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for the purpose of procuring food
for women and children that
might be starving is something
that, when known, will shock the
SenSibilities of man and will cause
resentment.
Surely the thousands of men who
are lying in France, under the soil.
whose blood was offered for the
freedom of the world, never
dreamed that so shortly afterward
in their own country 100000 work
ers endeavoring to better their
working conditions, would have
the government decide that they
of their fellow men and that their
wives and children should starve,
by order of the government.
1t is a well established principle
that the inherent purpose OF the
injunction processes. where there
is no other adequate remedy at law.
was for the purpose of protecting
property and property rights only,
thereby exercising the equity
power of the courts to prevent I'M
mediate and irreparable injury
1t was never intended and there
is no warrant of the law in all our
country to use the injunction power
of equity courts to curtall personal
rights or regulate personal rela-
tionS. 1t was never intended to
take the place of government by
law by substituting personal and
discretionary government.
The Lever act provides its own
penalties for violators of it's pro-
visions The injunction issued in
this case has for Ns purpose not a
trial by court and a jury, but an
order of the court predicated upon
the assumption that the law might
be violated and by which the de-
PENDANTS may be brought before
the court for contempt and without
any trial by jury.
Seen as Blow at Freedom.
We declare that the proceedings
in this case are unwarranted, as
they are unparalleled in the his
tory of our country, and we declare
that it is an injustice which not
only the workers but all liberty
loving Americans will repudiate
and demand redress. The citizen
ship of our country cannot afford
to permit the establishment or
maintenance of a principle which
strikes at the very foundation of
justice and freedom. To restore
the confidence in the institutions
of our country and the respect due
the courts, this injunction should
be Withdrawn and the records
cleansed from so outrageous a pro-
ceeding.
BY all the facts in the case the
miners strike is justified. We in
dorse it. We are convinced of the
justice of the miners cause. We
pledge the miners the full support
of the American Federation of
Labor and appeal to the workers
and the citizenship of our country
to give like Endorsement and aid to
the men engaged in this momen-
tous struggle.
Evening star., 1919-11-10
British Ship Being Towed In.

LONDON, November 9.-According
to a wireless message received here
today, the British steamship Winni-
peg, from Victoria, British Columbia,
for Queenstown, is reported disabled
off the west coast Of Ireland and is
being towed to Queenstown by the
British steamer Pendragon Castle
The latter is bound from Galveston
for Antwerp.
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Gives Chance for Seamen to Vote.

ROME, Friday, November Capt
Giulietvi, secretary of the Seamen's
Federation. who is candidate for
office in the general elections, has
steamships Of several lines
not to leave until after the elections,
in order to permit the crews to vote.
The elections will be held November
16
Evening star., 1919-11-10
Steps Taken at Convention.

