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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22
HALF F
OF OWL CREEK CEMETERY FUND
is SUBSCRIBED
First Annual Meeting OF Association
A Pronounced success-Inter-
esting Program Carried Out
For Benefit OF
Members

The first annual meeting OF the Owl
Creek Cemetery association was held
in the church yard Of the Owl Creek
Baptist church, Morgan townhip
Thursday, Aug. II, 1916.
From every point of view this first
meeting was great success. There
were over two hundred and fifty per
sons present, and q bountiful picnic
dinner was served at IL o'clock.
About 2 o'clock, all assembled in
the church and very intereting pro
gram was carried out. Rev. Lucas
conducted the devotional exercise
and a chorus of about fifteen voices
rendered several very beautiful solos
with Miss Edith Campbell at the or
gan. A reading by Master Elmer
Hawkins entitled my Mother" was
well deliverd and much appreciated
by the audience. w. H. Sellers gave
a brief history of the early formation
of the Owl Creek church, including
the cemetery.
The chairman of the meeting then
called on the Hon. II. II. Greer OF Mt
Vernon, who responded with very ap
propriate remarks regarding his ac
quaintance and association with the
people of Morgan township during the
past sixty years. Referring to those
persons who generously supported
the Owl Creek church, and other lead
ers in the community, Mrs. Hutton
formerly Miss Bedford) gave u very
interesting talk on "reminiscences oi
the time when she first came to OwI
Creek. Frank l.. Beam, who has been
very active in the formation Of this
association, then spoke of the import
ance Of the present generation making
provision for perpetual fund fol-
the maintenance and care of the Gem
etery.
The desired amount for this fund is
$4,000 and the chairman of the meet
ing then gave the pleasing informa
ton that about half of the amount
with very little solicitation, had al
ready been pledged.
The meeting then adjourned until
the third Thursday in August, 1917.
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Gorrell White of Mansfield spent
Sunday with his parents here.
Owing to the sudden illness of Rev.
Morris there was no preaching at the
M, E. church Sunday evening.
w. A. Barnes and family expect to
move to Granville about Sept. 1.
Mrs. Guy Gorgage and daughter,
Lola, of Pittsburgh, are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Marshall.
at this place.
The sixth annual reunion of the
Fendrick family will be held in Casino
park, Mansfield, Aug. 81. All members
of the family are requested to be
present
William Sapp and family we're din
ner guests at r. I. Fendrick's Sun
day.
Earl White and family of Mt. Yer
non spent Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George White.
The fourth quarterly meeting and
picnic combined of the Methodist
church will be held at Riverside park,
Mt. Vernon, Saturday, Aug. 26. Every.
body welcome.
Mrs. Irwin Schlegel and children of
Mansfield spent day in Brinkhaven
last week.
Mrs. Charles Hoagland and son,
Robert, of Marion were guests at Will
bur Hoagland's Sunday.
Miss Mariory Horton is slowly i'm
proving.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

The recent primary vote shows that
Joseph McGhee, Democratic candl-
date for attorney general. Is one OF
the most popular men in his party.
He will have no trouble in easily de-
feating Mr.. Turner this year. Nc
'Ghee was the leading counsel In the
office of Attorney General Hogan,
whose record for dependable ser
vices is unassailabIe. while Turner
has had reversed In court nearly ey-
cry opinion he has given
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Cards OF Thanks, five cents per line.
Resolutions OF Respect. Obituaries and

Following the statewide recogni-
aion Of the success Of former Cover
nor Cox in debating Governor f. B.
Willis, there is said to be an effort
on foot by friends of Senator Pomer-
enc to arrange joint debates with the
senator and his opponent, Myron L.
Herrick. If the Republican candi-
dates could be led into accepting ar
rangements for joint debates I'm every
county Ohio would be assured OF an
overwhelming Democratic vote. In
the state the Democrats have all the
issues, and on national matters the
Republicans have none.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22
GERMANY
Or England Not Next Ruling Nation
But Kingdom of God--.Ashton
Speaks At Newark Camp
Meeting

