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The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
ENGINEERS TO PUT WIDOWS PENSIONS
 INTO EFFECT DEC. 1
First Labor Organization to Inaugur' ate This Great Humanitarian
 Project.

Cleveland, Nov. 17.-For the first time in the history of any labor organ ization in America, or as far as IS known
 in the world, pension for the widows of deceased members has been provided by the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers Acting under instructions from the last triennal convention of the Bro therhood, the board of governors of the B. of L. E. Pension Association has just put into effect, the widows pension, worked out by the insurance officials of the Brotherhood to provide protection for the widows of engineers.
 At this time only widows of pension members of the Brotherhood are entitled to these pensions but Chief Stone ex- presses the hope that experience will enable the Brotherhood to eventual y work out plan to pension widows of all members.
 Commenting upon one of the most his torical events that ever happened i'll the annals of organized labor, Grand Chief Warren s. Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers says:
 Since this movement was started in October, 1921, 10,120 certificates had been issued, but 88 applicants have died l71 applicants have cancelled their cer- tifcates, and one applicant has been re- JeCtcu. l HIS leaves all dCtlVe IHeIIlDeI- ship of o,860 or 40 below the required number of 10000
 "We believe that at the rate the ap- plications are coming in, we will have this required number within 30 days, and have threfore arranged to put the wi i dows' pension into effect on December | 1923. On that date 2 1 widows will be placed on the pension roll and commence l to draw fixed amount each monh. In addition to that there will be paid to them in back pay for their pension from l that date of their husbands death the amount of $8065O. l "Ihe crisis III starting any movement of this kind is the putting of it into effect, due to the enormous outlay that has to be made by placing such num- Der on the pension roll at once, and the 1 further fact that so many of these have l to be paid from the time of their hus- bands death. However, there are funds | enough m the treasury to take care of this and to handle 1t until the next con- | vention.
 This is all new venture There are no statistics or records to plan from so perhaps it will develop, by the time of the next convention, that the plan as originally outlined will need to be amen ded However, we will have the benefit | of some eight months experience in the | application of the payment of the wi dows' pension to those who are entitled to 1t, and also will have record as to the mortality rate and much other in formation that never was available be- fore
 "We believe we are the first of the railroad labor organizations, if not oi
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
UNION PERMITS BUT
 ONE ALLEGIANCE

New York, Nov I7.-The general executive board of the International | Ladies' Garment Workers Union made short work of an appeal by II members of Chicago locals who were expelled because they belonged to the communist trade union educational league. The unionists held that the accused could not divide their alleg- lance.
 In sustaining the expulsion, the ex- ecutive boards appeal committee calls attention to rulings by the board that membership in the trade union educa- tional league "is an act prohibited by our constitution; that 1t Is an organi- zation of the same trade, and that 1t is, in fact, dual union. "The appellants admitted member ship in the trade union educational league They refused to take advan- tage of the opportunity given them to sever their relations with that organ ization In fact, they are still mem bers of that organization, as ev1- denced by their own replies to ques- tions put to them by the appeal com mittee
 "The appellants have, therefore, demonstrated their disregard for the voluntary discipline of our organiza- ton, their contempt for the laws of our international and their clear and final refusal to comply with rules and regulations of our organization.
 "They simply prefer membership in the trade union educational league to holding membership in the I. L. G. w. U.
 "The appellants naturally have the full freedom to choose the organiza- tion best suited to their tastes and principle. They can not, however, un- der such circumstances, expect to hold membership in the I. L. c. w. U. if preference is given by them to a dual organization of the trade"
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
CHAMPIONS OF CITIZENS LIBERTIES
 BEST FRIENDS OF LAW AND ORDER

