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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21

in South Chicago, an independent con.
Germ employing 1900 mon, was reported
to have drawn It's fires to-day. Officials
Of the company said: 1--WE have closed
down for REPAIRS" Union workers de-
clared that the shut down of the plant
was really the beginning Of the strike.
Chief of Police Clarity visited the
threatened district I'M South Chicago
to make final plans Of the disposition
of police reserves which will be sent
out Monday.
Twenty-Five union organizers have
received instructions from John II. De
Young, assistant secretary of the Chi
cago district, on how to handle the
strike, and they have taken up their
tasks in Gary, Hammond, South Chi
cago, Milwaukee, Waukegan. Indiana
Harbor and other steel towns involved.
Heads of steel companies stand by
their assertion that not more than Is
per cent of the workers will strike,
while union officials declare the tie-up
will be complete.
At Gary there are approximately
1860 employees and in the South Chi
cago mills $3.50. At other mill sites
in the Chicago district approx imately
the following numbers of men are en-
ployed: Indiana Harbor, Ind, 14,10o;
East Chicago, Ind, 1000; Juliet. ILL.,,
1880; Hammond, Ind, S,400; Milwau
kee. $1,000 Waukegan, H.. 5000; Evans
ton, ILL.,, 800; Chicago $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
Firemen's Strike on
Ore Steamers DELAYED
By BeIafed BalIOtine

DETROIT, Sept. 20. -- The proposed
strike Of the Marine Firemen's, Oilers
Water Tenders and. Coal Passcrs Union
Of the Great Lakes in sympathy with
that Of the iron and steel workers,
called for Monday morning, will be
postponed until Wednesday, or Thurs
day because of delays in tabulating the
referendum vote in the upper lake
districts, according to union officials
this morning
Local union officials were unable to
say whether this would also delay the
proposed strike of Great Lakes sailors
called for Monday.
1t was stated that 81 Of the 3l2
union members of this district voting
favored the proposed strike, following
similar action by the sailors, an
nounced yesterday.
Only union men on vessels carrying
ore for the United States Steel Cor
poration and other companies affected
by the steel workers strike will com
ply with the sympathetic strike order
it is stated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21

to their headquarters at Greensboro
and Butler. two troops Of state con-
stabulary are being distributed through
the danger zone and held in reserve
for crises. 1t is the pride of these
mounted officers that two or three Of
them can handle any ordinary mob
with ease. and their mere presence is
powerful for order. However, they are
in close touch with the coal and iron
police, and if any of the small patrols
should be endangered the latter will
come to their assistance.
Steel Plants Well Prepared
it is stated that ample supplies of
arms have been laid in for the deputy
sheriffs and special policemen. All dis
play and sale of firearms has been
forbidden. In some cases barbed wires,
and, the union men claim, electric
wires, are being strung along plant
fences and walls. Electric lights are
also being mounted. so as to make it
difficult for incendaries or bombers to
approach works at night.
The strike is set for midnight Sun
day, but it has really begun already
The great majority Of the steel work
cr5 in this district went to work to-
day. tomorrow being Sunday, for the
last time before the contest startxs
Reports came in all day to-day Of local
strikes, lockouts, shutdowns or what
ever name might be given to suspen-
sion of usual manufacturing activities.
Il
and the West Penn companies were
shut down this morning to give the
men chance to vote on the question
OF sticking" or striking. In the sheet
mill of the Allegheny company the
vote stood $40 in favor Of Sticking"
against 3 for striking.
American Element Loyal
The employees in that mill are almost
entirely American. using the term in
the broad sense of one who speaks
English and observes American Gus
toms and standards Of living. In three
other departments, where the men are
Overwhelmingly foreign in immediate
origin, the vote was about as strong
for striking
Speaking of nationality in it's rela-
ton to the strike, it is generally OBJ
served that most Of the Americans or
American lied foreigners have no sym
pathy with either the purpose or the
methods Of the organizers of the i'm
pending walk-out. 1t is also observed
that, Of the foreigners, the Poles and
Italians are inclined as rule to stano
With the Americans. The lineup is
thus roughly comparable to that in the
great war. most of the races Of Austro-
Hungary being represented among the
would-bc strikers.
Says Issue ls Patriotism
At the West Penn Works. president
s. NJ. Hazlett in addressing the men
prior to taking the vote, did not hest
tate to declare that the strike would
pc clearly defined test of patriotism
$nd that no loyal American would join
y. The secret vote at this plant was
reported to be strongly in favor Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
Industrial Truce
Urged by Palmer
Attorney General Declares
6MOnths' Armistice Nee.
essary tOSOLueProbLerns

