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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
ENGLAND DENIES ~.
ARABIA WAS AN
ARMY TRANSPORT
UNITED Pressy

Washington, Dec. -Contradicting
Germany's contentious that the steam.
er, Arabia, which Germany admitted
she torpedoed and sunk, was a Brit.
ish transport, England today dispatch
ed note to the state department say.
ing the Arabia was not in transport
service.
The note admitted that the Arabia
carried government passengers as
packet passengers at the govern.
ment's expense. The number of these
passengers was not communicated
and will be sent later. There were
no Asiatics aboard the steamer at the
time she was torpedoed other than
the ordinary crew, the note said
The vessel was not following the usu.
al steamer lane, according to the
note. On account of this, and the
incomplete nature of the information
Secretary Lansing was undecided to-
day as to whether to pass along the
information to Germany now or await
the arrival of more complete informa.
ton. "ta.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
FOOD RIOTS
At DRESDEN
(Ry United Press.l

London, Dec. 23.-Serious food RI
OTIS at Dresden, in which military
forces were used, were reported in
Rotterdam dispatches today. The RI
OTIS occurred Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday, it was said, On Tuesday,
the dispatch said, three policemen
were seriously injured. Women join.
ed in the procession. shouting for
food. The sharpest fighting, was re-
ported on Tuesday, when 100 women
Joined in the procession. t
81 Closed Shops.
A Rotterdam dispatch to the Elk.
change Telegraph company says that
there were food riots in Dresden on
December II, 10 and 10, which arose
from the closing of several food shops
on Sunday because they were without
stock. Several women were arrested
for using insulting language about the
king. The disturbances were renewed
on Tuesday, when a sharp fight &C.
CURED in which one hundred women
and three policemen are said to have
been wounded. W
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
SAFETY FIRST N, I.
:. CHRISTMAS .REY[L
State Fire Marshall's Department
Issues Annual Warning of
Dangers st
Dangers

Santa Claus, too, is firm believe
in Safety First" and he has dele
gated the; state fire marshall TO cor
vey to North Dakota mammas an,
papas and little tots his annual warn
Ing against 'Christmasr tree fires. Tn
message reads, in part: '.,s:'
Where possible electricity
should be used for lighting; wir-
ing to be done by a competent
electrician.
II candles are used, DO not al
low the children to light them.
Their clothing may catch on fire,
or the tree, if dry, will burn.
Do not use paper, cotton or 9th.
er inf1ammable material, and see
that the tree is securely fastened
so that it cannot De pulled over
when reaching for articles it con
tains. t
Never leave a lighted tree with
children alone.
Don't put cotton on or under
the tree to represent snow. Use
'millReral wool Or asbestos. The
effect is better than cotton.
Don't permit draft of air to J
sway the branches of the tree
when lighted. a., MI r.as
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
has coached several other successful
plays here, was the director.

has coached several other successful
plays here, was the director.
President Kroeze is in the east,
striving with his usual success to com.
plete the $500, 100000 endowment cam.
paign before Christmas. There are
evidence, too, that he is meeting with
his usual success. During the frst
six days he averaged $1,000 a day,
and in his latest communication,
which is very cheerful indeed, he says
"You may tell the friends Of James.
town college through the daily rpess
that they may look for happy sur.
prise at Christmas time" Whether
this means something in addition to
endowment remains to be seen. Mean.
while, he urges all friends to keep Wig
orously busy at the endowment cam.
paign to make sure of its successful
completion. &',se+f 4s
Basket ball practice has begun In
earnest There are more candidates
for the team than usual. A good
strong schedule has been made,
though there are one or two open
dates. Jamestown city has strong
independent team this year which will
doubtless help in the developing of
the college team.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
LITTLE CHILD IS
BURNED TO DEATH
! N .EDA ! FIRE
"a7 $EaE
Was Left in High. Chair While
Mother Assisted in stabling
VI Stock n:
SCENE OF CHRISTMAS
TRAGEDY IN FARM HOME
Especial to The Tribune)

