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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
City and Vicinity
News

e F Achars', general manager of
the Federal Plate glass works, went
TO Chicago this morning on business
visit.
Harry Belrose is spending the day
in Chicago on business.
Lee Adams, manager of the NJ. L..
Adams q Son garage, went TO Chicago
this morning on "a business visit.
Morey Roberts went 20 Tonica this
morning on a business visit
Mr.. and Mrs Gus May have returned
to their home in this city after a visit
N Chicago.
Misses Florence and Marie Mohan
of Streator We're Ottawa visitors last
evening
w A. Burke of the Ohio Mercantile
Company has returned to Ottawa after
4 visit with friends in Ohio. III.
Verne Hearty OF Streator attended
he Knights Of Columbus dancing
PARTY in this city last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Berry of Joliet
street are the proud parents Of baby
laughter born this morning.
Mrs ]. T. spillane and daughter
Jane and niece, Helen Spillane, Of Chi
cago are visiting at the home of VT
and Mrs. James c. Spillane on Su.
periOr street
Harry Todd OF Aurora is visiting at
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. George
Gasser on Webster street.
Mrs Craig OF Bismarck. n. D., is Wis
ting al the home OF Mr.. ana Mrs.
.. j. Olson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Nelson of Colum-
Hus street are the pound parents of a
ably son born at noon at the Ryburn
Memorial Hospital
5. G. Eichel of Chicago, expert sales
manager, formerly in charge of the
emporium sale. is in Ottawa today on
.usinesS.
MILFORD Johnson, a former La Sale
County Sunday school evangelist who
has been stationed at Camp Hancock
Georgia, for the past eighteen months,
has received his honorable discharge
ION the service and has returned to
his home in this city
Ms. Harry Hooker and daughter,
I.uth Elizabeth, of Chicago are visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs julian
less, 1860 Illinois avenue.
J. A. Andrews is spending the day
in Leland on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins OF Kan
sas street returned home this morn
ing from a business trip to Indiana.
Mr. ana Mrs Dan Warren OF Free.
iom are spending the day in Ottawa
, isiting friends.
Judge H. w Johnson has returned
home after business VISIT in Car
ago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
BROWNE SUPPORTS
MEASURE GIVING
PENSION TO JUDGES
OTTAWA LEGISLATOR SPEAKS IN
FAVOR OF SMEJkAL BILL,
WHICH WEATRERS SECOND
READING IN LOWER HOUSE.

Springfield, H.. April Extensions
for Judges of courts of record in Iii,
nois apparently are assured. unless
the senate balks at the Smejkal hill
which weathered the house recent. y
on second reading Democrats and
Republicans, with few exceptions, ara
behind the proposition OF pensions for
judges from the discussions In the
lower branch
The Smejkal measure proposes to
retire judges at 90 on half pay if they
have served twenty-four years.
Majority Leader Shurtleff made a
spirited address in the bills behalf.
He said no self-respecting religious
denomination toGay had failed to pro
vide some sort Of financial aid for
sgperannuated ministers.
Representative Ellis who opposed
the bin on the ground that judges
were paid big enough salaries to en-
able them to provide for old age. chal-
lenged Mr.. Churtlef's point
But do you know" demanded Mr.
Ellis, that the average minister's
salary is less than that Of a bod car
rier in New York."
Il don't know what the salaries are
in the gentleman church. retorted
the majority leader. In my own they
are not shat low"
On the other side OF the house, Rep
resentative Lee O'Nei. Browne cham
pioned the judges pension bill It
Has fought by Representative Rice,
Democrat, of Lewistown, who said the
people We're being taxed too much
now.
In reply to MIR Rice, Repres en;ative
BorWne called attention to the bill of
the former which provides for a
bounty OF 8 cents IA head on rats to
be paid by the county clerks.
1T occurs to me, said Mr. Browne,
that my friend from Fulton little
while ago was urging us 10 vote for
his rat bill, which would cause the
county 10 pay ont ) cents for every
rat brought in. | wonder ii rat Is
more important than a human being"
II was urged in the discussion that
Re leral judges are retired at 70 years
OF age on full pay, and that state
funds already have been authorized
for pensions for police. -iremen, teach
els, widowed mothers and others.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Ottawa Has Earned Its Reputation.


