Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-14
COLUMBUS, n. NJ, July II.


Tho 1900 Industrial Workers of the
world driven out of Bisbee, Ariz., arrived
hare today from Hermanas, ~ NJ, and were
,nterned under guard of United States
soldiers,
The I, w. w "outcasts" spent last night
eamped in the desert near Hermanas y. NJ,
IN charge of Sheriff Simpson, of Luna
County They became a national problem
when Governor Lindsey announced he had
nut the question of their disposition up to
the Federal Government.
There was no disorder at the camp. Fol-
ioving the arrival Of a supply of food, sent
I from Ell Paso at the order of General Bell,
the Industrallsts had their first meal in
thirty-sx hours The food was rationed
out among them as in a military camp.
Answering an appeal by Sheriff Simpson. in
which he promised them protection while
under his jurisdiction. the men promised
there should be no disorder and appointed
policemen" from among their number to
patrol the camp.
W b. Cleary, a Bisbee lawyer, has been
chosen by the exlles as their leader. lie is
counseling the deported men to make the
best Of the situation.
Property owners, Liberty Bond sub
scribers and men who have registered for
There were 2200 men IN the mob that de-
ported us, and they were armed with ma
chine guns as well as rifles.
Among the demands Of the men when they
struck was one for Sc wage, Sc not having
any more purchasing power than $3.50 had
when miners received that sum and copper
was selling at fifteen cents.
when they started to deport us, each
man was forced to walk between a gantlet
OF armed men to the train. He was asked
II he was willing to return to work. If he
said yes he was turned loose and allowed
70 mngle with the armed guards"
PORTLAND, Ore, July Il.
Spansh.Amerlcan war veterans will
probably do much toward curbing l. W. w.
activities in the Northwest.
These veterans today are preparing to
organize to keep the peace against the
agitators. Adjutant General White, of Ore
gon said more than 100 men had already
enlisted in a battalion being formed to
suppress /. w. w. demonstrations. The
battalion will be raised to 800.
Only men Of previous military experience
are In the battalion.
Farmers in the Yakima Valley throughout
eastern Washington and oregon are armed
prepared to resist the l. w. w.
Mayor Raker, of Portland, United States
Attorney Reames and county authorities
are meeting here, laying plans to meet a
threatened invasion of l. w. w. men from
the North.
They'll get hell from us If they come
down here" said one official
State Fire Marshal Wells recommended
70 the Governor that troops be stationed
throughout eastern Oregon to protect grain
neids' and that rock piles be established
where the l. w. W. men "can be compelled
work industrousy."
SAN FRANCISCO J,,Iv IA
A sweeping investigation by Department
oi justice officials into the activities of the
W. w. in California was begun today
IA an effort to determine whether a conspir-
Acy exists among the members of the or
tanlzation TO destroy crops.
one |. w. w. leader, whose name has
NOT been divugedc has already been ar
Iested' Assistant United States District
Auorhey Ornabaum, in charge of the in
tneeusatlon' declared today that should the
INJURY prove conspiracy the guilty per-
su sohs can be prosecuted for treason in aiding
u's enemy during the period of the war
me county authorities of Alameda, Yolo
sl nu S'anislaus are fearful that grain fields
Sere VIII be set afire and have asked the
government to prevent damage.
Local l. w. w. leaders teIegraphed Presi-
esnt wilson, urging a Federal investigation
VI the strikes and received message from
Eresldential Secretary Tumulty, declaring
e PRESIDENT is taking every step possible
order.
PHOENIX, Ariz., July Il.
,.ihe l. w. W. menace in Arizona, with
OV IDLE In the mines, mills and smelters,
a aas grown out of control of any authority
ave ave mat OF the Federal Government in the
pnloh or Governor Campbell. As yet there
no indication Of active Government aid.
epeaklng before the Rotary Club the Gov
ooo nor told his audience that he feared "a
kkossIoie tragedy" would grow out of the
esnserous situation.
me Loyalty League, which deported the
w. W. from Bisbee and Jerome and
Haien mas spread here and TO Globe, Miami,
So, douglas and other localities, will act in
@ @UnIahction with the Rife Club and reserve
ana the city police