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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-22
Fails. Accusation, Auesed-Thst she

was caused great mental distress ana
their married lie made lntolerable by
his continued accusatlO " infidclity.
ia the assertion Of Mrs Bess Miller IN
divorce action started today In the
district court against liichard Bennett
Miller She also charges that he failed
90 support her and that she has been
compelled 10 work They were married
here IN Aprll. 1917. and have no chill
lrcn. according TO the petition.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-22

Peace Diturbares Charpe-IIenry
Scott. 100 West Grand svenue. was ar
rested this morning on charge OF dis
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-22

Armenian relief campaign, Febu-
ary J-l0
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-22

Gun cass Postponed Charges Of
pointing a gun against q. W Moore.
negro. were continued this morning for
"A week by a. r. Early, justice of
peace. Moore is alleged to have threat
cncd to shoot j W. WAlkerson. a white
man lie liz under an appearance bond
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-22

Ticket Sellers Meet club-A commit
tee appointed by the Chamber OF Com
mrrce to direct the sale of tickets u
tho uutOmotiyo show February IL to =
met with tho Farm Power club nj th'
SkiTvin motel nt noon today rams %
tho committee TO dispose OF the tickets
INVOLVE "A canvass Of merchants aht
business firms who will be direct,
benefited BY tho automotiyc show. WIN
- request that they purchase hrs'
number TO distribute among their Gus
toners, said J. H. Morse, chairman,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-22
VIE wa, pl,eon,en,ed-Guy Il win

wife Was Dlscontented--Guy Il Winn
Chargcs IN "A pciiolun filed for divorce
this morning aglinst Viola VIM. that
his wife Was dIsOou'entcd ever since
their marriage aud that II was impos-
7ihlo FOR him 20 make her happy She
found fault with everything and finally
abandoned him. his petition asserts
They were married at New Hraunirls
Texas. IN 1917. and separated In Deccm
Der. 1915. the petition asserts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-22

Mrs. Stuart canteer Captain Mrs. X
T. stuart, captain. Mrs. Melroso Brown
aud Mrs. A. Gardner watkins formed
the strong Aim squad Of cnnteenets
who served hot meals 10 passing sol
iiers today and who made trains with
rnndwiches when boys were unable
to ts.e time to bo served In the canteen
hut dinlhg room.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-22
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Oklhhoinhna In lls..
DIED or DisEAar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
May Speak of Trip.

1t is not likely that Mr.. Thurston
will be ready to make definite recon-
mcndationS to the board of education
at its meeting in the Franklin School
tomorrow afternoon. He may. how
ever. address the board tomorrow on
his inspection of junior high schools
in other cities on his recent trip.
School officials. it is understood.
would rather establish the platoon
system than halliday classes to re-
lieve crowded conditions. because I'M
der the platoon system the pupils
would continue to get a full day of
instruction.
1t was announced today that on the
recommendation of the school board
a kindergarten teacher has been as
signed to organize class for the
children Of the Founding Hospital.
An educational commission from
Guatemala yesterday began a tour of
inspec ton of the local school system.
The Com misSionerS are Maruno Soto
Hall and Jose Serrano Munoz Ac-
companied by Mr.. Thurston and a
representative of the State Depart
ment, they visited the Henry D. Cook G
grade school, Central High School
and the Wilson Normal School. At the
Central High School one of the dele
gates made a brief talk to the Span
iSh class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
FEDERATED CLUBWOMEN
Z DISCUSS VARIED TOPICS
Miss Dorothy Lee Mills Tells of
Z Her Work With Army of
Occupation.

