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The Washington times., 1919-08-10
CHICAGO DRIVE TO
BEGIN ON PACKERS

CHICAGO. Aug. 1o.-The packers viii
be given frst attention BY Federal
prosecutors here IN the war on high
prices, according to District Attorney
Clyne. yho returned from Washington
after conferences with Attorney Gen-
eral Palmer and Administration lead
ers.
Clyne indicated The. trials may net
be held in Chicago, pointing out the
packers have plants in dozen or
more cities, Wherever the evidence
appears strongest Clyne declared,
there the action win be started.
Oliver =. Pagin. Government indict-
ment expert, who prepared indict-
ments against the Standard Oil Com
pany, the 101 l. W. VS., and Victor
Berger, Sociahst Congressman, will
work on evidence against the packers
Clyne announced. c. e. Morrison win
lead the prosecution.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
new YORK CARMEN
BACK on JOB TODAY

NEW YORK. aug. fo,-servics On
the BrOokIyn Rapid Tra1sit comDahy.
lines vas rtsumsd today folloWine
the acceptance by the strikers q an
agreement reached last night By ne
eeiver LindIey y, Garrison. Of the
road, and 7. j. Shea, and council men,
Der OF the Analganaated Association
Of street and Elsctric RaiiWay WoEk
era
The agreement. which provides for
virtual rseognltion Of the union. one
OF the four paints In the employees
demands, was rakihed at 30 e'eloek
this mornlng BY about 5.ooo of The
employees and the hrst car manned b.
an ex-striker crossed Brooklyn bridge
shortly afterWard.
The demand for q Tat wage inerease
TO T5 cents an hour from 80 cents. Il
was stated BY the Attorney for the
union, will be shaded down 70 per-
haps 50 cents- other demands viii
be for an eight-houF day and rein
statement or employees disehargsd for
aRiliating with the union
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
GARTERS TRIMMED
WITHFURAT BEACH

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ J., Aug. 10
The Northern Lights" neEer wit
messed anything like the sights along
the bathing beaches here. Old Man
Aurora Borealis would have to hide
his head in shame IL he attempted to
compare scenic conditions with the
display of feminine pulchritude here.
Zach summer girl seemed desirous
Of springing a new innovation in bath
ing suits. But the prize will probably
so TO a demure miss wearing a suit
with fur trimming and with the same
on her garters. Rabbit skin formed
the collar. The fur is so treated that
1t revives Immediately in the day sun
shine after being immersed in old
Heptune's domain.
FIshY bathing suits also have sprung
into favor Denizens Of the deep in
the brilliant coloring characteristic
Of fishes caught in the tropics are used
effectively on black bathing suits.
Sometimes =t1Ie turf yrig is perfectly
plain Vith the Rsf motif introduced ion
rubber caps and stockings.
The embargo on bare knees was
riightdly enforced today.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
SHOPNEN
HERE STILL OUT
Say They Won't Return to Work
Until Demands for Higher
Pay Are Granted.

Striking employees Of the Washing
ton Terminal. Company, formerly em-
ployed at the Union Station and the
freight yards near Alexandria, Va,
numbering about 500 men in all,
steadfastedly refuse to return to
work. Their attitude rs similar to
that held by other striking shopmen
throughout the United States who
refuse to heed the Presidents request
that they return to wor kuntil their
demands for Increased pay are met
by Director General Hines, Of the
railroad administration
Representatives OF the striking
shopmen here met at the request Of
the American Fedstation Of Labor aAd
voted on the question OF whether they,
strike until their demands are met
by the Railway Administration. In
defiance Of the labor federation. in.
spite Of threats Of an order Classify.
ing them as t"outlaw" strikers, the
shopmen voted to remain on strike.
Others FAN To Return.
The decision reached by the local
strikers was also reached by many
other allied organizations in the
United States, according to dispatches
telling of their decision.
Representatives of the Chicago Dis
triet Council of the Federated Rail
way Shopmen's Union, which called
a strike August 1, refused after vote
10 return 10 work.
At a meeting Of executive boards
OF all local unions of railroad work
ers concerned in the strike of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford,
Boston and Albany and Boston and
Maine systems. delegates reported
their. men virtually unanimous in
their decision TO remain on stripe until
their demands were net.
Although the situation in the South
east has been improved by the de-
cision, 1000 shopmen at Macon, Ga.
and Albany. Ala, many thousand
others. union shipmen, still refuse to
call o fftheir strike.
Worse In Some District.
In some districts the situation has
grown worse instead of improving
Apparently striking in sympathy WIth
the shopmen, $50 car inspectors OF
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford shops employed in the Harlem
river yards struck today. Company
officials said they had sent no griev-
ances.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10

