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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Reports Presented at
Meeting of Maine Textile
Conference Committee

Quarterly Session Held Sunday After.
noon At Augusta With Many Dele
gates Present-John O'ConniII OF
Fall River, Mass, A Speaker
Campaign for Passage Of 4s-Hour
Law
The Maine Textile Conference COM
mittee. with the delegates from Bid
deford, Brunswick Augusta, Saco.
Lewiston, Auburn and Waterville,
held it's regular quarterly meeting
Sunday afternoon at st. Jean de
Baptiste hall.
Reports We're read by Secretary
Langiois of Lewiston and by various
delegates on the progress of the petit
ton for the referendum on the As
hour law for women and children.
Requests have been received from
Bangor and Portland for additional
copies of this petition and it is hoped
that the necessary 10000 signatures
will be received within the next three
months. The financial report of the
was read and it shows a
considerable balance to be devoted
TO the promotion of this 4S-hour law.
Secretary Langlois' will visit
Brunswick and Augusta within the
next two weeks to aid in the organ
ization for the promotion of the law.
John O'Connill OF Fall River, Mass,
addressed the delegates and members
Of the Augusta Local, on the progress
OF the new movement to unite the
textile organizations OF the country
into an effective body. and urged the
attendance OF delegates at the con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS

An enjoyable birthday party vas
held Friday night at the home of
Joseph HARDWOOD of Riverside Drive.
The occasion was the 10th birthday
of Miss Georgina HARDWOOD, and the
18th birthday Of Joseph Harwood,
.Jr., which had both occurred within
. week. About % of the young folks
of the neighkorhood were present and
they presented the host and hostess
with pretty gifts. The presentation
speech was made by Miss Jean
Greig. After the gifts had been given
and admired, the evening was passed
with various games. Refreshments
of ice cream, cake and fancy cookies
were served and at the end Of very
enjoyable evening the guests return
ed to their homes, wishing the host
and hostess happy returns of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
NATIONAL HOME

officer Of the day. Capt. Godfrey
Little.
Odelon Valcour is assisting in the
Home post Office during the absence
of Wilbur l.. Phenix who is enjoying
a few days leave in Boston.
Bernard J. McSlahon. late Co. D, s,
Mass. Inf. has been transferred here
from the Danville Branch.
Charles J. Dulan, OF Worcester. late
Co. l. %. L. S. Inf, las reported for
admission.
Patrick McGrath. late Co. X. 8,
Mass. Inf, has reported here from
the Southern Branch for re-admis-
sion.
The returns from passed Saturday
were Dwellyn Fl. Clough from Gardi-
ner and James f. Britain from Vas
salboro.
The Sunday evening concert was
largely attended and thoroughly en-
joyed. 1.-THE Rose" clarinet solo
by John Barrett was pleasingly rem
dered
The American Legion post of Au-
gusta will present a minstrel show in
the Home theatre on Thursday, Jan.
26. They will wurnis1 their own Or
chestra. Members will be admitted
free but civilians WIN be charged a
small sum to help defray their ex-
pense:.
The moving picture program for
this week will be, Monday, Wallace
Reid in 1.-The Love Special" with a
Ford Weekly and comedy entitled,
Country Heir" Wednesday. Bert
Lytell in "The Misleading Lady" with
"a News reel and comedy. and Fri
day, Douglas Mclean in THE Home
Stretch" with a Pathe News and
comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
race, women: baseball game on snow


Saturday, Feb. 11--1OO yd. dash,
skating, men; 80 I'd. dash, skating,
women: high Jump, skating. women:
two laps backwards on skates, men:
one lap backwards on skates. women:
mile race, skates, men: secondary
school relay, skates; inter-class re-
lay, skates. men: inter-class relay,
skates, women.
DIR. Allyn X. Foster said good by to
the students as a whole at chapel on
Wednesday morning. He spoke on
the subject Prayer" emphasizing it's
value and what 1t would accomplish.
He said It was subjective and objec-
tive in that it acted on the person
himself and on his . neighbor. He
closed by relating an incident from
his own life which excellently illus
trated his point.
DIR. Foster received a warm ovation
send-off from the college. He
spoke in reply to the demonstration
Of goodwill, touching on the value
of Fellowship and making many
humorous hits. DR.. Foster is as
sured OF the backing Of the fellows as
he has shown himself to be one of
them.
The regular Wednesday "Y" meet
ing was held around the fire place
in Chas hall. In spite OF the inclem
ent weather a large number of men
turned out to hear DR.. Fosters last
message to Bates. He summed up
his talks OF the previous days and
drew an example from the Bible
comparing it to present day life. Fol
lowing the meeting all present
crowded around to shake hands with
, the speaker.
President c. ID. Gray accompanied
by Harry W. Rowe left Wednesday
for New York on business for the
81 900, 900 endowment fund. Mr.. Gray
will stop at the Prince George hotel
where several alumni meetings will
be conducted. Before returning they
will go to Hartford. Springfield. Mass,
and Worcester for similar meetings
Mrs. w. A. Lawrence, wife of the
head of the chemistry department
who has been quite III is reported to
be rapidly recovering.
The Freshman basketball team
consisting Of Torrey, Chisholm
(eapt.). Burrill, DOrr, Kenney, Ham
ilton and Huntington left early Wed
nesday noon for. Pennington where
they played the Abbott school in the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
BLUE SKY LAW
Bank Commissioner Fred r. Law
renes. Will Discuss Intent and
Working Of Maine Law at January
c. Of C. Meeting