{ The Federation of Women's Clubs
met last night with Mrs. Anna Hend-
ley and Mrs. Nannette Paul. 2eO7 CO.
lumbia road. Mrs. Howard Hodgkins
presided
Following the business meeting
talks were given by Miss Dorothy
Lee Mills, who spoke of her work with
the army of occupation in Germany,
and by Miss Marjorie DaN of the War
Camp Community Service, who urged
reciprocity between the community
service and the women's clubs and
told OF the benefits that could be de-
rived.
Miss Elizabeth ReiSs made a plea
for higher salaries for District teach
ers. Her views were Endorsed by the
women. The drive for increased mem
bership in the various citizens asso-
Citations with suffrage for women was
Endorsed.
Miss G. y. Williamson will attend
the national convention of the fed
spring. and will take with her an ex-
hibit showing the work Of the Wash
ington clubs. Plans for card parties
TO pay the endowment fund assess
ment of the federation were made
known by Mrs. Eugene II. Pitcher
The Petworth WOmen's Club was
admitted TO mem bcrship in the fed
Grafton. Next meeting will be in the
ballroom of the Lafayette, December
%. at IL am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
TOD|SCUSS SCHOOL
PLATOON SYSTEM
Supt. Thurston and Other Of
fiCiaIs to Confer This
Afternoon.

Superintendent of Schools Ernest l..
ThurSton will confer at the Franklin
School this afternoon with his corps
of school officials on the proposal to
try out the platoon system as means
Of relieving congestion in the schools
until more buildings can be obtained
from Congress
Briefly. the platoon system consists
of dividing the classes of building
INTO two groups, one group using the
clasSroomS for certain periods of the
day while the other group is assem-
blcd in the auditorium. The two
groups would alternate throughout
the day between the classrooms and
the auditorium
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
.SEVEN HELD IN THEFTS
FROM F STREET STORE
Night Waterman, Porters and De-
livery Men Arrested-Loot
Totals $4,000.

Seven persons were arrested yester-
day in connection with the theft of
property, amounting to more than
$4,000 in value. from a prominent F
street store during the past few
months.
James Cannon, colored night watch
man, was arrested on charges of theft
from his employer. Others arrested
in connection with the investigation
are Edward Grover Outlaw, twenty
two years old, sos r street chauffeur
of a delivery wagon; Frederick Allen
Ackwood, nineteen years old, jumper
on the wagon; Samuel Holt. twenty
two years, 31S d street southwest;
irving Ward, SO F street southw est;
Clarence Banjamin Green, twenty
three years, 1911 Riggs street, and
Oscar Patterson, 43 o street, all floor
porterS.
Operatives of the Bradford Detective
Service and Detectives Lynn and Wal
dorf conducted the investigation
which led TO the arrests and the re-
covery of more than $1,000 worth of
the alleged stolen property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
TRUSTEES WHO SOLD ASK
COURT TO GUST TENANTS
Legal Battle Arises After Action
in Disposing of Columb bus Alex
ander's Property.

Thomas Hay. James 3. Archer and
Charles j. Murphy, trustees under the
will of Columbus Alexander. who re-
Gently sold under order Of the court
premises at mo- to 721 18th street
northwest to Joseph Ferrero for
S23S, l6O. today asked the District Su-
prcme Court to compel the tenants of
the properties to surrender possession
to the purchaser.
At the time of the sale the auctioneer
announced that possession would be
secured by notices of not more than
sixty days to the tenants
The court is advised that Mike
Athan and Peter Wells, tenants of
~ p, Joseph Neneziana, tenant of
l11H2; Joseph Veneziana, tenant of
121. after notice have declined to sur
render possession. The court is asked
to issue rules on the tenants to show
cause why they should not Yacate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
THOMAS KEANE ON TRIAL.
Sensational Disclosures Made at
Hearing on Bribery Charges.

NORFOLK. Va. November 25.-
Sensational disclosures have been
made by government witnesses in the
course of the trial here in the federal
district court of Thomas Keane Of
Washington, ID. c., for the bribery of
a post exchange purchasing agent at
Fort Monroe. E. J. Wright, a cor
poral stationed at Fort Monroe and
in charge of the grocery department,
admitted on the witness stand that
he had received between $4,000 and
$4,000 from Keane in the form of a
per cent commission on meats sold
to the post by Keane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Answer to MI. McAdoo.
Ion. William G. NcAdoo.

