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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

to be unavoidable. Money had to be
found to beat Germany. the allies had
TO be financed during the early part
OF the war. and Britain is not as rich
as the United States But there is
now tendency among experts 20
savagely criticise the treasury for is
suing so much paper currency.
The facts about this can be put IN
two paragraphs that explain the high
prices now prevailing. Before the
war. there was no paper money under
the five pound or SIS note Gold and
silver circulated freely All Bank OF
England notes. and none others were
circulated were redeemable in gold
when war broke out. 800, 100000 IN
IS and $3.50 currency certificates were
promptly issued, and gold was called
in and locked up by the Bank OF Eng
land. A year after the war began.
the Issue Of paper money had been
held down TO less than 0.0Oo. 900 but
after that it began TO 90 up with
startling speed. At the end OF 1916,
Sl50.0o0,Q00 paper was outstanding.
year later more than a billion, and on
June g last the stqpendous sum Of
s1.700. 100000.
During the same period. the note
issue Of the Bank OF England, bills OF
SIS and upward, trebled. And under
the whole pyramid Of paper rests a
gold and bullion reserve Of only $780,
O00.00O- Something like fifteen doll
lars in paper IS Outstanding for every
gold dollar IN the vaults. Hence Sir
Alfred Booths bitter comment that
British money Is now on q par IN
everything executing degree with that
Of the Bolshevilzi-
Method Of Remedy Questioned.
What is the remedy Here political
passions become fiery. It is easy 10
say that the currency should be de-
flated- u is the method Of deflation
that cannot be decided one school
wishes q levy on capital or all war
profits taken away so that every
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

saw a performance yesterday at 'the
playhouse OF originality" that viii
llnger with them many a day. Il IS
safe 10 say long after Wally Reid. in
The Lottery Msn." VIII have left Ell
Paso, the Eiggles win be -sashaying"
NJ and down that portion Of the hui
man anatomy known as the funny
bone" Of every person who viii have
seen this clever comedy Messrs-
Pomeroy, Grey and Holicheck, OF the
Concert orchestra, played "A Perfect
Day" for violin. cello and piano, with
good effect The overture Is from
Victor Herbert's tuneful light opera.
Eileen" The Sing" number Is from
the late "Foilies," Tulip Time" This
catchy melody Is also used for the
theme OF the Reid picture. Mar
guerite Clark, In her newest. widow
by Proxy" Is announced for Thurs
day. A special feature for Thursday
also Is a Hawaiian troup OF singers
and instrumentalists singing and
playing their native melodies. featur-
ing the Hawaiian Eddie Foy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
Ell Paso THeater Lobby Good Place
For The Study OF Human Nature

I'D you ever study humanity
u II rot you've missed a treat
Recently the Observer stood In a
theater lobby. watching e Paso en-
Joy itself From scraps OF CONVEX
sation be was able 70 get a peep
into many a home. Here are a few
samples OF what he heard as the thea
ter goers paused a minute IN the
lobby.
I'm afraid we shouldn't have left
the children There's a fire IN the
crate and Bobby might not stay In
bed" said an anxious mother
NO, sir, not a dime viii ] put into
oil ] prefer to draw my interest
from the bank. Then know I've
got t." from the positive conserva-
fist
'WeII. all I've got 10 say Is that ]
can't see what Jack can see In her"
This from a frilled young woman
who Immediately paused to thor
oughly masticate a mouthful OF chew
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
FALL COMMITTEE DELAYED;
SENATOR GOES TO WEDDING

The arrival on the border OF the
United States senate subcommitiee
has been indsfinltely delayed. accord
fn- 10 iudEe Dan ~. Jackson. secre-
tary Of the committee Mr. Jackson
received q letter from senator A. 3
Fau Mondly Night IN which be said
that he would 60 20 Three Rivers
n A.. to attend the weddins OF his
daughter.
ar. Jackson said that senator FAN
might have 70 return 10 Washington
after the wedding u the treaty was
not out OF the way. In this event
the committees arrival may be post
Doned until after the treaty Is either
killed or ratified
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18


