Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 150, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 November 1921 — Page 1

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ERIN PROBLEM MAY BE NEAR TO SOLUTION Sir James Craig and Lloyd George to Confer Tomorrow. NOW UP TO ULSTER If Province Yields Peace Seems in Sight. LONDON, Not. 3.—A supreme effort to establish the groundwork of an Irish peace settlement will be made here tomorrow when Sir James Craig, premier of Ulster and leader of the Ulster unionists, will confer with Premier Lloyd George. Sir \lames also will consult with Sir Edward Carson, former leader of the Ulster unionists, who has been acting as mediator between the British government and the North Ireland Tories. The Irish peace negotiations virtually marked time today. The cabinet met and canvassed the situation, after which it was seml-oCficißlly announced at tha office of Sir Hamar Greenwood, chiet secretary for Ireland, that the outlook did not appear 60 bright as It did yesterday, due to the stiffening of opposition in Ulster. It was denied in Downing street circles that the government has sent a formal note to the Ulster government at Belfast, but it was admitted there had been communication on the subject of a plebiscite In Tyrone and Fermanagh counties. From Sinn I'ein sources it is learned that the Sinn Fein have agreed to a settlement on the following basis: 1 Dominion status for Ireland. 2 Ireland will owe allegiance to the King on condition that the country Is a unit and not divided in autonomy with coordinated parliaments In Dublin and Belfast. 3 Tyrone and Fermanagh counties and part of Donegal coutiy shall be released from Ulster province. There is every ground for belief that Sinn Fein has consented to give np Its demand for an Irish republic on condition the other requests are granted. Fir James Craig will leave Belfast to. night, arriving In London tomorrow morning. It is understood that Premier Lloyd George will cake formal pro poaal tomorrow that plebiscite be held in Fermanagh and Tyrone counties.

BUSY JN IRELAND PELFAST. Ireland, Nor. 3.—John MeHtfgh. Catholic nationalist, and chairman of .the Farmar.agh county council, was kidnaped Tuesday night, it was learned here today. He was understood to have refused to pay a Sinn Fein levy. Two witnesses who had been subpoenaed to testify In a case affecting the Sinn Fein also were kidnaped. It was said. GREAT THRONG GREETS FOCH AT ST. LOUIS Marshal and General Pershing Wildly Cheered by Thousands Along Streets. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Nov. 3.—The "Center City” was captured early today by Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France and a coterie of other notables. Including Gen. John J. Tershing, Missouri's most noted son. Smiling, though obviously weary from half a dozen Uar6 of ‘‘being received," the noted visitors alighted from a special train which brought them here from Kansas City, where they had attended the third annual convention of the American Legion. Blatant notes of bands, rousing cheers from throats of eager thousands, greeted the party of distinguished visitors as were transported in automobiles to Rhe St. Louis Club for breakfast. The same “little old woman,” In black, mother of a dead war hero trembled on the curb here, as In all other cities where the allied supreme commander and General Pershing have visited. Tears and sobs mingled with the tremendous ovation that was accorded “the saviours ot humanity,” as the first parade of the day passed speedily through a valley of flags, bounded o l either aides by exultaut crowds. Six Injured When Train Leaves Track COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3.—Six passengers were Injured, none fatally, when a Pennsylvania passenger train was derailed near Lewis Center, Delaware County, today.

( Pretty Peggy 9 May Not Show in Divorce Court Indications Point to Private Settlement in Joyce Case .

