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BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Auditors Office

AuutlOT > OulCe
Audubon. Iowa, Jan. 10, 1919.
Board of supervisors met at eight
O'Clock. Members present. j. II. Ma
l,arg, chairman: All. Miller and Soren
Madsen.
Minutes of previous meeting read
an approved.
On motion the following official
bonds were approved:
B. j. Black, clerk. Melville town
ship.
Peter N. Petersen. assessor. Doug
las township.
T. ]. Coglan. assessor. Hamlin
township.
b. A. Swartz, assessor Gray town.
A. II. Edwards, justice Of the peace
Douglas township.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23

per month is so small aS to be almost
neglibie. For men who have been
receiving more than $50, the advanse
will be something like Sc to $40 per
month.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23

Claude Jayne. assessor, Greeley
township.
Otto A. Nelson. assessor. Oakfield
township.
Fred Reynolds. clerk Greeley town
ship
On motion the following claims
were allowed:
BRIDGE FUND
Standard Bridge Co., car OF
FIR lumber .,..........,........-.- 614 S3
Carter Hardware Company.
bridge supplies .-....--.-.-...- II 95
Daniel BranGstatter. feed for
bridge team .,'........,...-... 700
Geo. Wolf. bridge pay roll &c 90
Will Allen, bridge pay roll. 90
Will Allen, bridge pay roll IL 80
Geo. Vote, bridge pay roll 1OS AZ
Standard Bridge Co. war tax
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23

THE REGISTER Des Mones Iowa
Gentlemen: Enclosed find 81 90 The Daily Reg
ister from NOW to April l. 1919. (Daily and Sunday
St.50)
NAME
Daily Register NOW q a. 1920. OsIy
Outside VI leva-IDsiy April fst ~ 10
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
HE FINALLY ADVERTISED

me- F4NAAAl hUv A1t1xoEtD
There WAS man in our town,
And he was wondrous wise.
He swore by all the gods that be.
He would not advertise.
At last one day he advertised,
And thereby hangs tale;
The ad was set in nonpariel
And headed "Sheriff's Sale.
Midway (Ky.) Clipper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23
THE AUDUBON REPuBLIcAN THURsDAY. JANUARY q, 1919

On motion the board approved the
fourth quarterly report OF the
county home.
On motion. appointment of w. J.
Hartzell as trustee OF Greeley town
ship to fill vacancy was approved.
On motion transcript of fees of in
quest of J. Stanley, deceased was ex-
amined and allowed as follows:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-01-23

BULLS FOR SALE.
Have for sale registered Hereford
bulls. old enough for service. Phone
6A4. John III. Griffith. II
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
THAT iU KLUN KHAN MEETING,

The publication in our last issue of
the Ku KluN Khan circular caused
Il downright sensation in this city last
week. Enquiries were made, but no
one seemed willing to assume re-
sponsibility for tho meeting under
the "dcgrcc Of tho mask" which
indicated that those attending the
meeting would come in n way that
one would not know the other. Col
orcd soldiers recently returned from
overseas were deeply Interested and
they expressed themselves freely.
Tho Planet was tho subject of dis
cussion at the meeting OF tho Ban
list Minister'S Conference at tho
Second Baptist Church last Monday
and committee was appointed to
wait on Editor John Mitchell, Jr. and
request that he be present at eleven
O'Clock next Monday morning when
the subject will be taken UP for
discussion with view to taking some
action in connection Herewith.
Rev. w. II. Johnson, D. D., pastor
Of the First Baptist Church, Rev. II.
ID. Lewis. D. D., pastor of the Second
Baptist Church, Rev. II. J. King, ID .
d., pastor Of the Fifth Street Baptist
Church and many others were out
spoken in connection with tho affair.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
GREAT DAY FOR DAVID AT
CiIIIESBURG.