FREEPORT, Penn, Sept. 20.-Ar
absolute industrial armistice for six
months was urged by Attorney General
Palmer here to-day to merit the solu-
ton OF economic problems arising out
Of the changes wrought by war
Such period Of freedom from un,
rest, ne declared, would result soon in
increased production, which would
BRING about an era Of "easer living and
better times" for all On the other
hand, the Attorney General warned
selfish demands by any one class could
not stimulate the national prosperity
or permanently benefit even those OBJ
tanning such demands hy force. He
strongly discountenanced strikes.
me campaign TO reduce the cost Of
living, which he is directing. evidently
was foremost in the Attorney Generate
mind IN his speech, delivered at n re-
union of the 18th Regiment of Penn
sylvanla volunteers, which also was y
Homecoming celebration for men who
served in the world war He said that
although many problems beset mems
minds In these days or reconstruction.
'NcIe WAS none winch could not be
worked out ain the general Interest," IN
q government whore the people were
tho only rulers.
Out unless we shall be satisfied
with that which is for the general in
terest,' he continued, "and do not in
slst upon that which is in our own par
ucular interest there will be trouble
and delay in the settlement. II men
could learn to be patieny un0er condi-
tons which have resulted from the
world war. until more accurate esti-
nate Of the possibilities of the situa-
ton can be made, all our problems will
be sooner solved; but Z Impotence
and seltishness shall rule and imme-
date forceful or direct action be taken
it is perfectly obvious that nothing but
disorder and delay can result
"ldleness is no panacea for the ills
from which the country suffers. Work
may be. The cost Of life is only en-
HANGED by the idleness of men; it can
be reduced by the intelligent industry
OF all. tOher remedies may bring us
part way on the road, but they viii
never bring US the whole distanc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21

remaining at work Six hundred of the
men signed an agreement binding them
selves to stand by the company.
On the other hand, word came from
the Carnegie Company works at Bell
aire. Ohio, that only five men out Of a
thousand voted to continue at work.
From Wheeling came the report that
the officials of the Wheeling Iron and
Steel Company had made futile eff
tort to come TO an agreement with the
unions.
Everywhere employers were striving
to get IN touch with their men through
speeches, notices and petitions.
Find 70 Per Cent Loyal
The final result Of the voting at the
Allegheny Companys mills showed 70
per cent Of the total in favor of stay
ing at work.
Anticipating the strike, the Bellaire
plant at Steubenville, Ohio, shut down
this evening. putting $500 men out Of
work Many plants are meeting the
promised trouble in this way, but
most OF them are going on the as
SUMPTION that the men will report for
Work Monday morning. prefcrring to
await the verdict Of the facts as to the
effects of the strike.
Regret was often expressed thas the
situation had been so long viewed with
indifference by the employers, while the
men We're being stirred up at meetings
night after night and buttonholed by
organizers by day. Generally speaking.
the propaganda for the strike among a
great mass Of unorganized men has
Tfbeen allowed to proceed without offset
or contradiction. While the campaign
of disatfection was being vigorously
pushed there was no counter offensive.
The first fight of the strike occurred
at the plant Of the National Tube Com
pany, near Wheeling. ". Va, yesterday,
when the company tried to poll the IN m
for and against the strike No serious
injury resulted, but the row brought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
General Tie-Up TO Close
automobile Factories

s0DfC1Gf {
DETROIT, Sept. 20 Acc9 yr,f,',''
officials of the numerous automob;1s
plants of Detroit. they viii be obl;r.sa
to close in the event Of a genera, stool
trike- a partial strike Will seriously
cripple The industry.
The report that the Eard Motor Com.
pany would shut down inmediate.x
was stated on good authority. but Off
cial confirmation was refused tas
plant. officers declining to discuss f.,
publication any phase of the strike
Building operations by the au.oms-
bile. concerns. approximating s25o
100000, vii be seriously crippled. Pla-.
extensions are being made By the Pacs-
ard Motor Company, General Motor.
Corporation, the Cadillac Motor Car
Company, the Fisher Body Corporation
the Wilson Body Company and the Cor,
Motors Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
Chicago Steel Mills
Plan to Fight Strike
VIII Try to Keep Plants Run
ming and WiH Pay Their
LOyaE EMPLOYEES. nYwny

