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The Washington times., 1919-11-30
ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS
WILL MINE IN KANSAS

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 3o.-sup-
plies and equipment for Kansas vol
unteer army of coal miners were
rushed to the Pittsburgh, Kan, coal
|held today.
With nearly 1000 recruits enlisted
and more than 500 men actually ready
to'leave for the mining district, army
tents, blankets, heavy clothing, NOV
able kitchens and equipments were
being shipped from Camp Funston.
Fort Leavenworth, and the quarter
masters depot at st. Louis. under
orders issued by Major General Wood,
commander of the .ntral depart
ment.
Army cooks and motor cars will be
sent. IL needed, ii was stated The
State of Kansas also will furnish
much equipment.
One thousand picked men" will
enter the southeastern Kansas coal
fields Monday morning, Governor AL
len stated. One hundred carloads
daily, averaging thirty tons to the
carload will be the output from If
teen steam shovels and one thousand
men at work IN the strip mines. ex-
perts estimated.
Special trains were to carry the
volunteers to the coal mines late to-
day.
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
COAL OPERATORS ON
VELVET, SAYS McAD00

NEW YORK, Nov. 3O.-Profits sew
eral times in excess of the entire
capital invested came back to many
coal operators in 1917, William G. Nc
Adoo, former Secretary of the Treas
ury, declared in a further statement
relative to the coal controversy. He
asserted those operators must now
be on velvet" The statement follows:
THE coal operators assert that ]
gave out confidential information
when I stated that profits OF the mine
owners in 1917 ranged from Is to
1000 per cent on capital stock before
deduction of taxes. This was not con-
fidential information. The Treasury
Department may publish statistical
matter of this character at any time.
"In fact, information concerning this
very subject was furnished by me to
the United States Senate in response
to resolution introduced by Senator
Borah concerning profiteering and
was published July 5, 1918. (See
Senate document 259. Sixty-fifth Con-
gress, second SESSION.
I'm this report the returns OF sew
eral hundred coal companies showed
profts ranging from Is to 500 per cent
on their invested capital in 1917. The
range OF profits was higher on capital
stock. In short, many coal operators
got back their entire invested capital
several times out OF their profits in
1877. as shown by the reports, and
must now be on velvet"
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
OPERTORS CLOSE MD.
MINES AFTER WALKOUT

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Nov. 30.-ro-
day finds an almost complete shut
down in the Georges Creek and Upper
Potomac coal field. 1t is said it will
be the policy of the operators to eke
no move to get the ment back, That
they will play a waiting game, and
by this plan, it is claimed by persons
intimate with the situation, they hope
to gain their point.
The region was quiet yesterday with
work only in spots. In the Frostburg
territory mines were in operation with
limited forces, but elsewhere there has
been a practical shutdown, and ii was
stated that as the men are out else
where. nothing will be doing at Frost
burg Monday, which Will make the
shutdown complete.
The Georges Creek Coal Company
took the initiative in shutting down
its mines Indefinitely, following the
action of the men in walking out with
out giving notice. An official Of this
company said the desultory way in
which the men had been working made
it Improbable to keep the mines open.
The officials Of District No. 16,
United Mine Workers, are at head
quarters. but they disavow having
done anything todawd inducing the
men to quit. Secretary-Treasure
William ]. Trickett said tonight:
I'VE did all we could for the men in
Washington. 1t is up to the men to
work if they want to. They are act
ing as individuals and those who are
quitting are doing so on their own
volition."
1t is thought the men will put a
clincher on their action to stay out at
the big mass meeting to be held at the
Lyric Theater at Frostburg this af-
ternoon.
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
PRESIDENTIAL BEES
BUzz|NG IN CAPITAL
Republicans Out in Open, But
Democrats Wait White
House Adwices.

