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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
GOMPERS TELLS COMMITTEE Of
SENATE TROUBLES Of LABOR

with the word that he had nothing to
discuss with them. Ilc treated us In
flippant and autocratic fashion. The
strike is now on much to my regret. be-
cause | wanted TO see it delayed until
after the presidents industrial confer
ence
horrible Conditions.
But If you knew conditions in dis
tricts the United States steel corporation
controls you would understand. Mur-
der assault. arrest Of men. prohibition
Of meetings on rented ground. workers
dispersed by thugs. gangstcrs and de-
tcctive crooks employed by the COM
panics. \ woman murdered in cold
blood. and the detective who did II re-
leased on bond Of S2.500. while men ar
rested ip tho meetings are held in $4,000
bail"
"WhcrcN thnt?" Il committee member
interrupted him.
"At MckccSport, Pennsylvania" Mr..
Gompers rcjoincd That's the sort OF
thing We have to meet in guiding labor
organization. We've done and We will
continue to do our level best. men in the
labor movement. to keep things going.
But If you take from MS our last cffCc-
tive form Of appeal for necessary things.
as this bill does. whatever comes is on
your head apd not on ours"
Dealing with tho subject OF general
unrest Mr.. GOmp"rS asserted that labor
organizations were experiencing diff
Guilty in holding radicals in check.
The disposition is SO great now" he
added that democracy is snccrcd at by
certain groups who say that II is only
Il prc,cxt which the employing ClhSscs
hold up 10 cheat workers. and that work
crs can only secure juStiC" by r"vo-
luton. Nothing would give these people
opportunity to spread their doctrines
like the passage or this bill. Nothing
,.sss&t. $.rsnte SO much unrest"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
SENATE PROBE
Of Bic STRIKE .
To OPEN TODAY
FITZPATRICK TO TELL
LABOR'S SIDE OF STORY
Kenyon Hopes Facts Brought
Out By Inquiry Will Be
Informing to Public

WASHINGTON. Sept. lI.--ArranG"'
mcnts were crInp.rt" tonight for IN" bc-
ginning tomorrow Of tn" senate labor
committees investigation of III" nation
wide stc.l strike. Chairman Kenyon an
nounccd receipt Of assurances from John
Fitzpatrick. chairman Of th" strikers
organization committee. that hr would
be on hand Ia present 'labor's side OF
tho controversy.
While members Of tho committee were
nCnEcd in making final plans for the
hearing. senator Thomas. Democrat.
Colorado. in an address, on III" floor OF
tho senate. criticized tn" strik" in bitter
terms. declaring il had hc"n called on
tho "flimsic&t excuse" that its principal
object was to disturb and bcdcvil in
dustrial C0ndiii"nS.
Primary objects Of III" s"nnt" lnV"Su-
gation. Senator Kenyon said today. VIII
H., the setting forth before tn" public or
tho real causes and objects of the sirikc.
Fitzratrick. as we'll rs Chairman Gary
Of tho United states Sicl corporation.
who is to appear Wednesday according
TO Senator krny"nS plan Of procedure,
will first lr asked for Il detailed state
mcnt and then subjected TO cross-eNnmi-
nation by all members OF the committee
Senator Kenyon holds tho hope that
the invcsii iGation. in it's enlightenment
Of the public. may affect the progress OF
tho strike.
1t was also stated today by members
Of tho committee. il is proposed to IN
vcstieat" the failure Of negotiations 10
avert tho strikr--why il was not post
rrnrd NJ President Wilson's request ana
whv Tudrc Gary refused to deal with the
strike orcanizcrs. Relations Of the lead
rrs TO the strikers personnel also arc 70
hr inquired into.
Fitzpatrick is expected I" tax" inc
stand at N o'clock tomorrow. ON" or
the targets rooms in III" S"nat" hnildlng
has ben obtained for tho hearings which
will BE- open to tn" public.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
JumP1Na INTO A sAHE FIAc1.

