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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

That large crop of spring pigs that
As now getting a good start may also
fleip to simplify the situation next
EViGter.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

IL doesn't make any difference how
suuch or how little you've given so
$oGg as you've done all that yo1 los
sihty could do.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

Both adding and subtracting can be
done with new calculating machine
that is about the size of watch and
can be carried in vest pocket
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

4 Jump In the price of ice does not
do teach in practical way to prevent
water wasting.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17
Just a Little Housewife Chat on the Side

yERYBODY that the first aviator
was the broomsck WITCH the equally
of that that jumped over the
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

Now Is the time to get the Thrift
stamp habit, and you couldn't get q
1eff1er one.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

There Is no happiness in life like
unto that of extracting an onion from
1Sie's own war garden.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

Ttse nation grows tired of the ''tired
business man" when he asserts him.
rseIf as a profiteer.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

A British scientist has invented
microscope that will measure mil
lionth of an inch.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

fn these days of the conservation
af csan power, the motor speeder is
the enemy of the race.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

sympathetic waller didn't want te hurry a
that kind
broken his leg-Wont oe a"u
bit of pity in you jimmie aank.
along the BASKET
that's been working since oefofe sunup
wants coffee"
talking about woman How 10 you suppose
keepth all this huh!'
to tell that hnveat got
pode as he ISL Why
last one"
No maam thmos bottle and femme tell you some
the harder he is to get along win
a of bacon-'
sort Oh 1000 TO give man
this with plenty OF
buered wedge or pie
of likes his III bet was
lyourpIa sam hot coffee he wanted"
pace-e! Sam Wouont HOOK Ut Shy oeuei
woman. just loves blond hair"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

It costs more to go away now than
It did. However, it costs more to stay
at herne, too.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

~rrofiteering" is proving the most
anprafitable business a man can en-
gage in.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

Every owner of war garden is con-
WINGED that the cutworms are devil
sdSh invention of the Huns.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

Americans may truthfully say that
1t took a world war to make them
4acdmcsatcai.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17
Too Much to Expect From FraiI Femininity

VIZ AsINGTOs
departments Ninety de-
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

Slipping around the corner When an
upflung hoof caught in the harness
and sprawled him on the street. The
driver jumped out and, assisted by a
passer-by, unbuckled the animal from
the shaft. And then a crowd swarmed.
One of two women pausing on the
fringe of the commotion began voicing
sympathetic wall:
"Oh, the poor horse--the poor
horse"
"You better be thinking of poor
SamV Come on He'll miss his lunch
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17
Just One Of the Pleasures Of Postal Clerks

stamps which after
! hundreds
to think about them and the thousands
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17
) lWASF llVGTONR b
a. SIDELIGHIS .
And Probably Sam Got His Lunch at Some Time

VIZ light amuc the other day
home for
gapd asphalt the irresponsible joyouess of colt and
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17
IL xvar Savings certificate is GER
dictate of character.

The profteer is without honor save
In the enemy's country.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

Misses Fay and Helen Allan, daugh-
ters of "Scotty" Allan, driver of the
famous Darling team of dogs, with
Badly Of Nome, and his flag represent
ing his 26 sons and grandsons now in
the service on the italian 'front.'
Badly was the leader of the Darling
team, but was too old for active war
service. His descendants are among
the dogs that have been invaluable in
carrying supplies and munitions to
italian soldiers in the mountain
passes, especially during the winter.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

the nation have to think about them.
He was dressed in the height of
fashion. In fact, there was just
touch too much Of fashion about him.
Maybe it was the cane, or maybe it
was the light gloves on hot day, or
maybe it was the too-high collar. There
was too much of something, that was
evident.
He walked into the drug store on
the corner and strolled over to the
postal station window. A brisk young
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

greeS in the shade was enough to
dampen the enthusiasm of even the
most resolute marcher.
AS the mercury crept up, the spir-
it's of the soldierettes went down, and
by the time the thermometer began to
register 100 or so as a regular per-
Torrance, the most enthusiastic
thought it time to knock off until fall.
The girls first began to drill in
preparation for the Red Cross parade.
Regular army and marine drill SER
geants were loaned by the war depart
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-17

behind the window Have somps asked
putting "omps called
them
said the clerk.
The tWrled his
evidently fedang himself
a new to Va "How muchW
young answered pleasantly:
said "hey little pieces with
picture nOnesd mucIaEe the oheE"
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27
McAd00 Defends
Rights as Critic

