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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26

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neither wise nor feasible TO lakc care
OF increases In he wages OF rail
road employees AT this time hN m
crcases In freight rates. u IS i'm
possible at this time, until p0a..
mas come and normal conditions are
rostor, d, 10 estimate what the earn
ing capa acity " the railroads vii be
" hen ordinary conditions return
ace IN no certain basis, therefore,
''r calculating what the increases OF
freight rates should be ana n is nee
tn. uWr being a. any
rate, 10 take care of all increases IN
,.t wages %, railway cmpIuNcS
through appropriations from the
public treasury
I'm such circumstances IL seems
clear to me, and / believe Will scrn
clear TO every thoughtful American,
including the shopmcn themselves.
when they have taken c'nd
thought. and TO all wage CHrucls OF
every kind. that We ought To post
ponc questions OF this iort uhul nor
NAL conditions com" AGAIN ana We
have the opportunity 'or certain cal
culatious as to the relation between
wages and the cos; OF living 1t -
try - insist upon "a truce I'm Su'h
contests until intelligent settlements
can bc made, and made by poac'iul
and effective common counsel Hr-
peal to my fellow citizens ~ every
employment 10 cooperate lu INSIST
ing upon and maintaining such
truce and TO cooperate also IN tn--
tanning - government IN Nha'
conceive TO be the only course Whl
conscicntiuuA public servants can
pursue. Demands unwisclS made aud
passiuuntely insisted upon at lhl7
time menace the peace and prosper
ity OF the country as nothing rl7
could and tbus contribute TO hrIns
nIout the very results which surh
demands are intended TO remedy.
one Claim Met.
There ls, however, one 'ihH,'
made hy the railway shopm'n Whlch
u,qht 10 be met They claim they
are not enjoying the same advantages
that other railway employees arc On
loving because their wages are cal
rulatcd upon "A different basis. tn"
wages OF other railway employees are
based upon the rule that they are
20 rrcchc for eight hours work the
same paS they received for the longer
work day that was the usual Sthna
ard of the pre-war. period. rms
claim IL. am told. well founded, ana
| concur IN tho conclusion OF tn" al
rector general that the shopm"h
ought 10 he given the additional y
cents an hour which the rcadjusl-
ment asked for will justify There
are certain other adjustments also,
pointed out In tn" report OF the dl-
rector general which ought In falr
n,ss, to he made, and which Viii be
made
Let me add, also, that the posi-
ton which the government must IN
conscience take against general In
crcases In wage levels while the
present exceptional and temporary
circumstances exist, Will, Of course
not preclude the railroad adnintstra
tion from giving prompt and careful
consideration 20 any claims that may
hc made by other classes OF employees
for read Justmcnts believed 60 he
proper to secure impartial treatment
for all who work In tho railway
service
WOODROW WILSON,
The white House. Aug. 25"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26
UNITED STATES INFANTRY
IS ORDERED TO SlLESlA

COBLENZ Aug 2a-Thc Firh
ana 5olh United slatcs infantry rcEi-
u,nls. which are now In the rnifcd
states have been ordered 10 Stlcsit.
They Will come direct 'o Cohl"u1 to
ho equipped before proceeding across
Germany norpr lug 10 word received
At headquarters here today
II tE expected lna' tho two rrgi.
ucDt- viii remain in the Cohlcul
region for ~ least month before
leaving fnr Silcgil The equipment
~ be given thcm viii include field
and hospital outfits aud two months
rafIpry
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26


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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26
To Acquire Curly Hair
In a Single Night

Hair tortured With the hot curling iron -
bound 10 become dry harsh and brittle. a.
90 many know from SD experience lt''
far more sensible 10 use plain liquid atl
merirr which can do no harm aud which
produces curltneas much pretusr and
more natural In appearance. This bAl ihe
peculiar property Of dryinE In the most
beautiful waves and crrAscs Imaginable. II
l. also a fine dressing for the hair pre-
serving It's texture and health, keeping II
drhghtfully soft and Elossy \ few ounces
from the druggist will lsst for weeks, 30 il
Is not At all expensive
LIQUID tiimtfine IA not sticky or gressy
and It wont stain or streak hair or scalp
\ convenient way 10 use h "a TO pour lii
tle into saucer and then with a cleAn
tooth brush apply evenly 10 the hsr from
root 10 tip n this IA done before rrtiFia Z
the added glory 10 ones 'crowuing glory
- ~ bs quite IN evidence no the morning The
hair will he nice and nutiy ~hcn combed
out Advt
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26
JEWELLERY BUSINESS HAS
MOST PROSPEROUS YEAR