Chilcsburg, Va, July 7.-On Sun
day. June 20, at Ebenezer BAPTIST
Church, Caroline County, Va, Lodge
Day Exercises were held by three
lodges, Taliaferro, Golden Link and
Blue Ribbon. More than one thous-
and persons were present and served
On tho church grounds to all the
good things Of the season by the
members Of the lodges.
An excellent sermon was preached
by Rev. w. ii. Lord, the pastor and
First Vice Ruler of tho Order. Re-
marks were made by G. w. r., Mrs.
A. G, Thompson; G. w. S., Miss Mary
Nj. Scott; Deputy a. J. Williams. of
Richmond and others. Music was
furnished by the Choral Club of
Ashland, Va, they having motorcd
from Ashland. 1t WAS indeed q
great meeting. All present OK
pressed themselves as being we'll
pleased with tho events Of the day.
Committee: Mrs. M. c. Swami, l..
}. Taliafcrro, II. w. Davis and others
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
Mrs. Austin Passes Away.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Austin OF AZ
west 22nd St., South Richmond, Va,
we'll known citizen, passed beyond
this 'vale Of tears" on last Wedncs-
day, July End, and profound regret
is expressed throughout the commun
ity in which she had gained so many
friends and acquaintance.
The funeral took place last Sun
day from the First Baptist at 100
T.. Nj. Rev. DR.. T.. G.. Garland
preached a very sympathetic and
sonl-stirring sermon.
The pall-bearers we're, honorary
Mrs. Hattie Manning and Mrs. Mary
Taylor. Active, Messrs. Frank Will
liams, VIM. Deane, G. Fl. Munford
Joseph Harris. Wesley Greene and
Thomas Goode.
The deceased leaves husband,
five daughters, two sons, eleven
grand children, one sister and a host
OF frieDts to mourn their loss. The
intcrmcnt was made in Maury's Gem
etery. "Peace to her ashes, rest for
her soul"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
sIR. WALTON TAKES CHARGE.

Negotiations. involving the forria-
ton Of circuit Of colored thatres
with Lester A. Walton as general
manager, has just been completed,
and the merger is generally regarded
as the most important and far-reach
ing step ever taken in the history Of
theatrtcals wherein all concerned
ware colored.
The first significant move to estab
lish n chain Of colored houses taking
in the principal cities Of the North
and South was made a few weeks ago
when a syndicate headed by f. C.
Brown, the colored banker of Phila-
delphia and Norfolk. took over the
lease Of the Lafayette Theatre at
131st street and Seventh avenue, New
York and also assumed all outstand
Ing contracts which the Quality
Amusement Corporation had made
with the Lafayette Players, the best
known dramatic organization among
colored people in the country.
In Philadelphia a 1900 seat house,
to be known as the Dunbar is being
built at Broad and Lombard streets,
just two blocks from the Shubert
Theatre, by company of which r.
c.. Brown is president; Lester A.
Walton vice-president and Andrew T..
Stevens, secretary and treasurer. The
ground, building and equipment will
cost $375,000.
The Avenue Theatre, Chicago: How
ard, Washington; Colonial, Baltimore
and houses in Pittsburgh, Richmond
Norfolk, Ciniinnati, Indianapolis and
Louisville will be included in the cir
cult, and the syndicate expects TO &C
Quirc theatres in many Of tho large
southern cities, notably New Orleans
and Atlanta in the nc.r future.
The promoters plan to organize and
manage dramatic and musical com
panies for these coloreR houses aside
from keeping in the field the four
companies Of Lafayette Players now
working. The opening of a school of
dramatic art in New York for young
colored men and women has been
decided upon, and a booking office
to supply colorcd theatres through
out the co@ntry with colorcd acts Is
planned.
Lester A. Walton who for nun
her Of years has been managing and
dramatic editor Of The New York
Age, will in connection with his du
ties as general Manager of the new
circuit, also serve as manager of the
Lafayette Theatre, where he will
take full charge August /.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
FULTON MOTIFS.

Last Sunday We had n nice gath
ering in our Sunday School. We had
n very interesting paper read by Mr..
Meredith Foster, subject, "France. 4"
Mrs. c.. A. Cobbs made excellent re-
marks and Rev. Skipwith prayed the
closing prayer after an outline of the
lesson by the department superin-
tendent.
At 1880 A. M. Rev. Skipwith
preached an interesting sermon. The
subject was, GA Watch" We were
glad to have Brother Ernest Cooper
Of Camp Alexander, present, also a
good many other friends.
$3.50 p. NJ, Rev. William Thomas,
Of the First Union Baptist Church
administered the Lords Supper.
Among those present were, Rev.
Daniel James, Rev. Randolph, Rev
Skipwith and Rev. Tuck. AS usual,
the service was grand.
$500 p. M. the Sunday School had
a sacred concert, benefit OF missions.
Mrs. Hattie B. Hackett. Mrs. Lilly
Reedc and Miss Ruth Mills left for
Philadelphia, Pa.
Monday, July 7, the examination
Of Rev. Cobbs was held at the Mt.
Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. S. p.
Robinson was catcchiser, Rev. w. IT.
Johnson, chairman and Rev. r.. J.
King, secretary. The candidate CON
vinccd the Ministry Of Richmond
that he was we'll qualified for the
Ministry. He showed much wisdom
and ability in the Lords name. Cal
vary made wise selection in calling
him as Pastor Tho ordination Scr
mon will be preached by Rev. w. IT.
Johnson, Tuesday, July %, $50 p.
M. at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
The wedding reception Of Rev. and
Mrs. c. A. Cobbs will be given al
the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Of
which he Is pastor, Tuesday night,
July 10, 1919, at $3.50 o'clock. All
friends are invited. No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
Fifteenth Anniversary Of Southsidc.
Baptist Sunday School Union.