The business and professional men
of Augusta will be given a real treat
on the 18th Of this month when Hon.
Fred +. Lawrence of Skowhegan,
bang commissioner for Maine, will
give an explanation of the workings
of the so-called Blue Sky Laws Of
Maine. These laws, which are grad
ually being adopted in one form or
another by most of the states, are
deYised for the protection of the in
weston. They are not passed to elirl-
mate the element of speculation in
business through corporate owner
ship and Mr.. Lawrence will undoubt-
cdly show how the law works in pro-
tecting the investor against fraud
while at the same time leaving plen-
ty of room for legitimate business
promotion.
AS matter of fact this business of
encouraging i'm the passage and en-
forcement of the Blue Sky Laws has
recently come to the fore by action
OF the New England Association of
Commercial Executives which repre-
senfs practically every Board Of
Trade, Chamber OF Commerce. or
other commercial body in New Eng
land. This association has formed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Verdict of $40, 666
in Alienation
Suit at SacO. Me.

Saco, Me-. Jan. IA verdict award
| Ing damages I'm the sum OF sietss was
returned at AS this afternoon by the
drawn jury I'm the supreme judicial
court for York county in the s.o.ooo
! alienation suit brought by Mr.. Anu
liza T. Pray, "a years old. OF West EV-
,rett, Mass. against Mrs. Harriet Nj.
lett, a handsome widow, who the plain
| tiff claimed stole the affections Of her
husband. William Pray, n contractor
Of considerable prominence IN eastern
Ma ssachusetts for many years. Mt
Fray died two weeks after the act ON
was brought
Exceptions. IL il understood. SIC e. no
| filed and the case will go To the lac
| court.
Only a small number Of peoI le were
| in the court room when the verdict
! was returned. The verdict. IL IS stated.
| is one OF the largest that has been
| returned in the supreme court of York
| county in love balm case for many
years.
The jury retired at 10.f5 TO consider
the case. and at $50 this Afternoon re-
| foreman Roberts stated that In. juro :
wished TO have extracts OF the tss'i-
n,ony of Mrs. Pray read to them. Ger
tain extracts were read in open court
after which tire jury again reiiIed.
Mrs. Millett in her testimony yes'er-
day admitted that she posed tae
wife Of Mr. Pray while shs|was in the
South acting as nurse for the aged
contractor. but explained that she did
so at the earnest solicitation OF hrr
employer. who told her that thev would
| be able to enter the best society Ia
| Painbridge. Ala. II she was known -
! the wife instead OF his nurse.
! Associate Justice George NJ. Han
son i'm delivering his charge TO the
| jury this morning devoted consider
able time to explaining the statute
| under which the action was brought.
| This statute. enacted. by the Legis-
lature of 1913, provides that any ac-
! ton brought under IL must be CON
/ nected within three years of the time
| when the party bringing IL first has
knowledge of the injury. lie explain
| ed that the jury must be certain OF
THIS fact.
! The case was brilliantly contested
| by the opposing attorneys, Hiram
Willard of Sanford, former county at
torney. representing the plaintiff. Mrs.
Pray. and Judge George l.. Emery
and Edward s. Titcomb. the present
county attorney. appearing for the
defendant, Mrs. Mi!lett. The case has
attracted more interest than any
othe tried in this county In many
terms. The court room was filled at
each session. the seating capacity be-
ing taxed much Of the time. The
spectators included many women.
Neither the plaintiff nor the de-
PENDANT displayed any emotion when
the verdict was rendered.
The defendant and the late MI
Pray were known In Portland, havinY
been guests at the Congress Square
Hotel, where. 1t was Drought out In
the testimony. they at one time had
suite of rooms, when Mrs. Millett
was acting an nurse for Mr.. Pray.
Mrs. Aiillett has q beautiful country
home at Lyman. where she spends
her summers. She spends consider
able time In Portland during the
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Colby Freshmen 81; M. C. l. rs

