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'cm. Medford Mail nn The Weather Prediction Fair Maximum yesterday 99.5 Minimum today 55 K.IBUNE Weather Year Ago Maximum 91 Minimum 51 Oully Seventeenth Tear, Weekly Fit ty-Second. Year. MEDFORD, ORK(iON, ) 'll DAY, JULY 14, W'2 NO. 97 DRAFT 10 Government May Take, Over Roads to Maintain Mails and Commerce President Sees Hope of Peace Oilers Ordered to Walk Out Mon day Conference, St. Paul. WASHINGTON, July 14. Presi dent Harding, It was said todny at the White House, la of the opinion that in an emergency it would not abridge the liberty ot any railroad worker to draft him Into, service In the event the government saw (It to take over the operation of the carriers. It was stated, however, that the executive believed the railroad situ ation would not become so serious that any such step would be deemed necessary by the administration. WASHINGTON, July 14. Presi dent Harding was described by White House callers 'today as quite hopeful over the rail strike situation and con fident that Chairman Hooper of the railroad labor board would be able soon to work out a solution satisfac tory to all concerned. CHICAGO, July 14. (By the As sociated Press) The forces of strik ing railway men were augmented to day by a ' call authorizing stationary firemen and engineers and machine shop oilers to suspend work at eight o'clock next Monday morning. Ap proximately 8000 men are in the three crafts whose duties In general are the operation of practically all power generating machinery In the, railroad shops and roundhouses. The cessa- , Hon of work by these' operatives is expected further to cripple the ef forts of the railroads to keep abreast ot their, equipment- repairs. Peace moves In the shopmen's strike were reported to be progress ing encouragingly In St. Paul, where union leaders and rail executives were in conference. H. A. Hcnnlng, chairman of the northwest division of the shopcrafts. with the consent of National Presi dent B. M. Jewell is negotiating for a basis of settlement which might be applied nationally, but falling that will continue to parley for ut least a regional, agreement under which the northwestern section might resume normal operations. Mr. Hennlng said today that peace within the next 48 hours was possible though national headquarters would offer no confirmation of the prospect. A threatening trend -of events which promised to bring about a na tional crisis through .the walkout of the maintenance of way workers was being watched with interest. The maintenance men. 400,000 strong, have voted to strike and President E. F. Grable reported that there is great pressure being brought to bear for a walkout in support of the shop men; but whether the suspension would be ordered was uncertain, with about . equal probabilities for action one way or another. Mr. tlrable is continuing a personal survey of the strike situation and conferences to night with shop leaders are expected to bring forth his decision. tfThe troubled situation in Texas seems to have subsided considerably Dallas reports this morning said no violence occurred in the state yester day and that messages to Governor Neff from Denison officials vouch safed that troops were not needed in that area. . . Federal soldiers remain in rend! ness at San Antonio, however, under orders from Washington. SAILS FOR EUROPE CHICAGO, July 14. Harold A. Mc Cormick, chairman of the executive board of the International Harvester company today was enroute to New York whence It was seml-otllciany an nounced, he will sail for Europe July 20. His son Fowler and daughters Muriel unrt Mnthllde.' the latter engag ed to Max Oser, Swiss horseman, will accompany him, It is said. Oregon Democrat! Gather PORTLAND, Ore., July H Democratic state central commit- teemen were gathering here to- day for a meeting tomorrow to Plan the state- campaign and to appoint committees. Walter M. Plareo of IjiOrande. democratic MAY STRIKERS RUN ROADS HAROLD M'CORMICK nominee for governor. Is expect- w, ed to outline his plans for the campaign. Dr. C. J. Smith of Portland Is state chairman. Lights On Stack Of Engine in Dash For Rail Crossing P.RA1NTREE Mnsat Tnlv 11 J. Albert Cowatt Is rejoicing today v over ins escape from death when a train struck two automobiles at a grade crossing. ThrownMrom the car he was driving to the top of the locomo- live, he clung to the smokestack H and when thp t ruin clmiitoil ut n J. station, 150 yards from the scene v ot me accident, he climbed down. Except for minor bruises lie was uninjured. ' A woman was killed and nnnth- f er Woman anil n mnn war. In. A Jitred seriously in the accident. IS ON TjpUES Gordon Lee, Chief Automotive Department, Gives