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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
SHADE W.. WRIGHT
TlFSDtY

Rlliy shade. the California weltcr.
who made such "A good showing when
he beat Jimmy Storey here recently.
win get a crack at Billy wriwht's
Coast weller crown at the Crystal
Pool Tuesday night. Shade In n much
improved boxer and can hit lie Il
figured 10 give the champion all the
battle that Wright wants. wrigh,
is confident that he will atiii retain
the title, as he doesn't figure Shade
any tougher than some OF the. other
aspirants for the title that ne has
defended his honors against recently.
Seattle fans will have their peek
At Wild" BIN Reid. the California
heavyweight. when he steps into &C.
ton with While Keeier. the big local
battler. Reid started his Northwest.
ern career off well the other day by
taking bout from Joe Bonds In Ia.
coma. Reid can hit just like n mule
kicks. He II swing hitter and
should make hit with the local bugs
n he performs like he did In Tacoma
Thursday.
Bert Forbes and Eddie Jackson will
come together again In the third bout
on the card Forbes beat Jackson
last night and got draw for his
pains. He hopes to show the fans
that he can beat Jackson and Jack
son Is Just an anxious to show the
same fans that he Is every bit as
good as the clever Forbes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

hon Stein city golf champion one Four
sp,ain jefferson Par,s club season
nm s new 1p n who ,s s YER, 's s s 70.
on sS ,rs psp.., with s, his club s and ao .
he viii make id~ai captain.
Ion.s appoi"'u<na which made a. meeting Of the
board ~ trustees last Thursday also places him chairman Of
the handicap committee
only from last years
handicapped. Jack s"odd,. Jim Crystal and Clark spors
Tho latter i sno,bcr one Of the Zig -Four"
Plans for ,hs 1870 competitive season will be drawn up b,
urv>da, today a. Seattle Golf
viii he nirh,- of 10 play
mss, an Ishoe match on Monday Wahinxons Brthday,
prire win be given 10 each flight winner and to the
n mixed four.orae competition be
played
Match play ssaiss .ore. with .hreeauart.r handicap al
.shs,ar that as, "c"os., orss- sbou,s ha," g" Of %
ponen- there prs~> for the three that give the d
the hardest hattie
The wcmens division which created the
"i VI a . s s,.s 70 4sa, '''' and With"
Mrs frsd JACKSON Is the latest applicant for membership TO
Aho heretofore there hs. solving auss
ton Of whe Who among the ladies who their golf
as The hest bet "'" ''''
She natural figure strong In the Van.
eou,.r meet next Ju, Her b-t last
Iiu 81; Darlington. ,.-,ss5 These made
a fari
this pro- the link.
In fine shape for play. The he YER,
busy place this Of
the Rainier boulevard system Darlington
Nelson Parker Darlington .ecary announced YES
ray that TN clubs meeting held the first
week In March. when the be mr.
ranged Club Steward sne who has
week trip 10 California. will be
hungry golfers
After spending about months n East
Dixie tleager the North club
dsy and right he hit the high
links Tie hadn't but
him from shooting "s9" Looks
enough of II last -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
Tigers Hold Prep Cage Leaf
Stecher Wins
Mat Go From
Greek Champ

NEW YORK. Feb q. - Joe
Stcchcr. worlds champion wrestler
successfully defended his title here
last night against Jim Londos styled
the Greek champion stccher sue
cccdod IN throwing i.oudos with a
wrist lock In ? hours Is minutes and
rs seconds
Three times l.ondos. smaller and
lighter than the champion. succeed
cd IN breaking the noted "Hcissors
hold" Of the champion. which sub
dued Earl Caddock stranger"
LOWS and other notabieA hut the
effect OF the crushing legs weakened
Londos. and he fell an easy victim
to the wrist lock.
Londos was the agEressor all thru
tho bout. and rouEhcd up tho cham
pion considerably. After two hours
the little Greek gave Stechcr n butt
With his head and started blood flow
ing. Stccher lost his temper. threw
him heavily to the mat and ciamped
on the wrist lock before Londos
could make a move.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
Local Boy Forces
Fight But Visitor
Holds SightSha

