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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Typhoid Fever Fatal

Mrs. Charles Agee, wife of tenant
on the McCown place, died at her
home on the dirt road near the L. G.
A. depot Monday morning. She had
been ill for sometime of typhoid few
er. Her husband, who is a hardwork-
ing farmer, and six small children
survive.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Expert Trimmer Comes To
Richmond Millinery COMPANY

Miss Adele Cooper arrived today to
take a position with the Richmond
Millinery Company, recently vacated
by Mrs. Flora. Miss Cooper is quite
an experienced trimmer, having been
with the noted D. B. Fish Company
for number of seasons which gives
her the very highest recommendation.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Powell Reunion

There will be reunion of the
Powell family and friends at the
Stephen C. Powell home place at
Brookstown on Saturday Aug. %,
1919, dinner will be served on the
ground. Every body invited to come
and help out in the enjoyment of the
day. ~''rgP
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
THE MARKETS

Cincinnati, Aug. 18.-Hogs SOC low
er; cattle steady; good lambs steady
Louisville, Aug. 18.-Cattle $780,
25c and SOC lower; $5.25 to $3.50;
hogs 31OO; steady and unchanged;
sheep $500 steady and unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Palmer Endorsed
(Rv Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, Aug. l8-The Sen
ate Judiciary Committee today
favorably, reported to the Senate
the nomination of A. Mitchell
Palmer as Attorney General.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Well, Get 1t Over
(By Associated press,

Washington, Aug. l8-The rail
road administration was notified
today that the shopmens' strike
is at an end and was asked to take
up the wage demands immediate
lv. 80 .a VI
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Looks Bad For Them

VbV ASSUcIHCeu tDTe5s..
Brandenburg, Ky, Aug. 18-
Arvin Lamkin, farmer, six miles
south of here, was shot in the
back last night and died today.
Lamkin's wife and his brother
have disappeared, the authorities
saw
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Notice To Bidders

Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived by the city of Richmond,
KY, at the office of the Mayor
until 5 p. m, September a., 1919,
for the construction of storm
water and sanitary sewers as fol-
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

Average cut IL feet.
Terms cash.
Plans and specifications are on
file in the office of S. F. Crecelius,
City Engineer, Richmond, Ky.
PIG 1tw Wv L. P. EVANS, Mayor
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Tues
day; not much change in tempera-
ture.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

WANTED D-Furnished or unfurn-
ished rooms for housekeeping, with
conveniences. Call GIG. 215-tf
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

LOST-Wire wheel off rear Of Ford
car; reward for return to Madison
Garage. 218-6
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

GIRLS WANTED The Cum
berland Telephone and Telegraph
Company is in need of a few more
operators in order to put into eff
feet an eight hour day and a six
day week. Operators are paid
$3.50 a week while learning and
increases are given at regular in
tervals. Call Chief Operator or
Manager. 2l5 If
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
New Screen AT Alhambra

A new screen has been added to the
Alhambra. It is Of velvet and gold
fibre and the latest thing in the line
out. II is said to have cost $3.50.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

FARM FOR SALE-Don't fail to
see W. T. Griggs at Madison Drug
Store If you want a nice 100 acre farm
2h miles from town.
215-12-t-pd.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Reds Driven From Odessa

Keds Driven From Odessa
London, Aug. 1S.-The people of
Odessa have driven the Bolshevik
from that city. The soviet forces
are also evacuating Kiev and the en-
tire Ukraine, according to report
to the British war Office.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

