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Newspaper Page TextThe Weather Prediction: Fair and warmer Maximum , 80 Minimum 46 Mail Tmb UNE Weather Year Ago Maximum 93.7 Minimum 57 Onllv Seventeenth Year. Weekly Kifty-Second Year. AIEDFORD, OUKGOX, FIND AY, JUNE 23, 1922 NO. ( 80 FEDERA LL MEDP0RD AND ACT ON N NO ( WAR HORROR DIMMED BY MOB'S FURY Orgy of Brutality Revealed in Report Gauntlet of Death Run Ropes and Stones r Used to Kill Epithets ' for Dead From Crazed Throngs Outrage Condoned. IIERRIX, June 23. (By the Assc---ciated Press.) "Bloody" Williamson county, so-called because of many acts of violence in recent times, most of them accompanied by numerous fatalities, today was preparing for what official action is expected in connection with the massacre at the Lester strip mine when between 27 and 45 persons were slain after strik ing union miners had stormed the 60 "or more strike breakers operating the mine, In inquest into the deaths was ex pected today. Coroner McGowan say ing that he hoped today to have time to get to this feature of the affair. There was no indication that a grand jury would be summoned, although this was a possibility, for it was said that officials doubted If they could obtain evidence which would be of any value. So far as the number of dead was concerned, there still was little but speculation. A score were in morgues; newspaper men previously had counted 26 bodies in the woods and roads; one man died in a hos pital; Frank Farrington, state presi dent of the miners, announced that his official reports showed 44 killed; citizens still brought in reports of bodies lying around the country, but through all of it there was not way of fixing a definite number. In the wounded list there were 16 in tho Herrin hospital, three reported in the Carbondale hospital and a num ber of others union striking miners believed to be lying in their homes. There was little question that the ex act number of dead nover will be known. A dozen or so were bolleved to be at the bottom of a pond. No one seemed Inclined to drag the pond. No searching parties have been organ ized to seek bodie3 In the woods. All reports, whether from miners or from strike breakers or mine operators agree that the killings really were a massacre that the victims were shot down in cold blood after they had put up tho flag and surrendered them selves and their arms to the attack ing forces. . Many persons In the county uphold the slaughter as a rightful act of judgment. Citizens gathering on street corners last night and today laughed and joked over the affair and proudly boasted that "some of these days people will realize that It doesn't pay to try to break a strike in Wil liamson county. . , In the morgue, women and child ren, as they passed through comment ed on the accuracy of the shooters who brought down these victims. Itintul Boasting Men who openly boast that they were In the attacking force related i'ltl( apparent pride the stories of what in war times would be called brutality. The story of the attack on C. K. McDowell, strikers' superin tendent, was related by many. Mc Dowell, with only one leg, was beaten to death with stones before being rid dled' wfth bullets, according to per sond'Who say they were eye witnesses. Ho' refused to march with the other prisoners who were, tied together and told to run down the road between ' (Continued on Page six.) SEEK MORE WIVES LOS ANGELES. June 23. A pri vate detective agency has begun a nation-wide search for still more (women who may have gone through marriage ceremonies with Donald Duncan Stewart, unfrocket clergy man 'and vice-crusader, who Is al leged to have taken four known women as his wives, and who I held here pending extradition to Boston A. Conan Doyle New Convert to Prohibition Notes Change in U. S. iN'ISW YORK, Juno 23. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author, who leaves tomorrow for Eng- land on the Adriatic is a con- vert to prohibition. He declared today he would work to bring prohibition to his homeland, al- though he would have to forego public speeches on the topic be- cause of his psychic Investiga- tlons. "There is little drinking here today compared with what Uiere used to be," ho said. "Today if you want liquor you have to go and find it. Formerly it came out looking for you." "REAL WINE" IN Resolution Calls for Strict Observance in Face of Pop ular Disfavor Or Persecu tion Interpretation 'Fruit of Wine' Disputed. SALEM, Ore., June 23. A resolution which declares that "tho worthy cele bration of the Lord's supper" makes necessary the use of real wine in its ob servance, and that "we must regard it as commanded by our Lord that we abide by the use of real wine in the sacrament, even in the face of popular disfavor