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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

William Schmitz of Winthrop was
caller Monday on matters of bust
ness at the county court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Miss Emma Jackson Of Ruther-
ford, \. j., is guest at the home of
her cousin. Mrs. Milton o. Dean at
her summer home at Hammond S
Grove for weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Miss Rita Ferguson of Hallowell
has accepted a position as clerk at
the Caret millinery store on Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Dougall Doyle OF
Concord, Mass, were visitors Mon
day in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Attorney George We Cover Of
Skowhegan was business caller
Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Charles w. Pooler of Fairfield
was among the out-of-town business
callers upon friends in the city,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
AUGUSTALOCALS

f. 81. Libby of kittery Point was
a visitor Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Cecil McGray returned to this city
sunday from an extended vacation
which vas passed with relatives at
S1po
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Dance at Judson L. Robbins, Boil
ton Hill. Wednesday evening.
sept13d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Old Folks Dance with prizes, Bel.
grade Grange hall. Wednesday even
ing. Smiths orchestra.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

A little son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Miller. Sunday morning
The Millers have moved from Mad
ison back to Hinckley and have rent
ed the NJ. d. Holt house near Ward :
wells store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brooks Of
Clinton visited their two daughters
Sunday. Mrs. NJ. L. Chase and Mrs.
Ivol Hall.
Mr.. Knight of Union is building Il
barrel factory on the land of Lyman
Barnes. When completed lie will
furnish barrels for the fall apple
crop.
Delma Sawyer is doing little car
penter work for Percy Kicker.
Loring Strickland, who has been
very i'll the past month with rheu-
matte fever is able to set up most Of
the day
Master Gilmore Stone and sister
Helen, who have bene guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Wade Wheeler for several
weeks, will return Thursday to their
home in Washington, D. c.
Henry Kicker of Houlton was a.
guest of Percy Kicker Friday. On
his return trip he called on Level
lyn Morrill, at his home in Water
willie, where he found him seriously
i'll.
The dance at the G. T. hall was
well attended Friday evening. Music
BY Toziers orchestra of Albion.
George GAYLORD has recently sold
his oxen and purchased Ford
truck
Hinckley Grange will meet at
Ryerson hall, Tuesday evening. aft
er several weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Angler Goodwin and
children have returned to their home
in Melrose, Mass after an extended
visit with his mother. Mrs. Ruby
Goodwin and other relatives.
L. c. Bowden is thoroughly re-
pairing the building he purchased of
w. w. Totman on the Clinton side Of
the river and will make a dwelling
out Of it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee of Taun-
ton. Mass. who have been guests of
p. A. and L. 2. Kicker the past
week. have returned to their home.
A G. Broadway of New York, who
is treasurer of the Good Will Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
LOCAL NOTICE

Beginning Sept. IL. fares from
Gardner to Boston will be 50. In
side staterooms, all 81. Outside
staterooms 81. except special rooms
and rooms with beds. Tel for reser-
vations 470. Gardiner. sept12d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Fire at Cain Place

Fire broke out at the Willis Cain
place on the Clinton side Of the river
Sunday night about 9 O'Clock, the
place having been recently purchased
by Mr.. Thibodeau. They had been
shingling the house and the blaze
broke out in the discarded shingles
that were scattered on the ground.
Good Will Farm people started for the
scene with their chemical engine and
the fire engine from Fairfield VS.
called. E. H. Pratt, however, was one
OF the first to reach the place and
with his chemical fire extinguisher and
the help of the neighbors who had
turned out, succeeded in checking the
fire before the larger bodies arrived
Not much damage was done owing 10
the quick action of the helpers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
aug27.eodtf

Auto service-7-passenger car. i
II. Sylvester. Tel. 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

received many pretty birthday re-
minders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-14
HELP WANTED-PEMALE

EARLY Cleaners (white); wanted.
Apply at once to the Housekeeper,
Raleigh Hotel, 18th & Pa. ave. N. w.
COMPETENT Woman for part time
work. 6l7 Bond Building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-14

OAKLAND 6-5-pass- touring car: engine
just overhauled- Can be seen at s2<
n Y. ave. N: w. Phone NJ. 1887.
PAIGE-Speedster. $40, terms; mechani-
cal condition EXCELLENT this sportster
has just been painted a snappy yellow
and is real bargain.
BUICK-Touring. 32sS, terms: new tires.
self-starter. electric lights. high grade
car at Ford price.
SPEEDSTER-Sl5o. terms: s wire wheels,
motor perfect; very snappy light car
for the young man.
STUDEBAKER-Touri 3l86, terms; a
denomination will convince you Of the
big value in this car.
STUDEBAKER-S215, terms; 7-pasa: in
excellent condition; . good buy for the
man who wishes to spend his spare time
hacking.
AUBURN-Touring, &33S. terms; now
tires; we will guarantee the mechanical
condition of this car.
The above cars have my personal recon-
mendation-
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
CLASSIFIED ADS.

