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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-10-09

oAA@S VA q 0ClDy lldt Irwin y Gsnhh
and tastes like one.
But we can grow apricots and
cherries and nectarines and peaches
as toothsome as you'd ask for; and
noble berries and luscious prunes
and delectable grapes; and, on this
great ranch, about the finest mel
ons / ever ate. There's likewise a
red onion which has a taste all
right-eat it raw and you taste it
for days and days.
And if you think our flowers don't
smell enough, try our politics.
Troubles of a Pioneer.
7 IFE in these parts is just one
~ thing after another, and some
times it's several things after an
other, all at once-such as the rush
of the autograph collectors upon a
poor, shy movie star, or the yelp-
ing onslaught of our estate beagles
when a visiting nobleman incau-
iously intimates that he might
Sell his trailer and buy lot.
But complications also pile up for
a lifelong resident who has been
here, as l have, nearly two years
now and so is qualified to join the
Early Pioneers California society.
Here / go and take on a radio pro-
gram-and l did so hope to fly east
to see what Mrs. Harrison Williams
will be wearing this fall. At times
the temptation just to drop every
thing and start has been well-nigh
overpowering.
Reducing Motor Accidents.
wv ERE great people at starting
w something, but, just then,
along comes a new crusade or a
new movement or new style in di-
vided skirts and we trail off after
that, forgetting the issue which had
seemed so passionately important.
Last January we were all enlist
ing to make 1886 a safer year on
the highroad. With the year nearly
three-fourths gone, what have we
done to reduce the appalling NOR
tally? And what are we going to do
before all of us, except the idiots
and drunkards, who are supposed to
be the special ward of providence,
have been moved down?
I'm reminded of the colored man
in Mississippi who was convicted
of murder, and his lawyer forgot
to file an appeal, and finally the
condemned man sat down and wrote
this letter: "Dear Guvnor: Please,
sub, is on the middle of purticu-
lar fix and onlessen you do some
thin right away, they hang me,
Friday-here tits Wednesday al
ready!"
Saving Your Teeth.
THOUGH thy teeth be but state
L ly ruins, with English ivy grow
ing all over them and bullbats nest
ing in the hollows, fight off for as
long as possible those who think the
root of all evil is the bottom of your
remaining bicuspid. Don't let 'em
be too fast about photographing
your jaw either.
No man ever yet had an X-ray
picture that f1attered him. Particu-
larly is that true when it's an in
terror view of the human face.
Because, the next thing yoC know,
a gentleman in a white smock Is
testing some forceps and saying,
"This may hurt-just little" And
then the next thing after that, your
uppers are as false as Judas.
did so and the result is that, no
matter what else is on the menu, I
60 in for the Cobb pink plate spe-
cial. A fellow does get tired of
having everything he eats taste like
rubber.
IRWIN S. COBB.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-10-09

X-rays and gamma rays detect
incipient cracks and flaws buried
six inches or more deep in steel
plates and castings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-10-09

Easy to Excuse
How many times are you angry
at yourself because you promised
to do something?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-10-09

Lefty O'Doul, the former YAM
kee, Dodger and Giant, who
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15
THE 8-H0UR AMENDMENT

Vicious and misleading propaganda is being circulated
by opponents of the proposed e%ight-hour amendment to
Montanas Constitution. The proposition does not provide
for a six-hour day nor for any other number OF hours than
those already in effect in most industries. We already have
laws limiting the hours of labor to eight in most of the
work performed in the state of Montana.
The new amendment when adopted will place all in
dustries on a uniform basis of eight hours.
Many people will remember the flood of lies and appre-
hension that was spread at the time the people won the
reduction of hours of labor from 10 hours to eight hours.
The same threats of disaster, the same false arguments of
increased costs of living, the same attempts to inject fear
into the minds of the people were used.
Did all these calamides take place? Not at all.
What did happen? The production of wealth increased,
industry thrived, new factories started and the workers
had more leisure to enjoy their homes, auto rides and social
affairs, more time for culture and refinement.
The incredible s~elfishness of the employers brought
about the depression and nearly caused the tumbling down
of their inhuman profit system about their heads.
Grass, unrefined greed and stupidity are behind the
effort to defeat the eight-hour amendment.
There is not one sensible argument that can be used
against this proposed amendment so its antagonists resort
to deception and trickery. The literature put out by them is
designed to lead the ctizenry to believe that they are voting
for the six-hour day. 1t would be as truthful to say that the
measure is designed to effect a two-hour day or four-hour
day. There is nothing in the proposed law which even
remotely refers to six hours or any number of hours except
eight hours and in that it is very specific, saying: "A period
of eight hours shall constitute a days work in all indus
tries" An exception is then made of farming and stock
raising.
1t is true that the amendment would give to the legis-
lature the power to reoace the number of hours below that
of eight but who controls the legislature?
Sometimes the unions have been able to get bills
through the House but a reactionary Senate invariably kill
them. Hence help from the legislature is problematical.
What we are sure of in passing this amendment is a uni
form ~eight-hour day and that is all. Vote for it.
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15
Bosone Full 0 praise for President Roosevelt
and Senator Murray lauds Ayers

