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IS GIVEN FIRST HAND BY ED P. HUFFORD, WHO IS AT COLORADO SPRINGS, IN LET

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The following letter from Ed P. Hufford, who is Public Trustee at Colorado Springs, Colorado, dealing with the strike situation in Colorado mining districts, will be of interest here, as he deals with the subject first hand. Mr. Hufford is a brother of John M. Hufford, to whom the (letter was written. He formerly lived here and is a graduate of the Greenfield schools. His letter follows: "June 10th, 1914. "Hon. J. M. Hufford, "Greenfield, Ind. "My Dear Brother: "Peg says that you are interested in the conditions in Colorado, which have been exploited and advertised in the sensational press all over the world for the last six months, but you are certainly in a class by yourself when you say that you want the facts. We have had no inquiries along this line since the trouble began. Under another cover I send you a copy of the resolutions adopted by the Scottish Rite Masons, I of Colorado, in a recent meeting, je and these express more fully and temperately than I am able to do, exactly what I think of the situation. Also I shall from time to time send you further published matter, for the truth of which I can fully vouch. "In the first place, the most serious matter with which we are obliged to contend has been and is treason in high places—of men sworn to support the constitution •of this State and of the United

States—drawing public money from the State's treasury and yet as on a former occasion, designating them as covenants with hell.

"We have in this State gone the limit in the matter of union legis-

I lation. We have tihe initiative,' I the 'Referendum' and the 'Recall,' God bless them. Every single thing I publicly asked for by the Western

Federation of Miners, except only

I the right of a man to work without belonging to the lawless organization is guaranteed under our laws

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I State have named the men who are I now charged with the enforcement of these laws. The fact is that by reason of sympathy on the part of the officials of the State and the howls of prominent Socialists, these imported union officials called the strike in this State on this demand

solely—'That no employe shall be discharged from employment with1 out first securing the consent of the unions and no person shall be con- .: tinued in the employ of any mine £, owner or operator unless he is, or ^becomes, a member of this organi/zation.' What do you think of that?

-C What do you suppose our father would have done under this rule as fes-^an employer of carpenters? What would you do as an employer of labor, when one of your men is incompetent or insubordinate? "The strike in this State was called by persons who have never "been residents of the State. Not one

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fifty of the strikers are citizens „:{of the United States, nor will ever ^become such. In order to converse l^with them about their 'Grievances,' it is necessary to understand or have interpreters in eleven languages. The men themselves are simply obeying orders and are supplied with guns and supported in idleness by their union to resist the State authorities, and have not even a slight conception of what it is they are in arms for. "After the strike was called, hundreds of gun-men, many of them, soldiers from the late Balkan wars, were sent into the State and armed to resist the peace authorities— hired soldiers and nothing more— who had never seen the inside of a coal mine. They began at once &

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campaign of murder and arson. The Governor, after vain attempts at a peaceful settlement, sent the militia into the field. While there in full force no further disturbances occurred for some time. Then the troops were withdrawn, and only a small company of 29 was left at the last, and these were preparing to go home. Seeing an opportunity for a final demonstration, the strikers to the number of over two hundred attempted to exterminate this small force. This was the famous 'Ludlow battle' about which so much has been printed. The circular I send gives this in such complete detail, that I shall not discuss it further here. That brave little band withstood the attacks of the mob for seven hours. The strikers had dug pits under some of their tents, and in these some women (two, I believe) and some children were secreted. These tents also had ammunition of the strikers stored in them. When the firing bunch struck this ammunition it exploded and set fire to the tents. Both the militia and the strikers knew the danger from further explosions as the fire spread. The cowardly strikers ran away as fast as possible, while the militia, most of them mere boys, rushed to the tents and rescued all the women and children who were not in the tent that had already burnt and who had already suffocated. These women and children were not one of them shot as has been stated in Collier's Weekly, Harper's Weekly and a host of other Socialist papers who have thus misrepresented the facts for political or other advantage. "One of our prominent (God save the mark!) Judges went to Washington, as you know, and told many things. He is a real FIXER—if what he said were true—if it had been as he represented it—you would say that he would have returned home with his head bowed in sorrow and misery. Did he? I will send you the newspaper containing his picture as taken in the carriage which carried him from the depot in Denver to his home. I ask you to note the expansive smile and the exultation with which he swings his hat in the air. "Our little band of militiamen have been maligned and cursed— they deserve hero medals. Do not misunderstand my attitude. I am not sponsor for John D. Rockefeller, Jr., nor his methods. Wrongs have been committed, in the past on the poor foreigners employed by the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. They have been voted like sheep from time immemorial. They have had 'the Company Store'—an abomination. They have had the 'Script.' They have been imported in hordes to take the place of honest Americans who have been displaced. But who was responsible for this? COLORADO?—Not by a d— sight. Your Eastern ship owners, politicians, mine owners, manufacturers, under our blessed, thrice blessed, immigration laws. Stop the importation of this scum and the strike situation solves itself. Americans are not striking it is this mob from the slums of Europe—prating about the protection of 'A free country.' "But all this was done under 'THE LAW.' Influences long established, had prevented remedial legislation. It is a different matter and one of serious import when any body of men, organized labor, organized murderers, organized church members or any other class of organized bands can take up arms against the government, resist the constituted authorities, fire upon the militia of the State and upon the troops of the United States, and still more serious, when such are treated with as armed forces in rebellion, to be treated with, conciliated, argued with and have audience through representatives whose personal ambitions recognize no government except it lines their pockets or advertises their importance in the world. "When, before, has a sovereign power treated with its subjects under arms? First, let the law be enforced—let the security of property be guaranteed. Let sure and swift punishment be meted out to traitors in arms and in office, then if just differences exist let them be

