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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
GOVT ACCUSES
(Contjnved from PAGE One)

to furnish bond. fixed at $4,000 by
Federal Judge A.. B. Anderson.
Other officials in the Jurisdiction of
the federal court here will be served
as soon as possible, government om-
Gals stated, and all will be required
to appear next Tuesday morning for
hearing.
Dan w. Simms Of Lafayette, In
diana, special United States district
attorney In charge of enforcement OF
the injunction stated today that the
proceedings againat the miners
representatives will be pushed and
that removal proceedings to obtain
the appearance in court here Of off,
cert who reside outside Of Indiana
will be instituted at once.
Mr.. Simms announced that pro-
ceedings against officers of two local
unions at Clinton, Indiana, also
would be instituted very soon,
charging them specifically with vio-
iations Of the Injunction by payment
Of strike benefits to miners. Local
No. 2011 officials, he declared, had
paid benefits by check. attempting to
"camoufage" the real nature of the
action by stating that they were for
ever payment of dues. Local Nc. 80
he said. drew n check for $500 and
distributed currency among its mem
bers.
In connection with the issuance Of
strike benefits, Mr.. Simms again de-
clared that the Injunction extends to
any person whether or not a miner,
who in any way encourages the strike,
and said that banks which honored
checks drawn against a strike benent
fund were liable to prosecution.
Mr.. Simms stated that the citations
against the men named today were only
a start in the prosecutions against al
legged violators of the injunction and
that the action might be expected soon.
1T is the governments purpose" Mr..
Simms said, ito continue prosecution as
fast as evidence can be prepared and
Of every local union who are conspir-
ing by concerted efforts to keep the
strike in force.
Refusal to return to work, il a miner
knows of the injunction and the subse-
quent order Of the union officials re-
scindfng the strike order, constitutes
violation Of the Injunction and the gov
eminent will proceed on this theory,
regardless Of whether officers are guilty
Of some specific act of announcement
OF the strike. e.
1.-The. government waited patiently
while the conference was going on in
Washington. hoping that some plan for
averting the impending disaster onse-
quent on the shortage of fuel would be
evolved. After the conference closed
the government directed the operators
to ropen their mines and advance a
IA per cent. The government again
waited patiently for some action on tn
part OF the miners looking toward re-
sumption Of work. The officials not
only failed to make any efforts to bring
about an end % the strike, but in nu-
merous statements to representatives of
the Associated Press and newspapers
encouraged its continuance. During ev-
cry moment Of this period Of waiting all
oxcers of the union have violated the
Injunction n the government has *
hausted its patience"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
DEARTH OF SUGAR
IN NEW YORK CITY

New York. Dec. 3.-Al the DEPART
ment stores and most of he retail gro
Gerry stores throughout the city are
without sugar, Arthur Williams. federal
food administrator. reported today. A
Cuban shipment Of 5000 o n due here
about the middle - the month. is ex-
Dected to relieve the shortage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
6arqes Salvaged

Boston. Dec. 3.-The coast guard c."
ter Acushnet in a radio message IT
ceived at the navy yard tonight repo''
ed passing the steamer Corsica L mD''
south Of Montauk Point with tha barge
Rita Howard and Peter Howard in 'as
barges were abandoned after 'tD.
cut adrift from the tug Neponse' ~
night and the crews were rescued "~'
by the Watch Hill coast guards. -.
Word was received here tonight 20.
the Neponset and the other two Tan.
which she was towing from Boston
New York had put into New Loneo"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

The Christmas spirit is already in
evidence in the city. Many decora.
tons are up in the stores and the
usual Christmas and holiday goods
are in the market. Many Of the
windows have Christmas dressings
and daily more signs Of the spirit ara
shown. Out-of-town shoppers have
commenced to come to Waterville :,
do their shopping and daily on tina
streets are seen new faces of famil.,
lar Christmas shoppers faces going
to and from the stores, l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

The Dorcas Rebekah Lodge answers,
its annual roll call and elected Officer,
at the meeting Tuesday evening at ON
Fellows hall and there was over IN
members present. The supper was sev,
cd at $50. followed by the roll call And,
election of officers. who were: Noh,
grand. Mrs. Eva Morrell; vice grand
Miss Lovisa Prentiss: recording secrs'
tary, Mrs. Jenni> Cowen: financial sec.
rotary. Mrs. Ida Goodwin; treasure
Mrs. Mary Abbott; trustees, Miss liz.
zie Brown, Miss Alfredo Clement ana,
Charles Drummond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

