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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

voice that sounded like the echo in the cave at Killarney.
 She nodded, smiling.
 "You are MT. Derrick Harwood?" she cooed. 'I am afraid I must apologize for being so horribly late"
 There was not vestige of contrition in her voice, nor visible sign of penitential sorrow.
 ''The fact is," she continued, quite at ease, q was washing my blouse-I can't afford to send things to the laundry now, you see."
 She laughed. Derrick blushed and looked away, devoutly' hoping that this unconven- tional, complacent lady would not favor him with further and more intimate details of her menage.
 "Oh, that's all right" he managed to stammer
 In the ensuing pause, while they threaded their way through the thronged station, he surreptitiously glanced at her. She was young-perhaps five-and-twenty-dis certingly pretty, of shapely proportions and distinctly winsome looking Her lips were very red, her eyes very blue, and her hair very wavy and golden.
 Derrick felt quite perturbed by this un- expected vision of feminine attraciveness. He wished o goodness she had been plain and elderly, which would have facilitated negotiations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
By Herbert L. Vahey

and return to ceibate bliss. His selection of a bride would, of course, be contingent upon her willingness to enter into compact of this kind for substantial consideration say, a couple of thousand pounds.
 There could be no possible doubt that, for a man of Derrick's temperament, here was the proper solution.
 So Harwood began his search for thoroughly trustworthy, impecunious lady who was not afflicted with the matrimonial mania or interested in the capture of a nor nal husband. Now, anybody who had had sisters, or even moderate experience of femininity, would have known that such quest was oredoomed-barring, of course, thousand-to-one chance of a miracle.
 But Derrick had no sisters and no ex- perience, and was, moreover, desperate to the pitch of panic. His great difficulty
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bewhiskered lawyer, read the will-empha sizing the marriage clause-to Horwood, who shivered like an anaemic school girl in a dental waiting room, and felt about as stiff as an Eton collar in rainwater butt. He was utterly unnerved, spontaneously devitalzed.
 "But," he pleaded, dismally, "is there no way out? you sec. I am not marrying mani"
 The solicitor gazed at him incredulously just as one might do at particularly astounding freak.
 "Not marrying man!' he repeated, in a voice like an iccle, "Then, of course, you cease to be beneficiary under the will
 Now, ten thousand golden pounds is not sum to be sneezed at. One cannot treat an amount like that in casual or offhand way glum and downcast, went home to wrestle with the problem. = The position, though disagreeable, was not obscure. Being an exceedingly ingenious person he was not long in arriving at decision. First of all he had got to marry; that was inevitable ac- cording to the terms of the preposterous will. But Sir Peter had not carried the mat ter further-marriage apparently fulfilled the only condition of inheritance. It was clear to Harwood, therefore, that once thls provision had been complied with, he was free to leave the bride at the church, ,Jdoor
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was a fortunate circumstance that GWen- doline was self possessed, complacent and composed girl, who could keep the conversa- tional ball rolling even with a preposterousIy shy and laconic partner. Derrick simply blessed her for this capacity.
 They had tea, ate meringaes and eclairs in a secluded corner, and talked pleasantly of every subject under the warm sun except the supremely important question of matrt- mony. She was interested in his globe- trotting, his lion hunting in India, his tar- pon and tunny fishing in the Gulf of Cali fornia, his exploration in the wilds of New Guinea. He was interested in her because she was interested in his doings. Indeed, he grew so interested at last that he forgot to be reserved or scared, and unconsciously became quite brisk and communicative.
 From first to last the object of their meeting was not mentioned
 He remembered this when he got home, and heartily .cussed" himself for his re- missness--but, somehow, she hadn't given him a chance. He couldn't very well be brusque and barge in with his proposal in the middle of her conversation. After all, it, wasn't an easy job to start cold-blooded bargaining with girl-yes, and very nice girl, too-whom one has never seen before Theory is all very well, but it wants a bit of doing. Next time he told himself, he
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solid hour under the clock in Charing Cross Station, looking out for damsel arrayed in royal blue, mole velour hay with peacock trimming, and carrying de luxe edition of the poems of Byron.
 Sure enough the lady appeared. At the sight of her Derrick was instantly seized with nervous dread. He quaked and quiv- cred, stood on this foot and then on that, and manifested all the symptoms or an nm- pending "brain stormw
 He heartily wished himself back in the lion-infested wilds.
 Taking 2 deep breath, he clinched his hands-then relaxed them. Stepped pace forward, then shied, and retired in pitiable disorder. However, the thing had to be done; summoning all his fortitude, he went up to the lady, smiled uncertainty and tremblingly raised his hat
 'Miss Gwendoline Arklow?" he said, in a
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. UT Derrick in drawing room full ol pretty women, and you had first-clas: "bOOby."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09
VETS OF SOUTH
HOLD REUNION
"Boys OF the Sos Meeting
in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS. April s.-with
tho streets already dotted with tho
faded uniforms OF tho 'boyn" os the
COS. every train coming into New
Orleans today brought It's quota OF
delegates 20 attend tho s5rd reunion
OF Confederate veterans. which
opens here wednesday.
Delegations from all over che
South and from many Western and
Eastern states have arrived. North
Carolina has sent ono Of tho largest
representations. many Delegates from
that state having rcAehed hero last
Saturday and yesterday.
Carl Hinton. OF Denver. afiuiani
In CHIEF Of tho veterans. predicted
that 1000 visitors would ba attract.
cd hero by the meeting.
Gen. Julian q. Carr. OF Durham.
y. C.. eomrnandcF.ln-chlef Of the
veterans. viii preside az tho reunion
until his successor In elected Thurn-
day.
Tho vttsranS gathering win b. al.
dressed by Alvin NJ. owsley. national
commander OF tho American Legion.
An elaborate program OF entertain.
msnt and excursion trips hns been
arranged for tho visiting veterans
and tho Sons and daughters OF veter.
ans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09
Bias Binding
3 Bolts Csc

