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The toiler. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1919-1922, 1920-12-18
SATURDAY, DEC. 1s, 1929.
T H E To1LER

al" To many persons this is bitter thing to hear
There is the smell of warfare. in it, and there is
the discipline of iron unity But the soldiers enter
ing the new battle line must sacrifice every one
will have to sacrifice And with some it is hard
1t is hard to conceede anything to another mans
philosophy; but we have to do it We hear Hill
quit scream as he is forced to drop the saw-dust
doll of parliamentarism or be dropped himself
He is frightened with being told to associate
with strange fellows called Anarchists or else to
admit he is not fit for the fight He screams in
horror that the Third International is taking in
'the Anarcho-syndicalist groups and the groups
that now and then simply call themselves An
,archists." 1t doesn't matter One front. The past
few years have settled many questions. One
question is Parliamentarism, and it was settled
to the extreme dislike of most Socialist lawyers.
Another question is the question of temporary
military organization resembling State, and
that was settled to the distaste Of many Anar-
chists But history has settled it. 1t has proven
that the working class, whether we like it or not,
is going to win its fight by means of temporary
dictatorship, and we take our choice between be-
ing out of the fight or in the fight in the form
which it takes, not in any imaginary form. The
one front has been drawn by history, and no man
can draw it otherwise. Whether we like it or not,
there will be one front. And think that one
front is the Third International
While American steel mills and other industries
are closing down daily, Russian industries are
beginning operations on a large scale. The Ijor-
ski steel works in Petrograd, after standing idle
for two years have resumed work and produced
100000 pools of steel tubing the first month.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
WAGE ARBITRATION
SOUGHT BY UNIONS
VARIOUS CRAFTSMEN WANT TO
ENTER WITH CARMEN IN
SALARY ADJUSTMENT.
LEAHY TRANSMITS PETITIONS
Electrical Workers and Others EN-.
ployed on Lines Ask State Public
Service Board to Include
Their Demands.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The various
unions, exclusive of carmen, in the
employ of the United Railways Com
pany of st. Louis, through their attor-
ney, John p. Leahy, petitioned the
Public Service Commission to arbitrate
their demands on the company for
higher pay.
Leahy, in letter transmitting the
petition, said he had agreed at con-
ference with Col. A. Il. Perkins, repre-
senting Receiver Rolla Wells, to SUBJ
NIT the conditions Of the controversy
to the commission. He said that Col.
Perkins agreed that the order empOw-
erlng the receiver to submit the de-
mands of the carmen should apply to
the other unions and include these en-
plOyes.
1t was further agreed that their de-
mands should be submitted on the gen.
eral evidence taken in the hearing of
the application of the carmen for in
creased wages, the evidence relating
to the high cost of living to be sup
plemented by the schedule of pay of
these employees and comparative sched-
ules of wages paid to similar crafts.
Statements are to be filed also by
real estate men showing the increase
in rents and by the electrical workers
showing they have not been more lib.
orally dealt with than other crafts.
Fair play., 1920-12-25

dale stallion, first for one-year-old
Clydesdale stallion, and second for
the aged class.
In the Belgian class, Canada OBJ
tanned first and reserve for Champion
ship Belgians, as well as second for
Aged stallion.
Sheep, Canada obtained Champion
ship for block, male and female, in
addition to first prize in all group
prizes.
Hogs, In the Yorkshire class Canads
was very prominent, taking the Cham
pionship for pen Of Yorkshires, and
championship for best single barrow,
as well as over twenty first, second
and thiiI prizes in other classes Of
Yorkshires.
With regard to the live stock shown
1t must be borne in mind that these
have not been fed on corn, on which
the average western farmer places his
reliance, but on the wonderful oat,
and barley grown in western Canada.
supplemented by the native grasses,
of which most artistic display was
made by our neighbors to the north.
Canada has conclusively proved that
not only can she take prizes for the
grain she raises, but can also take
prizes with the animals to which
these grains have been fed, and this
in open competition with the world
Advertisement
Fair play., 1920-12-25
New IIIuminator for Microscope,

