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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Interest in Early HalIowell HstOFl

There has been of late consider
able interest in early Hallowell DIS
tory and in some of the old HalV'
we'll families of prominence a
number of inquiries from far ava
cities and towns have come 10 Gll,
ferent Hallowell people concerns
these citizens of n former day. Vul"
recently there has been an lnqunI
concerning an Abncr Miner Churu
of former days. This question VIZ
sent to Mrs. Lucy Hawkes. by SOn.
one who had seen in n Providenvcs
Il. T.. paper an account Of her W. !.
r. L., and other activities. Perna,'
this man once lived in Haiio"tsI
but so far no one has seemed aus
to identify him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
May Festival by
School Children
Pleases Large Crowd

The Gardiner high school auditori-
UNI was packed to the doors Wednes.
day afternoon, when school children
of Gardiner and Randolph schools.
gave May Festival under the gen.
eral direct ton and supervision of Miss
Hazel Woodbury., who is supervisor
of music in the public schools. The
affair was an elaborate one, and was
the result of considerable painstaking
labor on the part of Miss Woodbury.,
and this same success has always
characterized any affair of which she
has had charge.
The curtains opened disclosing the
stage as a veritible bower of roses
and potted plants, and the May Queen,
Miss Constance Curry tripped dainty
down an aisle of attendants all in ap-
propriate costumes. A program of
solo and group dances, songs. follow
ed. all performed in an admirable
manner. Mrs. Ray Clary, Miss Julia
roman, and Miss Clara Desmond act
ed as accompanies. The words of
three of the songs of the chorus
groups were written by Mrs. Laura
T.. Richards. The solo dancers were
the pupils OF Miss Dorothy Gray of
Augusta and of Miss Viola Rice of
this city. Between two and three
hundred children took part in the af-
falr. which was decided success
fran every point Of view.
Appreciation is due Mrs Holt. Miss
Morissey, Miss Cleaves, Miss Calvin,
Mrs. Flanders, Mrs. Dernett, Miss
Barker, Mrs. S. n. Dunton, Mrs. Ralph
Stone, Mrs. Harry Sawyer and the
parents for making the costumes: to
the Highland avenue teachers and pu-
pills of the 5th and 9th grades in Ran
dolph for the beautiful flowers. (Mrs.
Mansir of the Highland avenue school
being chairman OF this group: to
Miss Marion Gould and Mrs. C. A.
Brawn for arranging .he decorations;
to Mrs. Russell, Miss jackson. Miss
Ballard, Grace Townes, and Adele
rage for making the posters; and to
all the teachers for their assistance at
rehearsals and during tie perform
ances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
SOUTH GARDINER

Fred Whitcomb has gone to
Elizabeth, N. j., where he has secur-
ed employment.
George Crossman recently pur-
chased a new automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Hunt motored
to Portland Tuesday.
James Potter has been confined to
the house the past week with bad
cold.
James Curtis has q new Ford
Sedan.
Mrs. Crockett and daughter, Ruth,
were visitors in Rockf4nd Saturday,
making the trip by auto.
Mrs. Pottle. Mr.. and Mrs. Adna
Wyman attended the funeral Tues
day of the late Mrs. Fenelia A. York,
sister of Mrs. Pottle.
Miss Phyllis Smith. who has been
visiting at her aunts, Mrs. Ella
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Work on Vaughan Playground

A meeting of the comhilIeVh LII
the Vaughan playground was ~
recently to arrange for WORK " W.,
done at once and to plan for W. W.,
and means of future work. M as.
teams are doing grading ana sin y
work on the field ut present; /,
hoped that it may be posSlp,' ~.
complete the baseball diamonu asi
fore very long and to use Ins ,,l Snr
for football in the fall. A ileiu ~,
of some sort is planned to take p| n,
in about a month, to raise funas a.,
further work. The plans for ln i.,s,.
very indefinite as yet, but an LAM
esting and amusing series OF e'''
will be arranged for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Hallowell citizens. who are inter-
ested in all good works in the in
terests of the community are invit-
ed to participate in the open air
Gospel Service which will be held
at the foot of Winthrop hill, Hal
lowell, at quarter to seven tonight.
There will be special music, commu-
nifty singing of the old hymns of Zion
and testimonials by members of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance,
after which all will resort to the
Gospel Mission on Water street
where the regular Thursday evening
praise service will be held. Inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL and non-sectarian,
come and enjoy both these sexes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
ward. the youngest brother. married in

