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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
SENATOR WALSH OF
 OPINION SIMS IS IN
 NEED OF DISCIPLINE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Senator Thomas J. Walsh. of Montana, Demo crat, has introduced in the Senate . resolution declaring that the action of Admiral Sims in making public official instructions of the most con fidential character and relations thereto deserves the condemnation os all Americans. f Fss'
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
JAPANESE BILL IS
 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The Sen ate has referred to the Judiciary Committee the bill prepared by, Sen ator Phelan of California. Democrat, denying citizenship of all Japanese born on American soil.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
RAILROAD STRIKE
 IN ITALY ENDED

ROME, Jan. 22-Energetic action on the part of the Italian Govern inent and the adverse attitude Of the public has caused the railroad strike to collapse. The postal and tele- phone and telegraph employees have voted to return to work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
AMERICA SENDING
 INDIA GOLD COIN

NEW York. Jan. 22.-Gold coin worth $1.5O0.00O was withdrawn from the Government sub-treasury for ship ment to India, and the news of the shipment has aroused great interest among bankers. Gold rarely has ever been exported to India from the United. States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
EIGHT ARE DROWNED
 DURING TRANSFER FROM
 DAMAGED TRANSPORT

HALIFAX, Jan. 22.-Eight persons were drowned when boat from the transport Great Northern overturned in attempting to transfer passengers from the transport Powhattan. for merly the Kaiser's yacht, at sea, 200 miles south of this place. The Cana dian steamer Lady Laurier is report ed as towing the disabled transport to this port.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
TROOPS ARRIVE TO
 TAKE CHARGE OF THE
 RIOTS IN ARKANSAS

DUMAN. Arkansas, Jan. 22.--Gov. Brough with troops has arrived here to take charge of the situation re- sulting in armed negroes attack on a deputy sheriff who was trying to ar rest a negro.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
SEATTLE MAN ls GIVEN RELEASE FROM CHARGE
 OF KILLING A WOMAN

SEATTLE. Jan. 22.W. E. Peter. son of this city. who was arrested in Everett on suspicion of having killed
 Mrs. Johnson. who was struck by n automobile in the Fremont district, has been released. The police said the evidence was not sufficient.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
NEWSPAPER PLANT
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

BISMARCK, N. D.. Jan. 22-Ffre destroyed the plant of the Bismarck Tribune. also the headquarters of the Economy League and publishers of the "Reb Flag" an anti-Socialist paper. The loss is estimated as $150.000. 2
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
LOCK PROPRIETOR IN VAULT
 AND ROB STORE

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.-Two masked bandits within two blocks Of the Central police station locked Dan Morgan. proprietor. and his clerk in a vault of the jewelry store ana escaped with loot worth $7,O0O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
WOMAN IS GAGGED
 AND SEES ROBBER
 STEAL HER DIAMOND

SEATTLE, Jan. 22.--A bandit bound and gagged Mrs. Ellen Bleek um with a necktie, and she lay on the floor and watched the robber search and take diamond ring worth s135. She was unconscious and still bound when her husband returned from work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
FULTON KNOCKS DOWN
 BRITISHER FOUR TIMES
 AND FIGHT STOPPED

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22.-Fred Fulton of Minnesota, heavyweight, outclassed Tom Cowler of England last night. The bout was stopped in the third round to save the British from further punishment. He was knocked down four times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
PASSENGERS COMING
 ON CITY OF SEATTLE
 WHICH LEFT YESTERDAY

SEATTLE. Jan. 22.-The steamer| City of Seattle left at 9 o'clock last night with AZ passengers for Alaska and the following for suneau: L. B.
 Worth. A. Van Mavern, F. D. Table,
 P. F. Muivaney and H. Grimstad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
PLEADED NOT GUILTY

TOMBSTONE, Ariz., Two hundred citizens of the Warren mining district pleaded not guilty when arraigned on charges of kidnapping in connection with forcible deportation of LIDO alleged wobblies from Bisbee and Columbus in July, 1917, during the strikes in the copper mines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22