CHICAGO, Sept 2o.-With the ma
tionwidc strike Of steel workers set
for Monday, officials of the steel COM
panies in the Chicago district were
completing plans tonight to combat
the strike. while union leaders renewed
their pledge that the strikers would
not resort to violence.
Conflicting reports were in circula-
ton regarding the operation Of the
plants Monday. Officials Of the steel
companies were reticent regarding
their plans. but 1t was reported they
were prepared to open the plants if
enough loyal employees responded to
the call already sent out. Other reports
we're to the effect that the plants were
prepared to shut down. Employees who
report for work Monday will be kept
on the payroll regardless of whether
The plants close, it was said
The Wisconsin Steel Company plant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
birmingham Plants to Try
TO Continue ODpr0ti0y,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Sept 2O.-Tron
and steel workers in the Birmingham
district will go out Monday in accord
ance with tho plans for general strike,
labor leaders announced here to-day.
J. L. Clems, secretary Of District No.
20 Of the United Mine Workers, an
nounced that miners employed by the
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
would not quit work, but would abide
by contracts, which run until Novem-
Der 10.
None Of the steel plants expected to
shut down, according to officials. and
every attempt will be made to continue
operations. Special police guards have
been ordered to sections of the iron
district, in readiness for trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
out the first infiammatory statement
from a labor leader.
Want Nnrkcrn prnf esstssd

| out the first inflammatory statement
from a labor leader.
1 Want Workers Protected
| At Braddock the citizens called for
! the state police as = protective meas
urc to the thousands of men there
who purpose to go to work Monday.
Officials of the steel companies re-
ported that many of the loyal men are
receiving warning letters threate ming
dire things if they report for work
Monday.
Secretary William z. Foster. of the
committee of twcnty-four in charge of
organizing the whole steel industry,
which has it's general headquarters
here. in statement to-day deprecated
assertions that the coming strike is
crystallzing along lines of Americans
and foreigners. He declared that any
one who thought that a numerous
body of the speaking steel
workers was not identified with the
strike movement would be grossly de-
ccived He also insisted that a large
proportion of the returned soldiers in
the ranks of the workers are ASSOCIATED
with the organization.
"The strike order stands" he said,
land ! know of nothing that can in
terfere with it, We have had no telc-
gram from Samuel Gompcrs, and we
do not expect an answer to our letter
to President Wilson for week vet
Our organization is growing by leaps
and bounds as the hour approaches.
Not to Conserve Property
"No men will be permitted to stay
in the shops in order to terminate
processes, and thus avoid incidental
physical injury to plants or property
The employers have had twelve days
in which to get their plants ready for
this strike. If they are now caught
unprepared it is their concern and
their fault.
"The spirit of the men is wonder
full. In spite of the most un-American
persecution and repression. in spite Of
arrests discharges and forbidden
Of violence, the workers have stood
firm and exercised their rights to or
eanizc, and now they are going into
the strike in the same strong spirit.
We shall exercise every precaution to
maintain order.
"Our strength viii be demonstrated
Monday, and by the middle Of next
week we shall be able to provide some
interesting statistics of the results of
the strike in all sections. | never saw
strike in which the men responded
~ piViItpN1N W SuEEtStloIiS dS III VII 10.
That is because the movement was al
most spontaneous. No complex or
elaborate organization is required I'M
der such circumstances"
Industry to Be Crippled
After talking with men and leaders
on both sides. of the coming struggle
and weighing. carefully all the news
Developments OF to-day and other per-
tinent facts, my conclusion is that un-
less some bolt from the blue post
pones the strike the Pittsburgh district
certainly, and probably the steel IN
dustry as whole, will find when the
reports come in Monday that it is
confronted by far reaching and Grip
ping strike.
In some plans the walkout will be
practically total either from will or
from fear, but a few key men out in
any one of a dozen trades will tempo
rarily paralyzc a mill. and there will
be many such cases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
Most of the factories here run open

