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PREM MYERS HOLD FIRST MEETING
 AT VERSAILLES
The Council Agrees On The
 Procedure.
EXPECT OPENING
 SESSION APRIL 26
Will Explain Details To Germans Before They Return To
 Weimar.

Paris, April 17.-tBy The Associat- , ed Press )-The procedure On the ar- rllval of the erman plenipotentiaries at versailles has virtually been de- clded upon. It will be President Will son and the premiers who will hold the first meeting and deliver the treaty. as it is not deemed feasible to nave all the allied powers attend this initial session.
 The actual arrival of the German at Versailles, it is stated, is sched- uled for Friday night, April 25th. but the meeting with the President and l'remlers will not be held until Sat- urday and may be deferred until Mon day.
 Alter the treaty is actually deliv- cred, it is intended to allow adeauate time for the Germans to make inouir- les concerning the various details be- fore returning to Weimar. This is exepcted to take about two days, the tlrst day being devoted by the Ger mans to familiarizhlg themselves with the terms, and the second day to answering such questions as they may make.
 No Discussion.
 There is no purpose to have this assume the character of a discussion. about merely the elucidation of any points which may assist in obtaining prompt and favorable action when the plenipotentiaries return to Wie- mar.
 1t IS believed the stay of the ple. nlpotentiaries at 'Weimar will cover week, thus bringing them back to Versailles about May Sth to 10th This, however, is conjectural, for it IS dependent upon the rapidity of the decisions reached at Weimar.
 Premier Lloyd Georges declaration in the British parliament that France had been given full guarantees against a renewal e. German attacks, is first authoritiVe statembent that such guarantees have been given and arouses the keenest discussion re- garding the nature of the guarantees as effecting the United States and Great Britain. The French report says that the the guarantees amount to an alliance, and the semi-official Temps says;
 Premier Lloyd Feorge's language admits of oply one meaning. This is that Great Britain and the United States engage to sustain France in case she is again attacked lby Ger many. Such an alliance lis legitf- mate and necessary. MT. Lloyd George would not pronounce such words lightly and his announcement is singularly instructive"
 Other French reports describe the guarantees as in the nature of cause of foederis, whereby any fail- nre of Germany to carry out the treaty would bring concentrated ac- tioal by France, Great Britain, and the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
ELECTRICIANS FAVOR NATION
 WIDE STRIKE

Springfield, H., April 17.-Over- whelming majorities favoring the calling of nationwide strike on July 1st of more than 150,000 cleo trical workers in the United States are being received here, according to J. P. Noonan, acting president of the International Brotherhood of E1ectri- cal Workers.
 "The whole responsibility. if the strike becomes effective. will rest with Postmaster Burleson," MT. Noon- an said. "He has refused time and again to recognize the telephone em- ployers' union, even after President Wilson has turned our request over to him." <
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
RECEIVE CHALLENGE.

Washington, April 1.-The tele- gram from Alexander Howat, presi- dent of the Kansas district United Mine Workers of America, to Fuel Administrator Garfield, which chal- lenged the right of Dr. Garfield ito direct the affairs of the organization in the Kansas district. was received at the offices of the fuel adminstra- tion late today, but owing to the ab- .sence of Dr. Garfield, it was not brought to his attention. Dr. Garfield was expected to take up the matter tomorrow
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
VICTORY LOAN QUOTA.

The quota of jefferson county for the Victory Liberty loan has been fixed at $1,122,65O.
 The amount of the Victory Liberty loan is limited to $4,- 500,000,000, according to the official statement of Secretary of the Treasury Glass.
 Victory Liberty notes will bear four and three quarters per cent interest. The notes will mature in four years, but the government retains the option to retire them in three years.
 The notes are free from nor mai tax. They are interchang- able any time before maturity for three and three-quarters percent non-taxable notes.
 There will be no oversub- scription. The treasury will allot all subscriptions up to $1O,OOO and over first. The notes will bear the date of May 20 The first interest date is December 15 and semi- annually thereafter.
 Financiers characterize the terms as excellent for the in- vestor and the prediction is made that the quota for the eighth district will be sub scribed quickly. The campaign ccens April 2l and closes May 1C.
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WEDNESDAY, WILL BE EvENTFUL DAY
 FOR PINE BLUFF
City Will Suspend Business To Aid Victory Loan
 Drive.
(TOM BLODGETT

