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The labor world., 1921-09-03
# STRIKE OF 4 AMER|CAN LABOR
OCCURRED IN new YORK CITY, 1902
Receiving $40 N'oHA Demanded an Increase to $14;
7|abes Like the Police Of Later Days, We're Soon in
Nt and Lodged the Lead as in Jal Progress Steady.

ir>t strike of American
occurred in 1902, in New
itv. John Bach McMas-
his ''History of the Peo-
he United States,'' relates
lorS, who were receiving
lonth, demanded an in
, $14. This being refused,
t their work and marched
{ river front, headed by a
nj. They coaxed or COM
'ther sailors to join the
on. However, ' 'the con-
were soon in pursuit, ar
he leader, lodged him in
| so ended the earliest Of
rikes.'
'rogrcss which labor has
during the life Of the Ameri-
lie is summed up by Arthur
- the nachinist- philosopher,
congress and the state legis-
hat labor does and does not
the matter Of national and
utes.
so Cents a Day.
the, month Of September.
says. the cornerstone rf
u in Washington was put in
work on the building was
mediately thereafter. British
performed most Of the la
If day started at sunrise and
sunset. and the average Of
.-S paid was so cents.
iundred and eleven years
iCh makes the date 1904,
vas broken in the city Of
on for building that was to
he offices and committee
the senators in congress.
<, which continued three
Is almost entirely done by
---born m echa mics. Their day
hours long and their aver
vas 81.
Ter words the workmen of
lived in one hour as much
the Workmen of 1898 re-
a day that began with the
4 ended with the twilight.
rogress in the United States
nineteenth century can be
measured, 1 think, by the
KS I have noted."
Long Work Day.
Hlther, a mechanic. in a
published during the year
l that the workers day in
Of New England ranged
% Is hours in length. Even
1910, the day staretd at 5
the morning and ended at
in the evening. Thirty min
The labor world., 1921-09-03
Declaration of independence, the 81.

Declaration of independence, the Sc.
lect men Of Newburyport. in Massa-
chusetts-the colonies being at war
and workmen being few-thought It
advisable to establish scale Of wages.
A carpenter, by their action, in no in
stance was to be paid more than $1.S3
a day. a length of which was from
sunup to sundowp
Masons. at N>%buryport. were pre-
vented by laH from demanding more
than $3.50 day. The wages Of brick
layers, stonemasons, and plasterers in
1921 range from IS to $12. and they
pull off their overalls and lock up
their trowels at o'clock in the after
noon.
The day laborer Of 1777 received 20
cents aday and his board, or 81. if he
boarded himself. His hours, too, were
from "sun to SUM-" Railroad section
hands, teamsters, and other unskilled
laborers are now paid from 81 to s6 a
day.
The labor world., 1921-09-03
TUFF':

The washroom in the Pullman was
crowded. Six men were trying to
wash at the same time and eight :nen
were trying to shave in front of the
one mirror. One of the eight men
trying to shave managed to get into
his clothes by the time the train pulled
in and was met at the depot by his
wife.
"John," said she, you need a
shave!"
''Need a shave" he exclaimed, "Why
I just got through shaving!"
WELL" said his wife, take look
in this mirror!"
John looked in the mirror his wife
produced from her bag and then said:
"Gosh! There was such a crowd in
front Of that one glass in the Pullman n
that must have shaved another man
by mistake!"
The labor world., 1921-09-03

The wedding of Miss Alfredo Hokan-
son and Joseph Schwartz was announc-
ed Saturday evening last. The Labor
World family was made happy at the
glade tidings for we heve deep inter-
est in the young couple. The bride
was employed at this office as a
stenographer and Mr.. Schwartz has
set up our advertisements ever since
his return from the war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schwartz have the best
wishes of large number of friends.
The labor world., 1921-09-03
THEN 1T HAPPENED.

II wonder if she does?" mused the
Cheerful Idiot.
You wonder if who does what ?"
ask the Wise Guy.
''Why when sailor dies, I wonder
if his widow wears sea weeds?" re-
piled the Cheerful Idiot.
The labor world., 1921-09-03
FINANCIAL WORRY.

Rastus.-"My ole woman drives me
crazy bout money. All hear is GIN
me dolla, GIN me 5 cents; all de
time money, money"
Mr.. Jones.-"What does she do with
all the money, Rastus?'
Rastus.-"Deed I doan no. I amt
done Civ her none yet"
The labor world., 1921-09-03
NO JOKE.

