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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
UNION CIGAR MAKERS
WIN NOTABLE VICTORY

Chicago.-In circular issued to local
unions, President Perkins of the Cigar
Makers International union declares
that the international union and the
local unions have won notable and
tar-reaching victory" in the decision by
Justice Andrews of Syracuse, n. Y, in
the case of Justin Seubert, Inc, cigar
manufacturers, against the Cigar Max
ers' union, its officers and other trade
unionists.
The firm was backed by the Anti Boy
colt association and sued for a perma-
nent injunction and 100000 damages on
the ground that the union was engaged
in a conspiracy, that it restrained trade
and commerce, that the union label was
illegal and that the boycott was unlaw-
full
The court upheld the union in every
instance except the secondary boycott.
This will be appealed by the cigar max
crS.
"Laborers may strike against their en-
ployers separately or together, for any
reason or for no reason" said Justice
Andrews. Unless their object is il
legal, outsiders, unions, or individuals
may agree to and may help them. Per-
suasion may be used TO induce dealers or
customers not to buy the EMPLOYERS
goods from him or in the market. I'm
ions may make rules on this subject
and may discipline members who violate
these rules"
The claim of the Seubert concern that
the agreement of 10000 manufacturers
to use the union label is a combination
in restraint of trade, was answered as
follows by Justice Andrews
The authority to adopt such label
is given to the unions by statute. The
very purpose of this authorized use is
to enable purchasers to determine
whether or not goods exposed for sale
are made by union labor"
The court held that the secondary boy
colt is illegal and appointed referee
to assess damages. This portion Of the
decision will be appealed, even though,
according to President Perkins, the half
dozen customers, mentioned in the trial, |
cannot possibly prove a loss of 81 900 |
they will be lucky if they can prove
$500"
"All things considered" continues
President Perkins, 'the international |
inion and the local unions have won a .
notable and far-reaching victory. Our
,asc was similar to the hatters' damage |
suit, in which they were assessed $32O,-
300"
The Anti Boycott association is thor
oughly dissatisfied with the decision. ex-
rept the secondary boycott rule, and will
appeal the case.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
SEAMEN'S LAW DILUTED;
SEA SAFETY SHATTERED

Washington. - The language and
standard of skill clauses of the seamens
act have been practically nullified BY
circular No. 265, issued by the federal
department of commerce, says President
Furuseth of the International Seamen's
union in a protest to congress. The SEN
ate has ordered the protest printed as a
public document
The circular instructs officials charged
with the enforcement of the law that
the language test shall consist of "onlv
such orders as may be normally given to
members of the crew in each department
of the vessel in the course of the usual
performance of their regular duties"
President Furuseth insists that the de-
partment of commerce has ignored the
intent of CONGRESS- which passed the lam
guage clause for emergencies and not
for normal conditions.
The misunderstanding of an order
given under normal conditions" he saws,
could not be attended with conse-
quences sufficiently serious to engage the
attention of congress. But emergency
orders-orders given Immediately pre-
ceding collision or during collision,
a fire, or in some other disaster where
hIS - dt SldhC ttllt WlcIC every second
is precious-thcn the inability of any
member of the crew to understand or
derS as they come directly from the mas
ter or other officer, may mean the loss
of hundreds of lives"
Attention is called to the many disas-
tiers at sea, with loss of life and proper
ty, because of inefficient crews, which is
made possible by circular No. 2G5. 1t
is stated that United States, English,
Holland and Norwegian ships are leav-
ing ports of this country manned by
lascars and Chinese.
"Ships even in the coastwise trade are
manned by men unable to understand
the officers, and the conditions in this
respect are even worse than before the
passage of the act" it is stated
President Furuseth predicts that if
Secretary Redheld's Interpretation of
section 13 (the language test) of the
seamens' act is permitted to stand, ship
owners may cite court decisions to Sc
cure a limitation OF liability in suits for
damages because of loss of life and
at sea.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
ROUNDABOUT METHOD TO PRO-
HIBIT STRIKES.

