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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
More we do not know,
More we do not know. "

At length, however, a chorus of
commissioners. rushes on, bearing
huge notebooks and sharply pointed
pencils. They scatter, hither and yon,
all over the stage; now they converge
on the scowling employers and de-
mand the percentage of female en-
ployees who are paid at such and
such wage; now they tabulate room
rents, food costs, and a thousand
other things they call the "neces-
saries of life"; now they list the in
mates of reform schools and prisons
according to their previous salaries;
and finally they search the records of
hospitals and coroners for the long
evity of girls on $40 week Then,
armed cap-a-pie with their numerals,
they come to stand opposite the
employers and
"a Minimum Wage! a MinimumWage! i!
You'll pay a Minimum Wage!"
they sing. The employers look
aghast; they shake their fists in the
faces of the commissioners, and clap
for their lawyers. These spring to
their sides. Then, in unison, lawyers
and employers strike solemn atti-
tude, hands in vests, heels set firm,
and heads uplifted high, and this is
what theq loudly sing:
Unconstitutional! Unconstitutional!
You're unconstitutional"
Forthwith is a battle royal from
court to court for three long years.
But at last the Constitution of the
United States gets its cue. In solemn
state, fanked by white-haired justices
in rustling black silk gowns, it comes.
A clerk heralds its approach
"Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons
having business before the Honorable
Supreme Court of the United States
are admonished to draw near and give
their attention; for the Court is now
sitting. God save the United States
and preserve this Honorable Court" 4"
With patient and impartial faces,
so near as may be, the Honorable
Court listens, while the premier bas-
SOS and barytones, the lawyers, get
in their work. Mr.. Basso, for the en-
ployers, appeals to the majestic
traditions" of the Honorable Court
and demands that it preserve the
precious profits Of his clients Gin
violable." Mr.. Barytone, for the
Commissioners, appeals to the hearts
of the Justices, and implores them to
save the souls of Mildred Larsons.
1t is getting late. The world is al
most asleep, the plot forgot-but at
last the great moment has arrived,
they think. They arouse themselves
for this awe-inspiring finale, and it
comes
The Maximum Weekly Budget for
self-supporting woman is as fol-
lows.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Gougers Are "Reds"
Says U. S. Senator

Washington - "When it comes to
profiteers, the reds are in pitiful
minority" declared Mr.. Capper of
Kansas, in a speech in the senate.
He said:
"We deport the reds, and l
heartily approve the governments
efforts in that direction, but our
chief trouble makers, the price
gougers, we still led run wild. If
we were to put half as many prof.
teers in Jail, it seems to me we would
be in far less danger of contracting
the red flu of bolshevism."
The Kansas law maker showed that
the net profits of the American
Woolen company, after federal taxes
had been deducted, were $2,778,000
in 1914, $5,1OO,295 in 1915, $8,210,-
761 in 1916, $15,664,985 in 1917 and
$12,324,O84 in 1918. These profits
were made on an invested capital of
$22,0O0,00O.
"a year ago." said Senator Capper,
"the watered stock of the American
Woolen company, the chief textile
company of the United States, was
quoted on the stock exchange at 45.
Today it is close to $50 and in recent
weeks it has been quoted at 1856.
"For the wool that goes into suit
of clothes which sells for $100 the
wool grower receives $7.37, says the
Wool growers association. This
makes the finished garment cost the
consumer more than IL times the
price of the raw material"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Eight Hours for Nurses

Madison, Wis.-In a letter to sani-
tariums in this state the industrial
commission says that one of the
largest sanitariums in Wisconsin has
adopted the eight-hour day for all
attendants, and that the sanitarium
has reported to the commission that
shorter shifts are practicable. While
the commission has no power to en-
force the eight-hour day for these
employees, it is suggested that other
sanitariums give consideration to the
reduction of hours to labor.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
WORLDS DEBT ESTIMATED

New York-The National city bank
has estimated that the worlds debt
is $2OO,OOO,OOO,OOO, as against $4O,-
000,000,000 in 1914. Paper currency
throughout the world increased 60C
per cent since 1914, while the gold
reserve behind it increased only DC
per cent, according to statistics COM
piled by the bank.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
TRIPLE ALLIANCE TO MEET

Seattle-A meeting of the triple
alliance, composed of trade unio1ists,
members of the railroad brorherhoods
anc farmers, will be held in this .:i.v
February IA for the purpose of per-
fectlng the organization of this point
icai movement.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
CAN'T RAISE CAR FARES

