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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02

AND GERMANY
: = HAVE RATIFIED TREATY

Washington, Aug. 2.-The proto-
col to the German peace treaty de-
tining explanations of the Streaty
agreed to in menlorandums ex-
changed between the German land
allied plenipotentiaries has been laid
before the senate by Vice President
Marshall.
The protocol was accompanied by
explanatory letters from President
Wilson and Secretary Lansing. The
protocol and the correspondence were
,,eferred to the foreign relations
committee.
Two Have Ratified Treaty.
1t was made known at the White
House that the protocol included the
agreement, that the German treaty
shall come into force upon its ratifi-
cation by three of the associated
powers and Germany.
Great Britain and Germany al
ready have ratified the treaty and as
soon rs it shall have been approved
by two others Of the associated ma
tions it will take effect.
Germany to List Accused. -
Among the provisions in the pro-
iocol is one requiring the German
government to- transmit to the allied
and associated governments. within
one month after the treaty becomes
effective a list Of persons who are
accused of having committed acts In
violation Of the laws and customs Of
war.
Another paragraph provides for
tine appointment of..a commission, 10
supervise the destruction of the Ger
many Notifications on Helgoland in
accordance with the German treaty.
Lodge Gets Polish Treaty. -
A. copy of treaty between the
big Five" powers and Poland, said
20 have been signed at Versailles on
yune %, was put into the senate
"ecord by Chairman Lodge Of the
'oreI Ign relations committee. who said
it had been submitted to the British
parliament two weeks ago. IT. -,'.-
The text Of the agreement between
President, Wilson an&the representa-
.tives Of the other big powers for gov
ernment Of the Rhine district also
was presented by Senator Lodge, who
laid he had received a copy privately
after the document had been present
ID to the British parliament.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
BARKER WINS FINAL.
IN TENNIS TOURNEY

In the class "A singles of the Be-
midi Tennis club, finished last
night, Bert Barker defeated Darcy
McGee by 6-1, 6-1, and won the title
of the organization.
In class B. Glenn Thompson won
from Welle. -
The tourney for the doubles will
next be played, members of the club
to select their partners and register
with Bert Barker This tourney will
start in about a week, to give the
teams time to practice.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
MINNESOTAS NEW
HORTICULTURALlST
IS FROM VIRGINIA
w. II. Alderman Comes To
State University; Begins -.
-. Duties Sept. /.

st. Paul, Aug: Wv: II. Alder
man, director of the experiment sta
tion of West Virginia. has been
elected by the board otzregents Of
the: 1university's division Of horticnlS
:ture,1> and will assume his duties
September i -. = ss7* ~, 49,
Mr. Alderman is "a years old, was
born and raised on a farm and was
graduated from the course in hortl-
culture in Cornell in 1908. He was
first assistant and then associate
horticulturist of the New York ex-
periment station at Geneva from
1908 until 1911. 20, In 1911 he be-
came professor of horticulture and
horticulturist at the West Virginia
station and one year ago
ne was made director of that station.
He has also been acting dsan ots the
department of agriculture Of the uni
yersity of West Virginia in the alb
sence of Dean .. T. Coulter.
I Mr.. Alderman is considered one Of
the leading teachers of horticulture
in the United States and has shown
remarkable administrative and Or
ganizing ability as well. J
When it was known that he had
been offered place in the University
Of Minnesota, the. board of regents
in West Virginia promptly met Min
nesota's offer, but Mr.. Alderman pre-
ferred the opportunities offered BY
sMinnesotaian has accepted the unil
Versity's proposition!7Es '+- ~
Mr.. Alderman is one of the joint
authors of large work describing
the pfums of New York.
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so NEW SAMARITANS.

