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Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-10

daughter, Mrs. Pearl Nardergrilt,
has charge OF the post office.
Dee bailey aud family spent sun.
day al the home Of Mr. Wb.lten.
burg.
The ladies are preparing Tor a
dinner which they will serve q. the
church house on the I5,b, ,ae day
Of the candidates speaking They
will serve tins dinner, together
with hot coffee, to raise moaey for
the church aud for fencing the
grave yard. They vii, be gial Tor
one aud al, 10 come and help.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-10
MAYNARD

DR.. c. II. Brough, candidate for
governor, spoke to large audience
here Monday morning. He was
we'll received.
The infant of Mr.. aud Mrs. L
c. Mock was buried here Tuesday.
Miss Maize Traw of Skaggs Is
spending the week with her friends,
Misses Holder and Kizer.
Clare Smith Is moving to q. W.
Cvprel's farm Ia the bottoms,
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-10
NOLANn

Preaching at Cherry Hin Saturday
night aud Sunday, by Bro. Harper.
Everybody invited.
The school building is nearing com
pIeJioa, since the weather is fair.
W. T. Miller has moved his family
from Rayenden Springs, on Mrs, Mar
tha Millions farm az this place.
Quiet number enjoyed a singing
at marion Gwin's Sunday nigh5.
Raymond Crocs-Lt waa o NOl0ut
sisitor.sunday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-10
PETIT SCHOOL HOUSE

The little baby Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nose Loug Is reported on ,ac sick
list.
Misses Stella Bigger aud Lorine
Petit went 10 Pocahoula, Thursday.
Mrs. Weatherford and daughter,
Miss Maize, attended SUNDAY school
at this place Sunday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-03-10
NOTICE

On aud after April LIST, We will
grind only on Thursdays, Fridays
and Saturdays OF each week until
further notice. The public will
please take notice.
20 81. Birdell Mercantile Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
SHORT LOCALS

Lawrence Tinker of the Mt. Vernon
college is at the M. & s. sanitarium
for treatment.
Mrs. Edward Wright of the Coshoc-
ton road entered the Mt. Vernon hos
pital Wednesday morning.
Newton Speckman of Coshocton was
calling on friends in Mt. vernon, We'd
nesday.
A. B. Crawford of Newark was the
guest of MT Vernon friends Tuesday
evening and Wednesday morning.
City Fireman Delsie Butcher spent
Wednesday in Mt. Liberty with rela-
tives.
Frank Jones of Columbus, formerly
of Mt. Vernon, was in the city today
calling on old friends.
Commissioner e. M. Ramey of Cen
terburg was in the city Wednesday
on business.
Miss Helen Moore of East Gambler
street, was visitor in Gambler on
Wednesday.
Mrs. George Barry of GAINESVILLE is
the guest of relatives in the city fol
a few days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
EXPLAINS NEW AIDS
FOR FARMERS

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 26-National
and state agricultural experts will ad-
dress the Pennsylvania State Board
of Agriculture today and tomorrow on
the recent government measures to
aid the farmers. Rural credits will
play large part in the discussions.
Congressman Ralph w. Moss of In
DIANA member of the U. S. commits
sion recently sent abroad to study
rural credits and marketing, will ex-
plain in detail the new government
measure. Congressman A. F. Lever
of South Carolina will tomorrow
speak on the Smith-Lever act, which
provides for joint national and state
appropriations to carry on agricul-
tural extension work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
For Rheumatism

AS soon as an attack of Rheuma-
tism begins apply Sloan's Iiniment.
Don't waste time and suffer unneces-
sary agony. A few drops Of Sloans
Liniment ON the affected parts is all
you need. The pain goes at once.
A grateful sufferer writes; II was
suffering for three weeks with chron-
ic rheumatism and stiff neck, al
though tried many medicines, they
failed, and / was under the care of a
doctor. Fortunately heard of Sloan's
Liniment and after using it three
days am up and well. I am employed
at the biggest department store in s.
F. where they employ from six to
eight hundred hands, and they surely
will hear all about Slyoan's Liniment.
III. b. Smith, San Francisco, CAL
Jan. 1915. At all druggists.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28

