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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-13
OBITUARY
Robert n. Bullock

Robert Harcourt Bullock, a member of
the firm operating the Standard Laundry
died Sunday morning at a local institu-
ton, following an operation
Robert II. Bullock was born in this
city July 2, 1887. son of the late Henry
w. and Mary Lee Bullock. He was edu-
Gated in the public schools Of this city,
afterward taking course at the YER
mont Business College. He entered the
employ of his father and upon his death
assumed the management Of the business
being associated with his brothers
He was a member of Washington
Lodge, No. 8. A. f. and A. NJ, Burlington
Chapter. No. 3. II. A. NJ, Burlington
Council. Burlington Commandery, No g
knights Templar, Mt. Sinai Temple,
A. A. o. N. NJ. s., Temple Chapter,
o. e. s., Burlington Lodge, No. GIG,
3. p. o. E.. Green Mountain Lodge, I. O.
Q. F.. and the Lake Champlain Yacht
club. He also was member of the
National Laundrymen's Association of
America and Of the New Hampshire and
Vermont Laundrymen's association. He
was a communicate of st. PauPs Church.
He was young man of sterling quail
ties and he numbered host of loyal
friends among his acquaintances who
will deeply mourn his untimely death.
He is survived by three brothers.
w. L., Benjamin H. and Earl NJ. Bull
lock; by one sister, Mrs. Frank c. Broad
bent. all Of this city; by an aged grand
mother; by two aunts, Mrs. w. H. Buck
ley and Miss Elizabeth Bullock, of this
city.
The funeral was held at st. Pauls
Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock, with burial in the family plot
in Lake View cemetery
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Whittemore, Jr.. IL, }. o. Baxendale, 70
Everett |. Soule. 10. w. A. Blodgett, II,
and T. II. Ellis, II. The initiates were:
Harry Marsh Blodgett of Burlington, Don
c. Church of Jonesvlle. Edward w
Champion of St Johnsbury, Harley f.
prury of Essex Junction, Edward c.
Glysson of Barre, Leslie NJ. Kibbe of
Keene, y. H., Elton w. Lance of Plain
field. l.. O. Paris of Burlington, Gerald
l.. Perkins of Montpelier, Dudley Park
hurst Platka of Burlington. Howard NJ.
Sunderlain of St. Adams. The intia-
ton ceremonies were followed by a ban
Duet at the Hotel Sherwood at which
j. o. Baxendale acted as toastmaster.
The following responded to toasts c. II.
Perkins, 81, NJ, ID. Chittenden, "a. j. II,
Macomber, 80 j. T.. 'Colburn, '9G. T.. S.
Ingalls,. SO. u. p. Platka. %, r. l.. Souls
90. o. w. Hakanson, 10. +. w. Lance,
%, II. NJ. Blodgett, % II. F. Perkins, '9S,
H. o. Paris. 30, and Prof. S. f. Emer-
son, To.
Phi Delta Theta announces the pledg-
ing of l.. +, Killick. %. of Revere
Mass
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Mrs. Emma PORTER. wife of Edward II.
Poirier OF Clarke street, died Saturday
evening at $40 after long illness. aged
80 years and eight months. Besides her
husband Mrs. PORTER Is survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Dupaw of
Winooski by one brother, Frank Dupaw
OF Barre. and by six sisters, Mrs. CharleG
Farmer of Wnooski, Mrs. Thomas Kel-
lett OF Burlington, Mrs. Hilton Gagnet
or Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Chester Kirby
or Burlington and Mrs May Burgess and
MISS Georgia Dupaw of Winooski.
The funeral took place at St. Josephs
Church at nine o'clock Tuesday NOR
ming, with burial in Mt. Calvary cemetery
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RECEPTION TO RECTOR
Presentation Of Watch an Incident of
Mr.. DavenpOrt's Last Dny Here