Pointers to Business Men Object to Bring Pacific Coast in Touch With Washington. Gordon Lee, chief of Secretary Hoover's newly organized Automotive Division of the Bureau ot Foreign and Domestic Commerce, brought a mes sage of cooperation from the govern ment to the business men ot. this vicin ity at the forum this noon, especially with regard to utilizing the resources of the government or the benefit of the automotive Industry with which Mr. Lee has been associated from the earliest days, having been a member of the family of George B. Seidell, the recognized Inventor of the automobile. Prior to coming to address the luncheon of the Medford chamber of commerce held at the Medford hotel, ivir. Lee had completed a trip through the middle west and the Pacific coast states, speaking to business, civic and trade associations, gathering first-hand information as to the problems con fronting the American manufacturer to determine the steps to be taken to give governmental assistance. Mr. Lee is one of the business ex perts who has joined the ranks ot a score or more of men, each an expert in his own particular line, who have gone to work for the department of commerce as a patriotic peacetime duty to bring about economic reform with resultant general prosperity thru the establishment of the "Hoover Plan." Mr. Gordon Lee, chief of the Auto motive division has been a trade ana lyst for the automotive industry and has investigated market conditions thruout the world. In addition, he has had extensive experience' at home In the manufacture and distribution ot motor cars, trucks and tractors. Taking as his theme as to how gov ernment taxes are convertible Into dol lars and cents for the business man, Mr. Lee said, "The Automotive divi sion of the Bureau of Foreign and Do mestic Commerce takes a position analogous to that of an export sales manager who has as his problem the disposal of a certain percentage of all the products of the various automotive producing groups of this country in an countries outside of the United States. For his facilities he has an overseas force of nearly one thousand govern mental agents to cover 114 different countries and what he has to sell Is the range and variety of automotive nrodncts manufactured In this country. "The automotive industry paid In 1921, In federal taxes alone, the sum of $115,546,000 or enougu to cover tne ieu eral, Judicial, congressional and execu live expenses, as well as the depart ment of Interior, commerce, treasury. Justice, labor and agriculture, plus the expenses of the entire diplomatic anu consular service. "In return, the American manufac turers of automotive products reason ably expect to have the government stand behind him when he goes out to hold his own In foreign markets where he hardly could survive the competi tlon of a well organized and govern ment sunnorted foreign industry. "Most manufacturerswhave not the means of maintaining an organization ocnrlne for them all the Information they need to compete abroad, or the past experience to guide them. Thus the government Is given an opportuni ty to be of actual help to the industry, by rendering services which are trans latable either directly or lndirect.y into dollars and cents return to the manufacturers of this country either hv information given them 01 loreign markets enabling them to secure actual business or through, actual or- HOOVER AIDE FORUM SPEAK (Continued on page tllr.) , Secretary Denby, Ay rives at Nagasaki tiii i ii's . . : . ' i " NAOASAKt, Japnn July 14. (By the Aa-wctntert Press) Secretary Denby of the United Stutes and Mr party of the Anniipolla class of 1881 arrived here today on tha transport L GAMEJFSERIES Urban Shocker Again Fails to Beat Champions High Flies By Mr. Ruth Lead ing Teams of American League Near Lightning.. NEW YORK, July 14. Urban Shock er, defeated lit the first game of the St. Louis-New York series, came out for revenge today In the last game of the series. New York has won three straight games from Shocker. Hob Shawkey, veteran pitcher of the Yankee staff, pitched for New York. Each team has won one game and today's contest will decide the series. St. Louis, however, cannot lose the lead, even If defeated. The Yankees scored four runs in their half of the fourth. Pipp singled to right, took Second on Ward's Infield out and scored on Scott's single to cen ter. Schang's single advanced Scott to third. Shawkey bunted on a squeeze play, scoring Scott, but was thrown out at first, Schang taking second. Witt's single sent Schang over the plate. Witt stole second and scored on McNally's single. Ruth ended the Inning with a high fly to Tobln. At New York. . , R. II. E. St. Louis 0 fi 1 New York 4 13 1 