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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
9.-FINANCIAL RECOMMENDA-
TION

9.-FINANCIAL RECOMMENDA-
TION
This increase in wages will add
substantially to the operating cost of
the company and will require re-
consideration by the proper regu-
lating authority of the fare which the
company is allowed by law to collect
from it's passengers.
We make part of this award the
words we have used in the award in
the Cleveland case:
eve have recommended to the
President that special congressional
legislation be enacted to enable some
executive agency of the Federal Gov
ernment to consider the very perilous
financial condition of this and other
electric street railways of the country,
and raise fares in each case in which
the circumstances require it. We be-
lieve it to be a war necessity justify
ing Federal interference. Should
this be deemed unwise, however, we
urge upon the local authorities and
the people of the locality the pressing
need for such an increase adequate
to meet the added cost of operation.
"This is not a question turning on
the history of the relations between
the local street railways and the
municipalities in which they operate.
The just claim for an increase in
fares does not rest upon any right
to a dividend upon capital long in
vested in the enterprise. The increase
in fare must be given because of the
immediate pressure for money re-
ceipts now to keep the street rail-
ways running so that they may meet
the local and national demand for
their service. Overcapitalization, COR
rupt methods, exorbitant dividends in
the past are not relevant to the ques-
ton of policy in the present exigency.
In justice the public should pay an
adequate war compensation for
service which can not be rendered
except for war prices. The credit of
these companies in floating bonds is
gone. Their ability to borrow on
short notes is most limited. In the
face of added expense which this and
other awards of needed and fair COM
pensation to their employees will in
volve, such credit will completely dis
appear. Bankruptcy, reeeiverships,
and decentralization, with failure of
service, must be the result. Hence
our urgent accommodation on this
head" VIM. H. TAFT,
BASIL M. MANLY,
Joint Chairmen and Section.
January Is, 1919.
Approved by the Board:
w. JETT LAUCK,
Secretary.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
DO YOUR DUTY TO YOUR UNION

Don't be a whole gas plant in talk
ing and then show up with a wooden
arm when it comes to DOING.
Incidentally, the best workers are
generally those who have the least to
say-so you fellows who haven't al
ways got a spiel on the tip of your
tongue must never let the idea get
into your heads that you are not of
much service at the union meetings.
Your quiet consideration and your i'm
partial vote is what is necessary to
have a question settled fairly, and so
that the officials will know how to
govern themselves.
A meeting with from 70 to 80 per
cent of the members present encour-
ages and treasures the officers that
your vote and your expressions can
be carried out to the limit, because
truly representative expression then
is possible.
A 20 or 80 per cent attendance
shows the officers that there is in
different interest and that support
will likewise be uncertain-and SO it
is perfectly natural for them to per-
form their duties half-heartedly or
with considerable misgivings.
Reasonable, isn't it?
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
Organizing Mill Workers

Cincinnati.-The United Brewery,
Flour, Cereal and Soft Drink Workers
report that an organization campaign
among cereal and other mill workers
rs proving successful. The A. F. of
L. executive council has acknowledged
the jurisdiction of this union over
these industries and federal unions
chartered by the A. F. of L. have been
transferred.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24

Washington.-When Director Gen
eral of Railroads McAdoo notified
regional directors that piece work in
railroad shops should be discontinued,
if Substantial majority" of the
workers favor the plan railroad man
ayers started to hold elections in the
shops.
The A. F. of L. railway employees
department advised workers to avoid
these elections, and to vote on the
referendum conducted by the depart
ment, which protested to the railroad
administration against the managers
action. The managers were ordered
to-desist.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
R. R. PIECE WORK is DOOMED;
UNIONS WINNING LONG FIGHT

WashingtonBefore resignation railroad
General of Railroads McAdo ordered all region
al railroad whenever sub
majority of the employees desire such a change"
important" general this be
delay hesitation sympathetic
all Of
properly and promptly advised that they act
occasions arise"
undoubtedly influenced by
agitation against line with his policy
develop rather than
feeling them and the management
work will be abolished if the
railway which
represents that will be overwhelmingly
They base this prediction
of being taken this by the
pament.
Acting Jewell the rail
both declare that this the biggest
worker have
years. they hop have opposed work This
Central Erie Pennsylvania and
other railroads"
point their victory additional evidence
trade organization and continuous agitation
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24

