Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 178, 28 July 1922 — Page 1

RIG H AND SCN-TELEGRAM VOL. XCII., No. 178 Palladium, Est. 1831. Consolidated With bun-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 28, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

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REPUBLICANS

SEE MENACE IN WALKOUTS Face Opposition of Factions However Troubles May Be Settled Blamed For Business Halt. JUDGE ADMINISTRATION By MARK StXUVAX WASHINGTON, July 28. Washington, including both Republicans and Democrats, speculates daily on the possible political consequences of the coal and railway strikes, but does not yet see any definite political results ia sight. Administrations rarely go through strikes as important as these without being affected politically one way or the either. But the course of the Harding administration so far, as regard to the coal strike particularly, has been such as not to cause any crystallization either of favor of antagonism on the part of any group concerned. So far as there is any alignment at all, it is probably in the direction of resentment on the part of both the miners and the operators. The course which Wilson' chose in the railroad strike of 1916 was such as to give him a degree of favor from the railroad workers that remained with him until the end of his public career, and which to a large extent, remains with McAdoo as a political asset to this day From the point of view of the Harding administration, the coal strike "broke" in such a way as not to seem to line it up with either faction, and not to cause either hostility on the part of one, or favor on the part of the other. The picture presented to the public was that of both sides refusing the president's proposal of arbitration. This averted the necessity of the administration seeming to line up on the side of a willing party against an unwilling one. . Roosevelt's Case In Roosevelt's administration, the miners accepted Roosevelt's proposal and the operators refused. The result was that Roosevelt seemed to be standing with the miners against the mine owners. That result had consequences that lasted to the end of Roosevelt's life. It was the initial episode of that phase of Roosevelt's career, which brought to him the general support and friendliness of labor, and causd him to be for a period, the object of the detestation of all thoFe sections of public opinion which would naturally sympathize with the mine owners. Although the Harding administra tion, so far, both in fact and in seem ing, has pursued a course which has not caused either side to charge it with favor .towards the other. It is by no means free from political menace of the most serious kind. The admin istration will be judged by the public, both as to its conduct at each step of the controversy and also in the end as to its success in managing the strike as a whole. Prosperity Wane Factor The slowing up of prosperity as a result of the strike would naturally tend to affect adversely the popularity' of any administration and any party in power. It is the fear of thi3 unpopularity that often leads an administration to take steps which are essentially unsound for the sake of political expediency. The Republicans have been counting confidentially on steadily increasing prosperity as one of the chief of their assets in the coming congressional election. As Republican leaders up to a few weeks ago were in the habit of expressing it, "By election day in November there won't be an unemployed man in the country." Obviously, if the strike continues, with a condition in which we have al most a war-time status of rationing fuel and railroad facilities, there will be by November not business prosperity but business distress. Nevertheless," in this as in all other respects, the Republicans are the beneficiary of the fact that the Democrats are not organized to take advantage of the luck which, with increasing steadiness, blows their way. Democrat Coup Unlikely as tnings siana toaay. u is uuncuii, to imagine the Democrats being ab!o to take advantage of any combination of circumstances to the extent of cap-' is as certain as anything can be thatj the Republicans will suffer serious! losses, but those would have to be phenomenal in fact, in the nature of an earthquake to reduce the Republicans to a minority. The Republicans now have almost two members of the lower house to the Democrats' one. The Republican mainritv is 168 in a total of 432 that is, S00 Republicans to 132 Democrats. Under any circumstances, strike or no strike, this Republican majority was destined to be reduced to less than half what it now is. But it would take something almost unprecedented in politics to reduce the Republicans to a minority. (Copyright. 1922. by the New York Eveuing Post, Inc.) Shop Crafts to Hold Oven Air Meeting An open air meeting will be held Fridav night at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the Federated Shop crafts, at the South Tenth street park. Charles Kutz. jrcneral chairman of the machinists' union, will be on the i

program to epeak and it has been announced that special arrangements have been made to enable .representatives of their organizations to inform f4 the public concerning the actual conditions in striko circles. Interest in the situation on the part of the general public was displayed at the last public meeting of the organization and the officials stated that indoor meeting would no longer held ' the crowd.

