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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-04-15
IT is TINE TO SAW WOOD


All over the country there has been
a slowing down of industries and bus
mess in practically all lines; the
banks have been unable to supply their
customers with the money they need.
ed, and all around there has been what
is called financial stringency."
We have had several years of high
pressure business and we had almost
forgotten how it used to be when bus
mess was normal and everybody felt
that they had to get right down to
"brass tacks" in all lines of endeavor,
All of us have been affected, more or
less, by the trend wards careless and
a "devil may care spirit"
During the last five or six years ev-
erybody seemed to forget their pre-
vious hardships; we all went around
like proverbial drunken sailors; no.
thing seemed to remind US that it
could not go on indefinitely.
Now it is time to "saw wood, we
have reached the stage where we can
not keep the pot boiling except by
adding some new wood to the fire.
! There you have the whole story.
1t is up to each one of US to get
busy and produce something of real
value, if we are going to stay in the
game. This applies to the employer
as well as the employee.
! Most of us are now fully awake to
the dangers before us and a good
many have already started to "saw
! wood" Thereare, however, still many
who have not yet decided how they
can get into the new trend of things
in the best way.
To them this warning is sounded
Don't hesitate too long, or some other
fellow who is more active, will come
along and grasp the opportunity you
have failed to see.
For this is certain: There is an op
portunity for you right at hand. Yor
can improve your conditions, right
now, if you will pay the price. 70,
can better your circumstances, what
ever they are, if you are willing to get
down to business and "saw wood"
Saving wood" is hard, that is ad
mitted; at first the unusual exercise
of the muscles causes soreness and i
takes little time to ge the habit o!
regular, persistent plugging. Aftel
while we forget all these things, ant
then it is an easy task to "saw a core
of wood" ed.
The time is past for seeking th'
soft snaps they have disappeared
The soft snap" is no good, anyway
when you happen to find one, for thert
is more enjoyment in hard, productive
work than there is in well paid loaf
ing job.
Don't let the pessimist scare you
We must all do our best to produce
Let's do all we can to produce better
goods, better newspapers, better ad
vertising, and by all means let US de
termine that whatever we do shall b
we'll done.
Don't let the pessimist scare yol
from development; don't be too timit
to undertake new enterprise; make us'
of all the natural advantages provided
by labor saving, time saving and pro
fit-psoducing devices the market af
fords and makes the best Of all you
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Cash-Book.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
SENATE RATIFIES
PEACE TREATIES
Pacts With Central Powers Are
Passed With Reservations
BY Vote of 66 to 20
GERMANY'S GUILT NOT FIXED
Foreign Relations Committees Plan
To Keep U. S. OFF international
Commissions Without Consent
Of Congress Is Adopted.

Washington. ~ The administrations
peace treaties with Germany Austria
and Hungary were ratified by the Sen
ate, the vote on the first two being 66
to 20, or eight more than the neces-
sary two-thirds, and in the case of the
Hungarian treaty, due to the absence
of three Senators, being 66 to II.
The Senate action completed the
ADMINISTRATORS immediate peace pro
gram and brought full state OF peace
with the principal enemy powers. Re-
naming now only are the formal ex-
changes of ratification, except in the
case Of the Hungarian treaty, as that
government alone has yet to complete
parliamentary action on the treaty.
Only three Republicans voted
against the treaties. Fourteen Demo-
Gratis. on the other hand, supported
the treaties, while two more were
paired in favor of ratification.
Before final action was taken a
Democratic effort to substitute for
the German treaty the Treaty OF Yer
sailles, with the IL Lodge reserva-
tlOHs, WAS utiSdbtu, anu the lOtelBu
relations committee reservations pro-
hibiting American membership on the
allied reparations commission or any
other international commission with
out the consent of Congress were
adopted.
Another reservation proposed by
Senator Mcclellan (Dem) Of Tennes-
see, providing that Germany should
acknowledge and accept full responsi-
bility for provoking the war was de-
feated, 66 to IL. Senator Mcclellan
said the pending treaty did not fix
Germany's guilt. but Senator Lodge
said it gave this nation an option to
claim such admission from Germany.
An amendment offered by Senator
King, declaring against confiscation
Of property Of German citizens, seized
by the alien property custodian. was
rejected without roll call.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
u S. Medal Placed on Un-
Known Soldiers Tomb.
PRESENTED BY HARVEY
General Lauds Sacrifices Made by
Those Who Fell in War as Supreme
Gift 70 Humanity.

