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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
ATTORNEY GENERALS STORY
OF HOW COAL STRIKE WAS
ENDED IS CONTRADICTED
Senator Townsend and g conference
with MIR. Butler, he proceeded:
Ogle'S Story

"On Friday, December 5, after DR.
| Garueld's proposal had been rejected
by the miners and the injunction pro-
ceedings were being pushed at Indian
apolis," M. Ogle said, "meinpers of the
coal operators executive committee
and myself were called in for a talk
with the attorney general in his Of
flee.
He said that we must have some
figure for a wage advance above the
/ 4 per cent suggested by DR.. Garfield,
which we would be willing to offer the
miners In order to settle the situation.
The government was not engaged in
compromising its stand he said, but
had some difficulties.
The injunction proceedings We're
coming to head at Indianapolis on
Tuesday, he told us, and they were
afraid that Judge Anderson would act
in characteristic fashion and put
some of these men in Jail for violating
his injunction under the Lever act
There might be a general uprising, he
said, which ought to be avoided He
said that the fuel administrator was
only temporary official, and that his
proposal of a IA per cent increase
could be set aside. He asked us how far
we wonlo go in further advance of
wages"
Prices Not the Question,
What answer did you make ?" SEN
~
I'VE told him that the question of
miners wages and prices of coal had
now become relatively insignificant"
Ogle responded. st seemed TO us a
question of law and order, an issue
that could not be yielded. We said
that settlement now by granting an
increase would be dastardly, cow
ardlv surrender Of principles that must
be sustained"
You believed this an effort to COM
promise?' Senator Frelinghuysen pur-
sued.
I'VE did" ogle returned, land we
Have you agreed to the govern
ments proposition now?" Senator
Townsend asked.
I'VE have not" Ogle RESPONDED.
The proposal has never been submit
ted to us. We have called the attor-
ney generals attention to several vital
changes in Dr. Garfield's original sug-
gestion."
Operators had been left every much
confused" he said further, as to
what the government hao done No
commission, he asserted. could cover
the wage and price problems arising
in the soft coal industry of the United
states in months, land come to any
just conclusion"
The committee arose without fixing
date for further hearings
termination or the soft coal strike
was not settlement but victory for
the government, Attorney General
Palmer today told the senate sub
committee investigating the strike.
The government has won its
fight AR. Palmer said. There was
no settlement, in actuality, the rner
ana The n1fen Of 'ers save copaplial
st'ts. sd4 tsse...s,L.sl aku' etalAed 10
work"
Mr.. Palmer said department af
Justice action in the coal strike began
with the preparation of Injunction
proceedings against officials of the
m iners' union under the Lever law.
I'VE sought to prevent the strike"
he said, "by enjoining the union Of
lieers from carrying on. the strike
do you understand that this |
agreement YOU have made with the |
miners involved the possibility of |
Continued on Page Twol
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
JUDGE CHALLENGES
MINNESOTA GOVERNOR
ON NEED FOR TROOPS

International Falls. Mimi, Dec. 10.
"A challenge to Governor Burnduist
to appoint a tribunal to investigate
the need for sending a company Of
state troops here to protect property
in connection with a strike Of a score
of employees of a local railroad, was
sent to the governor tonight by Frank
Palmer Judge of municipal court
here. Judge Palmer offers to resign
his office il the action is found to be
warranted after an Investigation "
the governor will do likewise if it is
found unwarranted.
81 challenge the governor to ap-
point tribunal to investigate the
sending of troops here" said Judge
Palmer in his telegram. IF 1t is
found that the action Is warranted |
will resign and never again seek po-
litical office. If 1t is not warranted
the governor will resign and never
again be candidate for public of
flee"
DR.. M. Il. Witherow. commander of
the local post of the American Legion
also addressed q message to Governor
Burnquist taking issue with the gov
ernor's recent statement assailing the
local legion post for opposing the
troops.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
NFERENCE ASKED
BY HITCHCOCK IS
NOW CALLED OFF
10y .oss,no ,ours.l srreiAL lrAssp wrs,

