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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-10-05
SOLVING war
LABOR Problems
Policies Board" Completes Gov
ernment's Plan to Meet
Situation.
FOLLOW STEPS OF ALLIES
Distribution of Labor and Settling Of
Wages and Living Conditions In
Hands of Newly Created
Board.

With the organization just COM
pleted Of the labor policies board. the
United States government has in OPP
Grafton a machine for the distribu-
ton of labor and the solving Of labor
problems generally, comparable in
scope and authority to the labor min
istries of our allies.
J 1t has frequently been said that this
is labor's war; and the fact that with
out the wholesoUled patriotic effort Of
the individual American workman this
nation would be helpless against Ger
many is apparent.
Long before America entered the
war other belligerent nations found it
necessary to give the labor problem
careful specialized study, that the
latent power of the man behind the
man behind the gun might be utilized
to the fullest extent. The problems to
be solved by these labor experts were
gigantic.
There was, in the first place, the
necessity of converting the CONNER
cial factories Of the nations into war
plants and training men who had, per-
haps, been making kettles, in the guam
tity manufacture Of shrapnel helmets.
AS more and more men were called to
take their places in the trenches, the
y 49, of labor Ss1nrfaues hecagne m
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-10-05

During the last six years organizeu
street car men in Chicago have re-
ceived more than $7o0,0oo IN penen's'
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-10-05
CARPENTERS APPROVE
NEW WAR LABOR BOARD

President Wilson was congrat-
ulated by the United Brother
hood Of Carpenters and Joiners
of American on his success In
the formation of a national war
labor board to handle Industrial
questions during the war in a
telegram sent by the organiza-
TONS executive board. "All Of
our international officers pledge
you and that board their hearty
cooperation and assistance" the
message said. The board also Of
fered the services of its entire
100000 members to the govern
ment in winning the war.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-10-05
TO MINNIE MARIE PEARsALL

TO MINNIE MARIE PEARSALL
y. H. Pearsall VS. Minnie Marie Pearsal
State Of Tennessee, In Chancer>
Court OF Knox county No. 1879
In this cause, it appearing from the
billfi1ed, which is sworn to, that the
defendant Minnie M RE Pearsall is
nonresident of Tennessee. so that
ordinary process cannot be served up
on her it is ordered that said defnd
ant appear before the Chancery
Court, at Knoxville, Tennessee, on or
before the first Monday Of Nov
next. and make defense TO said bill or
the same will be taken for confessed
and the cause set for hearing ex parte
as to ner. This notice will be pub
lished in the Knoxville Independent
for four consecutive weeks.
J. C. FORD. C. & M.
c. Raleigh Harrison, Sol.
Sept IA 81 2S Oct. S 1918
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-10-05
TO MARY TJcGLE

Fonzo Tuggle VS.. Mary Tuggle
State of Tennessee. Ip Chancer'
Court OF Knox County. No. 1927
In this cause. it appearing from
the bill filed which is SWORD to. that
the defendant Mary Tuggle ia n"n
resident of the State Of Tennessee
30 that the ordinary process cannot
be served upon her IT 10 ordered
that said defendant appear before
the Chancarv Court. at Knoxville
Tennessee on or before the 1st
Monday ofNovembernext and make
defense to said bill. or the same will
be taken for confessed and the
cause set for hearing ex-parte as to
her This notice will he published
in the Rockville Independent for
fonr successive weeks
This ard day OF October 1919
J. G. FORD. Clerk & Master
Geo. Reavis, Sol.
October 5 IL 10 rs 1918
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-10-05

Dyersburg. The local board was
called upon for As white selectmen to
entrain for Camp Wadsworth Sept. 8,
81 negro selectmen for Camp Sherman,
Sept. /, eight limited service men for
Camp Wheeler, Sept 6; seven special
service men to University of Tennes.
see, Knoxville, and two limited .serv.
ice men to Camp Greene, The local
hoard registered 80 men Aug. "a,
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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-10-05

