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Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
David LLOYD GEORGE
RESIGNS As PREMIER
Act Follows Reputation BY
Unionists; Bonar Law to
Form New Cabinet.

London.--After holding the office Of
prime minister through seven of the
most critical years of British history
three years Of war and four years
OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lloyd George
resigned when the Unionist caucus
repudiated the coalition ministry by a
vote OF 1876 to 81. Bonar Law. after a
conference with King George, agreed
to form a ministry.
Bonar Law was the active leader of
the Unionist party until about a year
ago. when his health broke down. At
that time the reins of leadership pass.
ed to Austen Chamberlain. the parlia.
mentary leader OF the coalition and
keeper OF the privy seal.
In the still highly speculative politi.
cal situation only two facts stand out
as definite-that there will be almost
Immediately a general election and
that parliamentary ratification OF the
Irish constitution Is safely assured.
Bonar Law. who is to lead the new
government, which will take the place
OF that OF David Lloyd George, In a
message to an evening newspaper, con.
firmed his intention to advise King
George Immediately to dissolve parlia.
ment and added that this fact would
give ample time to deal with the
Irish legislation
MIR. Lloyd George, in a message to
William Cosgrave. president Of the
Dali Eireann, has removed any fear
OF opposition from him In his new
position as leader Of the opposition In
parliament,
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
BRIEF GENERAL NEWS

American and British marines were
landed at Nladivostok to guard the
consuiates of the two nations.
1t is estimated that the cost OF
living in Austria has increased over
10000 per cent since January OF this
year.
Mustapha Renal, Turkish National
ist leader. is agreeable to a Franco.
British proposal for a peace confer.
ence at Lausanne. November l3. II
is reported
With perfect weather and thousands
present from all parts OF the Pacific
northwest the Pasco kennewick
bridge across the Columbia river was
dedicated Saturday.
The Irish seem to take only an
academic interest IN the passing OF
Lloyd George. In general the feeling
in Ireland is that Englands cabinet
change will have no palpable effect
on Irish affairs.
Contracts for construction OF a 81.
100000 headquarters in Washington
for the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States have been let with the
provision that the erecting company
must observe the open shop" plan OF
employing labor.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
0WSLEY IS ELECTED
LEGION COMMANDER

New Orleans. La. - Tho American
Legion ended a five-day convention
here by unanimously electing Alvin
NJ. Owsley of Texas. as its national
commander to succeed Hanford Mac.
Nider OF Iowa
After stormy sessions the Legion re-
affirmed its position as the social
ed soldier bonus-"adjusted compen.
sation" IS the term the legionnaires
prefer--crlticized severely Brigadier
General c. f. Sawyer. personal physi.
clan to the president; tabled resolu-
tons dealing with the Volstead act,
the Ku Klux Khan and various minor
issues, 1t was averred again that its
first intent was proper care for the
disabled OF the war.
Five national vice commanders were
elected as follows
Edward j. Barrett, Sheboygan, Wis.
Robert s Blood, Concord, N. II.
Chiles p. Plumer. Casper, Wyo.
Earle Cooke. Macon, Ca.
Watson b. Miller. Washington, d. C.
Among national vice presidents
elected to the Legion auxiliary were:
Northwestern d.vision-Mrs Jenny R.
Medley OF Washington
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
Court upholds Ban on Booze.