The United Mine Workers, in
their convention. held during the
month of September in the city of
Cleveland, adopted a positive dec
laration demanding improved con-
ditions of employment for the
miners They further instructed
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staffs withdraw from the syndicalist
federation. This the editors and their
assistants have refused to do. and
therefore it has been impossible for
the newspapers to resume publication.
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the officers to proceed to obtain
py negotiations with the operators
the working conditions that the
convention unanimously adopted.
Inere We're almost 1900 delegates
seated in the convention, repre-
senting 100000 organized miners.
Iney further positively and ex-
pIicltly instructed their officers
mat unless an agreement was
reached on or before the first dav
OF November, 1919, the resolution
OF the convention calling for
strlke on November l, 1918, should
De communicated to the members
snip. Ihere was no alternative ex-
cept Tor the officers, who are elect
ed py the membership, to carry out
the direct instructions of the mem
nershlp or resign from their posi-
IONS as ohlcers. In which event
ma Gnaos ana confusion would result.
Ihe officers of the mine workers
with their scale committee. en-,
tered into conferences and discus
SONS with the operators in the city
OF buralo. They stated at the con-
terence that they had full power to
negotiate an agreement; in other
words, that they had the power to
give and take in the conference.
Ihe employers refused to make
oi!! oilei Whatever. Later on the
miners answered the call of the
Secretary of Labor and further en-
deavored to reach. an agreement,
but failed. The officers then proceed
ed to carry out the instructions Of
their membership and commune
Gated the results of the failure of
negotiations, and by order of the
convention the strike automatical-
ly took effect November l, 1919
Ready to Negotiate.
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operators still exists, and they, as
representatives of the miners, were
and are ready and willing to enter
into negotiations without reserva-
tion to reach an agreement.
At this time, our government in
terjected itself and applied for an
Injunction.
A temporary restraining order
was granted by a federal judge
which restraints the officials of the
miners from in any way advising
their membership on the situation,
or contributing any of the moneys
of the mine workers to the assist
ance of the men on strike; also
restraining them from discussing,
writing or entering into any kind
of a conversation with their mem
bership on the strike situation.
The government. then proceeded
to further invade the rights of the
miners, not only by restraining the
miners. their officers and members
from furthering the purposes for
which the men contended, but
went to further lengths of de-
manding from the court an or
der commanding the officers of the
miners union to recall and with
draw the strike notification, and
the court complacently complied
and issued the order.
Never in the history of our
country has any such mandatory
order been obtained or even ap-
piled for by the government or by
any person. company or corpora
ton.
Holds Lever Act Misused.
Both the restraining order and
the injunction. in SO far as its pro-
hibitory features are concerned,
are predicated upon the Lever act,
a law enacted by Congress for the
purpose of preventing speculation
and prof1teering of the food and
fuel supplies of the country. There
never was in the minds of the Con-
greSS in enacting that law or IN
the mind of the President when he
signed it. that the Lever act would
be applied to workers in cases OF
strikes or lockouts. The food con-
troIler, Mr.. Hoover. specifically SO
stated.
Members of the committee hav-
ing the bill IN charge have in
writing declared that it was not in
the minds of the committee, and
the then Attorney General. Mr.
Gregory, gave assurance that the
government would not apply that
law to the workers efforts to OBJ
tain improved working conditions.
Every assurance from the highest
authority of our government was
given that the law would not be so
applied.
In the course of President Will
sons address to the Buffalo con-
vention of the American Fedora
ton of Labor. November, 1915
among other things he said:
"While we are fighting for free
dom we must see, among other
things, that labor is free. and that
means number of interesting
things. 1t means not only that we
must do what we have declared
our purpose to do-see that the
conditions of labor are not rem
dered more onerous by the war
hut also that we shall see to
it that the instrumentalities by
which the conditions of labor are
improved are not blocked OF
checked That we must do.
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Ready to Negotiate.
The machinery which has existed
for years and which has been sue
cessful in bringing about agree
ments between the miners and the
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The executive council of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor last night IN
dorsed the strike of the coal miners
and pledged support in the following
statement:
Washington, D. c..
November 9, 1919.
The executive council of the
American Federation of Labor,
called into special session IN the
city of Washington for the eX-
press purpose of considering the
coal strike, the conditions Wnicn
brougl on the strike, as wen as
the court proceedings brought py
the government, submit 10 our
fellow citizens and to our felloW
workers the following statement:
The executive council is of the
opinion that the officers OF the
United Mine Workers of America
did everything in their power to
avert this great industrial contro-
versy. Of all the great industries
in our country there is none so
dangerous to human life as the
coal industry.o The men who go
down under the ground to Dig coai'
so that the domestic and indus
trial needs of the nation may be
supplied. are engaged in work more
hazardous than any other employ
ment. Due consideration has new
er been given to the danger sur
rounding the coal miners. There is
no other class of employment
where each individual worker is so
isolated and in whose districts
there is such a lack of opportunity
for social intercourse and enjoy
ment.
Evening star., 1919-11-10
Deadlock on Barcelona Papers.

BARCELONA, Saturday, November s..
The newspaper proprietors who re
Gently declared a lockout against SER
employees have offered to concede the
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Calls Action "Autocratic." !"

