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CHARGES PACKERS WITH
"COERC|NC' WITNESSES
Market Committee Chairman OF
National Livestock Association
Makes Accusation.
SPENDING MONEY LAv1sHLY
Great Meat Houses Arc Declared to
BE Making Desperate Effort 70
Maintain Their Present Grip on
Situation.
INV Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON. August 3o.--Charges
that the five big meat packing COM
panics have in some cases "coe,rei'
witnesses appearing before the Senate
Agriculture Committee at hearings on
legislation Tor regulation Of The i'll
dustry. and in others paid their OK
peases. were placed into the committe e
record today.
The accusations were contained in a
telegram from II. a. Jastro. chairman
Of the market committee OF the Ma
,!onal Livestock Association. 10 Sena-
tor Gronna, Republican. cf North
Dakota, and 1t was announced that
the message had been authorized by
senator kendrick. Democrat, or Wyom-
ing. president Of the association.
National Livestock Association has
long realized the impossibilty OF pro-
per conduct OF their business, when
Subject TO the packer combination,
lavish expenditures in desperate et-
fort to maintain their unconscionable
position.
Refrigerator Cars Attacked.
The telegram suggested that refri-
serator cars De made common carriers,
with responsible control by the govern
ment be established
c. z. Hunt. of Dallas Texas, opera,
tor OF retail chain stores, dep ,r sd
said their entrance into the grocery
business had been desirable because
it increased competition.
We've just gotten into STOCK pro- r;d
r. r. Powers, vice-president OF the
Nashville Stock Yards Company. THAT
territory is just now turning out ABOUT
sec: 100000 annually in s,of it, ,n we nr
had wonderfui heir from nnu GT not ar hSve
cleared the receipts II theH mad n"u
been there to take the stun out OF our
hands. Getting away from cotton. our
a p place to find a market for, their
stock, if it were not for the bigger
concerns
They've put in packing houses in
Georgia and in Florida too. We our
selves are engaged in Organizing a
little independent packing concern, but
we are now getting close 10 Chicago
prices from the packers.
ing business. we think You ought to
license most other lines, too"
Packers Buy From Farmers.
Henry NJ. Hook, of Mount Sterling.
voiced similar objections. I'VE are
satisfied with mark eting conditions
ne said. The packers come TO our
farms and buy our cattle. If there is
offense and prosecute. but don't weigh
them down with licenses. During the
war IL was all right, but now let the
country alone and let it get hack to
ing. You cannot find Il man for $4,000
year in this country who knows
enough to sit down here as commits
stone rand control ali this business.
stock men the committee adjourn cd
until Tuesday.
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tention to the resignation OF Hippo
drome's manager. Charles b. Dilling-
ham, who Is q member OF tho PRODUCE
Ing Managers Association.
An announcement today that the
Producing Managers Association head
quarters Will be closed until Tuesday
gave rise to report that the man
ayers had bought tickets for Boston.
In order to be or the ground to take
part In the theater war, which has
now shifted largely to the Hub City.
NO information was obtainable as to
their plans upon reaching Boston. six
or whose largo theaters. it was claimed
by striking actors. will be closed Mon
day.
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CHORUS GIRLS TO GET
$35 PER WEEK SALARY
Hippodromc Ihcnter In New York Signs
Up Scale and Will Reopen,
Monday.
CBy Universal Service. ,

NEW, rBy Universal Scrricc;l
NEW YORK. August 30.-Chorus
girls are to receive minimum wage
OF s35 at week at the Hippodrome when
that playhouse reopens r1onday. a raise
of $40. and after the agreement was
signed today the Actors' Equity .Asso-
citation ella med the first big victory of
the actors strike had become an ac-
compliShcd fact. The Equity called at
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FRANCE THANKS PERsHINo
$4,000 TeieErnms show Country,s ~
probation for Americas
Aid I'm War.
. (By Universal Service. }

PARIS:. August 30.-Teiegrams q
appreciation OF Americas aid In tic
today on the eve of his departure
These telegrrams.; Of which there were
more than $4,000. came from all parts
or the nation toward the man who had
led the American forces and delivered
france from the clutches of tho In
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kilograms Shouting
Labor Situation
Theatrical Trouble Is NoaU
Conferred IN City of
Boston.