Washington. Dec. 19.--The confer
ence of democratic senators called for
tomorrow to consider election of a
minority leader was postponed to-
night until January Is. -.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska.
acting democratic leader since the
death of Senator Martin of Virginia.
cancelled the call for tomorrow's con-
ference after an agreement with Sena-
tor Underwood of Alabama, his OPP
ponent for the democratic leadership
in the senate. who advocated postpone
ment because of the absence of many
senators and also in order that Secre-
tary Glass might take his seat under
appointment to fill out Senator Mar
tins term.
In the opinion of Senator Under
woods friends, postponement in
creased his chances for election. be-
cause It Is hoped that by January rs
final action may be reached on the
German treaty. Senator Hitchcock's
managers, however. declared tonight
that they are assured enough votes for
bis slectiep. '-,-ss-ss.....
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
U. S. OFFICIALS TO
TOUR SOUTH AMERICA

washington, Dec. 19.--Assistant
Secretary Sweet and other depart
ment of commerce officials will leave
late in February for a tour of the
principal Central and South Ameri-
southern republics.
The party will Include Philip p
Kennedy, director of the bureau of
foreign and domestic commerce, and
DR.. Samuel w. Stratton. director of
the first time that a department of
commerce official as high as an as
sistant secretary. has left the country
during his term of office.
Mr.. Kennedy will study at first
hand South American commercial
problems and DIR. Stratton will obtain
information for the Standardization Of
materials and engineering projects in
South America
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
Z congressman
FOR NE W MEXICO
LIKELY NEXT YEAR
Census Forecast Is That This
State viii Be Entitled to
Another Representative in
1920.

1t is quite probable that New Mex
leo Will have two representatives in
congress after March 4. 1921. This
state was allowed two congressman
during the first year of statehood, but
under the apportioument fixed by con-
gress based upon the census of 1910,
one representative was lost
Congress made 1t necessary for THIS
state to have q population of 423,754
in order to have two representatives
in the lower house, but the 1910 CEN
sus showed q population of only 321i-
3Ol, But the estimates of the census
bureau Of 1918 gives this state a popu-
lation OF $4,000 in round numbers.
There should be a reasonable increase
for the year 1919 to be added. and un-
less actual tabulation by the enumera-
tors should show the annual estimates
of the bureau to be frightfully inac-
curate, New Mexico will be entitled to
elect two representatives in 1921,
Speculation naturally arises regard
ing the personnel of the candidates.
on the democratic side it is not be-
lieVed that w, r. Walton win allow
his name to go before the convention.
In the last campaign he announced
that he would not run for the lower
house again. He stood squarely by his
guns, when the convention came. II
was nomination for the senate, or
nothing. Judge Richardson of Roswell
finally accepted the nomination, but
ne didn't really want IL, Antonio Lu-
cero would not have it. Great diff
Guilty was experienced in securing one
candidate, and indications are not
lacking that it will be quite difficult
to secure two when the convention
meets next year,
On the republican side Congressman
Hernandez has announced that he will
not accept a nomination to succeed
and the sentiment in the
party seems to be crystalizing on Lieu
tenant Governor Pankey as the man
likely to be named to succeed Mr.. Her
nandez II another candidate is to be
named he may likely come from the
Pecos valley country, or he may come
from some one of the northeastern
counties, or he may come from Albu-
uerque. The logic of the situation
would suggest that a Spanish -Ameri-
can be named to run with Pankey.
should he be the nominee. In that
case, 1t is not improbable that Nestor
Montoya OF this city will be the nomi-
nee
The greatest drawback to securing
a candidate in either party is a finan-
cial one. 1t Is EXPENSIVE to make the
race. and II the candidate is elected
his troubles have only commenced.
He cannot live in Washington City. as
2 congressman Is expected to live, on
the salary He couldn't do 1t before
the high cost of living epidemic came.
striking the national capital harder
than any other place in the nation.
and It Will linger there longer.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
SIGNAL HONOR IS
PAID To MEMORY
Of AR|Z. SOLDIERS
tsr sornlss JoussAL SPECIAL LEASED wrerI