or persecution," was this mor ning adopted by those In attendance at the Washington-Oregon Lutheran district convention here. The resolution points out that "since the worthy celebration of the Lord's supper must be based on the positive assurance that it had if the Lord's words be interpreted contrary to the spirit of reverence for the historical situation, we must conclude that the seemingly Indefinite term, 'fruit of the vine" is not indefinite at all, but is the specific expression of Our Lord used to designate that which his disci ples regarded as the natural interpre tation, namely, real wine." . WESTERN FIELDS SPOKANE, Wash., June 23 Captain Lowell Smith, United States army air pilot, accompanied by Sergeant White- field, left Spokane today for the coast. He will stop enroute to take field photographs at Walla Walla, Pasco, Yakima, and other central Washington points. ' Captain Smith, who is on a flying tour of the west mapping all municipal and other landing fields for use of army flyers, arrived here yesterday from Coeur D'Alene, Idaho., SErtTTLrJ, Juno 23. C. E. Prest, aviator, who is attempting to fly from Butfalo, New York, to Siberia, arrived here shortly before noon from Spo kane, Washington. The trip across the Cascade mountains was made with out incident. Prest expects to hop off from Seat tle Monday, enroute to Alaska. VICE CRUSADER, 10 to meet charges of bigamy, grand lar ceny and conspiracy. This announcement was made by the Los Angeles Times today. Detectives began an effort to iden tify a number of photos of women found in Stewart's effects with the prediction that the originals of some, at least, would be added to the list of women he is alleged to hnve mnr ried. ' LUTHERANS ASK COMMUNIONS PORTLAND (GETS Al I Sif) " I NEW "VIOLENCE Philippine Commission Loses Plea The Philippine Parliamentary Co the islands. Photo shows, from let Intyre, U. S. A.; Chairman Osmena a lnent men and women of the islands. 1923 MEET OP UN10NLAB0R Gompers Elected President Again Without Contest Northwest City Wins From Houston, Teas Sessions To Be Held in October. CINCINNATI, June 23 (By the Associated Press.) Portland, Ore gon, today was chosen over Houuton, Texas, as the seat of the next con- President Samuel Gompers, who has held His office every year except one since the federation was founded in 1881. ventlon of the American Federation of Labor, which will bo held in Oc tober, 1923. CINCINNATI, June 23. (By the Associated. Press.) Samuel Oomp ers today wa3 re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor without opposition. An unanimous ballot was cast. Eight Incumbent vice presidents also were re-elected. The only contest developed was when Thomas F. Flaherty of Wash ington, representing the Postofflco clerks' union, was nominated to op pose the re-election of Jacob Fisher of Indianapolis, president of the Bar bers' union, as seventh vice president. Fisher, however, was returned to of fice. BULLETIN NEW YORK, June 23. Yale defeat ed Harvard by two and a half lengths In their annual four mile rowing race today. NEW LONDON, Conn., June 23 At the two mile mark Yale was ahead by two lengths. mmission Thursday urged President t to right. Captain Ueveyra, commissi nd Commissioner Gabnldon. The co EATH PLOT Unearth Conspiracy to Slay Many Public Officials Raid Nets 15 Men and Women Heavy Firing Starts in Belfast Ulster Aroused. LONDON, June 23. (By Associated' Press). Tho police Investigating the assassination of Field Marshal Wilson has come into possession of documents says the Central News today, disclos ing a conspiracy to take the lives of a number of prominent persons and con duct a campaign of outrages. LONDON, Juno 23. (By Associated Press). Fifteen men and one woman were arrested in the raids throughout London last night in connection with the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, it was announced in the house of commons this morning by Austen Chamberlain, the government leader. He stated that every step possible was being taken for the protection of life in Ireland and England, and Inti mated that a discussion of Irish affairs would be held Monday. Price Minis ter Lloyd George, lie stSited, was now holding a conference on all the mat ters connected with the assassination of Mr. Wilson. James O'Brien and James Connolly, who were arrested aftef the shooting, were arraigned in the Westminster police court today and charged with murder. The assassination of Sir Henry has stirred England to the depths. Min gled with fooling of sorrow and dis may and apprehensions of further out rages. It Ib understood other members of parliament Have been threatened. Field Marshal Wilson, it is learned, had received threatening letters for some time from anonymous and other sources, but he