William Gibbs McAdoo, former Sec
retary of ahe Treasury and Railroad
Administrator, returned to the attack
yesterday in the bituminous coal wage
controversy. started when he declared
profits of mine operators were "shock
ing and indcfensible." The operators
replied that McAdoo's interference was
"in bad taste" and he tclcgraphed
yesterday to the signers Of that mes
sage, stating that ''even private citi-
zen has as much right as mine owners
to express an opinion in free America" :"
In the telegram Mr.. McAdoo says:
"The question at issue is very SIM
pie and must not be obscured. 1t is
whether the coal operators are making
such excessive profits that they should
be permitted to increase the price to
the public in the event the increase Of
wages is given to the miners
"How can the coal operators profits
be quickly shown? BY publication of
their income tax returns to the Treas
ury Department for 1917 and 1913, as
| have already suggested.
Il repeat that in 1917 the tax re-
turns of the coal operators showed
profits ranging from Is to 1000 per
cent on capital stock before reduction
for excess profits taxes. This is an
undcrstatemen rather than an over
statement of what these returns dis
closed.
"The mine operators claim their in
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27

earnings Of these men from September
Is to October Is last ranged from
$16.22 day, the highest figure, to
$6.12, which is the lowest per diem rate
shown OF the thirty-nine men shown
five worked thirty-one days in that
period Twenty-six and twenty seven
days were the usual working times,
and one man in twenty~six days earned
$42163
Cheap Houses Provided
Mr.. Bradley asserts that in no other
trade is so large percentage Of the
pay drawn left in the hands Of the
worker after living expenses have been
paid. The operators, he explained,
build single family houses which are
rented at $1.50 room month, in
Guiding water. Electric lights are pro
vided at 25 cents light month, and
coal is supplied for $3.50 a month.
The figures submitted by Mr.. Brad
ley show that after all living expenses
are paid the miner and his family have
surplus Of net cash of $3.50. per cent.
There isn't another occupation in
the world which gives a man that much
velvet" Bradley said.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27

vested capital frequently exceeds their
capital stock, and, of course, this will
be given consideration in a final de-
termination of profits. The point is
that on the most favorable basis to the
mine operators the income tax returns
for 1917 disclosed extraordinary profits,
and I have said that if such profits
were maintained in 1918 and 1919 any
increase of wages granted to the min
crs should be borne by the operators
"Thcse income tax returns should
be published The country is entitled
to this information before it is made
to suffer further burdens The state
mcnt in your telegram that the average
margin per ton on all coal mined in
1918 was 46 cents has no bearing upon
the issue. These averages are frc-
quently used as convenient smoke
screens to obscure the facts.
II am not surprised that you think
it bad taste for me as private citi-
zen to express my opinion upon an i'm
portant question concerning the gen
eral public, but even private citizen
has as much right as mine owners to
express his opinions in free America
The long-sufferng public has a right
to be heard and considered. | shall
never hesitate so long as have voice
to raise it in behalf of the public
whenever ! think it proper to do so"
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27
Ellis Island Suspects
To Get Turkey Today

