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The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
The Simnle Life.

Anna Maria Wilhelmina Pickering.
in her Memoirs" edited by her son,
tells Yorkshire incident which con-
tains great deal of human nature
Variety spices life; the plain is monot-
onous, until its extent entities it to
the name OF prairie or desert, and it
gains interest through vastness.
There was an old couple in the vii
lage whom l used often to go to see.
One day, when l found them sitting,
one on each side of the fire. the old
man said to me:
We'll, t missis and me, we've been
married nigh on so years, and we've
never had one quarrel"
The old woman looked at me, with a
twinkle in her eye, and said:
ut war verie conscientious, but
yerie dool."-Youths Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
LONG WhistIlna Must Stop.

Denver.-Whistling by locomotives,
mills and shops is no longer in good
form in Denver, the Fire and Police
Board has decided. The board has
announced that on Oct. 10 an ordi-
nance regulating noises would be strin-
gently enforced. Notices have been
sent to railroad companies and facto-
ries using screechers that on and aft
er that date no whistle can be blown
for more than fifteen seconds within
the city limits.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
REAL ADMIRAL
SCHLEY IS DEAD
VETERAN OF CIVIL AND SPANISH.
AMERICAN WARS STRICKEN
WITH APoPLExY.
WAS 81 YEARS OF AGE
WAS BORN IN FREDERICK coUN.
TY, MARYLAND, IN THE
YEAR 1899.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New Worthwhile on his way down
town, Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley dropped dead. The admiral
died before medical aid could reach
him.
Admiral Schley had been out OF
town and on his return had gone to
the New York Yacht Club, in West
Forty-fourth street. After a short stay
at the club, Admiral Schley started
to walk along Forty-fourth street
toward Fifth avenue, when he was
taken suddenly i'll.
AS Admiral Schley walked along the
street a chauffeur of taxicab who
stood alongside the curb bowed to him
and then turned to fellow chauffeur
and remarked how well the admiral
was looking.
Near the Berkeley Theatre Admiral
Schley started across the street. and
as he stepped up on the curb passers
by saw him fall.
Several persons rushed to his aid
and traffic policemen sent in hurry
call for physicians and an ambulance.
Admiral Schley died before the am
bulance arrived.
DIR. Miller of Flower Hospital, after
a superficial examination. said death
was caused by apoplexy.
Admiral Schley was born in Fred
erick county. Maryland. in 1899. After
graduating at Annapolis in 1860 and
serving during the Civil War in minor
capacities, he was commissioned in
1866 as lieutenant commander. He
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Farmers Condemn Legislature.

Grand Junction.-Before adjourning
the Farmers Union of Colorado
passed resolutions condemning the
Legislature for its action in tying up
internal Improvement funds, also in
providing for scenic and automobile
highways instead of good roads. The
convention indorsed the recall and
also resolution asking that the state
build sugar beet factory. The con-
vention refused to accept the resigna-
ton of George B. Lang as president.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
TOO MUCH FOR SMALL BRAIN
Big Word Meant an Effort, but This
Little Girl Made Brave
Attempt.

This incident occurred just after a
Jewish holiday. 1t was in a third
grade school In Cleveland in dis
trict of Russian and Hungarian Jews.
The teacher was explaining the
meaning of the word judicious. She
asked the children to give her stories
about the word.
After several had given illustra-
tions about the judicious use Of
money. the teacher said:
Now give me a story about some
thing judicious without money in it."
A little girl finally volunteered She
said:
"On our holiday we had roast goose
and whole lot of other Jew Dishes"
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
Eastern Live stock.