The greatest day in the history of Pine Bluff will be "Wednesday, April g. Banks and business houses will be closed the entire afternoon, and the entire city will join in a nassed parade of citizens, led by the Camp Pike Regimental band, and Jefferson county soldier boys.
 Captain-W. E. Alexander will be commander in chief of the soldiers, and the parade will start at the court house at ? p. m. and proceed to the Tabernacle on South Main Stt.
 The great mass meeting will be addressed by statesman of national reputation. The Victory Loan Drive proper starts on Monday. April 21. and is expected that at least one million dollars in victory loan bonds will be subscribed for the first three days Jefferson county has na-
 fSH- .A-.
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REFUSE TO PUSH BONDS

Tacoma, Wash, April 17.The Ta- coma Central Labor Council has vot. ed not to appoint labor represen- tative on the Victory Loan committee or to have anything to do with push ing the bond. it was announced.
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DECLARE DIVIDENDS

directo.n nork. April 1.-The board of
 cantil. 's Of the international mer- ing toao lharlne company at "a meet per coua uay declared a dividend of 10 ocmnan' n. out of the net profits of the diyidonS on account of unpaid back ferrasn fsnas accruing upon the pre- ,AIav ,rs stock. The dividend is ayable at tha a0tn to stockholders of record
 lst c'ose of the business on May
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THE WEATHER.

ARK ANSAS- Friday fair warmer; Saturday increas- ing cloudiness, warmer in east portion.
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
SENATOR BORAH
ASKS Meeting
OF PRINCIPALS
Idaho Scion Favors Attempt to
Bring Mines, Operators and
Representative of Public To-
gether in Conference.

Washington, Nov. 1.-Senator Borah
came out today in favor of an attempt
to bring together representatives of
the striking miners and mine opera
tors for a conference looking toward
settlement of the strike. He believes,
further, that the public should be rep
resented in the conference, by some
prominent official who should exert
every effort to force settlement. The
government, he holds, should insist on
a conference.
Il am clear, in my own mind" Bo-
rah said, that the government ought
to call both sides together and insist
on negotiation Of their wage dispute so
that this strike can be stopped at the
earliest moment"
Senator Pomerene, Ohio, suggested
that a referendum back to the miners
should have been held.
I'VE all want this strike settled as
quickly as possible and / think the at
mOsphere will be considerably cleared
within the next "a hours when we will
know more about it," Pomerene said.
Il am satisfied that there would rot
have been miners strike IL the min
ers had been given opportunity to vote
on the question.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
D|STR|bUT|ONOF
COAL IS LEFT
TO COMMITTEE:
Rail Director Hines Names
Headquarters and Personnel
of Organization, That Will
Handle the Situation.

Washington. Nov. 1.-Committees to
take charge of coal distribution in the
eight regional railroad districts have
been appointed by Rail Director Hines
1t was announced at the rail admin
istration today.
The committee will have headquar-
ters at Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Cleveland
Chicago and ST. Louis. Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield will have a repre-
sentative on each committee.
: Personnel of the committees was
not announced, but it was believed
they would be made up of operating
officials and Garfield's representatives
Appointment of the committees fol-
lowed orders turning over to Hines
the function of the old fuel admins
tration in distributing coai during the
strike.
The committees will make distribu-
ton under a priority list issued by
Hines several days ago.
No disorders necessitating use of
troops had been reported at the war
department this morning. Secretary
Baker left for Pittsburg, where 1t was
stated he was to plant memorial
tree and lay corner stone His trip
had nothing to do with strike distri-
button of troops, 1t was declared.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
Government READY DISPATCH
TROOPS INTO COAL FIELDS ON
NOTICE THAT SERVICES NEEDED
Reports Being Received in Washington As to How Many Min
es 0beyed Union Orders to Quit Work But Complete Re-
turns Will Not Be in Until Monday Nght-Hopefu That
Il Situation Not As Bad As 1t Appears.

