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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01
The High Price Crisis.

Federal remedies for the excessively
high cost of living are urged by many
elements representative of the Ameri-
can public, and the administration is
considering ways and means of lower
ing prices. It is assuredly time that
serious consideration was being given
to this question, which affects the daily
lives Of practically all the people.
While the war was on the public bore
with the high prices with remarkable
patience. 1t was recognized that con-
ditions were abnormal, that our nat
ural supplies of food and other neces-
stiles were lowered and were in de-
mand for the sustenance of our allies.
The outflow Of immense quantities of
materials to other lands, the shortage
Of labor and the concentration of all
possible forces upon the business of
making war combined to create situa-
ton of price imitation that cost the
people an immense sum.
Now the war is over. The Industries
ere nearly, if not quite, restored. to
normal. There is no shortage of Ia
Dor, but on the contrary surplus.
The farmers and the makers of the
necessities of life cannot be suffering
for lack of help. Wages are high, but
probably more on account of the high
prices of everything required to main
tain life than for any other reason.
Obviously . halt must occur some
time. The process Of cause and effect
in higher and higher wages demanded
ON the score of higher and higher iv-
ing costs and prices mounting on the
score of higher wages cannot be in
definitely continued.
Disaster lies ahead if the prices are
not checked-if clothing, food and
shelter are not reduced in cost to the
consumer. Wages cannot continue to
climb, in all lines of effort, without
causing break somewhere. The bur.
Gen grows too heavy for the people to
bear.
Federal and congressional ;nyestiga-
tions are proposed; they may possibly
reach the root Of the evil and disclose
remedy, but experience with prior
Investigations is not such as to assure
the public Of relief. Many remedies
are proposed now, in the direction of
price-fxing by the government, which
win require the enactment Of law.
This is not . condition to be allowed
TO drift while inquiry is being made
and choice 10 being effected between
plans. There is scarcely household
in the United States that is not suffer
ing from this abnormal burden of cost.
Even in those homes where more
money is being received in eompensa-
tiops than ever before there is actually
less comfort, less abundance of sup
plies. As Mr.. Cleveland once said, it
is condition and not theory that
confronts US, and We must have relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01
Publicity.

The Senate committee on foreign re-
lations opened its doors to the public
yesterday for the Arst time. Tho mat.
ter in hand, the peace treaty, was
probably the most important ever
taken up by q Senate committee.
Hence the great interest that attaches
to the proceeding. Does it mark the
passing Of secret arrangements Sc.
cretly madef Has the demand for pub.
icity about government business be-
come so strong it cannot be denied
now at any stage of the games
When the peace conference opened
in Paris there was hope Of the fullest
publicity. The hope, however, soon
vanished. Everybody at the confer.
ence table voted for secret sessions.
The reason given was the great variety
as well as the unusual importance of
the questions to be presented. Every
body was on new grounds and hence
cautious and tenderfooted. Nobody
relished the idea of performing" in
public in such circumstances. So the
doors were closed and the proceedings
in the msin kept secret.
The treaty thus negotiated has
aroused profound concern everywhere,
and particularly in this country. 1t is
the subject Of discussion in all circles
and sections. Men and women want
as full details as can be secured.
Nor is curiosity confined to the
league Of nations feature Of the treaty
That led in interest when the treaty
was first published, and still leads, but
later readings Of the pact have given
TO other features considerable value in
the public estimation, and the Senate
committee Is now addressing itself to
inquiries As to them.
There are sources of information the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

Some of the Germans are announc-
ing with great stress that the kaiser
never abdicated. No real friend would
tempt Wilhelm to make the assertion
the basis of another desperate political
move.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

Austrian musicians are planning
tour of the United States. They may
decide to study the fancy of the
worlds greatest market for music by.
taking few lessons in jazz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

Crime waves in various parts Of the
country have developed too strongly
to permit the situation to be met sim
ply by ordering an Investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01
SHOOTING STARS.
81 PHILANDER JOHNSON.
And So the Cost Goes Up.

