davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15

English fighter of that era who figured l it would be "easy pickin's" to whip
 Molineaux and win the S125 purse which
 a group of British sportsmen had hung up. ! But the unknown" was accorded a 1 rude surprise. The fight, which was l staged July If. 1910, was a victory for the American negro. And so easily and 1 quickly did he triumph that his fame
 and name were heralded throughout Eng land
 Molineaux soon afterward fought and whipped Tom Blake in eight
 rounds, and met and defeated a half dozen "unknowns" for purses that ranged from S10 to $150. But those in significant sums. as compared with present day ring earnings. constituted "big money" in the days of Molineaux. On December IS. 1910, MolineauX, hav ing established himself as really great fighter. was given a chance at Tom Cribb, then champion of England. The men fought in the open in weather | that was bitterly cold. This mitigated against MolineauX's chances. Sleet be- gan to fall soon after the battle started and the negro, born and raised l in warm climate, was chilled to the marrow. | Yet he fought a game and wonderful | fight. Battleing methodically, Molineaux gradually beat Cribb to point near to exhaustion. From the twenty-fourth to the thirtieth round it seemed an absos lute certainty that the negro would win He was in far better condition than his bleeding and battered rival. And when the thirty-first began it seemed to be only a question of a few more rounds before Cribb would crumple to the turf and stay there
 But in that round Molineaux, after throwing Cribb, stumbled and pitched headlong against one of the stakes The impact came within a fraction of smashing his skull. His packers after ward insisted that 1t did actually cause a small skull fracture which never was mended by surgical aid. Molineaux was
 helped to his feet and resumed fighting , with the call of time for the thirty-sec-
 ond round. But he was dazed and be- wildered. Cribb, although almost ex- hausted himself had no trouble throw ing Molineaux. The negro responded to the call of time for the thirity-t third round, reeling and staggering like drunken man. Cribb, coming out from his corner, needed only to bump into Moiineaux to send him tottering to the
 earth. The negro made two feeble ef-
 forts to rise then fell back and
 moaned.
 T can fight no more.''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

Eibbonzene and Tinsel Cards add
the final touches to gift pack:
ages. Spool .IOc
Calendar Pads in different sizes,
for the devotee OF fancy work,
&c each ana 2 IL c
Christmas Booklets: with Enve-
lopes to Match from &C each to
those at 25c
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

Engraved Christmas and New
Years Cards, i'll many styles.
are &c each to .15c
Dcnnison's Tags, Seals, Creme
Paper, Slreamers, Candle
Shades, etc, 1Oc to .35c
Christmas Post Cards, in subjects
almost without number are Of
fered at. dozen Toe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
Holiday Seals, Tags &Novelties

Tags, Seals and Enclosure Cards
are represented in many styles,
package -. &c
Patriotic Seals and Cards como
assorted and arc very attrac-
tive, per package ;. Zoe
White Tissue Paper that comes in
a roll of % Sheets is offered at,
roll Zoe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

answer: Seventy-five exquisite Frocks
Of the values referred to were pur-
chased for our Anniversary Sale in No
vember. They were obtained from
prominent New York maker whose in
terest in seeing our Birthday Celebra-
ton wonderful success impelled him
to make us price that would scarcely
cover the cost of making. The Dresses
were delayed in transportation and
their arrival at this time cannot be con-
sidered desirable from the standpoint
OF good merchandising ...... $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

Popular Skudder Cars
"A Toy that provides
healthful exercise and maxi
mum recreation. These are
ball bearing, priced only $5.9S
Real Electric Trains
How they spin! Every
Train comes complete with
cars and track, a limited
number are to be sold at. SO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

fancy and to this end we have selected
l25 additional Dresses from our own
regular lines. The styles collectively
fathom every demand for Street and
Afternoon Wear. Each seems more
charming than the other; each has
some special feature that distinguishes
1t from the ordinary. The materials
are elegant Satins, Georgettes, Serges,
Tricolettes, Jerseys and Meteors. Not
a good shade is missing and the sale
will open with all sizes to draw upon.
Values without precedent at $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

