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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-30
Statements by Miners
and Government on Strike
MINERS STATEMENT.

INDIANAPOLIS, October 30.-The
following statement was issued by the
chiefs of the United Mine Workers
after their conference here:
The conference of United Mine
WORKERS. composed of members of the
international executive board, the
scale committee of the central COM
petitive district and the district presi
dents, United Mine Workers of Amerl-
ca. gave most profound consideration
to the statement of the President OF
the United States, which appeared IN
the public press recently, relative 10
the impending strike of bitumlnous
miners set for November 1. NO com
munication was received by the inter
national officers of the United NINE
Workers of America from either tne
President or any representative oi t"e
federal government. ..+;o,
A canvass of the entire sltuatioi,
| shows that a strike of DltuIninou E
miners cannot be avoided. "A res uia.
| ly constituted convention OF rePl.
sentatives of United Mine WORKERS
| held at Cleveland, Ohio. on Septeihp.s
los. ordered a strike of bltum1nou1
mine workers to become ehec'lNe ~
yember ! in the event wage sc" ~
was not negotiated before that tlhle
The highest authority OIL the %
cauization has acted in tins mahi't
and no representatives OF the orsa
ization have authority to set such
| ton aside The facts are tnat ne
same supreme authority when OF
dered the pending strike IS inc %
! as that which approved Inc
| which has now expired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-30

mining coal until now their contract
expires, when they are determined
that their grievances must be adjust
ed in a reasonably satisfactory man
ner.
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Right to Strike Asserted.

The courts have held that the work
ingmen have right to strike and
may quit work either singly or col
lectively for the purpose of redress
ing grievances and rightfng wrongs.
The Constitution and guarantees of
this free government give men the
right to work or quit work individ-
ually or collectively.
The mine workers. therefore, are
but exercising the right guaranteed
by the Constitution and which can
not be taken away by the representa-
tives of government when they quit
work or when they refuse to work
until their grievances are adjusted.
The mine workers representatives
are ready, willing and ANXIOUS to
meet the coal operators for the pur-
pose OF negotiating an agreement and
bringing about a settlement OF the
present unhappy situation. Ihey Will
respond at any time to n call Tor such
a meeting and will honestly endeavor
TO work out a wage agreement upon
d fair and equitable basis. which
agreement alone will put the mines
in operation and guarantee the nation
an adequate supply OF coal. We as
sert that the mine workers nave no
other purpose in vieW-other than 10
secure a working wage agreement
All of their demands are incorporated
in the wage proposal submitted to
the coal operators, and each and all
are subject to negotiation.
Conscious of the grave responsible
ity resting upon the representatives
of the coal miners. we have no other
alternative than to carry out the in
structons of the United Mine Work
ers' convention. The issue has been
made. and if it must be settled upon
the field of industrial battle the re-
sponsibility rests fairly and squarely
upon the coal barons alone.
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Hold Operators Responsible.

The responsibility for the slr ,
rests with the coal operators. ~
have refused to negotiate wage
agreement. Notwithstanding the !act
the mine workers representatives
have urged and beseeched them TO 40
so. The fundamental causes whlcn
prompted the mine workers to TAX
this drastic action are deep-seateu
For two wears their wages have re-
manned stationary. They appealed one
year ago to the federal fuel admins
traitor, DR.. Garfield, and from him to
the President Of the United States, Tor
an increase in wages sufficient TO
meet the increase in the cost Of the
necessaries of life. Their appeal was
rejected and their request refused.
Notwithstanding this, they continued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-30
Coiored Woman Knitted.

A young colored woman named Rosie
Baker participated in an alteration
at 4th and richardson streets about
12:4S o'ciock. this morning and re-
celved Z Knite wound In her left arm,
She was given first aid at Freedmen
Hnapital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-30
Escanes From Workhouse.

Thomas Curtis, colored, twenty
years old, escaped from the District
workhouse at Occoquan, Va, three
days ago His absence was reported
TO the notice Yesterday afternoon.
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Florida Claims Guard Honor.

