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The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
UNDERWOOD CRITICISES'
FEDERAL PAY SYSTEM
Alabama Senator Declares for Com
plete Readjustment of Service.

Increased pay for government employees
Is favored by Senator Oscar Underwood.
of Alabama. who said yesterday that he
believed many Federal workers are un-
derpaid.
The remedy favored by the Senator 10 a
complete readjustment Of the entire sys-
tenn rather than any scheme Of horizontal
Increase. He refused TO comment upon
the report OF the House committee, which
recommends increases for one year only.
'T believe increases in salary are due
some government employees" said Sena-
tor Underwood. but do not believe the
right way to go about them is through
action OF Congress at this time. The cost
of living certainly is a problem that must
be met In considering wages, but to in
crease wages all along the lines does not
appear ta me to be the best remedy.
What strikes me as the true solution
of the problem would be a complete re-
Executive action, and I would be glad
to see such recommendation made by the
Executive branch OF the government. To
grant a horizontal increase would be as
much an injustice to the employees as to
the nation. and Congress has not the time
to make the exhaustive investigation that
believe should precede any action for
increases.
While to my certain knowledge there
are scores of deserving clerks who are
woefully underpaid. there are others
who are most certainly overpaid. Some
employees are doing work for which their
compensation should be doubled, while
others are not earning half what they get
The dead timber should be weeded out.
and room made for a competent force at
adequate salaries. and l shall be glad to
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
Leader in Congress Congratulates
The Herald for Salary Campaign

Appropriations gave
Washington night:
a movement mas succeeoeo
OF
OF
brought ABOUT an
n salary.
of labor ever
responsibility OF doing IT,
revised
led oy
before 1 IleaveCo i will
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
WASHINGTON LADY
NOW ENDORSES IT
Miss Rose c. Sullivan, Of
1857 c St., Claims Plant
Juice Benefited her
Mother.

Nature. like an army when attacked,
has warnings and signals which should
never go unheeded When the stomach,
liver or kidneys suffer slight derange-
ments, they send out their hurry call to
be careful. Each has its warning note
which frequently takes the form Of indi-
gestion, dyspepsia. gas on the stomach,
nervousness, constipation, pains in the
back or sides, dizziness, sleepIessness, etc.
Nine out Of ten people ignore these first
and wait until serious illness has laid
them low, before they seek relief.
Plant Juice, Sthe new herbal stomach
remedy, assists Nature, and will bring
relief in practically all cases of a de-
ranged stomach, liver or kidneys Thou
sands Of well known people are testifying
to the great benefit they have received
after they had practically given up all
hope OF permanent relief.
One OF the latest signed testimonials is
that Of Miss Rose c. Sullivan, who lives
at No. 1857 C street southwest, and is a
popular young lady. having hosts of
friends in the city. She tells how her
mother was relieved of a bad case Of
stomach trouble by rlant Juice, as fol-
lows:
MY mother had suffered for twenty
four years with kidney trouble and rheu-
matism; she had a continual pain in her
side which became worse at night and she
could never get any sleep and had to have
hot applications constantly all night long.
Her limbs would get SO stiff that she
could not use them, and were very pain
full Her kidneys were badly affected and
she had terrible pains in her back and
all over her body. She had tried ever
80 many different medicines, but none of
them gave her any permanent benefit. We
had read OF the wonderful cures that your
Plant Juice had made in other cities and
got a bottle for my mother. One bottle
has cured her entirely of the pain in
her side. She can sleep the night through.
It has relieved her kidneys and rheU-
matism, and she has not an ache or
pain Plant Juice was the only medicine
to relieve her and We will recommend it
10 all Of our friends"
The Plant Juice Man is at the Peoples
Drug Store. corner of Seventh and E
streets, where he is daily meeting the
local public and introducing and explain
ing the merits OF this remedy.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
RETIREMENT FIRST IS
MIR. POMERENE'S idea
Senator Says Elimination of Superan-
nuated Will Solve Problem.