CHICAGO. Aug. rs Prohibition
and high wages paid during the war
have combined TO make the jewclry
business more prosperous than ever
before in it's history, according to
delegates attending tho annual meet
ting Of the American Retail Jewellers
association In session here.
n large part OF the money for
merly expended for liquor Ia now
being used in buying jewelry," said
j oseph Mazer OF New York.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26
PRESIDENT SAYS
WAGES MUST WAIT
coNrINrrn rR0M rNGE ONg

CONTINUED FROM fN"t 'Nh
iustmcnt and railway wages should
be adjusted with the rest.
Given Higher rny.
Mr.. Hines recommendation 70 th'
Dr,sldent as 20 the amount or IN
crease to be given went eNhauSiiNeN
into the reasons advanced by the
shopmcn as TO the necessity for more
pay. lie showed that the average
Increase In shipments earnings was
In excess OF the total increase In inc
cost OF living from July !, 1918, ana
August / 1919, due to the fact lhai
Standardization adopted at the re
quest OF the employees had gwen
thousands a higher classification Ind
higher pay than 'h'yw.'vlo"S'y en-
ioNcd
Wages paid for similar work in
sh!pyards which workers the shop
men have cited as higher paid, Mr..
Hines said. were higher because the
work was temporary and carried on
under great pressure, and also mo
workmcn wcTc forced to live I'm
corecsteh districts where living was
extremely high, while railroad shop
men generally have tho advantage of
small or scnl-rural communitios.
Private Industries, the director gen
eral found, were paying cents an
hour more than the railroad admin
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26
NIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO
|kIND UP WORK IN EUROPE

VIEW YORK, Aug. % william
gfn head of the war activities
h' knights of Columbus. sailed
Ay for London on the CunlrG
tarora 90 wind up the war
~ That organization with the
4 '',ean eNIoiiuonaIy forces In AL
4 h'rleS except siberia lie will
oversee he work of the 800
1 shS NJ Columbus secretaries
'ha Polish army.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26
.HURCH FEDERATION DOES
NOT FAVOR INTERVENTION

.WlAGO AUG. 25.-The Chicago
~ tcl0H'lon today adopted a
H'o1 t'..orinE what Is termed
"o'Ah'e propaganda, urging a
aae'.. attitude toward Mcx-
The r.s.u'iun called upon the
ani H.. riEht-mindod' Citi-
t 'a. country 70 do an In their
3" i....ruto efforts ~ propa
| TO provide armed iutcrvcn-
10 M,y.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26
-pADE COMMISSION
CHARGE IS DENIED
,., .Ir.nr BEFORE senate Com
~, amt Dispute Findings by
rn.lrluan Coivcr's Body
NO PROFITS CONCEALED"
op-n. they say iLcnyon-hcn-
-, Uu opposed. Trade Fed
cral Officials Rnppcd.

