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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

pear that they have paid less by MAX
ing the true statement that the tax
levy has been reduced. The total as
sessed valuation of all property in
the state in 1906 was $196,462,5S4 90.
and in 1910 it was $278,594, 1890, or
in round numbers an increase of
$4,000, 100000. If the tax levy and
remained the same in 1910 as in 1906,
in 1910 the people would have paid
into the state treasury the sum of
s434 100000 more than was needed to
run the government. 1t was neces-
sary in order to reduce the amount of
taxes to be paid to reduce the tax
levy. What would we have done with
this $434 100000 additional if the tax
levy had remained the same? John
Burke further states in that stereo.
typed speech of his that the railroads
are paying more taxes than ever be-
fore. He knows this is untrue. The
assessed valuation Of the railroads of
this state in 1909 was $40,255 ,267, and
tGo tax levy was SO mills, so that in
1909 the railroads paid the sum Of
$209,327.37 in taxes. In 1910 the as
sessed valuation of the railroads of
the state was S4O,276, ,266.OO, and the
tax levy was 5.2 mills, so that in
1909 the railroads paid the sum of
s9o9,327.37 In taxes. In 1910 the as
sessed valuation of the railroads Of
the state was $4O,276, ,26e. 90, and the
tax levy IA mills, so that the rail-
roads paid the su moi $177,214.47 in
taxes in 1910. The railroads paid
$32, 1920 less taxes in 1910 than they
did in 1909.
For many years the little girl who
got up in public and performed on
the piano with little pig-tail braid
hanging down her back, and with
proud parents sitting down in front,
has been the butt Of tender ridi-
cule, but we want to say this in de-
fense of her early musical genius
That pig-tail braid was all her own
and you can't say as much Of the
haycock on the heads of girls to-
day.-Ex
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

ment is absolutely non-partisan. This
committee was selected at a mass
meeting of citizens, and it's members
We're purposely chosen from men not
prominent in partisan politics. AS a
matter of fact, the members of the
committee are substantially equally
divided in their preference for gov
ernor. The committee is conducting
this campaign in the interest Of edu-
cation, and has been very careful to
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
RUS0 NEARLY
DESTROYED
500 Train Is Pressed Into Service to
Carry Chemical Engines
$4,000 Is Total Loss.


Fire, which started in the rear of
the e. Wilson harness shop in Ruso
came nearly destroying the entire lit
tie city. AS it was the e. Wilson
place was destroyed the office build
ing of the Ruso Lumber company, and
the barber chop of A. Schultz.
There was very little insurance on
any of the buildings and the loss Of
Mr.. Wilson was total, his insurance
having expired the day before the
fire, and had not been renewed.
The Ruso wells went dry early IN
the fight against the flames and call
was sent out to Max and as the 500
passenger train bound for Minot was
about due to leave Max, two chemical
engines and Twelve firemen were
loaded onto fiat car and the train
rushed over the intervening eighteen
miles at a mile a minute rate and ar
rived in time to save the remainder
of the town from destruction.
The loss is estimated at 1O,O00.
Nothing is known of the origin Of the
fre except that 1t started in the rear
Of the harness shop and it is stated
there was not even a fire in any of
the stoves In the building.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
THE NORMAL SCHOOL PROPOSITION
IS ABSOLUTELY N0NPART|S|AN
An Effort Being Made By One Or Two Papers To Mix Politics
Mnot Normal School Proposition All Parties Favor 1t.

Editor Ward County Independent:
It has recently been said, and the
proposition has found support in the
utterances Of some newspapers, that
the campaign to establish a normal
school at Minot is a partisan move
ment in the interest of c. A. Johnson,
republican candidate for governor.
The Minot normal school executive
committee, in charge of the normal
school campaign, desires to give wide
prominence to a positive denial Of this
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

avoid anything 'tnat could be con-
strued as havisg a political signif-
canoe, Central committees of both
parties have offered to send out lit
erature for us, and we have refused
their offers. Candidates and speakers
of both parties have talked in our ia
vor and distributed our buttons. This
is a campaign in tine interest of the
people, not of candidates. Any man,
be he a supporter Of Johnson, or of
Burke, who seeks to create the I'm
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
SAWYER CLIPPER TO SUSPEND.

