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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-04
MINERS DEMANDS
l26 P. c. UPON PAY
BEFORE THE WAR
Steel Workers Asking II P. c., But Their Work
IS Continuous; Coal Diggers Able to Put in
Only About 200 Days Year.


The consumer knows how much the
price Of coal has been boosted by the
wage increases already granted. 1t
seems that the cost Of mining coal over
the present would be increased so per
cent. if the miners request is granted.
providing he turned out as much coal as
heretofore. There is no guessing about
who would pay that increase The oper-
ators will pass it along to the coal
user.
Wages of the Workers.
Among the shift men the eager, the
driver, trip rider and track layer re
ceive in this locality S. for day Of
eight hours. Immediately preceding the
war March 81. 1914, they were getting
S2.Sf a day. Now they desire 90 per
cent boost over s. day. That figures
S.
This class Of employees has already
received an increase Of rs per cent and
have Isl per cent over March 81, 1914.
This too, will be showed along for the
consumer to settle in his coal bill.
The boys, trappers: the youngsters
who tend the doors to prevent short
circuting Of the air received Sl.2o per
day before the war and they are now
getting s2.65. If they get their increase
Of 60 per cent. they will run up into the
neighborhood Of S3.T6.
What is called "other common labor
at the bottom was paid S2.62 On
March 81 1914 and have been getting
recently $40. Their 60 per cent in
crease would jump then up to S7.6o q
day.
But at the same time these employees
would not work eight hours. Their de
Continued on Page TWo)
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CAVALRY FOR NEW MEXICO

FL paso, Tex. Nov. 3-0rders were
issued from military headquarters of the
Fl Paso military district, at noon. for
one squadron of the 18th United States
cavalry. less one troop, and two COM
panies of the oath infantry to proceed
at once to Colfax, n. NJ. for strike
tfnty s.=#z#5=-s-
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-04
BOLSHEV|SM DUE
To PROHIBITION
C0MPERS thinks
Believes Unrest Comes
Largely From Driving
Men to Streets.

New York, Nov. 3-Foisting Of
prohibition on the United States was a
hlunder charged with danger and loaded
with disastrous possibilities, declared
Samuel Gompers, president of the AIM
erican Federation Of Labor. in discuss
ing, tonight, its probable relation to un-
rest among working men in some parts
of the country.
by adopting prohibition" he said
1--WE have chanced the wrecking of the
country and the economic welfare of the
nation. We have invaded the habits Of
the workingnan and this is what has
happened:
I'VE have upset that man, unsettled
him. Tprooting one habit uproots
others"
Gompers asserted the man who for
merly was satisfied to go home at night
to converse and read has become dis
content and restive. He now goes into
the streets to meet other men restless
and. unsettled like himself he declared.
"They rub together their mutual DIFF
ferences and there are sparks and some
times fire. | believe bolsheyism in
Russia began in prohibition he said
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-04
Oklahoma Wants 5000
Volunteers to Dig
Coal, Says Governor

Oklahoma City. Nov 3.-A call for
5000 skilled aud unskilled workmen TO
dig coal in the Oklahoma mines will be
made within the next few days. it was
announced by Governor Robertson to-
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-04

PRINTERS COMPROMISE

Saskatoon. sask., Nov 3.-Striking
Saskatoon printers have accepted com
promise offer Of S42 week for day
work aud $40 for night work
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-04
TROOPS MOVING
To STRIKE DUTY.
AN ARREST MADE
Bulgarian Miner Said tc
Have Threatened to
Bum Mines.

Denver. Nov. 3.-State and feder-
al troops. tonight, were within easy
marching distance of all the coal
centers of Colorado, New Mexico
and Wyoming. with orders to pro-
eeed to the mines in the case of any
disorder
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-04
FRANCE SHORT ON SALT

Paris, Nov. 3,-Salt has been added to
the list of commodities lacking in
France. Inadequate transportation facil-
ties is declared to be the chief cause.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29
ALL WASHINGTON
JOINS BOY HUNT
Heralds Reward Offer Of
900 Gains Recruits in
Search Of Billy Dansey.