CHICAGO, Nov. 3.—lndications today were that "scandal fans,” who may have been anticipating a feast from the trial of the Joyce divorce suit will be disappointed when .he case comes to tlia" next Tuesday. A perfunctory hearing and a deeree of annulment “without contest,” Is expected. It Is regarded as unlikely i WEATH ER Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 p. m.. Nov. 4. 1921: Generally fair tonight and Friday; not much change in temperature. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. ra 34 7 a. m 36 8 a. m 38 9 a. m 39 30 a. 45 11 a. m 47 12 (noon) 49 1 p. m 49 J p. m,

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All Plans Completed for Reception of Marshal Ferdinand Foch Tomorrow

EXPECT FRIDAY TO BE NOTABLE IN CITY HISTORY Entire State to Honor Famous French Hero of World War. Indianapolis was all set today to extend the glad hand to Marshal Ferdinand L. Foch when he arrives here tomorrow for a day's visit. At no time in the city's history have such extensive preparations been mads for the greeting of an individual, and when the famous military leader departs tomorrow night there will be no doubt in his mind about the meaning of a genuine Hoosler welcome. Former Governor Famuol M. Ralston, chairman of the reception committee, sent word to ail members of the committee to be at the Union Station promptly at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning when detailed Instructions for the day will be given each member. Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, chairman of the general arrangements committee, also announced that former sailors and marines will march In a separate un't In the parade and that they are to assemble at Missouri and Washington streets. Dress blue, legglns and white caps will be the uniform of the day for the “gobs.'’ The day's events, in brief, will be as follows: FORENOON. 9:oo—Marshal Foch arrives at Union Station, where he is met by reception committee, Samuel M. Ralston, chairman. 9.Ts—Marshal Foch will be escorted to Claypool Hotel by the Culver Black Horse Troop and Culver Band. Line of march: North on Meridian street to Washington street, west on Washington street to Claypool Hotel. 9:30 —Reception on mezzanine floor of Claypool Hotel. 10:00—Trip to Speedway. 10:13—Marshal Foch circles Speedway .tracks and enters Judges’ stand. Music by Purdue University Band. 10:30 —Special twenty-five mile automobile race. Open to all, no admission. 12:00—Governor's luncheon at Indianapolis Country Club. AFTERNOON. 2:oo—Parade. Line of march: From Capttol avenue and Washington street, east to Pennsylvania; countermarch to Meridian; north on Meridian lo south steps of the Monument where Marshal Foch will place a "wreath on the Monument. It will be received by "Miss Indiana” as impersonated by Mrs. John 11. Bull. Marshal Foch will then re-enter his car and the parade will move around tha

SOLDIER’S LIFE NOT LIKE THAT OF EDSEL FORD So Declares Senator Watson in Defending His Charges cf Cruelty to Veterans. WASHINGTON, Nor. 3.—Letters and telegrams from men representing themselves a* former service men, offering to substantiate his charges that American soldiers were hanged overseas without court-martial, were read before the Senate today by Senator ‘‘Tom’’ Wafson, Democrat, Tleorgia. Senator Moses, Republican, New Hampshire, objected to Senator Watson introducing two photographs he had said he had Just received from one of his correspondents, one he alleged "shows an American soldier dying on the gallows,” the other claimed was “another American soldier being prepared for death.” DEMANDS APOI.OGV FROM SEN". MOSES. “I consider the objection of the Senator from New Hampshire a very cowardly one,” Watson shouted. "I demand that he apologize to me for the Insulting attitude he has assumed toward me.” Senator Moses resumed hl3 scat without making any response. Watson introduced a letter he said was written to him Nov. I, by J. Ihniiy Conwell. Philadelphia, enclosing two photographs showing a negro soldier being hanged in France. In this letter, Conwell was quoted as stating: “It might be of interest to yon to have the two photographs t enclose, showing a negro being executed at evacuation hospital No. 6, in France, where I was stationed. This occurred in June or July, 191.8. REFERS TO FORD'S LIFE IN AMERICA. “The life of a soldier In France was very different compared to the life enjoyed in the United States by Henry (Continued on Page Seven.) r - —— \ President Golfs With Harry Lauder WASHINGTON, Nov. 3. —President Harding went golfing today with Harry Lauder the Scotch comedian as his partner. The Scot wore his , kilts. j V J

