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The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
DREAMLAND THEATRE
NUMBER 2.
viii be Opened in Muskogee
January Is

Mr.. J. w. Williams returned from
Muskogee Wednesday, where he
closed the deal for the "Wigwam"
Theatre, which will, hereafter, be
known as Dreamland No. 2.
The JohnSon-Fisher Stock COmpa-
ny will open this Theatre with "The
Stacker" featuring, Baby" Fisher
and "Bumsky." The chorus will re-
ceive several new members, and the
singing will be feature of the open
ing. In addition to the excellent
program by this high-class Vaude-
vile Company. That great picture,
The Whip" will be seen at the open
ing. Considerable money is being
spent TO make Dreamland No. 2, one
of The best play houses to be found
anywhere in this country, and we
are confident the people Of Muskogee
will be liberal in their encourage
ment, and feel confident that they
will make good in Muskogee.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
TO MAKE DISABLED SOLDIERS
SELF SUPPORTING

ashington, ID. C.. Jan. 3 1919
Announcement is made by En-
NETT ], Scott, Special Assistant to
The Secretary of War, that this gen.
.erous government of ours, in keep
ing with its time-honored policies
and traditions Of justice, proposes
10 make liberal provision for its sol
dierS, of whatever race, color or
creed. who return from the battle
front disabled or handicapped in
any way to resume their places as
workers in the civilian life Of the
world.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

LOST-A small teachers Bible,
about inches thick, with leather or
morocco binding. Lost Sunday,
December 20, at A. NJ. Z. church or
at Mrs. Bells cofe on north Green
wood avenue. The names, Blanch NJ
Woodford, Mary C.. Watson and vii.
son b. Woodford were written on q
fly leaf in said Bible. Finder will
please notify Miss Blapch Woodford,
phone $3.50, or return TO 544 north
Elgin and receive reward.
This Bible is highly treasured as a
keepsake in memory Of dead parents.
b. w.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. l.. C. Lewis, brother of Mr. r.
G. Lewis of this city, who arrived on
a visit during the Christmas holidays
has declared his intentions of becom-
ing fullfledged Tulsan. His former
home is in Louisiana.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

The first job of printing The Star
received in the New Year, came
from that eminent church man, DR..
c. r. Tucker, Oklahoma's choice
for the Bishopric in the great A. NJ.
+. church.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
NEWS NOTES FROM NEWLY

Newly, Oklahoma, Dec. 30, 1918.
The streets of Brisiow were deco
rated Saturday with our boys from
the Camps. Every one extended TO
them u hearty welcome.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

DR.. II. J. Watson, Tulsa, Okla, a
Houston product, and one of the
leading Race physicians of the soon
er city, spent several days in the city
last week visiting relatives and ming
ling with friends.-Houston (TeXas)
Observer.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

The Daily Star will make its APP
pearance as usual Monday. II is the
management To make ii a much larger
paper in the near future.
DIR. L. C.. Smith has been indisposcd
for several days.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

LOST-Black velvet handbag with
small beaded coin purse inside. The
handbag was lost Sunday night, De
cember 30. Finder will please
phone 500 and get reward of $500
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

George Criner has taught some of
the white people on Deep Fork that
il is not always good idea to i'm
pose on man because he is black.
Some Colored men don't mind pull
ing the trigger when il becomes nee
esSary.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
NEW CALCULATOR

The Star is indeed glad TO state
that we have secured real circula-
Tor, who will begin a canvass of he
city Monday. He will look after
both The Daily and Weekly Stars,
and we ask our people to encourage
him.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

The Charity Ball at the Convention
Hall was largely attended; the in
clemency of the weather kept many
away.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

The revival at the A. NJ. +. Church
which has bee decided success,
closes Sunday night. Much good has
has been accomplished.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Don't get il in your mind that
The Star has it in for you; we are
running paper for all the people,
and ask you TO take hold and help
make il success.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