Philadelphia, Nov. I7.-"Those who are working for the observance of the existing laws are no greater friends of order and no stauncher upholders of the government than those who jea1- ously watch over the liberties of the country" says the Catholic Standard and Times in a leading editorial en- titled Law and Liberty"
 The editor says there is short sighted kind of statesmanship that can not appreciate the fact that those who are fighting for the liberties of the people, and who rebuke illegiti- mate usurpation of power, are in real l ity putting up fight for stability of government and for the permanence of order"
 The editorial declares that author l ity will enjoy the respect of citizens so long as 1t respects liberty"
 ITO understand this does not re- quire deep penetration of mind and broad social vision; 1t requires on2y moderate amount of common sense and just a little willingness to see things as they really are.
 ''If we look around we shall quickly observe that the man who cherishes the liberties guaranteed him by his country's laws IS not of the criminal type;
 The crimonal does not stand up for his country's liberties nor care much whether law infringes on con- stitutional rights.
 "He disobeys all laws with equal alacrity, whether they are founded in reason or whether they are the outgrowth of faddism or fanaticism- His attitude toward the laws of the realm IS one of utter indifference; since he is minded to evade them un- der all circumstances, 1t matters not to him whether they represent jus tice or injustice. He is quite consis- tent in his disrespect for constituted authority and in his disregard for law
 Widespread disregard for laws is the atmosphere in which criminality of every kind thrives.
 Love of liberty and respect for law form an ideal combination; they constitute the very essence of good citizenship. The combination is also truly American; any tendency to di- vorce the two IS utterly un-American.
 "The lover of liberty need not be feared; the groveling slave is the danger. Those who with sincere en- thusiasm and with legitimate means, defend the liberties of the country against fanaticism, are an asset to the nation.
 Their efforts make for enlightened and sane legislation and for just gov ernment Instead of weakening au- thority, they strengthen 1t; for in our days only a government that protects libery has a chance to survive
 Order, let it be remembered, rests on two pillars, liberty and law"
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
COAL MINERS PROBED.

New York, Nov. I7.-Coal dealers in this city are buying wholesale by the Hong" ton of 2,24o pounds and selling it to the public by the "short" ton of 2,ooo pounds, according to a probe conducted by Federal District Attorney Hayward. This is a differ ence of about IIH per cent. in weights at which the coas lis bought and sold. It is stated that more do- mestic coal has been shipped into this city since April I last than in any recent year for the same period of time. The report declares that lower prices "are to be expected" because of the increased coal supply.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
A Directory of Our
 FRIENDS

In pursuance of the movement which has for it's purpose the urging of all work ing people to give their combined support to reputable concerns that have uniformly shown friendly attitude toward the cause of Labor, there will here be found direc- tory of enterprises which we feel can be conscientiously endorsed and which are, therefore, justly entitled to our good will and united cooperation.
 It does not necessarily follow that con- cerns which are not here represented are unfriendly, nevertheless those listed on this page have demonstrated their friendliness in various ways and should have our sup port.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17

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 our classified advertising.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
TEACHERS PENsIoNED.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 17.-More than 45o former Wisconsin school teachers are now receiving pensions under the state department pension system, ac- cording to R. E. Loveland, secretary of the state annuity board.
 Teachers pay per cent. of theIr salaries into the pension fund and the state adds more than an equal amount. After 25 years of teaching, and at the age of 50, the teacher is paid the full pension allowed.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17

any of the labor organizations, to pen sion the widows of the pension members for life, and we think 1t marks a dis tinct step forward in the history of or ganized labor, and one that will perhaps hame a more far-reaching effect than any other one single action of the many activities of the Brotherhood.
 With this crowning glory of the work of the organization, everything has been done that 1t is humanly possible to 10 for the membership of the organ. ton and the wives of the pension mem berS.
 Eventually we hope that some plan will be worked out whereby not only the widows of the pension members, but also the widows of all members of the B. of L. E. will be pensioned from the date of their husbands death, and there by, in many cases keep grim want away from the door and keep the little family of children together and enable the mo- ther to be home with her children instead of being compelled to go out and take up the battle of getting bread and butter to the neglect of her family"
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The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
RESOLUTIONS OF COOPERATION

WHEREAS Labor's strongest asset is its Purchasing Power, combined with a gen. eral application of Co-Operative principles and
 WHEREAS the firms here represented are on record as having manifested their desire for cooperation with the working classes;
 THEREFORE, although it is not in ferred that this list covers all firms flair to Labor, the concerns herein represented have shown their desire to cooperate with our membership and it is agreed that we will be guided by Consistency as our Prin- cip1e and support in accordance with the established policy of our organization.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17

SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES Merchants National Bank, State and Chapel Eta
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
FRESHMEN RAISE WAGES.

