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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

Tie Florida legislature will b'
called on this Spring 10 act upon bill
10 redeem an obligation long overdue
TO The Scminulcs. by rcservinS lOl
their use L sufficient amount of the
So-calIcd swamp and overflow land
donated To Florida by the United
States in 1850.
Ii public sentiment throughout the
United States will demand Of Florida
that "bluffing be stopped and an adj
United obligation be satisfied, 1t Is
likely that some deal and adequate
provision will be made for the Semi
nOles. or the land turned over &c
Florida by the federal government
about one million acres are yet un
disposed of. and il is not too late tc
secure Justice for these Indians.
! The SrminuleS are not decreasing
they are L little more than holding
their own. There are 600 Of them
all full bloods, scattered in thirty-twC
small camps or villages and living
under very primitive conditions. They
are sturdy and fine physical spccr
mems, singularly free from luberCu
losis and truchoma. Their morals are
very high and their code is not 10 lie
steal or cheat They possess practi'
cally all the virtues of the white race
and very few OF the vices. They do
however. indulge in the use OF intoXi'
cants when they can get a supply
but. if they are going to have drink
ing bout, one of them is always
elected 10 be a total abstainer for the
occasion.
Beginning with Inc violation OF Il
flag CT truce by the /. 5. army in the
CAPTURE of OSceola. which was fol
lowed BY numerous instances OF l. :,
governments failure 10 keep faith, tic
Seminole has resisted the white man ;
with IN intense hatred
fleeing from it as from a plague. We
have it from government sources
the report OF Inspector A. J. Duncan
10 the secretary Of the interior. 1S9S--
that the treaty OF 1892 was not made
in good faith or with the consent of
the Seminole Indians; that il was
forced, and "as an act of duplicily and
|perfdy perpetuated upon them, it will
always stand conspicuous" The same
authority adds that a bloody wal
followed. lasting seven years, and with
the sacrifice Of thousands OF lives and
at cost of over $4,000. 900
Following this war a peace pact was
signed in 1872. and, by order or the
president. certain described land :
we're set aside for the Seminoles. The
Indians were retired 10 that land.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07
Epr Itching Scalp

You d, not want slow treatment
for itching scalp when hair is falling
and the ,dandruf germ is killing tho
hair roofs. Delay means-no hair.
Get. az any drug store, a bottle of
zcmo fo!' 25c or Sl.O0 for extra large
size. Ufe as directed. for it does the
work qirickly 1t kills the dandruff
germ, neurishes the hair roots and inn,
mediateln stops itching scalp. It is
4 pure, iisliablc, antiseptic liquid, is not
greasy, IL easy to use and will not stain.
Soaps aad shampoos are harmful. a,
they CONAN. alkali. The best thing to
use for .;calp irritations is zeno, for It
is safe and also inexpensive.
The. = ". Rose Co. clsvslssl. o.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07
IMPORTANT DECISION
IN SUPREME COURT

CHARL ESTON. W. VA, Marcn 1'r
In affirming the circuit court OF Caoeit
county in the case of keene aSalms.
ritv Of Huntington, the supreme court
of appeals today. in an opinion oy
Judge Harold 4. Ritz. says munici'
pal corporation is liable in damages =,
Tor injury 10 real estate, where lhe
occupancy thereof is rendered Tess
desirable because OF noisome doors
emitted from an inciurrator plant ana
because Of the deposits thereon OF
ashes and other offensive substances
Nine opinions were rendered by the
court. four Of which were in causes
from Cabell county. The decisions
ar" as follows:
From Cabell county-Bank against
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07
STOMACH AILMENTS
THE NATIONS CURSE

There is no ailment causing more
woe and misery than Stomach Trouble.
Often Gall Stones, Cancer and Ulcers
of the Stomach and lntrstineS, Con
'stipatiOn, Acute indigestion, Auto.
InloXication. Yellow .laundiCc. Appen
dicitis and other serious and fatal all
ments result from it. Thousands Of
Stomach Sufferers owe their complete
recovery to Mayr'S Wonderful Remedy.
II is unlike-any other remedy. Ii sweepS
the poisonous bile and catarrhal accre-
tions from the system. Soothcs and
allays Chronic inflammation. Many
declare it has saved their lives. and
prevented serious surgical operations.
Try one dose today. Watch its mar
vclous results. Contains no alcohol
no habit forming drugs. Book on
Stomach Ailments FREE. Address
Geo. II. Mayr. Mfg. Chemist, Chicago.
Better yet-oblain Il. bottle, of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy from John Cole
man Drug Co.. &. II. Gricst & Co, or
any reliable druggist. who will refund
your money if it fails.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

