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The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05

The Story of !: Our States By JONATHAN BRACE X.-VIRGINIA
 ||' 5 '' ': E < <: < : |:| } } v a N Virginia re- fl IN wolves about W%, 1XSSEW Capt. John , \&~sss vxeE% Smith. It was ~ his in d m- itable spirit which enabled the ] settlement at Jamestown to sur vive the privations and difficult ties that encompassed 1t during those first years. There in 1907 was made the first permanent English colony in America. The charter given by King James l ] to what was known as the Lon don company, under whose aus pices Jamestown and the later Virginia settlements were found ed, designated that this colony should extend POO miles north ] and POO miles south of Old Point Comfort and stretch west ward to the sea. Under the reign of Charles II it was considered such an important colony that it was called the fourth dominion Scotland, Ireland and Virginia. From this Virginia was often called the Old Dominion. The
 name Virginia itself means the
 virgin land and was so called
 after Queen Elizabeth, the "Vir-
 gin Queen" The early govern
 ment of Virginia is of great in-
 tereSt. At first communism was
 tried, under which system the
 land and all property was owned
 in common and all profits were
 divided equally. This proved a
 disastrous failure. In 1919 the
 first real representative govern
 ment in the colonies was estab-
 liShed, called the house of bur-
 geSSeS, which continued in force
 under varying fortunes until Vir-
 ginia joined the Union and be-
 came the tenth state in 178S.
 Much might be written of the
 character of the early Virginian
 settlers and their great influence
 on American life. From Virginia
 has sprung two other states,
 Kentucky and West Virginia.
 Even so, the states present area is 42,627 square miles. Politi- cally the Old Dominion state is entitled to twelve presidential electors. This is about the aver age of the southern states. co by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
Labor Fully Alert
 to Coolie Menace
Unionists All Over Country Join in Protest Against Letting
 Down Bars.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Reports to A. F. of L. headquarters show that trade unionists in every section of the country are alert to the menace of coolie labor, and to the designs of those who would permit Hawaiian sugar planters importing this labor under bond for five years. Trade unionists realize the effect of this peonage on Hawaiian workers and they also realize that with this prin- ciple established it would be but d short time before it would be ap- piled to the United States on the ground that it is unfair to ask sugar planters in this country to compete with coolie labor. The next step would be in the fruit industry of the Pacific coast, followed by railroad managers and captains of industry for this cheapest labor in the world.
 The views of these employers is shown when ship owners recently de nied the request of seamen and ma rine engineers to agree to give Amer ican citizens first preference in em- ployment. The United States ship ping board sustained the ship owners in their position.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
English Miners
 Official May Quit
Secretary Severely Criticized for Conduct of Recent Strike
 Failure

London, England, Aug. 5.-It is hlnted that the attack of Frank Hodges, secretary of the Miners Federation, against extremists is the torerunncr for the resignation of that official. Throughout the recent strike, which ended SO disastrously to the miners, Hodges was subjected to much criticism from within the miners ranks. During the strike he offered to resign, but it was not ac- cepted. It is stated that Hodges will quit rather than be in continual tur- moil over impossible proposals. He has declared that if the miners off clals were permitted to use their judgment they would be in better shape than now.
 "Parrot-likc, we were crying pool when we should have grasped wages with both hands," he said.
 The proposed 'pool" provided that each ton of coal mined would be assessed and the fund placed in charge of a joint committee that would use 1t to equalize wages be- tween high cost and low cost mines.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
ENGINEERS SHOW
 WASTE IN BUILDING
Vast Sum and Production Could Be Saved if Bosses Took
 Care, Too.

New York, Aug. 5.-Building trades workmen are employed but I0o days year.
 Unemployment causes an annual loss of $500, 100000.
 Accidents cause an annual loss of $I2O, ,OoO, 900.
 Duplication of estimates and de- signs and duplication in bidding cause an annual loss of $I,ooo, ,ooo, ,ooo.
 Application of safety methods would save I2,ooo, 900 days work a year.
 The above are some of the con clusions reached by the committee on elimination of waste in industry of the American engineering council, ap- pointed by Herbert Hoover.
 "Haphazard management in plan ming and controlling work and lack of standards, which often double the labor cost, characterizes most con- struCtion undertakings" says the re port, which adds that in the past union regulations produced losses, but "WOrkmen and contractors are begin ming to appreciate that reduced output reacts in tremendous fashion upon themselves.
 "In some construction trades acci- dents involve losses up to 10 per cent. of the labor costs in addition to the loss of human lives and energy. The average loss, computed from insur- ance statistics, is about 2H per cent. of labor cost"
 The report insists that greater CO., operation is "an absolute essential" " and that this cooperation is impossi- ble "without the removal of causes of friction and the working out of plans to this end"
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
THE BOBOLINkS.