BOSTON, August 3o.-labor Day
VIII see the darkcninE OF SIX of Bos-
ion large thcaters it was said today
when between 200 and 800 Actors
ing here voted to align themselves on
the side of the actors striking for
union recoEnitioI and the right 10
bargain collectively. The actors and
actresses voted to parade on Labor
Day Stage hands and musicians will
sympathetic strike.
CHICAGO. August So.-Carpenters
and allied building trades workers TO
for more pay. Actors and actresses
are striking for union recognition.
Lesser strikes include: 500 cleaners
and dyers. 300 optical workers and zoo
lunchroom workers.
NEW HAVEN. August so.-Reiection
OF President Wilson's offer of cents
an hour increase to shopmen of the
New York, New Hagen and Hartford
and the Boston and Albany Railroads.
was the prediction today, based upon
the known vote in many sections by
been canvaSsed but it is known that
very large number voted to strike
again.
SAN FRANClsCO-The railroad
strike here and throughout Central
California has been broken and the
men were back at work today. inter
rupted train schedules being resumed
as rapidly as possible. The railroad
men were reported TO have surrendered
Internationally.
BALTTNIORE-Carme OF the Balti-
more and Ohio Mountclair shop voted
today not TO return TO work after the
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Quit. EcdcrnI Nocntional Rnnrh.

WASHTNGTON, AUGUST 30.-Dr. G. A.
l'ros$er director Of the Federal Board
for Vocational Education, has resign
ed. The Office of director proba bly, will
he abolished with the lay members Of
the board assuming active direction
OF TN. work.
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NEGROES TO MARCH MONDAY
Labor Day Celebration and Speech
Making Arranged Ivy Colorcd
Union Men.

All colored labor unions In Rich
mond will hold Il parade Labor Day,
which will be followed by a mass meet :
ing at the True Reformers' Hall. at
Second and Leigh Streets Speakers
day arc Judge Church Terrell. of Wash
ington: w. T.. Page and 4. Hall. presi-
dent of the State Colored Federation
of Labor. all colored. The speaking
will begin at Z o'clock in the evening.
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Loyal Service wipes out Fast.

WASHINGTON. August S0-I,oyal
service in the army during the recent
war can be considered as wiping out
soldiers past, tho Judge advocate
general has ruled. An adverse opinion
was rendered on tho question Of
whether a man possessing a cr!minTi
record before, entering the army could
be re-enlisted at this time
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YUKON Territory !, Dr,.

DAWSON. y. T, August 3o-The
Yukon Territory goes dry tonight,
when the law enacted last spring by
the Yukon LeEis'a' ..-c aholishing the
saloon becomes effective. Between
now and February plrhiscite will be
held through Nrt the territory TO de-
tcrrr;ne the future q: the liquor bust.
N
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BALTTMORE-Carme OF the Balti-
more and Ohio Mountclair shop voted
today not TO return TO work after the
Labor Day holiday. Their action &C
cords with that taken Thursday by .
600 machinists of the shops
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31

NEWARK. y. J.-Ciarbage handlers
here Late today obtained n wage of $40
4 day.
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these resolutions be forwarded to the
other posts of the Virginia division
with request that they also take up
inns matter with their representatives
Congress-"
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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21
ISLE HAS MANY ATTRACTIONS
Pleasing Sights to the Visitor
Land of Contradictions.

Corfu is an island in the Mediter-
ranean, the largest of the Ionian group,
and it belonged to Venice for many
centuries. 1t is separated from the
coast of Albania by the channel of
Corfu, 40 miles long. The entire is
land embraces about 277 square miles
with a population of 100000. Aside
from its chief city, Corfu, there are
only few towns and villages, as half
the island is still covered with natural
olive groves. The entire place is rem
iniscent Of the colony of Corinthians
who settled there in the earliest period
of Greek history, and became a great
and ancient buildings with their splen-
did arcades bear mute witness to GEN.
turies of Venetian rule.
There IS a splendid library of 100,-
600 volumes from the pens of ancient
and modern writer's, where the biblio-
maniac has an opportunity to indulge
his taste.
AS matter of fact, Corfu is city
Of strange contradictions. 1t is not
an uncommon sight to be walking close
to the public library and to hear the
flower boys in the arcade nearby sing
ing the beauty of their. floral offerings,
while under the shadow of the build
ing on the other side is a native wood
man standing on a pile of logs, saw
ing vigorously. 1t is a queer instru-
ment he plies, unimproved for CEN
turtles, and as he saws he sings bal.
lads centuries old.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21

