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COPPER PRICES av.jar.i Oil. i iizj w. Vi is MONTHLY QUOTATIONS Anificf IV.r IJlTil Avrnpe for 1021 Average for 1921 THE WEATHER 'Wednesday fair. sonit hat warmer; Thursday fail soiuh, imrcasinh clu-liu-sr. VOL.

25 NO. 256 BISBEE. ARIZONA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 26, 192' 3 Price Five Cents IC 11 l9 LABOR T7 yfv A TAT 0 TV mm 1 i 3 1 i .1 r. STONE ADVISES HIS CHAIRMEN NOT TO ATTEHD MEETINGTODAY Legal Battle ELxpected When Railroad Conference Is Resumed in Chicago SITUATION UNCHANGED Heard of Firemen and Engine-men Says Men Determined To Obey Strike CLEVELAND. Oct.

23. (By the Associated Press) That the "Big railroad transportation organization chiefs are expecting a legal battle when they appear before the railroad Jabor board tomorrow in Chi cngo was indicated today when they nought to retain Walker D. Hiues. lormer director general of to handle any legal phases. Hines told the brotherhood executives that he "was not in a position" to repre-hcnt them and returned to New York.

Unless the labor board has changed Its attitude concerning 'the necessity of general chairmen of the five labor organizations appearing at the Chicago meeting, it is anticipated that one of the first legal squabbles to be decided will be on the action of W. S. Stone, president of the Brotherhood or Locomotive Engineers, in notifying his generaj chairmen they need not answer the board's citation. Stone announced tonight that only himself and six grand officers, in whom the authority of the organization is vest-4 ed. will attend the conference.

Referring to ronflicting reports in' telegrams exchanged between Chairman R. M. of the railroad labor board, and President Stone regarding the necessity or general chairmen of the brotherhoods being requested to attend the Clitf-ago. hearings, Stone said: "My chairmen are scattered all over the country, and it would be impossible for me to get them to Chicago in time for the opening of the hearings." Says Men Determined When asked how long he and his grand officers expect to remain in Chicago, Stone replied that he could not answer. Other brotherhood clpefs would not indicate whether their general chairmen would be present, except W.

G. Lee. president of the brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, who has ordered the approximately 2'M) general chairmen and grand officers of his organization to be present and with whom he will confer in Chicago tomorrow. It is understood that the other chiefs and their officers "will confer separately preliminary to the hearings. In a statement today, W.

S. Carter, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, said "the men are determined to peacefully leave the service of the railroads until a satisfactory adjustment has been Carter also stated that "if present reports are to be taken at their face value the whole power of the administration is going to be used to defeat the strike of the employes" adding: Not one work comes through the (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE are advertised in our classified pages. Or readers know it. And if you have a car to sell, you will make no mistake in advertising it with a "Want Ad." Considering the fact that the Review reaches thousands of homes in the Bis-bee District every morn, ing, you could hardly spend a small sum, for a particular purpose, more wisely. BRING YOUR AT) TODAY OR PHONE 39 Leader Government Ready To Operate Trains Daugherty Claims Department of 'Justice Will See That Nation Does Not Suffer, Official Says Washington, Oct.

25. Announce-1 ment of the course to be followed by the government in the event of a railroad strike may. be expected from President Harding, it was indicated today by Attorney General Daugherty. The president, he said, would no doubt "say what he had to say when the time came. Those responsiDie for the situation would have to take the consequences, he said.

While maintaining his disbelief that a general strike would be called, Daugherty declared the justice department was prepared to act "judiciously within the law" to preent a tie-up of the transportation facilities. He did not discuss specifically the plans, explaining the government might use one method in one section, adopt another course in another, and use all its legal weapons in a third. He described the naming of those who might be in charge at strike in various cities by, the call sent out by the unions as "accommodating to the department of Justice in locating the defendants in case anything happened." Discussing the country's attitude toward a possible strike, he declared it his opinion that "the American people have no patience with this situation." VOTE IS POLLED FOR a. c. font Leading the entire ticket, A.

G. McGregor polled 162 out of a total of 171 votes at the election for directors of the r.isbee Chamber of Commerce EiST held yesterday. Approximately 65 applications for membership were re- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. Concrete ceivad by the committee and In view proposals to meet each problem pre-of the fact that firms and individuals i gented 80illtion in the agenda of holding membership in both the War-1 District Commercial Club and the! the conference on limitation of arma- Warren District Business Men's As-; Bociation were allowed to poll only one vote the trnout for the election was considered very satisfactory.

