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The Topeka state journal., 1922-10-24
A GROWING LABOR SHORTAGE

The unparalleled prosperity of this
country in the past was built up large
ly on a constant stream of common
labor from abroad. AS a result of
the stoppage of the immigration dur
johnson law since June, 1921, this
prosperity is threatened with serious
impairment.
From its very beginning. immt-.
grants have come to this country to
do its manual work. AS their condi-
ton was improved, as they and their
children won promotion to a higher
rank, new immigrants stepped into
their places. Resources without de-
velopment yield no profits, and 1t
was this constant supply of workers
that permitted the country's un-
matched record of industrial develop
ment.
Unemployment was so widespread
only last year that the president was
moved to call a conference for discus
sion of the problem. Today there is
of labor. Employers in many lines
and in various sections of the coun-
try have been forced to advance
wages materially. In the big indus
trial centers manufacturing establish
ments are finding it necessary to pay
premiums in order to meet the com
petition for men. This situation with
reference to labor prevails despite the
| fact that industries generally are oper-
l
Enactment of the johnson law, lin
iting immigration, was brought about
by leaders of organized labor, with
the idea of forcing the payment of
higher wages, thru labor scarcity
They may find before long that they
are standing in their own light. For
unless common labor can be obtained
at wage profitable to it's employers,
they must cease or curtail operations
and thereby lower the demand for
skilled workmen.
This country will support many
more millions of persons, and with the
same constant improvement in the
condition of living that characterized
the years prior to the war. Instead
Of being barred out they should be
invited to settle here as in former
years. Seleetive supervision of immi-
gration, of course, may be necessary
However, by forcing the immigrant to
be able to read and write, and setting
up other restrictions, the government
is discouraging the very immigration
which it needs.
The effect of the johnson law has
been much more drastic it is said thar
originall. as intended. Immigration
now is only about IL per cent of the
former normal average. Much of this
comprises women and children; de.
Quoting the figures for emigration i
|, is found actually there is a net los.
for the men. Counting the norma
loss by death. and the continuou:
graduation Of the children of%Iabor
ers into the higher walks of life, tn,
/. country is sustaining d constant re.
duction in the ranks of common la.
borers. The tendency in wages o.
! common laborers now is so clearl.
upward as to '-7icate serious fu
, ture condition, if it Continues, fol
, American industries and their skilled
, employees.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-10-24
HEART And HOME PROBLEMS
Written for The State journal

Dear Mrs. Thompson: What do
you think would be nice to give an
eighteen year old boy for Christmas?
He doesn't care for reading. He in
tApds to get me mesh bag. BABY
You might give him some fine linen
handkerchiefs, a box of stationery or
a fountain pen.
DIMPLES: You might send a book
for each occasion. 1 would not advise
anything more.
Very often a congregation gives its
pastor q sum of money and tells him
to buy what he especially wants or
he is consulted and asked TO give sug-
gestions If you do not care TO do
this. flat silver would probably be
very acceptable.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-10-24

company. wherein he stated to the
Federated Engineers Development
Corporation at dinner that saving
of 400 million tons OF coal a year
could be accomplished If the latent
water power in the United States were
developed. He stated that there was
four million horsepower available in
New York state, or a saving of "a
million tons of coal annually.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-10-24

It is not unusual for an automobilist
TO be robbed by pedestrian but this
program has been reversed in Connec-
ticut. where an automobilist met a
pedestrian and invited him to ride
instead of running over him. Later
he robbed his companion of $40, six
pounds of sugar, two bars of soap and
a package of breakfast cereal. Hav-
ing done this he threw the pedestrian
out of the car and went on his way.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-10-24

The meeting of the school teachers
here last week gave Topeka her an
nual reminder that she needs a big
ger auditorium. So long a time is.re-
quired to do anything that involves a
public benefit that it is none too soon
to take some action looking to the
erection of a more commodious mu-
nicipal building.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-10-24

Navigation on Salt river will open
this year on November s. A number
of persons are believed already to
have secretly engaged passage on the
first boat.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
Pikeville Club Sends
Girl to Hospital

