOnOred BY Friends

Sunday evening, February 4, a
surprise party was given at the West
lawn hall, in honor of James Shi-
kany, senior in the Williston high
school and winner of first prize at
the recent defamation contest.
The party was planned by the
Syrians of the community and sue
cessfully carried out by the ladies
of the Syrian society.
DIR. T. H. David gave an eloquent
address lauding the achievement of
the honored guest and presented him
with fine fountain pen in the name
of the local Blossom of the United
Syrian Society. The speaker laid
stress on the great opportunities for
education offered in this country.
Mr.. Shikany, the happy recipient
of these high favors, responded in an
address of appreciation in which he
dwelt on the educational and other
advantages under the Stars and
Stripes.
Charles Zein and Robert Bousli-
man made congratulatory addresses.
Miss Eva Skaff spoke a welcome in
the name Of the Ladies Society. Miss
Lille Munyer recited, A Message to
Garcia. Mike Kassis, Victor Forzley
and George Jermanus made address,
es of congratulation.
John Munyer and Charlie Kassis
spoke in vein of compliment and con-
graduation. Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Shi-
kany, parents of James, thanked all
present for the splendid manner in
which their son had been honored.
The matter of opening a Syrian
school, in summer vacation, to teach
the young the Syrian language, was
discussed.
Following this a delicious lunch
was served and after doing full JUS
tice to this the party dispersed to
their homes we'll pleased.
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
Triple Vaudeville
Bill at The Orpheum

The first Kelly-Burns Hippodrome
vaudeville road show opens at the
Orpheum Wednesday and Thursday,
February 14th. and 18th. The show
consisting Of three splendid vaude-
vile attractions, have been doing a
record breaking, business every where
and is guaranteed to please.
Benson & Harris, refined comedy
act introducing the original rag time
soldier man. The single numbers by
Miss Harris are especially worthy of
mentioning.
Barlow's pets do everything to
make it prime favorite with both
the kiddies and grown ups. Dogs are
the acme of cuteness and enjoy their
part of the program as much as their
auditors. The human members of the
act have many pleasing surprises to
offer.
Brown & Carbonette are well
known throughout the United Stat
es, having played all the leading
vaudeville houses from Atlantic to
the Pacific. Blending of operatic
numbers with musical comedy inter-
mingled with popular songs and
duets old and new.
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
Geo. A. Gilmore
80 Million Dollars

George A. Gilmore returned Sat-
urday from Washington D. c., where
he went as one Of the two North
Dakota presidential electors dele
gated to carry the vote Of the state
to the capitol. Mr.. Gilmore spent
about q week in Washington and en-
joyed the privilege of meeting Pres
ident Wilson and many other public
men. While there Mr.. Gilmore was
admitted to practice before the U. S.
Supreme Court. He was shown many
courtesies by his old friend John
Burke, Treasurer Of the United
States. During visit to the United
States Treasury vaults, he held ninety
million dollars in his hands for a
few, moments, one package of forty
million dollars and one package of
fifty million, all in $4,000 bills.
In reply to an anxious question
from the reporter Mr.. Gilmore said !:
"Absolutely no chance; John never
took his eyes off me-"
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
Miss Bertha Palmer
Heads Committee

At the state meeting of the North
Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs
being held at Fargo this week Miss
Bertha Palmer of this city has been
chosen chairman Of the Arts and
Crafts committee. Chairmen Of 9TH
er committees are as follows:
Civics-Mrs. A. E. Jones, Lisbon.
Education-Miss Minnie Nelson,
Valley City.
Home Economics-Miss Katherine
Jensen, Fargo.
Industrial and Social Conditions
Mrs. Arthur Peterson, Mandan.
Landmarks-Mrs. C. B. Harris,
Pembina.
Legislation-Mrs. J. J. Manning,
Bathgate.
Literature and Library-Mrs. j.
NJ. Hammond, Ashley.
Music-Mrs. Siver Serumgaard,
Devils Lake.
Public Health-Mrs. Robert Devine,
Wahpeton.
Mrs. E. C. Carney who is vice
president of the third district is at
tending the convention.
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
Farm Residence In
Muddy Valley Burned