The fifteenth anniversary OF the.
Southsidc Baptist Sunday School
Union was held at tho Mt. Poole
Baptist Church, Dinwiddic Co., Va.
June 20, President r. y. Evans pre-
siding. After the opening hymn
prayer was offered by Rev. Andrew
Cocman; welcome address, Mrs. A.
p. Evans; response, Rev. Andrew
Coleman, pastor of Spring Hill; solo.
Mrs. Alberta Walker.
The president presented to the
audience, Miss Susie E. Johnson, the
cN-sccrctary of tho Union. She
mdao some very encouraging re-
marks. She was the first secretary
of this Union and served for over
five years. She was also secretary
of Mt. Poole Sunday School and
wrote to the different schools to.
organize this Union.
The full history OF the Union was
then given by the present secretary,
Miss Wilhelmina Roberts; paper by
Mrs. Alice Roberts; collection by
Deacons Wilson and Madison; re-
marks by the president, who pre-
scented Rev. r. w. Ashburn, who
preached an excellent sermon from
Psalms 1861, subject, 1.-THE Neccs-
sity Of Giving Thanks to God" The
benediction was pronounced by Mr..
Moses Johnson.
r. P. Evans, president; Wilhelmina
Roberts, secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12

THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR
FIRST q MONTHS 1910

Dear Sir--I send you the following
information concerning lynchings for
the first six months Of this year. l
find according to the records kept by
the department of Records and Re-
search Of tho Tuskegcc Institute,
Monroe N. Work in charge, that
there have been in the first six
months Of 1915 IS lynchings. This is
Z less than the number 35 for the
first six months of 1918 and Ii moro
than the number Ii, for the first G
months Of 1917.
or those lynched 25 were Negroes
and were white. Seven Of those put
to death, were charged with the crime
Of rape. One woman is reported TO
have been lynchcd.
Tho States in which lynchings oc-
cured and the number for each State
arc as follows:
Alabama, 3; Arkansas 4; Florida, @;
Georgia 3; Louisiana, 4; Mississippi
7; Missouri |; North Carolina 2
South Carolina /; Texas, 1;
Very truly,
plODERT l& MOTION.
Principal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
THE GRAND LODGE MENTS IN
DANVIIIE, VA.

The Grand Lodge, Knights of
Pythias will convene in Danville, Va.
July Is. 1919 at 8 A. NJ. and the
Grand Court will convene in the Same
city 10 A. NJ. The sessions will be
hold In the High Street Baptist
Church. The Richmond delegation
has arranged to leave the Main st.
Station at 3:45 p. M. Monday and
will arrive in Danville at s:45 P. N.
Owing to the securing Of certifi-
Gates all persons going to Danville
should be in the station not later
than P. N. in order to get seats
in the special coaches arranged for
the trip. The fare from Richmond
to Danville is $4.56. The return
ratio will be one-third Of this amount
with the certificate. which must be
secured from the ticket agent when
the ticket IS purchased to Danvllle,
Va. This makes the round trip rate
from Richmond to Danville, $6.OS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
Jack Dempsey Credited with Knock
ing Out Jess Willard in three
Rounds.

Toledo, o., July 4.-Immediately on
the close of today's bout between vii
lard and Dempsey, an argument
arose as to how many rounds it last
cd and how it should be designated
in tho records rs many wagers were
made on the duration Of the fight,
hence the keen interest.
The bout lasted three rounds and
will be credited as II knockout for the
victor In three rounds.
The fourth round never was start
ed and the gong never sounded for
the fourth round The towel was toss
ed into the ring Mt least ten seconds
before the time for the fourth round
to begin. The same thing took place
in New Orleans. when Peter Maher,
who was fighting Fitz, refused to
como out of his corner for the four
teenth round. FitZ Is credited with
knocking out Mahor in thirteen
rounds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
MRS. RUBY Il. LEWIS GRANTED
ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.

