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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-22

ton. The business of the nation
is threatened with paralysis. In
fact, the slowing up process has al
ready reached a point where even
Senator Cummins. admits the short
costing the American people more
each day than did the war with
Germany any day when the great
conflict was at its height.
The representatives of the most
basic industry-steel manufacture,
have notified the interstate COM
merce commission that unless they
can secure cars it will be necessary
for them to shut down their plants.
The great manufacturing districts
of New England are unable to secure
coal with which to produce power,
or cars in which to carry their out
put to market. The middle west
faces the rigors of winter without
adequate coal supply.
The farmers of the west cannot
move their splendid crops. In our
own state the lumber business is
blocked for lack of cars. So also
the fruit growers, the grain produc-
ers, and the fish industry. Private
ownership of the railroads stands
helpless in the presence of this
crisis.
Government Operation More Eff
cient Than Private Management
Director General Hines Tells Will
son in Report.
At the close of the United States
control of railroads, Director Gen
eran Hines issued report in which
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-22
OPEN LETTER ON
RAILROAD ISSUE
To Wesley l.. Jones From c. J.
French, Candidate for United
States Senate, Farmer-Labor Party

Sir:
You realize the contest for the Of
flee of United States senator in the
state is between you, as representa-
tive of the republican party, and my
self, as representative of the Farm
er-Labor party.
1t is not one between men, but
between principles.
/ desire to discuss with you the
leading issue now before the peo-
pie of the United States and our own
state-the Railroad Question.
/ stand on the platform of the
Farmer-Labor party which declares
for public ownership and democratic
operation of the railroads. You
stand for private operation under
the Esch- Cummins law.
The issue is clear cut-Ownership
and operation of the railroads by the
people of the United States fol-
Service versus Private Ownership
and Operation for Profit.
Enormity of the Problem
1t is impossible to eXaggerate the
seriousness of the railroad situa-
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-22

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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-22
Smoke CHALLENGE Toe Cigar.
No. 1888
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton in and for Snohomish County.
In the Matter of the Estate of Bertha X.
Erikson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned.
Andrew Fjerlie. has been appointed and has
qualified as administrator of the estate of
Bertha X. Erikson, deceased. and all creditors
of said deceased. and all persons having claims
against her estate, are required to serve such
claims upon this administrator or, George W.
Louttit, hs attorney of record at Room 1926,
Realty Bldg, corner of Hewitt and Colby Ave
nues, Everett Snohomish County state of
Washington. and file the same with the clerk
of the above entitled court, together with proof
of such service. within six months after the
date Of the first publication of this notice. II
a claim be not filed within the time aforesaid,
il shall be barred.
Dated this eth day of October, 1920.
ANDREW FJERLIE,
Administrator of the Estate of
Bertha X. EriksOn. deceased.
GEORGE W. LoUTTIT,
Attorney for Administrator,
Room 225. Realty Bldg,
Everett Wash.
First Publication. October is. 1920
Last Publication. November 5, 1920,
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-22

In the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton in and for Snohomish County
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

rich, his touch virile. His first num- Der presented great difficulties from a technical standpoint It was Bach's Prelude and Fugue for Organ, D Major, arranged for piano by Bu- soni. Like the compositions of Liszt. Taussig and the other great masters Bach's works are tremendously hard. BuSonis arrangement is one of the most brilliant and effective and Grainger's rendition was masterly. His second number, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 12, was also we'll call culated to display to the best advan- tage his flawless technic
 In the lighter numbers of his own composition, for the most part ar engagements of folk songs. flexibility. were the most marked features of his playing. In the Colonial Song in which the composer intended to DOT tray the feeling aroused by the scenery of his native land, Australia, there was a deep feeling beautifully expressed in the composition. MT. Grainger was wonderfully generous with his encores more than the average big artist that comes to this city. The audience was most ap- preciative of the beauty of MT. Grainger's work and his graciousness ss was his manner of showing that he realized the fact. He has a delight full personality which is no small as set. MT. Graingere is the type of artist who is most often welcome to music lovers.
 The Oratorio Society and MT. Grainger are to be congratulated on the big success of last evenings con- cert
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24
CANDY TURKEYS F A V O R $ A T
 BIRTHDAY PARTY