Mrs. M. Bardnell of Duluth, deputy
of the Modern Samaritans has been
yerv successful during the cam
paicn for new members which
she has been carrying on. This
campaign has been in session for
about two weeks and fifty new mem
bers are ready for initiation which
they will receive August 7 at Odd
Fellows hall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
M'CARRY TO ADDRESS /.
BUSINESS MEN MONDAY

Senator P. H. McGarry, of Walker,
Minnesota's good roads senator, and
who is,president of the Ten Thousand
Minnesota Lakes association, will be
a .Bemidji visitor Monday evening.
While here, Senator McGarry will
address the members of the Bemidji
Association on several matters of
general interest. As large an at
tendance as possible is urged for this
meeting.
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TRADES FORM GOVERNMENT !; !,
p :: r .>:,e* UPON SOCIALIST LINES
(By United Press. }

Copenhagen, Aug 2.-UnionistsI
have formed socialist government,
WITH, Julius Beidel as premier, in sue
cession to the Bella Kun government,
which, resigned. ! This is an unoffi-
:ial Budapest advice. .s<.~ - .~y
The new. cabinet issued a asprocla-
nation, stating the main objects TO
be negotiations. with the allies and
maintainence, of order.
Previously, a Vienna dispatch, gave
he premier's. name as Julius Ptedi.
The dispatch said the Hungarians
.ad decided, to give up ~.4e soviet
ystem for az time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
NORTHERN NATIONAL
ENLARCES CLERK SPACE

Increasing business of the North
ern National bank has necessitated
an enlargement of the working space
for the bank CLERKS, and the north
section of the "cage" is being moved
further out into the lobby. T.
The improvement will allow pat
rong Of the bank ample space and
will greatly facilitate the duties Of
the office force
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
CHICAGO AGAIN RIDES:
STRIKE IS SETTLED
(jBv United Press.

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Chicago rode to
work today and resumed normal busi-
ness, after the four days surface and
elevated car strike. In addition to
welcoming race riot quietude, the
people also welcomed complete serv-
ice. which was restored on both sur
face and elevated lines at midnight,
with the exception of the riot dis
tricts where daylight was awaited,
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POLAND RATIFIES PEACE.

Paris, Aug. 2.-The Polish parlia-
ment has ratified the German treaty
and also the treaty for the protec-
ton of minorities, by a vote of 245
to A..
The British foreign office has COM
pleted negotiations with the United
States. according.to: the Evening
ssaseWs.,:torss a. mmerciaI treaty be-
:tweenSst he Unfted States and 5sthe
United Kingdom = he text will be
laid before parliament soon, It is
said. : = ''
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
ARKANSAS SENATOR WILL
ASK FOOD PRICE LIMITATION
(By United Press.)

Washington, Aug. 2.-Congress
will be asked to limit profits on
necessities, declared Senator Kirby
of Arkansas during heated debate
on the high cost of living.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
NYMORE SOLDIER RETURNS.

Robert Premo, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Premo Of Nymore, arrived in the
city Thursday, after being in the
service for the past thirteen months.
He was a member of the 3rd Pioneer
infantry and spent eleven months in
France. Mr.. Premo was discharged
at Camp Dodge Iowa.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
BEM1DU SOLDIER LANDS.

Three transports arrived June II
from France including the transport
Mobile. On this vessel was Private
Harvey l.. Thomas Of Bemidji, a
member Of the Forty-seventh infan-
try.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
OSCAR HAMERSTElN. VETERAN
OPERA MANAGER. IS DEAD
(By United Press

New York Aug. Oscar Hamer-
stein, world famed grand opera pro-
ducer, died last night, at the close of
a most brilliant career He had been
growing weaker the past few days.
The funeral will be held Monday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
MONTEVIDO FARMS BARRED.

(By united Press.)
Montevido, Mimi, Aug. 2.-Seven-
teen farms were quarantined today.
Anthrax epidemic.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-02
Murder Charge Filed.


