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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
LEADERSHIP LACKING
M T0DAYS TRADING

Chicago, Sert Wheat lacked
leadership at the start today and the
market opened Unsettled. Some Of
the traders here have been trying 20
bull wheat, but so far have been given
little assistance. While the market
in Liverpool closed at an advance. the
strength there did not fully reflect the
upturn on this side Of the Atlantic
the previous day On the other hand,
| the Winnipeg market failed to reflect
any uneasinCss over the European sit
uation and values there went to a
| wide discount under Chicago on the
crop. Commission house orders. both
| buying and selling, were small during
the early dealings and prices held
within relatively narrow limits. The
opening. which varied from Ac lower
to sc higher, with December S1.01M
to s1.01h ard May s1.067k to sl.0-
was followed by a slight setback all
around
Corn and oats followed the trend of
wheat. After opening isc lower 70
| &c advance, with December 57Ac TO
| 57kc, the corn market underwent a
slight general sag,
Oats started 14c off to like adj
vance, with December 35hc to 355sc,
and then eased off slightly.
Provisions reflected the strength in
hog values.
Wall Street.
| New York, Sept. l6.--C0nfiicting
price movements took place in todays
early dealings in the stock market
| Equipments, public utilities, food and
sprinkling of high grade railroad
shares moved to higher ground. while
| foreign oils, textiles, ccppors and mo-
! tor stocks were under pressure. Sub
/ stantial fractional gains were made by
| New York Central, Union Pacific and
| Pere Marquette but New Orleans,
| Texas and Mexico Which recently es-
| tablished now high. slipped back
liz points and was followed BY Nor
! folk and West m, off a point, Equip
ments improved n response to buy
| ing orders for General Electric, Bald
| win and New York Air Brake, while
the advance in public utilities was led
by Consolidated Gas and North
| American The selling movements in
| motors lOfCeu WHY'S oFtl ldhu ~ y
fcrred down 81 points and Stude.
baker p American Wooden and Iron
Products also were heavy.
Potatoes.
Chicago, Sept 16.-Potatoes steady
receipts, 26 cars; total United States
shipments, S52 cars; Minnesota sack
ed round whites. $1.40130 cwt; Min.
nesota sacked sand land Ohios, l.l0'
l,25 cwt; Minnesota sacked Red River
Ohios, S1.40 cwt; Wisconsin sacked
round whites, $150-l .65 cwt.
Live Stock.
Chicago, Sept. 16.-Hogs- Receipts,
1000 head; left over, $3.50; lighter
weights fairly active, steady tc
strong; bulk 100 to 220 pound aver
ages, S990-10; no trading in heavic5'
quality fairly good; average price yes
terday, $3.50.
Catte--R Receipts, 1000 head.
Shecp--Receipts 800 head.
Provisions. @
Chicago, Sept 16-Buttcr higher
creamery frsts. 3SRc; firsts, 81 1a-33c
extra frsts, 341a-37c; seconds, 2912
30hc; standards, 36c.
Eggs unchanged; receipts, 9,47'
cases.
, Poultry--Alive unsettled; fowls, II
241ac; springs, 2fRc; ROSTERS, lac.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16

On the Marsatawa country club
links yesterday, the only match play
ed was +. K. Chandler and A. A.
Deane, who played one round, eigh-
teen holes Chandler made it in thir.
ty-nine, and Deane in thirty-eight.
The qualifying round for the club
championship will be closed tomor-
row It is expected that many who
have not yet played will play out
their matches so as to- be ready for
the finals.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16

ing rules has been reached between
direct representatives of the pres
ent shop craft employees" and officials
of the Chicago. Burlington and Quin-
cy, Hale Holden, president announced
last night. The so-called Willard
plan of settlement is thus disposed of
statement by Mr.. Holden said.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
certain-teeds Banner Year.

A. Whtmore, first vice-president of
Certain.teed corporation, accompan'
led by ]. G. Collins, second vice-presi-
dent, were here yesterday on an in
spection trip. They report that this
has been a banner year with their
company and the plant here is in an
eminently satisfactory condition
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
Renair Air Shin.

Nelson Mundcll tested the recent
repairs on his air ship last night, and
found them satisfactory II is said
one OF our high school boys was ven.
turesume enough TO accompany him
on a short fight.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
To Be A Bride.

