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New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
ADAMS0N LAW IS
 DECLARED VALID
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parties of power contract" as to wages. He said the eight hour pro- vision was the paramount feature.
 Regarding whether the law is an hours of labor or wage fixing law. the chief justice said it was both. He said the question of fixing hours of labor by congress was out of the case as unquestioned
 The chief justice cited the 'hours of service act, as an instance of 'hours of labor'' and said the principle was of both private and public interest
 '"The dividing line is so marked that government would not destroy the private right" said the justice. "The power to regulate rests upon both the private and public interests involved" He then said the right of private parties to fix private wages was an inherent right and to take it away would be unconstitutional but added that in considering what congress in- tended to do and the failure of the railroads and employees to reach an agreement to say that the government authority did not have the power "to fill the void would be to declare that the private right had destroyed the public right"
 He said power of congress was not an Emergency power and recited the congressional power to ike rates, prohibiting rebates and myriad of regulations to protect the public in- terest. He said that power had been extended to employees, citing the hours of service act' and held there, was authority of congress to act because of failure of railroad and employees to reach an agreement.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
City Items

MT. and Mrs. M. J. Moore of Belvi- dere are rejoicing at the birth of a daughter, born last night.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Harry Wiberg of 1S3 Kelsey street at New Britain General hospital today. Mother and child are doing we'll
 Dr. Ernst T. Fromen has purchased the residence of A. N. Lewis on West Main street through 1T. Dayton Hum phrey.
 Louis Edelson, Fred Wrinkle and Abraham Levin, have been named delegates by New Britain lodge, O. B. A. to the national convention to be held in Rochester. N. r., in June.
 Fifty new members were initiated into New Britain aerie, F. O. E., at a meeting held in Holmes & Hoffman's hall yesterday afternoon. The aerie's degree team under Conductor James J. McAleer, had charge of the work. A social session followed.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Sure! High Heels : Cause COrns But Who Cares Now

Because style decrees that women bwd and buckle up their tender toes khigh heel footwear they suffer from kns. then they cut and trim at these &nful pests which merely makes the Tn grow hard. This suicidal habit 'fy cause lockjaw and women are rned to stop it.
 few drops of drug called freez- applied directly upon a sore corn &s quick relief and soon the entire a. root and all, lifts out without h. Ask the drug store man for barter of an ounce of freezone, eh costs very little but is suffi- k to remove every hard or soft &9or callus from ones feet.
 his drug is an ether compound
 dries in moment and simply vels up the corn without inflaming ven irritating the surrounding tis-
 skin. Clip this out and pin
 wifess dresser.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19

chiefs would remain in New York un- til tomorrow.
 Advices from Baltimore, where members of the brotherhoods al- ready had struck and refused to re- turn to work had been received giving assurance that the differences had been settled. he added. Ht
 The controversy between the rail- roads and their employees began in June, 1915, when members of the brotherhoods in Boston passed reso- 1rtion favoring an eight-hour day with double pay for overtime. How ever. 1t was not until the following December that the demands were formulated by the national heads of the organizations. These were modi- fled somewhat from the original draft made in Boston. and were voted on by the workmen in all parts of the country during January, February and March, 1916. They finally were served upon the railroads, with the announcement that an answer would be expected by April 29 of that year. ., The railroads, in the. meantime, had declared. that to accede- to the demands would mean an increase in their combined salary list of ap- proximately. $100.00o,000 year and that they would thus be deprived of paying dividends.
 Numerous conferences followed, Rll ending abruptly and finally a general strike order was issued to become eff fective in September. President Will son then intervened, summoning the railroad heads and the several hum dIed district heads of the four fA Ir k~ r1~fv rk~Sa IT., strike order, however, was rescinded only after the president had appeared before congess and secured the pas sage of the eight-hour law.
 This act which was to have become operative on January 1. last was at onca attacked by the railroads with the result that the question of its con- stitutionality still is being considered by the supreme court. The conten- tion of the brotherhoods was that the railroads were seeking to avoid its enforcement through legal technicali- ties. They demanded that it be made effective at once, regardless of the fact that it had not been passed upon finally by the supreme court, but this was rejected by the railroad man. agers. It was then decided to call the strike Saturday night.
 President Wilson again alarmed at the seriousness of the situation, ap- pointed Secretary Lane, Secretary of Labor Wilson. Daniel willard. Presi- dent of the Baltimore and Ohio rail- road and Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of La tor as 8 committee representing the Council of National Defense to come here and confer with both sides in an effort to adjust the differences.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
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PISTOL FOR PRIZE sIIOD4ING

