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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-10-24
SCHOOL NOTES
Editor-Mabel Jackson.

The Minnehaha Camp Fire Girls
held a meeting last Monday for the
purpose of cutting Comfort Kits.
Hilda Left spent the week end at
her home in Colvill and did not get
back for school Monday. .
Members Of the freshman class
gave autobigraphies of inanimate
things last Friday for their oral es-
says. They were very interesting.
Margaret Kasper has come into
town for the winter and is now
boarding at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Mccoy. 1t will be more con-
ivenient for her to attend school.
The eight grade and freshman class
gave party Friday evening at the
home Of Vivian Hussey. Games were
played, lunch was served at an early
hour, and good time was reported
by ALL.
Randolph Samskar, Tom Carter,
Hubert Scott and Alvin Engelson
went on a hike Saturday afternoon
returning in the evening.
The school library is now open for
all school children. Books may be
drawn every Monday and Thursday
after school.
The Eagle Club had their class pro-
gram Friday afternoon. The follow
ing program was rendered.:
Song NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ."America >
Club
Song ."Star Spangled Banner
=" ! Club
Flag Salute ..........:..... ..........
Club
Recitation, "The Song of Marion's
Men ......... ................
Edith Hansen
Essay, "The Boy Scouts Hunting fol-
a Lost Man..
.. Earl Woods - .:.s..
Song, 'Good Luck to the Boys of the
Allies .............. ...........
Club Girls. -.~ u
Class Papert. .:.......... .........
| -- Mabelle Bramer
TlaLo oolo .....s. ....... ......
| 80. Vivian Hussey :. :. =
Dialog,. 49,. Trails of Mrs; Jenkins
Earl Woods, Mabelle Bramer and vi
r. >>z.s~'.@ Wan Hussey. rs ~ ~
Recitation, The Deck Hand and the
Mule ................ ........
. Clark Pinkerton. z.=
Song .:..:.:..,.. Questions
NJ Club Girls
Remarks ]. ). q
# ##. BY Mr.. Qualheim.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-10-24
C0RONER'S REL PORT or
...... DEATH OF. JOE SPRUCE

S On the 17th. Of October the Gov
ernment Agent, Mr.. M. D. Archi-
quette, telephoned DR.. Hicks to come
TO Grand Portage with the Coroner
to visit Mr.. Spruce who had commit
ted suicide that day. ! left on the
18th on the Steamer America, and
on the 10Th visited the body of this
Spruce and found that the upper
part of his skull was all gone-shot
off by a shot from a 38 caliber rifle.
The doctor andSI viewed the body
all over and found that the left leg
was swollen, and the doctor pro-
nounced- it tuberculosis. The man
had been despondent over this sick
ness all summer, since the Fourth of
July, SO / deeided that this was the
cause Of his death. ~.
: / left the body in the care of the
Government Agent for burial and de-
cided also that an inquest was not
necessary according to all the evi-
dence that 1 could gather from the
neighbors.
Mr.. Spruce lives about a mile and
quarter from the. Grand Portage
Indian Agency and was in good cir
cumstances. He was forty-four years
of age.
l see no cause for his suicide ex-
cept the sickness mentioned above.
AUG. j. JOHNSON,
Coroner Cook County, Minnesota.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-10-24
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION 4||
I OF DAY FOR PRAYER,
Calls on American People to Offer
Concerted Prayer to God for sue-
! IT.: cess Of Our Arms. S. ..I