FOR RENT-Ten room house and
two lots on East Main street; all
modern improvements; good stable
and garage; possession Sept 1st.
Phone 247, Mrs. Adam Kelly. 212-6p
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Hiss Della Torrey. ninety-three
yesrs old. aunt Of former President
William II. Taft. died last night at
her home in MiIbury, Mass, after
a brief illness. The funeral viii. be
held from the Torrey mansion at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. Inter
uent viii be in the family lot in
Centrad Cemetery, Millbury.
Miss Torrey first came TO public at
tention outside OF her home town
when she attended the Inauguration
OF her Nephew Will" on March 4.
1902 Ishe was at this time eighty
four YEARS old. She was warmly well
coined by all official and social circles
in the Capital and within a week was
known over the nation as "Aunt
Della
In 1911 she made the trip from
MilIbury to the White House to at
tend the silver wedding anniversary
Of the President and took an active
part Ia the celebration.
She was noted as the maker OF
apple pies which appealed especially
~ III GaAN- IA II a RF-NAN~B 2AAA AAA
ing his official life IN the White
House. President Taft made many
trips to the old Iady's Massachusetts
home 10 enjoy her cooking.
Miss Torrey was the last OF her
family. She was born in Boston in
1925. In 1865 both her mother and
TIE Rev. Samuel Dutton, Of New York,
10 whom Miss Torrey was engaged,
died fithin week OF pneumonia
Miss Torrey devoted herself 70 caring
for her aged father. until his death
in 1917, when she became sole mis-.
treSs OF the old Torrey mansion.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
BIRTHS REPORTED.

Raymond G. and Estella T. KIdweu, DO!
Charles L. and Eugenia Glaze, girl,
Norman and Anna.bella Campbell, girl.
Raymond L and Grace Z. Taylor. girl.
Erwaid a. and Marguerite NJ. Snyder, boy
Henry c. and Mary L. Schade, boy.
Wilfopd c. and Edith n. Saeger, girl.
Alfonso and Ida Pefruso, boy.
Hiram ". and Mary A, Lyon, boy.
Lionel +. and Mora b. Morris, boy.
Ward A. and Elizabeth b. Miller girl.
Clarence and Mary c. Matthews, Girl.
Cecil and Margaret Davis, boy.
Harry =. and Pearl Doyle, girl.
Kirk II. and Rowena Logan, girl.
Elwood A. and Margaret Cobey, boy.
John $. and Elva Kemp. girl
Daniel c. and-Lislka Mccoy. girl.
George g. and LllIiRn SteRrns, boy.
Edward r. and Edith Altman. boy.
Frederick g and Sudie Holland, boy.
Erick and Anne label, boy.
Francis NJ. and Alice Ball. girl
Oswald and Clevie MeNeese, girl.
Joseph 2. and Mamie Copsey, boy.
Robert and Gertrude Fsrnham. boy.
and Ola RoUmei. boy.
Robbie and Josephine Brooks, girl.
John W. and Narnie Garter, GIRL. o.. 80
Lindsey and Martha Daniels. girl.
Howard and Terry Delaney. girl.
John W. and Nellie Southall, boy.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
RAYMOND MoEFITT.

Funeral services for Raymond AIof-
day morning when struck by Penn
sylvania Railroad locomotive IN the
Union Station yards. were held from
the home Of his brother, Chester ].
Moffitt, OF the fire department, 229
Ninth street southeast, at 2 o'clock this
afternoon Interment was in Congress
sional Cemetery.
Members OF the Mount Vernon Coun-
Gil. No. 10, Jr. o. L. a. NJ. to which he
belonged, attended the funeral. Tie is
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
MRS. ANNA N. JACKSON

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna
Mildred Jackson, wife. OF Harvey G.
Jackson, and daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. II. Rietz. of 923 Twelfth street
southeast. will be held at 2 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon from the home of
her parents. Interment will be AZ
Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. jackson
died yesterday morning. She is sur
yived by her parentsi her husband,
two sisters. Airs. +. a. Grant and Miss
X. NJ. Dietz. both OF Portsmouth, Va,
end by .wo daughters, Mildred and
Dorothy Jackson.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
DEATHS REPORTED.

