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oii # als Lani Dal Rl BE aig WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1919 PUBLIC RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOR TROUBLES Reverend Stephen A: Lloyd, Former Cecal Miner, Says Public Has Con- doned Misdeeds "of Labor % . Factions MINERS TRIED TO BE FAIR Holds Tactics Adopted By Workers Were Taught Them By Mine Operators Years Ago ., Of America's great industries none probably has'a more vital effect upon the public than the Coal Mining In- dustry. The recent nationwide strike of the "soft coal" miners, this week brought to an end by Federal Court Injunction, but which has been by no means settled. today demands the attention and serious consideration of every American. Reverend Stephen A. Lloyd, pastor of 'the Wilmette 'Congregational church was for eight years a miner in the coal fields of Pennsylvania and speaks out of an intimate knowledge of the conditions there. In a sermon preached at the Con- gregational church Sunday, November 9. on the subject: "The Present Mine Trouble as the Fruit of past Mis- deeds," he outlined clearly the pres- ent and past coal mine situations. The following extracts from - that sermon will be of interest to all readers of the Lake Shore News. Text: "With what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged, and with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again." Matt. 7::2. , "American citizens? said Theodore Roosevelt, in his usual strenuous way, "must understand that they can- not advocate nor acquiesce in an evil course of action and then escape the responsibility for its results." And to- day emptying coal yard, side-tracked coal cars, and silent coal mines. are proving the truth and wisdom of * that statement. The crime of idleness in the face of the world need, cannot be laid at the door of capital or of labor. tagged "full responsibility." 'The shivering public, declaiming alike against greedy grabbers of national wealth and laziness linked and unionized, will do well to go into its own house and shut both its door and its men- torial mouth and give a little serious thought as to who is really respons- ible for the maladroit situation. Employ Operators' Tricks Every trick to gain advantage, every method for the increasing of their power, every disregard for rights, public and private, which are now being used by the labor unions, were taught them in the school of the operators while the public looked on and clapping its hands said, "clever, clever." : In 1899, before the mine workers had attained much power, the aver- age income of the coal miner was less than thirty dollars a month. He was a self-respecting individual and his wants were always a little be- yond his income, so he was always poor. His family of five lived in a four room cottage (more properly called a"shanty") near the mines in which he was employed. He paid Sour dollars rent, six dollars for "shoes and clothing, a 'dollar and fifty cents for household goods (install- ment plan) one doMar and fifty cents for doctor and medicine, about the same amount for fuel and a like amount for insurance, church and union dues. A total of sixteen dollars per month. This left from ten to : fourteen dollars for food for a family of five. He wanted to sell his labor at a price that would permit him to live better but the man who employ- ed him had no moral regard for the low standard 'of living and the public, - nice, gentle, carefree folk, shrugged its shoulders and said, in. the lang- uage of culture, "I should worry." Tried To Be Fair '" The miners, in those days, tried to be fair. When, for instance, in March, 1902, a decision had been reached to strike for better wage the miners waited one whole month to discuss the matter with the operators and offered to leave their demands to a board of arbitration, and $l operators would have none of it. Di the public then say to the operators, "either you will arbitrate this matter . and settle it in justice or you will] do no more business under the laws of this state"? They did not! After the strike in 1894 was over, did the public say, "Now that we are aMle to think calmly, now that the mines are again in operation, let us take measures looking to the stability of this industry for the future"? No. they drew a long breath and said, "Well, thank goodness that's over". And in that very day the operator said, "We have given, under pressure, a ten per cent increase in wage and we will add thirty per cent to the selling price" And in three weeks coal in New York City jumped in price from five dollars and thirty- five cents to seven dollars and fifty cents per ton. The public gasped, and said, "You can't beat those fel- lows." Then the operators increased the size of the mine car so that the iner had to produce more coal for . ty 5 BR ae] A