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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
High Lumber Prices
Traced to Monopoly

Washington = High lumber prices
are traced to their cause by George
P. Hampton, managing director of
the farmers national council.
Mr.. Hampton calls attention to a
report by Commissioner of Corpora
tions Davies in 1914 that 16 holders
own 47,800,000 acres of timber lands
in this country. This is an area 10
times greater than the state of New
Jersey. The federal official also re-
ported that 1854 timber owners hold
in fee over one-twentieth of the land
area of the entire United States from
the Canadian to the Mexican border.
These 1904 holders own 15,600,000
acres. Of the 82,5OO,GOO acres grant
ed to three western railroads in the
COS, the railroads retained 40 per
cent in 1910.
In 1911 Commissioner Of Corpora
tions Smith reported that in 1880 at
least three-fourths of the timber then
standing was publicly owned. Now
about four-ffths of it is privately
owned, the great bulk of it having
passed through enormous railroad
canal and wagon road grants by the
government, direct government sales
of unlimited quantities at $1.25 an
acre, and certain public land laws.
The lumber situation, said Mr..
Hampton, is a further indication of
the tremendous cost to the American
people of permitting private owner
ship of natural resources, such as
timber lands.
"It is the bitterest irony that the
railroads which received grants from
the federal and state governments
of 150,000,000 acres of land should
this year have received a guarantee
of 6 per cent (Cummins-Esch law
on their capitalization, and they are
also, as owners of these valuable tim
Der lands, being permitted by the gov
ernment to charge such unconscion-
ably high prices for timber which the
farmers need to continue farming"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
What NOn-PartiSan
Movement Achieved

Washington, D. C.-The non-parti-
san political policy of the American
Federation of Labor is more COM
pletely justified than ever and the
futility of separate party action more
convincingly demonstrated.
Nearly every man in the House
whose record of service was perfect
has been reelected.
| Incomplete checking already shows
that fifty congressman who were in
considerate and hostile have been
defeated.
This is one of the most impressive
features of the entire election. Fifty
servants of "Big Business" have been
beaten.
Against these fifty who were de-
feated the working people have elect
ed from ffty-fve to sixty men whose
records show fair and considerate
service. This represents clear gain
for integrity in government.
The new Congress also will show
an increased number of men who hold
union cards. Incomplete checking up
of the results so far shows fifteen
elected to the new Congress with the
probability that final counting will
show more than twenty, possible
twenty y-five.
1t is not to be said that the election
was satisfactory in every respect.
Every forward looking man and
woman must feel some deep regret
because of the great plunge toward
reaction. But democracy will right
itself at the proper time and mean
while the actual tabulation of results
in Congress, the law-making body,
shows a definite and specified gain
for all that makes for progress and
a response to the needs of our time.
The non-partisan campaign of the
American Federation of Labor was
mostly successful in congressional
districts. The results will serve as
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Wall Street a Menace to Nation

the information it has been seeking
and it comes from the high and un-
questioned authority that inheres In
the judicial statement of the Compt-
roller of the Federal Treasury. John
Shelton Williams has rendered some
genuinely beneficial service, but none
more so than his exposures of what
in effect amounts to conspiracy on
the part of Wall Street bankers to
monopolize the money of the nation
for the purposes of speculation and
against the welfare of legitimate
business and the people generally.
If the nation does not break the
strangle hold that Wall Street has
upon the nations finances, as we'll as
upon the nations government, this
country is due to get severe jolt in
the near future that will teach it the
peril of disregarding it's own best
interests.
Wall Street has already done
enough to everlastingly convict it of
hoggish greed and of disloyalty to the
government and the people. 1t has
sacrificed legitimate endeavor to the
inordinate demands of gamblers in
necessities. For high profits it has
betrayed every sacred tradition that
inheres in the ancient if ignoble pro-
fesion of keeping other peoples
money
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
LOOKING FOR TROUBLE

Cincinnati--Employing bakers an
nounce that they will operate on the
non-union basis starting next April,
when an agreement with the Bakers
union expires. This decision was
made at a luncheon, which was ad-
dressed by an officer of the local
chamber of commerce, who explained
the non-union policy of the chamber
of commerce of the United States.
The bosses are aware that they will
be resisted by their organized en-
ployes, but the prize of securing alb
solute control in setting wages can
not be overlooked by greed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12

