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"EIILLS OF HAN"
BY SAMUEL MERWIN
Author Of "The Road TO Frontensc,' 1.-THE Honey Bee" Etc.
T~NSTAILNIENT No. SIN.

1t by tho little side street just
beyond gate house as o
come from the city. Please
do come@Betty D."
sun, the gateman. at Mss Doane's
request sent u boy with the note,
Brachey came suddenly into view,
around tho corner of the wall OF
the tennis court from the little side
street.
Betty did not know that she
seemed very composed as she laid
her portfolio On the camp stool AMI
rose. Then her hand was in his. Her
voice sale:
But When I asked for a meet
ing Brachey began-"for one
one meeting Her eyes were
down; he was set, as for a formal
speech. 1T was. as you may
imagine. because a matter has
arisen that seems 10 me OF tho
greatest importance"
She wondered what made him talk
like that. He was a stranger. this
mani
You didn't come aione7" sho
asked. that her manner, too.
was formal.
Yes. Oh, yes! I knew the way"
But It wasn't safe. When 1
wrote I heard what Mrs. Boat
wright said. I vas angry"
she was very rude"
ar you hadn't heard from me. what
would you have done7"
Il should have left Tainan this
afternoon"
But how could you? Where could
you go7"
THE provincial Judge has assigned
four soldiers to me. He was very
courteous. He wants mo to publish
articles against tho Ho Shan Com
pany."
you should have brought the SOL
diers with you"
oh no. 1 preferred being alone"
But. I don't think you understand.
It isn't safe to go about alone now.
Not II you're a white man"
1T doesn't matter. As I was about
to tell you you must understand
that I assume no interest on your
part can't do that, OF course-but
after what happened. hat night on
the ship ."
He was having difficulty with this
set speech OF his. Betty averted her
face to hide the warm color that came.
Why on earth need he come out with
It so heavily Whatever had hap
pened had happened, that was all!
tHs vo'co was going on.
Something about a divorce. He was
g. .-g,py. lie said hat. He
was assuming OF course. To a pain
full degree. He seemed to feel that he
owed It to her TO make some sort Of
payment for kissing her q.
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n the payment. apparently was to
be himself. She was moved by a little
wave OF anger. She managed to say:
I'VE won't talk about that"
u feel that 1 must tell you. III
go now, OF course"
But ..."
As o O as I am free I shall write
you. I will ask you, then to be my
wife"
He drew himself up, at this stifrly.
Il shall say good.by."
wait" said Betty, rather shortly
not looking up. You mustn't 20 Ike
this"
There was n long silence. Then
abruptly, lie broke out:
There is no way ] can stay. /
would bring you only trouble. OF
course, 1 should never have come. but
1 learned that you were in danger In
T"alnan. cant talk about IT," And
he clamped his lips shut.
Her eye filled; she had to keep
them down.
Where are you soing7" Her voice
was no more than a murmur. She
said It again. n little louder: Where
are you going?"
Back to the Inn. And then per.
haps-"
You mustn't leave T'ainan. It's
dangerous
save myself IND leave you here"
That ia the difficulty. / couldn't
"On your account, I mean. We're
safe enough I've heard them talking
at the house. But " you were to 20
ollf n1GUH-gu fhn bIubvvnU-lF
u don't c1re about myself, said he.
She giunced up at him. She knew
he spoke the truth, however bitter his
spirit. He was talking on:
