New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 25, 1915, Page 5

“] am going to find out” “I have been reading and hear- ing about Columbia Records so much ‘and so often—that I am go- ing to decide right now for myself whether they are better recorded and have a better and more lasting surface than any 1 have ever heard. “I have been told time and again that they will fit my machine, and thit there are hundreds of Colum- bia Records at the standard price of 65 cents. I am going to prove it. “Within a very short distance of where T am right now there is a Columbia dealer. And I amfgeing to see him. I own a talking ma- chine, and if there’s anything new or better in the way of records, I want it.” Now you've said it — do .it. BRODRIB & WHEELER 138 MAIN ST. Hallinan Bldg. INDUSTRIAL UNREST DUE TO LOW WAGES, Many Remedlal Measures Suggest- |« ¢d in Commission’s Report Chicago, Aug. 25.—The second sec- tion of the final report of Director Pasil M. Manly, embodying the find- ings of fact and conclusions of the staff of the United States commission cn industrial relations, was made pub- lic by the commission today. Its principal feature is a portrayal of living and working conditions that prevail in American industry today. Evidence is presented at great length in support of the report’s findings to the effect that industrial unrest is caused by the payment of wages too iow to provide a decent standard of living wages. Many. Remedial Measures. The section made public today also 1ecommends many remedial measures. Among the recommendations is a ] strong argument urging equal political rights for women as one of the means by which women in industry may ob- tain living wage: Other parts of the report deal with women and children in industry, with conditions of employment in the tele- phone service, the telegraph service, the Pullman company, and the rail- roads. State of Feudalism. One of the most striking findings presented today concerns the existence of many typical industrial communi- ties that are declared to present every aspect of a state of feudalism, with employers controlling the social and political life and abridging the fun- cdamental rights of citizens. Conclusions and recommendations relating to living and working co tions of labor are stated as follows: Conclusions Justified. “As a result of the investigations which have been made the following | conclusions are justified: 1. The welfare ofi the state de- mands that the useful labor of every able-bodied workman should as a minimum be compensated by sufficient income to support in comfort himself, a wife, and at least three minor chil- dren, and in addition to provide for sickness, old age, and disability. Un- der no other conditions can a strong contented and efficient citizenship be developed. b’mmy ” Snatches a Nap In Big Ammunition Pile Athens, Aug. 25.—Set to guard some spare ammunition, a British fighter took advantage of a lull in the demand for shells and snatched a nap. He was ‘“snapped” by a photographer while doing so. The pile of ammuni- tion in which he had made his resting ‘ o E.fiLEEP HMID SHELLS [ % place contained enough explosive ma- terial to blow up half a city, but Tom- my slumbered on. This indifference to danger, in spite of the frightfully in- creased risks of modern warfare, has been frequently commented upon in all of the armies engaged in the war. an income is not received by fully one- nalf of the wage earners employed in industry. 3. The natural resources of the United States are such that an indus- | trial population properly educated and efficiently organized can produce enough to achieve this standard living. ‘Women and Children in Industry. “The investigation and hearings of | the commission justify sions:— 1. As a result of their unprotected condition, women and children are ex- ploited in industry. trade, domestic the conclu- service, and agriculture, to an extent ! which threatens their health and wel- fare and menaces the well-being of future generations. 2. The competition of women and children is a direct menace to the wage and salary standards of men. 3. Under present conditions, chil- dren are permitted by their parents to go to work largely because their earn- ings are necessary for support of the rest of the family. The restrictive legislation of the past quarter-century, although admirable in purpose and ultimate results, has thrown a heavy burden upon their fathers and mothers who, at existing wages, have been barely able to support their families. The evidence shows that the burden of child labor legislation has rested up- on the wage earners rather than upon employers. It is the testimony of enlightened employers that the em- ployment of children is unprofitable, and that the effect of excluding chil- dren from factories has been to in- crease rather than decrease profits. In the interests of society as a whole, further restrictions on the employ- ment of immature children are nec- essary, but it is important that they should be made with an understanding that the burden will rest primarily upon the wage earners, whose self- sacrifice should be fully recognized. Two Primary Causes. 