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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
DAY Of CONFERENCES
IN ENGLISH COAL STRIKE

London. July 24-tBy the Associ-
a1ed Press THE cay was fully oc-
cupied with conferences between
Premier LIoyd-George and other
members of the government ana the
mining interests and closed with the
prospect of a settlement. Accord
ing TO the strike leaders N Yorkshire
the whole trouble arose through the
coal controllers attempt TO evade the
piece rate offer of the Sankey report.
which the government had adopted
as working basis.
One of the results of todays con-
ferences between the premier and
the miners executive was new
piece rate offer on the part of the
government. which the miners fed
Grafton appointed 4 sub committee 10
consider.
The subcommittee. which re-
quired elucidalo1 Of the points in
detail. held a long conference this
evening with the Goa! controller. No
official report of the conference has
been issued. bur il was uaoficially
stated that when the miners fedora
ton meets IN the morning 10 con-
slider the sub -conmittee' report
there is every prospect thai set
tIement will be reached.
The settlement will come none 100
soon. Evidence is accommodating
hourly of how heavily the coal short
age is pressing on all industries and
public services. The government
has already stopped the export Of
coal from Cardiff and the railways
have plans laid for a severe restric-
ton of their services. 10 begin Mon
day if the strike IS not settled.
A satisfactory aspect Of the strike
is the fact that there have been no
disorders or threatenings of any kind
and no attempt to hinder the naval
men who have been engaged in keep
ing as far as possible the mines
from flooding. The situation in re-
gard 10 pumping and ventilating un-
derwent a great improvement during
the course of the day. There have
been some extensions Of the strike
movement but at the same time
many strikers have resumed work.
notably in Nottinghamshire. where
il was announced late tonight that
the strike had ended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
The Junior chautauqua.

When the Gardiner Board Of Trade
assumed the Chautauqua proposition
the well understood just what the
Ch1utauqua meant 10 adult Gardner
AMI perhaps the, fully realized what il
meant TO the boys and girls. If SO they
were an exception for the public. the
fathers and mothers and the children
themselves AZ a rule do not.
The opportunity not only for enjoy
ment but real profit offered the boys
and girls of Gardner by the Junior
Chautauqua has never before been
equaIIed in this city. Those in charge
and specialists in the handling, amusing
and instructing Of children. chosen by
reason of the success they have had IN
this work.
All the children of the city and sur
rounding towns are invited to meet at
the band stand on the common at $50
o'clock on Friday evening to participate
IN the parade and Join in the ticket
hunt. The parade will cover some Of
the principal streets and the ticket hunt
will mean that the boys and girls who
are successful IN finding any of the six
hidden tickets win be given free tickets
10 the entire course Fathers and
mothers should come along with the
youngsters as we'll as the older broth
ers and sisters should come along and
watch the fun.
Season tickets for all children be-
tween the ages of and IA may secure
season tickets for 500 which admits TO
everything IN the whole course.
Rev. r. W. Plant has kindly given
permission for the Use Of the parish
house should any. OF the forenoons
prove to be stormy. The first day will
hr devoted to fairy stories. the second
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
POSLAM BRINGS
JOY OF CLEAR
HEALTHY SKIN

To skin that once was erupfionAI and
unsightly Poslam brings again the glow
when bIerr1isi,es long tolerated are at
last ,ifeposed of. A highly concentrates
heaIinr power qualities Poslam for this
work Like a pacifying balm to burn
ing frr-itafed surfaces You should not
suffer-should not allow any skin dis
order to remain in evidence one dav
longer without ffnHing out lust what
Poslam can do for IT,
Sold everywhere For tree sauula
write 10 Emergency Laboratories. IS
West 18th St. New York City.
PoalamxiSoap. mE6ica1ed with PoE11n
hrixhfenE beAufifas ccmnlnxsn6a-H6H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Robert and Charles Jr., Of Farming
dale. and Miss Florence Cobb OF Cp-
ANA. Ind, were guests last week
OF their uncle. c. z. Green.
MT. and Mrs Glen Jewert and two
children Of Alma and Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Jewetr were recent callers at
W. B. Jewett's.
Miss Emma Green and Master
Verne Grant were guests "Wednesday
Of Mrs. A II. Cooper. Randolph.
". H. Grant Of Pejepscot passed
the weekend with his family at this
place.
c. K Green was a visitor in Wa
terville Wednesday. Els son. who
sustained a fracture of the right arm
below the elbow Monday morning. is
getting along very comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
.JOICE