For the purpose of stim1Ating volver practice among members the regular and supernumerary lice department, Chairman Edward Babcock of the safety board, has fered high-grade target pistol the one making the highest score a tournament, that will be started headquarters about the first of n4 month. Already four other prn have been offered by individuaas the contest. Prior to the beginninEl the tournament, there will be a nu1 Der of trial shoots, so that the proIl handicap may be given to the maril men of the department. ChairmI Babcock believes that it is highly sential that, members of the poll departmentt hees h.es1 experts in the ha ding of a ,reFolyer.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Financial
RAILS STEADY 0N
 STOCK EXCHANGE
Become Almost Buoyant Until
 Closing Draws Near

Wall Street.-Activity increased on a broader volume of business during the forenoon, the market gathering fresh strength on publication of the railway wage agreement. Rails were only moderately active. but U. S. Steel made an extreme advance of points and other industrials were variable.
 The entire list developed further strength at midday. Bonds were quiet and steady.
 Rails became almost buoyant in the final hour, but recessions eflsued to- ward the end on reports which were unconfirmed of disturbances in the German empire. The closing was steady. Sales approximated 1,25O,- 600 shares.
 New York Stock Exchange quota lions furnished by Richter & Co.,. members of the New York Stock Elk change. Represented by B. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19

his home at 56 Black Rock avenue and half an hour later from St. Marys church, with Rev. William A. Krause officiating. The bearers were 3 R., R. w. and D R. Morrison, James Butler, Frederick Daley and Joseph Dimond. William Butler and Edward Callahan were flower bearers. The burial was in St. Mary's new cemetery. Owing to the forty hours devotion the mass will be celebrated at the church at 7:30 Wednesday morning.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19

Furnished by Frisbie & Co)
 The prices on the local exchange have held very quieet and steady with the exception of Colts Fire Arms which advanced to $40 bid ex-divi- dend. There were sales of Colts at 843 and S45, and Scoville Mfg. Co.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Mrs. Selma Rosalie sundstrom.

& Mrs. Selma Rosalie Sundstrom. aged 60 years, wife of s. M. Sundstrom, died at II o'clock yesterday forenoon at her home at $40 Church street. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Rev. B. l.. Sundstrom of Fort Fairfield, Me, and Emil and David Sundstrom of this city, and two brothers Herman Lndskog of San Francisco, Cal, and G. Bruzwig of this city. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday after noon from her home and half an hour later from the Swedish Baptist church with Rev. John E. Klingberg officiat- ing. Burial will be in Fairview cem- etery.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Helen Margaret Owen.

The funeral of Helen Margaret Owen, six months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. c. Owen, was held this afternoon from the home at 5 Chapman street with Rev. Warren F. Cook. pastor of Trinity Methodist church, officiating. The burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Mrs. Elizabeth Norton.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Nor ton, formerly of this city, who died in Bridgeport following brief illness with pleurisy, was held at o'clock this afternoon from the Erwin mem orial chapel with Rev. F. K. Thomp- son, assistant pastor of South Congre- gational church, officiating. The bur- tal was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Mrs. Leah Cherniak.

Following brief illness, Mrs. Leah Cherniak, aged 85 years, died at her home at Az Dewey street this morning. She was a native of Russia, coming to this country about eight years ago. Several children survive. The funeral was this afternoon with burial in Beth Alom cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Mrs. Martha Traverse.