Denver, Colo, Nov. I7.-Through arbitration web pressmen employed on newspapers in this city have se- cured wage increase of 75 cents a day. The new rate will date back to September I.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17

CARPETS AND RUGS Bulard's, 91-o7 Orange St. Chamberlain & Co.,, The, 46-s0 Orange, and s7el Hail W B., 4ss-47O State St. Window Shade Company, 75-81 Orange St.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17

All workers should read a Labor paper. The capitalist press will sell dom support the cause of Labor.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-17
YEAST WORKERS GAIN

Baltimore, Nov. I7.-Yeast workers employed by the Liberty Yeast Com lpany have secured an agreement and
 raised wages s a week
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
OLD BRIDGE

Leland De Loach, of Columbia, S.
c., is visiting relatives III town.
Mrs. Alonzo Grace and daughter,
of South Amboy, are spending a few
days with Mrs. Grace's mother, Mrs.
Emma Dobson.
A large crowd of the young folks
attended the dance given al the
Brunswick Gardens Social and Civic
Club hall Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Van Ars-
dale and children mi Mrs. Eliza
beth Lamkie spent Sunday with rel
atives at Browntown.
Mrs. Henry Wellman and son AL
Ian, and Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Scoby
have returned home after spending
the past week end with Mrs. Well
mans parents, Mr.. and Mrs. v.
Scoby, at Jerico, L. 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Montgomery,
Mrs. Fannie Boyce, Mrs. Huff and
Charles p. Hillyear enjoyed a motor
trip out of town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin RolIer
and daughter Marjorie spent Sunday
with relatives at, Freehold.
Somuel Boyce has purchased a
new touring car.
Mrs. David Burkert and daugh-
ters, Evelyn and Olive, were Tren-
ton visitors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Dobson are
enjoying their vacations from the
Old Bridge Enameled Brick and
Tile Company at Belmar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Hillyear and
Miss Elizabeth Anderson spent Sat-
urday at ASbury Park.
Miss Olive Culver is enjoying a
weeks vacation with her aunt. Mrs.
Elmer Apologize, at C~heesSquake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson n son
Andrew and daughter Elizabeth en-
joyed a motor trip to the seashore
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrickson ard
daughter Emma and Mr.. and MEr.
ROLAND Skillman have returned
home after spending the past week
camping at Clark's Landing.
Squire S garage has installed a
new gasoline tank.
Sam Mcguire of Perth Amboy,
visited his mother, Mrs. M. j. Ma
guire, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brownie Appleby
and daughter, of Spotswood, visited
friends in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elston Hawke, M.
and Mrs. j. w. Squire, Mrs. j. Lester
Sauires, Mrs. George Baker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leland De Loach ana son Matt
land, Mrs. Elizabeth Lawdnes and
daughter Esther, Mr. n Mrs. Al
bert Appleby and daughter Elva
and son Willard enjoyed a motor trir
to the seashore Sunday.
Mrs. William Campbell, of Perth
Amboy visited her mother, Mrs
Judson Green in South Old Bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rumple and
family have returned home after
spending some time hee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Benson were
cheeseuuake visitors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Meets spent
Sunday out Of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28

posed of Leonard Plant. Lester
CHAMBERLAIN, Norton York. Frank
lin Norris. Edward Clinton, Jr.. and
Harold Emens, of Jamesburg. Joined
with the visiting quartet and with
the singing of the young peoples
choir the evening was one of the
most enjoyable in many weeks. Miss
Alberta LANCE and Leonard Plant
were the accompanies. At the
morning service of the church, the
pulpit was occupied by Mr.. Prend-
niger. OF Passaic, who substituted
for Walter Mankowsky, who is sup
plying the local pulpit at the Bap-
fist church. during the vacancy at
the local church.
The members of the Jamesburg
Hunting. Angling and Protective
Association. Will hold another of
their enjoyable parties on Labor
Day night. at the George Wander
veer parlors when details Of the fall
hunting season will be taken up.
Already a committee has been at
the hunting grounds and report see
ing three deer in a short space Of
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
CHAIRMAN HAYES SEEKS
CANDIDATES FOR ASSEMBLY

NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. %. -
Edmund A. Hayes. chairman of the
County Democratic committee is still
sitting the aver increasing list of
candidates for the general assembly
to find three aspirants that will not
carry the county by a large majority
vote. Mr.. Hayes said last night that
he is still undecided as to whom the
county organization will endorse in
the forthcoming election.
Peter Rosenvinge, who conferred
with Chairman Hayes last night, said
that Mr.. Hayes was still looking for
two good men," Chairman Hayes
has apparently decided that Assem-
blyman Fred w. DeVoe will lead the
ticket. The name of DR.. A. E. Ellis,
of Metuchen was brought to light,
should the physician be willing to
accept the race. Francis A. Monag-
han, of South Amboy and Carteret
although denying that he will run
for assembly, is believed to be the
third man on the ticket to be picked
by Hayes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
ISPEEDERS FINED BY MAYOR
CHASE At SOUTH AMDOY


SOUTH AMBOY. Aug. 2S.-Anto-
MO GRECO. of 263 North 10th street,
Newark. was fined $40 by Mayor
Chase for speeding along Broadway.
Motorcycle Officer Widish, made the
arrest after a chase.
Among others brought before the
Mayor for various o~ffenses against
the traffic regulations were A. j.
Steckler, 1882 Lakeside venue
Cleveland, Ohio; Fred j. Lambert,
As Rutgers Place, Passaic; Donald
Josephesen. 4213 9Th avenue, Brook
lyn: F. ]. Raymond, 312 Washing
ton avenue, Elizabeth; Robert Dover.
116 Nassau street Newark; Earnst
II. Taylor. 218 w. 140th street, New
York City; Harry Cohen. 219 Henry
Street; Stephen Prince Ali Hill
street, Brooklyn.
Harmon Hoop, Central avenue,
Newark, while driving through the
city Sunday night, hit the motor
cycle Of Officer Widish at the inter-
section Of David and Stevens ave
nue.. The machine suffered &. bent
fender, and spark control. Hoop was
fined IS and costs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
ITALIAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB
OF JAMESBURG ORGANIZED

JAMESBURG, Aug. 2S:-The fall
campaign has been given considera-
BILE impetus by the organization of a
new political organization that
| promises to cut some play IN the
local field in the near future in the
organization of the Jamesburg Ital-
ian Citizens Democratic Club. Off
GERS were chosen and plans talked
over that meal much for this new
organization.
The officers chosen were: Honor
airy president, James H. Messina, of
Deans and New Brunswick; presi-
dent, James Petric, Helmetta; vice
president, Joseph Corse; financial
secretary, Louis Chiaro; correspond
ing secretary, Nicholas Branching;
treasurer, Joseph Barberi.
Attorney James III. Messina adj
dressed the meeting, telling of the
opportunity of the Democratic party
If cooperation was shown; Joseph
Lombardo of New Brunswick gave
a talk on the importance of citizen
ship If the Italians were to make
America their permanent home and
advised the heads of the one hun
dred families of Italians in James
ouiS iSPle9ehIeu dI lhe meeting W
organize.
James Petric. of Helmetta, the
newly elected president of the club
who perfected the organization after
several previous failures, told of the
good the organization could perform
not only in politics but by setting an
example to the citizens of James
burg. He outlined the future of the
club and the benefits to be derived
by a membership in the club. He
recommended that the meetings be
monthly and that not only q politi-
cal aspect be given the club but the
social side should be given more
than passing. attention.
A board of trustees was also elect
ed as follows: Louis Bonziovanni,
Cosmo Zingale, John Paladino.
Rooms have been leased over the
building adjoining the r. Lewis
property on Railroad avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
KHAN CIRCULARS
DISTRIBUTED
Carteret Visited by Alleged
KlanSmen in High Powered
Car Sunday Night

CARTERET. Aug. 2S--The Ku
Klux Khan body made its first official
visit in the borough at 10 o'clock
Sunday night, when a high powered
car occupied by several men passed
along the main street of the town
n distributed in the air small cir
culars reading; THE Ku Klux Khan
Livery Day-In Every Way is Grow
ing Stronger and stronger. A Race of
Unconquered Men-Fal lin Line. We
were here yesterday. we are here to-
day, we will be here forever. There
is a large Khan near YOU
The small circular also gives the
address where further particulars
could be obtained. No sooner did
the a make a lightning exit than
the police made an effort to locate
it, but no trace could be found. No
one knew in what direction it went.
Acting Chief of Police Donovan
said the Klansmen would have been
picked up and lodged in jail on a
charge of distributing circulars
without a permit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
JAMESBURG LADIES' AID
SOCIETY HAS anniversary