FOR SALEs-Hard coal stove, soft
coal stove. Dining room table and
bureaus. Call at 32S Norris ST., or
phone 1871.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
co. DENTISTS TO HOLD
NEXT MEETING HERE

Ottawa will be the scene OF the
1929 convention OF the Ii Sale Coun.
~ Dental association Al the annual
convention OF the society, which was
held In La Sale Thursday this city
was selected as the most desirable
meeting place for tho organization
next year.
At the same time the annual cleo
tlon OF officers was held when the
following men were chosen To- head
the organization during the coming
year.
Presldent-4Dr. ID. J. Kuns, Mar
settles.
Vice president-Dr F. l.. Gardner,
Cornell.
Secretary-treasurer-Dr, H. G. Burt,
La Sale.
The convention will bring about
fifty cut of town dentists to the city
for the one day session. Some head
liners In dental surgery will also be
here to take part on the program.
There was very good attendance
ut the Thursday session In La Sale
- '''' Hi' uio'uoSiph was h'iu WIN
DIR. G.. A. Karr of Ottawa taking the
leading part. DR. V. p. Perisho OF
Streator. the retiring president, also
made his annual address.
One of the biggest features OF the
convention was the address delivered
at the closing session of the evening
by DR.. A. ID. Black of Chicago. He
spoke on Present Day knowledge OF
Focal Infection and Its Relation t.
Systemic Disease" The meeting was
held In the grill Of the Kaskaskia no
tel,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
potntots.

Red Rivcr Early Qhios, sacked, Oh
20" tracks. Sale Saturday Como
early. JOSEPH PERROTT.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
philsnthropic Department

will meet Wednesday with Mrs. Hor-
ace Hull on Madison street. Picnic
dinner at noon.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
COMPLETE TASK Or.
R|DD|NG DGCKETS
Of APPEAL CASES
CIRCUIT COURT ENDS ONE or
BUSIEST WEEKS ~ HISTORY,
SCORES OF SUITS TRIED OR
DISMISS Ep-JURY DISCHARGED.

The call OF tho calendar 81 appea.
cases In the Circuit Court was finish
I'd by Judge Eldredgc yesterday after
noon. During the past week rec
ord breaking amount OF work has been
disposed Of, and attorneys. jurors and
court attaches worried quicSly and az
fciently In an effort 10 clean up the
large congestion OF cases.
Late yesterday afternoon q jury
awarded Tate Hilger Of Streator n
verdict OF $3.50 against George
Glass. Hilgtr sued to collect money
he advanced on property rental. which
he never moved into. He claimed that
after he had paid Mr.. Glass u months
rent TO hold the property the later
refused to allow him to move into the
property unless he signed n years
lease. The jury returned him the
months rent.
$35 for Attorney.
A $70.6l verdict and allowance OF
S35 for attorneys fees was allowed In
Tho case Of William Hemmorle against
Joseph Zebrack
Jury Is Excused.
Tho Jurors who heard the long list
OF appeal cases was excused at tht
close OF the days business yesterday
until Monday morning by Judge Ed
redge.
liveryman Gets 1892 Judgement.
A judgement for $4,000 and costs
was rendered against the Warner Con
struction Co., who built the cement
road south west OF town In favor OF
Ed. Mccormick, local liyeryman, In
the Circuit Court today. The suit
which was brought for consideration
of $4,000 was to collect money for al
alleged indebtedness.
Seeks Temporary Alimony.
A petition was filed in the Circuit
Court this morning by Mrs. Lorraint
Hooking asking that Harry b. Hook
ing whom she is suing for divorce b'
compelled to pay her temporary ali
mony.
Has Mate Cited.
Fred Lamps OF OgleNby will b. "iv
en- hearing in the Circuit Court OF
Monday morning. to show cause why
ne SnOuld rot De punlSleu lOT IOH
tempt of court for failure to pay hi:
q. wife Rose Lamps, alimony and siOl
, solicitors fees.
: q Woman Files $4,000 Suit.
A $4,000 assumpsit suit was stariec
in the Circuit Court today by Mrs
Mary Enright, OF Chicago. agains
Thomas Woulf. Only the praecipe II
tho caoa uac 4ala1 today nv thp at
! torneys for the plaiAtiff.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
$4,000 IN BOOZE TAKEN
FROM SANTA Re TRAIN