A Thanksgiving dinner will be
spread to-day before alleged Reds"
sixty-seven men and women, who
have been on hunger strike at
Ellis Island since Monday, when a
screen was erected to separate them
from visitors.
There will be cclory soup, stuffed
roast turkey, vegetables, cranberry
sauce, bread and butter, plum pud-
ding and coffee. The feast will be
carried into Room 203, where the
sixty-sevcn recalcitrants are subsist-
ing upon cigarettes and vanity.
Announcement will be made that
tomorrow. weak or strong, hungry
or replete, each man and woman OF
the strikers will have to appear be-
fore boards of inquiry.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27

clus ions demands for exorbitant profits
or unreasonable wages can be sue
cessfully maintained, or that conditions
unfavorabe to the American standard
Of living will be tolerated."
Secretary Glass, in a statement to-
night based on official data from the
Internal Revenue Bureau, declared that
the bituminous coal mines east Of the
Mississippi river made fabulous
profits" in 1917. the returns on invested
capital running from 100 to $50 per
cent. The statement said:
Coal operators generally in the
United States in 1914 and 1915 lost
money when normal depletion and de-
tion. What is meant by this is that
proper item in fixing costs is ap-
probation of plant and depletion of
the cost or value of the coal in the
ground.
"In the latter part of 1916 all coal
companies in the United States, save
those in the extreme West, began
making money, with the result that
the operations for 1916 generally show
a profit of from 10 to 35 per cent on
capital invested
Years Show Varying Profits
I'm 1917 all bituminous coal mines
east Of the Mississippi River made
what might be termed fabulous profits,
the general average being from 100 to
$50 per cent on invested capital. the
range being from Is to 800 per cent.
"ln 1918 conditions were not so good
in the Appalachian and central cempet-
itive districts, profits generally being
reduced 25 to 30 per cent less than for
the preceding year. the range being
from 15 to 800 per cent on invested
capital. In the West conditions in
1918 were better than in 1917, the prof
its in the Rocky Mountain districts
ranging as high as 400 per cent on
invested capital.
"Unof1iclal figures for 1919, incom-
plete, Of course, indicate that profits
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27

an immense advance over the 1913 per
cent increase in the cost of living on
which Mr.. Wilson based his proposal.
In answer to questions by Frank
Harrington, head of the Illinois mine
workers, DIR. Garfield said that if the
consulting board is created reduction
in the cost of living might lead it to
recommend a decrease in wages.
"The government of the United
States he said. in reply to one of Mr..
the people Of the United States when
It comes to the supply Of basic COM
modify like coal.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27
Lack of Power Prevents
Jugo.Slavs Signing Treaty
Seek Further Authorization to
Accept Annexes; Bulgars
Will Act TODAY

PARIS, Nov. 2s.-Contrary 70 cx-
pectations the plenipotentiarie of
Jugo-Slavia did not sign the Austrian
peace treaty this afternoon. The rea-
son given by them was that they found
they did not have the requisite powers
to sign the different anncxes.
The plenipotentiaric have eight days
within which to procure the necessary
powers, and it is believed here that
this authorization will be received
within that period
The annexes provide for the protec-
tion of racial minorities, reparations
concerning Italy and a financial ar
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27

the percentage of those working from
ninety-scven few days ago to eighty
four to-day.
"The men became tired Of waiting
for the Washington conference to pro-
duce results and decided to quit work
pending some decision," was the cx-
planation offered by Fred S. Mooney,
an official of the United Mine Workers
local union.
Mine workers officials said to-day
that the new strikes are entirely un-
authorized and their best efforts were
being made to prevent further defec-
tions which are thpeatcned.
There was general apprehension
among the operators and mine officials
to- day that the entire Kanawha dictrict
might be "down" by the end of the
,rncl
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27

rangement regarding sharing of ex<
penses in the liberation of the formetl
Austrian Hungarian monarchy.
The time for the signing of tbey
Bulgarian peace treaty has been defin-
ite1y fixed for 1890 o'clock to-morro,g ]
morning. 1t will take place in the
Neuilly town hall.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27
More Mines Close
In Vest Virginia
To A1Uait Results