Washington Advocates of cant
strike" legislation have confessed it is
impossible to secure the passage of
law that specifically prohibits workers
from quitting their employment.
lhe best that can be possibly secured
is found in a bill reported by the senate
committee on interstate commerce which
does not prohibit strikes but makes ex-
tended reference to threats" and "in-
Limitations" where strikes on interstate
railroads exist.
In reporting the bill Senator New
lands Chairman of the committee. made
the interesting statement that while the
power OF strike is the only weapon which
labor has, he does not concur with the
views OF his colleagues that this power
should not be nterfered with or sus-
pended
AS reported the bill provides that
where dispute arises that cannot be
settled by the federal board of mediation
and cancellation the president shall ap-
point two additional members, repre-
senting employees and the railroads. A
report shall be made by the board within
three months. If strike occurs it shall
be criminal offense for any one to
knowingly and wilfully by physical
force or threats or intimidation" inter
tere with the passage of trains or the
United States mail. This provision, on
its face, should not be opposed by any
law abiding citizen, but Senator New
lands, i'll explaining the purposes of the
bill, revealed the "African in the wood
pile"
The committee" he said, also took
up in this bill the question of the protec-
tion by the federal government of trains
operating i'll interstate commerce and
the prevention of any restraint or
hindrance of the operation OF such
trains 1t has put in this bill which is
reported a stringent provision making
1t mlsdemcanor, punishable by fine or
Imprisonment. to hinder or to obstruct
in any way the operation of the mails |
on trains moving in interstate COM
mcrCc"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
EIGHT HOURS FOR PAINTERS.

Eldorado, kan.-The Painters Union,
organized last December, has secured
the eight-hour day and substantial wage
increases.
Abilene, Kan - Painters have in
creased wages 25 cents day and re-
duced the work day one hour
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
WON'T OPPOSE PICKETING.

Oakland, Cal-'The city council has
refused to place on the spring election
ballot proposed anti-picketing ordi-
nance submitted by the Employers as
soclation. The ordinance would make it
unlawful to picket or display banners
of any kind on the streets. The employ
ers announce they will initiate the ordi-
nance despite the councils action.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
WOMEN'S S-HOUR LAW
OPPOSED.

St Louis, Mo-Ofiicals of the Bemis
Bag company oppose an eight-hour law
for women, These business men say
their machines are now speeded up to
the limit and reduction of hours would
reduce production and put them at a
disadvantage with competitors.
The effect of long hours on women is
not considered.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
TO REGULATE JOB DEALERS.

Columbus, Ohio.-Privatc employment
agencies i'll this State will be subject
to strict regulation at the hands of the
State industrial commission if the house
follows the lead of the senate in passing
bill which aims to put an end to the
importation of strilebrcakers and to pre-
vent splitting between employers
and agencies.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
FIREMEN RAISE WAGES.

Wheeling, w. Na.-Stationary Fire
mems union No. 2l has signed one
year agreement with the Ohio Valley
General Hospital. Wages are increased
$50 "A month
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
LAUNDRY WORKERS GAIN

Coalgate, Okla.-The Laundry Work
crs' union has raised wages % cents a
day, Improved working conditions are
also included i'll the new contract.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
STARS Offer SERVICES
TO RED CROSS BENEFIT
Elaborate Program Arranged by United
Service Women.

An elaborate program is to be present.
ed at the BelasCo Theater Friday after
noon at las O'Clock. at a benefit for
the United Service Womans Branch of
the American Red Cross
Through the courtesy of Impressario
Fortune Gallo. Of the San Carlo Grand
Opera Company. Signor Giuseppe BATHS
tIni and Nine. Luisa Darclee will appear
Two star actors from the r. F, Keith
Theater also have volunteered Louis
Lombard will play one of his own compo-
Slt1ons. assisted hy tn" United States Ma
rine Band. Mrs. George Barnett and
Mrs. Glayds Ffoulk Smith will appea r
In series of tabeaux. concluding with
THE Star Spaugled Banner"
DR.. Alfred Hopkins playlet, Allies "
will be presented, with Mrs. Maud How
ell Smith, under DR.. Hopkins super
vision. r. D. Mclean and Odette Tyler,
his wife, will present part of The Tam
ing of the Shrew," and the military spec
tacle, America" now performing at
Keith's, will be given
Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife of the Sec
retary of the Navy, was the first to secure
a box for the performance and David
Belasco telegraphed from New York for
the next. Other boxholders include Miss
Mabel Boardman, Mrs. Christine Hauge,
Mrs. John Miller Horton, Gen. and Mrs
Hugh l. Scott and Admiral and Mrs.
Gaines Among the seatholders are Mrs.
Glover, Mrs. Charles Ffoulk Mrs. Vic
tor Kaufman, Mrs. James Biddle and
scores of others.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
OPEN THROUGH ROUTE
FROM HERE TO BOSTON