paid no heed to them. BELFAST, June 23. (By Associat ed Press). The situation here was one of great anxiety today, owing to the high state of feeling over the assassin ation of Field Marsltfil Wilsoi in Lon don. Special precautions were taken In the disturbed area, but the military and police were forced to fire on mobs several times. The casualties by mid-, afternoon, were six wounded. The area mainly affected is situated be tween Grosvenor streets and Falls road. Virtually every member of-the Ulster government is under police pro tection. Heavy rifle fire broke out in the Culling Tree road district today while the curfew was still In effect. A wide area was soon affected and despite the efforts of a large force of military and police to dislodge tho gunmen, the fir ing continued. 1 I 1L&. L.I IUL.I II CU for Freedom llardlug to grant Independence for oner; Chairman lnczon, dcnornl Mc mmission consists of tho most prom.' E IN MINE BELT Illinois National Guard Ready to Move Gov. Small Told Action Dangerous Situ? tion Well1 in Hand Says Sheriff Thaxton. CHICAGO, June 23. Now threats of volcnco have bene made In the Williamson county mine field within the last 24 hours, Dr. F. C. llonnold, secretary of Ihe Illinois coal operators association declared today. He said pumpmen at three mines. of the Mad ison Coal company had beon threat ened that unless they quit work they would "got the same dose we gave the strikebreakers in Herrin." CHICAGO, June z3. (By the As sociated Press.) Mobilization of the 132nd Infantry of the Illinois national gVard, ordered by Governor Small In a midnight message from Wnukegan to hold Itself in readiness for duty In the Illinois mining regin, began early today at the old Second Infantry armory on West Madison Btreet. The governor's order included a call for mobilization of tho machine gun companies of the 130th and the 131st infantries. This placed nine machine gun companies under arms ready to advance on tho scene of tl I mine massacres. The 132nd Infant ry also has a howitzer company. " At 9 o'clock. 500 men were equip ped and ready to move at a moment's notice. Although it was expected that the full force of 19 companies speci fied in tho mobilization orders would' bo ready to move by noon, officers did not anticipate orders to entrain today. No word from Governor Small or news from Herrin, Illinois, scene of the mine troubles, had boon received to Indicate that the mobiliz ed militiamen would be called to the mine zone. MARION, 111., Juno 23. (By the Associated Press.) Sheriff Melvln Thaxton of Williamson county today replied to Governor Small's request for an official report on the mine war by telegraphing the governor that "the situation is well in hand, there Is no danger of further outbreaks and there is no neo-1 for troop3." Robert Medill, Btate director of mines, arrived from Springfield and immediately went Into conference with State's Attorney Duty. Mr. Me dill was accompanied on his trip by A. Vf: Kerr, chief counsel of tho Ill inois minors. Every attempt to locate J. W. Les ter, owner of the mine,' to obtain his version of the events leading to .the disaster, fulled. HERRIN", June 23. A recommen dation that orders for mobilization of Illinois troops at various points for possible duty here be called for wbb telegrnphed to Governor Small today by Robert Medill, stato director of mines, who is here officially Investi gating the mine massacro. Mr. Me- (Contlnued on Page six.) A MADE M Dempsey Given Until July 10 to Accept H. Wills' Challenge NEW YORK, .liino 23. Tho New York slato athletic com- mission today sot July 10 as a fmo limit for Jack Ilompsoy, heavyweight champion, to accept or decline tho challenge of liar- rv Wills. New Orleans neitro. Dempsey must accept Wills' challenge by that date or his ti- tie will bo thrown open to com- petition In this stale, an official of tho commission explained. Should Dempsey accept, it would not prevent his carrying through other fights already planned, the official said. Questions Sent to All Compa nies Returnable By July 15 Ask for Supply On Hand Data LaFollette's Kin Is Active. WASHINGTON, Juno 23. Plans for tho .: senato Investigation into gaRotlno price Increases moved for ward a Mtep today with tho employ ment by manufacturers committee of Gilbert E. Ilowe, Madison, Wis consin, as counsel and decision by the committee to submit questionnaires tot all oil Interests on gaR and oil holdings. Mr. Rowo Is a former law partner of Senator LaFollette, repub lican, Wisconsin, chairman of the committee. Tho questionnaire was under stood to as for data on tho stocks of gasoline, crude oil, and other petro leum products held by tho various interests on various dates during the last three years and Information as to prices on