Most of the factories here run open
shops.
While local operators are hopeful
that they will not be affected by the
strike, they say there is a possibility
that protracted strike may affect
tool steel and soft steel plants.
The only two large steel mills man
ufacturing steel for fabrication are at
encoyd. Some steel is also manufact-
ured at the Midvale Steel Company.
The majority of plants in Philadelphia
and vicinity assemble steel for bridge
and structural work. Any tie-up Of
the mills supplying their material will,
however. eventually affect them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21

PUEBLO, Colo, Sept. 20-The steel
workers committee to-day gave out II
statement Of their case in connection
with the strike of steel workers called
here for Monday next
The statement declared the strike in
Pueblo was not a sympathetic strike
Fuel and Iron Company to recognize
the employees right to collective bar
gaining. umdcr a system controlled by
the employees instead Of through sys-
tenn fostercd and patronized W the
company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
$4,000 Iron Workers
Called Ont in Britain,

LONDON, Sept. 90 strike of iron
workers, involving 10000 mon, was
called to-day. The men demand an
increase in wages. Pine building trades
will be seriously affected, as the work
ers were engaged in the manufacture
of CRATES, cutters and pipes Arthur
Henderson, Labor member Of the House
of Common is president of the iron
workers union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
american Steel and Wire
VIII MOI Tyy to ODpyotf

CLEVELAND. Sept, 90 Mills Of the
American Steel and Wire Company
subsidiary of the United States Stce
Corporation and employing so per CEN
of Clevcland's steel workers. will close
Monday and make no attempt to Cd
crate in the event the strike is carried
into effect, it was announced to-day
by Stephen W. Tener, superintendent
of employment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
Craze Diggers Organize
On Eve of Steel Strike

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Sept. 90
Eleven grave diggers to-day were or
ganized into the first grave diggers'
union here. and" affiliated with the
American Federation Of Labor. The
men said they wanted union cards
so they could pass the steel mills
on their way to work Monday with
out being stopped by strikers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21

These remedies should and will be .,
piled, but the most effective cure tSas
can be desired Will be the general ', ae
ceptance by all our people Of the .,olisn
opportunities Of this great land 81,
plenty for all who give the best hat " !.
in them" -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2o.-Opera-
tors of steel mills in the Philadcl phia
district anticipate no general walkout
of their workers here on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21

ordered all men under contract to re
main at work on Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-21
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ct cMndeLe1ue

were the first Of the new
French creators to catch the
new Americanized spirit
and interpret it with dash
Of color and Grace of
drapery.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06
WarrantCall

The following warrants against
Custer County, Idaho, will be
paid if presented within sixty
days from date of this notice:
Current Expense Fund
Redemption Warrants
Nos. 1923 to AL inclusive. is
sued December IA, 1918.
Nos. 442 to 400 inclusive, is.
sued Jan. Is, 1919.
Road and Bridge Fund
Redemption Warrants
Nos. 276 to 3O5 inclusive, is
sued January Is, 1919.
Interest ceases in ten days
from date of this notice.
Dated at Challis, Idaho, July
Both, 1919. Mary w. Jose,
County Treasurer
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06
CiAGt6S
SGGhRo&

Popular Couple Wed-Last Sat
urday evening, at the home of
the brides uncle, j. H. Calvin
and wife, occurred the marriage
Of Miss Blanche Thomas, daugh
ter of Elias Thomas and wife, to
Wallace Ivie, Judge Matte Wa
ters. officiating. The ceremony
was performed in the presence of
relatives and d few close friends
of the contracting parties. The
bride is one of our popular young
Indies aud was a graduate from
the Challis High School his last
spring. The gro m is Il mani y
young fellow Who return q a few
months ago from service over
seas The ma y friends of this
happy young couple join US in
wishing them all success and
happiness n lifr. They will
make their home on a ranch in
this valley which the groom ex-
poets to purchase within a short
time.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06
PURELY PERSONAL