Special to The Washington Herald
New York, March IG-An unbroker
rail connection between New England
the West and the South has become q
fact Samuel Rae. president of the Penn.
sylvania Railroad. and f. C. Buckland
vice president of the New York. New Ha.
ven and Hartford Company, presided
jointly at the formal dedication to the
service Of tho public of the New York
Connecting Railroad.
This road. which is the final link in
the transcontincntal railroad system. has
been four years in the building and cost
81. 10000.
The connecting railroad consists OF
six miles OF four-track elevated lines
1t connects the New Haven and Penn
sylvania roads by way of the East River
tubes. the Pennsylvania station in this
city and the Hudson River tubes. II
makes possible through train service from
all points in New England and the east
ern provinces of Canada to Philadelphia
Baltimore. Washington, Pittsburgh. Chi
cago and other points in the Middle States
the West and the South. 1t will shortly
be placed in operation with the restora
ton. in both directions, of the Federal
Express, through night train between
Washington and Boston.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
ARE FOUND
FOR 100 GUARDSMEN
Labor Department Will Help Remain
ing Militiamen Get Iobs.

Overwhelmed with applications of Dis
trict Guardsmen who are desirous of en-
ployment. the Department OF Labor,
which has already placed" more than q
hundred, Is concentrating its entire effort
in the securing Of positions for those un-
employed Guardsmen who tomorrow will
be mustered out Of active service.
Don't be bashful," the Department OF
Labor officials warn. Stop in our new
offices at Seventeenth street and PennsyI-
vania avenue northwest and register" !"
These offices are directly behind the ele-
vators. and those in need of Jobs are
welcome every day from 30 to 40
o'clock.
Tomorrow morning a big card is to be
set in the lobby of the first floor of the
Labor Department, directing National
Guardsmen and others to the new quar-
ters just established in the rear of the
elevators.
Commissioner Caminetti especially
urged last night that business men in the
District who can give employment of any
KIND TO one or more Of the Guardsmen
send particulars to the Washington
Chamber OF Commerce.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
MEXICAN CONSTITUTION
UNPOPULAR, SAYS ALVA

The new constitution Of Mexico was
discussed last night by Senior Martinez
de Alva. formerly in the Mexican con-
sular service, who lectured on "Civil and
Political Rights in Mexico Under the
New Constitution" before the Samuel F.
Miller Debating Society at the National
Law School.
Senior de Alva explained the terms of
the new constitution OF Mexico and COM
pared it to the constitution of the
United States. He said the constitution
Is the result of six years of warfare in
the country. 1t will never be popular
with the people of Mexico or the foreign
ers who have made their homes there, he
said.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
A Harmless
Fat Remover

For years the knowledge and conviction
that there is a safe, sure, harmless rem
edy for obesity has been spreading, until
now the whole world knows that in the
famous Marmola Prescription is found a
sure road to symmetry-a great specific
for overfatness which leaves the body
symmetrical the skin smooth and clear,
and the bodily ehealth perfect. This almost
miraculous change is accomplished with
out dieting, exercise, or denial of any kind
at the rate of two three or four pounds a
week. Convenience in taking this great
remedy is facilitated by procuring Mar
mola Prescription in tablet form Visit
your druggist today or send 75c to the
Marmola Co., s64 Woodward Ave-, Detroit,
Mich. for a. quantity of these tablets suf-
hctent TO start you well on your way to
the coveted goal-slimness.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
GIRL STUDENTS WANT
RED CROSS COURSES
George Washington University viii
Teach War Nursing.