ward, the youngest brother. married In
Boston.
She was the last survivor Of the FAM
lily. An, accident "a years ago SO Grip
pied her that she could not move from
bed to chair without assistance, and Tor
the past few years she had been blind
and deaf. She did not allow her indrm-
tiles to embitter her. but always had
a CHEEKY welcome for a circle or
friends who enjoyed gratifying her
deep, kindly interest in friends, church
and the world in general. Her mind
was wide awake and alert TO what was
going or, and she was a staunch ad-
mirer of both Theodore Roosevelt and
Calvin Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Everett II. Maxcy was the speaker
of the day at the regular weekly as
sembly held at Gardiner High We'd
nesday morning, taking as his topic,
1.-THE Development of Water Power
in the State of Maine" and az Mr..
Maxcy has made a study of this sub
ject he gave very interesting and
comprehensive of the present and
future of this important question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

ment. David Kelley, who is direct
ing the production, reports very ia
vorable progress, and promises an
evening brim full of entertainment
The ticket sale to date has been be-
yond expectations, and it looks as
though the Auditorium would be
crowded both nights. There will be
dancing after the play the second
night.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

The weekly clinic Of the Gardiner
Child Welfare Association will be
held Thursday at 1.30 at the Elk's
building. DIR. S. o. Classon will be
in charge, assisted by Miss Catherine
Calvin, r. N, and Miss Dorothy
Goodwin, r. N. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
nnayS-10

Girls club to be held this evening. All
members should make a special effort
to be present as each one is asked to
bring a new member and to present
their membership cards at the door.
The banquet will begin at 6.15 and
the committee in charge consists of
Mrs. Emma True and Mrs. Althea Da-
Wis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

All members of the Sons Of Vet
Grams and Auxiliary are requested to
be present at Woodman's hall Thurs
day evening, May s, at eight o'clock
to decide positively whether or not
the big meeting Shall be held in the
Coliseum on Monday evening May 10,
and II so to make full arrangements
for the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

The final rehearsal for the senior
play, mo Trespassing." will be held
today. There will be n matinee in
the afternoon as well as the regular
performance in the evening Friday.
The seats went on sale Wednesday
evening and were we'll taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Plan New Location for School Fac
tory

The opening of the bids on the
proposed new shoe factory disclose
ed the fact that the cost of putting
in the foundation of the factory on
the old Oakland site, on Summer
street would be prohibitive. the
committee therefore got into action
Immediately and secured new To-
cation, namely the lot on Bridge
street, directly behind the Gardiner
Granite and Marble Works. the lot
being known as the old brickyard,
and is owned by the James Walker
and Son Company. New specifica-
lions have been sent out and the
bids will be opened at a meeting OF
the committee Friday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

DR.. Langdon Quinby will hold a
special preaching service Thursday
evening at $50 at the Winter street
chapel. This is one of a series of
Thursday evening services now be-
ing conducted by DR.. Quinby and a
cordial welcome to attend is extend
ed to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

The big turbine engine and dynamo
which has been recently overhauled
at Bath has been brought back to the
Farmingdale plant Of the Central
Maine Power Company, and workmen
are now engaged in setting it up in
it's former position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
LTTCHFIELD

w. B. Frost went to Lewiston "a 8
urday to visit his daughter,
A. Dugan. uttH
Mrs. N. w. Moon and tive 10
sons of Lowell, Mass, arrlvss,s y
day for the summer. Tney
reside in the Getchell house. m.sf
The Grange Auxiliary Is sT.auss,
with Mrs. Mildred Gilman
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Arthur Leonard took the II. II. S
ball team to Waterville yesterday in
his truck. Those who went were
Manager Hescock. Captain Mascia :
dri, +. Hinckley, G. Hinckley, West
on, Ballard, Henry Lerette, Alvin
Johnson. Carbino. Trask, Stephenson,
T.. Arata and Luce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington of this
city has been presented with an in
teresting gift, an ivy that came from
the grave of George Washington. II
was sent her by her grandchildren.
who recently made u trip to that
historic spot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Beane's Corner Drug store have a
large assortment of candies for
Mothers day. They made a spec
ialty of Parcel Post orders during
this week. They also plan to have
on hand large stock of cut flowers.
All orders received will receive
prompt and careful attention.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Hallowell steep hills and sharp
turns seem to effect difficulties to
drivers. Recently car in. attempt
ing to back and turn near Academy
street ran into the end of the Mar
ston and Brooks factory with jar
that bent a mud guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Everybody who saw Corinne Sally
in "Oh. Cindy." have been awaiting
an opportunity to see her in action.
Such an opportunity presents itself
in the Girls Ministries, where SAP
holds down an endman's job in the
liveliest professional manner. An
other prime favorite makes her bow
in this show in the person of Miss
Leona Cormier, who always delights
Gardiner audiences with her solo
dances. Her talent needs no COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

