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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
cLARlNDA MgusE.

Rev. Burton, the missionary evan
gelist. passed through our city on
Tuesday of last week and preached at
the Second Baptist church.
The Baptist Sunday school gave an
entertainment at the church last Wed
nesday evening under the manage
ment OF Mrs. L. w. Carsolan and
Mrs. L. w. Williams. The children
did very nice In helping to raise the
money to send the delegate to the
convention, which conyenes in Mount
Pleasant.
The Art club met at the home OF
Mrs. H. Farrier on last "Wednesday
afternoon, this being the first meet
ing after the Colored Women Fedora
ton club which made the meeting
very interesting. Mrs. Maud Jones,
elected as delegate and she took
much interest In the club and bring
ing back good report. The ladies'
also have the honor OF having the
Federation meet with them the last
Friday in September. After business
was over Mrs. Farrier served q light
repast which was much enjoyed by
the members of the club who were
present. Sunday was Children's Day
in many places and we are all glad
to see our little folks take part in
the exercises when ever 1t comes
their turn and be useful in our church
work. =, a1.
Mrs. Mamie Balloon who has been
visiting the past week in Omaha,
Neb., has returned home and reports
a very pleasant stay while in the
city. s
Rev. G. w. Evens returned home,
accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Evens,
from st. joe, Mo-, where Mrs. Eyens
has ben in the hospital for some
time, she is able to be out again,
which pleases their many friends, and
on their return home they spent
few days at Bedford.
Mr. John Franklin OF Villisca
spent Sunday in our city. Rev. G. w.
Evens and Miss Anna Baker left this
morning for Mount Pleasant to repre-
sent the church and Sunday school
at the convention which convenes
there this week. They were sent as
delegates by the members of the Sec
ond Baptist church of this city.
Rev. Brother Burton the evangelist
was entertained to dinner at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mocking. He
also took lunch at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Jones the same even.
ing.
Mr.. Fred and Miss Mable Johnson
of Gravity spent Sunday in our city
visiting relatives and friends.
Aunt Eliza Jones entertained Aunt
Martha Wright and Josephine King,
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Jones and Mr..
Glen King, Miss Jessie Parker to din
ner Sunday which was very much en-
joyed by the guests. The table was
we'll filled with good things which
gave them all an appetite.
Mr.. Galord Mash who has been
very i'll is able to be up and about
the house again.
Mr.. Allen Jones had the misfortune
to lose the dog Teddy" but Mr..
Jones found out that he could not do
without dog 80 he succeeded in
finding another dog Teddy.
When your child has whooping
cough be careful to keep the cough
loose and expectoration easy by Civ
ing Chamberlain Cough Remedy as
may be required. This remedy will
also liquify the tough mucus and make
it easier to expectorate. It has been
and is safe and sure. For sale by all
used successfully in many epidemics
dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14

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Moines, Iowa. Office In Cbsm,.s.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
NJ 1T N HS103
P. E. Des Moines Distric

A sprained ankle may as a rule be
cured in from three to four days by
applying Chamberlain Lniment and
observing the directions with each bot
tie. For sale by all dealers. r.e'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
IOWA CONVENTIONS.

Iowa State Federation OF Colored
Woman's clubs will be held in Sioux
City, Iowa, May 20 to 30 inclusive.
The Iowa State Chapter of o. E. S.
Grand Chapter will be held at Des
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
PRESIDING ELDER SCHEDULE.

For the balance of this conference
year of the A. NJ. E. church for Des
Moines District, Rev. s. B. Moore,
Presiding Elder, 1041 E. South st.,
Galesbprg, III. Rt. Rev. C. T. Shaffer,
NJ. D., D. D., Presiding Bishop.
District Conference Week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
CLAR1NDA NEWS.

