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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
UniOniStS Present
High Cost Solution

Washington.-On the question of
high costs of living and wages, the
conference of trade unionists, called
by President Gompers last December,
declared:
mo factor contributes more to in
dustrial unrest and instability than
excessive costs of necessaries of
life. 1t is a demonstrated truth
that the cost of living has advanced
more rapidly than have wages. The
claim that increasing wages make
necessary increased prices is false.
1t is intended to throw upon the
workers the blame for a process by
which all the people have been
made to suffer. Labor has been
compelled to struggle desperately to
keep wages in some measure up to
the cost of living. The demand for
higher compensation to meet new
price levels has made industrial re-
adjustment necessary.
EXISTING nigh ana excessive
prices are due to the present infla
tion of money and credits, to profi-
teering by those who manufacture,
sell and market products, and to
burdens levied by middlemen and
spectators. We urge:
"The deflation of currency; pre-
vention of boarding and unfair price
fixing; establishment of co-opera-
tive movements under the Rochdale
system; making accessible all in
come tax returns and dividend dec
larations as a direct and truthful
means of revealing excessive costs
end profits.
"The ideal of America should be
the organization Of industry for
service and not for profit alone. The
stigma of disgrace should attach to
every person who profits unduly at
the expense of his fellow men,"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Accept Pension Plan;
Senate Makes Record

Washington-By passing the Stir
ling-Lehlbach retirement bill for fed
eral employees in the civil service the
senate has made a record 1t is the
first time this principle has been ac-
cepted by either branch of congress.
An amendment by Senator Smoot
extends the age of retirement for all
classes to 10 years. Friends of re-
tirement feared the bill would be
sidetracked if this amendment was
defeated and they accepted the pro-
posal. AS reported to the senate the
bill fixed the retirement age at IS
with a proviso that the retirement
age for mechanics, city and rural
letter carriers and postoffice clerks
should be 62 years and railway mail
clerks so years.
After the Smoot amednment was
adopted, the opposition, which has
delayed action for months, disap-
peared The bill has been favorably
reported by the house committee,
and it is hoped that the senate's age
limit will not be concurred in.
Under the senate bill a sum equal
of 21s per cent of the employees
basic wage is to be deducted month
ly to aid in forming the retirement
fund. The president may extend the
law to include employees not classified
at the time Of passage Of the act.
An employe must have been en-
ployed at least Is years to benefit
under the act. The maximum pay
ment to a retired employe is $720 a
year and the minimum is $3.50. An
employe who becomes disabled for
efficient service, and who has been
employed by the government for Is
years, may be retired.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Oppose Overtime

MISUNDERSTANDING of Labor
Wilson has stopped overtime in his
department, except in emergency
cases. This order is in contrast to
those who attract public attention by
their claims that government en-
ployes are idlers.
Secretary Wilson issued this order:
"It has been brought to my at
tention that the pressure of work in
some of the bureaus has resulted in
almost daily overtime work being
required of some of the employees.
Observation of the work of the de-
partment has convinced me that
while temporary emergencies may
be met by working overtime, the
continuation of such overtime over
prolonged periods brings about a
nervous strain that creates fatigue
and destroys morale, to the end that
it decreases rather than increases
efficiency.
"It is therefore directed that no
civil service employees shall be re-
quired or permitted to work over
time except in cases of emergency,
in which event the emergency and
the need to work overtime to over
come it shall be reported to the
secretary for his approval. All per-
sons in director positions shall be
notified accordingly"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16