And SO the Cost Goes Up.
"Aren't you afraid you will make
furs cost so much that women will not
be able to wear them the year round ~
"No." replied the dealer. "The rea.
son we raised the price was to make
them moro desirable. No fashionable
lady will tolerate the suspicion. that
she is not wearing them because she
can't afford them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

The question would have been even
harder if instead of asking Mr.. Ford
about mobilization the lawyer had re.
quested precise definition Of demob-
ilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

Travel is now 50 easy that diplo-
matte leaders in Europe might posi-
bly, be persuaded to come across and
talk matters over with the United
States Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

By committing suicide the president
Of the Hungarian soviet government
conveyed his Endorsement Of every
kind Of destruction, including self.de-
struction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

It is bold move for President Will
SON to 60 to the Pacific coast for the
purpose of convincing the California
public tfat Hiram johnson is an unre.
liable orator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

When the hot weather came the tax
on ice cream soda asserted itself q q
matter for serious concern. It may be
possible to have the tax repealed be-
fore frost sets in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01
II She But Knew.

II She But Knew.
Il our old COW could only know
What butter costs per pound,
What proud disdain her face would
show e
When I came loafing round!
IF she could only know the cost
OF one small pint Of cream,
How smartly would her head be tossed
In vanity supreme.
II she could only know the price
OF leather We must wear,
No beauty balm would be too nice
For her completion rarel
She might claim courtesy complete
From all who came to view,
And have Us kneeling at her feet
If our. old COW but knewl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

Some computation may be in order
as to how many reservations cove
nant can undergo without losing its
identity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

Rioting is now included conspicu-
ously among the human faults with
which anti-vice influences must vigor-
ously contend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

Henry Ford may possibly decide to
keep his publicity staff hereafter busy
strictly with business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01
Anticipating q Scarcity.

Tn million years or so the entire
coal supply will be exhausted" re-
marked the fuel expert.
I am aware Of that" replied the
plain person; "but isn't it . bit early
to be putting up the pricep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

The sweeping disapproval Of Senator
Borah relieves him Of the need of
making studious distinctions with ref
erence to reservations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

France evidently entertains no hope
Of ever finding Germany an agreeable
and helpful next-door neighbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

That reckless boss Bella Kun will
have to be disposed Of before Hunga-
rian politics can be reformed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

Carranza is making struggle for as
much discipline in his army a. Villa
maintains in his gang Of outlaws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01
Wisdon's Test.

King Solomon, the wisest Lad,
Lived out his honorable reign,
Rejoicing that he. never had
A league Of nations to explain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01
Free Style.

Dancing is the poetry Of motion Z"
care these go-as-you-please jazz
steps what You would call vers libre 2"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01
Economics,

"You don't seem to care for my
speech on economics" said Senator
Sorghum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

"What's the trouble with its"
"Overproduction Of phraseology and
shortage Of ideas.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-01

"Not exactly" replied the statisti-
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
ANACONDANS TO
JOIN METAL
STRIKE
Trades in Smelter City Vote
Almost Unanimously to
to Walk Out Tomorrow
at Noon.

Metal tradesmen at Anaconda last
night voted almost unanimously to
join in the strike set for tomorrow
noon. The Anaconda tradesmen had
deferred action at the time the other
crafts took the strike vote recently
The combined vote of all the Ana
conda crafts was 324 to strike and ~
against.
Notification was given the Ana
conda Copper Mining company yes
terday morning by the Anaconda
craftsmen that, provided the vote
was in favor of the strike and no set
tlement was reached prior to tomor-
row at noon, the engineers and fire
men would be forced off their jobs
within 4S hours.
The vote at Anaconda, as divided
between the trades, is as follows:
Boilermakers, 9 for, unanimous; !;
Structural Iron Workers. IS for,
unanimous; Machinists, SO for,
against; Blacksmiths, 3S for, 2
against; Pipefitters, 3S for, unani-
nous: Sheet Metal Workers, 2 for
unanimous; Pattern Makers. for
l against; Electricians, 81 for 6
against.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07