William Wonderly of Columbus was
in the city yesterday, the guest of
friends.
Mrs. Cora Spitzer of Westerville
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Jen-
ldns, for few days.
Horace Coxey of Massillon, former
ly of Mt. Vernon, returned to his
home Wednesday morning after
short visit with John Braggey Of
South Vernon.
D. Fulmer of Buckeye City is in a
serious condition as the result of a
stroke of paralysis he sustained
Tuesday afternoon about o'clock.
Mr.. Fulmer was stricken while stand
ing near the kitchen stove. His wife
found him on the floor some time
later. Mr.. Fulmer is 73 years Of age.
+ On Tuesday, P. S. KeTser purchased
from irwin Forbing the property on
West Vine street known as the Ban
ming factory and has already proceed
ed with the work of remodeling to-
convert the building into a garage,
salesroom and repair shop. He has
also bought out Walter Lake, who
will be in the employ of Mr.. Kelser
when he opens up in two or three
weeks.
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4. X j. j. j. \ X X + !. i. !. i.
/ MONROE MILLS <

4. 4. Il 4. Il X Il y 'r II 4" X Il
J. r. whitworth and Asher McGug-
in are on the sick list
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Suttles were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Gay Bailey
Sunday
Mrs. C. d. Smith has returned home
after spending several days with her
sister, Mrs. Robert McGugin, of Mt.
Vernon, who is very sick.
Samuel Snyder is visiting in Mar
tinsburg.
The store at his place has changed
hands again. Mr.. Bell has bought out
Mr.. Sapp
Mrs. w. H. Wagner returned home
after visiting several days last week
in Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. A. S. Whitworth was called to
Mt. Vernon to see her sister, Mrs.
Drye, who is very sick.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
i. l. i. ;. ). !. - + =. I. i. ..
EAGLE GROVE !

4 \. \. Il y Il 4 Il X si- 4. X 4
Mrs. Anna Hines visited over Sun
day with Mt. Vernon friends.
Miss Edith Stofer returned from
Mansfield Wednesday where she had
been the guest of her brother, Alfred,
and family for the past ten days.
Lloyd Shira purchased the Mary
Wineland farm at sheriff's sale Satur-
day in Mt. Vernon
Melvin Phillips lost a good horse
last week from distemper.
Joseph Hall and family spent Sun
day with William Fry and family.
Jay Montgomery and Samuel Cline
have traded farms and expect to
move next month.
Willis Parsons and family spent
Sunday with Mrs. Parsons parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher.
George Kirkpatrick has rented the
John Smith farm at North Liberty
and expects to move to the same in
the early spring.
Wayne Myers returned from a visit
with Columbus friends last week.
Sunday school at 1870 and preach
ing at 2:30 at Berlin next Sunday
The Farmers Cooperative society
will meet in North Liberty Saturday
afternoon, January 29, for the purpose
of purchasing fertilizer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. shipley enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Montgomery
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Royal
Loney and son, Doyle, Sunday.
jeff Braddock and George Shipley
who have been on the sick list for
some time, are improving slowly.
Edward Robinson and family AT
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Gertrude
Porter at BigIow Sunday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
ro cure chlldren,s colds

Keep child dry, clothe, comfortably,
avoid exposure and give DIR. Bells
PiDe-Tar-Honey. 1t is pleasant, sooth-
ing, antiseptic, raises phlegm and re-
duces Inflammation. The first dose
gives relief, continued treatment with
proper care will avoid serious illness
or long cold. Don't delay treatment.
Don't let your child suffer. Get a
bottle today. Insist on DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. 25c at druggists.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
How 70 cure coIds

Avoid exposure and drafts. Eat
right. Take DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry. 1t is prepared from Pine Tar.
healing balsams and mild laxatives,
DIR. Kings New Discovery kills and
expels the cold germs, soothes the ir-
ritated throat and allays inhamma-
tion. 1t heals the mucous membrane,
Search as you will, you cannot find a
better cough and cold remedy, It's
use over As years is guarantee o.
satisfaction.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
ACCEPTS POSITION

AS General Foreman of The American
Steel and Foundry Company
Charles Lanigan of 100 South Rogers
street has resigned his position in the
blacksmith department of the Penn
sylvania shops and left Wednesday
for Racine, Wis, to accept a position
as general foreman of the American
Steel & Foundry Company. Mr.. Lani-
gan will move his family to Racine
about March l..
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
OFFICERS INSTALLED
In oulndaro Lodge No. 3t6, |, o. 0. F.
Tuesday Evening