In spite OF the fact that nearly all
more men taking dictation from
women than there are women taking
dictation from men.
The labor world., 1921-09-03
SUCCESSFUL men MAP
OUT THEIR WORkDAY

Many Of the busiest people that
have ever known accomplish the
least.
And some Of the biggest doers and
achievers seemed, mysteriously, to me,
to have the most time.
The secret is this-method.
Map out your day. Plan it out the
The Washington times., 1921-11-03

luncheons for the delegates, and
other dates are being selected.
For example, the japanese am
bassador, Baron Shidehara. will
give a reception at the shorehsm
on Saturday evening for the dele
gates from Nippon, the party be-
ing arranged to give the newspa'
per men OF Washington an oppor-
tunity 10 become acquainted with
the distinguished visitors from
Japan.
Tho Belgian ambassador, Baron
de Cartier. will celebrate the
saints day of King Albert OF Bel
GUM, Novenl tr 10, with a mans
dinner at the embassy at which
the members OF the Belgian dele
CATION to tn. conference will tie
Ire bright particular stars.
The technical advisers TO the
delegation, Felicien de Gather,
Chevalier de Wouters and jules
Jadot, who have already reached
Washington are staying Mt tho
Willard NJ. de Gather is accom-
panied by Nine. de Gather
BARONESS DE CARTIER will
ID entertain Informally at tea at
the embassy this afternoon In com.
pliment to Nine. de Selys. wife OF
the counselor OF the embassy, who
has just Joined her husband III
The Washington times., 1921-11-03

M RS. COOLIDGE and the Ladies'
N OF the Senate, OF which she
~' is eX officio the president,
went to Baltimore today for the
luncheon given In their honor by
Mrs. Joseph Irwin France. wife Of
the Senator from Maryland. and an
active and interested member OF the
organization.
II was a particularly chummy
party and a very merry one, the
guests being limited to the ladies OF
the Senatorial circle. who have
lowship. They made the trip TO
Baltimore in a special car. seventy
five strong, and at luncheon were
grouped about small tables, each
seating eight. The table decorations
dragons, chrysanthemums, and other
autumn flowers being used through
the drawing rooms.
Mrs, France, who has been at her
home in Baltimore for the last week,
will return to town tomorrow and
will join Senator France at the VIII
lard, where they live while In Wash
ington.
THE program of entertaining for
the delegates to the Conference
IN the Limitation of Armaments is
slowly taking shape. The Secre-
tary y.of State and Mrs. Hughes are
. planning a general reception in ad.
dition to a series OF dinners and
The Washington times., 1921-11-03

British, French. Italian. Japanese.
vChinese, Dutch and Belgian WRITER'S
will be present.
Mrs. Wade ii. Ellis was hostess yes
terday at the first OF a series OF lunch
cons, which she is planning for the
season, when her guests were asked
TO meet Mrs. Eugene Shinkle, or spo-
kane, Wash. The company included
Mrs. Atlee Pomerene. Mrs. Frank Is.
Willis, Mrs. Miles Poindexter, Mrs
Thomas T.. Gore. Mrs. Charles Il. saw
yer, Mrs. George b. Christian, 1r I,
Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly, Mrs.
Ezra Koon. Mrs. Byron b. Amber,
Mrs. j. T.. Tarvin and Miss Lucia
Chase.
Mrs. Medill Mccormick has Joined
Senator Mccormick at their residence
at 1901 f street after spending the
greater part OF the summer at ROCK
Farms. Ill.
Miss Catherine Marriott entertained
Informally at luncheon today AT nor
home In Woodley place for Miss
Mona Blodgett, whose marriage 70
Capt. David st. Pierre Gaillard VIII
take place on Monday. The guests
included the members OF Miss Biodg'
etts bridal party. who, besides the
hostess, are Miss Marion Drain. Miss
Terese Hall, Miss Eleanor Fits. Mrs
Henry Parsons Erwin. and Miss Myr'
tbs Porcher, maid OF honor.
Miss Blodgett and her fiance VIII
be guests tonight Of Miss Terese
Hall, who will give a dinner for the
bridal party at the Army and Navy
Club. Last evening Miss Blodgetl
and Captain Gaillard were entertained
at a theater party by Miss Myrti'
Porcher, cousin Of the bride-to be
The guests included Miss Marion
Continued on Page 10)
The Washington times., 1921-11-03
Overseas Writer'S Luncheon.