With flrm scallopsd edKc.
with dot: nloc for childrcn's
clothes white. black. lavender.
bluo rcd and pink on white
bnid-s yards TO tho bolt.
Upper Main Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09
HARDING BACK
FROM VACATION
important Problems Await
Presidential Action

WASHINGTON. April Back in
tho White House after five weeks
OF complete rest In tho South, Pres
ldcnt Harding was at his dssk early
this morning 70 tackle tho large
number OF important problems that
have piled UP during his absence
from Washington
Before 10 o'clock the presiien,
waa In conference with Secretary OF
State Hughes. Later he had an.
pointments with Secretary Hoover
and Senator's Capper and Curtis. II
~ understood that cappcr and Cur.
tlg VIII discuss tho appointment OF
the dirt farmer representative on
the federal reserve board.
Indications are that the sugar
prico problem win DO tho first 20
force Itself upon the attention Of
tho executive.
Progressives In congress- are rendy
to carry 20 Harding their demands
that alleged sugar gambleru. re
sponslbio for the recent jump In
sugar prices. be prosecuted 20 tho
fun extent Of tho law and 10 inform
him that his tariff commission in.
vestigetlon is insufficient TO force
down prices.
Next tho president must decide
what course his party shall take In
replying to tho ruddtn wave OF nc
tivity In behalf OF the league Of
nations.
Next week the president IN ex.
pected to hav9 conference with
Lord Robert Cecil. Of Great Britnin,
who probably win place before Mr.
Harding his plan for modified
League OF nntiona. which might be
acceptable 20 public opinion in Tho
United stntes.
Other problems awaiting attention
include:
The future policy regarding the
American merchant marine.
What steps tho United stntop
shall take 10 modornlze ita fleet IN
view OF Greet prItain's denial that
she Is making nor old droadnnurhta
moro powerful.
A large number OF vacant offices,
including the dirt farmers" repro.
sentative on tho federal reserve
board. will nocessitato recess M.
| polntments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09
Recalling SelUard's Words