In ouIndaro Lodge No. 3t6, |, o. 0. r
Tuesday. Evening
The following officers were install
ed in Quindaro lodge No. 3l6, /. o.
f., this city, Tuesday evening by Di
trict Deputy Grand Master Geore
Collins;
Noble Grand-Lee III, Stofer.
Vice Grand-W. II. McElroy.
Secretary-C. A. Beck.
Financial Secretary. G. Hunt,
Treasurer-F. l.. Bennett.
Warden--W. G. Harris.
nductor-William Doolittle,
Chaplain--Charles Scottie.
r. s. N. G.-F. G. McElroy.
l.. s. N. G.-E. G. Mahaffey.
r. S. S.--George Flenner.
l.. s. S.--Walter Rine.
II. S. V. G.--John Simpson.
l.. S, V, G.-Burgess Belt.
Trustee. p. Belt.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
CalkinS Pleads Not Guilty Of
EmbeZZIement
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

The James A. Simpson will has
been filed in probate court. Testa-
tor. who resided in Clay township,
gives his brother Sherman a team of
horses, harness and whatever farming
implements he may desire. His sis
ter-in-law, Sarah e. Simpson, gets a
driving horse, buggy and harness.
His two-year-old colt goes to James
w. Simpson, and all household effects
pass to Sherman s. Simpson. Should
there be any other personal property
remaining after debts are paid, it
goes in equal shares to S. s., A. c.,
and Harry Simpson and Orinda Greiff.
He gives to Mr. and Mrs. s. s. Simp-
son 80 acres off Of the west side of
his home farm, during life. At. their
death, one-half of this 90-acre' tract
goes to their son, James, and the 9th
er half to their daughters, Stella
Woolison and Pearl Bickel, in equal
shares, they to pay Pauline Simpson
$500. A. G. Simpson gets 40 acres off
of the home place, and the balance,
estimated at 80 acres, goes to the
testator's sister, Orihda Greiff, for
fife, and at her death to the heirs of
her body His 60acre farm, known
as the Dudgeon place, passes to Sher-
man Simpson and his son, Harry,
share and share alike.
Sherman and A. c. Simpson are
named as executors and are directed
TO erect monument for himself and
Sherman Simpsons family to cost not
more than 5000 The will was signed
Dec. Ia, 1915, and witnessed by Co
lumbus Ewalt and Diana Mott.
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RelAtiun of Iames Bows.

Chicago. Jan. 26.-Muriel James,
who claims 20 be relative OF Jesse
and Frank James, dead Missouri ban
dts, is under arrest in Chicago under
a charge OF forgery preferred against
him in Des Mones. He Is nineteen
years old and is said by the police to
have made confession. James Is
the son OF prosperous contractor III
Iowa,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
Liven Up Your Torpid Liver

To keep your liver active use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good digestion, relieve constipation,
and tone up the whole system-keep
your eye clear and your skin fr,sh
and healthy looking. Only 25c at
your druggist,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
NEW YORKER wEDs
FRISCO BELLE

San Francisco, Jan. 26--Miss Katie.
Bel McGregor, one OF the bellies of
this city win be married today to
John L. Luckenbaeh OF New York A
number of New Workers crossed the
continent to attend.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28

The last viii and testament of the
late Sarah Harbaugh of Butler town
ship has been filed for probate She
bequeathes to her daughter, ELLA
Mitchell, the 3Oacre farm on which
testatrix resided At ELIAS death,
the same is to be divided equally
among Anna Horn and the heirs of
Ella Mitchell. The daughters, Ella
and Anna, are to share equally in the
residue OF the estate. The win was
signed Nov l8, 1891 and witnessed by
Lizzie Welker and Jasper Cochren,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
Wants viii Construed

Jacob II. Ross, administrator de
bonis non, W, W. a. OF Elisha Ross,
has commenced suit in common pleas
court against Mary shaffer ct al, ask
ing the courts construction OF items
ia the Elisha Ross will He asks that
SeyllIa Rice Shearer and Garrett Ross
be required TO set out by answer any
interest they may claim In the home
farm, either in the fee to real estate
or TO the proceeds to be derived from
sale OF same. and that the interests
of the several defendants may be de
termined. lie also asks direction al
10 whether he shall sell the whole oi
said home farm or only seven elghths
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Glen Stockberger of Utica is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Hoov
er of this city.
Mrs. John L. Hammond of Mill
wood, who has been visiting relatives
in the city, returned this morning to
her home. She was accompanied by
Mrs. George w. McNabb of East Vine
street, who will be her guest.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
sheriN KlIled.

Duluth. MINI, Jan. 26.--Sheriff Mat
Olson OF Baron county, Wis, south of
here, was shot and killed by Wenzcl
Baronek, farmer while serving pa
pers on him. according to brief word
received here from Baron.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
crIHIths outpolnts Welsh.