presses 4 new arrival n Amorfca -
that prices have reached their pre-
vent level, and that an economic
crisis has been reached despite the
fact that the power of productlcn -
tbs country = unimpairod IN facl.
the impression II Europe Has been
that the united States has not yet
lost the mom8ntum q is tremsndous
Wartime prediction of-an commodl-
ties.
Prices must therefors bs mounting
Without the assistance of anythlne
resembling q shortage.
WIN es HlwAsr.
Should the eountry's fraasportatisa
be crippled n any way ~ railroea
troubles. prices will iumediatslv -
higher, 4 tie European president -
followed. Strikes n any Industry
win cause higher prices, under ths
same rule.
America, consequently. has not yet
reached the second stage Of The post
war economic situation that q sweep
ing the world. The European gov
eminent have found that strikes
naturally mean 2 falling o2 IN pro-
duetion. As production goes down.
prices 80 higher. To date the Euro
pean goVernments have been working
lround and 'ro0nd this circle
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
z MISSING
IN ELEVATOR BLAST

BUFFALO. y. Y. Aug. I2.-Nine
persons are known to have lost their
lives, at least twelve are missing and
a score are injured following an ex-
plosion yesterday afternoon which
wrecked the big Government elevator
warehouse at Port Cnlborne, ont.
The cause of the blast has not beeu
determined
The steel barge Quebec. lying at
anchor near the elevator. was buried
under tons OF concrete and the crew
was caught like rats in a trap with
no chance to escape.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
j. S. UNEARTHS BIG
FOOD HOARD IN n. Y.
tcOntinued from First Pare.l }


ing costs DOWN to a reasonable dgure.
President Wilson stands ready to
meet representatives OF both capital
and labor in conferences TO discuss. the
economic problem and uecids what
may be done next to improve eondf-
tions.
President Wilson's program for legis-
lation to control the prices and dis
tribution OF food supplies viii be
taken up by the Interstate Commerce
Committee OF the Senate next Monday
The committee held a meeting yester-
day and decided to 60. over the text
OF the Presidents message as a basis
Tor legislation which they win recon-
mend TO the Senate. -
Back. Presidents Plan.
Most OF the members of the com
niittee are in accord With the Rresi-
dents recommendations. in favor OF
TO regulate the atorage'
houses. and TO license the distributing
agencies. Some opponents to the plan
Of branding all foodstuRs with the
price paid the producer was expressed
at the eomittee meeting. but no def
mite stand was taken against It.
Senator Watson (Rep.1 OF indiana
expressed himself strongly n favor
of the licensing plan. but is not in
clined to favor a general scheme Of
price fixing: He believes strongly in
legislation to limit the expectation OF
foodstuffs and pointed out that during
the year ended June 80, 1919. the ex.
portations from the United States OF
food materials amounted in value to
S2.504. 900, 900.
Senator. Gronna. chairman Of the
on Agriculture, conferred
yesterday with several Senator'S from
the wheat-growing states on the sub
ject Of food control legislation. He
was authorized to prepare a statement
which will set forth the views Of
these Senators in favor OF repeal of
the S2.26 wheat guarantee and OF the
Lever Food Control Act. This state
ment. Senator Gronna said; will be
issued probably next Monday.
According to Senator Gronna. the
wheat guantee measure has been OF
no keneflt TO the farmers. all the ad-
vantage having gone to the millers.
In repect to the Lever Act. which
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
HOSPITALS FACING
NURSE SHORTAGE

Nurses are scarce in Washington,
Il was revealed today. The hospitals
are hardest hit, and at Casualty Hos
pital. where the normal personnel
is twenty-five. only eight nurses are
doing tours of duty. The shortage is
due. It is said, TO the large number OF
probationists who have entered the
Government service, because Of the
higher rate Of pay offered.
Georgetown and George Washing
ton University Hospitals also feel
the storage. In both institutions, as
well as at the Episcopal Eye, Ear.
and Throat Hospital, the lack OF
women is felt acutely. The majority
OF the remaining hospitals though, II
is reported: are not suffering.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
WEDS
/. GIRL SOCIOLOGIST

sACGATUCK. Conn. Aug. 10
Amos Pinehot. famous sociologist aad
brother OF clifford Pinchot was mar
.ried here yesterday to Miss Ruth
Pickering. Miss Pickering. who is
twenty-seven years old. is a member
OF the stan OF the New York Nation
and frequent contributor to other
magazines.
1nis is Mr.. Pinehot's second mar
rage. He was formerly married 10
Miss GertrudeeMinturn. from whom he
as divorced last year
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
CUBA SEEKS TO
CONTROL SUGAR

