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The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26

TO 1883, WniIe cUmpeULlon among the
railroads was active, the freight rate
per ton per mile was gradually re-
duced from .941 to .724. The years
1899-1900 marked the great movement
Tor combination or community Of in
terest' in the railroad world as we'll
as in the industrial world The freight
rGte per ton per mile began to rise In
each of the eleven succeeding years 1t
was higher than in 1899, and in 1910
It was .753.
"The deadening effect Of monopoly
ig illustrated by it's arrest of inven-
ton. The shoe machinery trust, form
ed in 1899, resulted in combining, di-
rectly and indirectly, more than 100
shoe machinery concerns. It acquired
substantially a monopoly of all the es
sential machinery used in bottoming
boots and shoes, as we'll as many 9th
er machines. It believed itself unas-
eailaDle, and shoe manufacturers had
come to regard their subsection to the
trust as unavoidable. Nevertheless, in
1910 the trust found it's prestige sud
denly threatened and its huge profits
imreriled 1t was confronted with
competitor so formidable that the
trust, in fragrant violation of law. paid
g., 900 900 to buy him out. Thomas G.
Plant had actually succeeded in devel.
oping in about five years, while the
trust was stolid from monopoly. q
SlIhct ntial1v nOu,ploto cvStapo of ShOo
machinery which many good judges
declared to be superior to that of the
trust.
George w. Perkins, apostle of the
economic and social efficiency of mo-
nopoly, quoted to the senate commit
tee on interstate commerce the state
ment that:
The corporations that Mr. Edison's
business inventions had made posi-
Bile were today capitalized at $1,000,
10000
'The Inventors guild, an association
in which Mr. Edison is naturally prom
inent, said in a memorial addressed to
the president:
I" 1T is we'll known fact that mod
ern trade combinations tend strongly
toward constancy of processes and
products and by their very nature are
opposed to new processes and products
originated by independent inventors
and hence tend to restrain competition
In the development and sale Of patents
and patent rights and consequently
tand to discourage iEdeDeDdent inVan-
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26

pensauons which render 1t more EN-
cient than absolutism. So It Is In in
dustry. The margin between what
men naturally do and what they can
do is SO great that the system which
urges men on to effort ts the best sys-
tenn.
The necessary wastes Of monopoly,
on the other hand, are enormous Some
of these can, of course, be eliminated
by regulation. An efficient interstate
trade commission, acting under appro-
pirate legislation, could put an end to
much of the oppression of which trusts
have been guilty. It could prevent un-
just discrimination. It could prevent
ruthless and unfair use of power; but
a government commission would be
powerless to secure for the people the
low prices commonly attendant upon
competition.
"As no means exist for determining
whether greater net earnings are due
to greater efficacy in management or
to excessive profits. large net earnings
would be followed by compulsory re-
duction of prices. which in turn would
create a sense of injustice suffered,
paralyze individual enterprise and pro-
duce unprogressive, slipshod manage
ment. The attempt to secure loo
prices through price frin0 toould
proUe as impotent as the statutes
tohich hdVe sought to protect the pub
lie in railroad rates By limiting the
dtvidendS.
1.-The interstate commerce commits
sion has been invoked as an argument
in favor of licensing monopoly. That
commission has stopped many abuses;
1t has practically put an end to cor
rupt and corrupting discrimination in
rates; it has protected the shipper
from oppression and arrogance and in
justice; it has prevented unreasonable
advances in rates; but it has secured
comparatively few notable reductions
in rates, except those involved in
stopping discrimination between per
sons, places or articles. 1t has been
poa0erless to reduce operating costs
and greater reductions in rates can
come only a0ith reductions in the cost
of producing transport ton. The in
justice and corruption attending the
earlier railroad period were extremely
serious. But we must not forget that
the stceepi4ag reductions in American
operating costs and rates belong to the
earlier period Of competition among
railroads. In the tan years from 12S9
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26
No Harmony.

No Harmony.
''Wil you accompany US If we sing
q round?"
Cant on this. It's square piano"
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26
Gan ACT PROVIDING FOR A SEMI
MONTHLY PAY DAY"

Con Ballot, and 49,.
increasing poverty,
foolshly i
usually broke the day after
a The
shown the petition to the Corpora
Commission the law by the railroad This law
the working all he has will increase
railroads
without benefng either Nor will benefit the working
this established Corporation
these
the Legislature of the State of Ar
the people might be heard equal
this these matters? Why
that not needed?
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TWO Big ISSUES. :
SAYS GOLFERS
The Tariff and the Proper Treat
ment of MonopoIies.
WON'T TIE TO ROOSEVELT
"Actively Disagrees" With His Views
About Trusts and "Wastes Of Com
petition" and Supports the Candi-
dacy of Wilson and Marshall.