Mrs. \ J. Perry Of Orient Heights.
Mass. IS visiting her sister, Mrs.
Wadsworth Lewis.
Miss Madeline DeGrady of Angus
Ia is passing her vacation Al me
home of Charles Skehan.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dunton and
little daughter. Eleanor OF Jefferson
were callers in the place Sunday.
Donald Johnson of Augusta IS
visiting AT the home Of Horatio
Lewis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
Clemenceau's Opponents
Continue Attacks

Paris. July 24-tBv The Associated
Press Premier Clemenceau op-
ponents continued Yesterday and to-
day to shake the plum tree" II
the hope of bringing down another
ministerial H.am like N Boret. for
mer food minister if not the entire
crop.
Today they attacked the premier
through Minister Of Finance Klotz
and his financial policy. with the re-
SUIT that there was an increased gov
eminent majority on a vote of con-
hdence. the government getting 3o4
votes to 1874
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
SEVERE ELECTRICAL
STORM OVER BANGOR

Bangor. Ne. July e4.-An electri-
cal storm. the most sever of the sea-
son, passed over Bangor tonight.
lightning striking in many places but
doing little damage. The Standard
Oil Companys gasoline tank at High
Head was struck, but only the Va
por above the oil burned of. Wire
service was only slightly impaired
Considerable damage is reported IN
the rural districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
TENNIS PLAY IN NORTH
WESTERN TOURNAMENT

Minneapolis. Mimi. LII
cen CEN on m william NJ, Johnston,
s san g rranrisco. in the finals of tbs
s ar singles Of the Northwestern
$50 tournament at Deep Haven
,r..,,-ts tomorrow afternoon
Richards today defeated Clarence
Grimm. San Francisco. after i've
strenuous sets. los. Ga. s., a-6. S-+.
Johnston had an easy time winnins
from Joseph J. Armstrong. St
Paul. s-s, 81 g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
Mrs. Lydia r. Thompson

Mrs. Lydia T. Thompson died
Wednesday night al the home of her
nephew. Lewis c. Brann. Bowman
street FarIningdale. She was ::
years Of age and was born in China.
daughter Of Syivanus and Patience
CPullen) Webber. Mrs. Thompson
had resided in Farmingdale for 1.
years. Funeral services viii be held
Friday afternoon at $50 o'clock
from her nephew's home, and will
be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

TO hero stories and the third animal
stories Come and hear how a wonder
fui story sounds as il falls from the lips
OF a professional story teller. The daily
program of the Junior Chautauqua is as
follows Nine A. NJ, games for boys
and girls under 10 years OF age: % A.
NJ, games for boys and girls over 10
years of age; Il. rehearsal for pageant
P, NJ. story hour and games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
SACRAMENTO THIRD
BASEMAN TO YANKEES

Sacramento, Cal, jury e4-"Ba5e"
Pinelli. Sacramento tnirdhasema-1.
has been sold to the New York Am
erican League club. Manager viii
ham Rodgers of the local club an
nounced today. Pineili will not re-
port to the major league team I'M
al after the close Of the Pacific
Coast League season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

A meeting of the committee Of the
Cooperative Store was held Thurs
Gay evening 10 report progress. Ev-
cry one Of the committee reported
that the stock was selling good and
there was no doubt in the minds Of
the committees bur that the associa-
ton would be formed IN a short
time This store will he run for The
Dement, OF the stockholders t,niv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
Report Progress in
Settlement Marine Strike

New York, July e4--Progress to-
wards. settlement of the Seamen's
strike which is tying Up ships from
Portland to Galveston. was reported
tonight by Raymond 3. Stevens. vice
chairman OF the [ nited States ship
ping Board. who added thai ne would
have something definite to say to
morrow morning"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs. @ II. Thompson of Oklahoma
City, accompanied by her daughter
Miss Susie. is visiting her sister
Mrs. William MorrelL. They will
leave On Saturday on their return
home. Miss Thompson is supervisor
of schools IN Oklahoma City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

The Maine Central Railroad CO has
bought the property at 13 Winthrop
street, Hallowell. through the Z. Z.
Newbert Agency This Is enc Of the
properties long owned by the Ha.-
Lowell. Granite CO. The house VII
probably be removed as the ra-lroad
has bought for the lOt.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Miss Ethel " Russell. clerk az the
probate court. will commence today
her annual vacation. She will go TO
her cottage at Weld for Il few days.
after which she and Miss Frances
Knowles Of this city will 60 70
Loon Lake. Raogeley. where they
will pass a week. Miss Russell viii
pass the remainder Of her vacation
al her cottage az Weld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