E. r. Andrews took a party con-
sisting of Miss Delphcne Andrews
Miss Kathleen Andrews, Miss Fran
ces Fuller, Miss Harriet Nutting and
Miss Elizabeth Coburn to the base
ball game in Waterville yesterday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Miss Alice Stevens has been chos-
en- by the senior class to present the
class gift at graduation time to the
member of the class who has the
formal presentation" of the other
joking reAlembrances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Leslie Burt, who was the victim of
a recent accident on Riverside
Drive. Augusta, when an electric car
struck him as he was working over
his stalled automobile. was able to
be out yesterday for a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

No books will be given out at the
Hubbard Free Library today. The
public will be given notice when
books may be taken out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Harry Derry and Leon Mcdonald
have taken n contract to deliver 900
cords of wood from Ocean Point to
South Gardiner. They plan to bring
the load up by scow using the "Sayy'
as tow boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

There will be joint meeting of the
directors and members of the Gardiner
Board of Trade Friday morning at 10
o'clock at the city building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

The Ladies' Aid of the Highland
Ave. NJ. Il. church will meet Friday
afternoon in the vestry. Mrs. Sawyer
and Mrs. Millett will be the hostesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

William Edward Runnells of Hal
lowell has purchased a new Over
land sedan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
NOTICE

All dog owners Of Randolph are
hereby notified that their taxes must
be paid on or before the 18th Of this
month or action will be taken &C.
eording to law. Per order,
SELEcTMEN OF RANDOLPH
may3-S-9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Miss Irene Densmore was in Wat
erville Wednesday to attend the ball
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

y. The regular meeting of Gardiner
Lodge No. .. I. o. o. +. will be held
Thursday evening with work in the
third degree. Supper will be served
at GAS in the abnquet hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Reta Pettee and Elizabeth Perry
were tied in the last contest in Mrs.
Harvard Gray's class in the Meth
odist Sunday school and each re-
ceived q box of chocolates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

William and Parker Jones of
Chicopee Falls. Mass, are in Hal
lowell, called by the. death of their
brother, Thomas Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Principal and Mrs. Joseph Blais-
dell. James Carbino, Miss Queenie
Carbino and Virginia Hescock at
tended the Waterville Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

? Mrs. Malcolm McCurdy of North
Vassalboro and Mrs. Carroll Moon of
Bar ,Harbor We're guests Tuesday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Rich at their
home on Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Dahlias. Gladiolus, Cannons, &C.
rauiums. Hydrangeas. and plants for
cemetery urns, also tulips for Me-
mortal day. Mrs. w. +. Snow. RAN
dolph. Tel. 16o-M.
mavR S. 10 1o141 Jig
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the frienass ,, ~
neighbors for their kindness N
our recent bereavement, also ~ :.
beautiful flowers; especially ~
thank the workers in the s alis-,srii
rooms of the johnson ana ns
factories and the Checker clup'
MR.. CHARLES r. GEORGE,
MRS. ALICE ST. CLAIR, sri
MR.. SAMUEL S. George
FAMILY
MR.. HENRY ELLIS and FAm,nI Ll
MR.. FRANK EMERY and FAM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. James Kelley, who has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. George
w. Gardiner. has returned to her
home in Chicago, ILL.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Call and see us. All kinds OF re-
pairing. parts and storage. Shaw's
Garage, Randolph.
moyfS 1Os
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Lois Gum and Virginia Carter at
tended the Waterville-Hallow
game in Waterville yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John Doyle and chill
dren of Lewiston are the guests OF
Mrs. Mabel Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

l.. b. Slosberg has a large ad in
this issue with special low prices on
all kinds of wearing apparel.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Old fashioned dance Farmingdale
town hall Friday evening, May 9.
mayS9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. Harrison Portrell of Rich
mond was calling on friends in the
city and Randolph Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. Charles Hedrick has returned
from visit to relatives in Massa-
chusettS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. Clara Murphy is the guest
for a short time of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Nelson, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

James Hayden of Detroit, Mich,
is to pass the summer in HalloweH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Dorothy McCurdy and Bernice
Cony of Augusta were recent guests
OF Mrs. Rodney Higgins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

The Grammar school defeated tn
II. H. S. freshmen 10 to ID on tn
Muster field yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Clifford Douglass has new Ford
coupe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

