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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
WEALTHY EDUCATORS
BARRED BY SENATE

Washington.-The Senate has made
it illegal, punishable by a fine of $1,000
or six months imprisonment for any
government bureau to receive any
money or the services of any person
who is paid by any individual, organi-
zation or such foundations as those
created by John ID. Rockefeller and
Andrew Carnegie.
1t was shown that there are II per-
sons employed by the federal bureau
of education at Washington who are
paid an annual salary of 81 year.
Their actual salary is paid by organi-
cations having no connection with the
federal government.
Especial collaborators' to the num-
Der of As are employed by the bureau
of education under the same plan, and
about the same number are paid an an
nual salary of 81 for occasional service
to the bureau
Senator Chamberlain started the
fight against possible big business"
control of our educational system. Sen
ator Kenyon declared that colleges
that have asked aid from the Rookie
feller Foundation have been forced to
change their studies before financial as
sstance was granted.
Discussion brought out the fact that
any of these privately-paid employees
will investigate question at the re-
quest of the bureau of education and
the document then becomes a govern
ment publication, issued and forward
ed by the bureau of education under
franking privileges. Under this scheme,
it was shown private individuals or
organizations, can have their views
scattered broadcast without cost and
bearing the governments stamp of ap-
proval.
Senator Chamberlain read a letter
from William II. Allen, director of the
institute for public service, New York,
who declared that "thc publicity wor k
for all the Rockefeller Foundation is
done by publicity man, MIR. Ivy Lee,
who has no official relation to these
foundations and whose publicity work
is not submitted to the trustees before
going to the publisher
The writer stated that "it is now no.
torous that the Carnegie pension plan
has overreachcd itself and broken down
and that colleges have found their
tongues and hearts for the first time in
/ 10 years"
/ Mr.. Allen said there is reason tC
| fear that the Carnegie corporation has
subsidized the publication and advertise
ment of books by Mcssrs. Root Taft
and others which attack modern ten
doncics in government.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
DEMAND RIGHT TO STRIKE.

Philadelphia. - Railroad brotherhood
officials and railroad managers present
ed their respective views on the plan
to prohibit strikes pending an investiga-
ton before the American Academy Of
Political and Social Science.
Compulsory investigation means com
pulsory service, which we oppose" said
w. G.. Lee, president Of the Brother
hood of Railraod Trainmcn. 'We be-
ieve the United States Supreme Court
set its disapproval against anything of
the kind when, in 1878, Robertson, ct
al, VS.. Harry Baldwin, it declared, We
are utterly opposed to any law enacted
by the State which will in any way, by
consent or otherwise, deprive the work
cr of his right to quit work at any time
and for any reason sufficient to him
self
I'VE do not agree that it is either ne
cessary or just to hold an employc in
any service against his will. To do so
means enforced service, which is slav-
cry in the strictest sense.
I'VE hold to the right to work, or
quit as we decide will be for our best
interests, believing that our welfare, de-
Gently expressed and fairly insisted
upon, is our first concern; and while 1t
may inconvenience the public if the
men do quit in body, if it becomes ne
ccssary in furthcrancc of our demands,
we maintain that it should be purely
within our right first to protect Our own
interests, even though public inconven-
icnce be the result"
Warren S. Stone, grand chief OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
comhatted the idea that an eight-hOur
law is mpracticable, He said this prln-
ciple is now being applied on 30 per
cent of the roads of this country.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
GARMENT WORKERS GAIN,
DUALISTS ARE CHECKED

Baltimorc-Thc firm Of l.. Grief &
Brother, clothing manufactures, has
signed an agreement with United Gar
mcnt Workers Union, Local No. z.
None but good standing members of
this union shall be employed. If the
union is unable to furnish operatives
the firm may employ non-members, with
the understanding that they must apply
for membership in Local No. 7, within
two weeks. The union reserves the
right to reject any application, and in
that event the firm agrees to dispense
with the services of the rejected appli-
cant.
Forty eight hours shall constitute a
weeks work and no member shall be
penalized for refusing to work over
time.
Wages are increased 10 per cent, with
double time for work done on Sundays,
Labor Day and Thanksgiving
Cancellation and arbitration arrange
ments for the settlement of grievances
are included and it is further agreed
that any cmployc unable to remain at
shall be paid for time lost at the pre-
vailing wage rate.
The agreement benefits 700 operatives
While the gains are most substantial
they are of more than local significance
because this city has been one of the
ccntcrs of a noisy secession movement
that has attempted to check the activi-
ties of the boni fde trade union move
ment, represented by the United Gar
ment Workers Union. The agreement
Al. ..-..
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
LIBERALS SHOW FIGHT.
Struggle ForeshadOwcd Over Dis
trict of Columbia Dry Bill.