ITALIAN AvIATORS
 MAY FLY IN ALASKA
 ON WAY FROM JAPAN

ROME, Jan. 22.-Italian avia tors who intend to fly to Japan from here may continue to Am erima through Alaska. Gabrielle dAnnunzio, the Dictator of Plume City, has signified his intention of joining the party. if settlement of the Plume question is secured in time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
ApvlcEs FROM PEkINc

LONDON. Jan, 22.--Pekin g sdvices received last night says sGep. Semi- noff has assumed full governineutat powers in far. eastern Siberia. and that the whereabouts ot Gen. Kolchak are unknown.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
ANOTHER MOONEY PROTEST

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.-The h. ternational Seamen's Union has re. solved to ask for a new trial for Thomas Mooney and Billings. It is claimed that the union represents 75,- 900 sailors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
DUBLIN OFFICER KILLED

DUBLIN. Jan. 22.-Assistant Police Commissioner Redmond was shot and killed on one of the principal streets here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
FLU DANGER PAST

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-The influenza epidemic is believed to have passed the peak here. The number of new cases is decreasing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
THREE HOCKEY TEAMS
 ARE NOW IN A TIE

SEATTLE, Jan 22-In the hockey league game, Seattle last night won from Victoria by score of 3 to l. Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria are now tied in the league race. Each team has won four and lost four games The standing is as follows:
 Won Lost Pct
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
vANpERveER MAY RENEW FIGHT

ABERDEEN, Jan. 22.-Attorney George yanderveer may renew his fight for change of venue of the CentraIia wobblies from Montesano. The trials are set for next Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
WILL NOT GRANT REQUEST

LONDON, Jan. 22.-The London Standard says that Holland in re- plying to the Allied note will say that it is impossible to extradise the Kaiser at the call of a third nation, unless Germany herself demands his extradition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
NOT VICTIM oF BANDITS ;.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Jan.S a2- Gunner Depew, whose death at the hands of raiding bandits was reported fortnight ago, is here alive and wei.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-Private ad- vices received here from France in dicate that Georges Carpenter will arrive here in February to fulfill con tracts outside of ring activities. It is believed that he will give exhibit boxing bouts for the movies, unless limitations are placed on his proposed activities. ,H.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
PRISONERS SENT HOME

LILLE, France, elan o2.-Thre thousand German prisoners in France have been sent home, as the result of the signing of the protooo. bg Ger n any
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
SUFFRAGE REJECTED

JACKSON. Miss, Jan. 22.-The Lower House of the Legislature has rejected the suffrage amendment to the Constitution.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
PIONEER OF PORT
 TOWNSEND ls DEAD

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash, Jan 22-F. W. James. resident Of this city for 50 years. died yesterday :,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22
NO MONEY THIS YEAR FOR BUILDINGS BY
 THE GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The pub lie Buildings Committee of the House has decided not to recommend any general bill authorizing the construc- tion of new government buildings throughout the nation in the interests of economy. This will hold up many projects for which plans already have been drawn.
 The proposed federal building at Juneau for housing the government offices will be affected by the deci- sion of the committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22

DETROIT. Jan. 22.--Jack Sharlsey of New York won the newspaper deci- sion last night from Jabez White of Albany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-22

PARIS. Jan. 22.-Johnny Griffiths. of Akron. Ohio, welterweight, knock ed out Bill Grover of London in the third round last night.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26
POULTRY PROFITABLE
TO AVERAGE FARMER
Food Products Can Be Obtained
Absolutely Fresh.
Expense OF Keeping Small Flock 10
Small Because Fowls Find seat.
tered Grain and They Also
Feed on Huas ard Merras

, large rr',f4r'ioH NJ he poultry
protlurts ~ THIS country aEts psulacri
"n eerprAi farms Nearly every fafm
aa~ lis poultry Fns-k Tiye average
tuteftr9B farmer reserves #hon, three
'ageH eggs week far family US" and
about ~ fowls are consumed hy the
f5'ajly hafiug thn year These fred
irWsartx can i,s secures absolutely
fresh, which considerably enhances tire
yp}ue Of thjs contribution FROM Ihe
fsru NJ the neat furnished ~ the
sartn to tbr operator and hts family.
ItpHitry eym~titutrs about III its'r rent.
, sna'l aas's q rV,uliry can be kep,
op tts fsrm At itt'ir cost as is r4'las.
~ oNf ny Iouirry experts of the
United States department ~ agritnl.
tucr The fnais t}aa Scattered Fr~in
alAout the farnsieaa and on the SO.
ioIuiug grain fields after harvest, Gar.
den refuse and Kitchen waste are
usually aYatlahte far theta They ai@,
fptvi IN Insects and worms In many
eases the farmers wife and children
glnsi PLEASURE IN earring ts1r the ht~k.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26
OUCH! lUMBAG0 PAIN!
RUB BACKaCHE AWAY
instant EsiIef Win Small Trial
Bottle Of Old st
Jacobs OtI.s