Joe Bosone, who has taken a po-
litical part in the councils of the
United Mine Workers for many
years and who was for many years
president of District No. 27, gave a
glowing tribute to Roosevelt and
Murray in a talk to the Trades and
Labor Council on the 9Th of this
month. Mr.. Bosone also made a re-
mark which made the delegates
prick up their ears, when he said
that Green had made a statement
to Roosevelt that an early settle
ment of the C. I. OLA. F. of L. con-
troversy could be expected.
The former president then
launched into the main subject of
his address, stating that he vas
campaigning for Roosevelt, Murray,
|O'Connell, O'Connor, Ayers and
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

other Democratic candidates. Most
of the daily newspapers in the coun-
try besides the Liberty Leagues,
capitalists, and other financial in
terests are lined up solidly against
the president and against the people
in this election" declared Bosone.
He then went on to describe the
conditions in the coal mines along
about 1882 and prior to that time in
which he said that the organization
of coal miners were fighting for
their lives. When Wilson was in
office the union was about the same
as it is now" declared Mr.. Bosone.
Then came the long period of the
Republican rule when the coal
miners lost everything that they had
gained, including every strike that
Continued to Page Six.)
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

the office Of Secretary of State and
who is aspiring to be reelected to
the same office. Mr.. Mitchell is re-
cognized in union circles as one of
the best organizers that the unions
have ever had. He built the Butte
Clerks union to one of the largest
in the United States at the time he
was business agent. Mr.. Mitchell
has been endorsed by most of the
big central labor bodies in the state.
The others endorsed r all NOM
inees for the Legislature. The labor
unions are vitality interested in the
Legislative candidates as here is
where a great deal of good or harm
can be done to the working people.
In making the report Mr.. Gwinn
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15
Submits
Report Of His
Recent Activities

Labor Commissioner, Ed. O'Byrne,
dropped into the union headquarters
Wednesday this week and gave a re-
sumo of his recent activities.
He stated that he has been making
a detailed check of a number of cit
les in the state pertaining to COM
pliance with the 8-hour store law
and other labor laws and found a
very unsympathetic attitude on the
part of a number of county attor-
neys toward the prosecution of COM
plants for violations of labor laws.
In Great Falls the Cascade Trades
and Labor Assembly rendered valu-
able assistance in checking alleged
violations and the labor commits
sioner expressed his sincere appre-
citation for the union cooperation.
O'Bryne made a check in Kalispell
and found numerous fragrant vio-
lations of the eight-hour law.
During the course of his investi-
cations, he found men working
in grocery stores for a period
of IL and more hours per day
for the reported salary of $1,000 a
week. Other men working in these
same stores for 9 and 10 hours were
reported to have been working for
$1.00 a day. The principal reason
for these conditions appears to be
lack of organization. The carpen-
tiers union in Kalispell is the only ac-
tive labor organization there and the
necessity for more and better organ
~ization is imperative in order to eli
inmate some or all of these deplor-
able conditions. Before leaving Kali
ispell, complaints were filed against
five business houses. A lot Of praise
is due Mr.. Roghlein, County Attor-
ney, for the prompt manner in which
he filed informations in these cases.
After checking on the hours and
conditions of labor in all the small
err towns in the northwestern part
of the state the Commissioner went
to Missoula and undertook a survey
of several complaints which he had
received over a period of weeks
about law violations in that city.
Soon after starting the Missoula
check, he discovered that the infor-
nation had been passed around
among the merchants that such a
check was either in progress or be-
ing contemplated, but even with this
advance information on the part of
the employers, law violations in four
business places in Missoula were dis
covered and complaints filed with
the County Attorney. Mr.. O'Byrne
feels certain that he will receive full
cooperation from Mr.. Higgins, Coun-
ty Attorney, and his deputy, Mr. Dali
ton Pierson in the prosecution of
these complaints.
The Labor Commissioner hasn't
any definite plans for the future. He
has calls from a number of cities in
the eastern part of the state to make
Investigations, and hopes to be able
to attend to them in the near fut-
ure.
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