Bob Harper local lightweight handed the short end
of the decision in his go with Eddie Shannon the California
lightweight by brace of judges and Referee Douglas at
the Crystal Pool last night. Ii the first of
Bobs professional ring The less said about the
judges decisions the better for M concerned altho will
remark in passing that the fans should out smoking
ut the fights if the smoke promises to in the judges
eyes bad il did last night.
Shannon held shade Harper and entitled TO
the verdict all right but the way the honorable judges
tossed out the verdcts in the semwndup and third bouts
the card little short of dynamite. Bert Forbes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
THE OTHER
BOUTS

Tommy Clark. the Vancouver
miller. bald headed. hat quite active
for aueh an ancicut-lookinx mitt
singer. was iuciSirr than Il barn full
OF horseAioc- when h. was given the
verdict over Chef Seff. local boy. In
the serni.windup.
Clark IL an alleged lightweight.
but he surely looked like fuii'
fisdged weltrr hast night He gave
Chef a lot of action and had tho
hometown boy In bad during the frs,
two rounds. but In the closing Sos
sions Chef ~vennd matters up and
the worst he should have had was n
draw
Bert Forbes hit Eddie jackson. tho
carrot-topped lightweight. with every.
thing but Referee Douglas. and the
best he got was a draw. Jackson
landed a couple of hard punches dur.
i ing the min. but II he was entitled
10 draw. then the Pacific OCEAN IL
pink.
After several Eubstitntions. Louie
Leonard finally fought Frank Pete
and Pete was given the decision
This was another weird ono on the
part OF the judges. because the only
way we could ses 10 pick a winner
would have been 10 have drawn lots
for H.
Charley Davidson and Jimmy Cole
went to a draw In the first event
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
RIVAL COAL
DIGGERS TO
MIX SUNDAY

Seattle will be soccerlcss tomor.
row. AS the only game scheduled will
DO played at Carbonate. where the
homcstcrs will engage their rivals
from the Black Diamond camp In a
Mcmillan cup game.
The Duthie team IN making good
use Of Its off day by making n trip
60 VictorIn, 10 play an exhibition
game against one OF the Canadian city
"clevens."
with ground advantage. the Car.
bonado team will start favorite in
its game against the Black Diamond
squad tomorrow. but, according TO
Dame Rumor. the dope is liable TO be
upset, as the Black Diamond man.
nRoment has secured two stars who
viii turn the tables.
ON Sunday. February 20. the Du.
THE team viii oppose the Carbonate
eleven" In Black Diamond
Charlie Goodenough win referee
tomorrows game nj Carbonate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

n LITTLE AtTtON, PIENSE
Seattle has boxing commits
sion. hut nobody could ever
prove IL.
The commission was estab.
lisilcd last year and after giving
Young Hector the ban for some
80 days. the commission crawled
back In it- hole. and It's been
tsrre ever since.
There IL work for the com.
mission 10 do. and is up 10
Nessrs. iIuien. Wismolel, aud
Hanley 70 do u. and that right
now.
First-EstabIish a non smoking
rule nj the local shows. or de.
msnd better ventilation.
Second--Iook over the lists Of
boys lined up "a box and make
them weigh In 30 that the
4. matches are even.
Third-Supcrvise the selection
Of judges 80 that we have mo
more dynamite decisions. such
as dished up nj the Crystal Pool
last night.
tourth-In conjunction with
the promoters. establish n better
entrance system for handling
the crowds M the Crystal Pool.
These ARE a few Of the jobs
ahead Of the commission. It's
up 10 the trio Of commits sioncrs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
WAR HERO TO TRY
OUT WITH DALLAS

A Missouri war hero will try out
with Dallas In the Texas league this
spring. Arthur J. Forrest. Of Hanni-
bal. won congressional medal and
was one Of the zone Hundred World
War Heroes" He caught for the
Hannibal and Quincy clubs in the
Three II" league. previous to enlist.
Ing in the army.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
LORD BYRON WILL
UMPIRE ON COAST