kiaarys cause Raekaehef No,
They have te neryea. therefore can
nee cause pain. Listen Your back.
ache "a caused BY luIuhsgo. sctatica
or a strata, and the quickest relief In
ass,thlag. penetrating NJ. IaevAs OH,
Rub X right OF your palatul back.
ana Instantly the sorptitss. stiffness
and laneusss disappears, p,At osiay
crippled Get a small trial bottle cf
81. Jacobs uu' FROM your druggist
and Timber mp A moment after II Ia
applied yoa'il wonder what became Of
the haehacae or lnWhagn pain.
Rub Old honest est Jacobs orr
Whenever yoD have scjatica. neuralgia.
rheumatism or spratas. rs II Is shso
luieiy harmless and doesn't burn the
skin ADV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26
NHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAKp. ROOT

Pr many years 6rursists have watehed
with nnrh irs~r~~t the rwapsrsabs~ rse"sd
raAaasAamsd ~ Dr. klmsx's s~Aanp Asses,
the great tidn~y. liver and bladder snsis
cine,
II IN = phvssrsan's prescription.
swamp Rnas 10 = sss~ax'h ensa9 -srdf
esr.. II belr~ the tt1nsya lissr and hasa'
1es % ths vurk nxtusv tnt~rAssd thrT
shsuld 10
s~amp Tse~s has ssocd The se~s ri vesrs.
II ~ .sla by all dsuggasss en 10 msrss
ard IL shoaAd hetp yus No cths~ kidney
ne3~inr has N rusny srt~nsss
he suv~ 10 ret swamp Rect sad start
tFrstFaer. ii ence.
Hovev~r. II ynn wish hrvs 20 ssss this
rvysst p~rYaraiian sTaa ten rents ~ IN
Ki'ns~- ca. Rsnsismsan, " r.. trr :
wrpk s-sfls When writing h,s sure sFd
sa<nta,n this paper Adv
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

her, snd after few DAYS may eeVe1ce
Into asfussx. hssishs CHICKS
Less Fesew Free RaHcs.
The lnss In s0ang chicks saa% 10 ar
towing tn. isen FRYE raa4e Is uasselsss'
eddy hsse, chlekeas fresaeasis have
10 ~ eaaSht ana put tttfo their coors
tsartng sasisen staFwas a. they are age
To hadsie Ia sosss hels cr corfer. where
they get Chilled or drowned, They
Hast he kept growing constantly II the
hss~t rvsaits Arr 10 er ohsasnssa ~ trey
newer entirely revoyes fssaa eAesgS la
their growth. eysa for shast period,
Hens are usually ieft With sssess yoaag
chicks VA ls'ag as they VIII hrsssd
'h4et. while AsAaas hsas frequently coEzi-
me4aes ii lay he.gurv ths chickens are
W@anea.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

proNtabl. Farms Net Only Grew
Necessary material fer Animala
,.. hst Rave SQtplu&. ... \.