NyJRE1lled labor had to be called upon
to do the work skilled men had always
done in times of peace. Even then the
ranks of labor were all too thin and
another step, that of calling women
into industry wholesale, was taken. AT
first the women worked mainly in So
called nonessential industries. AS the
drain on man power kept on, women
were called upon to do the work OF
skilled mechanics in war plants. One
by one the nonessential industries
closed or were converted into strictly
war plants. In 1918 there will not be
manufactured in England one single
pleasure automobile.
These two steps soon received two
technical names, ALLEGATION" and
"dilution." There were, however, two
other matters just as important to
which careful consideration has had
to be given.
First was the standardization Of
wages in war plants. 1t was found
that without some action of this ma
ture, the labor turnover" or drift of
employees from one industry to an
other, would handicap productions
Standardized wage scales for all
skilled trades and common labor had
therefore to be fixed by the govern
ment in order that work might pro-
coed In all war plants on an even
basis.
The other problem concerned ~the
just treatment of workmen by their
employers in such matters as GOOD
living and working conditions, as well
is wages high enough to meet soaring
prices and a share in war profits on
the part of those who do the actual
work Of production.
In England and France these vari-
Gus problems were met by the "minis-
tries of munitions" which had respon-
sibility for the success of the nations
entire labor policy. In America, how
ever, it has been thought best to leave
oil labor matters in the hands of the
department of labor, inside which have
been established three major boards
charged with consideration of all the
problems outlined above.
These boards put into operation
since the beginning Of the year, are
now fairly under way. They are the
United States employment service, the
lgbor policies board and the national
war labor board.
The first has the problem Of labor
supply. Thousands of district agents
scattered all over the country, work
under the jurisdiction of the chairman
of the state councils Of defense. Men
women and boys are enrolled for every
form of war service outside Of the
army and navy.
Next comes the labor policies board
just organized. It's primary object Ii
the standardization of wages and Of
living and working conditions In the
various war industries, in order to GU
down the labor turnover.
During the last six years organizes
street car men in Chicago nave &c
reiyed more than $4,000 in dement's
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-10-05
NONRESIDENT ATTACHMENT
NOTICE
TO JOHN T. FITZGERALD

TO JOHN T. FITZGERALD
Katherine Fitzgerald VS. Beaver Ker
ne y Company ct al
State of Tennessee, In Chancery Court
of Knox County. No 1910
In this cause, it appearing from the
original bill filed which is sworn to that
the defendant John 7. Fitzgerald is just
ly indebted to complainant and is Il non
resident of the State nf Tennessee.
so that the ordiary process Of law
cannot be served upon him, and NJ
attachment having been issued and
levied on the defendants property, 1t
is ordered that said defendant appear
before the Chancery Court, at Knox
ville Tennessee. on or before the
first Monday of Oct next and max"
defense to said bill, or the same will
be taken for confessed and the cause
set for hearing ex parte as to HIM.
This notice will be published in the
KNOXVILLE INDEPEN { o p
four consecutive week
This 18th day Of SEPTEMBER 1917
T. C. FORD, c. & M
Green 4 Webb Solr's
Sept. 7-14-21-2S, 1918
Lebanon William D. Young, John
A. Hyden, Will w. ColVert and Coriey
Jennings, students of Cumberland Uni
versity, have gone to Fort Sheridan,
ILL.,, where they will receive two
months intensive military training un-
der the direction Of the United States
government for the purpose OF fitting
the men to assist the government of
ficer in training college. men during
the coming college year.
**sas
Knoxville.-All industries N Ten
nessee, except those essential to war,
must cease operation during the win
ter, owing to the scarcity of ooa. &C
| cording to w. e. Myer United States
fuel administrator for Tennessee, who
was here to confer with fuel officials
and to assist in plans fo9 the intro
duction OF the skip-stop system on the
| street railway.
The coal situation grows more Sc
rious daily" said Mr.. Myer and IN
supplying coal first thought must be
given to the industres essential to tde
! carrying on of the war and to the
homes. All industries which are non
/ essential to the carving on of the wal
n list cease Operations, for it will be
impossible to supply them with coal.
Columbia Information was recely
ed here that James G. Wooten wa
! killed in action on Aug l. The intor
nation was given in two letters, on
from companion of the fallen hero <
| his father and another from Williae
Fry, who is an army field clerk u
France, to his father, Judge John W
/ Fry.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
TALK OVER PLAN
 FOR OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