EE Ed EE Edd 2 2 Fld, | Village Affairs | rr | NEW FIRE ENGINE IN SERVICE The new American La France fire engine. has been. received and .in-| i | | stalled for active service in the Fire] departinent. Before acceptance, thel pumping engine was subjected to a rigid 'underwriters' test: with very satisfactory results.' The pump is rated at 750 gallons per minute, to be delivered in 120 pound pressure. During the test as high as 968 gallons per minute were delivered. The ap- paratus is equipped to. supply three full hose streams, and will be ade- quate to take care of any emergency which may arise. A public demon- stration of the new engine is being arranged for the near future. The personnel of the Fire depart- ment has been increased by engaging two additional full time men as truck drivers. Mr. Earl H. Flaherty and Mr. John Schultz have been trans- ferred from the Police department for this work. Winnetka now has a full time Fire department of three members, which together with the voluteer organization, will give the Village the very best of fire protec- tion, The cost of the new fire engine was $11,500, and the Council was able to make arrangements for payment of this amount in 'annual installments over a period of seven years, with interest at five. per cent. This en- abled the Village to purchase the ap- paratus immediately, rather than to wait until sufficient fund could be raised by taxation or bond issue. The contract also includes an option for payment in full on July 1, 1920, in case the necessary funds are available at that time. The Village was fortunate in being able to get immediate delivery on the aparatus from the American La France Fire Engine company, whereas other machines could not be assured in less than three or four months. SIDEWALK REPAIRS Over 2000 feet of defective sidewalk were repaired by property owners during October at the request of the Department of Public Works. Be- cause of the lateness of the season many repairs have been deferred un- til spring under agreement of the property owners to proceed with the work as soon as weather conditions will permit. CROSSING PROTECTION The Village Council is actively pressing the matter of gates at all grade crossings in the Village, and North Shore and Milwaukee Electric can now state that the Chicago, railway has ordered gates for the Cherry and Oak street crossings and is arranging with the Chicago and Northwestern line for jointly operat- ed gates at Eldorado street. It is hoped to be able to announce de- finite progress on gates for Gage street in the very near future. COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Village Council will be held on Tuesday even- ing, November 18, at '8 o'clock. The Board of Local Improvements also will meet on that date. By Ruth Risley Mrs. William Brooks Moulton of |§ 1376 Asbury avenue, is inviting the women of her district, zone 9, to her home on Wednesday of next week,|} to sew for the Holiday Fete, and en- A number of the residents in the southwestern end of the Village, met with Mrs. Earle Barber, last week ; to sew fo rthe Holiday Fete, and en- joy afternoon tea together. py : The Woman's Guild 'and Auxiliary of Christ church pare sending a Thanksgiving box to the boys at Lawrence Hall, Chicago, Mrs. Earle Barber will be gladito receive dona- tions of money for, this purpose, or of apples, preservesiand jelly. It is requested that contributions to go his wage than he had done before the strike and the public only laughed and said, "Doesn't that beat all" Public Accepts Situation We did the same after the eight- hour days strike in 1897, and again in 1902, and again in 1907, and in alll the times down to the present and we are about to do. it 'again so blind are we to the great truth that if we|f§ have no regard for jubtice and right how shall we be dealt With justly and righteously. ? In the old days the miner was weak and he knew it, but the union was young and deep-chested. It's very struggle gave it muscle and the con- flict of wits added sharpness and clearness all wrapped up in a vin- dictive spirit, ready to be used in that day when power should shift from "operators to itself. there any t round for hope that hav- ing learne: the lesson of mutual ! November 17, in ; Now the | fi day is at hand and the public will} pay the price of its negligence. Ist sponsibility we will mend the break! § ma he re ai ke it secure for all times. in the box be brought to the Parish House, Monday, November 24. PI In reality the time will be Decem- ber 5 and the place the Chicago Coliseum, but to the eye it will be August at Atlantic City. The great Coliseum 'will he a strange place in- deed that week, with society debu- tantes clad in bathing suits. lolling under huge beach umbrellas upon the heaps of sand which will. fill oné side of the vast building, with society