New York - Where street car
franchise calls for a scent fare the
public service commission has no
power to permit fares to be increased,
is the ruling of the appellate branch
Of the supreme court,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
THE GIRL IN COURT

This tale, which appears in the
February number of the Eagle Maga-
zine, is more fact than fction-sad to
relate. If you have a daughter or a
sister who works for her "keep," or
who may hereafter, you will find food
for thought here The story must be
read to the end to be appreciated
1t especially invites the consideration
Of the American Federation of Labor
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
POtters Raise Wages

East Liverpool, Ohio-At the At
lantic City wage conference between
representatives of the National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters and
employers rates were advanced 13
per cent for wash down makers and
10 per cent for all other sanitary
workers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Uniting Metal Workers

Hamilton, Ontario-Metal working
trade unionists have started an or
ganizing campaign that will not stop,
they declare, until 100 per cent
membership is registered in this city.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Gains in Southern Ohio

Miamisburg, Ohio-Recently organ
lied paper makers at Franklin and
Excello have reduced the work day
from IL hours to eight hours.
Firemen and oilers at this place
have organized, and secured wage in
creases that range from S2.40 to $3.50
week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Teachers Organize

Tucson, Ariz.-Public school teach
ers in this city have organized the
first local in this state under the
jurisdiction of the American Fedora
tion of Teachers, affiliated with the
A. F. of L.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Get 44-HOur Week

New York-Hours have been re-
duced from 40 to A a week by the
Umbrella Handle and Stick Makers
union No. 1851. Wages are ad-
vanced SIS a week, making the present
minimum S35.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Ice Employees Win

Sapulpa, Okl.-Locked-out employees
of the Southern Ice and Utilities COM
pany have returned to work. Their
affiliation with the A. F. of L. is
recognized and wages are advanced
25 cents a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Painters Want More

Pittsburg, Pa.-Painters are asking
that wages be raised to $1.121a an
hour, or 50 day. The present rate
is 8712 cents an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
BARRIERS Reduce Hours

Hannibal, Mo. - The Journeymen
BARRIERS union has reduced the work
schedule six hours a week. The en-
ployers have accepted the new plan.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
$40 For Bricklayers

San Francisco - The Bricklayers'
union announces that employers have
accepted their new wage rate Of $40
a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Gas Workers Unite

Stockton, Cal-Gas workers have
organized and are affiliated with the
A. F. of L.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-06
Organizing Women

San Francisco - Sales women en-
ployed in bakeries are being organ
lied by Bakers union No. "a.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
LATE
MARKET
QUOTATIONS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
DENVER LIVE STOCK

Cattle.
Opening prices on the cattle market
showed little change over quotations at
trade was reported. Later prices were
mand for common grades Of stock.
ooaes good aemsna SSa ana soid a. .teady prices
The general quality Of the Offering was
rood al1ho little s choice .;.ss. stock wa:
stronS, with choice kinds qSotsd up to
$40. Good steers were quoted At $3.50
TO $3.50. with medium cattle going ct
y :tocl 70 were ss''g, received and pt the market
was cleared at steady prices early In
the day.
Fair supplies of good quality hogs
scsse va. On al
orally called 25 cents lower than the
close of the week. A load Of Amer
Est " at te sis.s5. a. " comparsd sd' with $1,000
f. SseksS: s1p VA: ;s K n; i Ssk IS sS
With WIT 0f.srsys heaYS stock sSs Going M at sias5.
good demand for pig stock was report
ed and the market was cleared at $12.75.
Sheep.
ceived on this market. The arriva1
stock held over from the close Of the
week. The quality of the general offer.
ing was fair with several carloads OF
choice feelings lambs on sale. Large
supplies of ewes and wethers were re-
ceived, but little fat stock. was offered;
Early sales were about steady. but
prices declined on the latter bidding Is
to 20 cents. Good feeding lambs were
choice Southern feeders bringing 311.60.
Fair lambs sold at 5000 to $11.0o:
Prices on ewes were strong and q good
fat ewes brought $500 flat. Other
loads Of ewes brought $3.50 AND &<.10
flat. Feeding ewes were quoted up to
9B.2B for choice stock.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
Want. Scat In House Of Lord..