The Elephant Trunk Factory car
ries al ad in this issue, and those who
are in need of any thing in their line
will fine them reliable.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mrs. Martha Crawford, of Pales-
tine, Texas, are among those who
have recently joined our list of sub
scribers.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

so acre tract of land three miles due
north Of Newly and is now building
a nice modern five room house. Mr..
Roper is the contractor.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Miss Ethel Temple of Checotah
was in the city during the holidays,
visiting relatives. She left Sunday
for Langston. to resume her studies
in the State University.
Mrs. Frenchie Smith is recovering
from the Influenza.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Our own Rev. r. A. Whitaker was
one of the conspicuous delegates at
the Equal Rights convention which
met in Washingto, ID. C., recently.
This popular Baptist minister may
always be depended on to do his bit
for the race.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

As has been our policy in the past
il shall be our highest ambitions
in the future to strive for The best
interest of our Race. Fighting the
battles OF our people at home and
abroad will inevertably be our watch
word during this year. Depend on
us.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mrs. Thomas Duckery of Parks
dale, Arkansas, is in the city visiting
her son and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
n. Duckery, 1886 s. Carson.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. J. IL. Houston las also purchas-
ed 80 acres of land one and half
mile north Of Newly and is now pre-
pairing to build.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
HILL BOY DIES WITH PNEUMON-
IA AFTER SHORT ILLNESS.

Fritz Hill, eight years old so of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard J. Hill died at his
parents home in Fairview Addition
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
after few days lines with pneu-
monia. Funeral services were held
in the First apBtst church Tuesday
afternoon under the auspices of the
International Bible Students organi-
cation of this city. Mr.. Hill, WHO'S
himself an ardent member of This
Organization, delivered masterful
oration over the remains of his son
appealing TO his audience TO use COM
nonsense reasoning in the study of
the and in following its holy man
dates.
The funeral sermon was preached
by a Mr. Mccoy (white), who is one
of the leaders Of the International
Bible Students organization in this
city, and friend TO the Hill family.
The remain were entered Wednes-
day afternoon under the direction of
the Jackson undertaking company.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mrs. o. b. Smitherman and little
daughter Carol, both have been sick
during the week.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Miss NJ. Daniels was married to
Mr.. George Cash Sunday. The cere-
mony was performed at the home of
The bride.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. Richard b. aHrrison returned
to his post at Tallahassee Friday ar-
ter pleasant weeks visit in our
city.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. Il. Wilson and Mr.. Will Waters
of Newly attended the mass meet
ing IN Tulsa this week.
Mrs. Ella Burl is in Oklahoma City
visiting her sister.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

THE STAR JOB PRINTING depart
ment is now prepared to do ali kinds
of classy printing, and do ii in a hur-
ry. Give us your next job.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

DR.. w. III Sims Of Muskogee was in
the city Thursday attending the ey-
ecutive committe meeting of the In
ion Liberty League.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. +. p. Marshall, contractor and
builder OF Muskogee was in the city
on business Thursday.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

II you know anything of interest
as local news, phone the Star Office,
NINE THREE ONE. - 031.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Prof S. b. Senley is visiting his
sister in Luther.
Julius Bell, Reporter.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

The Colored man in Oklahoma
must wake up along al lines. The age
of dreaming has passed
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. 4. VI. Sullivan Of Perry, Okla,
Mr.. l.. Reed of Bcggs, Okla, and Mr..
Willie Stephens of Oklahoma City.
were registered at the Red Wing last
week.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Why not join our big family of
readers; you owe il tothe race to sub
scribe for the Star.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. C.. Braggs Of McAlester, Okla.
was at the Red Wing Hotel last week
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mrs. jessie l.. Murphy has returned
to tn city after spending the holi-
days with her parents at RcnlicSville.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mrs. \. Mitchell who has been con
fined to her room on account of ill
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. J. II. Gray of Muskogee, was
visiting friends during the holidays
and while in the city stopped at the
Red Wing Hotel.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
FEATURING
rAIK xIIM
Clear AWaV
Prices
In Many Lines.
Deep Cut on WOmen's Apparel
The styles, the Quality, Nor the
Price Can BE Duplicated Elsewhere

We will be willing To Sell you gar
ments on payments.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. Sam Crosby, one of our young
men, returned home from the Camp
with an honorable discharge.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mrs. Mayme Moore of Oklahoma
City and Mrs. Bessie Thompson of
this city were very pleasant callers
at The Red Wing last Wednesday.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
MILLINERY SPECIALS