SAWYER CLIPPER TO SUSPEND.
Editor Willis announced last week
that after the issue Of this week, the
Sawyer Clipper would be no more.
He gives as his, reason the lack of
business. There are many who will
regret that the Clipper will suspend
publication, as it has been a good
clean newsy paper under the manage
ment of Mr.. Willis. This is a hard
year for newspapers, however.
T. P. Mu1ick, the International Har-
vester King from Fargo, was in the
city on business Monday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
THOUGHT He BOUGHT
AN AUTO CHEAP

J. G. Travers, a rounder from Bert
hold, came to MinCt Sunday and got
on a hilarious spree. He visited Axel
Endquist's garage and some one sold
him nigh wheeled International
auto for a dollar and a half. Travers'
companion got in the machine and
steered it, while Travers pushed the
thing down the street. The men
We're making fair time when a police
man intercepted them and placed
Travers under arrest, charged with
disorderly conduct. The machine
Was returned to the owner.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
RECEIVED SMALL FORTUNE FOR
YEARLY SHIPMENT OF BEEF.

W. \. CrIst, a prominent Mcken-
zie county ranchman, sold eighty
head of beef cattle which netted him
a small fortune. Nineteen head OF
the best steers culled from the sixty.
nine head in the shipment averaged
1862 pounds and sold for $6.25 per
hundred. The balance Of the
steers, consisting of fifty head, aver
aged 1911 pounds and brought $5.75
per hundred. Nineteen cows averag-
ing 1880 pounds were turned over 10
the purchaser at $49O per hundred.
Deducting the freight and conm1s-
sion charges, the shipment netted Mr..
Girls about $50 per head or nearly 49,
600 for the whole shipment.-Sehate
Record.
An intoxicated negro woman, was
chased OlM of RiS,n9rck
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

preston that the movement for a
normal school is partisan, is mis-.
stating the facts, and is, intentially
or unintentially, guilty of grave in
justice towards a movement whicn
has for its object the educational in
terests Of the state.
Minot Normal School Executive
Committee.
By JOHN II. LEWIS,
Secretary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
HOME FROM THE PHILIPPINES

Charles Olson, son Of Olaf \. Olson.
arrived home from The Philippines
last Saturday, after an absence Of
five years. Mr.. Olson mas spent ten
years in all in those Islands, going
first as a teacher. During the past
five years. he has. been in the govern
ment service, and has been advanced
to the office of Provincial Treasurer
of Mountain province. The duties of
a treasurer are not only to keep the
records, but collect the taxes as well.
There are 35 provinces in the Island.
each having it's governor and trea-
surer.
Mr.. Olson has a leave of absence
until March and will spend the winter
with his parents.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
COOK ARRESTED.

Roy Dever swore out a warrant for
the arrest of one of his cooks, a fer
low named Rogers, charging him with
city bastile Sunday night, but was
released the next morning, after max
ing good promises.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
NEEDED TRIMMING.

The Minot Independent is after tho
county commissioners in manner
that villa probably cause them to ut
Up and take notice, and from this
distance It looks as though they need
Cd q little trimming up.-Wil1iston
Herald
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

eOWBELLS' EXCELLENT BAND.
The Independent failed to mention
last week that the Bowbells band
played for the Bryan celebration.
Bowbells has an excellent band, and
the music was enjoyed by the i'm.
mense crowd. The band was given
liberal applause after every number.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

Never in the history of Ward Coun-
ty politics has there been such an ur-
gent demand for strong men in the
legislature as this coming session.
The legislature will have many diff
cult problems to solve among which
are an appropriation for the Normal
School at Minot To accomplish the
best results, we need the best men we
can get to represent this District.
Among tine nominees of the Repub-
lican party We have Arthur M. Thomp-
son, who is in every way well qualif f.
ed to represent this district in such
a manner, as to insure the best re
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

Father Arsenault, the popular
priest of Williston, has gone 10 Seattle
where he is located.
pleted and will be formally opened
in December.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

A stranger at Wiiliston cashed
forged check in the amount Of 1925
on G.. Rautsoher, a clothier, after
buying 81 worth Of merchandise. The
old 3ame seems to work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03
CIGAR FACTORY MOVES.

