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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
SOLD SHOTGUN
FOR TEN DOLLARS
And Filed on Western Canada
Land. Now Worth $500

Lawrence Bros. Of Vera, Saskatche-
wan. are looked upon as being amongst
the most progressive farmers In West
ern Canada. They have had their
''ups-and-downs," and know what 1t
is to be in tight pinches. They perse-
vered, and are now in an excellent
financial position. Their story is an
interesting one. Coming in from the
states they travelled overland from
Calgary across the Battle river the
Red Deer river, through the Eagle
Hills and on to Battleford. On the
way their horses were stolen, but this
did not dishearten them. They had
some money, with which they bought
more horses, and some provisions
When they reached Batt1eford they
had only money enough to pay their
ferriage over the saskatchewan river,
and this they had to borrow 1t was
in 1906 that they filed on homesteads,
having to sell a shotgun for ten dol
lars in order to get sufficient money to
do so. Frank Lawrence says:
"Since that time we have acquired
altogether a section and a half of
land, in addition to renting another
three quarters of section. If we
had to sell out now we could probably
all this since we came here. We get
crops in this district of from 80 to
35 bushels Of wheat TO the acre and
oats from 40 to so bushels to the acre.
Stock here pays well. We have 1,7OO
sheep, 20 cattle and 60 horses. of which
a number are registered Clydes.'
Similar successes might be given Of
the experiences of hundreds of faam-
ers throughout Western Canada, who
have done comparatively as well. Why
should they not dress well. live well,
have comfortable homes, with all mod
ern equipments, electric light, steam
heat, pure ventilation, and automo-
biles. Speaking Of automobiles 1t will
be revelation to the reader to learn
that during the first half of 1917, 49,
600 automobile licenses were issued In
Alberta, twice as many as in the whole
of 1916. In Saskatchewan, 81 900 IL
censes were issued up to the first of
May, 1917. In its monthly bulletin for
June the Canadian Bank of Commerce
makes special reference to this phase
and to the general prosperity of the
West in the following:
a "Generally speaking the western
farmer is, in many respects, in much
better position than hitherto to in
crease his production. Two years of
high prices for his products have en-
abled him, even with a normal crop,
to nquidate a substantial proportion
Of his liabilities and at the same time
to buy improved farm machinery. His
prosperity is reflected in the demand
for building materials motor cars
and other equipment. It is no doubt
true that some extravaganza is evil
denced by the astonishing demand for
motor cars, but it must be remembered
that many of these cars will make for
efficiency on the farm and economize
both time and labor."-AdvertiSem
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

t h e Id e q t b a t
while we may Sc
curely fasten our
selves away from
others, we can
never shut out
Christ.
OF course the
disciples in bolt
ing the door were
n OF tryin G to
keep Christ out.
1t was their enc
mics they feared.
But If we think
of this incident
In another way,
t h e S h u t door
suggests t b e e f.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

ties the soldiers would be withdrawn
from guarding the embassy and the
mob left to do as it pleased Every
effort was made by the Portuguese and
other ambassadors to save Don Panta-
Icons life, but without avail. Crom-
well made no other reply than: BLOOD
has been shed and justice must be sat
isffed- "-Indianapolis News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
CUTICURA KILLS DANDRUFF
The Cause of Dry, Thin and Falling
Hair and Does II Quiciiy-Triai Free.

Anoint spots of dandruff, itching and
Irritation with Cuticura Ointment. Fol-
low at once by a hot shampoo with
Cuticura Soap, if a man, and next
morning If q woman. When Dandruf
goes the hair comes. Use Cuticura
Soap daily for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Ccticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
cRoMWELL's WAY WITH MEN
Lord Protector of England Held All
to the Same Strict Account
ability.

In the days when Oliver Cromwell
was lord protector of England there
was no fine discrimination to favor
members On an embassy. When such
members committed crimes against the
law of the land they were held to the
same accountability as though they
had been natives. So 1t was that ON
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
REVERSING the Order.

The Acrobat-"What's become of the
man who throws knives and battle
axes ut his wife?" The Soubrerte-
HE will be laid up for couple OF
weeks The Acrobat-"Meet with
an accident?'' The Soubretre-"No,
his wife struck him with skillet
Louisville Courier-JournaI
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
Work Like Liohtnino.