London.-The Viscountess Rhondda,
q peeress in her own right, has peti-
toned King George to issue writ
summoning her to serve In the House
of Lords. Peeresses in their own right.
of whom there are about twenty-five,
have all the dignities and privileges Of
peers except that of sitting in the
House OF Lords. Lady Rhondda claims
recent legislation equalizes the posi-
tions Of the sexes. This IL the first
time peeress has sought admission
to the upper house of Parliament.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
Holdups Do cIsar Job.

Chicngo.-In sollickins, wild west
fashion, four Knights OF the Cat
scooped down upon North Chicago.
shot up Andrew Pucin's general mer-
rhandise establishment, locked eight
cen persons and the chief Of police In
the basement and robbed the safe Of
$4,000 and sped away. The work was
completed in fifteen minutes. It wns
done In daylight In densely populated
district, yet none Of the hundreds pass
Ing the store suspected what was going
on within.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
At LEAST IT'S NOT PRoDADlE
judge Was Likely Dead Right Whsn
He Told ths Elderly Lady Absut
He Gown.

The Judges Of the Marion csunty
courts recently adopted ana publisAed
rules relating to formal opeaiaU Of
court sessions, requiring III persons
in the courtroom at the time 10 stand.
This and the other requirsments are
designed to insure dignity and deco
rum.
An elderly woman employed at the
courthouse accosted one Of the judges
In the corridors Of the building and
complimented the bench on its att1-
tude In conducting court.
I'm fact, judge" sAe added, II think
all Of you judges ought 10 Dc like
some Of the big Eastern courts and
wear gowns"
Without batting IN eye the Judge
replied: II do wear gown about enc
third Of the time"
'Why. never saw you In one" the
woman said.
.And you never will," gravely an
swered his honor as he proceeded T.
his courtroom. chucklins to himself
Indianapolis News.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
TWO KINDS OF ADVENTURE
Lifs's Services Airsady Has
Had Takers.

Jack Hardy. . former sailor, living
In New York. who advertised that he
was ready to sell his services for the
rest Of his life to the highest bidder
who had q career Of useful adventure
TO offer, has received two bids.
A woman offered him 5000 to be
her bodyguard on q trip to Egypt
providing the trip was successful"
Jack doesn't think he'll take this, not
being certain what the woman regards
~ q successful trip to Egypt. The
other offer was from a man and his
wife who described themselves a. the
wealthiest couple In Scranton. Pa,
wanted Jack to help hunt for their If
teen-year-old son with 5000 and
adoption % the reward.
That u more promising. the young
man thinks, but he has reached no de-
cision yet. He Is twenty-five years
old. "Fm not looking for soft berth"
he said. 'The harder the job. the bet
ter like It"
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
Bank Assets Growing.

Ottawa. The September bank
statement issued by the Finance De-
partment showed assets Of Canadian
banks well over the three billion
mark, with an increase Of approxi-
mately $70,OO0,OO over August.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
R.su.. Aid to War objse.er.

ashington.-Habeas corpus pro.
eeedlngs brought here in behalf Of
Benjamin Salmon, u conscientious OBJ
jector during the war, who went on a
"hunger strike" while confined at a
government hospital, have been dis
missed. Justice Bailey held there
was no reason to interfere with the
action Of the military authorities or
the detention of the prisoner.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
DeIoIan Balloon Wins Cur.