A charming party was given by Mrs. w. H. McCoombs, of Linwood avenue. for her daughter, Miss Fran ces Lynaugh McCoombs, on Monday afternoon in honor of her tenth birth day.
 The house was decorated with tur- keys, pumpkins and other appropriate Thanksgiving suggestions and the children played various games, for which prizes were awarded. Late in the afternoon dainty refreshments were served. The invitation list in cluded: Miss Phyllis Scott. Miss Mar Miss Doris Landmark, Miss Arlene De Nomme, Miss Marie Th1ebault, Miss Evelyn Landmark, Miss Lorraine us- tafson, Miss Catherine Teller. Miss Helen Ciglar, Miss Catherine Eisen- man, Miss Clara Eisenman, Miss Ethel Chapin, Miss Natalie Kernan, Miss Murie1 Kiernan, both of Newtown; Miss Dorothy Spaulding and Miss Alice Larson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24
CONSULT GRANNY"
 ABOUT YOUR
 XMAS GIFTS

Are you wondering what gifts to present to your family, relatives and friends as the Christmas season ap- proaches? If so. just step over to Grandmas corner by the fire place in Howland's store and there you will find a courteous person in charge who will assist you in learning the needs and wants of your friends.
 Gift Granny is the name of the method whereby an old-fashioned practice has been-adapted to mod ern store service. As Ceramics" Of old secretly informed gift-givers in the small home circle, Gift Granny now serves the whole community and in the same old way without charge. or obligation. By letter she asks the one who is to receive the glft, to write down just the things that would be acceptable, with descrip- ton, colors and sizes and this list, when it is returned to her, she gives to the would-be giver, whose name is kept strictly secret. Thus gift-guess- ing is avoided, worrying about what to give is unnecessary and both giver and recipient are assured that the gifts are suitable.
 Granny does not suggest nor ad- wise; she merely acts as interme diary. Nor is she interested in the sale of any merchandise. It is an ethical ef- fort to promote and protect the eth ical practice of giving and to discour- age Sift-gueSSing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

Lewis Dietz of Ho1yoke. Mass, this afternoon at Christ Episcopal church. Rev. John G. Sadtler officiated at the ceremony.
 Mrs. Sidney Stapley was her Sis ters matron of honor and wore a taupe silk dress with matching urban trimmed with henna ostrich tips. She carried an arm bouquet of daybreak roses. Thomas Scott of South Had ley, Mass, acted as best man.
 Immediately after the wedding, a reception was held at the Gotthardt residence for relatives and intimate friends. After the honeymoon trip. the couple will reside in Holyoke, Mass.
 The bride has been a member nf Christ church choir for many years and is the possessor of pleasins contra1to voice. She has been feted with numerous showers since the an nouncement of her betrOthal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24
CRANBERRY AND
 PRUNE PIE

Mix one-and-one-ha1f cupfu1s Of cranberies cut in halves. one cupful Of pruneS soaked until soft and cut ir small pieces, three-fourths cupful of sugar, anc one tablespoonful of flour. Turn iEto a pie-plaSe lined with pastry, dot over with one table spec nful Of butter, cover with strips of rastry. ard bake in an oven reg isterlng 450o F. This may be baked in double crust if preferred.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

The theft of British uniforms in Ireland has enabled Sim Feiners to throw suspicion of violence on the British soldiery, according to state ments made in Parliament. The term uniformed men, instead of "sol- diers'' is beginning to appear in the dispatches.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24
CHRIST CHURCH
 SCENE OF WEDDING

Attired in a tete de negre satin gown, with a panne velvet hat to match and a corsage of brides roses, Miss Mathi1da Gotthardt of 154 Bur roughs street, became the bride of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24
A THANKSGIVING MENU.

Shrimp Cocktails Tomato Bouillon Bread Sticks
 Oyster CroquetteS Roast Venison Currant Jelly with Mint Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce Sweet Potato Mashed Potato Caulif1ower Celery
 Pigeon Pie Pickles or Chutney
 Brown Bread and Butter Sweet Cider or Grape Juice Endive Salad Cheese Waters Pumpkin Patties Indian Pudding Lemon Snow Homegrown Fruits Homemade
 Sweets
 Coffee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24
On The Tip Of
 The Tongue