4. The increasing employment of women has been due to two primary causes: which have made the earnings of women necessary for the support of the family, and, second, the induce- ment to employers to substitute wom- en for men because they will accept lower wages and are less likely to pro- test against conditions. The substitu- tion of women for men has been great- ly assisted by the introduction of im- 2. Under existing conditions such proved machinery, which makes Remember whenever you are troubled with minor ailments of the digestive organs, more serious sickness. as your present quickness with which you that these may soon ' develop Your future safety, comfort into as well may depend on the seek a corrective remedy. By common consent of the legion who have tried them, Beecham’s Pills are the most cines. This standard family reliable of all family medi- remedy tones the stomach, stimulates the sluggish liver, regulates inactive bowels. Improved digestion, sounder sleep, better looks, brighter spirits and greater vitality come after the system has been cleared and the blood purified by Beecham’s Pills (The Largest Sale of Any Medicine in the World) Sold Everywherc. In boxes, 10c., 25c. of | ‘ personal abuse of various kinds First, the low wages of men, ; strength and technical skill unneces- sary. 5. The increased employment of women, under present working condi- i tions, is a serious menace to their own | health and well-being, to the wages of { their husbands and brothers, and to ! the ideals of family life upon which American civilization has been estab- lished. 6. The conditions under which women are employed in domestic serv- | ice and in argriculture merit the at- | tention of the nation no less than does ( their employment in manufacturing i and trade. Not only is the economic condition of women employed in agri- ' culture and domestic service a matter | of grave concern, but they are subject | to ov erwork, unreasonable hours, and from reliev- through { wihch they have been largel ed in factories and stores agitation and legislation. Rendered Doubly Hard. 7. The position of women in in- dustry has been rendered doubly hard by reason of their lack of training for industrial work, by the oversup- ply of such labor and the consequent competition, by their traditional po- sition of dependence, and by their disfranchisement. 8. A very thorough investigation in the New England states failed to show a single manufacturer who had left a'state as a result of restrictive factory legislation. On the contrary, the majority of manufacturers ex- pressed the opinion that the legislu- tion regulating conditions for women and children had been advantageous to the industry as a whole, particular- Iy because it placed all competitors upon the same footing. Similarly, an investigation of the effects of mini- mum wage legislation failed to show any calculable effects upon the cost of production, or upon the employ- ment of women, after a sufficient per- iod had elapsed to allow the necs- sary radjustments to be made. Government Takes Hand. 9. Nevertheless, there is a strong and increasing demand on the part of manufacturers in the more progres- sive states that regulation of factory conditions should be undertaken by the federal government, in order that competitors in all parts of the country should be placed upon an equal footing in this respect. The same demand comes also from the representatives of labor, not only because the argument of ‘interstate | competition” is creating strong op- position to progressive legislation, bui because of the great economy of ef- fort which would result from hav- ing to make the fight for better leg- islation only at the national capital instead of in forty-five states.” “It is suggested that the commis- sion recommend: 1. The recognition both by publiz opinion and in such legislation as may be enacted, of the principle that women should receive the same com- pensation as men for the same ser- vice. 2. Until this principle is recogniz- ed and women are accorded equal po- litical rights, (he extension of state protection of women, through legi lation regulating working condition: hours of service, and minimum wages is highly desirable, SUNK. STEAMER LVIA British Craft Sent to Bottom by Ger- mans—Crew Saved. London, Aug. 25.