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2i.--Pres-|
ident w. II. Mccarthy. OF the Pacific
Coast league. announced receipt OF
a wire today from William J. Byron
accepting position as umpire in.
the Coast league.
Byron wired from Detroit that he
wanted 90 come TO the Coast He
has been umpiring in the National
league
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

given a bum deal when be
was only given a draw with
Eddie Jackson after beating
the red-headed miller all the
way. and Chef Neff was
cheated when Jimmy Clark
was given the bout in the
semi-windup.
Let's DO more careful about how
We psk the Judges after this. bc.
cause there are surely ring men in
seattle who can call EN- better than
McsSrs. Douglas. Hudson and Green.
berg handed en- out last night. It's
a cinch no trio could do worse.
But hack to the main event. Har,
per forced the fight all the way. and
II he hadn't BEEN willing TO lead there
Wouldn't have been any fight n
shannon IL 10 prov. popular In seat.
tie. he will have tn show more az.
grcssiveness than he did last night
Turnout the fight Bob did the lead.
ing and shannon scored with right.
hand waliops 10 tho body. An oeca.
sionai hand Sab found It's mark
on HarpcrH head. bu; shannon dbl
most Of his damage with his right
hand.
Tho first two rounds were even.
but shannon had a plain lead In the
hst two frames
shannon used his left web in the
cilnches. Bob's big aoo was his port.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
KnightsPlay
PhoenixMen
at Y.M.C.A.

Defeat means elimination from
The star cage league race for the
Knights Of Columbus five tonight.
when they take on the Phc.nlx Mu.
tuals. at the Y NJ. c. \. The Knights
were wailoped by the brewster ag-
xrcgation at the X ~ Z. gym We'd
nesday. and mus, win tonight TO stay
tn the race.
It's not going 10 be any cineh for
tho club men 10 take the insurance
squad in tow. The Phoenix squad
has registered wins In It's four last
starts and issgoins at the strongest
pace II has shown this season.
The Knights are expected to start
the game with their regular lineup.
"pcc" Powers and Johnny Logan
will b. at forwards. Classic. center.
and Mooney and Needles. guards.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
~ COMMUTERS
". sY-

The University Community five
will argue with the Y. NJ. C. a. five
~ the "Y'' Tuesday night. The Com.
munity five took the association
crew In tow the FIRST tim. they met
this season by the narrow margin OF
three points. The "" dropped its
start against the Eiks the other
night. and It's curtains for the asso-
ciation men II they lose again Tues
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
PHOENIX SQUADS
LINEUP

Tho Phoenix squad will take tho
foor with Brown and Baecke at for
wards sieik Mt center and Murphy
and Corfon az guards
This tilt gets under way promptly
a. > pm.
In the first game Rainier Post
squad will take on the soldiers and
9atlorx' outfit. The loser viii de.
rc@nd into tn. cellar IN their section.
kc4thsr team has won game this
half Of the season.
The post men are expected 20 line
UP with Ripley and Dougla. ut for.
Wards. McCalium at center. and Nil.
Itken ard Hargrovc at guards.
This game starts at 8 D. m.
Les Turner viii handle the whist.
n both games.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

First nerisd-t1 Victoria. Patrick
from DunderdRie 6:1b. t2D Victoria,
MeekinH. 1880.
Second poriod--No score
Third period-~tsl Victoria, Dundsr-
dale from Patrick. $40; 90 VANCOUVER.
Cook from Harris. ia.u.
frnaltir.
First pcrini-Sona.
Second period -punderdsie. Victoria. Q
minutes Skinner Vancouver. . minutes.
Third period -- bunderdale. Victoria.
rest OF the game and $40 fine. Rob
erts, Vancouver. 10 minutes, Ontman,
Victoria, minutes
Refer e--ion. Timekcoprrs-F. W.
Francis and Capt Dunaford.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
SAC BALL TEAMS ARE
FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING

Sacramento is boosting for daylight
saving. There were rs teams which
were able To play last season in this
vicinity with the daylight saving in
vogue then.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