"I heard" said MT. Bobolink, "that the Phoebe Birds had told their story of how they like to get acquainted with people, and have people become acquainted with them, and So they sing their name or say their name over and over again. But we would like to tell people that we do the same way. Wouldn't we like to do that, Mrs. Bobolink?"
 "Indeed we would" said Mrs. Bob blink. For if anyone does not know our story it is time that they should that is. of course, if they like to hear the stories the birds have to tell.
 "I most certainly hope they do, for the birds love to tell their stories and have people care for them Birds care for people, and so it is natural that they like to have people care for them.
 ''The only people birds don't care for are for those who would hurt them or take the eggs. It would be too cruel for anyone to ever take our lovely eggs. What beautiful whitish- brownish eggs these five eggs were! And what nice little Bobolinks they became.
 "Why, 1t would be as cruel to do that as it would be to put sharp sword through Mother BCbolink's heart.
 Tt would be cruel if people took little babies out of their sleeping bas- kets or cots and took them off just to see what color eyes they had and how big they were, and a few little facts like that.
 "It would be so cruel thing to do. And people can enjoy birds so much more by hearing them sing and by
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05

watching them perched on trees and grasses and fences, or by watching them fly through the air, showing their pretty feathers.
 "People wouldn't like 1t if bobo- links or other birds ran off with their little ones, and so it isn't fair to do such things to bobolinks or other birds. It isn't fair at all. It is very very cruel. And just because people are bigger than we are 1t Is even more cruel
 Of course, it would be impossible for bobolinks and other bird families to hurt people. But isn't it even worse of people to hurt us because they are strong enough to do so? I think anyone who steals birds eggs Is a bully, that's all, doing something mean to a little creature more help less than he or she is.
 But let us not talk of such sad subject, though it was I who started the talk on it. Let us talk of what you started to speak of-how the Phoebe Birds told their story of how they liked to get acquainted with people,"
 "Yes," MT. Bobolink said, ""the Phoebe birds told how they said Phoebe, Phoebe over and over again so people would know who they were.
 And I'd like to have people know that we say 'BOb-o-link, BOb-o-link over and over again to let them know who we are.
 we add a few trills to our song which the Phoebe birds don't bother about, but just the same we sing our name over and over again, very clear ly and distinctly"
 You always guard me so well," said Mrs. Bobolink. You do not let any harm come to me. And if I am busy looking for food, though you may be singing for all you are worth, you are watching out, too, to see that we are safe and that no one will harm us. and you warn me in plenty of time.
 "Ah, Mr. Bobolink, 1t is not every creature who goes marketing and who does her household tasks who can she works. But you sing for me, With your lOVely voice, ana agaln ana again you tell me your name is Bob-o- link! To be sure I know 1t is. But to me the name is so sweet that I cannot hear 1t too often. No, MT. Bobolink, I cannot hear the name of Bobolink too often."
 "That is good" said MT. Bobolink. And putting his head on one side he SanU over and over and over again
 "Bob-o-link. Bob-o-link, Bob-o-link !'
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
OPTIMISTIC REPORT
 BY FEDERAL BOARD
Volume of Retail Trade Compares With Year Ago With Improved
 Outlook.