That is exactly what person docs
who takes advantage Of the present
Special Ballot Offer. 31.5O0 extra cred
its will be given upon each and every
SIS worth Of subscriptions turned in
this week. Positive assurance is given
that this is absolutely the very best
extra offer OF credits that will b. made
during the remainder OF the campaign
and ono need not hesitate TO give their
subscription TO their favorite contest
ant. Seven big automobiles and allurtn,
prizes are hanging in the balance and II
Iia lust possible that the work Aooo0p7
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
COONTz IS NAVAL
OPERATION CHIEF

WASHINGTON. Sept. "a Secretary
Daniels late today. announced the ap-
rnintmcnt If Rear Admiral Robert f..
CoontZ To chief Of naval operations. the
highest onir" in tn" navy. Rear Ad.
miraI C0"ntz. who will succeed Admiral
William s. Benson. upon III" latt"rs re-
tircmcnt tomorrow. now Is IN command
Of Il drradnuught division Of the Pacific
fleet.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25

The third day Of the great steel stsike
passed without either capital or la0ss
having made any apparent material
gains.
From their respective headquartea4
Industrial leaders and directors OF mAs
strike issued their usual conhicHn9
statements. which left still In doubt thA:
exact number Of workers who hare
walked out William e. Foster. Seera.E
tary Of the strikers NAtionaf committee.
claimed that in the various steel center8
$4,000 more men had abandoned their
posts, bringing the total to 5+s.0eOs
but in the Crucial Pittsburgh district
officials Of the United States Steel cot.
noration, and several "independente'
asserted that labor was returning .
tho mills. NJ
According to reports from PittsblfEIS
where Union labor leaders held . o
cral parley to consider conduct q
strike. managers Of the plants are -
ing now TO take the offensive. NOT
tent with merely holding what X6to4A
! remain with them. they are said to.
irving to induce wavering strikers ~
return. On the other hand. .labors -
cruiting forces are not inactive.
shown by tho fact that organixerS IT.
the mine workers union have been calie0
TO reinforce agents Of the steel NoF1es
crs union in enrolling non-union work;
erS. IS
situation cloudsd.
AZ in Pittsburgh the situation ~
Chicago also was clouded with conhi6t.s
ing reports The industry In that So.
ton. though crippled by the clostn1 81
many plants. was by no means tieA ~
and company officials claimed addItiooy
had been made to the reduced foto1
with which they were continuing oDe3*
alton.
In tho YOUNGSTOWN district. where ~
vances were claimed by the strikers. g.
strike spread yesterday to faoriretiS
nlants. two Of which were closed. NJ N1el
tho Youngstown Pressed Steel Company
PARALYSIS Of production in the AahpntN9
valley. caused by idleness OF ILL.,
workers, continues, every plant eesn
closed. -.
From Canton, Ohio. came the A9
nouncement by the general nanaepH
the Canton Sheet Steel company
his men numbering 1900 had voted -
In the Colorado districts. planta Of ~
Colorado Fuel and Iron company.
Pueblo which closed Monday. = fcme3N
, idle, and according to ofhctale4 VIII ~
no effort to operate with striks
| ers. ~
decrease In violence. Altft. a Hott
occurred in Cleveland. order reiGoe1 -
/ Buffalo. New York and Pitt1burgh. New
Castle Ind Farrell. PennsyivAnis, the
storm ccntcrs Tuesday. ~
On the heels Of these riots Gang
charges from strike heada'>ters tAes
in Buffalo the trouble had been "incitees
hv hired detectives for "purpoD0 o.
bringing in the state constabuiary 81
breaking the ranks Of the stPikefs:s:
Governor Smith would be asked 20 81
der an investigation. II was announcsA
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
ALTITUDE RECORD
IS BROKEN AGAIN

DAYTON. ohio. Sept. @4-For tho
third successive time. Major T.. w.
Schrucd"r. test prlot 1T MCC"nk f"ld.
broke the worlds two inan airplane al
tiiud" record this aft"ru""n when he
assembled tn mn indicated height Of 30.-
900 fleet or approximately six miles. 4
A Larcrc two passenger plane
used in the flight.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25

A loan to belgium Of sIn. 100000 or
more probably will be announced by
American bankers during tho visit or
King Albert, according to reports in
Wall street banking quarters Wcdnes-
day. 4 loan Of SlOO,0hn.OoO was recent
" discussed in financial circles but so
Ear ne &c known the amount has not been
definitely fixed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25

