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INDUSTRIAL MEET DOWN TO WORK Generally Believed Prospect for Permanent Labor Peace . Is Brightening. MAY SETTLE STEEL STRIKE —————— < ' Labor Group Calls for Committee of Six to Clear Up Differences—Rockefeller Resolution Would Give Voice to Employees. Washington, Oct. 10—The Industrial conference is beginning to get somewhere. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a representative- of the public, proposed in a resolution that the national industrial conference, in session here, approve “the principle of representation in Industry under which the employees

.FOR SALE. 200 acres —Level black corn land, 160 acres cultivated; well tiled; 40 acres pasture with some timber; 2 miles from good town, on good road; well fenced and cross-fenteed; good buildings. Price for a short time sllO per acre, on easy terms. 160 acres—3 miles from town; mostly level; 100 acres cultivated; fair fencing; 60 acres Umber and pasture; on public road; set of extra good buildings. $75 per acre, •half cash, long time on balance. 160 acres—lU miles to town, 1 mile to school; lays level, clay soil,* clay \ subsoil; 125 acres or more cultivated, balance pasture; fair fenicing; 7-room house, good barn, good well, windmill; on gravel road, R. F. D. For sale, S9O per acre. Terms. 80 acres —Level black land, lays near large ditch, fine drainage; fenced; new 5-room house, shed, barn; on public road, near town. Price S7O .per acre. Will be pleased to show any of these farms when it suits you GEO. W. CASEY, RENSSELAER. INDIANA An armload of old papers for 5c at The Democrat office.

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shall have an effective voice in determining their terms of employment and their working and living conditions.” The outstanding sensation of the session was the demand by the labor group that the conference demonstrate that it is a practical and not an academic organization by appointing a committee to clear up the steel strike. The resolution culls for a committee of six, with two members from each group and~that existing differences between the workers and the employers in the steel > industry be referred to the committee for adjudication and settlement Prospects Are Bright. It is the general opinion that the prospect for a permanent industrial peace is brightening. The big developments of the conference were: 1. —The labor group called on the conference to appoint a committee of six to settle the steel strike, and to request at the same time that’the men return to work without opposition from their employers. 2. —The labor group submitted Its /‘lrreducible minimum,” Including the right of organization, collective bargaining, a minimum living wage and the eight-hour day. 3. —The public group presented a labor adjustment plan by Secretary of Labor Wilson, for representative boards in the industries, a general board and final recourse if necessary to an umpire named by the president. 4. — John D. Rockefeller Jr., of the public group introduced a resolution recognizing collective bargaining within the limits of single plant unionism. 5. —Gavin McNab, also of she public group presented a plan for a national board of conciliation and arbitration to be created by congress on plah modelled after the War Labor board. 6. —Conference adopted resolution introduced by Chairman Cadbourne of committee of 15 for appointment of committee of nine to take up high cost of living matters. 7. —proposal by Charles Edward Russell that the conference pass an antiprofiteering act like that of Great Britain with provision also for public accountancy of corporations. Would Give Labor Voice. B—Resolution by A. A. Landan of the public group for development of committees freely elected by employees In factories either as part of trade union system, or at least not antagonistic to unionism. 9.—Resolution by Henry S. Dennison of the public group that employers should themselves provide for allevla-

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Hon or the ouraen placed on employees during periods of unemployment. 10. Resolution by Mr. Dennison that employers recognize the right of the workers to organize for collective bargaining but that employees admit the right of employers to deal directly with their own men. 11. Resolution by Paul I. Feiss of the public group classifying Interests involved in the deliberations of the conference. 12. Portrayal of successful operation of the profit-sharing plan in a Georgia mill by Fuller Callway of La Grange. Georgia. 13. —Criticism by Dr. Charles W. Eliot of the conference method of proceeding by groups. He said that “the conference can be brought to no successful Issue If Its business is to be conducted by groups and If Its opinions are to be recorded by groups.”

PRESIDENT HOLDS HIS GAINS White House Bulletin Saya There Is No Material Change. Washington, Oct. 10.—President Wilson has held to the gains he has made, it was announced in a bulletin on his condition. Issued at the White House by Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson and E. R. Stitt. The bulletin follows: “While there Is no material change In the president’s condition, the slight improvement continues.