The silent policeman of Randolph
which has been long missing from
the corner of Bridge and Water
streets, has re-appeared. Il was fish
ed from the water of the Moultor
stream by Officer Sherman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs Moves Wheeler is enjoying
+wo-weeks vacation from her duties
AZ The treasurer Office AZ the state
House. She is visiting her husband
and friends in Eas1port and Lubec.
Mr. Wheeler being one of the inspec-
tors of the National Gamers Assoc:1-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

children of Dover have left for Bos-
ton after passing two weeks as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Robert J.
Kirk on the Gardiner read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

The tent for the Chatauqua will arrive
Friday morning. The members of the
committee on grounds invite any OF the
members Of the board OF trade who
can 70 assist n its erection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Miss May Newcomb of the High
way department Al the state House.
is enjoying a two weeks' vacation al
her home IN Chelsea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mr. and Mrs. Donald s. McNaugh-
m, who have been passing few
racks al Capitol Island. have return
ea AID left Thursday for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs. J. w Flagg and lite
grandson Melvin. VINO have been
visiting her daughter Mrs. JOSIE
Holbrock for the past few days
have returned 10 their home i
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

George L Rice, member of the
Somerville police force, who has been
the guest of his cousin. Mrs. Eta
Marston. has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Miss Helen McAdam of Randolph
has gone 10 Ocean Point for a two
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs.
Chester Stephens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs Lester Woodward of Dresden
- n Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Perry and Mr..
and Mrs. David Williams are enjoy
ing an outing at the Perry cottage,
Ocean Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Fred z. Peterson and daughter Betty
arrived Thursday from Dedham. Mass
and left tor Lake Cobbosseecontee TO
enjoy two weeks outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Ms. = I Chevlin. who Is passing the
GUNNER n Dresden. was Calling Thurs
day Z Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

John Brooks of Saint Adams. VI,
was among the out-of-town visitors
in Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

A n. Blaisdell has Just bean dis
charged from the service OF he [
s army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Aldo Pelleg-ini is taking a Two
weeks vacation. Earl Hobbs IS
taking his place on the mall route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

c. 2. Coombs of Portland was
business visitor Of this city yester-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mss Doris Pelham of Erookl.ne,
lass arrived Thursday for a visit
VII Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

An auto party consisting Of Ar
thur Church. A. Shea. D steTts
George Willis and c. Buchanan vert
70 Earrnon's Earbor Wednesda-
afternoon. where they enjoyed q
shore dinner AT Mr.. Bucknan +
cottage. The trip was made in Mr.
Church's auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs Alexander Mccain lefr this
morning for Marblehead. Mass,
where she will visit Mrs. W. Tha-sG-
er Of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

NJ. and Mrs. c. A Woodward and
So. Clifton Of Minnesota who are
rs1t.ag n Pittston. were calling on
Gardiner friends Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. c. y. Smith and NJ
and Mrs. {. J. Smith and Mis-
Maude Smith made an auto Trip 10
Washington Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mss Della Perry and her guest
Nrs. Augusta Reed of Lewiston are
PASSING i few days al Old Orchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Miss NJ Hayes has returned home
after a few months visit II Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs. John r Newell and Miss Alice
, X White have returned from a
NO weeks visit at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

c. ". Mace Of Portland was n
business visitor in this city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Carl Aldrich has accepted a po-
sition al the American Express Of
fee in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Word has been received in Gardi-
ner of the arrival Of John a. Nc
Donald at Newport News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

NJ and Mrs. Daniel Carleton of
AHA were calling on Gardiner
trends Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

TMteneid were among the out-of
-own VISITORS in Gardiner Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

NJ and Mrs. c. O Davenport and
laughter. Miss Beatrice. nave returned
rom 4 trip - This Forks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

a1s-r Dozen Dance. Library nall.
f-1ay evening, July %. Monaghan s
'-pieca orchestra. electric fans. pop
Lar prices. ily22- rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs {, A. Blenn Of Dresden Mills
was among the out-of-tDwn visitors
thursday IN the clTy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

rank Goodwin Of Dresden Mills was
Cc~ thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

George Boardman and wife are r
town visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Peter Brunnell of Syracuse. y. Y,
was calling On Gardiner friends Thurs
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

David Robbins was IN Monmouth
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Private William J. Peavey, Co. II.
1o3rd [ s Inf. who recently recelv-
ed his honorable discharge from the
service. has returned TO his home n
this civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
Gardiner Gar i t:!!: L. Local tie; Items /! s
OFFICE: No. Depot Squar ........ Telephone s7-w