SEN. REED IS GAINING

AS DATE OF PRIMARY NEARS IN MISSOURI PALtADIFM SW! BtREAU WASHINGTON, July 28. "My paper made a mistake in sending me to Missouri for a peek in on the contest between Jim Reed and Breckenridge Long for the Democratic senatorial nomination; I am only a political writer, not a dramatic critic," re marked a well known Washington correspondent' on his return from Mis souri a few days ago. Washington is following the for tunes of the picturesque Reed witli keen interest. Reed entered the cam paign with all the odds against him. Two years ago the Missouri Democratic convention read him out of the ri - n1 -in -Asin'n nniVitt 1 a a7i 1 cnni.n r ,- f,ctne nnon hi-m Missouri Democrats taka ! their politics as seriously as their religion, consequently Reed entered the battle doubly damned. Two months ago, it is asserted. Long, formerly third assistant secretary of state, would have been nominated by a three to one vote, but. Washington hears, as the campaign draws to a close, that Reed has a fighting chance for rehomination. Reed's Fight Intensive The Democratic state organization has given aid and comfort to the Long candidacy throughout, the campaign, but the fighting Reed promptly set up his own organization in every county in the state, rolled up his sleeves and waded into the melee. He has made an intensive campaign and day by day has been whittling down Long's strength. It is now believed he will! carry the two largest cities, St.- Louis ! and Kansas City, by substantial majorities, but Long apparently leads in the country districts. If Reed is returned a victor Ft the primary election he will hava won a personal triumph seldom equaled ir. the political history of this country He is regarded as one 'of the most (Continued on Page Ten) INDIANA OPERATORS TO DECIDE ENTRANCE INTO COAL PARLEY (By Associated PrPSS) ' TxrnTxT rri fa t.,t o A Aari. ion ae to whether 'Indiana coal opera-i tors will participate in a proposed four state conference of minors and operators- for-, a- discussion looking to settlement of the coal strike, is expected to be made 'at a. conference of the Indiana bftuminous coal operators asociatlon. "Although the members of the scale committee have "made no statement that could be taken to indicate what the decision was expected to be. Governor McCray said he bellved the operators would participate in the four prosed conference. The governor's statement was made yesterday after a meeting here with M. L. Gould, president of the Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators' association and E. D. Legedon.-i vice-president. Bound to Agreement On the heels of the governor's announcement, however, came a joint statement, issued by A. M. Ogle, president of the National Coal association, and P. H. Penna, secretary of the Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators' association, in which they asserted that the Indiana operators were bound by an agreement with other operators' associations against negotiating with the miners on the old central com petitive district conference plan. The "fact that there may be a differ ence in opinions among factions of Indiana operators apparently had lit tle effect on the optimistic view ex- ; pressed by Gov. McCray regarding the possibility of operators deciding to par ticipate in the conference. The gov ernor's statement was issued after a conference with the president and vice-president of the association, who, it was pointed out by observers of the j situation, are in control of a majority of the tonnage of the state. Henry Abrams, Indiana, ReDublican Leader Dies (By United Press) INDIANAPOLIS, July 28. Henry Abrams, Republican leader in the state house of representatives, died at Vi i e Vi nm o tiara 1 i V aftc a cavatcmonths' jllness from heart trouble, He was seeking re-election this vear He wa3 30 years of age Weather Forecast FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY By W. E. Moore. Unsettled tonight and Saturday. Conditions are favorable for local j thundershowers Although generally fair weather will prevail during the next 36 hours local thunderstorms are liable to occur. There is a small storm center over the lower Ohio valley. . Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum .90 Minimum 63 Today. Noon 84 Weather Conditions Warm weather prevails over the central and southern states. There has been no ram of consequence over the central states, although Ipcal thunder showers occurred last night over southern Indiana.. Local rains also occurred over the Atlantic coast and southern Indiana. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Generally fair tonight and Saturday. Not much change in temperature. Paid Circulation Yesterday, was . 11,706