crs' walk-out. Mr.. Fitzpatrick declared
"All talk OF a general strike is ridicu-
louS." ne added
Mr. Fitzpatrick assorted that tn" steel
workers strike was an "Ameriran
strike" He said that reports that only
foreigners had walled out of the plants
were false and not subStantlated by
fact"
Il defy anyone 10 prove that this Is
not an American strike" said Mr.. FitZ-
patrick. although large numbers "t
foreign-born workers have walked out
many American born men have Joined
our ranks. OF course it must be re-
Numbered that large numbers OF for
eign-born men are employed in unskill-
ed labor in the steel industry
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lishcd this week and the credits Fecuy
will be the deciding factors IN tha
vision Of the spoils.
Good Tine 10 11tsg. =
One of the contestants who entefe
during the past few days remarked m.
she was actually surprised At the -.
with which subscriptions could D.
cured. The fact Is this: due TO the. -
publicity given this campaign, Ana
interest which has been arousod
workers. subscription getting Isl
Everyone wants a good neWSpa1er.
nearly everyone wants The Int11ll
Ger. Quite a number Of towns
representative as yet. and eoooo
scriptions can be secured In any
places to win one Of the seven
biles. Doubtless q number OF
wish they had entered tho CO
couple Of weeks ago and feel
arc too late. This Is an erron
Nearly four full weeks rema1a
the campaign ends apd suficien
remains in which to get enough 0no1
tions and credits to win two ante
biles, II that were possihlA
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
rFD WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2i.-forecast:
OHIO and west virgtnia-Fair Thurs
day and Friday and probably Saturday
without decided change In temperature
western Pennsylvania-Pair south
partly cloudy north Thursday; Friday
and Saturday. probably 1air; nttlo
chanfo In temperature.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
nu1Er WEDDING.

Special b!SpatCh 10 INC InttIIlEtHVfr.
MARTINSBURCi. w. Va. Sept. @t-
MisS Elsie Clohan, daughter OF the lat"
Alex Clohau, for several years p"StmaS-
ter at Martinsburg. and EnslIn Ed
mund J. Flynn. stationed at Washing
ton. were married in that city 4, few
days ago. The bride has been employed
by the government as q stenographer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
Neither Side Make Gains In the Steel Strike
More Organizers Are Being Rushed II


MANAGERS of Plants Said to Be Taking the Offensive ana
Trying to Induce Waverng Strikers to Return to tns
Mills 0strike in Youngstown District Spread to fan
ricatng Plants and Two Were Closed Yesterday
Men Vote to Return to Work at Canton Plant-N8
Rioting Reported Yesterday and Situation Remains
but Little Changed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
Little Given Out
On Meeting of the
Strike Committee

Chairman Fitzpatrick Left Last Night for Washington to
Present the Side of the Strikers to the Government
Says he Will Garry Steel Workers Fight for Free
Assemblage and Free Speech to the Senate-Declared
Situation Critical in Pittsburgh District Due to the
Attacks of State Police on the Strikers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25

PITTSBURGH. Sept. 2l.--Whijes -:
ganzed labor's board OF stretegy 49,
,her plans to bring victory to the UntAR
steel workers OF the country, In Ill.
struggle with the employers, optfAttn
executives Of the corporations tnvoiy
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
D 'ANNUNZ|O
ADDS $4,000
To HIS ARMY
Italian Deta ment With
Armored Cars Goes Into
Dalmatia

TRIESTE. Monday. Sept e tRy the
Associated Press. .)--AdditIuna reinforce
mcnts TO Gabrielle D'Annunzius forces
have raised tho military strength "f his
contingent to more tahn 1000 men. aC-
cording to the estimates of allied off
GERS returning from Fumc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25

Don't hesitate to send In ~
and request for receipt books 01A
information as TO the details Of III
campaign. You can enter the rAGo r.
and compete under the most fGyoe
conditions. Doubtless your tsfril1
Just as good now as 1t was Woo
campaign was first announced -
four full weeks In which 70 0oo9so
scriptions one may compete veG1
cessfully and carry Off f1fsG -
CUuo0 q ~ 81
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25

PARIS. Sept - Try tn" Ass"ci1t"d
Press JAN Italian detachment. with
several armor"d motor cars. has crossed
IN" llnc Of dcmarkati"n near ToGulrr
Dalmatia. and penetrated tho town after
having overcome the resistance" Of n
dozen JuEu-Slav soldiers according To a
dispatch from Belgrade received here.
The dispatch adds that two American
vessels have left Spalato for T"gur".
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25
ONE MAY T NTER THE RACE NOW
AND WIN ONE Of BEST CARS
Subscriptions Are Plentiful and the Prize List LaIg
Energetic Persons Entering Each LAY ana onmDlnS
the Ladder of Success Rapidly. s
Good Tine 10 81tse.

lishcd this week and the credits Eecuyel
will be the deciding factors In the =
-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-25