An adequate retirement system first
and then the question OF increased SAL
aries, Is the view OF Senator Pomerene,
OF Ohio. The Senator takes this attitude,
he says, because he believes the adoption
Of a retirement system would weed out
many superannuated employees and auto
matically pave the way for promotions
and increased pay to a certain extent
Senator Pomerene said he had not In
vestigated the subject Of higher salaries
thoroughly. but was convinced that some
remedy was necessary for the situation
existing in Federal departments at the
present time.
The retirement bill is expected TO be
acted upon at the short session, Senator
Pomerene said, and he added that he had
been delayed in getting his bill before
committee by failure to receive certain
important information bearing on the sub
fect
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
UNCLE SANS PAY ROLL
SUBMITTED TO HOUSE

The Legislative. executive and judi
cial appropriation bill, which provides
for the salaries of government em-
ployes was reported to the House yes
terday. The bill carries S39,479,6S5.7
an increase of 1921. .O65 over the bill of
last year. but $2,5S7,395 less than the
total estimated by the heads of de-
partments.
Among the new appropriations is one
of $500 to prepare for and conduct
observations of the eclipse of the sun.
June s, 1918. AnothcN item of 5000
is to be devoted to a study of methods
of manufacture of optical glass.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
To Redraft Slush Fund Bill.

The Senate. at the request of Sena-
tor Owen, of Oklahoma, yesterday re-
committed the corrupt-practices bill to
the Privileges and Elections Commit
tee The bill will be redrafted. to
meet arguments Of Progressive Repub-
Iican Senators and reported back jan
uary ,.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

striking out the increases on a point of
order. The Rules Committee will be ask
ed to report a special rule that will make
this new legislation providing for the in
Creases in order and not subject to
parliamentary objection.
Union Leaders Gratifed.
officials of the Federal Employees
Union and others who have been leaders
in the movement for higher wages were
gratified at the action of the committee,
although they were disappointed at the
failure to make the increases larger and
the fact that they were fixed as effective
Only in the fiscal year 1917.
I'VE are pleased that Congress has
recognized the necessity of granting in
creased pay to the government employees"
said H. Fl. McLarin, president of the
Union, and its legislative agent last
night.
'Of course, we did not get what we
expected. but have made a start in the
right direction and we are exceedingly
grateful to Congress for the considera-
ton that has been granted. We expect
ed more, but We are marching forward
and I want to thank the House Commit
tee on Appropriations for the concessions
that have been granted.
Our members will keep up the fight for
better salaries and working conditions
confident that We are working for just
cause and that sooner or later the MEM
hers of Congress will sec the matter
from our viewpoint"
1t was learned that discussion in the
committee was concerned largely with the
amount OF the graded increase that would
be granted. 1t was pointed out that the
average increase given by outside indus
trial concerns was 10 per cent. This
largely influenced the subcommittee head
ed by Representative Byrns. of Tennes-
see, to give that increase to the govern
ment employees.
Representative Page moved that Rep
resentative Byrns be authorized to report
the bill with this graded increase and the
motion was accepted without a dissent
ing voice.
Other Bills Will Follow.
This will be accepted by the other
committees handling supply bills as a
standard and the graded increases rec
commended will be incorporated in
these measures and reported to the
House.
While employees were inclined to be
disappointed over the fact that the
increases are only specified for one
year, they were encouraged by the
knowledge that the government has
never revised salaries downward. The
since that time while there has never
been a general revision upward, saiar-
les, except in individual cases have al
ways remained stationary.
The Federal Employees Union. work
ing in conjunction with the A. F. of
l.. will continue its efforts to have
the revised wage schedule granting
an increase Of 33 Ia per cent for en-
pIOycs under 81 900 and grading down
1 u r,1p
receiving $500 or more accepted by
Congress.
Members of the District police de-
partment were disappointed at the fail
ure of the District authorities to in
clude them in the bill granting in
crcascs in salaries for the District en-
pIoyes now being considered by the
subcommittee working on the District
appropriation bill. \ meeting of mem
bers of the Police Association was held
and a tentative draft of a bill was
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

see tn. nrst steps taken IN this direO-
ton"
Senator Underwood added that he be-
lieyes many employees already had re-
ceived increases In salary, through
blanket appropriations. which allow the
distribution OF funds In any way de-
partment heads may see fit.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
TELLS PLIGHT OF THE BELGIANs