All Winter Hats must 20. We have
arranged these lots.
One lot worth $500 choice SI.g5
Ono lot worth $1,000 choice SITS
Onc lot worth up 10 S20 choice 500
PLUSH COATS
Regular S3j Plush coats at S22.5l
Regular $40 Plush Coats at $4,000
Regular $50 Plush Goats at S3g.Ij
RegularS75 Goats at $4,000
Regular $50 Plush Coats at s5G.G5
>IRcglar 500 Coats at ----- SjS.S5
CLOTH COATS
segularSl2 values Cloth Coats s -S.65
,cgular S2j values Cloth Coats S1g.S5
yS'tGSNlroD WoID S5nluA 0fS .mInSJu
MEMS SUITS
Regular Sl2.jO Mems Suits at 1885
Regular Sl5.0O Mems Suits at $3.50
Regular $4,000 Mems Suits at Sii.S5
Regular $500 Mems Suits at S10.S5
MEMS OVERCOATS
Regular $3.50 Ovcrcoats at 3 $40
Regular Sl5 Mems Ovcrcoats at Sil.i5
Regular $50 Mems Ovcrcoa,s at sll.95
Regular S25 Mems Overcoats at S1S.i5
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
SPECIALS IN SEPARATE SHIRTS

SPECIALS IN SEPARATE SHIRTS
; 400 value Separate Skirts at S2.g5
: 500 values Separate Skirts, at S5.S5
$1,000 values Separate Skirts, at S7.95
Sl2.50 value Separate Skirts, at 1896
$1,000 value Separate Skirts. at Si1.65
EVENING DRESSES AT $13.45
One lot of 80 evening CONS. Choice
of the finest materials and in all the
favored shades. Special for this
WIN "l ------------------ -SlJ.4J
Many other kinds of dresses 10 select
from up to $500
Blcachcd Sheeting ------------ 75c.
81 Shceling at Soc
MUSLIN
25c Bleached Muslin at zoe
BOYS UNION SUITS si.25
Ages up TO lG Extra Heavy Fleeced
Our Regular Si.75 linefor--- SIPS
MEMS UNION SUITS
Ribbed or heavy Fleeced our s2.d5
Line AT .J5
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
The Red Wing Hotel
J. T. Presley, j., Proprietor.

The Best Arranged and Best Con-
duccted Colored Hotel IN the Coun.
try. If you want first class accom-.
stop at same
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

RATES PER DAY. so, rs, $1.0O
sPEC'L RATES BY THE WEEK
ness, is able to be up again.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
So Strictly Modern Rooms
A Place For The Best People

RED WING HOTEL CoLUM
Mr.. George w. Smith of Grayson.
Okla, registered at the Red Wing
Hotel.
Hon. +. +. Mcdaniel, a prominent
citizen of McAleSter, Okla, was the
guest at the Red Wing last Tuesday.
Miss C.. II. Hillard of Muskogcc,
spent the holidays visiting with
friends. While in the city she was
the guest of the Red Wing Hotel
Mr.. B. +. Brown of Boley, Okla,
was among the popular guests reg
istered at the Red Wing Hotel last
Tuesday.
You can find iplenty of fine, nice
clean, comfortable rooms transient
or for permanent guests at the Red
Wing Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Nelson of Hay
wood. Okla, were guests at the Red
Wing Hotel last Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. Roscoe Dungee, Editor of the
Black Dispatch at Oklahoma City,
was among the guests who registered
at the Red Wing Hotel last Tuesday.
OUR RATES PER DAY: Soc, 75c
and Sl.00. Per week: $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Presley had as
their guests last Friday Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Nelson and their little daugh-
ter, Gladys, of Muskogee, Okla.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Godfrey of
Guthrie, Okla, are registered at the
Red Wing Hotel, and will make il
their home.
Mr.. H. GRAY of MuSkOgee, was
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