Milwaukee fans apparently arc
famiahed for boxing. Five shows
since January have Melted s10.bio.
The programs draw large numbers
from Chicago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

soorinr-Fteld goals: Frnyre ~. Gus
tAfson :, KertiE I. Rotts 5. Potts 1. sta
ley J. Dix 2 Free throws. Frayne I.
stalcy !. Brett 1.
Suistitution--A. DAZZLE for McDcrsid
Referec--wa alter Resoturg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
VICTORIA Is
VICTOR OVER
VANCOUVER

VICTORIA. n. G. Feb. 2i.--Van.
couvcr skldded 20 tic with Vic
toria IN the Coast puck race here
last night when tho Aristocra,s came
out on top 20 the tune of 3 to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
Sport Store
SquadComes
Out on Top
How Clubs Stand
in Star League


The Elks met their first defeat Of
the second half OF The Star basket.
ball league Friday night in the Elks'
gym. when they were trimmed by the
fast spaulding quintet 90 the tune
Of 80 to &c.
The brand OF ball played by both
teams was one of the best dished up
since the league was formed. The
game was fast and furious, and it's
outcome was In doubt Till the final
whistle.
/ The first chapter ended with the
sporting goods men in the lead with
IS markers 10 their credit, as against
for the Eiks.
With the start of the second half
the anflcred herd began showing
more fight and better team work.
They crept up TO within two points
Of the leaders several times. but at
no time could they actually forge
ahead.
Russell La Wake, guard. and Ne,E
Day. husky center for Spauiding I I.
were the high scorers for the win.
ncrs. with four field goals apiece.
Louie Ia Fray also played star
game. shooting in five free shots.
The addition OF White and Schu-
bert TO the Elks' squad considerably
! strengthened the team. White play
ed "A good brand OF ball. dropping in
three field goals. Maris and Schu-
bert made four field shots each.
The lineup;
Eks Position spaidinxa
Mess ..-..----- .-----.. !. Ia Fray
I - II 20
White ..c,--.------.-..- Day
Aarus ....-....... .G...-.-....-La Wake
Burke ----s.---....o..--- hogmnd
The summary
scoring. Field roais--Mo~s 4. schubert
Z. white ,. Marus Z, /. La Fray .. O.
Ia Fray :. Day 4. la Wake A. Free
throws-Marus ?. l. La Fray S.
Huessi,utions: Rifrs for Hogiund-
Refesec--waiter RrseburK.
The first tint Of the evening. be-
tween MacDougails and Company b.
ended in a 5eto-io victory for the
ACCOMPLISHMENTS outfit The sol.
diers were outweighed and out.
classcd.
Frayn. al forward. was the biggest
scorer for the MacDougall outfit.
dropping in i2 baskets Gustafson
camo second with seven.
Capt Brett played "a good game
for the losers. A. DAZZLE went in in
place OF Mcdonald for the soldiers at
the beginning of the second chapter.
Coach Reseburg of Franklin halv
died the whistle In fine shape at both
games. A good crowd turned out to
see the contests. n
The lineup:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
WASHINGTON
MEN WHIPPED
BY DAHOANS

The University OF Washington
basketball five went down 60 dc.
fcat before tho fast University of
Idaho five last night at the uni
versity gym 10 the tune of 1910.
Tho game WINS close. but tho
Idaho five was able to furnish the
winning punch when needed.
Dick Munson. az center for
Washington, played "A pice game.
Washington, Position. idaho.
Talbot .........,..F ,..,,...... Hunter
Munson .F,,,.,.... Campbell
Jameson ,,,..t...,c ........... perrine
stsRtz ..,..,......,G.,.- 1indley
Cook .,,..,.....,..G. .,.......... Cosier
summary
Field bazketpi washinEton--T Talbot O.
Manson q Idsho--ffuntor /. campheii
Z, rerrine .. carter I. Fouls converted
MHahinA Cook = out OF o. Idaho
Hunter . mt of g.
Suhftituilousi Washington sohns for
Munscn 1dRho--Carter for Cosler
Officials Referee. Woodward, OF Ia
coma scorer. Edmundton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