A large number of the parshioners Of
st. Paurs Church. with clergymen and
members of other religious denomina-
tons In the city, gathered at st. Paul's
parish hause Tuesday evening at n fare
well reception to the Rev and Mrs. G.. w
Davenport, who leave Burlington this
week for New York city, where Mr.. Dav-
export. will become the executive secre-
tary or the Seamens Church Institute
win Mr' and Mrs. Davenport in the
parish hall were Bishop A. c. A. Hall.
Bishop and Mrs. G. Y. Bliss, the Rev
a H. Montgomery, assistant rector of
81. fauIs and Mrs. Montgomery. Light
refreshments were served. Mrs NJ d.
Chittenden and Mrs. c. r. Miller presid-
ing at the table, and number Of the
young men and young women in the
parish assisting
D"i'he the afternoon Judge j. r.
o'earhs. In behalf of a number of the
members of the parish, presented Mr..
davenport with a solid gold watch, bear
ing ms monogram and this inscription on
the inside of the case: REV G. W.
davenport. from st. Pauls parish, Bur-
lington, VI, 1915"
MT ana Mrs. Davenport went yester-
oay to Montpelier to visit relatives, re-
turning to Burlington Friday and pro-
ceeoihg to New York. where Mr. Daven-
port takes up his new work at once
FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY REST
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Mrs. Lucy AckersOn

Mrs. Lucy Ackerson of So Park avenue
died early Tuesday morning at a local
institution, following an operation, She
was ~ years of age. Her first husband
was Charles Edwards, who died 16 years
ago. Later she was married to Frank
Ackerson. who died seven years ago. She
Is survived by two sons and three daugh-
ters by her first marriage They are
Henry Edwards of Essex Junction, Ar
thur Edwards of Burlington, Mrs. Dora
Stratton of johnson. Mrs. Charles Lamb
or st. Adams and Miss Alice Edwards Of
this city: and one son by her second
marriage. George Ackerson. A step-son
Ned Ackerson, is in the navy.
The funeral will be held at 10 o'c,oct
this morning at the funeral parlors
of Corbn & Frye and the body will be
placed in the vault at Lake View GEM
etery.
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Mrs. Louise Murray

The Berkeley, Cal, Gazette of February
announces the death the previous day Of
Mrs. Louise Murray at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. J. H. Bracket fol-
lowing a brief Illness. Mrs. MUIR
ray was the widow Of the late Moses
Murray. whose death occurred several
months ago in Oakland, Cal. Following
his death she moved to Berkeley to make
her home with her daughter.
Mrs. Murray, who was for many years
a resident of Burlington. was SO years of
age She is survived by one son. Freder-
lex II. Murray of Oakland. and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bracket of Berkeley.
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sERGT. LOUIS b. oUIMErrE

Sergt. Louis B. Ouimette of the adj
vance replacement depot. LIST American
army was gassed in France in October.
according to official information re-
ceived by his cousin, Mrs Arthur F..
Jacobs. Sergt. Ouimette is 80 years old.
He is a native of Brattleboro, the son
OF Mr., and Mrs, Louis Ouimette of
Montreal He was Central Vermont
railroad brakeman and after enlisting
in the regular army ~ years ago he
went TO the Philippines adm was with
Gen. Pershing's expedition into Mexico
as member of the hospital CORPS
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HELPLESS

Old Mrs. Donahue managed to get along
in the world in spite of her educational
deficiencies. One day she was called upon
by "A lawyer to Sign a rather important
pepper. You sign it yourself, young man.
an III make me mark" said the old
woman. Since me eyes gave out I'm noe
able to write a wurrd." How do spell
it," he asked, his pen poised above tho
proper place. spell it WHATEVER way va
Place said Mrs. Donahue promptly.
"Snce lost me teeth there's not 2 wurrd
can spell. Boston Transcript
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Edmund Baldwin