The first fruit Of private control of
railroads is demoralized transporta-
tion system. From the Missouri
river to the coast of Maine freight
embargoes have been placed that have
tied up commerce and seriously
threaten the industrial fabric of the
nation.
Practically every important trans
portation company embraced in the
territory described has placed en-
bargoes against carload and less than
carload shipments. A number Of the
important lines refuse to accept
freight originally shipped on other
lines, with the result that junction
points are congested and the car
shortage has become more acute.
Shippers are complaining bitterly,
but without gaining any relief. The
traffic managers do not even take
the time or the trouble to make an
explanation for this unsatisfactory
condition. When they do attempt to
give a reason, it is the worn out
phrase that "the government is to
blame"
During federal control of the rail-
roads embargoes were practically I'M
known. When the government inter-
vened to save the nation on Jan. l,
1918, terminals were tied up and en-
bargoes existed everywhere. After
two months of hard work the govern
ment administration brought order
from chaos, and traffic moved freely,
despite many complications. Millions
of troops were safely and comfortably
transported. Never before did the
railroads of the nation face such a
tremendous task, and never did they
better or more effectively meet it.
For more than year prior to
March /, last, when the railroads
were returned to private control,
there had been no embargoes. With
limited car facilities, the government
succeeded in a satisfactory manner
in supplying the country's transpor-
tation needs.
Notwithstanding the roseate pre-
dictions made by the railroads in their
million dollar advertising campaign,
and the promises of improved service,
within a week after the roads had
gone back to Wall street the large
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
ECHO OF STEEL STRIKE

Moundsville, w. Va.-A circuit
court jury has decided that William
Meyers, former steel striker, is not
guilty of conspiracy to cause riot.
The accused was arrested after Sher-
iff Clayton of Marshall county in
vaded Benwood with a great flourish
to "put down rebellion" The in
cident was given due publicity at the
time by hostile press. At the trial
the sheriff exhibited coat with sew
eral bullet holes. One of the bullets
went through the back of the coat
and the defense asked why it did NOT
injure the officer who wore the coat
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
How Did 1t Happen?
u. S. SENATE REJECTS ANTI
UNION SCHEME
Senator Myers Says That the Federal
Employees Are Ungrateful and
Would Defeat Their
BenefactOrs

Washington-By vote of 43 to 3
the United States senate rejected an
amendment to the civil service retire
ment bill which would exclude from
the benefits of this legislation any
government employe who belongs to
a union affiliated with the A. F. of L..
Senator Myers of Montana offered the
amendment.
After months of haranguing in the
senate on this question but two sem
ators-Thomas of Colorado and War
rem of Wyoming-joined with the
Montana lawmaker.
Senator Myers delivered one of his
usual "scare" orations and objected
to federal employees who hold their
present position, he said, "by our
WILL" aiding the A. F. of l.. in it's
present political program. The SEN
ator modified previous opposition to
the A. F. of L., which has, he now
says, "the right to exist" Neither
does he object to trade unl0nlSts
striking, but he does insist that the
federal employees should not be af-
tiliated with the A. F. of l.. If they
desire to organize ping pong as
sociation or croquet club, well and
good, saith the law maker. But when
they, "whom we support" associate
with the A. F. of L. to defeat con-
gressmen and senators, that is diff
ferent proposition and must be stop
ped. Mr.. Myers indicated that the
federal employees are an ungrateful
lot. They are voted wages and then
actually urge the defeat of their
benefactors because the wages are
not sufficient.
Senator Thomas wandered along
the same lines. The senate finally
silenced the orators by vote of 43
to 8.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
ANTS ARE CHECKED

Temple, Texas.-The anti-trade
union movement that was launched in
several towns in this state is at a
standstill, reports Secretary Treas
urer Mckinley of the state federation
of labor. These trade union oppon-
ents would be pleased to be known
as "open" shop advocates. This term
has a more pleasing sound and Gre
ates the impression that the ants
favor trade unions eff they are run
right"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Gold Beaters Gain

New York.-Organized gold beat
ers have raised wages to a weekly
minimum of $44, through conferences
with New York, Philadelphia, Boston
and Chicago employers. In April,
1916, the weekly rate of these work.
ers was 500. Since that time wages
have been advanced to $44, or 1873 per
cent
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Teamsters Make Gains

Brockton, Mass.-Coal teamsters
have raised wages, secured the Sat-
urday half holiday six months in the
year, time and one-half for overtime
and double time for Sundays and hol-
idays. A few years ago these work
ers were unorganized and labored
under every evil that marks this con-
dition.
Portland, Ore.-A one-year agree
ment has been signed by the Team
sters' union and employers. Wages
are increased so cents a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Win Union Shop