—The steamer Silvia has been sunk. crew was saved. Available shipping reports give two British steamers named Silvia. One of these arrived August 21 at Baltimore from Huelva, Spain The other is a tank vessel of 5,268 tons. She was last reported on arriving at Halifax, May 13, British Her Seldom Are Economies So Great, or Values So Attractw Quality Homefurnishings as Now During OUR AUGUS MARK-DOWN SA During this stock-reducing sale we are offering at red practically every article throughout our extensive stock of § A Satisfactory Credit Service For the accommodation of customers who desire to take advantage of our sale reductions but who do not find it convenient to make an immediate payment in full, we make this offer: We will allow sale prices on a deferred payment account on the following basis—we will require an initial cash payment of one-third of the amount of the purchase at the time of purchase and the bal- ance to be paid in weekly or monthly payments so determined as to close the account in full not later than March 1, 1916. \ This plan at previous sales has worked out admirably to the gen- eral satisfaction of our many customers who have taken advantage of our offer. homefurnishings. This Sale presents an opportunity reliable, artistic and beautiful homefurnishing: ings, good, to purchase at mai kind you want in your home-—the kind which will make comfortable and inviting and that will give the greatest sl The reductions which we have made for this sale 15 (0 50 Per Cen We have made a general reduction of 15% throughout p our entire stock and in many odd pieces, disgontinued patte the reductions range as high as 50%. Is there an unfurnished room in yuor home? Are th pieces missing which would add to its comfort and & Have some of your furnishings outlived their usefulness replacing? If 80, tcke advantage of the reduced prices and maké tions now Make a visit to our store now and see what beautiful you can choose for your home from our large assortl departments. The opportunity is HERE and ECONOMICALLY NOW for you to fill and SATISFACTORILY. C. C. FULLER COMPA! 40-56 FORD STREET, HARTFORD WHERE QUALITY IS HIGHER THAN PRICE Overlooking Capitol HAITI T0 BE PLAGED UNDERRULEOFU.S. American Goveroment fo Admin- ister Policing for Ten Years Washington, Aug. 25.—Turbulent Haiti’s new government has been ask- ed by the United States to approve a convention under which for ten years the American government would ad- minister the finances and supervise the policing of the island republic. A draft of the proposed treaty now before the Haitien congress, ting at Port au Prince where Am can marines have been maintaining order since the recent killing of Per: jdent Guilliaume by revolutionists, Officials here say that the state de- partment fixed no time limit upon consideration of its request but it is admitted that Charge Davis, who pre- sented the treaty draft, might have asked, as press despatches state, that approval be given today. Marines To Stay. While the diplomatic branch of the United States government is working out a plan for future peace in Haiti’s domestic and foreign relations, the navy department is proceeding with preparations for an extended stay nf its marines on the island. Rear Admiral Caperton, in command of the forces now occupying not only the capital but most of the principal towns and strategic points, has the situation well in hand with some- thing over 2,000 marines and blue- jackets. He is to be reinforced im- mediately by the armored cruiser Tennessee with a battalion of 350 ad- ditional marines. Now that action has become ne- cessary, the Washington administra- tion does not intend to leave Haiti to her own resources again until ne- cessary steps have been taken to pre- vent a recurrence of t he events of the last eigh years during which the little republic has had eight presi- dents—most of them successful rev- olutionists—has been in constant trouble with her foreign debts and has been unable to guarantee the safety either of her own people or of foreigners. Decmed Opportune Time. A high official of the administration explained yesterday that the present period of reconstruction had been deemed the opportune time to press the proposed treaty, and that the sole | object was to place the Haitlen peo- | ple in charge of their own destinies. It was declared that ten vears should suffice to give the islanders a realiza- tion of the advantages of permanent, honest government, free from revolu- tionary oppositian by selfish politi- cians. The late President Guilllaume was asked to enter into such a treaty as is now proposed, but he was obsessed by fear of dominant military leaders who are reported to have threatened to kill him if he acceded. His suc- cessor, President Dartinguenave, was clected by congress over the opposi tion of the revolutionists, who had