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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ri.
Charles H Schuyler. Administrator
Of the estate OF Oliver 4. Schuyler
Deceased has rendered and present
81 for fnal settlement. and fled II
this Court his EEal account and :
petition for final distribution % saiG
estate; and that Moaiay the I0th
day OF February 1913. 81 $50 o'eIoc <
\ VI az the Courthouse in the City
u BeIIiushau. Wtaceou County
Washington. has been set by the
Judge OF said Court for fEaI settIa-
uezc o. said account and distribu-
-io1 OF the residue % said estate 70
such persons As by law are entitled
thereto. and az said time and place
any persons interested in said es-
tate may 6Ie or present exceptions
TO said report and petition and cor
test the same
CHARLES H. SCHUYLER,
Administrator OF the estate Of Or
iver r Schuyler. deceased.
CHAS. B. SAMPLEY. Attorney Tor
said estate: Address: First National
Bank Building. Rooms 3+3-46. Bell
irghau. Whatcou County. WASH.
First publication January -. 1919
Last publication February 5. 1918.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06
NOTICE or COLLECTION OF
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
ASSESSMENTS

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
the regular annual ic>-AlIEerc On
Local Improvement: District Number
Il. Grover Street Improvement will
BE delinquent February =. 1918
sui all fnSIziIusacs -: paid VI,
De certified - the Co1rty Treasurer
Tor collection. together Wiz interest
and penalties
J. = ZYLS-EA
CITY Treas ---
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06


NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
Arthur 2 Pierce. administrator of
the estate OF Clara Pierce, deceased.
has fled 4 petition in the above en-
titled court and cause praying for an
order OF the court setting off and
awarding 70 him as surviving hus-
hand % said deceased all of the pro-
parry OF the said estate as described
N the inventory fled in said matter
ard vesting the title thereto in fee
simple in him IS provided by law
the sane to De in lieu OF all further
homestead rights and Ct all exemp-
lions: and that Monday the 18th
day OF February. 1919, at $50
o'cIock 4 N. at the court room of
= I'd court. ~ the court house in
BeIlingham. Whatcom County. Wash
iugrou. has been appointed by the
Judge @ said court Us the time and
place for hearing said petition.
Dated this 50th day Of January.
1919.
ARTHUR 2. PIERCE.
Administrator OF said estate.
First publication Jan. So. 1919.
Last publication Feb. Is. 1919
F. B. LeCOCQ
LINDEN. Washington.
Attorney for Administrator.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06
SAFETY FOR BUYERS

Tribune readers take absolutely no chances when
buying from the stores that advertise in The Tribune
Advertisers viii sell exactly what they offer IN the col
unns Of this paper-this guarantee. In Of any
misrepresentation The Tribune will pay your money back
promptly if the merchant does not.
Truth all through-news editorial and Advertising
is TIE TribrIne's standard.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06
LIBERTY BONDS

B,,avhr 4 Sold on basis OF New York
Quotations Receipts ON partially
paid bonds taken
We will sell back TO you a bond OF
sar,+ issue and amount for exact
euosatfoa. no brokerage.
Write for Our Net Price
PACIFIC BOND EXCHANGE
ggt BeILir cham National Bank Bldg.
Betlinxham. Washington
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06

Pete Van DIX sold the ARE Bate
u41 tract this week 10 Tony Leezt-
srs The deal Vas -aGs through
the o9Ice q the Ba1Cac Realty Co
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06
NOTICE OF TINE FIXED FOR
HEARING PETITION
No. 31ee9
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF WHATCOM

N THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF CLARA PIERCE, DECEASED.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF FL
NAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION
FOR DISTRICT TON AND
DISCHARGE OF ADMIN
ISTEATuR
No 3tii

~ THE SUPERIOR COURT or TIE
STATE OF WASHINGTON. N
AND FOR The COUNTY
OF WEATCOM
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-02-06

N THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE
Or OLIVER p SCHUYLER De-
CEASED
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
ACTION TAKEN TO FORM
G0LORED LABOR COUNCIL
State Organizer Addresses Largely
Attended Meeting OF Richmond
Negroes.
ASK FOR NATIONAL COMMISSION
Congress Mcmorializcd to Authorize
President to Name Industrial Body
Charged With Duty Of Improving
Relations Between the Races.