With return of many ConGressmen
from brief vacations today. views are
being exchanged on Presidential proc
poets for next year. based on obser-
vations among the home folks"
Republicans. however. are much
more active than Democrats. The lat
ter are keeping quiet about their
campaign plans. the Issues and men
This silence Ia construed here -
-watchful waiting" until President
Wilson is able TO talk things over
with party leaders. and give his views
on the campaign, and possibly the
candidates
Sounding OF the watchword Of
economy and sound. traditional Amer
icanism for Congress by Republics
Leader Aondell of the House. was
taken here to Indicate that Repub-
licsns in Congress plan to make cam
paign material out OF the coming sss-
sion along the lines Nondell indi-
Gated.
At the same time, Senator Jonee of
Washington. Republican, came out
with a proposal to break up the
solid Democratic South by nominate
ing Governor-elect Morrow of Ken
lucky for Vice President as a run
ming mate TO Senator Miles Poindsx-
ter, Jones colleague and q CANDIDATE
for the Republican nomination
Geography" said Jones. .sshould
not alone determine the choice of
candidates We have no solid North
Our country will be better and
stronger when we have no solid
South Let's break up the South DO
litically. as well as the North"
Jones said the Poindexter-Morrow
ticket would win" and would be 4
triumph of genuine, unined Amsrs-
canism."
MORROW, who was elected by 20 O0o,
comes OF a family long successful in
obtaining support OF Kentucky voters.
He has recently been spoken OF AZ
a candidate for the Senate against
Senator Beckham, a Democrat, nsxt
year.
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
KANSAS READY TO START
COAL MINING BUSINESS

TOPEKA. KAns.. Nov. 30-The State
OF aKnsas ~ prepared today - start
its coal mining business. '---
Governor Allen has rounded up
twouty-three full steam shovel crews
to start work on the strip mines
Monday. No attempt will be made
to operate the shaft mines. The men
viii leave here in special trains to-
night for the coal fields.
., Troops will be on the ground when
DE workers arrive to protect the
men and cooperate in keeping order.
Governor Allen ordered the Fourth
K1nsas National Guard to mobilize
f6f Immediate movement to the Pitts
burgh mining district Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood ordered 800 regulars
ffUm Camp Funston and 800 addi-
tioaAl from Fort Levenworth to Pitts
Surgh at once. They will arrive to-
day.
Food and equipment will be on the
ground for laborers and troops when
they arrive.
Buildings and grounds Of the State
Normal School at Pittsburgh were
commandeerer last night by Col. P.
NJ Hoisinaton, commander of the
Fourth Kansas National Guard regi-
ment, to house the soldiers.
> Arrange ments were made to house
and feed 1000 who will protect Kan
saS army OF volunteers OF coal dig
gePA
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
BANKERS ANSWER SUIT
FILED BY MRS. GRACE
Financial institution Offers to De-
liver to Court Money and Con-
tents in Safety Vault.

Declaring itself to be ready at any
time to abide the orders OF the court
in respect to q bank balance standing
In the name of Edith Temple Oracle
MRS. Dunbar A Adamx) in its bank
ing department. the American Sc
curity and Trust Company, named q
co-defendant in a suit filed by Mrs.
Constance Setback Oracle. widow OF
the late Col. Archibald Gracie against
her son-in-lsw. Dunbar B. Adane,
contesting the latter's right 70 ~
wffe's estate, has nlsd its aDswer
in the District Supreme Court
corcoran Thorn, vice prestdent Of
the bank which IL represented by At
'to940H3 HoehltAg. Peelle. and oxfIby.
admits that January 3, 1915, the then
Miss Oracle rented safe deposit BOX
4Oo02, and that this box WAS stslI
held by her under her maiden name
down to the date OF her death, - .
and that its contents, have since re-
remained ~ they were a that tima ("
The bank official says that there -
on deposit to her credit x504ls.
Mr.. Adams, aceording to the baqk'e
answer, has served upon the la1(br
what purports to be an exemplifoHd
copy OF ancillary letters OF admtnis-
tration granted him upon the estote
of the said Edith Temple Oracle ~
this court holding a Probate court.
and that under authority of such let
ters, Dunbar has demanded the pay
ment Of the bank balance standing 70
the credit OF the said Edith Temple
Oracle, and the delivery to him of
the contents or the safe deposit box -
The bank declares that IL has no
knowledge as to whether the ancil-
larry letters of administration have
been properly or improperly" grant
ed TO Dunbar, and says 1t 10 willing
10 deliver over into the registry of
the court for final determination the
contents of the safe deposit box and
the balance on deposit. in the name
OF Edith Temple Oracle.
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
GARFIELD WILL OPPOSE
ANTLUNl0N MOVEMENT

