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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19

that politics are very warm out
in the Valley, and that the
chances for Bryan get stronger
every day.
l.. F. Pepin made proof on his
homestead near Chitwood before
County Clerk Jones today. He
was accompanied by E. w. Dur
kie and d. j. Chitwood, as wit
nesses.
The conundrum supper given
by the ladies of Syrn.ga Circley
of the Woodmen lodge of this
place was quite success. Not
a little merriment was produced
by some of the suppers ordered
from the unique menu.
Mrs. J. T. Vincent lays claim
to the largest pumpkin of the
season. The pumpkin is five
feet six inches by five feet one
inch in circumference and still
growing.
Kern Bros. Packing company,
of Kernville, have packed 5000
cases of their fine Golden Rod
brand of Chinook salmon.
Clarence Altree met with a
serious accident yesterday that
will confine him to his room for
some time. He was working on
the streets with a team and
scraper, and it is supposed that
the scraper caught in root, and
in some manner the handle
struck him across the nose and
jaw. His nose was badly shat
tered and caved in, his jaw was
seriously hurt, three teeth were
knocked out. Doctor Carter is
|attending him.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
HUGH MURRAY WRITES

Editor Leader
Am sorry to learn, il. last is
sue, that: the Leader" does not
lead: but is a slow second"
However there is hope for the
Leader; as: "He who would
command, must, first, obey.
And the Leader has nobly res
ponded to many commands"
upon it's chief marketable COM
modity-its space.
1t is like Pres. Wilson, and
all other successful Leaders; it
bides its time, until it is assured
of the direction in which the
main body of the public desires
to be led.
Notwithstanding the fact that
there had already been expend-
ed on eight miles of this road,
from the Agency to Toledo, the
sum Of 100000. And some of
it covered only by rotting planks
some of our wouldJbe Leaders
proposed to properly build 10
times the above distance, at a
cost of 100000.
And put the County to an ex-
pense of about $300O.; which is
now lacking, for repairs on saiu
Toledo-SiletZ road.
1t would be we'll if all those.
who have the interest of the
whole County at heart, would
follow the suggestion found in
the comment of Mr.. John Nc
Cluskey at the result of the
vote on the proposal to have the
Port build a boat.
He remarked: Now we know
what the people want, and saved
about three thousand dollars
and a lot of trouble"
Was more amazed thai
amused at the idea of Mr.. Wake
field that we need a Co. Agent
at a salary of $4,000. When tn
farmers the Agt. would essay t
instruct, are in receipt of al
average income of $4,000, the
We will favour paying some fel
low, with average local-farr
experience, that amount.
Farm, or ranch" life here
so different from outside cond
tions that we have to forge
much of former knowledge an
, learn anew, on Coast problems
Let us, first, use our energies
, bringing about the end of tn
| war. Hugh Murray.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
!. R. WlSHART WRITES

Pacific Grove, Cal.
Oct. 10th, 1917.
F. N. Hayden,
Toledo, Or.
Dear Friend Fern:
Will you please send the
Leader to our address here as
we will probably be here for
some time.
We are all getting along fine
and love the climate down here
on Monterey Bay. The weather
here is grand. We have not seen
rain since we left Oregon.
Have leased 144 acres of land
for next year and will plan,
broom corn. | think it pays the
best just now.
We were certainly sorry to
hear Of the sad news from Tole-
do.
With best regards to you all
and all inquiring friends,
remain, yours truly,
|. R. Wishart.
316 Forrest Ave,
Pacific Grove,
California.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the County Nourt Of the State OF
Oregon for the County Of Lincoln
In the Matter OF the Estate of Sam
uel Hill. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned has been, by order of the
County Court of Lincoln County, Ore.
gon, duly appointed ADMINISTRATIVE OF
the estate of Samuel Hill. deceased.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present
the same. duly verified and with prop
or vouchers as by law required, to me-
at Ona. Oregon. within six months
from the date Of this notice.
Dated THIS 9th day Of September
1917.
Hester 4. co7vert. administrators,
or the Estate OF Samuel Hill. deceased
Hawkins g. McCmskev. Attorneys
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
TWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO

Al Waugh started a force of
men digging potatoes on his De-
poe slough ranch last Monday.
They have n regular cook outfit
with Fred Chambers installed as
chief cook.
Sheriff Lands and County
Clerk Jones returned from Port
land Tuesday night where they
had been on business. They say
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
CALL FOR CITY WARRANTS

