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Evening star., 1923-12-02
AS A UNION MAN SEES IT

out from under the roof and assigned
commodiouS quarters on one of the
main floors of the capitol and given
power to open much-needed branch
offices in Industrial centers of the
state with supervising factory inspec-
tors In charge. State free employ
ment bureaus were likewise estab-
lished.
Other Labor Laws Enacted.
labor laws of 1918 were those ex-
tending the nine-hour workday for
women and minors to mercantile
establishments; bringing all canning
factories under the labor law and
regulating the working hours of
women and children employed there
in: extending the school attendance
laws applicable to working minors to
bring them into harmony with the
improved labor laws; establishing
one days rest in seven In all factor
les and stores and most other work
places: creating humane schedule of
hours with proper medical attendance
for compressed air workers In cais-
sons and tunnels, providing that seats
for woman workers must have backs
and requiring adequate dressing
rooms with proper heat and light:
prohibiting smoking in factories and
amplifying preventives OF fire an6
means of escape; establishing con-
tinuation schools for employed mi
nors; licensing tenement house work
shops, making a sanitation code for
them and providing continuous regu-
lar inspection, with tags to go or
articles made in such workshops; reg
dren in street trades: prohibiting
work by women and minors in fac
tories after 10 pm. or before am
and requiring physical examination
Of minors by physicians to, decide
their fitness for employment; emu
merating dangerous employments al
which minors and some at which
women must not be employed; re-
moval of poisons, fumes, gases, and
infected material from contact with
guarding Of hoists. stairways, and
betting and machinery of every de-
scription.
Designed to Remedy Evils.
The foregoing and many other en-
actments Of similar import Of 1913
were in each case designed to cure
or remove some evil condition discov-
cred by the factory Investigating
commission in their inspection of
factories and workplaces which up
to that time had never been really in
spected by the state Of New York.
Wonderful as has been the legisla
tive accomplishments Of the men and
women Of labor in the Empire state.
and of the other associations assist
ing them, the work Is being pushed
just as aggressively as 1t began In
1864. There is still much to be done
and those to whom the task has been
given are not unmindful of the les
sons of history. They are persistent
in their efforts, and they do not pro-
pose that progress shall be jeopar-
DICED by illegal methods or senseless
and destroying radicalism. There is
a sure way and that is through the
education of the people to the recog-
milton Of the justice of their program
(Copyrltht, 1923. py tho Mcclure Newspaper
Synulcate.D
Evening star., 1923-12-02
Grip of Germany
On Potash Slips

Germany's grip on the potash mo-
nopoly has been definitely broken by
America and France, according to
leaders in the American Chemical So
ciety. who, in a survey of the prog
ress of this industry since the world
war, assert that the United States
finally has emerged as a potash-pro-
ducing country.
Potash meeting the nations agri-
cultural need for purity is being
made and federal and state expert
ments to ascertain how far borax,
inherent In American potash, is bene-
fetal to crops are under way. These
tests. it is declared. are of vast eco
nomic Importance.
An American investigation of
French potash activity in Alsace
shows, the statement said, marked
ment and technical skill. The United
States, 1t was stated. Is producing
potash superior to that Of other ma
tions and at a cost far lower than
during the war. Americans are now
buying up. their own potash pro-
The attitude of American chem
istry toward German competition
was summed up by DR.. John E.
Teeple of New York, treasurer Of the
American Chemical Society. who
said:
Both French and American pro-
duction Of potash are here and here
permanently. There Is no longer a
German monopoly. Germany can be
entirely shut off and the world can
be supplied from other sources. The
assertion of Germany's ability to
starve any part of the world. or feed
is now only an empty boast. as the
world can now entirely feed itself
without the help of her potash"
The people of this country, de-
clared DR.. Teeple, should understand
than in quality. American potash Is
now second to none.
Evening star., 1923-12-02
Gasoline Substitutes
Making Progress Now