In honor OF their foreign colleagues,
who have arrived In Washington to
report the armament conference, the
Overseas Writers will entertain at
luncheon at the Shoreham on Monday.
II II expected that at least thirty
journalists from abroad. including
The Washington times., 1921-11-03
Miss Everett Weds.

Inc marriage IN bennington, VI.
yesterday of Miss Ann Holton Ever.
ett, youngest daughter Of Edward
II. Everett, and James Kirkland
Selden, son of Mrs. George L. Sci.
den. Of Andover, Mass, is Of great
interest here.
The ceremony was performed al
the Old Bennington summer resi-.
dence at home of Mr.. and Mrs,
Everett. Rev. DR.. Vincent Ravi
Booth performing the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett will return
to Washington shortly and will be
at their home In Sheridan circle for
the season.
Miss Virginia Noel Of Chicago was
maid of honor. The best mau was
the bridegroom's brother, Edward
Selden OF Andover, and tho ushers
were Maurice Curran, George Scgar,
George Emmons and Francis Carl
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Selden will be
at home at Andover, late In Novem'
ber. The bride, after spending sew
eral years in Switzerland and Italy,
became student at Miss Madiern G
school here, before entering Smith
College. from which she was grad
uated in 1920. Mr.. Selden was edu'
Gated at Andover and Harvard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett will return tc
Washington shortly and will be al
their home in Sheridan circle for the
season.
The Washington times., 1921-11-03

Continued on Page 10o
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1921-12-23

In spite of snow and winds many
of the little folk and some of the
older ones too were in their regular
places at ths Community Sunday
school Mrs. Shaw was unable to
be with her class because of sick
ness. Dora Adams led the Christian
Endeavor. The meeting developed
into a lively discussion over the
topic, Conscience" The evening
service was planned with the young
people in mind and was we'll at.
tended, considering the weather.
Everybody is busy this week get
ting ready for Christmas. The pro.
gram which is to be Friday night
at 8 o. clock promises to be full of
the right spirit Mrs. M. Smith and
Mrs. ] NJ Blair are in charge of
the affair and they surely are doing
a good job Of it, The regular serv.
ices will be held next Sunday,
with two special numbers by the
choir. The sermon will be in keep.
ing with the Christmas thought,
mo Room In the Inn" Christian
Eudeavor will be led by James
Vrooman. The evening service will
be especially for young people, with
two numbers by the choir and
plenty of congregational singing
All Of our hearts have been cheercd
this week with the news that Mr.
Bonham, one of the church trustees,
is gaining in health and will soon
be home. Rcported.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1921-12-23

Residents of st. Johns having taxes
and city liens to pay in Portland can
make their payments without inconveni-
enee by availing themselves of our ser
vices. We will pay same and secure your
receipt without inconvenience TO you.
Fee, 25e. References; ANY ST. Johns
Bank.-Peninsula Title, Abstract and
Realty Co., by II. Henderson, Manager;
zoe North Jersey Street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1921-12-23
The Christians Call

Sinner, would you along Lies Way
Go strsying farther every day
spurning the Love of Christ, our Lord
Turning a deaf ear to His wordl
Would thou, that knowest what is right
Cleave to Satan with main and might
Would you the dark way slowly lead
Caring not that Christ did bleedp
say, repent; awake aud walk,
For Christ, my friend, you cannot
mock.
Most willing is lie you TO forgive,
II willing thou art and wilt receive.
Our banner fair is floating high
Wen hold IL there until we die.
Wen fight like men on land or sea.
And life is ours eternally.
Alfred G.. Fry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05

SIP, 100000 on business. This Is off, cial under your hat. Capt. BILL This
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05

tionment has named a tax which Is to be levied upon 1t, the law requires that 1t remain unchanged except as the Superior Court upon appeal from the Board Of Relief, may reaure, By Error, the Tax Commissioners office reduced the Grand List, illegally, by the sum of SS65, ,453 in the year 1918. In 1917 the total value of Certificates of Error amounted to S1,244,796, In 1918 1t had risen to s2,071,S97. In 1919 1t was S2,755,87
 Mayor Evidently Approves.
 t'Mr. Connor was the appointee of Clifford B. Wilson, He was removed from the office by a Republican LegiS- lature which could not countenance in the name of the Republican Party the practices to which he was resort ing in the conduct of his office, After being thus removed for the reasons I have set forth, he is renominated by these same individuals for a position In the Assessors Office, where he can still continue to ply his nefarious craft, MT, Wilson says in the plat form adopted by the Republican Party Convention, that he approves of every thng that has been done by his ad-
 ninistration, and these are some of the things which have been done
 eff the increases in tax assessments which were made by MT. Connor are justif1able, then he ought to be crinl- inally liable for defrauding the city of he huge sums of money which he has
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05
Cornell Uncovers Little Secret of
 Tax Officials,