n.,suI~lTON. Aus 25. -- FEEDER
.,,gs comm sslon charges against
i've leading packers on which
h KENYON and Kcndrick bills pro-
49, r-,.sr regulation Of the in
,,r al. based, we're denied TO-
t,s.rr thc senate agriculture
-r.rr. la behalf Of Swift 4 Co.
n n W,la. manager OF the de
...,,,r. ~ business research for
e A co.. was the only witness
I.,ly on the stand, bat his state
[,r,wrr, supplemented occasional
b, Henry Veeder. as general coun-
,a- tne company, and 10y John
,orr i.s general auditor
sa,s.gl. anays sis Of Swift & cos
l., operations presented by Mr..
|u ,Nrl the cost price OF fresh
L,,,o OBJ. company In 1914 at f7.O6
| nrtr 'tr.ght. and the selling
b. %, yf-na. In 1918 the cost
tssf.l Jumped j3l per cent or
Cfsl and the selling price had
|t,eas,I O. per cent, or 10 f77f.
|-r- .., f1Yr weeks ending August
.,,stn.k. Mr. Yields charts
scJ cost Swift fiO2.S6 head
l. vrr, slaughtered and shipped
IN ,1r.rsr Gf $l2S2 n head The
l., n ,..H animal brought an av-
90 ~ i,5 ~ ana hides and by
|jlpct. 1926 The profit de-
,l from hts was 2S cents a hun
|tlvr,gh'
Profits not Hidden.
W- Weld denied that any profits
~ shown were concealed in the
.aradr.,s distribution and when
rm.t',. members pressed the
In ~ Nceder declared that the
|oks o' 'hc company and all sub
a-ss we're open to lys examination
| ysr'riuon
Denial also was made by Weld
E- combined profits OF the pack
y during 1915, under. food admin
Eauou control were tl7S,O0O .00O,
\ stated b, Federal Trade Commls-
|urr C0.ycr
The facts" said Mr.. Weld. ARE
b. iu lqiS the five companies
(,ncl trN.5l6,O00, and that after
CianI taxes were deducted they
kre1 s 500, 900 net Under the
b. ,.wulaSion regulation the
Eo'Is U,ro much lower than they
|trs In ''l1 In 1915 the packers
! n Nrr" equivalent 20 1927 per
! q. on capital and surplus; in 1917
wore 1898 per cent and in
l' ln - per cent
Furn.r lnfation OF foodstuff
would result from the passa ge
\ b, kenyon bill to regulate and
1,e the packing industry" MIR.
|tl testified
BASED on Trade Report.
Tho main objection to the bill. ."
7 Weld said, rs in the fact that
Nls based upon reports OF the
sri. trade commission, which
saturated with giaring mac
yc.os and mistatements. This
oIii be- serious enough, but the
alter does not rest there. because
? h'l II passed, will further in
F. 'hu already high cost OF Nv
Elemental facts IN the meat bust
b. NJ Weld said. proved the
,or profit on meat transactions
i about . cents on dollar.
f1he kenyon bin must either In.
.fyo with the farmers end OF
p products, or with the packers
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-08-26

drawn which urges the people 10
draw a lesson from "thc dangers ~
the past and Apply them To tho un-
certain futnfo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
ROASTING EARS in
A WEEK in CAMERON
New Vegetable Will be on Market
Within Next Few Days, is
La Feria Prediction.

Roasting ears within week, at least on
the La Feria tract, was the news brought
to Brownsville today by r, III. Williams.
construction engineer for the La Feria dis
trict, who is in Brownsville today with Mrs.
Williams for the week end. Mr.. Williams
says the corn crop in the La Feria district.
as well as other crops lis simply beauti-
full" The corn has grown to great height
throughout the district, the stalks are in
full tassel and the young corn is growing to
the roasting ear stage very rapidly.
Mr.. Williams, who is former city man
ager Of Brownsville. said that splendid
rains fell Monday night and Tuesday morn
ing on the La Feria tract, the rain gauge
at the pumping plant on the river showing
total fall of nearly two and half inches.
"The new La Feria pumping plant" he
said, lis practically completely installed and
ready for operation"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02

Announcement was made at the county
Victor Liberty Loan headquarters today
that Lyford, which reported as having rais-
ed its quota Wednesday after weeks
drive, now reports that great progress in
the drive II stsli being made. The rainfall
there seems TO have spirited the people in
making an even greater effort. An
nounccmeEt was also made that there will
be meeting of all committeeman at the
Chamber of Commerce at o'clock tonight.
Every members Of every committee is urg-
ed to be at this meeting as it is of vital
Importance. 1t is also asked that any citi-
zen who is at all interested in the success
of the Brownsville drive be on hand.
Jimmie Henderson and Sergeant Evans
left here for SIN Bcnito yesterday evening
and staged Program at the Y. M. c. A.
there. A large audience attended and quite
number of bonds were bought after the
program. Jimmie Henderson returned last
night and Sergeant Evans this morning.
The committees are expected to be in
the field in full force tomorrow and it is
the intention of the committeeman to make
it the last day. There are now about nine
moro days in which to work and the quota
has only been half raised. The committees
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
"WOODROW WILSON," FAST
CARRIER PIGEON, FINDS
A HOME AT RIO HONDO

Woodrow Wilson is sick-not the
president, but the record carrier pi-
gcon which was sent from here upon
the arrival Of the airplanes several
days ago. The bird was sent to Kelly
Field with a message from Mayor
Albert Browne and Chairman IL. NJ.
SHELTON of the Victory Loan organiza-
ton to the commander Of Kelly Field.
This bird was found mixed with
flock Of pigeons by a farmer Of Rio
Hondo.. Woodrow had landed in the
farmers flock. The man noticed that
he carried a peculiar tube on his leg.
SO trap was set and the pigeon was
caught. The man then read the mes
sage and turned the bird loose. But
Woodrow seemed to like the farm life
and refused to leave Thereupon the
pigeon authorities at Fort Brown were
notified and the bird expressed to the
camp. Upon careful diagnosis il
was found that Woodrow was i'll and
the bird remained here at the Pigeon
Hospital for treatment. He will be
sent to Kelly Field by express.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02