London - Upon the simply In
scribed slab in Westminster Abbey,
which marks the tomb Of Great Brit
aims unknown warrior was laid the
highest decoration within the gift of
the American people.
1t was the medal of honor voted by
the congress Of the United States in
reafiirmation of the comradeship
which united the United States and
Great Britain in the world war.
The official presentation was made
by George Harvey, who delivered a
brief address as the representative Of
the American government and or
President Harding. The act of be-
slowing the medal was performed by
as follows
zone cannot enter here and not feel
overpowering emotion In recalling the
important events In the history OF
Great Britain that have shaped the
progress of nations. distinguished
men and women are here enshrined
who, through centuries, have unset
fishly given their services and their
lives to make that record glorious. AS
they pass In memory before us there
is none whose deeds are more worthy
and none whose devotion inspires our
admiration more than this unknown
warrior
HE will always remain the symbol
of the tremendous sacrifice by his
people In the worlds greatest sacri-
flee. It was he who without hesita-
ton barred his breast against tyranny
and injustice. 1t was he who suffered,
IN the dark days, misfortune and dis
aster, but always with admirable
loyalty and fOrtitude. Gathering new
strength from the very force Of his
determination, he felt the flush Of sue
cess without unseemly arrogance. In
the moment Of his victory, alas we
saw him fall In making the supreme
gift to humanity.
''His was ever the courage OF right.
the confidence of Justice. Mankind
will continue to share his trfumphs,
and with the passing years will come
to strew fresh laurels over his grave.
.As we solemnly gather about this
sepulcffer the hearts Of the American
people Join in this tribute to their
EnglishSpeakfng kinsmen. Let us
profit by the occasion and under its
inspiration pledge anew our trust In
the God Of our fathers that he may
guide and direct our faltering foot
steps into the paths OF permanent
peace.
"Let US resolve together in friend
ship and confidence to maintain to-
ward all peoples that CHRISTIAN spirit
that underlies the character OF both
nations.
"And now, in this holy sanctuary, in
the name Of the president and the
people of the United States, I place
upon his tomb the medal Of honor
conferred upon him by special act Of
the American congress In commemor-
alton Of the sacrifices of our British
comrade and his fellow countrymen
and as a slight token of our gratitude
and affection toward this people,"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
SPROUL APPOINTS
CROW TO SENATE
Governor Announces Selection
Of Knox's Successor.

Philadelphia. Governor, Sproui
has formally announced the selec-
ton Of State Senator William e.
Crow as successor to Senator Philan-
der c. Knox.
The announcement was made from
Governor Sprouts Offices In this city
upon his return from New York with
his wife and son, Captain Jack Sproul,
who has just got back from Europe.
Senator Crow will be the new Uni
ted States senator from Pennsylva-
MIA, as soon as / can sign his COM
MISSION" said Governor SDroul. II
ordered the paper prepared and will
affix my signature to 1t at the earli-
est possible moment.
"There are no stings tied to the
appointment and / will not be can
didate against Senator Crow If he
enters the 1922 preliminaries as the
Republican candidate.
His appointment is made in COM
plete harmony with and at the pleas
ure Of the big leaders, including Sen
ator Penrose. / still have many things
to do as governor and would not think
of throwing back my commission In
the peoples faces We all wish Sen
ator Crow success in the United States
senate"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20

ing reductions in pay, thereby legally
creating dispute which was referred
to the labor board, resulting in IL
per cent reduction as of July l, 1921.
"To further aggravate the situation,
Immediately following this meeting a
great number of the railroads served
notice on their employees that they
would revise schedule and take from
them the rules governing their service
that had been In effect for from ten
to thirty years. Said rules were OBJ
tanned partly by the efforts Of the
United States board OF mediation or
boards Of arbitration, of which the
neutral members were appointed by
the representatives of the govern
ment. The majority Of such rules
were the result of negotiations across
the table with the representatives of
the organizations and the managers
of the Individual railroads and ask
nowledged to be fair and equitable"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
MAKES 20 PER CENT CUT
Labor Board Orders Reduction to
Save Electric Line.