Directors glected were as follows: From Bisbee: IN. C. Bledsoe, Robert Hamilton, Arthur Notman, B. L. Smith.

C. S. Thompson and George B. Winfrey. i From Lowell: C.

Bledsoe, Har-ley Cox, T. O. McGrath and John From Warren: I. B. Joralemon and A.

G. McGregor. From Don Luis: J. J. SanderB.

Each one of the newly elected directors who could be reached last eve ning expressed sincere thanks to the citizens of the district and asked that everv resident be assured that the new board would endeavor to promote the best interests of the Bisbee Dis trict, that the civic welfare of the district would receive tneir most ear nest attention and asked that every resident feel that-the new chamber of commerce was working for the best interests of the district. The tabulated result follows: From Bisbee N. C. Bledsoe 128 Ben Frankenberg 66 Robert Hamiltou 95 A. L.

Kobey 62 Austin McWhorter 45 Arthur Notman .129 E. S. Rountree 32 J. W. F.

Smith 35 Ti. L. Smith C. S. Thompson 150 J.

C. White 62 George B. Winfrey 115 From Don LuiS junies nictuey J. Sanders 82 7S From Lowell F. C.

Bledsoe 134' G. Pranson 31 Harley Cox Howard Glvens 82 1 B. J. Kelley 74 T. O.

McGrath 87 Frnnk inayer John Woods 84 From Warren Dan Angius 39 Thos Cowperthwaite 26 I. Joralemon 112 A. G. McGregor 162 Of Ex-Emperor's Army iVOTE ON-EXCESS PROFITS TAX TO BE TIEN r.ee irinal Kepeal or Levy httec- tive January I rreaictea By Political Chiefs' REED PROPOSAL LOST Plan to Continue Tax Indefinitely Is Defeated by Vote of 39 to 28 WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.

Final repeal of the excess profits tax on January first, was forecast tonight with the defeat by the senate of an i amendment to the tax revision bill i proposing indefinite retention of this i tax at the present rates. The vote waa 39 to 28 with four Republicans joining the solid iDemocratic minori; ty in supporting the amendment. Senator Reed, Democrat, Missouri, author of the defeated amendment. immediately nroDOseil another for ron tinuation of the nrofits tax at about 1 tinuation of the profits tax at about half the present rate. This was tinder debate when the Henate recessed at 8 p.

until 11 a. tomorrow, under agreement to have a final vote on the repeal of profits tax at 4 p. tomorrow. First Night Session Tonight's session waa the first of the long threatened! night jpnes to ex- iCONTlXtJED ON PAGE THKEF American Delegates Will Suggest Plan For Limiting Navy Armament When World Conference Is Opened Concrete Proposals For Meeting Each Problem Will Have Been Prepared by U. S.

Representatives by Time Big Meeting Is Ready to Start, Officials Declare ment and the discussion of Far East ern and Pacific questions wll have been shaped by the American delegation for presentation when the conference meets. Definite assurance that progress made by the delegation warranted this prediction was obtained today at the state department Included in the suggestions to be made by the American delegation will be a plan for limitation of naval arma ment. The session of the four American delegates yesterday with Secretary Denby and naval officials followed by the dinner conference with President Harding appeared today to have assured full approval of the iJan prepared. No hint has been given as to the Government Acts to Put End To Alleged Combine That Stifles Competition KANSAS CITY. Oct.

25. The government acted today to break up an alleged combine of cement manu- facturers, operating in neighboring states, which is charged with violat- ing the Sherman anti-trust act. In I an injunctio nsuit brought by United Stntoa niatrlft Allnrnov Mnilisnn In federal court, the Norcross Audit and Statistical Bureau of Kansas City and six cement companies, alleged subscribers to the Norcross service. were made defendants. The govern' ment charges that by interchnaging In formation on the cement business through the Norcross bureau, the de- fondants were able to stifle compe- Bitition.

District Attorney Madison issued statement declaring the government would charge that representatives of the corporations attended meetings which those present were urged to enter into a "gentlemen's agreement." START IAD ON CLIENT TRUST HORRICANEHITS FLORIDA COftST? DAMAGE HEAl'Y Million Dollar Property Loss Caused by Storm; Several Buildings Blown Down TAMPA UNDER WATER Communication Is Cut Off as Gale Puts Two Wireless Plants Out Commission JECKSONVTLLE, Oct. 25. At midnight tonight, the tropical hurricane which entered the slate at Tampa this morning and spread north eastward across the state causing a loss of property and crops estimated at approximately $1,000,000, was ap- parently attaining its maximum veloc ity in the vicinity or. Jacksonville. The roof of a school building at Lakeland was blown away but no loss of life resulted.