The Minot Cigar company has mov-
ed to East Second street, opposite the
old Scandinavian hotel. Mr.. Erickson
has more convenient quarters and
reports business very fourshing. The
company is putting out some choice
brands of cigars.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

suits. If the voters see fit to elect
Mr.. Thompson to tnis important
Office, they may rest assured that he
will attend to his duties we'll and will
his work. We have known Mr..
Thompson for several years and have
fearless, which together with his
him peculiarly fitted to be a good
legislator.
A vote for Thompson means vote
for tne people.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-11-03

An intoxicated negro woman, waa
chased out of Bismarck.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

FOR SALE-Scotch Collie pups,
thoroughbred, some beauties. Fin
est family dog raised. Only SIS
each if purchased before July 1.
Write C. w. Hastings, Reynolds,
Wash. I'll
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
PIANO TUNING

FRED WALKER, the expert piano
tuner and repairer Of all musical
instruments is now connected with
the Michel Music Store, 112 North
Wenatchee avenue. Phone 2444.
Mr.. Michel and Mr.. Walker an
nounce that SO will be the fiat rate
charged for tuning pianos both in
the city and country hereafter. Mr..
Walker carries with him some Of
the very best credentials among
them being one from Heintzman
& Company, of Toronto, Canada,
where he was engaged for the last
ten years as a practical piano man
Also one from Mason & Risch, of
Vancouver, B. c., where his quail
fications as tuner found hearty
endorsement. tt
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

Brighton Institution Goes to the Farm
or For Deposits.
In several countries of late the bank
on wheels idea has been taken up and
in England has proved most success
full The Farrow bank at Brighton. In
that country. has long list of farm
ers for customers among its depos-
itors. but during the busy season 1t
was noticed that few Of them came in
with their savings.
This was bad for the institution and
bad for the farmers. who not only lost
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
Want Department

HANDY MAN wants work in or
close to town. John Loepp, We
natchee. 6-11
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

FOR SALE-20 acre orchard; best
buy in the valley; all set to Wine
sap, Delicious and Spitzenberg with
Jonathan and Rome Beauty filters;
can cut in and 10-acre tracts, or
will sell in block. Good water right,
close to transportation and school,
with fine scenery. Don't wait If
you want a bargain. Call or ad-
dress 8 South D street, Wenatchee.
6-14
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
Business Directory
COLLECTION AGENCY

HANDLE monthly as well as special
collections. Public stenographer.
Notary. Conveyancing. Agency
Smith Premier visible typewriter.
w. S. Belser. "a South Wenatchee
avenue. Phone 1173. tt
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

NEW DUTIES OF BERLIN MESSENGERS.
life along comes an order to go out.
And one may just have dined and
wined and, with feet on the managers
desk, be enjoying his after dinner smoke
when some one somewhere is mean
enough to die and the poor boy il
called on to deliver the message an
uouncing the demise.
1t is abroad. however. that the mes
sengers have no easy time of it. espe
cially in Berlin. where a new company
has recently been formed that hires
out the boys for almost every service
imaginable. 1t employs over 1000 mes
sengers for this work, and the scheme
has found much favor with the public.
They are not used as much as In Amer
lea for errands. but are employed TO
take care Of small children. to escort
ladies who are strangers in Berlin. to
take out pet dogs and. in fact. for al
most any purpose where their help Is
needed
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

considerable interest. but sometimes
got reckless with their accumulated
wealth. II they could not come to the
bank it was decided that the bank
should go to them. and now wagons
equipped with steel safes call on them
regularly and credit their deposits an
If in the institution itself. Frequently
the business is transacted right In the
fields during blowing operations.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

FOR SALE-10 acres " miles from
the postoffice in Wenatchee; one
acre in bearing, IL acres set to
Winesaps l year old, 8 more can
be put to trees. Water goes with
place. Price $4,000, $1,000 cash,
balance in three years at per
cent. See the owner, J. L. Camp
bell. Phone 1898. tt
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
For Sale Department

FOR SALE-Work horse, 2-seated
buggy and harness. 500 takes
them all. Call phone 2216. ell
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

FOR SALE-160 acres of fine Met
how valley land, 80 acres alfalfa,
IS acres in corn, wheat and Or
chard, balance fine pasture. Suit
able for orchard tracts, can easily
be irrigated. 35 head Of cattle, IA
of which are mich cows. Good
cream check each month. Farm
machinery. good house and barn
62x32. Half down, balance yearly
payments at per cent. Further
information write or call J. M.
Gowdey, Winthrop, Wash. ell
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
VERSATILE YOUTHS.

