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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
President Holds Farley
With Disconnected Labor
Men of the Northwest
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Wash, September H.
Representatives of the Washington
State Federation of Labor here today
laid before President Wilson labor
grievances of the Pacific Northwest
and pictured to him existing labor
unrest which they said would make
difficult. if not impossible, the pre-
vention OF a nation wide strike Octo-
Der in sympathy for Thomas J.
Mooney. sentenced to life imprison-
ment for San Francisco bomb out
RACES in 1916.
Specifically, the delegation asked
for an appointment to see the Presi-
dent to present the cases of political
prisoners" notably those of Hulet M.
Wells, Sam Sadler and Morris and
Joe Pass. the latter two being brothers,
all serving terms Of two years for
seditious conspiracy.
The delegation was composed of L.
w, Buck. acting president of the state
federation; c. R. Cottrell. secretary of
the triple alliance, composed of rail-
way men. labor and farmers, and
James. A. Duncan. secretary of the
Central Labor Council Of Seattle. Mr.
Duncan, according to officials Of the
United States district attorneys office,
was one Of the leaders in a general
strike here last February which for
mer Mayor Ole Hanson characterized
as revolution"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
SAYS PACT NOT RECIPROCAL.
Premier Of Serbia States Reasons
Why Cabinet ReEigned.

BELGRADE. Saturday. September
1a.-Liouba Davidovitch. the premier,
made public today his letter to Prince
Regent Alexander by which his min
dated Friday, September II, says the
latest news from the peace confer
ence has been unfavorable and the
cabinet has been unable to obtain
the suppression or attenuation Of the
clause dealing with minorities which
infringe upon national sovereignty.'
and cannot sign q document of an
interatioal character which does not
prescribe reciprocity"
The prince regent has accepted the
cabinets resignation, but has asked
the ministers to continue in once
until the crisis has been settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
PUBLIC ORDER CITIZENS
WILL MEET TONIGHT

Maj. Pullman, chairman of the COM
mittee on public order for the Per-
shing parade, has issued a call for the
first meeting Of the committee to be
held in the red room of the New Will
lard at Sis o'clock tonight. when the
committeeman will be sworn in as
special policemen. The chairman is
anxious to have full attendance of
the committee.
'Tonight's meeting will be of much
Importance" Maj. Pullman stated.
Attendance at the meeting will be a
means of signifying an acceptance OF
committee appointment. Maj. Pull
man says he is DESTROYS of having the
services of men who have served on
similar committees in the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
MoHAMMEDANs PROTEST.
Bulgarians Oppressive in Thrace
Peace Conference Advised.

SALONIKI, September 15.-Moham-
medans in eastern Thrace have adj
dressed a memorial to the peace con-
ference at Paris energetically pro-
testing against oppressive measures
garians, who. it is charged, have been
torturing Mohammedans. 1t is said
that il the conference decides that Bull
garia's control is retained in Thrace
the Mohammedans will leave the
country.
A similar declaration was presented
to Gen. Franchet D'Esperry when he
visited eastern Thrace some time ago
Several Mohammedan villages have
been reported destroyed and the
Greek government has sent all posi-
BILE help to the region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
SAYS P. 0. DEPARTMENT
OBJECTED TO RATINGS
C. N. Galloway Alleges Appeals
From Civil Service Reports Of
Postmasters' Examinations.