sDon't talk cold water planges to
ma" said an uptown manufacturer the
other evening to crowd Of friends.
I'm tell you little incident that hap
pened to Inc the last time | was in
New York. To begin with, never
was an advocate OF the fad, and the
following little affair was Il lesson IN
having tile courage of one 3 cUnyic.
tions:
81 stayed with friend who is a
manufacturer and has his home in
Brooklyn He got up little before
/ did the next morning and filled The
bath tab with cold water This was
early in March and the water was bit
ing cold.
when the tub WAS filed he awak-
ened me aad asked if was going 20
take nay morning plunge. | did NOT
care to show that | was not in the
habit Of doing the stunt, thinking that
ne was. Wen, G)t into the water
and took Il bath. or at least tried to.
was 50 near frozen that it was only
an apology. and | scrambled out or
that tub as sOon as | could.
when ! did get out and was trying
10 get my blood into circulation again
my friend asked If the water was very
cold. Cold as the North Pole. re-
piled with my teeth chatteginG.
Don't think III take one. then,
was the answer"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
He Didn't Caro-

The little boy was carrying home
An empty bowl that had contained his
fathers dinner when a bully ap-
peared.
do you mind If I kick that bowl?'
he asked.
Not a Bit" replied the small boy.
"You mean that you don't mind If !
kick that bowl?"
Not bit"
For the last time" persisted the
bully. do you mind if | kick that
bowl?"
mo, should like you to-" said the
small boy
"Oh. would you!" exclaimed the
bully. Then watch met" He shat
tered the bowl to atoms. Now do you
mind?" he asked.
Not a Bit" said the small boy. edg-
ing away. My mother borrowed the
bowl from your mother this morning
You will hear about it when you get
hoIAe."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
A Fisherman's Need

The Sunday School teacher was
talking to her pupils on patience. She
explained her topic carefully, and az
an aid to understanding she gave each
pupil card bearing the picture of a
boy fishing.
Even pleasure" she said, requires
the exercise of patience See the boy
fishing; he must sit and wait and wait.
He must be patient
Having treated the subject very
fully, she began with the simplest.
most practical question:
And now can any little boy tell me
what we need most when we 90 fish
IN ,"
The answer was quickly shouted
with one voice:
"Baiti"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Mckinley PARK
TO OPEN MAY a

With the dance hall greatly inn
proved by being walled in and other
changes now being made, Mckinley
PARK will be thrown open to ,he pup
lie Sunday, May 4. Among other
things a new well is being drilled at
the park The dance hall alterations
will permit of dancing at all seasons.
Extensive preparations are being
made for the opening Of the popular
re sort south of the city,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
SOCIETY NOTES

% q d
The wedding OF Miss Loretta Far
mer, well known Streator girl, and
Jack Carpenter of Marseiles. former
~ of this city, will be solemnized on
next Monday. April 20. in Streator.
The young couple will make their flu
ture home in Marseilles.
About 1850 persons attended the card
party ana dance given by the mem
bers OF the Catholic Order of Forest
ers on Wednesday evening in Schae-
fers' hall Cards were played from
& until 10 O'Clock, and Hentrich's or
chestra furnished the music for dane.
ing from 10 until midnight. Every
one attending is reported to have
spent a very enjoyable evening.
T. g =
The annual Juvenile masquerade for
the pupils OF the Willis dancing acad.
envy will be held this evening in Ar
mOry &. Forty little toss in all kinds
Of fancy costumes will give exhibi.
ton dances. The affair is always one
OF the most enjoyable events in the
lives Of the Ottawa children, and each
year the arnory is packed with per.
IONS who gather to watch the chill
dren give their entertainment of
dances. Everyone attending is per
mitted to dance after 10 o'clock.
n - q
The dancing party given by the
members of Starved Rock Council,
knights of Columbus, last evening in
the dining room of the Clifton Hotel
was great success in every wa.
One hundred guests were present
51ellg'S OrChstra furnished the music
during the evening, and at midnight
supper was served in the grill. This
dance was the largest social event
given by the members OF Starved
Rock Council this year. The commit.
tee in charge of the arrangements was
John Dunn. Redmond Ewyer and
Charles Cullen.
4. - &.
Miss Helen Crompton entertained
ne members Of the Phillea Club yes
to-day afternoon at the home of John
Clegg on Congress street Four tables
Ct bridge were played during the aft
and dainty refreshments were
eryed by the hostess
Forty ladies attended the all-day
of the WOman's Relief Corps
Yesterday at he home of Mrs w. l.
Pool in East Ottawa. The day was
spent in knitting for the refugees. and
at noon a delicious picnic luncheon
vas served. In the afternoon the city
home adviser, Miss Winifrad Phi,eon,
gave an interesting talk en- "Spe-
cialogy in the Home Her talk was
very beneficial
y z, .
The annual senior party Of the OF
tawa Township High School will be
held this evening at the school \
Program and the class PLAY will be
held shortly after s O'Clock in the
high school auditorium, af,e. which
he guests will dance in the RyInna-
. ium until midnight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Not Allowed,