Batteries:. Shocker, Danforth and Severeid; Shawkey and Schang. While the Yankees and gt. Louis Browns were in the clubhouse yester day dodging the electrical storm they narrowly missed serious injury when bolt of lightning . wrapped itself around the flagpole carrying the Yan kees' championship pennant away, rl- ped the pole to splinters and tossed the pennant Into the Harlem river. Bob Shawkey, Yankee, pitcher, was the only player outside when the wan dering streak of electricity arrived and he just mksed being hit on the head as part of the pole came crashing down BASEBALL SCORES American At Boston R. H. E. Cleveland 5 9 1 Boston ' .J... 3 11 2 Batteries: Morton, - Edwards, Malls, Llndsey and OlXelll, Sewell; Russell, Qulnn and Ruel. At Philadelphia Detroit-Philadelphia game, postponed, rain. j ., , t . ' ( '( .' ' National ' At Clnclnniatl R. H. E. Brooklyn 0 5 0 Cincinnati 3 11 1 Batteries: Cadore and Deberry; Rixey and Wlngon. At Pittsburg R. H. E. Boston 13 2 Pittsburg 6 9 1 Batteries: Marquard, Lansing. Oeschger and Gibson; Cooper and Gooch. ' At Chicago: . It. H. E. New Ydrk 12 2 Chicago 8 10-1 Nehf, Jonnard and Snyder; Jones, Cheevcs and O'Fnrrell. YANKEES BLANK BROWNS FINA 11 'SiV.k ", . J hxi -in v' f fey4 Wmm 1-lendemofvv' the tourists hnanled the i wan attended by th Japanese ml fV S. Hiiro nil where Admiral i nilrals, l'ryu and Takanibe. Joseph Sitr.iuss, ctminiandei' of the j The Huron, hearing Secretary American t'ket . i AHiathv waters i Denby then left for ChlnwanKtao, tendered ist lunelinon. The luncheon I Cliina, on the ( Julf of Uantao. t CHARGES DYE Prepared Order for Ex-Assistant Secretary of State Polk to Sign, and Federal Bu reaus -rSpriiiuUPropoganda People Financed DuPonts in War Profiteers De Luxe WASHINGTON, July 14. Charges of a somewhat sensational character against the Chemical Foundation, Inc., the E. I. DePont de iNemours and company and the Textile Alliance, were mado toaay in tne senate oy j c m - I. II Vn... senator wiusua, rcjjunucaii, Hampshire, in an address in opposi tion to the dye embargo provision of tbo' administration tariff bill. Senator Moses said these organiza tions were three factors "In the gi gantic fraud," he was opposing, and added: "These three are significantly in terlocked in their related personnel and In their activities; and It Is they whose subsidiaries, officers, stock holders, lobbyists, paid propagandists and faked and kept organizations have been the most aggressive, avari cious and insolent of all tho profiteer- Ing crew who pertinaciously push thW legislation. Senator Moses declared that what ever the outcome of the government proceedings against tho Chemical Foundation, he always would believe it "was conceived in conspiracy and fostered by falsehoud." He charged that the conspiracy "was formed by Francis P. Garvin, its president, his associates in the office of alien prop erty custodian and certain of the dye manufacturers of tho country. Calling attention that the founda tion was organized in the winter of 1919, Senator Moses said that on February 20 of that year, Acting Sec retary Polk signed an executive order "which had bene carefully prepared for his signature" by the foundation, authorizing the licensing of seized enemy patents and trademarks by the organization. The senator set forth that Mr. Polk later "seemed very much disturbed and had Intimated very strongly that ho had been made the i-'tim of false representations to Induce '.lis signature to the execu tive Grder." , " A week after the order was signed. Senator Moseii continued, Mr. Gar van became alien property custodian and as such on April 10 sold to him self for 250,000 property whose earning capacity thus far disclosed Indicates It to have been worth many millions. Turning to what he characterized as "the orgy of falsehood with which the Chemical Foundation camou flaged Its real purpose," the New Hampshire senator asserted that while the foundation had "unctuous ly" advertised that It was to carry out educational purposes In the field of chemistry, It had spent nearly (300,000 to "bolster the propaganda for a dye embargo." He Introduced a number of letters to show that the Chemical Founda tion's agonts had had the bureau of (Continued on Page six.) TRUST FRAUD ML NURSED I IN-IRISH SECTOR; CORK, July 14. (Oy the Associat ed 1'i't'HH) Capture of tho llurrnckH nt KUinallock, county Limerick, and the free Htute garrison, arms and equipment 1h claimed in n republican diHimU'h issued at niiduiKht. Tho l-eKUlur republican military bulletin given out from tho headquar ters at Clonmcl last night says the agreement . covering Limerick city and the Limerick brigade area has been broken by the free stato. of ficers who Hlgned