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Nov. 26-
Fourteen operations were added to the
fields to-day, making total of thirty
three mines closed down, and reducing
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27
Did age has many
pleasures for the
man or lU0n7ay1

with good eyesight, for even if
they must keep near the hearth
they can still keep up with the
trend of affairs in their daily
reading.
If you would welcome the
quiet years of later life with un-
dimmcd vision, your glasses
must be scientifically correct.
If your eyes have not been
examined for Some time, have
one of our eye specialists give
you a thorough eye examina-
ton.
Ocuiisfs agree that eye exami-
nations are advisable every two
years; and should a change OF
lenses be required our eye spe-
cialists will so advise you.
Then, if you desire it, you
may obtain your glasses at the
same Office, and a competent
optician will carefully adjust
them.
Come to the Office that is near
est your home or place of busi-
ness, for we give the same de-
pendable service at each of our
Offices.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27
Cold Cuts Into
Lou Fuel Supply
Special Correspondence


TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 26.--Wth the
temperature 10 degrees above zero
Northwestern Kansas faces Thanksgiv-
ing with empty coal bins. Many towns
are without coal, and old outbuidings
are being razed for firewood. Mayor
Millirons of Concordia sanctioned a
municipal wood pile for Concordia to-
day. Men and boys will bring in
wood, which the city will have sawed
and then sell at cost.
Governor Allen returned to Topeka
to day to complete arrangements for
assembling volunteer workers for the
Kansas coal mines and to arrange for
blankets and beds, food and buildings
in the mining district. One thousand
men will be asked on the first call.
Experienced men arc not needed so
far as mining is concerned. The Gov
ernOr and the receivers already have
arranged for steam shovel engineers in
the strip pits and for the foremen in
the different branches of tho work.
The Governor expects to be able to
start all the strip mines Saturday
morning, and hopes that within day
or two the mines will be turning out
coal at the rate of 10000 tons a day.
The state pcnitentiary coal mine is
breaking records every week now. The
978 tons had been mined last week, and
that 1000 tons would be brought out
this week, with one holiday. Next
week it is expected that the mine will
..,.->-...;s==a ;s==ae 1900 tons.
LINCOLN, Ncb., Nov. 26.--Nebras-
kans were compelled further to reduce
their small coal supplies to-day when
the temperature in some sections
dropped to nearly zero. No relief for
tomorrow was promised, the Weather
Bureau reporting below zero in Wyom-
ing and Montana, with prediction the
cold weather in those states would
move eastward.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Nov. 26.-so
critical has the fuel situation become
in Kansas City that the Board of Edu-
cation will be asked by the local fuel
administration to close the schools
until the shortage of coal is overcome
and to sell to domestic consumers the
coal now on hand in school cellars
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27
Miners Pay Held
Already Liberal
Operators Official Says
Increased Wages Means
Il Reduction in OUTPUT

Strong opposition 70 the opinion sup
porting the claims of the striking coal
miners recently expressed by former
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo was
expressed yesterday by j. G. Bradley,
president of the West Virginia Coal
Association, who is in New York. Mr..
Bradley brought with him production
and wage statistics Of an important
West Virginia company which he
states adequately represent conditions
in West Virginia, whose fields yield
ono-fifth of the total national produc-
tion of bituminous coal.
"If the miners get the increases
which they ask, and which Mr. McAdoo
apparently favors," he said ct will
add $1,000 100000 a year TO the ma
tioral coal bill"
High Pay Limits Production
The inevitable result of wage in
crcases in West Virginia has been to
reduce coal production, Mr. Bradley
said, because the miner, once he had
earned certain sum, would not exert
himself to exceed it.
The figures submitted by the West
Virginia official show the miners are
being paid approximately 81 an hour
and could earn moro if they chose to
exert themselves. The proposed in
crease, according to this statement
would bring the wages of men who are
now earning $4.45 for eight hours
work, up to SIP for six hours work
The paw roll for machine leaders in
the mine under discussion shows the
New-York tribune., 1919-11-27

of the operators arc less than for
1918, some of the operators claiming
actually to have lost money.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-02-20