Mrs. Martha Traverse.
 Mrs. Martha Traverse, aged N7 years, wife of Walter Traverse, died at her home at 1o2 Lawlor street yes- terday. Besides her husband, she is survived by several children. The fu- neral will be tomorrow and the body will be taken to Woodbury for burial.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
LOCAL STOCKS
Furnished by Richter & Co.,

The only change in the local mar ket today has been the strength in Colts Arms, which has advanced about twenty points, and is quoted $40 bid, S45 asked ex-dividend. This is equivalent to market of, 865 to 870 dividend on. The rest of the
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Mrs. Ellen M. Hyde.

Mrs. Ellen M. Hyde, aged 77 years, 10 months and 10 days, widow of Henry R. Hyde of Newington, died at her home this morning after a brief illness with pneumonia. She was born in Suff1eld. The funeral ar- engagements are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19

1916, at Vera Cruz, Mexico, of MT. Charles Francis Reilly, an American citizen, is reported by the American Consul at Vera Cruz, Mexico. The legal representatives of deceased can obtain further information by apply ing to the Department of State, Wash :. ington. D. c.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
PzainpiAe News
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Ee11al under the highway commits sioner's orders has always been a 2 mystery and in an attempt to un> ravel it, the Bristol delegation de- .cided to call at the capitol. S There is a strong demand that the 5 highway be improved this summer sand it is hoped here that Bristol's ap- Z peal will be granted by the commis- 6oner.
 fSa Successful Entertainment. ! SWhile returns from the sale of tick 7 dts are not yet complete the commit 4ee in charge of the St. Patrick's en- 1ertainment and dance given in the Town hall Saturday night under the tuspices of the Foresters' club reports that the affair was a most gratifying snccess from a financial standpoint. S a1There was a large attendance and s tAase present report a most enjoyable eyening. An excellent program was ptesented by the members. Fox's or ehestra furnished the music.
 ssaA To Await Rockwcll's Return. aPending the return of A. F. Rock well, head of the concern, from F'lori- da. plans concerning the location of sr0l5e main plant of the combine which Includes the Rockwell-Drake company foEAihis place, it is understood, will be &Neld up and no announcement as to fthe companys intentions may be forth kcoming for number of weeks. Ac- 4companied by Mrs. Rockwell MT. Rockwell left yesterday on trip to {xhe, south. They will tour Florida by seuto and are not expected to return Nntil the latter part of April
 Brief Items. & A. N. Clark and his son, Charles R.
 lark, left today on a business trip to s1pr,da.
 EClarence Dowd, clerk at Frisbie $ d Hemingway's, has been called to s nome in Pittsf1eld because of the r Erious illness of his sister. Kfs s. B. Carpenter and Mrs. Walter S55adershaw will represent the local 06ngregational church at the ter-cen- &ry of Congregationalism to be cele- 7 Erated in Hartford.
 DEThe women's Foreign Missionary < g&ciety of the Methodist church will live food sale Friday afternoon, be- filming at ,2:3O at the home Of Mrs. &M w. Fox on Hough street. ]: K Funeral services for William R. kH3epard were held this afternoon at
 6 home on Park street. Rev. J. G. fvRrd, pastor of the Baptist church, ciated. Interment was in West
 netery.
 rhe Ladies' Benevolent society of n Congregational church will give a per and entertainment Thursday
 hning in the church .parlnrs.
 H. Trumbull has purchased new ckard limousine.
 p. Burton Chichester is confined to
 home by illness.
 Rev. J. Russ Judd of Thompson lA Ale gave the Lenten sermon at ser- N ces in the Church of Our Saviour last 2 kening.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
Mrs. WilheImina Hives.

Mrs. Wilhelmina Hives, wife of William Hives of Frederick street, died at II o'clock Saturday evening, following a protracted illness due to complication of diseases. She was about 40 years of age and besides her husband. leaves her mother and a brother. Funeral services will be conducted at o'clock this evening ct her late home, Rev. Herbert C.. Macey of Newington officiating. The remains will be taken to Brooklyn, tomorrow for interment in Greenwood cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. John Coats.