HEADS ILLINOIS ELKS ORDER Louis Boismenue of East St. Louis Is Elected to Presidency. Decatur, Hl.. Oct. 10.—Louis Boismenue of East St. Louis was elected president of the Illinois Elks here. Ottawa was selected as the 1920 convention city. Other officers were: First vice president, Thomas Smith, Decatur; second vice president Eugene Welch, Galesburg; secretary, J. O. Smith, Kankakee; treasurer, W. W. Arnold, Robinson, The Increasing popularity of motor equipment on the farm was demonstrated recently when one company exhibited a shipment on 80 cars loaded with such machinery. The cars were on the tracks of a big railroad yard and were being shipped to agents in three western states. TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE Melville H. Garriott to Charles W. Reed, Oct. 1, w% e% ne, e% w% ne, w pt e 3-4 ne ne, 19-30-6, 64.25 acres, Union, ?8,031. Charles W. Reed et ux to Lura A. Myres et baron, Oct. 11, same lands as above, sl.

BIG PUBLIC SALE ' The undersigned will offer at public auction at bls residence, 12 miles north and % mile west of Rensselaer, 1 mile east of Virgie, 2 miles south and 1 mile west of Kniman, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1919, 5 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 black horse, 11 years old, wt. 1100; 1 black mare, 10 years old, wt. 1100; 1 black horse, 3 years old, wt. 1000; 1 black mare, 5 years old, wt. 1000; 1 grey horse, 8 years old, wt. 1200. 15 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 4 head of milch cows, all giving milk, fresh in spring; 2 bulls; 9 spring calves, 6 heifers, 3 steers. 44 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 3 brood sows, 2 with pigs by side; * 17 head of shoats, wt. about 150 lbs. each; 8 shoats, wt. about 60 lbs.; 1 fat hog, wt. about 350 lbs. 8 Dozen Chickens. AUCTIONEER A Real, Live, Livestock Auctioneen. Sefven years’ successful experience. Have a wide acquaintance among the buyers. It pleases me to please everybody. Terms—l Per Cent. Call Rensselaer 924-D for dates. Write Fair Oaks, R-2. Following dates have been taken: Wednesday, Oct. 15, Al Helsel. General sale. Thursday, Oct. 16, Dan Lakin. General sale. Friday, Oct. 17, Ben D. Miller, near Mt. Ayr. General sale. ' Tuesday, Oct. 21, Mathena Bros., 3 miles northeast of Rensselaer. General sale. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Andy Wilson, near Hebron. General sale. Thursday, October 23, J. B. Balensky, 12 miles north and 1U miles east of Rensselaer. General sale. Thursday, Feb. 5, Miller & Adams. General sale. ' Tuesday, Feb. 10, Glenn Baker, Barkley township.

1 Stack of Oaks Straw in good shape. 25 Bushels of Com or more. 10 or 12 Cords of Stove WoodImplements, Wagons, Etc.—-Con-sisting of 2 farm wagons, 1 with triple bed; 1 top buggy; 1 riding cultivator, with gopher attachment, good as new; 1 5-ft. disc, good as new; 1 John Deere corn planter with fertilizer attachment and 80 rods of wire; 1 endgate seeder; 1 sulky plow, in good shape; 1 new 16-ln. walking plow; 2 harrows, 1 15-ft. and 1 10-ft. harrow; 1 hay rack; 2 sets of work harness, and numerous other articlos Terms —A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, notes to bear 6 % Interest from date. If not paid at maturity notes to bear 8% Interest from date; 2% off for cash when entitled to credit. ALBERT HELSEL. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. H. C. DeKock, Clerk. Lunch by Knlman Ladles’ Aid.