antnOrltleS at TT. mason, Cal., Ol-
rering to buy nine carloads Of the
timed food which Uncle Sam had
left over when the Germans quit.
Alderman Freudenstein had read
in the Bulletin about the mayors
ordering those nine carloads; and
last night arose to inquire into the
progress which that little deal in
groceries had reached. He was in
formed by Mr.. Stodden that an an
swerng telegram had been received
from California-so abbreviated,
however, that its meaning could
only be guessed at. The mayors
first Interpretation of the messsge
had been that government food at
TT Maison was all sold out. But
after reading about the railroad
strike in the evening papers last
night, he had decided that what the
telegram had been intended to con-
vey was that those nine cars
couldn't be shipped because OF the
threatened tie-up of transportation.
Plan "City Grocer"
The only thing about the telegram
which was clear, was that nine car
loads of groceries are not on the
way, and that letter is. 1t is pre-
sumed that the purpose of the letter
is to explain the telegram.
Upon receiving this information.
Alderman Freudenstein imm ediately
moved that the mayors action be
endorsed by the council and COM
petent custodian or market-master
be appointed at fair salary to re-
ceive the groceries and display them
for sale at the city's curb market.
This motion was discussed briefly.
being criticized adversely, but mild
ly, by Aldermen Woods and Mckeon.
The motion carried.
Protest Street Lighting.
Considerable business was trans
acted by the council relative to the
new Improvement districts. Pro-
tests were received from taxpayers
in improvement district No. 27S,
objecting to the installation Of the
new lighting system on Park street
from Idaho to Excelsior. Because
these protests. although received
within the legal period allowed for
protest, reached the office yesterday
too late for the engineers office to
figure up the percentages Of pro-
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
ARCH-DUKE
JOSEPH
WINS
Peidle Government Of Hun
gary Is Overthrown. Allies
Order Rumanians to Get
Out of Budapest.
Special United Press Wire.

Paris, Aug. Julius Peidle,
premier of the Hungarian govern
ment, has been overthrown, accord
ing to advices received by the peace
conference. The report stated that
Arch-Duke Joseph established the
new government by coup d ct which
overthrew Peidle. 1t was carried
out by the Hungarian police without
disorder. Members Of the cabinet
were arrested while they were in
session.
The peace conference holds that
the Rumanian ultimatum for the
Hungarian war department to sur
render, upsets the reparation terms
of the Austrian treaty. French di-
visions in the orient have been or
dered to Budapest in case the Ru-
manians do not leave as the allies
have ordered. A small force Of
American troops with detachment
of French, British and Czechs are
now occupying Budapest with the
Rumanians, according to advices re-
ceived at the peace conference.
The Rumanians are reported to be
pillaging Budapest and the surround
ing country, threatening to carry off
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
A. c. M. OFFICIAL
PRAISES The
BULLETIN
In a Nobody Loves Me"
Sob, States the Slaves Are
Never Satisfied With
Their Work.

A prominent local official OF the
Anaconda Copper Co., in an inter-
view yesterday expressed the belief
that much trouble is in store Tor
Butte. Il can see no end to 1t,
said he, "the company cannot yield
to the constantly recurring demands
of labor. The miners and craftsmen
are already getting wages that are
too high. They would be better OFF
better contented-with less. But
nothing seems to satisfy them long.
1t is just one demand after another.
one strike after another. They all
seem to be turning bolshev1kl.
Nothing is good enough for them.
And it's that d Bulletin that
puts them up to it,
Asked if he were aware that un-
rest also existed among workers
even beyond the limits OF the Bulle-
tins sphere of influence, he admitted
that he had heard something OF that
| kind but could scarcely believe It.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
Continued on Page Seven.)
ANOTHER CARLOAD