baked and injurious measures. which
had but a haSty and indifferent con-
sideration in the House. Freedom OF
debate is too effective Il check on
harmful propositions TO be swept away
without due reflection on The possible
consequences on the future. CnlIm
tied debate can only be harmfuily in.
dulSed in in the closing hours Of the
session. 1t must fail OF exhaustion at
any other period in TIC life OF Con
greSs. And. while President Wilson
was justly indignant over tile With
holding of The authority ne asked for,
he ought 10 have had soule realizing
sense of the cun,ributory evils OF his
,rrocrastinating spirit
If SNOW is the poor Turner's fertilizer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07
SOON TO BE ISSUED.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, March g.
Chambers, OF commerce and similar
organizations in West Virginia have
been informed that the farm loan
bonds. provided by an act OF congress-.
will not BIZ issued until the latter part
OF April. The loan board has an
nounced IL thes organizations that ar
rangemen:S for the marketing or the
bonds will not be done until eacn OF
the land banks is in operation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07
PLOT .THWARTED


Special Dispatch to Tho lnseI!igenceF
EAST LIVERPOOL O.. March b
Tho nolice believed a plot TO blow IN
thn Erie street mission recently ruT-
chased by The Triumphs" dcnomin-
alton coiorcd was trwartcd there to-
night by the discovery Of nine sticks "t
dynamite under the mission hulldIhE'
Tho dynamite was found by WUrkh,h II.
J;rrore tho colored p"up;c purchased the
property It WAS used as church ny
white people.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

bringing offenders to justice. Tho In
teEigcncrr conEratuiates Capt. Philips
on this deserved recognition Of his worth
nv tho state Prohibition Commissioner
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

The Tong war in California vas
sort OF hammer and tongs affair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

Common intrigue must not he mis-
taken for diplomacy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

and who made the loans when the
promise e. marital relationship was
renewed ( few years ago.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

Fritz Kolb denies that lac had amy
intention az cmuiatjng C%olGosE.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

Senator La Toilette might have beer
exhibited in this city Is rrotaE"nls'
Of his lecture subject, the "tndHrmlnihG
Of Democracy"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

According 10 President Wilson's iE'
formation the worst is yet 20 come
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

The country has the right count or
the rnCalcitrant senators, although me
Presidents score only accounts !or
eleven.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

We will venture there will be no
,yhi,,w,sbiur Of the leak" OF The Ger
man plot.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

ZiInlncrnlann'S greatest emDarraSs
ment lies in being found out
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

Again West Virginia Is correctly,
represented in the United States Senate
bv Senator SUlherland's advent IL lhaN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

We srudd"r to contemplate me ia'|
,hat would have h"falicn tho Twelve
Apostles o. S"lf-SufIiciency in Germany
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

Delay and INDIGESTION are as much &c
blanc us the hlibuster.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

TIL. President surely got stone, "pepH
H.. asked for bread. I
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

Swc,icn sccnS 10 be suffering from the
1caine character Of obstruction mat al
itotS This country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-07

II SNOW is the poor turner's fcrtil.Zc
his soil ought - b., fertile this year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
HOME RULE IS
~ UP TO IRISH

LONDON. MAY l7.-Separaie con
tercnces OF Irish rAtioualists and
unionists today discussed Premier
l.loid Georges plan FOR settlement
q The home rule problem. With such
diversity OF views among mem.
hers on both sides that It's accept.
anco was uncertain.
Dabl.a dispatches quote tho Free.
mans Journal predicting rejection
q The Partition proposals BY the
Nationalist, but urged that all
lrishmcn give serious thought 20
the counter proposition advanced
b. The government This vas for
a constitutional Convention OF Irish.
men
As announced. LLOYD Georges
plan vas tirst for immediate home
rule Tor Ireland, excluding tho six
counties % North and East Ulster.
bpi with a council OF ireland IN
which the ulsteri,es and other
Irish sections werc 20 be equally
represented Secondly. he prupou
81. u this we're no, acceptable. that
q Convention o, lrishmen OF al FAC.
tons De called 70 devise a settle.
ment o. the problem.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
How Thin People
May Put on Flesh
GREAT DISCOVERY BY EMINENT
SPECIALIST

