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New-York tribune., 1919-09-11

recommended in resolutions from local
unions in all parts Of the country.
After a preliminary survey Of the
hundreds Resolutions before it the
committee has decided to recommend
favorably to the convention declara-
tions against universal military serv-
ice or any form Of "militarism" in
America and against lynching and mob
violence, advocacy Of 100 per cent
Americanization Of the United Mine
Workers by requiring application for
first citizenship papers as a condition
Of membership and Endorsement Of the
league of nations.
Proposals to withdraw from the
American Federation of Labor or to
enter upon the formation of the zone
big union," embracing all branches of
labor, as advocated by local unions,
will be adversely reported.
Other local resolutions which will be
reported unfavorably were those to re-
move international headquarters from
indianapolis to Cleveland, and on the
principle of lone man on job" to de-
clare owners of more than forty acres
of land, or proprietors or an equivalent
business, ineligible for membership
in the miners organization.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11
Action by British Trades
Congress Is Nearly Unani-
nous for System Set
Forth in Sankey Report
Joint Control Is Sought
Leaders Give Notice Plan
Later Will Be Extended
to All Other Industries

GLASGOW, Sept. 10 (By The Asso-
ciated Press).-By an overwhelming
vote the Trades Union Congress at to-
days session passed a resolution favor
ing the naturalization of coal mines.
The motion, presented by Robert Smll-
lie, the miners leader, was carried by
vote of 4,47O,OOO against $1,000.
The result was to throw virtually the
entire congress solidly behind the coal
miners demand for naturalization OF
their industry. The resolution pledges
ernment adopt the majority report of
the coal commission, presented last
June, known as the Sankey report.
This report provides for state owner
ship of the mines and for joint control
of their operation, in which the miners
would have an effective voice. The reso-
luton passed to-day, calling for ac-
ceptance Of the report by the govern
ment, adds:
Special Congress Provided For
"In the event of the government still
refusing, special congress shall be
convened to decide what form of action
shall be taken to compel the govern
ment to accept"
The resolution rejects the proposed
alternative scheme of the government
as contrary to the best interests of
the nation" and as creating "the dis
tinct classification Of the coal industry"
Mr.. Smillie, in advocating the pas
sage Of the resolution, declared labor's
fight for naturalization of all indus
tries would not cease with gaining it's
demand for state purchase Of the coal
mines.
The desired end would be achieved
through "the common sense realization
of the justice of our claims," Mr.. Smil-
lie continued. He said ne knew the
hardship that strikes caused, but there
were times when it was criminal for
labor leaders not to call strikes to en-
force justice. The miners, he declared,
were really fighting for all organized
labor The highest output was impos-
sible, he insisted, under the present
working conditions and the lack of
modern machinery and equipment.
Delegates Urged to Caution
! James Henry Thomas, general secre-
tary of the National Union of Railway
men, in seconding Mr.. Smillie's motion
! said the question had come to the
point of a definite decision. He ex-
horted the delegates to be sure they
saw clearly where they were going
Joseph Havelock Wilson, president of
the international Seamen's Union, in
opposing the resolution, was pointing
to the failure of state-controlled en-
terprises, when he was interrupted with
shout of "What about the war;"
President Dunning announced that a
definite vote on the question of direct
action would be taken Friday.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11
Call
Steel Strike
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Continued from page 1

and unlawful tactics were employed to
destroy our unions. In Western Penn
sylvania we were denied the rights of
free speech and free assembly. Own
ers Of meeting places were prevented
from permitting our gatherings in their
halls. Mass and street meetings were
broken up with the preteXt that we did
not have permits for the same, in spite
of the fact that it was impossible to
secure such permits from the steel
mill town officials, who are owned body
and soul by the steel interests.
"Our organizers have been Jailed and
fined for attempting to speak to our
members. Our meetings nave been
pickcted by hundreds of gunmen, thugs
and company officials in an effort to
browbeat and ntimidate the workers
from meeting together to discuss their
grievances. Thousands Of our mem
bers have been DISCHARGED for no other
reason than having become members of
our unions.
"All of this, with the cold-blooded
and brutal murder of seven of our
organizers and members by steel mill
guards and professional gunner dur
ing the past few days, have made it
impossible to restrain the employees
any longer. In view of the stubborn
and uncompromising attitude of the
steel trust officials there is no alter
native left to the committee except to
comply with the demands of the steel
workers for release and to declare a
strike to become effective Monday,
September o."
The telegram sent to President Will
son at st. Paul last night was made
public to-day. 1t read:
'Secretary Tumulty's telegram of
September to Samuel Gompers was
read to-day at the meeting of the
presidents of the twenty inter
national unions in the steel industry
and given the most careful considera-
ton.
after long and earnest discussion
the undersigned were instructed to
wire you requesting a more definite
statement as to the poss bility of an
early conference being arranged by
your efforts between the heads of the
United States Steel Corporation and
of the unions involved. The condi-
tions in the industry are steadily grow
ing worse, with large numbers Of union
men being discharged and otherwise
discriminated against and abused, and
it will be impossible to hold our men
much longer from defending them
selves by striking unless some genuine
relief is vouchsafed them.
"Our meeting will remain in session
here for forty-eight hours awaiting
your reply before taking final action"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11
marched to the Policemen's yniol