Washington, Aug. 5-Business re- action in basic lines of industry still was reflected during July in volume of business, extent of unemployment, and depression of production, said the monthly review of general economic conditions issued Monday by the fed eral reserve board. It was added that seasonal dullness presented material alteration in general business condl- tions- 4
 Copper and zinc, which were said to suffer from lack of demand and eX- treme depression of prices, were men, toned especially in this connection, although the board declared there had been noticeable improvement in pro duction of cement and structural steel as a result of the growth in building operations.
 Midsummer retail business, the board asserted, has been in some re- spects better than usual while the outlook for a satisfactory autumn business in number of lines, such as knit goods, and cotton textiles, was declared to be decidedly encouraging, consumers demand as reflected in the volume of retail trade continued as good or better than at this time last year.
 Continuing prospect Ot excellent food crops was declared to be the most hopeful feature in the general outlook Little change in cotton crop was noted, with about two-thirds Of last years production expected.
 Price changes during the month have shown no pronounced tenden- cies, the board stated. Greater stabil- ity was manifest in the textile, boot and shoe industries, although import ant declines have taken place in other lines, such as iron and steel and par ticularly automobiles. The unemploy- ment situation has remained praCtl- cally unchanged, according 10 the re view, with labor authorities report ing serious depletion of the savings of men who have been out of work as we'll as of unemployment funds ot trade unions.
 Desire to see a resumption Ot tuIl production, the board said, apparently has led to operation of some plants on a non-proft making basis, with wage scales correspondingly reduced on employees working on part time. Money rates have become distinctly easier, the review continued, but fluctuations in exchange and unstable foreign financial conditions have pre- vented any material improvement Tn foreign trade.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
"A Princess of Mars" l III|IIIIIiI by EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS lllllIlllI 2
Copyright, A. C. McClurg & Company.
CHAPTER X-Continued.

ed Dejah ThOr1s by the hand and mo tionihg to Sola to follow, we sped nOiselessly from the chamber and to the floor above. Unseen we reached rear window and with the straps and leather of my trappings 1 lowered first Sola and then Dejah Thoris to the ground below. Dropping lightly after them I drew them rapidly around the court in the shadows of the buildings. and thus we returned over the same course 1 had so recently followed from the distant boundary of the city.
 We finally came upon my thoats in the courtyard where I had left them. and placing the trappings upon them we hastened through the building to the avenue beyond. Mounting. So!a
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
CLOAK MAKERS WIN.

Philadelphia, July 2o-After two weeks strike organized cloak makers won a complete victory in the shops of cloak jobbers and submanufactur- CTS. The union has also secured an agreement with the Cloak Manutac;- t11rers' Association. Former stand ards are retained and the employers agree not to send work to shops that are unfriendly to the union.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
MANY WOMEN WORKING.

Cleveland, Aug, 5.-There are S. GOO, ,ooo women in this country en- gagged in gainful occupations, said Dr. Amelia Henry Reinhardt, of Oak land, Cal, in an address to the na- tional federation of business and pro- fessional women's clubs.
 She said that 50 per cent. of the women are teachers and g per cent. occupy secretarial positions. Only 1000 have graduated in law.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
New ReIativity Theory.

James had frequently heard his uncle discussing the relativity theory When his uncle married and intro duced his bride to James as his new aunt he asked the boy laughingly whether he wasn't proud te have such pretty girl for a relative. James looked up solemnly and said.
 "Oh, l know! She's the new rela. tivtty theory you were talking about! !
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
PRESIDENT HATCH RESIGNS.

New York, July 2o.-James H. Hatch, president of the International Upholsterers' Union, has resigned be- cause os i'll health
 The annual convention of the up holsterers elected William kohn of New York, president.
 Trough about poor Smith, wasn't it?" said Jones gloomly
 "What happened to him." asked Brown.
 "He got so far behind in his room rent that he had to marry his land lady," replied Jones.-Nashville Ten neSSeean.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-08-05
CHAPTER xI.

Chained in Warhoon. It must have been several hours be- fore I regained consciousness. I was lying among q pile of sleeping silks
 (Continued next issue.l
Evening star., 1921-03-29
Women s Black
Silk Stockings
$z.65
Irregular Weaves of
Qualities That Regularly Sen
for Much Higher Prices.

IOf MUCH n12neT Prices.
An opportunity that should make
you anticipate a seasons require
ments because, even though classed
as irregulars, the service and ap-
pearance of these fine stockings
are not harmed in the least by the
slight blemishes of weave that
caused the manufacturer to class
them as such.
So-called perfect stockings
quite often are no better.
Black only-some all silk, some
have Isle soles. Properly REIN
forced at points Of wear and full
fashioned.
First F1oer-LansbufEh 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-29
Ready for
Navy Blue Vogue