Washington,s Oct. 20. President
Wilson by proclamation today declar-
ed Sunday, Oct. 28,, as a day.of pray
er for the success of the American
arms in the war, in accordance with
the recent resolution with congress. d
The presidents proclamation fol
lows: & ~ :. 4 -. tzs:tss . :.
Whereas, the congress OF the Uni
eed States, by a concurrent resolu-
zion adopted Oct. 4, in view of the
entrance Of our nation into the vast
and awful war which now aff1icts the
greater part of the world, has re-
luested me to set apart by official
proclamation day upon which our
people Should be called upon to offer.
concerted prayer, to Almighty God
for His divine aid in the successes Of.
our arms; ~
"And, whereas it behooves great,
Tree people, nurtured> as, we have
beeatin the eternal principles of JUS
tice ~nd Of right, nation which has
sought from the earliest days of it's
existence to be obedient to the divine
teachings which, have inspired it in
the exercise of it's liberties, to turn
always to the Supreme Master and
cast themselves in faith at His feet,
praying for his aid and succor in ev-:@
cry hour Of trial, to the end that tn"
great aims to which our fathers de-
llcated our power as a people may
aot perish among men, but be always
asserted and defended with fresh ar
lor and devotion and through the di-
vine blessings set at last upon endur-
ing foundations for the benefit of all
the free peoples of the earth;
"Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Will
:on, president of the United States,
gladly responding to the wish ex-
pressed by the congress, do adopt.
Oct. %, being the last Sunday of the
present month, as day of supplica-
tio1' = :astd%slpsfa FOR al the people Of
the nation, honestly exhorting all my
countrymen to observe the appointed
day, according to their several faiths,
in solemn prayer that Gods blessing
may rest upon the high task which
is laid upon us, to the end that the
cause for which we give our lives
and triumph and our efforts be bless
ed with high achievement. .''-Duh1th
Herald.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-10-24

Little Elsie Dwelle, 7-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Dwell
lie of Bruce township, near Long
Prairie, was seriously injured when
kicked by a colt at the home of her
parents Thursday evening. Her skull
was fractured, but she will recover.
Nominating petitions for every
municipality Incumbent were placed
in circulation at East Grand Forks,
including that Of Mayor C. J. Kelle-
her, who seeks reelection. Every
candidate asks to be replaced on the
record made during the past two
years in economically conducting the
affairs of the city.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-10-24
PARTY FOR
Benefit CONc'L. CHURCH

The Congregational Ladies Aid
Society will hold a Halloween party
in the village hall Tuesday evening,
October 30th, to which the general
public is invited Tickets are on
sale at 35 cents. Come and bring
others with you and have a good
time.
We're planning a party for Auld Hal
loween,
Where bogeys and bogles and
spooks will be seen,
Come look for a bogey
An out-and-out sight,
And join US at eight on
The mystical night.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-10-24

The federal government is sending
out an appeal to the people of the
states in which deer are game to pro-
tect as war measure. The appeal
says that every pound Of = vension
brought in from the woods should be
made to save a pound Of beef, NUT
ton or pork. All persons are urged
TO- cooperate to secure the best pos.
slble protection of deer so as to get
the maximum amount Of venison as
a source of meat. In other words,
the source should not be exhausted
or destroyed. ~
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-10-24
LIST or PRIZE WINNERS At @=.
~ = IN COOK COUNTY FAIR
Live Stock.


