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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08
WORLDS LARGEST MINE
AFI2E IN INDIANA

Birknel, Ind Nov. s. S.Amorcau
No. / mine, said to be the largest bi.
luminous coal mine in the world,
which was discovered on fire last
night. had been completely sealed to.
day after workmon had toiled prac.
tically all night Because of the size
OF the mine and the valuable machin.
cry II contained the fire is said TO
BE- one of the most disastrous in the
country The mine ~ entirely elec.
triCally equipped
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08

WashinntGn, NV H.--attiyities OF
Russian worker nave been conduct
ed in Washington inns became known
today when 1t leaked out that agents
OF the department OF justice mad
made nine arrests last might in con
nectiOn with the nation wide cald
against the leaders of this union
rive OF the prisoners We're reIedsei
after proving their citizenship.
Officials of the department would
not discuss the rarests other than to
say that one of the men released
would be rearrested The men taken
into custody today were held by fed
eral agents for examination
Scour Chicago Red Center.
Chicago, Nov. S.-ACtiyit III plan-
ming a nation wide celebration of the
second anniversary OF the establish
ment Of the Russian soviet govern
ment curtdiled by raids on alleged rad
icals IN many cities, by federal depart
ment of Justice operatives. conferred
in Chicago operatives of the bureau
here said early today. More than ZUJ
prisoners We're taken in the Chicago
were arrested elsewhere, Edward j.
brennan chief OF the Chicago ONCE
said. lie added that he was under il
structions from Chicago which torbld
his further discussing the raids.
Agents from the Chicago bureau
worked quietly. Most Of the prisoners
taken here We're arrested at their
home as werethose at Gary, and In
diana Harbor, Milwaukee, and south
Chicago, Ill. II as
From circulars. pamphlets and let
ters sent through the mails and 'elz'
ed by the department OF justice agent
the celebration received its impetus
here. The circulars seized gave de-
tails OF the proposed celebrations IL
various parts 81 the country. opera
tives said. and tended to show that
they were distributed from Industrial
Workers OF the World headquarters
here. In addition to their efforts to
check the reds 1t was indicated the
federal officers also were seeking per
sons engaged IN promoting IA proposed
German branch of the l. w. W.. Some
of the circulars sent ont were written
in German and called attention to the
campaign to forward new branch OF
the ". w.. starting in the East ana
working westward.
Akron. O.. Nov S--Department OF
justice operatives led by w. II. Rage
special agent. arrested forty men here
earl today in raids on alleged radical
and |. W. W. headquarters.
Raids In Many Cities.
Washington, Nov. The depart
ment OF Justice today checked mp OF
reports from its agents in the more
lContinued on page s, Col ~
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08
WIFE UNTRUE. HE
IS GIVEN DECREE

Jonn A. schiotsser of-L.a Sale. was
granted divorce from his wife Mar.
garet ny Judge EIdredge this after.
noon IN the circuit court lhe charge
was adultery
Mrs. Mayme GaNinskl also OF la
: Tile, secured a decree from TWait l.,
hapinsM on grounds OF cruelty.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08
JUDGE Lands TO
HOLD SUNDAY COURT

New York, Nov. s Doubt as to the
validity of the wartime prohibition
law was expressed here today by
Federal Judge Hand. He voiced his
opinion during arguments on mo.
tion to yacate an injunction classi.
flying the Eastern Hotel as a public
nuisance under the Volstead act,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08
CONDITION OF BLAST
VICTIM UNCHANGED

The condition OF George fiensler,
who was badly burned in The eXplos'
ion a, the Chicago Retort a Fire
Brick Co. yesterday afternoon ~ to-
day reported TO be unchanged, The
attending physicians have been un-
able to ascertain whether Mr.. Hens
lcr's injuries viii leave him blind or
mot
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08

