Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 19, 1913, Page 8

3 % o ¥ car gy e I & Award of $252,130 at Recent Trial of Danbury Case Affirmed by United States Court of Appeals—Judge Coxe De- clares Sherman Law Applies to Such Combinations as Are Alleged in the Complaint of the Plaintiff. “No one disputes the proposition that labor unions are lawful. All mus:. admit that they are not only lawful but highly beneficial when legally and fair- 1y conductad, but, like all cther combi- nations, irrespective of their objects and purposes, they must obey the law.” New York, Dec. 18.—The United States court of appeals today decided the famous Danbury hatters’ case in favor of D. B. Loewe, the plaintiff, and against the United Hatters of North America. The court afirmed a judg- ment in favor of Mr. Loewe and the hatters' organization for Pt interest and costs, the judg- ment now amounts to $272,000. At the . trial, held in 1909, the rlaintiffs obtalned a judgment of $232,240. Anti-Trust Act Applicable. Sustaining the Judge Coxe declared longer debatable “that the anti-trust act is to such combinations #s are alleged in the complaint,” and that the act made no distinctions be- tween classes of combinations or indi- viduals. The court held that it had been elearly established that the plaintiffs were engaged in an interstate business and that the defendants are members of & trades union and affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, “one of the objects of the latter or- ganization being to assist its member- ship in any ‘justifiable boycott’ and with financial help in the event of a strike or lockout.” Boycott Inaugurated in 1902 It was shown at the trial that in March, 1991, the United Hatters had resolved to unionize the factory of the Ehh:flfll and that Mr. Loewe informed by the unfon officials that the hatters “would resort to the usual methods” in case their plan should meet with opposition. On July 8, 1502, the plaintiffs’ employes were directed to go on sirike and it is claim- ed that almost fmmediately a boycott was established. The plaintiffs assert thix measure “converted a profit of $27,000 in 1901 into losses ranging from $17,000 in 1902 to $30,000 in 1904 Labor Unions Must Obey Law. Judge Coxe said in conciusion of his finding: HISTORY OF THE CASE. Litigation Has Been in Progress for Past Ten Years. Danbury, Conn., Dec. 18.—The so- called Danbury hatters’ case has beeu | before the courfs for more than ten | years. Once it was before the United ! States supreme court. Of the 240 orig- | inal defendants, more than 30 have since died and two have gone insane. The American Federation of Labor supported the hatters and prominent | labor officials, including Sampel Gom- pers, John Mitchell and Frank Morri- son, gave testimony at some of the! trials. | A walkout of union hatters employed by D. B. Loewe & company in 1901 was the beginning of the case. Ths; factory up to that time and since had been conducted on & non-union basis. In 1802 D. B. Loewe & company brought suit against Martin Lawlor and 329 other members of the hatters’ union, alleging a boycott that was a violation of the Sherman anti-trus. law, In that interstate commerce wad restrained. The company alleged that its business had been seriously injured by the boycott and claimed $250,000 damages. Soon after the suit was brought the American Federation of Labor decidea to stand behind the defendants and to reimburse them against any loss. The Anti-boycott soclety of America sup- ported the plaintiffs, so the litigation in reality developed into a legal battle between these two organizations. After many delays the case was as- signed for trial in the United States distriet court, but was not then tried, being taken to the supreme court of the United States for an interpreta- tlon. In February, 1908, the supreme court handed down a decision in effect that the allegations constituted a vio- ‘lation of the Sherman law. In October | of the following year the trial was be- i gun befora the United States district {court at Hartford. After a trial of 17 weeks the jury rendered a verdict for | the plaintiff of $74,000. Judge Platt, now deceased, awarded triple damages in accordance with the Sherman law, so that with costs the total amount| was $232,340. The verdict was set aside by the OF THE i court of appeals and a_new trial or- ! dered. Judge Martin of Vermont heard Eaton Chase Co. | the second trial in the United States district court at Hartford and on OcL. | 11, 1812, the jury remdered a verdict for the plaintiff of $80,000 and costs, ! the amount being trebled according to owing to the death of Thomas B. Leahy law. The case was appealed again and arguments were heard in New a director of the Company !