Chicago The United States
railroad labor board authorized
a 20 per cent wage reduction for en-
gineers, motormen, f1remen, conductors
and brakemen Of the Electric Short
Lines Railway company, and in dos
ing. so took into consideration, for the
first time In any wage decision, the
financial condition of the carrier.
The board announced that the re-
duction was made primarily because
the road running between Minneapo-
lis and Hutchinson, Mimi, "would go
bankrupt without it,"
The reduction was retroactive to
October 16. The carriers presented
evidence that it's deficit in 1919 was
S19,704; that in 1920 it was s131, 1873
and $4,000 Turing the first six months
of 1921. Heretofore the board has re-
peatedIy maintained that it could not
consider carriers financial condi-
tion in setting wages, and the decision
consequently created considerable sur
prise, particularly in view of the pres
ent general railroad situation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Auto Thiefs Long Run.

Ocean City, N. J. = Acting Chief
of Police Scull, of this city, re-
ceived a telegram from Chief of Po-
lice Jones, of Los Angeles, Calf. stat
ing that he had in custody Bruce
Chester, who admitted stealing an au-
tomobile he was driving in Ocean
City about July % last. The prisoner
said he thought the motor numbers
had been changed and also that the
car carried Massachusetts and New
Jersey license tags.
The local police record showed that
car answering this description had
been reported stolen here on July %,
by D. B. Maclary, Of Boston. visitor.
Chief Scull notified Maclary Of the
find and the Los Angeles chief to, hold
the prisoner.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Dor and Commerce Boards
Conclude Discussion
-EAT As TO OUTCOME
forney General Has Conference
With Chairman Barton and Associ-
ktes-congress Won't Act Yet.

|yashington.-The interstate COM
Tree commission and railroad
or board conference on the railroad
kfation was concluded and Chair
N McChord, of the commission, and
Iairman Barton, of the labor board,
er reported to President Harding.
Che public groups conferences with
! Interstate commerce commission
closed with the report made to
1 president, Chairman McChord, of
commission, said on leaving the
lite House. There was no plan for
Ether discussion between the two
tlies, he added.
Members of the public group of the
Dor board conferred for a short
lie with Attorney General Daugh-
d y. Both the board members and
!. Daugherty declined to discuss the
|lference, beyond saying that the
| ike situation was discussed. Mr..
Iugherty Immediately after the con-
Fence went to the White House to
fsch with President Harding.
Chairman Barton and his labor
lard associates conferred with Chair
kn Cummings, of the senate inter-
| tie commerce committee. Several
needles were understood to have
len suggested, but it was said that
conclusion had been reached.
Senator Cummins is of the opinion
ht congress can make no move until
b executive has exhausted every pos
pie means OF averting a strike. There
hs some discussion Of bringing up
e anti-strike bill sponsored by Sem
or Poindexter, Republican, Wash
gton, but it was said there would
no immediate action by congress.
Among bills before the committee
e several designed to bring about
reduction of transportation rates,
le calling for adjustment Of the rail-
ad labor board, and another repeal
g the so-called misunderstanding
elton Of the transportation act and
wing state utilities commissions con-
oil over rates within their state.
y. B. Anderson. vice president OF
|e International Association OF Ma
linists, said the railway trades would
hduct their part Of the strike, II
b call were Issued, entirely apart
bm that of the four brotherhoods Of
hin operating employees.
rive will go our way and the four
|ptherhoods will go THEIRS" Mr.. An
|rsOn said. 1--WE have not co-Operat-
in the past and we do not expect
! in the future"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
DEFENDS STRIKE ORDER
,ne, Engineers Head, Gives 2ea-
sons For Drastic Act.