"As a borrower he's wise guy"
"Whataya mean?"
"He never asks q man the second
time for loan"
he said he worked like lightning. He
never strikes in the same place twice"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

The trunk OF the bottle tree" forms
a uniform cylindrical column, from
whose summit the branches issue as
from the neck of q bottle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
The Family Pride.

81 suppose you're proud of your boy
Josh. now that he's in the army"
"Of course said Farmer Corntos-
sci. But that's not so important just
now. What I'm supposed to do is to
hustle an run this farm in a way
that'll make Josh proud o. me-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
IS The Doors
Being Shut"
By REV. W. w. KETCHUM
Director Of Practical Work Course,
Moody Bible Institute. Chicago

TExT.Then came Jesus, the doors be-
Ing shut. and stood in the midst--John 20:
The door being shut and Christ, not
withstanding, In their midst, suggests
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

The heiress who invests In title
doesn't always purchase happiness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
INTERNATIONAL.
SUllDNSClOOL,
LESSON
By REV. p. b. FTTZWATER, d. D.,
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago.)
(Copyrigh.. 1917. Western Newspaper Union-)
LESSON FOR AUGUST 26.
THE CAPTIVITY OF JUDAH.

LESSON TEXT-II Kings SILL
GOLDEN TEXT-As live, saith tn
Lord God. Ihave no pleasure in tn
death OF the wicked--Ezekiel 1911.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
GUYNEMER WINGS
SD GERMAN AIRSHIP
Brings Down Two as a Reply to
Criticism Published in a
Berlin Paper.

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND
Rel GUM. Aug 1s (by the Associated
Press) From section OF the French
front comes word that capt. George
Guynemer brought down two more Ger
man machines. making fifty-two he has
accounted for.
Guynemer visited headquarters TO re-
ceive a decoration from a distinguished
Rournanian general The Associated
Press correspondent saw the medal pin
ned on the breast OF the intrepid air
man beside numerous orders he has
won, including decoration from tho
King OF the Belgians the day before,
Guynemer was much disturbed over
an article which has Just appeared In a
Berlin paper saying he is not really
brave but that he flew at a great height
and attacked enemies by swooplng down
on them. The purport OF the story was
that Guynemer did not play the game
fairly. Guynemer sworo vengeance for
this canard. and as he walked away
after receiving the decoration. with q
determined look on his face, the young
aviator gave full indication as to what
he had planned.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
ARRESTED AS BOGUS MAJOR,
He BLAMES IT ON DRUGS
Prisoner Says He Donned Uniform
So He Might Board Ship and
Go to France.

The career Of Homer II. Lee, who. ac-
cording to the Federal authorities. some-
times calls himself +. c. Albrecht, as a
major In the United States Army was
abruptly ended to-day when Lee was
arrested at the Hotel Monterey.
Lee is charged with impersonat,ng an
army officer with intent to defraud. and
also with passing several spurious checks.
one for 800 on Lieut.. Col. Montgomery
Of Gen. Organs stan.
When aTraigned before United States
Commissioner Hitchcock Lee still wore
his majors uniform. lie said he came
here three days ago from New Orleans
intending to 10 to Washington 70 meet
his wife.
'Tll have to blame the use OF drugs
! for my predicament" he told Commits
sioner Hitchcock. Il put on this
majors uniform go that I could walk
on board a transport and 20 to France.
The Assistant United States Attorney
said pasteboard boxes full OF military in
! sigma. a large supply OF morphine and
three hypodermic syringes had been
] found In Lees rooms.
I Commissioner Hitchcock fixed LeeI
bond at s., 900 TIL Monday. when he will
| have another hearing Lee described
himself as twenty-seven years old, "a
citizen Of the world and an electrician
! ny trade.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
DUTCH DANCER MUST DIE
IN PARIS As A SPY
Freuth Court Martial Rejects Appeal
OF Matt Han for Her
Lie.