An increase OF s17o.ooo.ooo a year
Is represented by the IA per cent wage
offer Of the Government rejected by
striking miners, Fuel Adm illustrator
Harry A. Garfield announced last
night in an official statement.
Garfeld's announcement also show
ed that in the central competitive coal
field, comprising Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio and Western Pennsylvahia. 3s5
mining concerns paid their employees
an average wage of SS.1s per day in
1918. -..
The average annual wage of the
men employed was $l,550.56 for an
average Of 250.s working dayi The
average number of days worked per
month was 2O.s.
Pay Roll Dapliaetes.
These figures were taken, Garfield
emphasized. from pay roll duplicates
forwarded to the Federal Trade Com
mission by coal operators.
Garfield denied charges that the
Government now is trying to break
down the United Mine Workers
Union. Garfield said:
Il am as much opposed to an at
tempt to destroy the principle Of col
lective bargaining and the union of
workingmen as i am to the effort of
labor leaders to keep labor satisfied
by constant boosting of wages re-
gardless of the public interest, or to
the efforts of leaders in the indus
trial world to boost profits unduly to
hurt the public.
ANY attempt to complicate the is
sue at this time by seeking to destroy
the union OF mine workers or the
principle of collective bargaining will
be resented by the public and opposed
by the men,
Garfield left Washington last night
to spend three days at his home
Meanwhile agents OF the Justice
Department will investigate reports
that many operators in Maryland ano
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
FIRST TEST TOMORROW
IN U. 5. COAL POLICY

The first definite test OF the Gov
sfnment's policy in the coal strike
viii come early tomorrow.
Coal mines throughout the country
viii be prepared for active operation.
Steam will ge up. whistles will be
blown. and everything will be placed
In readiness to begin work.
Miners who return to work will be
placed on the psyrolls at the new
wage based on the IA per cent in
crease proposed by the Government.
The number OF men who go into the
shafts will determine the success or
failure Of the present policy.
This policy, determined on immedi-
The Washington times., 1919-11-30

the Potomac fields closed their mines
rather than operate them on the basis
Of the IA per cent increase.
Justice Department officials re-
ceived reports of agents in man,
fields concerning charges that loca
leaders of the United Mine Workers
have used their influence to keep the
miners from returning to work.
Government officials last night
were without reports on the number
of men who responded to the appea
to return to work on the basis of tlit
Government proposal.
Operators posted at the entrances
Of all mines notices of the wage ad-
vance. An operators committee i,
to meet here Wednesday to work OIL,
details of the advance which is mece-
ly an average as proposed by the
Government
Output Is Increasing.
Figures showing that 10000 nom
union miners who refused to strike
November / are continually increas-
ing their output were made public
by the Nnited States Geological Sur
vey. During the third week of the
strike the non-union workers mined
tonnage AS per cent of the nations
normal output. The total for the
second week was 1913 per cent and
2o.6 per cent for the first
Aen-union miners now are produc-
ing at rate nearly half of normal.
officials estimated on the basis of
incomplete returns.
George H. Cushing, managing di.
rector Of the American Wholesale
Coal Association, charged that de-
mands of the miners are based upon
desire to support 40 per cent IF the
union membership in idleness at the
expense Of the public.
They demanded" he said, that a
rate be fixed which would assure all
men carrying union cards a satisfac-
tory income regardless of the time
spent in the mines. The Government,
having knowledge that we now have
no importations OF labor and have
had none for five years, and that 9TH
er industries need men who could
easily be spared from the coal mines
refused to accede to these demands.
The Government implied without
saying il, that IL miners could not
find work in the mines, they could
look elsewhere"
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
c~pyv,gnt. islS
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schedule, but must curtail light so
per cent
Barber shops are allowed to remain
open between the hours of a. m.
and s p. m.
General office lights may remain
on after p. m. where the operation
OF vital Industries Is involved.
railroad stations, telephone. tele-
graph, and newspaper offices are ex-
empted from the light restrictions.
On Saturday, the time of closing Is
extended to p. m. for stores selling
food and wearing apparel
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
G. W. U. CHEMICAL SOCIETY
CAMPAIGNS FOR FUNDS

