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The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
Letter from France to May
or Tells of Heroic Deeds
of Montanans During Bat
ties in Argonne Forest.
LOCAL LAD PROVES HERO
BUT IS DENIED CROSS
Carries Wounded Comrade
Through German Lines in
Search of First Aid Sta
tion. Want to See Home.

The first intimation that drafted
men from Butte made up part of the
famous lost battalion" which made
history during the battle of the Ar
gonne in France, was received yes
terday in a letter addressed to May
or Maloney by Private Robert F.
Moonan, who, writing from Avoise,
France, describes some of the heroic
acts of Butte boys. incidentally, he
mentions that, although the bravery
OF the Butte men was particularly
conspicuous, they Neceis6d no cita-
tions or decorations, because they
were mot New Workers.
Although the newspapers of the
country have been filled with stories
of the lost battalion no mention
was ever made that national army
men from Butte and other points iE
Montana We're participants in the
heroic stand against the Germans,
but columns have been published
recounting the deeds of New York
troops on that occasion.
With "Lost Battalion"
After telling of the longing of
the Butte men in France to be re-
turned to their homes, now that the
fighting is over, Private Moonan
finds fault with the mail service in
the army, asserting that many of the
boys have not received a letter since
the date of the armistice.
Referring to the Seventy-seventh h
division, to which he and other Mon
tana men are attached, he wrote:
Our division has record over
here second to none in the national
army as regards their activities at
the front. We were the only division
that went through the Argonne-
| Grand Pre- drive without being re-
lieved, and you can tell them all that
the Butte City men took big part
| in it. We were attached to that
| famous battalion that was surround
ed by the enemy on all sides for six
days in the Argonne trap, five days
and four nights of which we spent
without anything to eat"
An interesting, although brief re
port of the bravery of soldier from
Butte whose name ,he does not men
| ton, is included:
Butte Man Is Hero.
Zone of our boys from Butte, see
| ing a comrade lying wounded at his
side, braved all danger and took his
comrade through the German lines
| to the nearest first-aid station, two
miles distant to the rear. He wa:
| the only man out of our bunch tt
get away from that death trap unit
advancing troops relieved our situa
ton. 1t seemed to be something tha
could not be accomplished, but HI
did it and got through. However
he did not get citation or a dis
tinguished service cross either, sim
ply because he was not New Yorker
However, when the drive wa
over high officers did say that thu
Montana men were among the brav
est to cross the water to France. Gu
captain, who happens to be western
man himself, said he would face an,
regiment in the German army witt
company of Montana men alone.
At the time the armlstlce wa
signed, Private Moonan was mem
ber of machine gun squad on tn
; banks of the River Meuse, near Sc
dan. The squad comprised IN addi
ton to Moonan, Corporal gibbons
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
"ADMIRAl" and GENERAL "
WHIPPED IN PAVING FIGHT
Carroll Steams to Defeat and Davis Goes Over Top in
Stirring Battle Last Night-Manifesto Proves Scrap
of Paper;;'' White Flag Was Hung Up and Love
Feast Is Held.

Under the command of Admiral"
Eugene Carroll, General Andy
Davis and John Scovill, determined
attack on the contract recently
awarded by the city council for the
paving of West Granite street was
launched last night The attacking
forces were completely routed, how
ever, and when the smoke and hot
air of battle had cleared away the
regular" army had capitulated to
the soviet" hung up the white flag
and joined in a love feast at which
Mayor Maloney, the aldermen and
the paving contractors, to say moth
ing of the contract itself, We're en-
Enthusiastically endorsed
At the last meeting of the council
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
MEETING Of ITALIAN IS"
PARLIAMENT DELAYED
Especial United Press Wire.)

Paris. April %. The postpone
ment of the convocation of the Ital-
ian parliament, announced in Rome,
is regarded here as indicating a dis
position on the part of the Italian
delegates to assume more concilia-
tory attitude in pressing territorial
claims. 1t was pointed out that il
Orlando had been prepared to issue
an ultimatum at yesterdays session
of the big four" it would not have
been necessary to delay the meeting
of the parliament.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
ALL TESTIMONIALS NOW IN
CASE in HANDS OF JURY
The Trial of Martin Bray Charged With the Murder
of His Former Wife and Her Escort Lasted for Six
Days. Wellington Rankin, Attorney for Defense,
Speaks for Two Hours Before Resting Case.

has been filled with spectators every
session. No effort has been made
by the defense to deny the killing.
Bray's attorneys have relied on the
plea that the man was mentally un-
balanced before, at the time of the
crime, and since.
All the testimony was in shortly
after the noon hour.
The instructions on the subject of
murder were of the usual kind in
such cases. Owing to the nature of
the defense, attorneys for Bray con-
fined the instructions they asked for
largely to the question of insanity.
The state only asked for one on that
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The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22

a contract for paving West Granite
street was awarded to Contractor j.
c. Mcguire on bid which proved
to be the lowest presented. Ma
guires contract called for bitulithic
surface with crushed rock or Stag
base However, the council appar-
nelly had failed to consult with
either the admiral or the general be-
fore letting the contract so a mani
festo which later developed into a
mere scrap of paper" was issued by
Carroll, Davis and Scovil calling q
meeting last night to consider the
action of the city council in letting
the contract" -
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
Especial United Press Wire.)