The average citizen Of ordinary in
telligence realizes in a vague, indefi-
mite manner, perhaps, that Wall
Street exercises some tremendous
and malefic control of the finances
and though them the trade and COM
merce Of the nation. 1t has also been
charged, by men of more or less re-
liability, that Wall Street is and has
been doing things that were not good
for the rest of us. For instance, it
has been said that the high living
cost is traceable to manipulation of
money by comparatively few
bankers. In fact, about all the evils
that affict our people tare believed
to have had their inception in that
narrow street in the lower end of
Manhattan.
1t is highly important, therefore,
that some official confirmation or ref
utation of these grave doubts and mis-
givings be had, that the public may
have clearer appreciation of the
situation. The average newspaper is
more interested in exploiting sala-
cious scandals or in abusing the work.
ers than in eludicating matters that
strike deep at the well-being of the
nation and they have given little if
any information concerning the rami-
ications of Wall Street. Fortunate
ly, however, the public has secured
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
RAIL WORKERS RESTLESS

London, England-The railway ad-
visory board, created as result of
last years strike of railway en-
ployes, has failed to function, and dis
satisfaction is general. 1t is declared
that there is no cooperation between
the workers and the governments
ministry of transport. One official
of the railway mems union said:
Causes of delay have increased
and multiplied until our members are
threatening revolt. There seems to
be a policy of pin pricks and this is
at the root of more trouble than
clear-cut grievances"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Big Profits Made By
Tin Can Factories

Washington = Publication of huge
profits by the American Can company
has been made by the international
Association of Machinists, whose
members are attempting to enforce
a living wage in the numerous plants
of this trust. The figures were COM
piled by w. Jett Lauck. The company
virtually controls the can-making in
dustry in this country.
"In 1917" says the report, "the
company had net profits of $22,000,-
600, or about five times as much as
the average for the 10 previous years,
and twice as much as it made in the
most prosperous year before the
war"
In the section of the report on
profteering it is charged that the
can company resorted "to the fav-
orite smoke screen of other great
corporations which grew rich out of
the war, and each year set aside i'm
mense sums for depreciation and fed
eral taxes"
The company's books show that the
average annual depreciation charge
for the war period is $2,875,000, as
compared with the pre-war average
of 1901 ,407. In addition, during this
time, the company set aside SIT ,000,-
900 to pay federal taxes. In one
year, 1917 after depreciation and tax
reserves of $9,5OO,OOO, it had left
$11 ,892,859, or more than three times
the average for the pre-war period.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
MINERS ARE. STICKING

Charleston, W. Va. - Striking coal
miners in the Mingo county field are
facing winter in their struggle against
non-union coal owners and their mur-
derous thugs. There are 2504 men,
1 ,920 women and 4,973 children on the
relief roll.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Decline Long Hours

New York-At a mass meeting OF
organized teamsters the employers
offer for longer hours and the same
rates, as reply to the workers de-
mand for wage increases, was booed
The drivers unanimously rejected the
bosses plan and accepted the advice
of their officials not to fall into a
trap and precipitate a strike. 1t was
decided to remain at work and de-
mand arbitration.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
STEEL EARNINGS UP

New York-The steel trusts report
for the third quarter of this year
shows a profit of $48,051, $40, after
paying federal taxes and interest on
bonds of the various units of the
trust.
These profits are an Increase of
nearly $5,000,000 over the report of
the second quarter, and an increase
of nearly $8,000,0OO over the earnings
of last years third quarter.
Thus far 1920 profits of the steel
cooperation have amounted to more
than $133, 900.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
LEADER OFFICE OPEN SATUR.
DAY EVENINGS

In order to accommodate many OF
our subscribers who are unable to call
during the day, the office of the New
ark Leader will be open on Saturday
evenings from 7:30 to $3.50 o'clock
until further notice. Drop in and get
acquainted.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
WANT YARD FOR NOTHING