grasped the seriousness of the situa-
ton.
"Now that is the way 1t stacks up,"
ended. "The girl is to be taken to this
fellows shack and compelled to marry
Kirby, whether she wants to or not.
They either intend threatening her, or
else to actually resort to force-likely
both. No doubt they can rely on this
renegade preacher in either case"
"Jack didn't name no name?"
"No-why?"
"Only thar uster be a bum hangin'
round the river front in Saint Louee
who he'd preachers papers, en- wore
long-tailed coat. Thar want no low
down game he wudn't take q hand in
fer drink. His name wus Gaskins;
he'd him up fer mayhem onct. I'll bet
he's the duck, for he hung round Jacks
place most O. the time. Whatcha want
me ter do?"
'It has seemed to me, Tim," 1 said
thoughtfully, "that the best action for
US to take will be to let them place the
girl in my hands, just as they have
planned to do. That will throw them
entirely off their guard. Once we sue
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21

when the dull scuffiing of horses hoofs
being led cautiously up the trail to
my right broke the intense silence.
listened to assure myself, then shook
Tim into wake fulpess, leaving him still
blinking In the shadow of the stump.
while I advanced in the direction of
the spring. saw nothing of Rale until
he spoke.
''That yer, Moffett?'
"Yes; whar's yer partyT'
I caught a view of his dim outlines,
as he stepped slightly forward, reas-
sured by my voice.
They'll be yere; thar's bit O. time
ter spare yit. I aimed not ter keep 'em
waitin'. Here, this is yer boss, an
yere's the leadin' strap fer the others.
Better tie it ter yer pommel. reckon,
SOS ter leave both yer hands free-yer
might hav' need fer 'em. Well tend
ter mountin' the gurls, an then all
yell hav' ter do will be ter lead off
Better walk the hosses till yer git
crost the crick, so the sojers won't hear
yer. Got that?'
Il reckon l hav', an sense 'nough
ter know it without bein' told. Did ye1
think I wanted ter be catched on this
job?"
"All right, but thar's no harm q
tellin' yer. Whar's Tim gone tor"
II reckon he don't even know his
self; he's sure sum drunk"
Rale chuckled, patting the side OF
the horse next him.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21
ALL HAVE FAVORED NUMBER
Inhabitants of Various Countries Show
Marked Preference for Numerals
to Their Fancy.

Some curious conclusions have been
reached as the result of what are
called the preferred numbers" Of the
inhabitants of different countries. The
basis of the investigations had to do
with the various denominations of
money, postage stamps and other me-
diums of value.
It appears that nearly all races
evince a marked preference for the
numbers two, three and five and their
multiples. The Mahommedans, howev-
er avoid the use of the number three.
Among the French and other Latin
peoples two and five are more popular
than three, while the English prefer
two and three and the Germans three
ald five.
The Chinese are said to resemble
the Latins in their choice, while the
peoples of India have strong liking
for two. The number seven is most
used in the Slavic countries. The
higher numbers are not much used ex-
cept in Spanish-speaking countries, as
eleven in Salvador, seventeen in Mexi-
co, nineteen in Spain. The people of
Hawaii are said to be fond Of thirteen.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21

Those who contend that snails
are without sense may be referred to
the experiment of lady who proved
otherwise. First she touched the
mouth of a water snail with a little
piece of lettuce, producing as result
a number of rapid mouth movements.
At a later stage, as she was doing
this, she also touched its foot or creep
ing sole with a glass rod. Finally,
she so accustomed the snail to asso-
ciate the touch of the glass rod with
the coming of food that it's mouth
would begin to move hungrily at the
pressure of the rod on it's foot, even
when no food was offered.
The effect of the training, we are
told, lasted for 96 hours after it had
ceased. Then, like a human being
might, the snail began to sulk. and re-
sponded no further.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21
Be Sure You Are RIGHT.