publican candidates, William E.
Squires and George H. Wade.
The Trades and Labor Council en-
dorsed Jerry j. O'Connell for Con-
gress of this district and Harry j..
%Freebourne for Attorney General.
The Council merely re-affirmed
its endorsement of Harry Freebourn,
this action being a duplicate of an
endorsement that had been given
him we a year ago. 1t is doubt
full if there is such another county
Continued to Page 81
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15
LIGHTERS REPLY
~<JATT0RNEY NOLAN
barge Matthews With Being
Friend of Anaconda Co.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Local Union No. 90

Local Union NO. 70
October S, 1885.
Editor of Labor News,
Care Silver Bow Trades Council,
Butte, Montana.
Dear Sir:
In the last issue of the Labor News
you published a letter from Timothy
Nolan, which convinces us that Tim
likes Judge Matthews very much.
It seemed too bad that MI. Nolan
had to go back to 1920 to get a case
to show Matthews love for the
Butte miner. Old-timers will re-
member, however, that Bill Willis
was working for the Pilot Butte Co,
at the time he was killed. All
other cases mentioned by Mr.. Nolan
were decided against outside com
panies and we searched in vain for
any case against the A. c. M.
More recent cases in which Judge
Matthews wrote the opinion are:
Maxi VS.. Anaconda Copper Mining
Co., 81 Mont. 314, decided June Is,
1890, where compensation was re-
fused because Maxi did not file a
proper claim with the managing
agent of the Company at a time
when he was delirious in Murray's
Hospital.
Kerns VS.. Anaconda Copper Min
ing Co, 81 Mont. SAT, decided June
Is, 1880, where compensation was
refused Kern's widow because her
evidence did not trace the course of
a bug through the system of her de-
ceased husband.
Shugg VS.. A. C. NJ, 100 Mont.
1859 decided June 8, 1885. Ed
Shugg worked in the mines Is
years and had no trouble with his
feet; then he was caught in a fall
of ground; later he was discharged
from the hospital on crutches and
when his legs and feet did not heal
he was told that flat feet caused it
all.
All of these people are Butte peo-
pie and presumably members of the
Miners Union. 1t might be worth
while to investigate these cases be-
fore deciding on the judicial mind
of Judge Matthews. The rule for
notice laid down in the Maxi case
would puzzle a Philadelphia lawyer.
Judge Matthews is fully competent
to see that no Butte miner robs our
benefactor, the A. c. M. and puts an
unnecessary burden on business.
We charge that Matthews has
batted 1000 per cent against the
miners in compensation casesl that
he has favored the companies, par
ticularly the A. C. M. as shown
in State v: State Board of Equaliza-
ton, SO Mont. %, where he was one
of the judges finding for the COM
panies in the gross tax case and by
his decision saved the A. c. M. about
one half million dollars in taxes.
This was a three to two decision and
his vote could have saved this
money to the state. His present op-
ponent, Judge Angstman, voted
against the companies and nothing
further is needed to show the real
feeling of the two men.
On the whole we feel that Math-
ews is about as safe in the Supreme
Court as would be a weasel in a hen
coop. This organization has had
one dose of his legal mind and we
do not wish another.
We are publishing the above cited
cases so that Mr.. Nolan or any other
adherent of Matthews may correct
us if we are wrong.
Thanking you for your valuable
space, we are,
Respectfully yours,
Local SO, International AS
ISOLATION of Fire Fighters,
pv pnpEpT M nEJ ICu
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

of the Bartenders said that the COM
mitee had examined documents and
records of all the candidates and
after mature deliberation, had sell
ected certain ones for recommends
ton.
The following Democratic candi-
dates for the Legislature were en-
dorsed. A. w. Anderson, Harry
Mitchell, A, B. Cohen, M. J.. Mulhol-
land, Phil Goodwin, and Ernest
Hardcastle. Also the following re-
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15
CENTRAL COUNCIL ALSO SELECTS
list OF LEGISLATIVE A5pIRANT5
State Mining Council, Miners
Union and Trades and Labor
Council Also Endorse Pro-
posed 8-Hour Amendment.

