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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

familiar with it's editorial illusions
there will come the sense of regret
and shame that a newspaper can so
so far as to charge up against any
public man the crime of melting his
fellow men to acts of violence. And
yet, that is precisely the attitude TAX
en- by the Journal in its criticism of
the speech delivered in Rockland by
Senator Gardner.
We have heard Senator Gardner
speak on several occasions, and at
times when. If he were so minded, he
would be the most likely to adopt
the strongest and bitterest terms of
denunciation of his opponents. In
the Maine Senator has been far more
temperate than the editor of the
Lewiston Evening Journal ever
dreamed of being, and has more Of
ten failed in using language that
could incite to deYilish actions. 1t
is hardly to be supposed that in his
home town he would go beyond the
limits of reasonable speech. Certain
ly. in the extracts given editorially by
the Journal, there is nothing to war
rant the bitter attack,-the very I'M
American way,-of the Journals edi-
tor
The Journal goes so far as to say
that Senator Gardner in speaking of
Mr.. Roosevelt as a dangerous man to
put in the White House, he is keeping
company with such men as Shrank
lions fired to take human life. And
yet, Senator Gardner gave expression
to thoughts held by many much bet
ter statesmen than the editor Of the
Lewiston Journal, his Progressivism
notwithstanding.
When it gets to the point in our
American life where we cannot speak
honestly OF our puDllC SefEdnls-HoJ
abuse Them we mean, by side thrusts
then we are in bad way. The
Journal never has believed in keep
ing silent on the dement's of our pub
lie servants, and what is good for the
Journal should be good for public
servant.
The CHASING of public men as
Shrank may be good politics for 2
Progressive organ. but it certainly
does not appeal to the sober minded
people as the mark of great original
ity or decency on the part of him who
does the classifying.
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The 18th President of the
United States
Boston Globe.D

To William Howard Taft, 18th
President of the United States, sup
porters and opponents can afford to
unite this morning in a sincere and
deserved expression of respect and
good will. Indeed, many who pre-
ferred another at the polls may find
themselves, as Mr. Taft leaves the
White House on the 4th of next March,
wondering and regreting that he
should have been ordered into retire
ment, at least in tennis so emphatic.
He has been an upright, patriotic
Magistrate. He has been a good Elk
ecutiye. He has given the country
an efficient Administration, free from
scandal or suspicion He has been a
exemplar of American ideals before
the Nations. In another and quieter
time he would have been reelected
without serious opposition.
1t was Mr. Taft's misfortune, how
ever, to hold power in a period when
the call was for strong and bold
political leadership part for which
neither his training nor his temper
ament qualified him He succeeded
as President but failed as party
chieftain, and the test CHANGED 10
come on the latter.
AS a President limited to one term
he will have the good company of
both of the Adamses. Martin Van
Buren, and Benjamin Harrison, and
will share with them the honors of
an able and faithful Chief Executive
and the lot of an unfortunate poll
tican
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4 Communication.