'nlch 4OO,OOO men quit
work November |. The
mandate was issued by.
Judge Anderson of the
United States district court here to.
day, after a hearing in which the un.
ion attorneys fought vainy in present.
ing arguments on the right to strike.
Under the decision the court indi.
Gated that the miners chiefs were
guilty OF conspiracy under the Lever
act which forbiis two or more men
to agree to quit work in American
coal mines during the emergency ere.
dted by the war,
ne union was given until Nov. II
at Il p, IN. 10 issue the cancellation.
This date was selected because so
many defendants We're absent The
union attorneys explained the ali.
sentees must be summoned by tele-
graph from many parts of the country
10 issue the cancellation order. The
attorneys announced that President
Lewis and Secretary Green of the
union proposed obeyns the court
order but that they could not speak
tor their fellow officials.
Case Bitterly Contested.
indianapolis Ind, Nov. s.-The
unired Mine Workers of America
through their attorney, Henry War
1 rum, asked at the opening or the
United States district court today that
the proceedings be postponed a week
or ten days in hope that meanwhile
the strike might be settled The gov
ernment through {. B. Ames, assist
ant attorney general objected and the
court the eupon took up the motion
TO dissolve the Injunction The gov.
ernment position was that the case
was TOO important to admit delay
y our honor. said Henry Warrum
OF counsel for defense the defend.
ants wish to move at this time for a
Tor week or ten days In the mean.
time il is hoped that peaceful set
tlement Cf the controversy upon which
these proceedings are Based. may be
reached
'The questions Involved are too i'm
portant to admit of delay" rejoined
Assistant Attorney Ames, for this
reason the government objects to de-
iay
The attorneys then agreed that in
ruling upon the motion for dissolution
OF the restraining order the court
CHI also rule on the question OF Is
suing an Injunction prayer in the Pc
tltion tiled lat week by the govern.
ment.
Mr.. Ames then offered atfidavits
from f. h. spencer and Marion Under
wood of the railroad administration
AT Wa AingtOn, as to the diminishing
coal supplies and diminishing finan-
cial returns thru operation of the
roads
Taken together these aftdivits
SHOW said Judge Ames. that the
government is operating the roads now
at los, which viii increase with dim
mutton of supplies for operations.
These are equity proceedings ana
am going 10 let the evidence in, said
the court
judge Ames then read an AFFIDAVIT
from Thomas l.. Lewis secretary OF
the New River Coal association of
West Virginia Thi, document detail.
ed the alleged violation of union con
tracts IN tdat lleln. similar aftdaV-
IT'S d'laiIlag alleged similar conditions
TN eastern kentucky and tennessee.
Judg" AmeS then related the re-
establishment OF certain fuel admin
lSlra'lou orders,
believe these are all the tacts
we Wi'h to present at this TIME said
Judge Ames
The defense thereupOn started To
t0.,n ~ lu .,tfd,yit
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08
LA SALLE AND PERU
GAS CASE DISMISSED

SpMughold H.. Noy. \, Special b
The public utilities commission TO.
day dismissed the Peru and La Sale
incrt ase gas rates ca SOS, the Citizens
Lighting Company Withdrawing is
proposed schedule because Of changed
conditions
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08
CANCELLATIONS OF
walk OUT MANDATE
MUST BE BY NOV. II

Indianapolis, Nov. 8.--The United Mine Work
ers of America today ordered to withdraw
the strike order under which 100000 men quit
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08
WEATHER

Probably rain tonight
and Sunday, not much
change in temperature.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-08

OTTAWA JOURNAL
GstablIshed 1880
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

tee. The state COMMITTEES Ia the nu
cleus OF an organization OF workers
that extends down to the last public
ity man and county chairman IN the
state.
There are 10 be no loafers on the
state committee" Mr.. Kirby. said in
announcing his appointees. Each
man nominated for a place who ac-
oepts will have a definite work "a
perform. Each district chairman will
be responsible for the men in his
district who are able 10 give substan.
tial sums OF money. Each county
chairman will be responsible for the
men who are able To give freely in
his community. BY this plan IL is
the hope OF the Salvation Army that
the drive may be brought 10 speedy
close"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
ATTENTION FARMERS.

Under the Acts of the Thirty-SiXth
Legislature. authorizing counties TO
borrow money from the State with
which TO buy seed and feed TO furn-
ish farmers to make a crop, Scurry
county borrowed from the state OF
Texas. $6O.OOO.OO, and purchased
seed and feed TO the amount Of
$3G,42S.OO.
This seed and feed was furnished
TO the farmers and n mortgage tax
en- on their crop to secure the pay
ment for same. which amount is due
the LIST day OF October. 1919.
The law provides that the County
Tax Collector shall collect said money
and pay same over to the County
Treasurer. and in the event same Is
not paid when due to be placed In
the hands of the County Attorney for
collection.
The farmers OF Seurry county
have been blessed with a bountiful
crop. prices are good and we have
no doubt that every dollar furnished
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
Halls Built on Border

Construction work on two recrea
ton halls for the Salvation Army at
Santa Helena and Laiitas in the Big
Bend district will begin al once ac.
cording to letter received last night
from Colonel G. T. Langhorne OF the
United States cavalry by Lieutenant
Colonel George Wood. commander OF
the southwestern division of the Sal.
walton Army.
Colonel Langhorne acknowledged re
ceipt OF check from Lieutenant
Colonel Wood for $1,000 The money
was sent the first OF the week from
the Dallas eoffice of the Salvation
Army.
81 take this opportunity 10 thank
you" Colonel Langhorne wrote. and
express the gratitude and apprecia.
ton OF the officers and soldiers for
your consideration OF them"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
10 the Sheriff or any Constable OF
Scurry County-Greeting.