McCook, Ill.,, Oct 22.--Two armed
bandits held up Santa Fee freight
train near here Friday, and escaped
with $4,000 worth of whiskey. The
liquor was being shipped as break
fast food"
The train was speeding westward
when one of the bandits swung onto
the cab and covered the engineer and
fireman He ordered the train stop
ped
Meanwhile the other highwayman
backed a truck up against the box car
containing the whiskey. The liquor
was unloaded while Conductor M. r..
Farrahar, in charge of the train, and
his crew, stood with their hands
above their heads.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
SPARKS SET FIRE TO
BLACKLEY STORE ROOF

Sparks from chimney caused
damages mounting to about $50 this
morning about 9 o'clock 10 the j A.
Blackley cleaning and pressing snop
on Court street The flames were first
discovered by pedestrians whose at
tentions happened to be drawn to-
wards the roof OF the building which
was smoking considerably They no.
titled Motorcycle Police Officer Walter
+. ITisler who turned in the alarm
Shortly after the department arrived
the blaze was checked.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
ATTEND WISCONSIN,
u. OF |. FOOTBALL GAME

Many Ottawans left yesterday even
ing and early this morning for Ur-
bana, ILL.,, where they will attend the
Big Ten conference between Coach
Robert Zuppke's Illini eleven and the
Wisconsin squad Among those from
here who left this morning were Tay-
Tor Pyle, William Leverich George
Farnsworth, Francis Bissell and Ell
ner Van Schoick.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
CHURCH FEDERATION TO
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

Tho followin. Is tia i.seu Tor
the first annual meeting of the CT
tawa Church Federated 70 be held at
the Presbyterian church 'cmorro" q.
8 O'Clock:
Singing, congregation, led by Az
gust Lederich
Scripture, Rev George G. Fetter
Prayer. Rev. II. A. Kramer.
Solo, selected, Miss Palma N2thi-
son.
Reports of officers.
Remarks by president
Report of nominating conlmittea
and election of Officers
Solo, selected, Mis- Berrice Curtis.
Address, c. 3, Chapman.
Singing, congregation.
Bonediction, Rev. Fl. T. Lawler.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
Take Notice.

The ladies CT Summit View Gene
terry Association will give their annual
bazaar at South Ottawa Town Hall
Thursday, Oct q, all day and evening.
Anyone wishing to donate will please
send donations Thursday morning to
town hall, which will be very thanK.
fully received Everybody Is invited
TO attend. Yours respectfully.
SUMMIT VIEW ASSOCIATION.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22