Are you reading the story by
Pierce Dorgan?
Read Mickie, at the head OF
the local columns.
Arco-Challis ball game at
Challis Aug st 80.
Miss Kelleher is entertaining
her nephew of Pocatello.
D. B. Drake went to Stanley
last Sunday on business.
For sale: Several dozen fruit
jars. Inquire this Office.
John Carr was over from Pah-
samaroi last week on business
Quite a few from here attend
ed the dance at Clayton last Fri
day.
Mrs. Alderman was here from
her home near Patterson last
Saturday.
Pete Bidegain and wife passed
through town this morning on
their way 70 Stanley.
DR.. Dickinson returned last
Friday from a professional trip
to upper Salmon river points.
R. L. Falconberry was here
from Middle Fork the first of
the week purchasing supplies.
A. V. Miller and wife of Pah-
samaroi, were here the latter
part of last week on shopping
trip.
Jerry Sullivan was down from
Clayton several days the latter
part of last week on a grain. buy.
ing trip.
Lost: A pair of nose glasses
with chain and hairpin guard at.
tached. Finder please send to
Mrs. E. K. Tunison, Oh allis.
Mrs. George Hosford of Clay
ton, received word this morning
that her son Lawrence, had Ian
ded at Camp Mills, from over
seas and he will soon be home.
We Print Butter Wrappers
The Messenger Bookery has
anything you want in the paper
line. Novels, books, ledgers,
loose leaf devices, calling cards.
birth announcements, wedding
announcements and invitations,
tablets, envelopes, carbon paper,
pens, pencils. ink, toilet paper,
typewriter ribbons, clips. school
supplies, adding machine paper,
and in fact, anything in the pa
per line. This big stock of goods
will arrive soon and some of it is
already on hand. We solicit
your patronage.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

Pocatello Banker-C. B. Wright
a member of the board of direc-
tors of the First National Bank
Of Pocatello. has been in the val
ley on business for the past
week
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

Osborne Here-Mr. Osborne,
the engineer in charge of the
construction work on the State
Highway in Custer, Butte and
Lemhi counties, was here the
latter part of last week in COM
pany with his wife. Mr.. Osborn
is looking for a residence here
Is Challis is centrally located in
the field of his work. Anyone
knowing of residence for rent
kindly notify the editor Of this
paper.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

A Chandler HsixH-J. H. Calvin
went down to Mackay last week
and purchased a Chandler Six"
Chummy. 1t is a beautiful car
and rides like Pullman.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

From Pocatello-Attorney Ray,
law parner OF Judge Stevens.
was here several days during the
past week on professional bust
Aess. He was called home Tues
day by the death of his room
mate who was killed in an auto
accident.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06
ITEMS ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW

An Old Chinaman-Sen You,
an old Chinese merchant, former
ly in business at Bsyhorse, died
in Salmon last Friday and was
laid to rest the follow ing Sunday
evening. The aged celestial,
who had been sick for a year,
was among the oldest of the
dwindling Salmon colony of his
countrymen, probably upwards
of IS years of ge.--Salmon Re
corder.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

Return Home Mrs. Geore e
Coryell, accompanied by her
daughter, Mary and Mss Leila
Buster, returned home the latter
part of last week from Boise
Miss Mary had been attending
summer school there and the
other two ladies had been over
there on a visit.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

Building Engine House -Rodger
Brasseur, who has a contract
with the county to operate it's
lighting plant, is erecting an en-.
CINE room in the rear of his store
in which to house the plant.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

To Stanley-H. D. Gerrish and
wife left the fore part of the
week for weeks outing in
Stanley Basin.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

Wheelers Here-Dr. Wheeler
and wife of Pocatello, arrived
the latter part of last week and
are spending their time out in
the hills and dells of Central I.
IDAHO, in order that Mrs. Wheel.
er, who was recently operated
on, might the more readily re-
gain her usual strength.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-08-06

Hovey Home-Cashier E. W.
Hovey, of The First State Bank,
returned home Monday from San
ia Barbara, California. Mrs.
Hovey underwent an operation
in a hospital at Santa Barbara
on Tuesday morning of this
week. Her many friends here
hope :or a speedy recovery.