that “Pretty Peggy” Hopkins Joyce will be in court to bear the decree separating her from James Stanley Joyce, Chicago millionaire lumberman. Reports current today Indicated ' tha' the "punch'’ had been taken out of the Joyce divorce by an agreement for settlement out of court. Terms of the settlement are said to provide that Peggy retain the more than 91.000,000 worth of gowns, automobiles. Jewels and real estate which Joyce showered upon her In the brief months of their lire together. Joyce is reported to have agreed to pay nil of Peggy's debts now out-tandtag. On her part, it is understood that Peggy will waive any claim to alimony or to any cash seftleinen'. Tr* temporary alimony of $1,35 ) per month wbi“b Joyce is now paying will not t* mde permanent, it Is reported. Photographs and information obtained by Joyce concerning Peggy's recent activities in Paris are said to have been a factor In bringing &bat *a agreement Cor t.lament.

Entered as Second Class Matter. July 25. 1914, at Fostofflce, Indianapolis. Ind.. under act March 3. 1879.

MARSHAL FERDINAND FOCH.

west and north sides of the Monument until Market street is reached : east on Market street to Pennsylvania; north on Pennsylvania to North; east on North to Delaware; north on Delaware to Six teonth; west on Sixteenth to Meridian; south on Meridian to New York; west on New York to Senate avenue At Vermont and Meridian Marshal I'och and Ms party will leave the lino and will review the

Riot Follows Raid of Cops on Craps Game K. C. Hotel Lobby Wrecked and More Than 100 Shots Fired . KANSAS CITY, Mo.. Nor. B.—A riot which raged for nearly two hours, badliy wrecked the lobby of the Hotel Baltimore here early today. The fighting began when officers attempted to break up a crap game on the lobby floqr. Over 100 police were called and charged Into the fighting mob which surged back and forth Ir. the lobby. More than 100 shots were fired before the lobby could be cleared. LAYS PERJURY TO M’KINNEY Prosecutor Evans May Seek Indictment of Former Policeman on Testimony. Grand Jury investigation to determine if there are sufficient facts to warrent the indictment of Thomas McKinney, former motorcycle officer, on a charge of perjury resulting from McKinney’s “alibi” evidence given In behalf of George W. Miller, who was found guilty of taking an active part Ui the Beech Grove bank robbery, today was being planned by William P. Evans, county prosecutor. McKinney was suspended from the force after he was Indicted on a charge of being an accessory after the fact in connection with the hold-up. "The State has no desire to indict people because thej\ give evidence contrary to what the State believes to be proper, but in McKinney’s ease it is too strong,’’ Mr. Evans staled. "I told Jackson Carter (grand Jury deputy In charge of the grand Jury) to bear that In mind.” Yesterday McKinney took the stand to “alibi” Miller out of court, by testifying that be was with Miller working upon an automobile at the time the Beech Grove Bank was robbed. McKinney, who is now in Jail, testified to that in face of the definite statements of eight officers and employes of the bank that Miller was the man who covered them with revolvers while the bank was being robbed. The grand Jury probably will not begin its Investigation regarding McKinney until souk time next week. ORDERS WOMAN TO JAIL: DID SHE GO? Gets Six Hours’ Sentence for Contempt. Mrs. MareePee M. St. Glair, who formerly was ll°len M. MeHarchern, this morning was ordered to jap for six hours and fined S3O and co-Sts on orders of .TuiT'o* Harry Chamberlin of the Circuit Court. Mrs. Bf. Cnlr was Immediately placed In the custody of the sheriff upon orders of the court. Judge Chamberlin he’d that Mrs. St. Clair was guilty of contempt of court by obtaining a marriage license after the court had prohibited rc-marrlage within two years’ after a divorce had been granted her . At noon today It was announced at the jail that there was no record to show' that Mrs. St. Clair was In jail. Senate Committee fer Emergency Act WASHINGTON. Nov. *3.—Extension of the emergency tariff act until Feb. 1, 1922 was recommended by th? Senate Finance Committee today. 'The House resi olution was ordered reported to the 1 Senate without amendment.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1921.

parade from the reviewing stand In front "f the Indianapolis Athletic Club. 4.Po—Dedication of War Memorial Site in west half of University Park. Stone from the bridge over the Marne at Chateau Thierry to be placed as a corner stone. Pillar from church at Beileu to be used at altar. 4:4s—Visit to national headquarters (Continued on J ’age Five.)