The Memorial Day committee of the Common Council last evening made an appropriation of $1,795 to carry out celebration of Memorial Day in Bridgeport. The Memorial Day committee from Elias Howe, Jr., Post G. A. R., met with the city of ficials, as did a committee represent ing the Board of Education, to for mulate plans for the day. Another meeting of the joint committees will be held in the council chamber, We'd nesday night, at o'clock.
 There will be no Memorial Day or ator this year but it is likely that some of the members of the Post will say few words. The pupils of the schools will participate in the par ade, which has been planned, there will also be several bands in line, as we'll as the city officials and members of the post who will ride in autos.
 The reviewing stand will be at Sea- side park, this year, instead of at city hall as in former years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
HORNADAY ASKS IRISH MEETING
 BE CANCELLED

New York. May A request to William Wallace, Jr., director of the New York port enemy alien bureau, that the Friends of Irish Freedom be prohibited from holding a. mass meet ing in Madison Square Garden to- night was made today on behalf of the American Defense society by Dr. William T. Horanaday. Liam Meadows, Mrs Sheehy Skefington. John Devoy and others are on the pro- gram to speak.
 Beyond doubt" Dr. Horanaday said in his letter, "that meeting will be devoted to disloyal utterances and to vi1lihcation of England, Americas ally and best friend. Whoever strikes England strikes America"
 To the management of Madison Equare Garden a similar protest has been made by the intimate commit tee for the severance of all social and professional relations with enemy sympathizers," headed by Mrs. Will liam Jay and other American wom- en.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

France in the Foreign Legion throughout the war and have obtain ed permission from the French gov ernment to raise their own army to fight alongside the allies under the Eagle of Poland.
 Major Kozlowski, the ranking of icer of the mission has seen 30 years service with the Foreign of the French army. The majority of that time was was on active service in Morocco, AL geria, and the wilder parts of Africa, as well as the western front in this war. Captain S. Grodski, another member of the nission, has served for years with the Russian army and went through some of the most terri b1e fighting on the eastern front He was wounded many times and on one occasion laid in a trench for 36 hours before help came to him.
 Lieutenant Szaniawski, one of the junior members, served with the For eign Legion in France from the be- ginning of the war and won great distinction when he led his men over four lines of German trenches in the big push near Arras- He penetrated so far into the positions of the enemy that he and his men were caught un- der the barrage of their own guns and nearly all of them perished.
 Prince Poniatowski was also a member of the French Foreign Le- zion. He saw some of the most vic- ious fighting of the entire war and was wounded twice.
 Upon the arrival of the mission they will be welcomed at the station by a delegation of local Poles headed by pr. B. L. Smykowski, who will read the address of welcome. The other members of the reception committee will be Rev. Alphonse Figlewski, B. S. Michniewicz, Francis Okleyewicz and the two recruiting officers, Lieutenaits W, T. Soyda and Paul Wrobel.
 The party will be at once escorted to St. MichaePs church for service after which they will adjourn to the Hotel Stratfield for luncheon, which will be rendered them by the recep- ton committee.
 At P. M. they will address a mass meeting at the Armory. The ad- dresses will be given both in Polish and in English. Prince Ponnatowsh will address the meeting in English and tell of the wonderful work of the Polish fighting men in the Foreign Legion of France.
 After the mass meeting the party will go to the home of Dr. B. L. Smykowski for dinner and at 7:3O, they will attend an entertainment oiuen in their honor at St, Johns hall, The entertainment will be furnished by St. Cicelia's choir under the lead- ership of s. Orlowski, who will shortly leave for Canada where he will join his unit of the Polish army now being trained under French and British. off, ficers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