PUBLIC SALE As I have sold my farm and am going to quit farming, I will sell at public auction at my residence, 7% miles north of Rensselaer, % mile north of Alx, the following described property, sale beginning at 11 a. m., on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1919 O Head of Horses — 1 bay mare, age 9 years, wt. 1500; 1 bay mare, age 13 years, wt. 1400; 1 brown mare, age 12 years, wt. 1250; 1 grey gelding, age 5 years, wt. 1450; 1 bay gelding, age 4 years, wt. 1150; 1 black gelding, age 4 years, wt. 1200. 20 Head of Cattle— 3 milk cows, one 4 and the other two 3 years old; 5 coming 2-year-old heifers, bred; 11 coming 2-year-old heifers, not bred. 5 Head of Ewes. 4 Big Type Poland China brood sows. Farm Implements— l new wagon; 1 7-ft. grain binder, good as new; 1 wheat drill; 2 discs; 2 walking plows; 2 sets good work harness; 3 cultivators; 2 doubleshovel plows. 3 Stands Bees. _ Household Goods. Some Oak Posts. Terms —A credit of 11 months will be given on sums over $lO, approved notes to bear 6 % interest if paid when due, If not paid at maturity 8 % interest from date will be charged; 2% off for cash when entiled to credit. D. E. LAKIN. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch by Alx Ladies’ Aid. BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned, having sold his farm and going to move to Nappanee, Ind., will sell at public auction at said farm, 1 mile west and 1 mile north of Mt. Ayr, commencing at 11 a. m., on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1919, 7 Head of Cattle— Consisting of V 1 Durham cow, fresh; 1 Durham cow, fresh by November 1; 2 heifers, bred; 3 yearlings steers. The two milk cows are extra good ones. 21 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 2 young brood sows, one an O. I. C.; 5 head of shotes, weight about 125 pounds each; 14 pigs, about two months old. 10 to 12 tons of nice Timothy Hay in barn. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 1 new Kentucky grain drill, with fertilizer and grass seed attachments; 1 New Idea manure spreader; 1 light wagon; 1 spring wagon; 1 single buggy; 1 walking cultivator; 1 single shovel plow; 1 double sihovel plow; 1 Cow Boy brand tank heater; 2 wire stretchers; 1 5-8-inch steel cable, 240 feet long; 1 douible driving harness; 1 single driving harness; 1 large iron kettle; 1 saddle; 1 food cooker; 1 nearly new King-Cler-mont heating stove; 1 Sharpies No. 4 cream separator; some galvanized piping; a lot of roofing' ’slate and numerous other articles. Terms—A credit of 12 months will be given on sums ©ver $lO, approved notes to bear 6 % interest if paid at maturity, if n)ot so paid 8 % interest will be charged from date; 2% off for cash when entitled to credit. BEN B. MILLER. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. Herbert Miller, Clerk. Lunch on ground.

BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at his farm, 9 miles nprth and 4 miles east of Rensselaer, 1 3-4 miles west of Gifford, on MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1919, 8 Horses —1 bay 'horse 7 years old, wt. 1250, sound; 1 grey horse 7 years old, wt. 1400, sound; 1 bay mare 11 years old, sound, wt. 1350; 1 black mare 9 years old, wt. 1100; 1 black horse 10 years old, wt. 1300; 1 'bay mare 9 years old, wt. 1200; 2 colts, coming yearling and one 2 years old. 18 Head of Cattle —9 good milch cows, some fresh soon, others fresh in spring; 9 spring calves. 10 Hogs—9 shotes, wt. ’ 100 pounds; 1 good brood sow, to farrow in January. Implements—l good wagon and rack; 1 spring wagon; 1 Oliver gang plow; 1 sulky plow; 2 walking plows; 2 two-section harrows; 2 riding cultivators; 1 disc; 1 mowing machine; 1 rake; 3 sets of work harness; 1 buggy; 1 good Butterfly separator. 35 acres of good corn in the field. One stack of timothy hay; 2 stacks of wild hay. Household and kitchen furniture. The farm will be offered private on day of sale—l 66 acres good land.. Terms—A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO,

William F. Scoll Sale ■ ' 1111 ■" ' ■ 1 " T - 'I Will take place at his farm residence located 6 miles southwest of Winamac, 11 miles northeast of Francesville, on the Winamac-Francesville gravel road, known as the first farm north of the Amsler Stock Farm in Jefferson township, on Monday, October 20,1919 Beginning at 11 o’clock 160 Acre Farm This farm of 160 acres located where the sale is given will be offered at ppblic auction on the above date. The land is black loam with clay and gravel sub-soil, all hog tight fenced in five fields; running water through farm; bank barn, cattle barn, silo, windmill, hog house, new chicken house and good dwelling. Buildings mostly new and in good repair. Terms on date of sale. 35 Head of Cattle 1 Holstein cow 4 years old; 1 red cow 7, fresh; 1 half Jersey 4, with calf by side; 1 Holstein 4, with calf by side; 1 Hereford 6, fresh; 1 Shorthorn 3, fresh; 1 cow 6, fresh in January; 1 cow 6, fresh in November; 1 cow 4, fresh in March; 1 Hereford Bull, 18 months old; 15 head of spring calves; 4 yearling Hereford steers. All this stock is in excellent shape. 80 Head of Hogs 4 brood sows to farrow in November and December; 5 fine quality gilts ready for breeding; 30 hogs weight from 140 to 160 pounds; 40 shoats 60 to 80 pounds; 2 Pure Bred Big Type Poland China boars, old enough for service. Pedigrees furnished. 5 Head of Horses ’ 1 bay horse 5; wt. 1450; 1 brown mare 5, wt. 1450; 1 horse 8, wt. 1300. These horses are in first class condition; 1 bay horse 12, wt. 1100; 1 mare 10, wt. 1000. FARMING IMPLEMENTS— Wagons, mowers, gang plows, etc. TERMS OF SALE:— 9 months credit will be given on sums over $lO with 6 percent interest from date; 8 per cent from maturity until paid from date note given if not paid when due. 2 per cent discount for cash. W. F. SCOTT, Owner. J. R. BRANDENBURG, Auctioneer. QUS KING, Clerk.