All Washington yesterday took
part In the nationwide search for
Billy Dansey. the kidnapped New Jer-
sey baby.
This followed The Heralds offer of
$1,000 for return Of the boy through
this newspaper.
Many N Washington thought they
had clues. These clues are being
followed up.
In 2C0 other Cities possible clues
are being mn down by people en-
listed IN the search the simulta-
neous offer of 5000 reward made by
leading American dailies.
To win the 1900
You must find the child and
bring him to the ONCE OF The
Herald
Or il you can't bring him. you
may give information secretly to
the editor OF The Herald as to
where he, mag be found.
II this Information results In the
boys being returned to his par
ents through the office Of this
newspaper. the reward will be
paid.
All information so communicat-
ed will be strictly confidential.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29
WASHINGTON HERALD WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER % 1919.

gloves resting informally on the
Ppesident'st desk IN the Senate. sat
with his feet crossed and his hands
held loosely In his lap. Albert was
wearing his army uniform. tape put
tees and new army shoes.
At the fryt direct reference to the
King In Cummins' address, applause
spread over the chamber. Queen Eiiz-
abeth. sitting IN the gallery. scarcely
took her eyes from her royal hus-
band.
Prince Leopold entered the cham
ber walking beside Senator Hitchcock.
Throughout the ceremonies he stood
beside his father.
Every reference TO the war feats Of
Belgium brought applause.
II was warm in the chamber yes
terday incide ntaily being the hottest
October rs here on record. Senator
Penrose sat through the ceremony
tanning himself with a large palm
leaf fan.
Albert spoke slowly in a low VOICE.
His precise English was tinted a bit
with the accents OF his native tongue.
Il salute.r King Albert said in the
Senate, mot only the eminent men
who received me here during the day
but salute the memory Of your great
predecessors who during l3o years,
have sat in this place and given to
the whole world the example Of high
est civic virtues. This welcome OF the
Senate seals that reception. SO warm
and so spontaneous. I have received
everywhere during my journey across
this magnificent country. am
deeply moved by the expressions OF
sympathy that the name of Belgium
evokes from this noble American peo-
pie.
Nothing could better characterize
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29
every LITTLE PIMPLE
I; !; HAS A Meaning
!; ALL ITS own

: You know that pimples. blotches
sand bad complexion cannot be cured
with salves. lotions and cosmetics.
Remove the cause with Hudson Iron
and EuX Tonic Oiquid).
:, This wonderful prescription of a
famous old Virginia doctor put up
ny a Virginia druggist. Works won.
ders. two wonderful forces in one
works sdirectly on the liver. re-
moves The poison and waste from
fhe system and at the same time
gives you good rich iron purifying
saour blood. building you up. Then
sou will notice the little pimples
will disappear. your complexion
will get clear and your eyes bright.
The price is 800 plus the &c war
lax. Sold in Washington at all
seven PEOPLES DRUG STORES
Get your bottle today on a positive
euarantee to benefit or money re-
funded. Mail orders promptly filled,
khclose s1.04. Hudson Medicine Co.,
feterssarE, Wa.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29
NO EXCUSE FOR STRIKE,
SAYS LEWIS, FORMER
PRESIDENT OF MINERS

Charleston. w. Va. Oct 2s-Tom l..
Lewis. former president of the United
Mine Workers Of America, in an in
terview here today. declared that in
ternal politics in the union Is re-
sponsible for the strike order to the
soft coal miners. He characterized
the proposed strike as Inconsistent
with the policies OF the union and a
crime aginst the nation and the peo-
pie" He urges Congress to pass a
joint resolution directing the inter-
national officers of the union TO meet
with the coal operators in negotiat-
ing a wage agreement. /.
ut is a matter of history THAI
miners always have lost by extensive
strikes. and especially when there was
no real defense or justification for
declaring strike" he said.
when every phase Of the situation
Is intelligently analyzed. there is
neither reason nor excuse for a ma
tional strike of the coal miners. No
one knows this fact better than the
men who have issued the strike order" I"
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shoe. told him had my money
In my shoe and that IL was the
safest place for II.
Then We. took our coats on and
hung them on a limb and sat down.
Two men who looked like old SOL
diers came through the wood and
Richard was scared of them. He
thought they were after US. After
they went away we got our coats
and then went through, the woods
to the place where his body was
found.
Duvall Becomes Suspicious.
II sat down and Richard stood up.
j told him to sit down but he would
not do it. Richard wanted to come
Into the city to the main station and
pay tine way. i would not do It. He
watched me very closely from that on.
Finally got up. I says "go on. we
will 20 to the depot" He wanted me
to go first.
Il gave him a shove, pulled the gun
from my right pocket and he threw
up his hands and I shot him.
He said: On: Mister
II shot him through the left side
When he fell l took his shoe off and
took the money out of Il, 50. He had
$500 / did NOT take the change He
was breathing hard.
Then I shot him through the head.
on the right side of the head. Then
hurried away back to the college.
Just before I got to where the empty
cartridges were found 1 unloaded the
gun. put the empty cartridges in
hedge fence and threw the loaded
cartridges in the grass of the college
grounds, went to my room. left the
gun and came out and got on q street
car.
Went into Jackson alley. Paid 81
for a room. Got q colored girl and
gave her 81 and bought four half pints
of whisky; 81 worth OF deviled crabs;
three half gallons Of near beer. Gave
a fellow 70 cents for going after the
beer. Drink some whisky and some
beer and then went to bed. Stayed
in bed until most 1 o'clock. The girl
wanted more money: Souldn't give
1t to her. Had a few words. l got
up and dressed and left the place.
Got a street car and went back to the
college and went to bed. Next morn
ing I went back to the same house
in jackson alley and got two half
pints of whisky. I borrowed the gun
from Robert Hawkins on Saturday
afternoon.
1t came out in the testimony given
yesterday that Webster first broke
down at detective headquarters last
June when his finger prints were
taken. He is said to have admitted at
that time that he had been convicted
of housebreaking in another State and
had served time for it.
Charges Confessions Were Forced.
Attorney Smith made a strong
effort to prove that third degree or
sweatbox methods had been used
to get the two confessions from
Webster but his efforts seemed to
no avail Webster was known as
Charlie Ross at the Trinity College.
The theory is advanced that he
dropped his proper surname after
he was Jailed out West.
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Sentiments Anti Red.
IS DELEGATES NAMED
FOR NEW CONFERENCE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