ANTHRACITE WILLING TO NEGOTIATE

Miners Prepared to Continue Strike or Enter Conference, Chairman of Union Scale Committee Says. SOFT GOAL STRUGGLE (By Associated Press) HAZELTINE. Pa.. July 2S. Anthra cite miners are prepared either to con tinue the present status for an mdefInite period or are ready to enter into .conference looking toward a settle ment "based on progress, as suggested to the operators by President Hardingt Thomas J. Kennedy, chairman of the union scale committee, said today. Kennedy said that "the history of the joint conferences in the anthracite region since 1912 show that the anthracite operators never offered a settlement to the miners until they learned first the basis of settlement in the bituminous region. A call will be issued in a day or two ror a omi comerence in e ceni. . competitive field for an adjustment of Vi a KituminAiic cf n'lra VtA c 0 1 H At ttlfk' for a joint conference in1 the central the bituminous strike, he said. At the same time a call will be sent to the policy committee of the United Mine Workers to hold a meeting in the city where the interstate joint conference will take place. CHICAGO, July 28. Coal operators today were continuing to deny knowledge of any scheduled peace meeting such as mentioned by John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, and the strike seemed little, nearer, a settlement. Mr. Lewis' statement that he had "every reason to believe that an interstate joint conference of the central competitive fields will be arranged within a few days" was discounted by officials of the national coal associa tion at Washington. They 'said that the decision had been reached to make no move in the central field. ' Meanwhile Secretary Hoover was receiving assurance from the governors of various states that the federal gov ernment would receive every aid from lueui " l.evcuuuB ieian """"6 in coal auring me sixine emergeutj. p" S1JP ot Cojr indicated that he would today add his assurance to that of the governors of Iowa, West Virginia. Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Kansas, already received by tie secretary of commerce. " Sees Enchoachment. Governor Morrison of North Carolina, however, declared that the federal government is engaged' in a steady encroachment upon the rights of the state, in an address before the convention of the state press association before the convention of the state press association. It was expected that the president's coal committee which has been working to perfect an orglnization to carry out the coal control program would be ready to function by the first of next ! week More than half of the state railroad and public utilities commission have assured commissioner Atitchison of the interstate commerce commission, and representing, that body on the president's coal committee, of their co-operation in carrying.out the priority orders. At Muskogee, Okla., contracts with miners supplying coal to public utilities and institutions, canceled by the United Mine Workers, were renewed. Report Violence. Violflico increased in connection with the coal strike in Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, six points being affected. A clash between state troops and strike sympathizers "was thought to be a possibility in the Middloborough, Ky., mining district. Twenty-five infantrymen and their' officers were on their way to the Yellow Creek mines, where strike sympathizers were reported to have fired on miners going to work and strike leaders here said if the troops arrived at the minca trouble was almost certain. Troops were sent to Clarksville, W. Va- where mine operators had asked additional protection State guardsmen were sent to several mines in the vicinity of Edensburg. Pa., upon request of operators. AMERICAN DEMAND BOOSTS ENGLISH COAL LONDON. July 28. The persistent American demand, accompanied by increased prices and freight rates, continues to be the main feature of the British coal industry. The biggest American order at Newcastle was for 65,000 tons, made by an American railroad company, but it is believed all available supplies for Augwist delivery have been taken and that immediate delivery is impossible. Canada also is seeking supplies, while the European demand continues unabated. German state railroads have placed a contract for 100,000 tons in ! northern fields for shipment in Sep, t ember. October and November j ship owners are harvesting big j freight rates which in some cases have reached 16 shillings per ton. It was stated in British shipping circles today that there plenty of idle ships in British, Scandanavian ports which, will be able in a short time to easily beat any American tonnage that may be sent across. The demand for Welsh coal is in creasing daily and prices are quickly reacting accordingly. Best admiralty coal, which was 25 shillings per ton last week, is now quoted at 35, while freight rates have gone up from seven shillings, six pence to 15 shillings and in a few cases to 17 shillings per ton. With the exception of one Welsh district, the miners are nowhere reported to be disinclined to continue working to fill the American demand or disposed to take any action in the interests oj. the American strikers.

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Left to right: Cordenio A. Severance, president of the American Bar association; William Howard Taft, chief

justice of the supreme court; Elihu Root, former secretary of state. The legal talent of the nation will assemble in San Francisco August 9 for the annual meeting of the American Bar association. It is expected that plans will be discussed for speeding up justice and obtaining uniformity of the