Washington. Nov. 1.-The story of
Nthe governments efforts to prevent a
AstSppage of soft coal production was
reaching here today in the form of
reports as to how many miners obey
ed union orders to quit work at mid
night
Complete returns will not be in until
Monday night. since Saturday in many
mine fields is a virtual holiday and
even men who do not strike will prob
ably not report for work today.
Officials today were hopeful that the
final returns will show enough men
ready to work to keep coming from the
mines a supply of soft coal which TAX
en- with the stocks on hand, Will be suf-
ficient to carry the country through
the winter.
United States troops are ready to be
sent into the mine fields the instant
the need for them becomes apparent.
SUPPORT OF CONGRESS
The executive branch of the govern
ment has assurance of the support of
both branches of congress in it's ef-
forts to continue soft coal production.
8 Congress also has under consideration
a request of Attorney General Palmer
for six months extension of the Lever
act, under, which the injunction against
miners was granted and coal prices
We're fixed.
Labor leaders in addition to the
heads of the mine workers had issued
a strong protest against the issuance
of an injunction against the mine
strike, declaring it blow against the
rights of labor. - - -. 1880. Il
The maneuver of strike leaders i'm
mediately following the reports of the
Injunction caused some anxiety among
officials here late yesterday.
Gompers, head of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, Matthew, WolL vice
president of the federation, and Com
pers chief adviser and Secretary Frank
Morrison called on Attorney General
Palmer and protested against the in
junction. Twelve railroad brotherhood
heads called on Palmer soon afterward.
HOLD JOINT MEETING
Railroad union heads and Gompers,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
CONDUCTORS TO
TAKE new VOTE
ON The STRIKE

Washington. Nov. President L.
L. Sheppard of the Order Of Railway
Conductors. said today he will order
referendum vote Immediately upon
receiving the answer of Rail Director
Hines to the demands of the conduc-
tors for wage increase
The conductors union is one Of the
IA railroad unions whose members are
threatening to strike unless their de-
mands are met
Hines early next week Is expected
to give an answer to the conductors
and the railway trainment. This re-
ply, it is assumed, will be indicative
of Hines attitude toward the demands
of all the railroad unions which Shep-
pard are acting in concert.
A strike of railroad workers might
involve nearly 100000 men before
settlement, it was estimated here to-
day. ~
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01

Amsterdam, Ohio, Nov. with the
recovery Of two bodies from the burn
ing Y. and y. coal company mine here,
rescue forces worked desperately to-
day. to clear the mine. Of gas and. de-
bris in the hope OF having the lists Of
twenty more men believed imprisoned
further underground.
Uncle Jimmy Ray, 67, foreman, was
found in sitting posture, pick grasped
in one hand and a shovel nearby He
was stricken while throwing up a bar
rier of earth and coal against the gases
The barrier was partly completes.
few feet away was the body of a for
eign miner. He leaves a wife and two
children. In the face of asphyxiating
vapors fire and danger of cave-ins
the rescuers worked INCREASINGLY all
night and finally punched their way
through the shaft. Heavy clouds OF
gas and the dying fire still bars their
way to the inner recess of the mine
1t is back there in the pitch darkness
that they hope to find the remainder
of the men. alive, after seventy hours
imprisonment.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
Utah Miners
remain ON JOB
THIS morning

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 1.-TWO
foreigners. believed by federal agents
to be anarchists. and to have been
endeavoring to incite disorders in the
coal fields, were Jailed today at Price.
The department of justice is holding
them for investigation. II they are
alien radicals they will be deported.
All the Utah miners were reported at
work today with no disorders.
Government and state officials went
ahead. however, today with their prep
arations to safeguard against violence.
company of the efst infantry ar
rived at Helper at 1880 a. m. Helper
was reported quiet with no gatherings
of miners.
Lack of organization was reported as
the reason for cancellation Of the
Utah strike order.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
MAKES CALL ON
PRESIDENT TO
DISCUSS PACT
Treaty Situation To Be Gone
Over BY Wilson and Senator
Hitchcock - Request For
Vote Made.

Washington, Nov. 1. Senator
Hitchcock today made an appoint
ment to see President Wilson with re-
gard to the treaty situation.
1t was understood Hitchcock wished
to consult the president particularly
with regard to the situation brought
about by Senator Lodges request for
vote November 12.
When Lodge made his request
Hitchcock made counter proposal
that the senate meet at II o'clock
daily, each senator to be allowed only
15 minutes to talk on each subject
no definite time for voting being set
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
KENYON URGES
APPOINTING OF
STRIKE BOARD
Chairman Senate Labor Com
mittee Would Create Three
Member Conference to Settle
Differences.