Tho approaching wedding of Emily
THAN, which taxes place at Clinton,
H., on the 10Th. has been announced.
Miss THAN was formerly a teacher
in the MarseiIes schools, and has
many friends here.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
n, s. Orchestra to Rehearse.

Next Monday evening after school
the first rehearsal of the high school
orchestra will take place. The orches-
ira is under the direction OF Mrs
Bertha Brockway, of Ottawa, one OF
the instructors in our school. There
will be ten pieces in the orchestra
and they hope to have finer orches'
ira than they did last year.
She Broke Her Air Pump.
When passenger No. 10 was going
west about $50 last evening, she
broke the air pump which caused a
half hour delay. This stopped the sec.
ond passenger train going west, which
was about a half hour behind the first
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
TODAY'S MARKETS
GRAIN

Furnished by G. ". Kirby, manager
Gardiner r. Van Ness G. Co, members
Chicago Board OF Trade, third foot
MolOney Building.
Open. High. Low. Close
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
Meal Greatly Enioyed.

Several OF our people attended a
domestic science demonstration by
the Home Bureau near Macon, and
found the meal and attendant exercis.
cs very peasing.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16

Work Time
The average work time Illinois mines in normal year is
about 65 per cent
The prospective work time by of the railroad strike and
the probable long continuance Of poor condition Of and motive
power even after the railroad strike be settled promises to
make possible an average work Illinois mines OF only 80
to 40 per cent maximum throughout the period between now and
March 3Ist next. .
In addition the foregoing likely also that practically all
mines will have less cars each than they could load and will IN
consequence compelled work part days which means further
additional expense The coal far at mine operating
only five six per day than when coal oised and loaded
the full eight period An OF "A out OF each 100
men EMPLOYED at Illinois mines paid by the day total cost OF
such day men as much for half capacity loading for full time
and the coal loading for such part time day made that
much greater
The variation in coal predcated prospective work time
for the ensuing months compared with the work time Of a
will from minimum OF soc to DOC per ton
based on the present wage scale.
All of these items yet and for time yet to come
uncertain be eckoned with by each operator IN drn-
ing his Of coal cost and consequent sales price Should tav-
oabe conditions develop permitting lower costs than estimated
competition can relied upon promptly reduce prices
Operating the basis of 65 per cent work time the normal
production Illinois mines during the tall and winter months VIII
average from 100000 to 100000 tons per month
With the prospective 80 maximum of 40 per cent work time
during months Illinois mines will probably be I'M
able to ship monthly average Of 100000 tons per
moncertany not than 100000 tons between September
5 and March 3Ist.
1t this matium Of tons to be produced IN the
months that carry the operators loss during the
strike period 7eich estimated at S25oooooo, 7poMd
add fat each produced beeen and next March
SYST, something 6oc per ton
This don't explain $500 increase the but tC
paaphase report made by aldermen of the city after call
ing the officers Of corporation for explanation of certain pro
cedure 1--WE didn't understand it. but they egan
gentlemen, and we have doubt their claims all right
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
@" SIGNS TO SETTLE
Shipments STRIKE

Chicago. Sept. 16.-(A. P)-
A mutual agreement embracing a new
schedule of rates of pay and work
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16

When You Want Good Plumbing,
Steam and hot water heating installed
call on j. K. MILLER. Phone Black
1902 or Blue %. Office, 425 Lincoln
street.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
,,Iv gouipped for Lfe's Voyage.

He that knows only how to enjoy
and not endure is i'll fitted to 60 down
the stream of life through such a
world as this. , llenrssAan Dyke.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
Cash Markets.
receipts Estimated.

Receipts Estimated,
Wheat, AZ cars.
Corn. 3S4 cars.
Oats. S. cars.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16

Ideness OF capital investment amounting tor the state
Illinois to approximately S2ooooo,ooo
Depreciation and insurance throughout the Strk
period
/, Rond interest or interest return on investment for fv
months
i EMPLOYED labor coal material and expense necessary t
maintain continuous steam production during entir
strike period for the operation of power plants ventla
ton fans and pumping machinery together with the eN
tensve cleaning up and keeping mines in shape
promptly resume work
Officers OF administration sales force and others who's
pay does not stop during strike 1dleness
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-16
WHY COAL COSTS MORE.