JAMESBURG. Aug. 2S;-The
members of the Ladies Aid Society
Of the First Baptist church will be
host to the members of the congre-
gatioS and their friends this after
noon and evening, the occasion being
the observance of the thirty-fifth an
niversary of the society.
Two sessions will be held, COM
mencing at 3 O'Clock. The opening
session will be in the German Ian
guage. Mrs. Albert G. LANCE has
prepared a briee history of the
thirty-five years and will present this
history. The speaker Of the after
noon will be a Mrs. Conrad of Pater-
Son.
The evening session will be the
n Of greatest interest, commencing
at s o'clock. Music by the choir:
Miss Charlotte Drews, a well known
elocutionist, of Brooklyn; the Green
wood Quartet of Brooklyn, and Sc
lections by the choir. The speaker
Of the evening will be Professor G.
A. Schenek, formerly Of the Roches-
ter Theological Seminary, now of
New Briton. Conn. All are invited
to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
COUNTY LEGION FAVORS
MEMORIAL BRIDGE IDEA

SOUTH AMBOY, Aug. 2S:-South
Amboy was well represented at the
joint meeting of the Middlesex Coun-
ty Department of the American
Legion and Auxiliary held at Pts
Getaway last night. A resolution
favoring the new state bridge being
a memorial one was adopted with
the local Legion men voting unani-
mously. Among those from this city
we're: Miss Winifred Gibbons, Com
mander Mulraine, Mrs. Anna X.
Suits, president of the auxiliary,
John Conlogue, Harry Rufner, John
Southland, Miss Kathryn Cleark,
local president of the auxiliary, Miss
Edna Agan, Michael Maggie and Will
liam ]. O'Toole.
The county association will hold a
banquet at Dunellen within a short
time. 1t is expected that Luke A.
Lovely Post will be well represented
at this dinner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
JAMESBURG

A quiet wedding ceremony was
solemnized Sunday afternoon at st.
James Catholic church when Miss
Julia Riley. daughter of Mrs. Ed
ward Callahan. of Mcknight avenue,
became the bride Of Edward Multi
gan. of New York city, and for some
months a resident of Helmetta. The
attendants were Miss Alice Newell.
of Trenton, bridesmaid, and Joseph
Callahan, also of Trenton, and broth
err of the bride, best man. A supper
was given the bridal party at the
home of Miss Newell. The couple
will make their home in New York
city, where Mr. Mulligan is a mem
Der of Hook and Ladder Company
No. IS. He has but recently been
named a member of the New York
fire department having a standir
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28

second to the honor man in an ell
gible list OF over 1000 applicants
with but a fraction of a point sep
arating the two men.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. HOLSTER and
Mrs. Dudley Lamb, OF New York
city, who have been guets of Rev.
and Mrs. Weaver K. Eubank, at the
manse Of the Presbyterian church,
have returned to their home in New
York city.
An important meeting Of the fans
interested in the affairs of the base
ball team is scheduled for tonight
at the looms of the American Lee
gion. at 1880. Business that re-
quires immediate action for the fu-
ture success of the team will be
brought up at this time.
The evening service at the First
Baptist church on Sunday was at
tended by n of the largest con-
g~regations in some weeks. At the
service, under the direction Of thu
Christian Endeavor Society. a fea-
ture was several musical selections
rendered by a quartet from the
;Hightstown Baptist church, COM
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-28
EDWARD ANDRES DIES

CARTERET, Aug. 28:-Edward
Andres, 20 years old, of &c Lafayette
street., died at 1890 this morning.
He was unmarried. He is survived
by a father and mother, John and
Mathilda Andres, two brothers,
Councilman Frank Andres and Mo-
torcycle Policeman John Andres, a
sister Mrs. Edward Merrick, of HAM
mond, Indiana. The deceased was
a member of the Carteret Field Club.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day morning.