ob0 4IlSHuS,
E. Reed Main is visiting has moth
er in Canaan.
Miss Sarah Bagley Of Kent's Hill
has been home for a few days. re-
turning to her duties at the Seminary
Monday.
Everett Carter and his bride miss
Eunice Grindle Of Bluehiu, are on
their way to their home in town,
after a few weeks passed in At
lantic.
Ralph Rice had the misfortune to
break his thumb while at work in
Dana's mill this week.
Mrs. Seth Gahan has closed her
home and gone to Whiteield to pass
the winter with relatives.
j. w. Brown and family have NOV
ed to Bath for the winter.
Mrs. Maria Leonard has gone to
East Boston to pass the winter.
Maurice Prescott and Phillip
Hathorne were home from Orono to
pass Thanksgiving with their paents.
~ Willie Wright. is teaming in
P~hippsburg. His brother Ralph is
OAAiPiSyC0 AL DdI1aTlSCCLCa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fitz are pass
ing a few weeks in Rochester, N. H.
Mrs. Thomas Savage is slowly re-
covering from an attack Of typhoid
fever.
There are still quite a number of
young cattle running wild in the
woods. although owners have made
diligent search for them, shooting
some at different times.
Clarence Miller got the 18th turkey
at the shooting match Thanksgiving
day.
David Carter has gone to Liver
more Falls TO rthe winter.
William Sylvester has moved into
his new camp at Sagadahoc Ferry.
Clarence Carlton is building a
pretty bungalow on q lot near Sc
penoa hall, State road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
Methodists Show Loss

Philadelphia. Dec. 3-The Ms!..
dist Episcopal church in the on n.s,
States lost 10000 members last ~" w,
This announcement was made w" Wv,
by the Rev. Edgar Blake, eNe.u
secretary of the centenary pf.s "
at the annual convention OF M
Board OF Home Missions Oh 4
churches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
$4,000 Fire in Grain
Elevator. St. JOhnsbury. VI.

st. Johnsbury, VT, Dec. 3.-The
main building and a grain elevator
of the A. H. Mcleod Milling Com
pany were destroyed tonight by fire
which started from a defective flue.
Another elevator. containing SOS. 900
worth of grain, was saved. The loss
is estimated at $4,000 and is covered
by insurance.
The firemen fought the flames un-
der difficulties, suffering considerably
from the cold, with the thermometer
registering two degrees below zero. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Mrs. w. B. Hervey was a visitor the
first of the week in Lewiston.
Thanksgiving guests at the home ~
W. L. Small were Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Huntington and children Of Litchheld.
n MI. m Mrs. Dwight Young Of
Manchester.
Frank Chase Of Lewiston was the
holiday guest Of his brother, A.. d.
Chase. and family. in Bowdoin.
The latest arrivals at the Georr. Az.
len farm are twin heifer calves. conn.
ing last Thursday.
william Drummond. who is heIninp
W. B. Hervey is planning a. trip to Bos.
ton to visit his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
Cases for Municipal Court

The following have been placed
on the trial list for the December term
of the municipal court Friday: Hussey
VS.. Stevens; Waterville Sentinel vs..
Wolman; Wentworth Music Store vs..
Davis. Exr.: Soper VS.. Crosby: Shaw
VS.. Hodgdon: Waterville Sentinel VS.
Buckman: Pillsbury Co. VS., Buker;
Goodrich vs. Teynolds; Cove vs.. Ran.
court; Rowe vs.. Rancourt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
President Doine Fin.

washington, Dec. a-President VIII.
o IL getting better and his nropra.,
- causing satisfaction. Rear Ad-
miral Grayson. the Presidents nv
sician' said today. adding that nj.
standpoint. everything was eoing
fine with the President.
The regular Saturday consultation
with Dr. Dercum. the knlaselnhia
specialist, will be continued rnr
some time. to'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Royal Neighbors
Plan Big Time Dec. II

Lombard Camp, Royal Neighbors
of America, held a meeting last
evening and balloted on a large num-
Der Of applications. After the meet
ing the officers rehearsed for the
work on Dec. IL. when a large class
will be initiated before a supreme
officer, the State deputy, the State
officers and members from all the
camps in the State which have been
invited. The camp will also hold a
school of instruction in the after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
BOWDOIN

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. d. g. Nc
Gregor and daughter Helen Of Augusta
were holiday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Abram Strout in Bowdoin.
Harold Small went on Tuesday to
Bath, where he has employment.
Alfred Wenzel is chopping cordwood
for w. A. Pratt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Tarr of Oak
field are visiting relatives in this vi
entity for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