The autocratic action of our
government in these proceedings
is of such a nature that it stag
gers the human mind. In free
country to conceive of govern
ment applying for and ...1!. ootalnihg M
a restraining order prohioltlng tne
officials of a labor organization
from contributing their own money
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Mrs. Lafe Bud has tn ole
p'tater masher her mother broke
up housekeepin' with.
Miss Fawn Lippincut thinks
some O bein' spiritualist an is
takin' lessons on tn tambourine
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Points to Miners Hardships.

The condition of the miner and
his family is such that he is prac-
tically deprived not only of sun
shine and fresh air, but to a GER
tain extent he is deprived of the
association and companionship of
all other human beings outside of
his own particular class, who are
themselves engaged in the dan
gerous and unhealthy occupation
of coal mining. The miners suf-
fer more than any other workers
from periods of compulsory un-
employment. Authentic statistics
show that the miners have less
than 200 days of employment
during each year. The wages OF
the miners consequently. having to
spread over the entire year. are
greatly reduced as a result of the
unemployment existing in that
industry.
The high cost of living has pre-
sented itself in perhaps a more
serious form in isolated mining
camps than in large industrial
centers. There is usually not the
same opportunity for the miners
in the mining camps to make their
purchases to such advantage as is
presented in other localities. Their
isolation prevents this.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
FRELINGHUYSEN PUBLISHES LETTER

Washington, March 13 - Senator FrelinghuyEen. of New Jersey. Re. publican, made public today letter written to Everett Colby of West Orange, N J., asking information re gardIng feature of the League of Nations con~i-uuou. which, Mir Ere linghuyscn said. he had been unable to obtain from President Wilson or Senator Hitchcock Of Nebraska, re- tiring chairman of the Senate For eign Relations Committee. MT Ere linghuysen asked whether the league as now proposed would interfere with existing secret treaties between Euro pean powers; whether the United States would be outvoted; whether it requires submission of domestic dues- tious. would require the United States 10 use its military forces in maintain ing territorial claims of any foreign nation, and would prohibit withdra wal of the United States from the compact without unanimous consent.
 Senator F7rcHuEhuyseu submitted he league questionnaire to MT. Colby n response to an invitation from the latter for a joint debate which MT. FreHnghuysen said he was unable to accept because of illness in his family
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
GOAL SHORTAGE
 BECOMES MENACE
Condition of Coal Barge Service May Shut Down
 New York Car Systems.

New York March 13-The move ment of coal barges and the congee- ton of freight on the piers becar.e more serious today as the striking harbOr wOrwke-s and the employing boat owners s,utinued in deadlock over the terms of a settlement of their wage and hours of labor contro- versy. Schedules of transatlantic liners, in some instances, have been changed in the hope Of obtaining coal while almost every vessel in port is experiencing trouble in coal ing.
 The demoralized condition of the coal barge service has resulted in so diminishing the supply of steam coal in the city that transit companies have appealed to the public service commission and the hawaii authorities for aid. 4 complete shutdown of service on the elevated and subway lines was predicted today by Frank Hedley. general manager of the In terborough Rapid Transit Company when the four days supply on hand is exhausted. Similar conditions are said to exist in Brooklyn and mar ufacturing plants throughout the city are beginning to feel the pinch of the coal supply shortage.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
TRADE PAPERS
 AGAINST POLICY
Sharply Criticise Govern ments Stand on Question
 of Importation.