A bill has been introduced in the
Cuban Congress looking to the con-
troll OF the expectation of sugar OF
the next crop with the object or main.
tanning or increasing the price. ac-
cording to a dispatch received today
BY the State Department from kiniS-
ter Gonzales. The dispatch adds that
the Cuban press Il supporting the bill.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
GERMANY SELLING
FOOD BELOW COST

BERLIN. Aug 1O.-GermanA SHu-
tinues to sell food at prices far below
actual cost, in accordance with an
nOuncement made some time ago that
the government would adopt such a
policy and continue II at least until
October. The expense incurred was
said by an official today TO be de-
pleting the national treasury at the
rate of over a billion and a half
marks annually.
Government officials express alarm
at the serious coal situation. which
they declare might precipitatc a rev.
olution next winter unless improve
ment is effected.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
WSCOUNT GREYMAy
ACCEPT POST HERE

LONDON, Aug. 1O.-British officials
today we're inclined to believe the re-
port published in the Observer saying
that VisCGunt Grey was giving favor
able consideration to the govern
ment's offer giving him the post Of
ambassador to Washington.
Lord Grey, who at the beginning Of
the world war was Sir Edward Grey.
British foreign minister, was one Of
the most ardent workers for peace
and an amicable settlement of affairs
with Germany. Grey has ionG ranked
as one of EuroDe's most sagacious
statesmen.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
srATE RUYs FLoUn I'LL.

BISMARCK, n. D., Aug. lO--The
State of North Dakota, through the
State Mill and Elevator Association,
announced the purchase of a -four
mill and the locating OF four large
mills and terminal elevators in the
State, construction OF which will be
pushed In an effort to aid in the re-
duetion Of the high cost OF living.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
8 CLEVELAND DAIRYMER,
ACCUSED AS PR0FITEERS,
SPEND A NIGHT IN JAIL

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Aug. 1O.-Three
Of the seven dairymen indicted by the
grand jury investigating food prices
here spent the night in jail. Bonds
men were on hand TO provide bond
for the trio at the opening OF court
today.
The other four were expected 70
present themselves to the eourtetoday.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10

President Wilson specifically asked
to have continued and extended, Sena-
tor Gronna IS OF the opinion that the
removal OF all restrictions will tend 10
lower prices not only OF hour but Of
other neeessaries
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
ASKS $4,000 ron Loss OF BOY.

ALTOONA. Aug. 1O.--Demages in
the sum OF $4,000 are asked by Mrs.
Genevieve c. Stiles. a. widow, OF Al
toonay in suit against Andrew earns,
entered in the Blair county court. for
the Death OF her son, Wayne j., aged
thirteen, April 10. earns auto killed
the boy. s. =
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
SEARcsBING F0R MISSING Girl.

WILKESBARRE Aug. ia gen
eral search Is being made throughout
the northeastern part OF the State
.for Anna fizishke.e aela sixteen. who
disappeared from her-lsome on August
.heRer reached the factory. and there
~ The girl started for work. She
is no trace of her after she left Sthe
house.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
BABY sUCCUMBs TO BURNS.

PITTSTON, Pa. Aug IO.-CharIes
Pompine, aged three. died here from
burns received last night. His
brother. Angelo Pompine. aged five. Sc
cured a match and ignited the bed
clothing which covered the baby.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
MILK And CREAM

Bottled milk is easier digested
by babies than either raw or
pasteuriZed milk, and most Of
the digestive troubles OF bottle
fed children are due TO anti
quated ideas regarding the al
legged value Of raw milk.
Milk labeled "pasteurized"
q may not be PROPERTY pas
teurized. Washington has no
laws requiring or controlling
the pasteuIization OF its milk.
To protect children. invaIids
and those who are in a run
down condition against milk in
fectluns. raw milk and cream
should be avoided.
Many outbreaks OF typhoid.
scarlet fever, diphtheria, sep
tic sore throat, etc. have been
caused By raw milk. even BY the
special or certified kind.
Properly pastcurized milk
and cream, carefully cooled and
bottled, Is the only kind adults
SHOULD drink. IF this cannot be
obtained get good raw milk and
scsld Il.
L has recently been estab-
liShed that Creamy Milk Pow
der, dissolved in boiled water.
agrees with babies and causes
them 10 thrive, when they can
not digest any other food.
Tic Health Officer Of the Dis
trlct Or Columbia will give you
the sanitary rating Of your To-
cal Tailk supply at any time you
should apply for il.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
HIGH LIVING COST
CONVULSESWORLD
State Of European Unrest Not
Yet Reached in U. S, corre-
spondent Finds.
NJ FRED 5. FEaGUsoN.
CUaited Press correupoaaent.D


