ARDS OF TRADE throughout the country are taking 
dum vote on the report of a special committee 
Chamber of Commerce of the United States which 
comn remedial legislation’ to permit codperative 
reements-under federal supervision in those industries 
ch involve natural resources. The recommendation is 
on the condition that such agreements tend to con- 
» the resources, to lessen accidents and to promote 
ublic interest. The committee confined its study to 
, the ores and deposits of useful metals, and the 
of minerals which are a source of heat, light and 
The recommendation is limited accordingly. The 
ttee points to the increased consumption of natural 
ces since the enactment of the general legislation 
with interstate trade, the production of coal hav- 
creased nearly fivefold while the population has 
ased less than 70 percent. About 40 percent of the 
eased production due to competition is wasted, accord- 
to the report of the committee. Other natural re- 
are being exhausted in greater or less degree and 
ymittee believes that cooperation in production and 
tion will tend to prolong the supply. An objec- 
» the proposed legislation is that the regulation of 
itions of work which lead to accidents and the con- 
| of natural resources belong to the states and not the 
ral government. It is also suggested that changes in 
methods and costs of distribution rather than altera- 
Hons in the conditions of competition are needed. The 
various chambers of commerce about the country, which 
re members of the national chamber, are now voting on 
: proposed legislation and the referendum will be com- 
d early in January. 
nends 
~ Now, Tuere is Not Onty a decided increase in the 
rices of shoes, but there is an increase in the prices made 
or repairs,—and there is a reason. The repair man is 
handicapped by the unprecedented increases in the cost 
of materials going into the repair work. It will be neces- 
sary for the customers to exercise patience. The higher 
ces are a detriment to the dealer and his profits are 
higher than in the days of lower prices. 
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_ Tue Gay anv Harpy Turone that gathered at the 
wl to see the Harvard-Yale football game were not 
indful of the sufferings abroad. The usual collection 
the Red Cross work was taken with the largest col- 
on yet,—over eight thousand dollars. That showed 
yper spirit; they enjoyed the game so much the better. 
Mr. Hucues Has Returned to New York and has 
taken up his work with his old firm. It is not likely that 
he will have to wait around very long for cases. His 
experience as governor and a judge of the Supreme Court 
will attract a clientele to him that will keep him busy 
‘until 1921 when he begins his first term as President. 
-  Tuere Was More THAN OnE Famiry on the North 
Shore that assisted in keeping the prices of turkeys down 
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by purchasing chicken or duck. 
_ A Younc Woman who has the courage to go from 
Sacramento, California, to New York in a runabout had 
-pluck—and a good car. 
— Wrirtam Jenntncs Bryan says that he is in politics 
to stay and feels that he has still about twenty years in 
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the “arena.” 
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Dr. Axep Has Come Our in favor of a World Alli- 
to preserve peace. There is no chance for a dis- 
agreement, 
ance 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 9 
Tuer Apamson Bix, has now been carefully examined 
and the test case has been prepared and forwarded to the 
United States Supreme Court for its decision. It will be 
re nembered ‘that in order to avoid a wide-spread railroad 
strike the President succeeded in having passed by Con- 
gress a bill granting the requests made by the men for 
an eight-hour day. This was the Adamson Bill. The 
concessions then made satisfied the men and they have 
returned to work and there was no strike. The railroads, 
however, maintain that the bill was unconstitutional and 
that the Congress of the United States has erred. Con- 
sequently a test case has been prepared and it has now 
reached the Supreme Court for adjudication. The con- 
test has been presented by the Missouri, Oklahoma and 
Gulf Railroad. It covers the points in the law that are 
attacked. It will be of interest to all, both the railroad 
and the employees, to have the matter threshed out and 
a sound basis of agreement reached. If the bill is not 
constitutional one should be prepared and in such form 
as to safeguard the interests of the railroad, the public 
and the employee. The case will be carefully considered 
and much interest will necessarily be taken in the con- 
sideration given by the Supreme Court and its final de- 
cision will be awaited. 
It Is AN AMAZING STATEMENT, one can hardly be- 
lieve it, and yet Chairman Brenton of the National Board 
of Review, says it and it must be true: the moving picture 
enterprise stands fifth in the commercial interests of 
America. Only agriculture, transportation, oil and steel 
surpasses it in profits and money invested. It seems 
hardly creditable, but the reliable figures tell their own 
story. 
HARVARD WENT Down to defeat before her superior 
antagonist. Harvard was blue; but then, it was good for 
both Harvard and Yale to have the chain broken. It is 
good for the game and for the colleges to have interest 
aroused by an opportunity to win. Yale won honorably 
and fairly and every Harvard man will cheer for the 
winner. Harvard knows how to be a good loser. 
THe Powber Companies are declaring extra divi- 
dends. Only “Billy” can express our feelings at the idea 
of such profits. 
THE Pusiic SERVICE CORPORATIONS have many rea- 
sons to be thankful since the Tabernacle services began. 
Ir THERE Is ANYTHING that has gone down in price 
please wireless S. O. S. 
Fair Client—I wish to sue a young man for taking 
two kisses. At what amount shall I place damages? 
Lawyer—Kisses, my dear lady, are variously quoted. 
I—er—I could judge better their value if you gave me a 
sample —E «change. 
Jack—I had my fortune told the other day and my 
fiancée broke off the engagement. 
Tom—Why, is she a believer in such nonsense? 
Jack—Nonsense nothing! It was told her by a mer- 
cantile agency. 
“T’ye think the fighting “Il be over this year, Mrs. 
Brackett ?” 
“Well, I do, an’ I don’t, as the sayin’ is. My ole 
Bill’s a glutton when ’e starts, an’ ’e’ll take some stoppin’ 
now ’e’s got the law on ’is side for onst.”—Punch. 
“When I pin my faith to a thing William, I like to 
hey suthin to stick the pin into.”"—Jennette Lee. 