Best Paints-Dawson's Hardware.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14

Lawn Hose Dawson's Hardware
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
County JUDGE

announce as a candidate for the
nomination on the Democratic ticket,
for County Judge of Craig County, sub
Iect 70 the action O ftae primary elect
ION IN August 1912
II nominated and elected ! pledge
that the office will be administered
without partiality. fear, favor OF bias,
and that in sofar az the court Is con-
|cerned 70 favorites wiIl be recognized,
and that,the law. as Il stands. viii Be
governing On the court over which
may be chosen 70 preside, and there
win be no discrimination on account
of politics. race religion Or personal
feelings
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
FoR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

/ desire TO announce myself Is .
candidate for the Office Of Register OF
Deeds o. Craig County, Okla. subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary 70 be held in August. 1912.
WI. TROTT.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
COUNTY JuoeE

J an candidate fox reelection 70
s1e o9ee Of County Judge of Craig
CoG1ty. subject To th@ zetio7 q fas
Democratic primary u y Eeld II
August stand or ny Old platform
that q Iow taxes sEa laE enfoTcemezt
! AK the support q Al voters wEo
Tfew taege matters ~ ! %.
S.F. PARKS.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
DEATH RATE
IN THE MINES

Een 9g l-Taa1 ~ sg2
tie 81 ~ terrific DEAN s
6azsvss1 esal lzea aza 6es1 rsa-
- arG 5ame1 IS ~ eaaaseas asEsss
% ~ szeza 81 1ae Lares States
fsrsss - Mnss
grres ssUes .eGeY ~ zas a1rsz
sEow saas z5lT Mea were &c ln rae
zzzea saag gsar ~ zzaszar zss4 ~
1915 TEEs a1oxE : rs1aezl1z q raa
zen1aer - lsyes leas * 81 ia oaeI
years esne. ne 1easa rate "a Is1a|
wa ~ zzsa e everY 1850 e1Dsoge1.
TIE rate Is 1911 wza ara
Comrsrsd wlth Isg5. tas 1aFkesg
rear "a tke klasoFy q Aaz@rsean kin.
iEg. s,ds7 zen lost sAesr Ilges. 1914
shopg z Iscfezse q $50 la rhs aan-
5eF - meh killed Tt wa ogloxIzz
TIE record ~ thls year sazt eonzres9
setkor5zea fhs goTesnment 70 begin
lgEQest.gztlons looklng topard gssae.
sios % tae Geath rate and this va
DDiemented ih 1886 by tie erest.oa
n the gureaa d Mines
Discussing the death statistic u
iae eoal mines. Dr. joseph 4. Holnez
director ~ ne Bafeaa " Mines said
while these latest mortality siaas-
ltlcs ln the coal mines u The country
show slight Improvement over the pre-.
vloass years. the United States haa gtllI
mo record % De proud Ct. II spite 81
Ifhe progress IS have made. we are
lstlll far below the standard u safety
that ue ogght 10 have reached.
1t - d corFse comforting 20 knos
THAT foF each year since 1907 there
has been a decreasiHg number 81 men
Killed for every mllil0n tons of coal
mined. and that for every life lost -
hare each year taken oat 81 the earth
more tons d coal This Is an i'm
lproyement IA the right direction.
hope that within the next year OF twC
se wllI zee a. great an improvement
ln the reduction 81 the number Of men
Killed per ! 900 men employed
The Bureau 1s cooperating altt
the state mine inspectors. the mine
workers and aIth the nine operator,
Iiu an endeavor TO solve many Of ths
different problems connected with tbs
Iooal mining industry 10 this country
ia fble effort an the above forcea are
cooperating ID good spirit in the De
termination 70 bring about better con
IdnOna III this cooperative effori
There f. also serious need 81 the states
Imen 10 branch Of Industry in this
IcoHDfry f. on 70 bad an economic basis
today as ls the coal mining industry
and this Industry can never BE- pIac
led on satisfactory basis until
Through important Legislative changes
improvement ii this economic basis Il
made possible
ltra early Ia sos that the federal
government began its Inyegugatl0n oi
the causes of mine disasters following
The climax Of accident 81 1907 The
Irecord for sO7 and the following years
Is a. follows
1907 -Thlrty.one hundred and ninety.
seven men killed, Or 4ss in every ], ,0o0
lemployed
1908 - TWenfy-four hundred and
forty-nine Killed. Or 3.s4 in every 1000
employed
19Os--Twenty-six hundred ard sixty.
eight killed. Or ( IN every 1000 en-
lployed
1910 Twenty.eight hundred and
thirty.four men killed. OF 3si Ia every
900 employed
l91l-Twenty-fiye hundred and sey.
enteen men killed. or 374 10 every
900 employed.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
FOR SHERIFF.