After seeing these ele-
giant Dresses you will nat
urally ask us to explain
the source of such remark
able values at the very
height of the season when
the demand for Dresses of
the better sort is most pro-
nounced. Here is the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

Mechanical Train, 75c
This very attractive price
will naturally dispose Of
these very early. Each COM
plete with cars and track 75c
Well Built Speedo Car
! These are. worth, more
money and will be featured
, tomorrow only while the, lot
on hand lasts. at. .0Sc
y - .ts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

Special - Extra Size Camisoles
of good Crepe de Chine, prettily trimmed
with lace. Extraordinary value 1925
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
CHARTERS ISSUED.

Charters were issued by the state
Corporation Commission yesterday as
follows:
Supplemental Certificate Incorpora-
tion. Hi"druoni-cuuaock Company. In
corpuratcd. Norf"IE. changing name TO
tumn""k Coal Mining Company. In
rotroratci aud Increasing its capital
stock from 100000 10 81 900 600
Smt,hfi"ld Farmers Union. Incorpo-
rated Smithh"ld. Capital stock. sl5.-
oo". object. dealing in produce. j. X.
Jordan. president: e. -. Iavcrty, secre-
t"ry. both of SmithGcld.
w ~ Morton Y Co. Incorporated.
Graham. canital stock. $4,000. OH
icc' mercantile business. W. y. Nor
ton. president. Of Graham. Va: l.. kcmp
Morton. SECRETARY and treasurer, OF
Charleston. ". Va.
-, Ai,hnrn Coal .G"rporation; Roanoke;
mining business. l.. NJ. TAYLOR. presi-
dent j.. III. runhhouscr. secretary and
treasurer. both OF Roanoke.
Universal Leaf Tobacco Company,
lnrorn"raicd. richmond. Capital stock.
Sl".n"",not. Object tobacco business.
Lewis = Williams. secretary and treas
ur"r. Richmond
Railway Audit and Inspection Com
panN. Inc orporaicd. Norfolk. increasing
~ capital stock from 100000 10 $780,
00O.
ST. Johns Protestant Episcopa
Ihurrh Endowmcni Fund. Tncorporat-
ed. IiiChmond. No capital sock.
samuel i. Frischkorn. president: John
- "lSh. secretary. both of Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
REGULAR TRADE DEMANDS
CANNOT Be CONSIDERED
Many Manufacturers So Occupied
With Government Demands That
Other Work Is Neglected.
CONSERVATISM is MANIFESTED
Diminution OF Purchasing Power in
East Through Closing OF Shops
and Factories Making Itself Felt,
Says Dun's Weekly Review.

NEW YORK. January 25.--pun's
weekly trade review tomorrow will
say:
With the recurrence of severe storms
.ud .N;romc cold in sections Of the
las; and elsewhere. the Drastic meas
urcs adopted to amelioratc the traffic
congestion have not been fully effective.
and freight cmbarsoes have again been
resortcd 10 as Il means OF cXpcdi,inS
shipments Of urgently needed war ma
tcrials. foodstuns and fuel.
Recognition that supplies for strictly
civilian uses VIII he more than ever
difficult to obtain. now that outputs
prompted efforts among some interests
to cover forward requirements at rising
prices. yet sellers are increasingly re
liCtant TO engage themselves ahead. and
not a f"w manufacturers are so largely
occupied with government work that
demands from tho regular trade can
not even he considered
the diminui'ou OF tho purcha sing
power in the East through tho closing
OF shops and factories on specified days
and the consequent loss TO wage earn
crs has already begun 10 mnnfcs; IL
self in some retail branches. and.
though consumers arc buying heavily
in the aggregate. final distribution is
moro and more along conservative lines
and transactions arc not at the maxi
mum.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
Fuel Situation Imnroycx.