LYFORDDOES not stop AT 4OVER TOP
But REPORTSSTILL GOING ARMSTRONG
BROWNSVILLES FUND LACS SERIOUSLY

were at work this morning totaling up the
subscriptions to date The total amount
raised and the individual subscribers.will be
published.
Unofficial reports have been received
from many towns in the county that the
quota was on the verge of being raised and
would be gone over within short time.
These reports have not been officially con-
firmed
DH. NJ. Skeltoh, county chairman of the
Victory Loan, said this morning, Il hear
people speak Of not being able to buy
bonds. These people, Of course, mean that
they have not at the moment the full
amount in the bank which they have been
asked to purchase. These people should be
reminded that the old philosopher who said
Neither borrower or lender be- has no
place in the scheme of things today. We
won this war by mortgageng our future pro-
ductiveness and energy and we must pay
for it by the same means, and the ques-
tion is not, have you enough money or
credit to pay for these bonds in full at this
time, but whether or not you can possibly
pay for them within the next six months
or more.
Patriotism, sense and courage are called
for at this time"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
SAN ANTONIO WOMAN LANDS TARPON OF RECORD
Size AT BRAzOS PASS--MEASURES S IL FEET

years ago in the same vicinity.
Mrs. Scobey used standard tarpon fish
ing reel. The fish got on the line in the
late afternoon, after nearly day spent in
the vicinity Of the inner side of the pass.
When he got on the hook the fish jumped
ten or twelve feet into the air several
times. Mrs. Scobey let the line out about
one hudred yards and played the fish for
an hour and ten minutes before he was
tired 10 where he could be landed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scobey, and their host, r..
b. Creager of Brownsville, brought the fish
"a Brownsville and put it on ice 1t will be
here and sent 10 San Antonio,
where it will be presented to the San An
tonic Country club.
Mrs. Scobey, though sportswoman of
note, had her first experience
IN tarpon fishing yesterday and declares
she enjoys the sport She has hunted in
the far north, and hunted and fished in the
Great Lakes regions. She is also one of
the most expert golf artists in the state,
and has gained many honors on the links.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
AIRPLANES LEAVE FOR KELLY
FIELD AFTER EXHIBITIONS

The planes that gave an exhibition flight
Mt the Aerofield yesterday morning at 4
o'clock left here en- route to Kelly Field
Immediately after noon. Two planes left
at o'clock and were scheduled to stop at
San Benito and Harlingen. Reports re-
ceivcd here stated that the planes made a
short stop at San Benito, but it is believed
that they passed over Hariingen.
Two other planes held here for sonle
slight repairs left late yesterday afternoon
for Kelly Field. Reports received this
morning state that they landed at Kings
vile for fuel and remained there over
night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02

During the past several years army Off
GERS stationed at Fort Brown have on sew
eral occasions visited Matamoros, but next
Sunday will be the first time that enlisted
men Of the garrison here have had an op-
portuaity to visit the Mexican city. By
command Of Brigadier General w. G. Riv-
eFs, commander ofthe Brownsville district
passes viii be issued to about sixty-five of
ficers and enlisted men of the garrison to
20 to Matamoros to attend the bull fight
there, under special orders.
Motor transportation win be provided
for the party from Fort Brown to Mata-
moros and return. The party viii assemble
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS WILL VISIT HEROIC
MATAMOROS TO ATTEND SUNDAY BULL FIGHT

in front of the district headquarters at
3:45 o'clock Sunday afternoon, American
time. They will be assigned to places in
the motor trucks and cars and will be taken
across the river. Two boxes have been
provided at the bull ring for the officers
and any ladies who may accompany the
perty. The party viii be in charge Of Ma
jor f. b. Wilson.
The authorization and passes prepared
for the occasion provide particularly that
those going will abstain from the use of all
alcoholic liquors and beverages during the
trip. land will furthermore have no con-
nection with same. The party also win
remain together throughout the trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02