New York, y. Y.
"lnasmuch as your message of No
vember "a was released for publiCa-
ton and thus became a message to
the public. we take the liberty of
answering il in the same manner. The
mine owners are opposing a wage in
crease at this time for the reason that
they believe no increase in wage rates
man who wants to work to earn Suf-
ficicnt money to maintain Il decent
American standard of living. This
point together with. all others. they
have offered to submit TO arbitration
or Investigation.
Upon what current facts and figures
are you convinced that the increased
rates of wages proposed for the mine
workers are just and reasonable?
Upon what current facts and figures
are your grave doubts based as No
whether the mine owners are entitled
to increase the price Of coal to TIC
consumers? If you have current faChS
and figures to SubStantiate your con-
viction and doubts you will make a
good witness for the miners before a
board of arbitration or tribunal of in
vestigation which thus far they have
firmly declined to agree to. IF you have
not these current facts and figures
your mere personal opinion has no
weight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25

Ing to agree either to arbitration or
Investigation. Either procedure will
disclose not only the current tax re-
turns of the mine owners but of the
miners as well. The figures are here
produced if YOU can get the mine
operators will welcome the publica-
ton OF Just as full current tax re
turns for the hituminous coal indus
Try as are published for any othc~
industry.
IN the last two para graphs OF your
message YOU again suggest investi-
cation and also that the mines re
sumo operation. Either your news
papers are not reaching you, or you
are not reading them. or you hav"
u"lbcrateiN ignored the published
facts. Upon October cath. In Wash
lnEt'n. tn" mine owners promptly ana
without reservation. aCrerd to the
proposition mad" by President vii
son that tn" mines I've continued a
work and the entire matter be -s--
mittcd to a board Of arbitration.
"IpOu october 81. IN Cleveland, th'
mine owners agreed 70 President w IL
sons later suggestion that the whole
matter be left TO a tribunal to be APP
pointed by him to investigate tn"
facts. Upon Thursday. November 20.
in Washington. the operators offered
three resolutions to the SubScal"
committee Of minors and operators.
each referring the entire matter {"
arbitration. and they We're all voted
down lI the miners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
NAMES PEACE DELEGATION.
Hungary Appoints Body to Nego
tiate Treaty With Allies.

BUDAPEST, Monday. November "a
(by the Associated Press).-The Hun
garian government has appointed the
following peace delegation to nego-
tiate a treaty between the allied pow
ers and Hungary: Count Albert APP
ponyi, premier; Count Stefan Beth
len, who has acted as adviser of Arch
duke Joseph; Count Paul Teleky, Mar
tin Lovassy, who was foreign minister
in the cabinet of Premier Stephen
FriedDech, and Archbishop Gierwein
Among the counselors named are Bishop
Andor Leopold, Catholic prelate, and
Rev. DIR. SZabo, a Reformed Church man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Agree Conditions Abnormal.

"Your admission that conditions in
1917 We're abnormal is agreed to. When
the world goes to war conditions are
certainly abnormal SO far as the
mine workers were concerned this alb
normal condition was recognized by two
abnormal increases in wages during the
year 1917, and the United States gov
eminent promptly put an end to alb
normal coal prices. 1t would be inter-
csting to have your recoliections regard
ing the tax reports made by other in
dustries which were not so restrained
AS you proceed to admit your ignorance
of conditions in 1918 and 1919, that por-
ton of your message carries no weight
and requires no answer
You suggest a careful examination
of income tax returns before an ad-
ditional price for coal is allowed.
This would be included in the investi-
cation which the mine owners agreed
to more than a month ago and have
been urging ever since, but thus far
the mine workers have been unwill-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Temporary Secretary Elected.

James Fl. Pershing of Colorado. a
lay delegate. was elected temporary
secretary of the council. In opening
the first session of the council, which
was created at the general convention
recently held in Detroit. Bishop
Gailor read the canon outlining the
work council and its duties. He sug-
gested that either late today or to-
morrow the council prepare a suit
able appeal to churches throughout
the land to aid in a nationwide cam
paign for an increased interest in
churches and church work
While in Washington the visiting
delegates. including nine bishops of
the church, are being entertained by
church members in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Opposes Fare Increase.