The teacher was trying to convey
an idea of devotion to the members of
her class. "Now suppose" she said,
"a man working on the river suddenly
fell in. He could not swim and would
be in danger of drowning. Picture the
scene. The mans sudden fall, the cry
for help. His wife knows his peril
and hearing his screams rushes to the
bank. Why does she rush to the
bank?"
"To draw his insurance money"
exclaimed a boy in the rears-Ex.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
Fishermen Unite

Bellingham, Wash.-In less than
two months fishermen in this city
have perfected a 100 per cent trade
union. These workers, together with
other northwest fishermen, are de-
manding that the intolerable working
conditions in Alaskan waters be
remedied
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24

In several places, however, these
elections were held, but the result
surprised the managers. In the Will
mington (Del) Pennsylvania railroad
shops the vote was: Against piece
work, 1475; for piece work, 10.
The A. F. of L. railway department
officials report that the vote on the
Pennsylvania system, under union au-
spices, resulted as follows: Against
piece work, 1921; for piece work,
$40; not voting, 22,900.
The trade unionists predict that the
vote will be a complete answer to
scientific management advocates
and their piece work theory.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
School Teachers Uniting

Madison, Wis.-Public school teach
ers in this city have organized and
are chartered by the American Fed
Grafton of Teachers, affiliated with
the A. F. of L.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
Coal Drivers Win

Madison, Wis.-Coal drivers have
won their strike and raised wages 20
cents a day. The new rate is $3.50
day. Time and one-half will be
paid for overtime and double time
for Sundays and legal holidays.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24

Green-Service corps.
Orange-Quartermasters corps.
Plum and black-Ordnance corps.
White band without cord-Aviation
training corps.
Blue and white-Reserve militia and
volunteer training corps,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
Labor Party in New York

New York.-A labor party was
formed in this city at conference
attended by several hundred organ
lied work kers, representing approx
mately $50 trade unions. The plat
form includes President Wilson's
peace program as contained in his
IA points.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
Oppose Convict Labor

Charleston, w. Va.-Governor Corn
we'll has recommended to the state
legislature that convict labor be abol-
ished in West Virginia.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
City LabOrers Gain

Baltimore.-Laborers employed by
the city have secured wage increases
of "a cents a day. Sewer work en-
ployes will be paid 40 and AZ cents
an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
MILITARY HAT CORDS

Blue-Infantry.
Red-Artillery.
Yellow-Cavalry.
Red and white-Engineering corps.
Pink and white-Signal corps.
Blue with red tassels-Machine-gun
corps.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
LABOR'S PROGRESS
Advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Pure Food Law Upheld

Washington.-The United States
supreme court has upheld Wiscon-
sin law which prohibits the use of
benzoate of soda in food.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24
Printers Raise Wages

Charleston, w. Va.-The Typo
graphical union has secured new
wage contract, which establishes the
following rates: Evening news
papers-Journeymen, $35 a week;
foremen, $40.50. Morning news
papers-Journeymen, $37; foremen,
$43.50. .
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24

Vancouver, British Col.-Members
of the Typographical union employed
in commercial shops suspended work
to enforce a higher wage rate.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-24

May l, 1919, to make payments to its
employees of the back pay due them
under this award.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-29
WILL OPEN CAMPAIGN
FOR NEW CONSTITUTION