Tie Chieftain Is authorized 70 an
nounce Billy Friend a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
.of Craig County, subject TO August
primary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

TIE CE1stEz1z 3 zgzEzszzzez 90 an
z1zzcs - ez-Gzesey - vT. g Wooszl.
o. Comfy csz-r-- as5c1er sar the ehsyz
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Jezserztie r-fzzrT s. Azgzsr
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
FoR SUPREME JUDGE.

The ChIeftain Is authorized to an
nounce y. b. Marcy Of Muskogee for
the Office Of Judge OF the Supreme
Court from district number one, sub
iect 10 the Democratic primary August
9Th.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
FoR counTY ATToRnEY.

I hereby announce myself a candi.
date FOR The Office Of County Attorney
FOR Craig County. subject TO the Dem.
ocratfc primary IL August
WILLARD II. yOYLES.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
Letter From Capt. White.
Cass, W. Va, June q, 4

cass, w Va, June q, 1912
Editor Yinita Chieftain:
Dear Sir. | landed here yesterday
Today has been spent sightseeing
among the mills. The sawmill plant
at this point is one Of many owned
and operated by the West Virginia
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
Board Of Pharmacy.

The next regular quarterly meeting
of the state board Of pharmacy for the
examination Of candidates for certih-
Gates as registered pharmacists VIII
be held in the assembly room of the
Chamber of Commerce building in Ok
lahoma City. on July 9th and 10th,
1912.
]. c. BURTON. Secretary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

; EsFsoT s1zo1zce myself - Z c@E-
Kate ~ tks Gee q SspeTiztsz6ezx
EcEoolE & Craig Cosnty. szb5sct -
l. setloz q the Dezocrztic Prfnary.
Azgzss. 1s12.
JAMES 2. MCCULLOUGH
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
% counTr TREAsuRER-

J desire 10 aLnoGEce myself as q
candidate for the o1ee q County
Treasurer, Craig Comfy. Oklahoma.
subject 70 the action Of the Democratic
Primary 70 be held il Aagast, 1872
". RORERTs.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

The Chieftaln Il authorized 70 an
iounes L. P. Smart as . candidate for
he Office Of Sheriff Of Craig County.
,kiahomz, subject TO the Democratic
primary. August. 1919.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

! al eaE5i1zts fov Co11ty Con
Ezlss101er q ras Third Commissioners
lztriet. Craig County sEbseet % the
szocFzsie Dyfuzry 70 be he'd Il
.Ugust, 1912
SAMUEL CHATTERTOS.
Big Cabin, Okla
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
.FoR couNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

Tie Chieftain is authorized to an
noance Mrs. H. ". c. Shelton a can
dldate for the Office OF County Supe--
intendent Of Schools Of Craig County.
subject % the Democratic primary IL
August
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
Eos csrzlrT cLEzx

Z 1srenF zzzlsZes EEsszf : az1.s1-
1zS= 1-r r@@se-c1 % rhs szzs e
Dlszrlcr CzsrE & Craig Co-zF. H1asscr
= ~ Dezcerzzaz E-E-y-
LEE 2 MITCHELL
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

an : ezz161z1s - ne zo--zs66sz
6 Comfy AzaessaE q C-zzz Cox1tT.
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1912 VIRGIL A KTNNISON-
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

The Chleftain IS authorized TO an
nounce Robt. L Chamberlin as a can
didate for the Office OF Sheriff OF Craig
County. subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

The ChIeftaIn is authorized to an
ounce the candidacy Of z. y William
on, to the Office Of Register o. Deeds
OF Craig County. Oklahoma. subject
TO the action Of the Democratic
Primary Of August, 1912.
E. n. WILLIAMSON.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

The chieftsin Is authorized 70 an.
iouncs George W Taylor as candl-
date for County Commissioner for the
Second District Of Craig County, sub
ect TO the primary in August
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