New York.-Officials OF the Aero
Club Of America conceded that the
Gordon Bennett international trophy
for free balloons had been won by the
Belgian entry, "Belgica," piloted by
two Belgian army officers.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
WHEAT STRIKE
IS UNDER WAY
FARMERS WANT So PER HusHEL
BEFORE ANY MORE WHEAT
10 MARKETED.
WHEAT HELD IN BINS
$1,000 900 BUSHELS HELD sY FAR
MERS IN KANSAS,
IS REPORT.
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Wichita, Kan, Oct. 27.-With, $4,000
600 bushels Of wheat In the bins and
stacks of Kansas farmers, represent
ing two-thirds of the years crop; with
empty box cars on nearly every rail-
road siding in the state, and with the
country elevators ready to purchase
wheat, there were just eighteen car
loads Of Kansas wheat on the Wichita
market.
The wheat growers strike is on.
The strike started three weeks ago
when the officials of the National
Wheat Growers Association, with
headquarters In Wichita, issued a
proclamation to the 10000 members
not to sell any wheat after 8 o'clock,
Oct. 20, until the price at their nearest
terminal market reached So n bushel.
Many farmers stopped selling wheat
ut once, and the decline in receipts
has been gradual since that time. One
year ago, with more than half the
years crop marketed, the receipts on
this market were twenty-six cars.
w. H. McGreevy, secretary Of the
Wheat Growers Association, says he
II not ut all surprised at the manner
in which the wheat growers have re-
sponded to the proclamation.
"The members of the association
are going to refuse to sell their wheat
unless they can obtain for 1t what 1t
cost to raise it." he said. THAT is all
we are asking and that il what We
expect to get. There may be an Oc-
eational exception to the rule, some
man who must have little ready mon
ey to meet immediate needs or to pay
his banker who is pressing him for a
settlement, but that is all.
II believe, however, that the bank
ers and the millers, as a rule, will back
the growers. for our interests Ar
Identical"
Kansas City.-Whether farmers Of
the Southwest are obeying strike
call" issued recently by the Wheat
Growers Association, in the form of
proclamation calling upon its members
in several states to withhold their
wheat from the market until basic
price Of SO bushel was reached, could
not be ascertained here.
Reports from some grain market
centers attributed decreases in the
wheat supply received and an increase
In price to the proclamation. No wide
spread curtailment of wheat offerings
was reflected in the grain markets OF
the Southwest, grain men said.
]. c. Mohler, secretary Of the Kan
sas board of agriculture, declared
there was no farmers "strike" in that
state and said that probably only
minor part Of the grain growers in
Kansas would back the movement.
Wheat receipts at Kansas City show
a slight falling off.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
Some Fan.

"A man on first and third" said
he.
Heres where we work the
squeeze"
'Oh, Charlie. dear. not right out
here. II II 30 public-please."-
Widow.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
A orouchy Comment

a orouchy Comment
''Of course. women win take natu-
rally to the ballot"
"What makes you think thatr
Don't they take naturally to any
thing on earth that's marked downr
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
Money Market.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
At Chicago.
Cattle.


Chicago, Good to choise steers
25 cents lower; top handy weight steers.
$500: bulk good and choice 1880 to
$t7.00: bulk grassy kinds. 5000 to
s14.2s: early sales best cows and heifers
bulk. $4.75 to S10.25: good bulls steady.
others rs cents lower; Gamer cows.
$3.50 to s3.75; calves SO to rs cents
lower; choice yesls. si2sS to $3.50:
and feeders steady to ?6 cents higher:
receipts Westerns. 1900; market
steady to shade stronger: bulk $s.25 to
ss.T5.
Market opened Is to rs cents lower.
later mostly a5 TO 80 cents lower than
strong: top. one load, 1890; bulk light
and butchers. si2.50 to sl3.15: bulk
packing sows. slt.75 to S12.15: pigs
steady to 10 cents lower: bulk desirable
kinds. s12.65 to S13.o5.
Fat lambs closed active. fully rs
cents higher: top. Western lambs.
;iioS SS to e'P sPii,co: fat S sheep and yeariins:
top ewes. Is. .25: bulk native ewes. s5.sS
to S5.75; feeders active. 25 cents higher:
fat feeder lambs. $127b.
Cash Grain At Chicago.
a.ss: n'fSsa No. hard. s2.is& as.aih.
corn--.No. 2 mixed. sa9eaMc; No.
oats--.No. 2 white. ssH 0ssNc; No. 3
sssssti.J%.saSsi.o:.e sstME0i. a ;siio:ei''s".
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28

Dressed Poultry.
The following prisss on dressed
poultry are net F. D. B. Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28

Fruit.
Apples. now, Colo. box. ... .31.6o q 3.k4
Peaches. Colo. crate. s.99gS'eX
Pears, Colo. bu. basket. 500 q $50
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
Ilutten
Butter Fat.

Dlrect .......... .........''''s
btation ....s..... ......'.'''.
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28
HAY AND GRAIN.
Gru1n,

(Buying price (bulk) Carloads. F. o. b.
Deuver.)
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28

Eggs. strictly fresh. case
count .HAO.ovV hSsxy
Loss off. per dos ..... 400 80
Gilpin observer., 1920-10-28

Live Poultry.
Turkeys. 10 lbs. or over. .....
Hens, small. lb.
Hens, good, IN lbs. and over
The Washington herald., 1920-11-15
WASHINGTON'S
FIRMS BUSY
Here Are GGmpses Of
Some Of Their Ac-
tivities.
GILL'S PAINT STORE