For the information of the city
health department., the county at
tolMcy and the governors trade and
deficiency commission, The Bulletin
announces that ii carload of fruit is
being held on the railroad tracks
adjoining the ice house, where it has
remained for five days.
The car was there this noon, and
presumably will be there this after
noon, at least for /; while after the
Bulletin appears on the streets. If
the authorities desire to identify the
car they can by searching for the
number, T. j.. Fl. 1926.
Information as to whom the fruit
was consigned was not obtained,
since the tag had craftily been re-
moved.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07

Members Of the house interstate
commerce committee indicated dur
ing the examination Of Warren S.
Stone, grand chief of the Brother
hood OF Railroad Locomotive Engi-
neers, and Frank Morrison, secre-
tary of the American Federation of
Labor. that the bill, embodying
what has come to be known as the
Plumb plan was too radical and
failed to strike at the high-price evil
against which people throughout the
country are clamoring.
Deny Reports.
The labor leaders made strong de-
nial Of reports that they were at
tempting to intjnidate congress by
threats of strikes or chop off the po-
litical heads Of members voting con-
trary to their desires.
There was a broad intimation that
the public ownership plan, if not
enacted into law, would be taken to
the conventions of the two big par
ties next year, with the hope Of hav-
ing its enforcement written into the
Platforms
Warren S. Stone.
Warren S. Stone said labor might
advocate firing squad for profit
teers and declared that unless con-
gress found a solution of the high
cost Of living problem within a few
months America would see ''its very
worst period"
'"The people are not going tc
stalve.' said he. "They are going to
die fighting"
Frank Morrison told the commit
tee that il labor's plan for operation
of the railroads proved successful
they proposed to have it applied tc
other industries.
Mr.. Stone said the railway broth.
crhoods were bitterly opposed to the
old system of railway control. II
the Plumb plan is rejected it would
be the policy Of labor, he added, te
create enough sentiment in and ou1
of congress to force it's adoption.
1--WE have not and do not make
any strike threats the witness sale
i'll this connection. I'VE have no
even demanded an increase in wages
prcfcrring a reduction in the cost o
living.'
Playing Politics.
81 do not believe any labor organi
Continued on Page Eight)
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
BIG PACKERS
VIOLATE
Combination Forces Anti
Trust Suits in Govern
ment's Campaign to Re-
duce the III. G.. L.

Washington, Aug. Attorney
General Palmer has announced that
antitrust suits will be brought
against the big packing firms, by
the government, in its campaign to
reduce the high cost Of living.
Armour, Swift, Morris, Wilson
and Cudahy, who have been pictured
in the Investigations of the federal
trade commission and before con-
gressional committees as 4 great
combination in control of food prod
ucts, are to be called again before
the federal courts by special prose-
cutorS.
The evidence in hand, Attorney
General Palmer declared, indicates
"a clear violation of the antitrust
laws"
Whether the prosecutions would
be civil or criminal the attorney gen
eral declined to state. merely re-
calling that the law provided for
both.
The history of all the govern
ments antitrust prosecutions in rs
years does not show a single indi.
Ia
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
{ Special United Press Wire.

Washington, Aug. 7.-"High
prices of shoes cannot be justified
by underlying economic conditions"
the federal trade commission de-
clared in its report to congress. The
report traces part of the increased
cost of shoes back to the Chicago
packers, who it declares, control the
hide market.
The report says excessive profits
are also made by tanners, manufac-
turers, wholesalers and retailers.
Some retailers made as much as so
per cent and more profit, says the
report. AS a remedy for the situ-
alton, the commission recommends
rigid enforcement of the laws
against monopolistic control. legis-
lation forbidding producers of hides
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
OPPOSE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP;
SHOP and .REPAIRMEN OUT
MINER At STEWART IS
VICTIM OF EARTH FALL

George Bronson, miner employed
ut the Stewart mine, was instantly
killed this morning by 81 fall of earth
on the 2,1OO-foot level. The accident
occurred at . o'clock. Bronson was
so years of age and unmarried. lie
resided at the Southern hotel.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
Lawmakers Are Busy
Protecting the Profteer
Dunn Introduces Resolution
Asking for Recognition Of
the Irish Republic. Other
Resolutions Introduced.
(SDeciaI to The Bulletin.)