Washington, Nov. 1.-Appointment
of small board to settle the coal strike
was strongly urged today by Senator
Kenyon, Iowa, chairman of the senate
labor committee.
Kenyon told the United Press he is
working on a resolution to create such
a board and plans to introduce 1t un-
less the white house makes such a
move within few days.
He urged that the board be limited
to three men, one representing labor,
one capital (not antagonistic to labor)
and third representing the public.
A board like that could wind up the
strike in five days, Kenyon said. en-
vestigations are fine and they do a
licity on such industrial disturbances
but what we want is something that
will settle this strike which affects
the welfare of the entire country"
Several names have been suggested
by Kenyon and other senators and
congressman favoring such plan
Among those are William H. Taft,
Samuel Gompers and Louis Brandeis
supreme court justice.
The move of the administration IN
obtaining an injunction against strike
leaders was approved generally at the
capitol although 1t was said that this
action will only preserve the status
quo and will not itself bring set
tlement as might be affected by such a
body as Kenyon suggested. A concili-
alton board is the necessary supple
ment to the Injunction step, 1t was
held.
''The president has authority under
the fuel and food act to commanders
the mines" Kenyon said. "If neces-
sary, believe he should do that and
should appeal to the patriotism of the
miners to continue operations just rs
he did during the war. I would not
want to see the troops used for any
purpose other than preserving order
and making II possible to operate the
mines without interference"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
OF
GRAND ARMY IS
DEAD IN n. Y.
Colonel James D. Bell Passes
Away After Short illness -
Captain Hall of Columbus
Becomes Head Organization.

New York, Nov. 1.--Col. James ID.
Bell commander chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic, died today at
his home In Brooklyn.
SUCCEEDS BELL.
Columbus. Ohio. Nov. Captain
Daniel M. Hall Of Columbus, senior
vice commander in -chief of the G, A.
r.. succeeds Col James d. Bell. who
died In Brooklyn today, as commander
In chief of the organization.
Captain Hall announced today that
the national headquarters of the @. A.
X would be removed to Columbus.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
NORTH DAKOTA MINERS
DO NOT GO ON STRIKE

Williston, N. D., Nov. North Da-
kota miners will not go on strike with
other bituminous miners.
Due to Governor Fraziers suggested
state operation of coal mines. the local
miners decided to remain at work
when they received a telegram late
last night from their international Of
ficers directing them not to strike un.
til further orders.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
FOOTBALL RESULTS

Finals.
Harvard, 20; Springfield, 0.
Columbia, o.: Union, 0.
Pennsylvania. O; Penn state, 10.
Syracuse, 10; Brown, 0.
Carnegie, 8; Allegheny, 0.
Colgate. Z; Dartmouth. z.
Lafayette, 81; Cornell. 0.
Georgia, o.. Auburn, 2.
Third ouarter.
Minnesota, IL: Wisconsin. Q.
Yale, ~: Maryland, 0.
Michigan, o; Northwestern. 3.
Chicago, o: Illinois. 10.
Second ouarter
Lehigh. o.; Pittsburgh, 9.
Princeton, o.: Went Virginia, ~.
Drake, 6; 0rinnell, Q.
Nebraska. O.: Ames. 5.
Notre Dame. .; Indiana, o,
loHn. "a; 0oufh DakotA =
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
OKLAHOMA STATE
TROOPS MOVED TO
FIELDS FOR DUTY

Oklahoma City, Okla, Nov. THE
movement OF state troops toward the
coal fields for strike duty began today.
BY Sunday every coal field in the Ok
lahoma mining district will be occupied
by guardsmen. More than two thou.
throughout the state last night follow
ing the general order of mobilization
issued by Governor Robertson late yes
terday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
CHICAGO TRIBUNE MAN
EXPELLED FROM ROME

Rome. Oct. 31.--t tdelayed)- "A decres
was issued today expelling John Clay
ton, correspondent Of the Chicago Trf-
oune on charges OF sending out false
news. (,
A. r. Maker also left, IN protest
aSainst sxDulDion q Clayton.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
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Belgium and the crown prince,
sent by carrier pigeon from the
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Nye. chief special agent of the 4
state department, who escorted
them on their tour of the coun-
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
ALABAMA MEN OUT.