The chemical society of George
Washington University has launche ed
a campaign to raise funds 20 estab-
lish permanent quarters in the pro
posed chemistry. building that Will
be erected by the university probably
within year or two.
The society has announced that L
will devote a part OF cash meeting,
this winter to the study of the -ivcs
OF famous chemists. All chemistry
students at the university have been
invited to attend the meetings.
The Washington times., 1919-11-30

ately after the breakup of the joint
conference of miners and operators
here late Thursday, was really put
into effect Friday, when operators
posted notices at all mines guarantee
ing the IA per cent wage increase.
Yesterday, however. was a half holi-
day and few miners were expected to
return then.
Reports Temorrow.
Tomorrow night reports will be re-
ceived from mines in the Central
Competitive field, comprising Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois. and western Penn
sylvanis. II .s in this district that
the United ; ire Workers Union is
strongest.
A return of large numbers of men
to work in the central field would in
dicate the strike Is practically fin-
ished
IL the reports tomorrow show tina,
the Governments new policy has
failed. Attorney General Palmer is
prepared to begin further legal action
under the Lever act. carrying out tn.
view of President Wilson and prlc.
ticaliy all Government officials that
the strike is iilegal and without jus
tification.
Evidenee Catered.
This action by Palmer would b.
directed against local union officials
who. IT is charged, have encourages
the miners to remain away from the
mines in many sections. Justice DE.
partment agents have been gathering
evidence along this line since the In
dianapolis injunction was issued
While the joint wage conference was
in session Palmer withheld his nand.
Government officials generally
recognize that further legal action in
the coal strike situation would have
a serious effect on th~industrial situa-
tion generally. They believe that IL
must be undertaken, however. in the
event the mine strike continues, IL the
Government Is to carry through its
determination to protect the public.
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
G. W. U. LEAGUE TO BOWL.

The bowling league of the Inter
fraternity Association at George
Washington University will open its
season tomorrow night at the Arcade.
Games will be played on Mondays
and Thursdays. The next meeting Of
the association will be held on De-
cember at the Sigma Alpha Eusilsa
chapter house.
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
DENY PRESIDENT
Is VERY SICK MAN
Despite Assurances From Grayson,
Impression Prevails That
Condition Is Bed.
Continued from First Page.) }

thought him we'll enough to discon-
tinue the publication of the bulletins.
Since the President left his bed he
has been seen only In a wheel chair.
and this fact has given rise to the
story that his illness affected his legs.
rendering them incapable of motion.
This story il generally believed in
any confirmation of it at the White
House today.
Net See, Dy Tunuhy.
1t is perhaps Significant that Mr..
Tumulty has not seen the President
since his return from New York sew
eral days ago. He went over to the
White House Friday for conference,
but did not see the President. Instead
he talked with Mrs. Wilson, and again
yesterday Mr.. Tumulty did not see the
President
Several days ago when the Presi-
dent was reported to have been work
ing on his message, il was said that
he was so weak that il required quite
an enort for him to prepare the mes
sage. This report yesterday gave rise
to the understanding that his message
would be very brief. while still an
other report was to the effect that
members of the Cabinet wer assisting
in the preparation OF the message. At
torney General Paimr was said to be
the man bearing the chief burden
in getting the message ready for
Congress.
II Mr.. Palmer is doing an ywork, on
the message, however, 1t would not be
IA unique undertaking. Even during
Washington's administration. Hamil-
ton was given the task of penninR
some Of the Chief Executives mes
sages to Congress.
Seen hy Few Peeple.
As regards Senator Hitchcock's i'm
pending visit to,the White House. Mr..
|Tumulty last night placed the great
est emphasis in the statement that
|"only the friendliest and warmest
relations existed between Senator
Hitchcock and the President" He
said the Senator and the President
had been in communication all week,
[and that the Senator would probably
see the President tomorrow.
In the period of the Presidents i'll
ness he has seen very few persons
with the exception of members Of his
own family. He talked to the King
and Queen of the Belgians and the
heir apparent to the Belgian throne;
the Prince OF Wales; Attorney Gen.
eral Palmer, Senator Hitaacock and
Mr.. Tumulty.
The President is understood to have
crisis and the Mexican situation, both
of which have been outstanding sub
jects Of Importance in the past week.
The Washington times., 1919-11-30
TROOPS SENT TO
MINES IN KANSAS
Midwest Governors Meet to
Take Action-Use of Coal
Curbed to Limit.
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Continued from First Page0
Company at South Chicago was closed
down yesterday for lack OF fuel.
Afid-wes industry today fully ex-
pected to be made a sacrince this
week to the demands OF union miners.
With isolated cases or restrfctlos re-
porte din fncrea sed numbers, there
came official announcement that 1lli-
nois industries will be brought to a
stop this veekN
Kan.ans Ready to Dig.
America was treated, in Kansas, to
the sight OF an Industrial army mo-
bilizing for work. The United States
acted as auartermaster for the Kan
sas volunteers, who gathered at the
mines. Shelter, food. clothing, and
tools we're furnished under direction
g OF the army. The State of Kansas
also made provision for the care of
0 the men whose toll will keep indus
9 Try alive there and prevent undue suf-
ferfng in the cities.
According to operators here the
posting OF notices calling miners back
70 their picks at increased wages
acted only as q deterrent to resump-
ton OF mining. r. c. Honnold. secre-
tary of the Coal Operators Associa-
tfon. was authority for the statement
that engineers and iremen, left to pre-
vent damage to the mines, walked out
OF some Illinois mines when the no.
tices were posted.
Des Moines. Iowa. was the first city
to announce drastic light and heat
restrictions. Under rules adopted to-
day public buildings, churches. and
places of amusement will be closed
Indefinitely. Jany manufacturing
plants In Iowa. Indiana and Illinois
closed voluntarily because nf diff
Guilty in obtaining fuel stock
Chicago Retsiler~ Hand
In Chicago retail dealers were or
sSnixed under direction of the re-
gional fuel committee. These deal
ers will meet Sunday to complete ar
rangements for pooling Of stocks and
ALLEGATION
Saturday 1.oss cars of coal en-
tered Chicago. OF these 45s were dis
tributed in Chicago and the rest were
sent to cities to the Northwest
Reports from Kansas, where the
State has undertaken operation of
mines with volunteer workers, said
500 men were ready for immediate
shipment to the mining district. Five
hundred additional men will be ready
TO enter the fields Monday morning.
Reports from Oklahoma stated Gov
ernor Robinson wired Secretary
Baker asking for Federal troops to
protect volunteer coal miners in tha.
State.
Cleveland reports said Ohio district
operators had con- pleted plansfor re-
opening mines Monday.
Indianapolis dispatches indicated
Governor Goodrich was considering
taking over enough mines for State
operation to supply State Institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-21
Reign of Terror Now
 Reported in Budapest