Washington.-It was made clear to-
day that the Sheppard bill for prohibi-
not pass the House this session without
a struggle. In their first bout with dry
Committee on the District of Colum-
bia won by carrying, by a vote of 0
to Z, a motion that hearings be held
daily from 10 o'clock to 10: so.
The drys hope to have the hearings
close shortly, but. if the residents of the
District are given an opportunity to be
heard especially with reference to a
proposed referendum, the committee will
hold brief daily hearings for the re-
mainder Of this session
Representative Barkley, of Kentucky,
opened the argument for the drys.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
HEALTH a COMMUNITY ASSET

Boston.-At the annual meeting OF
the Massachusetts Association OF
Boards Of Health DR.. Harrington point
ed out the enormous value of preven-
ton in promoting industrial health.
The complete eradication of phos-
phorous poisoning in the painting trades
in Europe" he said, "and the reduction
OF occupational diseases, injuries, and
death, where preventive methods have
been followed, show some of the posi-
bilitics of this form OF education against
industrial losses.
None of the industrial diseases
except anthrax - is due to mlcro-or-
ganisms. These diseases are due to
gases, fumes, vapors, chemical poisons,
dusts OF various kinds, overheated
workshops stagnant, dry, and ovcrheat-
ed atmosphere, defective lighting. lack
of toilet, drinking and washing facili-
ties, ovcrspeeding, low wages, fatigue
job misfits and other causes, social, eco
nomic and physical"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
FAIL TO STARVE STRIKERS.

Great Falls, Mont.-After a five
weeks strike Flour and Cereal Mill
Employees Union, affiliated to the
American Federation of Labor has de
featcd the Washburn & Crosby Milling
Company and the Employers Associa-
ton OF this city in their attempt TO
starvc these strikers into submission
\ union shop agreement has been
signed wages are increased from 80
cents to 81 a day, the company will re
instatc all strikers and will receive
committees to adjust future grievances.
Two weeks after the strike was call
ed, the local Employers Association
closed all the grocery stores to the
strikers The order could not reach a
store owned by Great Falls trade union
lists. The employers then ordered
wholesale houses not TO supply the union
store but the workers made flank
movement by having friendly rcstaur-
ants order the goods. After two days
Of this kind of warfare, the employers
realized their mistake and withdrew the
order This was followed by the mill
ing Company's request to meet a com
mttcc Of strikers. The Employers AS
sociation was excluded from this con-
ference and in two hours an agreement
was reached.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
INDICTMENTS
Returned Against ur-Teamstcrs
Attacked During Strike of
krOgcr Drivers.

As result of the seizure of one of
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company's
wagons, and an attack upon the driver
during a strike of its drivers December
2, four former employees now face in
dictments.
According to the charges, Fred
Brandt, Frank Jansen, Lawrence Dill
Under and Grover Williams, former
drivers for the company, seized one Of
the wagons, which was in charge of
Robert Hellferich and drove it to the
vicinity of Fairfax and Cinnamon
streets. 1t is charged Hellferich there
was pulled off the wagon and attacked,
after which the vehicle was damaged.
Hellferich ran into Mrs. Frances
Wcllman's store at the corner of Fair
fax and Cinnamon streets, where it is
charged, the men pursued him and again
attacked him. 1t is also charged Mrs.
Welman was handled roughly.
This evidence was presented to the
grand jury, which made report yes
tcrday, indicting the four men on
charge Of assaulting to kill Hellferich;
robbery, for taking possession of the
wagon; malicious destruction of prop
erty, for damaging the wagon; assault
and battery upon Mrs. Wcllman, and
entering a store and attempting to
commit felony" this covering the
act of entering Mrs. Wellman's store
and attacking Hellferich. -Four other
CHARGES against thc men were droDDed
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
MUST INSURE EMPLOYEES.