The Honorable Beverly r. Crump,
Judge Of the Law and Equity Court
Of the city Of Richmond entered a de-
cree in his court on the eilhth day
Of July, 1919, granting an absolute
divorce to Ruby l.. LOWS, from her
husband, Zacharias D. Lewis Jr.
upon statutory grounds, which suit
was entered on the 9th day of May
1919, and the divorce granted in less
than one month and half. The
court gives her the custody Of her
minor child, Dorthy A. Lewis and
grants her permission to assume her
maiden name, Ruby T.. Green.
Giles B. Jackson was counsel for
the plaintiff, Ruby T.. Lewis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
NATIONAL IDEAL SOCIETY.

The National Ideal Benefit Society
Of Richmond District will hold its
seventh anniversary at First Baptist
Church, South Richmond, Fifteenth
and Decatur Streets, Sunday after
noon, July 20, 1919, at $3.50 o'clock
The anniversary sermon Will be
preached by Rev. W. T. Johnson, D.
D., Supreme Chaplain. Other inter
esting numbers will appear on the
program. The male members will
meet at Southside Independent Club
Hall, 18th and Hull Streets. at $50
O'Clock and march to the Church
Ladies' will meet In the lecture room
Of the Church at the same hour.
N. J. Hall, Chairman; I. 70.
Charity, Secretary; 7. l.. Beverly,
District Deputy.
49, 1919
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
THE Y. nj. @. "A. NOTES,

Last Friday the 4th of July was
q great day with the boys and men
at the Y. M. c.. A. Building.
The work of last Sunday was very
active with the boys and men.
$3.50 A. M. the workers held q
special meeting and the attendance
was good, at the building.
The meeting in the penitentiary
10 A. M. for the women was crowd
cd with many blessings for the wo-
men and they were happy.
10 A. NJ. Committeeman d. T.
Young conducted the meeting in the
city Jail and the reports are en-
couraging.
Committeeman c. l.. Clemmons
made the hour for the inmates Of
the city home 10 A. M. very help
full one.
The Home Coming Meeting at the
9th Mt. Zion Baptist church for the
soldiers, sailors, mothers, wives, sis,
tiers, swcethearts and the community
was record breaker. $3.50 P. M. the
building was crowded. The soldiers:
were out in large numbers. DR.. r. "
Peyton preached a sermon that went,
right to the spot and the soldiers
were a happy bunch. The music by
the league choir was soul string.
The weather was hot but the people
were very loyal We thank every
body. Watch for the next one.
4 p. M. at the Y. M. G.. A. build
special meeting was held for boys.
Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other man.
$50 A. M. come to the meeting
for the workers at the Y. M. G.. A.
Mothers send your boys to the
meeting for boys 4 p. M. at tho Y.
M. c.. A.
$50 P. M. an open meeting for
men at the Y. NJ. c.. A. Come and
take a part in this great meeting.
Do not forget to have special pray
er for the Y. M. G. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr.. 70. D. Nelson Of Surry County
is visiting in the city this week, the
guest of Mr.. Floyd Hickmon.
Mr.. Edgar e. Cogbill after spend
ing ten days visiting in the north, re-
turned home last Monday highly
pleased with his trip. -
DR.. ]. II. Blackwell attended the
State Medical Convention last week
at Roanoke, Va. He has returned to
the city much elated.
Mrs. Maude II. Lee and her chill
dren, Glenore, David and Marion,
who have been the guest OF her
mother. Mrs. Amelia Jones, returned
to their home in Lancaster County,
last Thursday.
Mrs. Elvira Jenkins left the city
last Tuesday for Plymouth, N. C. to
attend the funeral of her son-in-law
Rev. J. G. Stephenson, who died sud
donly at his home.
Mrs. Edna Mallory and her chill
dren are visiting the city, the guest
OF Mr.. William Booker, 2104 Short
Porter Street
Mrs. Eta Hall Carter, of Hartford
Conn.,, is spending the Summer with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall,
Of 23O0 Old Dominion Street.
Mrs. Blanche Robinson James, of
Hartford, Conn. is spending her va
cation with Mrs. Mary V. Nelson, of
1407 Hull Street.
Mrs. Callie D. Brown has gone to
Boston to live with her son. Mr.. S.
p. Brown will soon go there too.
Rev. James Holmes, of Lyons, O.,
is visiting Richmond. He was the
guest at the reunion Of his three sons
i'll Westwood, who had seen service
overseas.
Rev. l.. M. Page, d. D., Of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, will preach at Third st.
Bethel a. NJ. e. Church, between
Leigh and Jackson SITS, Sunday, July
13, at 11:00 A. M.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey w. Pearson
who are now located in Washington,
d. c., being joined by his mother,
were indeed blessed with a nine
pound bouncing baby boy.
Mrs. Leila Walker Robinson,
bcgs to acknowledge thru the columns
Of the Planet her grateful appreciat-
ion OF the kindly interest and sympa-
thy exhibited throughout the u. S. i,
by the Walker Agents, host Of
friends and the Press during the
illness Of and after the demise of her
beloved mother, Madam c.. J. Walk
cr.
The Planet is only 50 per year.
Have it sent to your home. 1t is
much better than taking a chance Of
securing a copy when the demand is
great as IT, was last Saturday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
In NfcnOrian.