goods In the home and foreign mar
kets at a price relatively lower than
the American manufacture. In this
way the value Of our Imports Is bound
20 1all TO the amount we can really
pay for, but unfortunately the fan in
exchange viii affect the Imports we
really need just as much as those we
could do without In the end 10 Is
perfectly clear that Il we VIII not
work we shall not be fed
eThe labor situation today Is 30
grave that d O. idle TO Ignore the
fact that great civilizations have
vanished IN the past and that the
snme thing may happen again.
From the purely financial inspect
the present situation VIII bring
about the bankruptcy of the conn
Try unless we realize that we must
work TO live II Is we'll said IN
the house Of lords that behind
bankruptcy revolution trends
with swift impatient feet
But there Is a quicker road 10
ruin even than this. and there have
been terrible signs within the last few
days that some Of or countrymen are
prepared 10 drag Us down this terrible
descent Too long has cpportuulsm
been our god The true position has
not been faced. and we have gone on
stavinE off impending trouble by any
device which would give Us a tenn
porary respite The time has come
Tor courage and real leadership If
only the government VIII give Us a
clear call, I am convinced that the
vast majority or all classes VIII re-
spond as loyalty and unselfishly as
they did 20 that other call which came
five years ago"
Pessirnistie But True
Sir Alfred Booths views are more
pessimistic than those Of some au-
thorities here, but none quarrel with
his facts To a great extent the pres
snt deplorabls financial muddle is held
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS
EBLANAI-TOM MOORE II
aLORD AND LADY


Tom Moore viii be seen at the Ell
lanay theater again today and tenor
row Tor the last, two days In Lord
and Lady AIgy."
This Is a fascinating story OF fast
horses and faster society. a story OF
interest to everybody who can en-
JOY the real thrill OF good spirits.
This Is perhaps one Of the most
pretentious productions in which Tom
Moore has ever APPEARED Il Is Law
splendor.
Tom Moore IS seen as the kind Of
husband every woman would Ike
to have and Naomi Chflders appears
as the kind Of a wife every man
wants
See Lord and Lady AlEy" at the
Ellanay theater either today or to-
morrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
Clint Merchant Files
Bar1Bruplcy Papers

Denla Labrucla Loouey a merchant
Of Clint. Texas, filed Monday bank
ruptcy papers IN the federal court
The papers say the petitioner kept
no books Ia his business. The papers
show the value Of securities to be
$3.50. an dthal Looney has "a cred
itors 20 whom he owes f344i-53.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Cute little Constance Talmadge is
appearing AZ the Grecian theater
again today in the society melodrama
with smiles and tears, "Betsy's
Burglar"
As usual we find Constance Tai
madge a captivating ViVacious girl
who has made 30 many friends among
picture goers throughout the nation.
The story Is one which holds the in
terest throughout and never fails to
entertain.
Thursday the Grecian takes pleasure
in presenting Blanche Sweet In her
latest production, a Woman Of Pleas
ure"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
BIJOU-THEYrRE DUE AGAIN
N A HAPPY. gNAppV C0NTFnW

Again those clever Fox comedians.
Albert Ray and Ellnor Fair, are to
make FL Pasoans LAUGH with their
happy, snappy comedy, "Vagabond
Luck, q new Fox feature opening at
the BiJOu for a r. OF three DAYS. Ia Is
q picture OF Fast Horses and High
LIE" The Fox news reel VIII be the
added attraction.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Douglas Ariz-. Nov. 16.-Robert. the
five months old son OF Mr. and Mrs.
Tony Schweichler, died early Monday
while his parents were asleep. from
the effects Of burns from an electric
warming pad placed on his chest dur
ing the night by his mother TO keep
him warm.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Robert Raines. three year old son OF
Mrs n. Raines. OF Canutillo, Texas
fell from an automobile driven By rs
mother, az Overland and Campbell
streets late Monday afternoon The
lad sustained a deep cash on his fore
head He was treated at the police
emergency hospital and later taken
70 his home.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
SOUTHERN ARIZONA MAKES
HEAVY CATTLE SHIPMENTS

Tucson. Ariz., Nov. 18-Heavy cat
Gle shipments now are being made
from southern Arizona points Most
Of the stock s. for feeding, IN Cali
fornia. Texas and Oklahoma, though
southwestern demand Is heavy for
cattle fat enough for the block or
for shortfeeding- FL Paso butchers
are taking some Of this range beef
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
- IndIefrd y Ernna n

Francisco Guzman, IS years old, and
Luis Bohena. 19 years old, were In
oicted by the grand jury Monday az
ternoon after the grand fury had been
in session all day. The men are &C
cused OF robbinE the Globe store on
November &. Two other men are be-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Trinidad Gonzalez. a 10 year old
girl living at III IL East Sixth street,
was slightly injured Monday night
when she was struck BY an automo-
BILE near Sixth and FL Paso streets
The car was driven By Juan Ayala-
5o5 south Campbell No arrests were
made.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Texas & Pacific train No. I. due TO
arrive here at 1;45 p m Tuesday was
scheduled % arrive az 4:l5 p. m. All
other afternoon and night trains we're
reported on time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
DR.. Ebert. Dentist als HIlls Blde.