marched to the Policemen's Union
headquarters and Joined the union.
An armed bandit entered the Car}e-
ton lunchroom, in Columbus Avenue,
early in the evening and held up the
woman cashier at the point of a
revolver, compelling her to give him
$156, the contents of the cash drawer.
He then calmly walked ou. and disap-
peared.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11
Union ''Triple Alliance''
Urged or, Mine Workers
Committee Also TO Recommend
National Labor Party; One
Big Union Idea Opposed

CLEVELAND, Sept. 1O.-Resolutions
favoring formation of a National La
Dor party naturalization of coal mines
at the earliest possible moment and
alliance for cooperative political and
economic effort with the railway broth
erhoods, freight handlers and other
transportation workers unions have
been accepted in principle by the com
mittee on resolutions of the United
Mine Workers of America and will be
brought before the convention here at
an early session.
The proposed alliance with the rail
road and transportation workers is
modelled upon the lines of the British
triple alliance" CT the miners, rail-
way men and transport workers, which
have proven such a powerful factor in
Industrial and political life in Great
Britain. All three proposals have been
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11

liccmen's Union issued statement
saying that the responsibility for the
rioting and looting rested with Com
missioner Curtis and not with the Off
GERS on strike.
"Ample notice of our intention to
walk out was given" he said, land the
public was informed that an emergency
force was being recruited. Where were
the emergency officers last night"
McInns said that the union had
gained fifty new members to-day and
that fourteen of the nineteen ponce
stations were 100 per cent organized;
He said the striking policemen would
continue to picket the station houses;
Mayor Peters, in his statement de-
Tending his failure to act earlier, said:
"Until riot, tumult or disturbance ac-
tually takes place the only person who
has authority to police the city is the
ed by the Governor. The Committee
of Thirtyfour appointed by me and
myself have made every human effort
to avoid the strike of the policemen,
but received no cooperation from the
Police Commissioner and no help or
practical suggestions from the Gov
crnor."
The Mayor added that he asked the
Commissioner yesterday If 1T would
not be wise to mobilize the State
Guard, and Curtis cmphatically said
he did not wish the aid Of soldiers at
that time.
Mayor Had to Wait
Under the circumstances the Mayor
said that if he had called out the State
Guard while the sole right to enforce
the law rested with the Commissioners
tremendous confusion would have re-
suited. He had no alternative, he said,
but to give the Comm issioner chance
to demonstrate that he had adequately
provided for the situation. The events
Of last night showed the Commission
er had msjudged the situation, and
the Mayor felt obliged to act himself.
Among the volunteer policemen on
duty tonight were former Rear Ad-
miral Francis II. Bowles, Bernard j.
Rothwel, former president of the
Chamber Of Commences; General Fran
els Peabody, Connie FELTON,, the foot
ball star, and Dick Harte, the base
ball catcher.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11
Senator Warns of Effort
To Uni0nize II. s. Soldier!

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1O.-The Bos-
ton policemen's strike was deplored in
the Senate to-day by Senator Thomas,
Democrat, of Colorado, who declared it
was the logical outcome" of the union
izing movement, which he feared would
spread. Already, he said, an effort is
being made to unionize the American
soldiers, and Congress should act to
meet the situation.
at is duty the American press owes
to the people in this crisis" Senator
Thomas declared, "to sound the alarm
and insist that this spirit shall not be
extended"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11
Supporters of Striking
Pressmen Mob Workers

Sympathizers of the pressmen who
are striking against the Publishers
Printing Company to secure the dis
charge of members Of the international
Printing Pressmen's Union, last night
mobbed a small group of paper han
dlcrs as they were quitting work for
the day. Plate glass windows in the
vicinity of the printing plant in West
Twenty-fifth Street were broken and a
number of passers-by slightly injured.
The paper handlers, like the press
men who are at work, are affiliated
with the American Federation of Labor
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11

eS3 Broad St. next to Bedell. Newark
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11
Flirting suith disaster