Washington-The government ask
ed bids for the Hog island ship yard,
near Philadelphia, which was built
for war purposes at cost of more
than $60,000,00O. One bid of $4,O0O,-
900 was received and this was re-
jected by the shipping board.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Resist NOn-UniOnism

Cincinnati The non-union shop
movement is being resisted by organ
lied workers in this city. Mass meet
ings, called by the central body, will
explain why cheap labor employers
oppose the union shop, which denies
them complete control in setting
wages, hours and working conditions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Ladies' TailOrs Win

Boston = Striking ladies' tailors
have won complete victory. All
workers who received $48 a week or
less are increased 81 week, and a
So advance will be given those whose
rate is over $48. Legal holidays will
be observed and the workers will be
paid.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Matters Raise Wages

Louisville, KY. The Fleischman
Mailing company has signed a union
shop agreement with the Brewery
Workers. union. Wages are increased
SIS a week
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Wood Workers Uniting

Grand Rapids, Mich. = The Mill
Mems union is conducting an agita-
ton among unorganized furniture
workers, many of whom now agree
that the non-union shop plan does not
provide a decent living.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Engineers Gain

Los Angeles, 'Cal.-The value of
trade unionism is shown in recent ad-
vances by the Hosting and Roller
Engineers union, whose wage rate
18 months ago, ranged from $3.50 to
Sc a day. Now rates are So to $40.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Garment Workers Gain

Savannah, Ga.-A short strike of
garment workers employed by Alex
ander Bros. & company resulted in a
20 per cent wage increase.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12

Failure to pay your dues regularly
and keep in good standing with your
union is about as satisfactory as a
spite fence.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Transfers Unite

Saltwater, MINI. = Teamsters and
chauffeurs have organized and are
affiliated with the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Movie Operators Gain

Birmingham, Ala.-Moving picture
operators have reduced their work
day from eight hours to six and
raised wages from SO cents an hour
to rs cents.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
Teamsters Raise Wages

Napa, Cal. - Through conferences
with employers organized teamsters
and chauffeurs have raised wages 81
a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
CO-Ops. Prosper

Paducah, KY. = The cooperative
grocery store in this city is selling
more goods than any of the privately
owned stores.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Metal Workers Unite

Cairo, Ill.-Sheet metal workers in
this city have organized and are plan,
ming to improve working conditions
in this craft.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-11-12

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

City Treasurer.
MATILDA F.. CANNON,
mch1 2apr2 civ CIerk
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26
NOTICE OF HEARING TO SET
APART REAL PROPERTY TO
THE SURVIVING SPOUSE
AC EXLENIIByT
AS EXEMPT

In the superior court of the state of
Washington, in and for Whit
man county.
In the matter of the estate of
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26
INSECT COLLECTION HERE
Butterflies in First Shipment of
Over 10000 Specimens-valus
$4,000

With the addition of the $4,000
collection of insects recently pur-
chased from the estate of the late
Dr. Oliver S. Westaeott, Washington
State College is now in possession of
one OF the best collections of the
Kind on the Pacific Coast. Several
cases of South American butterflies
arrived few days ago. The entire
collection has not yet been received
though many cases containing shells,
fossils, insects, fish, corals, and
mounted slides are here.
DR.. Westacott was a veteran
entymologist and a well known au-
thority on natural science. In his
collection are specimens from near
~ every state in the United States,
including Alaska and the island pos
sessions. He devoted 81 years of his
life to this study and it is almost a
complete collection-contain over
10000 specimens.
1t was through the efforts of A.
l. Melander that the deal was made
for the purchase of the collection
OF the nominal sum of $500. The
expense will be divided between the
experiment station and the depart
mcnt OF zoology
AS soon as the entire collection
arrives it may be possible to put it
on exhibition for a short time in or
der to give the students an opportun-
ity to view the wonderful specimens
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS

Notice is hereby given that on or
before the 9Th day of April, 1920,
and not later than $500 o'clock D. IN.
of that day, bids for General Bonds
of the City of Pullman, Washington,
will be received by the City Treasur-
er of said city, for the purchase of
fifteen thousand (s15,000) dollars
OF road bonds, Series A, of the City
OF Pullman, Washington, Said bonds
shall be dated April 7th, 1920, and
shall consist of fifteen (15) bonds of
one thousand $4,000 dollars de-
nomination each (unless successful
bidder desires smaller denomina-
lions and will furnish the additional
blank bonds) to draw not more than
SIX (6) per cent of interest per an
mum, interest to be paid semi-an-
nually. Bonds payable ten (10l
years after date of issue; principal
and interest payable at the office of
the City Treasurer of the City of
Pullman, Washington.
Bidders must state the rate of in
terest on the par value of the bonds
and whether blank bonds will be
furnished. No bids will be received
Tor less than par value.
Bidders must deposit with their
bids two (2) per cent OF the value
OF the bonds in the form of a draft
or certified check, payable to the
city Treasurer of the City of Pull
man. Washington, said draft or GER
tried check to be forfeited in case
SUCH bidder (if the successful one)
rails to take the bonds.
The City Council of the City Of
Pullman, Washington. reserves the
rlght to reject any or all bids.
Signed J. S. CLARK.
City Treasurer.
MATILDA F.. CANNON.
mch1 9apro C;4. -,J,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26
SOME GOOD BARGAINS

We have some real bargains IN
used cars. Come in and pick one
from the following list:
1914 Ford Touring Car.
1915 Ford Touring Ger.
1916 Ford Roadster
1917 Ford Touring Car
1919 Ford Touring Car
1913 Dodge Touring Car
THE BAKER MOTOR co.
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

/
Washington, in and for Whit
man county.
In the matter of the estate of
Thomas J. Chasteen, deceased.
| Notice is hereby given that Charles
| Winterer, the administrator of the
| above entitled estate for, and on be-
half of Bertha E. Chasteen, the sur
viving wife of Thomas j. Chasteen,
| deceased, has heretofore petitioned
| the above entitled court for an or
der to set aside and apart to her, as
exempt out of the separate property
| of said estate as provided in Sec
| ton 1913, Chapter 1876 of the Ses-
sion Laws of the State of Washing
! ton for the year of 1917, the follow
| ing described real property located
| in Whitman county, Washington, to-
wit:
Real Estate
Lot Twenty-six (26) of McGee's
Subdivision of Lots One CD and
Two CD of Section Five go, Town
ship Fourteen (14), North Range
Forty-five (45) f. w. NJ, also that
portion of Lot Twenty-Five (29)
of McGees Subdivision of Lots l and
2 of Section 5, Township IA, North
Range AS, e. w. NJ, particular
ly bounded and described as follows,
to-wit: Beginning at the Southeast
corner of Lot %, McGee's Subdiyi-
sion of Lots l and 2, Section D,
Township IA North Range 40, e. w,
NJ: thence West along the South
line of said Lot 26 distance of 100
feet to the intersection with the East
line of Lot %, thence South along
the West line of Lot 26 extended a
distance of 77.5 feet to the outer
line of the College Roadway rep
resented by a line drawn from
point in the West line of Lot 20 OF
McGees Subdivision of Lots / and
2, ten feet North of he Southwest
corner thereof, to a point III the
North line of said lot, 100 feet West
of the Northeast corner thereof
thence Northeasterly along said road
line a distance of 1902 feet thence
North a distance of 10.9 feet to the
place of beginning.
And further requesting in salo
petition that all the real property OF
the estate above described become
and be set aside as the absolute prop
erty of Bertha e. Chasteen, and be
withdrawn from further administra-
ton and not henceforth be consid-
cred as assets of said estate to be
accounted for by the administrators
thereof
That the awards herein sought
shall be in lieu of all other home
stead provisions of the law OF ex-
emptions:
That the Honorable Superior
Court aforesaid has fixed Friday,
the second day of April, 1920, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon at the court
house at Colfax. Whitman county
Washington, as the time and place
for hearing of said petition:
Now therefore, all persons inter-
ested are hereby notified to be and
appear at said time and place in the
court house at Colfax, Whitman
county, Washington, and show cause
IL there be any. why said petition
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seaI
this 18th day of March, 1920.
M. C. TRUE,
County Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk
of the Superior Court, State
/ of Washington.
mch12-26
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