News has been received in this city of
the death of Edmund Baldwin, which
occurred in Los Angeles, Cal, on jan
uary 30. Mr.. Baldwin was a native of
Hinesburg, where he was born in 1899.
During the Civil War he served in Com
pany G, 14th Vermont Regiment, under
Captain Dunshee. He later removed to
Lincoln, Neb.. where for many years
he and his brother, Gaylord. conducted a
hardware business. About ten years
ago the two brothers retired from bust
ness and removed to Los Angeles, to
spend their declining years
Mr.. Baldwin's wife, who was Alice
Elizabeth Wade of Stewardson, ILL.,, died
some years ago. He Is survived by a
son, Warner Baldwin, and two daugh-
ters. Mrs. Gertrude Reifsnder and Mrs.
Rachael Wade Blackinton. both of Los
Angeles.
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Mrs. Charles M. Ferrip

Mrs. Marian E., wife of DR. c. NJ.
Ferrin, whose death occurred at her
home. 80 North Willard street, at II 80
o'clock Sunday evening, was born in
Hinesburg December %, 1910, the daugh-
ter of Levi p. and Ola (ManueD Bene-
dict. She attended the Hinesburg aca-
denny and, like many of the more ambi-
tious girls of that day. was a pupil in the
famous Worcester school in this city.
She was for several years a successful
teacher in Hlnesburg village and in
Starksboro.
On January 2, 1866, she was married to
DR.. Ferrin. soon afterward moving to
Essex Junction, which continued to be
her home until the family took up it's
residence in this city two years ago. Five
children were born to them, three of
whom are living, Miss Carolene B., who
has always lived with her parents, Dr.
Carlisle F. Ferrin. a physician in New
London. Conn., and Mrs. f. d. Williams
of Stamford Conn. Their youngest child,
Jessie. died about Is years ago and an
other daughter, Mrs. W. E. Graves of
Stamford. Conn. died last year. In addi-
ton to her husband and three children,
Mrs. Ferrin also is survived by four
grandchildren, Carlisle and Chester
Graves. and Marian and Gertrude Will
liams of Stamford; and by six sisters,
Mrs. Lorraine Flanagan. Mrs. Sarah A.
Weller. Mrs. Carolene Curry, Mrs. Kate
b. Child. all of Burlingtn, Mrs. Daniel
Patrick of Hinesburg and Mrs. Emma
Wood of Chelmsford. Mass.
Mrs. Ferrn was deeply devoted to her
home. to her church, to the interests of
the community and to every good cause.
Early in life she united with the Con-
gregational Church. and for half a CEN
fury she was one of the most active men,
bers of that church in Essex Junction
to which her death brings a great loss
She was also closely identified with the
work of the w. r. c. and of the w. c.
T. u. A woman of a genuine religious
nature. she chung with fondness to the
great Puritan inheritance which was hers
and in which she found the secret of a
strong character and life of nobility
and usefulness.
private funeral was held Wednes-
day at her late home at two o'clock,
with burial at Essex Junction.
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Mrs. Emma Langlois died Saturday
morning at the home Of her daughter.
Mrs. Charles Echo of lO7 Interval ave-
nue.. Mrs. Langlois was s5 years and
nine months of age. and the cause of
her death was diseases incidental to old
age. The funeral was held Tuesday
morning at ten o'clock at st. Joseph's
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burt Charles badger

Burt Charles Badger, the year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Badger OF john
son street. died TUESDAY morning. The
funeral will be held on Thursday after
noon at two o'clock at st, Joseph's
Church, with burial in MI calvary Gem
etery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-13

Church and burial was in Mt. Calvary
cemetery.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Echo, Mrs.
Langlois leaves three other daughters.
Ihey are Mrs. Oscar Guyette and Mrs.
w. -. Hayes of this city and Mrs. Harry
Crane of Rutland
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Miss Georgia kiley

A telegram to j. j, White from Mr..
and Mrs John Kiey of Easton. Pa. for
merly of this city, announced the death
by accident of their daughter. Miss
Georgia Kiley. on February 6. No fur
Their particulars have been received
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Frederick j. Mech

Word was received yesterday of the
death of Frederick James Mech of
Charlevoix. Mich. He was the son of
Ezra and Cynthia Mech of Shelburne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-13
PIGEONS START FLIGHTS
Messenger Service Between Fort and
BOstOn-GOOd Time Made