During the two years that Mr.
Gardiner has been in office many mat
tiers OF great importance TO the Dis
trlct have come before the board of
Commissioners for consideration and
action. As a member of the board
of Commi SsiOnerS he has also been a
member of the Public Utilities Com
mission, and has been called upon to
pass on rates to be charged by the
public utilities. He has not always
agreed with his colleagues on the
commission. and has expressed his
dissent frankly. In the recent de-
cision regarding the increase in fares
allowed the street railway companies,
Mr.. Gardiner took the position that
the fares should not be raised, but
that the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany be allowed to increase it's rates
for light and power, and this way the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company, which owns the stock of the
power company. could make up the
deficit in its operating business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
EXPECTS EX-KAISER WILL
BE TRIED EARLY IN 1920

LONDON, Tuesday, November 25.-
The British government expects the
trial of former Emperor William of
Germany to begin in London early in
the new year and is completing neces-
sary arrangements, says the Mail
which adds that as soon as the allies
have ratified the treaty a united re-
quest for the surrender of the erst-
while emperor will be presented to
Holland.
There is no room for doubt that
the request will be complied with"
the newspaper says. Ratification of
the treaty is confidently expected in
a few weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Coal Operators and Miners
Mystified by DR.. GarfieId's
5PrinCipleS as Announced

Following a long conference with
Attorney General Palmer, Assistant
Attorney General Ames and Director
General Hines of the railroad admin
istration. Fuel Administrator Garfield
last night made statement to the
operators and miners forming the coal
conference. He announced five prin-
ciples. which governed him and his
associates in reaching a decision in
the coal crisis.
The substance of the whole address
was so guarded and qualified, how
ever. that both miners and operators
professed themselves myStified after
ward. John l.. Lewis. acting presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers, de-
clared, Il don't know what it all
means" Thomas T. Brewster, spokes-
man for the operators, said ''he has
just reaffirmed the statements he
made to the wage-scale committees
last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Or. Garield's "Principles."

STss Eve principles announced by DR..
Garfield We're:
S"F&--t- The public must not be asked
to pay more than it is now paying for
coal unless it is necessary to do SO in
order to provide reasonable wages to
the mine workers and a reasonable
profit to the operators.
sSecond. The arrangement entered
Into between the operators, the mine
workers and the fuel administration
with the sanction of the President of
the United States in October. 1917.
was intended to eQualiZe the wages of
all classes of mine workers and to be
sufficient to cover the period of the
war. but not beyond March 81. 1920;
hence the only increase in cost of liv-
ing which can now be considered in
the increase above that provided for
by the average increase in 1917: that
ID to say, the average total increase
In pay over the 1913 base, which was
the base considered in 1917, should
not exceed the present average in
crease in the cost of living over the
same base. 1t is also to be considered
that the cost of living will fall rather
than rise during the next few years
Third The meximum prices fixed
by the government on coal were cal
culated to increase production of coal
and the increase imperative. The
public ought not to be asked to pay
and will not now pay the increase
over normal profits then allowed for
the purpose of stimulating produc-
ton.
Fourth. Any increases in wages
now arrived at on the basis of the
foregoing principles should be borne
by the operators or the public, or
both. as may be determined by the
application of these principles, and
should take effect as of the date
when the men return to work
s"Fifth. The needs of the United
States are not alone to be considered;
Europe is in desperate need of coal
and should have all that we can
spare"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Alleged Confession Made.

When it became apparent that prop
erty was being taken from the stock
wearing apparel of all kinds, includ-
ing expensive furs-detectives were
placed in the store, and when sus-
picion fell upon Cannon, the night
Waterman, employees of the estab-
lishment thought a mistake had been
made. Cannon's arrest followed, how
ever, and detectives say he confessed
to thefts committed in the store the
past few months.
1t is charged that Cannon wrap
ped packages of stolen property at
night. passed them to the shipping
department and had them delivered
without exciting the suspicion of per-
sons employed in that departing emit.
According to alleged confessions, the
police say much of the stolen prop
erty was sold and other portions
made presents to friends of the per-
sons implicated in the thefts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Disabled Steamship Asks Aid.