Birmingham. Ala. Nov. 1.-More
than 10000 miners in the Alabama
coal field are on strike today. union
leaders estimate. They declare. how
ever, that the real test of strength will
not come until Monday. assSaturday II
an oef-Aay q this field. Leadsrs hsre
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
WEATHER r

Forecast for Boise and Vicinity
RAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY.
For Idaho -Tonsekt and sunday,
rain.
Hirhest temperaturs Yesterday -. 40
I.oWcst temperature this morning. Il
Mean temperatprs ysstsrdnv ....s -
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01

Miners Prepare To Fight Government To Finish;
Nearly Half Million Workers Ans1uer Strike CA

I0SI 0OI INC OG&111
Federal Agents Admit That As Long As Officials Obey Re-
sraning Order Their Hands Are Tied Until Nov. 8Lead
ing Attorneys Of Country Retained to Represent Miners
When Hearing On Temporary Injunction Is Heard.
Indianapolis Ind, Nov. 1.-Government agents here "a
mitted today that miners obey
ing order their hands tied ntn Nov fhsr
action interfering the strike Of uminous
coal miners is concerned. S
With the strike aotuaity said, further steps
can be taken by the here in compelling
return to work until Saturday. Federal Judge
Anderson will hear arguments Of temporary
injunction. ss
ASKS WITHDRAWAL STRIKE ORDER.
Included in the appeal for injunction Il
the that the the worers ~
America withdraw their strike point th
attorneys here today based their hope
venting national disaster They believe order
withdrawn the will return to work #
Miners today decided fight the government to IN.
sh the legal battlefield They leading attorneys Of s
country their permanent staff.
Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. L. Deprived guidanoe
and leadership Of their officials by federal order btu
mnous coal miners Of the nation officially opened wr
for higher and shorter hours IL :o1 today
The strike called the entire membership Of the United
Thousands of miners leaving for their homes afts
finishing their days work yesterday; prepared to
indefinitely Shot frers did the blast
the coal for the next days work
MEN LEFT TO PROTECT PROPERTY
Only enough for protection Of mine property
dered by the union to remain at work
Union officials their headquarters here
practically all night No statements made
head evidently believed that any regarding
progress of the strike might be interpreted
the restraining order
attorneys prepared for appearance before
Judge A. Anderson week from today hearing
issuance Of temporary injunction will be held
STRIKE WILL GARRY ON"
Union heads believed that the strike would carry on
would mot be
necessary from headquarters Practically
affairs controlled by locals the self system
in effect.
Department justice agents today closely watohg
for violation of the restraining order.
is believed by the miners that the fight win be short
they expect victory before it necessary
The $15oo0.ooo strike fund Il
tied up by the restraining order.
Early reports based of union officials Indicated
the response had been general districts
Federal troops mobized strategic points, ready
to act Immediately in case of any disorder.
The unions claimed than 100 900 miners walked
out the Pttsburg and Cearfed districts Penn
sylvania Operators countered with that 10000
nonunion miners in the connelve remained 81
work.
Other union claims
Central Illinois districts, 50, 900 out.
Kansas districts, IL, 900 out. seS
Ohio and West Virginia DISTRICTS 45 900 to $4,000 out
Maryland district, 500 to 10000 out
Southern Illinois Missouri districts 81 500 ont
Southern Indiana, practically all OUT
Cambria Pennsylvania county, nearly IS 900 out y
Alabama fields, 10000 out. 7ssE s III d
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-01
BODIES OF TWO
men NRECOvERED
BURNING Mine
Foreman and One Foreigner
Found Dead - Rescue Ex-
perts Renew Efforts to
Reach Twenty Others.
BULLETIN,

BUECETIN.
Amsterdam, Ohio, Nov. H.
Eighteen more miners imprisoned
in the burning Y and o Coal COM
pany mine were found dead this
afternoon. They were found as
phyxlatsd back in a recess Of the
mine.
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