Kansas -Cattle-Market strong
to 10c higher. Native steers, s5.25d
500; southern steers, S4.O0@5 SO;
southern cows and heifers. $3.0O4
4.4O; native cows and heifers, $2.75G
6.75; stockers and feeders, s5.5O4
6.1O; bulls, $3.00@4.50; calves, $4.5O4
500; western steers, $4.50Q7O0; west
ern cows, s2.75@4.75.
Hogs-Market 10c to 15c lower
Bulk of sales, s6.25@6.45; heavy
s6.25@6.40; packers and butchers
s6.25@6.5O; light, $6.1506.45.
Sheep-Market steady. Muttons
s3.25@4.1O; lambs, s475@6.0O; range
wethers and yearlings. s3.25@475;
range ewes, $2.50@4.00.
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$50 LIVES LOST;
BIG DAM BREAKS
TWO PENNSYLVANIA TOW N s
SWEPT AWAY-FIRE FOL.
LOWS FLOOD.
1,OOCdOUSES WRECKED
DAM OF BAYLEss PULP AND PA.
PER COMPANY BURSTS, 1 MILE
NORTH OF AUSTIN, PENN.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Austin, Penn.-Between 100 ano
300 persons were drowned, crushed or
burned to death when the dam OF the
Bayless Pulp and Paper Company, one
mile north of here, broke and sent
four hundred million five hundred
thousand gallons OF water sweeping
down the valley. destroying the towns
of Austin and Costello. Austin had
5000 people and Costello $50. Fire
followed the bursting of the natural
gas mains and scores of persons
caught beneath the burning debris.
were slowly cremated.
1t is now thought probable that hun
dreds of others were swept away by
the raging torrent, the great confusion
making accurate figures unavailable.
Practically every building destroyed
by water and fire burning at several
points.
Physicians, nurses and supplies be-
ing rushed from surrounding towns
over the mountains to Austin.
National Red Cross will aid in relief
work.
Gov. Tener has ordered state health
and charity officials to the scene, to-
gether with Adjt. Gen. Stewart and a
large force of state police.
Many of the bodies are so mangled
that recognition is impossible.
The survivors are in frenzy.
There is no organization, the town
being dazed by the force of the calam-
ity, which came without a moments
warning.
Hundreds of men, women and child
rem are searching through the ruins of
the village for their families and
friends.
Fire broke out from broken gas
pipes almost before the flood had
passed.
Chaos reigned from the moment the
mighty wall of water tore through the
town, and there was no relief until
help came from the surrounding
towns.
1t is estimated that a thousand
buildings have been torn from their
IOuuuatlOuS anu CruSheu III tue iioou,
or have been destroyed by fire. The
water made its way through the busi-
ness section and left only four build
ings standing in Austin.
The valley of Freeman's run is mar
row and the town was built along its
banks.
There was no one to attempt to
stop the fire and it was allowed to
burn itself out, the survivors of the
flood standing idly on the hillsides.
stunned beyond the power to act.
A feeble effort was made in the
lower part of the town, where the
flood soon spent its force. to save
property and lives. but it was sporadic.
The full force of the catastrophe could
be seen better from that point perhaps
than from any others and all efforts
were abandoned.
The scene in the village is appalling.
Here and there can be seen the light
of some torch or lantern as a dis
tracted father searches along the bank
for some evidence of his family and
home Men who day ago were
among the most level-headed in the
community, know not what to do.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Boulder Gets Water Works Money

Boulder.-The city of Boulder has
received s125.s12.5O from E. H. Rollins
& Sons of Denver for the bond issue
of $125,00O recently made by the city
for completion of the Silver Lake. and
Camp Albion water projects. The Den
yer firm paid a premius of sS12.50 FOR
the bonds
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
swlnk Prizefighter May Die.

La Junta.-"Kid" Godfrey, who was
knocked unconscious in q. prizefight
which took place at Swink. is not ex'
pected to live. He was partially re-
vived but DR.. Ragsdale, the physician
in charge, says that recovery is doubt
full. Godfrey is confined to the hos
pital at La Junta.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Election Officials Go to Prison

Enid, Okla.-One year in prison and
a fine of Sl00 against each of them,
formed the penalties imposed by Unit
ed States District Judge Cotteral upon
]. ]. Beall and Frank Dunn, state cleo
tion inspectors convicted of conspir-
voting.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Finds Beetle Buried in Rock.

Bedford, Ind.-W. L. Cannedy cut
into a block of limestone, taken from
deep quarry, and released beetle
which had been imprisoned for centu-
ries. Not realizing the tremendous
value of his find, he threw it away.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
New White River Valley Reservoir.

Meeker.-Work on one of the larg-
est reservoirs in the White River val
ley is about to begin. When complet'
ed it will hold sufficient water to ir-
rigate hundreds of acres of now arid
land. Former County Commissioner
H. T. Wilson of Flag creek is at the
head of the enterprise. and the reser-
voir will be located on Brown creek.
1t will be completed next spring.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Methodists Abolish Dancing Rules

Los Angeles.-The Southern Cali
fornia conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church adopted almost unan-
ipously a resolution asking the gen
eral conference to strike from the
discipline of the church the rule
against card playing, theater going
and dancing.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Metals.

New York.-Standard copper. quiet;
spot. September. October, November
and December, s11.S0 @11.90.
Lake copper, s1210012.62A; ele"
trolytic, s12.25412.37h; casting
s12.OO@12.25.
Tin-Quiet; spot s3s.17k@3s.s7k
September, $3S.25m3S.75; October
s3S.221 G3s.67s; November and De
cember, $3S.OO@3S.75.
Lead-Quiet. s4.45@4.55 New York;
S4.3O@4.35 East st. Louis.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
War Short and Not Bloody.