Jamestown, N. d., Dec. ga
Christmas tragedy was brought to
light this afternoon in report from
Edmunds, Stutsman county, stating
that the three.year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Wee, living mile and
1 half north Of that village, was burn
ed to death in a high.chair when the
mouse was destroyed by fire.
Mrs. Wee and her four children had
returned to the farm home from the
station after bidding Mr.. Wee goodbye,
who left for eastern points. The small
est child was placed in the chair while
the mother kindled fire and then
went with the, other three children to
the barn to stable the horses. A few
minutes later the house was in flames.
No trace Of the three.year-old
baby's remains have been found. The
house is veritable pile Of ashes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
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= JAMESTOWN COLLEGE. =
= q - = = = = = = $$$@%$

. rs :,
The young ladies Of the college gave
. banquet at $50 o'clock Saturday
evening in honor Of the u men," that
is, the members Of the 1916 football
team who have earned the ] and been
admitted to the j" society. Covers
were laid for 70, including the coach,
assistant and others closely connect.
cd with college athletics. There were
a number Of impromptu responses to
toasts. all marked by the joyous and
confident spirit which the work Of the
season has created and justified. Fol.
lowing is q list of the men who receiv.
ed letters: Captain, Ken Wanner,
quarterback; captain-elect, Karl Erick.
son. fullback; John Robertson, end;
Charles Harmon, end; Ralph Lands,
end; Roy Mcleod, half-back; Elmon
Miller, half.back; Leslie Dysart, half.
back; Wallace Ruud, tackle; Edward
Lindgren, tackle: William Dickie,
guard; Hugh Wright, guard; Don
Wanner, guard, and Dave Lindgreu,
center.
The College Dramatic club has been
undertaking successfully more sub
stantial and difficult plays, a. its sue.
cess has seemed to warrant It. This
year it presented The Melting Pot"
to $500 house with success beyond
any achieved heretofore. William
Lands and Fannie Magohln played
the leading roles Of David and Vera.
Miss May Chalfant, who had her pre-.
marathon FIR tho vnrk ~ dra atir
trainer in the Chicago university and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
HEADS COLUMBUS, N. D., BANK.
associated. Press)

st. Paul, Dec. 23.-Clinton J. Back
10, Jr., manager OF the farm loan de-
partment of the Merchants Trust and
Savings bank, has been named vice.
president and director of the newly
organized Securities State bank at Col
umbus, N. d. Mr.. Backus will remain
In st. Paul.
c. w. Grinnell, of Columbus, is pres
ident of the new bank, which has been
Incorporated with . capital stock Of
$4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
WALL Street
EARNS RESPITE

New York, Dec 23.-Wa1l Street
was glad of its tw0-hour work day to-
day. The time was needed for en-
ployes to get their heads after tho
busy week through which they passed.
Clerks toiled desperately when not out
spending their Christmas bonus
checks to keep pace with the rush Of
work, brought on by the wild hours
following Lloyd Georges address in
the house of commons, then by Presi-
dent Wilson's two notes, and then by
Secretary Lansing's two supplement-
ryy notes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
TO BE WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY
UNITED Press)

st. Paul, Dec, 23.-Ackley, in Hub.
bard county, Mimi, promises to be
without water supply after January
4. by the announcement today of q
large lumber mill which supplies wat.
er power there that it would shut down
at that time. The Minnesota state
fire marshal has been notified. Ack-
ley will be without fire protection, and
a meeting of its citizens for organiza-
ton will probably be called.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
OFFICIAL GREETING,
UNITED PreSS)

st. Paul, Dec. 23.-The Minnesota
Secretary of state sent Christmas
greetings to the Minnesota guardsmen
on the border, this being Minnesota's
first official greeting. 1t will be read
at the regular Sunday service on the
border tomorrow at Minnesota head
quarters. &a% sfi'g Il. :... e.y wv
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
FOOD PROBE COST.
(ey United Press.)