season at Union hall Saturday night
when the Colby freshmen gor a de-
cision on them by a score of 81 to 20
! was fast clean. snappy game, and
while the visitors were always ahead
the local quintet made a rally near the
end of the game that had the Water
Vile players guessing and threatened
at one time to tie the score. Shoemaker
Thompson and Burke showed up in
great form for the Colby Freshmen
The whole NJ. c. I. team performed
we'll with Newhouse, Craig and Gonya
doing the best of the point getting.
The summary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16

venton of the Federated Textile
Unions of America which is to be
held in New York next March. In
terest was manifest in the report of
the Department of Labor and In
dustry on the textile industry. COM
ton OF the earnings of the valued
products.
The textile workers, now ranking
as second in numbers will continue
this intensive campaign for the pas
sage of the 4S-hour law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Funeral OF Mrs. Leila (Roliins)
Dodue

IN. funeral service Of the late Mrs.
lLIh tkollinsb Dodge, whose death
u .Wrrd ~ tho r. NJ. O.. hospital in
I ug"r. Thursday forenoon, was
"A from the auditorium OF the
Monsoon street Methodist church Sat
..iN afternoon ut | o'clock. Rev.
'|tmr o. iloyt pastor OF the church
rF.Iotlng
Nrr Dodge In survived by four
.uul children. by her father. David
Rollins of this town and by q
BROTHER
Tho hearers were Moses 7. Burns,
IIlos walker, Wilbort Quinn and
ruest ". Hunt. The body was
coed Ia tho receiving tomb at the
I1ED cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16

buildings were owned by Capt. S. p.
I.arrabee and occupied by a family by
the name of Graves.
Miss Analaide G. Smith was in
Bangor for the day Friday.
Mrs. Florence Hunter was in town
attending to matters of business Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Michael Harm

The death Of Michael Harris occur
red in the hospital here Friday night.
He was bonn in Ireland about SO
years ago. He enlisted in the 9Th
Battery, Mass. l.. A.. Sept. .. 1854
and was discharged June 6. 1866. He
came to this Home from Marlboro,
July S. 1894. Two daughters survive,
Mrs. Mary I. Tredeau of Concord. and
Mrs. Emma Nugent. OF Marlboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Nicholas Howard

Nicholas Howard died in the hos
pital here Friday night. He was
born in Ireland, about "a years ago.
He enlisted in the u. S. Navy Dec.
"a. 1853 and was discharged Jan. 4.
1855. He was admitted to, the Homs
from Brooklyn, Dee. 10, 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Funeral of Mrs. Arey c. Bryant

The funeral OF the late Mrs. MIL
90 Waterman Bryant. wire Of
'f'y g. Bryant. who died ut her
'"me M Hartland avenue Wednes-
dnt morning. were held from her
lite home Saturday forenoon at 10
clock. Rev. Sidney ]. Willis. pas
'Nr ~ tho Jniversaiist church on
lated. The members Of the Pythian
Sisters ~ which the deceased was q
valued member attended in q body.
The surviving relatives are her
4aha nd. Arey &. Bryant. little
inHghter. Marguerite Bryant and her
'a'her James Waterman.
The bearers were william l.. Per-
tital Henry rernaid, Carl FernaId
er' Edward Anctii. The body was
placed m the receiving tomb at the
lagr cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
The summary:
COLBY FRESHMEN

Substitutions: Hathaway 70" Burke
Keith for Thompson, Burke for Hat,l-
away, THOMPSON for Keith.
Goals from floor: Shoemaker 4
Burke 3. Baldwin 4. Thompson .
Craig 3. Brown. Newhouse 8, Gonya ..
Goals from fouls: Burke 4, Thomp-
son. Newhouse Z.
Referee. Johnny" Lanpher Of Colby.
Tine, two Commute perids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

FURNITURE BUSINESS-One of
clients is DESTROYS buying, cash OF
installment. p. o. Box 405. Portland
MANICURE PARLOR-Fully equip
ped, located at Lewiston. doing all
excellent business. Owner wishes "a
go south. Large clientel. Write foi
particulars J. A. Stacy, Lock Box Is,
Lewiston. Nc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16