NEW FORK. Aug. I0.-Not only
America, but the entire world. has
turned its mind from the league Of
nations and political boundaries to
the simple question OF bread and but
ter.
The only people seemingly ignorant
OF the fact are the diplomats in
Paris.
It is apparent TO one arriving IN
America after an absence OF nearly
two years in France a. did today.
that in the present crisis the Unitsd
States is just At the beginning OF =
situatiou which has kept England.
France and other European coun-
tries convuised for months. II con-
ditions develop as they did, and are
still developing in Europe. Ameriea
may look back on present prices and
consider them mild. unless something
Is done TO solve the problem.
walking down the streets OF New
York and looking IN the shop win
doWa where fruits and other foods
are sold In like looking Upon q fairy
garden compared TO cities Of France.
Everything is Of better quality. and
the prices are lower than those sof
Paris.
The Washington times., 1919-08-10
Mach HlgheF Ia Paria.

The lunch I took at downtown
hotel today would have cost me 100
per cent morssin hotel Of the simi-
lar class in Paris. In addition,
had white bread--stfu practically un-
known In Paris. and then there was
milk, plenty Of sugar. and the let
tuce was fresh. These simple things
are so uncertain IN France, that they
are easily forgotten. MIR that q
doctor will recommend a. At to drink
cost so cents q quart. when the franc
was at its normal value. The buying
power OF the franc hassnow gone
down, and prices are corpespondingly
higher. 49,
one Of the big tAinxs' that i'm
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07
Fred Jones Is Home.

Fred Jones. son of Mr.. s a. Jones
returned Thursday from New York.
after having been honorably discharg
ed from the U. S. navy in which
branch Of the service he worked for
eighteen months as his contribution
toward making the world safe for
democracy.
He made two trips to France on
the U. S. s. Chicago which was en-
gagged in transport work His ship
had the distinction of conveying the
largest number OF vessels across the
Atlantic. These consisted Of IS sub
marine chasers and ten tug boats.
The microphone listeners disclosed
the fact that there we're submarines
under the briny sea and in their vi
cinity, but the Hun commanders APP
parently did not relish the idea of
trying conclusions with the sub chas-
ers and taking a chance with their
depth bombs and guns. AS a conse-
quence, Fred had to pass up the ex-
element of real scrap.
The trips we're made via Bermuda
and the Azores to Brest France,
and, on the last outward voyage,
while off the Azores, they heard that
the armistice had been signed. The
ship stayed there for ten days and
then towed back two subs
Fred was discharged on Monday
and the ship sailed for a three
months cruise to South America on
Wednesday. Thus, he failed to get
still greater knowledge of practical
geography by just two days. How
ever, he did get trip to Cuba and
the Dry Tortugas.
i He expects, as soon as he has got
the sea roll out of his legs, to resume
his duties as Deputy Clerk.
He says Barbourville looks good
to him.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

The arrest OF claib Taylor is be-
ing sought by the sheriff OF Bell
County for the murder, Saturday
evening, of Chad Mayes who was shot
death at Greasy Creek railroad
bridge. a s2-ss being used by the al
legged murderer. A reward Of 500
is offered for the capture and de-
livery OF Taylor. Both are young
men and were miners. Taylor was
.aised on Sinking Creek and Mayes
in Clay County. The autopsy show.
I'd that Mayes was struck three times
In the back by bullets and twice in
the head. Death must have been
instantaneous.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07
MRS. McDERMoTT nNTERTAINs