various dates of tho pro ducts mentioned. Tho questionnaires were made re turnable by July 15 and it was deemed unlikely that further action of Importance by tho committee would be taken beforo that date. JOINTISTS APPEAL FAILS 10 WIN OLYM'PIA, Wash., June 23. An attempt to bring about a reversal of a conviction on jointlst charges on the ground that tho instructions to the Jury were erroneous failed in the supremo court today. Exception was taken by G. Rossi,' the defendant, to the Instructions of Superior Judge Chapman of Pierce ocunty in which he used the word "Incriminating" in regard to evidence Introduced hy the state. It was maintained that the burden of proof was shifted to the defendant. The objections were over ruled today. E SALEM, June 23. Arguments on the appeal of Dr. Richard Brumflold, sentenced to hang for the murder of Dennis Russell, near Rosoburg, are being heard by the supremo court here today. PUGILIS1 WEEPS FOMIUY CHICAGO, Juno 23. William ("Hallor") Friedman, pugilist and William "Fred'- Cohen, taxlcab driver, today were convicted of mur der and sentenced to 14 years in the penitentiary. The pair was tried for the murder of Abe Hubln, who was shot in an altercation In a saloon last April 9. SENATE STARTS! PROBE OF RISE GASOLINE PRICE SLAUGHTER BLAME ON OPERATORS Labor Secretary , Promises Vigorous Prosecution Lewis Absolves ; Union County Officials Lax Fear New Outbreak When Militia Comes, i WASHINGTON. Juno 23. Decla ration that those responsible for the southern Illinois mine disorders should be prosecuted to tho fullest extent of the law, was made today by Secretary of Labor Davis in a state ment issued after consultation with President Harding. WASHINGTON, Juno 23. The coal strike situation and particularly tho mlno disorders In southern Illi nois, was understood to have largely occupied the attention of the cabinet at today's meeting. . Secretary Davis conferred with President Harding for some . time after tho meeting and it was indi cated that tho department of labor would have a statement to - make soon with regard to the mine dis orders. HERRIN, III., June 23. (By the Associated Press) Official Investi gation of tho mine war which killed from 27 to 44 near here began here today In response to Insistent de mand from Governor Len 'Small for action by local authorities, .when Cor oner MoGowan announced that an In quest would be held immediately and States Attorney De Louts L. . Duty stated a special grand jury would be convened from tho Inquest to Inves tigate tho massacre. Mr. Duty said the disaster could be blamed directly to tho operators who Imported non-union strie break era, when they knew that such action would lead to war. "This massacre was due entirely to these efforts to go against the known feelings of this county," he said. "There have been many disor ders hero in tho pnst. There have boon many mine troubles. All have iViultcd in bloodshed. It is well known that a strike' cannot be broken In Williamson county. Yet, non-union strikebreakers were sent in hero." , It was behoved tho Inquest would bo given only a formal start and that It then would be adjourned for a week or so. Tho state's ; attorney ' expressed doubt that any definite results would be obtained through the Investiga tion, saying that It was virtually im possihlo to obtain evidence, , Ho In slHter, however, that evory ' possible step would be taken and telegraphed Governor Small an official statement to that effect. , CINCINNATI. Juno 23. John L. Lewis, in a statement here today, de clared "tho United Mine Workers of Amorira Is not to any degree re sponsible for the unfortunate occur rence at Herrin, Illinois." '. Ho said the organization of which ho is president never encouraged or seconded lawlessness. "Sinister in fluences," Mr. Lewis declared, had been at work' among the miners to "incite and inflame tho spirit of vio lence." Coal companies, he asserted, had employed "thousands of detec tives" to work among striking miners. W AUK EG AN, 111., Juno 23. Gov ernor Len Small, at noon today .re coived a telegram from Colonel Sam uel N. Hunter, representative of the adjutant general's -at Horrtn, plac ing tho blame for the rlbtlnir which . led to tho massacre of,' more thanvn 25 non-union workers on tho shoul ders of the Williamson county . q&i ficlals. , , , Colonel Hunter, who 'wis sent" to' Herrin a week ago to report to the governor and Adjutant , General Black on tho situation, told the gov ernor In today's message that he at (Continued on Page elx.) ' T E Frledmap claimed hla slstsr had been Insulted. Tho verdict caused a tumult In the. court room. "Is that the judgment for taking care of' my sister?" Friedman' cried, stretching his hands toward the jurors, as tears streamed down his face. : . .-.