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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-07
STRIKING EMPLOYEES LOSE
THEIR SHARE OF PROFITS
WiIIys-Overlnnd Management Refuse,
Admiration to All Declining 20
work AZ Hours.
INV Associated Pros, =,

TOLEDO. ONO. May 6.--Ahout $500
employees OF the WHY'S Overland Com
pany. who quit at $3.50 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. were refused adn,is-
sion to the plant when they reported
for work rs usual at o'clock this
morning.
~ the Electro Auto-Litc plant "A
subsidiary, about l.l50 OF the 400 en-
ployceS were not at work today, oil
Gals said. Guards stationed ut the
gates at both plants inquired Of work
erS as they entered the gates il they
would work forty-ciEht hours a week
ana. when a negative answer was
gwen, admission was refused.
The workers quietly left the factory
formed into paradcs and marched 10
Memorial Hall, which has been en-
gagged for three days by union official
All departments OF The auto lite plant
were running as usual today. officials
S id
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-03
TWO PLANTS RESUME
IN CHICAGO DISTRICT

Chicago, Oct. 3.-CBy 4. F.--StrikC
leaders made a determined effort today
to prevent further defcctions from their
ranks in the Chicago area and as re.
suit there were fewer new mcu to re-
turn to work than yesterday,
At Indian Harbor, Ind. the Inland
Steel Company and tho Mark Mauufac
turing Company resumed operations to-
day for the first time since the beginning
of the strike with about 30 per ccnt of
their regular forces.
At the Illinois steel Company II
South Chicago there appeared TO he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-03

every department were in operation. OF
ficials of the company stated that they
now have II force of about GOOO en-
ployed. The plant is said to be opcrnt.
ing at about 30 per cent Of its capacity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-03
YOUNGSTOWN MILLS
REPORTING GAINS

Youngstown. o.. Oct, 3.-(By a. P.)
Attention in the Youngstown steel
district today ccntcrcd on the Ohio
works of the Carnegie Steel Company,
where mill officials assert more men
are reporting daily.
Observers reported the number of
men entering the plant today was about
the same as yesterday Mill officials
said this showed gain for them, in
chat many who went to work yestcr-
day remained in the plant overnight,
Very few pickets were on duty at the
Ohio works today. Officials would
make no statement as to when produc-
tiou would be attempted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-03

Of the strikers now appear to he Tor
cigncrs, The strike committee declines
To give figures. but denies all statements
made at tho offices of the company
Pittsburgh. Oct. 3.--tBy \, Pl--
Evidence of another serious attempt
upon the part of employers to make
breach in the ranks of the steel strikers
next Monday when, the third week of
the walkout begins, we're apparent to-
day when reports came from company
sources that preparations were being
made to open plants, now shut down,
aud in otherwise providing for larger
return of men.
From Donora, Pa. Mingo Junction,
O.. aud Weirton. W. Va, came re
ports that efforts would be made to re
sumo work Monday. In the immediate
Pittsburgh district plants are cleaning
up with u view of starting up. Steel
company officials declare that many men
have signiticd their desire to return to
work.
At Johnstown, Pa. the Lorsin plant
is still operating shorthanded, while
the Cambria Steel Works remains
flOS'ls II NtS lfl'll'u NUdI lUf ldlNfl
plant. owned by the Midvsle Steel and
Ordnance Company, may not resume for
months.
No new reports had been received al
the national strike headquarters up tc
midday, except from Sparrows Point
Nd, where a tin plate plant was re
ported to have been closed
Although no definite figures were
available, union organizers in the Pitts
burgb district said they have made big
inroads on the working forces of many
of tho large plants, particularly Home
stead, within the past two days
Gary, Ind, Oct. 3.---cRy a. ~
Alarmed at the detection OF 1900 men
from their ranks, strike leaders today
cNertcd every influence at their command
/ to keep their lines intact. \ series of
/ meetings were held at which addresses
we're delivered by labor leaders and the
picket lines were strengthened.
As result Of this activity apparent
! ly not more than 200 strikers returned
TO work today at the Indiana Steel
Company plant, where units in nearly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-03
AVER BETHLEHEM
STRIKE IS OVER
Company Claim Partly Sub
stantiated by Admission
That Tie-Up Fails
MORE PLANTS TO OPEN