While was generally understood all along that the consumer
ultimately would pay the the coal strike the Chicago re-
tars at meeting that city yesterday StreruouS denied that
they expected the their losses but INSIST they are
doing business margin OF profit ton (Hot on money
hande as they did ago Unlike the operators the chicago
retailers asserted positively and repeatedly that they are not now
charging and do not intend charge up their strike losses TO the CON
sme This will doubtless be the ground taken by retail dealers
elsewhere Mr. L. W. Ferguson president OF the Chicago retail
dealers association gives example OF the conditions which CON
front the retailers they doing He says My cost OF
handling coal runs SS5 and s. ton Take Pocaontas
coal which last retaed for $50 ton The cost at the NINE
then was ST the freight was S54 and the margin
left for expense and profit therefore S2 ton mat same
coal today at the minimum of SOS and then on up TO
S. ton but lower figure and add the reSh rate
OF S24 That coal selling in Chicago for S25o onand
margin the retailer is the same to cent S25 Inc retailer
had nothing to do with the price The operators were selling
under contract for SI7 last April Then Mr. Hoover sad hat
was price and the operators boosted their price accord
ngv Then the governor of West Virginia said that 81 was tar
price and eight per cent brokerage fair and the operators d
the price up to So so accordingy-and some more
The GENERATORS position is covered by circular the trade IN
which they explain he Why of Increased Coal Costs and Prices
showing where the ultimate consumer expected to get on at ana
who pays for strike the conduct settlement OF which he mad
little part
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
MISS MILLIGAN WILL SPEAK

Miss Anna Milligan of Philadel-
phia who has been an instructor in
the Bible conference of the United
Presbyterian church at Forest Grove,
Oregon, recently, will be in Pullman
next Tuesday. Miss Milligan is edu-
cational secretary of the board of
foreign missions and has charge of
securing teachers for the foreign
fields of the church She has writ
ten a missionary study book and is
much sought after as a mission di-
rector in the summer mission
schools. She is a most inspiring
speaker and will make two addresses
while here, one at 8 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon and one at the same
evening. The public is cordially in
vited to attend
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSES

Friday marked the close of one
of the most successful summer
school sessions, in point of attend
ance and results obtained, in the
history of the State College. The
final assembly program included
recital given by Miss Ellen Haven
Gould, reader, and Miss Miriam
Zimmerman, pianist. Miss Gould
read THE Language of Flowers" a
cutting from THE Flower Shop"
with much humor and sentiment,
and THE Usual Way" a musical
reading, for her encore. Miss Zim-
norman played Chopin's Etude in
F major for her opening number,
following it with a Caprice by Fag-
anini-Chopin, and Brahms Scherse,
with a Rondo from THE Toy Box
as an encore number.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
MERRY WORKERS CLUB

The Merry Workers club met Fri
day with Mrs. A. Walk, with Mrs
VIII Halpin assisting. An enjoyable
afternoon was spent with needle
work, music and readings. Refresh
ments of ice cream, cake and coffee
were served. with Miss Halpin, Miss
Schroeder and Mrs May V. Lanier
serving. The Misses Halpin, Schro-
der and Mcguire gave several must
cal selections and Mrs. M. ]. Chap
man and Mrs. May s. Matterson gave
interesting readings. The out-of-
town guests were Mrs. Emana Walk
and Mrs. Fredricka Kruger of Chi
cago. Local guests were Mrs. M J.
Chapman Mrs. w. H. McKillip, Mrs.
f. Shirk, Mrs. H. F. Oman and DR..
Lois Fear.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
MOSCOW BEATS PULLMAN
IN SECOND CONTEST

Moscow avenged her defeat of last
week at the hands of the Pullman
horseshoe pitchers Wednesday of this
week when Pullman has humbled to
the tune of 1876 to 427 in a contest
in the Idaho town. A new scoring
system was used, each participants
score in each game being figured in
the final total whether the game was
won or lost. Roy Wesley was high
man for Pullman with a score of So
in the five games pitched Brooks,
of Moscow, was high man of the
tournament with 1903
Several Pullman citizens accom-
panied the team to Moscow, where
they were guests of the commercial
club at the weekly luncheon. A
radio concert was one of the features
Of the luncheon. Short talks were
made by President f. o. Holland and
other Pullman citizens, and the spirit
of goodfellowship existing between
the citizens of the two towns was
much in evidence.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
MRS BEISTEL ENTERTAINS