Two-horse draft team 2nd, Victor
Skoog. s.{,>r.. ..... ..~ .......~.
:. Two-horse general purpose team
1st, Isaac Hagen; End, Sjoberg; .3rd,
Peter johnson. ~'.~ ~ CO. '..
Single general purpose horse-2nd,
John Anderson.
Brood mare-1st, Hans Bjerken. =
Cow-1st, Chris Murphy; End, JAS
Brenton; 3rd, John Woods. ~.
= Heifer, over one year old-1st,
Chris Murphy; End, Chris Murphy;
3rd, John Woods.
Hog, over one year old-3rd, John
Samskar. i
Brood sow-2nd, Harold johnson.
Poultry
American Jos. Zerbach, Jr.;
End, Helen Wahlstrom.
English-1st, T. I. Carter, Jr.; End,
Mrs. A. V. Johnson; 3rd, T. I. Carter,
Jr: r.
Mediterraenan-1st, Mrs. A. V.
Johnson; End, T. L. Carter, Jr.; 3rd,
T. I. Carter, Jr.
French-2nd, T. I. Carter, Jr.
Display-lst, T. l. Carter, Jr; End,
Mrs. A. V. Johnson; 3rd, Helen Wahl-
strom.
Special Hubert, Scott.
Ducks Fred jackson, Jr.
Turkeys-lst, Fred jackson, Jr.
Dairy.
Butter-1st, Mrs. James Kinney;
End, Mrs. Jos. Zerbach; 3rd, Mrs. An
drew Tofte; 4th, Mrs. Louis Elling-
sen.
Cheese, rennet-1st, Mrs. Carl
Fridblom.
Cheese, brown-1st, Mrs. Pete
Cleveland; End, Mrs. A. Friberg.
Eggs specialist, Mrs. T. |. Car
ter; End, Mrs. Fred Jackson.
Forage.
Alfalfa-1st, JOS. Zerbach; End,
James Kinney; 3rd, Isaac Hagen.
Alsike-1st, Jos. Zerbach; End,
James Kinney; 3rd, A. Swenson.
Corn fodder-1st, James Kinney;
End, Jos. Zerbach; 3rd, JOS Zerbach,
Jr
Field peas-1st, James Kinney; End
JOS. Zerbach.
Clover, med. red-1st, James Kin
ney; End, Jos. Zerbach. 8
Clover, nam. red-1st, James Kin
ney.
Red t6p-1st, James Kinney; End,
Jos: Zerbach; 3rd, A. Swenson.
Timothy-1st, John Fischer; End,
Jos. Zerbach; 3rd, Hilmer Nelson;
SpeciaE1saac Hagen.
Vetches-1st, Jos. Zerbach.
Field peas-1st, James Kirney;
End, JOS. Ter bach; 3rd, Jos. Zerhach,
Jr.
Barley-1st, Victor Skoog; End,
Jos. Zerbach; Bird, A. Friberg. :
Oats-1st, A. Friberg; End, James
Kinney; 3rd, JOS. Zerbach.
Wheat-lst, Andrew Swenson; End,
JOS. Zerbach; 3rd, James Kinney.
Vegetables ard Fruit.
Beets-1st, Jos. Zerbach; End, l.. A.
Godin; 3rd, Tom Hussey.
Cabbage, early-lst, Jos. Zerbach;
End, F. R. Paine; 3rd, John Johnson.
Cabbage, late-1st, Jos. Zerbach;
End, John Fischer; 3rd, JOS. Zerbach,
Jr.
Cabbage, red-1st, T. I. Carter,
End, T. l. Carter; special, F. R. Paine
Carrots-1st, Jos. Zerbach; End,
James Kinney; 3rd, Jos. Zerbach.
Carrots, stock-1st, Jos. Zerbach;
End, A. Toftey; 3rd, John Olson.
Cauliflower-1st, F. R. Paine; End,
F. R. Paine; 3rd, Fred Amoyette.
Celery F. R. Paine; End, Mrs.
A. LinceS; 3rd, F. R. Paine.
Lettuce ce-1st, F. r. Paine; End, JOS.
Zerbach; 3rd, Mrs. A. Soderberg.
Mangelwurzels-lst, Jos. Zerbach;
2nd Jos Terbach Ir
Onions, from seed-1st, Jos. Zer-
bach; End, Joseph Zerbach, Jr; 3rd,
Victor Skoog.
Onions, from sets-1st, Jos. Zer-
bach; End, Jos. Zerbach; 3rd, T. I.
Carter
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-10-24
NEWs-ETTEs Of GRAND .'>. p
MARAlS AND .VlClNlTY
Jottings Heard About Town o.
Things Of General Interest
to Local Readers ~