Foremost in the ranks of Wash
fngton paint establishments Is that
owned and operated by George R.
Gill, situated at e40-642 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast. This store
is a model structure and one Of the
finest of its kind in the city.
MI. Gill has been in the paint and
oil business for twenty-five years
during which time he has made a
host of friends. both in Washing
ton and in the surrounding COM
munity. by his untiring efforts to
give satisfactory service regardless
Of the amount OF business involved.
"Service-and Service Always" Is a
mighty good motto to follow. con-
tends Mr.. Gill. and points to his own
achievements to bear out the state
ment.
The public more than ever be-
fore are beginning to realize the
value Of paint as a preservative as
well as for decorative purposes, and
more people would. financially, as
well as otherwise, profit by q more
liberal use Of IL before IL Is too
late" said Mr.. Gill when discussing
the merits of his speciality.
Among the host of well-known
brands of paints. varnishes and oils
for all indoor and outdoor uses can
be found Buffalo Paint; Cobolite
Varnish and Mattona flat wall finish,
Occupying part of the Gill store
is the only classified post office sta
ton in the southeast section. with
hours from 500 a. m. until 500 p
m. which adds to the popularity
enjoyed by the house.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-15
BAIT, BATES & CO., INC.

Bait, Bates & Co.. Inc, specialists
in direct advertising. duplicating
and mailing work, have just added
an addressing outfit to their equip
ment, and are now in a position to
address lists Of prospects, members
Of organizations and associations,
etc, as often as desired, quickly
and at a figure approximating one
third regular rates for addressing
by typewriter, according to their
estimation.
Desiring to give their customers
the benefit of as fair prices as pos
sibie on duplicating. mailing, ad-
dressing and such similar direct ad-
vertising work. the firm has put
into operation in their shop a re-
vised form of the standard cost
finding system used by the United
Typothetae of America, of which
organization they are members, and
just as soon as the system has been
working long enough to permit COM
putation of fair and reasonable costs
such changes in prices as are to the
benefit of their patrons will be an
nounced.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-15
DRY GOODS.

A further widening of the price
readjustment in dry goods had been
foreshadowed. and no surprise was
occasioned by last weeks continued
reductions in jobbing centers
throughout the country. With the
revisfons reaching unusual proper
tions in various instances, distribu-
ton is being moderately stimulated,
and a broader movement in printed
cottons and many of the colored
cottoRs appears to be indicated.
The unsettled condition of the raw
material market, however, prevents
any large business, and a steady
spread of idleness in textile manu-
featuring channels has resulted
from the lack of sizable orders. Not
only are many of the smaller mems
wear mills closed. but several of the
largest plants are reported to be
turning out less than a third of ca
pacity product, and other divisions
of the industry give similar evil
dence of the changed conditions pre-
vailing. A quotation of 81 cents
for print cloths, which contrasts
with one. of 25 cents last spring, is
a conspicuous illustration of the ex-
tent of the price reaction.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-15
MODERN DENTISTRY.

Modern dentistry of today" says
DIR. S. B. Johnston, Ninth and u
streets northwest, in discussing his
profession, requires the skill of eN-
pert dentists. The rapid advance
ment," he continued, lis as far ahead
of the methods of ten years ago as
the airplane is over the old stage
coach, therefore the selection OF the
up-to-date dentist is a very impor-
tant factor to his clientele"
DIR. Johnston estimates that dur
ing his twelve years in Washington
he has won for himself 10000 pa
TENTS throughout the city and the
surrounding towns in Maryland and
Virginia, and states 1t is record
that few dentists enjoy.
The latest improvements in mod
srn dentistry are in use at his office
and his skilled STAFF of dental ex-
perts are among the best that can
be found in the East. The latest
discoveries in painless dentistry are
also used there.
DR.. Johnston guarantees his work
for twenty years.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-15
METAL CEILINGS.

The Thomas e. Allison Metal Cell
ings and Side Wall Contractors
Works, situated at 64o-642 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast, represents
one of washington's most rapid
growing industries.
Nineteen years experience be-
speaks much for the prestige en-
ioyed by this firm. which occupies
foremost rank in its particular
line of business.
A complete stock of metal ceilings
and side walls, careful estimating,
prompt and courteous attention to
your every requirement. are in store
here for the prospective purchaser.
The Allison metal ceilings and
side walls are fireproof, yerwin-
proof and sanitary. They can be
erected N plain and decorative de-
signs, adapted to give dignity or
distinction, according to the wishes
of the customer.
No remodeling Is necessary in ac-
curing Allison's workmanship. The
metal sheeting can be put on over
plaster, on wall, board or on joists.