DAYTONIA. Fla. October 3o.-Com
pany A. Florida National Guard. just
organized here. claimed tho distinc-
ton today OF being the first National
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Guard company in the southeastern
department of the Army to be recpg-
nized by the federal War Department
since the war. Notification Of fed
eral recognition was sent here yes
terday by Adjt. Gen. Cats.
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Control Over Prices.

The suspension of the restrictions
as to the price of coal Is not neces-
sarily permanent and conditions war
rant renewal of those restrictions a
TINS time, and yet the government. If
It reinstates the order fixing a maxi
mum price, would be absolutely help
less to protect the people against ex-
orbitant prices Of the product IL the
contracts made under It's sanction
should now be deliberately broken.
This does not mean that a change
could not be negotiated and either
agreed upon or arbitrated if proner
protection of the public be accorded in
the settlement, but 1t does mean that
the public welfare in the war-tiu Q
emergency must still be the .perma-
nent interest to be served by both
parties. The government is the pro-
tector OF the public welfare.
The proposed strike, if carried TO It's
logical conclusion. will paralyze
transportation and industry; IT will
deprive unnumbered thousands of men
VINO are making no complaint about
their employment of their right TO
earn livelihood for themselves and
families; will put cities in darkness
and. II continued only for a few dsYs
VIII bring cold and hunger to million
OF our people: II con tinued for n
month 1t will leave death and starva-
tion In its wake. 1t would be a more
deadly attack upon the life Of the
! nation than an invading army.
Production and Distribution.
| BY enacting the food and fuel con-
| troll act Congress has recognized fbs
| VITA Importance In the present cir
cumstances Of maintaining produc
| ton and distribution Of the necessa :
rfes or life. and has made 1t unIa ,rf,,,
for any concerted action. agreement
or arrangement to be made by
two or more persons to limit the "a
| cilit1es of transportation and produc-
ton, or to restrict the supply and
distribution of fuel. or to aid or shet
the doing of any act having this mr.
pose or effect. Making strike ef-
| fective under the circumstances which
1 have described amounts TO such
concerted action or arrangement
1t is the solemn duty of the Den.,t
| ment of Justice to enforce mi,
| statute. We have enforced it i'm many
cases. We must continue to do no
irrespective of the persons involved in
its violation. l hope it will not be
Indeed. l am hearing from many
sources that large numbers of the
| miners themselves do not wish to
quit work and will not do so n as
sured of the protection of the govern
ment, or when they properly feel
necessary for me to say that such pro
lection. will everywhere be given so
that men may exercise their undoubt-
ed right Of continuing to work under
such terms and Conditions as they
shall see fit. The facts present a stu
alton which challenges the supremacy
Of the law. and every resource of the
government will be brought to bear
to prevent the national disaster which
would inevitably result from the ces-
sation OF mining operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-06
J. H. WILKINS BUILDS
Begins Construction Of Addition to
Warehouse Which Will Double
Storage Space.

Construction of big addition to
their present quarters at 1923
Rhode Island avenue northeast has
been started by the John H. Wilkins
Company, the addition when complet-
ed being designed to double the ware
house space of the plant besides af-
fording room on the second floor for
offices.
The plans call for a building two
stories high to depth Of fifty feet.
the rear of the building being one
story in height. Set back forty feet
from the curb. ample space in front is
allowed for loading platforms, drive
way and parking. The front of the
building is of brick, with steel rolling
doors, iron grills covering the win
dows and steel and glass marquise
over the entrance. The interior is of
throughout. and the building itself is
to be absolutely fireproof.
The interior arrangement provides
for a reception Office on the first floor.
with built-in display cases; also
cashiers and shipping managers Of
fees. The second floor contains four
private rooms for officers of the COM
pany, one general Office room and
modern fireproof vault. When com
pleted the addition will give the plant
q total floor space for business pur-
Plans for the building were pre-
pared by Henry Breuninger, and the
building is being put up by l.. e:
Breuninger & Sons. The estimated
cost of the addition and facilities is
500, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-06
GHREC0RD MADE
IN BUILDING WORK
August Statistics Compiled
Show Unusual Activity. :.
Year a Busy One.