Preliminary steps toward the for,
.,ation OF Colored Central Trades and
Labor Council in Richmond. and the
CONGRESS TO create a Negro Industrial
Commission to take official charge OF
negro problems. constituted IN mann
negro labor unions al True Rcfor merS
Hall. Second and Leigh streets. iast
,Joseph {. Michaels. general organizer
of the Virginia state Federation OF
Labor Of Newport News declared To
the negroes he Was prepared TO oher
them charter for a central trades and
labor council coming from the Ameri.,
can Federation OF Labor. The general
demeanor of the audience, reDeaied an
plarse and comments Of apNroval. tndi-
would accept the charter.
81. 7g-t- (, Union Leaders Approve.
AT the close OF the meeting. Mr..
Michaels handed cards e the union
turned, thus sisnifyinF their spprovai
for n central tr.-ies council. The state
labor organizer is expected 20 return
TO Richmond some time within the
Ganization. tho date 10 he ilNed by the
unions.
in Richmond about a week ago and or
Eanized the laborers and car cleaners of
the street railway system here.
= In Portsmouth and in Newport News,
Trades and Labor Councils sat to-
Eether In the same council chamber.
and that in time the objection OF the
white organization here would be re-
moved. and both races would occupy
the same hall for the transaction OF
business.
Will Mcmorinlizc Congress.
Giles IS. Jackson. who was the au
thor OF the resolutions petitioninc Con
Eress to create Negro Industrial Com
mission. was, together with w. {. Rage.
of Norfolk. appointed on the committee
of two TO present them 10 Congress
The resolutions provide that the com
mission shall consist OF three blacks
and two members Of the white race
and is to be appointed by the President
of the United States the duty of the
commission among others being to lin
restigate all propaganda that may arise
in any section of the country IN con-
ncction with different problems that
may arise concerning the negro race
from time to time and report the same
TO the proper authority,
The comm Ssion would also stimulat .
and encourage thrift among the negro
race. cultivate friendly relations be-
tween the races and aid the govern
ment of the United States in the solu-
tion Of all problems pertaining to the
negro race, sometimes called race
problems
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
NAVY RECRUITING EXCEEDS
ARMY DURING PAST MONTH
Total Of 2I2 Men Enlist for Service on
Ships and EiShty-EiEht
Lind.

While navy recruiting picked up last
month with 2l2 recruits secured. tho
army dropped down 10 totHl OF
cighty-eisht, according 10 reports an
nouhccd yesterday by the recruiting
stations. The navy also received at
the local station twelve c-enlistmcnts
Richmond was third in line of the
cities in the eight Middle Atlantic
states comprising the Eastern division
for the week ending last Thursday.
Philadelphia was first, with seventy
nine; New York second. with seventy
five, and Richmond third. with sixty
Such cities as Baltimore. Euffalo,
Rochester. Pittsburgh and Newark
were beaten.
The majority of those recruited by
tho navy entered upon their duties as
apprentice seamen, although there
were many yeomcn and hospital corps
men.
At the army station the reason for
the slump was accounted for by the
statement that the majority OF the pre-
Ni"us service men are not rc-cnlisting.
but are being attracted West TO har-
vest nelds, back TO farms and to posi-
tions paying better than those offered
in the army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
SEASON OPENS FOR SORA
IS AND DOVES IN THIS STATE
Many Hunting Licenses issued TO
= .Minrods, hut Game Not 50 Alum
So. dnnt As Once.

stsopen season for shooting sora began
YESTERDAY and for the past several
days Deputy Clerk William Brcedcn
of the Hustincs Court. has been busy
issuing licenses TO prospective hunters
of the little bird. which is so eagerly
bought by Richmondcrs
IS The open season for shooting doves
also began yesterday. but VIII close
the night Of the last day OF this month.
Doves arc now classcd as migratory
birds. by the Federal law and there
3fors,the open season in this part Of
the country is much shorter tnan 1t
was several years ago. Formerly it
began the. middle OF July and lasted
To- Septcm Der J.
sasIDove shooting this month is not OK.
sPected to be VIVA; j. was in the past
'Ths practice Of batting fields is now
and both state and Federal
game wardens are strictly cnforcin.,
this provision OF the law Doves 10y
the sthousa nds used 10 be drawn to the
sbaited helds and We're slaughtered in
sHiicf numbers as 10 threaten the eN-
stsnction OF this species OF ono OF The
sEfSaT families OF birds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
TAKES CHARGE OF CAMPAIGN
Rev. Thomas Semmes to Establish
Headquarters In Norfolk During
Next -Four Months.