Phoe~''v. Ariz., Dec. 19.-Secretary
Daniels has assigned the name Pruitt
to DESTROYER No. 347 in honor of the
memory of Corporal John II. Pruitt,
sixth regiment marine corps. of Al
hambra. Ariz.. who was killed in
France. after wiDing out a German
machine gun nest according to mes
sage received tonight from the Sec
retarv of the navy by Corporal
Pruitt's mother Mrs Belle Pruitt.
The secretary asked Mrs Pruitt to act
rs sponsor for the vessel She wired
emonv was not stated.
CORPORAL Pruitt had been cited by
General Pershing. The Arizona ma
rine had also been awarded post
humouslv the congressional medal of
honor and the Croix de Guerre of
guns single handed. killing two Of
the eremv and capturing forty. Cen
eral Pershfng entered In the archives
of the American evolutionary forces
tribute to his memory.
The citation for the congressional
medal of honor recommended the
hi hest decoration Of the American
government "for conspicuous gall
lantrv and intrepiditv above and be-
yond the call of duty at Blanc Mont
ridge. France October 3. 1918. Cor
poral Pruitt. single-handed. attacked
and killing two of the enemy. 8 He
then captured forty prisoners IN
dugout nearby This gallant soldier
was killed soon afterward by shell
fire while he was sniping at the
enemy"
General Pershing's comment reads:
His name will ever remain fresh in
the hearts of his friends and COM
rades. The record of his honorable
service will be- preserved in the
archives af the American exnadiffon
arv forceS.n
General Pershing had previously
cited CORPORAL Pruitt "for distinguish
ed and exceptional gallantry at Thiau-
court. France. September Is in oper-
ations of the American evolutionary
forces. In testimony thereof and as
an expression of appreciation of his
YalOr I award this citationn
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
MAY RELEASE SUGAR
HELD AT PASS CITY
Lsr nosnIae .ovssAl srselAl ls.sso wlssl

lease of 1000 sacks of sugar. stored
in Ell Paso bonded warehouses, but
consigned to Mexican merchants. was
virtually assured tonight, when it be-
came known that J. Felipe Valle. GUS
toms collector at Juarez, had received
provisional permission from the Mexi-
can government to turn the sugar
over for distribution here.
The order from Mexico City speci-
fled that Senior Vale could let Ell Paso
have the sugar. provided there were
enough stocks to supply Juarez
needs, The customs collector replied
that the Juarez reserve was sufficient
No final ruling had been received
from Mexico City tonight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
CONGRESS ON TRIAL
SOCIALISTS ASSERT

Chicago, Dec 19-Victor Berger's
reelection to congress was termed a
triumph in a statement tonight from
national headquarters of the socialist
party, which declared that as a result
of the election congress is on trial"
a vindication of Berger but also of
socialism, the statement said, and "a
challenge to those reactionary agents
of capitalism. who would stifle the
voice of the working class protest and
who would muzzle minority opinions
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
nllnnis ENixes Tnx Rntc.

Chicago Dec. l9.--The Illinois tax
levy board today fixed the 1919 tax
rate at 40 cents on the $i00 of valua-
ton. This means a saving Of $4,000
900 over the 75-cent rate of 1918, or
S,000,0 600 over the 90 per cent rate
OF 1917, despite the fact payment will
be one-half instead of third of val
uation, according to Omar Ii. Wright.
state director of finance.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
F F|NAL ACTION ON
RAILROAD BILL
AF TER NEW YEAR
Senate Opposition to CumminS
Measure Is Fading Before
Necessity of Vote Before
Holiday Recess.
. . . . . . . Q . o . . . = .
SENATE TO VOTE ON
RAILROAD BILL TODAY

. Washington, Dec. 19.-After
g session of more than twelve
. hours the senate tonight failed
9 TO reach a vote on the Cummins
9 railroad bill, but shortly before
3 midnight adjourned with an
. agreement to vote finally on the
9 bill at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow.
. A concurrent agreement also
9 called for a final vote at 1880
Q o'clock tomorrow on the sugar
. control bill.
. A proposal by Senator LaFol-
. lette. republican, Wisconsin, up
2 on which he plans to speak to-
2 morrow, extending government
? control of railroads fer two
. years, alone prevented passage
. of the bin tonight, the senate
> having disposed OF all other inn
y portant amendments, including
/: rejection of all efforts TO elmi-
. nate or modify the anti-strike
. clause.
8 The agreement for final dispo-
2 sition tomorrow of the railroad
. and sugar control bills cleared
3 the way for adjournment of con-
. grass tomorrow for two weeks
. holiday recess until January s.
. Nos doubt was expressed by lead
, ers that the recess plans would s
, be interfered with, although for
8 a time tonight objection to the
, proposals for votes on the sugar
? and railroad measures threaten
, ed to disrupt the program. The
? senate will meet at 10 o'clock
3 tomorrow.
q .A a a d a 1. n a a a a SA ae a a 4
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
THE0L 0GICAL SEMINARY
WANTS ITS WATER FREE

New York. Dec. t9.--General Theo-
logical seminary, training institution
of the Protestant Episcopal church.
today applied to the supreme court to
restrain the city of New York from
selling part of its property. sale of
which is threatened Tor non payment
of a $3.50 water bill.
The seminary's officers refused to
pay the bill. contending that as re-
ligious Institution, 1t Is free from tax
alton. The court also was petitioned
to declare the seminary free and
clear OF any lien by the city for the
water supplied.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
Price Of ChrIstmas Trees props.