A. M. Anderson is in Duluth or
business.f
Mrs. J. W. schoen left for DuEutl
Tuesday afternoon.
A son was born to Mr., and Mrs
Sam Zimmerman, Jr., last Thursday
morning.
The fishermen along the shore suf
fered heavy losses during the storms
of the past week.
The Norwegian Ladies Aid will
meet next Friday afternoon with
Mrs. Andrew Larson.
Albert Gilbertsen of Duluth, has
been visiting with his parents on
Maple Hill for the past week.
~ The Swedish Ladies Aid will meet
with Mrs. C. O. Backlund next We'd
nesday afternoon, October 31st.
The Royal Neighbors will give a
Halloween party at the Happy Hour
hall Wednesday evening, October 81.
Matt Lanktree left last Thursday
morning for North Lake, where he is
looking. over some timber for a Du-
luth concern.
State Forest Ranger Bayle return
ed Tuesday evening from Cloquet,
where he attended meeting of for.
est rangers
Mrs. George Brisson and three chill
dren returned on the Sunday boat
after an extended visit with rela-
tives in Michigan.
Francis Drouillard returned last
Thursday evening from Beaver Bay
with small team of horses for the
North Shore Garage.
Our roads have been in very bad
condition the past week owing to the
heavy snow and rains. They are now
drying up somewhat.
Mrs. Hans Gilbertsen was taken to
a hospital in Duluth on the America
Tuesday evening, where she will re-
ceive medical treatment.
L. G. Lundquist returned Sunday
from a business trip to the Twin
Cities. He was accompanied from
Duluth by Arthur Mitchell.
Word has been received from
Geo. H. Durfee, who is in a hospital
in Duluth, that he is somewhat i'm
proving, but not able to return home
as yet.
Mrs. Oscar Olson returned home
on the America Sunday evening from
Two Harbors where she has been re-
ceiving medical treatment fo the
past three weeks. She is now very
much improved.
Seymour Mitchell left Tuesday af-
ternoon with his team for Cascade
Falls, about eighteen miles north
west Of here, where he will be en-
ployed in one of the Alger-Snith log
ging camps the coming winter.
Services in the Congregational
church Sunday October 28th, as fol-
low: Sunday school at 1915. Rev.
Ripon superintendent of all classes.
Preaching service at 1l:15. Subject
''The Way of Transgressors." Even
ing service at $780, All are invited
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Continued ON LAST page)
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

terest on the part of the business or
ganization of the city, which ought
to supply this material with which
to help to build up the communitq
Other towns have gone ahead of US
in this matter, and as a consequence,
have an adequate supply of fine liter
ature to send out in generous quanti-
ty, to tell the story of their communi-
ty. We have now less than 1900
pieces on hand, every piece of which
has already been asked for by rail
road officials and other advertising
bureaus. 1t is, however, being kept
, for Individual inquirers, and even in
this way will be exhausted within the
next sixty days.
want to mention here one of the
apparently worth while inquiries re-
ceived in reply to our advertising dur
ing the past month. Some parties in
Chicago. ILL.,. say they see a fine op
portunity for profitable investment
in raising cattle and hogs on accoun,
of the scarcity and high prices that
the Florida climate appeals to them;
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

practiced and directed the works un-
taxed by my father knowing French
English and the Arabian tongue. aged
&c, construction would be completely
in my line and I can bring serious
references to back my request.
Showing always my willingness to
try to deserve your highly desired es'
TEEN, should be supremely exalted
to do my share in these troubled
times for the realization of the most
useful works undertaken.
Being for the present in Souge
camp working in conditions below my
abilities, | am keeping at your dis
posal in case should be accepted and
in the hope of a favorable answer
believe me,
Yours obediently,
Melham Samaka.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

should be appreciated by the town
from business standpoint 1t is not
a matter to be treated as charity or
benevolence 1t is not a matter to
for which a few individ-
uals are asked to contribute. There
is public place available, space large
enough, now devoted to the welfare of
animals and other varmints which de-
trat by their odor rather than attract
by anv other means. 1t appears to be
a commentary on the good business
judgment of our city fathers that they
will spend the peoples miney for this
rather than the other, which would
bring more and more money to the
town.
Our advertising campaign is bring
ing fine results, and it is hoped that
we may be able to continue It. Our
inquiries have averaged thirty five a
day for the past month. Literature is
getting short. We only procured a
tempirary supply last season, and we
have not now enough to meet the de
mand Again this is a lack of in
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