Columbus, Ohio.-Thc State Supreme
Court has upheld section 21 of the
Ohio Workmcn's Compensation act
which provides that employers failing
to insure their workmen are liable for
damages awarded by the State indus
trial commission.
Several hundred cases throughout the
State have been left undecided until the
highest court rendered final decision on
the legality of this section, which was
nullihcd in the common pleas court of
this county. This decision was reversed
by the court of appeals, and the latter
court is now sustained by the State Su-
premc Court.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
STRIKE TO BE CALLED
or Womcn's Garment Workers, I'm
ion officials Say.

Within twcnty-four hours, union
officials say, a strike of womens gar
ment workers will be called, which will
affect approximately 800 employees and
3G employers Unionsts say the en-
ployers have failed to give them a salts
factory answer and have refused to ar
bitratc with the union. Officers of
American Federation of Labor are on
their way to this city to take the situa-
ton in hand. The Executive Commit
tee of the Federation already is here,
and met in secret session last evening
preparing for the strike.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
"CAN'T-STRIKE" FAD SPREADS.

Sacramento, Cal-The necessity for
constant agitation by trade unonists
against any legislation that would deny
them the right to strike is shown in
bill introduced in the State legislature
by Assemblyman Goetting of San Fran
CISCO. The bill applies to public utility
corporations and prohibits strikes until a
board reports on the case.
To take the curse off the act, and to
affect degree of fairness, employers
are debarred from inaugurating lock-
out. Any one who "incites" strikes or
lockouts may be fined from $50 to $1,000
or imprisoned from 25 days to 16
months.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
FAVOR SHORTER WORK DAY.

Olympia, Wash. - The Washington
State Conference for Social Welfare
made this shorter work day declaration
at its convention held i'll this city:
For the purpose of minimizing un-
employment and conserving the health
of the workers, promoting industrial ct-
icicncy and high citizenship, we favor
the shortest possible work and business
day, with eight hours maximum during
a 24-hour period; six-day week for
all labor with Saturday half holiday
wherever possible, or in lieu thereof, a
md-weck half holiday for all workers.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
PAPER HANGERS ORGANIZE.

Louisville Ky.-Papcr hangers have
organized and are chartered by the
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators
and Paper Hangers.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
AND RAISE WAGES

Princeton, ILL., - Painters at this place
organized, secured 4O-ccnt wage rate
and the nine-hour day within n hours
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
POWDER MAKERS STRIKE.

Belleville, Ill.-Employes OF the At
las Powder Mill organized and later
suspended work to secure the reinstate
ment OF victimized employees, to estab
lish the eight-hour day and increase
wage rates. The victimized workers are
officers OF the new union. The mill is
operated by the Atlas Powder Com
pany.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES GAIN.

TT. Wayne, lnd.-As result of agi-
tation by organized municipal employees,
chartered by the A. f., of L., the COM
mon council has raised wages of these
workers from S5 to S11 a month.
Through the unions efforts it is pre-
dicted that all city employees will re-
ccivc wage increases in the near future,
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-10
SECURE FIRST AGREEMENT.

Scranton, Pa.-Members OF the Anal
gamated Association Of Iron, Steel and
Tin Workers in this vicinity, known as
the tenth district, have secured their first
agreement
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20

1T WILL be necessary for each
State in the United States to organize
Home Guards" to protect the homes
of those who have gone to defend the
country. as well as their own homes,
against traitors and enemies from
without An attempt is being made to
make this organization in several
places in Delaware, but as yet, we
have not learned of any real progress.
There are thousands of men who will
not be called, who are between the
ages Of IS and As years. because they
have dependents looking to them for
support, and they may not be wanted
even at the second call. These men
should be organized and trained to do
the work as home guards, or in case
of necessity, be ready to answer for
defense of the country. To do this the
State will provide the equipment, and
officers will be found who will drill
and instruct the men so enrolled
three times each week and prepare
them for whatever may come in the
future. If you are interested re-
spond to the effort by calling upon
any of the leading citizens of your
town. This is a patriotic move in the
right direction, and should there new
er be necessity for the use of the Or
ganization, then no harm will have
been done to anyone. but on the other
hand. those who take part will have
a training which will benefit
them physically.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20