Following what was considered only slight indisposition, Mrs Josie w. Coats, wife of Judge John Coats, of fl Vine street, died unexpectedly at her home at g o'clock yesterday morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from fer-late home. Rev. Dr. Earl B.. Cross, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate and interment will be in the family plot in New Lon don.
 Mrs. Coats was 72 years old and was a native of East Windsor, her maiden name having been l.. Josie Walker She was married to Judge Coats in Hartford forty-five years ago and the couple spent practically all of their married life in this city. Mrs. Coats was one of the oldest and most prominent members of the First Bap- tist church.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Coats leaves one brother, William F. Walk CT and sister, Mrs. Prior, of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19

Daniel Callahan. The funeral of Daniel Callahan was held at g o'clock this morning from
New Britain herald., 1917-03-19
RAILROADS YIELD
 TO BROTHERHOODS
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conditions. Then the provisions of the eight-hour law by agreement be- tween the roads and the men, became the basis of the settlement, and whether the supreme court holds for the validity of the law or against it, there will be no strike.
 (Signed)
 ."FRANKLIN K. LANE,
 wv. B. WILSON,
 DANIEL WILLARD.
 SAMUEL GOMPERS"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-30
LoPslDED PREPAREDNESS.

DTITSBURGH newspapers report that traffic eondi-
i tons IN that district dscouragng now at any
time in two years. The freight car shortage all over
the country and all classes of cars is more pronounced
now than at any time in two years. The explanation for
this, made by the railroads. but doubtless true is that
is impossible for them to get new equipment fast enough
to relieve the situation.
With such situation facing the nation at time when
freight bockades increases in the already abnormal
price level all food sufs the Council of National De.
tense organized Committee on Transportation and every
last member of it is railroad man. When the National
Rivers and Harbo Congress last week sent out bulletin
calling attention TO this sided approach on the trans
portaon problem it probably was the first time it occurred
to most of the people who received the bulletin that the
arrangement is short sighted in the extreme
Most Americans when they think of transportation think
also and only of railroads, We will have TO stop that il
we are to become commercially and ndustrialIy eff
Gent efficiency along these lines understood in Europe
We must make every waterway in the United States work
to the limit and if need be the Interstate Commerce COM
mission should to that tariffs are so adjusted tina,
much of the freight that ought to be carried by water will
practically be driven to such routes
hat would have the effect of making the habit-bound
American shipper wake up and would give the rail
routes chance to get the freight situation in hand again.
When that time there could be another adjustment
OF rates which would put waterways and rails back upon
fair competitive basis. In the mean time the Council of
National Defense had better call in an expert familiar with
the freight carried the waterways of Continental Eu-
rope.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-30
CUATEMALA'S ACTION.

- UATEMALA'S break with Germany because that
NJ country wants to stand with the United States in
the fight for democracy and the preservation Of in
tematona law is small and nconscquent thing as far
as Gemanys interests in the present conflict is concerned
but for the United States and the of the Republics on
this hemisphere it is big thing tremendously big thing
Ever since this country refused epd delegates to the
Conference of Panama in 1901 largely because of the
opposition of John Randolph of Roanoke who was then
busiy at work making the presence of negroes in the
United States political question which was to last right
down to the present day. relations with the Latin peo-
pie this side of the Atlantic have been embarrassed by
suspicion their part that or late this nation would
reveal itself to be predatory giant bent upon gobbms
the whole OF North America, and perhaps South America
as well.
Against this feeling many far,ghed statesmen and cit
of all political faiths have worked earnestly 1t has
been dscouragmg business because when cordial relations
seemed about to be established something would happen
to start shallow minded American jmgoes to shouting and
the people of the little republics would draw back Guate-
malas action, coupled with the sympathy that has been
extended by the other South and Central American coun
tries to the United States since state of war with Ger
many declared encourages the hope that at last the
belief is being generally held in Latn-America that this
country is to be trusted and that there community of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-30
WOULD BUY