Newark. Aug. 21-Prof. N. s. Ash
ton, president of Mt. Vernon academy.
addressed tremendous gathering Fri
day evening at the state camp-meet-
ing of Seventh Day Adventists. His
subject was what Nation VIII Next
Rule the World-Will 1t Be Great
Britain or VIII 1t Be Germany"
The speaker reviewed the tremen-
dous struggle for world supremacy
going on in Europe. He graphically
portrayed the rise and fall of the
great empires of the world, and In the
light of the prophecy of Daniel 2
showed his most attentive audience
that the next great world empire will
be the everlasting kingdom of the
Son of God. The professor spoke at
length on the nearness of the end,
and in an earnest appeal exhorted his
hearers to yield obedience to God and
be fitted for that wonderful event.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

There is universal disappointment
among Republicans at the showing
made by ex-Justice Hughes as q can.
'didate. They are inclined to be vexed
at Hughes, but they should be Just
Hughes is doing the best he can. as
we'll as anyone could do against VIII.
son. This is year of satisfaction
with peace and prosperity with conse-
'quent gratitude. The people are not
going to take any chance by making
a change.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

POOR MARoARETl

Philadelphia, Aug. 21--Margaret
Glnroy, 10 years old, had disrobed
in the woods at National park
yesterday preparatory to going
bathing. She stepped on a hor-
nets nest and the insects chung
to her body, stinging her hun
dreds OF times before she could
escape from their reach. Her
screams brought a number of men
to her aid which only added to
her CONSERVATION. She was talk
en- to a hospital, where her suf-
ferlngs were somewhat relieved,
Her body is badly swollen.
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welcome. Committee please get
busy.
The McLain-Swan family reunion
will be held Friday, Aug. %, at Riv.
erside park. All persons connected
with either family are urged to come
bring dinner and enjoy the day to-
gether.
The Leckliter and Stafford family
reunion will be held at Bellville Sat.
urday, Aug. 26.
The Taylor-Van Winkle reunion
will be held at Rain Rocks, Licking
county, August 26. Everybody In
vited.
The Davis reunion will be held at
the home Of Marion Davis, z miles west
Of Mt. Vernon, on August 26, 1915. All
relatives and friends are invited. Bring
your picnic backets.
o
The Vernon family reunion will
be held at Riverside park Saturday
August 26. Come with well-flled bas.
kets. Bring cup and plate.
The Pipes reunion will be held at
Union Grove church Tuesday, Aug
30. A cordial invitation to all friends
and relatives.
O.
The Woolson-Iale reunion will
be held at Riverside park on Sept. 2
The Fishburn family reunion will
be held on Labor Day at the resi-
dence of Squire Fishburn. Bring
well-flled baskets.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

Letters OF congratuatien are com
ing into Democratic headquarters con,
corning the nomination of Chester
Bryan for state treasurer MI. Bryan
is newspaper publisher at London,
and has been so saccessfuI that ne
does not need tho jeb for his living
lie is extremely popular. Bm years
he has been at tho head oG Ohio
newspaper publisherS association.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

Harry II. Taylor, editor of tho snap.
py Portsmouth Times, has been
named as chairman of the finance
committee for Ohio by the national
committee. With Simeon u. Johnson
of Cincinnati on the national cam
paign committee, and Edmund If.
Moore as the Democratic national
committeeman from the state. Ohio
win have some recognition in the gen
'eral campaign.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

Secretary of State IIiidebrant has
been fooled into false sense of Sc
curity because there was no opposi.
tion to his nomination in the Republi-
can primary. The Republicans we're
busy taking care of Friend Wickllne's 3
cease in August, because OF that
$4,000 auto tag deal between Wick
line and Hildebrant All the voters
win carefully consider Hildebrant's s
case in November.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

The willis administration Is costing
more than a million dollars a year
more than its Predecesxsor II Is
spending a half miIlion dollars a year
more than its income. Thus II would
appear that Frank II Willis was do
ing all he could TO make como true
that dream he had a couple of years
ago about a bankrupt treasury.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

In the organization of the Republi,
can state committee. TO get rid OF
Chairman Parmenter. radical dry. a
barney play" contest was staged
with Peter Burr Of CincisnRii as Par.
menter's opponent Shen com
promise was affected" With u. Q. Nor
row as the beneficiary. Anything Ia
get the vets in Hamilton county and
Hhe drys in Ashtabala, boys, Winl,
when you say cold tea"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

Nominations of candidates in the
Fourth and Fifth congressional dis
tricts have given assurance that these
Democratic stronghoids viii this year
return old time maiorites. This
means much for the state and ma.
tional tickets This year the Demo
Gratis ore united aud Republicans are
breaking.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

es. He has not in many of them given
evidence of the capacity for great
craftsmanship. The role Of a COM
mon scold should at least be supple
mented by some sort Of assertiveness
of capacity on his part to do better.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22
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+ WILL OCCUR SOON i