matrons selling salt water taffy, balloons, pop-corn, "hot-dogs" along: a specially built duplicate of the famous Atlantic © City - boardwalk, which will stretch from end to end of the Coliseum. . As colorful and teeming. as the markets of Bagdad, the whole unique affair will be managed and "manned" by Chicago's most exclusive society folk. Fashionable men will don burnt cork and in imitation of the negro propellors of rolling chairs at the greatest of America's seaside re- sorts will push the public up and down the board-walk in wheel chairs exactly like those in use at the shore. " No detail of the original scene will be omitted from the Coliseum re- production. Fashionable lingerie and toggery shops will be operated by women of 'the highest social posi- tion, "debs" and "sub-debs" will mani- cure, hair-dress, beautify all feminine patrons at their specially built shops beside the Board-walk, others will sell tobacco, candy soda water, mov- ing picture tickets, post cards, all the thousand and one things that make the seaside resort so colorful a ba- zaar, The remarkable event will be for the benefit of the Passavant Memor- ial Hospital Building fund and all the proceeds will be devoted to this charitable purpose. : prin A wedding, attractive for its simpli- city, was that of Miss Irene Kolte- man and Mr. John Gallagher of High- land Park, which was solemnized on Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart church in Hubbard Woods. Father F. JT. Haarth read the service at ten o'clock. The bride wore a lovely gown of white bridal satin and georg- ette, and earried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. Her veil of tulle fell from a tiny cap held in place by a spray of orange blossoms. Miss Grace Koleman, a sister of the bride, who was her only attendant, wore an attractive costume of blue georg- ette, and a large picture hat of black velvet. She carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, in Hubbard Woods, in the evening, after which Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher left on an extended honeymoon trip to Minnea- polis, Minnesota. rom fn The East Willow Street Circle met with Mrs. Harry I. Orwig on Tuesday afternoon. Work for the Infant Wel- fare was in charge of Mrs. Pitkin. Volunteers were requested by the chairman, Mrs. James' Morley, to assist in the Chicago Business Wom- an's Council rooms at 223 South Wa- bash avenue, Chicago. on Monday, serving .the noon luncheon to business girls in the loop. "Those who responded were Mrs. Or- wig, and her daughter, Miss Emily Orwig. 'Mrs. Hoagland, Mrs. Morley and Mrs. Norton. Master Elbridge Anderson rendered a vocal solo and WILMETTE Mon. and Tues. Nov. 17 and 18 Evenings 7:30 and 9:00 Matinee, Tusday, 3:30 DOUBLE PROGRAM Douglas Fairbanks in "Manbattan Madness" Charlie Chaplin in "THE FIREMAN" PATHE NEWS Wed. and Thurs.,, Nov. 19 and 20 Evenings 7:30 and 9:00 Blanche Sweet in "A Woman of Pleasure" EXTRA _ .... LLOYD COMEDY TRAVEL Fri. and Sat, Nov. 21 and 22 } + Evenings 7:00, 8:20 and 9:30 Matinee, Saturday 3:30 i Doris Kenyon in "The Bandbox" RXTRA ...v.... PATHE NEWS COMING ATTRACTIONS Viela Dana im "Please Get Married" Mabel Normand in "The Jinx" B. K. Li In im "D, t Gold" the members joined in several pa- triotic airs. The Circle is invited to meet with Mrs. Marc Newman in December. : Mrs. Frederick Copeland gave a household shower afternoon at her home, 665 Prospect avenue in honor of Mrs. Charles Coffin. 3 pall on Wednesday!" the Onwentsia club last Friday for Santa Barbara, Cal, where they will spend the winter. Mr. Haines has been 'ill. for some months, and goes west for rest and recuperation. ! -- The United Charities of Chicage 'have 'issued an appeal for old cloth- ing. Articles' may be left at the home .of Mrs. James Houghteling, 731 Pros- pect avenue. Mr. 'and Mrs. J. Allen 'Haines left) That needles Stop Act Think See saving. : thing you do not need. To-day by opening an account with the WINNETKA STATE BANK. Of the long hard road ahead to reach the goal of independence. How easy it is to save after you start : to be regular and systematic in your Winnetka State Bank Resources Over $475,000.00 ELM STREET---AT LINCOLN AVENUE Hours: 8:00 A. M. to 3:00 P. M. Saturdays, 8:00 to 12:30 Open 7:00 to 8:00 o'clock Saturday Evening s waste of buying some- HILL & WINNETKA : 524 LINDEN STREET Tel. Winnetka 1544 FOR SALE North Shore Property REAL ESTATE OPERATORS STONE WILMETTE 404 LINDEN AVENUE Tel. Wilmette 1644 Conds Engraved : y For your name appropriate 2% 1222 CENTRAL AVE. WILMETTE We have a very beauti- ful line of Christmas cards engraved to match will appreciate these rememberances. AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BY;PLACING YOUR ORDER NOW Lake Shore Publishing Co. Christmas plate. You Christmas Ea) PHONE WILMETTE 1920 || PHONE WINNETKA 388 !