Washington, Dec. 23.-The Bor.
land resolutions dealing with the fed.
eral trade commissions report on the
food situation was reported to the
house today by Representative Car.
lin of Virginia. 1t was sent to the
judiciary committee for further con
sideration. Carlin said that the pro-
posed investigation would cost $142,'
900 and would consume from ~ to 10
months. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
NIGH SCHOOL PLAY At
Ia JAMESTOWN POSTPONED

Jamestown, N. D., Dec. 23.-The
high school class play, "A Veneered
Savage" which was postponed from
last night to- January 8, has been
postponed one week later on account
Of a conflicting program. The play
will now be staged on January Is.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
JOSEPH DONOVAN OF
GRAND FORKS, DEAD

Joseph Donovan, aged Al, pioneer
resident of Grand Forks county and
chairman of the county board of COM
missioners. died Thursday afternoon
at Battle Creek, Mich, according to
word received in this city shortly af-
ter 5 o'clock yesterday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
BLUE PARADISE" COMING
Great Comic Opera viii be Shown in
Bismarck Auditorium in
February. {ST}ri 1-'.

Among the attractions which have
been booked by Manager Vesperman
OF the Auditorium for the winter sea,
son, is the comic opera, "Blue Para.
dise," which comes here during the
month of February. The production
has been given special attention by
the critics in the eastern cities where
1t has filled engagements. Announce
ment of the date will be made later in
the season. Isg,3:.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
rWENTY.NtNE.PlEcE BAND
IS ORGANIZED At WoLfoRp

Wolford, N. D., Dec. ga band,
composed Of % pieces. has been or.
gained here with the following set Of
officers: President, Theodore lnge-
bretson; vice president, H. L.. Luts;
secretary, Max Yoder; treasurer, John
VanDeusen, and librarian, Sam Click.
The directors are: Harry Cook, Ole
Erickson and Ed. Humble. General
practice will be held each Monday
night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
EFFORT TO BE MADE TO s..
. CAPTURE, FAT STEER PRIZE

Grand Forks, n. D., Dec. Pas a
direct result OF the recent excursion
of the 647 North Dakota farmers and
business men to the International
Livestock show at Chicago, deter
mined effort will be made at the 1917
. show to capture the fat steer prize
for North Dakota. The idea of going
after the great prize was suggested by
+. r. Crane, agricultural agent for tho
Great Northern.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
PLAN DETAILS FOR CENTRAL
.ai, TEACHERS CONVENTION

Jamestown, n. D.. Dec. 23-The
program and executive committee Of
the North Dakota Central Teachers
association meets here next week for
the purpose OF making preparations
for the annual convention which will
be held here in March. Superintends
cnt Herman c. Koontz OF the city
schools, is president of the associa-
ton. '.t'.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
VALLEY CITY WORKMAN
BADLY INJURED IN MISHAP

Valley City, N. d., Dec. 23.-Caught
underneath cable car, a laborer by
the name of Smith, working on the
new postof1ice building, was taken to
the local hospital, where an examina-
ton revealed a broken ankle and a
crushed hip. Smith was operating the
hoist inside the building which is used
for raising material from the base.
ment to the second floor, when the ca.
BILE broke. and the car dropped on
him, distance Of u feet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
CoLOREp EMPLOYE IN
BAD At NEW ROCKFORD

New Rockford, N. D., Dec. pa
colored boiler washer undertook to
run the Great Northern Railway
company at this point yesterday. He
did until the Waterman ended the
reign. Becoming intoxicated, the col.
ored employee ordered all hands out
Of the roundhouse and then raided
the car shanty, creating terror among
the foreigners. He was arrested on
the scene. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
RAILROADS TO BLAME,
NV United PreSs.)

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Coal, operators
summoned here by Robert Childs, in
vestigating the high cost of living.
today said that the railroads, not the
mines, are responsible for the high
price of coal. Childs said that the
railroads had failed to get sufficient
cars for moving the coal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
FORT YATES MAN FOUND
GUILTY, ASSAULT AND BATTERY

Fort Yates, N. D., Dec. 22t-A fine of
$50 and costs, amounting in the az
gregate to $780,. was imposed on Wal.
ter Smith, arrested early in December
for assault and battery on Martin
Swift, pioneer ranchman OF Selfridge.
The case came up before Justice of
the Peace, A. U. Ostrum. tw. f.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
EXTRA DIVIDEND.
fUnited oreaaN

New York, Dec. % The Union Pa
ciic today declared an extra dividend
of two percent on its common stock,
and declared a bonus of 10 percent to
its employees receiving less than $500
annually.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
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ENGLAND'S SHOE
FACTORIES TAXED
UNITED press)