10 the Sheriff or any Constable OF
Scurry County-Greeting.
You are hereby commanded to
cause TO be published in the Snyder
Signal, a newspaper of general cir
culation published in said county, at
least once a week for a period OF
twenty consecutive days before re-
turn day, the following notice.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
TO all persons interested In the es-
tate OF w. NJ. Leonard. deceas-
ed:
Know We, that A. V. Leonard, adj
ministratrix of the estate of W. NJ.
Leonard, deceased, having on the
Sth day of September. A. ID. 1919.
filed in the county court, of Scurry
county, Texas, her application to sell
the following described real estate
and personal property belonging to
said estate:
S. L. Ia of Section No. FAC, blk.
81 II. 4 r. c. Ry. Co. survey in
Scurry county, Texas
South y OF Lot No. 3, blk AZ Of
the original town of Coleman, Cole
man county, Texas, same being the
So of the S. Il. IA OF said block.
Three mules, four horss. one COW
and two yearlings.
Now these are to notify all per-
sons interested In said estate TO be
and personally appear at the next
regular term OF the Honorable Coun
ty Court, TO be holden at the court
house In the city OF Snyder. County
OF Scurry. State OF Texas. on the
second Monday in October. A. D..
1919 same being the 18th day OF
October. A. d., 1919. and then ana
there to show cause why such sale
should not be made, should they
choose TO do so.
Herein fail not. but have YOU be-
fore said court. on the first day OF
the next term thereof, this writ with
your return thereon, showing how
you have executed the same.
Witness my hand and official seal
at Snyder. Texas, this the Sth day
OF Septem Der. A. D., 1919.
(sean w. NJ. CURRY,
Clerk County Court. Scurry County,
Texas 16
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
AGRICULTURAL SHOW WILL
: Be A GARDEN OF EDEN"
$4,000 IN PREMIUMS FOR cOUN.
TY AND INDIVIDUAL FARM
EXHIBITS

Pro poets for an Agricultural Show
that will be the best ever held in
Texas arc most encouraging accord.
ing 90 President Jno n Simpson of
the STATE Fair OF Texas, in speaking
OF the Victory Fair to be held in
Dallas in October
From all sections Of the State
space reservations have been made
for individual exhibits that will be
made in great variety and in super.
for quality. $40 10000 in cash prem-
umns are offered 100000 each for
County and individual farm exhibits
Many choice specimens OF cotton,
grain, fruit berries, vegetables, etc.
will be shown.
The West Texas Chamber Of Com.
merce. the Panhande-Plains Coun.
ties, Rio GraEde Counties, and coun
ties in East. North, Central and South
Texas. will all make splendid displays
OF the products of the farm, the or
chard the garden. and the ranch.
The $4,000 special premiums offer.
ed by Dallas Cotton Exchange for
best bale OF 1919 Texas cotton; and
the 100000 special premiums offered
by Texas Land & Mortgage Company,
are proving excellent magnets. The
agricultural and Horticultural displays
at the Victory Fair will form a veri.
table Garden OF Eden on Texas
soil
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
GIANT SEARCHLIGHTS WILL
ILLUMINATE VICTORY FAIR
THREE HIGH POWERED LIGHTS
MADE FOR RUSSIAN GOVERN.
MENT SECURED.

Three immense electric Search
lights, that will prove revelation IN
Illuminating possibilities, have beer
secured for the Victory Fair These
were obtained through the coopera
ton of ]. f. Strickland, President
and J. w. Carpenter, Vice President
Dallas Light & Power Company.
The combined strength OF these
searchlights is 100000 candlepower
They we're procured in Chicago where
they were originally made for the Rus
sian Government prior to the revolu
ton in that country, but were never
shipped there. The additional light
will be found a great convenience and
protection To the visitors. Light is
emblematic of progress and mowl'
edge and these giant searchhghts will
be especially appropriate for the Vic
tory Fair at Dallas in October.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
Exierience the Best Tcaeher.