Golfers is out for Wilson and Mar
shall. 1t refuses to support Theodore
Roosevelt. plus George w. Perkins.
1lbridge H. Gary and the rest of the
steel trrst-harvester trust magnates.
Its open opposition to the third term
ticket was indicated in the issue of
Sept IA. In the issue of Sept. 21 it's
reasons for espousing the Democratic
cause are clear and forceful.
The leading editorial, "The Wastes
OF Competition, says:
More and more the campaign is
coming down to two pressing issues,
the tariff and the proper treatment of
monopolies. Golfers actively dis
agrees with the view of monopoly be-
Ing urged by Messrs. Roosevelt, Per-
kins and Gary IL
They talk a great deal about the
wastes of competition. The necessary
wastes of competition are relatively
insignificant, and the wastes of unfair
and destructive competition are wholly
unnecessary. They will be largely
eliminated when competition is regu-
lated
The La Follette-Lenroot and the
Stanley bills to perfect the Sherman
law and the Newlands- Cummins pro-
posals for an interstate trade commits
sion are all directed in part to that
end The remaining wastes of compe-
tltion may be likened to the wastes of
democracy. These are obvious. but we
know also that democracy has COM
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26

of
interesting
inevtabeno because wishes
wife of public does necesse call for womas becoming
to
Of
guished husband
the
n
Like Mr. Wilson she has brother and sister living all in the
of
ability
ability
a
Mrs Wilson's three daughMsses Margaret Woodrow Wilson, Jes
bined
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R.
Democratic the
this
children
heads
The Marshall Wilson's
s
the They
Marshall
il
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26

IAN ACT LIMITING THE NUMBER OF
CARS IN A TRAMP
(On Official Ballot, Nos.
The development the rail-
roads will not allowed What
inducemen there lines eliminating
reducing grades putting heavier better
it
that dangerous handle Where the
e with airbrake there
has not been injured than the
result of handling long
products the
the station though the
fifteen
you that service
long as it is safe.
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A Reflection.

said Virgins, as he laid his news
paper on the table, ''that windy, loud
mouthed impostor often succeeds,
while men Of great merit are passed
over"
mot at ALL replied Bobley. TITS
the most natural thing in the world
to put the blower before the grate."-
Puck.
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26
Which is Better for Arizona
Prosperity or Experiment?
What Every Arizona Voter Should Know and Whv

land that should be
by railroads.
running to thrown
because it much to haul it TO railroad
Arizona develop
Under State of
meTee Commission railroads anno make rove % or
es t st WIN Of Son Cban y 90 Sec AZ AND Rules Of G c.
absolutely
on Of eangs will will cost cost the railroads about boz one and hi e million
November laws
Million Dollars will Sq Thirty
give employment to thousands of people
F'DENcE THAT The PEOPLE WILL GIVE THE RAILROADS
TT I aAse We
and HAVE APPEALED THEIR CASE TO THE PEOPLE THE
PROSPERITY FIRST, EXPERIMENT SEC
0ND, THEREFORE,, DEFEAT THESE BILLS
NOVEMBER 9TH.
IAN ACT REGULATING THE NUMBER OF
MEN TO BE EMPLOYED ON TRAINS AND
ENGINES''
con Ballot and3 3O5-House 44)
expenditure public policy
requires an extra a. man man on Light that is nsR % that are
@ cera w9sd y n h Th s % Staw ea m n nn I s h n @
chance their talking attending business
causing wreck
IAN ACT REGULATING HEADLIGHTS ON
ALL LOCOMOTIVES.''
Ballot and so7-House 42)
1t practically monopoly company the Pyle Co.,
M all ng n
headlights
o
Why
them taking advantage
Even authorities disagree the best form
of
''AN ACT REQUIRING ALL ENGINEERS
AND CONDUCTORS TO HAVE THREE YEARS
EXPERIENCE BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE TO
HOLD SUCH POSITION.''
con so9--IIouse Bill No, so)
It class legislation every
not
fireman, or a
for years promotion Others
hadt letters that forged.
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26
MIS-. WOODROW WILSON


Wonan's National League.
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26

tive thought, to the great detrtment OF
the nation.
The Winslow mail., 1912-10-26
Nowadays.