cleveland. - In signed state
Int, Warren S. Stone, president
| the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
beers, set forth the reasons for the
ig Five" transformation organiza-
bns authorizing a strike of their
|embership, which is set to begin on
|,tober 80. In the statement he re-
ews the various attempts made to
|ta.in an amicable settlement
MIR. Stones statement follows:
I'The mems position and their rea-
his for striking are, in part, as fol
Tvs:
I"When the transportation act Of
|2O became a law it was hoped by
Il employees that all disputes would
adjusted and decisions rendered
the board would be complied with
the carriers and employees. In
lad of complying with the decisions
the labor board, the railroads soon
/ gan to disregard or fout its decis-
fas. fragrant cases of this being the
ption of the Atlanta, Birmingham &
Mantle, the Erie, the Pennsylvania
|ilroad and many other cases that
|uld be cited.
FIT is well known and admitted by
h. that the railway men were the last
receive any increase during the war
[riod. During August, 1919, the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
lbmitted to President Wilson a state
ent setting forth that a decrease in
le cost of the necessities of life was
ecessary or an increase in wages
as imperative.
"From that time on the question of
a ges was discussed on different oc-
lsions and was finally submitted to
,e labor board. In July, 1920, the
GARD handed down a decision which
ased On all the facts they declared
.as lust and equitable, and further
-ated that their conclusions were
cached after long consideration of
II the facts as evidenced ~ the tes-
,nony before that board.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
After Victory in Revenue Bill,
Turn to Freight Rates.
QUICK TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
Bring Pressure to Bear on Interstate
Commerce Commission to Favor
Agricultural Products.

Washington.-Em boldened by its
repeated victories in congress, the
formers bloc is looking for new
worlds to conquer.
After forcing the senate finance COM
mittee to scrap its original draft OF
tute, abolishing the tax levies which
are unpopular In the alfalfa districts,
the agrarian bloc has turned to the
question of freight rates on farm pro-
ducts. 1t is understood that one Of
the demands on the administration
made by this group is that sufficient
pressure be brought to bear on the
interstate commerce commission to In
sure immediate freight rate reductions
on hay, wheat, corn, barley and other
grains.
Members of the interstate commerce
commission feel that rate reductions
should not be forced en- the carriers
too rapidly, and that the rate and
wage questions are interviewer.
In this connection the visit of Presf-
dent Harding and members of the rail
road labor board to the offices of the
commission on Saturday is significant.
The farmers bloc is organized large
ly on sectional lines and its member
ship is chiefly concerned with these
questions as they affect the west. and.
in some instances, the south. 1t has
a well-def1ned program and Is driving
ahead with great energy. Holding the
balance of power in congress, and es-
pecially in the senate, 1t Is In position
to bargain with administration head
ers on its own terms. On the rate
question, 1t has additional leverage
from the fact that 1t Is holding up the
railroad funding bill In the senate,
and In order to secure this legislation
the railroads may be forced to make
rate concessions.
The great "drive'' Of the farmers on
congress represents new departure.
Until recently, the farmers had little
voice at Washington, but, taking leaf
from the book of the Anti Saloon
League and the American Federation
Of Labor, the agriculturfsts have ret
up strong lDbbdes in the national capt.
tai. The FarmerS Natiouai Council,
the Material Grange, the Natfonai
Board Of Farm Organizations and the
American Farm Bureau Federation
maintain Washington headquarters
with officers In charge drawing sala-
ries ranging from $4,000 per annum
paid to Gray Oliver, Of the American
Farm Bureau Federation, down to
$1,000 per year received by Ben G.
Marsh, of the Farmers National Coun
ell.
The agricultural bloc not only Is
'bossing the Job" On Capitol Hill, but
1t pulls a big oar With the White
House
The executive has begun to find out
that he cannot disregard this element
without the risk of having his legis
lative program completely blocked. In
the minds Of many on the "inside,"
the removal of Senator Lodge from the
legislative sphere for considerable
period by appointment on the arma-
ment commission was brough. about
by the kick of the agricultural repre-
sentatives against Lodge. They OBJ
jected 70 the Massachusetts senator
because he VASE Of sympathy with
them, and even went so far as to init
mate that he was too snobbish to
maintain personal relations with the
alfalfa senators.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Physician Found in Woods.

Fort Williams, Ont. = DR.. Ora
ham Chambers, Toronto physician.
who was lost In the bush near Atiko-
kan, west of here, since September
90 was found alive. but in a weaken
ed condition. DIR. Chambers was
found by two Indians who were mem
bcrs of large searching party,
among whom were a number of DIR.
chambers former scholars. DR.
Chambers had been without food or
fire, practically from the moment he
lost himself on fishing trip, thir-
teen days ago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Married Third Time at 81.