J This Journey hAa been a time Of
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offered no apology And BETTY was
defiant. L secured a promise then
from Betty that she would not meet
him again until after your return.
The man, however, would promise
nothing
Where Is she now?" Doane asked.
outwardly so calm as to stir resent.
ment IN the woman before him. She
replied. acidly;
In her ROOM
And where Is the mann"
AT the Inn. Sun the Gateman
would know
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Mr.. Doane. There is some under.
standing between them-something
that should DO got at. The man Is
married. ! refused to accept him here
as a guest, whereupon Betty got word
to him secretly and they have been
meeting"
out in the tennis court"
Last night l found them there my
self. l sent him away. and brought
Betty In"
Tell It all, dear"
q Will. Mr.. Doane must know the
facts, The man was kissing her. He
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ng down TO Hung Chan now"
'%Tonight7" asked the wife. rather
sharply.
Doane inclined his head.
Just this other natter said the
wife. more briskly. Il won't keep
YOU long. But 1 don't feel free to
handle the situation in my own way.
and-wel. something must be done
there's a man here-he turned up
you see" Boatwright began.
ELMER" tho wife interrupted. az
Won will lot me 81. 1t is a man yous
daughter met on tho ship coming out
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painful self.revelation' used to
think myself strong. That was alb
suru' oil course l. am very weak. l
mad no right L" iail In love with you.
sometimes jean really believe ina
a iatA accl'ln out here-ah ae-
cident TO myse-f-would be the best
thins Tor everybody coneerhedi nut
then' IN n moment l become Unnamed
with teeIlng ana desire II Il per
iectly unreasonable nope.
Il wonder" unused Betty. moved
power, IF love is like that"
now, by something near a thrill Of
1T is with me. I see no happiness
in IL. I hope you will u YER have to
live through what I've lived through
these past few weeks. And o I
sit NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. l ought
to go at once and never disturb you
again. But tho thought of going
Of saying good-by-is terrible. It's
n more thing l seem unable to face
There was a long. lon silence
NTH n IN, rticulata ex.
c1an,atton no snr,ng mn
- - -
9'attleI' al impulses. she Gaue',
his hand HIS fingers frightened
ABOUT hers'
MA she asAed Orea'h'ess'
IN go.
not away from
~ ~ tui'Ie
AL 1t doesn't matter much what nap
pens 70 any lhulFluual' w We sot 10
taAe mat nance / mmlree' II
I'm awe, anu You're HlIVe' ~ vito.
Nioah"nie' you can nlaAe Up SOul
nhlhu. n ASH OF you lheH 10 d"
decision: IN aecept
Hef tihsers We're twisting arouhu
ms She couIun look UP AT nun
nor ne uo"h at ner'
When SHAH you leave ainanF
-Now-this afternoon
he TOOK hef hBhuy, reNerehtly IN
rs arms anu prusheu MS ups oedihs'
hen Ioreheal. men No "FoSe'
Betty
us 100 iate 10 start to-uay' tou
cam travel Chlhese roaus at h'snt'
IN start early IN inc morning
you-lH come out th's even
ihs' 1 thlhk 1 call
Oh-betty'
~ may pe d Autie AA'e- just LOT u
httle WINE. ..
no c~ohsllereu THIS LIS wrong
ne sac But "hats inc soou OF my
ueciuHhs hot |" Sonho' VI SOuiS 4
VIII.
iou came ciear 10 Alhah-
l Know .
anu no" ABOUT me she Trohu
OUT. snue pli ne
You're the only friend that's come
the only person l can uAik Win anu
you and If you're going in the
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Bracheys