Building contracts awarded during
August, 1919. in the territory north
of the Ohio and east of the Missouri
rivers. according to statistics com
piled by the F.. w. Dodge Company,
amounted to $267.2s1, 900. This figure.
although 10 per cent under the total
for July, 1919. indicates an increase
in building activity Of 63 per cent
over the average for August of the
five years previous to 1919.
The August figures bring the total
amount of contracts awarded during
the first eight months of 1919 up to
s1.565, $4,000, which is greater
amount than has been recorded for
the corresponding period of any pre-
vious year. This figure is 40 per cent
in excess of the average figure for
the first eight months of the five
years previous to 1919, if figures for
those years be estimated in terms Of
1919 building costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-06
CHEVY CHASE PROPERTY
Is SOLD FOR $16,5OO
Leland Street Residence Pur-
chased by William M. Freeny
From r. w. Geare.

Sale of the residence at 6 Leland
street. Chevy Chase. Nd. is reported
this week by John l.. Maury.
The house is of hollow tile con-
struction with stucco finish and ex-
posed decorative timbering. 1t con-
tains ten rooms and three baths and
has roomy garage. The attic is
lighted by handsome dormer windows.
and big porches supported by cement
columns are attractive features.
The property was sold for r. W.
Geare, the purchaser being William M.
Freeny, who will occupy the residence
as his home, after making some al
terations. Consideration is said to
have been $16,500.
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So,5OO.OO.

So,5OO.OO.
West of 18th St.
On the heights; a vacant house; ex-
cellent condition: heated by hot water;
electric lights rooms and bath; in
closed sleeping porch; metal weather
stripped and screened; good lot to
paved alley.
On 10th St.
Eight rooms and bath on two floors;
good lot to alley; chance to secure
home on this beautiful street at
low price.
$4,000.
In PetWorth.
Overlooking Soldiers Home grounds;
rooms and bath; sleeping porch; hot
water heat; electric lights; deep lot
to alley; POSSESSION given BY owner
occupant. Built by Gruver.
$4,000.
Near Kansas Ave.
Attractive Petwofth home; heated BY
hot-water; electric lights; 8 rooms and
bath; two-story back porch; paved al
ley; owner occupant will give pos
session.
$6,o5O.OO.
A Northeast Home.
Located near an avenue; rooms
and bath; heated BY hot water; electric
lights; every modern convenience;
paved alley. VACANT.
$4,000.
Near 4th and B SITS. NE.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION; excel
lent condition; rooms and bath; heat
ed by hot water; wide lot.
$4,000.
9th Between B and G NE.
A pretty little home; story
brick; rooms and bath; attractive
$4,000.
In the Southeast.
A two-story and cellar brick; con-
crete cellar; good front and back
yards; close to cars; convenient to
navy yard.
VIM. H. SAUNDERS & co.
SO7 18th st. NV.
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BALTIMORE REALTY SALES.
Washingtonians Interested in Two
Of Past Week.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE. September 6.-Wash-
ingtonians figured in two real estate
deals here this week. Mrs Frances r.
Kemp sold her large three-story dwell
ing on Mount Royal avenue in fee SIM
Die for an undisclosed consideration, and
F.. S. Kalas bought a bungalow on
Springdale avenue. which he will occupy
as his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-06
Banner Year Indicated.