Prof. Alexander Silverman has in
vented new illuminator for the mi
croscope, whose special advantage Is
that II gives a very strong light upon
the object examined, so that Opaque
and translucent bodies can be as readi-
ly studied as transparent ones. The
top Of the object or the side can be
seen with all the variations Of it's sur
face. 1t is particularly valuable in
testing samples of metal since 1t
shows the presence of blow holes and
pits and much detail not hitherto Wis.,
ible. 1t is likewise useful to textile ex-
perts since it shows the threads Of a
fabric from every angle and Is also
much appreciated by bacteriologists.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
CANADA BIG WINNER
Captures Many Prizes at Lead
ing American Fairs.
Remarkable Showing Made at Interna.
tionaI Live Stock Show at Chi
eago-carrled of Sweepstakes
for All Wheat

Something that lends emphasis to,
and affords definite proof of, the gen.
erosity of the soil and climate of
western Canada, Is shown by the
numerous exhibits made by both the
government and individual farmers
and stock raisers Of that country, at
many Of the leading state and county
fairs In the United States this season.
Particularly is this the case with re-
gard to exhibits made at the Inter-
national Live Stock Show recently
held at Chicago.
First and foremost to the average
farmer will appeal the fact that
Canada carried off the sweepstakes
for all wheat, and that out Of a total
Of twenty-five prizes, Canada took
twenty. In oats the Grand Champion
ship was won by farmer living in
the Province Of Alberta. Canada also
was awarded the championship for
Durum wheat, while for Flint Corn out
Of a total Of ten prizes, Canada took
first. second, third, sixth and seventh.
Not only in grains did Canada prove
her right to rank as f1rst-class agri-
cultural country, but she carried off
many prizes for cattle, horses. sheep
and hogs, partial list Of which fol-
lows:
Cattle, Canada was awarded the
championship for Grade Shorthorns :;
also in the College Special Glass; Can
ada gained first. fourth and sixth
prizes.
Horses, Grand Championship for
Clydesdale stallion, also Grand Cham
pionship for American bred mare, as
well as first for three-year-old Clydes-
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Woman Wins Prize.

Columbia.-The awards In the Sec
ond annual corn show of the Boone
County National Bank of Columbia
were made. There were 100 entries.
covering separate lists for white and
for yellow corn. There were about
twice as many entries of yellow as of
white corn, and the first prize yellow,
fve years, was also the finest corn in
the show. While the number of entries
fell below last years, the grade Of corn
was superior to last years display.
Mrs. Ruby Vanlandingham took the
prize for the largest ear with an enor-
nous Yellow Dent sample.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Central Japan Prosperous.

The people Of central Japan, where
some of the principal agricultural dis
tricts are located, appear prosperous
and contented and crop prospects are
favorable. due to the fact that the
farmers had money with which to buy
fertilizers and have given their crops
excellent care.
Rice, millet and vegetable crops are
In splendid condition, while the silk
crop is the best in years. Fine, largo
cocoons are the result or well fertilized
mulberries and favorable weather. It
is believed that American silk manu-
facturers would do well to lay In
supply Of the better grades.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Children Aid War ORPHANS.

Children in the public schools are
said to be more responsive than any
other single class in the country to
the appeals which are being made for
the relief Of orphans in the war strick-
en- countries Of the old world. In one
little town where Miss Katherine Rey-
nOlds Mccormick. lecturer In the in.
terest of Near East Relief, had told
the school children Of the frightful
plight of the orphans Of Armenia the
youngsters voluntarily undertook q
campaign Of their own which in two
days added 1854 to the fund.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Grow Rubber In United States.

