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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
GOVERNMENT HAS
FULL AUTHORITY

Cleveland, o.. Aug. 5.-"lf the
government was able to guar
antee war profits, it can guar
antee Just prices to the con-
sumer." go,
This was the declaration
here of w. G. Lee, president OF
the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen. upon his return
from Washington, where, with
other heads Of the "hig four"
demand was made that the
cost of living be cut down.
"J am not an alarmist," he
said. "but II action isn't taken
Immediately there is going to
b. gricvous suffering"
Mr.. Lee advised patience on
the part of union men, but de-
clarcd there nre times when
patiercc ccCscs to be a virtue.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
Demands Made by
Railway Clerks

Washington, Aug. 6.-The
wage demands of the 100000
railway clerks, freight han
dlers and express and station
employees on the railroads un-
der federal control were
placed before Railways Direc-
tor Hines today by JHJ. For
roster, grand president of the
brotherhood Of these en-
ployes.
Forester, who was called
into conference by yathe direc-
tor-general, was accompanied
by seven general chairmen of
the brotherhood.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
INDIANA PROBE, TOO

Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 5.--Indiana
may follow the example of Ohio and
Michigan in declaring war on food
proffteering. Atty.-Gen. Stans-
bury announces he is ready to take
action to lower living costs and Gov.
Goodrich has called upon state and To-
cal authorities for an investigation OF
retail and jobbing prices of commodi-
ties.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05

DER OF the Ieueral reserve Doaru, mas I
uation, was to give hts views Oh that
Congress was ready today to pro-
ceed with the creation of a wage
board, as requested by Director Hines
and approved by the president, but
the attitude of the workers, who were
calling for immediate action on their
wage demands, had precipitated a
critical situation.
There was report today that the
president might address a public
statement to the railroad workers,
appealing to them to remain OIL the
job and assuring them of relief
through the program that has been
mapped out. This report, however,
was without verification at the White
House. .
In the meanwhile, a fight for an
actual embargo on all foodstuff ex-
ports as the only actual remedy to
the high cost of living impended in
congress today, Sentiment for such
drastic action was growing steadily.
Initiated by Representative Madden,
of Illinois, and Senator Reed, of
Missouri, the suggestion was being
carefully considered in many quar-
ters. Many labor leaders already
have taken the position that only
through an embargo can prices he
forced down. One of the biggest
"chain store" concerns in Washing
ton was featuring its advertisements
today with the slogan:
"Save American food for Ameri-
cans" and evidences were plenty that
this proposal is certain to have many
supporters In the near future.
Opponents of the plan were insist
ing that If put into effect 1t meant
starvation for Europe. They insisted
that President Wilson would refuse
to permit any embargo legislation to
be enacted. That, however. was a
subject on which absolutely no off,
cial word was obtainable
Advocates Of the embargo plan
pointed out that during June, a thir-
ty-day month, exports of bread
stuffs. -four, etc, totaled $11S,330,211;
meat and dairy products, s175,344,993,
and cottonseed oil alone, $6.357.219
worth. Had this been kept in the
United States, they insisted. existing
prices would have been cut in half.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
WAR CASUALTY FIGURES

Seven Hundred and FIfty.sIx Men
Victims OF Gas.
Washington. Aug. 5.-Seven hundred
and fifty-six of the American soldiers
killed in action were victims OF gas.
according to an announcement today
by the war department. The average
age of all the men killed was 23 years.
emphasizing the youth of the Ameri-
can. army.
The total of missing in action on July
81, was 24l. the department announced.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
DEMANDS PUNISHMENT
Lansing Says Bandits Must Be Ap-
pretended at Once

Lansing says Bandits Must Be Ap,
pretended at Once
Washington, Aug. 5.-Secretary, Ian.
sing has instructed the American EN-.
hassy at Mexico City to urge the Mex.
lean. government to take prompt ac.
tion looking to the apprehension ant
punishment of the bandits who robbed
Geo. M. Mcdonald, an American citi.
zen. near his residence, six miles south
OF Tampico on July IL. Details of the
robbery were not made public.
An official dispatch to the state de.
partment today from Aguas Calientes
Mexico. confirmed Mexico City press
reports. that Lawrence l.. Shipley, oil
Nevada. had been released by bandits
who captured him last month. Shipley
is now at Aguas Calientes.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
DRAMATIC SUICIDE