Rev. Thomas Semmes, rector OF the
Meade Memorial Church, of South Rich
mond has been elected executive sec
rotary for the Diocese of Southern Vir-
GINA in the nationwide campaign
now beng conducted BY the Episcopal
Church.
He will move to Norfolk later in
the week to take charge Of the move
ment. which will require about four
months OF his time. The vestrymen of
the Meade Memorial Church have given
Rev. Semmes four months leave of alb
sence in order to enable the rector to
handle the work
The work of the church will be car
ried on here by a temporary pastor
whose name will be announced next
Sunday. AT the same time enlarge
nent of the Mems Bible class, the
forming Of confirmation class and
the organizing o. the congregation for
the nationwide campaig n is planned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

General Assembly OF Virginia
meets ut Capitol mt L..
Lee Chapter. United Daughters OF
Coufcdcracy. election of officers,
Lee Camp Hall, mt II.
kiwnnis Club, mt business Mems
Club, Mt I.
"omnn'S Missionary Society of
Grace street baptist Church.. Mn
hone Classroom, MT :.
Assessment hearings. stcnm rnfI-
roads and Pullman Company, before
virginia Corporation Commission,
at 10.
REGULAR meeting of City Council
Mt City Hnll Mt =.
Motion pictures under auspices or
Wnr Camp Community Service nj
Clnrkc's Springs Fairgrounds at
S:IJ.
South Side Citizens Association
nj bninbridEe Junior High school
mt S:30.
Patrick Henry Hrnnch. Fricnd. of
irish Freedom, Robert Il. Lee Cnmp
linlI. Mt $.
Academy OF Mu.tc-.,yhat, ,our
Gamer" nj S;I5.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
BAPTISTS ARE STAGING
"lNTERSCESSlON MONTH"
Fasting md Prayer Will he Observed
Throughout the South on
September -.
In all Rantist churchcs nf lhe snu

In Ill Baptist churches of the South
September will be known as 'Intersces-
sion Month" At campaign headquar-
ters, corps Of workers has bee nbusily
engaged mailing out the $4,000 200
campaign calendar, showing September
as "lntersceSSion Month" October as
enlistment Month" and November AS
Stewardship Month"
September - is indicated on the
calendar day OF fasting ana
prayer Definite plans have been laid
looking TO the enlistment of the entire
membership of the churches in inter
cessory prayer for the various activi-
ties of the denomination. the emphasis
being given 10 what has been termed
the "by-products" of the campaign
Through united and private intcrsccs-
sion, II Is hoped to enlist thousands of
church members in Bible study, per-
sonal evangelism. social service, mis-
'Sionary education, the Christian min
istry and other features OF church ana
kingdom service.
In the various BAPTIST churches of
made TO build up attendance upon the
"Wednesday evening prayer services. II
being realized that success at that
point will insure quickening of in
tereSt In all otb+r branches of church
life. All Baptists. -; = urged to be 4.
their own prayer meet nes next " cd
nesday evening, II which time ne plan
Tor the month Will be fully outlined.
Enlistment ards are being sent on.
from campaign headquarters TO be used
Sin promoting private and public inter-
secession during this month and sue
.cecding months OF the campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
YOUTH BROWNS IN JAMES
John Stevens, Nineteen. Unable I,
Swim, WndeS Out Into Channel
and Dies.

John stevens. nineteen years old. 800
Nicholson Avenue. was drowned short
~ alter . o'clock last night off the
wharf OF the Cedar Works. The
young man was unable TO swim and
mad wadcd out some distance in the
swallow water until me reached the
deep channel used by the river boats.
tie stepped of and was unable to
come back TO the shallow water. drown
ing before help could reach him.
Ills body was recovered shortly be-
fore II O'Clock by Hushey McCaluley,
w. X. Breeder and Oliver Plumb Eos
ter who had been dragging from a
noat Tor more than three hours. His
BODY was taken 10 the Nielsen under
taking pariors in Fulton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
MARKET DIRECTOR UNABLE
TO FIND ROTTING CABBAGES
}. Frank t'ooshc Issues Statement in
Answer Ia Charges OF Scnn-
tor J. j.. Buchnnnn.