How gasoline substitutes or mix
lures are making considerable prog
quent effect upon the market for
gasoline, is pointed out by Henry C.
Morris, chief of the petroleum div
ision of the United States bureau of
foreign and domestic commerce. He
says that this situation makes It
necessary to give due consideration
to these substitutes in any survey Of
those markets. AS examples of the
substitutes which have already at
tanned commercial Importance, he
mentions the benzol mixtures used
in Germany, the alcohol motor
spirit" in Cuba, and the compulsory
alcohol mixtures Ia France.
Evening star., 1923-12-02

stacks to house these copies and to put
an office on the sidewalk level for the
financial clerk, who receives all fees,
amounting to more than $4,000, 600 last
year, in this salesroom Of Uncle Sans
10-cent store. 1t is proposed also 10
provide accommodations for the copy
sales division, which sells 100000 copies
q month, on the 9Th street level so that
purchasers will not have to go TO the
third and fourth floors to get copies.
Public Search Room.
The plans also call for a public
search room for attorneys and the
public on the street level. This Is now
located on the fourth floor and is the
only place in the United States where
any one can examine those copies
The commissioner Of patents ia de-
sirous of keeping that search room
open nights for the convenience Of
attorneys and the public.
The building on the G and 9Th street
sides was wonderfully designed for
its original use to house exhibits Of
models, but the patent Office stopped
requiring models some forty years
ago. and this space is not designed
for use by examiners. although neces-
sity has forced .makeshift use Of all
this space. The plans call for remod-
cling the building to provide rooms
for examiners. 1t is also proposed to
put a row of rooms around the top
of the building on the courtyard side
for examiners in much the same way
as was done with the Treasury build
ing. Extreme care has been taken in
drafting the plans so as not to spoil
the architectural beauty Of the build
Ing from tha eH.s.lS
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Article VII.

New York state has been a pioneer
lection Of It's wage earners in their
places Of employment from accident
and disease. Other states have used
the New York laws as models, go
that today we have in many of the
states departments OF labor similar
in scope and usefulness to the great
department that functions in the
Empire state.
To the New York State Federation
Of Labor must be given much of the
credit for bringing about the enact
ment OF the great volume Of labor
laws and the compensation laws
However. there are other associations
cially those associations OF women
who have labored indefatigably for
the protection of their sisters in in
dustry.
Legislation has been Of great service.
first in drafting proposed laws and
then gathering data and material in
support Of the campaign to secure
their enactment. In addition the
proposals have had the Endorsement
feSsional men, Of clergymen and In
almost every case Of one or more en-
ployers.
Departments Consolidated.
When In 1914 the compensation law
was enacted its administration was
given over to the State Workmen's
Compensation Commission. while the
state department Of labor enforced
the labor laws that applied to public
work, factories, mines and mercantile
establishments. In 1915 the two de-
partments were consolidated under an
Industrial commission, but the name
state department of labor was re-
tained. In 1921 the commission was
abolished, and an industrial commits
sioner substituted. The department
has branch offices in all the princi-
pal cities Of the state and more tnan
one thousand officers, inspectors ana
other employees.
Because the history OF the New
its aspects the history Of all Of the
state departments for the protection
Of wage earners and the administra-
ton Of compensation laws 1t Is briefly
covered here. This history Is rec
ord of the patience and the persever-
earners and others who promoted ana
fostered what was once q weak and
neglected infant. with about an in
fant's power. The same facts apply
as to other states
To attempt complete enumeration
Of the great number Of labor bills
that have been progressively enacted
in the work Of building up the labor
laws, public health laws ana educa-
ton laws and Of their continuously
extended and improved enforcement.
and to tell the serial story OF how
often such bills were offered ana de-
feated before opposition. was eventu-
ally overcome, would I'LL very large
volume However, there are outstand- :
ing measures that form substantial
parts of the edifice Of the labor laws
md their history that may well De
included here.
Asks Bureau Of Labor Statistics.
Realizing the lack OF verified tnfor-
nation on which to base legislation.
the Workingmen's Assembly de-
manded in 1871 the creation OF
state bureau Of labor statistics such
as had recently been created In
Massachusetts. This was the initial
effort to establish department OF the
state devoted to the affairs of labor.
and 1t was continued with vigor until
! the legislature In 1883 by unanimous
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(COnIlnUeO from r lTSl Ed6e-I
900 men idle, while we are short Of
labor. l suppose the answer is low
exchange, first. Again-our work
men do not say, Go slow The eight
hour day Is not popular here, even
with labor. And our business men
do not go to work at 10 o'clock and
STOP for tea at o'clock. Finally
thank goodness-we have not ac-
Nuired the week end habit. l think
those are the reasons.
I had evidently opened a subject
upon which NJ. Theunis had spent
some study, for he continued his
lustrate our competition with Eng
land: We buy zinc ore from Aus
tialia, q British colony. We smelt
It and sell most of the finished prod
uct to England. And We make a
profit. We can underbid France also.
Refore the war, I managed two
Factories. One was in Belgium and
the other just across the border in
France. But the cost of production
in the Belgian factory was Is per
French factory just twenty miles
away. The secret? No, not wages.
for there was not a great deal OF
difference. The secret, 1 think. was
work.
NJ. Theunis's enthusiasm was so
contagious that I had forgotten that
the interviewer must play the role
Of skeptic, producing his subject
with thorny questions. Finally. I
woke up to this fact and asked II
the Belgian burden Of taxation was
Yes. and 1t now becomes my
Increase it." NJ. Theunis made a
wry face. Each subject pays 305
francs on the average. which Is not
much in gold--about $17-but lot
'And why is your exchange so
"Ah, that is a sad story. I will
tell 1t you. 1t begins when we took
back our country after the armistice.
marks-about 5000. 100000 of them:
These the Germans had forced
upon the people. not at par. but at
25 centimes above par. And our
government. had to redeem them.
What else could we do?. We could
80 we bought them up at 1 franc
Is centtmes. though they were worth
only 80 centimes at the time. And
we have them yet. carefully stored
away in the treasury across the
street, e,1os. 100000 of them: and
few hundred dollars. If your gov
ernment desires some for the Smith
sonian Institution, let me know.
That is the fundamental reason
why our currency Is low"
I noticed by the schedule on M.
,nent was long overdue. Apparently
.le had not noticed 1t. He had talked
for an hour-on the subject that
;sss as-ag. - his heart-BeIgium.
Evening star., 1923-12-02
Healing Desert Acres.