Bethlehem, Pa. Oct. 3 - Labor
organization men at strike headquar-
ters in Allentown admit they have been
unable to make good their pre- walkout
boast that the steel plants of the Bethle-
hem Steel Corporation would be tied up
Two new drives to gain adherents TO
their cause have been undertaken by the
strikers. Having failed to put more
than small percentage of the steel
workers on the street through their
valkout, they are now directing their
efforts at two of the main arteries OF
the steel company's operating system,
the power department and the brick
layers. thus hoping to shut of the com
pany's electric power and TO make the
refining Of their furnaces an imposst-
hility.
Executives of the Bethlehem Steel
Corporation say the strike was over. On
the first day Of the strike they said 10
per cent of their men were out on the
street The following day t. per cent Of
their men were not working. Yesterday
they said the situation was So near the
normal it was not worth talking about.
Today the strike is over, they declare.
David Fl. Williams, strike leader,
insists thai SIS per cent OF the men are
on strike sad that the plant is Grip
rled, He saws that the walkout is a
deadlock.
Harrisburg, Oct. 3.--(By \ PD-
More men went back to work at thu
Steelton plaut of the Bethlehem Stee
Company than on any day since tn
strike against the company wa
launched. according TO statements mad
at the Offices of the company at Steelton
Every department is in operation an
production is rapidly getting back t
the normal in several branches Mos
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-03
LARGEST OLD BOOK STORE IN AMERICA

year-and yet, always, this
famous old store is filled
with books to the ceiling.
All sorts of books-poetry,
philosophy, adventure, ro-
nance and dry-as-dust
science are always on hand.
It's very rarely that the
book you want is not to be
found in it's special niche;
and when you take it away
with you, another volume
slips magically into the
vacant space. That's be-
cause we're always buying
books. No collection is too
rare, no library too large,
no Offering too small to
command our attention.
And all these books we buy,
we sell again to you at a
fraction of their original
cost.
Books Bought. Libraries Purchased.
ILeary's Book Store
Ninth Street Below Market
Anna,siln Ynsi Office VIZ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-03
2 AUTolSTS HURT BY ENGINE
Officials Of Reading Railroad on
Board the Locomotive

Hatboro, Pa, Oct. 3.--Two persons
were hurled from an automobile and
badly cut and bruised last night when
the car was hit by n locomotive bearing
officials of the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad, at Johnsonyille station,
two miles from here.
The victims, Miss Dorothy Harkins,
aged twenty, of near Lansdale, and
William Stackhouse, twenty four. of
Prospectville, were returning from the
Trenton interstate fair. Tho automo
bile was wrecked
Several weeks ago an engine contain
ing r. and II. officials struck and killed
mau at Fort Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-03

more activity than at any time since the
walkout occurred. The company claimed
TO have 5000 mcn at work aud to be
operating on basis Of 80 per cent
capacity.
At tho plant of the American Steel
aud Wire Company, Waukegan. H..
fewer than 100 strikers returned today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

same as those given in our classes.
sess formal. varied - fit the needs
OF the group handled, one inexperi-
enced might hardly recognize in this
work a similarity TO that OF the
army Yet the fundamental moves
and the results sought are largely
the same. Any man or boy in South
Bend can. if he wishes, better his
physical condition by going through
this type of work Just as II was Of
value to the soldier in his outdoor
active life, so it is Of even greater
benefit 10 the civilian whose work is
indoors and Of a sedentary nature.
a business man, a young man or a
boy can find what he needs in the
y. NJ. c. a. gym. There are classes
for business men in which they are
given the setting up exercises spoken
OF above. Glasses are arranged at
convenient hours for congenial
groups and the work fitted to their
needs. Voley ball as a recreation
. is as popular with business men
as il was in the army camps. II is
q part of every business mans gym
class period. 1t gives a recreative
exercise. makes one laugh, forget
business worries and kuiets the
nerves.
Boys classes are arranged &C
cording TO their age. They are
given exercises which not only
make for strength and endurance.
but which teach the boys to handle
themselves; that is, TO coordinate
i'm muscular activity. What is still
more important he is taught the
value OF honesty. fair play. ,initia-
tive and sggressiveness. Attention
is given to his pOstural needs and
bodily carriage.
Helps Returned Soldiers.
Returned soldiers and sailors are
I finding in the ~" gym a logical
place TO help them in their period
of adjustment OF active army ex-
/ perience 10 the more quiet civilian
life.
The South Bend "Y" has every
facility for exercise and is a splen-
did place 20 keep in the pink OF
/ condition. This is we'll attested by
the increasing number OF men and
/ boys who are using the privileges.
A visit 20 the busy gyms and a look
| into the swimming tank during
class hours viii more than convince
/ any one
The South Bend "Y'' has a great
I future ahead or II. The physical
/ department IS growing steadily as
more men understand what IL has
\ for them. Men are realizing the
/ need OF physical training in their
] business and are fast availing them
/ selves ofthis equipment and oppor-
\ tunity.
BOYS Division Work.
] The aim OF the boys work of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