Jones and Smith net in the street
yesterday and got to talking.
Il was on top of tram the other
lay" said Jones, putting quietly at
my cigar, when suddenly a lady sit
ting near me snatchcd it from my
mouth and threw it away"
you've no right to smoke on a
ramcar," she cried. IT'S not allow
ed"
We'll. ! was rather taken aback,
jut i'll a minute sraspcd the poodle
ohe was carrying in her lap and drop
ped it overheard
"'IouVe no right to have dogs on a
ramcar,' sad; it's not allowed"
"She Glared. and then we both look
I'd over into the road, and there was
The poodle running along by the side
OF the tram and what DO you think
1t had in its MOUTH"
THE cigar?"
No. said Jones, 'fss tongue"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Just Suited Him

what pawt have you-aw-weserv-
ed fob me, Miss Coachem?" asked
young Sapleigh Of the fair manager OF
the amateur histOriCals
why. really, Mr. Sapleigh," she re-
piled, I'm afraid I've overlooked you,
and all the parts have been assigned.
Oh, by the way, there is still the part
of the heroine's father. | think that
would about fit you
The paWt is WEAKLY of little-aw-
consequence, dOncher know, just so
I'm one of the actahs," said Sapleigh,
What am I--aw-suposed to do in the
pawt?"
Well" answered the manageress,
"as the heroine is supposed to be an
orphan, I'm afraid it will be necessary
that you should remain dead
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

His Daughters Beau-"Yes, I'm q
Socialist. ] believe that those who get
he benefit from the labor should be
made 20 perform the labor"
The Old Man-"Fine! You Elight BE-
gin by setting up the pa-ior st0ve
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
A Sure -Thinu

Blinkers-This life insurance idea is
good enough if man dies young, bat
suppose | should live thirty or forty
years longer-Id be terribly out OF
pocket.
Agent-No danger of that, sir You
will soon Kill yourself working to pay
the premiums.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Military Science

An old German was delivering 4
solf-imposed address on military
science.
My son, Otto" he said, goes off
to the war and wears a high hat.
Along comes a bullet-right through
the middle of it. Had lie been
wearing cap, mein Colt! Otto
would have been killed without d
Doubt"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Bird Sense

For his breakfast, 1unny fat PUTIN
Oft selected the biggest hot muffin,
But whene'er it occurred,
Why. his mother-wise Bird
Started cuffin' and stuffin' young ruff
fin
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
ONLY OHE-FiFTH OF CiTY'S
QUOTA HAS BEEN SUBSCRIBED
SPUR PATRIOTS TO PUT CASH
INTO CIRCULATION.
TODAYiS SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Yesterday Ottawa had the biggest
bond sale of any of the four days since
the drive opened, purchasers buying a
total of s34,4 worth of the Victory
Loan, which brought the total up to
$ll7,7GO. Las; evening Ottawa was
just $5C3,9O0 under her quota.
The heaviest sales reported at any
Of the local fiancial institutions was at
the Ottawa Banking and Trust Com
pany, where $l5,SO0 worth of bonds
were disposed of in the twenty-four-
hour period. This was exactly double
The amount sold in this bank during
the three previous days
With one of the three days set aside
by the committee for the raising Of
the entire Ottawa quota of 1921 500
gone, it looks as though Saturday
night would find the city far from
going over the top
Ottawa Has Earned Its Reputation.
Ottawa has earned the name of one
f the most patriotic cities in the
nited States and has always done
more than its share in the matter of
Liberty Loan drives. 1t does not pur-
pose to lag now in its duty in the
great Victory Loan, in which our
quota has been set at 1921 500
Chairman Clarence Griggs has no
in his mind but that the voluntary
inscriptions will exceed OtiaWa's
quota.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Read eodfrey,s BIG Grocery Sale Add

Car choice Red River Early
Car choice Rural Potatoes, per bu 1.25
Good Parlor Brooms. 90
5 bars Ivory Soap, labels damaged %
p. & G. White Naphtha, per bar .JG
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
The Reason

"Binks is one OF the most wide.
awake men | ever met
rs he so enterprlsing?
"Not so must that as he suffers
terribly from insomnia
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Baptist Jubilee Banquet.