II the farm pro'!ucing the NECESSARY
fsc,ls for shs, proper f,sETs ~ tho
family i've stock the farm work. STOCK.
ann thn commercial IKE stock of the
farm as far Hs they eaa he produced
s-enpnmicnIly under local ctsE4til,gnts1
Eartu m.na seraent Studies cnfs,iar'tti
NY 'hv tniIed stasew department NJ
agriculture insstratc that The wlsst
pfniiahl" fsrma not ou'y produce the
ucew>~ary fsrt,, feeds hus have sur
pias ~ them to sell, sud that usually
'tN the farms predicting surplus the
I've Stock 10 ~ heyrer quality and IL
'~t'er cared for than au farms where
staple fpcls arr bought.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

TasaFFh 10 iasai disease grsat3y fusar
en4@f by constitutional eafatfi6ss. II
therefore Requires eostsf ssstasssSl treat
NEST. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
- taken internally aHd as-ts through the
tsASo1 on the Mucous Hurfaeea VI the Syss
tern HALLS cATARHH MEDICINE
destroys ths foundation If shs disease
gives tfs i@tisns strength hy itaPr0sths
ths general health and sas9sss nature IN
tofng tea wort 10 - fVs any ease Of
y'starrh that HALi's Gaia RRH
MEDICINE falls 10 essr~
y ISgak9as#ss s%sl Sys@s4sssssssass Free. '''S
" J. Ckentg d % Toledo. 0hlo.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26
Do Not Get Careless
With Your Blood Supply

blood medicine, VIII revitatlre your
blood ~ad give ypa rev strength and
a healthy, vigorous vitality. Everyone
needs II lost bow 80 Ecvp tfe system
~ perfect condition s. \, s. IL an ~
colltttt sySIeni.eleanSer i, FL not sold
or recommended far Ven, zeal nls.
eases. Go to Your drug stafe and get
bottle today and Il you need amy ucd.
ical advice. you eau ohtaIn Il without
cost bv writln. to Medical Director,
Swift Specific ca. Ion swift l.4bara.
tory. Atlanta. Ga.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

,'r'vk9u hatt r9t dHctus the winter
Shop.A ~, hrto.i,,i In a naglFry hAts~
,,r She, Nhi!y ,he upt~5ss' weather 4eu
,tf'ian~ are unfavt@ahip after the
" Weather tssvrsnss~ settled. thrY shaHi'
Fn rrSrr' tn nrs~si csaps eRt n doors
fi~u,vi sNs.S shna,l ~ made AZ bat
Hey c8n b. ciestzl A. night ~ keep
s,Ef eats c8ts gnsl o'her sniuaaiss au'
ennylGh ytaciattn stF,nlA tp al awt~i
.c thar ;he hsa srd chicks VIII tave
s@es'. ~ fresh air
The ban - ,aIi ~ corfbet IN me
eeop rniH the gAjr&s are weans~i-
white the cttfkc+rs ere Showed fyt-a
rsnge atser they are few dsts el3.
whore hers are allowed FRYE rsAfa
arS have I, fn~arp faf fc,sf FER theH1s
Strives ata -hBc&s they oftrr take
;asbe .hrragh ntt grass, whore the
eh$ss~ nsev hS,~efo~ shiiir-i ausl sst.
Nast ~ ths feeA ~ chicks ss~tsrT Ia
the naaarvr T,~rs ?. keep W the hssat
- TBS heetv Aerteas ff*~' eatfn ny
tN.sSs rhkf are wfsh q hen tsSsf - fssSs-
e'r,-' p-ssfsysrs u75srs rapid ErsTfs Ss
IA, rA,.Ss 81 rts hsee 81 u1urA eSsr
ysSs Then. tcsa ls snss; hrsNfs FsF<e
az one ~ r~o chicks fhs. sre sFak~T
,As7 $40 ethe-~, ard II 'Ar sss So
iF~a,~, frvs rsnre tbs wssser crFs ossef'
c,,f hs~h3rA ard ~, ~ h@srsfsr as Re
r~o,hrg's fsmrS .rpa csE In rsr~t "a S@s
,h'S y,,SuttS IN me itSS ard 6esre ~
these chicxs. sse 90 h*cszyri3g csyF3 ~.
l. -, sen - tSr-sse~s she Weddings
an a4rra~s a2si sAsstst ard ssat aass~-
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26
RECIPE FOR GRAY rAtn.

n halt tans IT water AID ] os lag Eurn.
. ssaali lax II BsrtSa 1tsnpSus1, Ans Y
OF, n eyoesans. Apply 10 tbe hair twice =
y aps utt.i IA hccu7oes 'Ss sssSrea sA&3s-
4 M irv&Tsst can Us, tssis w ~ yea ca
rsx II vi hafas o! very lssti~ ~ts. IL I'D
graiesG ,y dsr IRA ssr~xaeA, ts bed gray hair,
stA wG rssks harvA has~ sctt and E'aasy
j. I'll az - 7er tho ~ca h. il rrt stsoAy or
f-wary. aa3 6uss not rwa eG.~- ADV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