Some men are born diplomats and
some are married.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

substitutions: Queen Anne Douglas
for Trumbull Moody for McAdnmn.
West Seattle Mahpkep for Kindred /;
cook for jacobson
Field goals Ripley T. Trumbuli 2,
MoAdams 2. cornueile 1. Douglas i.
Iscobson 1. Jatta .. Free throwH---
Tfumbull I. Olson l.
nefercs---0reen.
rimeltoepers--Johnson and calepdar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

Substitution Franklin 49, carnan for
caccis Knowles for Maxwell Thorburn
for Knowles Broadpsy--W for Car
mofy
Field goals caceia 1. seRsi l.. Cole s.
Harris ?. Void 4. Rice J. Graham :.
Baoher /. Free throws--Rcgci 2. Ora
ham !.
Heferec-~'rracy strong
Feek and Baidechsn.
Lincoln took Ballard down the line
and kept pace with the broadway
squad. The Pail Spllttera had little
trouble beating the Beavers. winning
on their home floor 10 the tune OF 30
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21
,er of Elks' Five With 1926 Win
Spaldings Stop Wild Car
VETERAN PUCK CHI.


NJ v M in ne for ice Sc ne boy in for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

Field goals; Lincoln Nolan 4, Pick.
ring Z. Herketh T. Folk = Ballard
yalby I. Free throws FraIey 2. Folk I.
Referee Bell
imekeepcrs-shaffer and Pittwood.
Scorekccpers--Juie and Wilson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

Queen Anne had little trouble beat.
ing West Seattle AZ West Seattle.
"a IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

After spending about months East
Dixie f1eaEer. the North club
DAY and right he hit spots Seattle club
links lie hadn't ball that did net
stop him from shooting ".9" Saturday Look. like this
Fieag.r chap siverwarc lie cersnIy got
enough Of ear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

Ecorings Field goals--Mo~s 4. Schubert
Z. white ,. Marus 4. /. La Fray .. q.
Ia Fray :. Day 4. la Wake 4. Free
thro~H-Marus ?, l. La Fray S.
Hubssi,utions: RirG. FOR Hogiund.
Kefesec--W alter RrseburK
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-21

way 20. Franklin 10.
Hroa dvay Poaltlou
Evening star., 1920-05-23
GOMPERS ASKS INQUIRY
Of MINING CAMP AFFRAY
Writes Senator Kenyon Thug and
Gunner Rule in West
Virginia Points.

amnel Gompers. in a letter to Sem
etor Kenyon. chairman of the SEN
Ste committee on education and labor.
mas asked for an investigation BY that
COMMITTEES into the circumstances
win-Fslts detectives and miners at
Aatewen. W. Va.
M. Gompers asked Senator Kenyon
20 investigate under existing author
lty or to ask for specific authority
from the Senate IL necessary.
,For generation" wrote the labor
camps Of West Virginia, save in those
Few instances where the power of
organized labor and outraged public
opinion has forced a return to con-
ssotuuonal methods: has been the
guised as deputy sheriffs and usurp-
.ns the police powers Of the land.
The blackjack and the pistol, the high
powered rifle and the machine gun
have been substituted for statute law,
Judges and tures. Company agents
representing absentee owners of New
York. Boston and other large cities,
haYe been the only persons concerned
In the coal mining industry who have
been safe in their persons and their
homes The causes that underlie this
most recent tragedy should be dis
covered and their removal encom-
passed"
Mr.. Gompers asked for investigation
at Matewan and such other districts
As may be without the benent of the
gEaranfees Of the Constitution Of our
republic"
Jury at Matewan to Investigate.
MATEWAN, W. Va, May 22-Spe-
cial session of the Mingo county
conurt has been called for Monday
morning. at which a special grand
Jury will be enpaneled to investigate
the killing Of ten persons here last
Wednesday in a clash between Bald
Wfn-Felts detectives and citizens.
Evening star., 1920-05-23
M. T. COMMITTEE FOR
| AMUSEMENT CLAUSE.
VIII Recommend Also That Each
/ Church Have Director Of
Recreation.