New York.-Federal Judge Learned
Hand handed down decision dismis.
sing the motion of foreign and Amer.
lean ship companies for permanent
injunction restraining federal prohibit
ton agents from putting into effect
the bone dry ruling OF Attorney Gen.
eral Daugherty. He extended the
stay temporarily. however. providing
the steamship companies file an imme.
date appeal to the United States su.
preme court.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Lewiston,
Idaho, October 16, 1922.
Notice is hereby given that
Wilbur A. Box, of Boles, Idaho,
who, on March 20, 1920, made
Additional Stock-raising Home
stead Entry, No. 07033, for E1b
SEA, & SEA NEH, Sec. II;
SWH SWH, Sec. ~; NWA
NWH, Sec 10; & NE14 NEH,
Section IA, Township 90 North,
Range l West, Boise Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to
make three year Proof, to estab-
fish claim to the land above des-
cribed, before the Register. y. S.
Land Office, at Lewiston, Idaho.
on the 21st day of November,
1922.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Villas E. Flick, of Garfield,
Idaho. Herbert S. Boles, of
Boles, Idaho. James NJ. LYDIA, of
Boles, Idaho. Eddie D. Davis,
of Boles. Idaho.
HUGH E. O'DONNELL,
43-5 Register.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court, County
of Idaho, State of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Gerhard Gehring, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that
Letters of Administration on
the estate of Gerhard Gehring
deceased, were granted to the
undersigned on the twelfth day
of October, 1922, by the Probate
Court of Idaho County.
All persons having claims
against said estate are required
to exhibit them to me for allow
ance at the home of the under
signed administrator at Reuter-
vile, Idaho within ten months
after the date of the first publ
cation of this notice, or they
shall be forever barred.
Dated this 18th day of October
1922.
Bernard Gehring, Administra-
tor Of said estate.
WILBUR L. CAMPBELL, At
toney for Administrator,
Grangeville, Idaho.
First publication October 20,
1922. 43-4
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department If the Interior,
U. s. Land Office at Lewiston,
Idaho, October 10, 1922.
Notice is hereby given that
Mabel E. Baker, formerly Mabel
Z. Pease, of Cottonwood, Idaho,
who, on December d, 1919. made
Original Stock-raising Home
stead Entry, No. 07591. for WIZ
SEA, Sec. ID; & NW1t, WIZ
NEH, SEA NEHl, E15 SWH,
VIZ SEH. & NEH SEH. Sec
ton %, Township 80 North.
Range l West, Boise Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to
make three year Proof. to estab-
hsh claim to the land above des-
cribed. before Hampton Taylor.
U; S. Commissioner, at Grange
vile, Idaho. on the 5th day of
December 1902.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William H. Eller, of Cotton
wood. Idaho. Stephen ]. Earth
ing of Cottonwood, Idaho. Roy T.
Tefft, of Cottonwood. Idaho.
Eghert f. Tefft, of Grangeville,
Idaho.
HUGH E. O'DONNELL,
44-o Register.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Lewiston.
Idaho, October 16, 1922.
Notice is hereby given that
Katherine V. Jones, of Boles,
Idaho, who, on June 80, 1919,
made Additional Stock-raising
Homestead Entry, No. 07209, for
SWH SEA, Sec. %; So NWHt,
Ne SW14, & SWK NEh, Sec,
26; & S1aNEM, Section 27.
Township so North, Range 8
West, Boise Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make three
year Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described. before
the Register of the u. S. Land
Office, at Lewiston. Idaho, on the
22nd day OF November, 1922.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William E. Zumwalt. William
T. Platt. Daisy M. Brock,
Charles A. Miller, All of Boles,
Idaho.
HUGH E. O'DONNELL,
43-5 Register.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U.
S. Land Office at Lewiston, Ida
no, September 81, 1922.
Notice is hereby given that
John Nuttmann, of Keuterville,
Idaho, who, on February ID. 1922
made Additional Stock-raising
Homestead Entry, No. 074S7,
for E12 SEA, & SW14 SWH,
Section SO. Township 81 North,
Range l West, Boise Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to
make three year Proof, to estab-
lish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Hampton Taylor,
U. S. Commissioner, at Grange
vile, Idaho, on the 18th day of
November, 1922.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Bernard Schmidt, Joseph C.
Meder, Louis Bencheing, Frank
q Hatke, All of Keuterville.
Idaho.
HUGH E. O'DONNELL,
4l-5 Register.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
FOR SALE-16O acres of tim.

FOR SALE-160 acres of tim
Ter and meadow land near West
lake on main road to Cottonwood
so acres of fine meadow land and
the rest consists of fine timber
land. House and barn in fair
condition. The entire 100 acres
c2n be bought for $4,000, $1,000
down in cash or trade the re-
naming $4,000 on time at 6 per
cent. This will make an ideal
dairy ranch. For frrther parti-
culars call on OF write Mrs. N. r.
Shaw, Westlake or the Chronicle
office, Cottonwood. 41-4*
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
90 Postal Clerks Involved in Theft,