PARIS, Aug is.--A revision court .
martial has rejected the appeal OF the
Dutch dancer. Mata llRri, who recently
was condemned 20 death as SPY.
Mile. Mata Hari was born In the
Dutch East Indies and claimed to DO
Of Dutch nationality Before her
marriage she was Marguerite Zell.
the daughter Of IA Dutch planter. Tho
Ing In Burma. in a Buddhist temple
Later sne 10 said 10 have fled from
her husband. an English bAronet. and
gone TO pAris. where her dancing won
fame for her.
tween the ages OF thirty and forty, Il
handbome with black hair and eyeI
and olive oolored skin. She IL tall and
graceful and Is famous for hsr elegance
OF dreBS.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
CHEER UP! EGGS WON'T GO
TO A DOLLAR A DOZEN
Nor Viii Butter Hit Like Figure
Dealers Look for Move on
Part OF Hoover.

CHICAGO. Aug. Is Eggs won't 80 10
o. a dozen. nor. ss predicted by Eastern
agricultural experts. butter TO ~ =
pound because the public won't stand
for 80.
Chicago dealers admitted this to-day
Further. owners OF over 100000 cases
Of eggs In storage here fear before the
season IL over they may have to take a
loss on tho greater portion OF the supply.
BESIDES. the dealers would not DO sur
prlsed TO soc Herbert Hoover step In and
put a maximum price OF 20 cents or %
on butter and n corresponding maximum
on eggs.
This last statement was from Presl.
dent Davis OF the Chicago Butter and
Egg Board. who described reports Of 81
eggs as perfect rot
Davis admitted that eggs wero higher
to-day than a year ago at this time. but
he said the Government report for Aug
l showed there were t2.i23 more cases
IN storage now than last year
Eggs went into storage early In the
season at 81 cents Wholesale. Later the
price advanced to IS and 37L cents
More went In at o. than at ~. The
coming out" price will be from 81 TO 40
cents this winter. This means a retail
price Of from ~ 10 IS and so cents. deal
ora say few storage eggs began 20
move this week at 90. but they will not
last long.
Buttep was Is to "a cents n pound.
wholesale. last year at this time. To-
day a is 40 cents. Poultry IL cheap now.
| he stated, because OF slowly moving
The evening world., 1917-08-18
POPULAR SINGS FOR PEOPLE
-Four More Choral Concerts An
nOunced for Washington square.

Four more "sings" to arouse interest
I'm the work OF Section OF the lntena-
tional Music Festival Chorus. will be
held in Washington Square this season.
tho dates announced being sunday at
ternoons. AUG. 10 and 70 and Sept. 2
aud g.
organiged--Jewish. with Leon Kramer,
Pltton Brounofr and Henry Lefkowitz as
conductors Italian, with Father Magli-
occo OF Mt. Carmel Church as Chairman
ana Mrs Edna a. w. rean as ORGANIC
ms Secretary Armenian. with Or, ID. l.
Dadlrrian as Chairman and ID, p. Sirag-
anian as Secretary; Russian, with Ivan
Nerodny, Miss Constance Purdy Mr..
Gorokon and Karel Leitner In charge /;
and Hungarian, with Dr. Richard
Koyacs as Chairman, the Rev Frank
Koyacs OF Newark. y. j., as Secretary,
and Louis Won Serly as Musical Director
In addition. Frank SchwartE Is in
charge OF the organization OF a Hunga-
rian orchestra OF $50 pieces, and L.aszlo
SCHWARTZ and his wife, the latter better
known as Helen Ware. the Holinist.
both active members ~ the committee.
have promised cooperation on their re-
tuTn 10 tho city.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
WG|LANTES BEGIN
WAR TONIGHT ON
SOAP-BOX ORATORS
Forty Members of Defense So
ciety viii Go on Patriotic
Patrol to Curb Speakers.