DES MONIES Iowa. May 22-The
committee on state Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church general conference
In session here has recommended that
the amusement CLAUSE in the discipline
be unchanged, and will also recon-
mend the appointment OF q director
of recreation In each local church, to
direct q constructive plan of recrea-
tion for the entire membership Of the
church
A change was made today In the
ritual of the church by the confer
eEce. when 1t adopted the majority
report Of the committee on judiciary.
which held unconstitutional the ques-
tion In the ritual of the church for
the reception of members. which
reads: DO you believe In the doctrines
Of the holy Scriptures as set forth in
the articles of religion of the Metho-
dbt Episcopal church," and the
Necessary answer. II do"
Election of editors of the various
Methodist papers was completed to-
day as follows:
Advocate. James R Joy. New York.
California Christian Advocate, Francis
NJ. Larkin. San Francisco; Central
Christian Advocate. Caudius b
Spencer. Kansas City: Northwestern
Christian Advocate, Rob Soaring. Chi
cago; Pacific Christian Advocate. Ed
ward Lair Mills, Portland: Pittsburgh
Christian Advocate. John j. Wallace.
Pittsburgh: Western Christian Advo-
cate, E. R Wareing. Cincinnati; Ep-
worth Herald. Dan B. Brummitt. Chi
ca,go; Apologize, A. ]. Ducher; South
western Christian Advocate. Lorenzo
H. King, Atlanta: Sunday School Pub
lications. Henry H Meyer, New York.
Evening star., 1920-05-23
PLEA MADE TO CAMPERS.
forrest Protection Week" Rules
for All to Remember.

This 10 'forest-protection" week.
Tho American Forestry Association
asks campers to remember:
Not TO throw your match away
until you are sure II is out.
Not 70 drop cigarette or cigar butts
until the glow 10 extingu!shed.
Not 10 knock out your pipe ashes
while hot or where they fall into dry
leaves or other tnhammable material
Not 70 build camp fire any larger
G(an 10 absolutely necessary.
Not 70 leave a hre until you are
sure II 10 out; smother 1t with earth
or water.
Not 20 burn brush or refuse in or
ssAf the woods.
Not % be idle when you discover a
ere in the woods. II you cannot put
|;, out yourself. get help. Where a
forest guard. ranger or state fire war
den can be reached call him up on the
nearest telephone you can find.
Not " forget that human thought
Isssns sss and negligence are the cause
of more than half Of the forest fires
,a shts country. and that the smallest
srASk may start 4 confiagration that
will result In loss Of life and destruc-
,.Sa .Sf timber and young growth,
ysiu.sb.s not only for lumber but for
|tEs;S isspsHcs In helping to prevent
HSS1. erosion and drought.
Evening star., 1920-05-23
SAYS F|REMEN ASK
h Ex0RBTANT. WAGES
hallway Executive Speaker Advo-
. Gates Different Pay in Diff
y ferent Regions.

CHICAGO, May 22-Asserting that
yage demands of railroad firemen
we're unjust and exorbitant," E. T.
Whittier, representative OF the Associa-
tion Of Railway Executives, told the
railway labor board today that the in
creases would add from $40 to $2l7
q month to hremen's pay.
IT the increases asked by the fire.
mon were granted" he said, they
would earn more money for the same
mileage than conductors. engineers
and other trainmen holding important
positions. These men are older and
have more training and RESPONSE
niiity and should be paid more than
Mr.. Whittier said the increases asked
By the iremen ranged from 80 to "a
per cent, which, he said, would ad-
vance wages from an average of $137
a month to q minimum OF $2oS and =
maximum Of $4s5.04.
AS In the case Of other trainmen.
MT. Winter opposed the payment Of
time and q half for overtime and sun
Day work, on the ground that such
work could not be avoided. He also
advocated different wage scales for
dtnerent parts Of the country. based
on the cost of living in the various
localities