the destruction and devastation wrought by Allied airmen never has been so great
 Roads had been cut so that the Germans experience great difficulty in bringing up sufficient gravel and stones to fill the craters," the paper says.
 Les Nouvelles ascertains that it was bombs dropped by Allied air craft that destroyed railroad station in the province of Hainaut, Belgium, on March 22. A munition train of 60 freight cars was in the station and 40 of the GETS blew up, killing and wounding many Germans. A German officer estimated the loss in shells at 100000 marks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
POLISH MISSION TO ADDRESS MEN HERE TOMORROW Headed by Grandson of Last King of Poland and Maj.
 Kozlowski. HERE TO RECRUIT
 FOR POLISH ARMY Captain Grodski Lay in a Trench 36 Hours Before
 Help Game to Him.

Headed by Major Joseph Kozlowsh and Lieut. Prince Poniatowski, grand son of the last king of Poland, the Polish Military Mission will arrive in Bridgeport tomorrow at s:45 and will devote the day to addressing meetings to stimulate recruiting for the na- tional Polish army which is now be- ing trained for service in France.
 At Il o'clock the mission will be greeted at the city hall by Mayor Will son and members of the common council. The mayor will deliver an address and officially welcome the Polish fighters to Bridgeport.
 Poland, which is, the youngest of the Allies has been officially recogniz- ed by the allied nations. Ignace Pa derewski, the famous pianist, being the official representative in this coun- try. Practically all of the officers of the new army have been serving
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
GARRY WOUNDED SOLDIERS ALONG
 IN COAL CARTS

Amsterdam, May 1.-Two hundred sixty-five trains full of wounded sol diers returning to Germany from the battle fronts in Picardy and Fland CTS, says the newspaper Les Nouvalles of the Hague, were counted in the day time on April g, April II and April 12 on the Nemur-Liege rail road. The transports were so crowd ed that the Germans were even using open coal cars to carry the wounded.
 Hospitals, convents, schools and factories in Belgium, the paper adds, are all packed with wounded
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
SEND ALL YOUTHS
 TO FRONT LINES

Geneva, May 4-The German mili- tary authorities are sending direct to the front lines all youths from the reserve depost in A1sace-Lorraine, ac- cording to an Alsatian chemist who has just arrived here from Mulhaus- en. The chemist already has lost four sons, the latest aged IS, having been killed at Locre, in the Flanders bat tie.
 '"The Germans are employing their last reserves" said the ALsatian, "es- pecially the soldiers from Alsace-Lor- raine. It is the German manner of settling the question of the two prov inces. If referendum is taken af- ter the war only a few Alsatian elec- tors will be left"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
ALLIES PLANES HARASS GEMRAN
 SUPPLY SERVICE

Amsterdam, May 4-The effective work of the Allied aeroplanes in harassing German supply service is described by Les Nouves of The Hague, which says Allied airTnen re- gently sank 2S Belgian vessels carry ing supplies to the Germans.
 Three weeks ago the Luxemburg bridge in Namur was again badly damaged by air craft, says the news paper. Two arches were destroyed, one boat was sunIx Three German sentries on the bridge were killed. The movement of vessels to the front never has been so intense as since the opening of the German offensive and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
ROBERT BERRY
 GIVEN WAR CROSS

Paris, May 4-Robert Berry, who, for two years, has been correspondent of the Associated Press at the French army headquarters, has been decor ated on the battlefield with the cross of the Legion of Honor, by Gen. An thoine. acting on behalf of the com mander in chief, Gen Petain, whose urgent duties prevented him from be- slowing the decoration in person.
 Two other Americanse and four British correspondents also were dec- orated. Gen. Anthoine spoke of the invaluable work of the American and British press and said the decorations were awarded as coming from soldiers for soldiers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
ELIZA ARTHUR,

The funeral services for Eliza, wife of John J. Arthur, were held this morning from her late home, 209 Madison avenue, and at St. Angus tines church. Rev. James & Nihill celebrated solemn high mass of re- quiem. At the offertory, Miss Mae Fqaherty sang, Dominic Jesu," and after the mass Miss Kathleen Ryan rendered "The Beautiful Land On High" The services were attended by a large delegation from Catalpa circle, Foresters of America, of which the deceased was member. Floral offerings were numefNss and beautiful. Burial was in St. Mich ael's cemetery, and commital services at the grave were read by Rev. James B. NihilI.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
BOWERS vs. STEEL WORKERS.