It's tell-tale sigrHthe elaborateness of
our Navy Blue wooden showing. Any one
would know that Fashion favors it. From
such completeness, just an inkling:
5s-inch Navy Blue Tailor Serge-An
wool, fast dye and non-crushable. Heavy
enough for suits, yet light enough for
dresses, yard, $z9S.
55-inch Atwood Navy Blue Tricotine-
Sturdy and sure to give excellent service;
yard, $zoS.
4z-inch Atwood Navy Blue Serge
Splendid grade for children's regulation
dresses and middies. Its wiry character
resists wear, yard, $1.00.
Third Floor-Ls1sbwxA 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-29
Tuxedo S1ueuters
in New Styles
1895

These are the days when it's often
too cool to go without a wrap
and too warm to wear heavy coat.
So compromise on one of these
smart new sweaters and you'll strike
the happy medium in comfort, and
good looks, as we'll.
Shown in Tuxedo style of pure
worsted with brushed wool collars
and cuffs, and such colors as buff,
peacock and brown. Sizes SO to 46.
Second Hoon-Lansburgh 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-29
MRS. PULLMAN DIES
|NPASADENA HOTEL
Ex-Gov. and Mrs. LoWden
With Her-Chicago So
ciety Leader.
Rr the Associa ted Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PASADENA. Calf. March 29.-Mrs.
Harriet Sanger Pullman. widow OF
George NJ. Pullman, inventor OF the
Pullman car, died here yesterday after
years of age.
Her son-in-law and daughter. former
Gov. and Mrs. Frank o. Lowden of
Illinois, were with her when death
came.
With her son-in-law and daughter
and their four children, Mrs. Pullman
came here early in the winter. About
week ago she was stricken with
pneumonia. Her advanced age made
the fight against the attack difficult.
Her condition rapidly became worse.
Death came during the afternoon in a
hotel where she and her relatives had
apartments
Leader in Chicago Society.
CHICAGO. March 29.-Mrs. George
NJ. Pullman for years had been lead
er of Chicago's most exclusive social
set. She devoted her time in almost
equal measure to travel, social affairs
and charities.
AS Miss Harriet Sanger of Chicago,
she married George NJ. Pullman. in
ventor of the Pullman sleeping coach,
in 1867. Mr.. Pu6lman died in 1897.
&hi .. i eiiOI Is CSIl-
tered largely about the destitute chill
dren of Chicago. She also was inter-
ested keenly in hospital work and de-
voted considerable time to war relief
measures.
Two children. Mrs. Frank o. Lowden.
wife Of the former Governor of Illinois,
and Mrs. Hattie Carolan. survive Mrs.
Pullman. Two other children. Sanger
and George NJ. Pullman, jr., died sew
eral years ago.
Mrs. Pullman spent most of her time
in Chicago. She had a beautiful sum-
mer home at Elberon, n. J., and until
few years ago a mansion at Washing
ton, D. c. She sold her Washington
house in 1913 to John Hays Hammond
for $500 000
Evening star., 1921-03-29
GENERALS ARE APPOINTED
Four Whose Nominations Failed
Retained in Rank.

Recess appointments have been
given to Maj. Gen. Charles T. Memo
her. chief of the Army air service;
Maj. Gen. w. A. Holbrook, chief of
cavalry; Maj. Gen. w. ]. Snow, chief
of field artillery. and Maj. Gen. C. S.
Farnsworth, chief of Infantry
The nominations of these officers
failed at the recent session Of Con-
gress, and it is expected that they
will be renominated at the coming
extra session.
Evening star., 1921-03-29
1t has happened
$25 ,viH again buy Suits
of Good Quality and Smart Style

We wish you would come and see
these Suits.
1t has been many years since SO much
value has been obtainable at SIS.
These Suits are unusually good in
materialing. workmanship and style.
Navy Blue Tricotine, Serges, also
Tweeds and Homespuns are made up
into smart tailored, semitailored, rip
pie and sports models, and lined through
out with plain or fancy silks.
Trimmed like high-cost Suits, with
embroidery, fancy stitching, wide and
narrow braids.
Sizes for women and misses, 10 to "A
Evening star., 1921-03-29
Economically Priced
Unde7musIins

At 69c BIoomers of flesh ba-,
tiste, prettily trimmed with lace.
At 99c Night Gowns and EnveI-
ope Chemise of flesh batiste,
white nainsook and muslin. Full
cut, and splendidly made. Bloom
ers of Seco silk, made with ruffled
elastic knee band.
At $1.S5 Night Gowns and En-.
velope Chenise made of splendid
quality nainsoole, daintily trimmed
with lace and embroidery.
At $z9s Philippine Night Gowns
and Envelope Chemise all hand
sewed and hand embroidered, and
made Of fine quality nainsook
Third EIooE-La1sbuxg1 Il BrofAex
Evening star., 1921-03-29