Akron. o., Jan 26,--Johnny Grit
fiths OF Akron outpointed Freddie
welsh, champion lightweight, by a
shade. in their twelve round no-deci
sion bout before crowd of 5000 here,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
Lease Given Chance

Fred Lease, indicted for non-sup-
port, and S. H. Calkins, indicted for
embezzlement, were arraigned before
Judge Blair in common pleas court
Tuesday afternoon. Lease pleaded
guilty. He was released on his bond,
conditioned that he support his minor
children. Sentence was deferred.
Calkins pleaded not guilty. His bond
given in the mayors court court was
continued.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
Ellza A. Campbell VIII

The last will and testament OF the
late Eliza A. Campbell of Morgan
township has been filed for probate.
She gives her wearing apparel to her
daughters. Mary A. Bell and Martha
G. Stevens. All household goods not
otherwise disposed of so to her son,
Clyde E. Campbell. The executors
arc directed to convert ell notes, etc,
into money and, after payment of
debts. to divide the residue equally
between her daughters, Mary A. Bell
and Martha G, Stevens. ID. b. Camp
bell and II. S. Campbell are named as
executors The will was signed Dec.
%, 1915, and witnessed by T.. c. Lari,
more and l., w. Armentrout.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
Probate Court Matters

PROBATE court MATTERS
Maude Tressel of Akron has been
appointed guardian of Mary Tressel
ct al, minors. Bond, $1,000. Sureties:
U. G. Tressel and Robert McClurg.
An inventory of the estate Of Jes-
sic Hildreth, an inmate of the Colum-
bus hospital, shows $4,000 Mt. Vernon
Telephone Co. stock, $1,000 Center
burg B. C l.. stock, and $2,700 Kelser-
Dowds Co. stock
Catherine e. Robinson has filed her
election to take under the will of her
late husband, Isaac A. Robinson, de-
ceased.
Clinton M. Rice has been appointed
administrator of the John Campbell
estate. Bond, $4,000. Sureties:
Ocena MRice and A. |. Wolfe. Ap-
praisers: George Lepley, w. A. White
and Burl Hammond.
A sixth partial account has been
filed by Clinton M. Rice, guardian of
John w. Young. 1t shows $1,381.97
chargeable and $169.S6 credited.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
thereof. c. NJ. Rice and P. A. Berry
for the plaintiff


To construe Will
]. A. Rigby, executor of the estate
of Laura j. Wensell, VS.. w. Lee Cox
ct al. is the style of new suit
brought in common pleas court.
Plaintiff seeks the courts direction in
regard to the true construction of the
Wensell will and for final order of
distribution. Rigby is in doubt as to
item of the will, wherein disposition
is made of all property and estate of
every kind received by Laura j. Wen
sell, deceased. He asks if, in fact,
said property was not disposed of by
the will of her late husband. Charles
H. Heating of Mansfield for the ex.
ecutor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
Marriage License

Marriage License
Clifford Osman Rockwell, superin-
tendent Ohio Fuel Supply Co., and
Margaret Emily Stauffer, both of Nit.
Vernon. The Rev. w. p. Hull.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
Real Estate rransfers-

Real Estate Transfers
John A. Fawcett to G. G. Bolon,
parcel in Hilliar, 81.
|. II. Forbing to p, s. Kelser, par
cells in Mt. Vernon, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28

b hEeby th9t The who
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-28
DELINQUENT TAX SALE


Owners Names
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YOUR SICK CHILD
ISCONST|PATED!
LOOK At TONGUE
It Cross, Feverish or Bilious
Give California Syrup
of Figs"

No matter what ais your child, a
gentle, thorough laxative should al
ways be the FIRST treatment given.
II your little one is out-of-sorts, half
sick, isn't resting, eating and acting
naturally-look, Motherl see II tongue
10 coated. This IL sure sign that it's
little stomach, liver and bowels are
clogged with waste When cross, irri-
table, feverish, stomach sour. breath
bad or has stomacn-ache, dtarrhoea,
sore throat, full of cold. give tea
spoonful of California Syrup of Figs,
and in few hours all the constipated
poison, undigested food and sour bile
gently moves out OF its little bowels
without gripping, and you have well,
playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because
il never fails to cleanse the little
ones liver and bowels and sweeten
the stomach and they dearly love its
pleasant taste. Full directions for
babies, children of all ages and for
grown-ups printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs" then
see that it is made by the California
Fig Syrup Company. ADV.
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CELLO RECITAL
IS ENDORSED BY
LOCAL MUSICIANS