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solved by temperate men, who are citizens themselves and in some degree of sympathy with the Constitutional Government under which we live, and in the manner provided by law for the adjustment of differences between men. "Well, well, I thought I should write a little to you and let the printed matter explain the rest, but I guess you will not have time for the literature after this. "Folks are all well, and send their best wishes to you. We are all overjoyed at the prospect of seeing itfjou a|l this summer. Don't let other matters crowd this out. The Hills are finer than ever. "Your brother, "Ed."

New Gases Filed.

Boucher & McCord, a firm composed of Henry Boucher and Walter McCord, vs. Reid & Dalton, of Maryland. Suit on bond for $2,000.

James H. Haines vs. Oliver W. Storer and Edward Early. Suit on account for $30.

John Laufer vs. Matilda Laufer, Mack Warrum as Sheriff of Hancock county. Suit for injunction.

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There will be preaching next Sunday evening by the pastor, Rev. A. J. Duryee.

W. P. Fisk lost a valuable mare with lockjaw Friday. John Trees and family and Ira Fisk and family spent Sunday with Earl Trees and family, at Greenfield.

Othneil Fisk and wife, of Hutchinson, Kansas Americus Fisk and wife, of Indianapolis Jerry Stevenson and family, of Lapel, Indiana William Hendren and family of Eden, and Joseph Fisk and family were the guests of William Fisk and family Sunday.

Edward and Joseph Martin entertained a number of relatives Saturday evening, in honor of their seventy-third birthday, at the home of the former.

Edward Streubbe, Mrs. David Streubbe, Mrs. Frank Bussell and daughter are ill with the measles.

Edgar Bussell and family, of Greenfield, spent a few days with his parents, Marshall Bussell and wife.

Joseph Fisk and wife entertained Monday, Othneil Fisk and wife, of Hutchinson, Kansas Americus Fisk and wife, of Indianapolis W. P. Fisk and wife and J. W. Biser and family.

Daly C. Karr, the popular auctioneer, Judge David L. Wilson, Senator Will A. Yarling and Walter S. Montgomery, of Shelbyville, were in Greenfield Tuesday afternoon, and called on a number of their Greenfield friends. They drove up in an automobile.

Mrs. Permelia Thayer is having her nice residence at the corner of Main and Pennsylvania streets repainted.' This is one of the landmarks of early Greenfield and was formerly the home of the late Andrew Hart, who was a pioneer merchant and county officer of Hancock county.

Rev. R. I. Black and family, of Saratoga, Indiana, are visiting Milo Goodpasture and family. They came over in an automobile. Rev. Black was formerly pastor of the M. E. church at Charlottesville and Cleveland..

John Carlyle and wife and Miss Bertha Rowe, of Indianapolis, and Miss Cora Manship, of Noblesville, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Gimason.

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, JULY 2. 1914

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Hundreds have taken advantage of this opportunity to buy at cost. Don't expect to buy at these prices after this sale closes. Hardware and Housefurnishings

The Citizen's Bank has been distributing souvenir flags as compliments of the Fourth of July, to their customers.

Judge Earl Sample and family will leave Sunday for Carp Lake, where they will spend a month.