Notice is hereby given that al
warrants drawn on the General
Fund of the City of Toledo. Ore
gon, and endorsed NOT paid for
want of funds. are hereby call
ed and interest stopped this
date.
Dated at Toledo, Oregon. this
31st day of September, 1917.
c. o. Hawkins, City Treasure.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice g. hereby given that the un.
dors'rned guardian Of the estate Of
Clifford McElwan, minor. has filed
In the County Court of the State Of
Oregon for Lincoln County, her final
account as such guardian and that
Monday the 9Th DAY of November,
1917. at the hour OF 10 o'clock 4. NJ.
has been fixed BY said Court as the
time for hearing objections to said re-
port and the settlement thereof.
Addie MeElwaln, Guardian Of the
Estate of Clifford McElwain, a minor.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
B. F. JONES
Attorney-At-Law
Newport, Oregon
CALL FOR COUNTY
WAR RANTS

Notice is hereby given that all
warrants drawn on the General
Fund of Lincoln County. Oregon,
endorsed prior to and including
March the Sth, 1916, are hereby
called and the interest thereon
stopped this day. Also all war
rants drawn on the Current Ex-
pense fund of said county, en-
dorsed to and including July 9Th,
1917, and warrants Nos. 1S005,
1S006, 1S00S, 1S007, 1S009,
I1S010, 1901, 1902. 1908.
1904 and 1924, drawn on said
fund and endorsed July 7th
1917, are hereby called and the
interest thereon stopped this
day.
Dated at Toledo. Oregon. thi!
7th day of September, 1917.
Ira Wade, County Treasurer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the County Court Of the State Of
Oregon for the County Of Lincoln


Oregon for the County Of Lincoln
In the Matter OF the Estate of John
Guilllams. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that the nm.
dersigned has been, by order OF the
County Court of Lincoln County, Ore
gon. duly appointed administrator Of
the estate of John Guilliams. deceased.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present
the same. duly verified and with prop
.er vouchers as by law required. to me.
az Onl, Oregon. or at the law office of
Hawkins y McCmskey. Toledo. Ore
"on, within six months from the date
Of this notice.
Dated this 9Th day OF September,
1917.
/ NJ L. cuilliams, Administrator, of
the Estate Of John GuilliaMs. deceased
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
FOR SALE

Good substantial float-house,
20 by 80 feet over all: house -
by IS feet; two rooms, six good
logs under it, See
Renus Arnold, 7'oledo,Or
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
NOTICE

The party that borrowed the
saddle at Currey's Barn please
return it-would hate to have
to send the Sheriff.
E. P. Currey, Toledo.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19

You are hereby notified not to
cut any wood or piling on my
land situated back of Yaquina,
without permission from Will
Baine.- L. F. Rasmussen.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
FOR SALE

The "IIome Restaurant 10"
Gated on the water front in To-
ledo is for sale. The only res
taulant in town.-Address--
Box 154, Toledo, Or.
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NOTICE

Effective at once all freight
rates on the launch Transit will
be raised 5 cents per hundred.
Harry Nortons, Capt.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
HAY FOR SALE

Just received three car loads
Of fine hay. See me before lay.
ing in your winters supply.
(. P. Currey, Toledo, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
ATTENTIONS!

wish to purchase young
goats up to 200 at reasonable
price. Address
Lloyd R. Peterson,
Eddyville, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
FOR SALE

Good team horses, aged Z and
S years, weight 400. Also har-
ness. Enquire at this office.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
TO LOAN

State School Funds to loan
at 6 per cent interest on improv-
ed agricultural land.
Sara Crahen,
Toledo, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
IN THE COUNTY COURT
OF THE STATE OF OREGON
FOR LINCOLN COUNTY
PETITION

In the matter of the adoption OF Or,
vile Lee Johnson, a minor:
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
NOTICE

Want to buy a second hand
stationery engine 2 or 3 horse.
must be in good shape and cheap
Address Chas. Severson,
Toledo, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-10-19
SU M MONS

In the Circuit Court of the State ei
Oregon for Lincoln County
Jay w. Dunn, Plaintiff.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
TREAT PROMISED CLUB
MEMBERS ON SATURDAY