Announcement was made today that
the Morning Music Club has endorsed
the cello recital which ]. Demetrio,
late 'eel1ist with the De Folco Grand
Opera Company, will give tomorrow
night at Charles r. Bishop hall, Puma
hoa
The recital will begin at S:15
O'Clock and Mrs l.. Tenney Peck will
accompany the talented Instrumental
list, Tickets are on sale at the Terri
torial Messenger Service and will also
be on sale at the door.
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MAY BE MANY MONTHS
BEFORE CLEAR TITLE
TO SITE Is OBTAINED

1t probably will be month or more
before the u. S. attorneys office will
finish its examination of abstracts
showing the interest Of various per.
sons in the Irwin site, which has been
selected as the site for Honolulu's
new federal building. 1t also may be
a matter of several months before in
structions are received by the district
attorney notifying him to proceed to
condemn the property, it was reported
today.
District Attorney II. w. Vaughan
says that he is still examining alb
stracts, and that a majority of them
already have been looked over and are
ready to be sent to Washington. When
they have all been examined, they
will he forwarded to the department
of justice, where they Will again be
scrutinized. If all of the abstracts are
found correct. Mr.. Vaughan says, the
department will then issue instruc-
tons to condemn the site. .-.
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All the mines of the Anaconda Co.
resumed operations, after having been
compelled to shut down because of the
extreme cold. :-.-. =.
Output of the mines in the Cripple
Creek. Colo, district in January
amounted to 1874 tons of bullion,
valued at s1,207,543. ...~... 3. +. +. Ii. tx
Headquarters of the Carranza gov
eminent. established at Quereta.o, will
be maintained there for a year.
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OUR YOUNG WOMEN

are 50 often subject to headache ARE
languid, pale and nervous-because
their bloodis thin or insufficient. They
are not really sick and hesitate to com
plain, but they lack that ambition and
vivaciy which istheirbirthright. They
donotneeddrugs- doneedthetonic
and nourishment in SCOTS Emulsion
that makes richer blood, fills hollow
cheeks, suppressesnervousness and es-
tablishes strength. Nourishmentalone
makes bloodand SCOTS Emulsion is the
essence of concentrated nourishment,
free from wines, alcohols or opiates.
If mother or daughter is frail, pale
or nervous, give her SCOTS for one
month and see the betterment. 1t has
a wholesome, ''nutty" flavor. Avoid
substitutes. At any drug store.
Scott & Bovine. bloomfield, NJ. 1874
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Col e. NJ House was ambassador
Gerard's guest of honor at luncheon,
at which DIR. w. S. Solf, German
Secretary of State for the Colonies,
was also present
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SUGGESTIONS
TO READERS

The intelligent visitor naturally
Seeks to inform himself or herself of
the ancient or earlier life of the peo-
pie of these Islands Books of this
nature can be had at Thrum's. Ltd,
1868 Fort St.-Advt.
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Contracts for four Norwegian ships,
to cost 100000 apiece, were received
by the Toledo Shipbuilding Co
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MILITIAREPO
TO WASHINGTON
ROUSES PROTEST

CONTINUED from page ons)
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RODERIK O MATHESON. EDITOR
The Railroad Strike

TNHE appeals being made by the comp,ercial or
CARNATIONS of the country to congress and the
President to intervene in the railroad strike do not
seem strange and are not untimey. but they ought
to have taken cognizance Of the situation months
ago, says the Financial Chronicle IF they had be-
gun sooner and had sought to prevent the railroads
from falling in with the deliberately planned scheme
of the union leaders to bring about the very Situa-
ton which has now ariSen-if they had urged that
the railroads must not the plan of the lead
ers of the and let the issue be presented stimuli
taneousy all the country. but had insisted that
each of the larger railroad systems must take up the
wage question independent proposition, then
they would have been able to accomplish something.
and at the same time have rendered an nestimable
public service"
The railroads are bound to get the worst Of what
ever settlement or bargain is eventually made. and
in due course that disadvantage will be passed on to
the shippers, the general public. The railroads can
not afford to antagonize public sentiment. The men.
with nothing to lose but their jobs" can be wholly
indifferent to it. And this is the year of a Presi-
dental election The men have votes while the roads
have none.
The railroads have lost whatever chance they ever
had, and in effect have given up all possibility of be
ing able to settle the wage issue satisfactorily TO
themselves. The Chronicle implies by the tenor Of
its remarks that it serves the mercantile organza-
tons and the railroads "jollv well right for not be-
ing awake to a situation which they had abundant
notification coming The course of action taken
has been the right from the busineSmens point
of view. but it was too long DELAYED