Juean Arnold, commercial aaehe of the American leGa-
ton at Pekho China believes in the flaent Of the
prophecy made by Separd IN 1853 iohen. IN the United
States senate the latter made The statement "The Pacific
ocean, IT'S shores is islands and The ras regions beyond
tc become the chief hedtor of epents IN the pord great
hereafter" Arnold, IN the company Of committee from
the Chamber of Commerce Saturday visited the Seleard
statue in VoRteer park phere il planned that bronze
tablet bearing NE eords Of Secards prophecy be attached
to the statue IN the future Arnold, ioho left Sunday
board the President Grant for o Orot declares that the
oicakeang of China great opportunity 10 the United
States particularly the Pacific Coast Prof S. Meanv of
the chair Of history University of Washington and George
f. Wheeler president of the park board, among the
figures ia the foreground rho hearing Arnold tell ohy
he thinks Sewards prophecy eil prove true.
b a Garter. star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09

Bathing smart
styles. good colors-
15e to S1.0O.
Noiions-Upper Main Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09
Lumber Probe End
Expected Monday

The testimony OF two defense Wit
nesscs and several rehuttal witnesses
in the lumber combine investigation
OF the federal trade commission was
expected 10 conclude tho hearings
before Examiner W. W. Sheppard
Monday.
The federal commission II attempt
ing 10 diaprove testimony given By
tho manufacturers that no uniform
price was fixed for lumber sold with
In the United States Tho inquiry
will probably ha resumed In Portland
following the completion OF the hear
lngs here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09
Gloria Resigns as
State Dry Attorney

SAN FRANCISCO. April o.---Rcmg-
nation OF w. J. Gloria as attorney
for the office Of state Prohibition hi.
rector Samuel Ruttor, was announced
today.
Gloria raid he resigned as n pro.
test against the rough house" meth
DDS Of tho prohibition office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09

The Seattle Advertising club win
meet Tuesday noon I'm tho Masonic
club rooms in the Arcade building.
Il win be "Hughson's Ford Corner
Day" Speakers viii include Geo, w.
Hughson. w. s. MacNamRrh. John
c. Reynolds. Dell Thompson and IL.
C. payzant.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09
Junior Amphions
to Give Recital

Under the direction OF Aryille Bel
stad. the Junior Amphion society
will give concert Tuesday evening
AZ the First Methodist church. The
assisting artists VIII be Miss Iris
Garfield. Miss Eyangeiine +. Cook
and DR.. II. l. Glasc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, April "a
"sheik" bandit, wearing n pink nnsk.
held up tho cashier OF n local movie
house last night and escaped with
$4,000, tho weekend receipts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09

Fabric Floor--Thlri-Tho BON MArche
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
BUSINESS SERVICE
'arbers, Hairdressers, Masseuses 1

Barbers, Hairdressers. Masseuses IS HAIRCUTTING-Moth we have two hobby.horse chairs to Amuse kidd.es while having their hair trimmed. Hours, 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. 32 Church. Opp. Beloin. LA FRANCE BEAUTY PARLoR-Misses C.. M. Rock and Kath. Gleed. Props. Grads. of Mrs. M. 0. Sullivan. 122 Main. Tel. 572.
 Building and Contract 19 CHIMNEY REPAIRING and general mason and plaster work. Work qua. snteed. J. !. McLarney. 13l Clark St. Phone l744-23. ELECTRICAL WORK, wiling and fxturss
 send a card to A. Tyler. 553 Stanley St.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
EDUCATIONAL
Instrumental and Vocal
EMPLOYMENT