Tasks Of the Berlin Messenger Boy
Are Varied and Amusing.
The lot Of some messenger boys in
this country is hard indeed. Just AS
one strikes the most thrilling chapter
Of "Alkali Ike. the Terror of the
Gulch." and Is having the time Of his
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
SHOE SHINING.

BILLY BELL, shoe sinner in the
public comfort station, corner of
Orondo and Wenatchee avenues.
Best shine in the city without
question. Tan shoes dyed. Pri-
vate towels. 6-27
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

FOR SALE-One secondhand Vic
tor safe, size 33x22x22, 5-fange
wall, with double doors. See me
at Plough Hdw. Co. w. A. But
ties. III
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
MUSICAL

F. l.. BAERNSTEIN, Teacher of
String and Brass Instruments. In
struments selected for intended
buyers. Piano tuner and repairer.
Leave orders at 800 Pennsylvania
avenue. Phone 264.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

ORCHARD TRACTS and wheat lands
for sale in Wenatchee, East We
natchee, Malaga, Cashmere, and in
the Entiat, Methow and Okanogan
valleys. A. e. Knowles Real Es-
tate Co., phone 1922. tt
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

FOR SALE-Concrete blocks. Phone
1888, or call B. w. Ferguson.
6-23
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

FOR SALE-My residence, 144 So
D street. Very fine location; op-
posite City Park. w. r. Prowell.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
CARPENTERING
SEWING MACHINES

HEADQUARTERS for Singer Sew
ing Machines. All kinds Of sewing
machine supplies. Machines for
rent. Repair work done. 220
South Wenatchee avenue, third
door north of courthouse. I. H.
Cook, manager. Phone 1883. tt
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
Real Estate Dept. - Contd.

IRRIGATED LAND in the Moses
Lake country, near the Milwaukee
r. r. and within four miles of the
new Northern Pacific cutoff, for
sale. Price Sill an acre. This Is
positively one of the best pick
ups in central Washington and the
man who gets it will make some
money. This is owned by eastern
parties and is listed very low for
quick sale. $40 acres in all. We
have other good buys in Quincy
wheat lands. Ragless & Sallberg,
Quincy, Wash. 6-10
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

FOR SALE-Or will trade for We
natchee property, a 16-acre tract.
6 acres in orchard; 5-S inch wa
ter per acre. Located in Entiat
Fruit Lands, On the Columbia
Write J. D. Bonar, Waterville.
Wash. Il
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

two decided ranches and one re-
linquishment to sell. Best buys
on the lake. Plenty Of water and
more than a mile lake front. Ad-
dress Dan Devore, Lakeside,
Wash. 6-12
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11
CONTRACTORS

MERRITT & GRIFFITH, Contractors
and Builders. Plans and specifica-
lions furnished. Estimate given
on all ciasse Of work. Wenatchee,
Wash. Phone 276.
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t or have to sell by using these columns
For Sale Dept Contd.

HORSE FOR SALE-Bay, weight
1900 pounds, eight years old. Will
work any place single or double.
Phone 2205 or address G. A. Lou
denback, Cashmere, Wash. If
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-06-11

A GOOD gentle saddle horse, weight
about 500 lbs, for lady or gentle
chaps for sale. A. L. Coleman,
Malaga, Wash. If
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-20
ELKINS- ABRUZZI
AFFAIR AGAIN

