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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
HOPE IS Renewed
AT WASHINGTON
Mexican Leaders United in De.
sire for Peace.

Washington. July 25.-Direct ad
vices TO the United States from Pro,
visional President Carbajal. General
Carranza. General Villa and Emiliano
Zapata-the four chief elements in the
Mexican problem-renewed the hopes
o. officials here Tor peace.
Ca-bajal, through the Brazilian min.
lister i Mexico City. declared he is
wiling to transfer the executive
power TO Carranza and has sent q
delegate, Reginaldo Cepeds, TO ar.
range with the Constituencies chief.
C"a-bajal reiterated that he merely
wants al amnesty for political Of
tenders and guarantees fer the safety
OF property OF HuerIa supporters.
Carranza manifested his readiness
&c be Ienien- with tie foes OF the
Consyi1utionalists and give the de-
sired guarantees.
Villa. IN q message phrased in most
courteous terms, spoke OF the desire
to see peace and gave assurances that
ne would do his utmost to restore
normal conditions.
Zapata DaLi:es1s Z desire 10 Join
with the Consviturionalist chief il re-
facilitating the governmental ma
chilery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
MOTOR BOATS STRIKE LOGS
Duke Of connaueht and Family Have
Ciose Call.

Ottawa. Ont, July 2s.-Tae Duke OF
Coanaught, retiring governor general
OF the Dominion OF Canada, the Ouch
ess- and Princess Patricia, their
daughter, escaped drowning Saturday,
it became known here.
Two motor boats in which they
were sailing on the Lake Of the Woods
at kenora struck floating logs with
such speed that holes were driven
through their sheathing and they be-
gan filing. Motor boats seeing the
accident speeded to the rescue, TAX
ing the duke. his family and suite OF
the boats Just before they sank.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
GOPHERS GET MANY PRIZES
Minnesota Live Stock Exhibitors Car.
ry of Ribbons.

Minnesotans shared generously in
the live stock awards at the North
Dakota state fair at Fargo.
Lewis Hansen of kragness, Mimi.
took third place for stations four
years or more.
With twenty-five Berkshires on ex.
hibition the Farmer farm OF Farming.
ton, Mimi, captured five firsts, five
seconds, four thirds and four fourths.
Pennington Light was awarded the
grand champion premium for boars
under six months and Miss Premier
Fifteenth was awarded the grand
champion ribbon for sows under six
months.
II. A. Berenthal Of Wyckoff. Mimi.
had thirty-six head Of Chester Whites
on exhibition and his entries took
twelve firsts, eight seconds, four thirds
and Two champion ribbons.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
MAY AGREE TO ARBITRATE
Mediation Board Busy With Railway
Controversy.

Chicago. July Rehabilitation in the
controversy between the ninety-eight
Western railroads and their engineers
and iremen scored a victory when the
men agreed to continue the negotia-
tons with the roads.
The board Of mediation net with
the general managers committee of
the railroads and both were ready to
confer with the men when they re-
ceived a notice asking a days post
ponement to let the enginemen on
slider recen proposals.
The mediation board has given up
hopes for a direct settlement OF the
controversy and is directing every eff
fort to have the enginemen agree to
arbitration.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Three Men and One Woman
Killed in Dublin E..ot.
OVER SIXTY PERSONS INJURED
Clash Between Troops and National
lists Results From Landing Arms
in Vicinity CT Dublin.

Dublin, July 27.-Three men and
one woman are dead and more than
sixty persons are in the hospital
wounded as the result OF a battalion
OF the Kings Own Scottish Borderers
firing into q mob in the streets OF
Dublin. Seven OF the wounded prob.
ably Will die. Among them are three
women and q boy OF ten.
The ARRAY was tire result OF a gun
running exploit OF the Nationalist
volunteers. who were being aided by
& mob composed largely of women
and youths.
a consignment OF rifles, said to
number 10000. was landed at Howth.
nine miles from Dublin, from a pri-
yare Yacht, The Nationalist volur-
teers u the wires and stopped travel
On the Dublin roads and. according to
reports, sent away most OF the rifles.
together with 10000 rounds of anuu-
milton. in motor cars.
\ battalion OF the Kings Own Scot
ush Borderers was ordered to capture
the arms when the authorities heard
the volunteers were bringing them to
the city. The soldiers encountered a
DETACHMENT of volunteers at CIonwel
oTIdge and an outbreak resulted. but
there was no shooting. Soon a great
crowd collected and followed the
troops, jeering them and cheering for
John Redmond. the Nationalist leader.
and home rule. Finally the moi be
gan throwing bottles and stones, in
1urlng several soldiers.
To this attack the battalion replied
with a scattering fusil!ade. In an in
slant the street was covered with
wounded, while terrified men. women
and children ran in all directions.
st. Juras' hospital is situated only
300 yards from the cen OF the at.
fray and the wounded were quickly
taken there, where four OF them died.
The arms were landed from a sail
ing vessel. the name OF which had
been painted over. 4 or a
man in woman's clothing, some per-
sons say. commanded the Yacht.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Uses Train As Guiilotine,