The Womans club will observe its
sixth anniversary next Saturday
with program of much excellence.
Mrs. Lutte +. Stearns, Milwaukee.
Wis, will speak on The Passing OF
the Bonnet" a study in contrast be-
tween the woman of today and her
Grandmother. Miss Stearns pos
sesses wonderful powers of Observa-
ton, and her fine philosophy born
of the mingling of rare good sense
and keen sense of humor. together
with a rare knowledge of human
nature, with its virtues and its fail
insS, sways her audience at will.
The press throughout the country
speaks in warmest praise of the
abilities of Mrs. Stearns as an enter
tainer and pays tribute to her spark
ling wit. Luncheon will be served
at this meeting Mrs. Robert Rob-
ertsOn, Home phone 500, and Mrs.
Henry j. Graham, Home phone 422
and Bell PAP. request that all reser-
vations be made on or before
March IA.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
BITE OF TARAHTULA
NEARLY CAUSES DEATH
Grocer Bitten by Spider While
Handling Bunch of
Bananas.

a tranatula came very close 20
causing the death OF sod" Mifley.
an r Joseph st. grocer Saturday
night. but for the prompt action of
the victim. who ran 20 the Office OF
Dr. b. ]. WyIand, a short distance
from tho Mifey place Of business.
and had the wound cauterized.
A shipment OF bananas was re-
ceived by the AIihey store Saturday
mTuing. and 1t was while the pro-
prietor was waiting on "A customer.
who had ordered some Of the fruit
that the deadly poisonous spider.
which was hidden in the bunch.
iepaed upon the right hand Of Mr..
Mihey and bit him on the middle
finger. He readily realized his dan
ger in delaying securing medical
attention, therefore lost no time in
reaching the office of the above
named physician. who. fortunately
was located at once.
During Saturday night Mr. Mihev's
pulse registered as low as So and il
was feared that ne would not sur
vive through the night Additional
medical attention was necessary late
III the night and yesterday. and at
a late hour last night the attending
physician was confident that his pa
tient would recover.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
LOCAL BANK GIVEN
INCREASED POWERS

The First National bank of Misha-
waka has been granted authority by
the United States federal reserve at
Washington 10 act as trustee. admin
istrator, receiver and registrar Of
stocks and bonds This permission
is only extended to national banks
that have complied with all the rules
and that stand the highest with the
department. The First National has
shown a steady growth both in de-
pOsits and resources, and is now in
the million dollar class with re-
source of S1.OO4,13S Since the date
of its last report TO the government,
Dec. p, 1916, it has increased its
deposits by $4,000, which now total
$742,900. The First Trust * Savings
Co, which is in the same building
and under the same management,
shows an increase in savings deposits
Of $4,000, with total deposits Of
$I,294,200, an increase in both in
situations of S145,OOO in deposits.
with combined resources Of S2,371,-
275. This indicates the prosperous
business condition of the city at the
present time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
IMLSE1AUAKA GENERAL NEWS
NeUsThmes Office Lincoln PhOne11S

ment was not definitely settled until
few days ago.
Or. George r. GOse. president Of
DePauw university who resigned
from the pastorate Of Grace church
to assume his duties at DePauw.
five years ago. in speaking Of the
appointment of DR. Edwards said
he regarded it as of great excellence.
and one OF the leading opportunities
in Methodism in this country.
Since assuming charge OF the
Methodist Memorial DR. Edwards
has added 1925 new mem bers, an
Unprecedented record. He is re-
garded as one Of the brightest young
men in the Methodist church and
his sermons are ranked among the
classics. He viii be greatly missed
in Mishawaka where he has taken
a leading part in every effort put
forth for the betterment of the
community.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
WORKS BOARD MEETING.

The passing on three petitions
from citizens desiring improvements
or alterations in city property in
their respective neighbOrhoods was
the only business transacted by the
board of public works at their meet
ing Monday morning. One of the
petitions asked for the extension Of
the water main from Forrest av. to
Benton st; another petition asked
for the grading and paving of
Fisher Ct, and the third requested
the closing of the alley in the rear
OF the Clark last factory from
Marion ST 10 the Grand Trunk rail-
road The first petition was referred
10 the superintendent Of the water
works. the second 10 the city en-
gineer, and the third 10 the city en-
gineer and superintendent OF streets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
NORTH LIBERTY. IND.