the work he originally contemplated
as soon as possible. and IT may get
under way within the next week.
There was a note of optimism in
administration circles with regard
to the Industrial situation, and it
even included the coal strike. Indi-
vidual members of the Cabinet
were were N not inclined n,on, e view , condi-
iieve that some method will be
found by the miners to avoid a
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29
IT'S ALL A WOMAN'S
FAULT, SAYS WEBSTER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CoN1lNl Ell FhOM fA16 ONk
when the variops witnesses were re-
4 qpested to point to him.
&. attorney Smith. who represents
= Webster. made an attempt to mini
mike the Importance of two confess
sFons held as evidence against the
LITTER by bringing out the point that
Trey were made while he was in
custody. but Justice Gould ruled that
this fact was immaterial and did
, not alter their Importance.
, webster Tells of Murder.
Young Duvall. June last. as related
by Webster in his second confess
sion. which was read to the jury
yesterday:
Richard and l planned to go to
, McKeesport. Pa. on Friday. June s.
u told him I got a letter from Clar-
/. .rnce Eagles. and that Clarence had
worked in McKeesport for both of
Us and that We would go down TO
the depot at University Station and
heat our way to McKeesport on Sat-
iurday niGht-meaning June T-as soon
as he was paid on.
"On Saturday night at 6:lO O'Clock
Richard left me at Trinity College
. p 9d said he was going to a picture
show and that he would meet me at
. ! o'clock at Brookland Depot Station.
. which he did. lie met me between
. fbc depot and the store where I got
. shc ice cream. ! told Richard to go
DOWN the railroad track: that I
WOULD take the road. We met some
, distance down the road. near the
: gravel nit. where we sat down and
: bad Richard put his money in his
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29

strike. and In this connection Sec
retary of Labor Wilson said: r.
The Department Of Labor still
has functions as a mediator"
Another significant feature was
that the meeting yesterday was
two hpurs' duration. whereas the
two special meetings last Saturday
lasted more than five hours.
Redheid Hlames Labor.
On the eve OF his retirement from
teh Cabinet. Secretary OF Commerce
Redfield. in an address. made this
analysis of the labor. high cost of
living and industrial situation:
Labor Is responsible for large
part of the Industrial chaos in the
United States and is the only
agency which can quickly reduce
the cost of living. Labor has, by
its conduct since the armistice, lost
heavily In public esteem and can
regain public confidence only by an
energetic campaign of production" :"
Mr.. Redfieid declared there was not
q single instance in any industry
where a general decrease in wages
had been effected o. even attempted.
He said employers generally had in
creased wages. but that labor has
failed to produce as much as hereto
fore.
Draft Anti-Strike Bills.
Two bills, dealing with the present
strike situation and industrial unrest
In the country. were introduced in the
House yesterday. One by Representa-
tive Smith, Republican. Of Michigan,
chairman of the Committee on Labor,
prohibits the display of a red nag in
any public assembly. parade or demon
stration conducted in the United
States.
The other, by Representative Blan-
ton, Democrat. of Texas, is a drastic
anti-strike measure aimed at the coal
miners and railroad brotherhoods.
Striking workers m either industry
would be guilty of a conspiracy under
the bill and would be subject to a
maximum penalty of 5000 fine. two
years Imprisonment. or both.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29