Washington. D. C.. Nov. Is-While
arguments on the validity OF the
wartime prohibition act viii be heard
by the supreme court Thursday, de-
cision IS not expected before Deem
Der s. when the court reconvenss az
ter recess, announced 10 begin next
Monday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Helena Mont. NOV. 18.-The state
supreme court sustained Monday the
right OF women TO hold office IN this
state on an equality with men 20 the
case Of the legality OF the election Of
Nellie Sullivan as county auditor Of
slTer Bow colnty vas eonLested.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Lexington, KY. Nov. 18.-Capt Rob
ert Hunter Fitzhugh. author educa-
tor, missionary, phIanthrociet and the
last member OF the staff OF Gen. Rob-
est z. Lee, died a. his home last night.
He was SO years old.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

= l. oliver, who lives in a local
hotel. was arrested Monday afternoon
BY city detectives and held for lnves-
tigation by the federal author ties.
The detectives say they found drugs
valued at more than $1,000 IN the
hotel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

1AAE 70 LEN AeAAcu nome
The national executive board OF the
Women's Christian Temperance Union
in session last week at St Louis ap-
propriated $4,000 as preliminary gift
TO New Mexico ~. C. T.. u. TO estab-
lish IN that state q Frances willard
Industrial training home for Mexican
girls. Mrs Frances Beacham- the
state president Of Kentucky. added a
personal gift CT $500 for the same
purpose.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

San Francisco, Cal, Nov lS.-A
judgment directing return Of sl.00o.-
600 in cash and $500 shares IN the
Hotaling estate by Richard Hotaling.
prominent business and clubman. 70
his mother, Mrs. Lavina J. Hotalfng.
was handed down by superior Judge
John Hunt here Monday. following a
court contest between mother and son.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
EXPERIMENT IN DROPPING
MAIL FROM MARTIN PLANE

Belmont Park, n T. Nov. l8.-EZ-
periments In dropping mail from an
airplane On flight viii be made al
Washington today By a Martin plane
piloted By ". d Stevens. which left
this morning with 7f6 pounds OF mail
This machine, which carries about
three times as much mall as the ordl-
nary plane. ls fitted with a trap door
device IN the fuselage through which
the mail may be dropped. An at
tempt viii be made to drop mail on
the capitol grounds and the roof Of
the Washington postoffice-
Edward Waters, a mechanic vas
carried today as passenger.
.-r.- I-o,n -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Oateopatha-DrE. Armstrong. g16 Rob
exits Banner. Offire Pr. 1913. Res. 5965
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Contractor r E. Mckee commenced
excavation work Monday for the El
Paso branch OF the federal reserve
bank across Myrtle avenue from the
city hall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

E. @. Wade, r.. lawyer, 1904 Ca
pies Bldg. Phone 299. offices also
Las Cruces, n. il.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

TPOTTRT z Avoid Trouble Leave
IN u A-' Baggage Checks al
LongweIrs, or Telephone No /.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

DR.. 3. A. schuzter, eve. ear. nose
and throat Providence hospital build
irg. Phone 355.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18
NeYS Bre UitieS

fAdrsrtisemenfal

lieved to have had q part IN the al
legged burglary, but they have not
been arrested Judge ". D. Howe. Of
the 3fth district court, set GuZman
and Bohena's bonds at $1,000 each.
Zach Lamar Cobb has RESIGNED
from the government service and re-
sumed his law practice. Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Bulbs: Hyacinths. Tulips Narcissus.
Fl Paao Seed Co., phone 500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Dr.. Anua Reun. Sucker Bldg p 577
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

-Four Americans were arrested IN
IuarEz Monday on charges OF drunk
enness. All held one day permits.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

RIALTO REGULARS.
The {. S. army Of Rialto Regulars
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

There are approximately 5000 wom-
sn ministers n the United states.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Heavy knit sweaters, shawl col
lars, a positive $3.50 sellers
November 90 AZ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

The loEical trading center for
thrifty and discriminate people.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

Mems flannel shirts, strongly
se#ed seams, roomy sizes;
come in grey and blue. No
Fember co nE
mark doNn........ VAsVO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-18

OF labor or both must retrsnch and
accept less remuneration. reduce ex-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08
Man From Grinnen,
Iowa, Drops Dead
In w. O. W. BLDG.