A meeting will be held Tuesday eve
ming at the Chamber Of Commerce for
the purpose of organizing a committee
to work in Memphis and Shelby county
for a favorable vote for the holding OF
a constitutional convention next Novem-
Der, under the act passed by the last
legislature. The election is to be held
Sept. 4.
A call for the meeting has been sent
out by Capt. Walter c. Chandler and
r. S. Keebler, who were active sup
porters of the movements to secure a
revision of the state constitution In
the elections held two and four years
ago.
Two years ago the proposition was
that no attempt should be made to hold
a constitutional convention while the
war was In progress. -Four years ago
the proposition was also defeated, large
~, It was claimed, through the efforts
Of officeholders, who feared a constitu-
tional provision might be included abol-
ishing the fee system in Tennessee. At
tempts to abolish the fee system for the
payment OF many county officers have
been made through legislative enact
ment, but many such acts have been
held unconstitutional.
The advocates of woman suffrage
probably will take IN active part In the
coming campaign, as full suffrage can
not he granted in Tennessee
under tho present constitution. that fact
having been clearly set forth in the de-
cision Of the supreme court on the suf-
frage act which was made public last
Saturday.
James Fl. Malone has been appointed
a member Of the campaign committee
for West Tennessee, but he will be
absent from the city during August and
pl obably will ask that someone else
be appointed,
The meeting Tuesday night will be
held in the committee room on the sec
ond floor OF the Chamber of Commerce
and all persons interested will be well
come.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-29
BARBECUE PLANNED
FOR MERCHANTS

The barbecue in Overton park will be
the outstanding entertainment feature
of the Cotton States Merchants Assoc
citation convention, which takes place
Aug. 19-20-21. and there will be ample
facilities to feed as many as 1000 Wis
itors, Preparations for the barbecus
will be made long enough In advance
to assure hot meat to everybody, and
near-beer and other refreshments In
abundance will be supplied. The best
barbecue talent o~btainable In the South
will handle this affair.
Before the barbecue the guests Will
be treated TO an automobile drive of
some 20 miles throughout Memphis res
idential n industrial sections. One
thousand automobiles will be in this
procession and more will be provided II
required.
MANY Memphis firms are periodically
r~allying behind the associations efforts
to give widest publicity to this big
business and entertainment event and
from all indications the largest attend
ance ever at one OF these conventions
will be here next August, Many firms
are having special printed matter pre-
pared for mailing n have promised
to feature the convention In their news
paper and house organ publicity.
Many clubs and associated bodies In
the city have also Joined in giving the
needed publicity including the Cham
Der of Commerce and all its branches.
the Lumbermen's club, the city club,
the Memphis Association OF Credit
Men.
w. q. Cleveland, chairman of the pro-
gram committee, announces that thu
merchants will be encouraged TO COOP
crate with the county agents in order
to do what he can 10 help the farmer
and this will be featured In a conference
M. A. AIArAl,A IA Cow Hair
the Farmer by Cooperating With
County Agents
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-29

which In our opinion possesses superior
qualities to any other known FORM ,oI
iron. BY using pther makes OF lron
Peptonate we could nave put Lhe sanls
at less than o~ne-fourth the cost TO US,
and nv using metallic iron we couip
have accomplished the same thing al
less than one-twelfth the cost; but by
impaired their therapeutic efficacy
Glycerophosphates used in .Nuxated
Iron is one of the most expensive tonic
INGREDIENTS known. 1t Is especially
recommended to build up the nerve
force and thereby increase brain
10 contain phosphorus in that particu.
lar state so similar to that In which II
is found In the nerve and brain cells
of men,.
important ingredients OF Nuxate iron
phates) are very expensive products as
compared with most other tonics.
Under such circumstances the temp
tation to adulteration n substitution
by INSCRIPTIONS persons is very greaI
and the public>is hereby warned 70 rs
careful and see every bottle is plainly
labeled 'Nuxated Iron" by the Dae
Health Laboratories. Paris, London AND
Detroit, U. S. A., as his is the only
genuine article. If you have taker
other forms OF iron without SUCCESS
this does not prove NuXated r VII
not help you.
manua.tSaers'- Note: Nuxated Iron Is not
Sccret renedv. hut onp which Is we'll known y
druggists eyerywhere. Unlike the Older morgan
iron products, Il Is easily assiulilated. does noI
iniu-e the teeth. make them black, nor upset thI
stomach. Nuxated Iron Is not recommended fI
use In cases Of acute illness. but only ms a tonic
st-enr'h and blood builder, In casc OF lln0
aiwavs ronsu,' vorr family ~nhvsiclAn and h'
guided nv his advicn1 " in doubt az 10 whethe
or IN. Won need q tnnic. ask vo,ir doctor. az "
do not wish to sell Won Nuxatsd Inn II you al
not REQUIRE n. II you should ue II and h dcs
not helm YOU. notify us and We will return yvV
money. II Ia sold by all druKgistA III
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-29
SvyUrn Staseuaenk
oetlae Composition
cfFlse EORAAuH.Ao Of
Nuaeate6.g somu