A Worklngman registered at a Bis
marck hotel as A. Sadowy was decapi-
tated by a train at the 500 railroad
station The evidence points to sui
eide. He must have laid his neck on
a rail as the train started. He had
oeen asked to leave the hotel on &C.
count OF his queer actions. He was a
man OF thirty and we'll dressed. In
his pocket a found a purse contain
ing s.. Dependency is believed to
nave actuated the suicide. Sadowy
lett a letter written to a woman in
Austria.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
GAVE UP SKIN SEVEN TIMES
Grand Forks Woman Forced to Quit
Work Because OF Sacrifice.

The he-otsm OF Miss Etlraa Iverson
OF Grand Forks. twenty-tour years old,
sho has given u2 a quantity of her
own skin that her four-year-oId niece,
Clara Iverson. might recover from the
effects OF burns received last May,
and who has worked as a domestic,
that she might assist in ~detraying the
hospital expenses OF the child, came
to light when physicians ordered the
woman TO discontinue her work be-
cause OF her weakened physical con-
dition.
The aunt has submitted to seven
operations for the removal Of skin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
RYE HARVEST UNDER WAY
Largest Acreage ever Given to Crop
Bears Good Yield.

The rye harvest in North Dakota has
begun and with two more weeks of
favorable weather the wheat harvest
VIII be under way in the southwestern
district, where conditions are from a
week TO ten days ahead of other sec.
tons OF the state.
The rye acreage this year is bigger
than in any previous season in the
history OF the state. It's general con-
dition is good. Some hail damage was
done in isolated districts.
Growers OF corn are hoping for four
or five weeks more OF temperatures
above eighty degrees.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
President Withdraws Name of chica-
go Man for Reserve Board.

Washington, July 25.-Sudden with
drawal By President Wilson Of his
nomination OF Thomas D. Jones Of
Chicago TO be q member of the fed
eral reserve board ended the bitter
controversy yer his confirmation in
the senate.
Letters that passed between the
president and Mr.. Jones accompanied
the executive message and showed
that the Chicago man requested the
action and that the president COM
piled with some regret that the fight
could not be carried TO a finish.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
BAGGAGE DECISION LATER
Railway Commission Hears Evidence
Of u. c. T. and Railroads.

Hundreds of Northwest travelling
men responded to the call to attend
the excess baggage hearing before the
North Dakota railroad commission.
The commission announced that it
would hand down a decision Sept. Is.
Eben Macleod, Chicago, chairman
of the Western Passenger association.
representing the railroads, presented
a mass of evidence from the recent
hearing before the interstate com.
merce commission and the Minnesota
railroad commission. He contended
that the old excess baggage rate OF
Is 80 per cent was insufficient. This
rate has been reduced by the com
mission to - 1-3 per cent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, July 2S.-Wheat-July
SAC; Sept, s59s3hc;; Dec, s0Bc:
May, 90&c. Corn-July, &c; Sept,
694sc; Dec 5sIc; May, 61%d6lhc.
oats-July. 354c; Sept. 35Ac; Dec,
37B1SAc: May. 39Ac. Pork--.uly,
s22.95; Sept. s20.55. Butter-Cream!
cries, 27hG2Sc. Eggs-15G1S4c
Poultry-Springs, l6@2Oc; fowls. lac
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
STRANGLED BY SEPARATOR
North Dakota Child Caught by Cloth.
ING Meets Death.

The thirteen months-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson WHEREBY, who
live near Alexander, was accidentally
stransled TO death while playing about
d rea separator.
The child's clothing became caught
in the handle and in her efforts to free
herself she twisted part of her dress
about her neck so tightly that stransu.
lation resulted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
COURT DESERTS BELGRADE
Business Houses Close and Many
Families Leave.