Miss Letha williams returned
home yesterday after spending a
week at south Bend.
Dennis Stormbaugh was a Chics-
go visitor Friday.
Mrs. Hugh Frasier and children
spent Friday with her mother. Mrs.
Anderson, living south Of town
Mrs. J, F. Lewsader spent Friday
in Chicago shopping
Rev. and Mrs. Iva Boyts spent
Saturday in South Bend
5 r. Hoag and family moved
Thursday into the Hostettler resi-
dence on Cole ST.
p. NJ. Felky received a broken
ankle Wednesday afternoon as a re-
suit OF a fall He was taken 20 the
Wabash hospital at Peru Thursday
&. r. Keck. carrier on rural route
No. 3, is taking his vacation. Law
renee Hostetler is taking the place.
H T.. Eisemneuger went 90
Orestes. Ind, Wednesday 20 super
intend the erection of a cement
stave silo for the Helm Cement
Product CO.
Mrs. Marie Williams entertained
the c. w. 3. NJ. society Of the Chris
tian church Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Marshall
are residing az Gary for the pres
ent. He formerly was here as
brakeman on the Wabash. He is
now employed on the Gary switch
train for the Wabash.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
MISMA w AKA
WANT ADS

FOR SALE-Indiana stock farm,
239 acres. $4,000, 169 acres tim
Der, buildings. Ford Rodibaugh.
727 Z. Joseph St, Mishawaka.
FOR SALE,-City home and lots;
farms five TO 12O acres. a f.
Kuhn. Real Estate and Insurance,
III T.. Joseph st. Home phone 1856.
FOR SALE - We have "A limited
quantity of slab wood for which
we can accept orders for imr0. date
delivery, $50 per load Call Roy
ChesbrO, Dodge Mfg. Co.
LOST Bunch of keys. between
Studebaker and +. Third SIS. Find
er call Home phone A515.
FOR SALE-New modern bungalow.
east end, rooms and bath. Bell
phone 727; Home IS.
Observation-Disclosures b oy. Postal
Telegraph Co, Hotel Mishawaka
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
with modern conveniences for
light housekeeping. Centrally To-
Gated. References required. Apply
News-Times.
FOR sALE-Furniture. at Sos w.
Lincoln way.
FOR SALE-Six-room completely
modern home. f. d. Bryan. SOC
Indiana aV.
FOR SALE-Lots AT Stevlys point.
along st. Joseph river. Call II.
Nicely, Bell phone us, Osceola.
FOR RENT-sO acre farm miles
southeast of Mishawaka. Inquire
134 w. Joseph. II. z. A426.
FOR SALE-Hcuse and lot viii
sell separate OF en- bloc. Inquire
SOS r. Third ST
FOR SALE - Four-room cottage
First class condition. five blocks
from business district. Home phone
B412.
WANTED-Middle-ag woman for
general hOusework No washing.
Two in family. Apply 219 r. Grove
ST.
WANTED-A man over q: must be
a live wire; salary and commission
with advancement for the right
man. Apply room 219. Mills build
ing. at a. m. or p. m.
WANTED-Messen boy with
bicycle. Rapid Parcel Delivery.
$1,000 A YEAR will buy you a sick
and accident Insurance policy that
pays S25.O0 a week benefit. Real Es-
tate. James Hennessey. Lawyer. 113
West Second street. Mishawaka-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
FEW PRISONERS WERE
TAKEN BY BRITISH
Gen. Maude Reports That Turks
Gave Up Bagdad With
out Struggle.
InternationaI News Service

international News Service
LONDON. March 12-The main
Turkish army that concentrated for
the defense of Bagdad. withdrew
without serious losses before British
troops entered the ancient Ara bian
capital.
a brief dispatch from Gen. Maude
indicated today that the British
made no large capture of prisoners.
The Turks, however, abandoned a
number of heavy guns in their re-
treat from the DALAI river. six miles
from Bagdad. The defeated Otto
man forces are retiring nOrthward
along the Tigris. British military
writer's declared that Gen. Maude
probably press his advance and
march on Mosul, principal base of
the Turkish armies now facing the
British and Russians.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
BUSINESS MEN TO
MEET MARCH 20