Old Opportunity mopped his brow,
And hung around a. spell.
mo use," he grumbled, "of knocking
now
''I've got to ring the bell!''
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IAN ACT PROVIDING THAT RAILRO
SHALL NOT CHARGE MORE THAN TIL
CENTS A MILE"

Official Ballot 312 and 313-Senate Bill No 24)
population Of Arizona square
traffic that this will
nhibit the future The Southern Pacific
$501 4744,
that look charging the people
that doing much bring people
population the Arizona
than the Union has tried these
with result that railroad construction about
the six months Remember
the railroads
will not be able to invest.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
waverly Notes.

n. j. Gordon and DR.. j. H..
Closswhite we're in Higglnsville
a lew hours Sunday.
T. j. Fell and Tom Davis
spent Thursday in Marshall.
Earl Wilson was a Marshall
visitor Monday.
Miss Minnie Thomas returned
Tcesday from a several weeks
visit with relatives at Boonville.
Miss Louise Davis left Friday
fer Kansas City to visit relatives.
Bowman Zeyzing and family OF
p, cneville are spending a few
days with kis parents. Mr.. and
NJ. Chas. Ieyzing.
Luther jones arrived Sunday
from MuskC gee, Okla, to spend
tie holidays with reIatives here
Mrs. Ella Campbell went tc
T. gginsville Saturday to spend
Christmas with hOmefolks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Wautuch
aai daughter, Mary Adele, are
visiting relatives in Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II G. Horn
Leslie announce the birth of 1
son, December "a, 1912.
Is. II. Nuskols WAS in Kansai
" the firct of the week.
Robert loll of Warrensburg
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. 5
MIR. Galloway.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis wen
to Kansas Clty Tuesday to spen(
tn. week with their son, Carte
Davis and wife.
Miss Laura Larbin of Kansas
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
Bishop-Graves.

Mr.. Bartlett R. Bishop Of st.
louis, and Miss Virginia Grave.
Stre married Tuesday evening a,
sthc home Of the brides parents
al four O'Clock. The wedding
was an extremely simple one,
only the immediate families be-
i s present.
The wedding party entered
t!!.a parlor to the strains of the
Wedding March by Lohengrin.
Rev. S. 0 Hall, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church, performed
ttc ceremony. After the usual
felcitatious following the GER
eDony. Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop
to, k the : rs train to Kansas
City. They will make their
h, me in St. Louis.
The Intelligencer joins with
their many friends in this com
n1nity in extending cOngratula-
ems and best wishes.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
Dunbars Were Entertaining.

The Dunbar Quartette and
Bell Ringers performed before a
large audience in Murrell Au-
ditorium Thursday night. Their
program consisted of vocal, in
strumental and bell numbers, and
stunts unlike anything seen or
heard in Lexington before. Their
Quartette numbers were especially
good. The grand opera burles-
que, their closing number, was a
side splitter, and well worth the
price of admission. In this
number the great versatility of
the individuals was brought out
and clearly proved them one of
the best entertaining Organiza-
tions on the road.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
Dover Notes.

Byron Epps of Kansas City
came down Friday to spend the
holidays with his parents.
Prof. w. d. Iarwood and wife
Of Collinsviilc. Okla, are here to
spend the holidays with his par
ents, Dr. ana Mrs. w. G. Har-
wood.
F. L. Cox, viii Neer and Capt.
Erv. Zeyzing were in Lexington
Friday.
J. R. P}attenburg and family
of Higgins,iIle visited relatives
here this week.
Robert and Lee Groves are at
home from Columbia to spend
the holidays
Jack Cooper and family spent
Christmas day with the family Of
NJ. c. Nc Fadin near Lexington.
Prof. Car, Harwood of CARRIER,
Okla, spent the holidays here
with his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
w. G. Harwood.
Miss Mamie Brown, who teach.
es near Corder, is at home for
the holidays
Ben Vessel, wife and baby
are visitin, with them parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Trent.
Vane Bently went to Slater
Wednesday for a short visit with
his annt, Mrs. Emma McGee and
family.
Ben Vaughn and wife went to
Kansas City Sunday afternoon to
spend thei" holidays,
Mrs. Carrie Bachtell left Mon
day for az extended visit with
an aunt at HagustOun, Md.
Mrs. X. C. Hogan came home
Monday from several month s
visit in Gerry, Okla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Oliver
spent Christmas day in Cordel
with relatives.
The l. 0 0. f. Supper whicl
was given here last Thwsda!
night was q perfect success il
every way. 1t consisted Of tur
ky roast beef, salads Of va
lrious kinds, pickles, etc, o
which thert was the greatest a
bundance. Each member and tn,
invited guests enjoyed it hearti
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A Christmas Surprise,

Christmas morning a surprise
awaited Uncle Ike Hulver, when
at 1890 his children and grand
Children came trOoping in, each
carrying 4 basket filled to over
flowing with Christmas cheer.
Tic day will be a memorable one
with all those were present,
viz: Mrs. Allie Boogher and
two children; Mr.. and Mrs. Will
u asscock and children; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Hu'ver and children ;
George Hulver and children; Mr..
ard Mrs. Mason Frye of Odessa
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Warder.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
B. F. Kilgore Dead.