1t is co~nservatively estimated that
this remarkable formula is now being
used by over three million people an
nually, Among those who have used
and strongly lndorse it are many ply
siclans who have been connected with
the best hospitals and medical socie-
ties, former United States Senator and
Vice. Presidential Nominee Charles A.
Towne, of Minnesota; u. S. Commits
sioner Of Immigration Hon. Anthony
Caminetti; Judge Atkinson. of the
Washington; VIM. l.. Chambers, Com
missioner of the United States Board
of Mediation and Cancellation at
Washington, and former Health Com
missioner VIM. r. Kerr, of Chicago.
+, Newspapers everywhere are invited
TO copy this statement for the benefit
of their readers. 1t is suggested that
physicians make a record of 1t and
keep 1t in their offices so that they
may intelligently answer questions of
patients concerning 1t. Everybody is
advised to cut II out and keep it, A
copy of the actual sworn statement
will be sent to anyone who desires
such, 1t Is as follows; Iron Peptonate
given below. Sodium Glycerophos-
pilates u s. P. tMonsanto). Calcium
santo5, p. &. Nux vomioa u. S. P,
|Cascarine Bitter, Magnesium Carbonate
Pc. Ginger U. S. p, Oil Cassia Gin
namon Precip. U, S. p. Calcium Car
Donate Precip. u. S. r.
Each dose OF two tablets of Nuxated
Iron contains n n n half grains
OF organic iron in the form OF iror
~peptonate, OF special specific standard
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-29
MARKET CLUB FORMED.

JACKSON, Tenn, July 20. tSpl.l--
The Comparative Marketing association.
an organization of farmers and live
stock raisers, was formed here today
with ]. S. Matthews as president and
r. h. Nelly, secretary-treasurer Judd
Brooks, county agent, viii act as adj
yisory secretary. The purpose OF the
body is TO take care OF the general in
terNsts OF it's members In live stock
shlpments. A constitution has been
Mopted and a fund set aside to cover
aosses Of live stock In transit
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-29
ATTORNEY GOES INTO
CONVENTION WORK

JACKSON, Tenn, July 20. tSpl.l-
Attorney T. j, Murray, Jr., who has
taken a lively interest In the constitu-
tional convention propaganda work over
the state. has been offered the posi-
ton OF general secretary nf the organi-
cation with headquarters at Nashville
and stated today that he would likely
accept. He is a young Jackson lawyer
who has just returned from the war
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-29
Hospitals Filled.

During the night hospitals in the re-
gion became filled and doctors we're all
overworked caring for the injured. A
negro corpse was taken into the estab-
lishment of n white undertaken an
soon a crowd threatened to attack tho
| place, News OF this spread and there
after lead negroes would not he ac-
cepted by white mortuaries,
when the streets had been cleared
in the negro quarters the more per-
| sistent rioters marched down town and
sought out negroes at their work. The
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-29

iY constituting a fine residential quar-
ter Of the South Side. Property had
decreased in value and whites had emil
grated TO other parts OF the city by
thousands, but many others had chung
70 their homes while the streets and
n II the large parks became ~thronged
, 1919-04-15
WEST END NOTES.