The Trades and Labor Council
made additional endorsements of
political candidates at last Tues
days meeting.
Mr.. Gwinn made the report for
the Legislative Committee. Includ-
in the endorsements was Sam w
Mitchell, the present incumbent of
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15
SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN

The Campbell, O, police chief
threw teargas bombs into a crowd
of school children who were strik-
ing in protest against the transfer
of a popular teacher.
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

Apologies for the profit motive
say it stimulates private enterprise
to bring forth all sorts of blessings
of which the human race would 9TH
erwise be deprived.
Experts report that germ bombs,
produced at Sc a pound and selling
for $500, will play a big role in
spreading pestilence during the next
war.
"There will be more profit in
growing germs than making shells"
they say.
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

ACCESSORIES PLAY UP YOUR
CLOTHES, reads an ad for a swank
New York shop.
"And now" says Breadline Ben
ny, "all we need is the clothes"
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

The Trades and Labor Council of
put on an entertainment
Continued to Page SKI
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

Elmer Shea, democratic candida
tie for clerk of the court expressed
his appreciation to the Legislative
Committee and to the Trades Coun-
Gil through one of the other dele
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

The American standard OF
living must be maintained
in order that American in
situations may not be sub
ject to perils of discomfort.
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Min
ers union cordially requests the pub
lie to attend their card party at the
Miners union hall on the 10th of this
month. Valuable prizes will be Civ
en- and the players are assured of
a pleasant evening. Admission is
rs cents.
Montana labor news., 1936-10-15

There can be no prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17
JAMES G. REYNOLDS DEAD
Former Resident of Warwick, Md,
and Middletown. Dies i'm California

James G. Reynolds, a former
resident of Warwick, Md, and Mid
dletown passed away on September
4th, at his home in Trona, Calf,
aged II years. He and his daugh-
ter had spent the summer among
his relatives in Maryland, and had
but recently returned to his home
Having been in failing health for
sometime, nevertheless his sud-
den death was great shock. He
was a man of sterling qualities and
winning personality, making host
of friends wherever he was located,
who, with his family, mourn his
passing. Mr.. Reynolds was the
son of the late Andrew Cole Rey-
nolds and Sarah his wife, later the
wife of Israel Gunkel, and is sur
vived by son, James p, of Los
Angeles, and daughter, Mary, the
wife of Mr.. Morgan Kavanaugh, of
Trona, also by four sisters and a
brother-Mrs. John Ernest, of Sas-
safras, Md; Mrs. Daniel Mitchell,
of Red Bank, N. J.; Mrs. J. R. H.
Price, Mrs. Hampton Johns and
Mr.. Andrew G. Reynolds, all of
Warwick, Md Funeral services
were held in Los Angeles, and in
terment in the beautiful resting
place of Glendale.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17
DIES IN SURF AT REHOBOTH
r. A. Wardell, DUPONT Employee,
Stricken as He Starts to Swim

Stricken as He Starts to Swim
Robert A. Wardell, aged 54, SOP
West Twenty-third Street, Will
mington, veteran employe of the
DUPONT Company, was suddenly
stricken in the surf at Rehoboth
Sunday afternoon. He died from
an heart attack a few minutes af-
ter he walked into the surf for a
swim. Mr.. Wardell had been suf-
fering from a heart condition for
some time. He had walked only
about two feet into the water when
he collapsed. The broadwalk was
crowded at the time. A life guard
rushed TO his assistance and he
was taken to the life guard booth
and given artificial respiration. He
was later taken to the Rehoboth
home of James T. Chandler, Sr., of
Wilmington, where he was pro-
nounced dead by DR.. Robert Nc
Lane of the Beebe Hospital, Lewes.
Employed by the DUPONT Company
for more than 25 years, Mr.. War
dell was in charge of the file room
and the blue print and photostat-
ing work of the engineering de-
partment. He was a member of
several Masonic bodies. His wife
survives.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17
WORLDS WHEAT
32O,OOO,OOO LESS
Report Received BY Exten-
sion Office of University
of Delaware, Newark
WASHINGTON REPORT