Heretofore it was supposed that
Mexico, with its Guayule rubber-bear-
ing shrub, had monopoly on this
continent Of the production of rubber.
The survey now being made by the
University of California, however, has
located more than twenty varieties of
bushes, five of them far surprising in
quality, If not quantity, the Guayule,
wholly within the United States prop
er. Already shrubs estimated to con-
tain more than 3O0,OoOOO0 pounds
Of best quality rubber have been large
ly mapped, says Motor.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
CASE AGAINST CAMERON
DISMISSED AT SPRINGFIELD

ringfield.-Acting upon instruc-
tions from Circuit Attorney Mcdaniel
of st. Louis, an order Of nolle prosequi
was entered in the case of Bruce Cam
erOn, former superintendent Of trans
pOrtation Of the United Railways Com
pany Of st. Louis, when CamerOn's
case was called in the Greene County
Criminal Court.
The order was entered by Prosecut-
ing Attorney Page. Circuit Attorney
Mcdaniel was not present.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Family Escapes Death in Fire.

MexicQ, Mo.-The home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E:~S-T Tucker was>destroyed by
fire recently. Mr.. andMrs Tucker and
son, Bobby, barely escaped death. The
rooms were filled with smoke and the
stairway burning before the fire was
discovered. Maurice Phillips heard
Mrs. fuckers screams and rescued
them.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Guard Officers Commissioned.

Jefferson City, MO.-Gov. Gardner is.
sued commissions to the following Off.
GERS of Battery ID, First Field Artillery,
Sedalia, Missouri National Guard. all
to rank from December 3: William f.
Logan, captain; George A. RodekOkr
first lieutenant; Rolla G. Bowman
first lieutenant; Harry l.. Collins, sec.
ond lieutenant, and Carl F. Urban. sec.
ond lieutenant.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Heavenly inspjration.

The film corporation was on the
verge Of bankruptcy. Try as 1t might,
1t could not sell its pictures.
Then, one day, the president con-
ceived brilliant idea, and soon he was
using scoop shovel to handle his
money.
Instead of selling pictures he made,
he charged SIS admission to his studio
to see them made.-Film Fun.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Alleged Slayer to Be Returned.

Jefferson City, MO.-GOvernOr Gard
ner honOred requistion from the
Governor of Kentucky for the return of
Ben Dawson, who is charged there
with willful murder in the matter of
shooting and killing George Kimball in
Webster County, KY, in February,
1911.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Woman Attacked BY -Four Men.

Carthage, Mo.-Miss Della Sharp
former Circuit Clerk of Jasper County
and prominent in Republican politics in
Southwestern Missouri, was attacked
by four men as she was entering her
home. +. w Kidder, neighbor, who
ran to her aid when she called for help,
was shot through the shoulder. The
assailants escaped In motor car, in
which two other men were waiting.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Cape Loan Association Elects.

Cape Girardeau.-The Cape Girar-
deau Building and Loan Association
elected DR.. w. f. Yount, Joel r. Num-
and L. f. Popp directors, to serve the
three-year term. w. S. Albert, c. w.
Stehr and f. G. Grambling were chosen
for the twO-year term, and NJ. f. Lem
ing, d. a. Glenn and II. II. Haas the
One-year term.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
How'S This?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Win
do what We claim for it-cure Catarrh Or
Deafness caused by Catarrh. We do not
claim to cure any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE 10 Q
liquid. taken internally. and acts through
the blood upon the mucous surfaces Of
the system, thus reducing the inflammas
ton and restoring normal conditions
al Druggists. Circulars free
3. ]. Cheney q Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Kills 2 Children With Razor.

Edna.-The second killing of a fam
lily of children in Knox County within
month by having their throats cut
occurred when the two daughters of
Mace Hamlin, aged and 4. were killed
by their grandmother, Mrs. james Pett.
SO years old, during what is believed
to be sudden fit of insanity. at the
City.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Post Dedicates Memorial Lot.