Mrs. NJ. J. Beistel entertained at
very enjoyable one o'clock lunch
con last Friday. The house and ta-
bles were attractively decorated in
pink and white, those two colors be-
ing the color scheme throughout
Following the delicious four-course
luncheon was a guessing contest, in
which Mrs. f. c. Johnson won and
Mrs. w. A. Olson drew the winning
picture. Next, the hostess gave each
guest a clothes pin, one yard of
thread and pink and white paper and
the best dressed doll which resulted
was the one belonging to Mrs. H. d.
Nasmyth. The remainder of the at
ternoon was spent informally in con-
Yersation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
LITTLE TIME FOR REGISTRATION

Little time for registration re-
mains for those who hope to partici-
pate in the September primaries.
Under the law the registration books
close 20 days before the primaries
on September u, and none but
registered voter can express a choice
on candidates. The books will re-
open September 10, but close again
20 days before the general election
on November I. Electors residing
in incorporated cities and towns
must register this year. In country
districts registration is good for four
years, so a rural voter who has regis
tered since January, 1920, and who
still resides in the same precinct is
qualified to vote,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
AGED LADY PASSES
TO HER FINAL REST

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Weir. aged
76 years, eight months and % DAYS
succumbed Sunday afternoon and
funeral services were held at Kim
balls chapel Tuesday afternoon, in
rye of the Rev. r. c. Sargent Of
Kalispel, Montana, who is visiting
here.
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Weir was born
in Ohio 76 years ago last October
She early moved to WarrensburC.
Missouri, where she was married and
reared her family. There were eight
children, seven sons and one daugh-
ter, all of whom survive. Two sons
reside in Pullman and the daughter
Mrs. Frank Burnett, now of Conrad
Montana, was for many years a resi-
dent of this city
Mrs. Weir was on a visit to her
sons and passed away after a brief
illness. The two sons here with
their families and Mrs Burnett were
the only relatives present Inter
ment was in the local cemetery.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28

Dr.. S. L. Brown and family re-
turned Saturday evening from a
months sojourn among the noun
tains of Southern Oregon, visiting
Crater lake and the Oregon marble
caves, returning home by Portland
and the Columbia highway. They
were met at Medford Oregon, by Dr.
Browns brother, DR.. Harry V.
Brown. of Glendale, Calf, who re-
turned to Portland with them
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keller OF
Omak, Wash, are guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. lamar. Mrs.
Keller is a sister of Mr. lamar
New wheat was quoted at 80 and
SO cents for the red and white va
rieties respectively, on the local
market yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Allen have
gone to Seattle to reside.
Miss Ida NJ. Smith, dietitian at
INC IblltSt- tA ptLtS " lcONt lOI III
cago the first of next week.
Miss Jacobs leaves Sunday for a
trip TO California.
Mir. and Mrs. Fred Wonder and
children returned to their home at
Onawa, Iowa, on Wednesday.
The Baptist church is being i'm
proved by fresh coat of paint
Carl Johnson is building fine
bungalow on Columbia street in Col
lege Park addition.
Mrs. J. Ruth and Misses Blanche
and Grace Galley left Tuesday over
the N. P. lines for Kansas City.
Mrs. F. Peterson, nee Eva Kelsey,
a former student of W. S. c., now of
Hynes, Calf, is visiting at Home
Croft.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
LAWN FETE

DR.. and Mrs. ]. L. Gilleland and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Bond gave
most delightful lawn party and
dance Monday evening at the home
of the former. There were between
so and 70 guests. Games were
played on the lawn and dancing was
enjoyed in the house with music fur
nished by Miss Elaine Martin. The
house and lawn were beautifully dec
Grated with the seasons flowers and
Japanese lanterns, electrically light
ed, were strung on the lawn, giving
festive appearance to the beau
tiful home of DR.. Gilleland. The
seven girls who served the refresh
ments were Misses Anona Clarkson,
Ruth Faulkner, Grace Baird, Ethel
Baird, Julia Jamison. Virginia Gille-
land and Juanita Gilleland.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
WILL TRAVEL BY TRUCK
TO STATE CONVENTION