Want Ads will tell you where to secure
bargains listed under specials at the
stores" on the classified page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Furniture Offered Classification 50 Better Than Some New Furniture
WELL LAID OUT

streets cities has
we'd unto To-
would be difficult
the system of classified
in
less need
in order saving of
none a.
So to n twofold reading
the ads n
DIS a Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle, Vehicles

Horses, Cattle, Vehicles 48
HOLSTEINS-The kind that made
Cortland Co. noted. Each one chosen
from farms in Central New York
Large, vigorous and healthy cows.
Fresh and close. Springers always on
hand. One or a carload. George w.
Smalley. Readfield. Maine.
HORSE SLED-Single. and sleigh. T.
w. Libby. So Gage St.
NEW MICH COW-Large Durham
with years old. James A. Malloy
North Whitefield.
PUNG-Second hand travers runner.
Good condition. james ". Jones, Car
diner.
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULL
King Spaulding Walker" son of
king Walker Johanna Lad Of SUM
NIT Farms. Will be four years cid Fen.
80 Price right. Also milk cows aud
some young stock for sale. c. ii.
Fowler. Cobb Stock Farm, South Vas
salborO. Me.
------------- -
Want Ads will tell you where to secure
lS ut IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Help-Male or Female

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON
Either sex, may earn 500 to 5000
monthly corresponding for news
snare time. eSporience mnnecessarv.
no canvassing. Send for particulars.
National Press Bureau. Buffalo. n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Situations Wanted-Mals

BAKER perienced for % years on
bread, cake and pastry, wishes po-
sition with a reliable concern. IAN
furnish the best of references. Dag
work preferred. n. B., care Kennebec
Journal
MEAT CUTTER-t'irst class; would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
fansrAl OF the Late Mrs. Maria
cotehoIl

Tho funeral service OF the late
Maria tNaxim) 0etcheii, wife OF
William +. Getcheil were held from
.f late homo on tho Hartland road
saturday afternoon. Rev. Ernest L.
DIVERSE, pastor OF the Pittsneld
lloe baptist church ofliciating.
Mrs. Getehell n survived by her
husband and by two daughters. Mrp.
hortha kenniston and Mrs. Harry
Ahuls and by several grandchildren.
The body was placed In the receiv.
'hg tomb at the Palmyra cemetery.
ere which broke cut about O'clock
sp1dsy morning DESTROYED the house
sHse nsss % the ecn<ents on the Carr
ieer' 90 The Burnhsm road short dis.
sasss below this village. The farm ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
LIVE STOCK
Dogs, Cats, Pets

COLLIE PUPPIES-Black with whitt
markings; 3.weeks-old females $40
Mrs. w. Fl. Spaulding, Gardiner. Tel
15T-A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16

PCNG-Second hand travers runner.
Good condition. james ". Jones, Car
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Horses, Cattls, Vehicles

COW-Jersey and Guernsey. years
old. Inquire 230 Main Ave Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16

| NEW MICH COW-Large Durham
| with 5 years old. James A. Malloy,
North Whitehead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
Lost and Found

TtERlT HOUND--Lost. Male. black
a.I white. answers name Hunter"
N pHUo ON collar. Reward for re-
I.tH Iu lT W. H. Harris, GS Grove st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted-Eemale

How many people are reading classi
fed ads now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-16
TELEPHONE YOUR WANT ADS
JUST CALL 10
Ask FOR a WANT 40 TAkeR
ANNOUNCEMENTS

rAINAIl1N AkMN-Nants clothing.
idIrr4s winthrop 81. Tel. 414-W.
WIu7UrtEI.p COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Ir.tid- and chronic cases. For
ru.Irulars inquire OF Katherine A.
d-t-r. T'i ga. No. Whitelield. Me.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-26
HOSPITAL FUND
| TOTALS $4,000


First reports of the progress of
the hospital campaign that is be-
ing carried on throughout the Luz
theran Illinois conference show
that $4,000 has already been
pledged. This includes $4,000
that has been pledged within the
Rock Island district for the Luth-
eran hospital. and represents in
complete reports from only eleven
Of the twenty-four churches of the
local district.
In addition to the pledges that
have been made directly to the
Lutheran hospital, it was estimated
that the local institution will share
to the extent of at least 1000 from
the funds thus far pledged in the
Rockford and Paxton districts. so
! that a totzi of $4,000 has been
raised for the Lutheran hospital
thus tar. IL
The local appeal committee OF
the Lutheran hospital in CON-
/, menting upon the results of the
campaign thus far said that in view
| Of the fact that the reports were
incomplete and only represented
SO few Of the churches, that on
the whole, the progress of the
campaign was satisfactory.
| In addition to reports from the
churches of the Rock Island dis
trict that have previously been
published. the. following churches
/ reported yesterday: Zion Lutheran
church, Rock Island. 1882, New
Windsor. 1854, Prophetstown, $50
Salem church, Moline $500, Daven-
port Lutheran church $500.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-26