Lester Maicrhof'er, Fred Thomas,
Charles Grover ana Dr ", A. Sawyer
we're among those from Ottawa who
attended the Mystic Shrine meeting
last night ut Peoria, Ill.
Winston Colwell of Ottawa Avenue
visited with friends In la Sale last
night,
Elmer Hitter sent last evening visit
ing friends In Streator
Mrs. John II. Wilson of Watertown,
n. Y, IL the guest of her sister Mrs
Anna Daily, of Deleon street.
Mrs. Minnie Eddy Of WATERFOWL. N,
", IL Il guest In the home Of her aunt
Mrs, Anne Daley, North Ottawa.
Mrs. George Hayward and Mrs. d.
VI. Hall have gone to East Orange, n.
j., where they expect to remain dur
ing the winter, visiting with relatives
and friends.
Bert Ehly ana family and Ernest
Glenn and wife will leave tomorro y
for Phoenix, Ariz., where they VIII
make their future homes. They Will
make the journey In Mr., Ehlys auto
taking advantage of the present fine
fall weather to obtain favorable
start
r. c. Jordan. Al 7. Schoch, b. s.
Jordan and l.. c. Carroll were passen'
gers for Chicago this morning, where
they will represent Ottawa at meet
ing OF the Illinois Chamber of Com.
merce.
J. J. McDermott Is spending the day
in Chicago transacting business.
Mrs. A. l.. LoMessurier and daugh
ter Elizabeth OF Chicago are guests OF
the formers sister, Mrs. j. d. Murphy
Mrs. Andrew Seibold of Seneca was
an Ottawa visitor yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Knowles
and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl o. Haeberle
motored to Urbana to attend the
football game today.
Mrs George Kirby OF Illinois ave
nue. was La Sale visitor yester
day.
Mrs. Frank Lansing of Serena was
an ottawa visitor today.
Elmer Hitter was a Streator visit
or last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Andrews are
spending the week end visiting the
latters parents in Galesburg.
Mrs Louis Peiffer c. Seneca was
an Ottawa visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Munger OF Chi
cago are spending the week end Wis
iting Mr. and Mrs. Dan Reardon or
/ Joliet street.
Vince Diebold was a Seneca visitor
yesterday.
Earl Marten went to Princeton to
day to attend the Ottawa-Princetor
/ football game.
John Hervadic of Chicago Is spend
ing several days visiting with friend!
! and relatives in this city
Walter Anderson of West Jackson
street. who is attending the Univer
sity OF Illinois, arrived in this cit.
last evening, where he will spent
several days visiting friends and rel
atives.
/ John Walsh of La Sale visited will
, friends in this city. -.
Arnold Wilhelm and Manley Nor
ley, OF West Ottawa. spent las
evening visiting friends in La Sale
William Lane of Marseilles callet
on friends In ottawa last night.
W'avne Belrose. Arthur Fitzpatrick
and Earle Harrison were among those
, who attended the dance in Wedror
/ last night.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Journy Of Rocl
! Island, formerly of ottawa, are spend
+ ing the week end with friends here.
! Douglas Mckinney. commerce com
missioner with headquarters il
Springfield is spending the weekend
at his home in this city.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22

COURT RULES $3.50
ON SALARY INCREASES

Springfield, oct 22.--Salary Ia.
creases TO present state department
heads were held valid by Circuit
Judge Smith here this morning but
the 100000 reserve fund provided
Governor Small was held invalid and
unconstitutional. Both questions will
be appealed to the supreme court.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
AcQUIT MINISTER
OF MURDER CHARGE

Birmingham Ala, Oct, 22,-Rey,
Edward R. stevenson. Netimdist min.
lister. charged with second degree
murder in connection with the death
CT Rev. James Il, Coyle, Catholic
priest, was found not guilty BY a jury
last night.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many friends
for the acts of kindness and the
sympathy shown us during our late
bereavement
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Crawford
etes and children.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
Foet-RuIs for Matrimony.

The trouble with most marriages ID
that man always makes the mistake
of marrying the woman who carries
him off his feet-instead Of trying to
find one who will keep him on them
Los Angeles Express.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
Olivet Shrine No. IS

will hold meeting Tuesday evening,
October %. Official visit of the S. W.
Fl. ?. Bernice Eaton Banquet at 6
O'Clock. $100 per plate.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-22
u, S. STEEL CUTS 81
PER TON OFF RAILS

New York, Oct pa reduction of
800 ton in the price of Standard
Rails was announced today by the
United States Steel corporation.
Evening star., 1921-05-12
VICE PRESIDENT LAUDS
COMMUNITY SERVICE AIM
Expresses Sentiments in Letter to
President Lee of the National
Organization.

Vice President Coolidge. in 4 letter TO
Joseph Lee, president of the National
Organization of Community Service. has
expressed unusual interest in the or
ganization and a hope for its success
A part of the letter made public today,
follows
Il take great satisfaction in com
mending the efforts of community serv-
ice. which has before it these ideals.
In its desire to make America bet
ter. happier place in which to live. it
aims to give each one an opportunity
for the JOY of Sclf-sXpression. to make
each feel that he belongs, promote a
feeling Of brotherhood among men and
to inspire all to pull together. in the
consciousness of a common cause
In Washington the opportunities OF
community service are afforded through
the music department. directed by
Charles S. Wengerd, and pageantry and
drama. under the direction Of Mrs
Marie Moore Forrest. who is, in addi-
ton. executive secretary of the local
organization. which is headed by Mrs
Archibald Hopkins.
a number of prominent Washington
men and women are becoming interested
in tn" community service. it is stated,
among the women being Mrs. John Allan
Dougherty. chairman of the soldiers and
and sailors committee; Mrs. George w.
Ehle, chairman of the music committee
and Mrs. James Carol Frazer, chairman
of the drama committee. under whose
direction the open air production OF
midsummer Nights Dream" will be
given at the Dean place Tuesday, May
"a. Reservations for boxes at this per-
formance may b" made at Community
Service building. ?lS 10th street. or with
Mrs. Frazer. Tickets are on sale al the
newsstand at the New Willard.
Evening star., 1921-05-12
JOHN J. TIGERT NAMED
SUCCESSOR TO CLAYTON
Kentucky Man Is Nominated for
Federal Commissioner of
Eduoa ton.