! George Stauber, % years old, al
legged to have started the race war
by throwing stones at a negro youth,
while the latter was in bathing at a
bathing beach reserved for whites,
has been charged with mhTder and
his bonds set At $50, ,Qons :. e. s.55 .3.:s
/ q /. s: Riotink Ceases. - zss S,
Hioting has Ceased and the last
report of the death toll was thirty
Tour: ineteen were negroes ana
,flfteen whites. -. Troops will remain
on duty some: time yet to prevent any
possible recurrence Of the outbreak.
Il The city council has taken steps
toward relief for the negroes in the
district affected, and additional pro-
lection has been provided. It is ex-
pected that 1000 extra policemen
will be sworn in. -" @tzza tzza i3sE...,- IS :.
81 The relief measures is supplying of
food to the striken colOred families,
and payment Of riot and fire damages.
Z: Both white and colored civic or
-xantaations are discussing the solu-
tion of he1problem. Local politics is
freely blamed. = ss:s:E.s se: :. =.
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FRIENDS OF DAYLIGHT SAVING
! LAW CONFIDENT OF BILL VETO
NV IInifefl.. PrA6asl2

Z. Washington, Aug. 2.-Friends Of
::he daylight saving law are confident
that the president will again veto the
repeal act: passed by congress.
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/ FIRE IN STOCK
u ~ 4%. s.. 7E ?tyg& zErcrs-
YARD DISTRICT |
- b. =
CHICAGO, { H :. { does. o. s !.
!. HEAVY DAMAGE NJ
Believed Echo Of Recent
Rioting; Loss Estimated
+ .>zover t$25o; 900 =: =.
YotlNGsMAN HELD FOR .;::; i
@ BEING INSTIGAT0R
Alleged He Threw Stone at
! Colored Bather; Bond Is
\ Set at $50, 900 =
lRx limited Press. J

! Chiago, Aug. 2.-Seyenty- live
houses, mostly homes of Mexicans,
Lithuanians aud other Foreigners
employed at the stock yards, were de-
stroyed by fire last night, which
ragged nearly three hours today, be-
fore the Sfiremen announced they had
t. under control. :%>.'1* j. !: r..
The houses were of cheap tenement
grade and five negroes, seen fleeing
from the scene. are being sought.
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lRY United Press. J

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Fire In the
stockyards district this morning, de-
stroyed between 35 and 40 houses,
before 8 O'Clock. The police reported
that three persons were missing.
Damage is estimated at over $780,
900.
+ The police asserted, that five ne
groes started the first fire, probably
the result of the race str0uhle 81 !;
ST Stock pens and packing houses are
not believed in danger. - =: E, -
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07
!. Colds; !.
t..s '-tN X, - =, lssa.-'
|. Break
Get instant relief with
''Pspe's Cold Compound

Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit
blowing and snuffling! A dose
of 'Pape's Gold Compound
taken every two hours until
three doses eare taken usually
breaks up y cold and ends al
grippe misery. g 4 ,ES
clogged-up nostriis, and the all.
passages of your head; stops
nose running; relives the head,
ache, dullness, feyerishness,'
sneezing, soreness, stiffness. Il
"Pape's Cold Compound is!
tho quickest, surest relief known
and costs only afew cents at
stores. lit acts without assist.
rance. Tastes nice. Contains no
quinine. Insist on Pape's! 1t
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07
Mr.. Dwight Bicknell, Of Detroit,

u. " T
Mr.. Dwight Bicknell, Of Detroit
Michigan, is the guest of his sister
Mrs. June Baxter. Z
EMrs Margaret y Boggs is visit.
iHg her daRghter, Mrs. y. IVY. McKin'
dey in Georgetown.
Mr. and Mrs: George Williams ant
daughter, Rf winchester, were with
friends Ae1e Thursday: ,i ~
Mrs. EliSabeth Simmone has ire
turned from q visit TO Mrs. Lula
Johnson n lancaster. Il
Miss Dovie Parke was guest ,foi
the weekend Of Misses Elyeree Sent
ftrx and Mamie Benny, M,
/ 9rs. ST Nclands Nrs. Butler
Dunn md danghfer, spent Friday
with 1fs. James ,Noland ,sssss
Ms Beverley Evans and children,
or London, are guests Of Mrs., Fred
Evans on Second street. ,- y
Mrs. Bette Parrish has returned -
from e visit to her son, David Par
IRISH. i1 Bourbon counts. 81 ..:.;, i;
Mrs Mary Neale Thompson Is VIZ 7
iting her son, Mr.. Howard Neale
Thompson in Louisville.
MI. and Mrs. Robert Taylor are re-
,ceiving congratulations ION the ar
Efiya So sv
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07
MAN HAS MIRACULOUS