Fayette, Mo.-Roger White Post No.
273, American Legion, with impressive
ceremonies and before large crowd,
dedicated memorial lot in the city
cemetery here. The memorial address
was delivered by Rev. w. NJ. Alexan-
der, chaplain Of the post. Central Col
lege Band furnished music for the
occasion.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
St. Joe Bond Issue Invalid.

Jefferson City, MO.-The Supreme
Court held that a special bond issue
voted by the citizens of st. Joseph,
1919, for $1,800,OOO for various public
improvements, was invalid. The city
exceeded the 5 per cent limit In excess
Of its revenues for any one year in
voting the bonds, and hence the issue
is in conflict with the provisions of the
constitution.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Judge Dies While Trying Case.

Hartville.-Judge E. H. Farnsworth
of Hartville died unexpectedly as re-
suit of heart failure while trying a case
In the Wright County Circuit Court
here. He was acting as special judge,
owing to the illness of Judge c. II.
Skinker Of Bolivar, judge of the
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Hiah School Elects Editors.

Mexico.-Howard Johnson was elect
ed editor in chief of annual at McMil-
Ian High School and Minnie Marshall
associate editor. The annual will be
called 1.-The Mcmillan" A. GOrrell
and Miss Welch were chosen sponsors.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
To Have Steer for Xmas Dinner.

Pennington. - Dexter, a HOlstein
steer, which was bred and fed by State
Hospital No. and which weighs 2,260
pounds, will be killed for Christmas
dinner for the patients, officers and
employees of the hospital.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Qualified.

Robinson-I hear the boss is going
to employ woman bill collectors.
Jackett-Well, IL woman Is az
good at collecting money for bills from
other men as she is from her husband,
the idea is a good one.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Noted Horseman Dies.

Sedalia, MO.-Charles N. King, SO
years old, for many years Sedalia
horseman, whose race horses yearly
toured the West and South, and won
many thousands of dollars for their
owner, died at Los Angeles.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Analogy.

"A man who steals autos is an
auto-jack, isn't he?"
"Of course"
'"Then is man who steals boots .
boot -jack?"
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Frisco Division Chief Resions.

Springfield, MO.-JOhn +. Simms, d
former Missourian, superintendent Of
the Red River Division of the Frisco
system, has rendered his resignation.
He is succeeded by NJ. NJ. Sisson, who
has been assistant superintendent of
the Southwest Division at Sapulpa, Ok.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
New Commissioner in office.

Jefferson City, Mo.--John A. Kurtz
of Kansas City, recently appointed a
member of the State Public Service
Commissioner to fill out the unexpired
term Of Judge John Kennish, resigned,
reached here, secured his commission
and qualified.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Farm Bureau Elects Officers.

Sedalia, MO.-At the annual meeting
of the Pettis County Farm Bureau here
H. j. Howe of Ionia was elected presi-
dent; N. II. Gentry, Sedalla, vice presi-
dent; II. V. Denny. Sedalia, secretary.
and Green Mcfarland, farmer. treas
urer.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Sedalia Woman Dies.

Sedalia, Mo.-Mrs. Lucky jacket.
widow of Louis jacket, died here. She
was born In England 81 years ago.
She Is survived by son, a daughter,
Mrs. Jabes jenkins, and sister and
brother.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
lnfirmary Superintendent Resigns.

Butler, MOI. NJ. Woods, superin-
tendent Of the Bates County Infirmary,
has resigned, and retiring Sheriff ]. W.
Baker has been appointed to the Of
fee, effective January l.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
whitcomb Leaves $4,000 to Mexico.

MeXico.-TwO thousand dollars was
left by Maj. WhitcOmb to Mexico,
$1,000 to be used in erecting drinking
fountain on Courthouse Square and
the other to be used as fund to pro-
shnw ylae premiums for the annual corn
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Guests Arrive by AirpIane.