(By United Press Leased Wire)
NEW YORK, July 90
Friends of Miss Katherine FL
kins, daughter of Senator FL
kins of West Virginia, and
Billy" Hit, son of the late Hi
nois congressman, today are
asking each other where the
mistake lies. A letter received
fro mCaptain Alfonso Roberto
of the Italian army has con-
tradicted the reported engage
ment of Miss Elkins and Hit,
which was announced by the
latter's friends several days
ago at the Chevy Chase club,
Washington. Captain Roberto,
in his letter, says the wedding
of Miss Elkins and the Duke
of Abruzzi was merely post
poned year on account of
publicity given their affairs by
the newspapers and the adj
verse attitude of the Italian
king and queen. He says there
is not any doubt that the duke
will marry Miss Elkins. Hit
and Miss Elkins are both
abroad, and it will probably
require their presence in this
country to clear the affair. +
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-20

ANN ARBOR, July 18.-Sixteen
years or more ago a mother in
Harrisburg, Pa, was playing with
her baby girl.
Give mamma an A." she
would say.
The baby fingers would selects
the desired block from the pile
of letter blocks" before her.
Now give mamma a B."
And so went the play. Before
the child could talk she knew
her alphabet perfectly.
Now, when just past her
eighteenth birthday she is
master of arts, establishing
record for the University of
Michigan, and perhaps for the
country. 1t is believed that she
is the youngest person who has
ever taken a second, or masters
degree, in this country. She grad
uated when but sixteen, and now
has finished her post graduate
work at an age at which most
youngsters are just beginning I'M
dergraduate work.
- At the university here they tell
lhow, for three hours during her
final oral examination, this frail
little girl answered without hest
tation the questions launched at
her by four gray haired profess
sors. At the end of the test the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-20
MARKET BASKET

Best local butter is still retailing
at 40 cents In the leading groceries,
but a threat of an advance to As is
made by the jobbers Raspbcrries at
S225 and blackberries at S275, and
late cherries at varying prices are in
vanced to 35 cents for the strictly
fresh home article, and so cents for
the eastern packed article. The hens
are letting up in activity, and raise
in eggs is probable.
Current quotations:
PRODUCE.
Best fresh ranch eggs, 35c dozen:
eastern eggs, selected. soc per dozen:
best local creamery butter, 40c per
pound: second grade local butter, 35c
per pound; eastern butter, 30m35c per
pound; local flour, s1.40d1.S0 sack of
AZ pounds; lard. 1912 pound; COM
pound, 1Sc
FRUITs AND VEGETABLES.
Potatoes. new. s1.75 per sack, or u
pounds for 25c I.bbage. &c pound;
oranges, 35d soc dozen; apples, sld2
box: figs and dates. 121ac package;
raspberries. $2.25 per crate; black
berries, s2,75 per crate; Late Duke
cherries 10c pound.
Roast beef. zoe; chuck steak. !ohc:
round steak. 1212 a l5c: loin. 15c: por-
terhouse, zoe: pork chops, zoe: roast
sc to Use; ham, 25c; bacon u M23c;
dressed hens, 22c.
FEED.
Wholesale-Alfalfa. SIS ton: limo
thy, $25: straw, $40; wheat hay, $40:
cat hay, $40: bran and shorts S23:
straight bran. s22; straight shorts
500; corn. whole. s1.60 cwt: corn
cracked, $40: feeding wheat; $3.50
cwt: oats, s2S ton: barley, s25 ton;
steam rolled oats. $50 ton; flour. best
u +. a. :,
$50: cheap flour, s450.
Pine wood. $3.50 rick $3.50 cord;
fir and tamarack, s275 rick, $3.50
cord; Rock Springs $3.50: Monarch
Carney Goals. $3.50 ton; British Co.
x6h0
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-20
(By United Press Leased Wire)

ST. LOUIS, July 20.-Officials of
the Bucks Stove & Range Co.,
whose sensational five year fight
against union labor eliminated in
bringing Jail sentences for Presi-
dent Samuel Compers, Vice Presi-
dent John Mitchell and Secretary
Frank Morrison of the American
Federation of Labor. admit today
that they have given up the long
fight. Hereafter the open shop pol
icy of the Bucks company will not
be adhered to, and union men will
be employed.
A state ment to this effect was
issued in Cincinnati by President
Gompers. Today the company heads
declare that this statement is COR
rect. The change in policy follows
the death of j. w. Van Cleave, who
was formerly president of the COM
pany, and who, as head of the Ma
tional Manufacturers association,
made his fight against the employ
ment of union labor country wide.