Sunbury, Pa. Although she
has just passed her 21st birthday,
Ethel r. Yordy, Sunbury, has been
granted license to marry her third
husband.
The first was divorced October 81,
1919, and the second, July 2, of this
year.
"The course of true love never did
run smoothly" she told the clerk,
'and believe I have my ideal now"
Her "ideal" is Benjamin Reichenbach,
'27 years cid, Of Sunbury
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Carmen Accep. Wage Reduction.

Des Monies, la. - The Street Car
Mems Union announced that they had
made a, voluntary out Of Z cents an
hour IN their wages ! ~ order to get
service restored and to assist In bring
ing about lower fare. The reduction
Is from So cents an hour to So cents
and means saving to the company
Of $4,000 a year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Yeeqs Get IS Cents In Robbery.

Burgettstown, Pa.-Yeggs forced an
entrance to the Pennsylvania Railroad
station at Hanlin, near here, and aft
er thoroughly ransacking the ticket
agents office escaped with 35 cents in
pennies taken from the cash drawer
which had been "jimmied" The tick
ct rack was found lying outside. No
tickets were taken
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
DOG ON ROCK THREE MONTHS
Caught in Baited Moose and Rescued
at Bottom of Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls, N. Y. After
being wild dog" for three months
on the Rock of Ages at the foot OF
Niagara Falls, "Spot," year-old brin-
die bullpup, was rescued by several
intrepid oilskin attired guides and
safely returned to his master, DR..
William Hodginson, of Niagara Falls
"Spot," in some unknown manner,
got out on the rocks and refused to be
rescued during the tourist season. He
was fed by guides end customs off
Gals, glib cahmen and tour conductors
pointed him out as the wild dog OF
Niagara"
The pup was rescued after he had
been caught IN "a moose trap baited
with a chunk of fresh beef
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20

"Late- Mr.. Atterbury, of the Penn-
board and in spectacular presenta-
ton demanded an immediate reduc-
ton of the wages of all railroad en-
ployes, Notwithstanding the carriers
had been granted material increase
In freight and passenger rates in or
der to meet the increased wages grant
ed by the board. This was denied on
technical grounds because the ea.Eers
had not properly created a dispute in
accordance with the transportation
act. -.
'The railroads. then began to serve
notice on all their employees demand
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Liquor Seized In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia-Six alleged members
of rum trust" were under arrest,
and 100000 worth Of liquor seized at
pier on the Delaware river was
held by the police here as a result of
renewed war against bootleggers by
new dry force operating in this dis
trict
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Hikes to Frisco Carrying Bio Club.

Atlantic City, N. J. = Ferdinand
II. Lehrke, 80 years old, whose ath-
letic stunts On the beach have anus
ed visitors to the resort, will start on
a hike to San Francisco this week,
carrying with him a 71k-pound In
dian club. He will carry letters from
Mayor Bader to the mayor of San
Francisco.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
Ohio Bandit CAUGHT.

Jeanette, Pain gun battle be-
tween local police and lone bandit,
who had held up and robbed the Peo'
pies National Bank, the robber was
shot in one of his legs and captured,
and his loot, amounting to about ST.,
900, recovered.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
German Toys Arrive In Boston.

Boston. - Three thousand tons of
German toys arrived here on the
American steamer Deranof, Captain
Thomas Cartwright Of the Deranof,
said he counted 60 iron steamships in
the course of construction as he
passed up the river Elbe.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
First vestoocket Movie Camera.

New York-The first vest pocket
movie camera seen in New York city
garla in the possession of G. D. Bar
ton, an Australian, who got it in Paris
for $500 1t uses rs feet of film and
is set in motion by pressing a spring.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-10-20
M,s. suskee. Guilty. - Forgery

New York. : Mrs. Emma r.
Burkett. Of Hillsdale, Indiana. was
found guilty By Jury in general ses-
sions court Of forging the name Of for
mer President Theodore Roosevelt to
note for 10000. The jury recon-
mended her to the extreme clemency
Of the court. Judge Alfred j. Talley
announced he would impose sentence
October 21.