PRICE OF WHEAT DROPS TO POINT BELOW DOLLAR Brokers Predict Further Reductions in Board of Trade Operations. CHICAGO, Nov. 3.—Wheat sold today at a dollar a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade—the first time in five years that It reached that low mark. The price was driven to the dollar mark in a hectic day of wild trading in the pit. Scores of brokers made vain efforts to hold the price above a dollar. “If wheat isn’t worth a dollar, it isn’t worth a dlrno a bushel,” one broker remarked early in the day, in predicting It would never go that low'. OPENED ABOVE DOLLAR MARK. N December wheat opened stronger at $1.0284 under support given by the optimistic brokers. Millers were credited with driving down the prices. Hundreds of brokers and traders watched the price slowly driven down the 2% points until it reached the dollar,level at noon. The price held at 100** for some time and brokers predicted that would be the low mark, but it finally fell through to 9014. James A. Patten, grain king who made millions out of the corner in the corn market, was among those on the side lines who watched the wheat price go down. FATTEN NOT AN INVESTOR. "I haven't got a nb'kle in the wheat market,” Patten said ns he watched the tape and saw the steady decline. “I was afraid of it.” remarked the man who by operations on the corn market had driven hundreds ot traders to ‘he wail and was once the most finred trader in the pit. "Wheat wont stop at a dollar," he pre= dieted. “It will go down further. "There Isn't any consumptive demand to bolster up the market —nothing to hold up the price. “European credit Is shot—so poor that we cannot look for an export demand to bolster up the market.” Farmers once regarded dollar a bushel wheat as an ideal, Patten said. “it was their battle cry, but now It does not pay'tho cost of growing,” he stated. CORN AT LOWEST IN 25 YEARS WASHINGTON, Nor. 3.—Many thousands of farmers In the corn belt will l>e saved from threatening bankruptcy under plans now being mnde by the war finance corporation to finance the storing of corn on a large scale, Eugene Myer, .Tr., director, announced today. This aid Is to be extended farmers in lowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana and Illinois. According ~to tentative plans, warehouses are to be erected along the rights of way of railroads In these States and corn is to be cribbed. Local banks, backed by the War Finance Corporation, will extend financial assistance to farmers who find It necessary to store tlielr corn in these new warehouses until such time as they find a market. Cora is now selling from 20 cents to 28 and 30 cents a bushel, Myer said. These prices are the lowest In 23 years. St. Paul Bandits Get 830,000 in Diamonds ST. PAUL, Nov. 3.—Two bandits accosted L. H. Denny early today and forced him to drive them to the A. L. Shapira & Sons’ jewelry store, where they obtained $30,000 worth of diamonds and escaped. ASK TO DISTRIBUTE BEER. WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.—Applications of four of the largest brewing companies in tlib United States for permits to distribute medicinal beer to the drug stores of the country are before Commissioner Haynes today for action. Approval was expected shortly.