The great responsibility at
tached to driving an automobile
makes it imperative that your
faculties keep keenly alert -
most important-your sight.
In case Of accident, public
sympathy is usually with the VIC
tim, though the driver may not
be guilty of anything more than
detective eyesight.
Many accidents are due to
poor vision. If you suspect that
your eyesight is not perfect, visit
one of the M. H. Harris Offices
and have one of our ocuIisfs
(medical doctors) examine your
eyes.
It is advisable to do this be-
fore the new automobile law
goes into effect, as perfect vision
will be one of the requirements
for obtaining drivers license.
There is no obligation for this
service.
If it is found that glasses will
help you, accurately fitting lenses
will be prescribed.
If glasses will not help you,
you will be frankly advised.
Prices are moderate, according
to the lenses required and quail
ity of frame selected.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11

An armed bandit entered the Carrie
ton lunchroom, in Columbus Avenue,
early in the evening and held up the
woman cashier at the point of
revolver, compelling her to give him
S156, the contents of the cash drawer.
He then calmly walked ou. and disap-
peared.
Harvard Students Attacked
Harvard students who are one the
volunteer police force have frequent
ly been the target of MISSILES Three
were charged by mob tonight and,
although armed with clubs and re-
volvers, were driven into police head
quarters after they had been hit by
eggs and mud.
Anticipating possible trouble in
South Boston, where the first serious
outbreak occurred last night, two mo-
tor transport companies were dis
patched there tonight. Early reports
showed all quiet in that section.
General Strike Threatened
Danger of the threatened general
state branch of the American Fedora
tion of Labor ordered all its affiliated
unions in Boston to vote tomorrow
night on the question of striking in
sympathy with the striking police.
Another development along this line,
although not due to the police strike,
was the decision of the fifteen unions
Of streetcar men employed by the
Eastern Massachusetts Street and Rail
way Company to vote tomorrow night
on strike in protest against the re-
fusal of the public trustees Of the road
to submit the wage question to a new
board of arbitration.
At noon to-day Mavor Peters as
sumed control of what was left of the
Police Department and c.sled upon the
the State Guard to assist him in pre-
serving order. At the came time he
asked Governor Coolidge for additiona
troops from outside the city
The Governor imme diately called
out the Fourth Brigade, comprising the
1IlH, IAlH anu l0ln regiments, iron
cities and towns in the metropolitan
district, and this evening he ordered
out the 18th Infantry from the Cap,
and the Goth Infantry from Western
Massachusetts. Boston also furnishet
a motor transport corps, a troop o
cavalry and an ambulance company.
This force was believed sufficient t.
cope with the situation immediatel,
resulting from the strike of polio,
last night, but the threat that sym
pathetic strikes might be declared b,
the city firemen, streetcar men, tele
phone operators and electrical worker
and other organized bodies affiliated
with the American Federation of Labo,
was not lightly regarded. According
ly Governor Coolidge sent word t,
the mayor tonight that he stoo,
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11

of the presses running at canac..
The striking pressmen viii mee. y !!
morrow night to pass upon tho ~ H.
mands Of the master printers that .sa- We.
respect their contracts and call os *.
strike against pressmen who have ~ >.
mained loyal to the federation. 'V'
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11

from which body the striking pressmen
seeded William McHugh. represent
ing the Federation pressmen, said the
police have failed to give any protec-
ton to the men at work
New-York tribune., 1919-09-11

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21
Town Clock For Scotland Neck

Editor COmmOnWea :
see that the Scotland Mech.
Bank has shown progressive Of
spirit Ill putting up beautiful:
clock which hangs over the side
walk. This is not only splendid
and unique way to advertise this
progressive Bank, but it renders !
real and distinct service to the
town and especially for about
block all around when it can be
seen and heard Many thanks 70
the Bank. And it reminds us Of
how much we need and the impor-
lance of a large town clock put up
SO it can be seen and heard all
over town. This is thing we all
need for it will inspire the young
and cheer up the old, and it's
good for the sick and the well.
aids the school children in being
on time, and helps all who go to
church on Sunday to be there
when the Lessons starts and most
Of them need it as the rule to try
and come a little late 1t sounds
good to the stranger who may be
clock, while it has no real life
yet it shows life for it works on
day and night in season and out
OF season IN good weather and If
storm and keeps company for
the beautiful moon two electric
lights of Heaven at night while
we Sleep.
Lets have a big loud striking
clock by April 1st, 1919 We need
it, other towns have such clocks
and why not have one in Scotland
Neck. Civilization and the intel
teligent world have long, long :,
90 recognized the need and in
portance Of town clocks.
Lets see the town commission
4 ers about this matter and if they
$ shlrk and say it will cost to,
; much for the town
o Lets have a mass meeting am
see if the people want clock o1
this kind and if they want get i
why let us raise the money BY pri
waite subscriptions which can b.
l. easily done if We start it right anc
: We Will 90 over the top some tim.
ON other things SO lets have a lar
- ee town clock which can be see,
9 and heard all over town. | b.,
s lleve this town clock would be
popular thing because we all ar
more or less benefited by it.
j. D. RAY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21
OUR LESSON IN ECONOMY