Mrs. W. H. Hill. who has returned from
France, where she represented the Dis
trict Belgian Relief Committee. addressed
that organization yesterday at the resi-
dence OF Isabella Mccoy Jones. 1226 Con-
necticut avenue northwest.
Mrs Hill has returned to raise more
money with which to carry on the relief
work. She says the demand for assist
ance now is more pressing than ever.
Following the leCtmre bridge was PLAYED.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
Rev. C. s. Bauslin to Speak.

The Luther League societies will be ad-
dressed by Rev. Charles s. Bauslin to-
night at the Church of the Reformation,
Second and B streets southeast
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
House Committee Approves
Herald's Higher Pay Campaign

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

Money in savings banks at best, only ~ Why
part choice lots; buy if
right price Your Own Prcenot the price the Owner
you paybu the price You pay. Make your
money from 1919 eo each When buy land
away with it; if otherwise you
your money others and sometimes rascal with
Try in land this SALE under your
Others have made fortunes real esate-why you? You
ought make the buying alone anywhere from 2s
o so%
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

ALL remaining lots Hilbrook will be sold absolute
Auction what they bring And the payments for period
of 36 months For example: If you buy $500 worth of lots
pay sales day $o which is 1917 later date when
sign the contract you pay 1910 more $50 making total
of The remaining $I6o equal monthly install
$45 EACH and the interest you pay the bal
only months The above example for
the sole purpose of demonstrating to how become
of America The holders of eaesae-own America;
why of them yoursf No better spot be found
the city of Washington than Hlbrook
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
Electric Disc Stove

Fine for apartment
and light housekeeping.
Cooks anything wanted
in almost any way
wanted. Excellent as a
gift.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

You are invited to the sale without
expense. Present this coupon to my
agent on the grounds at close of each
sale, each day. and receive round-trip
fare for ONE WHITE ADULT. " p.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

A marked improve
ment over the old rub
ber hot-water bottle. A
very welcome gift to
the invalid friend and
those sleeping out-of-
doors.
VARIOUS MODELS
AND PRICES. /
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12
Receipts

National Stock Yards. Ill. May 9th.
1915.
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12
Our Trip To, Doniphan.'

On last Saturday we had the pleasure
Of accompanying Prof. Martin to Doni-
phan going by way Of Shiloh Springs
and returning the west road which gave
Us very good idea Of the country from
Grandin to the metropolis Of Ripley
county. And speaking OF Doniphan
We we're surely impressed with that en-
terprising little city as we had no idea
that there was % good town In geaer-
al appearances as our sister city 10 the
soath. One thing In particular that we
noticed was the way things were kept
up In both business and the residenes
district. Good buildings, hne resi-
denees. good walks and . general ali
Of prosperity.
And TO verify the fact that Doniphar
10 good town vas the fast that we mel
30 many teams returning home from
town after = Saturdays trading and vi
we're told that the bulk Of the train,
came to town from the south and west
Another thing that impressed us YER,
much was the good roads leading int
town from every direction ana thes
roads extend out for several miles
with the above good things those en-
terprising folks down there have. ther
10 no reason why they should not fee
proud Of having tho pleasure Of livinI
In such community. . - Courier
Grandins Mo.
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12
Funeral OF Mrs. Robt. p
Ferguson.