The carrier pigeon messenger service
between Fort Ethan Allen and other
army posts In New England and New
York, which was announced in the Free
Press several months ago as being or
ganized. has become a reality and this
week the first messages passed between
Fort Ethan Allen and the signal corps
of the northeastern war department az
Boston.
Twelve birds are now at Boston and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-13

PVT. GEORGE {. CENTERBAR
Mrs. Della Gokey Of II Park street
received word Monday of the death
of her son, Private George C. Center
bar, Company f, 1O1st Ammunition
Train, which occurred in France on
December "a. He is survived by a
seven year old daughter.
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PVT. WALLACE G. FULLER

T. w <fI|I1zfCE q, FU IILFIt
Mr.. and Mrs. Roman Fuller Of Cham
plain street have received word that
their son, Wallace G. Fuller, was wounded
in France September 80 He was 20
years old and enlisted in Rutland July
8, 1917. and went overseas a few months
after He was a member of the 23rd
United States Infantry. A letter re-
ceived by his parents January 26 stated
that he was making satisfactory recov-
cry. that he was at hospital in France
and that he hoped to be able to return
to his regiment by the first of February,
his regiment now being with the Amerl-
can army Of occupation in Germany.
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THE HONOR LIST

PVT. HAULTSAY j. SHORTSLEEVES
Mrs. Ella Shortsleeves of 203 North
Champlain street has just receivd word
of the death of her husband, Pvt. Hault-
say ]. Shortsleeves in France. January
IL of myelitis. Pvt. Shortsleeves en-
listed in July, 1915 in company NJ, the
old Vermont National Guard. He was
later transferred to company E, 1903, L.
S. Infantry, 26th Div. He sailed for
France September &c, 1917. Pvt Short
sleeves also saw service on the Next
can border in 1916. Besides his wife
and son he leaves his father and
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Short
sleeves. also a brother, Leo and a sister,
Viola of Waterbury.
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FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-24
READY TO GIVE
UP BUT NOW WELL
BURLINGTON WOMAN SAYS SHE
NEVER INTENDS TO BE
~ WITHOUT ThNLAc.

According 20 the testimony Of tho
multiplied thousands VINO have used
II, there is nothing more tnvlgoratiHF
than Tanlac 20 persons suffering from
the after effects OF grippe, influenza,
operations, typhoid and pneumonia, or
who are IN a run down condition from
any cause,
Among the many Iowa rcopIe who
have realized the remarkable powers
OF the medicine IS Mrs. LCcta Dough-
erty Of $50 South 9th street, B4Ii.u5-
ton, who recently said:
"T have suffered almost continually
for tho PAST six years frC-1 stomach
trouble, disordcre7 kidneys, nervous
ness and 4 general run-d down cCr1itioC.
/ could not eat without suffering after
wards with indigestion, my kidneys
bothered NE constantly and my nerves
were completely shattered. l could
hardly sleep a. night - get any rest
Or comfort at any time.
AS said, this had been my awful
condition for SIX years, following an
operation for appendicitis. ard nothing
ever helped ne. In fact my suffering
ibecene more AMI mc~e intense and I
kept losing weight and getting -.cQkyr
.until I began taking TarlaC. Blu. =
certainly Is wonderful how quickly :
lfelt better and commenced to regain
my lost weight Ems str,oE-h a-'er
sstarting on this medicine. have tax
ZEN six bottles row and am eating just
anything afterwards. My kidneys new
FER bother me any more, either, a72
my nerves are perfectly calm ard
steady am now feeling hHt.er Than
! i have IN years and have also Ea.Hc1
| ten pounds in we CHI. Tan.ac GER
tainly is grand medicine ard I expect
TO always keep a bottle handy. Il as
restored my health when 7 was all OIL:
OF heart. thought nothing could hip
me. and will praise it as long as
live"
Most Of the so-ca1led stomach, Ever
and kidney troubles, are due almost
entirely to catarrhal inflammation OF
these organs The constant coughing
UP of uucus, dull, throbbicE headaches,
frequent sneezing. wate-y eyes. pans
in the pit o. tie stomach. sides aid
kidney region, lost APPETITE, 70 an b.
ton, depression q spirits and the
persistent contracting Of coughs and
colds, are among the numerous symp-
toms.
Taniao proved O. great bene.:t 70
Mrs. Dougherty because i contains
certain medicinal properties which
combat these very troubles. Thousands
are now using the medicine IN a.! parts
Of the American continent an- scores
Of testimonials are received daily from
men and women OF UnQues-:9ned hon
esty and integrity expressing ceep
gratitude as a result Of having found
such a great source ot relief.
! Tanlac Is sold - Marshalltown by
Old Reliable Drug Co., IN St Anthony
by Geo. L. LaP,ant IN State Center by
Brimhall, Bros. n Melbourne by H K.
Corbet., N Gilman by W. J. & J. A.
Ward. IN Ferguson by A. 7. Idso and
IN Rhodes by Rhodes Pharmacy n
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-24
She felr herself struggling Ms against
IN unjust accusation, Under her
t-a,,hyino hnrS. Ia, ko,rk hat .yI,h