Pawtucket, R. l., May 4-The Fall Bethlehem Steel Athletic club eleven, which twice has held national honors, are deciding today the final in the United States soccer championship. It was the third successive meeting be- tween these teams in the national finals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
AMERICAN CITY
 AT GATES OF PISA

Rome, May 4.-An American village soon will rise at the gates of Pisa to accommodate 2,0o0 refugees from Ve- netia- It will cover 30 acres and there will be a church, a school and hos pital. Plans for the village have been adopted and the work will be carried out by the American Red Cross
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
OBITUARY.
JAMES c. oCoNNELn.

The funeral of James c. O'Connell was held this morning from his late home, AT Jetland place, and from St. Peters church. Rev. Michael Lynch celebrated solemn high mass of re- quien, and the church choir sang the responses, The pail bearers were James Lyons, John Daly, Joseph Michael, Joseph O'Brien, Edward Burns and Daniel Lyons. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

If you are losing weight, are thin, pale and run doWn-you are in danger.
 Father Johns Medicine will build new flesh and strength for you. It is a body builder and strength giver.
 It is safe for children, too, because it does not contain alco- hOl.
 Father Johns Medicine is best for colds and throat trou- AbIes. 30 years in use.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
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 It became apparent yesterday that the opposition to giving the President unlimited power to determine the size of the army was disappearing, and it is believed the committee will readily grant him such power. Major-General Crowder has recommended that Con- gress extend this power to the Presi- dent, and his recommendations, not yet formally presented to the commit tee, contemplate extending the draft age. Opinion in the Military Affairs Committee favors extending the draft age to 40 years.
 Secretary Baker merely outlined in a general way yesterday the program the General Staff has recommended to him. Distinct features will be ex- plained to the committee during the next ten days by experts in the differ ent military bureaus. Major-General March, who was General Pershing's director of artillery, is especially in terested in improving this branch of the service. He will tell the committee on Monday of the War Departments plans to build up the artillery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
'ss s44s sE sF DHLONS 5fs sas S s.:. ss Hartford Paris Wholesale and Retail Leading MiIliners THRIFT STAMPS FREE
 MONDAY, MAY 6.
MONDAY, MAY 6.

To every purchaser of $3 in merchandise we will give one 25 cent Thrift Stamp free. To every purchaser of $5 we will give so cents in Thrift Stamps free. In addition to this our prices are greatly reduced on seasonable millinery, Shirt Waists, Cloth Coats, Marabout Feather Capes, Pet ticoats, Ostrich Neck Boas Rain Coats and etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

Legal time in Spain was advanced 60 zniznutesfrone ~Asprz 15stnl<lrE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

The Teutonic powers will dethrone King Ferdinand of Runnania-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-10
INVESTIGATE THE
ASHUELOT ACCIDENT
of New Hampshire
and Massachusetts, Hear Stories
of Those Concerned.

An investigation into the cause of
the collision Sunday morning, MAY ),
at Ashuelot, y. H., between two auto
as result of which one car
went into the river and two young
women, Miss May Blanc of Brookline,
Mass, and Miss Bessie Eddy of Proc
torsyille, VT, were drowned, has been
made by Inspectors Charles E. Lathrop,
the Massachusetts motor
vehicle department. and William II.
Knox of the New Hampshire depart
ment. One of the drivers, Herbert
Reed, had Massachusetts license and
the other, ID. A. Mosher, a New Hamp-
shire license
The drivers and some of the occu-
pants of the two cars, at the time of
the accident, were heard as well as
Constable William Duso of Winchester
who made measurements of the tracks
of the two cars soon after the accident
The only explanation of the COLI
sion, in which the left front wheel and
fender of the ear going south and
driven by Herbert Reed hit the rear