Il \ i X !. !. 1. !. !. !. !. .ss sis
"FThe Ladies' Auxiliary of Clinton
Grange will have an ice cream sup
per and fish pond entertainment at
their hall on the Columbus road, Aug.
rs. Everybody invited.
o
"*Circumstances make the change
of date for the meeting of Pomona
Grange desirable so the meeting will
be held Aug. 26 instead of Aug. 10, at
Morris Grange at 1O:30 a. m.
'*fThe ladies of the NJ. e. church
will hold social on the lawn of the
M. %. church at Lock Saturday even
ing, Aug. 26.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22
For Burns and sealds

In case OF burns and scalds apply
Hanford's Balsam Of Myrrh and get
relief Apply 1t instantly TO cool the
skin and take the fire out. Have a
bottle always on hand TO use In case
OF accidents.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22
PREPARE

You should prepare for a position
this fall, as the demand for bookkeep-
ers and stenographers far exceeds the
supply. A number of calls on file
now that we cannot fill.
MT. VERNON BUSINESS COLLEGE.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

Mr.. Hughes has not yet answered
the ten questions propounded to him
by the gathering of newspaper and
magazine writer's the day after his ac-
ceptance speech. He will hardly get
to them during the campaign.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

The law is not the only thing that
IS full Of errors in connection with
the state highway department In
one set OF vouchers the other day
Honest Vic Donahey found errors that
would have proGted someone $40, 900
at the expense Of the state.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

If Vic Donahey had to serve anoth-
er two years with the old gang of
comebacks he would find himself
worked TO death in the effort to keep
them from sweeping out the treasury.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

There's one advantage about light
clothes: You can see the soiled places.
The ordinary dark ones may be just
as dirty but they don't show 1t.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

Hughes is so disappointed at his
reception and loss of job that he has
developed into common scold.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22
Wanted, For Sale, &c

FOR SALE-Forty heavy-shearing,
long-leeced Delaine-Merino rams and
ram lambs for 1916 season. All my
own breeding and raising. Also a few
ewes. At farmers prices. II. V. Ul-
rey, Martinsburg, o. Citizens phone
l red 6S, Bladenburg exchange. 1O-6s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

orable mention in a special photogra-
ply contest conducted by the Cleve-
land Plain Dealer, rewards in which
were announced Sunday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

WANTED-A mlddle-aged Chris
tian lady for light housework. Clti-
zens' phone 146-B, Gambler exchange.
17d22s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

GAMBLER MA, HeGAlNlNG CON-
SERIOUSNESS, FINDS SELF UN.
DER sEAsT-sTRUcTURE CON.
sUMEO BY FLAMES - TWO
OTHER RESIDENCES HIT BY
LIGHTNING.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22
RECEIVES HONORABLE MENTION

Neil Ward of this city, with pic
ture of dog, "Duone," received hon
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

LOST-Between Columbus and Mt.
vernon, probably on New Delaware
read, small black and white bag con
tanning four rings and over $45 in
money. Also cards OF Miss Cordelia
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

CARRIER. Finder address NJ. CARRIER,
is South Mulberry street, Mt. Vernon,
o., or Mrs. ]. H. Schaffner, ia East
18th avenue, Columbus, o. Liberal
reward. 21daa2s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

Mr.. Hughes is making many speech
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

BANNER WANT ADS. PAY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-22

Entered at the postofTice, Mt Vernon,
Knox county Ohio, as second class mail
matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24
Eighteen Thousand
Westinghouse Men
Are Out on Strike