John Sexton and wife spent Sunday at New Palestine.

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WELL-KNOWN REAL ESTATE DEALER SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS—FU

NERAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

John M. McGill, age 56 years, died at 10:30 o'clock Friday evening, at his home on North East street, after an illness of several months, with cancer of the liver. Mr. McGill was one of the best known real estate dealers in this section of the State, having been engaged in the business for several years. He was born at Pittsburg, Pa., December 22, 1858, and has followed several lines of work. He was a coffin trimmer at Chicago, later a merchant and farmer. He was married to Miss Alice E. Taylor, at Covington, Ky., March 24, 1885. To them were born two children, a son and and a daughter, both deceased. When Mr. and Mrs. McGill came to Hancock county they purchased a farm near Brown's Chapel, where they lived several years. When they sold the farm they came to Greenfield and Mr. McGill entered the real estate business, in the office of E. A. Robb and continued there eight years. He then went to Anderson and later lived at Indianapolis, on his farm near Mt. Comfort, and on a farm in Henry county before returning to Greenfield last fall. He entered the real estate business here, but was in poor health at the time and on February 6th, he went to a hospital at Indianapolis, where he stayed several weeks, returning home unimproved. He grew steadily worse until his death Friday evening. Mr. McGill was a member of the M. E. church at Mt. Comfort. He leaves a widow, two brothers, George and Morris McGill, of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. M. V. Bunch, of Latonia, Kentucky. Funeral at the home on East street Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., with Rev. Charles H. Smith officiating. Friends may call to view the body any time this evening or Sunday. C. F. Pasco, undertaker.

Trial Again Postponed. The trail of Taylor Roberts, of Charlottesville, charged with arson, which was set for Wednesday, was postponed on account of the illness of Roberts' attorney, Phil O'Neil. This is the second time the trial has been postponed. Recently he was released from the Anderson jail.— Knightstown Banner.

Saturday, June 27th, was the 73rd birthday anniversary of Joseph and Edward Martin, twin brothers, of Rural Routes 7 and 8, respectively, and also the 74th birthday anniversary of Andrew J. Bridges of this city, all Civil war veterans. Joseph Martin said Saturday that on their birthday anniversary 55 years ago, they all three were engaged in the battle of Kennesaw Mountain. The company went into the engagement with 70 men and came out with 12.

Are Furnished Automobiles. Both Houses of Congress have agreed to appropriate for automobiles for Vice President, Thomas R. Marshall and for Speaker Champ Clark. Each is to have a $4,500 machine.

About 180 of the orphan chilren at the Home at Knightstown are now away on their annual vacation at various homes in Indiana.

James Whitcomb Riley, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Hyatt and son, of Dayton, called on Mrs. Julia Riley Sunday. 31",

Frank Larrabee, Jr., is visiting his cousins, John and Kenneth Lantz, at New Palestine.

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Miss Anna McKown returned home Monday for the summer, after attending Moore's Hill College.

Miss Stella Trout, of Chicago, ter, Anna, left Wednesday for Carp spent Sunday here the guest of Lake, where they will spend the friends. summer. *. jub "iu1 "u

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Charles Downing, Secretary of the State Fair Association, is grinding out the work to make the coming State fair, September 7, bigger and better than ever. The State accountant has made a report on the management of the fair association which is exceedingly complimentary. Concerning Mr. Downing it says: "We think the board is to be congratulated on the splendid service of the secretary, who has had the active management of the property and the supervision of the fairs." He is a hard worker for the fair and stays at it so regularly and steadily that one wonders what they will do when he wants to quit.

Sent in by a grass widow: Backward turn backward, oh time in your flight give us a man who'll not stay out all night. Give us a man who is not ft cad but is always willing to make someone glad. Give us a man whose charms though a few would make a good husband and also be true. Give us a man no matter how old, when eleven o'clock comes would not have to be told. Give us a man who will worship his wife and who would want her for the rest of his life.

Boys, how do you measure up? The physically perfect boy, four-teen-year-old William Droll, has been discovered through a recent examination of Boy Scouts at Alta Vista, Kansas. His measurements are as follows: Height, 5 feet, 2Y2 inches weight, 107 pounds shoulder girth, 37 chest, 29 3-8 chest expansion, 4 3-8 right arm, 9 right arm contraction, iV waist, 27% hips, 32Vj thighs, 19 calf, 11%.