A man believed from papers in
the pockets OF his clothes to be
Glenn Slater. 1919 Spring street.
Crinnell. Ia, dropped dead in the
w, o. w building at 2::30 Sunday
afternoon.
He had just come from the Buck
eye cafe, Harvey and Fifteenth
streets, in company with Thomas
Deely and H. c. Mungell Of the
Knights of Columbus home, and
complained of feeling dizzy. He
took bottle from his pocket which
contained a prescription given hihi
the day before by DR.. Hostetter.
he said. the physician having refused
TO give him morphine. He took
some Of the medicine and few. mo-
ments later fell in faint.
Three doctors in the building, Drs.
J. s. Stech. J. S. Broz and Bernard
Gilshannon, examined the body and
said the man had died of heart fail
ure. He had small sum Of money.
lhe body. was taken to Hoffman's S
funeral home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08
AUSTRIAN HEAD
ASKS ALLIES TO
NAME DICTATOR
Dr.. Renner Also Wants Neu.
trail Administrative Staff to
Govern the Country.

Vienna, Dec. 7.-Dr. Carl Ren-
ner, the chancellor, has been notified
by the supreme council that it is
willing to receive him personally at
Paris to plead his countfy's danger
Gus plight DR.. Renner will beg fo.
immediate help, proposing as an al
tentative. the retirement of the pres
ent government and the election by
the allies of neutral dictator and
administrative staff 10 govern the
country.
Serious bread riots i'll the city and
suburbs of Innsbruck are reported.
Men, women and children have fore
IDLY entered the warehouses of the
Farmers association. restaurants,
shops and hotels and also the
Jesuits Collegium and institute in
Sagan. plundering and destroying.
Alarming Rumor.
Paris, Dec. THE Journal Des
Debats says that an alarming rumor
was in circulation Saturday OH the
Vienna stock exchange that the gov
ernment would refuse to continue to
assume responsibility for affairs Of
state and would hand over the gov
ernmental power to the eutente.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08
Mother and Father
Blackhand Victims;
Daughter Wounded

Pueblo, Colo, Dec, 7.-Mr. and
Mrs. Dominick Pusateri were shot
ard killed and their l2-ycar-old
daughter, Angelina, was seriously
wounded near their, home here.
Three other children escaped in
jury -
The shooting took place when the
family was returning from a we'd
ding. Two men, supposed. by the
police to be members % biackhaud
gang, followed the family home on 4
street car, according to the children.
When the family got of the car and
started for their. home, few blocks
distant, the two men got off also and
followed the party on foot, When
within but short distance from
their home the two men opened Are.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08
SCHOOL HEAD CALLED
"STEWED," ASKS $4,000.

Los Angeles, Dec. Prof. c: w.
Baker, district superintendent OF the
Watts public schools, has sued for
$4,000 damages arising from the
alleged declaration Of Mrs. Eliza
beth Miller Of Watts that he was
"stewed."
Professor Baker charged that
Mrs. Miller said to neighbor, Mrs
Anna M. Gartley: :.
"Are you looking for your beausi,
tul professor? Well. l saw MN !
few minutes ago on the street and
he was stewed.".
81 haven't taken anything stronger
than soda pop for 56 years Pro-
lessor Baker said. my work de-
pends on my sobrieU. At the date
in question I was suffering from IN n
huenza and was in a weak oondi-
ton"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08
NAME H. G. TAYLOR
| ADMINISTRATOR OF
FUEL IN NEBRASKA
Continued Curtailment of Coal
in State Determined Upon
By Committee.

Lincoln, Dec. IN. G. Taylor,
chairman of the state railway com
mission, was Sunday appointed fuel
administrator for Nebraska. The ap-
pointment, it is understood, came
from Hale Holden, regional director.
Mr.. Taylor left for Chicago to con-
suit with Mr.. Holden
Mr.. TaYlor's duties. which he will
take up Tuesday, will be the organiz-
ing of fuel committees throughout
the state. and to see that conserva-
tion rules are obeyed.
Plans i'll Nebraska are to continue
the rigid policy of economizing in
coal, regardless of the outcome of
the meeting at Indianapolis Tues
day. The Lincoln fuel administra-
ton decided to hold in abeyance a
plan to further curtail coal consump-
ton until the outcome of the strike
settlement negotiations are known.
The State university is to remain
open on 4 short hour schedule.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08

