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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

The council began its sessions at
o'clock after its members had been
hastily summoned together and The
statement which formulated its action
was carefully revised and rewritten
by Samuel Gompers and Frank Morri-
son, president and secretary respec-
lively of the federation.
The council in it's statement pre-
sented at length the history of the ne
gotiations which led UP to and precipi-
tated the coal strike, declaring almost
in the first sentence that the Officers
of the United Mine Workers did
everything in their power to avert this
great industrial struggle" 1t reserved
its bitterest words for later comment
on governmental action.
There were 1900 delegates, repre-
sentingl 100000 miners, seated in the
convention which called the stNke
the statement said, after briefly sketch
ing complaints of working conditions In
the industry which, it is asserted, tn.
miners seek to remedy by striking
The Instructions OF the convention
were taken through the usual COM
mittees into conference With the
operators and them the statement pus4
it, Our government INTERCEPTED itself
and applied for an Injunction"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Belgian Royalty at Home

Madrid. November 9.-The king and
queen of the Belgians arrived in Lis
bon last night on. board the American
transport George Washington. accord
ing to a dispatch to Ell Impartial from
Lisbon. The royal couple landed ami
drove about the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

The meeting of union officials has been
set for 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Sew
eral of the district officials, including
Frank Harrington, president of the Illi-
nois district, arrived today or tonight,
but none of them would make any state
ment.
The outcome of tomorrow's conference
is problematical. Several district presi-
dents gave out last night statements on
the situation showing wide divergence
of opinion as to what course should be
adopted.
Alexander Howat, president of district
No. IA, Pittsburg, Kan, declared that his
attitude was unchanged and that re
CARELESS of Injunction, prisons and judges
of the United States" he was going to
fight.
c. F. Keeney, president of district No.
II, West Virginia, said that 'if ordered
to do So he would withdraw the strike
order in his district, as it was not his
intention to fight the government.
William j. Trickett, secretary treasurer
OF district No. 16, Maryland, expressed
the opinion that even if the strike order
were rescinded the men would not have
to return to work, and added, Il don't
think they would"
POWER OF OFFICIALS
Many union men have contended ever
since the strike was called that as the
strike was ordered by the full convention
of miners in Cleveland, only another con-
vention could authorize calling it off. An
other phase of the situation in this con-
nection presents the question of what ac-
ton the government might take if the
miners as individuals refuse to obey an
order of officials resembling the strike or
der.
Government officials are taking no ac-
ton pending the expiration of the time
given the union chiefs to withdraw the
strike order.
C. B. Ames, assistant attorney general
in charge of the governments proceed
ings against the mine workers, has re-
turned to Washington. John G. Creigh-
ton, bureau Of investigation official. is
still in Indianapolis and with local gov
eminent officials is charged with en-
forcement of the courts injunction.
The operators, the third party to the
miners controversy, still maintain the att
ttude adopted Immediately after the
strike was called that is to reopen ne
gotiations as soon as the miners resume
work. This attitude was reiterated by
Thomas T. Brewster chairman of the
coal operators scale committee. Mr..
Brewster said that he expected produce
ton of bituminous coal to be resumed
shortly as he assumed" the court order
would be obeyed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
MAY RESUME WORK

Knoxville, November s.-Operators OF
the Tennessee and eastern Kentucky coal
fields expect a resumption of work in
all mines in the territory this week, an
ticipating compliance with the federal
court order on the part of the union. No
statement on the situation was made to-
day by union officials of district No.
II, as President S. A. Keller is in In
dianapolis.
Brig. Gen. Wilds p. Richardson ar
rived today OF take charge OF the six
companies of regular army troops sta
toned here as a precautionary measure,
Mai. Gen. e. M. Lewis returning to
Camp Gordon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
LEWIS SAYS NOTHING

Indianapolis. November 9.-John l..
Lewis acting president of the United
Mine Workers, refused to discuss the
action of the American Federation of
Labor executive council tonight. When
told Of the declarations of the labor
leaders he remarked:
Very interesting"
Pressed for the probable effect of
the action on tomorrow's meeting of
the miners, Mr.. Lewis said:
Il have no other comment to make"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Vice Consul Kills Self