London, Dec. 23.-kickinq
the Germans back across their
own borders is requiring an
enormous amount Of leather.
A. England 10 supplying the
greater portion Of all the boots
worn by the allied soldiers,
the shoe factories throughout
England are swamped with
work today.
For the winter, the British
government will require e,000,-
600 feet Of upper leather for
cossack boots and 1000, 900
feet Of leather for the British
soldiers footwear. The ship
nents OF such tremendous or.
ders must be completed by the
time cold weather sets in and
has forced the government to
take Up every piece Of leather
on the mark ct.
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
HEBRON SCHOOL BOARD TO
ENFORCE ATTENDANCE LAW

Hebron, N. d., Dec. 23.-The board
of education is taking vigorous steps
to enforce the compulsory attendance
law in the public schools and has ap.
pointed Chief of Police Klein as tru-
ant officer. L-- -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
Netvs Of North Dakota
STORk TO SAVE STATE

Mandan, n. d., Dec. 23-EVi- :
: IDENTIFY taking precautions for, fear "
= that the supply of North Dakota
. men would run short after an
. nouncement was made by Louis Z
y Hill that he will run honey
. moon special" to Chicago for
. North Dakota bachelor boys,
= the stork made special trip to, :
. the Fleak district this week and (
. left one set of triplets-all boys 4
= with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Linde- (
= meyer.
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
EXTRA ROOM NEEDED FOR
SCHOOL POPULATION

Sherwood, N. d.. Dec 23-To ac-
commodate the work of the high
school and the commercial depart
ment of the public schools Of this vii.
lage, room is now being overhauled
in the basement of the school build.
ing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23

flour.maktng qualities of. the wheat as
we'll as the weight and other merel,
physical characteristics is proposed
by Congressman George M. Young Of
Valley City, who introduced a bill this
week to appropriate $40. 900 for the e-s
Enlistment in this city Of an expert
ment laboratory along the lines OF the
one which North Dakota has in Fargo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
LISBON MAN Is FOUND NOT
GUILTY STATUTORY OFFENSE

Lisbon, n. D., Dec. 23.-Wm. Skof
tington, charged with statutory of.
Tense, was found not guilty on the yer.
dict returned yesterday by the Jury
sitting in the district court here. The
complaining witness was Gertrude
Hanson. 1t is very probable that the
case will come up for trial again.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
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IT'S A UNIQUE BOOZE
LAW IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Gregory. S. D., Dec. 23.-lt's
against the prohibition law
South Dakota to give man
booze if said booze Is used to
intOxicate man that drives
} an automobile.
That peculiar situation be-
came evident today from the
trial of Pete Ledeaux, charged
with furnishing the ready Ii
quid that made Joseph Selwyn
drive an automobile in zig
Tag course.
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
TO INVADE GOTHAM.
NV llnsted. 9rAaa-

New York, Dec. PA tabernacle
capable Of seating 10000 and equip
ed with bathroom, is being built
here, for the coming Billy Sunday
meetings The bath is for Billy's use,
after his fight with the devil.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
IRE SloENCE OWNED ~ JUDGE
hEMMj BURNED THIS WEEK

Jamestown, n. D., Dec. 22.-Fire,
evidently starting from spark ig.
hitting material in the basement, caus
ed damage to the amount Of 5000 to
the residence owned by Judge John
u. Hemmi yesterday noon. The house
was partially destroyed. 1t was &C.
Cupied by the P. A. Kvenmoen fam
lily.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
RANCHER KILLED in FALLING
FROM WAG0N-NECk BROKEN

Beach, n. D., Dec. 23.-Martin Null
Ter, SO, one OF the old iranchers living
north of Wibaux, Mont. was killed
yesterday in falling from a load of
wood which partly tipped when With
in few miles from his home His
neck was broken. "''' 1+I Vt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
new $4,000 GATES HOTEL
At MoHAll FORMALLY OPENED