Seattle, April %. = Wage levels
will not be reduced, pre-war rates
can not be expected in the future, Di-
rector General Hines declared here.
He said system of government regu,
lations which would not destroy priv
ate initiative would be the probable
solution of the rail problem.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
RED GUARD 0VERTHROWs
SOVIET DICTATORSHIP
Especial United Press Wire.

Munich, April 22.-The red guard
garrison suddenly overthrow the
soviet dictatorship permitting Prem
ier Hoffman to restore the socialist
government. This is the second
time the socialist government has
been restored to power since their
initial overthrow by the communists.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
FRANCE IS JUSTIFIED
IN FEARING GERMANY
Emil Barth, Radical Leader Says Ger
many Should Have Dictated Peace.
Will Avert Monarchist Revolution by
Establishing Proletarian Dictatorship
Especial United Press sWire-Copyrighted.) J

Berlin April 22The present government is playing into
the hands the and marists who expect to
overthrow the republic and establish monarchy
allied demobilized Emil artI radical leader
charged in interview with the United Press. He said the
monarchs revolution may be avered by popular uprising
resulting the establishment of a prolearian Dictatorship
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
DEADLOCK CONTINUES
AST0 ITALY'S CLAIMS
Italian Delegates Remain Away From
Meeting. Orlando and Sonnino Being
Guided in Their Attitude by Internal
Situation at Home. Revolution Likely
Especial United Press Wire.

Paris, April 22premier Orlando absened himself from
This morning. of the big four In view OF fact
that both Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino failed
Tend the meeting of that body yesterday it assumed that
Italy had temporarily withdrawn from the peace conference
While statement is forthcoming regarding the
alyS territorial is that deadlock
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
JAPS ARE PREPARING
FOR FREEDOM
OF SEAS

Especial United Press Wire.)
Toxic, April 21.-The Japan
ese naval program for the fiscal
wear, it is announced, is for 2
battleships, battle cruisers,
cruisers, s destroyers and sub
marines.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
Especial United Press Wire. J

Basle, April %. - Government
troops occupied Augsburg (35 miles
north of Munich), according to dis
patches. Artillery, tanks and air
planes we're employed in the defeat
of the communists, whose casualties
were heavy.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
WORK MEN
TO TAKE
UP ARMS
Workmen's and Sailors
Council Decide Upon De-
fensive War on Behalf of
Proletarian Government.
Especial United Press Wire J

Copenhagen, April 2.-Foreign
Minister Bella Kun is reported in a
Budapest dispatch to have issued a
proclamation declaring the Work
mems and Sailors council have de-
cided upon a defensive war in be-
half of the proletarian government.
Workmen OF all trades, the proclaim
alton states, must take up arms and
defend the authority of the prole-
tariat against the Rumanians, Cze-
cho-Sloyaks and Jugo-Slav troops.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
Especial United Press Wire. J

Paris, April %. Japanese and
Chinese Representatives presented
their rival territorial claims at this
afternoons session of the big four. :"
Premier Orlando was again absent
from the meeting, apparently cling
ing to the belief that the Italians will
withdraw from the conference pend
ing definite action on the Adriatic
question.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22

Took Up Problems.
1t was to discuss and make pr
,ainst continued Intervention
ussia, unemployment and {
roh h lor,c L. a

1t was to discuss and make protest
against continued Intervention in
Russia, unemployment and other
problems on which the progressive
element in the labor movement de-
mands immediate action. A large
number of delegates, even from very
conservative unions, came instructed
to demand reorganization of the
trade union movement into an indus
trial union Before it adjourned the
convention had unanimously voted to
submit to a refer endum vote of all
unions in the four provinces a plan
to reorganiZe and also the question OF
striking on July to enforce a six
hour day
Midgley declared that shorter
work day must be put into effect at
once if the horrors of unemployment
both for returned soldiers and sailors
and for civilians, are TO be avoided
He declared that there are over 5 1000
unemployed, mostly returned service
men. in the city of Vancouver alone
and the number will grow as the men
return from the war.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
Western Unions Want In
d stri a | Organization.
Visitors Mention Glass
Consciousness.
VANCOUVER DELEGATION
GIVEN BIC OVATION
Not Necessary to Try and
Wreck A. F. of T.. AS "It
Is Doing It Very Effec-
lively for ITSELF"