TRIESTE. Monday. Sept. @2.--iRy III"
Associated PrrsS.)-So strict ar" IN" r"-
gulations prevailing nj Fiumc that i ls
impossible for even tho allied command
crs to enter or leave the town.
American headquarters have been "s-
tabl!ShCd on board the cruiser Pitts
burgh. under command Of Roar Admiral
Phillip Andrews which is anchored at
AbbaZia on the hay Of fium", five miles
northwest of tho town Of Flum".. TIL"
American consul and all the American
residents IN Fiumc have hc"n takcE
oboard the flagship. \ British torrcd"
boat destroyer les at anchor alonESld"
the Pittsburgh. The French warShips
up TO the prcsnt have remained inSid"
Fiumc harbor.
The French troops still remain on the
Fiumc wharfS sleeping in tn" sheds.
The staff Is with the men.
1t is estimated that tn" population OF
Fiumc and Fiuman army and navy have
enough food food on which Ia SuhsiSt
for four weeks An occasional Italian
boat arrives in the harhor bearing food
stuffs, which are unluad"d in spite or the
blockade.
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fcontinusd ON FaSs 1ight.l
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@roo&eA ny Children.
ON BOARD PRESIDENT WILSON'S
SPECIAL TRAIN. Sept. 24.-Prcsident
Wilson saw his first Wyoming crowd at
fconttnued on Page Eighty
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Upon foodstuffs that will stand Ions
shipments.
Here the motor comes into play,
for just as surely as we can elm.
nate distance between producer AMI
consumer. just as surely there VIII
come a drop in cost to the consumer.
The National War Garden Commits
sion has hundreds Of reports which
show the value Of the truck in this
connection. The work OF the Women
Land Army and that of the National
Woman's Farm and Garden ASsocia-
ton are examples Of what can be
done.
Entering into the question is the
one OF good roads. They arc ar
economic asset OF the greatest i'm
portance. We saw the roads OF
France help win the war. Good roads
mean that city people can the more
easily get into the country and, the
greater ease with which this can be
accomplished. the better. Indeed the
motor truck brings good roads. and
good roads will bring continued pros
perity to the country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
FARMERS USE MOST
TRUCKS IN INDUSTRY

Farmers use more trucks than
any single industry in the world, -
says the General Auto Truck Com
pany, local distributors of the made
in-Chicago Master trucks, who cite
Government statistics TO show that
1879 motor trucks are used on
farms as against 65,2eS by manu-
facturers and 64.4s6 by retailers.
This year, more than ever before,
those farmers not now using trucks,
are carefully weighing the advisable
ity of adding a tuck to their farm
transportation facilities.
There are three methods by which
the farmer may avail himself of mo-
tor trucks. The first. and best is
for the farmer to own and operate
his own truck, thus solving his trans
portation problems and perhaps those
of his neighbors. Another method is
to make use OF the truck owned and
operated by some man in town who
does draying business that extends
into the country. The third method
is to patronize the truck express
transportation lines operating be-
tween the leading markets.
Nowadays, especially in the mid
die West, live stock is going to mar
ket by truck. Distance intakes very
little difference to the stock raiser.
Be IL ten miles. or a hundred, be-
tween his ranch or farm and the
market. the motor truck is the best
type of transportation he can en-
ploy.
LAS an illustration Of how rapidly
this practice is growing it might be
cited that in one day recently over
200 trucks carrying cattle, sheep and
hogs checked into the South st. Jo-
seph. Mo. market. In the first nine
months of last year this same mar
ket received 1927 hogs by truck.
There is every reason why the
farmer should own at least one
truck. Hundreds OF progressive far
mers are buying either a IL or -
ton Master and finding them the ideal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
UNITED STATES TIRES
ARE POPULAR IN CUBA

The attention which America is
giving TO the development OF it's
trade in foreign lands makes it 4
source of pleasure. to follow the sue
cess Of American-made goods abroad
in building up reputation for
quality.
In a recent letter from Cuba the
United States Tire Company is in
formed that its Royal Cord is the
quality tire" Of the island Senior
Ignacio Montalvo. Of Havana, is the
proud owner of a Royal Cord that has
already given 1875 miles over poorly
paved roads. There was also the re-
port on a Nobby fabric tire which
had given 10000 miles on a delivery
truck in Havana and a Chain tread
which had turned In a mileage Of
1880 miles on the car Of DIR. Carlos
Pinelro. of Havana
size.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07

comfort and convenience His ear
must have the rehnements necessary
to perfect motoring pleasure both as
to body room, upholstery. and design
and also in the various labor and
trouble saving devices.
Fortunately for both buyer and
salesman, there are motor cars which
meet all these requirements. More
over they meet one other-that OF
initial price. They offer the average
owner prospect all that he demands
and more, at a price which Is we'll
within his ability TO buy and which
is truly low in comparison with what
is given for it The bort is such
car. ---~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07