mHr. McDEHMOfI ENEEftIhiNS
4. ON the evening of January 26Y
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. McDermott gave a
Dinner-Bridge in honor Of Mrs. Nor
val Cobb Of Warren. o. This was
one of the most delightful as well
as the most enjoyable events in Bar
bourville's social history.
Promptly at O'Clock the guests
we're seated at the many small tab
les, artistically decorated with South
ern smilax and Narcissus, which
we're scattered over the house.
An elegant four course dinner from
Klines, Louisville, was served to the
followisg guests:
Mrs. N. H. Cobb, Lieut.. Ben Dish
man Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fish
Rathfon. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Held
rick, Mr.. and Mrs. George Tye, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bassett Minton, Mr.. and Mrs. Tolman
Garrard, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Rich
ardson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Hawn
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. ID. Tinsley, Mr.. and
Mrs. George F. Tinsfey, Mrs. c. p.
Kennedy. Mr.. j. Alex Tinsley. Miss
Minton Miss Morris, Mrs. Marcum,
Mr.. Dan Herndon. Mr.. R. H. hewitt
and Mrs. Ben Herndon.
At the conclusion of the meal a
brilliant game of bridge was indulg-
ed in until IL o'clock.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07
GLAD TO RE HOME.

Although ready again to serve his
country should the need arise Clar-
ence. Hinkle, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Hinkle is nevertheless glad to be
home again. He has been stationed
at Great Lakes Training Station,
Just outside Of Chicago, where he was
attached to the quartermater's school
for over six months. His instruction
consisted OF navigation which in
cludes signaling.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

Paris, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
Davis Of Bradel, KY, has returned
from France where he went with
the 18th. Ammunition Train, being
under the command of Captain Dish
man. From the Rest Camp at Cod
ford, England, he went to Camp de
Mucon, France, and returned home
on the U. S. S. North Carolina. He
enjoyed the trip and is glad he had
1t.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

On Friday afternoon, Feb. 18th
at two o'clock prompt. the Parent
Teachers Association will hold its
next regular meeting, all members
are urgently requested TO be present
as matters OF Importance are to be
discussed !. The hour OF meeting has
been changed TO two O'Clock in order
that the meeting may not interfere
with home duties. On st. Valentine
Day at two o'clock promptly. On
this same afternoon at one o'clock
the parents of the children Of the
Third and Fourth Grades especially
and other friends who wish to attend
are invited to little program to be
given by Misses Mayhew's and Hern-
don's rooms. Don't forgetl come at
one o'clock Feb, 14th and stay to the
Parent Teachers meeting at two o.
clock. -4-
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

Mrs. l. v. Dozier Of Pineville, part
ed the veil of eternity at a. m.
Tuesday. February 4th and was bur-
led at Trace Branch graveyard on
Wednesday afternoon. Deceased was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Cannon and was born on Richland
Creek. The sympathy of the citizens
will go out to the bereaved husband
and family.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

The passing Of Mrs. Mary Gilbert
wife of George S. Gilbert took place
at the. family home at Highland,
Park, Monday. February 3rd. In
fluenza was the cause Of, the death
of this estimable woman. The in
terment took place at Patterson
graveyard on Tuesday: She will be
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07
CUPID'S DARTS

The following marriages are re-
corded at the Court House this week.
January 30th., John H. Frederick to
Maude e. Williams. The groom is
from Clay County and the bride from
Harlan. 81.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

Look for the honor roll in the pa
per hereafter. See II your boy or
girls name appears in it, showing
they have been neither absent or tar
dy the previous month.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

supt. oldfield as scoutmaster has
revived interest in the Boy Scout or
ganization and regular meetings are
being Enthusiastically held.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

Charfy Lyons. the well known
saw ni|1 man and estimable family
are "a, beeome citizens Of Barbour
Vile al WI occupy the McDermott
home n Allison Avenue. They will
be va{uable acquisition to Barbour
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

While there were twenty-four
deaths in the three voting precincts
OF Barbourville for the three months
up to November, the month of De-
3cember s'iowed only, one death.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
Maxey Jellico Coal Co., has dissolved
the incorporation, and all persons
who have claims against said COM
pany will present same to the under
signed. This is the second notice of
dissolution.
T.. NJ. MAXEY, PRES.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07
It is reliably stated

Il Is TeIidDIy staIeu WAT tIefVssc
to the cemetery is in such deplorable
condition with chug holes, that had
we had more rain or snow, it would
have been impossible to bury our
dead
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

am sending all these receipts to
YOU and VIII be obliged to you II
you will see that they are properly
distributed.
Yours very truly
Geo t. Webb. Director"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

ma Martin, the groom is from MOI
ansburg and the bride from Fount.
Ky.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

THE STREET IMPROVEMENT
The Engineers are now at work
surveying the streets. A full descrip
ton Of the work and streets to be
improved will appear next week.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-02-07

DIR. G. H. Albright and daughter
Lillian, are visiting Mrs. d. G. Talbot
at Indianapolis.