Several small buildings in the rural communities around Lakeland also wei re damaged according to reports. The storm is described as the worst since 1RS7, the west coast having heretoforo been immune, largely, from the tropical hurricanes. Tampa Streets Flooded Oct. 23. The business section of Tampa is (CONTINUED OK PAGE THREE) nature of the American plans.

placed on the table for consideration cials have, not been willing to com-j and vote Thursday, because of Blan-ment, even in view of the statement ton's absence. He left Monday night received last night through Associat eu press aispatcnes irom tne japan- ese delegation which said the. basis of Japan's program would be a desire to maintain a defensive navy large enough to cop9 witji any naval force that any nation could send into the itJ aa luc hnnV.Tr.rn as to ways and means of arriving at limitation or possible reduction of mil itary and naval forces. Each of the live powers participating is expected to enter the conference with its views and suggestions as well worked out in advance as tnose or tne Americans, It is from this pooling of thought that! officials hope to see flow a final agree ment BELIEVE MISSING IS DEAD Cashier of Lost In Hills, Is Given Up For Dead by Companions PRESCOTT. Oct.

25. M. A. Patterson, cashier of the Bank of Clemenceau, wso accompanied four friends on a deer hunt, has been missing since last Friday morning searching parties have virtually given up hope of finding him alive, accord ing to word received here tonight. Patterson and his friends started on the hunt last Thursday.

Friday morning, they separated, each going in a different direction. All of the party except Patterson returned to camp. Alarmed at his continued absence, his friends started several searching parties after him. James S. Douglas, wealthy mining man, and president of the Bank of Clemenceau, has authorized the expenditure of an unlimited amount of money in the ef-ford to find Patterson.

Patterson, is 35 years old. He is married and has two children. NT STRIKE SUMMARY 1S0IC1DES WHEN CHICAGO. Labor board suggests to roads that they temporarily postpone seeking further wage cuts because the docket is so full that a decision could not be rendered before July, 1922, but roads. declare themselves "powerless to take any other position" than their present one.

Board announces rules and working conditions will be settled before any wage reduction petitions are considered. WASHINGTON. Attorney CensraPDaugherty and district attorneys from New York. Cleveland, Buffalo, Indianapolis and Chicago complete plans "for transportation of people, food and luel," in the event of a strike. CLEVELAND.

Warren S. Stone, head of the engineers, announces he has instructed his chairmen they need not attend tomorrow's labor bord hearing at Chicago, saying the board has misunderstood their authority, and will not want them when the situation is explained. W. S. Carter, president of th firemen and enginemen, in a statement declares press reports indicate "the whole power of the administration is to be used to defeat the strike" and that "there seems to be no disposition on the part of anyone to bring about an equitable adjustment." "Big Five" union chiefs ask Walter D.

Mines, former director general of railroads, to act as their counsel in dealing with labor board, but he declines. CINCINNATI. Railway clerks will give "passive assistance" to proposed walk-out by refusing to do other than their own work. HOUSTON. International Northern strike situation unchanged, full passenger and part freight service being operated under untied guards, although strikers' maintain a hands-off policy.

nnnnnr acic mUKULLLHdM EXPULSION OF TEXAS HER Drastic Action Urged Against Blanton Following Alleged Unprintable Remarks WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. The house was asked today to expel one of its members Thomas L. Blanton, i Democrat, of the 17th Texas district for causing to be published in the congressional record nn affidavit which related to a row at the gov- ernment printing office and which was characterized as obscene and un- printable. Presented on the Texan's 49th birth day by Representative Mondell, Republican leader, the resolution was for Wheeling, W.

to make a speech, in accordance with arrange- nients made prior to the action of the house Monday in expunging his undelivered speech, containing the of- fensive affidavit, from the record, but expected back tomorrow. A two-thirds vote of members pres- wmil.l ho rnnir ovnpl Rlnn. ton. In the question of voting on the Mondell resolution, leaders declared tne house vote 'ltwntt lo "arl lue aeieKamm. win eet tomorrow to oiscms tne "ase and It was said to be quite like- i ly that a substitute measure, provid- ing oniy ior censure wouui oe pre sented Meanwhile, attempts had been made to get in touch with Blanton and his office said he would re urn tomorrow and "make a statement." There were Intimations that an apology was In I prospect.