what Is his nnme?"
Boatwrlght produced Brachey4
card. -
Doane looked thoughtfurv at It
the said, quiet. deathly sober, You
may look for mo sometime tomorrow
night. We will make final arrange.
ments them with that he Ion the
room e
Copyright 1922. BY the Boil syndl.
cate, Inc.
Getty Makes a Decision I'm next
N~ednesdas's Installment Of Mr.. Arer.
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29

ed with inhammable materials, made
the fire a difficult one to fight. When
it was found the storehouse was
doomed to destruction, the firemen
concentrated their efforts upon wet
ting-down the other buildings. Com
panies from Delaware City, New Cas-
tie and Wilmington were summoned
but arrived too late to be of any as
sistance. Hundreds of curious per-
sons were kept outside the boundaries
of the Fort by guards during the fire
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29
$4,000 FIRE AT FORT DU POINT
Large Warehouse Destroyed Sunday
Night.-SOldiers Save Magazine

Large warehouse destroyed SUNDAY
Night.-SOldiers Save Magazine
Fire destroyed a large one-stOry
frame storehouse filled with engi-
neering supplies at Fort dupont early
Sunday night. The loss is estimated
to be around $4,000. Prompt work
of the soldiers in emptying a nearby
storehouse filled with barrels of gaso-
line probably saved several other
buildings, including a powder maga-
zine. The origin Of the blaze is un>
known. It was discovered at 5.45 p.
m. by guard, who quickly spread
the alarm. Under the direction of
the fire marshal, Captain Ellis Ha-
ring, and the officer of the day, Cap
tain Bernard w. Stearns, the soldier
hremen, with their own apparatus
fought the blaze. A quantity oi
lumber stored in the building, togeth-
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29
NOTICE

We have taken out letters of ad-
ministration on the estate of Susan c..
Conway and desire that all those Ow-
ing said estate will please settle at
once and those having claims against
estate will please present same.
JOHN S. GRIFFIN,
REBECCA J. MORRIS,
S-15 3t Administrators
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29
NOTICE

The assessment list of Smyr-
ma Special School District for
1923, is at the Office of H. D.
Boyer's for inspection.
Appeal Day, August Both
from 10 a. M, to a p. m, at same
place. Signed
C. w. w. SCHANTZ, Secretary
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29
MANY ATTENDING STATE FAIR
Smyrna and Vicinity Largely Repre-
sented at Big Event Near Wilmington

OmyEHd anu NiCA'Aty A"A BY
sented at Big Event Near Wilmington
The 25th Annual Delaware State
Fair opened at Elsmere, near Viii
mington, Monday, the biggest and
best ever. Smyrna and vicinity is
largely represented in the crowds
present. Many exhibitions of veg
etables, fruits, sheep, swine and pOul-
try, needlework, preserving canning
and baking have reached the fair
grounds. The wealthy estates of this
section Pennsylvania, Maryland and
Virginia have entries. A troop Of
cavalrymen from Fort Myer, Virginia,
is camping on the grounds and give
horsemanship demonstrations daily.
The displays in the women's depart
ment are the finest in the history of
the fair. There are exhibitors from
Florida to New England and as far
west as Ohio. Charles Pratt, of Phil
adelphia, who has won many honors,
is one of the exhibitors. He has en-
tered a crazy quilt with 14,755 pieces
The design represents "Penn's
Treaty with the Indians A Classy
field trotters and PAGERS have been as
sembled for the races, which are be-
ing held daily for four days, begin
ming Monday. Purses of $1,000 have
attracted the best horses in this par
of the country. Motorcycle and auto
mobile races will be held Friday anc
Cnfurlau
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29
NOTICE
TO TAXPAYERS OF KENT
COUNTY

will be at the following places to
collect County and School Taxes for
the year 1923. From 9 o'clock a. M,
to II noon from p. M, to p. m.
Clayton, Thursday, Sept. 6. Chas.
LeCompt's Office.
Smyrna, Friday, Sept. z, H. D.
BOyers Office.
]. w. ARTHURS
,< Receiver of Taxes
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29
erSOnal and Social.
eOple Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