Stamford, Conn.-The Ladies' Gar
ment Workers union has secured
union shop agreement which reduces
the 58-hour week to 48 hours, and
establishes a $40 weekly minimum
for journeymen and SIS for female
assistants.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Clerks Strike Ends

Bakersfield, Gala four-weeks'
strike of retail clerks has been COM
promised. The Retail Clerks union
demanded a living wage for female
members.
The settlement calls for a $65
monthly minimum for saleswomen,
cashiers and wrappers. All strikers
will be reinstated.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Gain 1000 Members

st. Paul, Minn.-An increase of
1000 members during the last few
weeks is reported by Butcher Work
mems union No. 365. This local was
formed in 1913. In four months it
had $500 members. The present in
crease is the result of a 100 per cent
organizing campaign.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Flock To UniOnism

Detroit, Mich.-"Organizing work
throughout the year was identified
with less bitter opposition and pro-
portionately a lesser number of lock-
outs than in former years were in
stituted by employing companies" :"
says Motorman and Conductor, Off
cial magazine of the organized street
car men.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Iron Workers Win

Chicago.-After weeks strike
employees of the Variety Manufacture
ing company have won union recogni-
ton, the 44-hour week and 10 per
cent wage increase The majority of
the employees are structural iron
workers, with a number of machinists
and blacksmiths.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
BLAME SKY-HIGH CREDIT

Chicago.-In an address in this
city, Frank A. Vanderlip, New York
banker, said the initiation of cur
rency and bank credit is mainly re-
sponsible "for the $50 per cent rise
in the last six years."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16

We must go on organizing, organ
izing, organizing; but we must also
go on educating, educating, educating.
+ = There is no subject that affects
our national life that is not fit sub
ject on which to seek information for
The gnidanes Of organized labor.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Secure Union Shop

Augusta, Ga.-A union shop agree
ment has been secured by Painters
union No. ITO. The 44-hour week is
established with pay for overtime and
minimum rate of 90 cents an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Street Car Men Gain

San Antonio, Texas.-The local
traction company has raised wages 8
cents an hour for platform men.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
ElectrOtypers Gain

Franklin, Pa.-Organized electro
typers raised raised wages $40
week. The new rates are $34.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Meat Cutters Gain

Parsons, Kan. - Organized meat
cutters have raised wages $5 a week.
The new rate is $35.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Co-ODs, In Mobile.

CO-Ops. In Mobile.
Mobile, Ala.-Trade unionists have
started cooperative store and it is
proving successful
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
WAGE INCREASES
Gains i'm Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation

Painters Get Increase
Chattanooga, Tenn. Organized
painters have raised wages from
$500 a day to Sc.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Wire Men Raise Wages

Davenport, Iowa.-Electrical work
ers in this city, Rock Island and Mo-
line have secured a $1-an-hour con-
tract.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-04-16
Teamsters Organize

Norwich, Conn.-Teamsters in this
city have organized a union with al
most a 100 per cent membership.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-27
CHARLES E. CHASE
DIES IN BALTIMORE
Half Brother of Mrs. j. Harry Estey
Of Brattleboro and Former Resi-
dent of This Town.

Mrs. J. Harry Estey received news
yesterday by telegram of the death of
her half brother, Charles Edwin Chase,
who died shortly after noon yesterday
in a hospital in Baltimore, Md, where
he had been since December. following
three operations. Mr. and Mrs. Estey
We're called to Baltimore to see him,
shortly before the death of Mr. Estey.
Mr. Chase, whose home was in Louis
vile, KY, was a son of the late Col.
Edwin H. Chase of Louisville and Brat
tleboro, and was born 90 years ago in
Brattleboro, in the home now occupied
by Richard Averill and formerly known
as the B. d. Harris place. He was very
fond of Brattleboro and was a frequent
summer visitor here. He leaves his
wife and one son. Edwin II. Chase, and
one halfsster, Mrs. Estey.
The funeral will be held in Louisville
and the body will be taken there from
Washington tomorrow afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-27
OPEN SPACES IN
THE CONNECTICUT
Ice Rotting Rapidly and Is Expected to
Move Out Within Day or Two
Without Doing Damage.