"Is the game worth the CANDLE?
This question has been askeu me re-
peatedIy about the 5OO-mile Liberty
Sweepstakes held last Saturday at
Indianapolis, and I have answered
each inquiry in the affirmative.
From a spectators viewpoint the
race was a wonderful exhibition of
courage, daring and stamina, as it re-
uuires an extra amount OF these
qualities to drive motor car of less
than 800 cubic inches cylinder dis
placement 200 laps around brick
oval of two and one-half miles at a
speed about twice that the the Con-
gressional Limited.
When YOU consider that a wrong
twist of the steering wheel while ne
gotiating the turns at high speeds
probably means a disastrous accident
YOU can realize that it is necessary
for each driver to be a correct judge
of distance and speed.
All Enjoyed Race
From nv own observations l be-
licve that everyone of the more than
100000 present thoroughly enjoyed
the race. and at no time did their
interest slaCken.
There were three regrettable &C
~
by those in the stands facing the
home stretch and pits, and large
majority OF the spectators and race
drivers were not aware that an ace
cident had occurred until the news
paper extras were brought into the
stands. The news was received with
expressions Of deep sympathy for
the injured. -
The race. which quickly developS4
into A test Of the cars, tires and drJFes
erS, gave to the car engineers 5ft1
manufacturers answers to the many
mechanical problems that are con-.
stsntly brought up in development OF
now models.
overhead valves were used in prac-
ttcaIlv all the cars, and the average
wheel-base was less than ITO lncnes:
this is necessary TO get fast speed on
the turns. Wire wheels we're used
on all cars for better balance and
quick tire changes when necessary
Clutch Highly Developed.
The clutch. which to many passen-
ger car owners is a mystery, has 10
be very highly Developed in the racing
car. il must be strong enough to pre-
vent the powerful engine from rae
ing and at the Same time must be
eagv Of engagement.
50 all down the long line OF com
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
NT TGaT4S6TFF MOTOR TRUCKS HELP FEED WORLD
SECTION

others who wish, information in re-
gard to the distribution or automo-
miles, trucks, tractors, etc, is found
in the schedule OF the agricultural
census. An inquiry relating to farm
equipment regarding the number CT
automobiles, motor trucks and num-
Der Of tractors in use on each OF The
farms in the country will be gath
cred .s.-.---.--.-.
In the tentative draft which will
be submitted to manufseturers, . very
marked Change has been made, due
to the broadened field CT activity an5
the many changes in the tnduStry
since the last census. N
Eugene +. Hartley. chief statis-
tician OF manufacturing. Is planning
TO send out the industrial draft for
criticism as the bureau is DESTROYS OF
making the inquiry meet the needs
for which it is designed as fully a.
possible. J
LOCK YOUR SPARE TIRE.
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TO REVISE CENSUS
OF AUTO INDUSTRY

The remarkable development OF the
automobile and allied industries since
the last Government census was
taken in 1915 has, made necessary a
revision of the QUESTIONABLE which
will be used to gather information
concerning the manufacture OF auto
motives in Connection with the coming
census OF manufactures, which will
cover the operations Of 1919 and be
taken in 1920. One Of the features
which will be OF interest not only to
manufacturers OF alternatives, but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
ECONOMY OF OPERATION
IMPORTANT AUTO ITEM

EcoHornv OF operation is usually
the hrst consideration in buying a
car Next comes design from the
standpoint Of care and the ability 20
get at" parts that need attention.
Finally the average buyer wants
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07

CT the food problem as far as we here
At home are concerned.
zone Of the greatest lessons Of the
war" continued Mr.. Pack, was the
performance OF the motor truck il.
solving Interpretations. The motor
era is just opening. for il means the
bringing together OF the point Of pro
ouction and the point OF consumption
great amount Of foodstuffs must be
shipped abroad. This calls, of course,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07

ponent parts the automobile engineer
learns from the racing car the lessons
that enable him to produce a passen-
ger car for everyday use that gives
efficient service for all kinds Of driv-
ing at an economical cost.
We owe TO races that are now only
a memory the present highly devel-
oped passenger car and the now
world-famous Liberty motor. which
were it not for the racing game would
still be in an experimental stage.