it nnd tlmt fighting Ih still in nroKi-ess there. Tho renuh Means are declared to hofd the initia tive nnd to have reinforcements on the way. The statement saya fi fty- t four of the gurrlon surrendered after a fiKht lasting three hours and that number of rifles and a large quantity of supplies were taken. The republicans admit the loss of the town of Oalwny, declaring their force there was surprised. They lost Lieutenant Donnclau killed, nnd five wounded. The capture of tho free state posts at Klnlougb, with 48 pris oners, and Uiverston within 24 hours is claimed. Hoveral rifles and much ammunition were taken . in both places. , . . POSTAL CLERKS TO GET HOLIDAYS WASHINGTON, July 14. Clerks employed In postoffices throughout the United States will during the re mainder of the summer season be permitted to enjoy a half holiday each Saturday providing tfie work as signed to them has 'been completed by noon on that day, under an order issued toduy by First Assostant Post master General Bartlett. RUSS MESS HALTS LONDON, July 14. New Instruc tions have been forwarded by the soviet government to Leonid Krassln of tho Russian' delegation at The Haguo conference which may prevent a definite break In the negotiations there, says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen, quoting advices received via Berlin. Far-reaching .concessions, especial ly respecting tne state railways, are hinted in the dispatch. BIG BLAZE RAGING FRISCO WATERFRONT SAN FRANCISCO, Julr 14. Flr6 In the plant of the Stauffer Chemical company broke out at 11:30 a. m. to day, calling out halt ot the city's fire apparatus. Nearly an hour later the fire was still beyond control and was threatening the destruction ot the, entire plant, which occupies more than a square block on the city's waterfront. Flreboats were called. on to protect docks and warehouses. Paris Red Takes Shot at Prefect For Pres. Millerand PARIS, July 14. (l!y the Associated Press.) Three shots were fired today at Prefect of Police Naudiu by Gustavo Bou vet, un anarchist well known to the police in the belief that It was President Millerand at whom he was ulmlng. None of tho Bhots took effect. ThM shots were fired while the parade was passing along the Champs Klysees at the cor ner of the Avenue Murigny. The assailunt shot from behind a woman mid tho firo scorched her dress. The assailant was beaten by the crowd beforo the police seiz ed him. L OF COAL MINES FOR EMERGENCY Drastic Action May Result From Squabble Rights of Public Before Unions Or Operators Harding Will ing to Risk Impeachment. WASHINGTON, July 14. Presl dent Mai'dlng considers that be has power us chief executive of tho Unit cd Stales to operate coal mines in nn emergency' it was said at the White House. . There was no statement, however, as to whether tho executive considers tho present such an omergncy, but th existence- of power In the govern mut for thu purpose Jinn boen dofl nltvly determined In the minds of responsible officials, It was indl caled. . About the only risk that n prcsi dent could run in drastic action ot the kind involved in controlling coal mines to get them operated would bo that of Impeachment, a spokesman for tho administration said, and President Harding, It wan said, Is willing to take the risk if he con sldcrs It necessary to serve tho pub lie. INDIANAPOLIS, July 13. Bitu minous operators have not yet formed their roply to President Harding's proposal but, according to A. M. Ogle, president of the national coal association nnd chnlnnan of the Bituminous Coal Operators' commit tee, It should bo accepted It it leads to a ."reduction in wages In the coal industry and a corresponding lower price for coal." Tho bituminous operators likewise have presented protests to the presi dent's in-bit rut Ion plan, based largely upon the continuation of wage scales of 1920-22 during arbitration. There wore Intimations today that one group ot Pennsylvania operators would flatly refuse to accept the proposition nnd general Indications that others would attempt modifica tions. Tho union's decision wns mnde to day after Mr. Lewis and tho miners' national officers had aguin consulted with officials nt the department ot labor and was said to have been based on tho fullure of an effort to get definite assurances from tho gov ernment that tho arbitration would be applied to all tho bituminous area, Including non-union fields In West VlrKinla nnd Pennsylvania. While-no announcement has been forthcoming officially, tho union men wore definite today In asserting that the responses they hud received to day were unsatisfactory. VOTE SATURDAY ON H. FORD'S OFFER ' WASHINGTON. July 14. The sen ate agriculture committee wilt meet Saturday to vote without