Helena, Aug. / Representative
Dunn of Silver Bow county this aft
ernoon introduced a resolution call
ing on Montana United States sena-
tors to Immediately introduce res
olution in congress providing for the
recognition by the United States OF
the Irish republic.
The text of the Dunn resolution is
as follows
"Whereas, For $50 years Ireland
CONTINUED on Page Eight.)
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
Relief for Drouth- Stricken
Farmers Was Not Real
Reason for Special Ses-
sion Of Legislature.
Especial to the Bulletin.)

Helena, Aug. 7.-While the
special session of the legislature
was called ostensibly for the pur-
pose of providing relief for drouth-
stricken farmers, the real purposes
of the session were revealed this
morning when Buell. of Gallatin
county introduced his measure
amending the primary law and a
notice was received from the senate
Continued on Page Eight.)
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
Disapproval Expressed Of
President Wilson's Plan.
Want Wage Question Set
tied Immediately.

Local officials of the BrUthcr-
hood of Railway Carmen of
America, following IL conference
of executive heads this after
noon, announced that every rail-
road shop in the state with the
exception of Laurel had COM
plcteIy closed down upon re-
ccipt of an extra strike order,
effective at 2 o'clock. This in-
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
High Shoe Prices Not
Justified Says Report

from engaging in the tanning busi-
ness and the adoption of devices in
the distribution of shoes that will
acquaint the consumer with the sell
ing price Of the manufacturer"
In framing their conclusion that
the profits were not justified, the
commission said it considered that
the advance in cost of leather and
all materials were due to the war
The retailers gross profit is around
SO per cent" the report declares
"In 1914, the retailers absolutely
gross profit averaged a little more
than 81, while in 1918, the average
was more than $1.80.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
PLANS H, c. |. REMEDY
MIGHT ADOPT FIRING
SQUAD, SAYS Stone

Washington, Aug. 7Labors remedy for the high cost of
living has been presented to congress in BILL which would
turn the railroads to the public, operating officials and
labor The who presented the bill are high in the council
Of The railway brotherhoods and frankly declared by
them that conditions had become desperate that it might be
rngsquads methods for profitecring.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
Council Authorizes Mayor to Buy in
Carload Lots and Sell to Consumers
BUTTE BABY ROBBERS
HIT SOLAR PLExUS BLOW

The city Butte is into the grocery business At least
governing body the city council at last nights regular
meeting Mayor M A. Stocen to purchase groceries
Mercury street.
This action precpated by the energetic
ced1re Monday when he eegrapled the government
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-08-07
WILL PRESENT EVIDENCE
TO THE GRAND JURY
(SDccinl United Press Wire. J

Especial United Press Wire.)
Washington, Aug. 7.-Evidence
against the packers will be present.
ed to the grand jury in Chicago.
which meets in three weeks, United
States District Attorney Cline stated
here
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The Arvada enterprise., 1919-11-06
Murder Mystery un.eIx.d.

Fort COlllns,-One Of the most baf'
fling murders which has occurred In
this city in recent years wns disclosed
when the body Of Frank Maxwell
Campbell, aged 20, former student OF
the Agricultural college, with one hui
let hole thru the wrist and another
thru the heart, was found OH College
avenue by Clarence Drexell, u student
and former friend of the dead youth.
The police today are Of the opinion
that robbery was the motive for the
murder, but admit that they have not
the slightest clew to work on.