It's a good thing to assure yourself
before taking important steps. Some
times you are too busy to give much
time to things. At other times you
may be too sure Of yourself. Both
cases are full of calamity. To be sure
you may be able to do the right thing
by intuition and do it with haste. AS
a rule the great things Of life upon
which important matters hang take
time. You must know the facts If you
are to advise others. You must know
the facts to be able to make success
of things. Remember it's not the
amount of energy you put into a, thing
that gets results. A locomotive out OF
control is mad thing of unlimited en-
ergy. The very power is the danger.
1t must be regulated to make it useful
Exchange.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21

ceed In getting her safely away. and
remain unknown ourselves, there ought
to be very little trouble in straighten-
ing out the whole matter. My plan
would be to either ride around the
camp in the night, and then report the
whole affair at headquarters, or else
to strike out direct for Fort Armstrong
across country. Do know any
place you can pick up horse?"
That's a slew ov 'em round yere," T"
he admitted. "These fellers are most
all hoss-soldiers. l reckon I cud cinch
sum sort O. critter. Yer want me
s'olg"
Perhaps not, Tim. Your disappear
ance might cause suspicion, and send
them after US. My plan is to get away
as quietly as possible, and let them be-
lieve everything is all right. I want q
day or two in which to work, before
Rale or Kirby discover we have not
gone to Bear Creek. I'll ret them alone
at the spring down the trail, but shall
want you somewhere near by. You see
this is bound to mean a fight If I am
ecognized-likely three against one
and those men wouldn't hesitate al
murder"
81 reckon not, an 1t wudn't be their
furst one nuther. Looks ter me like
yer wus takin' a big chance. I'll be
thar, though; yer kin bet on thet, an
ready fer fight er foot race. This
is how size it up-if thar amt nc
row, I'm just ter keep still an low; an
if fracas starts I'm ter jump in fer
all I'm worth. Is thet the program? 2
"Exactly-that's my idea."
"WaH then, I'm a prayin' it starts;
want just one crack ct thet Kirby, the
ornary cuss."
We talked the whole matter over IL
detail, having nothing better to do, ant
endeavoring to arrange for ever.
probability, yet did not remain togeth
er for long.
felt nervous, anxious, eager fol
action. The time dragged horribly
What If something unforeseen shoult
occur to change Rale's plan? My God
If only knew where it was they hat
concealed the girl.
The twe. of us explored about the 81
lent cabin, but discovered nothing
There was no light visible in the rea
room, nor any sound of movement with
in. The two windows were closed, an,
the door locked. We found a conven
| lent stump in the woods and sat dow
to wait where we could see all tina
occurred about the cabin.
1t was nearly twelve before even tn
slightest sound near at hand indicate,
the approach of others. was alread
in an agony of suspense. imagining
something might have gone wrong
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment of Agriculture.)
The farmer who wishes to kill and
skin an animal should select a clean,
hard spot, under a tree if possible, or
if indoors, a room with a concrete
floor. In the latter case a block and
tackle must be provided for swinging
heavy animals, while outside a limb of
tree may be used for suspending the
carcass. Before killing the animal
should be cleaned off, curried, and
brushed thoroughly in order to remove
all dirt, and care must be exercised
not to bruise or soil the hide or car
cass in the subsequent operations of
killing and skinning. The skinning
knife should be sharp and should be
used no more than is necessary, as
special care must be used to avoid cut
ting the hide or skin. SHINING is
done best and easiest before the ami
NAL heat has escaped, it being essential
to leave all the flesh on the animal, as
its presence on the hide or skin is very
objectionable.
cult to describe so that they may be
followed easily, according to special
lists. In fact, experience in flaying,
especially of hides, can be obtained
only by practice. 1t requires somewhat
of knack, and much patience and
care must be exercised until the knack'
is obtained. No written directions can
be as clear and effective as actual OBJ
servation and trials. 1t is recommend
ed that the farmer or small killer take
| advantage of any and all opportunities
he may have to visit the larger killing
establishments where proper methods
are followed
Skin the Head First.
| After stunning and sticking the ami
NAL in order that it may bleed prop
erly, the operator should begin skinning
the head, cheeks, and face, as this
| operation is easier to perform while
the animal is still suspended. When
| skinning over the cheeks always leave
| the meat on the head, as one of the
| faults of country hides is the presence
| of more or less cheek meat. Remove
the head by severing from the neck at
the top Of the spinal column, or atlas
joint, leaving the horns on the skull
| and not on the hide.
The animal should then be complete
ly lowered, placed on it's back, and held
in that position by using spike stick
as prop, placing one end of it in the
brisket and the other in the ground or
floor. The legs should then be, skinned
out and the feet removed. The dew
claws should be cut off, and after the
legs are skinned the hide should be
ripped down the belly from the stick
ing cut to the tail, making this neat,
straight rip, free from jagged edges.
The sides should then be skinned by
using the knife as a skinning medium,
working forward to the brisket and
then back to the inside of the hind leg,
close to the tail, lifting away the hide
with the free hand and stretching ii
tightly by pulling outward and upward
| against the knife. No wrinkle should
be allowed to form under the hide as
it is being removed, while long
steady downward stroke should be
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21