The Chieftain $ Authorized TO an
noEnee G. L. White Of CentrsIla a z
candidate for County Commissioner
Ter the FIRST District Of Craig County.
subject % the Democratic primary
august 6, 1917.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

The Chieftaln is authorized to an
nounce D. T. Witt a candidate for
County Commissioner for the Third
District, Craig county, subject TO the
Democratic primary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

The ChieItaIn is authorized to an
.nounce the candidacy OF H e. Riden-
hour for reelection to the Office OF
Sheriff Of Craig County. Oklahoma,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
Primary Of August. 1912.
n. E. RIDENHOUR.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

TIE Chlefta5n "a authorized 20 an
nounee z. J. Mcbride u Big Cabin -
Z candidate for the Office Of County
Clerk Of Craig County. subject 70 the
ction Of the Democratic primary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

TIE Caieftair il Authorized 70 an
noEnee Joe walker : candidate for
constable for vfnIta Township SUB
tect 70 the democratic primary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

TIE Chtssrs1z 4 z1EsoEfIez te an
zgunee tEe zsEs q z L gzeka0z for
Eze Dezserz-1e nozlzz<5o1 scr szeri-
Is-r5cs q Craig Comfy. Okla szbssct
to t1e D@-oerztLc primary ia AEgzss,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
THEo. D. B FREAR

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Dan Title a. a candidate for
Constable Of yinita Township. subject
10 the Democratic Primary, August g.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

The ChieftaIn is authorized 70 an
nouHce the name q Geo. II. Ogden as :
candidate for County Treasurer of
Craig County. subject to the action of
IL Democratic primary in August.
|1s12 GEO. H. OGDEN
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
FoR couMTY SUPERINTENDENT.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Thomas w Smith Of Centralia
as candidate for Superintendent Of
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The chleftain Is authorized ~ an
nounce J. Wes Harris candidate for
County Commissioner for the Third
District OF Craig County. subject to
the Democratic primary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

s-zs-Es & C-zg Czl-7- Eza.=<1 =
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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

Tae 1 . E111gzsd q AZ
-cEzes L Morris - a1.za-s s-r
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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
FOR COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE

The chieftaln is authorized to an
'nounce Pete coyne a. a candidate for
Representative Of Craig County. sub
iect TO the August primary election
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

I hereby announce my candidacy Tor
nomination FOR Congress from the
Third district, subject to the Republi-
can primaries.
JAMES DENNIS FLYNN.
sapulpa. Okla.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05

]. c. BURTON, Secretary.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-20

ateted al the Poatoffics at Fairmont,,
8sEs virginia. as second-class matter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-20

TELEPHoNEs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-20


MtsSLinn Brannon was in this sity
in anew days, spending the day as aat4htel
guestSvof Mrs. Poe's grandson, VIM. J.
McCafferty, leaving in the evening for
the Eastern cities,
Miss Florence Poe has returned to
Grafton after visit to this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lafferty, OF
Clarksburg, we're recent visitors in
this city,
Chas, B. Chancellor, Of Parkersburg'
lis visitor in this city.
G. D. Greer has returned to Clarks'
burg after a business visit, in this
city.
Mr.. Edward Rowland, Of Clarksburg,
was a visitorln this city yesterday.
Austin c. Merrill has returned to
fPhilippi after spending a few days in
Niolgahfown attending Che Military
ball ana dother social affairs.
Miss Inez JACOBS ii sRending a few
days at her home ts IriGRarsSt
;. ,Nrss.J. RllunAam isiill at her home
in the Ftrstrward." y %.
Miss Jennie Fisher has been confn-
ed to her home ION Quincy street for
the past fewdays by illness,
Miss Jessie Snider is Ill with tom
solltis at her home on Madison street.
Mr.. j. Ii. klnkead left this morning
for Washington Court House, Ohio, in
response to message stating the
serious illness OF his mother, Mrs.
Margaret Kinkead, who is Ill at the
home of her daughter at, that place.
Mrs. Kinkead is a resident of Green
field, Ohio, and is on a visit to her
daughter. The message stated that
her condition was extremely critical.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-20

Good III KIM peopie
EEL EriIno sym and sshna.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-20
.GLARNSB8RG NEN,5:s: { y 8
ARE VERY ACTIVE
BOARD OF TRADE WILL BUY
FARM FOR FACTORY sITEs-To
RAISE SIS, 600.