the reign OF universal democracy than
the friendship which unites the great
republic with its 11o. 100000 citizens and
the realm Of which am the constitu-
tional head. with its 100000 inhabi-
tants. II there IN no equality Of power
and riches between them. there is
equality In the love OF liberty and I'm
aspiration toward social progress. On
both sides of the Atlantic the same
ideal inspires us. The exchange OF
ideas, the commercial relations. the
visits to Belgium OF eminent American
citizens, OF whom many sit In this
assembly. are so many means Of
Tightening the bonds between the two
nations.
Hopes Aneetiss Pernaneat.
II hope with all my heart that
these relations. which go back as
far as memory. which have been
fortified during the war az well as
by the admirable assistance which
YOU rendered Belgium by feeding her
people and by fraternity I'm arms,
will never cease TO develop for the
great good OF the two peoples"
The visit to the Senate OF King
Albert and the Duke Of Brabant
lasted only half an hour. and they
went Immediately to the House. In
his address there his majesty said:
II am happy to be able to bear
to this chamber. which embodies the
living spirit Of the American people,
the greetings OF Belgium. a demo-
cratic and psrliamentarian state Gre
ated by the vote of the popular as
sembly Of 1890. which proclaimed the
Independence OF our provinces. II ID
a pleasure TO recall that many OF the
provisions OF our constitution were
taken from your fundamental law
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29
COZ. HOUSE IS
ASKED TO COME
!. ! BEFORE SENATE
VIII Be Questioned on De-
tails of the Peace
Conference.