Mohall, N. d.. Dec. 23.-The new
10000 Gates hotel was formally
opened with banquet, which lasted
from $50 o'clock until midnight Mu.
SIC was furnished by the Twin City
Symphony orchestra. A dance closed
the event.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
EoGElEY WOMAN THROWN
FROM SPEEDER-1ROkE ARM

Edgeley, y. D.. Dec. 2S.-Thr0wn
from speeder on which she was rid.
,tif with her husband on their way
Nome fromttown, Mrs. William Crom.
bic Of this city suffered bodily injuries
and broken arm.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
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I . SUBMARINE
(Ase,oleIa{ed -pfess),

(Assoelated Press
Amsterdam, Dec. 23.-The news ser.
vice from Berlin contains a statement
that ordinary mails to the United
States can shortly be forwarded by
commercial submarines.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
MINERS RETURN TO WORK.; - -
PEACE DOVE FLIES At NoONAN

VeVNe 1--WE VIU60 ~ NVVVNN
Noonan, N. d., Dec. pa confer.
ence held Tuesday between miners
and the head Of the Hought coal
mines in this city resulted in the
striking miners returning to- work
Wednesday morning, after a general
close down for several days. Al strike
also was threatened at the Truax
mine, an increase of 10 cents per ton
and raise Of IS month being the
demands. These we're refused. Only
few of the men favored the strike.
which for that reason failed to ma.
terialiZe "tf~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
JOHNSON ELECTED PRESIDENT
COMMERCIAL CLUB

Petersburg, N. D., Dec. 25.-P. E.
Johnson was elected president of the
Commercial club at the annual bust
ness meeting and election of officers
held this week. The other officers are
J. O. Edgesather, secretary: o. S.
Hove, treasurer; J. H. Field, vice.
president, and p. I. Flem, director.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
AK COOPERATION.

Pekin, Dec. 23.-The Russian, ia.
pan. British and French legations
have indicated to the foreign once ct
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from the deaHnps - '""","
dmonh
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
PORTAL SPORT cLUB LEASES
opE RAq HOUSE FOR SEASON

Portal, n. d., Dec. 23.-Ann0unce.
!, ment, was made yesterday that the
T0Wns and Country club has leased the
,,sopeft' house. FOR the winter. Tho club
y Il composed Of 60 members! The tho.
/. atre will 81 managed by Elmer Knut.
son.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23

To Cure 4 Gold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUI.
NINE Tablets. Druggists refund mon.
ey IL it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES
signature Is on each box. Csc.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
NOTICE

NOTICE.
All barber shops will be open until
IL o'clock, noon, Monday.
Signed:
BISMARCK BARRIERS ASSN.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23

the American legation their desire for
American cooperation in the reorgan.
izati0n loan of ten million pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15

unionism and to educate them early
in the advantages of the union.
Endorsed the bill introduced by Con-
gresham Nolan fixing a minimum wage
of So for government employees. The
postal clerks and postoffice employees
are especially interested in this bill
Endorsed the Heating bill which
grants the right Of appeal to employees
in the classified federal service who are
discharged. This measure is also OF
special interest to the postoffice en-
ployes.
Endorsed the VanDyke bill to prohibit
the use of stop watches and other time
measuring devices in the postal SER
vice.
Went on record as favorng law COM
ipelling school boards to heat all school
buildings of two or more stories with
isolated heating plants
Give Aid to Needy.
The convention needed the call of the
need of the Danbury, Conn.,, hatters. 1t
adopted, without referring to com
mittee, a resolution that union men
of the state should contribute the pay
Of one hour to help redeem the hat
ters' homes.
the subject matter the convention ia
vored helping the four Des Moines
electricians who are in Jail. A hat was
passed and $47.10 was given to furnish
money for their defense.
Efforts Of school teachers to secure
the enactment of an old age pension
law was endorsed.
Efforts of the United NJ inc Workers
b.. T. tell
given a hearty second by the conven-
ton. The mine workers want an
amendment to the workmen's compen-
satioE law changing the rate of in
demnity. They want d mine inspector
whom they shall appoint, and law
compelling the mine operators to pay
for the mine employee known as the
shot firer," whom the miners now
have to pay.
Efforts of the BARRIERS state associa-
ton to secure the passage of a law
compelling BARRIERS to be licensed was
endorsed.