various state laws. William Howard of 8tate wi be amQn fa p f tf a fe hi m a. m COMMISSIONERS MAY DECIDE ON HOSPITAL FOR TUBERCULOSIS By R. C. TILTOX Is Waypa county to have a tuber culosis hospital, thereby taking advantage of the gift of David and Mary Esteb? This is the question on which a decision is expected when the board of county commissioners submit its estimate of expenses for the annua! budget. The estimate will be presented to the county council, Sept. 5. The 235 acre farm formerly owned by David and Mary Esteb, and turned over to the county with the undertaking that the gift was to b-s used for a tuberculosis hospital, has been operated by the county since 1917. It is, still being run under that arangement. Meanwhile, plans for the hospital have been presented before the county commissioners but various causes have operated to delay a decesion The following history of the case, given by John L. Rupe. president of the hospital board which was appoint ed by the county commissioners &ums up the situation. .- - "Clarissa L. Smith, widow of George H. Smith, lost three of her four children from tuberculosis. At this time (prior to 1917) there was an agitation in Wayne county for a tuberculosis hospital. Mrs. Smith conceived the idea of donating this 235-acre farm, with its buildings, as a site for such a hospital. "Mrs. Smith had only a life interest in the farm, which went, after her death, to Mrs. Mary Esteb, her daugh j ter, and two grandsons living in Un ion county. The daughter was entirely in sympathy with her, but the two boys were opposed to the move. "Finally Mrs. Smith brought the matter before the county board, presenting to it a. proposal to give the farm to the county, reserving, an annuity to her daughter and her daughter's husband. ' David Esteb bought out the interest of the two grandsons. Couny Accepts Farm "The farm, valued at $40,000. was deeded to the county, which contracted to pay Mr. and Mrs. Esteb $1,600 per year during their joint lives and the life of the survivor, the property (Continued on Page Three) LEGAL BATTLE LIKELY IN CAMBRIDGE CITY LIQUOR LAW CASE A legal contest that promises to engage outside asistance and to bring in attorneys for the federal prohibi tion forces is in prospect as the re sult of the arrest late Thursday of Charles Close, of Cambridge City, on a charge of violating the liquor law. Attorneys for Close have filed a motion to set aside service and quash the search warrant on which Close's house was entered by officers and three bottles of what officers said was intoxicating liquor was found. Motion was filed in city court Friday. No date for trial of the case has been set, as the prosecuting attorney leaves the city Saturday and federal attorneys are expected to take up the matter next week. Request that the confiscated bever age taken from his house be returned is made by Close. His action ia based on the claim that the criminal affidav it on, which he was arrested cited several crimes and the state failed to detail the crime for which he was to be held. -The defense contends that there is no law providing for the issuing of a search warrant allowing officers to enter a man's house on a charge that he has possession of liquor unlawfully. EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS MADRID, July 2S. A brief earthquake was felt late last night at Granada, causing considerable alarm. No damage was done. GUATEMALA CITY, July 28. An earth shock of considerable intensity was felt here last night but no damage was reported. TO FIRE PATROLWOMEN LORAIN, O., July 28 Patrolwomen on the Lorain police force may losft their Jobs. Mayor Grail has declared he is not satisfied with women doing men's work, and has expressed desire for the "old order of things." Two patrolwomen have been "walking beats" since their appointment several months ago.

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Taft, chief justice of the U. S. supreme T earing Down Old Elkhorn Mill Soath of Richmond; Landmark For Many Years BOSTON. Ind.. July 28. The old Elkhorn mill which for years has been a landmark in Boston township, is being torn (Town. This mill is located on the Boston and Richmond pike three miles from Boston and three miles from Richmond. The first mill at the falls was erected in 1807 by Jesse Davenport. Later a saw mill was added, both being run by water power. The first mill was rebuilt in 1859 by Addington and Brown. It was then known as "Tho Relief Mill." It also had a linseed oil attachment. In later years it prospered so they had to have more power and they put in a steam engine. The old fashioned burrs were later removed and put in a roller mill. Then it was called "The Elkhorn Roller Mill." Railroad Buys Mill It was used successfully until 1911 when the C. and O. cailroad company saw that the water right would be a great advantags to the railroad yards at Boston, so they purchased the mill and water right. They put great pumps in and forced the water three and one-half miles to Boston. The old mill was then used as a dwelling place. Dr. W. J. Smith, of Richmond, has purchased the mill and is now having it torn down. MICHIGAN GOVERNOR TAKES SHARP ISSUE WITH HARDING STAND (By Associated Press) LANSING, Mich., July 28. A letter from President Harding declaring, in effect that the federal government is powerless to interfere with the attitude of the United Mine Workers of America toward independent local AAMnntc. till Qt nPOCOflf Yl fiT T T & can be done except enable men wining; to work to work in safety and that the l j big issue in the coal strike dispute is uauuiiat ,v-v-.av", - csumed by the mine workers," which must be taken care of by legislation, today drew sharp disagreement from Governor Alex. J. Groesbeck. Replying to a letter from the president. Governor Groesbeck declared he could not concede the federal governmen has not the power "to protect our citizens from the etabarrassing situation that faces us." The present's letter was in reply to a telegranJ sent by the governor last week when he informed the national executive he was asking' John L. Lewis, president of the mine workers, to grant Michigan miners permission to enter agreements independently of their national affiliation and return to work. The president, in his reply, stated he would seek legislation to solve the problem of independent agreements. President's Stand. Replying to Governt)- Groesbeck's original proposal that the state take over and operate the mines in Mich igan, the president said: , "I do not know whether you have the persuasive power to effect a voluntary agreement in Michigan x x x x but I think it fair to assume you would not enforce such an arrangement. For the present, in the absence of law to, guarantee service in the public welfare, we can only take steps necessary to enable men willing to work to do so in perfect safety. I do not think this means an armed guard at the mouth of every mine It does need the assurance that state authority, and federal authority when needed, means to protect every man in the pursuit of lawful employment." The governor's reply, in the form of a letter, said in part: "There being no dispute over wages tia working condition it seems a pity at the public must be made to suffer without any justification whatever. "You will pardon me for taking the position h;t the national government has the power and authority to protect our citizens from the embarrassing situation that faces us. I do not see how we can concede that such power does not exist I am writing frankly because the people are becom ing impatient of further delay in the adoption of measures that will spell an early end of the matter." . RAIL GUARD KILLED SAN BERNARDINO. Calif., July 28. 1 Roy E. Burton, special guard employed in the yards of the, Sante Fe rajlroad, was shot and killed here last night. Burton's body was 'found after six shots had been fired. His revolver was still clutched in his hand. Investigation showed that he had fired three of the shots. . .