George 3. Barsrow was a visitor
Thursday in Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Warren Martin left Thursday for
southport, where he is 10 pass the
week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

a-s guests OF the latter brother, George
I. Wiley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

c. H. Day of Richmond vas 4
business visitor of this CRY yes1sr-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance French's Corner. July IS.
-Ulv25- 26-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

James Efer of Washington. D. c.
IS r;slrng his uncle George W. Alex
42de-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

= r. Morang. who l. employed n
Bath, rassed THURSDAY al his home IN
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Knights Of King Arthur will hoi:
d meeting at the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Sumner Leighton. who has been
visiting his uncle. Elvin A Leighton.
returned Thursday to his home IN
Westbrook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

: Laser IS 10 continue his sale until
IL = see Adv.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
LOCALS

Charles W. Eussev Of Waterv,E.
was in the CRY awhile Thursday II
legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

County Commissioner E. E. walker
of Monmouth was a business caller
Thursday IN this City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs. Cooley, who has been enjoy
IL an outing down river has re-
.ur-el.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Charles Howard Of LItchdeld was j
BUSINESS visitor N Gardiner THURSDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

~ Newell Reed has returned
nm 4 ten days visit in Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

Mrs. Chester Stevens left this
morning for Ocean Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
HALLOWELL

Iohn Downing was a business Wis
.tor in this ciry yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25
Roberts & Co., Brokers,
in Receivers Hands

firm of f. G. Roberts & Cos. which
has offices In several New England
cities. was placed in the hands of
receivers today.
Creditors present ut the hearing
were said to represent claims aggre-
eating S4oo. 0co. John w Cawley. prin-
cipal member Of the firm. made An
assirumant several days ago
Pnr1G July e4--The - =
-. znhsu~nfsun now On fts way
- Hruun Sol3a viii be quarrered
a. NSn6ny, Just outside the City. The
dsinwntiun is expected to arrive tn
unE1uv morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-25

July2toAug.inclusive
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-02
INVESTIGATING HEADS FIND
HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY
IN MISSISSIPPI
''ONE MULE FARMS" PAY WELL
Many Former Dark-Slsinnod Tenants
Now Worth Thousands and Sport
Good Automobiles

Chicago. Oct. 2, Exceptional hap
piness. contenUment and prosperity
among. the negroes of mississippi ID
reported by committee OF Chicago
white and negro men after an inyes-
tlgation of conditions In that state.
Tho committee was delegated 10 visit
Mississippi by tho Chicago AssocIa-
tion OF Commerce. the federal bureau
OF labor and by organized labor 10
which had been referred question
of aiding the return OF Southern
born negroes 20 the South.
A written statement prepared by
tho committee said
The happiness, contentment and
prosperity among the colored race
In Mississippi Ia much greater than
the committee expected TO find, We
know no place where greater happi-
ness and prosperity prevail among
them"
School facilities we're found to be
good, churches adequate. housing
conditions being improved rapidly
and race relations good. according TO
the report, while the industrious ne
gro is afforded excellent opportunl-
ties to become land owner, No
police oppression, imposition or
''lawlessness" was found. Negro
workers In the sawmill districts were
reported happy and contented
Many OF the farm laborers were
found to be working on the share
system. Negroes having no capital.
teams or Implements are equipped by
the land owner. receiving. usually. a
half OF the crop they produce. while
those with teams and implements are
given two-thirds. The statement con
tlnues.
we found that the average
worker who cultivated what Is
known as the one mule crop was
able, using the year 1918 rs crl-
terion. to produce sufficient crop
TO net him. over and above all living
expenses, from $500 to $500 year.
We found several men who began
work under the tenant system and
who now own their own plantations
and are themselves employers OF ne
gro labor and are worth from st0,-
900 to $4,000. These facts were
secured from the negroes themselves
and we had the privilege OF riding
with them and surveying their farms
in automobiles they own"
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-02
OVER IN ENGLAND DUKES ARE
DRAYsIEN, WHILE PORTLAND
INDUSTRIES TOTTER
BOTH SIDES CLAIM UPPER HAND
Steel Yards at Portland Not Yet Az
fccted; Wage Increase Granted
TO Some

Portland, Ore. Oct. 2.--Unlon
leaders here declare that there are
25OO men striking in the Portland
district, but shipyard operators say
only half that number are ont.
Three hundred men from the
Standifer corporation at Vancouver
went Out today and the Peninsula
and Coast companies have shut
down.
The steel yards are not yet affect
ed. The Watson Iron Works
in South Portland. a repair shop.
granted an increase In wages last
night. Twenty-Five hundred men
are returning to work.