Editor ependent-Reporter.
Skowhegan Socialists are not seek
ing to use the Municipal Building for
political purposes on Sunday A
wrong impression seems to have
gained circulation, and | will thank
you to assist me in correcting it. The
principal work of the Socialist organ
ization is education. Through litera-
ture and lectures, we seek to give the
voters a practical working knowledge
of the sciences of government, econ
omics and sociology. Our scanty funds
make an extended system of co-opera-
ton necessary. This involves a meet
ing of the workers at frequent inter
walls, and we have been holding such
in the selectmens office occasional
ly on Sunday for more than year
Our present controversy with the Sc
lectmen arises from a denial of what
we have hitherto considered our
rights The Municipal Building is be-
ing paid for by taxation, mostly on
real estate Every intelligent man
knows and every honest man admits,
that tax on real estate is paid by
the man who occupies it, Therefore
it follows that the workingmen of
Skowhegan will have earned their full
share of the money that finally goes
into the Municipal Building That be-
ing the case, we must have some
rights to use it, Article |, Section 10
of the State Constitution says: The
people have a right AT ALL TINES in
an orderly and peaceful manner to
assemble to consult upon the common
good y" If therefore we have the
right to meet in the Municipal building
at all, we have the right to do so on
Sunday. Otherwise some two hundred
men who are employed nights, must
be denied their constitutional rights.
We are willing to concede any reason
able restrictions That the selectmen
may see fit to impose, but we are en-
titled to a square DEAL and We expect
the voters to see that we get it next
Saturday.
Yours truly,
B. F. GREENLEAF, =
Secretary Local Skowhegan
Skowhegan, Me-, Nov. 6, 1912.
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Mrs. Lura Adams left yesterday for
a visit with her sister, Mrs. VIII
Keene in Waterville.
The Congregational Mems club is to
meet weekly in the Congregational
vestry beginning this Thursday eve
ming at 8 o'clock.
H. A. Benoit has returned home fro
Cincinnati, Ohio, where he had been to
accompany his wife. who has been in
i'll health for some time.
Folsom Merrill returned Tuesday
afternoon to Harvard Law school af-
ter a short visit with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Edward ~ Merrill.
Mrs. James S. Stewart of Middle
town. Conn, arrived in Skowhegan,
Monday night to visit with her daugh-
ter Mrs. Ralph w Leighton.
William Walker of Seattle, Wash.
who is passing several weeks with his
sister, Mrs. w R. G. Estes. has gone
to Boston for visit of two weeks.
Frank Gould and Blaine Emerson
have returned from hunting trip to
Eustis bringing with them a deer and
some partridge as hunters souvenirs.
At the last meeting of Priscilla Re-
bekah Lodge three applications for
membership were received and one APP
plication ballotted upon and accepted.
The next meeting of the Clementine
Weston, w c. T. l., will be held next
Tuesday afternoon in G.. A. r. hall at
9 o'clock. A helpful program is eA-
pected.
Morris Gledhill left Friday for
Sykesville, Md, where he was to as
sumo the management of the Oakland
Mfg. Co, being a member of that
firm. Mrs. Gledhill will join him
there later.
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Local News



Miss Alta RoWell went to Oakland,
Mr.. and Mrs. + A. Boothbay have
son born. November LIST.
Mrs. Arthur Neal OF Middle street Is
recovering from the enects OF her ILL
ness.
Mrs. NJ J. Watson left Tuesday az
ternoon for visit with her sister in
Wateryille
u r auihher tetHi neu yesterday ~
Dos'oh aiter S"ol ''S'' WIN i'lehu'
III sho" nesHi-
Hiram Potter OF Fairfield came,
SATURDAY iof s37i' Win MI anu
Nrs. a IL LANE
Some OF the young people of the
town are planning for a dancing party
soi'le'iine III 'le near iu'u'e'
S. f. Emerson has informed us of the
birth of son to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Emerson in Madison on Oct. 30.
The Universalist Mission Circle was
entertained by Mrs. Mary W. Varney.
the president, Monday afternoon.
x. - D..-.....-
ed to her home in Auburn after a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Atwood
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.rs, - -. n-.,.y.'.. 80 a.a.s...
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''''9,
Misses Gladys Pencil, Helen Mer-
Eiam and Dorothy Day attended Col
~ Gag 'Ne' 1910 At " "'e' '''e' ''''
"eeN
Mrs. NJ. 4. Whitney returned tins
morning to Springfield, Mass, after
visit at the home OF her brother, Ii.
c. Judkins.
Landlord Edward Bailey of the
Park House, Hartland, returned to
that town, Tuesday after a visit with
Mrs. Bailey here.
pooa,t ,,onnio,,a i,to,tio.a -, al
o. H. oRoo - 40 +o,., o1on,, ono =.
follows: Joseph Gallant of Skowhe-
gan, and Miss Rosie Gallant of Show
hogan, Charles Edward Whitney and
Miss Martha Addie Rice
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NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

Lost-R. r. Patten.
Wanted-F. II. Colby.
Auctioneer-E. White.
Save-Skow. Trust Co.
For Sale-H. A. Benott
The Times Russakon.
Bank-Skow. SAY. Bank,
Overeoats-Ira A. Norton.
Underwear-W. L. Ordway.
Foreclosure-W. s Church.
Motorcycle-Fred c. Dow Co.
Fur Coats-Chas F. Ward Co
Probate Notlces-Nathan Fowler
oreclosure-Augustine Simmons.
Adler's Clothes-Smith & Bussey.
Highland Llnen-Sampson x Avore.
Mazda Lamps-Central Me. Pow CO.
Unclaimed Deposlts-Skow. SAY. Bank
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VERYBODYsC
II. COLUMN - 0