wm. Collins, 4s yrs, Providence Hospital
John S. Allen. 80 yrs, Providence Hospital
Helen Gordon, 81 yrs., 1853 Montague 81
NV.
I.ura Trew. Is yrs, sibIey Hospital.
Rev. Sister AldeRonde Crosse Lennon), IS
yrs, Trinity College.
Hassie T. Run, IL yrs, Is Grant place NV
ne.
Sarah E. Locke. IS yrs, 925 y St NV.
Emma Z. Aumsn. II yrs. the Cairo Hotel
Infant Of LiOnell E. and Nora B. Morris, !
day. 1903 East Capitol ST.
Robert jenkins, ~ yrs. 1920 Union st. sw.
Annie Grimes, 80 yrs., 252s @ St, NV.
Nathaniel n. Queen. 10 yrs.Il2s G 81. ne.
Eva l. Newton, 81 yrs.. liz Hickman St Sc.
Vuieria Davis, months, sos Forty-thiTd
ST. ne.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
MRS. MARYA. COULTER.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary a.
Coulter, wife-of Alfred n. Coulter, en-
ployed at the Washington Navy
Yard, win be held from her home,
lOl3 L. street southeast, at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Coulter
died at George Washington Univer-
sity Hospital at 3:15 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. She is survived by
her husband and five children.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
PLAN FOR CARD PARTY,

Among those who have taken tables
for the card party and dance to be
given on Thursday evening at the
Washington Club, 1901 X street, by
the Dixie Chapter U. D.. c.. are Mrs
Gibson Fahnestock, Mrs. Paul l.
Joachim, Mrs. Goodwin D. Ellsworth,
Joachmi. Mrs. Goodwin. Mrs. 4. A.
Mitchell. Mrs Maud Howell Smith.
Mrs. Paul Taggart, Mrs. Alfred Marsh,
Mrs. George King, Mrs. William Ward
Scott, jr., Mrs. Frank Birthright, Mrs.
Eugenia Rollins, Mrs Norton B. Whit
ley, Mrs. E. S. Van Brunt, Mrs. Alfred
Talbot, Miss Eta Tsggart, Mrs. Liv-
ingston Vann, jr.. Miss Louise Linn
erick, Miss Saline Huguenin, and Miss
Margaret Daniel.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
MISS JULIA MORGAN.

Funeral services for Miss Julia Nor
gan, daughter of the late John Morgan,
will be held from the home Of her sis
ter, Mrs, d. Mccormick, 1877 North
Carolina avenue northeast, early to-
morrow morning, and from there to Holy
Comforter Church, where requiem mass
will be celebrated at O'Clock Miss
Morgan died on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John Letcher Gay, tr., rs, OF Norfolk. Va.
and Sammie Weber Porter, IS, OF El-
dorado. III. The Rev. John E. Briggs.
Daniel Henry Tolnan. -. and Mary A gnes
Altman, -. both OF Washington. D. c.
The Rev. T. T. Davis
Horace Byington Beatty, q, and Elsie
Marie Arey, %, both OF Washington,
D. c. The Rev. 7. z. Davis.
Francis N. hoiQwney. 80. and Madeline s.
Sherry, p, both OF Washington, D. c.
The Rev. VIM. J. Brooks.
W. Hall. Il, and Katie Wilson, 30. The
Rev. A. II. Pagan.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
MRS. MARTHA ISABEL MOVES.

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha
Isabel Noyes, wife of Clarence Noyes,
an employe of ]. Milliam Lee & Co.,
were held from her home, 236 Second
street northeast, at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon. Mrs. Noyes died shortly
after noon Saturday. She is survived
by her husband, two sons,s Captain
Milton Noyes, L. s. A., and George
Noyes, and two daughters, Mrs. Roger
]. Whiteford, and Miss Isabel d.
Noyes, who is employed as -stenog-
rapher By Barber & Ross.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
EVERYONE LIKES
THIS COLD CURE
''Pape'S Cold Compound"
ends a cold or grippe in
a few hours.