The figures for contract awards up
to September l indicate banner year
in building operations. The crest of
the curve was passed in July. but de-
troubles, shortage of materials in Ger
tain localities and other causes, have
occurred. Consequently, it appears
likely that actual construction has yet
that the building season will be nee
essarily prolonged as far toward the
close of the year as weather condi-
lions will permit.
Although the total amount of con-
tracts awarded in eastern Pennsyl-
vania, southern New Jersey, Mary
land, Delaware, the District of Co
Iumbia and Virginia for the month
Of August. 1919, was Is per cent under
the July, 1919, total, it was 6S per
cent above the average for August Of
the preceding five years Figures for
those years being reduced to 1919
values). The total for August amount
ed to s34,o91,o 900.
Total for Year to Date.
This figure brings the total for the
first months of 1919 in this district up
cent over the average Expressed in
terms of 1919 costs) for similar pc
RODS in the years 1914 to 1918. inclu-
sive.
Following are comparative Stdt1S-
tics Of building and engineering oper-
atoms in eastern Pennsylvania south
ern New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware,
District of Columbia and Virginia, as
compiled by the F. w. Dodge Com
pany:
Contracts awarded January 1 to
September I. 1919 .S246, 152 900
Contracts awarded January ! to
September I. 1918 ............. 313, 306 900
Contracts awarded January 1 to
September l. 1917 .............. 146, IA 900
Contracts awarded January ] to
september /, 1915 ........... 104, 78s. 900
Contracts awarded January i to
September l, 1915 .............. SO, 1913 600
Contracts awarded January l to
September ], 1914 .............. &C. s54 600
Contracts awarded January 1 to
september i. 1918 ....:... 5sss2 600
Contracts awarded January l to
September 1, 1912 .............. 90, 499, 600
Contracts awarded January 1 to
| September ]. 1911 .............. "a, 296. 600
Contracts awarded January l to
september i, 1910 ............ 7s.4s4. 900
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ENTERS REAL ESTATE FIELD.
Clifford A. Neale Is Now With thu
F. II, Smith Co.

Clifford A. Neale. who has been en-
this city and Maryland for some time,
has entered the real estate field. He
has entered the Offices Of the F. H.
Smith Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-06

Every Persian who can read and
write calls himself KHAN; he who
has been to Mecca calls himself
"HAxzi," and he who claims descent
from the prophet ssyed, "SaId' or
"Ryed."
The Washington times., 1919-12-18
BAN COLLECTIONS
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board Prohibits All Except for
"StrictIy Patriotic" Purposes.
Holidays Begin Dec. %.

Protests from various citizens as
sociations and individuals yesterday
caused the Board of Education to pass
resolution discouraging collections
in the schools, except those for
strictly patriotic" purposes. 1t was
complained to the board that almost
weekly children were asked to con-
tribute to some new fund, and thus
unnecessarily imposed upon. The
board met in Franklin school.
DR.. John Van Schaick, president Of
the board. intimated' he would seek
to have Congress pass a law pre-
venting collections of any kind in
the schools.
The Board OF Education is not a
charitable Endorsement committee"
he said.
The Christmas vacation begins
December %. ends January s. the
board announced.
The Deanwood Citizens Association
presented a petition for a community
center in its territory, which was
taken under consideration. 1t also re.
quested an investigation Of sanitary
conditions at the Deanwood school
and for better lighting of the night
school.
The board acknowledged receipt of
a large cycloramic curtain donated to
the Central High school by the
kiwanis Club.
The Washington times., 1919-12-18
HOUSING GBOARDEND
IS VOTED BY HOUSE.
SH,OOO,OOO Home Building
Project Of Navy Yard Workers
Gains Impetus BY Action.

Impetus was given the 1000, ,O0C
home building project of Washington
Navy Yard workers by the House yes
terday unanimously voting to abolis,
the United States Housing Corpora
ton.
Under the provisions Of a bill %
fered by Congressman Frank Clark,
Of Florida, all property controlled by
the corporation, with the exception OF
the Union Station plaza dormitories,
VIII be salvaged. This means the
Navy Yard workers will be given an
opportunity to purchase the property
heid by the corporation in the vicin-
ity of the Navy Yard
There are three tracts near the
navy yard the workers desire to util-
ize in developing a building program.
IL Is planned to erect about 200 dwell
ings to be sold to workers at $4,000 to
$500 each.
Expect Senate Action Soon.
The House bill abolishing the Eous-
ing Corporation probably will be pass
ed by the Senate early in January and
all obstacles that have held up the
navy yard project then would be re-
moved.
In the discussion on the floor of
~'fS AAONSS yCSlcTudy.
Clark said it had been charged tha.
Congress was planning to turn the
l,oOO war workers in the dormitories
into the street.
When the move to abolish the cor
poration was started, he said, officials
OF the organization went to war work
ers and had them call on members of
Congress to beg them not to turn
them = out Congress never enter
tanned such a thought, Clark said.
Would Drop 10000 Women.
An amendment proposed by Con-
gressman Henry T. Rainey of Illinois
and accepted by the House, directs the
Public Buildings Commission to operate
the plaza dormitories for another year
and longer, If in it's opinion they ac-
tually are needed.
Clark said high rates are charged
he girls because of the heavy over
head expenses. The woman in charge
ne said, has suite of rooms, an auto
mobile and chauffeur, and many other
concessions furnished by the Govern
nent. He estimated the value of the
position as about $4,000 year.
"She has never had experience in
running hotel, nor a rooming house,
lor boarding house,. he declared.
Discussion Of turning the war work.
ers out of the dormitories brought
forth statements from several men,
bers that the number of Government
clerks here should be curtailed. Con-
gressman Madden of Illinois declared
that 10000 women ought to be sent
home and Congressman Fess said
Congress must take the initiative, as
Government officials would never re-
duce the number of employees until
appropriations were cut
The Washington times., 1919-12-18
GEN. PERSHINC JOINS
CHEVY CHASE CITIZENS
Association Passes Resolution Urg.
ing Half-and- Half Plan Be
Retained.