War TO the finish on soepbox ora
tors who make seditious or treason
able speeches will be launched to-
night when forty Vigilantes OF the
American Defense Society begin their
patriotic patrol of New York's curb
stone meeting section.
This action was decided upon this
afternoon at a meeting held in the
society's rooms at No. 1903 Fifth Ave-
nue., ut which Cleveland Moffett pre-
sided. To-night's campaign probably
will be concentrated on a meeting TO
be held at Broadway and Thirty
seventh Street, but other gatherings
which are under suspicion will be
closely watched.
The aims OF the "Vigilantes,' as
outlined by Mr.. Monfett. are much
more comprehensive than was tirst
planned. In defining the scope OF
tho movement he urged that 1,o0O-
900 loyal Americans enroll at once
to do a little vocal hag waving by
keeping a weather eye" out for
treason or disloyalty As a second
class, Mr.. Moftett called for 500 New
York men and women to act as
"Vigilantes" to patrol the streets In
groups and arrest and prosecute
reasonable speakers. For the third
class he asked for men and women
who are able and willing to fight
disloyal speeches by loyal speeches.
in other words. TO conduct counter
attacks on the reasonable soap box
orators.
1t was decided to petition Mayor
Mitchell to permit no one to- speak
publicly without license, and &c
grant a license to no one who could
not prove American citizenship ant
Loyalty TO the United States.
"As this thing grows" declared Mr.
Moffett, I'VE can take up the ques'
tion OF the German newspaper"
Mr.. Moffett read letter from TIT
Office Of Mayor Mitchell, assuring Co
operation. An official OF the Polio,
Department addressed the gathering
and advised the members as TO thei
procedure.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
IL MISSIONARIES RESCUED.
Also Women and Childrea Who Were
Besisaed by Chinese Bandits.

PEKING. Aug. l6 (delayed). -
Twelve American missionaries and a
dozen other foreigners. mostly women
and children. who were besleged by
Chinese bandits at TRbul. "A town
about 100 miles northwest OF PekinE.
have been rescued by officers OF the
United States Marine Corps,
Capt. Calvin II. Matthews and Lieut..
Thomas NJ. Luby OF the Marine Corps,
who are attached to the Peking Le-
gation. left Kalgan early this month
accompanied sby detachment OF
besleged missionaries, Word was re-
ceIVed here to-day that the American
officers and the missionaries had arr
rived at kalgnn from Tabul Kalgan
| and Tabul.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
DEMAND
EXORD|TANT FEES,
NEW DRAFT CHARGE
Conkling Lays Complaints in
District ii2 Before Depart
ment of Justice.

Deputy Attorney General Conkllng,
in charge OF the machinery for the
selection OF New York's quota for the
National Army. Informed the Depart
ment OF Justice to-day that com
plants have been made about ex-
tortionate notarial fees alleged TO
have been collected In connection
with the work OF Local Board ll2, at
First Street and Avenue A, Manhat-
tan. The lawyer detailed by the At
torney Generals Office to that board
reports the methods are slipshod and
the whole work OF the board requires
investigation.
The investigation will begin to-
night. II Is charged that the MEM
bers OF the board accepted affidavits
supporting exemption claims which
were not signed in the presence OF
the notary who certified them.
Mr.. ConklinR said he thought AS
sistant District Attorney DoolinE
exceeded his authority when he re-
quired yesterday DIR. Kalman and Mr..
Plavnick and Mr.. Levine OF Board i66.
at One Hundred and sixth Street and
Lexington Avenue, TO spend the whole
day in the District Attorneys office
explaining alleged Irregularities in
their Jurisdiction.
MIR. Dooling," said Mr.. Conkling,
did not notify US that he was going
TO put IA local board out of commits
sion for n whole day and inconven-
ience hundreds OF registrants. TO put
q local board out OF business for a
day without notice Is 70 interfere with
the work OF the Government. SO far
as we can ascertain this unwarranted
interference was prompted by com
munications from disgruntled persons.
I'VE have no evidence Of any irreg-
uiarity in the work OF Board 1856, and
shall make 1t my business to visit
Mir. Doollng and tell him 50. The
Federal authorities are fully able "a
take care OF the selective draft situa-
ton and all complaints, The District
Attorneys activities have been unin-
vited."
MIR. Conkling received "A telegram
this afternoon from Provost Marshal
Con. Crowder stating that no resigna-
tions OF local board members will be
accepted until the National Army il
formed.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
MEAT DEALERS SHIFT BLAME
FOR SOARING PRICES, NOW
HIGHER THAN IN CIVIL WAR