j. Frank Fooshe. director of the Di-
vision OF Markets. stated Yesterday
tnat II there is any organization of
cabbage growers OF any kind in South
west Virginia he is not aware of il,
although he is writing to find out def
nitely. Mr.. Foushc was speaking in
connection with the statement made in
the Senate Saturday by Senator j. r.
bucnanan 70 the effect that the farmers
OF southwest Virginia are permitting
their cahhages 10 rot in the field be-
cause they cannot get the minimum
price they have agreed on. Speaking
iurthcr on the matter. Mr.. Fooshe said :
w neither any cabhaEcs in that sec
ton are going 10 rot on account of
any contract on the part of the farm
ers OF that section in an organized
CAPACITY or tentative agreement with
one another ! am not in a position to
say isnt do know that the growers
ala not ship Cahhages freely for sew
eral days because the railroads were
nOt able 10 get ice for their cars,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
PREPARE TO REORGANIZE
steps May BE Taken Today 10 As-
scmbic old Grnys' Rattnlion
Members.

steps VIII be taken. probably today.
Tor the rcorgs nzation Of the old Rich
mono GraEs' Battalion when the matter
Is expected TO he brought officially TO
~, 'l"hll"h OF AdluSian'-Ge 10
lane stern. OF Virginia, for his an
proval.
At 4 meeting held last week a. the
timorN Ct seventh and Marshall
streets, officers and enlisted men of the
returned forces belonging to the organ
l<aiIon indicated their desire 10 get to-
s"iA"r the remnants OF the orCaniZa-
non which had been scattered after
having been broken up AT Camp Me
E.. Ian Admission. Ala. in the fan os
lAl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
FARMERS TO HOLD MEETING
George w. kninrr, Commissioner OF
Agriculture. VIII speak nj Ponha-
tan courthouse Sniurdny

George w koincr. state Commits
Slonrr Of Agriculture. will be the prin-
Hal sneaker at farmers meeting to
hr h"lf Saturday. September g. Al,
t"Wnalin Courthouse. Tho session viii
.asi from. J o'clock until 6 o'clock and
tanners from every part Of IA. com
'nHhi'N are bcins urged TO attend and
3'ttE hdSN"' lnn>hcs. Lectures viii h.
'nN marketing and other subjects Of
.if nature
Talks VIII also b" made for women
NE whilo plans are being made ,n
IAN BOYS aud girls Interested in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
scOUNCIL TO MEET TONIGHT
Henrieo Gas Company Propertic.
IT, Question Expected TO Hold
fse.iy Center of StnEe.

of the Common Council
meet tonight at o'clock in their reg
Mar, monthly meeting. which Mas post
sWoned until today because yesterday.
stfiee first Monday in the month. was a
Holiday, and it was thought tina; j,
ssInould be hard to get a quorum.
4SSAmong the issues Of Importance
winch will come before the body is the
sEaiection Of the city's offer Of Sii3.-
900 for the mains, meters and pipes Of
Gas Company Frolic-
<3{3ffsr that a determined night by North
ffS3ds% citizens and their representatives
yy44os,fset the city to offer the company
bff75,0n0 for the desired property are
SHsI}iK. m ade
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
MORE HEED WOMAN'S NEED
Hut S21.I1 Necessary to Meet Require.
mcnts of Mother and Three

Only Sells more is needed 10 COM
plete the fund OF SIPS, which is being
RAJ sed Through contributions from the
general public by The Times Dispatch
Yesterday a total OF $3.50 was received
from three contributors, bringing the
total funds on hand up TO S37S5.
The contributors and their contribu-
lions were:
cash 90
NJ w W. .............. 30
~ ~ -. '.'.......... 90
30
Previously received ............ 90 IS
s?7 %
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02

d" question of inducing the shoe
,orcs AZ Richmond 20 close earlier
On saturday night VII hc taken this
49, '"Tnoon at 5l1 O'Clock whom mo
ketail Clerks Association will mcc, in
An,onobilc Club room OF Murphy's
hotc, George J.. wilcox. nominc@ FOR
IN" Rouse 81 Delegates from Richmond.
"e"N'' an address at the meet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
ss,.|AlUGUST FIRE LOSS SMALL
Calls CHune But xot..1t
In Damage During Past
sSf>$iAs&Ei Month.

fircs, with n >a,al loss
N {tS42.70, was the report for the mon,n
iAYstSAuguet, announced Fire Chief
.S0Ynea. OF the Fire Department. yestcr-
- Practically all Of the hres were
:snsSil AFFAIRS Chief Joynts said ,hs,
I'M was one OF the hest reports ever
gtsA for that month IN past years
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

r. d. Gregory. colored. was nned $50 and
rs rs, license was revoked when he was in
charges ~ violating the speed law and Of
nn,raunS an automobile while under the
ored who was with Gregory In the auto
inoo',e' was hncd $40 on the charge Of be-
Ing d!So.Gcrly and drunk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02