LoST-Ladys Sweater between Por-
ters Grist mill and Eddy hill Finder
please leave at this office and receive
reward. lW+o|
TO RENT-Furnshed front room. la
dies or man and wife; also sewing
wanted Eta Goodrich, ID Free street.
2W45*
FOR sALE-Good work horse; will
change him for a . or 3-year-old colt
that will make good driver, Wylder
Gates. Solon. Me. Farmers phone,
LII 4"ff'
HOUSE FOR SALE-Situated on Par
lin street off from North st, two ory
house S rooms and shed; water in
house; good cement cellar; two acres
land good location; new house built 2
years. | mile from postoffice. VIII be
sold at reasonable price. Inquire on
the premises of Mrs. Darius Barnes,
Skowhegan, Me. 4w44F
wANTED-Man to work on farm.
Steady job and good pay to good man.
Apply to Abner Currier r. f. ID. No. :,
Skowhegan. n. f. Phone, 314-l4,
DRAFT HORSES-I have a fine lot
of draft horses, $500 to 1900 IDS. per
pair for sale. Call and see them. |
will give you bargain. Hotel Coburn
Stables. 4W44'
AUTOMOBILE BARGAIN-Five pas
senger touring car, fine condition
twentysiX horse power. Atwater Kent
Ignition system. will start on the spark
wind shield and speedometer. For I'M
mediate sale will accept 5000. spot
cash a nice chance to get good run
ming machine for little money. Ad-
dress. W. +. Brown, Norridgewock, Me
4 GOOD OPPORTU NITY-For am
bilious young man or woman who de-
sires to study dentistry to do so in
dental office az assistant. Apply to prs,
Smith & Cover, Dentists. Skowhegan.
Me 2w44s
SPoRTSMEN-Have your deer. heads
and Game Pieces mounted by Hpgh
Brenlgan. Licensed TaXidermist. SHOW
hogan. 5mi3|
WANTED At oNcE-An unlimited
# Ash hoops. Highest market price
paid. d. W Rowe. tHoop Dealerl.
l2S Madison Ave Farmers Tel. 17-3.
4w43'
FOR sALE-One heavy work horse,
one set of wagon sleds with corner
wagon seds with shafts and poles;
one set double harnesses. all in good
repair. Apply to Tracy p. Forscythe.
II. f. d. No. 5, Skowhegan. tf43
BoUGHs FOR BANKING-All old custom
ers as well as new ones, please notify me at
once, E. II. Morrill, 20 Court st. 4wi3
THE POODLE DOGS-Which were such a
craze at Fair Time can be obtained while
they last for 60c at Provencars Cigar Store, /
or at Il. II. Morrill, 70 Court ST. Iwi2
DON"T-send buttons out of town to
be made but send them to 80 Maple /
ST., Skowhegan. 4w42"
WANTED-If you are ambitious. and 1
wish to establish yourself in a perma- /
nent business without any Investment, /
communicate with, Manager. U. S. In /
surance, Ga Lisbon ST. Lewiston, Me
tf41 !
FOR RENT-Two houses one of /
rooms and one of 6 rooms. locat ed on /
Summer street, Enquire of Mike /
Corey. tao /
FOR SALE OR RENT-A 6-room |
house on Madison Ave, near Park |
own your home. Make a small pay /
ment and let the rent pay the balance /
Also Moe building lots. $1,000 down /
and 800 week until paid for. W
II. Heselton. tao |
.wANTED--Competent house-keeper. APP |
ply to +. F. Merrill.
PIANO FOR sALE-For Cash or on
easy terms. A new Bailey upright pi-
ano Beautiful mahogany case. win /
be sold at good trade. Inquire of
DR.. F. o. Sawyer. Skwhegan. tfi3 |
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A Reflection on the Classifier

Whatever one may think of the
method used by a strongly partisan
press 1t is, doubtful If anyone will
fail to condemn the rather un-
American method pursued by the
Lewiston Evening Journal To those
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07
Years of Suffering
GmSarrh and Blood Disease -
Doctors Failed to Cure.