Plan Legal Reforms

court, and Elihu Root, former secretary FIND BODY OF VYNN, MOUNTAIN CLIMBER, ON PERILOUS LEDGE ; fBv Associated Press) GLACIER PARK, Mont.. July 28. Hours of persistent work last night in the fastnesses of Mount Siyeh in Glacier National Park resulted in the recovery of the body of Dr. Frank B. Wynn .of Indianapolis, killed yesterday in a 300-foot fall from a cliff near the mountain's summit. The ledge on which the body lodged was almost inaccessible, necessitating slow work. Dr. Wynn, president of the American Alpine club and one of America's foremost mountain climbers, in company with Dr. H. Goddard, also of Indianapolis, had almost reached the top of the mountain, one of the highest peaks in the park, when, his companion said, he appeared to suffer an apopletic stroke and fell from a narrow ledge. Dr. Goddard. who was a few minutes behind Dr. Wynn on the trail said that the body pitched over the cliff before he could reach him. The body of Dr. Wynn, who was 58 years old, will be taken to Indianapolis. The party which Dr. Wynn was leading was composed of a dozen of the most prominent members of the American Alpine club. Dr. Wynn has guided similar parties through Glacier park for the past eight years, each year scaling a new mountain and leaving the club mark at the summit. In addition to these expeditions Dr. Wynn had to his credit the scaling of several of the most difficult Alpine peaks. Mt. Siyeh and Mt. St. Nicholas were the only peaks in the park which r " Parties attempted Mt.- Siyeh, but taiifu. was uopea mat mis year would see the club emblem on its summit, Mrs. Wynn and their son. were among the party in the park, al though not on the trip which brought Dr. Wynn's death. INDIANAPOLIS, July 28 Dr. Frank B. Wynn, killed yesterday as a result of a 300 foot fall' from a cliff in Glacier National Park, was born in Franklin county, Indiana. May 28, 1860. Dr. Wynn was graduated from DePauw univer?Ity in 1883, and received a degree of doctor of medi cine irom unio Meoical College in 18S5. He later was engaged in post graduate work in New York, Berlin and Vienna. Dr. Wynn was founder of the scientific section of the Ameri- , ... . . , . - can Medical asociatlon. and held the chairmanship of that section for a nymber of years, and was well-known in national medical circles. Dr; Wynn is survived by his wife and son, Dr. James Wynn. v Strike News Summary Ohio and Illinois appoint state fuel administrators. Colorado fair price commission an nounces a fair maximum coal from lignite field at $3.90. A decision as to whether Indiana coal operators would participate in a conference for the senate competitive fields is expected at a conference between operators and Governor McCray. One hundred and fifty Colorado guardsmen released of active guard duty. Five governors send - assurances to Secretary Hoover that his anti-profiteering for retail coal would receive every, aid. . Governor Morrison of North Caro lina, ' asserting the government was encroaching on state rights. Violence reported, from coal fields of Kentucky and, Pennsylvania. Three proposals for settlement of the railroad strike hinging on the J seniority question reported to have been made by President Harding. - Executives of th.9 48railroads will meet in New York, ihursday, supposedly to discuss President Harding's peace plan. Strike leaders said to be preparing lor a meeting in Chicago for the Fame. Reports from all sections indicate an increase in violence. Union officials declare . men prepared "to fight to a finish" despite the fact no strike benefits are baing paid. B. M. Jewell, his executive counsel and Timothy Hcaly, delay departure from Washington, indicating further conferences with President Harding.