Next Meeting at Indianapolis. Mrs. Earl Greer, Misses Bess and Nelle Kinsley and Marthena Walker, who attended the annual convention of the Kappa Kappa Kappa, at Union City, returned home this morning.

On account of the increased membership, the next convention will be held at Indianapolis. The membership in Indiana at present is over eleven hundred. The Kappa's are doing good work for charity, as over $5,000 has been spent this year. Two scholarships were awarded, one to State Normal and one to Indiana University.

Miss Bess Kins.ley was re-elected grand treasurer.

Suit For Divorce.

Thomas O. Fuller has filed suit for a divorce from Bertha Fuller. He alleges that she cursed hirn, would leave their home, become intoxicated and that she was unfaithful. They were married in December, 1909, acording to the complaint.

Are Building Walks.

The work of building walks has been started and is under pretty good headway at Wilkinson. Guy Reeves and Omer C. Tucker are doing much of the work. Wilkinson will build about $5,000 worth of cement walks.

Drilling for Oil.

Prospecting for oil and gas in the Hagerstown district has been revived. The Valley Oil and Gas Company has been recently organized with a capital stock of $10,000. The company is drilling wells.

The Greenfield Bridge and Sewer Company is building the Hays bridge, on the McComa3 road, between Brown and Green townships. The bridge is of cement.

The Greenville Races.

Early Dreams, son of Richard Earl, 2:14%, owned by Boyd Halsail, showed his real class in the 2:24 trot at Greenville, Ohio, Tuesday, when he met and defeated a good field of horses.

The class of 1913, G. H. S., held a reunion at the home of Miss Urith Dailey Thursday night. About sixteen members of the class were present and all enjoyed the good things to eat.

Dr. J. R. Moore, wife and daugh-

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A FIG FEEDING C0K1EST IS 01

Markleville Bank's Unusual Contest Is Causing Much Interest —Prizes.

The pig feeding contest being conducted by the Markleville Bank is attracting unusual interest in the southern part of Madison county and the northern part of Hancock.

Prizes are offered for the boy who can show the greatest gain at the least cost within a given period of time.

With seven entrants, nearly every recognized breed of hogs is represented in the contest. There are Durocs, Poland Chinas, Chester Whites, Hampshires and Berkshires,

This was the first contest of the kind in the State. Several others have been started since, but this was the first one in the field, and for this reason it will be watched very closely by Purdue and the Department of Agriculture at Washington.

Since the organization of the contest the prizes have been practically doubled. The original prizes were to have been for the first prize, a week's short course at Pudrue University with all expenses paid second prize, a visit to the International Live Stock Show at Chicago next winter third prize, a pure bred pig. These prizes were offered by the Markleville Bank, which is the originator of the contest. After the contest was under way the Madison county agricultural agent offered an additional prize which is to be a pure bred pig to each winner of the above prizes.

The boys, on entering this contest, were supplied with advice and literature on hog feeding by Purdue University. They may follow the advice or they may disregard it. All that is necessary is to get results.

The contestants are Teril Ham, Lawrence Kennedy, Dewey Reger, Powell Dehart, Jesse Shelton, Arthur Franklin, Claude Lewis and Sammy Goldman.

WILL HAVE HEALTH DAY.

Governor Will Issue Proclamation For Disease Prevention Celebration.

Governor Ralston, by proclamation to be issued later, will call upon the people of the State to observe a day in October to be designated as Disease Prevention Day. The city of Anderson recently attracted wide attention by being the first to have a health day parade, and Indiana will be the first State in the Union to devote a day to the cause of public health.

The plan to observe Disease Prevention Day was presented to the Governor by W. D. Turner, Secretary of the Indiana Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis.

Sixty anti-tuberculosis societies will lead in preparation for an observance of the day, and they will have the co-operation of the State Board of Health and the State AntiTuberculosis Society. The mayors of several cities already have expressed a willingness to help make the observance of the day a success in their respective cities.

The various cities may observe the day as they see fit. It has been proposed that a monster parade be held in Indianapolis. Mayor Bell has expressed his interest.

Mrs. Earl Trees is ill at her home on North Spring street.

Miss Ruth Vanmeter, of Indianapolis, is the guest of Mrs. Charles Kiger, on South State street.

•f Mrs. Jacob Martin has returned a$|-. home from a visit with relatives at sli Indianapolis.

Mrs. Arnold, of Brook street, who has been quite sick, is improving.

Frank Hammell, of Indianapolis, was in Greenfield Wednesday.

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