Warm weather and last nights rain
have done much to rot the ice in the
Connecticut river, and open spaces have
appeared in many places The large vol
ume OF water from the various brooks
emptying into the Connecticut have raised
the river a little, but not to the flood
proportions which it often reaches in
the spring. The food gates at the Ver-
non dam are taking care of the surplus
water in good shape, and it is not antici-
ated that there viii be any food damage
this spring.
A part of the ice below the bridge OPP
posite the RAILROAD station has gone oat,
and at the bend III the river to the north
the river is open for its entire width,
ut directly east of Main street the zee
rcmsins intact. II Is likely to go out,
however. within day or two.
At Bellows Falls there is Ga feet of
water on the crest of the dam. at Vernon
seven feet and at Holyoke six feet. A
plight ice jam at Vernon in the night sent
the water to nine feet, but it receded.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-27
COUNTY CENSUS OF
BIRDS AND ANIMALS
Fish and Game Department Sends Out
Blanks-Suggestion for Special
Legislation Wanted.

The bird and animal record blanks for
the game census in Windham county
have all been sent out, the intent being
to get one into the hands of every per
son who took out a hunting license
Change of address or insufficient address
on the license application has caused a
few to be returned by postmasters who
were unable to locate the parties.
Ii you have not received one of these
blanks send your name and address to
County Warden E. Fl. Metealf at Brattle-
boro and he viii send YOU one. The fish
and game department is very anxious to
have all Windham county hunters, trap
pers, woodsmen and others who have
been out in the fields and woods fill ont
and return one of these blanks to Mr.
Metcalf as soon as possible after May /.
In addition to listing what birds and
animals you have seen or taken the de-
partment would appreciate a brief re-
port on anything of interest you have
observed relative to the birds and ami
mails ON the list or brief mention of any
special legislation you would recommend,
either new laws or amendments to pres
ent laws.
Z. II. METCALF,
County Warden.
Brattleboro, March 27.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-27
OFFICERS SEIZE
PASSOVER WINE
Three Hundred Seventy-Five Gallons
Taken From Springfield Store
Two Hebrews Held.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March @27.-Twc
truckloads of Passover wine" were seized
yesterday by federal agents who raided
the secondhand clothing store of Lip.
shitz & kravitz, 152 Sharon street. In the
haul We're 375 gallons of grape wine al
legged to have been made on the premises
and sealed by Rabbi Margolis of New
York The liquor was intended for use
by Jews at the Feast of the Passover
it was asserted.
The wine failed to bear the govern
ment stamp showing that the tax had
been paid Federal Agents Frank A
Lewis and Thomas "A. kenefick obtained
information relative to the location of tn,
wine through Yiddish circulars displayed
in store windows on Sharon street.
Federal Agent Lewis stated that Rabb
Rappaport and Rabbi Malgolis will no
be prosecuted as they are not criminalh
involved jewish fanifes are permitted
to have 10 gallons of wine for religious
purposes for each family in a year if the
wine tax is paid and bears the rabbi.
seal. There was only one barrel of win,
on which a tax had been paid and tha
was left at the store.
The dependants, Jacob Kravit2 anC
Jacob Lipshitz, We're arraigned befor,
United States Commissioner John L. Rice
They pleaded not galty to violating tn,
Volstead act. Bail was fixed at $500 eael
and trial set for next Monday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-27
DELAWARE VOTE ON
SUFFRAGE PUT OVER
Will Not Be Reached Until Wednesday
House to Vote First Suf-
fragists Weakest There.