~ was told by our family ply
sician that I could not live with
out an operation, as my liver and
gall sack were in such cor
dition. / set the day'to go to the
hospital, but then saw the adj
vertisement Of Mayt's Wonderful
Remedy Since taking it I am
feeling Ikea two-year-old. I
lam sure*I never could have sur
yived an operation" It is a
simple, harmless preparations that
removes; the catrfhal nsucus
from the. intestinafstraet. and al
Hays The inflammation which
causes practically all stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments, I'M
Guiding appendicitis. One dose
will cbnyince, or money refunded.
Sold " HI. T.. Perry e. Son and
druggists everywhere. -. Il
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Todd have rent
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07

"a the beautiful residence Of Mr..
Dave McCord in Burnamwood and will
get possession Jan. 1st
Miss Alma Rice, who is teaching
ia Boone county was at home for the
weekend with her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Fount Rice at Yertill. ~ s8
Misses Sara and Jane Goodloe, Of
Whites Station who are students at
Madison High School have taken
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07

To break up ascold in the head,
neck, back, or any part of body
be sure you take only "Bayer
Tablets of Aspirin" with the
safety S,Bayer Cross on them.
ThisFSis. the genuine Aspirin,
proved safe by millions, and pre-
|scribed ~ physicians for over 10
81 You must say "Bayer"- Don't
merely ask for Aspirin Tablets.
Then you can take them without
fear, 10 relieve, your Colds, Head
ache, Neuralgia, Earache. Tooth
ache, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neu-
;tritis, Lunlbago and Pains gen
orally. ! lsSsA,sE ,.nJ ,,te @,H.ts.
VI Handy tin boxes containing IL
tablets cost only a.; few cents.
Druggists also sell larger "Bay-
X packages. Aspirin is the
trade marx iof the Rayef Manu-
facture Observation-Disclosures Of
SSlicyliacidi r Il,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07
rooms with Mrs.shtT.s Rice.

y.<,<,v,Sv Me- fefss4t,
'oonS wi'n Mrs ,.. 1.'n e.! hice.
Miss Jane Rogers has returned e
her home IN Hancvef Ind, after q
visit TO her aunts, Mrs. G. w. Evans
and MISS Curfaleen Smith.
The Wednesday, s, louisville Even
Ing Post sayss = eMEi and Mrs. James
wilson mososed aaoid exington' : this
morning fll JOE sosmst'stay1' ~
r Mrs. NJ. AZ FHslfssfwho has been
with @relativeS Tor tStedv1erai weeks Jeff
Wednesday tydsislto Cher & daughter
Mrs. r. g: HSekea il stamford.
L Eana MrssE D!sDskes left today
fsr Irvine.-Phey will spend the
winter ~ FBltvth6A44, where they
|will,hAve charge Of the Avenel Hotel
Mrs.-T. D. Chenault,i Sr.,- has re-
turned lfrsmt asyisit,t6 her SON, Hon
John B, .ChelaBlt at Maysville, and
daughters Mrs. Nelson Prewitt Gay
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07

tried Il 2 Now I am better, fsslstrong,
have no pains, bsckache OF dizzy spells.
Every one tells me how well box, and
I tsll them to use Lydia Z. Pekham's
Vegetable Compound = nat s5what
makes me feel we'll and look well. i
recommended It 70 my sister and She
II using II nov. You can use this letter
II you wish, for II 10 certainly. . grand
remedy for . woman's ille. - Mrs.
MARTHA SrASslsI.AwsEl, "a Penn St,
Perth Amboy, NJ. >, Z
For forty years Lydia =. PinkhaM's
veGskah5s Compound hes ben cvercom-
Ing such aerious conditions q idiSplace-
inents, inflammation, liberation, irreg-
yslerities, periodic pains, backache, dir
<insss. and nervous prostyation Of
women, and isnow considered the stan.
tard remedy Tor such Ailments.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07
WOMAN 50 lie: :. :
e0utDNOI Walk