NEW YORK. April 3O.-Unles smore
food is produced in this country, Am.
erican workers, although receiving
higher wages than ever before, will not
have enough money to feed themselves
properly
This is the meaning in an official
report just issued by the U. S. bureau
uG labor statistics, covering food
prices in industrial centers.
From February 10, 1916, to February
is, 1917-one year-food prices ad.
vonoed an average of "a per cent
Last years dollar is now worth rs
cents at the grocer's.
The greatest price advance was that
of onions, III per cent. Potatoes
went up 107 per cent, beans 81 per
cent, Nothing decreased.
Wages have not kept pace with food
costs.
Comparative figures soon to be Is
sued by the bureau show that, taking
1907 as a basis, wages since then
have increased 16 per cent. retail
FOOD prices SO per cent, up to 1915.
The first two months OF 1917 show a
still greater cost increase.
Food prices today are 81 per cent.
over those OF 1907.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-30
Gov. Hatfield Buys
Interest in Hospital

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, April 30
DR.. Henry D. Hatfield, former governor
Of West Virginia, a resident of Hunt
ington since the expiration of his term
on March a, has purchased half inter.
est in the Kessler hospital here and
will resume the active practice of sur
gerry. DR.. Hatfield, who was for 10
years superintendent and chief surgeon
Of Miners hospital No. at WEIGH, con-
tinued to operate occasionally during
his four years as governor. After a
short time he will visit important hos
pitfalls in the East.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-30
ANAENIC PEOPLE
Need More Iron In the Blood.

If you are anaemic, you need more
iron in your blood, and the tell.tale
symptoms are pale face,-coloriess
lips, ashen finger nails, poor circula.
ton, and short breath, and more seri.
Gus diseases are easily contracted
when in this condition.
Mr.. w. H. Hodges, Of Kansas City.
Mo-, says: Il suffered from the effects
Of bad blood, was rundown, dizzy, had
headaches and did not feel like work
ing. had tried Beef, Iron and Wine
without any help. After taking vinol
four days noticed an Improvement
and its continued use built up my
blood and my bad feelings disappeared
like magic"
The bad effects Of poor, devitalized
blood cannot be overestlmated, and
1t is the beef and cod liver peptones,
iron and manganese peptonates and
glycerophosphates contained in Vinol
that enriches the blood, improves the
circulation and in this natural manner
builds up health and strength. Try 1t
on our guarantee. Cranes drug store,
Fairmont; Prescription Pharmacy,
Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-30
transfer through the mud.

transfer through the mud.
Buy from the farmers for next win
ter there amt gunna be no feed to buy
See that the pantry is bullying with
stuff before 1t SHOWS again.
Even insects are good to eat accord.
ing to scientists, therefore save few
this summer.
All dogs in England must be killed
to leave meat and food for the people.
Let dog eat dog and simply cut the
number Of them in half.
There are some old mugwumps who
claim the soldier boys are not dainty
and do not represent the best people
in town.
This is true Of them however.
These same soldiers can teach o
whole lot of these toast eating, warm
milk slipping plutocrats that there is
a certain courtesy due the American
flag which protects US all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-30
RUFF STUFF
BY RED
BY RED
Had a dream last night.

Had a dream last night
Whu1ja dream?
Dreamt there was a war in Eurons
and Roosevelt was going there to win
And run for President again in 1920.
Won't the Kaiser me delighted?
President would not let Nicely 20 to
war because he needs Congressmen
llso.
There's q regimental fund but 1t
doesn't sound right to call it a regi-
mental relief fund.
French want Americans at front.
Americans want to get at the front.
And sink 'em with one pot shot.
Lampposts to be sent to Germany In
he form OF bullets.
Fish season comes right on top Of
the war and spy rumor season.
Scrub girl inherits $4,000.
Now she'll stop scrubbing and pow.
Ter some.
valley Gem late"
Well, the passengers didn't have to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-30
WHO THE oilers IRE.

I I is to be hoped that West Virginia Mayors who are
now taking enumeration Of the dles will remember
that man who does not work is just as much of a
in some way to get money enough to live on as is the
tramp who frankly refuses to work.
Many Americans do not realize it. but it is fact that
we have enteIed upon period when the man who con-
sumes but does not produce menace to the public safety
and the only way in which this problem can be dealt with
is to put the consumers to work.
the curbstone loafer If this eyesore persists throughout
the eoming summer it will be sure sign that municipal
authorities negectng their duty not only to the city
that pays them, but to the nation as WELL