make real friends, and where they
get that great contact with nature
and the out Of doors which is so
lacking in our modern city life
Eberhart is dear TO many a boy
from other cities than South Bend.
The junior board is the ruling
committee of boys which works
under the boys work committee of
men. This board meets every two
weeks TO discuss items concerning
the program OF work and is a big
factor in the success of the work.
Members of the junior board are:
Warren Waters, John Campbell,
jr., Edwin Witwer, Forbes Julian,
Henry Davis. Morris Goodman.
The boys work committee is COM
posed Of A. B. Thielens, chairman;
Edwin c. Wilmer, Walter Fassnacht.
f. II. Goodman, f. NJ. Hatch, p. G.
Stahly.
The Building
South Bend boys division is one
OF the best equipped in the coun-
try, and embraces among its fea-
lures a library with nearly a thou
sand volumes, separate game room
Tor fellows over 16, large social
room equipped with motion picture
machine, six separate Bible class
rooms, and large, coy fireplaces in
the game and social rooms.
The Program.
Aside from the group programs
there are frequent affairs and ac-
tivities for the whole membership,
as well as boys outside. such as the
father and son banquet, camp re-
union, Saturday nighter" socials.
track meet and other similar affairs
Of interest.
AS the chief aim of the work is TO
develop himself, the secretaries, who
are experts on the various phases of
boy life, are always willing to give
Of their time and effort in suggest
ing and advising both boy and
parents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Young Mems Christian association
is to help every boy to get for him
self strong body, a well-developed
mind, a fine moral spirit and Chris
tan character, and a spirit of
service and good feeling towards
his FELLOWSHIP other words, to de-
velop a character in which no one
side is neglected, and a character
which will ft a boy for leadership
in the worlds tasks.
The Bible classes OF the boys di-
vision are non-doctrinal in teach
ing. By means of lessons from
Bible characters the boys are taught
ideals worthy OF imitation in their
own lives.
The gymnasium work for boys is
such as will help them to build
strong, healthy bodies. not TO make
stunt artists" of them. The work
is so balanced as to produce a uni
form and normal development
Recreatiye games and swimming
form a large part OF the physical
work.
Hikes are run at frequent times
exercise Of walking. recreation in
outdoor games and educational fea-
lures. Educational trips are planned.
trips 10 places, factories, etc, in
order to keep boys we'll Informed
as 10 the things which are being
accomplished in our own vicinity as
we'll as a little farther away.
brotherhood Plan.
The Employed Boys brother
hood will have a very important
place in the years program. This is
club for boys who work. 1t has
seven bjectives-namely: ID a
good job, with good pay and oppor-
tunities TO advance, (2) good times,
recreation that will not interfere with
chances for success, CD physical
vigor, strength and cleanness
that will stand the strain OF a
strenuous career, (4 the brotherly
splrit-an habitual desire TO see the
other fellow get along we'll too. go
thorough Observation-Disclosures OF
his capacities to their highest point
OF usefulness. (6l vital religion-to
give him ideals and help TO live up
to them day by day. CD good homs
relationships and right social con-
facts.
High School Club.
The High School club IS a group
whose purpose is "to create main
tain and extend high standards OF
Christian character in the high
school"
The summer camp-Camp Eber-
hart at Corey Lake. Mich. is a place
where boys go during the summer
Iseason-not only 70 enjoy themselves
but 20 get that training in self-re-
lance which Is a direct result OF
ufe in the oct OF doors. where boys
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Costa Rica has all the raw ma
for containers, to develop a profitable
business in canned fruits and vege-
tables. The list OF native and Gull
tivated fruits Is long and contains
many which would be in demand If
the way is found 70 preserve the
flavor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Herman ]. Stitch. official stenogra-
pher of the children's court, in
Brooklyn, has made a shorthand rec
ord for speed by writing at the rate
OF 500 words a minute with only
two errors in a total OF 1900 words
OF court testimony. which was read
in five minutes.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