Pikevil1e, KY, Oct. 21-The Pike
vile Rotary Club recently made ar
rangements with a hospital at Louis
ytilv 20 give srrSical treatment in lit
tie Miss Eloise White, VINO .Syas suf-
fering with crippled feet. Eloise is the
bright four year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Golden White of the Pike
County News. In accordance with the
plans of the club, Mr.. White left for
the Louisville hospital with his daugh-
ter Tuesday morning and II is expect
ed that she will be greatly benefited
while there.
The club through its institution Of
a committee on crippled children has
opened up field of noble service. "A
service which alone Is sufficient to
give the club a permanent hold on the
hearts and lives of the people of Pike
county.
The Rotary Club at It's meeting last
week appointed committee on a suit
able slogan for Pikeville, one which
will set forth some of its advantages
as TO location, beauty, etc. VIII Call
and Homer Tate were appointed a
committee to receive slogans. The en-
tire club will decide upon the win
ner. = ..'....s. .
Slogans must not contain more than
six words and be in hands of commit
tee before noon November e.. 1922.
Each contestant is limited to one
slogan. The winner will be awarded
s25 in gold. ........>. ,...". ~. ~.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
THE new STATE
NORMAL SCHOOL

No date yet has been announced for
the next meeting of the State Normal
School Commission to select a site for
the new, eastern Kentucky school, 1t
is expected that the chairman, Judge
O'Rear, will call meeting as soon as
all members can be present.
Nothing new has developed in the
situation. Louisa still believes she is
the logical town for the school and her
case has been presented as well as
possible, Her citizens are hopeful that
the commission may see the situation
In the right light when the time for
choosing finally comes.
As stated heretofore, Louisa can get
a large amount of money from New
York for this school. This Is a consid-
Grafton that means the difference be-
tween a small struggling school and
large and flourishing Institution. 1t
is a point that the commission can not
afford to overlook. Proper location and
large gifts certainly are the chief
points in such a case.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
MY VISION.

AS look abroad upon the land,
| behold my fellow man.
Some are bowed by grief and tears,
Some are bowed by the weight OF
years.
Some are bowed by toll and work,
This is the class that will not shirk,
From the task assigned by God or
man,
In this or any other age or land.
This is the class that stood by the
flag,
Through every trying scene:
Though their share of the spoils
Has always been meager and mean.
This is the class for whom prayer
was said
Beneath many a roof and dome,
This is the class for whom tears
were she'd
When the news came home they
were dead.
This is the class that faced the shot
and shell
Upon many a CORY field;
This is the class that now must toll
on farm, in mine and at factory
wheel.
While reviewing the wrongs of my
own native home,
From far over the sea,
There breaks in upon my reverie,
A disconsolate sound, desolate moan
A wall of the helpless in despair
That will not down at the command
of Lords of the
Air, or masters of the land
o, America, America beware, beware
Which side thy sympathies share,
In this great struggle awful strife,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
|LANGLEY'S PORK
ENCOUNTERS SNAG.
President Against $1OO, ,OOO,-
600 Omnibus Building
Bill of Kentuckian.

Washington, Oct. 23.-Plans OF Rep
resentative John w. Langley, TerAth
Kentucky District, who is chairman N
the Public Buildings and GrouHd.@
Committee, for 500, 900 Omnibus
buildings bill during the next session
struck snag today when 1t was stat
ed emphatically that President Hard
ing has his foot down on the PROPOSE
tion.
The President, it was learned at the
White House, is OF the opinion that
the Government cannot embark on
such an enterprise at this time and is
confident that the cities and towns
which would like to have new Federal
buildings can wait until the condition
of the Treasury is somewhat inprov-
ed.
The attitude of the President on the
proposed pork barrel legislation be-
came definitely known today when he
gave tentative approval 10 the 1928 es-
innate for appropriations now being
worked out by General Lord, the Di-
rector of the Budget. These estimates,
1t Is understood, contain no provision
for or mention of the proposed Omni-
bus Buildings bill.
Although Postmaster General Work
has encouraged Mr.. Langley in his
plans for an Omnibus Building bill,
other Administration leaders insist
that such a measure at the coming
session would be ill-advised il not
suicidal in view of the Republican
party's promises for an economical
programme
Some of the Republican leaders, in
fact, are criticizing the Kentuckian
for sponsoring the bill at this time.
They report that the suggestions of
this legislation, which were recently
put forth, have met with instant con-
demnation from many sources and ex-
press the opinion that Mr.. Langley
and his associates should put the
soft pedal" on any further talk of
the pork barrel" project.
If such legislation is forced through
Congress it is now indicated that 1t
win meet with a prompt veto at the
White House. Because of the heavy
drains on the Treasury for the neces-
sary expenses of the Government, one
of the Senate leaders declared that it
will be absolutely necessary to kill all
pork barrel proposals.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
Special Car Takes
Canadian Bankers
to MagOffin Fields