NEW YORK. January o5.--Erad-
streets weekly review viii say to-
morrow in part:
business as usual was abandoned as
2 trade slogan in tho territory east of
tho mississippi River this week. thanks
10 THO fuel administrators order closing
industrial plants for :. period Of tive
days ana business in general for ono
day. Tho repression thus developed
sirikinclr contrasts with relatively
smart activity n that part Of tho coun-
try west Of the river just named. How
ever. TN" industries Of tn" country are
all back logged with heavy orders.
principally for tho government.
some slight Improvement in tho full
situation has resulted. Losses in wages
bay" been Offset by rccoupmcnt in tho
shape of pay 70. overtime worI or by
voluntary payments to employees,
Will" At tho same time many com
mcrcial concerns have heightened their
working hours in IN effort 10 make M
for lost time. notwithstanding tho
various Ss-currcnts, and taking tho
country Is a whole. ncw business is Of
fairly large volume. particularly in &c
spcct to demand FOR staples.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
COURT OF APPEALS ENDS
CASE OF MUCH INTEREST
Afnru,s Hastings Court DecIsion In IL.
Il. Allen Cnse-Ians Sentence
mt February Term.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. !

Special to The Times Dispatch.1
PETERSBURG. VA. January 90
The affirmation by the Court OF Ap-
pcals Of the decision CT tho Hastings
Court of this city i'm the case Of Il.
H. Alien. ends case of much inter
est. which was hard fought in the
courts. Mr.. Allen was superintendent
OF the metropolitan Life Insurance
Company. and was Charged with tn.
larceny OF $3.50, the property o: Il
colorcd woman, as beneficiary of an In
surancc policy. This occurred in the
fall of 1915. In tho FIRST trial Of the
case. Allen was adjudgcd guilty, with
4 sentence of one year in the Denitcn-
tiarS lie secured new trial, which
resulted in his ccavicton. with n gem
tcnce OF two years imprisonment An
other trial being refused, no appealed
10 the supreme Court and was bailcd
in til. sum OF $500 to aS;it the de-
cis;on OF that tribunal, which MS ad-
verse to him.
Mr.. Allen is we'll known in the city.
is married and owns a neat home hero.
lie was defended by Robert Gillian,
Jr.. OF this city, and l.. .. Wendcn-
berg. of Richmond. lie is under bond
TO appear at tie February term OF the
Hastings Court. when the sentence i'm
posed by tie trial jury viii DC passed
upon him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
|. :. CIRCUIT co;ur or ARP AIS.

ra" Cuitcd states Circuit, o'our, or
Nbl."H}S r"r"'tN"ncG Yesterday ,nornin;,
at 1880 "'ttl"ch With tho following
Judges ard officials III attendance: cir
"uit Judge rritChard. Knapp and
Woods, clerk. Claud" NJ bean: tinted
states marshal, john o. Saunders
Tho following opinions were an
uOuur"d.
~, ''ao David McCormick. United
fuct Gas COMPANY. ~ nj. plaintiffs in
error, IS. trovidcui Life and TruS;
onranN, ~ Philadelphia. and Edward
y. Wood, ir.. executors aud trustees Of
stuart Wood. deceased. defendants in
cr'"r' error 1" lbis'ric, Court At Charles
ton, W. Va opinion by Judge Pri,ch
ard. NHI-rucd
~. l372. Joseph j. Clinton appellant
"A! cross appellee. vs. Smith & Terry.
Incorporated. app"llac and croSS-ap-
r"i'r0i: "u cross appeals, from the Dis
lr'r' CONT at Norfolk. Opinion hy
1udc" knapp. Modified and affirmed.
No. l"1" Smith ~ Terry. Incorporat-
%. appellant. y. John Elmer. master
and claimant 81 barge, "E"ncfacinr''
appellee. Appca! FROM the District
."nr' at Norfolk. opinion 10y Judge
kn1np. Affirmed.
Confercn, day Saturday being con :
t"r"nc" day. no cases viii 10 called for
argument. but tho court viii confer
np"n cases heretofore argued and re-
aiming undecided.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
Rcd Cross REORGANIZATION.