Charles NJ. Galloway, who this month
resigned at the request Of Postmaster
General Burleson as a member OF the
Civil Service Commission, today told
the Senate post office subcommittee
that recently it has become custom
airy for the Post Office Department to
appeal from ratings given IN civil serv-
ice examinations to applicants for
postmasterships. Usually the letters
bringing cases to the appeal board are
Signed by First Assistant Postmaster
General Rooms, Mr. Galloway said, but
appeal is taken under the direction of
MIR. Burleson.
North Carolina Case Up.
Mr. Galloway appeared before the
subcommittee in connection with the
appointment of Robert T. Wade, demo-
crat, to be postmaster at Moorehead
City, N. c.. which is being contested
by Cleveland Willis, a republican. Ac-
cording to testimony, Wade upon ex-
animation was originally given rate
of 70 per cent while Willis received 80.
At the alleged request of Postmaster
General Burleson a reclassidcation
was made so that Wade was given
the highest percentage and his ap-
pointment followed. Mr.. Galloway
told the committee that the usual
procedure was not followed in this
case and that 1t was not referred to
the commission.
Mr.. Galloway said he knew of only
one similar case and that involved the
appointment Of a postmaster at Buff
falo, Wyo.
During the hearing Representative
Crimson of North Carolina, who was
present. expressed surprise at the
presence of Mr.. Galloway. who he
said. had grievance saying that
both he and Senator Simmons of
North Carolina had asked that q mem
Der Of the commission be called.
Mr.. Galloway objected to the term
grievance" saying the only grew
ance I have with the Postmaster Cen
eral he has brought on himself" The
former commissioner added that he
came before the committee at the re-
quest of Senator Townsend Of Michi-
gan, chairman Of the full committee.
Mr.. Wade applicant 70 rthe North
Carolina postmastership. together
with a number of Moorehead resi-
dents. also appeared to testify rela-
tive to his character and business ex-
perience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
CARDINAL MERCER, GUEST.
Dinner Given at Archiepiscopal
Residence by Cardinal Gibbons.

BALTIMORE. Md. September 15.-
Cardinal Gibbons gave a dinner at the
archiediscopal residence today in hon.
or of Cardinal Mercier, the guests in
GLIDING leading citizens Of Baltimore
and clergymen of this city and Wash
ington.
Late this afternoon Cardinal Mer-
cier will visit Johns Hopkins Hospital
and address the nurses and doctors of
the institution. From Hopkins the
primate of Belgium will motor to
Evergreen and call on the blind SOL
diers at that vocational eduoation
school
Cardinal Mercier will hold a public
reception tonight at the Fifth Regi-
ment Armory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
OPPOSE FINISHING WARSHIPS.
French Marine Committees Say
Those on Stocks Out-of-Da

PARIS. September 15.-The request
of the minister Of marine for appro-
priations to resume the work on five
battleships on the stocks before the
war is meeting with opposition in the
marine committees of both the cham
Der and senate. it being asserted the
ships as they were planned accord in
fare.
Work on the 1--WE ships was suspend
ed in 1915. Engineers Of the naval
department argue they may be mod
ernized, but there is strong current
of sentiment in favor Of dismantling
the hulls and saving the large amount
of money the completion of the work
would involve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
NO SESSION WEDNESDAY
FOR D. C. SUPREME COURT

There will be no session of the Dis
trict Supreme Court Wednesday. JUS
tice Gould today directed the closing
of the clerks Office and the other Of
fees connected with the court in honor
Of Gen. John j. Pershing and the re-
turning LIST Division.
No marriage licenses will be issued
Wednesday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
WALLACE DIES OF WOUNDS.
Woman Held for Shooting Candi.
date for Mississippi Senate.

STARKVILLE, Miss, September Is.
IS. ]. Wallace. candidate for state
senator and former county superin-
tendent of education. who. authori-
ties say, was shot and MORALLY
wounded by Mrs. o. L. Smith Saturday
afternoon. died late yesterday after
an operation was performed in an eff
fort to save his life. Mrs. Smith is
being held pending a formal charge
of murder. Wallace officials say,
made a statement just after the trag-
edy. which will not be public until
the preliminary hearing. to be held
tomorrow or Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
ITALIANS KILLED IN BRAWL
Others Injured in Philadelphia
May Be "Blackhand" War.

PHILADELPHIA, September 15.-
Two men were killed and two others
injured in a class among Italians in
restaurant in the southern section
of the city early to-day. Police are
Of the opinion that the shooting is a
renewal of "blackhand" war which
was waged among factions here and
in New York city since last October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
HONOR FOR CADET CORPS.