Mondays Ashland Independent says:
Owning 10000 acres OF virgin fores,
and mining and, operating and financ-
ing the Big Sandy & Kentucky River
Railroad Company, the Royal Bank OF
Canada is sending special inspec ion
agents up the Sandy valley today to
look over this vast field which has
now been in operation little over a
year.
The special car bearing these men
arrived in Ashland today and was to
continue its journey at $3.50 up the
Big Sandy valley Sir Herbert Holt,
chairman OF the board of directors Of
the Royal Bank OF Canada, C, F. Neil
general manager of the bank, and s.
@. Dobson, general inspector of the
bank, are the three representatives
who have been sent TO look after this
field which represents a several mil
lion dollar Investment.
w. II. DawlSins, Lou Davis Captain
Fletcher, w. Il. Berger and Jack Fish
er Joined this party today to go with
them on the trip OF investigation. The
party will be gone until Wednesday
night or Thursday morning.
This Is the first trip of Sir Herbert
Holt and Mr.. Neil TO this part OF the
country, while Mr.. Dobson has been
here several times. .'s
With the financing of the Royal
Bank OF Canada and under the general
of the Dawkins Lumber
Company this enormous field has been
opened up and operations have been
under way since a year last August
Under their directions the Big Sandy
& Kentucky River Railroad was con-
structed forming an outlet for the Ma
coffin and Breathitt fields. Although
single track road this line tops one of
the most important and wealthy sec
uons OF eastern Kentucky, passing
through the great oil fields and coal
area and the agricultural districts OF
the county. This is the only railroad
In Magoffin county. The road extends
from Dawkins on the c, & o. to the
logging camp, Belts Mann Camp on
The Quicksand river. Along the road
lies the most important towns and
villages of the .region which have
sprung into prominence since the
Doom. 1t is up this road that the par
" will travel.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
Electa Hunt Concert Co.
Here Next Thursday

on Thursday night, November 2, the
second lyceum number will appear at
Garden theater In Louisa.
The Electa Hunt company Is the
attractive feature.
The program rendered by these Sc
lect artists rs versatile and varied. All
are soloists I'm their various lines. En-
semble work consists Of violin, cello.
piano and voice. Besides this, the
usual trios OF violin. cello and piano.
interspersed here and there with read
ings, short stories and sketches-giv-
ing Just the needed variety that Will
help everyone enjoy the program from
beginning to end.
Miss Electa Hunt, Soprano has an
unusual dramatic soprano voice, :ich
In quality and OF big range and paw
er. She first made an envlable rrpu-
tation about Boston and later was a
very popular concert artist with the
famous Bostonlan Sexiette. Miss Hunt
has great ability and charming per.
Do not miss this fine entertainment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
Eastern Star Home
Disabled Members

An Eastern star Home for disabled
members OF the organization will be
the chief project 10 be acted upon at
the twelfth annual meeting Of the
Grand Chapter Of Kentucky, Order of
Eastern Star, in Louisville this week.
The location for the home has not
been selected. Mrs. Annie Maude Nc
Auley, Dawson Springs, worthy grand
matron, approves of this undertaking
pointing out that 1t will be one OF the
most worthy projects that the organ
ization has ever undertaken. Accord
ing to Mrs McAuley the home will
cost approximately $250,OOO. 49,.
The convention will donate 81, 1000 to
the building OF the new Masonic Wild
ows and Orphans Home. ...
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
Name of A. Hay Proposed
For Representative

! hear that the Rev. Acy Hay is go
ing to announce himself for the of
flee of State Representative for the
counties of Elliott and Lawrence.
feel it a duty of mine to say that
there is no man with whom the peo-
pie can place more confidence. He will
do his duty and it is needless to say
anything about his good character. for
" his reputation throughout the en-
tire territory he has upright men and
men of power, ready to defend any
fraud that might be said to besmirch
his clean and upright name. He is a
man that has fought crime from ev-
cry standpoint and in this country he
ought the moonshiners when 1t SEEM
ID hopeless for one to offer oppose
don. l know not what his platform
is, but l feel it is made up from di-
rect need of the people he offers to
represent and not the interest of some
particular group or faction.
(Adv) WADE THOMPSON.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
NO BIDDERS FOR
STREET PAVING