American Officer Shoots Himself
While in Surf Bathing at Nice.
Nice, Aug. 5.-(Cable to the l. n.
S. from the London Daily Express)-
George Johnson, a United States
army officer. committed suicide in
dramatic fashion here today. He
waded out into the sea in the sight Of
numbers of pleasure seekers and then
drew a revolver and shot himself.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05

stopped stiII The lawyers are va
Gators, from defendants and relators.
and Justice lies down to take a nap.
And as for me and mine, | remain
right here behind, grinding out the
dope i have on tap. The weather:
Continued warm tonight and
Wednesday.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05

omplete knowledge Of the currency sit
phase of the problem.
Meanwhile labor troubles as the re-
suit of the demands for higher wages
to meet higher food and clothing
prices were on the increase every
where. The situation admittedly was
very serious.
Railroad Crisis. ,. s.e.
The railroad crisis, resulting from
the demands of the workers for in
creased pay and growing directly out
of the high cost of living situation,
also was giving the president deep
concern. The matter was to be taken
up at the cabinet meeting today, and
a conference between the president
and Director Hines before the ses-
sion was probable. The demand of
the big four brotherhoods that capital
be removed from the lines and that
the government take them over for
operation in partnership with the
employees was before the president
and railroad administration, and
there was considerable speculation
in official circles as to what the ef-
feet of this virtual uitimatum would
be-. -.-.
Congress Can Do II.
? Chairman Colver already has made
it plain that the subcommittee is
agreed that congress can enact legis-
lation to bring relief from the situa-
tion. 1t is understood that sugges-
tions that the fuel and food admins
trations be revived, with their war
time control of prices. have not met
with favor from those now wrestling
with the problem. All of the discus
sions as to procedure have been
along three general lines:
Drastic prosecution of profiteers.
Reduction Of the volume Of cur
rency.
Throwing the wheat crop on the
open market, with the government
absorbing the difference between the
price for which that article sells and
the $2.26 per busheI guaranteed the
farmers. ,-" 70 O.. ..t.....'
That all of these suggestions are
under serious consideration was as
sured yesterday.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
COUNTER-P PROPOSALS

Austria VIII Hand Her Reply to Peace
Conference Wednesday.
Paris, Aug. 5.-Dr. Kari Renner the
Austrian chancellor and head of Aus
tria's peace delegation. informed Gem
eral Secretary Dutasta. OF the peace
conference today that Austra's coun-
ter proposals to the peace terms would
he handed over tomorrow, within the
prescribed time for their presentation.
DR.. Rcnner. who will leave St Ger
main-en-Laye this evening for Vienna.
will return Aug ~.
The supreme council of the peace
conference on July 20 extended the
original time granted the Austrian
plenipotentiaries for considering the
peace terms. fixing the expiration OF
time limit as Aug s.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
CONTINUED WARM,
SAYS BILLY 'POSSuM

The urt S
have st oppe d
their grinding.
and the juries
have ceas sed their
Fl n ding and
ev cry { hi ng is
quiet upon the
hill. The judges
are all resting.
from laws that
are tie sting
while the wheels
of justice are
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
RESOLUTION OF THANKS

Lloyd George VIII Express Enaland's
Appreciation.
London, Monday, Aug. 4.--Premier
LLOYD George will move In the house Of
commons Wednesday resolutions of
thanks to the army navy and air force
OF the Dominion, India and all contribu-
tors to victory and to the dead heroes,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
LABOR DECLINES TO
WAIT ON COMMITTEE
SAYS PLAN is SLOW AND
UNSATISFACTORY.
Shop Crafts Union Officials
Mailing Out Strike
Ballots.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Having
termed the proposal Of President
Wilson and Director General Hines,
for a congress- created committed to
investigate wages and working con-
ditions as unsatisfactory and too
slow, officials Of railway shop crafts
through the mailing out Of strike bal
lots prepared to enforce their de-
mands for wage increases approx
mating 25 per cent.
The ballots were to go to 500. =
600 shop employees in the United
States and about 10000 in Canada
some OF whom already are on strike
refusing to obey the instructions of
the union officials to await the re-
turn of the strike vote August "a.
President Wilson was told by the
shop employees union representatives
in conference late yesterday that
all railroad employees were opposed
to the proposal of Director General
Hines Transmitted to congress by
the president. Action by congress in
authorizing a special body to con-
slider the wage questions, the union
officials held, would not furnish the
speedy relief made necessary by the
rising cost of living.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
FCUMMINS WANTS SENATE
PROBE ON WAGES; WILSON
STUNTS TREATY FOR HC.L
June Food Exports Amounted
To Over $3.50, ,OOO,O 900, Report