Thc annual meeting OF Pctcreburc
Rcd Cross Chapter last night elected
William i. McIlwane "A president
chose twelve vice presidents and elect
cd T. NJ. Clements secretary, John :.
Hcims. treasurer, ard T.. ID Gillian.
auditor. Tho meeting WAS largely at
tended. and several spirited ;duressc,
were delivered. Report OF tho spIcn-
did work of the chapter during tho pas,
year was read and a new plan Of re-
organization and enlarged sphere %
work in the future WAS submitted ana
adopted TIE now plan embrace. eight
bureaus for condu5tin. different classes
OF essential work. viz: bureaus OF de-
Nclopmcrt. publicity woman's work.
nursing and special service. civilian rc-
ti'i. supplies. military relief AID &C.
counting rho plan is q very co-nrIcto
one. ana promises tho m"st Sa,irfac-
toy and effective service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
\OICN nf Infrrcf

Million, tho hrigh. clever -yo.rol6
son of Nj. and Mrs. Milton + Reinacb
died Ia tho Petersburg IIoe-it,l ,,os.
,"rday OF pneumonia after :, br.cc in
ness.
Thor" arc worry fcw Germans N T.,
;cr~h.rc and I!opcwcll 10 be -c-istcra.I
unGc! the order requiring their regis.
trat!cn.
In respect TO tire presence or Cover
nor stuart and number Cf ai,,in-
>xuishnh army officers At tho I.cd c,osy
free wool concert Tomorrow ,.iEh, mo
ncoplc generally viii attend in even
ing dress.
Two young MGR wearing tho rni
form of tn" National Guard, said 10
to from Pennsylvania. were arrcs,c,:
IN tho sea board ware II. this city Ia,t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
To Decide Cinssincntion.

The local draft exemption board ycs-
tcrdaN mailed cards 10 iis mon to
appear most Monday ard Tuesday bc-
iore Ir. W. ~. Eroc, rprd. medical ok
"inlncr, Tor c"amlnation and ciaRsii-
cation Some Of these men have asked
10 bc placed In tie nth classification
because OF physical unfitncss to xc-.,c.
VIM" others have put Themselves IN
class in their desire 10 s-ry". All
lhn l1S men summoned arc without
dependents. with only physical .ft:,.s..
standing between them and service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
STATE: SUPREME COURT,

rho following casos' wore argued
Yesterday in the state Supreme Court
OF Appeals
No. ~. .Nb"rnathr vs. Emporia Manu-
occurring tompauy. Argued by M.ssrs
Enf"rd x Peterson for tn" plaintin in
error aud ~ lrhN Turuhull ana Iiirain
Val Tor the defendant in error ami
No -. Virginia Railway aud Power
bri"fS
n" a.. Coz IS IIouscman. Continued
No. ~. carpcutcr -. Meredith. Ar
En"d by T.. u. Turubull. IL. and T. 4.
LOWS for tn" rlaiutjff ,u error a.d H.,
Marvin Smith"y for the defendant in
error and submitted "
No. -. M"psjkor ~. Cook. Argued
~ y |" Eroudv and Taxowcll TAYLOR
Tor ~" appellant and hv Mr. Reynolds
Toy tn" "ppcll"r and submitted
N'Mt cases I" he allied:
No. -. Virginia Railway and ,scr
company vs.. Eoltz
10. -. Ncllam IS. I:clotc.
No. -. Williams and Sons Incorpo-
rated, W. Postal TCicGrurh Gable Com
panv
No A. Cartor Ns Washington ana
old Dominion Railway.
No. -. hillaW ". Norfolk and Nest
orn Railway COMPANY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26

night and are hcld as bcirS abscne
without leave from Camp Hancock. Ga,
which they admit. They Travelled bore
on freight train. They were turned
over to camp lee authorities and will
be sent back 70 Camp Hancock.
Mary peierSburEcrs went over to
Richmond last evening TO hear Food
administrator Herbert Eoovcr's ad.
dress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
CHANCERY RELEASE DEEDS

tncwninG x HoNlcy. trustees. TO to-
sauna II. Scott 32N129 feet, known as
ioi6 81. John street. January IL. l9lS:
+. II. EoXl"y and \. j. Chewing. Jr.
trustees, to Rctt,c and BESSIE t.. .:roSn
aud Alice NJ Washington ia7-l.xI2n
ie"t known as lol. st. 1ohn street.
January Is. 1918: S31l
T.. NJ EoA!cN and y. !. ChcWninc Jr
trustee. 10 George y. Evans %Oyi0. feet
known - G2"-a North Einnc. street.
and rs West Moore street Noycmbci.
16, 1917, SSln
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
Company Elects Officers.