John J. Tigert Of Kentucky was
nominated today by President Hard
ing to succeed Philander 7. Claxton
federal commissioner Of education
The nomination was sent to the Sen
ate.
Mr. Tigert is native OF Tennessee
He received a degree from Wander
biIt University in 1904, and was the
first Rhodes scholar from Tennessee
in the school Of Jurisprudence. oxford
University, England. in 1907. Return
ing to this country, he became pro-
fessor Of philosophy at Central Col
lege. Mo, where he served from 1907
to 1909, when he resigned to accep,
the presidency of Kentucky Wesleyan
College at Winchester. Ky.
In 1911 he again resigned to become
professor Of philosophy in the Uni
versjty of Kentucky at Lexington.
which post he has held continuously
since.
Mr. Tigert is an ex-president Of the
Association of Universities and Col
leges of Kentucky, and is A member
Of Phi Beta Kappa and Phil Delta
Theta fraternities. OF the Kentucky
Academy Of Science and the kentucky y
tributor to the London Quarterly Re
view and 10 the Methodist Review.
For the past ten years his residence
has been in Lexington, KY.
During the war Prof. Tigert went
overseas as a y. NJ. c. A. worker and
later entered the service of the Army
Educational Corps, in which capacity y
he served as lecturer in the A. r. +.
University at Reaune, France.
Evening star., 1921-05-12
CONSIDER PLAN TO USE
FORMER CENSUS BUILDING

Proposal for the conversion OF thr
Emory building on fst street Tor
merly occupied by the census bureau.
into a convention hall and armory f"r
the District National Guard is pe'hS
considered actively today by commit
tees representing the Chamber OF
Commerce. Board of Trade and Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
tion. -,
preliminary joint meeting OF IN"
committee has been held and another
is scheduled for early next week Eon-
ert " Harper, originator or the pro
posal said today the outlook Tor the
plan is favorable.
IL is Mr.. Harper suggestion inat
company be organized to purchase.
remodel and operate the property IN
conjunction with the District Guard
1t is believed the undertaking can De
financed for S250.0oa.
Advantages claimed for the plan
principally are that il viii meet
Washington's pressing convention
hall needs at an early date. as wen
as provide quarters for the local unit
of the National Guard. The building.
il is stated. can be remodeied so that
il Will be capable of seating approx
mate!y 1000 persons. According 10
Mr.. Harper. u convention nan WIN 4
seating capacity OF 1000 VIII meet
Washington's need OF auditorium
facilities fully.
Evening star., 1921-05-12
JOHN LEWIS MAY SEEK
SAM GOMPERS' OFFICE
Visit in City of Mine Workers
Chief Causes Speculation in
Labor Circles.

A coalition of miners. metal work
ers and railroad organizations against
the administration of the American
Federation of Labor and President
Samuel Gompers may be looked for at
the June convention OF the federation
in Denver. il was indicated today. =.
John Lewis, chief of the miners. was
in the city today comforting with va
rious labor leaders. HIS friends are
sending up balloons to test the labor
upper currents as to the support
which he might expect were his can
didacy placed before trades unionists
TO succeed Samuel Gompers as presi-
dent of the American Federation OF
La Dor.
Regarding his candidacy Mr.. Lewis
would say nothing, making neither
confirmation nor denial. and express
ing a desire to refrain from comment
on the situation. His friends point TO
the action of the West Virginia Fed
Grafton of Labor yesterday in instruct
ing delegates to the convention not
to support President Gompers- be
cause of his attitude in opposition to
government ownership of railroads.