London, July "a Secl:r dis
patch TO q London news agency SAYS
that after the removal OF the Seryian
court from Belgrade ali business
houses shut down and there vas 3
regular exodus OF families in over.
loaded conveyances. Belgrade pre-.
sented a picture OF the greatest con-
fusion. a panic broke out among the
inhabitants on rumors OF the imni.
nent entry OF the Austrians and the
bombardment Of the town.
The Belgrade garrison completed
the evacuation of Belgrade, only q
force designed to cover its movements
remaining behind.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
BRITISH FLEET GATHERING
Understood Sea Fighters Will Pro
coed to North Sea.

Portland, Eng, July 2S.-The first
feet of the British navy has been re-
called here by wireless and is now
coaling. The fleet, which comprises
twenty-eight first class b~attleships
and a large number OF cruisers and
torpedo boat destroyers, mad left here
after the annual exercises and before
the receipt of the adniralty's order
not to dispense. All leave has been
stopped and it is understood that the
fleet will proceed to the North sea.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
IN NORTH DAKOTA
News Of the Week From Many
Sections of the State,
SECOND SPOUSE ALSO KILLED
Lidaerwood Woman. Once Widowed
by Accident. Finds Husband a
Lightning Victim.

Aired kotchia2 was killed and John
Nelson, 1 farm iaborer, was stunned
by lightning while they were driving
on q highway near kotchian's home
near Lidgerwood. The wagon was
drawn into the farmyard by the
horses AMI ko1caian's wife found
Nelson lying il the wagon. Her hus-
band had been thrown out by the bolt.
Just ten years ago Mrs. kotchian's
first husband was accidentally killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
HUERTA REACHES JAMAICA
Former President and Party of Refu.
gees Arrive at Kingston.

Kingston, Jamaica, July 25.-Gen-
eral Huerta and a party OF f~ugitives
from Mexico arrived here on the Ger
mar cruiser Dresden from Puerto
Mexico.
Arrangements have been made for
the party to remain here for a week
or more at a hotel where several
other Mexican refugees have taken
quarters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Macarthur Fails of Reelection,

State Chairman D. H. Macarthur of
the North Dakota Democratic state
central committee has been complete
~ eliminated As a candidate for re-
election to the chair. The Bottineau
county committee, at the hands OF
Which he had been elected to the COM
ml1tee, refused to vote for him and
elected DR.. A. R. Mackay in his stead.
Inc elimination OF Mr.. Macarthur even
as a member OF the committee is a
surprise. -.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
WOMAN FAINTs IN COURT
Nine. caiilaux coIIapses During Read.
ing of Love Letters

Paris, July 26.-Mme. Caillaux. wife
OF Joseph Caillaux, on trial for the
murder OF CASTOR Calmette. editor LIE
Figaro, tainted in court when love let
tiers written to her by Caillaux before
they were married were read.
The court ordered q recess while
Nine. Caillaux was carried from the
room and revived.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
BELGIAN TROOPS SUMMONED
Partia! Mobilization Brings Total of
Active Force to 10000.

Brussels, July 2S.-Ps-tial motil:za.
rion OF the Belgian army was ordered.
raising the total OF the active force
10 100000 men.
The International Socialisric bureau
has teleg-aphed 10 its members to
meet Oh Wednesday. when q general
strike as g preventive OF an European
war probably will be discussed.
The bo-rse was ordered closed by
he governing committee pending in
ternalional Developments.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
South ST. Paul Live Stock.

South St. Paul. July 2S.-Cattle-
Steers. s6.0009.Q0: COWS and heifers,
5000 500: stockers and feeders,
S475G,.25; calves. s~6.25g10.00. Hogs
-sS.3oGS,45- Sheep-Lambs. $3.50
GI.60; wethers. s+.5o0S.5Q; ewes,
s2.0014.15.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
SHADES HERD AGAIN WINS
Live Stock Takes Eight Prizes at
FARGO Fair.

Eight first prizes and all the cham
pionships in the live stock exhibits
at the North Dakota state fair at
Fargo were taken by members of the
herd Of imported Jersey cattle belong.
ing to George T. Slade, vice president
OF the Northern Pacific railway.
The cattle we're sent to Fargo from
Winnipeg. where they took two cham.
pionships and five first prizes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Chicago Live Stock

Chicago. July 2s.-Cartle-Beeves,
1859 1900: steers, s6.400S.35; stock.
ers and feeders, s5.50@s.1o: COWS and
heifers. s3.S09S.20; calves, S7.75G
11-25. Hogs-Light. sS.6GG9.10;
mixed, sS-55@9.1 heavy, ss.35G9.05:
rough, sS.35GS-55; pigs. s7.S0dS.s0.
Sheep-Natiye, s5.20@a SEQ: yearlings,
$5.G06.55.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
WOMEN DEBATE SUFFRAGE
Fargo Leader and Miss Marjorie Dor.
man Discuss Equal RIGHTS.