At Court of Probate held at New Britain within and for the Probate District of Berlin in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the 23rd day of December, A. D.. 1919.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, Judge.
 Upon the exhibition to this Court of the agreement whereby the Con- necticut Children's Aid society of the first part gives in adoption to MT. Clarence H. MaXon and Mrs. Fannie Maxon of New Britain, Conn, of the second part, a, minor female child, Evelyn Mary Aldinger, under the age of fourteen years to wit: Two years and eleven months of age, residing In the Town of New Britain to become theirs by adoption, it is
 Ordered: That a hearing upon said agreen2 ent be had at the Probate Of flee in said New Britain, on the 31st day of December, A. D., 1919, at 3 o'clock in the forenoon; and that mo- tice be given, to all persons interested to appear at said hearing and show cause, if any they have, why said agreement should not be approved, by publishing a copy of this order in the New Britain Herald, a newspaper having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post of the Town Of New Britain in the County of Hart ford, in the State of Connecticut, nearest to the place of residence Of said child, at least six days before the day hereinbefore assigned by this Court for said hearing.
 BERNARD F. GAFF'NEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
FORMER SLAVE IN
 ROLE OF ST. NICK
Aged Darl1cy Visits Confederate Vet cran'S Home With Christmas
 Prescnt-War Time Story.


 Atlanta, Dec. 24.-Bill YOpp, former slave, held his annual reunlOn at the soldiers home here today with the old warriors of the contederacy and Bill, as usual brought along a little Christ mas glrL Tor each of them.
 The aged negro has been prOvidin. the gifts for years, partly with his own money ana partly from dimes collected LruuIu nlS nome near Macon, where lie had become known as ten cent BAl. Last summer the Georgla 1egls- lature In making appropriations TOT 1920 provided d Speclal fund to carry oh Bills work, and as thls is probably the last time the old darkey will play Santa Claus at the home Governor Dorsey and other state officials ar ranged to be present.
 Bill started his custom of brighten ing Christmas for the old soldiers when he returned to Georgia ten years ago and found that his old master, Captain Thomas M. Yopp, was an in mate of the home. Captain Yopp, whose 93 years have pinned him al most helpless to his bed, tells a story of how Bill, his 15 year old body ser want, rescued him wounded from the battlefield and nursed him back to strength.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALI. Doherty will help you to have a Merry Christmas by supplying you with the finest Poultry on the market, consist ing of Michigan Turkeys, Vermont Turkeys, Native Chickens, Fowl, Broil- CTS, Guinea Chickens, Geese, Ducks, finest Steer Beef, Native Veal, Eastern Cut Pork, Spring Lamb, Fresh Shoul- ders, Spare Ribs, Sausage Meat, Salt Tongue, H. c. Tripc. Fancy Baldwin and Grecning Apples, Grape Fruit, Sunkist Oranges, Fancy Lemons, Lay CT Raisins, Figs, Dates, Grapes, Mixed Nuts, Silver Skin Onions, c. Berries, Walnut Meats, Jordan Almonds, Let tucc and Celery. Everything that is good at DoIerty's, 4O6 Arch St., Tel. 1446. ..@
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
KELLOGG-BIR NUPTIALS

The wedding of T., Henry Kellogg of New Haven, formerly of this city, and Miss Racheal Birge of Bristol will be solemnized at o'clock this evening at the home of the bride. A number of local people will be. in attendance. The bridegroom is. manager of the Connecticut General Insurance com pany's office in New Haven. h
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
USED CARS

USED CARS It will pay you to look over our Second -Hand Cars before purchasing. 1919 American 5 Passenger. Touring. ..... 1915 Overland Passenger
 Touring. 1917 Ford Coupe, practical
 ly new tires. 1918 Ford Delivery in best
 mechanical condition, 1916 Ford Touring.
 Many Others. < - NEW CARS For Immediate Delivery: Two Maxwell Tourings. One Maxwell 4 Door Sedan. Demonstration
 by Appointment.
 HONEYMAN AUTO SALES co.
 Dealers for
 Maxwell Motor Cars, IS Main St. Tel. 2109.
 12-17-tt
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

RUSSELL P. TABOR, INC, has for sale at his service station, O Chest-@
 nut street, New Britain, Conn: 1-ton Republic truck, first ola ss condition, with express body and bow top, s900. 1 1-ton Ford, long wheel base with express body and canopy top. s375. 1 1-ton worm drive 1918 Ford with express bodYJ and cab, $460. 1 1917 Vim with panel body, $350. 12-1S-eodx1
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Several good building
 lots, right in the growing section of the city; minutes from trolley. Inquire at 1o0 Shuttle Meadow Ave. H......g 12-10-12d
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