The committee wishes to announce
that there is no charge for the ban
quet next Wednesday evening Those
holding invitations please return ac-
ceptance cards at once.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
A unique Description of a Man

A little girl was asked to write an
essay about man. The following was
her composition:
Man is funny animal He has
eyes TO see with, hands to feel with.
and is split up the middle and walks
on the split ends"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

When VOWS Farmer Giles lou the
happy homestead and ploWcd fields to
join the army there was not a prouder
man iii the land. The first time he
vas doing guard duty the officer of
the guard came by and called upon
h,m TO give up his orders.
'Orders!' shouted Giles. "Giye uD
my orders"
yes, certainly. What are you here
iCr?" demanded the officer, sharply.
"Oh, I'm here to walk up and down,
stand at attention. wink at the girls,
look after Sergeant Murphy's bit of
garden and see that nobody pinChes
his spades; also TO see you amt
about when they fetch the beer for
The guardrOom prisoners. and should
you come on the scene to-"
But the officer had completely col
laDscd
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Lookout Above

THAT blinkin' patent spirit stove
of yOurn has CORN out, George.
We'll, can't yer light it again."
mo. it's CORN out thru the roof of
the dugout.'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
HUN REPRESENTATIVES
REACH VERSAILLES

Paris, April 25.--F0ur German rep
resentatives reached Versailles to-
day to prepare for the arrival of the
German peace delegation.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Smiths Other Name

smith is a lucky man, said Brown
"He certainly is" agreed Jones.
'He has raised six daughters and he
doesn't have to support even one OF
his sOns-in- law"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
lime Enouuh

Daughter-What! Marry Mr.. Mon
ibags! | hate him; | despise him;
abhor him.
Mrs. de Fashion-Hush. child; you
needn't tell him so until after you
marry him.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
PRIZE U-BOAT
WILL DOCK TONIGHT

New York, April 25.-The German
sub U-117 is due at the Brooklyn navy
yards before night She will cruise
all along the coast, stopping at many
ports to aid the Victory Loan.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
DR. Minerva Herrick.

Specialist in diseases of children. will
hold a free clinic every Saturday for
her offices, Moloney Bldg. Hours, II
IN. to p. m. Tel 1863.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
ParadoxiaI Nourishment

"Mayme says she likes TO feed bcr
mind
Il don't think she's going TO do it
by devouring serials
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
One Luxury Left

Hubby-"Now. don't get angry,
dear. 1t doesn't pay
Wife-"I certainly do enough things
hate without pay, Kindly let me
keep the luxury Of getting angry"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

FOR SALE-My customer is forced to
sell because OF death Of wife; must
take his children east; home and two
lots opposite golf grounds; two-story
frame house, five rooms; good cOndi
ton; good cellar; barn; cost owner,
John Dorociak, over $1,000; sell for
$500. Haste desired for sake OF the
motherless kiddies. Snap for someone
T. b. FARRELL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Slinht Mistake

"Selling motor tires now?'
mo, these are eyeglasses
so they are. | WAS mislcd by
those large rims
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

There said the grocer, as lie cave
the boy half dozen onions. for
nickel. I'm doing myself a rank in
justice. I'm giving YOU six scents for
five"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
The Ottawa Victory Loan Organization

The Ottawa Victory Loan Organization
Desire to express their appreciation
of subscription for the Ottawa dis
tTict of $1,000 from the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company which was
secured through The influence Of Mr..
w +. Raetz, the local superintendent
CLARENCE GWGGS. Chairman.
JAS. f. FARRELL. Scrretas5.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
22,977 Yanks Land

New York, April 25 All records for
the greatest number of troops to re-
turn from France were broken today
when 22,977 officers and men were
la lued Al this port.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
The Only lime

"Some people" observed Colonel
Beanlugle, never stay at home cX-
cept on election day. and then they
Uyerdo the thing
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

Mrs. Hoyle: Your husbands bust
ness keeps him out of town all the
week, / understand?
Mrs. Doyle: Yes. he is at home
only one day; | call him my Sunday
supplement.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

Grocer-Did that watermelon | sold
you do for your whole family.
Customer-Very nearly. The doctor
Is calling yet.-Boston Transcript.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Read Godfrey's Big Grocery Sale Add.