AN4A AZS \ NAAANA Wanted-InstructOrs 3s | YOUNG lady to teach dancing for a few
 hours week. Write Box 10, Herald. 1 Help-Men Wanted fl BLACKSMITH HELPERS and general shoI help. Inside and outside work. Appl!
 Berlin Construction Co.,, Berlin.
 BOY to work mornings and after school
 Apply Hudson Lunch. | BOY wanted to run errands and make him
 self useful in drug store. Write Box IF
 Herald.
 CLERKS for Postal Mail and General Cler
 ical, s12O-s133 monthly. Experience un I necessary. For free list positions now l open, particulars of examinations, write l J. Davis (former Civil Service examiner) s43 Fleming Bldg. Washington, b. C. COLORED MAN for washing cars and gen. | eral work. Apply N. E. Buick Co.,, 225 | Arch St.
 1 CONTRACTORs--Large house has room for shop able to turn out quantity chl- dren's, dresses work all year. out of town or city. s. Wilder, 24 University Place, cor. 9th St.. New York city. COUNTERPART wanted, at Hotel Beloin. DAY COOK wanted. Apply Hudson Lunch, Main St.
 EXPERIENCED automobile salesman want ed at once. Apply at Main St. EXPERIENCED grocery clerk. man of character and ability, none others need
 apply. Good position for right party. Ap-
 ply Box lS Herald.
 EXPERIENCED shoe clerk. Apply to man
 ager Prouty, Shoe Store, 275 Main St. want to see all young men in and about
 New Britain who he interested in six
 of the best proposition that the Army has
 ever offered. Any young man not mak-
 ing sl25 per month should not fail to see
 Sergeant Beckwith at the Army recruiting
 office in the post office building. It will
 pay you to see him. Don't let army sore
 heads prevent you from going. He has Il
 lot of things to tell you thatyou do not
 know.
 NIGHT porter. Apply at The Hudson
 Lunch. 2S4 Main St.
 SALESMAN to sell we'll known depend- able make of tire wholesale and retail. The II. < K. Tire Co. 21o E. Main St. SALESMAN to sell popular make of auto mobile. Call 2607.
 SALESMAN to solicit orders for lubricat-
 ing oils, greases and paints. Salary or commission. Address The Harvey oil Co.,, Cleveland Ohio.
 TOOLMAKERS or one die maker. 94 Allyn St., Hartford. The Electric Co. YOUNG MAN-If you are not making $125 per month go today and Sergeant Beckwith/a at the army recruiting office at the post office. He has six most attrac- tive propositions. If you want to do some- thing worth while go at once and see him. YOUNG MAN to work on soda fountain. l.. K. Liggett Co.,, 2l7 Main street. YOUNG boy about 15 or 16 years, to help baker. Apply at 42 Church St. YOUNG MAN about 20. Keep stock and pack bolts and rivets. Apply Berlin Con- struction Co., Berlin.
 YOUNG MAN wanted after school hours and Saturdays to sell fruits. The Public Market, 436 Main St.
 HelD-Women Wanted AZ CAPABLE woman to work with physician and for surgical supports, training given. Give phone address. Box 36, Herald.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Machinery, Elec., and Tools G

PREMIER RANGES reduced from S75 and s90 to s65 and s75, during this month only. B. Berson, 5O3 Main St.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

You Do Not Wish to Purchase New Piano or "suca Instrmcnts This Page Slightly Used Instruments All in a Condition Prices With Easy Terms Merchandise And Reliable Mer chants. HoddnG G6
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

MATCHING eggs from non broody strain. $. C. Rhode Island Reds. Tel. 2446-2, John Johnston, 66 Francis St.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

NoVo GASOLENE ENGINES, saws and pumps; full line of farm equipment. Fred l.. Peck. Kensngton. Tel. 674-32.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Motorcycles-Bicycles Wanted

BICYCLES wanted at once. We will pay good cash prices or take your old bicycle in trade on new one. Monier Bros, 3S-42 Main St. The Sporting Goods Store"
 MOTORCYCLES 60 Indian and Excelsior. Call for a quick buy. after 6:3O p. m. l2 Derby St.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