Berlin, July 2o.-A new reign of ter TOT exists in Budapest, according to ad- vices from the Hungarian capital to the Tageblatt, and Red Terror in its worst form is anticipated
 The dispatch says so-called terror troops are now masters of the capital and that they have storned the garri- son. disarmed the troops of the Bella Kun government and distributed arms to the ragged proletariat."
 The leader of the terror troops" who was Bella Runs personal guaSl of hon. or, publishes an appeal for volunteers and the peoples commissaries. Varga and Szamuely, and vice commissionary of foreign affairs Mosesalpary, the new leaders in control, have sent an ulti- matum to the moderate" city comman- der of Budapest, ordering him to turn over the city to them.
 The dispatch says the council of gov ernment is still convinced tlfat the en- tente is too weak or unwilling for arm ed intervention, and that the red army of Bella Kun continues to disintegrate Food conditions in Budapest are said to be indescribable and money is de- clared to be rapidly fallinl in value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-21

department stores deal in. Now that the war is over and no longer are there calls upon the public for subscriptions in large amounts the people feel that they are not only justified in purchasing things which they refrained from buying in war days but also justified in doing that be- cause they are supplied with ample funds.
 The result is that an enormous domes- tic demand for all kinds of articles is reported from every part of the country Midsummer Is not usually a season when retail shopping is at it's height. This summer is an exception. Everywhere the stores are crowded. Buyers in great num- bers are visiting New York and the oth' CT centers as they say that the retail stores throughout the country thought it prudent even necessary, in the war days to lay in very small stocks of goods The retail merchants all over the coun- try adopted the hand to mouth policy
 Now they are beginning to replenish their stocks doing this upon very large for articles in which the retail merchants deal is amazing and that this is true of all parts of the country.
 Therefore while this demand lasts the manufacturing plants of the United states will be occupied to their capacity in turn ing out goods of which the American people stand in need to say nothing Of supplying the commodities which Europe and South America are now seeking in our markets and will continue to seek. Almost unconsciously the enlarging of these great industrial plants to meet war conditions was really an act of prepara- tion so that the after-war demands would be met.