New York Dec. 19.--lThe law OF
supply and demand today forced down
the price of Christmas trees from 81
each to six for 35 cents. Many deal
ers are even giving them away to
save demurrage charges on freight
cars, explaining that the excessive
quantity on hand is due to the army
Of SPECTATORS attracted to the tiel1
by the large returns netted last year.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
CaJifornIa Finoncie- Dies.

San FTancisco. CaIlT., Dec. IL
Homer s. King, associate of John w.
Mackay and James G.. Fair in devel-
opment of California's mining re-
sources and former president of the
Wells Fargo Nevada National bank
and the Bank of California, died here
today. In 1873 he was cashier of the
Wells Fargo Express company.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
British Steamer Is Lost.

steamer Lein Shing. 1859 tons gross,
bound from Hong Kong to Saigon,
Indo China, has been lost at sea, ac-
cording to advices to Llovds from Sal
gon today. The dispatch said 493 ma
tives and one European were lost.
Thirty-seven natives were saved.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
Saved After Three Years.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Eng. Dec. Ig.
The steamer Ufidia, of 5000 tons,
this port after being a wreck at So
roka In the white sea since 1917. A
temporary patch was put on which en-
abled her to be towed to Archangel
and from there. she was towed 2,200
miles to Newcastle, s-----i--.. &.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
ease Rct,uns From FIagstaff.

Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 19.--C. q. Ease
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton, is expected to return tomorrow
from Flagstaff whore. on Thursday,
he attended the mid-vear graduation
exercises of the Northern ARIZONA
Normal school There were twelve
graduates, all women,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
100000 RECEIVED FOR
TREASURY CERTIFICATES
!sy MORNING JouasAl srre,Al LEASED w,Hgl

Washington, Dec 19.-Subscrip-
tions of more than $500. 900 have been
received by tfe treasury to the new "
dated December Is, and maturing
June 15. 1920, with interest at Az per
cent.
Less than one-third of the subscrip-
tons, Secretary Glass announced to-
day, were paid for in certificates of
other series and the result was said to
be very gratifying to the treasury.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
JeonarI knocks out Hcrrine

Memphis Tenn, Dec, t9,--Benny
Leonard of New York, lightweight
charupion of the world. knocked out
Red Herring OF Paducah, Ky. to-
uled eight round no decision" bout
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20

Washington, Dec. 19.--The urgency
deficiency bill providing $4,000, 900
for miscellaneous subjects. including
$40 n00. 900 for increased war risk in
.surance allowances. was passed to-
niGht BY the senate.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-20
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

FORECAST.
Denver. Colo. Dec. 19.---New Mex
leo: Saturday and Sunday fair: little
change in temperature.
Arizona. Saturday fair, warmer
north nortion: Sunday partly cloudy.
possibly rain or snow north portion.
LOCAL REPORT.
Conditions for the twenty-four
hours ended at 6 p. m. yesterday. re-
corded by the university:
Highest temperature ...... 80
Lowest ................ ~
EanGe .....,.s....a.,.... ~
Humidity al 6 a. m. ........ 100
Humidity- at "a D. m. 66
Maximum wind velocity. 12
Direction of wind ........... South
Character OF day .-.-b-Partly Cloudy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-09

tice in the newspapers demanding that
the Germans in the area of occupa-
I -tion use more self-controi in their
conduct toward the American soldiers,
especially In any act which might be
taken by the American as an insult
to their uniforms. The Burgomaster
took this action because of an increase
recently in the number of fights be-
tween the Americans and civilians. an
American soldier being stabbed to
death in one instance.
Reports reaching American head
quarters from various parts of the oc-
cupied zone indicate an increase in the
number of rows and fights between
soldiers and civilians. In several dis
tricts there have been more signs re-
Gently of hostile feeling against the
Americans than were in evidence pre-
viously.
The general strike which had been
set for Wednesday among the German
workmen in various trades in the
American area of occupation failed TO
and up to late hour to-
night no trouble had been reported
from any place in the area. In Cob
lenz. where they asked for more pay
several days ago, the workmen return
ed to work this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-09
ARCADE THURSDAY FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY

William Fox. the motion. picture
producer. was engeged In making a
photodrama OF Victor Hugo's greatest
work. Les Miserables." with William
Farnum playing the part Of the i'm
mortal Jean Vatican
A section of Victor Hugo's Paris was
built somewhere in New Jersey" and
to show the troops fighting in, the
streets of Paris against the revoiu-
tioRists. battalion or two of the
Seventy-first regiment was used.
While the soldiers were waiting to
make the scenes in which they APP
peared, someone produced kodaks and
began making snapahots of each other.
The soldiers were cover there in
New Jersey several days and many
pictures were taken with the streets
of Paris as the backgrounds. The
members of the Seyenty-first quickly
realized the foreign look and sent
copies to friends and sweethearts.
The sweethearts and friends sent
these to magazines and newspapers ais
proof positive that the Seventy-first
was actually in Paris and in this way
the rumor started. -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-09

THAT first brought fame and fortune
Ito the doors OF the late Brete Hart.
And those who know that part OF the
country will tell you that there Is no
place in the world like 1t. t-s
!. Both Jeff and his ELONGATED pal and
chum are themselves from the effete
East to look up gold mine WHICH has
been left by Jeff's late brother. It is
very valuable, worth. according TO re-
liable information, close to a million
dollars. With visions of unheard of
wealth becoming his immediate quota.
Mutt forwith installs himself as the
diminutive ones business manager.
And Of course, this paves the way for
a series Of side-splitting situations and
accompanying complications which
welded to spirited actions, jingline
musics novel features and surprises
provide an entertainment above the
ordinary and usual In order TO ac-
quire this Mere NJ. Jeff is compelled
to marry his brothers widow. He
to the bargain until he catches a
glimpse of Isk future mate. Then all
bets are off and no wonder, for In
point of beauty she may be compared
to a cross between hippopotamus ana
a clumsy gorilla. 1t happens, how
ever that this is not the real widow
but an old maid who becomes party
to crooked deal to rob Jeff of his In
The scheme is arranged by a plotting
lawyer, who wants to marry the widow
himself. There are plenty of lively
maneuvers and doihgs before the
plotters are brought TO account. en-
s< N a nd
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-09
ADJUSTMENTS
OREGON THEATRE

1t certainly is.good to be able to see
Mutt and Jeff again. And it gives us
infinite pleasure to record the fact
that they are soon to be in our midst
again. This time in a new piece which
will present their augh-compelling
gifts undisturbed sway. The title OF
the play. described as comeay with
music, songs, pretty girls and novel;
ties. is Mutt and Jeff In the Woody
West" Imagine the possibilities and
scope for endless mirth in a section Of
the United States immortalized by well
known writer's and poets both in song
and story. 1t was the Golden West
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-09
HOCKEY PLAYER ON
TRIAL EOR DESEIsTIos

TACOMA, April. a---charged with
.descrtion in time of war the general
court martial of bernard Patrick
Morris, professional hockey player and
member OF the Seattle hockey team,
was resumed at Camp Lewis this
morning.
A writ of habeas corpus by which his
attorneys sought to have him reieas-
ed. was denied BY Irederol Judge T..
L. Cushman saturday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-09
GoTTSTEIN MAY
@ 80 SEEK Sd TRIAL

SEATTLE, April s.-Defense at
torneys have said they may ask for
a third trial for William Gottstein.
Seattle realty dealer convicted Satur-
day of second degree murder. Colts
gtein was accused of numbering Will
liam Murray. a baggage checker,
whose body was found hid in under
brush. He was convicted in the first
trial of first degree murder. N
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-09
HUNGARIANS GRANT
FOREIGNERS CLAIMS
.RY EDWARD RING.

(United Press staff Correspondent
BUDAPEST. April 5.-tDelayed. }
Representatives of foreign govern
ments today handed the Hungarian
government memorandum stipulating
their claims for the protection of for
eign citizens and property and the
government accepted the claims in
principle.
Huge crowds, including many Rus
slams. attended yesterdays meeting fof
special enlistments in the red guards.