The ladies of Silence Howard
Chapter. Daughters of American
revolution, will be entertained on
Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock by Mrs.
o.. "A. Leonard Of Lawrence avenue
Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

which to NIL orders. the war depart.
ment has directed that the mail order
department Of the quartermaster retail,
store, Boston. will close business on
Dec. 2, 1919. There is a possibility thai
the mail order department will not b.
reopened again but the retail store in
Boston will remain open until furthe,
notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

our people to take pledges? II thew
90 and break them, what ought thew to
DO them" is the question up for d,s.
cussion at the midweek service at n.
sns. naptist church in the large ves-
,Iy tonight. This service will be fol.
owed ny the business meeting to ar.
range the annual expense budget. All
are asked to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Miss Dora Lbbey has returned Ia
e work as st~enographer at the
once OF the superintendent "
SCHOOLS after being confined at her
nome with the mumps. Miss Beat-
rice Poulin was employed in her ah-
sence. oo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

There was a very good attend. nc.
at the meeting of the Pythian Sisters
neio wednesday night, and following
the regular business and work. fur
ther arrangements were discussed
n made for the Pythias bazaar to
be held next Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

congratulations are being extend.
60 MI. and Mrs. Rollin c. Clark =,
sairreld on the birth Ola On. WI
Jam bradbury Clark. who arr;va,
Iast saturday. Mrs. Clark ana ,,tt,a
son are doing nicely. Mr.. Clark q. :
prominent travelling s-ale.nar
tnis vicinity and doubtless he vii, -.
to present the "smoke.m y.
this 10 their first child. as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

The Ladies' Aid Society ~ =
Getcheil street church will hold a
sale and supper at the church par
Tors on Tuesday. Dec. Is, both after
noon and evening. and the ladies are
busily engaged In making final prem
arations for their sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Ladies' Aid Society at the Metho.
dist church met at the for
an aii-day meeting Wednesday. and
tne time was passed in sewing for
the annual Christmas sale. A very
good time was enjoyed and there was
a good number Of ladies present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
NORTH DAKOTA HOUSE
KILLS RTLT,

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 3.-The House
Of Representatives. Of the North Dako-
ia Legislature today killed without a
roll call a bill designed to repeal the
state 'isblLe" laws relating to sale Of
cigarettes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

st. Johns. N. F., Dec. 3-The "a.
ish steamer Cairndhu. when Al
from Leith for Portland. M.. ~
Nov. %, put in here today |" al,
pairs. Her propeller biaoeS
broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Hard ceids-People whose blood u
rure are not nearly 80 likely to take
hard colds as are others. Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes the blood pure:
and this great medicine RECEIVERS the
system after q cold az no other~ medi-
cine does. Take Hood's.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Miss Florence Tracey has returned
from Good Win, where she has been
attending The AT Home Night"
Miss Tracey is employed in the w.
w. Berry store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
llessard.G

Everard Leonile Lessard and Miss
Malvins Lucia Giroux. both of this city.
were married Tuesday night by Rev.
FIR. Drolet, who used the single ring
service. They will reside in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
Harvard Eleven Accepts

Cambridge. Mass. Dec. tio,nst
vitation to the Harvard d
team to play a western e!eNe" ae
Pasadena. Cal, on New le"'
was accepted late today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Mrs. James Tweddle and Mrs. How
ard Harmon have returned to their
homes in Thorndike after a short stay
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
Vincent Anderson

The death Of Vincent Anderson, aged
81 years, occurred on Friday of last
week after a short illness. Mr.. Ander.
son had been in uncertain health for
several years. He leaves a wife, a non
n a daughter. and his father, Cor
nelius Anderson, aged "a years; two
brothers, George of Boston and Will
liam Of Brunswick, and a sister who
lives in Massachusetts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

A.. r. Colbeth Of Portland and r.
F. Pierce also Of Portland were bust
ness callers here Wednesday for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

There will be a special meeting of
Waterviller Masonic lodge No. 80, F. and
A.. NJ, at Masonic Temple on Thursday
evening for work in the Master Mason,
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

G.. w. Hawker of West Falmouth.
was a business visitor in the city
Wednesday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

The funeral of the late Miss Liz
zie Thompson will be held on Friday
morning at II o'clock from her home
on Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

]. c. Smith of the State Y. NJ. c..
A. is passing a few days in Rock
land on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Miss Sadie Blake has returned to
her home in Albion, after a short
visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Miss Ruth Damren of Belgrade vas
a visitor in the city stopping Wednes-
day for the dav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

for Richmond. called there by the Sc
rious illn essof her father, Mr.. Elwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

c. S. Lane and w. H. Pera Of Port
land were in the city on business
Wednesday,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Miss Nella Merrick, department in
spector of the Daughters of VVeter-
ans, has returned from a trip to
Portland in the interest Of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Miss Myrtle Hall has returned to
her home in Brooks after passing a
few days in this city and Fairfield
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

H. S. Stewart Of Houlton was u
business caller in the city Wednes-
day. ..E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Mrs. Sara L. Leighton of Portland
is passing a few days here on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