She fe,r herself struggling MS sgains,
an unjust accusation. Under heI
trembling hands, her heart beat with
great irregular throbs. A lump rose
In her throat and It seemed as though
Il must strangle her II she did not Let
Ii out. III her desperation she hurled
herself forward, threw her arms about
NJ sungo's neck, pressed her face
against him ans sobbed.
'Oh, White Man" she Gasped, al
was so lonely-I am SO lonely"
The embrace OF n woman IS one
thing: the IclinEing of a child quite nm
other. The stcrnness in MsunGo's eyes
died suddenly; the hard look in his
face faded. vanished and gave place to
ole Of great tenderness. He gathered
Andrea up 81 his arms and carried
her quickly through the covered way.
He told himself there was every rea-
son TO hasten, for he could feel her
soft warm body. shaken with sobs,
wrapping itself round his heart and
crushing It beyond repair. He laid her
on the couch in his room. made q nest
for her in the many pelts with which
1T was covered, pillowed her head in u
bundle Of furs and drew over her a
gayly figured saroag.
you were cold" ne said, as he
tucked her in; then he knelt beside
her, took her hand In both Of his and
suddenly laid his face In her open
palm, still moist with her tears.
(To Be Lontinucd)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-24
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER 1;-Andrsa Peic-. handseIne
arislosrat. is doomed to marry "a Hit.
gine owner T She d!sconsolaseiy wsnde.s
fror. her hotel in South Africa and as
covers an aviator aoout to 4. from the
beach Impu!sively. CT course ina g. a!as
ex<crsion, and a wslcone relief from
thoughts OF ter impending loveleSS mar
riAEe, she beEs 10 be taken for night
although she does not kHow him. lie
somewhat unSIUingly sgress, and they
staE[.
CHAPTER IL-0hen she resi!sas her
unknown aviator IS not gong back An
dres in desperation tries to choke r n
with ere OK her stockings. He tnvarts
her and they sail on into the very heart
OF Africa. Landing in an immense c-sal.
ship 10 her mysterious companion. SAs
is given slave boy, "Bathtuo, ana the
White Man SEES about building hut for
her
CHAPTER IH.-And7ea is given a
and wonders az It's completeness Wh!e
Man invites her 70 ainaer lhsi evening
AID in spite OF the fact that he has re-
d-ea accepts lis Invitation. but be con-
t.Eues deaf 20 her pleading that Re re-
sro-e her to her friends.
CHAPTER .v.-Andrea Is awakened
from sound sleep next morning by !oud
pounding on her doorway and IS too 10
prepare fer days hunt with White Nan
Sbe thoroughly enjoys the exciting LTip
ard teglns 20 understand mere Of he
'hosis7 character and the reason fer
his apparently ruthless Strengthening o.
Of blacks be employs and who Iook &c
lin for sustenance.
CHAPTER V.-Ardrca. worrying over
her deplorc Ole lack % change OF clothing
~ surprised ar5 delighted when trunk,
l9aaed with everything n tae way @:
dropped at he: Doorway 6E staixars "a.
they are hers White Man by q skilltu
sa6ie bull ana she Is fast becoming rec.
opc!led TO her fate after eight days In
tie crsaL
CHAPTER Won another expedition
the donkey on which Andrea II mounted
runs away with her and she Is for
moment made ridiculous; White Man e1-
chase. "osolo" She 10 Mortified After
ward she listens to the report OF native
runners that herd Of elephants Is in
iss a'te, and Is invited s to the hunt re. ,;
die Infested stream for the scene Of the
hunt
CHAPTER v11.-A:ter Z tedious trsmI
drea 10 transfxed by the excitement OF
tie chase. Overcome by the spectacle
Of the killing OF two elephants Andrea
suddenly finds herself 10 the warm EN-
b-ace OF White Man. To her su-pris.
SIZE is BY no means indignant Andrea
learns that another white man Is en-
cznped near their craai. but WHEN she
declares she would like 70 see him White
Nan warns her she must never try &c
Zee or communicate with the stranger
He refuses % give mis- reasons, and Az
6-ea resolves to meet the other man,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-24
HOW AND WHEN
TO TAKE ASPIRIN
FIRST SEE THAT TABLETS YOU
kTAkE ARE MARKED WITH THE
"BkYER CROSS"