William Woodside is at home
from Lewiston for a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. E. d. Wescott, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
c. Dill, Central street, has returned
TO her home in Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
LOCAL NOTICE

Public automobile, long trips or
pleasure. Stand Unions Candy store.
292-J or Res. 93-J. William NJ. Rob-
inson. -May3-6-S-10*.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Charles Thoits of Portland was a
business caller in the city Wednes-
day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Still doing business at the same old
stand. w. L. Tibbetts, Tel. 353-W.
MayG-S-1O%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

A. W. Morang at his old stand in
Randolph. will repair and sharpen
your lawn mower. also call for and
return it. apr29may1.36.S"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Albert Lowell of Boston was a
business visitor in the city yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue Telephone 37.W
Office Hours A. NJ t. p. M.-saurday A. M. to II NJ
Telephone 37.W

Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Gardiner have
returned to Boston after passing a
few days at "Oaklands."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Albert Brown was in Waterville
Wednesday to attend the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Few. E. E. Longley, and ME- sshis
mer Strickland and small oau b
Phyllis Alberta of Clinton, WEI WEI
guests recently Of Rev. ana AMu
+. Young for. a short time. ri
Strickland was formerly Miss nd
Longley, a teacher in Halloween =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
HALLOWELL! !

Marston & Brooks has been install
ling a new fire alarm system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

The Carry-on Club of the First Bap-
list church will meet Thursday evening
with Mrs. +. NJ. Cole, Brunswick ave-
nue.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Miss Lillian Nash is visiting rela-
tives in Springfield, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. Chester Fuller has returned
from a visit in Boston and Pittsf1eld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

banquet will precede the regular
business meeting OF the Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Capt. A. J. Byam returned Wednes-
day from Florida, where he has been
passing the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Miss Louis Kealey of Whitefield
was calling on Gardiner friends
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue

d. G. Burnell of Portland was In
the city on business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Kelley Bros. have large lot of Drac-
teal articles which they suggest as
gifts Cor Mothers Day.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

The meeting of the unisss,ncps
Mission Circle has been po9'S
one week, until May is.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-02-29
AID GERMAN UNIONS
is PLEA OF GOMPERS

It is inhuman for a man or ma
tion "to hold hatred in their hearts,
even for a vanquished foe," said
President Gompers in appealing to
New York organized workers to as
sist the handicapped German trade
unions.
It has been the German trade union
movement that served as a barrier
against the return of reaction and
the triumph of extreme 'lefts," said
President Gompers.
Referring to the failure of the Ger
man embassy at Washington to run
its flag at half mast on the death Of
Woodrow Wilson, the trade unionist
pleaded that the suffering German
people be not held to account for such
acts. e
The movement to aid the German
trade unions is directed by the A. F.
of L. committee for aid to the Ger
man labor movement.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-02-29

WASHINGTON, Feb 2e.--The foundation of a final
drive to eliminate prison contract labor in the United States
laid when the A. F. Of l. executive council adopted
report submitted program of action by IL organza-
tions called into conference BY President Gompers
The international unions represented at the conference
workers. bookbnders broom Makers boot and shoe work.
ers textile workers and machnists Other representatives
A F. of L. union label trades A. F. of L. national
committee prisons and prison labor and general fedora
tion of women's clubs
The cardinal points Of the program upon which the fight
will be Waged are:
Frs-Adopton of the state and states-use system call
ing for state but permitting interstate sale exchange
of surplus products for state only.
Second-Deveopment of prison industry on high plane
of efficiency, safety and expert management
Observation-Disclosures Of prisoners through payment for
prison work. such payment to either to dependents
to the prisoner upon release the maintenance the
prisoner being deducted from the wages by him
prison
In adopting this report the A. F. of assumes the lead
ing role in the final battle against the contract system and
its principal weapon adopts theory in dealing with
the prison labor problem The states SYSTEM dis
tngushed from the staeuse system advocated pro-
vding method of escape from the contract system in
states where there has until seemed escape I'm
der the statesuse system it becomes possible for group
of states to join together by reciprocal agreement to
in state the surplus output Of the prisons
in the group of states Under the staeuse system
quired that each state the products of it's
penal institutions.
Under the statesuse system each consumes its
products up to its necessities only the surplus
being sent into other states for sale to the states
changebetween the states The system is being
sdere by several groups Of states and is advocated by all
opponents of the private contract system. q
Officers of the A F. of L. will have drafted model bill
for presentation to the various state legislatures will
inaugurate campaign of education the evils of convict
labor.