What is believed to be the largest tarpon
ever caught on the gulf coast by woman,
and certainly one Of the largest landed on
this part Of the coast in some years, was
caught at the Brazos Santiago pass, off
Point Isabel, Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
+. +. Scobey of San Antonio. The great
fish was measured by Capt. Wallace Reed
Of she United States coast guard station at
Point Isabel and showed six feet and five
and one-half inches, or just two inches
shorter than the tarpon of record size
caught by r. d. Creager and others some
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
GERMANS SEES LEAGUE
AS SCHEME FOR ALLIES
TO GAIN ASCENDANCY

LONDON, May 2.-Plans for the Lea
que Of Nations which has been formulated
at Paris. has brought disillusionment to
Germany. 1t is regarded there nv thinly
veiled scheme for the victorious powers TO
gain the ascendancy and gives the militar-
lists opportunity to taunt the pacifists for
their simplicity, according to summar-
lied report Of an interview given a Berlin
correspondent of the Herald by Herr
Sshueking Of the German peace delegates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
SOCIALIST LEADERS ANGRY
OVER MAY DAY INCIDENTS
General Labor Federation Issues
Protest as Result.

PARIS, May socialists and leaders
of labor unions are extremely indignant
over yesterdays Incidents Th general JR-
Dor federation has issued protest Aeon
mittee will meet tonight to consider steps
to be taken as result of the disorders.
Writing in Humanite, Deputy Marcel Ca
chin says the day was magnificent dem
onstration Of power and discipline Of the
labor classes, marred only by the brutality
of the ferocious police
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
FARM EXPERTS MEET TODAY
TO PLAN FARM LIFE UPLIFT
Secretary Houston Calls Confer
ence to Discuss Problems.

WASHINGTON, d. G., May 2.-Agri-
cultural experts from many sections Of the
country are attending conference called
here today and tomorrow by Secretary
Houston TO consider plans for the improve
ment of farm life problems and to discuss
the part the Department of Agriculture
may take in aiding national. state and COM
munity agencies in carrying out such plans
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
ENGLISH FIRM PLANS TO
RIVAL FORD WITH AUTO
SELLING AT ABOUT $3.50

LONDON, May Am English manu-
featuring firm announces that it is prepar-
ing to put on the market an automobile
that can be retailed for $3.50, certainly for
not more than $500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
SHORTAGE OF MEN IN NAVY
MAY NECESSITATE OREGON
BEING OUT OF COMMISSION
(By The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May "a short
age Of men is about to cause the navy de-
partment to place the famous battIeship
Oregon out of commission, Acting Secre-
tary of the Navy Roosevelt said today He
stated that if the state of Oregon desired,
the government probably would turn the
ship over to it to be used for historical
purposes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
SEIZED EXPLOSIVES IN
new YORK EXAMINED BY
AUTHORITIES

.NEW~.f0HKg.N. ", May IA large
quantity Of explosives confiscated by the
police and federal agents is being examined
at police headquarters today in connection
with the Investigation of the May Day
conspiracy to kill prominent men with
bombs sent through the mails. Officials
announced that house was raided last
night by a bomb squad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
MEMBERS OF BRITISH
MISSION ARE HELD AS
PRISONERS BY RUSSIA

LONDON, May 2.-The government an
nounces that the bolsbevist government Of
fered to exchange members of the British
military mission to the Caucasus for Rus
sian subjects now British prisoners. 1t also
announces that negotiations are proceeding
to exchange all British prisoners in the
hands of the bolshevists.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
CHINESE Will ISSUE
STATEMENT ON KIA0-
CHAU SETTLEMENTS

PARIS, May 2.-The Chinese delegation
to the Peace Conference il expected to is
sue statement today concerning settle
tlement Of the Kiao-C -Chau dispute effected
by the Council Of Three of the Peace Con-
ference. 1t is understood the Chinese rep
resentatives will express keen dissatisfac-
tion with the decision.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
OBSERVE WORKERS HOLIDAY
FULLY I'm BERLIN ON MAY DAY

BERLIN, May H2.-May first brought
with it for the first time almost complete
observance Of workers holiday in Berlin.
Nearly all means of communication were
shut down Factories, shops and restau-
rants were closed, the only exceptions be-
ing small business conducted personally
by owenrs and their families.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-05-02
LABOR PROGRAM IN
TREATY EAC GREAT
BOON, SAYS WILSON

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. May 2.-Presi-
dent Wilson cabled Secretary Tumulty to-
day that in his opinion the labor program
adopted as part of the treaty of peace con-
stitutes one of the most important achieve
ments Of new day in which the interests
of labor are systematically and intelligent
ly safeguarded and promoted.