Thanksgiving service. Before the service the gifts of the people were placed in the benefit box and will be distributed to the poor people, tomor row.
 THE USUAL EVENTS to take place at the Service center during the week. end are, dancing class this evening, regular dance on Saturday., and open house on Sunday.
 MIR AND MRS. EDWARD F. MA GINN of 384 Barnum avenue have as their guests Miss Catherine Maginn and Mrs. Horace Grey of Norwalk. The Out-of-town people attended the Hornberger Maginn nuptials which took place today.
 THE GIRLS OF THE BRYANT ELECTRIC factory will hold Thanksgiving dance on Friday even ing at the Y. W. c. A. on Barnum ave nue.
 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for a shorthand class to soon be in augurated at the Catholic Community house on Barnum avenue. Miss Mar garet Guthrie of the High school fac- uBty will be in charge of the class
 OPEN HOUSE FROM O'CLOCK until o'clock will be held at the Ser vice Center tomorrow. In the even ing a Thanksgiving dance will be en- joyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24
SPECIAL FEATURES AT
 LAST ELKS' DANCE

Success of the seasons dances held so far by the Elks' special committes has been so great that the Decem- Der dance is announced for Decem- Der Is, with special features. Ar rangements are being made to bring a special orchestra from New Haven With banjo, xyEophone and other special instruments.
 This will be the last dance of the year and it is not unlikely that there will be confetti and balloon features included by the committee which consists of J. Baraja Frauenfelder. chairman; L. F. Hickey, J. Flynn, ]. E. Burnes, J. B. Murray, c. Allen. W. L. Egan, J. Hamilton, J. Lee, E. Car roll, J. Broderick.
 ~ McAlester, Oklahoma, is reported
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

FRIENDS OF Mrs. Stanley Kellogg. of Beechwood avenue, will be sorry tO learn that she is confined to her Home with a severe cold
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

McAlester, Oklahoma, is reported to have come out "even'' in the pres idential election. Cox and Harding were given an equal number of votes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

DIR. AND MRS. HERBERT BROWN, of North avenue, will en certain as their Thanksgiving guests MT. and Mrs Baldwin, Mrs. Irene Brown and MT. and Mrs. John Kirby Er., and John, Jr.. all of New Haven Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

the rafters of the hall more than the hearts of his audience.
 By this brief summary one e%may find what good, pleasant and interest ing times are in store for those who avail themselves of the privilege of attending the course Tickets may be purchased at the High school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

MISS CECILE BEECHER, of the Howard avenue apartments. left to- 0ay for Worcester, Mass, to visit her cousins over Thanksgiving
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

S MISS BERTHA HOFFMAN, of Boston. Mass, who has been the house &uest of Mrs Charles I. Crosby, of Beechwood avenue, for the last few
 Gays, returned home today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

A NUMBER OF PARISHIONERS mExhered at fhe Peoples Presbyte11an Shnrch Last evening for the pre-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

BURROUGHS PERRY of Fairfield 4wenue has returned from a recent
 Visit with friends in New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

MISS DOROTHY SHERWOOD, who attends St Margaret's School in Waterbury. arrived home today to Wait her parents, MT. and Mrs John R. Sherwood, of Chalmers avenue, 6ver the weekend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-24

MISS EDITH GOLDMAN, who is completing a course fin journalism at Columbia University, New York. is expected home today for. the Thanks giving recess. Miss o1dman will visit her parents on Beechwood avenue
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
MUCH BOOZE ALLEGED
To Be IN EVIDENCE
IN j. S. ETROPOL|S

New York, Oct. l3.-Frank l.. Boyd
supervising prohibition enforcement
agent for New York state has received
orders from federal headquarters in
Washington to investigate the reports
of the existence Of a curb market
In contraband liquor in the Bowery,
1t was learned today.
Pressed for confirmation Of the re-
ports, Mr.. Boyd admitted he had
heard about the matter.
According to published reports. the
traffic in liquor in this section has
become 80 thriving that the bands
OF bootleggers engaged in supplying
saloons and speak-easies, have hit
upon the plan OF making their marke,
after the Grub market in the financial
district In order to facilitate the con-
ditions.
a short distance from police head
quarters large transactions in liquor
are said to have been made, the
actual supplies being kept elsewhere
on trucks ready for immediate deliv'
cry. The market is said to be oper
from late evening until the early
morning hours. and the brokers
change It's location occasionally In or
der to avoid detection.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
MANY SIGNING THE
RECALL PETITIONS
TEAM CAPTAINS REPORT RAPID
PROGRESS MADE WITH CITI-
ZENS WHO WERE APPROACH
ED WITH THE MATTER