THREE PLANS ARE OFFERED BY PRESIDENT Harding Submits Three Proposals to Settle Rail Strike, All Hinging on Seniority Right Agreement.

RAIL WORKERS AGREE " (By, Associated Press) , WASHINGTON, July 28 Three proposals for immediate ending of th rail strike have been submitted to representatives of the rail executives and labor unions by President Harding, according to information obtained from administration advisers who talked with the executive. The three proposals, all hinging on adjusting the employes . seniority rights, will be submitted, it was said, to the executives' meeting in New York Tuesday and to an employes' conference in Chicago, to be arranged by B. M. Jewell, the shopmen's leader. There were indications from various sources close to the two parties to the strike 4hat leaders of the shopmen had manifested an inclination to accept the president's plan in the main and that the representatives of the executives considered it unsatisfactory in principle. Final decision. ; however, will rest wil conferees of th? two groups. ' Outside railroad contracting, It . was said, would be abandoned by the railroads under each of the three proposals. One of the proposals, according to those who claim to have information of the president's suggestion, would be for the railroads to waive the seseniority and take all strikers back to work. Another was said to be to give "loyal" men who have remained at work seniority rights over striker?, and the third was for separate adjustments to be made by each road on thiquestion by committees to be appointed. i - , ... CHICAGO, July 28. Plans for open peace in the railway strike again today seemed to be asuming a more tangible form and the hope was expressed that the 300,000 union 6hop men soon would resume work and submit their grievances, Including the question of seniority right to th?, United States labor board. The announcement that a plan for settlement of the walkout would be put before a meeting in New Yor!i, Tuesday, of executives of 48 of tho largest railroads, made by T. Dewitt Cuyler, chairman of the association of Railway executives, after a conference with President Harding, together with the president's statement Indicating that he would ask the labor board to grant the shopmen a rehearing, waa taken in rail circles here to mean that the rail chiefs would be asked to leave settlements of the isues involved to the board. While the conference at Baltimore of B. & O. officials with their striking workmen was reported to have progressed smoothly for agreement, B. M. Jewell, head of the shop crafts workers, was withholding approval of t separate peace until all plans for a national settlement had. been throughly discussed. Mr. Jewell would say nothing of his conferences with Preilent Harding, except that "we continued statements of our views of the situation." - t . More Conferences It was expected that further conferences would be held by the president with rail executives and with representatives of the strikers. In view of statements made by rail heads that striking shopmen returning to work must come back as new employes, it was pointed out that in case the railway executives failed to arrive at an agreement on the seniority Question the men going back to work could, if denied their old places, take the dispute to the labor board without sanction of the executives. There was a noticeable increase in I liio uuLuuei . ut icpuiia ui violence I reaching here from as far west as Saa the number, of reports of violence Bernardino, Cal., and as far ast as Concord, N. H. In San Bernardino a special guard employed by the Santa Fe was shot and killed. . - . . ; At Concord five shots were fired ina skirmish between unknown assailants and New Hampshire state troops who are guarding the . Boston and Maine shops there. " Chicago added its bit. One man was taken to a hospital suffering from cuts received when 6ix white men (Continued on Page Twelve) OHIO INDUSTRIAL LIFE IS THREATENED COLUMBUS. O., July 28. Peril, to the industrial life of Ohio is 6een her: today through interpretation of a statement made by Secretary of War Jehu W. Weeks, who declared that. 0ii cannot hope to obtain coal supplies from outside the state. "If this declaration is put into effect," said W D. McKinney, secretary of the Southern Ohio Coal Operators' Exchange, after he had been informed of the -secretary's ruling. Ohio will be face to face with industrial paralysis." He further said that "adoption of such an attitude on the part of the federal government is tantamount to coercion." Mr. McKinney said that the average daily consumption of coal in Ohio was over 100.000 tons and that the present production of coal, chiefly that coming from stripping mines, amountel to only 60,000 tons per week. Regardkss of the protection offered operators, production within th3 state has not materially increased and operators can see no hope of an increased output until an agreement u reached with the miners. "t'