Ten or twelve members of May
nard-Price post No SO, American
Legion, will travel by truck to the
state convention of the Legion to be
held at Wenatchee August 81 and
September / and 2. Harold Allen
will drive the truck and eight men
have already signed up for the trip.
The committee is canvassing the
membership to secure four more
members who will make the trip.
The truck will leave Pullman on
Tuesday, August 20. In case 10
members go the cost will be S18
each, and this will be reduced to SIS
each in case y will make the trip.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
Walk LOSES BY 500

Tom Ristvedt, local contractor,
won a contract for the construction
of a concrete bridge known as the
Brannon bridge, across Almota
creek, Monday by a margin of 81.
His bid was $1179, while A. Walk of
Pullman offered to do the job for
$3.50. The bid of w A. Byers &
Co., who are now engaged in the
construction of a concrete bridge on
North Main street, Colfax, was $1197.
Other bids were as follows: ]. W.
Janney of Tekoa, 1894, and j. F.
Cochran, $2245.-Colfax Gazette.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
AFTER GUARD ARMORY

Committees from the chamber of
commerce and the Kiwanis club have
been named to investigate the pos
sibility of securing a national guard
armory for Pullman and will attempt
to have the armory included in the
military budget which goes before
the next legislature for considera-
ton.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-07-28
LOCAL HAPPENINGS


A false country fire alarm Monday
evening called out the city fire truck
and dozen private automobiles and
run was made TO the George Ruply
place. three miles west, where the
fire was reported to be in progress
No blaze was found there and the
caravan of automobiles, headed by
the truck proceeded to make the
loop back TO Pullman by wag OF
Armstrong station. incidentally the
alarm broke up the horseshoe tour
nament which was in progress be
tween the north and south sides of
the business section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Swisher and
Mr. and Mrs Alex Sims returned the
middle OF the week from the little
Pend oReille lakes in Stevens couu-
ty They found excellent fiahil,.
and report that for an enjoyable out
ing the little chain of lakes 80 miles
northeast of Colyille are unsur-
passed. The resort owner, Homer
Heritage, is an accommodating indi-
vidual and always SOLICITORS OF the
comfort and pleasure of the campers.
Jack Worthington, member of the
Spokane Kiwanis club, was a guest
at the weekly luncheon of the local
club Monday and gave an interesting
talk on the activities of the Spokane
group. The Spokane Kiwanians have
accepted the sponsorship of the camp
fire girls of that city and have assist
ed materially in purchasing a mag
nificent $4,000 camp site on Occur
d'Alene lake as a summer camp for
the girls. Recently the Spokane XII
wanians chartered a special train to
take them to the camp and spent the
day in improvement work.
The members of the DANES club
entertained their husbands and fam
lilies at picnic party last Tuesday
evening on the S. p. f. lawn There
We're about 80 present and a splen-
did supper was served. The piano
was moved out on the porch and Miss
Miriam Zimmerman played several
selections which were greatly appre-
ciated.
Clayton Bernhard, who will serve
as editor of The Evergreen next
year is getting practical experience
this summer on the Boomers Ferry
Herald, in Northern Idaho.
Miss Alice Webb, publicity secre-
tary at the State College, leaves to-
day for the Coast, and on Tuesday
will sail for California, where she
will visit relatives during August.
Leo Duffy, representing the Spo-
kane post of the American Legion,
was in Pullman on post business
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Agnes f. Brown of the col
lege library staff writes from AL
bany, n. Y, that she spent five
days at Glacier park on the way
east; week at Detroit, Mich, where
tho rotioro1 1ihror,, oo,,.o,,tio,, 800
hold. ,,i,i,oa VIII, NJ. 49,, -
pnffo1o went -, 80 ,ihan, 49, $500
tho boa+ 70 Nov, vor,, Cit,, ao,,a 49,
1I,,sa
mr. ara Nv. po,a
,sons rotrrnad ouna.,, -. 80 s' .',,D
a months visit with relatives at
Philipsburg. Montana. They were
accompanied home by Mrs. Rounds
o's'ei' WIS Deorse Mll'ehoersef' OF
81 LOUIS VINO VIII WISH IN Puliman'
Rev. R. c. Sargent of Kalispel,
Montana, is visiting his sister. Mrs.
Ira n Nye.
NJ NIL,