overthrown Guilliaume. Opposition *Not Surprising. These same revolutionists are ex- pected to oppose strenucusly the con- vention with the Uhited States, and it has been known here that details of the plan would not meet with the ap- proval of a majority of the members of congress. Therefore, press dis- patches telling of the development of opposition were not surprising to offi- cials. Tt is confidently believed, how- ever, that authorization for the sign- ing of a treaty will be forthcoming promptly, and that once this is done |.there will be little difficulty | accepted the in having terms outlined in the state department's draft. The matter will be settled as expe- ditiously as possible. Officials think that only by placing Haiti's finances ! on a permanent and substantial basis can drastic action by same European creditor be avoided. MORE PARTICULARS IN NEW HAVEN CASE | Federal Hunt Holds That Charges Against Road Officials Judge Are too Vague. New York, Aug. 25.—Federal Judge Hunt yesterday decided that the gov- additional Rockefeller furnish William the defendants on a charge of criminal conspiracy to violate the provisions of the Sherman law in connection with their administration of the affairs of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company The charge that there was a con- spiracy formed about 1890, whichex- isted thereafteer, should be particu- larized, the court held, “by a state- meijt of the basic facts showing the creative features.” Mr. Rockefeller and about a dozen of the nineteen past and present di- rectors under indictment sought (o have the government detail specified violations covered in its charge. They complained that the charge was in- definite in many respects. Counsel for the government oppos- ernment must particnlars and ndictment to some of under ed the motion on the ground the acts complained of were well known to the defendants and that to require the government to furnish de- tailed charges would impose an un- necessary burden on it, as well as consume considerable time in prepar- ation, Delay of six months to a year, it is estimated, will result from the ruling of the court. As to the application of the statute of limitations, Judge Hunt's opinion reads: “For three years prior to the in- dictment embraced within the statute of limitations, the defects alleged In the bill of complaint are sufficient; but for the period prior to the date limited by the statute of limitations, the defects alleged in the bill are not sufficient. U. S. HAS NO MAN FOR MEXICAN RULER Washington Anounces That No Par- ticular Candidate Has Been Select- ed By Pan-American Conferees, Washington, Aug. awaiting a reply Car- ranza to the Pan-American appeal for a peace conference yesterday is- sued a statement denying that the United States government had ever considered “any particular man for provisional president of Mexico.” The statement was prompted by in- 25.—While from still General quiries from Mexico regarding re- ports that the Pan-American con- ference had in view the suggestion of that | some particular Mexie head a provisional ge name of Vanquez T minister of justice in cabinet, had been 'm quently, and recently a been circulated that G was being considered. Carranza's agents h night that their chief's Pan-American appeal pleted and soon would § ington. 1t is expected prompt recognition of government as the sur ing Mexico and to pol arity of the movements' strated by the answers ranza generals and ing loyalty to the Encouragement is been given Carranza's here by some of the ernments whose dip ; have been consulted. yvesterday called u | Spring-Rice, the British and submitted to claims for recognition. | has said it would follo the United States, Administration- offief ing with keen interest come of the fighting ranza and Villa fores terey. Upon the result § the future course of can conference, may @ Engine company N-. to an alarm for fire a building in Finni evening, It was foum er ot sparks from a ¢ only indication of a Food for the Business Trenches It takes the highest type of nerve and endurance to stand the strain at the battle front of modern business. Many fail. And often the cause is primarily a physical one—improper food—malnutrition. It is a fact that much of the ordinary food is lacking in certain elements—the mineral salts —which are essential to right building of muscle, brain and nerve tissue. Grape-Nuts FOOD made of whole wheat and barley, contains these priceless nerve- and brain-building elements in highest degree. Grape-Nuts food is casy to dlgest—noumhmg—eoonmmoul—delm as a part of the menu of modern business men and women helps in building up the system for strenuous demands—and keeping it dl.l. “There’s a Reason” for GRAPE-NUTS Sold by Grocers everywhere.