PITTSBURGH Pa. April ~ Pickets
at a entrances 10 the Westinghouse
Electric ana Manufacturing company at
East Pittsburgh this morning pleaded 20
successfully with the workmen on their
way to the shops that leaders Of the
strike inaugurated yesterday 10 enforce
an eight-hour day demand declared only
5000 OF the 1900 employees had entered
Great crowds Of strikers filled the
streets leading TO Tho gates, but there
was no disorder Organization 81 the
strikers into locals Of the newly formed
union was said 70 be proceeding rapidly
Inside the shops guards carefully exc
amined The lunch baakcts Of Tie workmeh
who succeeded IN passing tho pckots to
prevent the introduction Of explosives
This regulation was first applied TO the
shell department, but was later extended
TO include all the shops
Leaders Of the strike announced they
would organize a parade at noon 10 visit
the other towns IN the Turtle creek val
10y IN an attompt 10 bring out the work
men in q number Of factories which do
not recognize tho eight-hour day. II they
succeed, they said, they would have $500
men on strike by night.
Later In the day the company an-
nouncod that the shops were practically
closed and added that the grievance com
mittee, which heretofore had conducted
all negotiations for the men, had made no
demand and the company was in igno.
rance officially as TO what the strike
was for. Recently an advance Of 10 per
cent was granted throughout the works.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24
BUSY TIMES AHEAD
FOR OLD KING AK
One Thousand Workmen to Bow
Before Samson During Latter
Part Of June,
OTHER DATES ARE CARDED

One OF the busiest nights OF the
season for Samson, the chief boss of
Ak-Sar- Ben, IL TO be that OF June 20.
That is 10 be Ancient Order OF
United Workmen night, One thou
sand delegates 10 the Ancient order
OF United Workmen convention in
Omaha at that time are expected to
be Initiated that evening at Sam
sons Den The lodge band and drill
team is 10 be In attendance.
The occasion that brings the An
cient order Of United Workmen to
Omaha is the observance Of the thir-
tleth anniversary OF the organization
of the lodge in Nebraska. There are
sixteen lodges of the order in Doug
las county, with membership Of
5000. The grand lodge officers and
notables are 20 take the initiation
degree at the Den. along with the
rest.
This is one Of the big lodges IN Ne.
brassa. lodge that according 70 state
mcnta Of The officers has paid out in
Nebraska Approximately Sl20Qono0 In ben.
cflts since ~ organization.
Ak-sar-Ben has a membership 10 date
Of LOO
nehearsais Now the order,
Rehraraals hre being rushed now ea-
pccinliy OF the chorus Another rehear.
sal is 10 be held Monday evening. Tho
young men OF the city are showing e..
pocial eagernoss 10 set into the chorus
this year
Following Is the list OF special dele
cations 90 no entertained az tho Den
show and Initiation fof The various
nights during june
juno opening night when everybody
viii attend
June u. t'ks and Master Rakers
June i9 SarpY county
luue 81. swedish ainscts
tune $ Ancient urder or Emitted Work.
men
The show and initiation 1he evening
of june % Is a special put on in lha
middle ~ tha week. especially ~ gl4a
ihe swedish sineefs sn opportunity q
Eel Che embellishments Some 80 u
them are expected
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24
Culls from the Wire

Albert Penn, slayer Of Fresno Cal.
policeman and who had been trailcd
through foothills for several days by q
posse, was shot and killed noar Santa
Marghfita by W. r. Cook, chief % police
Of San Luis ObiHpo.
Comment WIS caused IN Wall street by
a new order enforced by special police
men which excludes an but members
from The Hobbies Of the stock exchange.
Officials say the order Is designed 10 stop
lettering by brokers customers and en-
ployes.
Development Of system OF military
transportation rs one step toward ma
tlonal preparedness has been undertaken
by Representatives Of railroads and auto
mobile Industries, with tho cooperation Of
the national government II was an
nounced at New York. .....
The sixth annual session Of the Ameri-
con Association Df journalism Te6chers
adjourned nj Lawrence Kan. bfsigiag TO
a close tie two-day session With the cleo
ton " officers james MalWn Lee "
New York university was elected urcBl.
dent, VIII II. Wayee, University of Texas.
vice president and Carl n. Getz, univer-
slty On Montana, secretary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24

rood and hope every suffering woman
will give them trial."-Mrs. anna
KELLY, TO Chestnut Street, Burling
ton, Wis. ..*
The many convincing testimonials con-
stantly published in the newspaper
ought TO be proof enough 10 women who
suffer from those distressing ills pecu
liar TO their sex that Lydia y. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Is the medicine
they need.
This good old root and herb remedy
has proved unequalled for these dread
full ills; II contains what is needed 10
restore woman's health and strength.
III there is any popularity I'm
your case requiring special adj
vice, write the Lydia Il. Pink
ham Medicine Co. (confdentlal),
Lynn, Mass, for free advice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24
Washington Affairs