Jucefng from the countless prep
arxtions ard treatments which are
continually bei.g advertised for the
purpose OF making thin people
leshy. developing the arms. neck
ard bust. and replacing ugly hol-
lows and angles By the soft curved
lines a health and beauty. there are
evidently thousands OF men and
women Who kee,ly feel their er-
oessive thinneSs. Ans Il therefore Is
a real pleasure 10 publish herewith
a simple prescription which. by cor
rectlrg faulty netabolism and slim
ulztlnE this activity OF certain slug
Kish vital organs. quickly produces
a marvellous transformation IN the
appearance. the Increase In weight
frequently being astonishing This
Increase Ia weight also carries with
Il general Improvement In The
health. Nervousness. sieeplessness
and lack OF energy. which nearly al
WAYS accompany excessive thinness,
all quickly disappear. dull eyes be
come bright. and pale cheeks glow
With the bloom OF perfect health
The prescription. which Is aeso-
lutely harmless. directs you 10 take
before each meal. 5-grain tablet o;
pitro- Phosphate. such as you may
obtain from any druggist a. a
trininE cost Eat all you want, but
chew your food thoroughly.
Crsttos-aIthough the aubve pre-
.~rl ytiea 3. uasurpsssed fer reiieNinS
nervousness. sie< plesss~~s asd zen
~rsl w~aks~ss. "a shoald cot. OWN :
10 lite remarkable nesh-Erowfng
prSr~rst~s. b. used BY snyeae " hs
does >os desire TO pat en- nesh-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
ARGENTINE HOLDS WHEAT

BUENoS AIRES. May 1.-THE
Argentine government today an
nounced q prohibition on the e1por'
ta,ion O, wheat.
IL was the governments second
announcement OF an embargo The
first. effective early IN April. was
held in allegiance thru protest 81
Great Britain. backed by the United
States.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
The Rhodes Co.
RAILROADS TO AGAIN
ASK FOR FRANCHISE

Trzrscontinental railways viii
again APPEAL TO the city council
for q belt line franchise 20 serve
the Duwaraish waterway area
Early in the year the railroads
made the same request. but later
Jailed 70 agree on the project The
Great Northern. Northern Pacific.
Observation-Disclosures and Milwaukee
lines, according to Louis Hill, are
now ready TO cooperate In build
ing a comnon-user seven-uile spur.
running along East Marginal way
rom Spokane St TO a point two
miles beyond the city limits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
100 AUTOlSTS MAY
FACE JUDGE GORDON

u VIII p4y 20 he'd the warnings
of The police attached 10 the steer.
ing columns % automobiles found
ftsn Ing IN violation o, city ordi.
uances
Because ioo autoists have failed
70 call Al headquarters in response
% the notices. Police Judge Gordon
Is contemplating the lssuane. o.,
beach warrants.
Fifteen and costs NAV be hts
glad greeting To forgcsful ones
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
TALK GOOD ROADS

NEDfORD. Ore. MAY IL
Vita the leading good roads work.
es or the three Pacific Coas,
states Attending. the annual con.
veaiion q the trt-s;a;e good roads
session got into fun swing here to
day. the second day OF the gather.
Ing
Gov. Withyeomhe. IN an assre..
before the oonveniion. yesterday
declared that good rcads were 80
sential 10 national defense.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
LIBERTY

Beautiful Pauline Frederick r.
the star az Sleeping FIRES" a, the
Liberty the rest OF the week In
this Intense drama Miss Frederick
Is seen "a Mrs Bryce. devoted wife
and moiher. but able 20 display
the claws % the primitive tiger
woman when attacked thru her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
nav Be captured

may BE capturcd~
This official order went forth
from the bureau OF animal indus
try today. II vas the first gun Ia
the 1917 spring offensive asaias,
the pes,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
Friday Hour Sales
10 to II

Unframed n g.
The Millinery Section
have picked from stock
especially FOR this sale
about goo Cntrimmci
Hats Hemps predomi-
nate a few are made %,
Ilserc Tho as sortmcnt
consists ~ Sailors. TIL.
cornes. Mushrooms and
Tarbans IN black. white.
blue. rose and sand
Regular Sc. s. 80. tis5
and g. 81. Special for
this hour. En-
choice ...... QUO
Ribbons-Short lengths
% 3 10 sis inches In
Width % hair bow rib
hons IN lengths OF three
quarters 10 ? yards In
warp prints and plain
colors Regular 20c. z5c
and PC Special for
4 al, ysI eoa' 1Oc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17