The annual meeting of the Business
Mems association will be held Tues
day evening, March 20, at Clark
new laundry building, y. Main st. AS
this will probably be the last meet
ing of this organization before it's
absorption by the proposed new
board of trade "a large attendance
is sought. Many matters of great
importance and concerning the flu
ture of the city, will in all LIKELIHOOD
be discussed. Mr.. Clark will enter
tain the meeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
Nuxated Iron Makes Strong,
Vigorous, iron Men and Beautiful
Healthy Rosy Checked Women
DR.. Howard James, Late
of the United States Public
Health Service, Says:

Iron is absolutely necessary 10
enable your blood 10 Ch4nge food
into living tissue. Without il. no
matter how much or what YOU eat.
your food merely passes through you
without doing you any good. You
don't get the strength out OF il. and
as a consequence you become weak.
pale and sickly looking. just like a
plant trying 10 grow in a soil def
cient in iron A patient OF mine re-
marked 10 me CATER having been
on a six weeks course OF NuXated
from. say. Doctor. that there stun
i like magic
If you are not strong OF we'll you
owe 10 20 yourself 20 make the fol-
lowing test See how long YOU can
work or how far you can walk with
out becoming tired. Next take two
fve-grain tablets OF nuXated iron
three times per day after meals for
two weeks. Then test your strength
again and see how much YOU have
gained From my own experience
with Nuxtated Iron. feel II is such
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
DIR. EDWARDS GIVEN
BALTIMORE CHURCH
Local Pastor Gets One of the
Best Appointments in
MethOdiSm.

Rev. DIR. Loren NJ. Edwards. pas
tor Of the Methodist aIemOrial
church for the past five years, has
been appointed 10 the pulpit of
Grace church. Baltimore, Nd, which
is not only one of the leading
churches in that city but is consid-
cred one OF the most prominent and
influential of the Methodist denom-
ination in the country. Or. Edwards
Will tender his official resignation
TO the board of managers of the
local church Tuesday night. He will
leave NIishawaka for his new sphere
OF labor April /.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
MsHAwAkA PERSONALS.

Miss Anna Ganser. who is en-
ployed in the county treasurer's of
fee at LapOrte, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Ganser. 100 W. Sixth st
Miss Heirleiner and niece Of
Philadelphia, Pa, are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Endlich. 710
Lincoln way +.
Charles Il. Miller has returned TO
Battle Creek, Mich. after spending
Sunday with friends in this city
Mr. and Mrs. Robert d. smith of
Gary spent Sunday with relatives
and friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira G. Norris have
returned TO their home in Nilwau-
kee, Wis, after spending a week
with relatives in this city
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12

pain. backaChe and that genera
weakness that was so hard 20 bear
am able 20 do my work during
such times and am recommending
Lydia r. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound 20 my friends who suffer as Z
did. Mics Meta Tiedemann. 1922
jefferson Ave. Brooklyn. y. Y
To know whether Lydia J.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound viii
help YOU. just try IL. Tor advice
write TO Lydia =. Pinkham Medicine
Co. (COnfdentiaD Lynn. Mass. Your
letter will b. opened. read and an
swered by woman, and held ira
strict confidence. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
Will NOT ASK RECOUNT.

To the News-Times:-
As 10 the item published in your
paper the other day that I would
contest the votes cast for city treas
urer as tabulated by the election
commissioners March 8, 1 want to
say upon careful elaboration and
kindly advice of a few of my most
intimate friends, 1 have concluded
not 20 ask for a recount It's up 10
the democratic organization 10 vim
dictate my position as they see ft
JOSEPH GANSER.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
CONVICT ESCAPES FROM
MICHIGAN CITY PRISON

The local police department was
notified about 10 o'clock last night
that Henry Hunter, a negro prisoner
OF the Michigan City prison, escaped
about an hour previous by scaling
the wall. a $10O reward is offered
for the convict's recapture. He is
described as being SO years old
medium black. feet II 1-2 inches
tall, and weighing 100 pounds. At
the time OF escape ne wore a pair
of overalIs over his prison suit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
Is WALKING
street Car Men at Capital Quit Their
Posts.
International News Service:

INTERNATIONAL News service.
WASHINGTON. March 12.-Half
of Washington walked TO work to-
day. In the early hours of the
morning nearly 1000 street car men
employed by the Washington Rail-
way and Electric company, walked
out after Pres't Clarence p. King
had refused all offers to mediate the
differences of union recognition he
tween them and the company.
The places were Immediately
taken by more than 500 strike
breakers imported by the company,
but its service was paralyzed during
the rush hours.