The body of Mrs. Robt. =. Ferguson,
who died at her home at Valdez,
Alaska. on April 18th, arrived in Doni-
phan, last Friday evening, accompan-
led by Mr. Ferguson and daughter, and
Mrs. Worth Chapman, Of Poplar Blutf,
the deceased lady's sister, who went to
Seattle, Wash, to meet the body. and
Ed Ferguson, Of this city. who met the
party In st. Louis.
Upon arrival here the body was taken
to the Aome Of Mrs. J. w. McGee, Mrs.
Ferguson's mother, and the funeral
was held from the residence Saturday
morning at ~ o'clock, and the inter-
ment made at Oakridge cemetery. The
services were conducted at the house by
DR.. W. Sanford Gee, pastor OF the
Baptist church, Of which the deceased
lady was a member, and Rev. NJ. W
Cotton, a friend OF the family Of many
years. .so,.
Maud MCGEE, was native Of Gravel
County, Keatucky, and was born %.
tober 10Th, 1881. She came with hel
parents to Missouri in 1897. and grew
to womanhood in Doniphan. She wal
united in marriage to Mr.. Ferguson, a
Seattle, WASH. in 1908, and had mad'
Alaska her home ever since, being her'
three years ago on visit.
A funeral service was held at th,
Congregational church at Valdez, an'
funeral wreath vas sent by the Ladie
Aid Of the church, and the Civic Leagu
Of Valdez. The funeral service her,
was all automobile except the hearse.
Mrs. Ferguson. leaves besides he
husband and i've year old daughter, he
parents, five sisters and one brother.
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12
ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK
MARKET.

Special report to Ripley coaasy Democrat
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12
Southeast Missouri De-
clamatory Contest.


The annual declamatory contest Of
the high schools OF this district were
held at Cape Girardeau last Friday,
May 9th, and was we'll attended, as Is
usually the case. There were a good
many entrants for the honors and a
lively contest ensusd.
In the girls contest there were thirty
one enteries with the following an.
nouncement OF winners: ist Ruth
Keen, Poplar Bluff; End. Oral Cleaver,
Sikeston; ,3rd. Artha Allen, Doniphan.
In the boys contest there were nine
teen enteries with the following an
pouncement Of winners: iat. Moran
Gaty, Charleston; End. Contestant from
Campbell; Bird. Irwin Malin, Doniphan.
The contestants from the school here
were met at the train by q delegation Of
Ripley county enthusiasts headed by
@. W. Martin and Ollie J. Seymore who
conducted them to the bureau Of infor-
nation and assisted them 10, getting
located. The loyalty Of our folks a,
the normal is one Of the treats incident
to q trip TO Cape Girardeau.
All who were on the trip report dne
time and royal treatmeat, that no effor,
was spared to make the trip a pleasan,
one.
We are quite proud OF our contest
ants. To win third place with such q
bunch Of staltees as was the case In
each contest Is doing mighty well. The
effort put forth and the places won are
credit to the community and an honor
to the school. We congratulate Miss
Allen and Mr.. Malin on their achieve
ments.
Miss Glare Wright who trained ouI
contestants owe much TO her for the hne
showing made by our representatives
She worked faithfullyland did excellent
work. The results are worthy Of CON-
mendation. All who are connected
with the successes won ought to Zee
prond OF the achievements.
1t is a matter Of pride to US that Miss
Keen Of Poplar Bluff should have beer
awarded fret place. Always loyal te
our section OF the district and to oul
neighbors we congratulate the Bluf
high school on their success.
B, H.
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12
The Democrat.
TelsphOness
Doniphan, ,No.30. Mutual, No.8O
Local and Personal News.