further de bate on the question of reporting to the senate for final consideration one of the offers for development of the government's properties at Muscle Shoals, Ala. With thirteen members of the com mittee present, an unofficial forecast reKrted the division on the Ford pro posal as being five agulnst favorable report and eight in tavor. Obregon Takes Vacation MEXICO CITY, July 14. (By Asso ciated Press). President Obregon who Is at Cuernavaca, ostensibly for a rest, Is understood to be conducting a per sonal investigation ot the recent kid naping of A. llruce Dlelaskl. FEDERALCONTRO WIFE BEATS OUT BRAINS OTHER LADY Los Angeles Widow, Aged 20, Lured to Auto Ride Pounded to Death With Hammer Husband's Affinitv Eye witness to Horror Tells Mrs. Philiips Held, Arizona. LOS ANOKLES, July 14. The full horrible dotalls of ""tho beating to death of .Mrs. Alberta Meadows, 20 years old widow, were revealed to tho police today by Mrs. Peggie Chaf fee, a young woman who declared she was the eye witness to the hammer blows which crushed the life from the victim on a hillside road in the city here Wednesday. Plans the night before purchase of the Instrument of death, the ham mer, meeting of the victim, the at tack, the victim's pitiful cries tor help, her flight, recapture and re peated blows until she snnft In death were recited by Mrs. Chaffee, who named Mrs. Clara Phillips as the slayer. Mrs. Caffee declared she had known Mrs. Phillips for a year and a halt. They went shopping Tues- , day and Mrs. Phillips purchased a hammer. She requested Mrs. Chat loe to stay at her home that evening and alio did so. During Tuesday' night Mrs. Phil lips, according to Mrs. Chaffee, said a girl working In a local bank had been Intimate with her husband, Mr. Phillips, and that she wanted to meet the girl and have a talk with her. She requested Mrs.' Chaffee to accompany her and It was agreed. She told of going down town Wed nesday afternoon, meeting Mrs.. Meadows at the automobile parking ' station und the request of Mrs. Phil lips that Mrs. Meadows drive them to a' sister's house. The drive was halted on a hill road, Isolated by sev eral hundred feet from houses, when Mrs. Phillips requested Mrs. Mead ows to get out of the car for a few moments, saying she wished to talk to her alone. ' Mrs. Meadows left the car and Mrs. Phillips followed, according to the story of Mrs. Caffee. On the road way, a short distance from the car, Mrs. Phillips, according to Mrs. Chaf fee, accused Mrs. Meudows of Inti macy with .Mr. Phillips. - Mrs. Mead ows denied, this and in repeating ac cusations and In a sudden anger, Mrs. Phillips swung her hand from behind her back, cli..OYtofmyoJnufwypaoIn had concealed, and began to rain?' blows upon Mrs. Meadows, according to Mrs. Chaffee. "She screamed ror me to help her," said Mrs. Chaffee. "Mrs. Phillips menaced me with the hammer and threatened death If I Interfered. Mrs. Meadows moved back terrified under the blows and then broke the grip which Mrs. Phillips had, upon her and ran down the road. Mrs. Phillips pursued and caught her and brought her back and began beating her again with the hammer. "After she fell I became sick and walked away down the road. I was soon overtaken by Mrs. Phillips.. She was driving the car. Mrs. Meadows' car, alone. She made ma get In with her. She again threatened me with death If I ever said a word about the afrair. She drove down town and lot me off at one of the downtown streets and drove away." Mrs. Chaffee was detained by the police. . ; Restrained by threa's ot death from answering the piercing pleas ot the victim and nauseated by the scene, Mrs. Chaffee said she fled down the roadway and waB a few minutes later picked up by Mrs. Phil Hps, who repeated threats of death' should she reveal the murder. She said she was driven down "town, here M'ts. Phillips put her off the automobile coupe which belonged to the slain woman. ..... She was found early todny by the police and snld that she had main tained silence through fear ot the threats of Mrs. Phillips. The full story was recited In the presence ot (he chief of police, the captain of deT tectlves and Detective Sergeant Her niate Cllne ot the homicide squad, who brought her to the chief's office. Sheriff William I. Tiaeger, who un earthed the details o( the slaying; from the attorney of A. L. Phillips, husband of the woman accused of the murder, is speeding to Tucson, Ariz., trlay, where Mrs. Phillips Is being held In custody under his orders. Stock Klrin Falls. ;! NEW YORK, July 14. Failure of the stock brokerage firm of NaBt and company of Chicago, was announced from the floor ot the New York Stock Exchange today. Samuel Nast Is the hoard member of the firm.