London. From present appear
ances, the Turkish-Italian war prom
ises to be the shortest and most blood
less war in history. Its distinguishing
characteristic has been the absence
OF fighting, and, with Germany acting
as peacemaker, 1t may end before
fighting takes place.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Ex-senator Henry M. Teller Of
Colorado

Senator Teller. in talk before the
Public Lands convention in Denver
said in part: THE state Is the basis
Of our government. The state should
take charge of its affairs. l believe in
the ownership Of land by the people
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06

Gregory, S. D.-When the hour came
for the opening of land registration at
Gregory, Dallas, Chamberlain and
Rapid City, ten thousand people were
on hand.
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Hay.

Hay.
Colorado upland. per ton. .17OO@1s.OO
Nebraska upland. per ton. .15.004 q 1900
Second bottom, Colorado
and Nebraska, per ton. .12 so @13.50
Timothy, per ton ....... 1880 1850
Alfalfa. per ton ......... 10.o09 11.5O
South Park, choice, per
ton .1S.00@19.00
San Luis Valley. per ton. .15.004 1000
Gunnison Valley, per ton. .16.00@17.00
Straw, per ton ......... 1000 500
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Eioht.Hour Day to Be Asked.

Pueblo.-An eight-hour day is to be
Rio Grande soon, according to F.
Whitney of Cleveland, president of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
who is making trip over the Rio
Grande.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
A Truth Specialist.

"Biggins says he is for the plain
truth"
Yes" replied the frank philoso-
pher; but SO many people think they
are standing up for the truth when
they are merely standing out Tor a
difference of opinion"
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Eastern Prod uce.

Chicago-Butter, firm. Creameries,
Pig 626hc; dairies, 19G24c.
Eggs-Steady, at mark, cases in
cluded, 15@1Sc; firsts, 19c; prize
firsts, zoe.
Cheese-unsettled. Daisies, 14c;
twins, 131A@13%c; Young Americas,
14c; Long Horns, lac.
Potatoes-Irregular. Choice to fan
cy, 63065c; fair to good, 60@62c.
Veals-Steady; so to 60 lb. wis.,. so
&c; so to So lb. WITS, 9A@10lkc; So
TO 10 lb. WITS, lie.
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One Killed; Six Injured.

two railroad accidents in this city,
Chas. Posano, fireman. is dead, and
six other persons are seriously in
jured.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
COLORADO NEWS
Gathered From
All Parts of the State
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
COMING EVENTS,

October 1920 = international Dry
Farming Congress and international
Congress OF Farm Women-coiorado
Springs.
October 14-2I-Second Annual Show.
Colorado Electric Club, Denver.
October l5-lS-Rejuvena Sons OF
Jove-Denver.
Nov. I4-I5.-American Apple Con-
gress. Denver.
November 27-29-colorado Teachers
Associatipn-Denyer
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Assistant RANGERS Wanted.

Washing ton.-Examinations for the
position of assistant forest ranger will
be held in October 1924 in all states
having national forests.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Easy Deduction.

Watson-Who is giving the party
in the neighborhood?
Sherlock-Very simple, Watson.
Who but the family that is dead
broke and owing everybody?
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Wasted Opportunity.

Stella-What do you consider a
waste of opportunity?
Bella-A freight train going through
a tunnel.
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colorado.New Mexico Fair Closes.

CoIorado-NeW MefTco FdIr OIoses.
Durango.-Rain in the morning and
in the evening somewhat marred the
closing day of the twelfth annual
Colorado-New Mexico fair, but despite
heavy track, all races were pulled
off and good time was made.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06

Denver, Colo-President Taft ar
rived in Denver on the morning of Oc-
tober 3, and after spending fifteen
hours in that city departed for Chey-
enue WyO
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06

British Steamer Sinks; 20 Drowned
London.-The British steamer Hat
field was in collision with the British
steamer Glasgow and sunk. Twenty
nersonS drowned.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
loo Late.

Hubby, I found a lock of hair
among your old papers. l never gave
1t to you"
You needn't worry. l don't remem-
ber who did"
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Wells and Donovan Matched.