fCentiaued from Page 6ne) any considerable amount of property. it will be noticed that 1t was the cus- tom Of that office to raise the va1ua- uons in huge sums and then grant a reduction,
 Candidate Atwater Immune,
 1.-The Democratic candidate for mayor has not been immune from this practice. The Columbia Nut and Bolt Company, of which he is treas urer., listed it's property in 1a17 as worth S34, 1000. The Tax Commission CT raised 1t to s60,seo, He was then compelled to retain counsel and ap- pear before the Board of Relief, who reduced it to a figure at which it was originally listed, In 1918 again the property was listed for taxation at s36,S0o. The Tax Commissioner in creased it to s7s,7s0.O0. He was again compelled to retain a lawyer and again the assessment was reduced to sa7,boo. Again in 1919 the prop erty or this concern was listed at S41,2eo. Mir. Connor advanced this figure to the sum Of ss1. .s06, and again it was reduced to the proper figure.
 After the Grand List in any given year is filed and the Board of Appor-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05

by making these reductions, On the
 other hand, if these increased assess
 ment were not justifable Gas I be-
 leye they were not) then he was guilty Of a course of conduct little less than criminal,
 Members Known As tPups,"
 'The prostttutions of the functions Of the tax office is not something new
 to the Tax Comm1ssionership entirely.
 1t was commenced during the latter
 days of the Board of Assessors, a cer-
 tain individual holding no public office
 whatever domnated both the Board of
 Assessors and the Board of Relief, 1t
 was his custom to instruct both of them when to raise the valuation of property and when to decrease 1t. So
 much in vogue had this practice be- comeand so submissive had the mem bers or these boards made themselves to the demands of this individual that in derisiOn among themselves they called each other pups since they
 were compelled to do just as the boss whistled,
 I have here a note which was writ ten by the president of the Board of Relief to an official connected with the Board of Assessors in which he addressed him in that frame of mind when a certain Certificate of Error
 was about to be filed. It reads as fol- lows: Dear Little Pup: Make out a Certificate of Error for ---- SIP, 100000 on business. This Is off, cia1 under your hat. Capt. Bill This
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05
BABY SHOW TO
 BE HELD AT WHEATLEY BRANCH

The Mothers committee of the Phyllis Wheatley branch of the Y, w. take place at the branch on Beach street on Thursday afternoon, The exhibition and contest will begin at 8 O. o'clock and all children under two years old are eligible for entrance. Handsome prizes will be awarded to two babies who are found to be phys ically perfect, but all 'prides' will receive souvenirs.
 Tn addition to fine show there will be an Illustrated 1ectuer given by Miss Visiting Nurse Association, on ''The Proper Care Of Babies" A maternity tray and a baby's layefte will be dem- onstrated, These features should be of epectai interest to prospective mothers who are also invited to the meeting.
 ; Later in the afternoon tea Will be eerved and q social hour enjoyed, The Mothers committee is composed of Mrs Lillian B, Hiii. Mrs, Burchell
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05

illustrates the method which was use
 In issuing Certificates of Eerror and the source from which the directions came.
 Bridgeport's Reputation.
 q do not believe that the people of Bridgeport are going to continue to harbor in the City Hall men of this type. If Bridgeport has fallen to a point in its civic morale where the people are satisfied wth officials who corrupt their, offices and use the pow srs conferred upon them to menace the people of Bridgeport, then it is easy to see that the decline of the community is far advanced,
 "It is no, wonder that industries who would be able to afford employ ;nent to thousands of our people and thereby help to build up our com munity. refuse to locate here. The reputation for Bridgeport which has been established outside of the city. is such as to discourage any industry from coming here. Little wonder, it is, too, that those factories who are able to. show an inclination to leave Bridgeport for places more willing to welcome them and permit them to thrive, let alone exist"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05
BEREAN CHURCH.