Suftragists and "antis" from many
North Dakota towns heard a debate at
Fargo between Mrs. Irma Erwin Pop.
plar, representing the State Suffrage
association, and Miss Marjorie Dor.
man, New York an%ti-suffrage organizer.
Much Of the argument was based
upon the r~esubmission question in
North Dakota. The anti.suffrage
worker contended that franchised
women have not exercised their privi.
lege in the interests of abolishing the
saloon.
Mrs. Poplar discussed the solution
of existing social problems through
the madium Of equal suffrage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Manitoba Expert for Farm COLLEGE,

me North Dakota Agricultural col
lege at Fargo has procured Professor
W. r. Peter of the Manitoba farm col
iege Tor head of the department of
animal ~husbandry. Peters succeeds
Professor w. B. Richards, who has
taken a position with the North Da-
kota better farming movement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Baby Is Bitten by Rat.

A rat attacked and seriously bit the
nlne-months-old baby of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. J. Murphy of Niagara while the
paoS vas sleeping. The rats teeth
u deep into the baby's face and
there is serious danger of infection.
me oaoy's screams OF pain brought
Its parents to the rescue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, July 2S.-Wheat-July,
so2c; Sept, Sac; Dec. S6&c. Cash
close on track: No. l hard, 9SAc; Nc.
l Northern, 1917 to arrive,
s9aG90&c; No. ? Northern, 91A q
91Ac; No. 3 Northern, S9A@9O&c;
No. 8 yellow corn, 70d71c; No. J
white oats, 341s 35c; fax, s1.s6h.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Will Join Iowa University.

Professor Robert L. Henry. who
resigned as dean of the college of law
Of the University of North Dakota at
Grand Forks, has been elected to a
professorship in the college OF law of
the University of Iowa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
BAPTISTS CHOOSE OFFICERS
c. {. Johnston Elected President o,
Rec River Valley Association.

The Red River Valley Baptist asso,
citation. at its annual meeting at Cal
vim. left the selection of its next meet.
ing place to the executive committee.
Plans were laid for the extension
OF mission activities in the rural dis.
tricts.
c. E. Johnston OF Langdon was
elected president, Rev. L. NJ. Mckin-
non OF Calvin clerk and H. B. Cook
OF Cavalier treasurer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
P0STMISTRESS is ARRESTED
Charged With Irregularities in Disap-
pearance of Mail.

Mrs. Eva Mumbv-Ritter, postmis-
tress OF Buford. is under arrest ac-
cused of irregularities in connection
with the disappearance Of a quantity
Of mail last Christmas.
Much OF the mail was consigned to
Buford patrons.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
Woman Killed by Lioh.nlno.

"hile endeavoring tor get the cattle
IN out or the rain Mrs. Joe Week vas
instantly killed near I.ankin when she
was struck by lightning
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
purcell Wins for sen.tor

With the official vote from Morton
county unreported W. E. Purcell re.
ceived the Democratic nomination for
United States senator by a vote of
$3.50 to $685..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth. July 2S.-Nheat-On track
and TO arrive. No. / hard, $3.50: No.
l Northern, $3.50; No. ? Northern,
S323 1850. Flax-On track and to
arrive. S1.S7.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
PARENTS WITNESS TRAGEDY
North Dakota Youth, Almost Rescued.
Faints and browns.

Father, mother and brother saw NJ.
". LoTett, twenty-three years old. of
Berlin. drowned in the James river
near Grand Rapids.
Swimming with companions Lovett
was caught in a whirlpool at a sharp
bend in the river. r. G. Dippe had
almost carried him to safety hen
Lovett lost consciousness and sank,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
: = -: >.