The Modern. Woodmen held their
regular meeting Wednesday evening
ia their hall with election Of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

DR.. T.. B. Mower and Rev. E. c.
Whittemore have returned from a
short business trip to Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

b. Gaines of Boston was a caller
here Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Mrs. w. G.. Brown of Fairfield
Center was a shopper in the city
Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

J. B. Donney of Topsham was IL
the city Wednesday,, on business fol-
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Arthur SWEET Of Bangor Is passing
a few days In the city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

q. r. Paine Of Lewiston is in the
city on q short business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Miss Lucy Eddington is passing q rev
at hSf home on Oak street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
WOOLWICH
Perkins. Bailey

Cnester Perkins and Mrs, Ella
White Bailey were united in marriage
sunday evening at the home of the
room by Rev. Edwin Keerden Dodge
OF Bath, in the presence of a few
relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Miss Evelyn Joy Of Hinckley was IN
the city Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

r. D. Haserman Of Portland, Is IN
the city for q few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Fred M. Ramsdell of Bangor Is in
the city for a few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

b. E. Blake OF Lewiston was /
caller here Wednesday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Herbert Pike of Lisbon Falls is in
the city for a few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

E. P. Fender Of Calais and G.. D.
Mcfarland of Calais are in h city
passing q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

Arthur w. Morse was in the city
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

H. A. Alperine of Rockland was u
business visitor here Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

lne Watervilie p~ostofice has bean al.
s''eo mat owing to lack Of stock with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
WATERv|LLE

There was a clean slate at the To-
cal police headquarters Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

H. M. Moody of Augusta was a
out-of-town visitor here Wednesda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04

CoRNERs-Miss Ethed Ashford Of
Gorham Normal school passed the
Thanksgiving vacation with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8. Ashford.
n dance given by the w. r. c. at
Everett's hall Thanksgiving night.
was well attended and a financial
success. ]. Dixon held the LUCKY num-
Der that drew the quilt.
Miss Gladys Godfrey, a eacbe NJ
Good Will. was the guest OF her
mother. Mrs. Rufus Godfrey. from
Thursday until Monday.
Ralph Godfrey of Bath. who r..ssa
last week at Rufus Godfrey's return
ed TO his work Sunday.
Mrs. Vinton Gordon Of Liyermore
rails is q guest at o. A. True,s
Miss Ruby Shuman. a teacher IN
Litchf1eld, passed the Thanksgivine
vacation with her parents in China.
The -Four Leaf Clover Cluh bs,d
their regular meeting at the Mills
schoolhouse Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Everett Kicker is COOKING fo,
the saw mill crew Of Marcelle ana
Drouins. ~"o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-04
LITCHFIELD

PLAINS-Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stew
n entertained 20 guests on Thanks
giving day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Maxwell were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Pow.
ers Thanksgiving.
F.. E. Sylvester. who has employ
ment in Bath, returned Monday, af-
ter passing a few days at his home
here.
G. M. Rogers and Colamore Small,
who have employment at Greene, re-
turned Sunday, after passing a few
days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Walker were
the guests Of Mr.. sand Mrs. e. W.
Pierce Thursday.
The entertainment and Die social
given by the Pine Tree school was
very much a success.
George Perry went Sunday to Mas
sachusetts, where he expects to have
employment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-24
PUBLIC LANDS
TO Be LEASED

A bin hanging fire before congress
for the past several years Is about 10
become Law.
This r. the measure providing for
the leasing OF government lands
bearing oil. coal. gas. sodium and
rock phosphatea
It's earliest and most ardent advo-
interests.
Its principal opponents have been
those who insisted that the bill would
give large mining and oil companies
the right TO skim the cream off public
lands. mineral resources which right
fully should be conserved for future
America
These lands were withdrawn from
public entry by Presidents Roosevelt
and Taft. to save those minerals for
future needs
The bill provides for what Is said
10 be nominal rental. While II
merely leases the lands. its opponents
charge that the effect will be to per-
init private cxploiterE TO skim the
cream" OF natural resources.
They further charge that this bill
"a the entering wedge by which the
conservation policy OF Roosevelt and
Clifford Pinchot will be shattered.
On tho other hand. II Is pointed out
that the bill will greatly increase pro-
duction OF coal. gas. fertilizers and
oil. especially oil and phosphates.
This will mean larger supply OF
gasoline for automobiles and n larger
supply OF fertilizers for farming
lands.
Farmers organizations asked con-
gross 90 amend the bill prohibiting
the export OF phosphates, thus keep
ing at home. for greater food produc-
ton. n mineral sorely seeded by an
impoverished soil.
There is an enormous demand IN
Europe for phosphates and this has
kept the price far above normal. This
in itself, farmers say. has made the
cost OF food production excessively
high.