New York.-Matt Wells. lightweight
champion of England, has been
matched to fight Billy Donovan in
Toronto, Canada.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06

Sheep.
Lambs, good to choice. 800 @5.5O
Lambs, fair to good .4.50@5.00
Feeder lambs, F. p. II. ..... .4.25@ 800
Yearlings. fair to choice 3.50@4.00
Yearlngs, feeders. F. P. r.. .3.25@3.75
Wethers, feeders, f. p. r.. $50
Ewes. fair to choice 2.7593.5O
Eyes. feeders and culls, F.
p. R. .2.OO@2.75
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06

and not the nation. l favor putting
public lands in the hands of the peo-
pie as fast as possible. The natural
riches of this state don't belong to
all the people of the Union. They be-
long to the people here. and l believe
that the men out here will stand up
for their rights"
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06

A reasonable amount OF egotism Is
good for man. 1t keeps him from
brooding over his neighbor's success.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06

A pitcher isn't necessarily broken
when he is knocked out of the box.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Flax.

Duluth, Minn.-Flax on track, $232;
in store, s2.32; to arrive, s2.27; Sep
tember to arrive, $2.32; October,
S2.25; November, 1924 asked; Decem-
ber, $2.1S asked.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Cotton

New. Orleans.-Cotton steady; mid
ding, 10 1-16c.
Galveston-Cotton steady 10 9-16.
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LATE
M A r K E T
oTATIo MS
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DENVER MARKETS.
Cattle.

Cattle.
Beef steers, cornfed, good to
choice :. ................6 .6.00@7.00
Beef steers, cornfed. fair to
good .4.50@ $50
Beef steers. grass fed, good
to choice ................4. ALSO $50
Beef steers, grass fed, fair to
Boou .4.zoW 4.io
Heifers, prime, grass fed. g. .4.75@ $40
Cows and heifers. grass fed.
good to choice ........ .4.25@4.7S
Cows and heifers, fair to
SOou .o.oVVf.io
Stock COWS and heifers -. .2.00@S.50
Gamers and cutters ...... .1.50@3.OO
veal caves ............-. .4.ooepo.io
StdSS .o.-op pf'oo
Feeders and stockers, good
to choice ..............4 1900 $40
Feeders and stockers, fair
to good ..................3 3.5OQ 4.5D
Feeders and stockers, COM
mon to fair .3.00@3.5O
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Live Poultry.
Butter.

Elgin :. ................. 261a
Creameries, eX. East, lb. rs 029
Creameries, eX. Colo, lb ..2S Q29
Creameries, I'd grade, lb. =. "a
Process ........ "a
Packing stock .......... 17h
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Wool.

ST. Louis.-Wool, steady; medium
grades, combing and clothing. ITO
2Okc; light fine, 17419c; heavy fine,
11915c: tub washed, 31Q36c.
The Springfield herald., 1911-10-06
Eggs.

Eggs.
Eggs, case count, less com. 49,. .s5.75
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from woan ailments invited to write to the names ana
addresses given, for positive proof that lyd L.
Vegetable Compound female lus
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Hogs.
Sheep.

Hogs.
Good hogs .................6.2 .6.25@6.35
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-12
TISiET{S.

Every now and the1 We hear of proposed
crusade by the police against the tin horn
sports" of Broad street and police court loafers,
but as yet are without information regarding the
results OF it.
The plan TO begin in the police Justices court
is praisaworthy one, for there assemblies a
great portion of the Objectionable element which
hangs out Broad street The police court
is daily crowded with iders, who have nothing
else to do, or, having 1t, fail TO do it, and per
who frequent the basement of the City
Hall to hear merry quips and jests and to see
how many of their associates are in the tolls.
Court adjourned, they HE themselves to Broad
street, to loaf the corners, in front of dope
understanding dark-colored soft drink
saloons poorooms and lunch rooms This is
class that might be termed prosperous indi-
gents" They seldom or never seen at work,
yet they dress in the height of fashion and usu-
ally have money. A little thought and specu-
lation the part of the observer as to how
some of these pink-tied, greenshoed and ciga-
Some of them are pool sharks" others live by
their wits and still others manipulate the paste
boards" The chief business of their lives how
ever, seems to be to stand on Broad street.
blocking passage. ogling girls and women play
ing pranks on each other on the curbing com
pairing notes of the previous nights experience.
and making themselves generally obnoxious.
Why they should seek the bright light of
Broad street to parade themselves Is not appar-
ent Tie fact that that thoroughfare is now
and Washers M all the more clearly and tho 40.
lice should have less difficulty in singing out
tlhe chronic hangers-on We have a brighter
Broad street, and working for a better
paved Broad street. Let the police dragnet swing
wide and give us cleaner Broad street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-12
WHAT IS A GENTLEMAN

