Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09
HOPE TO SETTLE COAL STRIKE
WEDNESDAY.
Drastic Coal Orders Issued

WEDNESDAY.
Drastic Coal Orders Issued
Hope for the settlement Wednes-
day afternoon of the Controversy
between the Miners, Operators and
the Government" was expressed in an
informal statement issued at the
White House yesterday.
The utmost secrecy still surrounds
the Presidents proposal to the min
ers and operators, and Secretary
Tumulty and the other officials re-
fused to supplement the statement.
1t was learned, however, that the pro-
posal order made to the miners was
from the President himslf and was in
tn form of memorandum written by
him.
The proposal presented to John L.
Lewis, acting president, and William
Green, secretary of the United Mine
Workers of America, by President
Wilson and Attorney General Palmer
in Washington Saturday night includ-
ed Ia per cent wage advance to
miners and the appointment of a
commission to study wages, profits
and all conditions surrounding the
industry, upon resumption of work
by the striking miners, according to
private advices from the National
Capital received b yDr. F. C. Han
mold, secretary of the Illinois Coal
Operators Association.
Drastic Curtailment of Use of Coal.
Drastic nationwide restriction on
lighting and heating, similar to those
in effect during the coal shortage
of 1917, were ordered Monday night
by Fuel Administrator Garfield. The
limitations, which were made effec-
tive Immediately, will be enforced
by the Railroad Administration.
List of Restrictions.
No ornamental lights, white way
or other unnecessary street lights,
outline lighting, electric signs or il
Illuminated billboards, show windows
or showcase lights are to be operat-
ed. This does not effect street
lighting necessary for the safety of
the public.
No cabaret, dance hall, pool hall
or bowling alley shall be permitted
to use light, except between p. M,
and IL p. m.
Stores, including retail stores but
excepting stores selling food, and
warehouses must not use light Tex
cept safety lights,) except for six
hours per day. Manufacturing plants
shall be allowed to use light only
during the time prescribed for the
use of power.
Drug stores and restaurants may
remain open, according to present
schedules, but must reduce lighting
one-half.
Railroad stations, hotels, hospitals,
telephone, telegraph and newspapers
offices are not included in so far as
necessary lighting is concerned.
General and Office lights must be
cut off not later than p. M, in
Office buildings, except necessary
Federal, State and Municipal Offices,
and except where office operation of
vital industries is involved.
Diaries, refrigerator plants, bak-
cries, plants for the manufacture of
necessary medicinal products, water
works, sewerage plants, printing
plants for the printing of newspapers
only, battery charging outfits in con-
nection with plants producing light
or power for telephone, telegraph or
public utility companies are exempt
ed.
Only heat may be used in offices,
stores, warehouses and manufactur-
ing plants to keep the average tenn
perature at 60 degrees fahrenheit,
and then only during the hours for
which light is permitted. During
other hours only enough heat is to be
used to prevent freezing of water
pipes or sprinkler systems.
In manufacturing plants or plants
coming under power curtailment
rules, heat Ito 68 degrees fahren-
heit) will be allowed only during
that time prescribed for use of
power.
Three-Day Week For Plants.
No manufacturing plant of factory
shall be furnished by the numerous
coal or coke, or heat,
light or power from bituminous coal
or coke furnished by or through the
United States Fuel Administration
a week on the basis of present work
ing hours. The exceptions are dair-
es, refrigerator plants, bakeries,
plants for the manufacture of nee
sssary foods products, of necessary
medical products, water works, sew
,rage, printing plants for the print
ng of newspapers only, battery |
charging outfits in connection with |
,lants producing light or power, tele-
,hone, telegraph or public utility
Elevator service must be curtailed
IS much as possible in accordance
With above regulations of use of heat,
light and power.
Electric railways shall reduce
chedules to minimum requirements
# service under revised hours of
eating, lighting and power as here
n provided.
No heat shall be provided on slec-
ric cars during rush hours and heat
ng during non-rush hours shall be
as much as possible.
Electric railways and manufactur-
ng plants, stores and offices are re-
uired to cooperate in arranging,
within the provisions of the order
days and hours of work
o permit the maximum utilization of
telephone equipment"
Two Trains Taken OFF B. & o.
Numerous passenger trains have
cen cut off the railroads, including
he early morning southbound train
nd the eastbound afternoon train on
ne B. & o.