/ g. Herman Pierce, of Kansas
No. has joined his wife and
s2iE here on a visit to his moth
u.s. Annie Pierce and his wife's
~ Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Rogers.
4, riel'e made the trip from Kan
NY 70 Chicago and the Great
steamers to Buffalo, n. Y. He
Nagra Falls and came on
y rail to New York, stopping
% see number of his old
u me I. G. l. force in Phil
u ana then on to Smyrna. the
-le ne has seen his mother in
'slS' he and his family leave
J 'o' Ineir return West but will
u In n P,lttsburg, Pa, for a short
WA ! Mrs. Pierces sister. Mr..
! cashier of the Kansas CITY
!. alpany ,,a and has a fine position.
ss,s' sa'aly greeted by his Smyr-
.,,io.l! Iioelt C. Gearhart and family
u,,aagIOn, D. C., who have hoe,
... NJ and Mrs. Alexander Far
\, ,,sG = u from here to New YorI
NJ 1.5 snort visit to friends. TbeI
,e3sl 4 Island for a weeks visit +,
N s+sF' =, John H. and Watson s
.,5 i4ey / took in both the tn
q ana South Shore of Lon,
tamil M motor trip visiting Roose
5sv f'r,' ,a.l and other points Of inter
M NJ IL, returned to Smyrna Thurs
1gta. t9,' mere n Sunday morning 70
! an !. Mrs. h, Charles P. Tbo,nlo
n " WIZ chesapeake Haven. Md
F,sDai. s,'n a party comprisin 81
Rutb 1H.es Tss Malcolm, of WjIoine
ell s5 HHaish, H5s Of Germantown,,PI /" g,I,,I9s PA
4ley,nn5illl, nill, Margaret HiII, F. Fra, !,
I If',oeI TSoseT and Elizabeth ar
Of Mn Nl,Si,aley' Y The party was
aag 'li5s tS. Frances PI3 Malcolm, @"y wi
C'J' 'Is g.l Misses Thorniey vi
has 6IalneS' 6"al Of Seattle, Was
BIZ. Noe.a5 Noeea visiting her aunt
T5is To'tls and Miss Katberi,
Zen ir,ii 4 rs is the first time cls'' ! |
gbl Delaware S since She W =
. stoD " IN her way home sbo "
ber fp f,,SsIS ~ St. :. Pedro, Cali Califorp or9
'Id IN smyrna a''Sr Conner W
sal !. I; p.iI;..d5 Moody and daught.
s5r father, Mr.. PresIegg PS,slGsg0i ~.
ou ssd losIn9 u Kirby, Miss Mi5s'g TboI, rG
etuns,51 ,1 Miss Pearl Tane.I ,lell
srs ,Sa,. 4Sa from National PPaGgr Pa,5s
/ Tss;. sSy joined a Iioi Honio rSIS, Pa
W. NJ c''i y ,.:.a Charles W. Bittr.
Ver Nh Il. Parents, Rev sliaoelpI %p5
Fo,dI VI Weekend. II: I;t+,S wa. q.
laughter Of WilIis.s WIFI N
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29
'aE SMYRNA Times
~ ,,rRNA, DELAWARE
I0CALMARKETS
Grain
Live Stock

:. per pound .10-17
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29

|u,ts YOUR poultry thrive. Use my
I 10y ls.st.d s' brand of poultry feeds; my
'',s;rr ,.s,irtnre-J. Frank Webb.-adv.
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29

!. Mite Society of Asbury NJ. E.
u .s viii TiIi meet on Saturday evening
' u SsDtember "tts 1st, at 7.3O o'clock
s,ratsry.
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29

flle engaged in unloading ice
y freight car, at Middletown
nis creamary,early Tuesday morn
M. James Benson, met with a
Aiul accident when a cake of ice
ghiag about 300 pounds fell on
left limb causing a fracture above
knee. Dr.. D. W. Lewis was sum-
sd, and had his patient removed
is home and later taken to the
Tare Hospital where the limb
Set
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29

h SMYRNA Male Quartette will
Il charge Of the special music at
hi Church next Sunday after
This quartette is composed of
Ii N. Price, ]. Edwin HOffecker,
Townsend Jefferson and Samuel L.
sers, and will render a program of
\ numbers and help with the con-
stional singing. This means a
csl treat to those who attend.
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29

\. Ladies of Blackiston Church
Il n soI5 a chicken supper Thursday,
N g. 8 on the lawn of George Da-
I MO-, BlackistOn Church. If stormy
i iIlOving evening.-adv.
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29

! social evening for the faithful
I'm at the Smyrna Landing Sun
! Srbool will me held tomorrow
IDrg. if clear; if not, Friday even
Sbsuley's orchestra has been in
n TO furnish music.
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29

! !. t,r Webb's White Loaf Flour.
y a.,+ssd .ss satisfactiOn.-adv.
Smyrna times., 1923-08-29
|uypNB AND VICINITY

lD..gR. H. Hills Rye adv'-adv'
Evening star., 1923-02-25
CONCHS ARE CANNIBALS.
Fasten Themselves Over Opening in
Shell, Smothering Inmate.