The city OF Pikeville has twice ad-
vertlsed for bidders on a lot OF street
paving that Is needed In that progress
siye place The last date for opening
bids was last Monday and there were
no bids 10 open.
This is not because there are no con.
tractors wanting work, for there are
scores OF them bidding on every joB
offered by The state, by counties, and
by railroads and other corporations
The experience OF contractors In doing
street paving In some other towns in
Kentucky has put this class OF work
on the black list.
The laws of Kentucky are not what
they should be in regard to paving.
This fact is hardship, both on towns
and contractors Ohio. West Virginia
and many other states have laws that
anabic towns to go ahead with their
paving in a business-like way that
appeals 10 contractors and enables
them to get pay for their work with
out fighting for Il. Under these con
hitions there are plenty OF bidders.
%iih the competition that Is desirable,
The Kentucky Court OF Appeals has
shown no disposition to permit any
contractor to be beaten out o1 his pay
Tor work done, hut contractors do not
Rant TO take work that requires iltiga-
don 10 collect for H.
In Pikeyille II Ii said many citizens
now propose TO pay cash in full for
the work when done, hut unless the
money is deposited in. advance the
contractors are skeptical The fact
has leaked out that signed contracts
to pay cash have been repudiated
elsewhere and contractors win no
longer bite at this plan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
Fire Destroys Home
of Taylor BOwe

The home of Taylor Bowe, near the
mouth of Three Mile, this county, was
destroyed by fire few days ago.
Nothing was saved, as all the mem
bers of the family were away from
home at the time. The fire occurred in
the day time.
Neighbors gave the family shelter
and aid of various Kinds and num-
ber of Louisa people sent contribu-
tions through Mrs Sam See
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
c. & 0. EMBARGO
STOPS COAL MINES
Transportation Difficulties
Continue to Hamper
Coal Supply.

The C. 81 q. last week put an em-
barge on coal shipments west, and
this almost stopped operations in the
Big Sandy valley, The Cincinnati En-
quirer OF Tuesday says:
Modification OF the coal embargo on
the Chesapeake a. Ohio Railroad was
announced Monday night. but IL was
n modification which frightened the
embargo instead OF lifting It. As n
result, no coal Is to be loaded at the
mines for west-bound shipment on the
c. Il o. system, and no new coal will
be moved west OF Ashland The en-
barge was announced from the Office
OF Walter l.. Booth superintendent OF
transportation of the G. q .. lines at
Richmond. Virginia. and became ef-
tectiye at the mines Monday morn
Ing.
II. A. Golfer OF the Cincinnati Coal
Exchange said that he was informed
that the c. a. O. has congestion
amounting 70 $4,000 cars of coal vest
bound for Cincinnati and points be-.
yanA which must be cleared M be-
fore new coal can be loaded at the
mines for west bound shipment.
II is asserted that 1t win require
fully week 20 clear up this old coal
congestion before the embargo can be
lifted. c, & o, officials announce that
they would devote all their energies 10
relieving tho congestion.
The modified embargo is said TO be.
the direct result OF the appeal OF the
New River Operators Association to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
for relief
The New River operators complain
ed OF discrimination because, they al
legged c. & Q. officials were permit
ting coal from the Kannwha districts
10 be moved when they refused TO
take coal loaded in the New River dis
trict for west bound shipment The
Interstate Commerce Commission held
that c. q o. officials must treat all
coal districts on their lines alike. As
n result coal all along the line from
Handley 10 Ashland was embargoed.
3. q o. Embargo Lifted.
Notice was issued by officials Of the
Baitibofe s Dhio railroad Wednesday
that the embargo on coal at Toiedo
was cancelled. and coal from mines of
Kentucky and West Virginia was al.
lowed TO move freely to the lake part
for loading In bunkers and barges.
the embargo was caused by congcs-
tlon due 10 inspections OF cars waiting
TO be unloadod at the mechanical.
bumpers at the lakeside.
Delays were occasioned by inspcc-
tors eondemning coal cars which dld /
not come up 70 the standard and or |
derlng them returned 20 sidings, These
cars have about been cleaned up ANA /
movements can be received as usual, /.
II IL announced.
The embargo on the Chesapea'c * |
Ohio system showed no change Wed
nesday. and operators said they dit |
not look for any relief until next |
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
oNsoN.ELANNAeAM