approved notes to bear 6% interest from date, if not paid at maturity 8 % interest will be charged from date; 2% off of cash when entitled to credit. DAVID POPEL. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. PUBLIC SALE As we are moving away, we will offer at public auction at our farm, 2 miles north and % mile east of Rensselaer, o» TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1919, sale to commence at 10 a. m. sharp, the following personal property : 13 Head of Cattle—Red cow, 12 years old; Jersey cow, year old, fresh in December; heifer, coming 3 years old, fresh in November; 2 calves, coming 2 years old; 2 spring calves; red cow, 7 years old, fresh by day of sale; Jersey heifer, will be fresh soon; white cow, 5 years old; Jersey cow, 8 years old, giving milk; Jersey cow, 6 years old, giving milk; ’bull calf, coming 2. years old. 7 Hampshire Shotes—7 head of Chester White shotes, wt. about 150 each. Farm Implements—Avery cultivator; Case sulky plow; 2 .sets gravel boards; 40 fence posts; forge, small; 2 single buggies; 2 discs; 1 2-section steel harrow; steel roller; endgate seeder; lowwheel wagotni; McCormick binder; weeder; hay rake; butchering kettle; Hayes corn planter; fanning mill; 2 good feed troughs; brooder and brooder house; small stock of millet; about 10 tons of timothy hay; tank heater. Household Goods—Bed, 2 dressers, 2 commodes, 2 tables, barrel churn, dishes, fruit jars, coal oil stove with oven, baseburner, washing machine. Terms—A credit of 10 month® will be given on sums over $lO, approved notes to bear 6 % interest • from date, if not paid at maturity notes to bear 8 % interest from date; 2 % off for cash when entitled to credit. S. L. AND E. W. MATHENY. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch on ground. PUBLICSALE Rain or Shine—No Postponement. The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence one and one-half miles west of Wheatfield, Ind., sale to begin at 10:30 a. in., on WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22, 1919, the following personal property: 220 CATTLE Forty pure-bred Hereford heifers, bred to registered Hereford bull; 1 ■registered Hereford bull, a good

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one; 40 Polled Angus cows and heifers; 21 head of Durham cows and heifers, some springers; 40 steers, weight 800 pounds each; 58 steers, yearlings and 2-year-olds; 20 head of spring calves, good ones. 20 Head of Shoats— Weight about 140 pounds each. Term*— A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO on approved security at six per cent interest if paid when due; if not so paid, eight per cent will be charged from date of sale. A discount of two per cent will be given on sums’ over $lO for cash. All sums of $lO and under, cash. No property to be moved until settled for. Lunch served. HORACE M. CLARK. Frank Strickland and W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneers.

The undersigned will offer at public auction at his farm 12 miles north and 1 % miles east of Rensselaer and 2% miles east and two miles south of Kniman, commencing at 11 a. m., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, the following described property: S Horses— Sorrel mare, 6 years old, wt. 1,850; bay horse, 8 years old, wt. 1450; black mare, 10 years old, wt. 1350; gray mare, 10 years old, wt. 1200; black horse, 8 years old, wt. 1000. 10 Head Cattle— Red ■Cow, 7 years old, fresh March 1; red cow, 6 years old, fresh April 4; 4 year old cow, fresh in April; white-faced heifer, 2 years old; 3 springs calves, 2 heifers and one bull; 2 coming 2 year old steers; cow, 3 years old, bred; 3 year old heifer with calf by side; black cow, 6 years old, a good one, fresh November 12; coming 2 year old heifer. 12 Head Hogs— B shoats, wt. 75 lbs.; brood sow, wt. 250; 3 shoats. wt. 125. 5 Dozen hens. 30 turkeys, 26 young and 4 old hens. 5 tons wild hay. Stack of straw. 15 acres corn ih shock. Farm Implements— Wagon, good as new; spring wagon; top buggy; hay rack; mowing machine; wheat drill, good as new, with fertilizer attachment; 2 walking plows; sulky plow, good as new; riding cultivator; new disc; 2-section harrow; 3 sets harness, one set new; set single harness; cream separator; 140-egg incubator; kerosene stove; heating stove; onion drill; will sow any kind of 4eed. Terms— slo and under, cash in hand; no discount. On sums over $lO a credit of 12 months will be given, purchaser giving note with approved security with 6 per cent interest if paid when due, if not so paid, 8 per cent will be charged. 2 per cent off for cash on sums over $lO. FRANK BAL AN SKY. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane, Clerk.