ALL FELL FOR MUNCIETONZI,’ COURT IS TOLD Judge Anderson Astounded at ‘Boob’ Revelations. HOLADAY ON TRIAL Sold Stock in ‘Bunkum Creek’ to ‘Everybody.’ Story after story of shattered visions of easy money and sudden wealth were told by residents of Muncie at the trial of Alpha L. Holaday, the “Muncie Ponzt,’ before Judge Albert B. Anderson in Federal Court today. Holaday, a young man of less than 80, head of tbe now defunct Holaday Investment Company, and who Is said to have promised bis clients a modest 75 per cent a month on their investments, Is charged jvith having used the mails In a defraud. All told Delaware and surrounding counties lost something like $1,000,000 in the Holaday alleged get-rieh-qnick scheme before the bubble lyursted last spring. When court adjourned at noon Frederick Van Nuys, United States district attorney, had made a strong case for tho Government and had not finished the presentation of his case. In effect he had shown that Holaday by representing that he could pay 75 per cent a month had obtained large sums of money from Muncie residents, his alleged victims running the gamut from negro porters and bootblacks to reputable business men and a practicing physician. ALL FELL FOR HOLADAY. Holaday seemed to have been able to convince almost any one with whom he came in contact of his marvelous financial ability, although he was vague in telling prospective clients Just how he was doing all this: Invariably he repaid the first investment promptly with the promised 73 per cent Interest, and almost invariably the client would shove back uil his earning., arid beg f"r tho privilege of adding more for further Investment. By this means enormous paper profits were plied up over a period of about four mouths in 1920. Finally when the load became too top heavy with pyramided profits to carry longer Iloladay, organised a comrao. law trust company c; Bed the Holaday Investment Company to curry on the work, with Iljladay as the real directing force behind if.

Dr. Carl Schultz, proprietor of the Muncie sanitorium; John Schultz and Granville Patterson, ail of Muncie, were trustees. Dr. Schultz testified that he know about the conduct of the business. f 1(1 that he always had implicit faith in Iloiadaj*> losing $2,300 of hia own money and $18,(U0 for relative* and patients In the deal. name isr.n WITHOUT CONSENT. He testified that his name had been used in advertising matter without his knowledge or consent. Among tbe heaviest josers was Walter Nelson, a Muncie ice dealer, who lost more than $13,000 in the scheme, after starting out with an original Investment of SIOO. A typical case was thst of Clem Shaner. an undertaker, who started out with an investment of S2OO and got $350 in thirty day*. "I let this ride," Rhaner said, and then with a touch of sadness in bis voices added, “and it is still riding." Shnner also added more to the Investment until ho was loser to the extent of $1,325, with only certificates of stock In the investment company to show for It. Dozens-of witnesses related experiences similar In character. On cross-examination M. A. Ryan, who is defending Holaday, made n strong attempt to prove that Dr. Schultz was getting a cash commission for all money he Induced clients to Invest in the concern. lln admitted that he was. to get 23' per cent, but insisted thnt l\ was l>aid to him In worthless stock. He said he always had Implicit confidence in Holaday, which brought forth from Judge Anderson the remark. SUCKERS THICK IN MUNCIE. "Who was it said there 1* a sucker born every minute?” Tho court also expressed astonishment at the easo with which money was raised in Muncie and asked at one stage of the proceedings: "Does money grow on bnshes up there?” A large part of the assets of the company were leases on land supposed to be valuable for oil rights. It was testified that these lands were of no value from an oil standpoint. Some or the leases were for land located on "Bunkum Creek," which brought a big laugh from the entire courtroom, Judge Anderson included. It Is believed the case will reach the Jury today. Although no announcement of tbe line of defense has been made it Is understood that Holaday will take the stund in his. own behalf.

BRITISH EDITOR GIVES OPINIONS Northcliffo Advocates Full Publicity at Anns Parley Sessions. TOKIO, Nov. 3.—Lord Northctlfre, famous British publisher, advocated full publicity for the sessions of the Washington conference for limitation of armaments here today, addressing a dinner given him by newspaper publishers. Later, in an interview he declared the Angio-Japanese alliance had “outlived its usefulness” and that sentiment is against its continuance. He then touched ou the Irish question declaring that if Do Valera represents the majority opinion in Ireland then Ireland “is asking for trouble.” 1 1 - -s Farmer Charges Bad Faith in Congress WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.—Charges that the Senate Interstate Commerce Department had shown “bad faith in its investigation of the railroad situation,'* made today by Benjamin C. Marsh, representative of a farmer orgaiuzntion were denied by Chairman Cummins during the hearings on the- Capper bill. When Marsh repeated the charges during a spirited exchange, Cummins sharply rebuked the witness.