P. S.-There will be another Private
Demonstration tomorrow, between
2 80 and 4 90 PM, in the Stylish Stout
section-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-03-29
Smart Silk Fr0cks
at $25, too

Carefully selected dresses-in the
newest Spring style, of Crepe de Chine,
Taffeta and Georgette-aristocsatic
creations with dainty collars and
basques-also straightline types with
girdles, eyelet embroidery, beads and
clever arrangements of ribbons and
lace to enhance their beauty. Colors
are spring -Ike-with plenty of navy
and brown.
Second F1oor-LAns1urEh 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-29
Built Present Hammond Home.

Mrs. Pullman was a former resident
Of Washington and had a wide ac-
quaintance here socially. The Russian
embassy building. at 1925 18th street
northwest, was erected by Mrs. Pullman
and sold by her several years ago to
Mrs. John Hays Hammond.
Evening star., 1921-03-29
What's in q Name?

is q Neu Silk!

"a fascinating, alluring weave,
that has been lifted to the pin
nacle of preference by fashion
able women-because of its
striking originality and genuine
newness of weave.
Its beauty will inspire you or
your dressmaker to the creation
of clever and original gowns for
day or evening wear.
1t is double width-in such strik-
ing shades as Wedgewood, silver
and Quaker grays, crow blue,
tobac and. of course, black-and
the price-&.50 a yard.
Third FloOr-Lansburgh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-29

Perhaps, because they give a
look of differentness-one tires
of the staid sameness of a strap
less pump-and then, too, the
straps hold the vamp so securely
in place-making it hug the in
step tightly.
Pictured is a pleasing Develop
ment of these popular slippers that
may be had in a choice of black.
brown or gray ooze with turned
soles and dress heels. Pair, $0.SS.
Second F1oor-Iansburxh 4 Brother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-14

leaprng to some spot to save mans life; or that she is merely Carrie Nation breaking up saloon windows in the old hadys. Oh, you've missed it if you never slipped into the house at these delightfully."- impromptu times.
 Betty met Henry B. Walthall on her Essanay journey. He was lovely to her, and assisted her in thou sand ways. Because She is an Ala bama girl he went out of his way to tell her things ana advise Ter. Another man who was a great nelp was Roy Hunt, brother of Bir- mingham man, and head photogra7 pher for Norma Taimadge, who told her he would get her an introduc- tion to New York managers. Betty went but could not stay long enough She just missed getting in with the Herbert Bremen company, who at that time were just starting a new picture. having finished Nazimovas War Brides" The cast was full or they would have taken her on.
 Here are some of the high lights on Betty's movie experiences.
 Never had on any grease paint in my life. Didn't know what it was The girls helped mo put it on the first time--and l know | got the im> pression l was all eyes and mouth It's nice thick, yellow paste and you spread it on, and then cover over with thick s,powder. And gee, how red your lips look and how black your eyebrows. The last stuff has to be put on solid enough so the leading man or your husband or. father or brother-i law or anybody you have to kiss doesn't go around with the print of red lips set jauntily here | al
 The screamiest thing that ever happened was with Sssanay. As this mountain girl and housekeeper in hut, l had to go to the door to welcome my supposed father with widest effusion. He wore long whiskers which weren't his own. and which were pasted on. After l had flown to him with rapture and saluted him as good daughter should, imagine our horror to find, when he let me down, l had the whiskers on the left side of my face and he was appearing as beardless youth. Those little things will hap pen, though"
 Betty had to be at the movie stu dio all day, as they were calling her in to take her parts now and then. She said the queerest thing of it all and the most wonderful was the way the studios were set right to- gether and they might be taking the picture of the sinking of torpedo boat in the next one to your right and on the left hero might be chok- ing his wife to death.
 At first said Betty, q was dying to go in and see what terrible thing was happening. But controlled my self and that is the reason 1 think 1 got along so well. l pleased them enough that the manager of stars told me that he could offer me another position. but l consulted Henry Walthour all about it. and he decided with me that I did right to turn it down. There were too many strings tied to it.p
 Betty gave me some pointers on what not to do in movie acting, and wound' up with: whatever you do, persevere-and don't get stuck on yourself"