New York. November 9.-Cary r. Miller,
American vice consul to Stockholm, shot
and killed himself in his suite in the Wal
dorf-Astoria here late today.
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GROWING.
MAY FORCE.
FINAL PEACE TREATY.
VOTE DURING WEEK.
While Upper House Consid-
ers Reservations Members
Across the Hall Will
Take Up Railroad
Legislation

washington, November 9.--Approacn ef
the end of the special session of Com
gress found leale still uncertain TO-
night regarding the future, with events
depending on the disposition Of the Ger
man peace treaty.
With members FESTIVE and insistent on
brief rest before the regular December
session begins three weeks from tomor-
row, pressure fer final action by the SEN
ate on the treaty has increased. Some
leaders believe the final vote on the treaty
and Adjournment may be reached i.exr
Saturday. November Is, others are rrc-
dieting adjournment about November %,
and others less optimistic have visions OF
the lapsing of the special into the regular
session.
The struggle with treaty reservations
will be renewed in the Senate tomori ow,
with the sharpest contest on the reserva-
ton relating to Article X of the league of
nations covenant. The usual week. enc
and Sunday conferences by both factions
apparently developed little change in pro-
grammes of procedure except an almost
universal desire to hasten the final vote.
In this connection. republican leaders
were reported prepared to propose cloture
to curtail protracted discussion with as
surances of democratic cooperation.
PARLIAMENTARY BATTLE
An unprecedented parliamentary battle
over the effect OF votes resolutions on
ratification is expected to follow DISPOSE
ton of reservations. Vice President Mar
shall Is understood to be ready to rule
that a two-thrds majority must be had
either to adopt or reject the treaty, and
that bare majority can send 1t back to
the foreign relations committee or to the
President. On this ruling and it's APP
prevail or rejection. in the opinion or
many, depends the final result.
While the Senate is struggling in the
last throes of tho treaty fight the house
plans 20 pass the railroad bill, which Is 10
be reported formally TOMORROW by the in
terstate commerce commission. taken up
for consideration Tuesday and passed late
this week. II possible the railroad meas
ure will come before the Senate during the
present session. but 1t is generally con-
coded that the permanent legislation must
go over until next session. A temporary
measure containing the railroads com
pen sation, is to be passed. but whether
1t will be this or next month is not yet
settled, according to leaders.
WATCHING COAL STRIKE
The House programme for tomorrow
also includes consideration Of the slec
tons committee report recommending re-
ftisal TO grant a seat to Victor Berser,
socialist.
Enactment of little other legislation is
expected until the December session.
Developments in the coal strike are be-
ing watched closely in Congress. The SEN
ate labor committee stands ready to act
on Chairman Kenyon's resolution to au-
thorize a Presidential special arbitration
The House agricultural committee to-
(Continued ON Page Eleven)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
LONGsHOREMEN STRIKE ENDS

New Orleans, November 9.-The long
shoremen's strike has been broken tenn
porarily, according to the announcement
from union leaders today that the strik-
ers had voted by a 200 majority to re-
turn to work Monday pending the award
of the national adjustment commission,
but reserving the right to vote later on
the acceptance of the award.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
AWAIT ORDERS

Charleston, w. Va, November 9.
Whether the striking miners in West Vir-
GINA return to work will depend upon
the action taken by the union leaders
at the Indianapolis conference called for
tomorrow to consider the federal court 8
mandates
C. F. Keeney, president of district II.
and James Gilmore. president district 70,
United Mine Workers, and other union
officials, before leaving today for In
dianapolis said they would 'abide by
the majority"
IF the majority decide to go to Jail
and not recall the strike order. I will
follow in their steps," said Mr.. Keeney.
He said the miners would not resume
work unless ordered to do so by their
leaders"
Mr. Keeney expressed the opinion that
strike leaders would probably prefer
Jail to Withdrawing the strike order
Mine operators today viewed the situa-
ton with optimism. They declared that
all the striking miners were anxious to
return to work at the earliest possible
movement"
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INVASION OF RIGHTS