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PENNSYLVANIA MINE WORKERS MA Y STRIKE AFTER NEXT PAYDAY

VEIIZD THREAT Os STRIKESEEN IN STATEMENT Lewis Says Operators’ Violation Will Kill Contract. POLICY FORECAST Reply to Farrington Provides for Full Instructions. Another veiled threat of a bituminous coal strike if mine owners abide by the Federal check-off injunction came from headquarters of the United Mine Workers today. President John L, Lewis declared "in the event the operators of any district* officially abrogate an existing contract they thereby impair the validity of the entire instrument.” In a telegram to district union chiefs recently Lewis told them to consider abandonment of tho check-off system of collecting union due3 as a violation of contract and "act accordingly.” The only weapon of the union 1* a strike. ANSWERS QUERY OF FARRINGTON. Lewis’ assertion was made In a telegram to Frank Farrington, president of tho Illinois district. Farrington opened an old sore of internal politics last night by asking Lewis Just what he meant when he advised his subordinates to "act acccordlngly.” The telegram from Lewis was in r'-piy and follow*: "I consider It most unfortunate that you failed to understand the telegram sent out on Nov. 1 by the Internationa, officers Os the seventeen district presidents to whom this message was sen* you are the only one who found it necessary to ask for an Interpretation. It is seemingly apparent to all other officers of onr organization that in event the operators of any district officially abrogate an existing contract they thereby Impair the validity of tha entire instrument. INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW OPERATORS’ ACTION. "When you are advised thnt the coal operators of Illinois intend to abrogate, nullify, violate or set aside any part or section of the district agreement Including the check-off provision, notify this office and full and detailed Instructions will bo Immediately sent you." Farrington pointed out that a violation of contract would not necessitate a walk-out but that matters In dispute should be appealed to the joint hoard of miners and operators with a strike as a last resort. Half of the Joint board meeting on the propostilon now at stake already would be divided fifty fifty on it. (Continued on P*e Seven.)

NEW YORK MILK WARJSTILL ON Drivers Face Demand of Distributors for Open Shop. CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 3.—One man was probably fatally Injured here today la clashes between sympathizers of striking milk wagon drivers and nonunion men manning trucks and wagons of two large dairy companies. Drivers were clubbed and stoned. NEW YORK, Nov. 3. —Despite acceptance by the 12,000 milk wagon drivers of Mayor Dylan's terms of mediation, dis-' trilvutors served notice today of their Intention of waging a continuous fight for the open shop. Health Commissioner Copeii nd will hold separate conferences with both 6ides in tho controversy, in another attempt to effect a conciliation. CLEVELAND. Nov. 3.—Mayor William S. Fitzgerald has called a conference of officials of the Telling-Belle Vernon Company and Cloverdale Dairy Company, principal milk distributors of the city and union drivers who are on strike Hgainst a 20 per cent wage cut made by the companies. The mayor will attempt to force an agreement to arbitrate the wage question. Most families were without milk again today as none was delivered at homes except In cases where there are babies. Close Arguments in Mrs. Southard Trial TWIN FALLS. Idaho, Nov. 3.—Closing arguments were made today by attorneys In the trial of Mrs. Ida M. Southard, alleged “Bluebnrdess," on trial for the murder of her fourth husband. Huudreds of farmers gathered early to hear the arguments. The case was expected to go to the jury before night. A quick verdict Mas expected.

McCulloch Asks Ail Service Men to March Tomorrow All former service men are expected to toke part -*n the parade at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in honor of Marshal Foch. The pai id? is NOT restricted to men who served overseas. Due to a typftg aphical error, in the parade formation order, the W'ord "foreign" was substituted for “former” in refering to the veterans Every man who saw military or naval service in the World War is urgently asked to turn out for the parade and help make it the biggest event of its kind ever held in Indiana. —CARLETON B. McCUL" OCH.