EGGS-If you want the best barred rocks matching eggs I have them at very low price. Grand exhibition matngs. Heavy laying strain. You are cordially invited to Inspect these matings John F. Chaponi, kensngton, Conn, Tel.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Help-Women Wanted

CAPABLE woman to work with physician and for surgical supports training given. Give phone address. Box 36 Herald.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

BETN ZEN Plalnrille and Southington, be- side state highWay and trolley line, we'll built building with large plot ot land. Grocery business, stock, gasoline, oil, eiec- tnc tire pump, all tor s.,650. Only Sl,sO0 cash required. balance in mortgage. Act quickly. k. l.. hayden. Miduie street, EaSt Bristol, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

STRAW RIDES a speciality. Moving, truck ing and express. Parcel delivery. T. F. Mcnfahon, l23 Cherry St. Phone 2653-3.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

START your baby chicks right and keen them coming as fast as possible by feed- ing Purina Baby Chick Chow and Chicken Chowder. We will guarantee these ra- tions. N. B. Bird & Feed Co.,, 105 Arch street.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

WEST MAIN ST, near center of city, two family house. rooms on each floor, 3 on Sd; steam heat. electricity. car garage. Price right. watson & Jones' 29s Man St, Phone 2450.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

auto accessories with the use of a gaso- line tank. For particulars. see NJ. Cohn, lh Main St.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

so. HIGH ST.-Single house, 10 rooms
 This house Is just across tho street frpm the post office. Central property is very hard to get. You had better act quick be- fore you are too late. Watson & Jones, PEA Main St. Tel. 246Q.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Motorcycaes and BicycIes

INDIAN MOIOHCl lCLEs-l918, speed powerplus S5Ui 1917. electric. equipped SlO0; 1917 regular, S76. The following ma chimes have been completely rebuilt and are fully guaranteed: Two 1919 and one 1918 with Rx motor; one 1920 with 72" big valve motor. Also several Indian side cars in fine condition at s20 and up. A small deposit will \secure any of these machines for spring delivery. Chas E. Hadneld, successor to Hadheld -Swen- son Co.,, 2i Myrtle St. Phone l7O6. NEW and secOnd-h hand bicycle. Repairing Low price guaranteed. Called for and de- livered. Peter Rosso. 336 East Main St. Phone 635-2.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

l75 outlets all laying, white Leghorn, R. l. reds silver lace, Wyandottes and Ancon- as. Louis Hemingway, 22 North Wash ington street, Plainville. Tel Ply. 157.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Farms For Sale

24 ACRES (l5 tillablo) in Remington, eight minutes walk from the trolley and rail- road station, good two family, s-room house and new barn, running water. eiec- tricity available, 6 cows. 2 heifers. 1 horse and all good farm tools. Cash required only $2,0O0. Cashman Farm Agency, l3l Main St., 'PhoDs S73-4 or Berlin 6sl.2. New Britalns Largest Farm Bureau"
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

SPLENDID two tenement house for sale,
 near the center or the city. Garage for two cars. Quiet section. Inquire James
 k. Cecere, 1i6 Beaver St. Tel. Ss2-12.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

AOUSE--5 room, garage. warehouse, 3 acres land, Is minutes walk from troll ley Elm Hill road, Newinston. H. N. Waples, Jr.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Suburban For Sale

BELVIDERE-Beautiful seven room bunga- low with fireplace. also new two family
 house for St.UU0. Small amount of cash
 required. Andrews Land O.. 1857 Stan ley st. Phone sbl-4.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

oil heaters. ALSO used ef- fectively in heating utensils. Replacement heater wicks only S5c each. A. A. Mills, so W. Main St. Phone 3Sl.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