London, July 2S.-An engagement
between Aust-ians and Se-vians is re
ported to have occurred on the Dan.
abe. bur 70 details ara available and
il is not believed to have been OF in
portance- AS Jar as the censorship
permits TO DC known Austria has not
opened her military operations.
Meanwhile diplomacy is proceeding
with energy along two separate lines
10 avert the val il possible and ii
that is impossible 70 localizg the con.
9tct. First Sir Edward Grey, the
british secretary Of state for foreign
fairs. has proposed 70 the powers a
an TO- Joint mediation which, il is
ated. France and Italy ALREADY have
sec=ptsd. Germany has rot replied
and her acceptance is regarded doubt
tu..
Sir Edward GREY explained in the
house OF commons his idea taar the
four powers. Great Britain. France.
Germany and Italy. cooperate il an
endeavor 10 arrange the dispute be-
tween Austria and Se-via or the ba-
sis OF Serv:a's reply 10 the Austrian
cltiIarun. This reply he regarded
as the foundation on which friendly
and impartial powers should be able
to arrange an acceptable settlement.
Russia Working fer Peace.
The second line of diplomatic en.
deavoT, from which even more is
hoped, IS taxing place a. ST, Peters
burg between The Russian minister Of
foreign affairs. Se-=ius SGzono1. and
the Austrian ambassador. II is IN
ierstood that u. SazonoE Is making
strenuous Effort 70 bring about g
direct understandings ard that { 50.
luton OF these lines would De more
agreeable 10 Germany than Great
B-icaiD's conference proposal.
The Russian emperor has postponed
Ms intended visit 10 Finland in order
70 remain il the capita. during the
crisis.
IN extremely wa-,tEe spirit prevails
il Vienna. whe-4 tte evening papers
declare that the S=rviars are only
making eTas;o-s and that therefore
II IS irposs:oie Tor the Austrian gov.
eminent TO retreat -hey hint thar
even should Se-v.2 accep: the AIS
t-;ar uiti-arun. Gncon5tr;o1al.r and
Offer to pay tie cost OF Aust-ia's
mobilization Austria would be COM.
pelled 10 ask for nav guarantees.
Outside Of Aust-ig-Hu-gary and
Germany, the reply sanr bv Se-7ta is
regarded as & very fair one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
BROWNS IN PAIL OF WATER
North Dakota Woman Seized by Epi
leptic Fit.

Mrs. Martha Nenniger, thirty-hye
years OF age, was drowned in a
bucket Of water on a farm near
Sawyer. The woman, stricken by an
epileptic fit, fell with her head in the
bucket in which there was less than
twelve inches Of water.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
TRYING TO
AVERT War
SirEdWardCreyPro-
poses Mediation.
PEACE PROSPECTS FAIR
France and Italy Agree to Co.
Operate With Britain.
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: Reports iron American an
: tassadors il E2rope Indicate
: prospects To- peace are bright
= G..
:. Russia is declared to be u-g-
: ing Se-via TO give Austria tie
: fullest POSSIBLE satisfaction.
:: Sir Edward Grey. British
:. foreign secretary. proposes
: that England. France, Italy
: and Germany cooperate n
: peace nov France and Italy .
:: promptly accept, &.
:: Germany maintains that. IS d.
:. Austrias ally, sha cannot in .
:: te-tere with Aust-ia's freedom /.
:: OF action. but is willing that -.
: other powers should IT. /.
. =
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-07-30
POPULATION CT U. S.
NOW 1oo.c21.ee2.

Washington, July 24-There .
weTe l9~9,02I,992 persons living Z.
within -he territory embraced .
b. the United States on July (.
!. 1871, according to a bulletin =.
containing the estimates OF
population for the years sub i.
seQler- 10 the thirteenth cen
SIS. made in 1910, prepared g.
under the supervision OF c. .
S. Sloane. geographer OF the 4.
department OF commerce. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-17
The Facts and the "Faets."

The Biddeford Record stamps it's
foot and asserverates that there Is no
Industrial depression; that everybody
Is at work and happy; that all the
mills lare working overtime, and every
business enterprise Is hunting for
workers that are not to be had; that
the high cost of living has been reduce
ed until the editor is eating twice as
much as he did when he was a report
er-and some other things which we
don't recall. But such news reports az
the following are going out from Bid
deford and Saco:
Agent e. E. Page of the York Manu-
featuring Company states that the pres
ent business conditions are due to the
tariff The York plant. giving employ
three days one week, and four the next
and there 10 no prospect of any brighter
times this winter. Business conditions
in the city are extremely quiet.
Notices have been posted in the shops
of the Saco-Lowell Machine company
dry will be run but Ave days week
In the machine department the men will
be employed Ave days of nine hours each
and Ave hours on Saturday, making 81
hours week. This will mean curtaii.
ment in time of five hours weekly, 81
hours consisting full r weeks work 1T u
| follows the discharge of hundreds of mer
during the past few weeks. Poor busi-
ness is given as the cause.