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Strike Bulletins j NELSONVILLE, Oh'o, Nov. 3.—The > strike of union miners was spreading in the Hocking Valley Held today and early j estimates were 2,000 men were out. I Six large mines near here closed when ! the workers failed to report for duty i and Indications were additional operations would be affected during the day. MARTIN’S FERRY," Ohio, Nov. & Approximately 250 men employed In thr Gaylord No. 1 mine of the Souters Coal Company near here walked out this morning as a protest against the abolishing of the check-off system. SPRINGFIELD, 111., Nov. 3.—One thousand coal miners at Staunton and Girard walked out today in protest against Federal Judge A. B. Anderson’s j check-off declslJti. UTILITIES SHOW NO WORRY OYER COAL OUTLOOK Local Managers Say Supply , in Hand Will Last Sixty Days. CITY CAN STAND STRIKE Indianapolis can stand a coal strike fairly well, so far as heat, light, power and water services are concerned, according to a survey of opinion among operators of public utility companies. Most j of the companies are In position to con tinue running, under conditions of norI mal consumption, for about sixty days, using supplies of coal stored and held for rt- rves. I The men In charge of the two light and power companies are not worried over , tbe prospect. Charles C. Perry, of the Indianapolis Light and Heat Company, said in answer to questions that his company has enough coal on hand and in transit to continue operations for probably two months. ] "Os course, there might be some ex- ' tremely cold weather and the railroads might confiscate some of our coal, but on the other baud, If the general strike ties up Industry as It threatens to do, wo will not use so much coal,” he said. I “When the factories are runntug slack, we do not manufacture as much power for them. We should be able to continue sixty dots, barring emergencies. But at the same time, I wish we had more coal on hand." MURPHY NOT WORRIED NOW. Charles O'Brien Murphy, general manager of the Merchants Heat and Light Company, said his company has enough coal to run about ninety days under present conditions "But it Is difficult to predict how long we could go," he added. ‘‘Unforeseen conditions might arise that would demand more rapid ; conserving In the face of necessity i we might be able to run longer on, pres- ! ent supplies.” The Citizens Gas Company has only a I moderate supply of coal on hand, acf cording to J. D. Forrest, general managers but is rather less concerned over the prospect than other utility comi panies. “If a general strike comes,” Mr. Forrest explained, “coal would be cut off for many consumers and a vastly increased use of gas for heating purposes would result. In that case our storage supply might not last a month. But If coal jls cut off, we should be able to suhstlj tute oil, provided we can get It. In any case, we are perhaps somewhat less concerned over the situation tha:*, com panies using Indiana and Kentucky coal, because we obtain our coal from West Virginia and we have heard nothing as yet to make us believe the strike will | affect the West Virginia field.” TRACTION SUPPLY ; PRETTY GOOD. Robert I. Todd, president of the In- | dianapolis Street Railway Company, ; says the cars can be kept running at ; regular schedules for fifty to sixty days | with coal now on hand. He characterized j (he company's situation as “pretty fair,” [ and added that the Terre Haute, Inj dlanapols & Eastern Traction Company is I comfortably supplied everywhere except at Terre Haute. There, because of some new construction work, tho company has had little storage space for coal. The Indianapolis Water Compuny, a comparatively small consumer of coal, will bo able to continue under present conditions for perhaps sixty days, burning an average of thirty tons dally to pump the city's water supply, according to Charles C. Cray, purchasing agent for the company. The Indiana Beil Telephone Company does not burn much coal, as It obtains power from electric companies Instead of manufacturing its own current. Traction companies are understood to be fairly well supplied. “Utilit'es companies generally,” said Charles L. Henry, president of the Indiana Public Utility Association, and head (Continued on Page Seven.)