FOR SALE-A one and one-haIr
horsepower Fairbanks-Morse gaso-
line engine. Baker Motor Co.
mch5tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

Cleaned seed wheat for sale Mar
quls and bluestem wheat and oats
Max Hinrichs. phone MAKE.
mch19tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

FOR SALE-Ten acres of land
close IN, on easy terms Inquire of
Mrs. Mary L. Reyes, 1902 Thatuna
81" Pullman, Wash. feb2Otf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

Troy a 1-gal. can OF apple butter
at J. o, Adams Grocery, for so C.
Phone 56. mch5tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26
Is
~ AaAHl&aASNsASl%aAEGaASN
Why BrrnswickTres
Win, Preference

mere are two main reasons-one the name iFseR.
which certes superfne value-the other +i,s+ 49,
tells the same story.
Thus reputation and performance unite in giving
you ali you expect-and more
Yet Brunswicks cost no more than rlIe-tvpe tires
MANY motorists would pay more readily but the
Brunswick idea is to GIVE the utmost rather than
TO GEL the utmost And this has been true since 1s45
1ou can appreciate what Brunswick Standards mean
by trying ONE Brunswick Tire. Il will be = reve-
iation You'll agree that you could not buy better.
regardless of price,
AND, like other motorists, you'll decide TO have
ALL Br;Inswicks. Then you'll know supreme salts
faction from your tires longer life, minimum
trouble lower cost.
ItE MISREPRESENTATION co.
Seattle Headquarters 1919 Second Az.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

Marble and granite monuments
and markers. S. e. Kilham, Pull
man Wash ian-jly
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

FOR SALE-Seed oats and timo-
thy hay. H. e. Zesiger, Albion, Wn
feb20-mch26
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-26

Job work at the Herald office.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-05-14
MISS WALKUP DISCUSSES
STUDENT GOVERNMENT"

Miss Bcss Walkup. daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. r. J. Walkup. of Fall
ing Spring. this county, now 4
student in The Randolph Mac on
Woman's College, at Lynchburg,
virginia. from which, as we are
informed. she will graduate with
distinction at the end of the cur
rent session in June, on the 9th of
April uItimo, addressed the students
OF the Radford, Va. Normal School,
on The occasion of installation of
the first student government Of
Ulcers there. The address was
published by the College paper and
the copy sent us has been read
With much interest.
We would be pleased to publish;
the address in full but for II,
length, the limited space at ou,,
disposal and the doubt we have
That the Subjt Ct discussed. tho lucid
~ and clearly presented by the
author, might not interest many of
our readers.
The address nevertheless is one
that ought to and, we believe, will
attract the attention and interest ali
High Schools, Normal Schools and
Colleges.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-05-14
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Miriam Dosier, born May lsl,
1910. at ASblrry, w. Va, passed
peacefully into eternal rest April
18th. 1920, at the home of James
Hcdrick at G:3O p. NJ, after lingcr-
ing illness OF six weeks, borne with
great patience and resignation to
her Heavenly Fathers will.
She was the daughter of Daniel
and Sallic Dosier. She profcsscd
faith in Christ in her young DAYS
of which she lived until the angels
bore her home. She is survived by
one son--John S. DoSicr of Forest
City, ILL.,, one sister Mrs. Susan Stan
ley, and on" brother. Andrew Dos
Ter, both of Muddy Greek. besides
number of nicccS, ncphcws, and
a host Of friends.
She was laid to resi- on April nth
in the llarrah grave yard at As
bury, services being conducted bv
Rev. John A. Anderson.
The cask : here we leave
Tp withcr and decay,
The precious jewel il once held
Hath left This house Of clay.
The caSkct is but dust.
The merely mortal frame.
And since it hath no further use
Returns from whence il came.
The immortal soul il held
Lives through another birth.
And needing not the caskct now
ltgivcs ii back to earth.
SO may we labor here,
In goodness, truth and love,
That we may meet in Joy at last
LII that great home above.
Mrs. James iIedrick.