Washington Aug 5Fory percent exports
during June 1919 foodsuh
100000 announced
principal breadstuH
900 barrels of flour with total besides
barley
of $soooooo and other grain products $17oooooo
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
SERIOUS IN INDIANA

Indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 5.-Declar-
ing the general situation in Indiana is
alarming because of the shortage of
cars and pointing out that elevators
are full of wheat since there are no
cars to move it, John w. McCardle,
of the public service commission, today
sent telegraphic appeal to the fed
eral railroad administration, urging
that every resource. at its command
he applied toward relief of the situa-
ton. Heavy loss has been caused to
farmers by the tie-up of the grain
movement. he said
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
hEART SEWN uP-LIuEs

Charlotte. N. c.. Aug. 5.-Taking
stitches between beats of the
heart. two Charlotte surgeons sewed
up serious stab wound in the heart
of negro boy, Robert Long. and to-
day the boy has an even chance of
recovery.
Long was stabbed by a small pal
Monday
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05

SchleswiE Holstein was formerly a
Danish province 1t was seized by Ger
many fifty five years ago Upon repre-
sentations by the Danish government
the peace conference ordered an cleo
tion to allow the people to say whether
or not the ground should be returned TO
Denmark.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
British and French WarshIps Ordered
70 Coast Of SchIesWIa. Holsteln.

Paris, Aug. 5--British and French
warships were today ordered to the
coast of Schlcswig- Holstein to prevent
trouble between the Germans and
Danes during the plebiscites in that
district.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
FRISCO REDUCES

PRICE OF FLOUR.
San Francisco, Aug. 5.--Whole-
saleTs announced today a reduce
tion of 30 cents barrel in the
price of -four. This followed a
similar reduction a week ago.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-05
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
TO LOWER LIVING COSTS
Cabinet Considers All Angles of Cost Wages
Prices Triangle.
Fight for Embargo On Export of Foodstus Vigorously
Waged

the
which hoped to down prices
constantly
meeting
consisting
railroad
submitted
situation while Harding
knowledge the
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23
WANTED, A NEW GOAT TO TAKE THE
PLACE OF JOHN BARLEYCoRN.

What has become of that millennium of peace and
happiness which was due to arrive promptly upon
the departure OF John Barleycorn from our midst as
duly scheduled upon the prohibition timetables?
up all kinds of mob violence, strikes lynchings,
etc, against the liquor traffic, and could not Be
persuaded that anything else might be contribute
ing cause to these unseemly disturbances These
bookkeepers of morality must be at a loss to
find proper place for the entry of all the crimes
and troubles that formerly placed on the debit
side of the asygoing Barleycorn. Even the fallacy
of the post hoe ergo propter hoe" reasoning is no
longer available to the sanguine prophets of the
longer in evidence. But the riots robberes strikes,
mob violences lynchings and other manifestations
of wickedness still persist in greater volume than
before the passing of the putative father of all these
|ev phenotnena-John Barleycorn.
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23