Your cold will break and all
grippe misery end after taking a
dose Of "Pape's Cold Compound"
every two hours until three doses are
taken.
II promptly opens clogged-up
nostrils and air passages in the
head, stops nasty discharge or nose
running, relieves sick headache,
duIlness, feverishness, sore throat,
sneeZing, soreness and stiffness.
Don't. stay stuffed up! Quit blow
ing and snuffling! Ease your throb-
bing head--nothing else In the
world gives such prompt relief as
"Pape's Cold Compound" which
costs only p few cents at any drug
store. II acts without assistance,
tastes nice, ard causes 10 inconveu-
ience. Accept no substitute.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
MRS. MARY E. LYMAN.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L.
Lynham, widow OF NEaddie D. Lyn-
ham. living at 11O1 East Capitol
street, will be held from the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. John Hum
phrey, 11J Oak avenue, Takonla Park,
Nd, at $50 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. Mrs. Lynham died at noon yes
te.GHN.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
i. WILLIAM e. PAYNE.

Funeral services for William E.
Payne, Of Fort Myer Heights, Va,
who died at his home Friday evening,
will be held at 4 o'clock this after
noon from his home. Interment will
be at Alexandria Park Cemetery,
Eallston, Va He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. May N. Payne.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
JOHN WILLIAM SNOW.

Funeral services for John William
Snow, who died at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Catherine z. Bailey, 443 y
Tennessee avenue northeast, on Sun
day morning, will be held from Mrs.
Bailey,s home at $50. o'clock We'd
nesday morning. High mass will be
said at the. Holy Comforter Church
at o'clock Interment is 10 be at
Nj. OIivet Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
MRS. HASSIE TAYLOR RUFF.

Funeral services for Mrs Hassie
Taylor Ruff, who died at her home, Is
Grant place northwest, after a long
illness, on Saturday, were held from
her home at. . o'clock this afternoon.
She is survived by her husband, viii
bur c. Ruff, and a daughter.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

CONGRESSMAN M. CLYDE nelly o.
Pennsylvania, and Rabbi J. T. Loeb,
Of Atlanta, Ca, wers the guests Of
honor -at a reception given by the
patrons Of the BeauK Arts Salon, 1413
H street, for the French Club. yester-
day afternoon. Rudolph de Zapp was
the host.
Mrs. William 8. Gilbert, of wash
ington. il visiting Mrs. Richard Hy-
land Cox, OF Roland Park. Colonel
Gilbert sailed recently for France.
morning from New York where he
of Miss Blanche Levy, Of this city,
and Gerson Yorke Jacobson, OF New
York. The event took place at the
Hotel Gotham and was witnessed by
a large gathering Of friends and rela-
tives Of the contracting parties.
A surprise birthday party was given
on Saturday evening for Miss Lena
WolfH by. the Misses Anna and Bessie
Silverstone. A midnight supper was
served to twenty guests.
Two recitals By Ilya Scholnil1, viz
linist, and assisting artists will be
given in the willard ballroom tonight
ma tomorrow night at S:15 O'Clock,
under the auspices OF the North Capi-
toll Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Of Washington, D, c. NJ.
Scholnilz will give varied and colo--'
full program. The associate artists
win be Miss Constance A1exandre, So
prano,' and Miss Imogen Peay, pianist
A different program will be given
each evening.
Mrs. william Oscar Roome has
been seriously ill at her home IN
North Carolina avenue. southeast. and,
while improving slightly, her eondi-
ton is still grave.
c. T. Handy is spending the week
end in Geneseo, MY:
Announcement il made OF the ma
Miss Mary Buehler Griffin, both 81
The ceremony took place
In Alexandria, Va, on February ID,
the Rev. James Nurse, Of Westmin-
lister, Nd, officiating. The young
couple will live in washington.
Miss SehwaFts weds.
The marriage of Alan Rosenberg,
OF washington. and Miss Henrietta
Frances Schwartz. Of Gloucester,
Mass, was solemnized yesterday, the
Rev. DR.. Abram Simon officiating.
After a wedding trip to Atlantic City,
New York, and other cities, Mr., Ros-
enberg and his bride win make their
home in Washington
A wedding of interest to many |
n Washington and Virginia took |
place in the parIors of the Jefferson !
Hotel. Richmond, Va, on Wednes- !
lay, February 19, when Miss Nancy |
:. Hall, only daughter Of II. D. Hall, !
Df Burke, Va. became the bride Of |
Walter II. Hall, Of GordonsviIle, Va. /
rhe ceremony was performed by the
father.
The bride wore a becoming gown
# taupe georgette crepe, with a hat |
o match, and carried orchids and
weetpeas. Her only attendant was
irs. Frank L. Ball, of Clarendon. Va,
Who was smartly attired in mauve
attn, and wore a bouquet of violets,
'he best man was Frank L. Ball,
attorney for Alexan-
ria county, Va After March 1 Mr..
nd Mrs. Hall will be at home in Cor
louisville, where he is engaged in
usiness.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