Hanover County.
HENRY-In sad but loving re-
membrance OF my dear wife, Bette
Henry, who died two years ago, July
s, 1917:
Two years ago to-day
Death came and carried my wife
away,
Carried her to the homo above,
Where there Is nothing but joy and
love.
From a world Of love and sorrow
To home OF peace and rest,
God has taken q dear mother,
Where she has found eternal rest.
BY her dear husband and children,
ADRIAN HENRY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
Miss Rosa Lee James at Homo,

Mas Rosa Lee James returned to
the city last Sunday evening from
Brooklyn, N. Y, where she attended
and graduated from the famous Pratt
Institute in drcssmaking. tailoring
and millinery.
Miss James IL also a graduate OF
Hartshorn Memorial College OF this
city. While many inducements have
been offered her to begin her business
career in New York and also Philadel.
phia, Pa, her numerous friends are
DESTROYS Of having her locate in this
city. But as yet, she has not expr ess
ed her Intention in this matter.
However, We hope the desire of
friends will prevail.
II. M. T..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12

The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist
Church through committee is hav-
Ing handsome booklet printed
commemorative Of the great work
OF Rev. John Jasper. 1t will he out
soon and many have already sub
scribed to the same.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
VICTORY SOCIAL.

There will be given Victory
Social ut Elks Home, 1926 N. Second
Street, Monday night, July 81, 1919,
from to ~, under auspices OF Home
Auxiliary Club. Good music and
refreshments. Admission. 20 cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
WORCESTERSHIRE

Mrs. Alma p. Moesby announces
the marriage Of her sister Miss Alice
r.. Smith to DR.. o. p. r. Bowser.
Tuesday July 18TH, 1919 at A. M.
at her residence 203 W. Clay street
Friends invited. No cards. At home
513 N. Adams street, July Goth, from
0 to II P. M.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
"A Card lof Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Monroe,
1902 North Mgth Street, wish to
register their thanks to their many
friends for the kind remembrances
and fluctuations upon the occasion
of their marriage and reception
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
MEN AND WOMEN WANTED.
ALSO BOYS AND GIRLS.

WALL MOTTOS. They need no
framing. They are quick sellers.
One Agent sold $500 worth in an
hours time. Write for particulars.
TIn HOLINESS PUBLISHING CO..
So q. 182nd Street, New York City.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
DIVORCE GRANTED.

Ida Brightwe1l Holmon was grant
ed absolute divorce from her husband
John Holmon, in the Law and Equity
Court, July 2, 1919.s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12
BATTLING, NELSON PAYS GREAT
TRIBUTE TO CANS.
Former Lightweight Champion Calls
Negro Fighter Best of Them All
in His Division.
HAD "INDIAN SIGN" ON HIM

Ring Title Went to Wolgast in 1910
WheIS Nelson FMgncd Io Was
Groggy, and Referee Ed. Smith
Gave Decision to Ad.
(By James J. Corbett. y
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-07-12

Mr.. 70. d. Nelson of Surry County
Is visiting In the city this week, the
guest Of Mr.. Floyd Hickmon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-10

That the leaders of the railroad
srotherhoods are fully prepared to call
a general railroad strike for the pur-
pose of forcing government ownership
and employees management of the rail.
roads upon the American people" is
the opinion expressed by the Railway
Age in an editorial in its current issue
THE railroad labor leaders are plainly
trying to create labor situation which
will convince the public and congress
that a return 10 private operation on
January /, as announced by the presi
dent. is Impractical" the Railway Age
says. and it is beyond serious question
that they are prepared to take the
same steps to force congress to adopt
the Plumb plan Of government owner
ship that they took TO force congress
to pass the Adamson act
There have been sinister rumors for
several weeks that the leaders OF the
labor brotherhoods were quietly prepar-
ing, first. to prevent the return of the
railroads to private operation. and then
TO force government ownership and