1t is generally admitted /. that an
perience is the best teacher, but
should we not make use of the, OK
perience OF others as well as car
own? The experience of thousand
persons is more to be depended upon
than that of one individual. Many
thousands of persons have used
Chamberlain Cough Remedy for
coughs and colds with the best re-
suits. which shows It to be thor
oughly reliable preparation for those
diseases. Try. II II is prompt and eff
fectual and pleasant TO take.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

Surgeons agree that in cases oi
'uts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the
first treatment is most important
When an efficient antiseptic is ap
piled promptly there is no danger
Of infection and the wound begins ia
heal at once. For use on man OF
beast, Borozone is the ideal antisep-
tic and healing agent. Buy II now
and be ready for an emergency Sold
by Grayum Drug Company
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
POULTRY SHOW At VICTORY
FAIR BEST SELLING EVENT
S2,5oo.0o IN PREMIUMS ATTRACTS
PoUlTRYMEN FROM EVERY.
WHERE, WHO CAN SELL
MANY BIRDS

The Poultry and Pet Stock Show
will be given greater prominence
than ever at the Victory Fair at Dial
las in October Walter Burton. Ar
lIngion. Texas. Superintendent. says
that reservations for coops are com
ing In daily.
s2.5OO.00 in cash premiums are Of
fered for Poultry Poultrymen can
make good money by exhibiting at
the Victory Fair. The Judges will be
z. c. Branch, Lees Summit, Mo. G.
ID. McClaskey, Kansas city, and
James Tucker, Royal Oak. Mich.
The Texas Barred Rock Club and
other clubs will meet at this time at
the Victory Fair.
The general arrangement, lighting
facilities and hygienic accommoda
tions for the birds. are very crafty
ing to poultrymen everywhere. The
1917 show was big success. The
exhibits ranked high in number and
quality. and many prominent breed
ers were represented.
Being held ten days earlier this
year the show comes at = time
when both farmers and fanciers have
money TO buy birds, and many fine
ones are sold at the Dallas show. The
Dallas dates, Oct. 9Th 10 18th do not
conflict with other shows, bur enable
breeders to advertise their winnings
this tall when birds command the
highest prices. The Victory Fair
Poultry Show will be the biggest
selling event in the country this fall
The Pigeon Display will also be the
very best yet. The splendid part
played by carrier pigeons in the war
has endeared them to both breeders
and the public generally A larger
number OF pigeon entries Than ever
before. and a greater variety OF fine
breeds. will be represented at the
Victory Fair Pigeon Show, than ever
before Cash premiums and ribbons
are offered
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
Many Get S. A. Groceries.

Meals and groceries have been sup
piled 22104 needy citizens OF the
southwest by the Salvation Army in
the past year. according to Lieutenant
Commander George Wood OF the Dal.
las office. 1945 were given lodging.
employment was found for 300, medi.
cal aid was given l14s. The total
number Of suffering people relieved
by the Salvation Army in the year is
SO669. The cost of giving the relief
amounted to s17 .26S.4s.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
COMMITTEE READY.
FOR CAMPAIGN TO
RAISE S. A. FUND
Kirby Pleased With Organiza-
ton for Pushing Drive
Throughout State.
ELKS PROMISE HELP
FOR STATE WORKERS
Soldiers Fall into Line When
Asked to Head District
and Local Units.

with the appointment OF his eN
ecutive committee complete John Xii
by, state chairman for the 100000
home service fund drive in Texas
September 20. outlined vigorous
policy to its members al Dallas Sat
urday.
Il am pleased with the success
that has been met In perfecting a
strong committee 10 get the money
that is required for placing the Sal.
walton Army on II firm basis in Tex
as for all time." Mr.. Kirby told the
committee. in this work We have
the cooperation of virtually every
soldier who was over there. We
are getting the support of religious
and fraternal organizations"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
twenty-five in Girls Hotel.