AT meeting last night OF a. l.. Iill
Rifles. Pc.crsburE'S new infantry com
panE. Percy Il. I.anier was elcctc:! FIRST
lieutenant. and l.. l.. Kidd second len.
tenant. Both arc experienced military.
men The company decided to attend.
the inauguration OF Governor Wcst-
morci:nd Davis and take par, - tho
inaugural naradc. The company IL well
drilled. uniformed armed ard equip
ped.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
a Hold nnhI,er,

Tho grocery stor" of Franz Wagner
near tn" Ncv Market, was brokcn into
ana roh""d last niEtt. Entrance wac
gained by cutting through tho wa! .f
Inc huiidinE. The cash register was
totbrd o. ~ money ard groceries and
other articles wcrc carried off. .h.
police arc investigating AVID cx7ec. To
maze some arrests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following permits were issued
Yesterday by the Building Inspectors
office:
Thomas +. Eryan. TO repair brick
store AT 207 North Foushcc Street. 10
COS: $500.
X. l.. Hare's estate. 10 repair frame
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
Real Estate Summary
CHA>cEuY TRANSFER

Ford 25Xlo3 l.: feet. known -, :: s,,utI,
!s. =. Street. January -, 1918; taA,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
NEW YORK LIVE srocK MARnrr.

NrN lpkk: January .N.-BccyrS. trrcEu
1T: s'""ra ~ ga WIZ: bulls. Ss.Jeg Si2.jo:
,CalNcs steady: vesIs, sIS.nT $500; vuls.
sheer and lambs irregular: sheer. son
q SEQ: cults. s7.nou 500: lambs sis.n,
Iors lower at 81 .5a,sis "a. rou-hs slstn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
RICHMOND LIVE STOCK MARKET
lSnles at I niMn Stnck Nurdsl

Richmond. Va. January - IT'S
'hoicc steers. li7 u u: medium 10 GOOD
iomil: common 10 fair. sag. choice
h"iferS. ln.- I'll: medium 10 euo,I ~. 10:
common Il" fair. 1rys'-. Choice COWS ,,p.'
medium - good. ~. ai>: common to fair -,
9e'E. lest oxen. HGi5: medium TO Eoon
=: ~ ~ ,@mm0n 20 ia'r. 62T7'7. Test
heavy bulls s'e@a'.. light. ~. He-,
caves. 10 common to fair. il.rir Rest
heavy hogs. ~; medium weight ia I.t.t
'iEht". JhM lh'4: ~ows stays, la.ris Rest
sheen. sai0. common TO f.ir ,sJS ~,
lambs. !OHio. medium to good. IL: an
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
HENRICD TRtNsI.I.t,

y NJ. MarNo I" ". NJ. Harness lot IS.
block +. designated on tho Mai az
property OF ~ VI. Maryc September -;
1917, So ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26

f"mlr! mnrh"t-- il"n>. Very scarce and
>>"Vhl'"' ,n'~rh't N"iH hrm. II any change
ne NO. "hi,hcn>. about equal Ia the dom. nj
t,ESa Sc.t'" aud demand heavy: outlook
ttSh't iiniicr--M- rkCt firm: rcyclpt. Iirht.
- H-nd heavy: outlook higher Hide
;n"In"t dnt4, demand hight: outlook Ipwer
=" ~ "hh country meat of all kinds in
1901 Hcn"nn and meet with ready sale on
81 r'N"I. Live stock inarkct--Cattlc csirenc-
- scarce, good fancy tat stock briu.inr
i,n n, ~ "hcesa OF quotations: vcaIs. scarce
IHH Waht'h' ft'ctTfis ncI near enough tor
doin~ M: in. market ~ 4 Who'll. wiSn -
exception OF hides. IN good HEALTHY .b.,,o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26