Body of Unknown American Soldier Is Enroute Home HAVRE. Oct. 25. (By the Asso ciated Press.) America's unknown soldier is coming home. After rest- i ing nearly three yeare in France, he began his last homeward Journey on the United States cruiser Olympia today.

The symbol of the last American dead will rest on French soil in the American national cemetery at Arl ington, for the Olympia carries a large box of the soil of France, enough to cover the bottom the grave. Simple sincerity marked the departure of the unknown warrior, as did his selection yesterday at Cha- lons-SurTMarne. Just before placing i a medal of the Legion of Honor on the casket. Minister of Pensions Ma-! ginot. speaking for the people of France, declared: "American brother, they are taking 1 you back.

We. however, will piously preierve your memory, and the land of Fraace will never forget you con-1 lided to her your last dream" Takes Own Life GERMANY AGAIN CONFRONTED BY POLITICAL Former Chancellor Appointed to.Name Jew.Cabinet After Old Ministers Resign BERLIN, Oct. 25. By The Associated J'ress.) Joseph Wirth. who resigned from the office of German chancellor last Saturday, has been designated by President Ebert to form a new cabinet.

He has consented to assume the task. It was an eleventh hour attempt to sole the political chaos brought about by the Wirth cabinet's retirement Sat urday that President Ebert tonight requested Dr. Wirth to form a so-called business men's, or non-parliamentary ministry. It is expected the new government will take office tomorrow. The cabinet will not be a coalition one.

The majority Socialists and the clerical party will constitute the nucleus of the preliminary support actually vouchsafed in the new ministry. The Democrats and the Independent Socialists promise to stand by it. while the German people's party again agrees to observe benevolent neutrality. Hints To Young Cooks Taken by permission from the copyrighted cookbook, "A Modern Manual of Cooking," by Marion Harris Neil. Whether you are a young cook or one of great experience in the art.

of cooking, you will be greatly interested in the series of articles, "Hints to Young Cooks," which will appear each Saturday on the Review's Market Page. The first one will appear in next Saturday's edition. Watch for it. Another feature of our Saturday Market Page is the series of articles on the care of babies, by Miss Ella Bates, School Nurse. Don't miss them.

Each week the Review's Market Page becomes more popular with Bisbee District housewives. ARMY DEFEATED BY LOYAL FORGE Former Ruler Still Interned; Supporters Are Lodged in -Prison Awaiting Trial WILL EXILE CHARLES Switzerland Declares Monarch-Will Not Be Allowed to Return For Refuge I BUDAPEST. Oct. 25. (By the Associated Iress) Major Oestenburg.

leader of the royalist troops, -omm it-tod suicide when the government forces overtook him at Komor. AIL Karlist deputies were arrested, except" M. Sorecianji. who jumped from a. window.

The assembly is to be convoked soon to dethrone Charles. The election of Admiral Horthy, egent. as king is said to be among the possibilities. Youths today destroyed the offices of the I'szag, owned by Count Andras sy, one of Charles' cabinet members, using hand grenades. Still Held Prisoner VIENNA.

Oct. 25 (By the Associated Press) Former Kmpemr Charles and his wife were still interned today in the castle of Count Kster-hazy at Tata Tovaros. according to Austrian official advices. Members of Charles' cabinet and other prisoners have been removed to the mi'tary prison In Budapest. Besides members of the cabinet, tber- are being held as prisoners many royalist otlicers and legitimatists.

imlud ing Prince Ludwig Windisch-Craptz. It is reported that important documents and jewelry have been taken from the prisoners. Charles has been refused release on parole. In diplomatic quarters it is I suiil 7ita iu trnt tn cr a hum til o- 8jres No greater punishment for Charlvv than renewed is spoken of here. It vas reported Italy has offered i.im asylum.

There were rumors today thpt Charles had attempted to commit suicide and also that he had been wounl ed by an assassin. The rumors wre without official confirmation. When former Emperor Charles and ex-Empress Zita landed at Oedenburg last week from the airplane that had brought them from Switzerland. II. ex-empress, according to a witness, scrutinized the crowd of monarchis awaiting yheni.

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