DOVER, Del, March 27-Disposal
by the Delaware Legislature of the pro
posed woman suffrage, constitutional
amendment not later than Wednesday
was in prospect when both houses ad-
journed yesterday until Monday. Rati-
fication continued doubtful.
Arrangements for voting next week
were completed yesterday by Repubh-
can leaders working for ratification.
They dropped plans to have the senate
vote yesterday and arranged to take
the first vote in the house. There the
ratification resolution will be reported
from committee Tuesday. probably
without recommendation Leaders be-
lieve the vote will not come until
Wednesday.
Plans now call for the house vote
prior to the senate S with the latter
prepared to act Immediately after the
house decision.
The weekend respite was hailed with
relief by the sufragists. An immediate
vote by the house, they concluded
would defeat ratification
That dangers to ratification lie prin-
cipally in the house is admitted by suf-
frage workers. In the senate the guilt
between the warning factions was
smaller according to admissions from
prominent workers in both camps.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-27

Hamilton TO serve as overseer of the
poor the coming year.
The selectmen offered the position to
Mrs. Hamilton several days ago. but
at that time she was i'll and was not
ready TO give them an answer Today,
however. she notified Clerk A. D. Wy
att of the board Of selectmen that she
would undertake the duties Of the po-
sition.
SO far as known this is the first time
that Brattleboro has had woman for
overseer of the poor, but those who
know Mrs Hamilton have no misgiv-
ings as to whether she is qualified for
the position.
If there is any other town in the
state where woman holds this Office
the fact is not known to the Brattle-
boro board.
Mrs, Hamilton hesitated about taking
the place, a there are some duties in
connection with the Office which essen
TALLY are men 5 duties, but that fact
does moi present an insurmountable OBJ.
stacle
The new overseer is a woman OF spe-
cial executive ability and good iudg-
ment. She has had not little business
experience, at one time owning and per.
sonally managing the ice business here
which was the largest ice business il
Vermont She was the only woman ic,
dealer in the state
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-27
FORBIDS POLITICS
IN n. III. ORANGES
Wood Letter Draws Order From State
Master-Says Political Letters
Must Not Be Read.

CONCORD. n. H., March 27.-F A.
Rogers of Meriden, State Master. has
sent 70 the secretary of every Grange in
the state the following statement:
Whereas there has been forwarded to
every Grange in New Hampshire a letter
setting forth the candidacy of Leonard
Wood for President of the United States,
and such letter introduces a partisan po-
litical issue and whereas our grange by
laws emphatieally state that the grange
Is not a political organization; and fur
thei, ono grange. if true TO its obligation.
can discuss partisan questions. nor nom
nate candidates, nos even discuss their
merits, ID lis meetings
Therefore in accordance with the con
stitution and bylaws Of the state grange
and by unanimous Vote Of tlT executive
committee, reading or discussion of this
communication. or any other Of 4 like
or similar nature, in grange meetings i
hereby forbidden Al correspondence OF
a partisan nature that may be received
by the grange is forbidden to be intro
duced in grange meetings"
The letter in question was written by
General Wood to Ex-Governor Nahum J
Bachelor Of East Andover, a past ma
tional master of the Grange, stating Gen
eral Woods views as to the existing ag
ricultural situation and farm problems
Governor Bachelor, in sending Genera
Woods letter to the various oringes
asked that it be read during their meet
lnus
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-27
COMPETITIVE DRILL
MONDAY EVENING
Boys Brigade of Mortified and st
MichaePs Cadets to Strive for
Cup-Parade at 7.15 o clock.

A competitive drill by ST. Michael 5
Cadets and the BOYS Brigade of North
field. Mass, will be held in Festival hall
Monday evening. April >. at 7.3o
o clock for the benefit of the Cadets. a
loving cup will be given to the best
company and medals viii be given the
best drilled boy in each company
parade, in which the st. Michael s
drum corps will appear, will be formed
at 715 o'clock After the drill there
will be a dance for which music Will
be furnished by a six-pece orchestra.
During the afternoon and evening there
will be sale of food, candy and ice
cream.
This is the first entertainment for the
benefit of St Michael's Cadets this
year Tickets are now being sold by
the children.