leaders the mob moved on 70 the
railway station and seized the res
taurant, where they feasted and
drank wine. Those of the rioters.
unable TO enter the restaurant, were
lncensed when the men inside
poured wine upon the Heo, until it
flowed into the street.
Building Is Wrecked.
The rails were torn up to prevent
trains from entering or leaving the
station and the building itself was
badly wrecked. At the suggestion,
"Let,us burn the jaifs and free the
prisoners the mob moved to the
prisons~ overcame the guards and
ordered the astonished prisoners
out. telling them revolution had
come and they were free.
The men released were all being
held for common crimes. Those un-
able to obtain civilian clothes turned
their striped uniforms inside out so
as to be .ess conspicuous. They were
given arms seized from soldiers or
taken from the looted arms shops.
The proprietor OF one of the arms
shops raided by the mob took refuge
IL a room behind the shop and was
burned to death in the fire the mob
set attes taking all the guns in the
store
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08
Arrest b Policemen
On Charge Of Murder;
$4,000 Bail for Each

Franklinton, La, Dec. ,7.-Thir-
teen policemen who were members
of the posse who killed four labor
leaders in Bogalusa, November q,
in battle over the attempted arrest
of negro labor leader, have been
arrested on. the charge of murder,
brought here and placed in jail and
later released on a bail of $4,000
each.
Afidavits, charging the men with
murder were sworn out by Jim Will
Jams, brother of Lum Williams, one
of the labor leaders killed Among
those charged was Jules lie Blanc,
former United States army captain,
who, while serving with the others
as special deputy, was wounded in
the ar1S during the battle.
Each man was charged with kill
ing the four labor leaders. One hun
dred and thirty men signed bail,
which totaled $4,000. Regular
army troops still are in Bogalusa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08
POLICE RANSACK
HOME AND ABUSE
WOMAN IN BATH
Husband Complains Of Unex-
planned Action of Four
Detectives.

Four city detectives ransacked the
home of Nels A. Nealeen, 1923
Patrick avenue, Saturday night while
Mrs, Nealeen was in bed, and heaped
abuses.-zupon Mr.. Neaieen and
Adolph Paulson, a roonler at the
Nealeen home, according to COM
plants Of the family.
Detectives Stolley, Sutton and
knudtson and a deputy sheriff sur
rounded the Nealeen home with
drawn guns at $50 Saturday night,
two hours after hold-up had been
reported in that vicinity.
Wife Taking Bath.
While Mrs. Nealeen was taking a
bath, she noticed figures of men with
drawn guns skulking about the
house, she said. She screamed and
called for her husband. Mr.. Nealeen
then answered at the rear door only
to peer into the muzNes of guns in
the hands of the two men, who later
were learned to be detectives, Mr.
Nealeen said.
Mrs. Nealeen was forced to stay in
Continued on Page Two, Column Fiye.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08
GOATS APPETITES
COST OWNERS S. EACH.

New York, Dec. 7-When goat 5
appetite suddenly shifts from tin
cans and discarded kitchenware to
the more easily digestible and ez-
travagant foodstuffs, such as i'm,
fiaculate linens and newly laundered
woollens. persons who have clothes
lines in district where the runinants
habitate begin to see life in a more
serious aspect.
Kings County hospital is in one of
the neighborhoods and after almost
every William and Nanette there
abouts had partaken of several tables
d'hote a Ia cafeteria at the expense
of the institutions clothes line, the
officers complained to the police OF
the SNYDER avenue station. Hence
there was a goat day in Flatbush
court, where four goat owners were
arraigned.
Ali We're fned'$ S..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-08

Striker Mobs Free Prisoners
In Jails and Cause Riots
That Result in Some Deaths
Mantua, Italy, Ovelrun By Lawless Elements Which
Drink Wine in Depot Restaurant, Tear Up Rails
to Prevent Trains from Entering, Wreck Station and
Cause Other Disorders in Which Eight Die

Rome, Dec. Eight persons are
dead and AZ others are known q
have been wounded as. result OF
the wild rioting Wednesday and
Thursday at Ma1tua, where mobs
terrorized the city.
The rioters attacked. the small
garrison, cut telegraph and tele-
phone communication, stopped rail
way traffic, raided arms shops,
burned prisons, freeing all sorts OF
criminals, and held the police and
soldiers at bay until fresh troops
and carabineers arrived with ma
chine guns and occupied the city
militarily.
The troops finally established Or
der Thursday night.
Lawless Join Strikers.
The Girnale d'Italia, says the
Mantua chamber of labor author
lied a strike without excesses. The
disorders were begun by 500 strikers
who were speedily joined by. the
lawless element under the direction
of extremists.
The crowds stofmed the military
barracks and fired on the garrison.
The soldiers discouraged the at
tack by firing into the Ait. At the
suggestion OF some of the extremist