till yer cum ter the crick, an yer thar.
It's Jenkins crossing yer after"
II reckon thar amt eny Indians, er
nuthin'?"
IL, no; they're all t'other direc-
tion; nuthin' worse'n wolves. Say,
though, yer might have trouble with
them gurls-got a gum"
"No."
He reached back into a small drawer
under the shelf and brought out an
ugly looking weapon, tried the hammer
movement with his thumb, and handed
it over to me with a grin.
"Some cannon, an / want it back.
Don't fail at midnight"
"An' thar amt nuthin' fer me ter
do till thenT
"Not thing; take nap. IL yer
want'r. Sal kin wake ye up. reckon
l won't be back till after yer off,"
/ sat down In a chair and leaned
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21
TO KILL GRAssH0PPER EGGS
Farmer Must Not Forget Most Impor-
tant Fact That Flowing Is Most
Effective Weapon.

We must not forget this important
fact-plowing kills grasshopper eggs.
If we are to win our battle against
the hopper, the plow must figure as
one of our most effective weapons.
We are advised not to disk in crops
of any kind where hoppers have been
troublesome, but to plow and thus
destroy the eggs which have surely
been deposited there.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21

back against the wall, fitting my hat
down over my eyes and pretending to
fall asleep. Through half-closed lids
l managed to see all that transpired in
the room, and my mind was busy with
the approaching crisis.
Rale busted himself for some min
utes before putting on his hat, count
Ing over some money. and filling his
bottles from a reserve stock under
meath the shelf. Tim slept peacefully
on, but had slightly changed his pos
ture, so that his face was now upturned
to the light. The sight of his familiar
features gave me an inspiration. He
was, undoubtedly. an honest fellow.
and had quarreled with Kirby over
this very matter, refusing to have any
hand in it. He had supposed up to
that time that he was doing no more
than his duty under the law. If ]
could arouse him FROM drunken stupor
he might even be willing to work with
me in the attempt 70 rescue Eloise.
Rale disappeared through the rear
door, after exchanging a few words
with the woman, and did not return. l
waited motionless for some time. fear
full lest he might come back, Suddenly
the front door opened noiselessly and
Kirby entered, advancing straight to-
ward the bar. Sal served him, answer
ing his questions, which were spoken
so low / could not catch the words.
His eyes swept the room, but the hat
concealed my face, and he only recog-
nized Tim. He paused long enough
to bend above the upturned features of
the unconscious deputy, not unpleased,
evidently, to discover him in that con-
dition.
"The d old fool" he muttered
perhaps not aware that he spoke
aloud. "Rale has got him fixed, all
| right"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-11-21
Beecher's Little Joke.

Henry Ward Beecher was once Wis
iting Doctor Alexander at Princeton
university, and the venerable Presby-
terian president showed him polished
cabinet in which were all the sermons
OF his long New York ministry. "This
is a beautiful present made to me by
some of my people," said the doctor.
"Yes," said Beecher. Il am glad to
see the place" "Why?" inquired Doc
tor Alexander. "Well. I am glad," re-
piled the witty preacher, "to know that
this place is in existence, Doctor Al
exander, because If ever there is an
other flood, shall start for this spot
there will be one dry place"