INVASION OF RIGHTS
The statement characterized the ac-
ton as Invasion" of the right of
miners, intended to starve the miners
into submission by cutting off their
strike benefits and demanded the
withdrawal of the injunction received
Saturday at indianapolis TO restore
confidence in the institutions of our
country and respect to courts"
by all the facts in the case the
miners strike is Justified" it con-
cluded. we indorse 1t. We are con-
WINGED of the justice of the miners
cause. We pledge to the miners the
full support of the American Fedora
ton of Labor and appeal to the work
ers and citizenship of our country TO
give like Endorsement and aid the men
engaged in this momentous struggle
The statement of the executive
council. which members refused to in
terpret or discuss in any manner, and
which is addressed to Our fellow citi-
zens and our fellow workers" follows:
DANGEROUS WORK
The executive council is of the
opinion that the officers of the Unite
Mine Workers of America did every
thing in their power to avert this great
industrial controversy OF all the great
industries in our country. there -
none so dangerous TO human life as the
coal industry The men who go down
under the ground to dig coal SO that
the domestic and industrial needs of
the nation may be supplied. are en-
gagged in work more hazardous than
any other employment Due consider
alton has never been given to the DAN
ger surrounding the coal miners. There
is no other class of employment where
each individual worker is so isolated
and in whose districts there is such q
lack of opportunity for social inter
course and enjoyment. The condition
of the miner and his family is such
that he is practically deprived Aot only
of sunshine and fresh air. but to GER
tain extent he Is deprived of the asso-
citation and companionship of all other
human beings. outside of his own par
ticular class who are themselves en-
gagged in the dangerous and unhealthy
occupation of coal mining. The miners
suffer more than any other workers
from periods of compulsory unemploy-
ment. Authentic statistics show that
the miners have less than 200 days OF
employment during each year. The
wages of miners consequently, having
to spread over the entire year, are
greatly reduced as result of the non
employment existing in that industry.
HAMPERED BY ISOLATION
The high cost of living has presented
itself in perhaps a more serious form
in isolated mining camps than in large
centers. There is usually
not the same opportunity for the miners
in the mining camps to make their
purchase to such advantage as is pre-.
(Continued ON rage EIeven)
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
WANT ADS" IN THE FRED
TRADER JOU RNAL.
RUNNING SORES OF
LONG STANDING CURED
BY NUMBER 40

James Robinson, S2l Rowley St,
Evansville. Ind. makes the following
statement. Il suffered for five years
with running sores from blood poison
OF long standing | doctored with the
best physicians and tried a number
OF advertised remedies, but received
no permanent benefit My brotherin-
law. R. Tadlock, advised me TO try
Number 40 For The Blood After
using the first bottle | was benefited
and was completely cured with five
bottles and at this time, twelve
later, | have. experienced no
signs Of the disease, returning" Per
sons suffering with bl6bd poison in
any form should not delay but get
Number A." at once.
Sold by Corbus Drug Store.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
MARSEILLES
MISS THERESA PHILtiMoRE
sentative. Branch Office Phlimore Building

Mrs. Arthur Riskedae, and son Of
Rockdale are visiting here AT the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Riskedae'
Mrs. Clarence Crocker and children
returned yesterday to their home in
Ottawa after d few days visit here At
the home of Mr.. and Mrs James Gal
laher
Lieut. Latham Collins and wife and
baby arrived here yesterday from La
Noble. H.. and will visit a few days
before returning to their home in Fl
Paso. Texas.
Miss Edna Carney spent yesterday
in Seneca visiting friends
Richard carr ana A. baltimore At.
ended the traiumeE's dance AT the
armory in Ottawa last evening.
Mrs. anna Arnold returned as.
evening from several weeks visit
with relatives in Be,endorf, Iowa.
Miss Margaret Lane visited friends
m Ottawa last evening.
MIR. and Mrs Hutchinson went 10
Ottawa today for a few days visit.
Mrs. Eugene Holland ana children
arrived here last evening from Mus
kegon Mich, for a visit with Mrs Hell
lands mother. Mrs. N. +. Dix, on
Fairyiew Mr. and Mrs Holland and
family are moving to Chicago 10 re
side.
Clayton Reed. who IS employed in
Blue Island, is spending a few days
visiting his parents in this city
Mrs. Louis Brie and Mrs F Krause
will entertain the Ladies' Aid Society
Of the Trinity Lutheran Church at
coffee next Thursday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs Brie on East Buff street.
Everybody is welcome
Giovanni opposite. who was held in
the county Jail in Ottawa on the
charge of numbering Mike Stranga-
nelli in Lovers Lane, was released
ast evening and returned here.
Thomas Mahle from overseas was
out o service at Camp Grant
saturday and arrived here the same
evening at the home Of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mahle, on the
north prairie.
The Achean Circle will meet tomor-
'ow afternoon at the home of Mrs.
John Galloway On East Washington
street
The one hundredth anniversary Of
l, 1 4g.r Oh
lere yesterday Fifty-three new mem.
)ers were taken in, and five were re-
ustated Degree work was put on at
o'clock at the Home Defense League
Hal \ tWo-course supper was
served at the Woodman Hall by the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
FLYNNS WILL BE IN
SPOT LIGHT AT KEYS
ARENA THURS. NIGHT