The cadet corps Of the local public
high Schools has been designated
to stand as aSguard Of honor in front
of the Pershing stand and -Ain the
court of honor during the parade
Wednesday.
All cadets were urged today by
Stephen e. Kramer, assistant superin-
tendent of schools, to register at his
Office in the Franklin School for duty
during the parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15

pennsylvania avenue and the Engineers
Band from Camp Humphreys has been
Obtained to play for them.
This National Community Chorus will
be made up Of singers from the Treas
ury, War and Labor departments, and
from local department stores, fnclud-
Ing Goldenberg's, Hechts, Kann's and
Woodward & Lothrops. Song leaders
from Camp Meade and the commission
on training camp activities will direct
the singing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15

the Army Motor Corps served coffee.
sandwiches and cigarettes to the fire.
fighters as they continued their ex-
hausting battle today.
Deputy Fire Chief Maher said the
hre was the biggest one he had fought
in his thirty three years experience,
and that he expected it to continue for
at least two days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Won MACKENSEN INTERNED.
Former German Field Marshal il
Detained at Saloniki.

A Saloniki dispatch to the State De-
partment today reports that Gen. Won
Mackensen, the former German field
marshal, who arrived in that city last
wednesday, is informed there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Plans Roosevelt Postage Stamp.

The Roosevelt Memorial Association
would be authorized. under a bill
passed today by the Senate and sent
to the House, to issue q special
postage stamp in furtherance Of its
plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15

from President Wilson demanding
that disorders cease in that country,
declaring that all measures will be
taken for the maintenance of order
and security in Anatolia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Hold Hours Conference.

For more than an hour the Presi-
dent discussed the labor situation
with the delegation and suggested
to them that organized labor should
bury it's differences with capital and
do its utmost to prevent strikes until
after the labor conference which he
has called to meet in Washington Oc-
tober 6.
Mr.. Buck. who acted as spokesman
in pleading the cases of the political
prisoners" charged the government
was prosecuting these while it failed
to prosecute profiteers. The Presi-
dent told the delegation it was all
right for them to have grievances,
but that he wanted to know what
remedy they had to suggest.
President Wilson would not make
a statement concerning the confer
ence. Secretary Tumulty said when
the delegation left the Presidents
hotel. The secretary epitomized,
however. what went on.
Members of the delegation likewise
declined to talk. Mr.. Buck said they
wanted to give the President an OPP
portunity to disclose what took place.
but that IL he did not do SO the labor
men would issue statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Men Pound ON Doors.

Local police today said that group
of men last night stood outside the
Arena while the President was speak
ing inside. pounded on the doors and
with cries of I'VE want in!' and I'VE
want Wilson"
During President Wilson's visit to
Seattle local radicals wearing badges
reading Release political prisoners
walked the streets.
President and Mrs. Wilson today at
tended services at the First Presby-
terrain Church. Of which an old
Princeton classmate of the President,
DIR. M. A. Matthews, is pastor. The
President was cheered for full min
ute by the congregation when he en-
tered the church.
Admiral Rodman, staff officers and
ship commanders of the Pacific fleet
called on the President this after
noon to pay their respects. Ihe Pres-
! ident complimented them on the pre-
| cision with which the review went
off yesterday.
The greater part of the day the
President spent quietly at the hotel,
where he slept last night after con-
Guiding perhaps the most strenuous
week Of his entire speaking trip. He
was somewhat fatigued by the ten day
| Journey across the continent, but his
| physician. Dr. Cary Grayson. said Mr..
Wilson was in excellent health. con-
sidering the many, addresses made
since he left Washington.
Has Made Eighteen Speeches.
Although he has travelled only a
little more than 1000 miles of his TO-
OO0-mile itlnerary and had been on
| the road only about one-third OF the
| total time to be consumed by the Trip.
| the President has made eighteen OF
the thirtyFthree set speeches on his
schedule, From this point on there
| will be ony few days ON which his
plans call for more than one speech.
One speech a day will be the rule
during all Of the coming week, with
the exception of Tuesday, when there
| is no address on the schedule. He
will spend the entire week on the Pa
| cific coast, and from Tuesday morn
ing until Sunday night will be in Cali
| fornia, the home state of Senator
johnson, a leader among the treaty
| opponents.
! Leaving Seattle late tonight, the
President will speak tomorrow night
I'M Portland. Ore. Tuesday will be
spent on the train en- route to San
Francisco. where he will speak
"Wednesday night. Thursday night he
will be in Oakland. Friday night in
San Diego and Saturday night in Los
Angeles. Because of the Tightening
Of his schedule of set speeches it ia
| conside cred possible he will break his
rule against talking from the rear
platform Of his train more frequently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Monroe Doctrine Safeguarded-
Would Settle Mexican Problem.