The Fred ]. Alspaugh farm resi-
dence was destroyed by fire the af-
ternoon of January 81. The Ais
paugh place is in the Little Muddy
Valley about FIVE miles north of the
city. The cause of the fire was a
defective flue and the flames had
gained such headway when discov-
cred that only a few pieces of furni-
ture were saved, but among these
was the piano.
Mr.. Alspaugh is employed on the
night shift at the Reclamation power
plant and was asleep in his home
when the fire started. The cracking
of the flames in the roof awakened
him. It was not learned whether
the house was insured.
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
KELTNER TAYLOR

On Saturday evening Feb. 3rd
Stanley D. Keltner the oldest son Of
Rev. Keltner of the Squices neigh
borhood was united in the bonds OF
holy matrimony to Miss Coy Taylor
Of Trenton. Rev. H. Styles Harriss
officiated. Stanley Keltner is an
energetic young man of exemplary
habits and stands as a moral factor
among his many friends. Miss Tay.
lor is Williston high school gradu-
ate and for the past two years has
taught in the Trenton schools and is
a highly esteemed young lady. The
best wishes of all accompany them
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
Lyric Theatre
THE BONDAGE OF FEAR
SAT-. FEB. 10

Each persons big problem in life
must be solved by himself alone.
This fact is demonstrated in a SEN
sational and thrilling manner in the
"The Bondage of Fear" which is COM
"The Bondoge of Fear" which is COM
ing to the Lyric theatre on Satur-
day, Feb. 10. Miss Ethel Clayton,
the justly popular World star, is the
particular person who is faced with
a startling problem. For time the
problem seems impossible of solution
and then she takes matters into her
own hands and finds the solution in
a way to make spectators forget To
breathe while they are watching to
see how she does it. Miss Clayton
is supported by a more than e&-
cellent company which includes Rock.
life -Fellowes, Arthur Ashley and
John Bowers.
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
GOOD INDOOR GAMES

DR.. ~Trainor's indoor ball team won
game at the Armory Saturday even.
ing from the travelling salesmen's
team. The contest went eleven in.
nings and was marked by free hit.
ting and plenty of scoring.
Monday evening the Bruegger De
partment store team again won from
the Trainor team by score of II to
9. The doctors boys had good
lead until the eighth inning when the
Brueggers caught up and won out
Batteries; for Trainor's, Kruckeberg
and Tyvan; for the Brueggers, Chris
topher and E. Bruegger. Umpire,
Joe Siebert.
The next game between these teams
will be played next Monday evening
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
LADIES OF CHURCH
AT HOME TO NINETY

This afternoon at 2:3O ninety la
dies of the Congregational church
and congregation are being enter
tanned by eight ladies of the church
At the E. R. Brownson home, Mrs
Brownson, Mrs. C.. F. Currie, Mrs.
VIM. Monroe, and Mrs. J. 5. Brant
are at home to a party of forty-fve.
Mrs. John Shaw, Mrs. Geo. Far
ries, Mrs. S. E. VanDerhoef and Mrs.
]. Arthur Cunningham are at home
to like number at the Shaw home
The same plan.,of entertain nent is
being followed at both gatherings.
Williston graphic., 1917-02-08
HARTSOCK.LEBERE

At the home Of DR.. and Mrs. o. e:
Distad Wednesday evening occurred
the marriage of Archie E. Lebere and
Miss Lydia NJ. Hartsock, Rev. C. J.
Ferster officiating.
The bride and groom are both OF
Hofflund and are very estimable
young people,-he being the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Lebere,-and
she the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w. Hartsoch of Hofflund. Two years
previous to this wedding the cere-
mony of the brides sister Miss Mar
tha was performed at this same home.
The bride is the last of the daugh-
ters of Mr.. and Mrs. Hartsock. They
will reside on farm near Hofflund.
Their many friends extend best wish
as