A movement 20 >establish n rur..-.
training unit of the Red Gross anons
the girl students of George washington
University has been started, ana already
enough co-eds have been pledged 20 in
sure the success OF the undertaking.
The movement was started BY Mas
Eoth Aultman. a freshman. who hss ths
support OF Miss Mabel Boandman. on
tne American Red Cross: Col J. r.
kean, Medical Corps, U. s. A: Mr., w
4. Gorgas. Rear Admiral Charles Her
bert stockton. u. s. N. retired, president
Of the university; Dr. d. L Borden uni
versity physician, and other member, Of
the faculty.
Il heartily approve OF the pIsn.- ssid
Admiral stockton last night. "If war
should come. the girls would probably
have TO do Red Cross work. and Il is
wise that they be prepared"
Dean Howard Lincoln Hodgttns. of th.
Department Of Arts and Sciences, n en-
thusiastic over the plan. He said Il is
possible that credits will be given for
the nursing work next year. Early this
year the faculty cons' cred Offering q
course In elementary nursing In the De-
partment OF Arts and Sciences
The voluntary work this year proba bly,
will be given In cooperation with tho
Nurses Training School of the uni.
versity. of which Miss Mary W. Glas-
cock is superintendent. Miss Auitman
has explained to the sorority girls Al
the university that in two or three hours
a week they can learn first aid TO the
injured. master the principles of light
nursing. and help make Red Cross band
ages
The girls of Phi Mu and Pi Beta Phi
sororities have been canvassed and many
have signiied their intention OF joining
the nursing unit Non-sorority girls now
are being pledged. Among the girls who
already have pledged their support to
the movement are Misses Edith Ault-
man. Helen Hughes. Dorothy Crawford.
Josephine Jonas. Gertrude Metzerott.
Clara Barclay. Eleanor Richards. Louise
Lowber, Phoebe Gates, Margaret Prem
tiss Edna Tucker. Heloise IaZarU.
Leonila Lloyd. Louise Gardner. Carol
Walker, Martha McGrew. Irene Ruse,
I,ettie Stewart, Phyllis Stewart. Eliza
beth Cullen. Loyzelle Callihan. Elizabeth
Voorhees,. Fay Pierce. Catherine Vaux.
Lucy Burlingame. Elizabeth Davis. and
Frances Evarts.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
625 BLACKS DROWNED
AS TRANSPORT IS SUNK

London, March lO.-The British trans
port Mendi, carrying South African ma
tive laborers. was sunk after a collision
on February q. and g. persons lost theiI
lives Ten OF these were Europeans, ac.
cording TO the announcement made yes
terday to the South African Parliament
by Premier Botha.
The official announcement says the
transport. which was carrying the last
batch of the South African native labor
ers contingent. the rest of whom were
landed in France. Collided with a vessel
bound from England to Havre and sank
in twenty-five minutes. The collision oc-
CURED off the Isle of Wight on Febru-
ary 81 The survivors, twelve European
Officers and 1871 natives, were saved by
passing vessels
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
CHAUFFEURS AID FUND
FOR GUARD RECEPTION

The first contribution received by The
Washington Herald for the fund being
raised by prominent business mel for the
reception TO he rendered District Guards
men was a check for 50 sent yesterday
by the Professional Chauffeurs' Associa-
tion.
I'VE trust that our boys who so patri-
otically rendered their country such good
service on the border are given q cordial
welcome home" the letter accompanying
the contribution states
The night of Wednesday. March q. has
been set as the time for the reception and
celebration in honor of the Guardsmen
by the committee Of business men who
has the arrangements in charge.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
TALKS ON PATRIOTISM
AND INVITES PUBLIC

Madame Yorksa and the New York
Dramatic Coterfe, who presented the pre-.
Paredness play, The People, at the
Casino Theater Friday night, have ar
ranged with Madame BelI-Ranske, well
known Scandinavian lecturer, to deliver
lecture at the Casino at o'clock this
afternoon on Woman and Her Mission
of Today" The lecture is free to the
public.
Madame Bell-Ranske shares Norksa's
devotion TO the principles of prepared
ness and patriotism.
Madame YoTksa has felt the rigors OF
war. as her husband. an Italian count, is
now in the trenches fighting for his coun-
try.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
AMERICA SHOULD TRUST
IN GOD, AYERS PASTOR
Faith il Almighty Has Become National
Slogan. Minister Points Out.
BY Rev. FORREST GRANGER.
d we trust"