There is strong probability that Col.
House will be examined by the For
eign Relations Committee Of the SEN
ate regarding some lof the intimate
tetails Of the peace treaty which he,
As President Wilson's confidential
adviser. helped to formulate. at Paris.
Senator Lodge. chairman of the
committee, has sent a letter to Col
House asking him when It would be
possible for him to appear and testi-
fy. The answer, when received, will
be given to the committee for such
action as II may care to take. IL is
expected the answer will be IN Sem
ator Lodges hand by Friday. the
regular meeting day OF the commit
tee
Almost sure to Come.
II Col, House indicates a willing
ness TO appear. II Is almost a GER
tsinty that the committee will ask
him to come. The committee Is par
sicuiariy anxious to get information
as to the commitments which have
been made in the name Of the Unit
ed States by President Wilson and
the other American representatives
at the peace conference. Col House.
IL is believed. is in a better position
to furnish this information than any
one else at this time.
Members of the committee realize
that the attempt to get any informa-
tion from Col. House might be futile
-as he might decline to testify on i'm
portant matters concerning which he
and the President alone OF the Amer
lean delegation have any knowledge.
However. most OF the members be-
Iieve the effort would be worth while.
provided Col Houses physical con-
-dltion makes it possible for him 10
come.
No Action on Treaty.
Because of other matters engaG-
ing the attention of the Senate. no
time was given to the debate on the
Johnson. Moses and Shields amend
nents yesterday. The debate will
be resumed today. with Senator La
Toilette as the chief speaker: ne will
discuss the labor clauses OF the
treaty and show how the same ratio
Of six delegates for the British En-
pire 10 one for the United States is
carried out in the provisions for the
International Labor Conference. the
vptes being ~ to 4. The amendments
IRE designed to change this by Civ
ipg the United States the same num-
her OF votes as any other member
of the league and its self-governing
dominions and colonies.
Tt is not believed a vote on the
Shields amendment can be had be-
fore Thursday.
90 Delay Irksome.
There are growing evidences nf
apathy among members of both par
ties in the Senate over the entire
treaty situation. and it is becoming
more evident each day that a ma
jority Of the Senate is getting tired
Of hearing about the treaty. SEN
ator Lodge said yesterday that. so
far as he was concerned. he was
ready to have a vote on the entire
committee program Of reservations
without any further debate. He Is
strongly of the Onion that the treaty
will be ratified before the extra ses-
sion turns into the regular session
on the first Monday in December.
II is understood that plans are be-
ing considered for shutting down on
the debate and bringing the final
action on the treaty to a speedy ter
mination.
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little ceremony. The royal visitors
were received by Mrs. Wilson ana
the Presidents daughter. Miss Mar
garet Wilson.
President wilson's physicians
would not permit him to receive the
visitors, but 1t is believed he viii
be able to see them before they de-
part from Washington. Vice Presi-
dent Marshall. acting as the chief
executive during the Presidents ILL.,
ness. called on the King and Queen
early In the day.
Chat with Mrs. Wilson.
Mrs Wilson greeted them at the
door and the King and Queen chats
ted with Americas FIRST lady" and
with MisS, Margaret Wilson. Mrs.
Wilson also escorted the visitors to
the door and as the Queen left she
kissed Mrs. Wilson's hand.
r With the Belgian rulers were secre-
tary of State Lansing. Mai. Gen.
Wright. Maj. W.. w. Hoffman. Count
Id'Outremont and Countess d'carman
Chimay.
The party returned to the Breckin.
ridge Long home, $50 Sixteenth street
northwest where the royal visitors are
staying. They barely had reached
pay their respects.
party started for the Capitol at 12:<0
o'clock.
The party included the King and
Secretary of State Lansing, who rode
in the first car; the Queen and her
lady-in-waiting. the Countess Chimay,
in the second car; the Duke of Bra
bant and Lieut.. Gen. Baron Jacques
In the third car.
k street Lined.
+ All along the route from the Long
home to the Capitol, the streets
were lined with cheering thous-
ands. In fact. wherever the party
was scheduled to appear through
out the day and night, crowds con-
gregated to see and cheer them.
Thousands of school children,
granted a special recess for the oc-
casion. saw the royal party on the
way to the Capitol. Albert repeat
edly answered their shrill cheering
with a smile and a bow,
When the royal party reached the
Capitol. the galleries Of the Senate
and House were well filled and
hundreds. unable to obtain the spe-
cial invitation tickets for admis-
sion. remaining in the Railways.
Justices OF the Supreme Court.
Cabinet members and many Repre-
/ sentatives were on the Senate floor
for the ceremony.
Escorted by senator Lodge.
AS King Albert. standing more
than six feet. marched into the
Senate beside Senator Lodge, who
is slight and of medium height.
Senators and galleries stood and
cheered him. Queen Elizabeth re-
ceived a similar ovation when she
appeared in the Presidents gallery
moment later. accompanied by
Mrs. Marshall. wife OF the Vice
President; Mrs. Lansing. wife of the
Secretary OF State:~ Miss Margaret
Wilson. Baroness de Cartier. wife
I OF the Belgian Minister. and Mrs.
Brand Whitlock. wife of the United
States Ambassador to Belgium, and
in waiting.
In the diplomatic galleries were
many diplomats accompanied by
their wives.
/ An impressive hush was main
8 tHlHtu A. AipfTt "nteTtO lne uOOE
OF the chamber. He advanced a few
steps then a rousing cheer went up.
Secretary Lansing. the Belgian AM
bassador and the kings military
aides were in the party.
Senator Cummins read his ad-
dress in loud. clear tones. but with
apparent emotion.
Applaud Kings Words.
Albert. With his army cap and
The Washington herald., 1919-10-29
KING OF BELGIANS
THANKS AMERICA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
fca reached out to aid stricken Bel
gium.
when Albert with his party appear
ed in the Senate chamber. In
greeting him. Senator Cummins. Of
Iowa. president pro tempore of the
Senate. lauded the royal guest as
friend. defender and ally. He de-
clared that King Albert is one of
those men who have come to a
leadership in human concerns from
which nothing can dethrone him"
and added:
Il count the privilege which has
fallen upon the Senate as one Of
highest honor and most enduring
memory"
Cummins asked: What IL Ger
many had won?" and declared tina.
Belgium stood in the Path of the
oncoming monster and. in supreme
sacrifice. saved the world for free
dom"
GiIIett Welcomes King.
In the House. Speaker Gillett
welcomed Albert with the words:
This is the first time this cham
Der was ever visited by a reigning
monarch. and i am sure that we arr
all glad that our honored guest is
the one who establishes this new
precedent one whose royalty is
overshadowed by his heroism.''
King Albert. Queen Elizabeth and
the Duke paid an informal visit to
the White House during the late
morning. y his close friendship for
the President and Mrs. Wilson hdv.
ing prompted him to vary the days
program. 1t was the first visit OF
reigning monarch to the White
House. though it was attended with