Gen. John j. Pershing was admit
ted as a member of the Chevy Chase
Citizens Association last night in ad
dition to thirty OTHER new memberS.
General Pershing was not-present in
person to share in the rousing re-
ception which had been planned for
him. Upon his return to this city the
association hopes to do him honor
with special program
General Pershing joined the asso-
citation during the recent citizens
drive. He willingly became a mem.
Der and showed considerable interest
In citizens associations. Judging from
his enthusiasm In public spirited
The Washington times., 1919-12-18
quietly at the home of the bride.

quietly al the home of the bride.
Today. convalescent from a serious
illness. during which the bride of four
years aao has won the admiration of
all by her devoted care. the President
and Mrs. Wilson are quietly observ-
ing the anniversary and receiving the
felicitations of their personal friends.
AS on previous occasions, the Presi-
dent gave Mrs. Wilson a handsome
present. selected by him but pur-
chased by a member OF the Presidents
household staff.
A year ago the President and Mrs.
Wilson observed their wedding ami
versary in Paris, where they had been
less than a week. That day was also
quietly observed. the President de-
voting as much of the day with Mrs.
Wilson as could be possibly spared
from his Official duties,
The Washington times., 1919-12-18
TO PRESENT 3 PLAYS.

Former members Of the Marionettes
have reorganized and tonight will
produce at the Community Service
Theater, 91S Tenth street northwest
three plays, including two Of the prize.
winning plays of the Community
Service.
The players are Elizabeth Scales.
Marian Burger, Gertrude Martin,
Edith Peterson, Sallie Sue Keister,
Maria Huseby, Louise Sim, Mable
Musser, Carel Hassen, Blanche Slater,
lngrid Jonassen, Mary Anne Bliss,
Saima Ellyson. Florence Weidinger,
Raymond Dow.
The plays are being put on by Mrs.
Maude Howell Smith, director of the
department of small plays of the Com
munitv Service
The Washington times., 1919-12-18

Columbia. the association unanimous
iy passed a resolution urging con-
unuation Of the plan. IL was declar-
ed that the half-and-half plan pro-
vides the best means OF appropriat-
ing funds for the District.
A resolution Of thanka Naa exfAnd-
The Washington times., 1919-12-18

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The Washington times., 1919-12-18
PRESIDENT And WIFE
WE'D 4 YEARS TODAY
Anniversary Is Very Quietly OBJ
served at Executive
Mansion.

President and Mrs. Woodrow Will
son are today celebrating their fourth
wedding anniversary.
Four years ago today the President
married Mrs. Edith Boiling Calf,
widow of the late Norman Gait, OF
this CITY The marriage rook nIace
The Washington times., 1919-12-18

movements IL is believed that Gen.
eral Pershing will become an active
member of the association.
Alarmed at reports that the House
District Committee will recommend
adjustment of the half -and-half plan
of appropriations for the Distric; OF
The Washington times., 1919-12-18

ed Chairman Henry b. r. Macfaraa,A
and members of the Joint citfseur
committee on nscai> relations. whs
testified before the House committee
in favor of retaining the present
measure.
The Washington times., 1919-12-18
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timent as anything-in fact, it carries
more than this, for it is tribute to the
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eipient.
The Washington times., 1919-12-18
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