Here is precious bit of advice which President
Samuel Gompers OF the American Federation of
Labor has given to the members OF the organiza-
ton
Men must learn that employers have some rights.
If you will investigate YOU will find that strikes
oftener caused by unorganized or recently or
ganized labor. In the latter the workers sud-
denly think themselves all powerful and imagine
employers have rights. Avoid strikes. The
right to strike is OF paramount Importance, not the
exercise OF that right
Mr.. Gompers, because of his long experience in
the labor world recognizes the danger that inheres
i'll the swing of the industrial pendulum too far in
either direction beyond its natural course. AS a
friend OF the labor forces he cautions them against
the abuse of the right privilege of striking, which
is indeed analogous to the right of assaulting
another, and should be surrounded with somewhat
similar restrictions to conditions and circun1-
stances. No denies the right of assaultng for
the purpose of defense of ones self or of those
whom one is charged with the duty of protecting,
and even in such the remedy of assault should
be the last resort. Is not the same true, too of
industrial strikes, witch have become so common
Iof late?
There are times when this course is justihabe
and necessary-when issue must be forced in
order to procure justice and fair dealing. But the
weapon should not be used unless the circumstances
require it, and until every other means of compos.
ing industrial troubles have been exhausted.
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23
THE STRIKE WEAPON.

Here is precious bit OF advice which President
Samuel Gompers OF the American Federation of
Labor has given to the members OF the organiza-
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23
EDITOR MULcAHY's SOUVENIR OF PREs1
DENT DE VALERA'S VISIT TO BUTTE

We are pleased to acknowledge the receipt of
copy Of salutatory address by ]. B. Mulcahy, edi-
tor of the Butte Independent to President De
Valera on the occasion of his visit to Butte, on
July Is.
Mr.. Mulcahy's greeting to the leader of the
motherand is couched in sentences aglow with elo-
quence and patriotism. Obviously they come direct
from the heart OF the writer, who has pledged the
service of his life to Ireland, wherever between
the poles my lot was cast, such being the VOW
made by Mr.. Mulcahy in his early youth Among
the many interesting features of the booklet, are
the suggestions offered for the industrial, CONNER
cial, and political development, and the security
and stability Of the new Republic These are based
upon Mr.. Mulcahy's ripe experience with American
institutions and embody the results of his observa-
tions of the dangers that from time to time arise
even under nearly ideal conditions of democratic
government. Especially does he warn the Irish
Republic of the danger of class domination in the
interest of any particular section of the community,
to the detrment of the rights of the whole people
Mr.. Mulcahys message concludes with short
poem, in which he urges the unity of all the Irish
people, entitled, "Orange and Green"
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23

1t addressed ITO the Good People of Ireland and
IS not included in any of the editions of Frankn's
works.. The letter was seized by English priva-
teer while in transit to ireland, and became part
OF the files of the Admiralty office, and is now in
the Public Record office in London
We have frequently alluded in these columns to
Franklin's promise to the people of Ireland at the
time OF the Revolutionary that when the oppor-
tunlty afforded it the weight of America would be
thrown into the scales in behalf of Ireland; and it
is gratifying to note that America is now on the
eve OF the redemption of that sacred promise In
the same full measure that we have repaid France
for her timely aid in the Revolution we are equally
bound to redeem the solemn pledge of Franklin to
value of Irish sympathy and cooperation in the
struggle of the thirteen colonies.
The sincerity and good faith of the great am
bassador of America to Europe are evnced i'm the
Iclosing paragraphs of the letter, which are as
follows
But as for you, our dear and good friends of Ire
land we must cordially recommend to you to con-
tlnue peaceable and quiet in every possible situa-
ton of your affairs, and endeavour, by mutual good
will to supply the defects of administration But
the government, whom you at this time acknowl-
edge, does not, in conformity to her own true in
terest take off and remove every restraint on your
trade, commerce and manufactures, T. am charged
to assure you that will be found to establish
your freedom in this respect, in the fullest and
amplest manner.
And as it is the ardent wish of America to pro-
mote, as far her other engagements will permit,
| reciprocal commercial interest with you, am to
assure you, they will seek every means to establish
and extend it; and it has given the most sensible
pleasure to have those instructions committed to
my care, as l have ever retained the most perfect
good will and esteem for the people of Ireland And
am, with every sentiment of respect their obedent
and humble servant
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
Versailles, October 4, 1878.
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23

from her dwindling people, a mission (not CONNER
Street. God is just. Although He should kill me-
will trust in Him." Said Bossuet, "When God
wishes to show that work is altogether His, He
reduces everything to impotence. and despar then
He acts.-Rev. H. r. G. Rope, in Liverpool Catho-
lie Times.
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23
UNITY OF MANKIND.