WAKEFIELD CouKT--3 family house Of l5 rooms, all modern, electricity and steam heat, nara hnisn. machine shop In rear that can be converted into . l0 cAe garage Star Real Estate x Insurance c., lUY Main St,
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

ELECTRIC cleaners rented, s1.00 day, Electric cleaners repaired. Tel. 1995. FLOOR COVERING, oil cloth. Large stock, specially priced for March only, COG to s1.60 per yard. B. Berson, 5O3 Main St. PERFECTION OIL HEATERS delivered to your home, S6.50. City Hardware Co.,, 49 East Main street. Phone 2650.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-28
DR. RIGGS OF \. Y. DEAD

New York. June 2S.--Dr, Hermann N. Riggs, state commissioner Of health. died here today.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-28
CLAIMS POLITICIANS WILL
 GIVE FUNDS FOR SUPPORT
A. Result al Charges, Lively sessian OT Disabled Veterans Order
 Is Expected,

Minneapolis. June as, - With a charge made on the fi00F of the e0Rr rentiOn af the disabled American vet erans of the World War that certain member Of the veterans association had declared that he could obtain funds from aRe of the great political parties in exchange for political snpH n0ri, a lively session is expected to- day,
 The statement was made yesterday hy Judge Robert E, Marx of Ohio, chairman of the hnanee committee Of the association,
 Ii followed a statement that at times it was the duty of the commit tee to refuse offers for help as well as tA refuse demands for money, T think in all fairness" Judge Marx told the delegates. "it is my duty 10 say to you that a high ranking mem her of this association proposed some months ago that he could obtain funds 70 carry on the work of this orH ganizatian from one Of The great polls Heal parties of this country in return for our support of certain policies of that party"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-28
SUICIDE RATE FOR
 PAST YEAR IS LESS
New England Has Fewer Than
 Sunny Pacific States

New York, June sS,-ImpF0Eed eeaRamis conditions in the United states during 1898 brought the sni- eide rate down slightly, the sReeia- tor, an insurance publication, Ter ported yesterday, annanneiRg that the rate for the year was ih,l per huns dred thousand Of population, as conn pared with a rate of iS,T in 1891,
 Between ls,0aA and i6,AaA persons took their own lives during the year, it was estimated on returns from S6 large cities. Of these cities, San Diego, calif,, led the list Of 4f,S suicides per 100, ,000, Sacramento, Calf, was seeu end with aT,a, San Francisco third, with seq, Los Angeles, fourth, with sos; Portland, Ore, fifth, with s7,2i Seattle, Wash, sixth, with sT,li Trenz ten. \, l., seventh, with sl and nen- yer. Cole, eighth, with sa,a,
 Low records af the cities tahulated were scored by someryille, Mass, with h.i' williamspart, Pa. S,4; New Red- ford. Mass, A,h: MeKeHsnoFt, Pa. s,a; Scranton. Pa, 6,i, Newport, R, l.. 6,t, Richmond. Va, 7,l and Fall River, Mass. sri,
 The report speeulates, hut reaches no conclusion why the "often gloomy and cold New England states" have the lowest sectional suicide rate of the country. while the beautiful and sunny rocky mountain and Pacific coast states" lead the list.
 curtailment on the sale of firearms and Of poison, found 10 hn the two most popular means Of ending life, was urged ny the report, which de- plored the lack Of public interest in checking suicide.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-28
FAVORS LABOR UNIONS
William K. Vanderbilt Makes inauai- fled Statement That He Recognizes Right of Workers to Organize.

New York. June ss,-william K Vanderbilt. q director of the New York Central railroad ia in favor Of labor unionism and of collective bar gaining.
 Testify1ne at q hearing on the strike Of the employees of the schenec- tady Railway Ca. of which he is also director. he said that he believed the company's directors should meet the men in more conciliatory spirit.
 T understand" hc said. that the men are satisfied with wages and hours and that they seek recognition Of the union. I know I am in favor of the unions. certainly would be glad to listen to the mems demands