East Main street and StratfOrd ave- nue. Mrs. E. NJ. Whittemore of New York City, will speak on Sunday morning at 10:3o, and in the after nono at 8 p. m.. and in the evening at 7:30. She will also speak on Monday evening at 7:3o and on Tuesday evening at 7:s0. Mrs. Whit ternove is a very interesting speaker. having been engaged for many years in rescue work of girls. She is also founder of the Door of Hope" mis- sion in New York and her work is we'll known in this country and Eur ope,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05
YALE SUBS ID 60
 AGAINST MARYLAND

New Haven, Nov. 5-Seeond string men predominate in the lineup of Yale in its game today with univers- ity of Maryland, The reserve strength will be tested in the opening Of the gane but regulars are expected to have their hand in before the battle Is over. Clear cold skies and a brisk wind greeted fans and players this morning. The lineup;
 Yale, Maryland
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05

The Filipina women are world famous for their dexterity with the needle and skilled from inheritance in many delicate and intricate stitches which contribute to the beauty of en- broidery. In many provinces of the Islands these embroiderers are found at their needle work, in their own nipa houses or in the open, beneath the trees
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05

Jacobs. and Mrs. George Fanar. All mothers and women interested in children will be welcome,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05

During the past three days earth quakes of varying intensity
 Alleged hardship suffered by Brit- ish emigra nts at Ellis Island were discussed in House of Commons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05
Filipino Hut and Native Girls Embroidering Exqr BONITA Undergarments

ITO TELL more graphically the fascinating
 1 story of the embroidery industry in the Philippine Islands, native hut with some Filipina girls and designer from the Bonita organization in Manila have been brought to our Undergarment Sections. Here these girls may be seen in their native costume at work at their exquisite embroidery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-05
Maryland,

Advertise In The Times.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-02-16
WIRELESS FOR FARMERS.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Feb. l2-R. NJ.
Keator of the De Forest radio labor
atories, has found another means 10
keep their growing boys and girls on
the farm.
No longer Will they have to sit az
home with books ami newspapers
during the cold months OF winter.
Keator has proved the commercial
possibilities OF wireless apparatus,
which will make it cheap to listen
in" on band concerts, famous opera
singers, world famous mOnolusists,
and at varied hours business informa-
ton, crop reports, market reports,
state of trade. advice whether to sell
hogs or hold them, and all those
other things so necessary to life and
enjoyment OF the modern home.
A movement is now on foot to or
ganize farmers throughout the West
in a wireless league, and to estab-
lish Il central bureau under Govern
ment auspices from which up-to-the-
reports may be Issued. along
with entertainment. All the farmer
will have to do ia to take down the
wireless receiver after supper and
clamp it on his ears, and soon the
wonders OF the world will be brought
to his attention.
That such plan is really feasible
is proved, Keator says, by the nightly
concerts which are given at his lab.
between 1880 and $40
every evening. Thousands of anna
teurs are listening in at these enter
tainments, and the mails are heavy
with letters telling Keat0r how much
they enjoy the events.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-02-16
Composer Honors
Leader of Band

Prof, II. G. Gilmore recently re.
ceived marked copy OF the Toronto
Star Weekly containing fine gravure
photo of Prof. w. Philip. director OF
the Guelph Musical Society band.
Like so many other Canadian tour
lists, Prof, Philip does not hesitate
to give Ashland its described, appel
lation of the Famous Spa" of which
the travelling public feel more assured
year after year. and the curative
mineral waters themselves bear will
ing testimony,
Prof. Gilmore is at work on n
March Militaire," in which one of
the movements representing the en-.
tente powers is graced with the title
of THE Maple Leaf Forever" This
musical portrayal of victory won is
admiringly dedicated to the band
master OF the rank and file OF the
Guelph Music Society band, and the
hope INDUCED that many loyal sons
and daughters of Canada may be af-
forded the opportunity OF listening to
its martial strains.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-02-16
Well Known Lady
Dies This Morning

Mrs Any Master, well known
and greatly beloved resident OF this
city, died this morning at Z o'clock
after an illness extending over four
or five months. During this time
she had been confined to her bed
and had been a great sufferer, so that
when the end came it was looked
upon by her many friends as mer-
ciful release.
The deceased had been a resident
of Ashland for many years and was
mostly known in the Baptist church
circles where her greater activities
were confined She served as clerk
OF that church up until her last ILL
ness necessitated her resignation, and
had always been active in the dis
charge of her duties along that line.
She is survived by one daughter,
Miss Florence Master, stenographer
in the. Billings real estate office.
Funeral services have not been
arranged. owing to delay in getting
word to Mrs. Masters brothers, who
live in California.