willie, between trains.
DR.. 8. A, Proctor made professional
call at Naylor last Sunday.
J.R. Wright returned from st. Louis
"Wednesday morning where he had been
ron business.
Ex-judge W. J. johnson and wife Of
the west side were In town last Satur-
day shopping, =
T, w. Doherty was here from Poplar
Bluff the latter part OF last week visit
ang home folks.
TIL. Wright returned from st. Louis
Wednesday where he had been on
business matters.
Prof. B. Harry returned Sunday
evening from Columbia where he had
been on business matters.
James Hoglen, Of Fulton County,
Ark, is hcre this week visiting his
nncles, NJ. L., and MAJ Miner,
A. L. Pickett, of the west side and
one of the Democratic candidates for
assessor, was 10 town last Saturday.
Sheriff E.. g. Williams went down to
Hoxie. Ark, the first Of the week on
business matters. He returned home
Tuesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur McCauley Of
Denver, Colorado, came in last Tues
day morning on a visit TO friends and
relatives.
Carl @. Powers came up from OILY
last Sunday evening and stayed over
might in town, returning homo the next
morning.
Mrs. Jno. r. Hume and children
returned aass Friday from Sullivan,
Ind, where they have been for some
time visiting her parents.
Miss Mona Slayton, OF Ernest. In
the northeast part Of the county, 10
visiting at the home Of Ed Cox aud
wife, mile north Of town, this week
Miss Clara Wright returned Sunday
evening from Cape Gifardeau where
she had been to attend the Deciamatory
contest, which was held there last Fri
day.
M. L. Miner went to Alton. Oregon
county. Monday Of this weak to attend
probate court. He made the trip over.
land with Homer Miles 10 his automo-
bile.
q. G. Thomss wife and child, who
were here last week to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Robert Ferguson, re-
turned to their home at Poplar Blut
last Sunday.
Prof. 3. Sim Martin returned Sun
day from Cape Girardeau whore he had
been TO attend the Athletic Association
meet which was held there the lattel
part OF last week.
J.R. Wright went up 10 81. Loul
last Sunday to attend the annual meet
ing Of the State Funeral Directors As
sociaticn, which was In session In tina
city the frst Of the week.
DR.. o. "A. Ponder and wife, Everett
Mcclsin and wife and win Autrey AM
wife drove down 20 the club house be
lew town last Saturday evening an
spent the night. They returned HON
Sunday.
County court will meet NEXT Ssturda
to approve the bond Of the Donipha
State bank as depository for Drainag
District No. 8, and any other bushes
that may some before them.
Frank worley. Of over on Fourch'
was In town last Saturday, He ga,
crops are doing very well over In b
neighborbood, except the early whea
and ID is pretty badly damaged fro
the freezing weather the past winter.
Irwin, Malin returned Sunday even
ing from Cape Glrardeau where he hi
been 10 attend the Deelamatory col
tess, he having entsrsd from the bill
school hare. He won third place, viii
speaks well considering the number
entrants from oysf iho disuicA
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12

Sheep. ..................... 200
Choice heavy hogs very scarce ann
bringing premium; top $40 per cwt.
Good weight hogs 100 lbs up fully
steady today. Very little demand for
pigs. Eastern markets low and but
very few buyers were bidding today.
What bids placed we're about 600 lower
than yesterday. Bulk Of the good
weight hogs 100 lbs up selling u $50
TO se.ss. Rough hogs steady at ss.2t
to $3.50. Pigs tao to 150 lbs. % % to
80; lighter pigs 81 to %.
Ten pounds difference In the average
weight Of load Of hogs means great
deal these days In the price obtained.
Killing cattle Of all kinds are selling
fully steady with yesterday, or week
ago. Stockers and feeders slow and 10
10 ibc lower.
Compared with week ago. sheep
and lambs are bringing comparatively
iirm prices. Best wool lambs sff.75:
clipped lambs $o.75 TO $3.50; clipped
sheep sS.25 to s8.S5.
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12
County Court Proceedings