Seattle, April %. - A mighty up
heaval of labor in the four western
provinces of Canada, break away
from the craft union form of organi-
zation and a more than probable sew
arance of all ties with the American
Federation of Labor was predicted BY
two labor men from Vancouver. b. C.
speaking before the Seattle Centra
Labor council last Wednesday night
Unions of the four provinces are
now voting on IA proposition to seve
relations with internationals, to form
one great industrial union and de
clare general strike on July | tt
enforce a siX-hour day.
Receive an Ovation.
Secretary V. r. Midgley Of the
Vancouver Trades and Labor coun-
Gil and w. A. Prichard, member of
its executive board, were cheered
with tremendous burst of applause
by the Seattle unionists when they
declared that class conscious labor
movement must at once take the
place of the old craft form of organi-
zation, in which one set of workers
are pitted against another group.
Midgley told OF q convention held
by ESQ delegates from western Can
ada in Calgary in the month of March
at which conservative old-line trades
unionists came soberly to the conclus-
ion that a new form of organization
must be adopted by the workers il
they hope to meet changed problems
The convention was called, he said
independent of the Canadian labor
congress.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
Acting rs a Drag.

Both Midgley nd Prichard de
unions are functioning chiefly as
drags upon the progress OF the work
ers toward emancipation from wage
slavery. Midgley said it had been
found impossible to organize timber
workers in Canada under the Timber
workers International union, but
that after a few weeks organization
work over $500 Joined an industrial
union He said that the miners have
already voted in favor of the new or
ganiZation.
"The hoary old platitudes of the
Federation of Labor regarding the
eight-hour day. minimum wage laws
and other halfway measures labor
has been accustomed to beg OF the
masters said Midgley. ARE ready
for the discard. OF course, if we in
Canada carry this proposition the IL,
terna tional Officers will begin to flo n
here in an attempt to stop the move
ment which will cut off the per cap
tia tax that pays their salaries. Anc
[ suppose the capitalist press, which
once branded thosC same information
al officers as dangerous labor agita
tors will now welcome them as 'ver,
necessary to the harmonious rela
tions between employers and work
erS.
Seattle labor in its move to re
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22

continued the Italians had stood
aside, willing or otherwise, to per-
nit the consideration of other prob
lens. Meanwhile, unofficial informa-
ton shows that Orlando and Son
nino are guided in their attitude
largely by the internal situation at
home. ~,
1t is reported that conditions are
such that the revolution, either boil
shevik or republican. is likely soon.
The distribution facilities are poor,
the coal supply is greatly reduced.
and the whole situation is known to
be uneasy Socialistic demonstra-
tions. with occasional anarchistic dis
turbances are becoming commoner
and harder to suppress.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-04-22
Especial United Press Wire. J

Paris, April 22--It now appears
that May 20 will probably be too
early for the presidents return. AS
result, while no definite announce
ment has been made, it is held as
foregone conclusion that call fnA
an extra session of congress will be
cabled some time in May, with the
president sailing some time between
May 20 and June l. From British
sources it has been learned that the
big four" telegraphed the German
government it must send delegates
empowered to negotiate peace, not
merely to act as messengers in carry
ing the text of the treaty to Weimar.
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New Britain herald., 1919-11-29

weeks. The return of the railroads to their owners will bring about, it is likely, cOnSidera ble rearrangem of values; stronger lines after the dis contin uance of government control tending to reach higher level, while the weaker roads may shrink still further. Government protection of ralroad incomes is not likely to be of such nature as to stabilize the returns of the strong and weak lines alike.
 Immediate Prospects.
 Despite the fact that immediate prospects are necessarily more or less uncertain, the readjustment in prices has rendered not a few solid issues attractive to buyers and invest ment purchasing has been consider ably in evidence of late. Buying which involves the use of borrowed funds should, however, be we'll pro tected, in view of the ineyita blv un- settled conditions in many lines of shares Despite the discoura gem ents which have presented themselves in international matters and notwith- standing the delays in the adjustment of dom estic industrial conditions, pros perity continues at full tide through out the country. The United States is the chief If not the only source to which foreign countries must turn for assistance in the reconstruction pro cess fact fully attestcd by author itative utterances both of English anu Am erican financiers during the recent past. Continued activity of business and the keying up of production to the highest point With the resultant effects upon wages and prices would seem to be the order of the day for some time to come. '.. ...
 HEN RY CL,EWS.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
CITYIZEMS

December Victor records on sale Monday, c. L. Pierce X Co.-adyt
 Vincent Ringrose, of rBarnesdale, will enter the employ of the Stanley Works oMnday morning.
 Special 10c and 15c glasses at for 23c. ". B. Bargain Store, 1-3 Main, corner Elm.-Advt.
 The A. T. E. fraternity was largely attended at the WV. C. A. gym nasium. The hall was prettily deco rated in black and yellow, the colors of the fraternity and at one end of large illuminated skull was part of the decorations. Olcott's orchestra furnished music
 City water and gas availab ble at Park Reserve.-AdVt
 Ralph ko1odney has leased the top floor of the block on Arch street which he sold this morning to Morris Raphael, for a term of years and will continue to conduct the Elite Shirt waist factory there. December Victor records on sale Monday, c. l.. Pierce & Co-advt.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
GERMANY TOO STUBBORN.
Own Politicians Would Adopt Dii-
 ferent Attitude With Entente.