HusmeF ana prospscfive memw
ber1 of trooe No. : will meet this
avening u o'clock Ut Trinity
nDfscnraI church Tor ) big banquet,
which has ben PLANNED In the in
tereet q tks scout troop now nm
DIR III leadership Of A. r. Eichels-
doEfsc. A large number IRE e.
pscfed to be present
Eagle scouts Of the city will meet
ct the I. ". C. A. at s o'clock, for
dinner following whiOh the group
will adjourn to the Legion hall for
m initiation Of new members. All
members are asked to report on
time.
Troop No. II, under the leader-
ship OF Scoutmaster Il. L. Billiard
will meet this evening at z O'Clock
At the Centenary Methodist church.
ALI members are urged to be pres
emit.
Troop No. Is will hold its regular
Meeting at the Cleland Presbyter-
ian chapel this evening at 7:15
o'clock under the leadership OF
Warren S. Fuller and his assistant
Herbert Wilson.
! Troop No. / will hbld their regu-
lar meeting this evening at the Cen
trail Presbyterian church with their
Scoutmaster William NJ. Rinck
The newly appointed troop CON-
mittee will also be present this
evening. 1t Is composed of W. N
] Phillips Harry Mettler, ST.. w. ]
Bliesener, Rev. ]. T. Mor6y and
Harry s. Blackman.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-26
PLAN NEW SERVICE.
Especial CORRESPONDENCE.

Hamlet, Oct 26-Junior Christian
Endeavor will be held every Sun
day morning at the Methodist
church. The hour fixed for the
service is directly after the Sunday
school services. Mrs. Henry Love
will conduct the meetings.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-26
First Floor

Wool Goods Silks Linens, White Goods Laces Enbroid-
cries. Cloves Jewelry, Leather Goods, Hosiery Domes
tic Cottons Handkerchief Ribbons, Drugs Art Goods,
Umbrellas, Yarns Mems Furnishings Knit Underwear.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-26

- Nj It'd % rlani says
llhik nnasls CitIss Give
n 1l,unesss Geld Shoulder.

flljss on this side Of the river
! jIol " . big opportunity when
v.esxs the men now employed
2 ~ eilvis shops the cold shout
= According TO Sam W. Mullinix,
- superintendent.
4kefe are AS men at the Silvis
- at present. They have come
Z -. other cities to make . living.
80 Of them are young and In
.srefienced." declared Mr.. Null
PA but in the main we are get
,ise god mechanics and they are
ecducing. They are average, de-
- man, with average likes for
.Saasure and diversion, spiritual
soIift and companionShip. They
III me that only in Davenport do
~ ind the glad hand extended
80
Fhere are some transients, a
Sufse, but many Of them are here
i stay Many Of them have fam
lee and they are thinking OF bring.
Y them here to reside. to make
hcues for them. Moline, Rock Is
ia. East Moline and Silvis have
nspifested no interest in them
Thsy are going to Davenport to
spend their money, to make their
homes, to live.
The monthly payroll OF the Sill
NJ shops today is $125,000 This
reney is going somewhere. Much
d It is going to Chicago and La.
Sale; no small percentage of it is
fping to Davenport. The mer.
chants on this side Of the river arr
losing IT,
"A number of the workmen nave
saved their earnings and bough'
automobiles since coming to Sill.
, via. A number Of them have found
lodging in Davenport. and they
make the daily trip in their ma
chimes"
Train for Workers.
Complying with a request Of thu
men, the company has placed ;
train at the disposal Of the mey
residing in Davenport. This trair
leaves the shops at 6:27 o'clock ev
efy night.
The Silvis shops will never agail
employ as many as 1,400 men
which was the number on the pay
roll on June 80. I'VE don't neet
that many" said Mr.. Mullinix.
With force of Is per cent o
that employed on June l, the shop
are producing more tran SO pc
cent as much work, according t,
the superintendent.
Talk about the strike tying u
this plant is all wrong" said MI
Nullinix. I'VE are operating toda
on q satisfactory basis and we ar
getting results. We are able I
uke care Of the demands mad
upon Us. Four big locomotive
we're turned into the roundhous
yesterday for final inspection be
fore being pressed into service.
uumber Of the smaller department
are being operated with 100 pc
cent man power.
Some Of the men are working a