American Schooner Virginia &c tons,
Capt. Bias. Dino, arrived here Saturday
afternoon from Porto Rico via St. Thorn
as with general cargo and the following
passengers:
Mrs. B. Lagonterie, Miss Lagonterie
and servant, Mr.. J. L. Curry, Adelaide
Blake. She left at 6 o'clock Sunday
afternoon for St. Thomas.
, 1919-04-15
KILOGRAMS
ST. CROIX STATION.
Censored at jamaica

NOeLSOfeQ at jamaica
Ottawa, April 11th.-An announce
ment by Mr.. Rowell President Of the Pri-
Wy Council in the Commons this after
noon, that Sir Robert Borden. Sir GEORGE
Foster, the Hon. c. j. Dohertv and the
Hon. Arthur Sifton, have been appointed
pIenipotentiaries to sign the peace treaty
on behalf Of Canada at the conclusion Of
The Peace Conference, marks a new step
IN the development of the status Of Can
ada and the other overseas dominions
The order-in-council which was tabled
by the minister is the recognition Of the
status OF the dOmlniOns at the Peace Con-
terence. 1t is cOuched in the usual terms
OF orders in-council naming ~plenipoten-
tlarles on behalf of his Majesty and pives
ne minister's name. power and authority
as from the frs day of January 1919 To-
conclude with such ple~nipotentiaries as
may be vested with similar powers and
authority on the part of any powers or
states any treaties, conditions or agree.
ments IN connection with the said Peace
Conference and to sign for and in the
name OF HIS Majesty the King, in res
pect OF the Dominion of Canada every
thing so agreed upon and to transact all
Such othef matters as may %appertain
tli0lSIo. me cillel party TO the signing
OF the peace agreement, it is explained
IS His Majesty the King representing the
United Kingdom and Ireland the over
seas dominion and India. The order-in-
council IS a request to His Majesty to
issue a commission to each of the four
Canadian representatives to sign the
Peace Treaty. AS the other overseas
COMMONS are on the same footing as
Canada, this means that instead Of the
treaty being signed by one set of Pleni-
potontlarles it will be signed by Plenipo-
tentiarles representing>the United King
dom and each of the self-governing do
mlnIons OF the Empire. This is the sec
ond distinct change-in the status of the
self-Government to the signing of the
treaties, as at first treaties were signed
by the representatives of the Empire and
were binding on the whole Empire.
Madrid, April 10th.--It is announced
mat negotiations are to be opened by the
Spanish Govt. with Belgium and Italy
or conventions which among other things
will provide for an advance of funds by
Spain as has already been done ir conven-
TIOn with Othorc &c H. AJ3.-1 D.-
, 1919-04-15

troduced, to a certain extent, will en-
power the Court to compel a man who
deserts his wife or child to give a GER
tain amount towards the support of
such wife or child or children; and if
the Council sees fit to pass the bill the
Court can take immediate action.
1t has been suggested to me that a
year is not a long enough period for
supervision by the Court, it could be
placed at three or four years. My idea
for placing it at one year is because
| believe the father would reform: if
he doesn't he could be brought in again
on a new complaint.
Despatcbing Secretary Williams re-
marked: Mr.. Chairman. | believe that
the Ordinance introduced by End Ap-
pointed Member (NoW will have the ap-
prevail of the Government in its terms
and conditions. 1t appears advisable
that such an Ordinance be passed by the
Colonial Council.
End member for Christiansted Town
(Canegdtd) remarked: Mr.. Chairman.
Just one point. Section 2of the Draft of
Ordinance says:
ANY person having the care, custody
or possession of any child under IL
years of age ETC."
| would like to know if a person is
guardian of a child and cannot keep con-
troll, will he be punish in such a case?
> End Appointed Member (NoJD answered
No and continuing said, Mr.. Chairman.
There was a child born here about six
or eight months ago and the father took
care of it, later he left behind many flow
cry promises; he is now gone for several
months and no support has come. The
mother left the child in care of a friend
and has gone to Porto Rico, and under
the present laws | doubt if can bring
her back by legal process. The way it
looks to me | will have to put this seven
months old child on the pension until it
becomes fourteen years of age.
The Chairman then put to the vote
whether the Ordinance should be fur
thered.
IL members voted for; none against.
The Chairman closed 1st Discussion.
1t was proposed by End Appointed
Member (NoUD and carried that End Dis
cussion come on today.
Government having given consent End
Discussion opened.
No one requested the word, End Dis
cussion closed.
End. Appointed Member (NoU) pro-
posed that 3rd Discussion come on today.
The Chairman put the proposal to the
vote.
II voted for; none against.
Government having given consent 3rd
Discussion Onpnpd