: Paris, Nov. 20 vas)-German dem ocrats and socialists are urgnnS the Berlin government to modify It's attitude relative to prisoners of war and preparation for ships sunk by their German crews in Scapa FLOW, according to the Presse de Paris, which quotes dispatches received here from Berlin. It is said that members of the two parties believe the government has been too stub born in making the stand evidenced by the two notes received yesterday by the peace. conference.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
Lawyer Is Held On / Conspiracy Charges

Thompsonville, Nov. 29.-MichaelI G. Luddy, a lawyer, was arrested at his home here last night on federal warrant charging conspiracy in ioi bankruptcy case. He was taken tuN Hartford for examination by Unitedl States Commissioner r. J. Corbetti and released in bonds of $10,000 fort hearing next Tuesday in the United States court. Luddy was counsel for. Salvatore Mirabile, local shoe dealer, who failed last December with lia bilities of SIG, ,000 and who was ar rested later on a charge of concealings his assets. Mirabile's case is stilLi bending
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29

New York Stock Exchange quota Fions Furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York stock Exch&nge:
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
Will Promote Home
 Buildin In Meridcn

Meriden, Nov. 29.-Home building will be promoted by the Manufac- turers association through the Home Financing corporation, capitalized at $250,000 A notice of the incorpora- ton has been given to the city clerk The houses will be built through a building and loan association which, in turn, will be financially backed by the new corporation. There is a se- rious shortage of houses and apart mentS here.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
WILL RETURN BALLOTS.

Ballots for the nomination of a president of the board of directors Of the Chamber of Commerce, which were distributed at the recent meet ins of the board will be returned to- day. The results will not be given out until Monday.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
FAVOUR PAYS TIP.

sam Panour of 2S Morgan street, Hartford, who was fined $150 and costs in the local police court yester- day morning for reckless driving of his auto truck and evading responsi- b1lity was released by the police last evening after his brother had paid $119.46. PanOur was held in the cell room all day yesterday because he signitied an intention of appealing the decision
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
LAPS REPORTED LANDING
 IN CHINA: FEELING IS HIGH

Annoy, China, Nov. 2S.-Reports reaching this city from ss Flu Chow state that many Chinese have been arrested there by detachments land ed by Japanese Warships. The dis trlct is ant-Japanese and feeling is reported to be very bitter. Reports from inland are that. the situation there is even more serious
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
ALTO STRIKES MAN.

William T. Wells of NeWington re- ported to the police last evening that his auto had struck Edward Snider of 551 Main street on Dwight street, near Fairview street, last evening. Dr. Bodley was called to attend Snider, who was taken to the New Britain General hospital. An \-ray was talk en of Snider's ankle and later he was removed to his home
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
SUCCEEDS FATHER KEoUGH

Meriden, Nov. 29.-Rev. Michael E. K carney, curate at St Johns church. MiddletoWn, will succeed Rev. Fran ciS R. keOugh as curate at St. Rose s church, this city, next Wednesday. Father keough goes to St. Agnes Home in Hartford, to be diocesan di- rector of propagation of the faith. Father kearney is the son of MT. and Mrs. John Kearney, of Naugatuck, and was ordained in 1917.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
FINANCIAL
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Stocks were under further pressure SI the opening of today's brief ses- <Slon' the shorts again making the most of unfavorabIe conditions at hoHie and abroad. Reactions of 3 to la points marked the early movement 'n numerous industrials, and special les, notably American Tobacco, Gen siaI Motors and Crucible Steel. On -ne rebound of the second hour some Norg Lhese losses were recovered in part
 r whole. Oils reacted moderately "lln sh1pplngS and metals, but those issues also made partial recovery A eeW leaders, including II. $. Steel and investment rails showed moderate salns toward the end. The close was regular. Sales pproximated 75O,- 000 shares. -.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
MERCHANTS LUNCHEON.

The Merchants association will hold another luncheon at 12:15 o'clock Tuesday noon at the Elzs' grill, at which time it is urged that all local merchants will be present A program is being arranged by Maur- ice Johnson, Edward Bennett and Max Porter.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-29
STILL STEALING BICYCLES

The epidemic of bicycle stealing in this city continues. Carl Boskosky of 323 Park street is the latest victim, he having reported to the police last eve ming that his bicycle had been stolen.