Good ParlCr BrOoms ............S 90
Red River Chic Potatoes, per bu.. 12J
Car Rural Potatoes. per bu...-.. 10
; cans Campbelrs Tomato Soup,
labels damaged ...-.......... %
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Overheard

"You are the first girl | have
kisscd'-he began pass.onately.
"Oh, George" she cried ecstaiical
".
today" said George.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Modern cottage, fine To-
cation, East Ottawa. Seven-room
house. South Ottawa; city water and
electric lights; $l5. a month Apply
T. Il. GODFREY.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
AirpIana FLIGHT

Come and see the airpIane fly at
BnIeer G koene's Grocery and Mar
ket all day Saturday. Everybody in
vited.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
5CC0 LEAVE Brest for u. 6.

Washington, April q Bringing
home nearly o,OOG more members of
the a. E. f. three transports have
cleared for New York.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Wet SIanketinu Genius

ain what meter shall | write tht:
light verse, my dear?"
How would the gas meter do?"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
Reporter, at workhouse--Can -

with Seattle Pete Smith,
Warden-He's Just been released,
Come back again about Friday lie
ought to be II again by that time.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
kirplane Fiiaht.

Come and see the airplane fly at
Bulger g. koenig's Grocery and Mar,
ket all day Saturday. Everybody in
vited. go t8E
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market repor, furnished TO
the Free 1rader-Journal by w. L.
Etnyre. member of Chicago Board or
Trade, Moloney building. phone l04I.
Correspondent Lamson Bros. 4 Co.
Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

Little W.Ilic-"Whcn Miss Ncxtdoor
got married, rel mother throw an old
slipper after her. What was that for?'
Little Ethel-"Oh. they always do
thatt That means that he's mamma
isn't ever going to spank her any
more"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

Little sIrl-"Ma told me to tell you
that the milk you sell makes the baby
sick"
Grocer-"Te!l your mo her If the
baby does not thrive Oh fresh milk 10
boil It,"
Little Girl -"How Iol-g is the BABY
10 be boilcd?"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

WANTED-A young woman to assist
hOusekeeper at Ottawa Tent Col
ony; salary $50 per month. room and
board. Apply personally to Miss Lily
Martin, housekeeper.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

FOR SALE-An iron bedstead, white
enamel finish cooled wire springs
and Mattress in good condition. Call
Tel. 2SS-K.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

Try the Free Trader.Journ Want Ads
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

so you're thirteen years old. arc
you?" said visitor to the little
daughter of the house.
Yes. and now realize that it is an
unlucky number. It's too old for dolls.
and pa says it's not old enough for
gentlemen's society,"" was the reply.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
STOP COAL STRIKE,
|SPLEA TO WILSON
Final Appeal Goes to President
After Labor Secretary's
Plans Fail
COMPROMISE is REJECTED

Washington, Oct. 24.---Einal appeal
was made direct to President Wilson to-
day. to prevent the strike of half a mil
lion soft coal miners, called for Novem
her ! after miners and operators. meet
ing Jointly with Secretary Wilson, had
turned down two propositions TO negoti-
ate a new wage agreement.
While on the point of breaking up.
the two groups. needing the plea of
Secretary Wilson, agreed to return at 4
o'clock this afternoon to receive mes
sage the secretary hoped to bring from
the Presidents
Coming out of the meeting John l."
Lewis. president of the United Mine
Workers of America said
"The outlook is less hopeful than last
night. We are returning to hear what
the President and the secretary might
say. but there seems little chance OF
reaching an agreement.
Both sides turned a deaf ear to Sec
retary Wilson S plea this morning,
The operators would not accept be
cause the miners refused to withdraw
the strike order and Mr.. Wilson then
came forward with still another pro
posal for settlement on which both SIDES
Immediately went to work.
This provided for q straight increase
Of fifteen cents a ton for pick mining
with an increase in the same ratio for
machines and other classes of labor.
The proposal also provided that there
should be an eight hour day from
hank TO bank" and a half holiday on
Saturday. the agreement to be effective
November and to continue unti
March 81. 1922.
some of the miners intimated that
Mr. Wilson'S new proposal would not
he satisfactory. saying that they had
hecn informed that the operators had
been willing to grant an increase
greater than II per cent, the rate IN
the secretary's proposal.