Souge Camp, q Octobre, 1917.
To Captain Mendenhall
undersigned, Melhem Ibrahim Sa-
maka, refugee shrinking from hateful
slavery in my country Syria, heir to
freedom, lofty feelings that move our
hearts, we are proud of our glorious
past and of our poetical Liban.
AS a good number of my country
men having found solace in kind
France and SO encouraged by Frances
goodwill and following the advice
and commendation of Mr.. Pierre
Smagge, my friend and fellow work
er, beg to solicit from your high ca
pacity employment as superintendent
in one of the numerous concerns un
der your respected management.
Son of contractor, having always
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND
TOR POLK C0UNTY.-N CHANCERf..'
ID. G. HELLER Complainant. vs. A.
BROWN W. NJ. ANDREWS and H.
THATCHER Trustee for W. H. Jones,
JOHN p. HASWELL. IR. FRANK A. BEST,
e. w. Al;.,Es anL NJ. II. THATCHER. De
+. f.ndants FORECLOSURE Or NOR rGAGE.
Under and by virtue Of decree lrEderei
in the above entitled cause on the 10th day
Of November, A. d. 1917, by the Hohorable
John S. Edwards, Judge Of said court. In favor
cf D. G. Heller, against A. y. Brown, w. NJ
Andrews and NJ. II. Thatcher, truste, for W.
H. Jones, John +. Haswell, Jr, Frank \ Best,
g. W. Armes and NJ. II. Thatcher, l. the un.
dersigned special master in Chancery, will sell
at public outcry before the south door Of the
c.urt house in the city Of Barlow. Polk county
FicriLa, between eleven O'Clock a. m. and two
o clock D. m. on Monday the 7th day Of Janu-
ary, A. d. 1915 the same being the first Mon
day in said month and legal sales day, fol-
cash to the highes: and best bidder the fol
loving described property situated In Poll
county Florida Lot thirteen 13) block Oh,
a. Lake Buelah Addition to Lakeland. Sait
property will be sold to satisfy said decree
attorneys fee and cost.
H. G. pErTEWAN
Special Master in ChauCery.
G"1. Wed VISA b.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05
A Glimpse Of Life
Near Battle Front
CONTINUED from page 81


turning on leave, had "been over the
top" four times already and so far
was unscathed For youngster that
amounts to a considerable of an ex-
posure. Before our men took over
any of the front line. a small squad Of
them one day went to visit some Can
adams near by in the front lines.
About the time they arrived there
came the order "Up and Over" so
our boys grabbed guns and went too.
In the scramble that followed. think
our men were captured, for they
failed to return, and so the real first
Americans captured were not official
ly Americans suppose there will
be a Court Martial for them for be-
ing absent without leave when they
return, but | don't imagine they will
be dealt with severely.
The time has come to send the mail
to the Postoffice. so will continue in
the next.
Give my love to all the younguns as
well as yourself and Mama, and write
often to
Your affectionate son,
H. d. MENDENHALL,
Captain. Corps of Engrs., U. S. R.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05
NOTICE OF MASTERS SALE

Notice is hereby given that under and by
y,Itu, of final decree rendered in certain
r;dSc lately pending in the Circuit Court OF
PIX County, Florida on the chancery side oi
Islid court wherein Eetteway Land Company
corporation, was complainant and Joil
LGuier was defendant. l. the undersigned SIC
cidl master, will on Monday, the Ith day o'
JaLuary. A. ID. 1918, within the legal hours OF
sale offer for sale and sell to the highest
and hest bidder for cash at the south door u
the court house at Barlow, Polk County. Flor
ida. the following described real estate in poll
County, Florida, to-wi
Lots II, Is. 81 and 32 in section !. town
shiT 30 south, range "a east Said properly
to be sold to satisfy said final decree
This 9th day of December. A. d. 1911
T. w BRYANT
6914 We'd PAP. Special Master
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05
Med
$50
I Hat
9 81


they are ready to raise $25OG'
they can get one to two thOl
acres of land for $15,OOO.OO in
and s1O,O0O.OO more raised d
Today another letter states thai
a further canvas of the situatOl
would consider enlarging the Tl
a $100,0O0.00 proposition. The
have an offer of 5000 acres, valuA
100000, IL cash, IL stock, but
parties will improve on their
Such propositions as these are
rapidly put through in other
and We could not do better thl
courage such an enterprise,
would do much to develop and
up our general farming conn
A matter of this kind ought at !;
engage some serious attention
terest on the part of this organ
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