Washington. d. c. Detection OF
thefts from the mails In the Council
Bluffs. Iowa. railway mail terminal
and the collection OF evidence alleged
10 involve 40 postal employees. were an.
nounced by the postoffice department.
Confessions were said to have been OBJ
tanned from more than 25 of the men
and warrants for their arrest, and
arrest of the others. have been order.
ed, II was stated.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27

the same being hereby designat-
ed as the place of business of
said estate, within Ten months
after the date of the first publ
cation of his noice, or they shall
be forever barred.
Dated this 25th day of Sept
ember, 1922.
EDWARD F. DASENBROCK,
Administrator. of the estate of
Henry Dasenbrock, Deceased.
Fl. TAYLOR, Attorney for adj
ministrator, Grangeville, Idaho.
First publication Sept. %, 1922.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
So, 600 In Gold Found Buried.

Somerset, Ky. - A pot OF gold coins
OF early English date was found on the
farm OF Dave Jones, near here. State
officials. who are holding the money
pending investigation as to the original
owner, estimated the pot contained
$4,000.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
EDGAR FRY.
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

Is often caused by an inflamed condition
OF the mucous lining OF the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inflamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced, your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it--rid your system
OF Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment of
Catarrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
+. J. Cheney g. Co.. Toledo. o.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court, County
of Idaho, State of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Henry Daserbrock, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that
Letters of administration on the
estate of. Henry Dasenbrock de-
ceased, were granted to the I'M
dersigned on the 25th day of
September. 1922, by the Probate
Court of Idaho County.
All persons having claims
against said estate are required
to exhibit them to me for allow
ance at my residence Five miles
northeast of Cottonwood, Idaho.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
For DIRECT PRIMARY.

Edgar Fry, candidate on the
republican ticket for state repre-
sentative has authorized us to
announce that since the primary
law has become one of the para
mount issues of the campaign he
wishes it distinctly understood
that he is in favor of such a law,
and if eleced will do all in his
power to see such legislation pas
sed.
EDGAR FRY
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
SLAYER HANGS HIMSELF
Paul staren Cheats GaIlows at
Walla Walla.

Walla Walla, Wash.-Paul Staren.
Wilson creek murderer. who was
brought here on October under death
sentence from Grant county for the
killing of August Bongiorni. 19.year,
old nephew OF Grant county farm,
er. hanged himself in his cell,
Staren killed the Bongiorni boy and
severely wounded his uncle. he said
when captured, because OF wages
which he said were coming to him
from the elder Bongiorni and which
he said he could not collect.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27

FOR SALE-Cheap, register
ed milking Shorthorn bull, 3
years old. Snow white. Must be
seen. Joseph G. Scheaffer, Fer
dinand, Idaho. 43-4*
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27

FOR SALE-Registered Shop
shire lamb, registered Poland
China boars, Mcdonald and Sons,
Fem, Idaho. 42-4
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27

FOR SALE-We are offering
some choice Bulls and a few
heifers at bargain prices. Over
70 head in our herd, all register
ed. Address Highway Dairy.
Lewiston or Lapwai, Idaho. 44-4
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
Justice Day To Resian.

Washington. d. C.-Associate Jus.
tice William r. Day of the supreme
court has decided definitely to re.
sign from the bench in view of his
duties as umpire in the German. Amer.
lean claims negotiations.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27

FOR SALE-Complete sawmill
outfit, capacity 10000 feet per
day. For further particulars
write or see Charles Nader,
keuterVille, Idaho, 42-1*
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF.

AS the Republican candidate
for the office of sheriff of Idaho
county, | desire and would heart
lily appreciate your support in
the general election to be held in
November.
CHESTER G.. ARNOLD.
Grangeville, Idaho.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
Near East Peace parlev Dat. s.,

Paris.-The near eastern peace con.
ference has been definitely fixed for
November l3 at Lausanne, switzer.
land. by final exchange OF messages By
Francs. Great Britain and Italy.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
Yukon Timber in Demand

For all the timber produced In the
Yukon there Is a local demand. so TINT
there is no export. During the great
rush OF mines In 1898 there was II
pressing demand for lumber for the
building of houses, sluice boxes and the
other equipment of mining camps
SawmIlls were established at Dawson,
SeiiIirk and whitehorse. Large guam
titles Of wood were required for fuel,
and that demand continues Mining
also still calls for large Quantities OF
timber for shafts and tunnels.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
For Representative.