London, March 13 - Free trade newspapers are sharply cridcising the governments policy regarding i'm porlauons. as disclosed by Sir Auck- land E. Geddes. minister for national service and reconstruction. in the House of Commons on Monday. He said that all importations of manu- factured and semi-manufactured commodities which are permitted to enter Great Britain will be controlled by system of special licenses until Sept. l, when the question will be re- viewed.
 The newspapers deuOunce this pro posal s an attempt to introduce pro lection without any mandate from the voters, insist that a great majority of voters are opposed to protective system, and declare that England is still a free trade country at heart They say that Great Britain gained her commercial and financial supre- macy through free trade and can hold it only by free trade"
 One point on which newspaper. of all shades and views on the tariff are agreed is tha., after British ma-- utacturers and merchants have en- joyed the sort of protection afforded them by the license system, the vested interests will have been up built. o- at least fostered which will make it difficult to revert to a free trade basis.
 From -he viewpoint of importers. the license system handicaps them with all the disadvantages of g. pro tec.ive tarim without its stabrizing virtue of certainty. They say that with a protective tariff of 30 or 50 per cent, or any specific rate. hey would know where they stand and might adjust their prices and do busi- ness in accordance. with well known conditions At present. they do ~ know whether to plan to do any bus mess. because they cannot count on being prohibited altogether from making imports.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
TO RAISE SHEEP

Charleston, w. Va, Mar. 13.-The state of West Virginia has decided to engage in the raising of sheep, in conjunction with A. E. Aegen and $ NJ. Croft of Grove City. Pa. and Charleston, and other business men of this state.
 James II. Stewart, State Commis- sioner Of Agriculture, is authority for this announcement, claiming that his department is lending encouragement and financial assistance to the estab- ishment of the greatest agricultural project ever attempted by a state. The ranch is to be located in Greenbrier county and will take in 1S.121 acres
 F M. Glenn, sheep expert of the department, is enthusiastic over the plan and says the ranch will be es- tablished in a narrow belt of West Virginia which produces the finest f1pa1AS in n
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
WHAT GERMANY OWES ID FRANCE

Paris, Mar CCorrespo pondence of The Associated Press)-A balance sheet drawn up from official data by the Paris Information shows the state of account on Feb. 1. as between France and Germany for destruction and damage to railway plant.
 On the debit side. destroyed by the Germans:
 French northern railway system, 2063 miles of track;
 French eastern railway system, l. 437 miles of track;
 Bridges, acqueducts and culverts destroyed: 1,51O;
 Tunnels destroyed, 12;
 Telegraph and telephone lines de- stroyed, ,9S7 miles;
 Railway buildings destroyed, 59O;
 Food depots destroyed, 165;
 Metal tubing and pipelines destroy ed, 10000 tons.
 Twenty-Five great machinery re- pairing centers have been entirely wrecked or seriously damaged, in cluding those of Lille, Douai, Arras, VaIenciennes, Cambrai, Rheims and Verdun.
 On the credit side:
 1885 engines and 4,971 cars sur rendered by Germany to France out of the 2,6OO engines and 10000 cars stipulated by the terms of the armis- tice.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
BRAVE CITY.

London. March 13-The quaint lit tie village of Golspie in Sutherland shire is pressing it's claims upon the British pc, pie for the distinction Of being the .bravest village in the Elm pire," because in proportion to it's population it received more military honOrs than any other community.
 The village sent one-fOurth of it's 1,o50 inhabitants into the military and naval service. and of this mum Der 80 were decorated for some form of ''conspicuous galIantry'' or "devo- ton to duty" Among them were two members of the family of the Duke of Sutherlands whose ducaI home, Dunrobin Castle is near the village
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
SOCIAL REFORMS
 BEST SOLUTION

Paris, Wednesday, March 12-'If Germany succeeds in crushing BoI- shevism at home, it will cause it to decrease in Russia, since Bolsh evism arises from an idealist phenomenon which needs success to keep it alive" says pr. Bernhard Dernburg, former colonial secretary of the German gov ernment and at one time unofficial mouthpiece for Emperor William in the United States, in an interview at Weimar published in the Echo de Paris.
 When calm is restored" he con tiEues, Germany will be able to plan economic action to the East to stamp out Bolshevisn. Germany's best plan, in my opinion, would be to go ahead as quickly as possible with social re- forms. It must be proved to the German people that their rulers are doing everything possible to relieve them materially and to help he1n to develop temse1ves morally and in telIectually.
 That is I believe, the view of the existing government, and I have req son to believe that these methods will give good results.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
BRITISH NAvY'S
 CANTEEI. IN GROVE
Members of American Battle ship Squadron Hear News
 With Regret.