From the Miami Herald.
The struggle for existence evolves
into a state of cannibalism among
the conchs. with the larger always
on top. Few persons observing the
great coiled shells lying quietly on
the sandy floor of the tank at the
Miami Aquarium or perhaps humping
awkwardly from place to place, re-
alize the voracity Of the bright-hued
owner Of the shell.
Frequently, an observing visitor
will discover what appears to be a
smaller shell imbedded in the pink
soft part of the conch. 1t was neces-
sary to separate the larger horse
conch from a conch almost its own
size yesterday, which 1t threatened to
smother by fastening itself firmly
over the opening in the shell and
blocking the air supply. After the
victim is killed In this manner the
victor in the contest devours its fell
low species.
However. little happens in nature
which does not bring good to some
animal, and thus the cannibalistic
death of the poor conch serves to
supply a comfortable home for some
hermit crab. These original house
hunters are born with a soft shell
unlike the common species of crab,
and spend their life moving from
conch shell to conoh shell as they in
crease In size beyond comfort in their
old aga
Evening star., 1923-02-25

Cloture static and immutable; debate
free and illimitable: and generally
each in the wrong place at the wrong
time. And half thousand citizens
chosen from all over a diversified
country by chance whim Of the
electorate, which by comparison
makes gambling an exact science.
wrangle by main strength and awk-
wardness for a day, a month, year
or a decade with an idea and so our
laws are made or unmade. What a
farce 1t is! How can righteousness
come out Of it all?
If business needs rules the best
men counsel and make them. II an
army needs regulations the officers
confer. If school or a church or a
madhouse require reorganization ex-
perts are called In to do the work.
But when a city. state or feder-
ated union of all needs a law or re-
lief from a law the devil shakes our
bughouse and we take the dictate
of the inmates. And at that, because
otherwise we are a prudent and or
derly people, God reigns and the gov
crnment at Washington still lives.
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Here Is bill of Rights for Labor
Embodying Views of Younger Rockefeller

any added burden that may tempor-
arily appear upon the adoption of
such a policy will be taken care Of
in Increased production and the
elimination of waste through care
lessness and lack OF interest.
"5. / believe that diligence. initta-
tive and efficiency. wherever found
should be encouraged and adequately
rewarded. and that Incidence, indiff-
erence and restriction Of production
should be discountenanced.
So I believe that the provision Of
adequate means Of uncovering griev-
ances and promptly adjusting them
Is Of fundamental Importance to the
successful conduct Of industry.
IT am for employee representation"
adds Mr.. Rockefeller IN making his
sixth point. Every shop, every fac
tory. every large organization in the
Evening star., 1923-02-25

society to see that these conditions
and opportunities prevail
Every worker has a right to COM
Portable living conditions. AS a fell
low human being. the worker Is enti-
tied to health, comfort and content
ment. Wage scales should be meas
sured in these items and not in dol
lars.
Not Plea for Paternalism.
This is no plea for paternalism.
Personally, I dislike even the word.
These elements of health and happi-
ness must be provided not through
chance generosity nor paid welfare
schemes. but they must be adopted
in the spirit Of fair play: in the spir-
il of common sense. ! am sure that
Evening star., 1923-02-25