Captain. Corps of Engrs., U. s. R
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
ATTENTION

For Sale Royal Flake Mica. Is
positive non-conductor Of heat, cleo
tricity, a non-carbun and anti-friction
Stops all carbonizing, saves oil, bab-
bits, gaskets. besides wear and tear
on machinery. l.. w. YARNALL, 104
8. Mass. Ave. Phone LOB WIS
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

WANTED-Second- hand furniture;
will pay cash for bargains. Would
like few room sets. Apply w. H..
Sims, Lake Mirror Hotel. 694Z
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05
Ladies' SiOp

Ladies' soft kid crescent pa,
tern black, cloth top, sola
leather, cuban heel. $500 WI.
ue, Grand Sale o.
Ladies' glazed kid crescent IA,
tern, 9-inch Boot mat. kid IN,
French heel. $6 value, Grand
Sale ......... ........... 4,
Ladies' black kid. high In,
Boot, gray poplin toy, 10,
heel. 81 value, Grand Sale 4.
Ladies' gun metal. s-ineh, hlas
lace Boot, tipped English la,
$500 value, Grand Sale q,
Ladies' high lace Boot, Rus,I,
tan calf, high and low heel
$500 value, Grand Sale q,
We have 1856 different sty
Shoes in our Shoe Department,
does not allow US to mention
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

LOST-One Waltham Watch,
ell, second hand broken OF
reward if returned to Teleg'
fee.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05

lEANTED-Stove wood, either cut or
stumpage. Call j. R. Bayley. 3O7
West Peachtree st Phone 21l-
Blue. $50 :
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-05
Mems Shoe.

DldCh 00A OsoA DuSllbl
Walker, $s.eo value, Sal,
Price $3.50. ..............Q al
Patent leather hig top. buttol
$500 value, Grand Sale ..Ss
Gun Metal, high top, lace q
button. q good bargain for Il
Grand Sale 4,
Vici Kod high top lace, broad
toe. a 81 value. Grand Sale A
Gun Metal Butcher, also Tan
Or. button or lace, $500 value
Grand Sale a
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Cotton Trade Situation
In Lancashire is Acute

London, June 22.--The closing OF
the cotton futures market in Liver
pool was viewed with approval there
and in Manchester, where it caused
no surprise. The incident fixes atten-
ton on the critical position of the
cotton trade which many hold must
result before long in limiting the out
put. Many firms now favor govern
ment intervention and compulsory
limitations of output.
1t is also suggested that the govern
ment take control Of all cotton i'm
ports as it has already done with wool.
Operatives view the situation with
great concern, as they foresee the
probability Of a restriction in output
through a diminution in supplies of
raw material. Wages are compare
lively low and, although raised 20
per cent since the war, are insufficient
to meet the increased price of COM
moditics, food alone having risen 100
per cent. The Times, commenting on
the situation says:
"The root Of the whole trouble is
the lack of shipping, which is made
worse by the submarine war. We
fear in any case that there are hard
times in store for Lancashire, for
even when the submarine war is les
sened or defeated cotton will still be
far from plentiful"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Publishers Protest
Against Special Tax

Washington, June 22,-Reprcsenta-
tive members OF the American News
paper Publishers association met
here today and unanimously adopted
statement deolarinU their willing
ness to pay any rate OF taxes con-
gress hnds it necessary to impose upon
legitimate md necessary business, but
protesting emphatically against the
levy of any special, discriminating war
tax against newspapers.
While t. publishers were in ses-
sion, the senate finance committee, by
a vote OF s TO 6, wrote into is revision
OF the house war tax bill, a section
increasing second class mail rates to
IA cents pound, and levying tax
Of S per cent upon publishers net
profits over $4,000 a year. Half an
hour late a committee from the news
paper e. presented their protest to
Chairman Simmons and went away
without definite assurances, but con-
hdent that there will be a reconsid-
Grafton tomorrow.