BrOokfield.-Th family of Mrs. J. ].
Deininger, who resides west of this
city, was surprised by guests from
Goldenfield, Ia. who made the trip to
BrOOkfield in an airplane. The party
included Capt. and Mrs. Shirley ].
Short and Howard Black.
Fair play., 1920-12-25

If a man doesn't lie after returning
from fishing trip, his word is as good
as his bond
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Newspaper Man Dies.

Kansas City, MO.-Herbert Grisson,
widely known In newspaper and adver-
tising agency circles, died suddenly at
his home here.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
CONDENSED
CLASSICS
~
coNsUELo,
THE GYPSY SINGER
~
By GEORGE SAND
Condensation by

By GEORGE SAND
Condemnation by
irving BacheIler

Lucile-Aurore Dupin, a. she was born
In Berry In 1904, was the great-Kreat-
'granddaughter Of the famous Marshal
SAKE. She had In her veins the blood
of peasant and afistocrat, which
brought to her that understanding of
both which played 80 great q part In
her future books.
Married to q Monsieur Dudevant, who
had no understandinE Of her intensely
romantic and Imaginative tempera.
menf, she early separated from him,
and In 1881 made her way to Paris to
make . living for herself and her two
schildren In Whatever humble way she
could. Fortunately for the world and
for herself all failed till she discovered
that she could write. She quickly made
her pseudonym Of George Sand famous.
There followed . life Of prodiEious in
-Austry WITH the pen. The French edi-
fion Of her works contains 1O7 volumes.
She died In 1s5o.
George Sand was q most extraordi-
mary human being. Possessed Of .
great fund OF common sense, she had
the heart of q gamin. She introduced
the French peasant to literature with
= rare understanding, yet she was IA
nous N Paris for her adventure with
Alfred de Musset, her cigars and her
maseuline attire. She was the high
priesteas OF the great romantic move
ment, yet she has painted the simple
1ife Of rural France ~ NO other writer
has done.
"Indiana," sLelia,o aConsuelo," "La
Mare au Diable," ola Petite Fadette,' y
'HFrancois lie Champi," 'Le Marquis de
Villemer" are but . few Of the books
of . woman Of genius.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Farm Is Sold for $225, 1000.

Springfield, Mo.--William s. Wade of
Springfield has sold his 2,50O-acre farm
in Webster County to George X. Hor-
ton of Kansas City. The transaction
involves approximately $225,00O.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Pipe Driven Through a Mans Leg.

Mexico.-Clyde Frisby, employed by
the Missouri Utilities at Wellsville,
was injured when he was struck by a
piece of half-inch pipe just above the
knee. The pipe entered the front Of
the limb and came out the other side.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Pettis Pioneer Dies.

Sedalia, Mo,-Andrew Darr, aged 72,
a resident of Pettis County forty years,
died at Green Ridge following a para
lytic stroke. His wife, two daughters
and a son survive.
Fair play., 1920-12-25

II marriage is tie, how can Q
wedding pass Off without hitchf
Fair play., 1920-12-25
sedalia Store Robbed of $4,000.

Sedalia, MO.-Melton Brothers cloth
ing store was robbed of goods valued
at $1,000 recently.
Fair play., 1920-12-25
Dry Goods Company Incorporated.

Mexico, MO.-The firm of Dalmeyers'
Dry Goods Company was Incorporated
here with 200 shares and six share
holders.
Fair play., 1920-12-25

The Evidence In the Case.
what funny dog"
~ daresay what makes you think
that is his waggish tall"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06

Miss Annie Whitson, of Centreville,
Tenn, is visitor this week in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Heppner.
Now is the time to build your
poultry fences and equip your poul-
try yard with brooders and coops for
the early chicks. Sure Hatch In
cubators and Breeders, Lawn Park
Coops and the best garden fence and
poultry netting are to be found at
Wehman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. N. Walker left
Tuesday for st. Petersburg, Fla, for
visit of some six weeks to escape the
disagreeable period of the local win
ter climate. They will enjoy the
coast and vacation in Florida.
Mr.. /. L. Crowell is back with us
and will have charge of our mechan-
ical Experimentation City Ga
age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler and little
daughter, of Jackson, Tenn; Mr..
Chas. Crown, of Alexandria, La. Mrs.
A. J. Cammack, OF Shawnee, Okla,
were here this week visiting in the
home of Mrs. I. A. Ong. The visitors
were here on account of the illness and
death OF Mr.. Ong.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
NON RESIDENT NOTICE.
1. c. Neeley VS. s. M. Fields, Admr.
of A. Fields, ct al.