World wheat supplies during the
1936-37 season appear likely to be
about 320,OO0,OO0 bushels less than
they were in the 1885 season,
according to word received at the
Agricultural Extension Offices at
the University of Delaware from
the Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nomics in Washington. The world
production for the current season,
according to the information re-
ceived, is estimated to be about g.
444 100000 bushels, not including
wheat produced in Russia and
China. The world carryover at the
beginning of the current crop year
was 744, 100000 bushels, a decrease
of about 21O,OO0,00O bushels from
the previous year. United States
wheat production, on August 1,
showekd prospects of being close
to 633, 100000 which is somewhat
less than the amount used in this
country in either of the past two
years but is above the five year av-
erage (1923-27.) With carry-over
stocks on July 1 estimated at 150,-
100000 bushels, the total supplies
for the current crop year are indi-
Gated to be about 783, 100000 bush
els. The normal domestic disap-
pearance of wheat is between 620,-
100000 bushels and 661 100000
bushels, which leaves more than
enough domestic wheat to supply
the demands.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17

6av world. Mr.. Wilson, and Ger
rish Gassaway, manager of the
Chamber of Commerce, strolled
through the five-car train shaking
hands and introducing those who
had not met. The process of get
ting acquainted was made easier
by legible lapel badges which bore
each persons name. These were
distributed on the train by E. N.
Scotton and ]. Huber Dem of the
Chamber of Commerce. BY the
time the train reached Middletown
everyone was well acquainted.
"yVeIcome" Parade in Milford
The party lined up four abreast
behind the Milford High School
Band, which was led by a natty
feminine drum major in bright col
ored uniforms and a hat that was
two feet high. Candy c. Mammele
constituted himself a top sergeant.
Get in STEP" he barked at the
tour members. Keep your heads
up" But his orders had little eff
feet. AS it swung down the main
street of Milford to the Windsor
Hotel, the parade got a big hand
from the scattered townsfolk who
stood along the sidewalks. Mr.
Wilson, Mr.. Gassaway, Mr.. dupont
and Jasper E. Crane strode ahead
in the forward squads, with execu-
tives big and little, marching be-
hind Waiting at the hotel to well
come the group was Henry B.
Shreffler, its manager. In the
dining room the good will travel
lers filed past long table to serve
themselves with big fried chicken
buffet luncheon. They strolled back
to the train in threes and fours.
Milford Greets Party
The official welcoming committee
which met the train at Milford
consisted of E. M. Davis, DIR. G..
Layton Grier, Max Cohen, presi-
dent of the Rotary Club, and c. d.
Holzmueller, president of the Mil
ford Chamber of Commerce. When
the train paused at Georgetown, it
was boarded by Mayor Ira w.
Davis, who first welcomed the
chamber officials on the platform.
AS the special rolled across Sus-
sew County to the ocean-front re
sort, in the early afternoon, the
men looked out on fields and for
ests that already, in touches of yell
low and brown, were limiting of
autumn. But the day was warm,
even sultry, outside the air-condi-
toned train. The special came to
a stop at Rehoboth Beach Station
at 3:45 p. m. The party broke up
into golfing, swimming, and board
walk strolling segments, before go
ing to the country club for dinner.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17
SEAFORD INJUNCTION CASE
Eastern Shore Public Service Co.,
Denied by Chancellor WoIcott

A petition of the Eastern Shore
Public Service Company to have
the town of Seaford temporarily
enjoined from granting an electric
power franchise was denied by
Chancellor Josiah o. Wolcott in
Chancery Court at Dover Satur-
day. Two weeks were set as time
for filing afidavits in the case. The
utility firm was represented by
Caleb S. Layton of Wilmington,
and individual plaintiffs by James
M. Tunnel of Georgetown. James
r. Morford of Wilmington and
Ralph Baker appeared for the Sea-
ford council. A council committee
was to report Tuesday night on the
bids of two companies, the Seaford
Power and Light Company and the
Donovan Construction Company,
seeking a franchise for supplying
the town with power.