II you pay your income tax TO-DAY
you won't keep forgetting IL.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence
Moffitt
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY
japanese Ambassador and ViscOuntess Ish Entertain
Other Important Dinners Mrs. Birney Feted

| life in Washington when her husband
| Congressman Fairchild OF New York,
goes out OF Office on March 1. The
luncheon was given in the Presiden-
tial suite OF the willard, which was
charningly decorated with danodtls,
l-snapdragons, white lilacs, IND other
spring blossoms.
Congressman and Mrs. Dunn expect
t. return to their home in Rochester,
n. Y, shortly after the adjournment OF
Congress.
Nine. cremsr. wife of the minister
of the Netherlands, was hostess az
luncheon today.
Mrs. Carroll Mercer has announced
the engaGement Of her daughter, Miss
Violstta Mercer, 20 DR. William Berry
Marbury, Medical Reserve Corps, U.
s. A. The wedding will take place
in the spring. s.-
Mr., and .NES. walter. PeRAeld have
returned to Washington after spend
ing a, few days in Boston.
Mrs. Leona KidweH and her daugh-
ter, Mrs: Paul .Yoder, were at home
informally yesterday afternoon at
their home on Quincy street.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Mrs. George de Bonneville Keim and
her con, George de Bonneville Keim,
jr., Of Philadelphia, are guests OF
Senator and Mrs. Claude A. Swanson.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Perrin, who
have been staying with friends IN
Baltimore, have returned to Wash
ington, where they are spending the
winter.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Mrs. Charles a. Mum, jr., who IS
spending the winter in Washington,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Paul
Denckla Mills, at Radnor, Pa, for Il
few days.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Mrs. James Pryor Tarvin has re-
turned from Kentucky where she
went to unveil the bust of her kins-
man, Judge William s. Pryor. chief
Justice OF Kentucky six terms, in the
courtroom of the capitol. She was
the guest of Governor and Mrs. Han
ley, while in Kentucky.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
AIInu sehwnrtr Weds.

The marriage Of Alan Rosenberg,
OF Washington, and Miss Henrietta
Frances Schwartz. OF Gloucester,
Mass, was solemnized yesterday, the
Rev. DR.. Abram Simon officiating.
After a wedding trip to Atlantic City,
New York, and other cities, Mr., Ros-
enberg and his bride win make their
home in Washington
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Congressman and Mrs. Ira c. Cop.
ley were hosts at dinner last evening,
and will entertain again next Sunday
evening.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
Visit Baltimore.

Maj. Gen. William c. Gorgas. sur
geon general, Z. S. A, retired, and
Mrs. Gorgas spent the weekend in
Baltimore. General and Mrs. Gorgas
will leave early next month for South
America. Their son-in-law, Cok- Will
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Lieut.. Andre L'Hullier. French ace
and one Of the youngest heroes Of
the war, gave a stereopticon lecture
last night on The Devastated VII
lagos of France" at the Arts Club,
assisted by David Memser. violiaist.
who played some Slovak compost
tions.
Mrs. Thomas e Dunn was hostess
at fluncheon today. entertaining IL!
compliment to Mrs. George W. Fair
child, who VIII bid farewell TO Official
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

A surprise birthday party was given
on Saturday evening for Miss Lena
Wolff by the Misses Anna and Bessie
Silverstone. A midnight supper was
served to twenty guests.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Announcement Il made OF the ma
riage Of Joseph Franklin ,Warder and
Miss Mary Buehler Griffin. both 81
The ceremony took place
In Alexandria, Va, on February 10,
the Rev. James Nurse, Of Westmin-
lister, Nd, officiating. The young
couple will live in nGWashington.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24
Beam Arts Reeeption.