B. F. Kilgore, a highly respect
ed citizen of this community,
died Sunday about noon at his
ONE south of town, after an i'll
ness of several weeks
Mr.. Kilgore worked in the
Company mines. He was man
respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife and
six children
The funeral was held from
the home Monday afternoon at
two o'clock. Rev. S. 0. Hall OF
the Presbyterian church con
Quoted the services.
Mrs. George Rueppell went
to Concordia Monday for a
few days visit with relatives.
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ly, and many wishing for the time
to come around again for such a
feast of good things.
Miss Sallie Corbin and Ed
Vim spent last Wednesday in
Lexington.
irwin Hodges had business in
EIigginsyille Monday.
Miss Vivian Carter returned
to her home in Kansas City Sat
urday after month S visit here
with relatives.
VIM. Dysart, Harvey Platten-
burg and Leonard Vaughan were
in Lexingtcc Friday.
T. B. VIM and son, VIII, had
business in Corder Thursday.
Leon Lewis, wife and small
son of near Corder are spending
the week with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs, John Epps.
Forest Bell, Harvey Klein
smith and Dale Wilson Of Corder
were here Tuesday night
Lake Zeyzing and Jessie Neer
of Waverly were here this week.
Capt. Frv. Zeyzing left We'd
nesday for Oklahoma City on bus
mess
Miss Majorie Swain, who at
tends school at COrder is at home
for the holidays.
Tue Sunday School entertain
ment and Christmas tree of the
Methodist and Christian church
es were well attended. The num-
ber3 were III good and the chill
dren greatly enjoyed the treat.
NJ. and Mrs. Jeffy Wilson
and baby are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs D. II. Eagan,
Il
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
Something Worth While.

One Of the best Christmas gifts
that was presented this year
was by the Lexington Build
ing and loan Association, which
by the Maturing of the 10th
series, 10 borrowers have
paid for their homes. Friday
President McCausland released
fifteen deeds of trust to as many
borrowers and they spent
their Christmas of 1912 in their
homes built or paid for by the
Lexington Building and Loan As
sOciatiOn.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
commandery Elects Officers

DeMolay COmmandery No. 3,
Knights Templar Monday night
elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
NJ. c. McFadin, Eminent Com
mander.
Henry McNeel, GeneraEssimo.
j. R. Moorehead, Captain Cen
eral
E. NJ. Taubman, Senior War
den.
Pat Roach, Junior Warden.
J. C. Shelton, Recorder
w. B. Waddell, Treasurer.
G. G. Marquis, Prelate.
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City, arrived Tuesday for a short
visit with hpnefolks.
lrven Ross and wife returned
to Kansas City Monday after a
short visit with the latter's par
ents, Mr.. an6 Mrs. VIM. Popineau,
Mrs. Greene Fulkerson and
little son, Of Odessa, are the
guests of hu parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B Slusher.
Olin England of Morrisville
College is spending the holidays
with his pa ents, Rev. and Mrs.
j. NJ. England.
Harry Steele arrived Friday
from Columbia, where he is at
tending the University, to visit
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Steele.
Miss Pearl Nowlin, who is at
tending school at Jefferson City,
is spending the week with her
parents, VI. and Mrs. w. B.
Nowlin.
| Fred Brqc and wife went to
Lexington Wednesday for a few
days visit.
Anderson Galloway, who at
tends the University, is visiting
his, parenst, S. McR, Galloway
and wife.
Misses Kate and Mary Yancey
arrived Friday from Fayette,
where they are attending school,
to spend the Christmas holidays
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Yancy
NJ. L. Dlf'ey and family went
to Kansas City Tuesday to spend
the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Hedriek.
The revival meeting at the
Methodist church conducted by
Rev. j. R. Campbell closed Sun
day evening. Twenty one additi-
Dns were rlade to the church.
Misses Nadine and Anna Hack
Hey, who arc attending the Scar
itt College at Morrisville, arriv
ed Friday TO spend the holidays
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs
Geo. w. Hackley.
Mrs. c. NJ. Davenport went tc
Kansas City this morning for q
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27

VIM. NJ. Stonestreet arrived
Wednesday morning from st,
Louis for few days visit with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Poage
went to Nevada, Mo, Wednes-
day morning for a few days
visit with relatives.
Sandford Sellers, Jr., and Me
Btayer Sellers arrived Saturday
morning from Chicago, where
they are attending the University
of Chicago, to spend the hol-
with their parents.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
Elks Play Santa Claus.