To g.. quick relief follow csrefIIly
The safe and proper directions IN each
tuEbroieu package Of "Eayer Tablets
ipf Aspirin" This package is plainly
Estamped with the safety "Bayer
tCrcss."
Tho ''Eayer Cross" means the gen.
;uine. world famous Aspirin, prescrt ped
Nby physicians for over eighteen years
"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" can be
taken safely for Colds. Headache
iToothache, Earache. Neuralgia, Lum-
baeo, rheumatism. Joint Pains. Neu-
ITttis. and Pain generally.
Handy tin boxes Of IL tablets cost
{but . few cents. Druggists also sell
darxer "Bayer" packages. Aspirin Is
ithe trade mark OF Bayer Manufacture
scf Observation-Disclosures Of Sal!cy-
Mcacid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-24
GREAT BRITAIN FEARS STRIKE.
Miners Make Demands For Nationali-
cation of Coai Mines.
[By Associated Press


London. Oct. 29.-The British public
is uneasy from apprehension that
Great Britain, like the United States,
at & time when coal is a vital neces-
sity.
The Miners Federation Of Great
Britain, an organization OF $4,000
mem bers, obtained pledge from 81
$4,000 unorgarIzed laborers represent
ed at the trade unions congress at
Glasgow in September TO take what
eveT action may be necessary TO com
Pei the government" to accept the
miners demands for naturalization
OF the industry in which they are en-
ployed.
An initial attempt to win govern
mental approval of the project, the
sending OF a trades union deputation
Cd.
Many persons contend that the
whole matter IS merely being held in
obeyance until the return Of the
British delegation from the Washing
ton Labor Conference. This delega-
ton numbers G. II. Stuart Burning.
c. W. Bowerman and others who are
reckened among the most skllful
labor's strategists.
Meanwhile the miners campaign of
Propaganda 10 educate, the public ia
the school of industrial naturalization
an attempt to show that state con.
troll and joint operation OF the coal
mines would be paying proposition
to the state, 20 consumer and the
miner-has been launched. Along
with IL, the miners are making another
strong bid for popularity IN a cam
paign against high prices. They aver
that they would welcome a smashing
of The vicious circle" Of high prices
ane high wages and thereby improve
the standard OF living by reducing the
cost. This agitation, II Is conceded.
carnot but have a favorable reaction
Of public opinion OF benefit to the
miners.
An increased output Of coal Is
third point which the miners are at
teunpting to turn 10 their credit.
The more conser, alive labor leaders