Serviceable used cars are in good demand. If you intend to sell your car this fall, a small advt. in the Classified column will bring you customers. Don't waste time hunting prospects. Find them in the Want Advt. way. ..'.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-Late model kissel Se- dan, newly painted, new tires, just completely overhauled. We are sac 1ficing this for the low sum of s1,660 in order to make room for new Studebakers. testers, 193-1@ Arch St., Phone S1l. 12-l1- -tf
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

WANTED-Experi double entry bookkeeper, with some Knowledge of stenography. Good steady posi- ton to right party. Corbin Russwin Store, Corner Park and Elm.
 4g 11-12-tf
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
AUTOMOBILES \

TOR SALE-Studebake 1917. Must be sold at once. First class condi- ton. Morrin's Garage, East Main street. Owners Telephone, 19S1-4.
 12-19-6dX
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

FOR SALE
 Splendid building lots right on East Main street with all improve n1ents in at the start.
 H. N. LOCKWOOD Real Estate & Ins. ..E Room 4O7 City Hall
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
TRADE SCHOOL BURNS

days is Damaged to the Extent of
 Several Thousand.
 Worcester, Mass, Dec. 24.-Tne girls trade school here was burned out by a fire that caused a loss of sey- eral thousand dollars today. While the origin of the blaze has not been deter mined, 1t is thought the fire started in a pile of soft coal used for heating purposes near the boiler. When the tiremen reached the building flames had broken through the roof and a. second alarm was sent in, as the First Unitarian church was in danger. The school building, a three story brick structure was closed yesterday for the Christmas vacation.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

LOST-A pocketbook containing sum of money Saturday night on Main street. Finder return to 18O Hart ford Ave-, or call 8SS. Reward
 12-22-3dX
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

BOOKKEEPER-Yo man of some experience. Good position awaits competent man. Address, giving some particulars about your self, salary. expected, Box 1925, city All replies strictly confidential.
 12-1S-6d
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

FOR SALE-191S Dodge touring, new
 paint, new cord tires, new gypsy top with plate glass windows in rear. This is an extraordinary good buy for the low sum of SITS. Jes- ter's, Phone 811-342. Ask for He Der Jester. 12-24-tf
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
FURNISHED ROOMS

FURNISHED ROOMS-We have one
 room for a gentleman. 45 Walnut
 St. t,.,5.- .4. 12-24-3dx
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
TO RENT.

TO RENT-A Broom rent at A Carl ton street. Inquire B. Goldberg, 3S Lafayette street or phone 1766.
 12-24-d3x
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

WANTED--Potter and Johnson ma chine operators. First class all around men. A No. i plumber and timer. Inside work. Cleveland au- tomatic screw machine men. Highest wages. Ideal working conditions. Steady work. Standard Steel and Bearings Incorporated, Plainville, Conn. 12-22-3d
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

TO RENT-A 2 story building. suit able for light manufacturing or storage Inquire B. Goldberg, 3S
 Lafayette St 12-24-d3N
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
WANTED--MALE HELP
Minimum Charge 15c. CASH IN ADVANCE.

WANTED---Laborers COG per hour
 Steady work. Boys Club building. B. IT. Hubbard Co I2-23-tf
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

WANTED, CLERk-Young lady for clerical position in local factory
 Good pay. Applications desired now but position will be held for right party until after holidays Ap- ply Box Clerk, A. 12-2O-1w
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24
FOUND.

FOUND-A sum of money. Owner
 may have same by proving property and paying for advt. J. M. Hallinan
 142 Main St. 12-24-2d
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

WANTED-One first-class grocery
 clerk; married man preferred.
 Doherty's Market, Arch St. 1215-tf
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

WANTED--First class cook at once. Apply Mrs. Metty, Park Hotel dining
 room. 12-23-2dx
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

WANTED--Carpente and la borers for Housework. Steady work Winter job. Apply to
 MIR. CORBIN. Superintendent,
 West Street, New Britain, Conn.
 12-22-6dx
New Britain herald., 1919-12-24

WANTED-Large To- cal manufacturing concern wants young man over Is, having had at least two years in High school, to learn electrical trade. Reply, stat ing age, education, previous employ ment, etc. Box SIX, Herald.
 12-20-1W