TtsgSnnine July !. llsf2. 'ise date #
STE flsSt rssrssrgiA fhe quantity ~ rpHo-
s@tel ha''rr saade has varied rw'nsSFieg-
ably. hat shss general trvnd has f't%.gl
toward smaller prea1r'ifsn. This
decrease corresponds IN general - be
decline tn TIRE quantity ~ farya haf.
ter from vhtcts renovated batter Nv
largely made. II IL pr7stst@s, aisa
that ignpryy egssent IN quality ~ farm
batter hss hslrs~i 20 iacr ss t's ccsa-
swrar,taa Rs such srsf 10 dssrya*e ihs
srrrtr ssr u@@ Ia tie manufacture If
renovated butter
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

,'gse good t-pes. " better than tro
ON the fArn
S0tgy,f ~ the rntrxt perfect shg~ hirts
49, 80: s,=st sszsT@5-S however, that
tto<vsrt rroFe sagfhsug.
r0ser alsxst II ss Ees 0wa egSA
Isu~as ry~lEt-r Srsnewts' Tssg-s g-ala
and Vegetable feeds than DO chbcke1s
"E'rSSng" ~tfA 'he sGsk q very
profitable slsa sGxs are " c~atx
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

why Is prophet regarded az
without honor 10 his own cuuutfyr'
''sFeif;@ replied sanatuf SnfEhngn, II
snppots politics. has been politics ever
since the world began, II naturally
makes politician rssstieSs TO feel that
most airy day b. mas End hts hand has
heen tpltsa on by q prophet
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

MIR Nswrtsrb--i waAaa buy q plan.
sr for nay aauer.
Plane Salesman Certslniy, str,
Here are s.tBe beautiful INSTRUMENTS
Mr. Scwrilrh latter several ninufes
counting. I~tisess I'm take this here
ons~"l' has rhe most keys Oh IT, Flor.
ida Times l'hton,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

Ins~oN I.ilnE,ed into the houss WITH
~ feet IN q ,wtNt ard kls face vear
t'1z erl6easess ~ faB
'iAe yaHr sees s3goew hurif he TO.
tfer IpqgireA
~Na. tHs rsy fsct ~
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26
Impurities Invite Disease.

Yon should ray particular heed 10
ANY indication FRAT yogr blood supply
" becoming sluggish. or that there Ia
,essehihs In IT'S strong, aul vital
force
~ keeping your h'ood purified. your
system more easily wards or diaeu -
that ia ever present, waiting te attack
wherever thar" IN an opeaiag, A few
b"tllea OF =. y. n. tho great vegetable
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

A rts'k recently eRs ssl ~ eciN.
mn Of conspicuous &ralih snl fashion
hrougt,t her own maid With her.
fhruaSh every rama N society tss con.
dilseas prevail New fosk Herald.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

The rity Man My boy, when was
your age. | vas NJ my desk al seyea
o'ei'sck in che morning.
Ills Son That Ray I've, "a, But !
know the business is perfectly safe
Ia your bands. sen Ahlss I'm away.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

Ae'd Stomach, Hsersharn and Nausea
snickiy Disappear with the use II Wnghts
tndian Vegetable PiIla Nxnd tos trial Dor
10 g72 Pearl IT,, New fefk ADV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26
On Trial.