uauld b. doubis tns uTtssnt pfIos
ttrrf De- HsliinH o. shnIesals noe -
p rsnfs q puund, - fhs h~iteF qtisl
b Cove ana old animals bring lla
tH 10 cents 1--we Caftlr tu the Wes'
rfn mafksts are ssiilng az high ~ o
hundred pounds The bulk ~ the
falss ranging from 81 Is iu ta s
Nefk aHp the range - price, Nas
from tioU 20 $3.50 against q lt o.
tto.as = yea nso and $3.50 20 o. % IN
ls0s IN. prize - live cattis y nos
doubt" vhst " vas eiEht yeafs AGo
t.te calves vero s"llinG to
lay in Jersey 80 a. cents pound
snd dressed at "a 10 2a cents whole
sale 1--we lambs we're iet 90 "
cents Hul q o. 80 cents Wholesale
Live hogs ln tho Western markets
have reached tho record price u as
hundred pounds against tioIB last
year aud t1s0 IN 1915. Live iAnrts-
sdld In Chicago this week as high
40 tiGs0 a hundred against eitts
week ago. tii last year aud $500 In
1915
The evening world., 1917-08-18

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 1s.--The
entries for Mondays raes are as fol-
lows:
FlRsT .R,CE-FOr throc ,,yearoLls ami up
yards; claiming; one male Battle AhhyU, il0;
TIE % Gnder iis: .Ani6rrse. ii0f AVS. 30;
Ocean ETsSc III E''rG saaa I@R Ro,E oo HA~I e.
's2IE S2PF s9 s,E;Su , ,S7 STa %P 10 ,no
itama,oa,, IA M J. sshanS6ooP ltTi :;,,Rsidsst,
lA .'We3D CwG,. l3l Old H"l', la GHs
THIRD RACE Handicap; three yeAr, ,ods and up
ward siI turons1 k,ldee iGo hiy hHiany Kelly
iCS; @ R,srdals. iOs: l'itimsiua, iiS; ,Crsnk ii6
Cheer, cSs,' es @ I;N GT;ssN Legend dmpJ ioS;' wnnSS
Hall dmp iiO, Iron Crnss II. dmpl. ii2
FoTRTH RACE-The Kentucky, nns; two
ysar-olds; selling; I've md 4 Rslt tnrlongs -'An1
chen chez Rs o. m..gir .s, M S,'e ~ I@. m s%RS sHRS;, i
wood Violet ~; Queen Margot, lO4 Down
star, loi 'LAdy Lonstellos, "; Rally Mooney
TlFTH RAcE-,ror urr,,-y ear -olt-; crndi,iou,
one %lg n, HpS 5o tera IN 15 d dj Star Mad ID
Wc,,'rtD WG, i,s'" i2i: m R,teroo-i % x imp III
Queen ErMnt, lld; WsAe,E lli W9gpltr4p
III Ts9n ATaS Id Sse1%A Se%asa. GI "a, ~ org iTls,s S
'sSIxMT II ,CE-ror maiden two war olds; f,,
f%T F.nC' iiii ii2; sISisdar, lis; 'Elm.iasri lis
il q Basch ll5 Orostes dmpD, ll6; lOl lie
GsI9S a no ,si @"T H.2ioi i2 s,al p9aa9P S$s iS
risad'so, ~ ,b5hges!s,I5, AS; AS, T'%Iga nS
Hniso limo . .ll5 i'haiars Dtnph ii5; Ronn
'!Ap,rGrsr 4iiG,uncc claimed wrAthcr char
'''2 :'TSa POUNDS AppgsutiOs alLs~anuo C4a-As4.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
DEAD AMERICAN H0N0RED.
u. .. and British Flags HsIf-Mastea
at Funeral.

BASE OF THE AMERICAN FLO
TILI4A IN BRITISH WATERS, Aug.
IS (by the Associated Press).--British
and American flags on land and ships
were at half mast to-day during the
funeral OF James II. Bush OF Brock
ton, Mass, fireman on an American
destroyer. who was drowned acct
dentally.
The coffin, draped with the Amer
lean ensign and covered with floral
pieces from shipmates. was escorted
by a detachment from a flotilla tender
through the village to the cemetery
on the cliffs, where are buried many
victims OF German submarines
The ritual OF the Roman Catholic
Church was read at the grave side
three yolleys then were fired, fol-
lowed by the sounding OF taps The
grave WIN be marked by a marble
cross purchased by Bushs shipmates.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
GERMANS FORCE
26,OOOPRISONERS
TOWORK KATFRONT
France Makes Formal Protest
Against Violation OF Rules
~ War.