\ York last month, | and for 53 years identified with firm FUNERAL. Mrs. Joseph K. Tucker. The death of Mrs. Nancy K. Tuck- er, widow of Joseph K. Tucker occur- !red on the evening of December 15. |at the home of her daughter, Mrs. | Justin H. Peckham near (Long Cove) | | Ledyard. Mrs. Tucker was born in| ! 8outh Kingston, R. I, the daughter of | John and Alice Tucker. She was first | married to Daniel Crandall of Wake- { field, R. I, and two children by this | martiage survive her. Mrs. Peckham | at whose home she died, and Mrs. Ed- | ward A, Stiles of Lebanon. Mr. Crand- !all died of wounds received in the | Civil war. In after years she married | Joseph K. Tucker of Lebanon, who | dled twenty-five years ago. Mrs. | | Tucker was in the eighty-fifth year of | her age. FElder W. R. Andrews of the ! Seventh Day Adventist church of | Pawtucket, R. I, conducted the serv-| | ices at her home at .30 o'clock Wed- | nesday afternoon. Elder Andrews' | spoke from these words, “Thou shall ! come to the grave, in full age, like as | | a shock of corn cometh in his sea- | {son.” The body with relatives left| | on the ten o'clock train from New Lon- | {don Thursday morning for South| | Kingston, where the funeral was held | at the Tucker homestead, where her | Dbrother James now resides and burial | was in the family plot. “A Merry Christmas and a Glad New Year With not a trace of sadness, Abundant and plenty cheer And with lots of gladness. PREPARE FOR' THE HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES WITH ITS TIME OF REJOICING AND THE TEMPTING Wines and Liquors that you will buy are here in such variety that your choice is easy and without a doubt the best stock ever displayed in town, with the added attraction of PURITY and QUALITY in every drop we sell—Goods With a Reputation—Standard Brands that have stood the test, and no poor imitations. You must take precaution against stomach distress. It is dangerous and needless for you to suffer. y ~A bad taste in the mouth, head- dizainess, coaf tongue, pain in the colon or bowels usually means ! that you have been eating too much | over-loaded : dliudve organs refuse to: the You | or something that the and tired handle in natural way. should get relief at once. Mi-o-na Tlthlats are a safe specific for Get a fifty cent box today—always keep them in the house—carry them when traveling—take first warning of stomach distress. No more effective remedy is known stomach ills—and absolutely harm- less. - 2 If you have that feeling of fullness, stomach upset, and are irritable and depressed, be- ‘ware—you_are warned that the stom- | a4 igestive organs are in re- e O Take Mi-o 1l bellion. relief na—at certain. If not benefited Mi-o-na costs nothing. The Lee & Osgood Co. and druggists everywhere. Do mnot delay. once—immediate TO PAY RESPECTS TO DEPARTED MEMBERS Bar Association to Memorialize Four | country. of Its Late Members. The following notice signed by Pres- ident 8, S. Thresher has been sent to members of the New London County Bar association: Hon. Milton A. Shumway, presid- ing at the present session of our su- perior court, has consented to hold a session of the court on Monday, December twenty-second, 1913, at 10 a, m. to afford an opportunity for the presentation of appropriate resolutions in memory of the following deceased members of our bar: : Hon. Ralph Wheeler, Donald G. Per- kins, Willis A, Briscoe, John F. Cough- in, |1t s earnestly requested that each member of our bar attend if possible that we may pay due respect to the memory of our arted brethren. HOBSON-DONOVAN FEUD. Connecticut Representative Challenges Alabaman to Debate on Hustings. ‘Washington, Dec. 18. — The Ilong- standing feud between Representative Hobson of Alabama and Representa- tive Donovan of Connecticut now threatens to break out on the hustings. Donovan has challenged Hobson to debate before an Alabama audience the affirmative of a contention that “Ab- sence of a representative from con- , gress is honest and justifiable.” Donovan announced his challenge to- day, with a statement that Mr. Hobson was in his seat seven days-of the eight months of the extra session of con- gress. The feud between the men, of long standing, has been punctuated by heat- ! ed debates on the floor and threatened personal encounters in the lobbles of capitol. MAN KILLED AND HIS BUNGALOW SET AFIRE. His Body With Bullet Hole in Back Found in Ruins. Harrisburg, Dec, 18—With Pa., a bullet hole in bis back the body of John E. Bush, aged 70, a veteran rail- road man of this citl was found in the smouldering . ruins of his bungalow near - Inglenook, a summer resort, 18 miles from here tonight by a passing automobilist. Considerable money which Bush is known to have had in the place could not be found, A Grandson, who was visiting Bush is missing. His body is being sought stomach _ disorders. | | them at the| for | | uncomfortable | is | i e i oa Bracelet Watches $6.00 up Gents’ Watches $5.00 up Boys' Watches $2.00 up Signet Rings $1.50 up Stone Rings $2.00 up Diamond Rings $10.00 up HULL DETACHAI Ferguson & will give you some idea of what you will find stock. PARKER AND WATERMAN FOUMNTAIN PENS FRANKLIN SQUARE gift mn our Pendants Cut Glass Lockets Sterling Si Neck Chains Jewel Box Fobs Cuff Links Toilet Sets Watch Chains Manicure Sets Scarf Pins { BLE UMBRELLAS Charbonneau in the ruins while a search is also being made for him in the surrounding JOB FOR NEEDLEWOMAN. Historic Battleflags to be For Exhibition. ‘Washington, December 18—Historic battle flags of the United States in the museum at West Point Military acade- my are sadly In need of repair, and the civil service commission is en- deavoring to find an expert needlefvo- man to mend them. These ancient colors are very valuable. Most of them pertain to the Revolutionary. Mexican and Civil wars, and were car- ried by the troops engaged in these cinflicts. The work of repairing these flags will be very difficult because in most cases the material has become so brittle that they would almost fall to pleces if handled too roughly. The older ones are especially fragile, and, in the opinion of the commission it will require the most expert workmanship to put them into condition to permit their being exhibited. A open competitive examination will be held to obtain the services of the right person for the task. Repaired SAN FRANCISCO STREET DANCES Planned as Substitute for Public Dance Halls, B8an Francisco, Cal, Dec. 18.—Spon- sored by the city, the first of a series of public street dances will be held tonight in one of the outlying resi- i i have suifered iike losses (hrough the ' operations of a swindler wlio succeed- ed in cashing rhotograplhic repro- ductiuns of a draft issued by & Can- | adian tank. BANK TELLER ACCUSED. Had Repaid $2,500 Alleged Shortage to Taunton, Mass., Bank. | New Bedford, Mass., Dec. 18.—C. P. Foster, formerly teller of the Bristol County National bank of Taunton, was arraigned today before the United States commissioner in _this clty charged with embezzling $2,500 from the institution. He was held in $3,000 bail for a hearing. Foster resigned after the directors had reported a shortage in his ac- counits. On Oct. 27 he paid in $2,500 the amount of the alleged shortage. Bank officials at the time said that the payment closed the incident so far as they were concerned. | MAINE GRANGE FOR SUFFRAGE. To Quiz Nominees as to Their Views on lssue. | —_— | Bangor, Me.,, Dec. 18.—“Votes for ‘Women” were endorsed by the state grange, Patrons of Husbandry, today. The grange unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the legislature to submit the question of woman suffrage to_the people. The executive committee of the or- ganization will also ask each legisla tive nominee to state his position re. garding extension of suffrage. dence districts. The city will furnish music, lights and police, the latter having been instructed to see that proper decorum is observed. The dance programme, which will begin at eight o’clock and end at eleven, includes the tango and the “Boston dip.” g The second public street dance will be held next Saturday night in another sectlon of the city, and the third of the series on New Year's eve in the downtown district, when the public will dance the New Year in. The series will be tried as an exper- iment, the idea being to establish street dancing as a substitute for the gubllc dance halls which were closed y the police commission three months ago. The board of supervisors orig- inated the plan, Wholesale Bank Swindling. Philadelphia, Deec. 18—Fifteen banks in this city have beaa swindled out of $260 each and scores of other banks throughout the country ars believed to Smallpox Victims Left at Havana Havana, Dec. 18—A dospatch from Calmenera says that the United States battleship Ohio salled for Charleston this afternoos. Nineteen cases of smallpox from th» bat:lesap were placed in the dotentina .amp at the naval station and 17 others eus- Decled ~ares New Army Altitude Record. San Diego, Calif, Dec. 18—A new army altitude record was made hers today by Lieutenant H. B, Post, who ascended to a heighth of 10,800 feet, a gailn of more than 2,000 feet over the previous record. Conference on Home Rule. London, Dec. 18.—TheDaily Chroni- cle announces that Premier Asquith will meet Andrew Law, the opposition leader, this week for an informal con- ference on home rule, Al Trolleys Leai The Christmas Store 5 MORE SHOPPING DAYS 5 OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CHRISTMAS- VALUES From the Third Floor The Busingss Centar of Norwich ness if you select your gifts from. our High Grade Stocks of . 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