The second day of the circulating
of petitions asking for the recall of
Mayor w. +. Freeman and Commits
sioners Shores. Fraley and Wilson,
brought forth a considerable increase
in the number of citizens who signed
the petitions and all Indications point
to a total number of signers which
win exceed al expectations of the
citizens recall committee, according
to statements given out by team
captains.
Only minor portion Of the city
has been covered by the men cir
culating the petitions and territor,
in. which the residents have not been
given the opportunity TO sign
will be visited tomorrow.
The per centagc Of qualified vot-
ers who signed the petitions yester-
day was as great as was the per
centage last Monday when a ma
iority of the people approached sign
ed without any hesitation. There
were a few cases yesterday where
residents of the city FASTENED tc
register in order that they might be
qualified to sign the recall petitions
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
GEORGIA JUR|ST
S|DE-STEPS ROLE
Of HEBREW KING
Not Having a Sword, Pres
ent Day Judge Declines
to Dissect This Infant of
MOOted Parentage

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 13.-Judge
George l.. Bell, in superior court.
has side-stepped the role of "Sol-
omon" and determined to let IL
jurors decide which of two moth
ers should have Baby Louise
Madeline, who was born to one
of them a year ago, in Grady Hos
pital. He announced this decision
after hearing evidence yesterday.
The judge lacked Solomon's word
for the supreme test, but he had
many things to confuse him, that
the Bible does not recount faced
the Hebrew King.
Specialists told the judge u
certain blood-test indicates parent
age and other specialists We're
positive it did not.
Photographers talked learnedly
of the contour of the human ear
and shrewd lawyers spared for
every advantage.
The trouble began with the birth
Of girls to Mrs. j. G. Gardner
and Mrs. Daniel Pittman, a year
ago. Mrs. Pittman left happy
with a little girl called Louise
Madeline, and Mrs. Gardner de-
parted in tears with a child she
claimed was not her own.
The baby neither claimed, fell
into an open CRATE and died OF
burns, while habeas corpus pro-
ceedings Jere being started. Judge
Bell, in connection with the case,
took occasion TO critjcise the sys-
TEN at the hospital, saying the
method of tagging new born babies
was rotten"
Counsel for the Pittman's pro-
tested against the order for jury
trial.
Mrs. Pittman retains custody of
Louise Madeline, pending final de-
cision.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
{ R N { v A We is
SWEEPING OKMUL LGEE
CITIZENS EMPLOY 25 SPECIAL
OFFICERS FOR PROTECTION
OF WHITE WOMEN OF
THE COMMUNITY

Okmulgee, Okla, Oct .l3.-At a
mass meeting of citizens held in the
courthouse last night, for the pur-
pose of devising ways and means to
stop the attacks on white women
which have become frequent here the
last few weeks, the appointment OF
twenty-five or more deputy sheriffs
from different sections of the city,
the names to be withheld from the
public, was approved. An investiga-
ton Of the police force Of the city
was asked, numerous citizens having
alleged that policemen were conniv-
ing at crime
A subscription totalling over 5000
was raised for the purpose of reim'
bursting Joe Atchinson. negro, foi
the loss of his furniture when his
home was burned last Saturday night
by mob.
Atchinson was suspected of assault
ing young woman Friday night
and was saved from being slynchet
by officers rushing him out OF th'
city.
The young woman later stated tha
Atchinson was innocent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
RUMOR SAYS THAT PEKING
GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN
OVERTHROW BY ARMY

Shanghai. Oct. l3.-General Chang
Tsao Lin, governor of Tien Tsin. has
uverthrown the Peking government,
,ond proc aimed monarchy. accord
ipg to rumor In this city. This
rumor has not been authenticated and
no details have been received here,
but Chinese officials have oeen pro-
foundly stirred by II.
General Lin was probably the strong
est military leader during the recent
conference between the Chill-Anfu con-
flc;. lie played leading part dur
ing that trouble and was accused OF
being "A tool OF the japanese.
II Is the supposition here that the
coup. IL II really he's taken place, Is
an effort to restore to the throne
former Emperor Hsuan Tung son Of
Prince Chun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
SLAYER Of C0UGHL|N
CHILD SEEMS To Be
A MORAL OEGENERA1 t