PARIS Aur "a Tvsniy -sia eei-
,.uans Of French milnar, prisonerr
tss. 900 meul have been orEanised b,
me aertnans fof work IN dangerous
paauons at the 'front.' aooording 70 ths
revelation. ~ n Gam. member Of
the chamber - Deputies The
Government to-day scni a formal pro
iert 90 Berlin
Gain declared the GcrmAns. In Vio-
la,ion ~ the rules of civilized war
fre. had forced French pnsoners 10
do military work under the guns of
the allied armies. thus releasing
larger numbers ~ German soldiers
f1r actual nshtinE lie asserted u
had been proved that this condition
existed.
The evening world., 1917-08-18
STRIKE HAS SPREAD
TO TOl2SHIPBUIlD|NC
PLANTS; 4,5OOOUT
Nccung Al 1ammany ilau
Nc1t tuesday 10 Decide Un
Further Union STEPS.

I.' s'.H ru'.ders #rks rou %
fsrts 'ss.s. concerns tn and sf.ou,
heS iorh, shioh smpioy from To- ooo
~ 10000 mon Approximately Zoo
u"rh'rs sre uul About 200. 600 men
80" employed 81 shlp bufiIing
Throughout tls country. ana ~ ,..
meeting ~ representative ~ tt, or
GanizatIons nssooiated m tho Marine
Trades 'yunoil. ~ Ne held In Tam.
many hHil neat Tuesday aftsrp,,r
~ Sil bs determined 20 what extent
/ PIE ,suf" .tn De- brought 10 bear On
N" indu-tD 10 enforce recognition
of The oOincil and the adoption of
minimum Wss~.
~ the standard ship building Com
PAM pu Shooter Island 200 walked
out A. the machine shop OF Job, W
suilivah. foot of East Ninth street.
who're ibo msn are employed chiefly
IN tho building Of marine engines. the
entire force was At work. but y J.
Deoring, business agent for the In
ternationh Maohisists' Association.
declared the men would be out before
night n the demands wero not met.
II was also asserted that tho men at
the Verdon plant on Staten IsInnd
had quit work
Tho present situation and outlook
IN more cheerful than II was a month
ago, said Henry c. Hunter. repre-
onting the employers Most OF tho
men who won't out when the strike
was first called have gone back IA
work"
The men at the Todd Ship Building
plant, who were among tho first "a
Eo out, have returned. according "a
Mr.. Hunter, but Mr.. Deering says
most OF the men there now are strike
breakorh
The men assert they are fghtlnR
for II general 10 per cent. increase In
wages. but Mr.. Hunter declares the
real hght ls over the recognition OF
the Marine Trades Council, which
was formed chiefly to promote SYM
pathetic strikes, and the minimum
wage. The employers won't recog-
nize the council nor agree to a min
7 lihuIn "dbt. Inc men hTe ktltlnH
from $3.50 to $3.50 and some as high
AS IS, according TO their ability. They
demand q minimum OF s4.60 n day.
The range for machinists at som'
shops ia from t9.60 TO t5 a day, tn,
average being ~. There are some
however. who are not considered VI
10 the standard M machinists and ar'
classod as 'improvers." These men ar,
paid less than S3.50. but they ar,
members OF tho machinigts' unioI
and as such they would get $3.50 4
that were adopted as tho minimum
Mr.. Deering asserts the employer,
keep them In the "improvers' class a!
long ns they can.
There's one fellow know owe
sixty years OF age" ne exclaimed
and he has been kept In the I'm,
provers' class for tho last forty years.
Mr.. DeerinR said there was no trutt
in the report that President Wilson
has forced n settlement OF the strike
IamonK the metal workers In shlpyarC
plants here. This report had IL tha'
both sides had signed an agreement
and that the men had been ordered e
return to work.