were in danger OF death from starvation. Most
Of them were saved mainly through the srorts
the 1929
'SS 0sh
astsrs of
Among the causes for reduction Of tn.
farm animals Garge part Of which had been
eaten In the previous years famine) tho
ment and means Of transportation and rsduc-
tion In numbers OF the peasantry ana the
%eS or ans
nurses were sadly lacking).. had been taking a
phoid is estimated that there
have been 23.o00.ooo cases of typhus in Russia
titudinous causes 100000 Russians lncluding
100000 ehildren2 nv, in the already famine naes
the Russian government foreign agencies
provide them with food. The A. r A. has
What does the Russian government propose
government. with benevolence that contem-
plates the future rather than the past is ar
ranging to ship (across the famine area) $780,
100000 worth Of grain out Of Russia. in order
to obtain al,, in return agricultural implements
patches. considerable shipments have already
.a.,1 been made There are those q do not include
economy economy pol policy OF Moscow something BE-
in the furtherance of inscrutable ends some
times seems incidentally cruel
ity. cannibalism murder and theft on the
grand scale, as by-products of the famine. 1t
lor and Allen T. Burns and seems to be based
on their personal Investigations in Russia
X X X
Turkey-Ismet left Constantinople for An
CORA the 17th During his brief stay in
Constantnople he conversed with the allied
high commissioners and gave the impression
Of desire for resumption of negotiations and
Ha "a IN hA-
hind closed doors. tho Angora assembly Is dis
cussing the allied terms no brought from
The Smyrna bluff. or the story OF q busted
straight" is about to be published as white
/ seem to see indications tha. matters are
SO framing themselves that before long the
list Turkey are likely to resemble the relations
between Britain and the sultan's government
IN the days OF Sir Stratford Canning, the
Great Elch"
Miscellaneous-I had fndited observa-
tions about the ship subsidy bill and rural
credits legislation. but wisely tore 'em up.
Tho British Royal Society for the Protec-
ton Of Birds. taking up an Idea OF W. H. Hud-
son, has appointed committee whose bust
shall be to procure the setting apart
Of spaces in some Of the London parks bird
sanctuaries-ItGde Park Kensington Gardens
Park King George enthusiastically supports
the idea and offers a space In Buckingham Pal
ace gardens. A charming idea-and one that
might well be taken up in New York and
other American cities. Indeed. what could be
better than the clearing Of spaces in some OF
the New York congested districts for bird
sanctuartes?
The commission OF jursts appointed pur-
Suant to resolution of the Washington n
ference to revise. adapt and amplify the exist
ing rules of international law, in SO far as
they do not "adequately cover new methods
of attack or defense. resulting from the intro
duction development since The Hague n
ference of 1907 of new agencies of warfare"
has completed its work at The Hague. Dele
gates of SIX powers have signed the recon-
mendations of the commission embodying the
proposed changes in and additions to interna-
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Correspondence Of The Star.

Correspondence Of The Star.
WELLESLEY HILLS. Mass, Feb
ruary 23.-"Man is a human being
first and a member of industry after
ward" from that beginning ]. D
Rockefeller, jr., son Of the Standard
oil king. outlines a remarkable pro-
gram, not for the worker. but for the
employer.
The nation has been watching for
bill of rights. for workers bill Of
rights-a common sense PLATFORM
that could be generally accepted by
industry, but we hardly expected It to
come from the wealthiest interests in
America
Yet J. D. Rockefeller. jr., he of the
name that has heretofore characteriz-
worker, has submitted program to
Babson Institute. in hope that 1t will
be adopted by industrial executives
everywhere. AS you read 1t you can
understand why this junior Rookie
feller has been recognized in the
and has been noted among those who
know him personally for his unusual
vision and fairness.
II. I believe that labor and capital
are partners. not enemies" says Mr.
Rockefeller, that their interests are
common, not opposed. and that neith-
er can attain the fullest measure Of
prosperity at the expense Of the 9TH
er. but only in association with the
other.
II am for an eight-hour day and a
six-day week." continues Mr. Rookie
feller. ANY schedule requiring long
er hours and which does not provide
for one day in seven in which the
worker can rest and recuperate is
unsound, uneconomic and unjustifia-
BILE. In such industries as must of
necessity operate continuously, night
and day. 365 days in the year. sched-
ules must be arranged so that the
worker has an eight-hour day and a
six-day week or Its equivalent.
II am for this because 1 feel that
a good many Of the industrial dis
putes of the past have risen from the
fact that employers under stress Of
circumstances and competition have
broken away from this basic fact that
man is human being first and an In
dustrial worker afterward. The adop-
ton of the eight-hour day in the gen.
eral industrial field will tend to in
crease efficiency and will bring the
less scrupulous and less enlightened
elements of competition into line.
Purpose Of Industry.
"2. believe that the community is
an essential party to industry and
that 1t should have adequate repre-
sentation with the other parties.
"3. believe that the purpose Of in
dustry is quite as much to advance
social we'll being as material prosper
ity: that. in the pursuit of that pur-
pose. the interests Of the community
should be carefully considered, the
we'll being Of employees fully guarded,
management adequately recognized
and capital Justly compensated. and
that failure in any of these particu-
lars means loss to all four parties.
"a. I believe that every man is en-
titled to an opportunity to earn a
living, to fair wages, to reasonable
hours of work and proper working
conditions, to a decent home, to the
opportunity to play, to learn, to wor-
ship and to love as we'll as to toll, and
the responsibility rests as heavily
upon industry rs upon government or