Young Capt. Delgas learned that
running water was the death of
heather which in the early part of
the nineteenth century overran the
lands of Denmark and threatened to
make it a desert waste. He according
ly put the people to digging bitches
and canals. Peas, beets and rye soon
began to grow and cows and pigs fol-
lowed. The waste was reclaimed in
good time and Denmark became q
land OF butter, eggs and bacon.
Evening star., 1923-12-02
President Ebert's Troubles.

While the allied ships have been
careening about and maneuvering for
desired position in the general scheme
Of things, Presiednt Ebert has been
beset with a series of most vexing
German problems-in fact. he has
been the only bulwark between the
republic and a return to monarchical
form of government. After several
attempts he has picked a man who
has succeeded in forming q four
party cabinet-Dr. Wilhelm Marx.
centrai.st Catholic. His ability al
ready Is reported as nil: and 1t is de-
clared that he merely IS a blind for
Stresemann, who will continue to
control Germany'S destinieS. though
ostensibly only foreign minister.
Gen. Won Seekt Will remain military
dictator, owing to the peculiarly cha
otic state of the reich.
The monarchistS and socialists are
not backing Marx. though the latter
Is maintaining an attitude Of neutral
ity. 1t is reported from Berlin that
the new chancellor cannot retain the
confidence of the reichstag unless II
be extremely lenient in view Of Ger
many's present condition. and 1t is
expected. therefore, that President
Ebert in the immediate future will
dissolve the reichstag in face of dan
gers attendant upon new elections
The socialists. however, welcome new
elections IL for no other reason than
to convince the monarchicai and ma
tionalist element that the people of
Germany are still loyal to the repub-
lie and are not desirous of returning
to the mOnarchical scheme of things.
Evening star., 1923-12-02
BY FRANCIS J. wAHLEN,
London editor OF De MaasbOde of
Amsterdam, the leading news
paper in Holland, now
in Warrington.

Politics without history have no root;
History without politics bears no fruits.
Sir Il. ]. Seeley.
Evening star., 1923-12-02
BY JAMES M. LYNCH.