IL you value your watch. let
HAYNES repair IL Next Liberty the
atre--tAdvertisementl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
Start Anti Fly Drive

WASHINGTON. May IL
Promptly mobilize all ny-fighilng
eeul2nsnis. such as screens. ny.
trars fans etc. 40 the first flies
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
COLONIAL

Charlie Chaplin certainly proves
up on his title o, the worlds Fun.
niest man" and demonstrates that
as an originator OF lucicrous stu
ations he IL without a peer In TIE
Count" az the Colonial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
/ to 2

Mems Union suits -
This ls an Opp0rtune
time 70 lay n a supply
% Sum mer Weight
nion Suits. Tie ar
sortm eat comprising
this sale Il composed Of
a nns lightweight Cot
ton Suit woven % Sc
lected yarns and Il
shown n short and
long sleeve styles In
ankle length: ecru col
or only. IN sizes "a TO
-. Special for this
s a9,f' a 55c
szps ns-Twelye dozen
% pure linen Napkins
Of a heavy weight Reg
ular $500. Special for
this hour CO TX
a dozen Do
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
$500

" hite ard Colored
Wash Goods. ort
lengths special for this
hour. Half Price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
ut YRS

Wen . woman tuys mar cirsrs
sh~ cars not fer the brard
Nor does 81. kuo9 hoW Their are made
she tuys those with Eola hAni
Bat when man euys wfts WAIST g..
lie only buys Tire shAds.
He does not know materials
Nor how the yoke ls fna1s
So macy men come 20 our ~tc-e
our riris fsip Their decide
We util srrhanE. tho.- rlTrh As-s
When slE~s are Implied
We nifn have some rtftv C0at.
A hat. COAT. DRESS or mors.
We'll save 800 nnech on earh . them
At the FLORENCE UPSTAIRS
STORE
Seco1e ard UnIon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
II to IL

ODDS ard Ends Broken
lines and ODD Essort-
meuta ., garments 49,
lected from the Corset.
Muslin UnderWear and
Apron sestlona Some
are unused and slIzht.
iy Eoiied from display
The variety con Elsfs %
IS Brassierea, 2 House
Dresses. ] mildly Set.
4 Princess Slips. ? Com.
blnatious. . snk Corset
CoyerH. = Aprons. and 8
MILDLY Blousea Regri-
lar 5Oc. 75c. 100 and
$50 Special for this
hour. your %
choice .-..... wv
juvenile S0itino - 200
yards In assorted pat
terms. 20 inches vide.
selling regular a. PC.
su.s-rial for this hour,
g 5sr 123c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17

No mail. telephone or C.
D. ID. orders accepted FOR
Friday Hour Sales, and the
night 20 limit quantities is
rr4ervef
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
2 to 3

Flashing Brsics - In
this Assortment the
Notion Section has So
lecte5 from stock about
60 Bolts 81 Finishing
Braid In shlte and col
orS. included are a few
bolts % narrow bias
tape, suitable for pip
Ing Regular ioc. Spe
clAi for this .
hour. a bolt .... OC
sno-s klronoa On sale
in the WoFnen's Ready.
to-Near Section 7 hey
are IN empire and In
straight line STYLES In
Powered patterns. and
are trimmed with plain
satin bands 20 CORE
spond Sizes 90 70 -.
Regular g. % and sl25.
Special for this AZ.
hour. choice f0S
Laees ard Ererolderles
900 pieces IN short
lenEfhs of = 10 ~ yds
These sold regular al
&c. &c and a few as
high as 800 a yard.
Special for this hour.
s stss 1Oc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17

REX
In Tho White RRven.- in which
Ethel Barrymore. the celebrated
star. is seen at tho Rex. a role as
startling as Il Il unique IS played
by her In a manner that empha-
sires the wonderful art that has
put her at the head q her protes-
sion. Especial interest attaches TO
this production for tho reason that
& Is the first appearance on the
screen OF Miss Barrymore since
she announced her abandonment q
the speaking stage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
CLASS A

CLASS a
The ladies' have a big treat In
The Rise OF Susan al the Class
A. az Clara KimbAll Young. the
star, during the scenes which
take place In modisie's estab-
lsshment wears some striking new
gown creations
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
9 to 10