With the supreme council estab-
lished under the league of nations, he
said, the Mexican situation would
probably be brought to the attention
of the council and he had no doubt
that the processes authorized by the
covenant would be effective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
SCORES THE FOES
OF LEAGUE TREATY
Senator Jones, New Mexico,
Denounces Determinations"
That "Poison Minds"

Denouncing senators whose I'm
sidious declarations poison the pub
lie mind" against the German peace
treaty and the league of nations,
Senator Jones. democrat, New Mexico,
speaking in the Senate today said if
the reservations recommended by the
were adopted, the treaty as well as
the league covenant would fail"
'If we ever have separate treaty
with Germany" he declared, lit will be
The United States will not partici-
pate in restoring and preserving
peace and bringing order out OF the
worlds chaos.
''The unselfish. the ideal, the altru,
istic motives which have inspired
this league are sufficient inducements
for all the sacrifices and effort which
we will be called upon to make in
carrying out it's provisions.
Reservations Not Needed, He Says.
Senator Jones said in his opinion
reservations as proposed by the COM
mittee were unnecessary, as ample
Article x" he continued, lis a
declaration to the world that war for
conquest shall end. and that this dec
combined power Of ali the other mem
bers of the league"
In my humble judgment" he add
ed, "if this covenant is entered into,
wars may possibly occur, but such
occurrence will be exceedingly i'm
probable"
If it should be thought advisable to
safeguard the rights of Congress as
to article x, he said, it might easily
be done by instructions to the repre-
sentative of the United States in the
council, and no reservation is nee
essary to that end.
Monroe Doctrine Safeguarded.
Regarding the Monroe doctrine, the
senator said, its validity was recog-
niZed by the treaty, while as to the
necessity for the proposed reserva-
tions relative to the right to with
draw from the league. he declared,
President Wilson's Interpretation as
given to the foreign relations COM
mittee at the recent White House
conference was published through
out the world and not a suggestion
against it has come from any source"
Calling attention to 'unsavory con-
ditions" in Mexico, which he said were
daily growing more intolerable,"
Senator Jones declared no greater
agency could be conceived for the
purpose of bringing about peace in
Mexico without war than the eS-
Enlistment of a league of nations.
Would Settle Mexican Problem.
With the supreme council estab-
lished under the league of nations, he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
Girl Program Sellers to Register

The members of the Calvert Club,
~ Dupont circle, will hold a business
meeting this evening at o'clock, at
which any young women wishing to
sell programs for the parade may
register.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-15
s s!'.! F - Louis HIRSH b 81 s!:.: +
Buy a known Hat

There's reputation back of Young s-Stet-
son's-and those Hats sold under my own name.
Reputation that amounts to guarantee OF the
three essential things in ts-quality-shapc-
price. =,
Truly you can't hope to duplicate them in
their grades -.
no $40
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
CANOE VALLEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Myrah and
kids spent last Saturday at the Han
son home.
Clarence Olson bought fine
horse at the Finholt sale last Fri
day.
Olga and Cora Olson were callers
with grandma Tallong and Haugens
on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Hoyte and Borne was shred
ding corn for Mrs. Hanson on last
Saturday.
Carl and Harry Haugen were short
callers at the home of Mrs. C. Olson
last Thursday night.
Clarence Olson and Andrew Jaas-
tad were shingling the new garage
for Mrs. Hanson on Saturday last
Mr.. Roney assisted with shredding
corn at Hansons the latter part Of
the week.
Mr.. o. Haugen was business cal
Ter in town on Monday last.
Harry and Carl Haugen spent Mon
day night at the home of Andrew
Jaastad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
BLUFFTON.

Been having lots of rain this last
week. The weather is quite pleasant
this morning.
Crawford Sharp husked corn for
Edd Fuchs the first of the week, but
is now husking for C. w. Brittendall.
Martha Cameron was shopping in
this burg the first of the week.
DIR. DAILY of DEBORAH was called to
Bluffton the first OF the week to see
Edd Fuch who fell and hurt one OF
his limbs. Luke O'Brien took him to
DEBORAH to the hospital. He is still
in the hospital getting along as we'll
as can be expected.
Mrs. Lawrence Intsminger sold
$29 worth of chickens last week.
C. w. Brittendall and Mr.. John
Olson went to Prosper Tuesday for
freight.
Mrs. August Bergman assisted
Mrs. Brittendall with her work on
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Olson laid a new floor in his
kitchen this last week in the house
he Just lately bought.
Terry Mcconnell went to DEBORAH
Thursday called on Mr.. Edd Fuchs
who is in the hospital.
Rupert Greenslade has a new Ford
car.
August Bergman went to DEBORAH
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
CONOVER.