AS a nominee for the office of
state representative on the Re-
rublican ticket your support at
the polls in November will be
greatly appreciated.
LLOYD A. FEM.
Kooskia, Idaho.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27

FOR SALE-159 acres of good
farming land one-half mile north
of Greencreek, Idaho. See or
write John II. Trautman, Green
creek, Idaho. 424*
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1922
WANTS, FOUND AND FOR SALE

FOR SALE = Melted Gem
potatoes. 81 per sack. Fred Won
Bargen. 1873"
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
Forty German Marks Sell for Cent.

New York-A new low record for
German marks-forty for q cent--was
established when 1000 marks sold for
81 In the New York market.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
F r Commissioner, LIST District.

Being a candidate for county
commissioner on the Republican
ticket for the 1st district, l de-
sire a~d would greatly appreciate
your support at the general cleo
ton in November.
DALE CLARK.
kooskia, Idaho.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-10-27
For Commissioner, 2nd District

For Commissioner, 2nd District
AS the choice of the Republi-
can voters of Idaho county for
the office of county commission
er from the second district, l
desire the support of the voters
vt the general election in Nov
ember.
FLOYD CHURCH.
r. F. D.. Grangeville. Idaho.
The Washington herald., 1922-01-19
CHARGES VESSELS
SMUGGLE CHINESE

CHICAGO, Jan. 1S-That Chinese
are struggled into the United States
as members Of crews Of vessels was
charged today at the annual session
Of the International Seaman's
Union. The charge was contained
In report by the legislative COM
mittee of the organization. 1t was
limited in the r"pnrt 49, 'e
sion on the part of vessel owners in
this traffic. TT is well known on
the Pacific CCaSt' - r-' ny z.
that the premium for landing a
Chinese Is from $500 to $3.50"
The statement cites one specific
case. that of the steamship Marking.
which left San Francisco with a
crew Of white men. At Hong Kong,
the report says, the steamer took on
a Chinese crew, the captain hitting
larger number of Or entails I...,h
was specified in the certificate Of
inspection. On this TRIP, 1t is
charged in the report. this vessel
left sixteen Chinese in San Fran
cisco.
THE Markings trip is only one
instance" says the report. TT is a
common thing for vessels to bring
from 20 to 100 more men than they
take away"
The Washington herald., 1922-01-19
CHARGE TOBACCO
PRICE CONSPIRACY

Charges of conspiracy to keep up
jobbers' prices were lodged against
the American Tobacco Company, the
p. Lorillard Company and the Lig-
gett and Myers Company in a re-
port transmitted to the Senate yes
terday by the Federal Trade Com
mission.
Beginning with the spring Of 1921,
there was a nationwide movement
having for its object the organiza-
ton OF jobbers' associations to elm
mate price-cutting." said the report
This movement was fostered and
aided principally by these three com
panies." the recort Of the commission
read.
No COLLISION to depress the prices
paid growers for the 1920 leaf crop
was apparent frem the evidence, the
commission reported. The three COM
panies. the commission stated, in CIV
ing the results of an investigation
ordered under a resolution by SEN
ator. Smith, Democrat. OF South Caro-
lima. were formerly parts OF the to
bacco trust" dissolved by the Supreme
Court.
The Washington herald., 1922-01-19
FALLS DOWN STAIRS
WITH PRISONER

Police and prisoner went fumb-
ling down the steps from the sec
ond TO the ffrst floor and smashed
a plate glass door at the Pythian'
Building. Tweifth ana o streets
northwest. wnen the ofncer arrested
negro on the charge Of disor-
Derby conduct ana intoxieation late
Hast night
The policeman. D. w. walters. OF
the Eighth precinct station. re-
ceived injuries TO the head, body.
and one leg. He held his prisoner,
however.
At the Eighth precinct station
the prisoner gave his name as Je-
rome johnson. ST U street porth-
west Police say the negro was
creating disturbance at a dance
on the second fioor OF the building
Policeman walker responded to an
emergency cath johnson resisted,
and the struggle continued 20 the
top of the ststA when the pair gave
a sudden lurcG and fell headlong
down the stairesy
The Washington herald., 1922-01-19
TOKYO CONSIDERS
SHANTUNC PLAN
May Insist on Some Hold I'm.
til China War Situa-
ton Is Clear.