Perth Amboy. NJ. -"For' three
years suffered with . sevefe female
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07

0VuOtep 49, NV,
|vous, had bsekscne
and . pain In my eide
|most Of The time. !
had dizzy spells and
WAS often 70 faint I
could not walk across
1.-THE floor. The doc
tor said I would have
|tohave an operation.
II read about Lydia
IL. Pinkhszn's Vege-
table Compound in
INV naWn0Auer and
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07

Mr.. Houston Stone is out after q
two weeks illness. 49,. ,.s.s., "a !,
Mrs. Sam McGinn, Of Irvine, was
here shopping Tuesdays M. -Ns
Mr.: aid Nm. Allen Earring spent
Tuesday IN Nichoiasyale, 5sa,fs
- Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Goodloe spent
Thursday In Lexington. =, :; y : .s =
vi and Mrs. $. J. MeGanghey
sfeyit Tuesday in Lexingtd nw
Mrs. Daisy Reynolds, ~ exington,
III Visiting MH@Dave Bc&ord.
Mrs. Homer Kiser. Of Paris, spent
Thursday with relatives here.
- Mr.. -BrpE. Bslus-r-i - aWPeadlag- "A
couple of weeks at Dry Ridge ~'-'
Judge Grant E. Lilly, Of Iexing7
ton, was 2 visitor. here Thursday. 81 !
Mrs. c. c. Rhodus has returned
from visit to Lexington friends.
Miss Farris Adams, Of Paris, is the
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07
d. A. r. Meeting

d. A. R. Meeting
Tho Boonesborough Chapter Of D.
A. r, will meet with Mrs. Shelton
SaQfey and Miss Bessie Dudley at
the home Of Mrs. Saufey on Mon
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Z
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07
Delightful. Patty I.

Dellghttul Farty ". ~
Miss Halle Walker, Parkesof Union
City gave a party Tuesday evening,
in honor Of her brother, T.aH. Parke
pf Versailles. Those who were for
'tunate enough to be included lin The
invitation vere:f Misses Cora and
Verna Dunbar, Kate and Macie FUR
pin, Beulah and Fannie Lee Upton
Mary Earle ,Griggs, Fannie. Sue
Mandy and Maude Harris, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shirley Parke, Mr.. and Mrs
Virgil Jet, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Jett
Misse4 Suda Thomas, Hortense and
Viola J WilIoughby, Lillian Dozier'
Elveree Gentry, and Messrs, Otha An
drew and Robert Dunbar, Joe Tur-
pin, Tom and Cecil Upton, Lloyd
Griggs, G. B. Harris, VIM, Junior
Miss Margaret Jones, Mr.. William
Jones, !, Ledayne Brock, Robert
Thomas Walter. Lawson, Jack Har-
ris and JSeE md Jim Gsntrys u ~
~ NiyS1 n 49, =,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-07
Social and Personal
Silver Tea Saturday Evening

Silver Tea Saturday Evening
The pupils Of Mrs. IT. D. Che
nault's Sunday school class will have
a Silver Tea Saturday evening a
1880 in the basement of the First
Bartist church. Delicious sandwich
es, hot chocolate and candies will be
SERVED and good time is assured
all who come. They desire a large
patronage. Come out and encourage
the girls. Proceeds for missions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-10
n. J. UNDERTAKES
BACK USE OF 'AD'
Will Urge National Body to Drop
Restrictions Against Pub
Iicity in Professions
OFFICERS ARE SELECTED