When Maurice Flynn steps into ile
ring with Johnny Donoghae the Rock
Island battler who knocked Joe Genie
ogt at the local Moose Club about six
months ago Thursday m1ht al la
sale he will face one of the hardes.
hitting lightWeightS the Illinois rin-s
nave ever seen. He delivers q short.
Earring punch which fans lham &"
sleep, but Flynn itsnt WORRYING. aS 10
just returned from Muskegou Mich.
where he defeated the hasd-hit'mg
Charlie Metric. Many boxers say that
they would rather face Ever Hammer
than Metric and as this IS the sec
ond trimming that Flynn has admins
tered the powerful Charlie. the dope
SterS predict that Maurice viii keep
out Of the way OF the wicked hitting
doWnStater and that it Vii be one o.
the greatest battles ever witness eI in
this part OF the country
In the other end OF the double wind.
up Clint Flynn. brother OF Maurice,
viii hook mp with Johnny Heiier OF /
Milwaukee. Heider is OF the same
style as Clint-the give and take /.
style, or better known as the Battling
Nelson way Of going in and beating
down their opponent-aud as each has .
been waiting for the chance to clean .
tn other it promises to lie q slashing
battle
In the opener Tommy Young, whom
Ed Smith OF the Chicago American
says will battle frankie lzzo for the
nyweight title. viii hook up with
Young Sharkey, bantam cham Of
Camp Dodge Mucn interest is taken
in this match. as the local fans are
willing 10 back Tommy with anyone
MS weight
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
Local Notes,

John ard zoe Armstrong and vii,
lard Philnmore went to Morris today.
A box social will be held next Fri
day evening at the home of william
Kline, three miles north of Marseil-
les, for the benefit of the Trinity
Lutheran Church A cordial invita-.
ton is extended to the public Ladies',
bring boxes. Conyeyances from the
interurban station from to s p. m.
Miss Edith Peterson, music teacher
of this city, will be married tomorr~~
to Tice Sharp, who resides in Peoria.
The wedding will take place at the
home of the brides parents in Wind
scr, Ill.
Mrs. Gordon spent today in Ottawa,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
JACK CARPENTER AND
MISS FARMER WED

J. II Carpenter of this city and Miss
Lauretta Farmer OF StreatOr We're
uited in marriage at 4 O'Clock Monday
afternoon at the home OF Father
OKelly, pastor of the immaculate
Conception Church OF StreatOr, Mr.,
Carpenter is a well known young man
OF this place and was the first Com
pany { boy to return TO the States
His bride is a very popular youuS
lady and has host of friends VINO
wish them all the happiness in life
They were attended by Howard Adler
OF this place and Miss Elizabeth
Farmer sister OF the bride The bride
was atti~ad in a blue suit and the
bridesmaid wore a gray charmeuse
gown.
Following the wedding the young
couple went TO the home of the brides
parents. where refreshments were
served to the immediate family At
$50 a fOur-Course wedding dinner
was served 10 them at the home OF
MIR. and Mrs S. f. ThOrnburg of this
city About forty plates were aid.
There were a number of out of town
guests. they being Miss Mildred Har.
ris, Miss Anna Hamara, Miss Emma
Hamara, Miss Ethel Atkinson. Miss
Lola Walters and Mrs. Henry Farmer
OF Streator, and Miss Eunice Carpen
ter of Chicago, Mrs. IS. Meyers Of Du
mont, n j., sisters OF the groom.
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter were the |
recipients of many beautiful and use
ful presents.
The young couple left for short
honeymoon On their return to Mar.
settles they will make their home with
Mr. and Mrs Thornburg for the pres
ent.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
MAY PRELIM IN
RICHARD RING WHEN
JESS MEETS DEMPSEY