For mankind are in spirit and an instinct bears
along
Round the earth's electric circle the swift flash of
right or wrong.
Whether conscious or unconscious, yet Humanity s
vast frame
Through its ocean-sundered fbers feels the gush of
Joy or shame;
In the gain loss of all the rest have equal
claim
JAMES RUSSELL Lowell,
(The Present Crisis)
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23
IRELAND'S FAITH.

Her enemies thought to 'sextrpate" Irish Ireland
they achieve it now? Do not believe it. If Imper-
iasts not for the Divine justice let them care
for the revolution they have provoked at home, let
them look to their footing. They have digged
Ia pit for themselves
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23
THE INsUPERABLE BARRIER.

So long as the problem of Ireland remains I'M
solved just long will it stand as barrier between
Great Britain and America. Remove that barrier
and the way to amicable cooperation for mutual
interests and for the worlds advancement will be
opened.-St Louis Globe-Democrat
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23
scHuRcH cALENDAR-wEEK, AUG.

Aug. 23-s Saturday: St. Philip Benize
Aug. 24-Sunday: Eleventh after Pentecost S. S.
Bartholomew Raymond.
Aug. 25-Monday: St. Louis, King of France.
Aug. 26-Tuesday: St. Zephyrin
Aug. 27-Wednesday: St. Joseph Calasanctius.
Aug. Thursday: St. Augustine
Aug. 29-Friday: Beheading of St. John the Bap-
fist.
The Irish standard., 1919-08-23
NEW PROOF OF FRANKLIN's PLEDGE TO
IRELAND

Through the investigations of Michael J. O'Brien,
who has spent more than a score Of years in the
study of Irish participation in the early history of
America, q letter written by BENJAMIN Franklin
|ins 1778 has now been given opportune publicity.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01
Produce

A car of apricots was shipped from the valley Friday. For the next 15 days a car every three days will be shipped out. All five of these cars will consist of local Royals.
 Local grown okra made it's first ap- pearance on the market yesterday. A few local grown cucumbers were also on the market yeterday. Local dew berries are now coming in plentifully and are of a large, fancy size and quality.
 A car of extra fine netted gem pota- toes was received yesterday. Another car of the same variety is expected to arrive today, There is a great demand for good old potatoes, and the price is 1 gradually going higher. New potatoes are slowly coming in Fine Beaumont cherries are arriving daily ill large shipments. They are large in size and extra fine in quality. coming in fresh every morning. Red entrants are expected to be re : l ceiVed from California within the next ten days.
 A car of oranges is expected to be re- 1 ceived here Monday morning. A car of 1 bananas is expected to arrive at the l same time. Cantaloupes continue to 1 arrive in larger quantities by express from the Imperial valley. The first crop of local string beans is about exhausted. The second crop will ! begin in about ten days.
 Neafarc D7UfHu
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01

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 thought such would destructive made prove
 recalls how Hudson speed Among 1919 miles 24
 The in 2 remains though attempts have since been made by others.
 the largest selling Super each six miles of improved roadway America block village not roads-tlat does it. Hardly boy who recognize Triangle. It created beauty ceded leader Each type, good the completeness every detail
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01
LIVESTOCK

Denver
 DENVER. May 31. - Cattle: Re ceipts. 4500; market, lower; beef steers Sl0.004 l4.5G; cows and heifers, $S.50G 11.50; stockers and feeders, $10.00M 12.50; calves. s15.50017.0O. Hogs: Receipts, TOO; market steady; top $19.S5; bulk, $19.65@1s.75. Sheep: Receipts, 700; market, high CT; lambs, S17.5Od 1850; ewes, $12.50@ 1900.
 Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY, May 31.-Hogs: Re ceipts, 1000; market, higher; bulk, S2015020.50; lights, S19.50@20.40; packing, s19.25@2O.OO; pigs, s14OO@ 1900.
 Cattle: Receipts, 1900; market irreg- ular; beef steers, mostly $L25@1.50; lower; butchers and stockers and feed CTS, $.70G1.25 lower; canners and cut ters, 25@50c lower; calves, 25@50c higher; no quotations.
 Sheep: Receipts, none; market for week: Spring lambs, 50Q75c higher; other sheep steady; no quotations.
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