Tn God we trust"
20 Israel trust thou in the Lord. =
Psalms 1853.
Surely We do not have to go very deep
into the scriptures. nor very deep into
common sense to see the wisdom OF and
duty of trust in God. 1t is one of the
foundation stones of truly successful liv-
ing. 1t is the keystone in the arch that
spans the chasm between God and man.
And this duty and sagacity applies
equally to the individual and the family
and to institutions and nations.
We do not need to go very far into
American history to see that trust in
God was a basic principle with the found
ers Of our nation, in the great work they
had in hand. The Decla ration of lnde-
pendence begins with a full recognition
Of God and ends with an expression OF
reliance upon his divine protection. Wash
ingtons farewell address climbs, para
graph after paragraph. to the very
heights Of sweet and simple confidence
in the Almighty, while the emancipation
proclamation concludes with an appeal for
Gods favOrs.
Now National Slogan.
1t may be freely said that the heritage
TO our nation in these confessions of de-
pendence upon God is inestimable. 1t Is
OF greatest value to a nation as to an
individual to be early taught to stay
upon God, and it is a worthy thing for
a nation as for an individual to acknowl-
edge that dependence. 1t is also wise
and fitting thing that the people. by both
church and State. by constant exhorta-
ton, suggestion. and example. be encour-
aged in and inspired to this trust in the
NJ nations
Proudly and gratefully we say it. our
land has been signally blessed with
agents and agencies for the propaganda
of this great necessity and wise conduct.
trust in God.
So much has this thought and concep-
ton percolated through our national in
stitutions. promoted our national life, and
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
1000 WOODEN SHIPS
FOR u. S. ADVOCATED
Plan to Enlarge Merchant Marine Will
Be Laid Before Ship Builders.

The construction at once OF one thou
sand wooden ships for the American
merchant marine Is contemplated in a
campaign formulated yesterday after
noon by the Shipping Board.
The plan will be laid before a confer
ence OF ship-buiIders here next wednes-
day and their cooperation asked. II
Is even planned to ask Congress fo-
authority to draft labor. IL necessary. to
carry out the project
The Board finds that the steel ship
building facilities of the nation are al
ready taxed to the utmost and that Il
will be necessary to push the possibili-
ties OF wooden ship-building to the ut
most If America is TO take her place upon
the seas. To this end the Board is will
ing to use all of the 900 authorized
by Congress for the upbuilding OF the
merchant marine on wooden ships.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11

saturated the popular mind that I'm God
We Trust" has become national slogan.
1t is a phrase of dignity and merit. 1t
is good English and thus in contrast with
the poor Latin also used as an American
slogan. "E Pluribus Unum.' 1t is not
only good English but it is also good re-
ligion. It includes the body of ethics
and the soul of religion.
If America shall truly trust in God
she will never become extinct. She will
grow old but not weaker, stronger; not
less powerful but more powerful: old
but not decrepit; old but not obsolete.
Nations have died because they have
deserved to die. Nations have died be-
cause they have not been At to live.
They have not been fit to live because
they have not feared nor served nor
trusted God. So long as Israel did, she
lived and prospered. When she failed in
that she failed in everything. Had she
done so. Israel would have been a great
nation today.
Blessed it that nation whose God is
the Lord 20 Israel trust thou in the
Lord" said the Psalmist He knew II!
He saw it! and with his concerns we
say; 20 America, trust thou in the
Lord. As you hope for safety, for SER
vice. for propetuity. put into practice
your slogan, In God We Trust
Trust in the Lord.
What is it to trust in the Lord? Does
that mean to trust and do nothing?
Faith without works is dead" "God
helps those who help themselves. An old
adage has it. "All things come to him
who waits" but Puck has put it
better. "All things come to him who
hustles while he waits"
I will tell you a story: Two little girls
were on their way to school They
feared they would be late and one said
to the other. Let us kneel down and
pray that We may get to school on time"
The other said. No I will not do that;
let US run as fast as we can and pray
as we run"
We always need to trust in God and as
nation we have come to time where
prominently we need to trust in GOD.
On the journey of life, the humble soul
and the humble nation kneeI in humility
and ignorant of what is in the future
hear a voice saying, "In whom do you
put your trust" and the answer is o.
should be, "In God" And the voice re-
plies, "Your trust being in God, your
faith is well founded. arise, follow your
guide. and fear no danger"
Trust God and keep your powder dry"
Keep your powder dry, but don't for
get to trust in God