Atlantic City. Sept. 1O.-Taking the
stand that the undertaken needs to ad-
vcrtise the educational side of his oc-
Cupation, no less than other business
mon dealing directly with the public.
the New Jersey State Funeral Di-
rectors Association in its annual con-
vcntion here yesterday. decided to do
battle with me conservative wing in
the national body.
Jerseys representatives in the ma
tional convention, which opens here to-
day, we're directed to use every proper
effort to procure the annulmcnt of a sec
tion Of the code of ethics governing the
profession. which makes advertising a
cause for disbarment.
Tho proposition of the Jersey pro-
grCsSivcs is that funeral directors shall
br permitted to use ethical advertising
for the purpose of educating the public
rs to the actual character of the serv-
ices they render. 1t is expected that
tho proposal will meet with strong op-
position among the standpattcrs.
Frank !. Cooley. of Orange. was
elected president of the New Jersey
Association. The other officers are
August +. Schmidt. Elizabeth A. W.
Worden. Jr.. Red Bank. and Il. Charles
y. Lpgg, Paterson. vice presidents !;
John II. Brocmcl. Newark, secretary !;
II. II. Ernest, Mount Holly, assistant
secretary; John V. Burke, Elizabeth, +,
treasurer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-10
COLUMBUS CHEERS
Heroes OF 4 WARS
Annual @. A. R. Parade Con-
fains Other Veterans for First
Time in History
BLUE AND KHAKI MINGLE

Columbus, o.. Sept 10. - Mighty
warriors of four American wars today
Joined in the victory parade of the
Grand Army of the Republic. which
is holding its national cncampmCnt here.
G. A. r. officials said it was the big
sest parade of Civil War veterans in
the past decade.
Never before had the "boys Of 'Gl .
invited veterans of other wars TO march
with them in their annual parade.
In the parade were several aged Mex
ican war veterans. riding in automo-
biles. Hundreds of Civil War veterans
also rode, but thousands Of them
marched proudly behind their flags and
fife and drum corps. Heroes ut the
Spanish American and European wars.
glad of the opportunity Of doing hOmag"
TO the fast dwindljng ranks Of Civil
War fighters, paradcd behind the battle
flags they had carried on the fields Of
Europe.
The marchcrs ranged from mere
youths, who served in France. TO the
grizzled veterans, many Of whom have
passed the allotted four score and ten.
In the line. which stretched for mjIc>
were the deep blue uniforms Of the
Mexican and Civil Wars. the lighter
blue of the Spanish War Veterans. tho
natty blue and white of tue navy and
the familiar khaki. Cheers and shouts
greeted the boys in blue as they trudgcd
past with stopped shoulders and fultcr-
ing steps. Enthusiasm ran high as the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-10
STEEL WORKERS WIRE
WILSON; ASK ACTION
Hold Up Strike Vote 4e Hours
Pending Early Conference
Assurance

Washington, Sept. 1O.-tBy A. P.)-
President Wilson has been asked by
representatives of the union steel work
ers, in session here considering a strike
for more definite statement as to the
possibility of an early conference be-
tween the heads of the United States
Steel Corporation and the unions.
This telegram sent to President vii
son Mt st. Paul last night was made
public today:
Secretary Tumulty's telegram Of
September to Samuel Gompcrs was
read today at the meeting 6f the pres
idcnts of the twenty four international
unions in the steel industry and given
the most careful consideration.
"Aftcr long and earnest discussion
the undersigned were instructed to wire
you requesting more definite state
ment as to the possibility of an early
conference being arranged by your eff
forts between the heads of the United
States Steel Corporation and of the
unions involved.
"The conditions in the industry are
steadily growing worse, with large mum
bcrs of union men being discharged and
otherwise Disseminated against ant
abused. and it will be impossible tc
hold our mon much longer from de-
Tending themselves by striking unles,
some genuine relief is vouchsafed them
"Our meeting will remain in session
here for forty eight hours awaiting
your reply before taking final action" 3"