London, Mar. 13.-C CCorresp ondence of the Associated Press.)-Crews of the American battleship squadron which formed one of the powerful outfits of the Grand Fleet that ruled the sea during the war will learn with regreat of the dismantling of the old liner Borodino, the floating can teen for four years of the British navy, according to navy officials.
 Her war work done, the Borodino now returns to the placid commerce of peace time. How much the Boro- dino, administering to the creature comforts of the fleet, did to relieve tAe strain of warfare and the mo- notony of life in the dreary regions of SCapa Flow, the Americans can testify. And they will recall how on returning from a sea mission the crew of a United States battleship took a special pride in cleaning up the Borodino, stripping it's we'll stocked counters Of s7le last bun and the last pair of suspenders.
 The Borodino was the first unof- ficial port of call of the warships on their return from the ardous cruises in the North Sea, The smaller craft would lay themselves alongside the
  aboard. The Iarg r ships would send their customers in small boats, or would receive visits from the drift ers'' attached to the Borodino as de- livery vans.
 It was an extraordinary variety Of purchases that the canteen Ship offer ed. There were comestibIe comforts of every description, all sorts Of dainty dishes to break the monotony of "buIly beef and biscuits; tobacco, cigarettes, books and candy.
 That was only part of the stock Visitors to the Borodino learned that the sailor has delicate tastes of an ether kind. Choice perfumes at S9 a bottle, face cream and expensive toilet soaps constituted one of the most popular departments of the store.
 The Borodino did not go to sea, of course, with the Grand Fleet. but she had her adventures. Once on a trip from the Mersey she was hailed mysteriousIy by wireless: What ship is that?"
 "Borodino,' replied the canteen ship innocentIy.
 Where are you bound?' was the next question. To everyone af1oat except U-boat commander the Borodino's name was her passport, and the inquiry put the vessel on the alert and she cleared out of those waters at full speed. The submarine, seeking the Borodino for it's prey, was sunk. Some months later an of f1cer visited the canteen ship and asked for discount on the ground that he was the chap who sank that U-bOat" He got 1t.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
YOUNG GIRL
 MOTOR BANDIT
Sentenced to Twelve Years in Prison For Stealing
 Cars.

Philadelphia. March 13-Twenty year old Florence Duke, motor bandit and stool pigeon of highwaynen, was today sentenced to twelve years inn- prisonment for stealing automobiles She refused an offer of clemency ex- tended by the judge provided she would reveal the names of her ac- complices-
 It was testified that the young woman had confessed to stealing be- tween 5 and 30 motor cars, many of which were traced to South Jersey towns On one occasion she drove a car and piloted four highwaymen te a big truck and assisted in the hold up of the truck driver.
 When but 15 Florence Duke eloped from her Massachusetts home with a. youth who is now serving a 1o-year sentence in this state.
 Today the girl disdainfully rejected the offers of those who would aid her, walked defiantly into the court room, heard without change of expression the sentence and walked out again.
 The sentence is the maximum and only four months rebate will be a1- lowed for good behavior.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-14
GERMAN PEOPLE
 PROFESS SLOYALTY
Inhabitants of New Polish State Make Protestations
 to Polish State.

Washington, March 13-Protesta- rions of loyalty to the new Polish Government are being made by Ger man residents within the new state. Advices just received by the Polish SureaU here say that a number of German Socialists, formerly connected Hlth the German occupation govern -nent have united in a petition asking for trial of General von Beseler, for aner governor general of Poland, and von kries, the German director of civil affairs
 These German Socialists, according to the advices, declare that their sole desire is to cooperate in the estab- Ishment Of strong, independent state and that the failure to try these former German officials will continue to breed a hatred of all things Ger man in the Polish mind and endanger their own well-being in Poland, wherr they hope to live and dl1.
 The Polish population, 1t is said, is undecided whether the protes- tations are genuine or another brand of German propa ganda.