tied his parents last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Griffith, OF
Lincoln, visited on Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. P H. Grif-
fifth.
Miss MOllie Donovan spent the
week end with her grandmother, Mrs.
Nancy Donovan of Lincoln.
Mrs. Ella Harding is in Philadel-
phia, where she has gone for treat
ment.
Mr.. Bolts has sold his farm to a
party and will move to Philadelphia
soon.
The Sussex County School Commits
sion and Superintendent Hardesty Wis
tied the school on Wednesday Of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Groves are
his father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Groves, and her father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Palmeter,
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20

and-dollar-a-year man to fill the posi-
tion, and not attempt to place fif-
dred-dollar-a-year man in
the place vacated by DR.. Wagner. If
the man is not in Delaware, go get
him elsewhere. but get that kind Of a
man for the job. The future of the
public school system of Delaware is
in a critical period. it needs as never
before. a strong man. a man capable
of presenting practical thought, and,
at the same time keeping interest fir
ed up to a high point No political or
personal equasion can enter into this
especial appointment-it is too vital
for sentimental interests to be con-
sidered. Governor Townsend can, and
will. find the right man for this, the
most important appointment of his
administration. Governor, the people
are watching you in this matter. and
we have confidence to believe that you
will not fail them or the State, much
less the educational interests of Del
aware.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20

JUST AS Delaware was getting
Strengthened out along lines of a set
tied policy which would lead the ed
ucational system of the state onto
higher planes. what looks like a seri-
ous setback has broken over the sit
nation, which will require a steady
ing rand to direct the future through
and by Governor John G. Townsend.
BY the resignation of Dr.. Charles A.
Wagner, as the Commissioner OF Ed
ucation for Delaware, to accept the
Superintendency of the public schools
OF Chester, Pennsylvania. the prepar-
atory work which DR.. Wagner has
done for the past three and more
years in Delaware. and which has led
the people to think intelligently about
their public school system, must ne
cessarily receive a setback. The
work of DR.. Wagner has of necessity
been constructive in character, and
required patient investigation and eff
fort to get all sides of the school prob
lem before the people, so that they
could think along lines of intelligent
improvement We have had a per-
sonal knowledge of his work, and re-
alize the great task he undertook.
and under what difficulty he has made
progress for the benefit of all educa-
tion and educational methods. 1t has
caused the people to at least partially
realize the fact that they have been
wasting money. and do not get results
from money they are paying out,
which they and the children should
get. To save the loss of what Dr.
Wagner has accomplished, Governor
Townsend is now required to find
somewhere. some man big enough,
some man with physical ability suf-
heient to stand the strain of the work
and some man big enough mentally
with constructive ability to continue
the work which DR.. Wagner has
started. and to enlarge upon his
plans, so that Delaware's public
schools will go forward, and not suf-
fer because of the passing of this
ehieient worker. Governor Townsend |
must not make the mistake of at
tempting to place a small man in a
k5g job. He must find a fOur-thous-
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20

THE FOOD problem is the real war
trouble which the people of the Unit
ed States will have to face, and it is
closer at hand than you or l sup
pose. In another part of this paper
we reprint the Appeal of President
Wilson to the people of this country,
and ask that it be read carefully. for
our President has studied the situa-
tiOn, and to him especially is it very
serious, for upon him rests the re-
spOnsibility for the peace and COM
fort of all the people. You desire to
be loyal to your country, and to be
loyal does not mean shooting and kill
ing. but it means helping to save the
resources, to build up the food sup
plies and in every way supply the
needs of all the people. those at peace
as well as those at war. If we do
not do this. then the strong arm of
armed force will compel every man
or woman TO do that which they have
failed to do. Read the Presidents APP
peal. and then go out and act in your
own home or in your own community.
and see that others do the same.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
ROXANA.

Our new pastor, Rev. o. H. Con-
nelly, preached an interesting sermon
to a large congregation on Sunday.
Messrs. Lawrence Derrickson and
Russell Wilgus were entertained at
dinner on Sunday by Miss Hattie Nc
Cabe of Millville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Moore of Bishop
willie, Nd, were callers here Thurs
day.
Miss Elsie Thornton spent the week
end with Allie Lockwood.
Miss Miriam Lynch has returned
from a trip to Philadelphia, Walling-
ford and Camden.
Mr.. and Mrs. William o. McCabe
of Dagsboro spent Sunday with Mrs.
G. W. Wilgus.
Mrs. Eliza A. Warrington, aged 50
years, died on Wednesday afternoon,
after an illness of a few weeks. She
will be greatly missed.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
SHAWNEE.