The circumstances under which
America was founded made her 4
Thrifty nation. In the earliest
days, before manufactures were
established, practically everything
that household needed had to
be drawn from It's own resources.
This made the Americans far-see
ing and very carefully provident
As time went on and the nation
] realized itself master Of almost
! limitleSs natural resources. IFS
earlier careful habits dropped a
way and a new hberality Of liv-
ing took their place People gain
ed the idea that there was no OBJ
.iect III stinting in any direction,
for there would always be enough.
Wherever Americans 1ravell q
they gained the reputation Of be
mo the most careless and eXtraVa-
! giant people upon the face If the
earth.
Tie war has kttEIed us up short
! It has made rs feel that there IS
something far greater than our
own requirements and desires.
We now realize that it is worth
while TO sacrifice lesser things for
the sake Of greater ones. And the
ration mas returned much nearer
to the economy Of its earlier days.
We have had lessons III careful
ness and temperance III all things
ed in thrift. It will be an oppor
1unity thrown away il we allow
these lessons to be lost again upon
US
We will ca II as a nation if We
make the excellent habits Of care
and thrift part OF our lives.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21
w. K. Sproule, Jr., Assistant Cash
Ter, Columbia National Bank
i Indianapolis, Indiana.

Says: We were bothered quite a
little by rats in our basement, des-
troying our stationary, but after
distributing your RAT-SNAP very
thoroughly, we are pleased to re-
port that we are no longer both
cred with them. Four sizes, 25c.
soc 81 90 and $500. SOLD BY
r. J Madry. Jobbers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21
THE SOLDIERS PRAYER

A private Of the Goth Infantry, form
erly OF Camp Sewer, but now station
ed at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg.
is the author Of these RHYMES which
he has entitled The Soldiers PRAYER -
Now L lay me down to sleep,
[ pray the Lord my gun to Keep,
Grant no other soldier take
Socks or shoes before | wake
Lord, please grant me with my slumber.
To keep my cot upon its lumber,
May no pegs or guy ropes break,
To drop this tent before | wake.
Keep me safe in Thy sight.
Grant no fire drills at night.
And in the morning let me v;ke,
Breathing scents Of sirloin steak.
God protect me in my dreams,
And make it better than it seems,
Grant the time may swiftly fly,
That sends me home TO live or die
Deliver me from all work and drills.
And when m sick don t feed me pills,
If | should hurt this head of mine,
Don t paint it up with Iodine
In a snowy feather bed.
Where I long to lay my head
Far away from all Camp scenes,
And the smell Of half baked beans.
Take me back into the land,
Where the people walk without a ban !:
Where no thrilling bugle blows,
To let us know the sun has rose,
And the women wash the clothes.
God, thou knowest all my woes,
Give me back my civilian clothes,
Take me back-I'll promise then,
Never to enlist again.-Amen.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21

The suddenness of Ex-President
Roosevelt s death was characters
tic Of his entire life. When any
thing was to be done, he did it.
There was no delay nor shilly-
shallying in his makeup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21

We hear that peace con-
ference is to take mp labor CUES
lions. 1t is to be feared that this
will end it's usefulness, for peace
could not exist within two miles
Of labor question.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21

When Americans nickname a
public man it generally means
that there is a widespread af-
lection for him. Who is there
whom we nickname now that our
'..Teddy' is gone?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21

The people in Germany seem at
the present time to be divided be-
between Sparta and Hun
cusSeS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-21
School Lessons
Miss Asncraft makes the fol
lowing assignments

Miss Asncraft makes the fol
lowing assignments
French-Tenth Grade
Review and learn Verbs Avoir.
Etre and Bonner in all forms
indicative Aft. and neg. Inter
rogative Aft. and Neg.) All voca-
bularies studied to date Find
six verbs corrugated as Bonner
Write these verbs III the forms
named above and hand in at the
beginning Of school.
Latin-Tenth Grade
Be prepared for final examlna-
ton on Caesar.
Eleventh Grade
French-Read two and one halt
pages each day.
Be sure and begin with the
story following Les Deux Renes.
Latin Tenth
Thirty lines Of Virgil each day.
Examinations will be given coy
er;ng this work the first week al
ter school begins.
= WEATHER REPORT
For the week ending Jan. 10 191"
Temp Highest g. on 18th,
Temp. Lowest Il on 10th.
Average high 500 Z
Average Low 32-5
Rainfall 77I1OO
Respectfully
+. Y. SAVAGE