CLARKsBURG. Feb 2c.-The mem
bers of the Ways and Means commit,
tee with interested members. of the
Board Of Trade to the number Of thir.
ty, were present at the luncheon given
at the Waldo yesterday at 1890
o'clock. The outlook Is very favora-
BILE for the purchase OF the Southern
farm. .sH ~.
The survey is made for the Indus
trial extension and the track will be
baflt2to connect with Tie track at the
fair grounds, which passe Immediately
in front of the Southern farm and viii
unquestionably enhonce the value of
that property from d lot standpoint,
as the Improvement proposed will
shorten the time from that point, to
the city, by fifteen minutes. It is pos
sible that some arrangem can be
made to utilize portion of the trac-
tion company's right Of way, for ex.
tension of the switch nom the South
Penn Oil company TO the Southern
farm. This would. reduce the cost
Of extension at least 50 per cent, from
the estimate made blythe BSs& o!sans
gineer, maintenance of, way depart
ment.
The secretary's office is now pre-
pairing advertising EqaEtfr. which was
passed aupon bS a Special committee
appolated for that purpose, consist.
ing or Sherman c. Denham, j. w. vii.
liams. W, A.. Fance;,R B.@Willison,
and C. W. Leggett. In addition toithe
Newspaper adyertising,'ft is propos-
ed TO thoroughly circularize the city
and county, Z,
l. $50. .,s y, s.se .istra ir9r,
The Board OF Trade organization
committee haarplaced the minimum
amount of $4,000, as necessary to see
this, project through ali the business
peopleiof CIaFitsbarg aAd vicinity are
therefore notified hat f'this amount
is not raised on or before April l.
1912, the subscription so received will
be considered null and void.
Within few days the matter of So
licltatlon will have been carefully gone
over and the conclusion reached as
TO the best method Of making the
same, Just so soon as the printed
matter Is ready, the solicitation for
stock VIII be made in earnest and is
hoped that, through active work Of
the Board otgFade members, the next
few days wllissee the Southern prop.
erIy in possession q tie claEksburg
Roardiof Trade aoapPgs
Good fl g6fkIas People
Fields Erino Syl,iand Selma.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-20
cosT OF IRON ORE

V il
The reported Herbert Knox,smith'
commissioner Of Corporations, uncoy'
eFs what appears to be. financial jug
eie scheme in determining the price
Of ore delivered at the central plants
nom the lake region fields. The roads
competing the stseE ants q the
Piitsblfgjregton withS IN ore fields y ee.
long to the Steel CORPORATION. mi fly
Ing the cost OF ore 90 cents per ton
freightage is allowed. This the COM
mission regards as excessive, and he
declares that by this method Of fixing
4 high freightage charge the prices OF
lake ore have for many years been
kept at an professionally high level.
it win be recalled that when the
question OF removing the duty on for,
eign;ores was under consideration dur
ing the extra session of Congress In
1908, representatives OF the interior
steel companies contended that tthe
admission duty free of roseisn ores
would place them at disadvantage ip
t6ematter d ore cost; in other words.
that the foreiganores @uslfi them be
Delivered at a lower cos, to Eastern
plants than lake ores could be put
.dgRq IN the, Pittsbqrgs region. Vow It
appears that The cost OF lake ores vas
being boosted by a juggle in order to
make thlS3atguhsit appear to have a
SIS I'M faci.
As the steel; CON- anIes own 5-s
mines. own THE transportatlng rail.
roads and own the steel plants, it has
not mattered much to these ownsEs
How the costs Of producing steel are
apbortioned Big railroad prptits-are
inst as attractive as hi gsteel profits
But as the question of wiping off the
duty on foreign iron ores is again be-
fore Congress, the manner in which
the cost OF ore is determined by the
interior steelmaking concerns may be
expected to have an influence in de-
termining the vote in both branches
upon the free ore proposition.
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