What is a gentleman? Is 1t a thing
BeCked with a scarfpin, chain and ring.
Dressed in suit of immaculate style.
Sporting an eyeglass lisp and smile.
Talking OF operas. concerts and balls,
Evening assemblies and afternoon calls,
Stunning himself at "at homes. and hazaaFs.
Deluged in perfume and smoking cigars?
What is gentleman? Say, is it one
Boosting OF conquest and deeds he has done.
One who unblushingly glores to speak
Things which call up q flush to his cheek.
one who vile railing at actions unjust
Robs some young heart OF it's purness and trust.
Seorns TO steal money or jewels or wealth,
Thinks II no harm to steal honor by stealth?
What Is a gentleman? Is 1t not one
Knowing instinctively what he should shun,
Speaking word that inture pain.
Speaking scandal, and deepening no stain.
One who knows how to put each at his ease,
Striving instinctively always to please,
When 10 be silent and when he should speak?
What is n gentleman? Is 1t not one
Honestly eating the bread he has won,
Living in uprightness. fearing his God
Leaving no stain the path he has trod,
One who cares net tf his coat may be old.
pricing sincerity far above gold.
Reckoning not whether his hand may be hard,
Stretching it boldly to grasp it's reward?
What is gentleman, Say. Is 1t birth
Makes man noble or adds to his worth?
Is there Il family tree to be had
Spreading enough to conceal what Is bad?
Nothing to blush for and nothing to hide,
Trust in his character felt far and wide.
BE he noble or be he in trade
This Is the gentleman God has made
EXCHANGE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-12
RIGID REGULATION AL ONE
WILL CURBCORPORATIONS
Mr. Untermyer Favors Federal Law Under Which All Big
Concerns Shall be incorporated

NEW YORK, Jan. I2.--That the Su-
preme Court OF the United States will
declare the Standard Oil Company and
the American Tobacco Company mo-
nopolies In restraint Of trade Is the
opinion of Samuel Untermyer identi-
fed with more antitrust litigation than
any other American lawyer. Address
Ing the Civic Federation to-day, Mr.
Untermyer declared that the trend of
the decisions of the Spreme Court for
the past five years indicated that they
must affirm the mandates OF the lower
courts. But in doing go. he contend
ed. the Supreme Court will give no re-
lief from the dangers that now threaten
the American people. The two trusts
and all like them. he said. VIII merely
reorganize as their properties and bust
ness are still in existence, and the Con-
stitution of the United States forbids
confiscation.
Due to Courts Attitude.
The entire blame for this state of
affairs, according to Mr.. Untermyer. Is
due to the attitude OF the courts toward
the sherman antitrust law for the ten
wears following Its passage. The courts
and the Federal government itself, he
insisted, tacitly consented to the most
vicious of the trusts, and TO extermi.
nate them now. he alleged, would de-
stroy public confidence and bring about
financial and Industrial chaos. MIR.
Untermyer charged that the govern
ment had been after the little fellows
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-12

in the game and ignored the big ones,
and In this connection he bitterly as
sailed the railroad pool
Very recently the government found
IL necessary to enJoin the railroad as
ISOLATION from carrying out conspir-
acy to increase rates" he said. "The
governments proofs were 30 convinc-
ing that the railroads had conspired to
increase rates that the railroads quit.
Why we're they NOT cTtminaIIy prose-
cuted? The same proof which gave
the injunction would have resulted in
indictments"
Prosecutions a Sham.
Coal, iron and steel corporations close
plants at Will and manipulate supply
and demand. he asserted. All present
criminal prosecutions of alleged trust
officials, he said. is a monstrous sham.
He insisted that it tends to bring the
administration OF justice into con-
tempt" and characterized the phrase
that guilt Is personal" as an ''insin-
cere catch trap"
Rigid regulation of al corporations
under Federal law liz the only solution
of the problem, according TO Mr.. Tn
ternyer. He believes thrt 1t is not
necessary TO insist on compulsory Fed
eral license. but said that IL the COM
hinations were nermitted Incorporation
under Federal law all OF them would
take advantage of the opportunity and
Immediately all of the evils complained
Of would ceas a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-12

ent and spoke. Ii is not too much TO
say that this movement represents "A
very great increase of influence and
power for the Federation. II il the
purpose of the National civic Fedora
ton. In mo%ing along this line of uni
tormity In State legislation on mat
tors OF common Interest. to co-ope-
rate with all organizations already in
the field The Federation does not
claim TO be the originator OF this
movement, which began twenty years
ago In action taken by the American
Bar Association, II only seeks to
bring new impulse OF popular in
terest and influence TO bear in secnr-
ing definite results. w.
The chairman OF the trade agrees
ments department. Mr. John Mitchell,
reports that there has beer much
progress made during the year in de-
veloping the policy OF trade agree-
nents both In new establishments
and in new industries. For IA year
or two this movement was halted,
perhaps as result of the panic os
1907, but in 1910 1t revived. and IL
has made very satisfactory progress
during the year.