~rhe officer Says YOU used had tan
guage
"Whon he stopped Inc MAJ In tan.
trrm."
Newer nlisi the make NJ the caT, "---
Judge.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

Mrs, GAhbihs no yaa believe in
Her Husband Not much !
Your grandmother wa$ lumh
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

The msat'e IT charity protects n
multitude 81 amateur ySeatr 'al per.
fuFEnA aS'cS
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26
pa.uhn,ts tsn.,s a ths poa

Ny usast embarrassing tistasas'lt came
when | hooked hack ~ u iaids sad
fvauts, fen over u dog aud spilled n
dnSea aaughnuts sli over the sidewalk.
know hnw I.as's wife must have fvit.
-~~. ihirngu Tribune,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-26

"fhht ~peaSer has such halllng de-
iNcry
az matches his lame argument"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
COAL PROFITEERS
BEING HUNTED BY
THE GOVERNMENT
ley International News service)

by International News Service)
Washington, April g.. rnvestiga-
ton in the recent rise Of $3.50 to 81
4 ton in the price Of coal to the
consumer was continued on a ma
ton wide scale by the department
Of justice today. Reports from dig
trict attorneys concerning com
plants filed with them will be used
bv the department as a basis for
determining the action it will take.
The war and navy departments,
which need about 100000 tons OF
coal this year. took steps today to
protect the government against cx.
orbitant and excessive prices at the
mines.
Seizure Of mines supplying the
navy in a sufficient number to meet
the needs Of the government or con-
flscation Of coal at these mines on
cost plus basis Of pay was consid-
cred by officers in the purchase and
supply division Of both the navy
and war departments.
Government officials who are
concerned in the matter pointed out
that President Wilson's recent
warning to the operators against
profteerlng after the governments
price restrictions were lifted, was
sufficient notice to thom in the coal
trade to keep down their prices,
Operators committees in Wash.
ington tremendously denied today
that the operators are attempting
to exact higher prices for their coal
than was justified during the win
ter, with the exception of the wage
advance to the miners, which
amounts to about 40 cents a ton.
They said that they are doing all
in Their power to prevent prices
going y ond reasonable limits.
President Wilson still has the an
thority to restore the powers of the
fuel administration, it was pointed
out. and his warning to the opera
tors was interpreted here as indica-
ing the probability of this action IL
unusual demands are made on the
public for coal.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
RAILROAD UNIONS
PREPARE FOR SHOW
DOWN WITH OWNERS
leaders, Admit Danger OF
General Strike.
ny International News servlcsJ


Washington, April 5.--The razi-
3ad unions are preparing for 4
low down fight with the rail.
I'D companies, it was learned to.
y.
Leaders admit there IS again.daa.
Scr of a general strike.
They look upon the act Of the car
iers in calling off the conferences
of the bipartisan wage board and
refusing to sign the national agree.
ments with the workers to perpetu-
ate the shorter working hours and
improved working conditions grant
ed by the railroad administration
as challenge-the beginning of a
movement to disrupt the unions.
At the convention of the railway
employees employment department.
of the American Federation of La
Dor to be held in Kansas City APP
ril Il, action will be taken that will
determine how railroad labor will
retaliate-whether it will resort TO
strike in the immediate future or
wait to try political action.
For Federal Control
Washington, April Though
still refusing to give his approval
to the Plumb Plan. Samuel Comp
ers, at conference to which he
summoned railroad union executives
other officials of the Plumb Plan
League and representatives of the
National Farmers Council for the
purpose of forming an allegiance
of the federation, the big four"
brotherhoods and sympathetic farm
organizations for the coming cleo
ton, announced that he was willing
to go so far as to support govern.
ment control of the railroads, it
was learned today.
According to the understanding
of the railroad union leaders the
federation will back the campaign
of the railroad unions and the
Plumb Plan League to defeat all
members of congress up for re-elee-
ton who voted for the Cummins.
Esch railroad law. and to elect
candidates pledged to supports its
repeal and the return of the rail.
roads to private control.
Embargo Called
Chicago. April 5.-A general
freight embargo was called today
by the American Railway Express
company as a result of the strike
of switchmen which has seriously
crippled the service of eleven rail.
roads running into Chicago.
Trouble Feared
The seriousness of the situation
from standpoint OF possible vic.
lence was disclosed when Chief Of
Police Clarity early today ordered
the entire police force to be held
in reserve to deal with the strike
Sixty per cent Of the switchmer
employed on the roads involved
are taking part in the strike, which
is in violation Of the strikers
agreement with the railroads ami
was launched without the sanction
of the brotherhood Of railway train
men and the switchmen's union o.
North America to which the strik-
rs belong.
Heads of the two unions are 20
operating with the road officials
against the strikers.