TOKYO. Jan. 1s.-The Japanese
Cabinet Is considering the request
Of the delegates to the Washington
conference for permission to pro-
coed with the shantung negotia.
tons under the new plan submitted
by Messrs. Hughes and Balfour.
Japan seems determined to insist
on some hold on China until the
chaos is settled, owing to the an
prehension Of a possible clash be-
tween Gen. WI Pei Flu and Gen.
Chang Tso-Ling, with the nullify-
ing OF any agreement that the
LANG ministry might approve. The
cabinet has decided that a full re-
port on the situation be made to
Messrs. Hughes and Balfour, hop
Ing that they may appreciate ia
pans position.
Maj. Gen. Yui. the commander of
the Tsingtao forces, has been sum.
moned here for a conference with
the military leaders. The consep-
sus OF opinion among the military
8 that there should be no reduction
In the number of troops in Shan
tung until the question Gas been
studied more carefully. The cabs
net and general staff will not see
eye-to-eye on Shantung, but the
government appears to be coming
more to the view of the militarists.
Military circles here predict fight
ing between the factions in China
when winter wanes.
The Washington herald., 1922-01-19


Cooper. however. has discarded
the once famous chin-piece and In
It's place he Is devoting his efforts
to his drunk" When Cooper first
entered the burlesque field, Leon
Enrol. now known as one of Broad
ways brightest lights, was then.
too, in burlesque. Both comedians
were doing the drunk" number.
which was not as funny then as Il
10 In these days Of post-prohibition.
Quite naturally such a scene today
ID funny-that Is. on the stage.
Speaking of his burlesque days,
Cooper said: "Buriesque Is a grand
business. Fifteen years ago con-
ditions both for the performer and
the patron were much different. To-
day burlesque is classed as an en-
tertainment that everybody should
see. However, I think I have had
my share Of IL. Fifteen years Is
a long time. OF course I have had
a good time and, I might say. a lot
of hard work, but am content 70
make people laugh. Next year ]
plan to desert burlesque forever.
My plans now call for a tour OF the
big time"
The Washington herald., 1922-01-19

about the same troubles / had, I
thought ] would try it also. i find
that / can work in the laundry all
through the time and do my house
work, too. Last month was so sur
prised at myself to be up and around
and feeling so good while before fused
to feel completely ifeless. / have
told some of the girls who work with
me and have such troubles to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and / tell them how it has
helped me. You can use my testimo-
NAL for the good of others. Mrs.
BLANCHE SILVIA, SO Grant St., Taun-
ton, Mass.
It's the samestory-one friend tell
ing another of the value of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Washington herald., 1922-01-19
Girl, Is, Works
In Steel Mills
Broken Down by Clipping Is
Pound Billets, She Sues
For $4,000.

PRINCETON. Ind. Jan. 1s-rhe
story Of a 15-year-oid girl, dressed
In oyeralls, clipping 15-pound BILL
lets IN the rolling nils at VIM
cennes. was told In court here In
the $4,000 damage suit brought
oy the girl, Miss Tina Holman.
against the mill company.
The girl testified she aid the. work
70 support herself and her crippled
sister and that she continued IL for
nine months. until she suffered
chronic nose bleed and broken
health. She asks damages alleging
the company unlawfully permitted
a girl of her age to work without
proper afidavits and tfiat she was
compelled to work seven days q
week.
Besides clipping the bfliets. she
testified she also loaded steel rods
with a 1s5-pound man. 3.2
The Washington herald., 1922-01-19
MINERS ASK u. s.
AID IN WAGE WAR

SHAMOKIN. Pa, Jan 1S.-The
government has been asked to take
hand in the wage dispute in the
anthracite coal fields
Mine workers in convention here
have asked the Department of
Labor to make an impartial inves-
tigation Of the entire anthracite in
dustry.
The action followed an announce
ment by operators that present
market conditionS will not permit
a continuation OF the present wage
scale at the expiration OF the con-
tract March 81. Chris Golden. pres
ident of District No. 9. United Mine
Workers. refuted the operators
statements. A is to 20 per cent in
crease in wages is sought.