Hon-n's Dresses. Coats
and Skirts -- The Wo-
mems Ready 20 Wear
Section have selected
for this ealc broken
lines from regular
stock. The assortment
consists % five even
ing dresses made OF
pink. blue and yellow
chiffon. sizes "a. ie and
%. regular 1900. one
honey color velour suit.
slEe 10. regular iI5 90.
II brown army cloth
ooata. short styles. sire
ie 10 80. regular SO %.
and "a separate skirts
IN broken Sizes. regular
s. % and two At 1880.
Special for this hour,
s ySor $500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17

child. Zelma Bryce Is \ woman
whose religion prevents her from
accepting divorce. and whose
lifo IL governed by her intense az
fectioa for her little son. Her
unprincipled husband. Edward
Bry &C. Is 10 love with bis younE
secretary. Helen King. and wiling
20 sacrifice all 20 NARY her
Zelma fncurcs her hasbands faith
lossness with Eeniie patience. IN
81 the Sleeping Fires are
aroused. when she becomes little
short % a lloness fighting for her
offspring
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
AN EXPERIENCE WITH
PAINLESS
DENTISTRY

my tooth troubles were over five minutes
after DR.. Sipes seated me in the dental chair"
is the enthusiastic statement of Mr.. A. Camp
bell, who came to the Boston Dental offices
Saturday morning, suffering from badly de-
cayed tooth. Mr. Campbell left for Salt Lake
Tuesday, happy and contented, after expressing
gratitude and appreciation to the good friend
who had told him of the wonderful painless sys-
TEN used exclusively by DR.. Sipes and the Bos-
ton staff.
Every operation, no matter how difficult, is
positively free from the slightest hurt or pain
with the new anesthetic we use. 1t matters not
how sensitive the patient.
We make no charge for the use Of the newest
discovery of science. We have Novocain also,
without charge, if you prefer the Older method.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17

cIEnnER
1 thonght tha, I had learned 20
DO almost everything that could
po~sibly be required ~ me before
the camera sighed black cred
Dorothy Kelly. the yltAErAph star.
wh~n she received her manuscript
Of The Money MIL now a. the
Clemmer.
However. see ! was rsistaa en-
for doar know the firHt thing
about typewriiing or stenorrAphy
and here ! ain cast as a Etenogr4-
pher In my new picture can
fake the short hand all right. bat
must know bow 10 typewriie or
III look foolish she continued
And the next day she had al.
ready undertaken = oourze In touch
typewritins.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
MISSION

W. n. Warner Is the star q
Wrath. the sixth % the Seven
Deadly Sins" group. Tho story
concerns Russian intrigue, Turkish
treaohery and American honesty.
In bis dual role OF the wrathy
grand duke and bis heroic son,
reodor, Mr. Warner moves IN the
midst OF tale that r. seldom lcss
than exciting. Mr.. Warner Is a
hero whose personality i-medi-
ately asserts itsel, and whose var.
ious deeds OF daring earn him
great favor A comedy and sceaic
complete the picture program
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-17
COLISEUM

COLISEUM
Louise Huff and House Peters
are al the Coliseum Ia The Lone
some Chap a thrilling story b.
Emma Rochelle Williams. prepared
for the screen BY Harvey Gates
The cast supporting the stars In
this production includes such
clever artists as Eugene Palette.
John Burton. Betty Jonson and
Seaor Bu1xL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-04
STRIKE Is ADJUSTED
Employees Of ". ~. jerks, Electrical
Contractor. VIII Return tn Work
Ehin Morning.

After remaining out for two days.
electrical workers in tho employment
Of W. II. jerks. electrical contractor.
succeeded yesterday in settling the dif-
ference which led to strike going
into effect on May !. The men Will
return to work this morning.
The strike was the outcome Of the
demand made several months ago by
all electrical workers for an increase
in wages and q shorter base day The
general strike. which threatened to tie
UP the building trades Of the city. was
adjusted at the eleventh hour wheTi
"A representative OF the United States
Department OF Labor appealed 20 the
contractors and men. on patriotic
grounds. to settle their controversy
without resort TO Il strike. The appeal
had its effect.
Mr.. JenEs was the only contractor
who, failed 10 ratify The agreement.
consequently a strike was ordered. OF
the twelve men employed by the com
pany, ten resporde dto the strike order.
The matter was adjusted To the salts
faction OF both parties yesterday after
a conference between the strik crs en-
ployer and union officials.