Dwelling at oil Fourth Avenue to cost
W r. 10th cro,lard & r,.h,
agents.. 10 repair brick oifcc build
isnE: sixth and Main Streets. 10 cost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
RAILROADS
oeaboard Air Line Railway ComDany

INC fr"rr"ssir- Hallway Of the sant,.
Trans leave daily A. NJ Sorl.r, -,
1910 l.. ~. Slcepc,s Atlanta ana ,',' 49,
N!hc. 80 H. NJ. Atlanta. B,r,n,nrh
s"e''a'' '!.to J.. 81. Aiecpcra JscLsonv,l.
!"i"p". go \. a. FioriG. I.m!tca. T,,,,.
H'I'r 80 q. NJ A.iJ \. II. ...s i.
80 T. VI .aS a 81 -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26

.h'teo states toou Administration License
No. q 1891
tBy @. X. Currie e Coz
hichm9nd, VI. January -. 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-26
RICHMOND PRODUCE MARKET.
Wholesale Quotations

sales prime summer yellow spot. ~ N
!ahuarS ana March. NV. Ma. 70 -
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-14
ESTIMATE OF COST OF
 RAILROAD WAGE INCREASES
Secretary Lane Says the Additional Cost Would Be ss2ooo,ooo Annually

Washington. Feb 13.-The first of flcial indication of what proposed rail- road wage increases would cost was given at today's hearing before the railroad wage commission when J. A. Franklin presented the claims of the railway employees department of the American Federation of Labor.
 Figuring an average of B 1-3 per cent. increase, on the fiat increases asked. the additional cost would be $S2, ,000 annually" Secretary Lane chairman of the commission, comput- ed
 MT. Franklin said the estimate seemed correct based upon increases for 250, ,000 organized men. He also had suggested that any increases should apply to unorganized workers of the same trades, numbering about 260,0oo, who were not figured in the rough cai- culation. The wage bais asked was S6 a day for skilled men such as carmen, machinists and blacksmiths, $4.50 a day for helpers, and time and a haH for overtime, Sunday and holiday work
 None of the witnesses before the commission has submitted estimates of what the increases requested would cost, all apparently taking the posi- tion of A. B. Garretson, of the con- ductors, who said that it did not mat fer what the cost would be since the increases were essential to maintain the standard of living and that if an industry did not maintain the men serving it. the industry did not de- serve to survive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-14
HeatIess Monday
 Holidays Suspended
WORD RECEIVED FROM NATIONAL
 FUEL ADMINISTRATION
ALL EXCEPT N. E. STATES
New England Fuel Administrator storrow Has Called for Conference
 of State Fuel Administrators to Sub
 nit Question of Continuing Closing : Orders in New England.

Boston, Fem. 1S.-A cas1 for con- ference of the fuel administrators of all the New England states was sent out by telegraph tonight by James J. Storrow, New England fuel adminis- trator. This action followed the re- ceipt of word from Washington that the national fuel administration had suspended the heatless Monday holi- days but had left the way open for their continuance in New England, where the coal situation is still criti- cal. At the conference which will be held either tomorrow or Friday, Mir Storrow will lay the entire situation before the state fuel administrators for decision on the question of con tinuing the Monday closing orders in this section of the country.
 Coal Diminishing in New England.
 Figures of coal movements report ed at the fuel administrators office show that the flow of coal into this territory is not equal to that which is being, burned each day, so that the amount on hand is steadily diminish
 The acutepess of the situation was ing. The supply in this city tonight was only little over 10000 tons equally divided between hard and soft coal.
 illustrated today. when cargo of B. 100 tons of coal consigned to the American Woolen Company was seiz- ed by the fuel administrator Only B. 1000 tons was turned over to the wool fen company, the remainder going tc the Boston and Maine railroad, which is said to be in a serious predica- ment.