LEGION MEN LEAVE KANSAS CITY WELL • PLEASED WITH WORK

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 3.—The last of the delegates and visitors of the American Legion convention were fast hurrying homeward today. Mnrshal Foch and General Pershing, last of the distinguished guests to leave, pulled out of the city at 11:45 o'clock last night on a special train bound for St. Louis. Even at that late hour the station lobby was packed and both given a farewell ovation. The final session of the convention was not adjourned until late yesterday. Complete satisfaction was expressed over the selection of the new officers: National commander. Hanford MacNluer, Mason City, lowa. | National Commander—Hanford MacJackson, Burlington, Vt.; George L. Berry, Nashville, Tenn.; Raymond O. Brackett, Marblehead, Mass.; Charles S. Kendrick, San Francisco; John McCormick, Las Animas. Colo. Chaplain—The Rev. Earl A. Blackman, "Fighting parson," of Chanute, Kan.

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UNION CHIEFS DECIDE AFTER SECRET MEET Mines Where ‘CheckOff’ Is Stopped Affected. OPERATORS MEET IN OTHER STATES Ohio, Illinois and lowa Owners Discuss Injunction. COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3.—A strike will l be railed in all Ohio coal mines if the Injunction against the check-off Is observed, the district executive board of the United Mine Workers decided today. The ultimatum was announced after a lengthy session today. All Ohio operators were notified. The statement declared the operators must comply with their contract with the union. About 3,G00 minors are already on strike in Ohio. PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 3.—Thero will be no walkout •of miners in western Pennsylvania until Nov. 12 or 14, it was announced here today, following a secret meeting of President Robert R. Gibbons and other officials of district No. 5, United Mine Workers of America, It was announced that the men would continue to work until their next pay day, which is a week from this Saturday in some cases and the following Monday in other instances. The only men who will be affected are those employed at the mines where the check-off system is abolished. , A strike of 45,000 bituminous coal miners In western Pennsylvania, known as District 5, bad seemed Imminent as a result of the announcement toy the Pitts- . burgh Coal Producers’ Association that the 20-year-old agreement regarding the j check-off hnd been abolished, effective i today. The Pittsburgh district operators are the first in the country to taka this action.

A miners’ walkout in this territory would seriously affect the great Pittaburgh industrial district. OPERA TORS IN OHIO HALT CHECK-OFF LOGAN, Ohio, Nov. 3.—Operator* of 'the Starr Jackson mine at Coonvilie ordered their bookkeepers to refuse to check off miners dues today. The miners refused to work. All other operators In this district are expected to issue like orders. A strike of the 6.000 miners in the Hocking and Snow Fork valleys is expected to result. Nearly three thousand workers near Nelsonville and Martins Ferry were on strike today. MINERS RETURN AT CENTRALIA, ILL. CENTRALIA, 111., Nov. 3.—Coal miners near hero who struck on Wednesday against the check-off injunction, returned to work today. FAVORS ABOLISHMENT OF CHECK-OFF SYSTEM SPRINGFIELD, 111., Nov. 3—Freeman Thompson, president of District No. 12, of the United Mine Workers of America, declared today for abolishment of tha check-off system. He said abolishment of the system would be‘a good thing for the miners’ union, ne stated that if the operators no longer collected miners’ dues through the check-off system, the men would (Continued on Pago Seven.) No More Loans to Greece, Says U. S. WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.—Greece will not be granted any further loans by the United States, it was officially announced by the Treasury Department today. The Greek government has been advised that the present administration docs not feel authorized to advance the $30,000,000 credit which was promised by the previous administration without S special act of Congress. Greek representatives reported to be coming to tiia country to seek this credit will be Peceived, but will not be given the loan they desire, it was stated.

The appointive officers named by the national commander were: Lemuel Bolles, Seattle, national adjutant. Russell G. Creviston, Indianapolis, assistant national adjutant. Robert 11. Tyndall, Indianapolis, national treasurer. Ebener Putnam, Wesleyan Hill, Mass., national historian. Robert A. Anderson, Indianapolis, national Judge advocate. The next convention will be held In New Orleans. WOMEN WORKERS ALSO DEPART KANSAS CITY, Nov. 3.—Delegates to, the first national gathering of the Wom- ( en’s Auxiliary to the American Legion, were leaving the city today after a two, days' convention. At the final session yesterday, Mrs. Lowell Hobart of Cincin-ij nati, was elected president,