The local lodge of the Benev-
olent and Protective Order of
Elks played Santa Claus to
about forty families and one
hundred and fifty youngsters
Christmas eve. The gifts con
sisted of clothing, food, toys,
candies, nuts and fruit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27

Miss Nina Meyer, who is at
tending the State Normal at
Warrensburg arrived Saturday
evening to spend the holidays
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
r. F. Meyer.
Miss Elmira Winn, who has
been attending the University Of
Nebraska, arrived Sunday even
ing to spend the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. F.
Winn.
August EgIe Of Kansas City
spent Christmas here with rela-
tives.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
shooting at Dover.

Tuesday in an alteration with
a had negro, and in self defense.
Is ) Harwood of Dover, shot
arc seriously wounded said
Nc gro. The negro had drawn
Knife ON Harwood which led
up to the shooting.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27

Mrs. C. NJ. Davenport went to
Kansas City this morning for a
few days visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-27
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been
ise1ad 70.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
COURT WARNS OF DEATH.
Tells Orderly He Had Better Leave
New York to Save His Life.
TITH'NTE RE-EXTENDTNG CHARTER

NEW YORK. July 25.-"You'll be shot
and killed. in all probability. if you stay
in this neishborhood, l advise you TO get
out of New York said Magistrate APP
pleton in the night court early this morn
ing 70 John Walsh, young orderly from
the Brooklyn Naval Reserve Hospital.
Walsh had been arrested. charged with
ighting with another youth on the West
Side waterfront. The magistrate remem-
bered Walsh. and reminded him that last
New Year day he was shot when in the
same neighborhood.
II remember YOU. said the magistrate.
You appeared. before as "A complain
ant against the man who shot you. That
ought TO have been a warning to you 10
keep out OF that neighoorhoOd, but now
ofre mixed up in another brawl
lie discharged Walsh after warning him
mat a workhouSe sentence awaited him
+ he ever appeared in court again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
PASTOR SUES FOR ISLANDER.
Asserts That Three Men Declared He
Could Not Preach a Good Sermon.

POUGHk EEFSIE. July 2j.-tllegjng
mat George w ketcham. Wright Tabor
and John \. Hanna circulated reports
mat NJ could not preach good sermon
he Rev. George RinSrose pastor Of the
Dover Plains Baptist Church. has started
Islander suit for $4,000 damages The
suit is the outcome OF a discussion which
has split the church wide apart. and
threatens 10 result IN its disruption or
the removal of the pastor
The members OF the parish are about
equally divided III the fight. and the pas
tors friends say they viii stand behind
him to the last
Hanna. one OF tne men named as de-
PENDANTS in the cltrss mans action. is
chairman OF the republican county COM
Illittee for Duchess. The other two de-
PENDANTS are merchants OF Dover Plains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
CONVICTS' BASE BALL LEAGUE
Five Teams Will Play for Champion
shin of Prison.

GI4ENS FALLS. y. y. July 25.-For the
first time in the history of the penal in
stitutions of New York state base ball
has .een adopted as a part of the prison
curriculum The first game will be play
ed Saturday afternoon at Comstock, when
TWO mines composed of prisoners at the
Great Meadow prison will play on the
prison grounds.
total of 40 men is now enrolled
at the institution. and among these a
five-team league sas been organized by
Warden Homer to play for the prison
championship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
VILLAGE SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Citizens Refuse to Vote Money Need
ed to Carry Out Law.

NEW YORK, July 2o.-The pubic
schools of Hawthorne. y. j.. will not
open in September. and in consequence
about 300 pupils will be barred from con-
tinuing their studies. At a special cleo
ton held in the borough Tuesday the
citizens voted down a proposition to VEN
tilate the two schools and refused TO
sanction the raising of $1,000 by direct
tax.
The state board of education will re-
fuse to allow the schools to open in the
fall unless the law is complied with,
and as the local board has no funds to
pay for the work the schools will have
to remain closed.