Miss Mabel F. Dawkins, 1914 Lafay-
cite ST., Fort Wayne, Ind, writes
For three years was troubled with
sntarrh and blood disease. tried sew
eraI doctors and dozen different REM
edies, but none of them did me any
good. A friend told me of Hoods Sar-
aparilla. / took two bottles of this
medicine and was as we'll and strong
as ever. l feel like a different person
and recommend Hoods to any one suf-
terfng from catarrh."
Get 1t today In usual liquid form 'or
ahocolated tablets called SarsatabS.
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BIRTHS

Scion, oct. 20 to Mr.. and Mrs. \. W.
Eaton. son.
Athens, Oct. 20. to Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Wiley. son.
Madison oct. 81. To Mr. and Mrs En-
nest Emerson. a daughter.
Madison oct. 81, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Harding. a son.
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DEATHS

Scion, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. \.
W. Eaton.
Athens. Oct. 25. Gertrude H., daugh-
ter of Charles and Nellie Laid Leighton
Aged 1lyr. mo.
East New Portland NOV. ;, James
Bartlett, aged 80 yr.
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Well there are other jobs than the
presidential job. And that's mighty
lucky for some of us.
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MARRIAGES

Augusta. Oct. IS. By Rev. r. Frost.
Joseph Meunier of SkoWhegan and MISS
Marie VellleuX of Augusta
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There seems to be little in the way
of hope that the game of football, as
at present played in our American
schools and colleges, is to lose its
attractions. The game continues to
draw its interested crowd of specta
tors. And yet few men who make up
the teams will maintain that 1t is the
kind of game that helps develop a
man best. 1t is too rough, too brutal.
1t is not possible to believe that our
bodies were ever designed for the
foot ball scrimmage.
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There seems to be surprising
dearth of Pattangallsm in this ma
tional campaign. He even failed to
show up at the Democratic rally held
in Waterville the other evening You
don't suppose-that history is to re-
peat itself! Still, there's the Pro-
gressiye Party; he has never tried
that
The wise ones are saying, I'VE told
you So" OF course they did; every
last one of them had something to say
anent the outcome.
1t isn't always the fellow who talks
loudest who wins in political argu-
ment Funny, that some people will
not believe that
The storms are travelling north and
toward the east. And coal selling up
near the ten dollar mark!
The shovel was an appropriate i'm
plement for the Democrats to carry
in their political parades.
The Colonel is left at Armageddon,
but there is some question for whom
he is fighting.
And now what is the next step in
the Progressive movement? Echo
answers.
Soup houses will be the thing now
If the high cost of living keeps. up.
United We Stand; Divided We Fall
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spnnTSAIEN-IIaNe-

WANTED At ONCE-An unlimtte,
amount of 10 II Birch Also I IT /
II Ash hoops Highest market prize
paid y. W Rowe. tHoop Dealer)
i2S Madison Ave, Farmers Tel. 1913
AvpA q
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AIToMOnII.E RARGAIN-I

senger touring car, fine cOndItio
twenty-six horse power, Atwater Ike
Ignition system. will start on the spar
wind shield and speedometer. For II
mediate sale will accept $500, sp
cash. a nice chance to get good ru
ming machine for little money. A
dress, W. +. Brown, Norridgewock, NJ
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PIANO FOR SALE-For Cash or on
easy terms. new Bailey upright pi-
ano. Beautiful mahogany case. win
be sold at a good trade. Inquire OF
DR.. F. o. Sawyer. Skwhegan. tf13
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WANTED-If you are ambitious. and
wish to establish yourself in a perma
nent business without any investment
communicate with, Manager. u. S. In
surance, Ga Lisbon St, Lewiston, Me.
tf41
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FOR SALE OR RENT-A Groom
house on Madison Ave, near Park.
own your home. Make a small pay
ment and let the rent pay the balance.
Also Moe building lots. $1,000 down
and 800 week until paid for. W.
II. Heselton. tao
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

FOR RENT-Two houses one of
rooms and one of G rooms. located on
Summer street Enquire of Mike
Corey. tao
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FOR sALE-One heavy work horse,
one set of wagon seds with corner
binds for heavy teams, one set light
wagon sleds with shafts and poles;
one set double harnesses. all in good
repair Apply to Tracy p. Forscythe,
r. r ID. No. 5. Skowhegan. tf43
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

Advertising rates made known upon
application. Short or longtime V"h-
tracts made.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