(Former president Of the International
Typographica Union: former New York
State Industrial Commissioner.)
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Patent Office Jam
Business Hindrance

CONTINUED from First Page.)
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Belgium's Recovery
RevealedbyPremier

CONTINUED from First Page.)
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NEW MOVES ARE MADE
CEMENTINC ALLIED TIES
Commissions to Investigate Germany
May Not Go Far, But Step in
Rig hit Direction.

mental political events have Influenced
the courses Of both France and Britain.
Unquestionably the French at this
time should be desirous Of furthering
the cause of Premier Baldwin OF Eng
land, for, although he has specifically
stated England's interests must be pro-
tected, he nevertheless, more than any
other one single British statesman. has
shown willingness to trade with the
French in order to gain a common goal.
The British enemies Of Baldwin insist
that this has weakened British fnfiu-
ence generally. Whatever the situation.
any sign of definite progress along the
road to settlement Of the reparations
problem and apparent agreements with
the French will aid Premier Baldwin in
the British elections by confounding the
critics of his foreign policies who de-
clare England is drifting and has been
made a catspaw of Poincare.
On the other hand. there are con-
tinued signs that the French are max
ing concessions to England with the
hope Of furthering the entente in view
of the peculiar situation that evidently
is formulating in the regions of the
Mediterranean.
France Grows Suspicious.
France suspects Italy and Spain of
effecting an agreement by which these
Latin countries will take larger and CO.
fairs. Italy especially Is the target Of
French suspicion. Paris has resisted.
constantly. Italy's efforts to establish
her domain in the Adriatic, bringing as
1t would consequent control Of a greater
portion OF the Mediterranean. The ltal-
ian alliance with Spain undoubtedly
would place Italy in enviable position
and instead of having to merely beg
voice in the settlement OF major prob
lens connected with the Mediterranean.
she could demand. all or Which Is IN
line with the general policies of Musso-
lini to re-estabiish firmly ltalys voice
in General European conferences
If 1t were not for England 1t might
be stated that the Italian ana span
ish voice In Mediterranean affairs
eventually would become paramount.
but as long as Britain takes the in
terest in Mediterranean affairs gen.
orally as she does-largely because
her trade routes 10 the far east
through the Suez canal must be pro-
tected-Engiand must be consulted In
large measure. Were there to be an
open break between France and Eng
land, and the latter should erect
rapprochment with Italy and Spain.
the French position in SO far as
Mediterranean affairs are concerned
would be an unfavorable one, II indeed
1t did not become precartous by vfr-
tue of her trade lines with her African
colonies.
II may be a keen desire to counter
act the influence Of the Spanish -1tal-
ian rapprochment that France has
modified her stand on continental Is
sues which have brought on troubles
with England. But, whatever the
reason, distinct modification or Pom
cares line of reasoning. 1t Is be-
lieved, will go far toward eventual
unraveling of the whole continental
political skein.
Evening star., 1923-12-02

y1THIE the space of a fort
NN/ night both England and
France have shown two
distinct signs that fbei,
Evening star., 1923-12-02

ifesto, issued at the end Of Oc4ober.
1875, from Salzburg, which effectu
ally ruined the legitimist cause In
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06
Wnndnlen Oficers

McConnelsyille Camp No. 4224 M.
w. of A., elected officers Tuesday
evening for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: Paul Tolbert, v. c.; John
Carder, W. A.; Jno. w. Carter,
Sec'y; H. J. Leggett, banker; Ken
meth McClane, escort; Chas. Ken
nard, watchman; Chas. oyster,
sentry; C. e. Northrup and D. G..
Ralston, camp physicians; H. B.
Hooper, trustee Later in the tyen-
ing an oyster supper was served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Mr. Dewey Allen of Reinersville
has been awarded the contract Of
carrying the McConnelsville-R elm
ersyile Star Route mail for term
of four years, beginning next Mon
day, at his bid of $1,298. Mr.. Allen
has been carrying for X. X. Welch
who has the present contract.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Hastings
of this place entertained the fol-
lowing at an elegant Thanksgiving
dinner at their home here: Their
daughter Mrs. Woodie Rowland of
Noble county; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
BoZman and Mrs. Elizabeth Rum
mer, and Mr.. Dana Workman, son
of Mr.. Chas. p. Workman of SYRIA
-cuse. N. Y, who is a student at
Marietta college.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Mr. John l.. Schriver, succeeding
R. E. Helt as county farm agent,
took up his work here Monday and
he and his wife will make this their
home. They are just recently mar
ried, Mrs. Schriver being formerly
Miss Gladys Kuhn of Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Rub-no-more white laundry soap, 5
large bars, 30c--2 boxes of wash
ing powder free.
Ketchup in gallon glass jugs. .$1.15
II in. gallon coal buckets only. .49c
Lake herring, lb. 10c; by cwt. spe-
cial price.
American Eagle, Tea Table, Enter
prise, Blue Bird, Seal of Ohio,
Pride Of the Valley, Big Loaf and
Elk Eye f1ours on hand.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06
Masonic Notice