MIR. L. ID. Linwood of MuSkogcc,
Okla, registered at the Red Wing last
Tuesday.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. l.. d. Daniel has purchased an
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Miss Mabel Roper was married
December 26 to Mr.. T. Hill at the
Deep Fork school house. We all
wish them much joy and happiness.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Nine. Arizona Carr of Shawnee
Oklahoma, was at the Red Wing last
Sunday and Monday.
MIR. r. lIugIlheS of Memphis. Tenn.
registered at the Red Wing Wcdnes-
day and will make il his home.
DR.. C.. T.. Smith has been indispoS-
ed for the last several days. His
friends wish for him a speedy recov-
cry.
Mr.. ID. w. Fillmore, with the Elliott
and Hooker branch store at BriStow,
Okla, was The guest al The Red Wing
on New Year.
Attorney l.. |. SaddlcrT returned
last Saturday, after spending Xmas
with his family at Guthrie, Okla.
DR.. S. +. Kimbrough, OcnliSU
spent the holidays visiting in Oklaho.
ma City.
Mr.. W. A. Rentie, and Attorney
A. &. w. Sango were at the Red Wing
Wednesday and Thursday.
The Red Wing is u nice place to
live, and your respect is guaranteed.
Watch this column each week for
Pod Ninu NaWs
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
OTHER REDUCTIONS

One lot Of Regular $50 Suit values.
MI fabrics and shades. Choice
NJ ------ SlD.SJ
Other lots at $22.5O. S27.45, $3.50.
$37.S5 10 $50.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

An entertainment was given Fri
day night at the school house by the
Eastern Star sisters. $1,000 were
raised.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04
WOMEN'S SUITS AT $i.i5

One lot of Suits in styles for Women
and Misses. Regular values to S25
90 at final disposal price of sI.S5
Small Sizes only
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. b. +. Brown of Boley, Okla,
was among the popular guests reg
istered at the Red Wing Hotel last
Tuesday.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

You can inti-pienty of fine, nice,
clean, comfortable rooms Qransient
or for permanent guests at the Red
Wing Hotel.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. ]. C.. Cornelius has purchased
for himself 30 acres of land one mile
south and one mile west of Newly.
Mr.. Cornelius has two children in
the Langston University; one of
them, Miss Varndee Julius will grad
uate this year.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Nelson of Hay
wood. Okla, were guests at the Red
Wing Hotel last Sunday and Monday.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. Ellis, one of our young men
who is in France, reports to his faith
er that he has done some hard fight
ing and as result he is now in the
hospital.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. George w. Smith of Grayson,
Okla, registered at the Red Wing
Hotel.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

RED WING HOTEL COLUM
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Nine. Arizona Carr of Shawnee.
Oklahoma, was at the Red Wing last
Sunday and Monday.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. Roscoe Dungee. Editor of the
Black Dispatch at Oklahoma City,
was among the guests who registered
at the Red Wing Hotel last Tuesday.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Miss C.. II. llillard of Muskogcc,
spent the holidays visiting with
friends. While in The city she was
the guest of the Red Wing Hotel.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Hon. L. +. Mcdaniel, a prominent
citizen of McAlester, Okla, was the
guest at the Red Wing last Tuesday.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr. r. llugIlhes of Memphis. Tenn.
registered at the Red Wing Wcdnes-
day and will make il his home.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1919-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Godfrey of
Guthrie, Okla, are registered at the
Red Wing Hotel, and will make it
their home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-06-13
TELLS OF COLUMBUS LoorINc.
Woman Tells Of Mexican Raid in
Ford-Tribune Libel Suit.

Mount Clemons, Mich. June 1s.-
The story Of the lootins Of thc Com
mercial Hotel at Columbus. y. NJ, en-
March 8. 1916. by Mexican bandits 'sa il
to have been members OF the villa
band was retold on the witness stand
here today'in the Henry Ford Chicago
Daily Tribune libel suit by Afrs. w. T.
Ritchie. whose husband. proprietor Of
the hotel, was shot and killed by the
maurauders.
There were ten or twelve guests in
the hotel. according to the witness,
some Of whom srmcd themselves when
they heard the Mex.cans pounding at
the door. ~
Mrs. R4tchie said the male guests
were routed out OF their rooms by
the invaders. one man from the side OF
his bride of month. The women es-
capped out the back way and were
saved from pursuit by the arrival Of
some< Of Colonel Slocums soldiers
from the barracks, she said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-06-13
Million People Addicts 70
Drugs Of Some Form
or Other.
LARGEST CONSUMER
OF DEADLY, Plum
Country Consumes Tb S'n.to Seven
ty.two rimss ~ N a. Any othsr
kation---Nationst - 'oh'e't'en May
Lead to iner..' .me"s Victim. o
Vicious Habit irosst consumption
in Dry Territory 'at Present.