The Christian Endeavor Society
will hold a social at the home of Mr.
and Mrs Edwin Walton next Thurs
day evening, April 26th. There will
be for sale, sandwiches. baked beans,
potato salad, pie. coffee and pickles.
come and enjoy the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Elliott were
given a very enjoyable surprise on
Tuesday when about sixty of their
friends and neighbors gathered in
honor of Mrs. Elliott's birthday. Al
ter a good social time an abundance
of refreshments were served and the
guests departed wishing Mrs. Elliott
many more happy birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Donovan
spent Sunday with Miss Eliza Porter
of Milford.
Howard Isaacs Of Wilmington Wis
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
HOUSTON.

On April 18th the Deputy POcahon-
tas, Mrs. Eunice Jackson. with Mrs.
Anna George and Mrs. Sallie Stout.
of Saguache Council No. 8, of Mag
nOlia, trailed to the hunting grounds
of Minnehaha Council No. -, and
raised the following elected chiefs to
their respective stations: Miss Eliza
beth Woodruff, prophecies; Mrs. Eu-
genia Simpson. POcahOntas; Mrs. Jos
ephine Clifton, Wenonah; Mrs. Pearl
Messick, Powhatan; Mrs. Viola This
tlewOod. keeper of records; Miss Cora
Johnson, keeper of wampum; Miss
Gladys Perry, guard of tepee; Miss
Edith Marvel, guard of forest Dep
uty Great Sachem W. S. Simpson,
donated to the council five fathoms
of wampum. for which a rising vote
of thanks was given. After the coun-
ell fire had been Quenched refresh
ments were served to about so mem
bers and visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson, of
Selbyville, spent the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Nutter Marvel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sockrider of
Milford were the Sunday visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Almond Wilson.
Jesse Wharton is quite i'll at this
writing, threatened with typhoid few
er.
Leo Kyle Krone, of Milford, and
Agnes NJ. Kerr, of Wilmington, were
quietly married at Houston NJ. E.
parsonage. Monday evening, April 8,
at 7.SO o'clock, by Rev. W. S. Grant
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
VOTES FOR WOMEN!
Friends of ours!

Friends of ours!
Come let us reason together. Is
it not too bad that there is need OF
reasoning? Reasoning requires ex-
PLANTATION, and sometimes arguments
will creep in. OF course we are only
too glad to explain things to thse
who are amenable to reason, we Suf-
fragists. Explaining is a thing of the
past, evidently, in New York State.
Great things are happening in New
York for the women.
Adolph LewisOhn, friend of the
friendless everywhere. has put his
shoulder to the wheel and Frank A.
Vanderlip. millionaire and bank pres
ident, Everit 'Macy, George W. Per-
kins, Herbert Parsons and a few 9TH
ers, have formed the MEMS Advis-
Ory Board" of the New York State
Woman Suffrage Party.
These men are all representative
and wealthy citizens. The life line
is being thrown, but alas, not to us
poor things over here in Delaware.
The New York women say that soon
they too, shall take their stand at
the life-saving station and help save
others. Shall we be some of those
others? Must New York mems mon
ey and the sacrifices of New York
women bring justice. pure and simple.
to the women of Delaware?
20 help us. You can in a way that
nobody else can. Be to Suffragists.
what the Anti-SalOon League is to the
W. c. T. U.
Won't some lew of my men readers, J
even if they be not possessed of great /
wealth, start along this life lire? /
LAURA c. POLLARD.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
CLARKSVHLR.

Miss Elsie Helm of Dagsboro vssa
ed Miss Jennie Quillen over the ws.t
end.
Elmer Evans of Philadelphia a..
been the guest of his uncle, Sss5ss
Evans.
Mrs. James McGee is very III.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Derries-s,.
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. W7hfta ses
Wallace White. of Magnolia On S--
day, they making the trip here b,
motor.
Rev. C. E. Holt and family war.
entertained at supper on SATURDAY =
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Evans OF nm.
vile.