BOSTON, November 25.-The wood
en- freight steamer Kangi is wallow-
ing in the Atlantic, 200 miles east of
her destination at Hampton roads,
making little Roadway because Of
failure of her port boilers. Radio
messages today asked that help be
sent. The Kangi is bound from Car
diff. Her position was given as lati-
tude sc, longitude TO-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
DENY 1917 COAL
PROFITS EXCESSIVE
Operators Answer McAdoo
Charges in an Open
Telegram.

BitumnouS coal operators today
vigorously denied that they were
making exorbitant profits. in an open
telegram replying to the charge made
yesterday by William q. McAdoo, for
mer Secretary of the Treasury. that in
1917 the operators had made shock
ing and indefensible' profits. when he
urged Fuel Administrator Garfield not
to let the operators shift any wage
increase allowed miners to the price
of coal to consumers. The telegram
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25

Upon November ~, in Washington +
Federal Fuel Administrator GarfieldA
based upon the statistics collected hyN
his officials. stated that the average
realization upon I79SS5.S2 tons of
bitumfnous coal mined in 1913 was
SEAL per ton, that the average cos
of production during the same reriod
was $2.15 per ton. leaving pr average
margin of 80 cents pezSoD to the
operators.
state r ,h G9s tbs WAS of careful ss cents to
nar ton includes projt. but does NOT
r r,|p 9%,t pr"tit only. inasmuch as in
tcrcst charges. sellii Z expense. fed
cral taxes. both normal and excess
not allowed in computing costs OF
production. were paId out or 1t IN"
average income And excess proitl@
taxes paid 'werf upward of 30 ccnts
per ton in l9ly' From the remain
----SS cents ytr ton. after deductinE
Interest," ch Yrges, selling expense, a
well as certain other items not al
lowed in computing costs OF proxy"
ton. come the net profits to To"
operator which are so shocking SO
indeTcn',itlc - YOU.
If this message had not come
posedly accurately informed, it wou.l
not deserve the notice of a reply. bui
its misleading statements and insin-
ui.tions are the kind of stuff which
bolsheyism breeds upon. Whatever
your purpose, it is in exceedingly
bad taste for you. a former member
of the cabinet of the present admin
istration. to inject yourself into tn"
present tense situation in a manner
which can only embarrass and handl-
cap those officers of the governmen
who are now bending. every effort t.
work out a solution of the mine wac
controversy in a manner which "
do justice to all parties concerned.
"Respectfully,
For the bituminous coal operate
ct. T. BREWSTEt
"a. NJ. OGLE.
ct. W. GUTHRIE.
Join the District of Columbia orga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
BODY
PLANS ACTIVITIES
Executive Council Considers
Program for Work of Church
in America.

Organization of FIVE departments.
which will have charge of the work
of the Episcopal Church in American
meeting of the executive council held
today in Whitby Hall of the National
Cathedral School for Girls.
Right Rev. Thomas +. Gailor. bishop
of Tennessee, and preSIdenI of the
delegates to order shortly after II
O'Clock. following service of the holy
communion in Bethlehem chapel Of
the Washington Cathedral. Bishop
Gailor was the celebrant. being as
sisted by Right Rev. +. +. Reese,
Bishop of Georgia, and Right Rev
Alfred Harding. Bishop of Washing
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Mr.. McAdoo's Wire Significant.

More significance was attached by
both miners and operators and by Of
ficials to the telegram of William CT.
McAdoo, former Secretary of the
Treasury. than to the fuel admins
traitors remarks. In a message to DR..
Garfield AIR. McAdoo declared the in
come tax returns of the bituminous
operators for 1917 showed they made
"Ehocking and indefensible" profits.
n'1d ne urged the fuel administrator
not to permit the operators to shift to
the public summarily any of the bur-
den of wage increases which might
grow out of the present conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Interests to Be Cared For.

tt we departments which will
function under the direction of the
council will have charge of the work
of missions, and church extension, re-
ligious education. Christian social
service, finance and publicity. Four
or five members of the council will
serve in each of these departments,
but will be permitted to add not more
than twelve to their number, some
of these associate members to be
women.
The next meeting of the council will
be held January /. at which time the
several department heads will report
on the program they have arranged
for the coming year and will submit
their list of associate members for
approval.