DONT-send buttons out of town to
be made but send them to 80 Maple
St., Skowhegan. 4w42"
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DRAFT HORSES have fine lot
of draft horses, $500 to 1900 lbs. per
pair for sale Call and see them.
will give you bargain. Hotel Coburn
stables 4w44'
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LoST-Ladys Sweater between Por-
ter's Grist mill and Eddy hill Finder
please leave at this office and receive
reward 1W45+
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bilious young man or woman who d.
sires to study dentistry TO do so
dental office az assistant. Apply to DR.
Smith & Cover. Dentists. Skowhegal
Me 2w44
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MANTED-Man to work on farm.
Steady job and good pay to good man.
Apply to Abner Currier, II. f. ID. No. :,
Skowhegan. y. f. Phone, 3l4-l4,
4wiIF
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-03-30
Show Desire To Go Back: 10
Work If Complete Vote Of
Men VIII So Indicate
Leaders Advise Men There
Is Nothing To Be Gained
by Staying Out
Lack Of Coal Causes further
Closing Of Number Of
Closing Factories
BV Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDUN, March 30,-Although the
first votes have been taken among the
miners of Lancashire on the ques-
tion, "are you in favor of resuming
work pending the settlement of the
minimum rates of wages in the var
ious grades by district boards to be
appointed under the coal mines MINI
mum wage act" show that a majority
of men are opposed to returning to
work until the district boards have
fixed the minimum wages and there
are indications throughout the rest
of the country which show an increas-
ed desire of the miners to go back to
the pits.
There is considerable reluctance,
however, among the colliers to take
a definite step until the result of the
ballot Of al lof the miners, about
which there seems to be little doubt is
known
Practically all the leaders are ad-
vising the miners there is nothing to
be gained by remaining out. There
is today still further closing of in.
dustries, due to lack Of fuel.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-03-30
Railway Development IN the
Western Part Of State
| CeDters at Capital
Easier Access Assured TO
Residents Of Northern
Section
Expansion Of Trade Freely
Predicted for JobberS
and Wholesalers
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
ESMOND, N. D., March 30.-With
the completion of the new Drake
Devils Lake Fordville cut off of the
500 this part of the state will be
brought into closer touch with Bis
marck. Esmond is straight north
OF Dawson, which is about SO! miles
west OF Jamestown, and to get from
here to Bismarck the shortest way
at present is to go by way of Oberon,
east of here, to Jamestown. south by
east, then double back the SO miles to
Dawson, to be as far west as when
you started, then on west to tle cap
ital city. In the same way passen-
gers from Devils Lake and other
places in that vicinity must go away
southeast before heading west to Bis
marck. Over 100 miles Of travel is
wasted.
But when the new line is ready,
passengers can go from DEVILS Lake
CONTINUED on page 10.)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-03-30
CLOSE VOTE 7 IS
ANTlCIPA1ED0N.
SHERWOOD BILL
Dollar a Day Pension Mea.
sure Involves Greatly In.
creased Expense
Supposed Substitutes Would
Cut Increase In Pensions
in Half
Measure Introduced bV
Senator M'Cumber VIII
Probably Pass
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 30
Republican leaders in the senate are
prepared for a close vote late today
on the pending Sherwood dollar day
pension bill, and the pension commit
tees substitute, known as the Smoot
bill, providing a double standard of
Sherwood 'G bill afs IS estimated n 'e to involve
an additional pension expenditure,
averaging $56,OOO,000 a year for FIVE
years, the Smoot committee substitute
averaging $2O,OO0OOO a year for FIVE
years, and a third proposition, origin
ally proposed by Chairman McCumber,
of the committee, averaging $24,000. 900
a year for five years. Both McCum-
Der and Smoot said they expected the
committee substitute would pass by a
narrow margin.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-03-30
Both Anthracite |l|lhl !! Il and Bitumi-
nous Miners viii Go Out
Tomorrow, Night
------
Terms Of Long Conference
If Agreed Upon Must Be
Submitted TO Vote
Miners and Operators Had
Hoped TO Reach Agreement
to Increase Pay
BY Associated PresA.

BY Associated PreoA
CLEVELAND, o. March 3o.-Al.
though suspensions Of work has been
definitely called In the anthracite
mines to take effect Sunday at mid
night, measures are under way by the
United Mine WorkeFs Of America to
improve the situation caused by wage
disputes. President White of the union
ds expected to arrange a date for a
meeting, probably In New York, be.
tween the anthracite miners and oper.
ators for the speedy settlement of diff
ferencea Il
AT the same time the bdtuminous
miners and operators had hoped to
complete an agreement whereby the
miners would accept q slight increase
In pay instead Of the original de-
mande. The substitute committee to
which has been referred the offer OF
the compromise BY 1.-The miners, is
ready, it is said, tdsRSport it had &C.
cepted the proposal. '..
Operators said they were confident
OF it's acceptance by full confer
ence, which has been in session here
for ten days, but the final acceptance
of terms still have to, be presented
before the miners policy committee
and by 1t submitted to the referendum
vote of the union. Meantime the sus'
pension beginning Monday, of both an
thracite and bituminous miners is said
to be unavoidable.