Ed Swehla made a business trip
to DEBORAH one day last week.
James Janshek hauled coal to
Spillville from here last week.
George Cummings was a business
caller in Spillville on Saturday.
Mrs. A. Olson of Calmar was a
visitor at the home of her sons Anton
and Gust for a few days the past
week.
DR.. Horton and w. Potter of Cal
mar autoed thru here on Saturday.
Mrs. Geo. Cummings and son
Adolph were visitors at the homes
of Fred Sorenson and Mrs. C. Rick
baugh on Thursday.
DR.. Hennessy of Calmar was seen
autoing thru here on Sunday.
Misses Emma Mikesh and Lena
Herold of Spillville were passengers
for DEBORAH on Thursday
Cyril Cummings spent a few days
with his friend Lloyd Jaastad in De-
corah and returned home Monday.
Joe Liska was a caller in DEBORAH
on Thursday.
Chester Bjonerud and Ruben Boo
took in the show in DEBORAH Thurs
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12

| Wednesday after coal, his wife ac-
companied him and had some teeth
drawn.
Henry Gluen of Harmony, MINI.
came to Bluffton Thursday and
bought six crates of comb honey of
! Brittendalls.
James Elzea is husking corn for
Brittendalls.
AGA Lang butchered hog for his
own use this last week.
Elmer Greenslade butchered a hog
for his family use, got it dressed and
left it to cool, when he went out
after it, found nothing left but the
hind quarters. His hogs that were
running loose got to it and devoured
| it. Pretty good bunch of pigs to
| save the best part for the owner.
H. Shelley of Burr Oak was to
Bluffton Saturday on business
Claude Wicks brought him with his
car.
p. j. O'Brien and wife went to
DEBORAH the latter part of the week
where Mrs. O. Brien had dental
work done.
Harry Harvey were business visit
ors in DEBORAH Wednesday.
7. Murdoch is working for Miley
Wilbur today
Fred LANCE of Cresco was in
Bluffton this week after a load of
corn.
Mr.. Ash and family of Dakota who
bought II. Shelley out got moved into
his house the last of the week. They
shipped car load here. They have
one or two cows, some horses and
pigs and chickens. Will LANCE
brought one or more loads from De-
corah for them. Asa Lange assisted
them to get settled. We are all glad
to see some one living up on the hill
and hope this family will not be dis
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12

New Hampton Wednesday for a visit
| with relatives.
Mrs. G. Laughlin attended the
meeting of Womans Relief Corps on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Anna Lansing Sr. was visit
ing at st. Lucas last week.
Mrs. Harry Billiard went to, West
Union Wednesday for a visit with
her mother.
Mrs. Chas. Hauber, Mrs. Henry
Huinker and Mrs. James Peyer were
Cresco visitors.
Five Hundred club at her home on
Thursday afternoon.
The ladies of the M. K. Sunday
School served chicken pie supper
in the M. E. church Thursday even.
ing. They took in $50.
Prof. Mashen went to Des Moines
Thursday to attend the state teach
ers convention.
H. o. DeGraff of Iowa City came
Friday to spend few days with
home folks.
Mrs. Reed Elwood and son Frank
and Jennie Harris of Elma arrived
Friday to visit her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Dowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Weitgenant re-
ceived the news Saturday of a grand
son born to Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Logsdon of Waukon Friday, Nov. Z.
Mr.. Fred Jones, who has been all
ing for several years died at his
home Saturday morning. The funeral
will be held today at two> o'clock
from the house, after which he will
be buried in the Hillside cemetery.
Those from out of town who attend
ed the funeral were Mr.. Feiro, Britt,
Iowa; Mrs. w. A. Harvey and Mrs.
Walter VIM, Castalia.