20 OonefeM on ho department plans for
the camps asked ior au appropriation
~ Nittsa for fhe.r eXpriNaa
War department repolta Indicate iHdt
attendants iNe army inntF ttau fAWpe
Fuf NiNtiafH tiiF aWtnWet Witt HnNrusi
mate U aes fefsN lhAeF. rypirlne
SECRETARY takrT Wrnln lfftr ~
speaker Aare tetst ursins that pDndns
egialatlnh to ahollsb h,.caNaA aNarains
Ap Methnds az governments atspnala b.
1efcttea Fia said ihera was 40 evidence
that the svtioin had imposed feealaflsns
unHulf severe 3pnH WarkmrH ~ nuniFf
Pa labor laarfs Nha ar aat1. atIne ilt
abolition
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24

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absence OF distress, the nerves are soothed
by taking AWAY the burden Of leaving all 10
just natural conditions.
There Is In Mothers Friend" the direct
and immediate help that all expectant moth.
ers require. Used by their own hand, guided
by their own minds, they learn at once the
blessed relief from morning sickness result
W. from undue stretching. Ihex experience
Mothers Friend" Get n bottle today Of
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OF the most entertaining and valuable little
books ever presented. Il Is worth writing
for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24
OHIO WOMAN TRAINS
FAST HARNESS HORSES

Lebanon. o.. April q Ohio boasts y
one OF the two women IA the whole
country who train and race horscs Miss
Vesta stibhs Of this city now "a prenar'
ing her strlnE for the coming eampaien
Ia the state harness circuits anu looks
forward 20 successful one, She COM
ducts d trottlnE farm 81 her own and
has made money At A. In her strinE is
orphan Hoy. s,ssl. who has been a factor
h ohio trptllna rlreles
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24
FINALITY OF THE
AMERICAN NOTE A
BOMB TO BERLIN

Confined from Page oncj
states ana Germany IL topic OF wide
interest
Tho consensus Of opinion II that dplo.
matte relations between the United states
and The allies Of Germany need not nee.
css0rily be affected In regard 10 Aus.
tfia, however. much ~ considered to de.
pend upon the answer made by thu
Vienna government 10 the American in.
aulry regarding the attack upon tbs
Russian bark lmporator carrying two
American citizens. one OF whom was IN.
iufod by ghrapnoi tire.
M Reply from penfieId.
Ambassador penfieid was directed "a
make the inquiry early this week. No
reply had been received today and he
may soon be instructed 10 renew the In.
quiry
II IL considered quite probable that
Austria will be called 20 account should
Il develop that It's submarines. too have
not been acting with a proper regard for
the rights OF noneombetanta, The United
states being determined that Illegal sub
marine warfare, wherever and by who
ever conducted, must cease.
An appointment was arranged today
for Senator Stone, chairman OF the sen.
ate fofeisn relations committee, 10 see
President WILSON Monday night to dis
cuss some fcntufea Of tho foreign sit.
uatlon. but late today the senator sent
word TO the White House that he had
an engagement with the Chinese mln-
lister al night, and asked that the con.
ference DO arranged for another date,
and he probably will see the president
later In the week,
The Lolsal Anzelgors prediction that the
German reply viii be delayed Is horne
out by the fact that It has been forwarde
TO general headquarters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24
NURSES buy" THEATER TO
RAISE CASH FOR CLUB ROOMS

The Nurses Central rtHh IN hrglstFf
stN llatnsy strsal las bought The
nofa thsater fsF wednesday evening
performance ~ tNs hss lsns Sieek eom
tan1 iie prs ees@ ~ 70 usFd A. purchase
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-24

require sl00,oOOo0o year. II would also
require an increase in freight rates and
passenger rates 70 enable the railroad
companies 10 pay the increase.
IL was brought out during the discus
sion that the men who are making the
demands constitute less than one-fifth or
the total number Of railroad employees
and that this small proportion Is now
receiving almost one-third OF the total
amount Of money paid out by the rail-
roads for labor. The interesting fact was
also brought out that the railroad com
panles are now paying IS cents out Of
every dollar received for freight and pas
senger service for the purpose of paying
labor. and that the tremendous expenses
Of equipment maintenance Of way. cx-
tensions, rolling stock etc, the payment
Of taxes. and oil other expenses, includ-
ing the payment Of interest on bonds and
dividends, has 10 be paid out Of the re-
naming S. cents. advertisement.