Chaneery Court, Obion County, Ten
nessee.
In the above styled cause, it ap-
pear.ng to the Clerk and Master
from the bill of complaint, which 10
sworn to that the defendants, J.
Fl. Fields, III. "A. Fields, Ruth
Lee Walton and r. E. Walton, are
non-residents OF the State of Ten
nessee, so that ordinary process of
law cannot be served upon them. It
is therefore hereby ordered that the
said above named defendants appear
before the Clerk and Master of the
Chancery Court of Obion County,
Tennessee, on or before the First
Monday of March, 1920, that being
q rule day of said Chancery Court,
and make defense to the said bill,
or the came will be token as con-
fessed by them, and the said cause
set for hearing ex parte as to them.
1t is further ordered shat publication
of this notice be made for four con-
secutive weeks in The Commercial,
a weekly newspaper, published In
Obio1 County, Tenn.
THIS Jan. 10, 1920. 44-4t
GEO. A. GIBBS,
Clerk and Master.
e. H. LanEom, Sci. for Compl't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06

DR.. F. M. McRee, Tennessee Com
missioner of Agriculture, was here
for few days this week mingling
with friends and homefolks.
DR.. Walker Phebus, son of our
+",wrsmen, Mr.. G. w. Phebus, Sr.,
has been quite sick with pneumonia
but Is reported much improved.
If you want your automobile over
hauled by first-class mechanics bring
it in before spring.-Union City Ga
rage.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Y. Sumner left
this week to locate in Memphis,
from which place Mr.. Sumner will
make his territory as travelling sales
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. N Cowden, of
Decatur, Ala, are in the city this
week visiting in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. W. w. Cowden, Exchange
street.
Mr.. /. L. Crowell is back with us
and will have charge of our mechan-
ical Experimentation City Ga
rage.
The friends of Mrs. R. F. Bats are
glad to hear that she is improving.
She has been suffering with eye
trouble for which an operation was
performed.
Mr.. Harvey Vowel, who has been
sick for two weeks of pneumonia in
the home of Mr.. end Mrs. Ned JOY
ner, was able to be up this week and
return to his rome in Martin.
Mrs. Mary Crenshaw was called to
Memphis this week to visit the home
of Mr.. anu Mrs. John Mcclure. The
grandchildren of Mrs. Crenshaw have
been sick of influenza for several
days.
Miss Gertrude Pardue left this
week for st. Louis and Chicago to
rcview the styles in millinery and
to select a new spring stock for
Morgan Verhine Co. While In st.
Louis Miss Parduc will enjoy visit
in the home OF her friend, Mrs. G.
w. Goodbar.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06

FOR QUICK SALE.-300 acres OF
land, has never been on the market
before. A money maker for the right
party; 100 acres adjoining depot OF
Mcconnell, Tenn, 200 acres river bot
tom land, good timber and pasture.
Will sell part or all, easy terms to re-
sponsible party. Write or see 7. j.
Muckle, Mcconnell, Tenn, or M. j.
Ross, 407 McComb ST., Martin, Tenn.
At. pd, 43
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
NOTICE.

Having sold my interest in Over
land Sales Co., oil accounts due that
firm must be settled by March 1, SO
come and settle and save cost.
l Want to thank my friends for
their liberal patronage while I was
connected with Overland Sales Co.
Yours truly,
46-1tpd w. H. HARRIS.