Congressman N. Clyde Kelly OF
Pennsylvania, and Rabbi J. T. Loeb,
Of Atlanta, Ga, were the guests Of
honor at a reception given by the
patrons Of the Beaux Arts Salon, 1913
H street, for the French Club, yester-
day afternoon. Rudolph de Zapp was
the host
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Rabbi Louis Stern returned this
morning from New York where he
ofriciated at the marriage ceremony
of Miss Blanche Levy, of this city.
and Gerson Yorke Jacobson, Of New
York. The event took place at the
Hotel Gotham and was witnessed by
a large gathering Of friends and rela-
tives Of the contracting parties.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Mrs. William 8. Gilbert, Of wash
ington. is visiting Mrs. Richard Hy-
land Cox, OF Roland Park Colonel
Gilbert sailed recently for France.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

The Director OF the Mint and Mrs.
Raymond T. Baker have rented cot
tage at Atlantic City for a month,
and Mrs. Baker, who is recuperating
from an illness, has taken possession
Of her new home. Mr.. Baker is at
present in Boston, where he went to
meet the President on his return from
overseas.
The Washington times., 1919-02-24

Miss Celestine Eustis. who has
been i'll at Aiken, 5. c., is gradually
regaining her health.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-02-21
MARTIAL LAW NOT
NEEDED At BUTTE
OF WESTERN DE-
pARTMENT OF ARMY WIS.,
ITS COPPER CAMP
ENGINEERS VOTE ON STRIKE
Both Sides Believe Strike Outcome De-
ponds on This BalIoting.-Great
Falls Unions Indorse Strike
OF Butte Miners

Butte, Feb 15.-Interest in the strike
situation in Butte centers in the rel
erendum vote being held today by the
engineers union on proposition to
ioin the strike of members of the Butte
Metal Miners union independently,
and of the Metal Mine Workers In
dustral union, No. 500, ]. w. W., who
walked out week ago In protest
against the cut in wages of the copper
miners here of 81 IA day. Voting is
taking place today.
According to labor officials, both
those on strike and those who have
remained at work, the success of the
miners strike may depend on the re-
suit of the engineers referendum.
Army Officer Investigates.
Mai. Gen. John f. Morrison, com
handing the western department of
the army, who arrived in Butte Thurs.
day night, spent busy day yester-
day investigating conditions in Butte.
Besides conferences with army Off
GERS In command here, General Nor
risOn, in a statement to the Associated
Press correspondent at the conclusion
of his conference with the mayor, said
that ''at this particular time Il declara-
ton of martial law was not necessary
and that martial law will not be de-
clared in Butte until conditions justi-
fy such action "
Approximately 200 Finnish women
quit work in hotels, lodging houses
and restaurants yesterday. Delegations
of Finnish women picketed the places
until all women of that nationality
quit their work One of the local
hospitals suffered the loss of its house
cleaning force.
Friday was the beginning of the sec
Ond week of the strike and it was the
first day on which no violence was re-
ported nor any arrests made for lille
gal methods of picketing.
The boilermakers' union refused to
take strike vote yesterday and re-
ported for work this morning.
MachlnStS returned to work yes
terday at the mines and downtown
shops after having remained away
from work three days. At the Black
Rock mine, operated by the Butte and
Superior Mining company, the ma
chinists were informed that there was
no work at present. At virtually all
other mines and in downtown shops
and foundries the men were put to
work.