The girls hotel az Dallas maintained
by the Salvation Army now accommo
dates % girls. according TO Lieutenant
Colonel George Wood in his report for
the year ending March 81. 1919 These
girls, Mr. Wood declares, are given
clean rooms and wholesome meals
much below the cost for the poorest
kind OF board and room obtainable
in Dallas The home is at l71S Cor
sicana street.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
Elk3 Help In Drive

The order of Elks promised sup
port of the campaign in the follow
ing telegram from Frank l.. Rain
exalted ruler of the organization:
- earnestly cooperate with you
and the good people of my native
State. We are behind you In your
home service campaign.
Commander Evangeline Booth told
US In our recent convention at Al
lantic City that IL II had not been lor
the Elks the Salvation Army would
not have achieved the success that
Il did in the great war.
Great good Is being done BY the
Salvation Army along a line that can
not be accomplished by any other
organization. We as an order have
always aided the Salvation Army and
The Elks from coast TO coast are as
sistine them in their present drives.
Here's hoping that you go over the
top in Texas Oklahoma and Louis
lana"
Chairman Kirby. Is expected to APP
point the full number Of his executive
committee this week. according to
Lieut.. Col. George Wood, commander
of the Southwestern District. Five
members of the state committee have
been appointed. The number prob
ably will be brought to nfteen.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The Stockholders of the First
State Bank g. Trust Company Of
Snyder, Texas, are hereby notified
that the annual stockholders meet
ing will be held in the building of
the said Bank and Trust Company
on Tuesday, October Z, 1919, for the
purpose of electing a board of direc-
tors for the coming year and such
osher business that may properly
come before said meeting.
Respectfully,
1e J. C. STINSON. Cashier.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

Joint program OF the Womans
Missionary Auxiliary. Monday. Sept.
20, 1919 at Christian Church.
Subject
The sabbath Leader, Mrs. Ham
lett.
Song.
Prayer
Scripture
Response TO Roll Cali
Questinos on the subject, What
Questions on the subject, Divine
Origin OF the Sabbath, Mrs. curry.
What it should mean to the christ
ian, Mrs Fergcrson.
Its desecration OF the sabbath in
Snyder. Mrs NJ. r. Rosser
The Christians duty in regard 10
keeping the Sabbath, Mrs WATSON.
Prayer, Mrs. Andrews.
Chorus Director, Mrs. Morrow.
Reading, Mrs. Hugh Taylor
Closing Song.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

Andy Thevey said here Wednesday
that boil worms are very much In
evidence in the Knapp country. Andy
says we will make a rousing cotton
crop but would make more II the
worms would stay out.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

The House of Representatives IN
Washington adopted resolution in
timating that Congressman Blanton
had promoted false statement but
BIanton hasn't yet wilted. He is still
game and wants a law passed to pro-
hibit government workers TO 20 ON
strike.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

When the bowels feel uncomfort-
able and you miss the exhilarating
feeling that always follows a copi'
Gus morning operation, dose OF
Herbine will set you right in a cou-
pie of hours. II taken at bed time
you get its beneficial effect after
breakfast next day. Sold by Gray
um, Drug Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
by the county will be paid.

Dy the county VIII w pdius
This however, is TO remind you
that IL will soon be due and that the
Commissioners court is anxious that
IL be paid as SOON as the crop is
marketed.
Every dollar borrowed from the
state must be repaid with interest,
but this cannot be done unless we
collect what we have loaned you.
Yours very respectfully.
w. S. ADAMSON,
County Judge Scurry County.
BY order of he Commissioners Court
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

Mrs. Gladys Davidson of Fayette-
willie, Tennessee is here to visit her
father Mr.. ]. II. Num- and to attend
the funeral OF her brother. William
Powell Num-.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19
Soldier Ready to Help

Il am not too busy to show the
Saliva ion Army the attention that is
due il by every returned soldier" Mr.
Burgess said in accepting the position
offered him on the state committee
Definite plans for the campaigns i'm
each county are now in the hands %
the state central executive commit.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

Having arranged for office space
in Keller's Second Hand store on
east side of the square. we Will be
glad to supply you with Singer sew
ing Machines and parts. Full an
nouncement next week.
Il. c. Powell. Singer Salesman.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

II. J. Brice represents the British
American Mortgage Co.. and they
have plenty of money to loan on
farms and ranches at S per cent. No
inspection fee. 10
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

Gay McGlaun has sold his garage
to the Woody Motor Co. and has OPP
ened az oil and auto accessory store
on East Bridge Street.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

A number Of farmers brought
maize to town last Saturday and
were offered S12 ton and they
hauled II back home.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

Several OF our citizens got out here
Thursday and readily raised $500
for the storm sufferers at Corpus
Christi
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

The Conweil- Fields Candy factor;
is now in operation. Those fenows
have fitted up a nice place
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-09-19

MIR. j. ID. Boyd came in Thursday
from Grand View. He is proud OF
old Scurry county.