Miss Anna Myree Bronson, daughter
of Mr., and Mrs. Chas. H, Bronson, and
Mr. Frederick Flanagan, son of r. R.
Flanagan, of Huntington, were mar
ried in Greenup on May 3. The mar
riage was kept secret even from most
intimate friends until last Saturday
when they left for New York City on
their honeymoon. They viii live in
Huntington where Mr.. Flanagan is in
the life insurance business. The Bron-
sons were former residents of Will
hanson w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
RUM RUNNERS FEAR LEAD,
COLLINS TELLS DRY CHIEF

Washington, Oct, 10. BootlegEing is
decreasing ~ Kentucky because law
breakers are afraid OF being shot or
serving jail terms, Sam Collins, pro.
hibition director for Kentucky, has
reported TO Commissioners Haynes in
explanation uf d decided drup in the
number Of fines and the amount OF
taxes assessed for the last few months
In July fines and taxes amounted to
s2s5,000, and In August dropped TO
100000. Last month the total was on
~ $4,000, Since the first OF the year
s2,2Ss,060 has been assessed as fines
and taxes
According to Mr. Collins dangers
encountered in drinking bootleg whis-
Ky also have had an effect upon the
demand.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
THE WEAR AND TEAR
OF GOOD AND BAD RoADa

1t is said some of those opposed to
good roads in Harrison county use tbs
argument that good roads wear the
shoes off the horses feet. This bril-
liant argument is met by the fact that
bad roads wear the shoes off the far
mers' feet, his wife's feet, his chill
dren's feet the hired mans feet, the
clothes off their backs, the tires off
the wagons wheels, half the load off
the wagons bed, and all the religion
off the driver. The only thing bad
roads tighten is the mortgage on the
farm.-Cynthiana Democrat
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
sTEIss. WILLIAMSON.

Miss Elise Steiss and Mr.. II, Twill
hanson were united in marriage at
Cincinnati and are now on a wedding
trip to points along the Great Lakes.
News of the wedding came as a sur
prise to many of Mr.. Williamson's To-
cal friends who had not been acquaint
ed with his intentions. The bride is a
well known pretty and talented train
ed nurse who had been employed on
cases here at times during the past
year or more. The groom is one of
Nilliamson's substantial business men
and capitalists Williamson News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
Mrs. Langley's 100000
Diamond Brooch Found

A jewelcr In Louisville reported to
the police that negro waiter had
tried to sell him a diamond brooch,
and the pin was recovered. The waiter
claimed TO have found ii and the pro-
prietor of the restaurant where he
worked confirmed the story. The pro-
prietor said the waiter took the brooch
20 him, but ne thought it was imita-
ton settings and gave II back TO the
negro, Congressman Langley and wife
had eaten at the restaurant just be-
fore the brooch was found.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
NEGRO is SENTENCED
TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT

Blueheld, w, Va. Oct. Pleading
guilty to the charge OF murder before
Special Judge +. C. Cook. in the Grim
inal court OF Mcdowell county, today
Jim Davis, alias Jim Lowdown, color
cd. was sentenced to life imprison-
ment Davis confessed TO the murder
OF Annie Moore, colored, at Kimball,
early in September. He was recently
arrested at Columbus, Ohio
The jury in the case of Grace Brown.
charged with the murder OF her hus-
band. last July, returned verdict of
not guilty after a short deliberation.
The evidence in the case showed
Brown had brutally mistreated his
wife.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-27
A vALuARLE DOG.

A young supply preacher stopped in
the middle OF his sermon with the
state, Where l am staying they have
a litter of puppies. One of them got
hold of the restt of my sermon and
chewed It up. l must therefore stop
here. Rise and receive the benedic-
tion." After the service a stranger off,
cred the young man $40 bill, saying.
II want one OF those pups for our
preacher at home."-Auburn Chapel
Bell.