Barton goes to town and
again 6ess Sally 0unkslkesp,
but his experience on thle %.
caslon 10 not % pleasant % &C
thslr slrst meeting. His frisrd.
ship with the great eilas Wright
however, prosrsssss moro favor.
ably.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-02-20
Declines to Prevent Deportation
of Aliens Being Held at
Ellis Island.
RIGHTS NOT VIOLATED
Judge Knox Declare. That Ae Mus,
Frown Upon Any Practice Of OBJ
tanning Blanket Wrlts Of
Habeas Corpus.

New York, Feb. l5.-Federal Judge
Knox dismissed writ Of habeas
corpus sworn out in an attempt to
prevent deportation of SO aliens
brought here from western cities.
The court held that the petition for
the writ failed to show any violation
of the rights Of the deportees.
However, in view of the contention
of attorneys who claimed to represent
the prisoners, that refusal of immigra-
ton authorities to give them access to
Ellis Island. had prevented from from
obtaining information necessary to
specific allegations. Judge Knox an.
nounced that, the dismissal was with
out prejudice. II inspection Of the de-
portation records revealed indications
of injustice to any of the prisoners, he
stated, the writ, as relating to them,
might be renewed.
Frowns on Blanket Writs.
The court declared that he must
frown upon any practice Of obtaining
blanket writs of habeas corpus to re-
view the cases Of persons, perhaps
hundreds in number, ordered deport-
ed from various sections of the coun.
try.
This statement was regarded by at
torneys as significant in view OF Com"
missioner of immigration Caminetti'a
announcement that approximately
5000 persons were awaiting deporta-
ton, several score of whom are al.
ready on the way to New York and
| other ports.
The judges pronouncement was Of
interest also as relating to statement
by attorneys who argued for the writ
that the National Civic Liberties asso.
| citation and the New York bureau Of
legal advice were cooperating in an
effort to assure justice" to men and
women assembled here for enforced re.
turn to their native lands.
Fifteen Glad to Leave.
OF the 81 men and one woman
named in the writ. the government
announced, 20 had signed a statement
requesting Walton Nellis to inquire
into their detention, while is or 16
others. according to immigration off,
Gals, declared they wished ITO return
to the old country"
When the writ was sworn out Unit.
ed States District Attorney Matthews
announced, none of the prisoners had
authorized any lawyer or society to
act in his behalf.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-02-20
SAYS SHE SIMPLY
can't Wear 'EM''
Girls Long Masquerade Ends
and Experts Find
Her Sane.
WAS A IRREGULAR GUY"
Clothed In Male Attire She Gets Job
on illinois Farm and Whips About
Every Boy In the W.
entity.

Chicago.-Residents Of Dixon. ILL.,,
will be surprised to know that that
handsome young fellow who was
quite the rage there a while back. who
danced SO nicely with the girls and
was the pet of mothers, is a girl.
The sedate citizens of Serene. Ill.,.
will be shocked to know that the young
fellow who got job on farm near
by and whipped" one by one, about
every boy in the vicinity is girl.
Swn in Ottawa 1t was much the
same.
Miss Anna Bahl's career as boy
started about two years ago when. at
seventeen. she chopped OF her long hair
and put on boys clothes.
Her first job was with the Western
Union in Chicago, where she ran mes
sages. She took the name Of Jack
Kriegner and learned to shoot craps.
play billiards, ball, dance with the girls
and otherwise qualify as regular
guy" She got along fine.
Seeks Varied Fields.
Finally, seeking new fields, she drift
ed to Ottawa, Ill. She worked on a
farm for three weeks.
From there she went to Serene.
where, she admits. she knocked the
serenity out Of things. Some Of the
boys objected to the popularity Of the
new Teller with the city ways"
Though she weighs only III pounds
and is but five feet tall, she knocked
their objections into q cooked hat.
She had learned to scrap as an A. ID. T.