Henry Smith. colorcd youth who was
N ioioe Court Yesterday on the charge
TO the juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02

Charged with being cruel TO horse BY
heating him. William Turner. colorcd was
nnsd SO yesterday By Justice Crutchticld
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02

The annual convention OF the Richmond
ASSOCIATION Of Fire Insurance Cnderwr,t-
e-S. which was scheduled 10 meet in tho
Chamber OF Commerce. September 10 has
been postponed until September l.. it was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02

Plans for Ladies' Nigh: vii, nc tornu.
lated today the weekly meeting Of tho
KiwaniS Cub at o'clock al the business
h"n Gun. n" meeting. II has been an
nounccd will bc devoted entirely 10 club
business and no issues OF the day will be
diSeCusSe q.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02

Free outdoor moving picture shows
given under the auspices OF the Camp Com
nlun!ty Service. fo- the benefit OF service
and cx-serv!ce men. have been resumed
the frs, show Of the week having taken
place last night on tho South Richmond
playground. The show toniGh, will be Al
C!arh"'S Springs playground, commencing at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02

w. +. Rudd. OF the Department 81 Chem
stry Of the Medical College of Virginia. was
elected president Of the American Confer
ence o: Pharmaceutical Faculties at the
annual meeting held in New York the
week Of August This organization Is
composed ~ for;y-s!S leading colleges or
pharmacy in America and hears The same
relation to pharmaceutical education as
does the American Association Of Medical
Colleges 10 medical education
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1919-11-04
WOMEN VOTING HEAVILY
THROUGHOUT THE STATE
Both Democrats and Republicans
Claim Gains in the
Assembly.

ALBANY, Nov. 4.-Fair weather re-
ported throughout the State contrib
uted largely to the heavy rush of vot-
ers to-day. Reports received here
from most sections Of the State indi-
Gated that women were almost as
numerous as the men ut the polls.
State headquarters of both Repub-
licans and Democrats were confident
they would show an increase in the
number of-assemblymen elected. Re-
publicans asserted they would proba-
bly, add ten to their membership of
ninety, while Democrats were equally
insistent they would cut down the
present Republican majority.
In the city OF Albany, where the
Democrats with II. X. Townsend as
their Mayoralty candidate. are put
ting up their hardest fight in years,
the situation is regarded as close. At
Democratic headquarters II is claimed
the Democrats will carry the city
by $500.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1919-11-04
ELECTION NIGHT LIKE ANY
OTHER IN CABARET LIFE

Prohibition has taken all the Joy cut
OF broadway on Election Night and
marks the passing OF one of New York's
great institutions, No table reserva-
tions have been made for tonight in
any OF the prominent hotels or cafes.
From Healy's to Maxim's the answer
was the same as to reservations. There
weren't any. Julius Keller. Vice Presl-
dent OF the Society OF Restaurateurs
and proprietor OF Maxim's was the only
proprietor astir at the noon hour.
I'VE all expect the regular Saturday
night attendance" said Mr.. Keller. 80
far US | have heard there hasn't been
a reservation made and carr you blame
the people?. jazz is all right but they
want the kick that goes with 1t. One
can't liven up to any great extent with
out liquor and men and women are not
going TO come down town TO buy one
half per cent. OF nothing when they
have the real goods with the kick In
| IL at home. Election night In New
York seems to be thing OF the past"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1919-11-04
TROOPS At MINES
INPENNSYLVAN|A;
GUARD WORKERS
Regulars From Buffalo Reach
Edge of Non-Union Field,
Still In Operation.

BROWNSVILLE. Pa. Nov. A.
United States troops entered Pennsyl-
vania on strike duty to-day when n
company of infantry arrived here
from Buffalo. They were held In their
train until arrangements could be
made for scattering them through the
district.
The troops, In command OF Col. Il.
d. Evans, arrived from Fort Niagara
early in the day. They number $50
men and carried camp equipment and
supplies for a long I.ay. 1t was re-
ported that another company wO,ld
arrive later in the day.
Brownsville is on the Monongahela
River, the centre OF an important
mining field with about forty. mines,
employing some 10000 miners. 1t Is
on the edge of the non-union mine
country.
Many mines are closed by the strike.
but almost 4 y equal number not con-
trolled by the United Mine Workers
are to be kept In operation under the
protection OF. the troops, 1t waA
stated by operators.