Washington, juno i3--Nationwtde
use of narcotic drugs for other than
legitimate medical purposes Is steadily
increasing despite vigorous efforts In
the last four years in the enforcement
OF the federal law. II was discovered
by the treasurys special Investigating
committee. which submitted ffpat re-
port today.
The number Of drug addicts in the
United States was estimated TO be in
excess Of one million.
The committee found that imports
OF opium into the United States have
increased twice os fast as the growth
In population Imports Of eoro leaves
from which cocaine is made, also have
grown steadily.
1T has been stated that about 20
&c: cent CO the amount OF thcss drugs
entered for consumption Is used for
other than medical purposes the re-
port said. while this statement 10
probably extreme. a comparison OF tie
per Capita COnsufnptIou tl ths S"NatAF
with that Of other countries indicates
that this country consumes Is to ~
times rs much opium per capita -
other countries"
Looks For Increase Uunsr Dry Law.
Enough opium is consumed IN tins
United States every year. ths report
stated. to give every man. woman ana
child thirty-six doses. A. minimum
estimate OF tho value Of habit FORMING
drugs used was given AZ $4,000. GOO.
What effect II any, nationwide
prohibition will have on the situation
could not be definitely determined ~
the committee the report>sAid.
"Tae consensus appears 70 - thAe
the number Of addicts Will tncfeAeo -
soon as the prohibition laws ar~s II
Yorce. These opinions are based FOR
the most part on the thsDf5 tAf
drinkers will seek substitute Tor
alcohol. This opinion apparently re-
ceived some support from investigations
made In some OF the southern states.
where prohibition has been in ehece
for soInc years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-06-13
LABOR OUTLOOK BETTER.
French Minister Of Labor to Intervene
For Miners.

French Minister Of Labor to Intervene
For Miners.
Paris, June 13.-The labor situat ton
was brighter this morning and there
was fair prospect Of a general set
tlement before long. The miners union
has written to M. Colliard, minister o,
labor, and~Lodis I.ocher, minister OF
munitions. restating their case and NJ.
Colliard has replied agreeing to inter-
vene once more In behalf OF the min
erst demands before the chamber OF
deputies ~
When the vote was taken in the
schsalper to reject the unions demands
for an eight hour day there were. NJ
Coliiard pointed out. only twenty seven
deputies present and he said he would
do lis utmost to bring about a settle
mcnt Of differences which exist before
? call for u general strike is effective
on Monday.
Premier Clemenceau-wiIl see dele
gates Of the transport workers. union
today and hope is entertained that he
VIII be able 70 end the strike so that
normal service may be resumed tom:-.
row. =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-06-13
"clr,zENs" VOTE TO STRIKE.

Berlin 1ourgsoisis Plans TO Overcome
Present Labor Government
Berlin. June IA secret session or
the citizens council of Greater Berlin.
held on Wednesday,. declared In favor
OF citizens strike, according to the
independent socialist newspaper die
Frieheft. The attendance includes a
number OF leading manufacturers.
merchants and professional men, and
Colonel Rheinhardt. the Prussian min
ister Of war.
The chairman of the meeting is quot
ed as declaring that a strike Is neces-
sary because the present government
was incapable OF redceming Germany
from chaos.
1t was planned, according to the
newspaper. to have airrlanes distribute
leaflets announcing when the strike
would ,hcgin. All Of the food indus
tries, including the bakeries. wouli 4
cease work, according to the plan, this
leading to civil war, which. it was said.
would help the bourgeoisie attain poll
itical power.
some OF the manufacturers and COM
mercial interests, Die Frieheit de-
ciares, advocated the utmost severity
as the only means Of overcoming the
laboring classes, The citizens would
be armed and Colonel Rheinhardt Is
reported to have said the troops would
be entirely on their side.
Cabinet Position Strengthened.
The position Of the German cabinet
has been materially strengthened as a
result OF the speeches of Gustav Noske
and Phillip Scheidemann at the Wei
mar convention of the majority social
list party, according to the view OF the
nonsocialist press and opinion>m var
ious political circles in Berlin
The proceedings of the convention
thus far also appear to have demon
strated that the opposition to the
members of the cabinet in their own
party has been overcome, the lineup of
the majority socialists seeming to re-
veal an unbroken front.