I Chicago, April 2e-Ioe Keefe. man.
ager OF Maurice and Clint Flynn. 20.
day received a letter from Tex Rick
ard that viii make the two Flynn
brothers night all the harder when
they appear in Jimmy Reyes la Sale
ring Maurice faces Johnny Donahue
OF Rock Island, while Clint TACKLES
Johnny Hejderer OF Milwaukee.
The letter from Richard who il
YOU don't know, holds the cards for
the WillardDempsey heavyweight
championship mdtch-lntorms ktete
that he Tex. was keeping his eye on
Maurice with a View or putting him
on in one OF the preliminary numbers
70 the big fellows The missiye in
formed keete that Maurice was
eligible for one of the service bouts
and that if he continued to win It
would mean a purse OF $3.50 for him
To tackle some good lightweight Rick.
ard viii select.
It is TeN'S idea to put nothing hut
service men on the championship
bout Maurice belongs in this c.ass
because OF more than Il years service
in the navy. II is up 10 him 70 keep
up his good work to land there, and
Keefe Will see that he does When
Maurice was informed OF the good
fortune awaiting him he declared that
it would take Two or three Donahues
to keep him from victory Thursday
night in La Sale He not only wants
to appear on the Willard-Dempsey
card, which would give him a chance
at the service lightweight champion,
ship, but he also wants TO pun down
that $3.50
Clint also saw service, having been
in the army several months. J'nfortu, (
nately he does not wear q gold chew
ron, but he thinks if he continues 10 +
win Richard may give him a chance .
in a bout among service men who did .
not get across.
Clint is fresh from victories over
Walter Jacobson and Knockout
Sweeney, while Maurice recently de
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29

Rebekahs. followed. by a dance at 9
o'clock at the Nome Defense League
Hail.
Miss Mary Maretty will entertain d
number of girl friends this evening a.
her home in honor Of Miss Sadie Mar
tinille, whose marriage to Charles
Narsuzh will take place soon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29

teatei Charley Metric and Paddy
clancy. Thus it can be seen thar
Donahue and Heiderer have toush
JcoS on their hands Thursday in La
Salls.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29

Yesterdays Results.

Boston. .. Washington. >.
New York, 3, Philadelphia. az in
ninEsD.
Chicago-Detroit game postponed,
Wei grounds
CIeyeland-St Louis game post
loued. wet grounds
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
Games Today.

burgh al Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
New York al Boston.
81 Louis at Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
Games Today.

Chicago at Detroit
Cleveland al ST Louis
Boston at Washiugion.
Philadelphia ut New York.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Yesterday NesuTIS.
New York. .; Boston. I
Brooklyn, 10; Philadelphia |.
Chicago-St Louis game postponed.
Wet grounds
Pittsburgh. Cincinnati game post
,uned, cold weather.
The Washington times., 1919-05-25
OIL HEAD SHARES
VIEW Of PRESIDENT

NEW YORK, May 25.-walter z.
Teagle. president OF the Standard o..
Company OF New Jersey. is on rec.
ord as endorsing President wilson's
advice that industry must be democ-
ratified.
TeagIe issued a signed statement.
as follows:
Il agree fully with the President in
urging the genuine characterization
OF industry which involves the right
Of the worker to participate in de-
cisions which directly affect hir
wages, working conditions and wei
fare, but l am inclined to think that
more has been done, IN this direction.
than the President is perhaps aware
Of
"a number of correspondents. in
Guiding our own, have accepted the
principle Of collective bargaining and
cooperation through representative
Of the employees meeting. in joint con
ference with representatives Of the
management.
"Our experience with such a plan
has demonstrated its value. and we
have found that this plan affords a
basis for real cooperation and part
neTship. In rightly emphasizing the
Importance OF improving the condi-
tion of working men and women a.
citizens and human beings the Presi-
dent might, il seems to me, have also
suggested increased Industrial pro-
duction as a vital factor in making
such improvement possible
The Washington times., 1919-05-25
Haase a Man of Vigor.

However, he Is a man who has I'M
mense power and whose opinion must
be valued. He is a very leyel-headed
man and is not easily swayed, and
during my entire stay in Berlin. con-
tinuaIly issued statements to the eff
feet that he was absolutely convinced
The Washington times., 1919-05-25

"A Man May BE Down But He Il
Never Out" says the Salvation ARM.