Regular meeting of McConnels-
vile Chapter No. 1872 r. A. M.
this Thursday evening, Dec. 6, at 7
o'clock, at which time the newly
elected officers will be installed. Re-
freshments will be served. All Wis
iting companions cordially invited
to attend.-Myron w. King, H. P;
Jno. D. Erwin, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Dr. Lee Humphrey left Tuesday
evening for Columbus, to attend the
meeting of the state medical board,
which is conducting the state medi-
cal examination. He will return
Friday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Mrs. C. J.. Swallow who under
went a second operation Tuesday, at
GAINESVILLE, having undergone one
about a week previous. is getting
along as well as could be expected
considering the serious nature of
the operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Btu acres five miles from New
ark on good gravel road, has S
room house, barn and other build
ings, running water, sandy loan
land. 8 acres one mile from public
square, good house, gas, city water.
large poultry house for 800 chick
ems, in oil and gas belt, not Leased.
10 acres on Ohio Electric with
room brick house, almost new, q
large chicken houses for 300 chick
ems, barn and other buildings. Have
several real bargains in city and
farm properties. Tell us what YOU
want and we will show you real bar
gains.-N. w. REID & COMPANY.
507 Trust Bldg, Newark, Ohio.
22n3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Mrs. Carrie Bailey and son Mr..
at Cambridge Wednesday, after a
visit here with the formers step
son Mr.. T. J. Bailey.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Mrs. Charles Barkhurst and son
Charles of Malta went to Columbus
Wednesday for a weeks visit with
the formers sister Mrs. Earle Rob-
ertS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Moose Eye Camp No. 1912 r. N.
of A., will meet in regular session
Wednesday evening, Dec. IL, at
7:30. The entertaining committee
are planning a very pleasant social
time, with refreshments. All
Neighbors are especially invited
Norma Hooper, Recorder.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06
0. T.. S. Notice

Valley Chapter No. 19, o. E. s.
will install officers on Friday even
ing, Dec. IA. A pot luck supper will
be served at z o'clock, and each
member is to invite one guest. Wis.,
iting members will be welcome.--
Frances Eveland, w. NJ; Fannie A.
Richardson, Sec'y. 6d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Draper Vanfossen has sold his
one-eighth interest in the Donehoo
lease to Geo. w. Lowell, which now
gives the latter a one-fourth interest
in the lease. The balance is owned
by Marietta parties.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Mrs. L. T. Gray was called to
Pittsburgh Friday because of the
word that her granddaughter Ruth,
daughter of Prof and Mrs. F. w.
Murphy, had scarlet fever. The
case is very light one, and she is
doing nicely
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Mr Freeman Hooper of Meigs
vile who underwent a serious oper-
ation several weeks ago at the Be
thesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, for ap-
pendicitis and other troubles, has
been home tGT more than a week,
and is getting along well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

The Westminster Guild of the
Presbyterian church will meet this
evening at 7:30 in the church par
lors.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06
IMPORTANT

Would the owner Of Treasury Saw
ings Certificate No. C-5599O14. date
Jan. 8, 1923, please communicate
with the McConnelsville post Office.
s13tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06
LOCAL NEWS

FREE: A Madame Hendren's
twenty dollar doll. See our window
display.-The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

The annual Ohio State Day cele-
bration win be held tomorrow, Fri
day, evening in the Legion hall Nor
ris block, at s o'clock. All o. S. U.
alumni, students and ex-students are
invited to attend, and each one is
entitled to one guest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Maraschino Cherries for your
home made candy, 49c bottle, at
The ReXall store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-06

Drs L. E, Sharp and c. S. Dye
went to Columbus the first of the
week, to attend the meeting of the
State Dental association. They eX
pect to return Friday