F4E
FRIDAY, MAY 5TH.--trH DAY.
Court met pursuant to adjournment,
all members being present and the fol-
lowing business was transacted:
Court concludet examination Of school
fund honda. Clerk IL ordered to notify
all parties who have not paid their in
terest to do 90 at once under penalty OF
foreclosure.
Allowances we're made as follows:
w. r, McClain, on account Of
drainage ditch No. 2..., u. SASS 76
Garrison & Newkirk, fertilizer
Tor poor farm. ,-.... ....,... 500
J. w. Cude. supplies for poor =
farm ...-............. 0.SO
]. IA. Thomas. road supplies. II. 80. IS
Jno r Hume, medical attention !.
TO paupers -. .....-............ o.eu
Whitwell & Moore, supplies Tor ;. :.
poor tarm ..... ......... .... s4.ot
McCauley & Eagan, laundering
paupers. ........,.. .....--. lso
Ripley Co. Democrat. printing. $3.50
/
Court proceeds TO select Judges for
Primary election to be held August LIST,
1915 % follows:
'CtRRRNT RIVER TOWNSHIP No. I.
Democrats &C. H. Eagan, P. g.
Miller, Elvey Price.
Republicans--Peter Braschler, G. F..
Legate, A. L. Ray.
CURRENT RIVER No. 2.
Democrats II. r. White. p. N.
Wright, ]. Z. Johnson.
Republicans-J. G. Fry, 8. B. Mi
zsll, ]. NJ. Barks.
| DoNPHAN.
Democratic T. Conner. J.U. Swain.
W. @. Mabrey.
Republicans-Fred Borth, L. E. Bird,
I'd. Stephens.
FLATwoops.
Democrats-C. w. Penrod, Ennis
Mitchell, 8. D. McPheters.
Republicans--C. w. Riddlin, r. w.
White, J.. w. Jennings.
| sn GATEwooD.
Demoerats--S. B. Hudson. w. H.
Peters, Geo e. Ponder.
Republicans--J. L. Pagan, s. W.
Hay,J ]. G. Mckinley.
~ HARRIS No. 1.
Democrats G. Merrell, ]. L. Still
we'll, 9. L. Wilsen.
Republicans-J. T. Wells, T. @. Han
sock, Brown Lawson.
HARRIS No. 2.
Democratic-Oscar Gayle, A. H. Sti.
gers, J. e. Spell.
Rspublicans-W. D. Cola. 8. L. Os.
born, c. D. Sensabaugh.
| Qi' JOHNSON.
| Democrats--G. e. Emmcns, w. E
Reeves, Carl Snowdeu.
| Republicans-,E. T. Richmond, T. M
Lawhorn; F, H. Brannon.
/ We JORDAN No. 1.
Demoerats--J. II. Shelton, W. H
Thompson, Rodney Boshers, Sr.
Republicans - Sol Brooks, A. M
Brooks, Jack Brooks.
| JORDAN No. 2.
Democrats-Wm. Wilson, G. 8. Saw
yers, J. M Thompson.
Republieans--W. g. Brooks, s. ]
Upton, Wesley Brooks.
| PINE.
Democrats--W A. Brown, W. ]
Dodd, A. N, McMasters.
Republicans - Geo. Drew, Jaspe
Keel, Jack Drane.
~ KELLEY No. 1.
Democrats-F. F. Hammers, Robt
West, Henry Sparks.
Republican, Theodore Davis, Jinl
Mouace, Tom Chestnut.
- KELLEY No. 2.
Democrats--J. H. Lewis, 8. r. Hut
! stedler. Jno. Grindstaff.
Repubiicans-Hardin Bridges, Chas
' Malone, Sherman Hasting.
SHIRLEY No. 1.
Democrats oh n Logan, Morga
Denning. Jno. W. Young.
. Republicans-E Fogle. J. w
Kennon, Ator Fogle.
9 SHIRLEY No. 2.
Democrats--J. r. Klenn, j. II. Nc
Q Manus, Ben Farley.
Republicans-G. W. Swift, Ben San
r nerdick, ]. 8. Kennon.
ri THOMAS No. /.
Democrsts--H. T. Goddin, 8. ?
Miller, 8. M. Marlin.
Republicans - Tom Lewis, o. n
Ripley County democrat., 1916-05-12
SATURDAY, NAY 6rH.--6TH DAr.

Court met pursuant to adjournment,
all members being present and the fol-
lowing bushes was transacted;
Ordered that warrant for $7.00 on
Pauper fund be issued to L. b. Birney
on account Of John Elliot TO Equality,
H., a. per agreement with said Elliot
In writing.
School fund bond Of w. r. Baucomh
approved and loan Of 500 made,