Philadelphia, Oct. dissatisfied that
the mystery surrounding the kid
naping of June 9, OF Blakely Coughlin,
the l3 months old son of George w.
Coughlin, of Norristown, has been
cleared up by the confession of Aug
ust Pasquale, the authorities today
began preparation of their case against
"the crank" for presentation to the
Montgomery county court. Mr.. Cough
lin also said he felt the case had
been cleared up. II am very much
relieved now that the tension is brok-
en-" he declared.
The suspense Of living the rest
of my life without the sure knowl-
edge OF the fate of my boy is now
settled. | am glad 1t is over"
Although Pasquale, according tc
Major Lynn Adams. head OF the state
police. confessed that he smothered
the child while making his escape
with IL under his coat and threw the
body in the Schuylk!ll river legal au'
thorities here today said he could
not be tried on the charge OF murder
because OF the absence OF proof OF
| the corpus delicti,' or body OF the
crime" A confession. they declared
could not be introduced In evidenc,
until the corpus dclicti has beer
shown.
\ piece Of steel rail, with a string
attached, was found yesterday 10y ,
diver at the spot pointed out b!
/ Pasquale as the place where he threw
the body. Evidence Of fire on th'
river bank nearby where he told th'
authorities he burned the child's cloth
ing. also were discovered. No trac'
of the body, however was found an,
officials believe none ever will be
They say that after being in tn
water more than four months, It un
duubtcdly has decomposed and dis
appeared.
In addition to the kidnapping an
staying Of the Coughlin boy, Pasqual
also will be charged with the murde
in Philadelphia on June /, OF Mrs
fisherman, who conducted a roomin
house here. lie told Major Adam
that he went TO the house FOR tn
purpose OF robbery and had kille
Mrs. fisherman with piece OF SLATE
Until his confession was made pub
lie the killing had remained mys
ter. Local police said today they wer
convinced Pasquale was the slayel
lie also IL said to have confessc
to the killing OF man in a saloo
here about nine months ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
WORKING AGAINST TIME
TEMPORARY P|PE-L|NE {
is NEARING COMPLETION
OIL. MEN PULL OFF COATS AND
JOIN CITIZENS IN PUSHING
TO CHICKASAW LAKE

'If you would have a thing done,
do 1t yourself" is a statement that
is credited to Benjamin Franklin,
but Ardmore has reversed that tru-
ism and when this city wants some
thing done 1t gets an oil man TO
do II.
Accordingly when the city had n
pipe line to be laid to Chickasaw lake
1t gave the contract 10 =. u. jeff
ries.
Mr.. Jeffries has worked so furi-
ously and with such friendly Coop
GRAFTON of Mr.. Barr of the Prairie,
and Mr.. Daube and others, that he
was ready to test the line at noon
today.
Some one remarked that 1t wous..
require two weeks to do the work
and man who knows Jeffries
made the quick rep'y "Jeffries never
uses two weeks 10 do anything"
The pipe line has been OF differ.
ent sizes and II was difficult to join
for that reason. but there has been
no delay and the city mains should
have more water now Immediately
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
DuRANT REAL ESTATE
MAN VISITS ARDMORE

Il. Il. Powers. a real estate man
from Durant is an Ardmore visitor
today. Mr.. Powers came here to be a
guest lost night at tn knights OF
Columbus dinner given at the Cham
her Il Commerce rooms IN celebra-
ton Of Columbus Day Mr.. Powers
for about Is years WAS engaged in
the newspaper business and says i,
Ia hard to get away ;rm, the game.
The work however wis &C hard tlat
he was forced to leave his desk, He
was In the business In Wisconsin
and later at Durant in this state,
While here he was guest of X.
Helbach who formerly lived In his
city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-13
ENGLAND WILL REIMBURSE
EXPENSE MONEYS PAID

Washington, Oct. iS.-Englshmen
who Travelled at their own cost from
the American coast or other parts Of
the world to join their country's mill
tary forces during the war with Ger
many, are entitled TO receive refunds
OF their passage according to a notice
received by the American embassy.
All claims must be submitted to the
British war office. or to recognized
military authority. the notice said
before December 81. and must give
the particulars Of service rendered by
the claimant.