New Britain herald., 1922-08-17
Judge Thomas Declares Their Alleged Actions Are Inconceivable ''In a State That Prides It. self Upon its Law and Order"
Restraining Order Prohibits All Persons From Inter- fring With Property, Business and Employes of Road.
BRANDS SOME ACTS
 AS VERY COWARDLY

Norwalk, Aug 17 (By Associated Press)-FolloUtng scathing arraign- nent of the alleged methods employed by striking shopmen, many Of which he said were inconceivable fin a state that brides itself upon it's law and order" Judge Edwin S. Thomas of the U. s. Court at hearing today granted temporary injunction to the N. Y, N. H. and H. railroad, enjoining all persons from interfering with the property, business and employees of the company.
 Bond Put at S1O,OO0.
 Attorney Cornelius J. Danaher, who appeared for the union men immedi- ately filed notice of appeal and bond of s10,0 was fixed by Judge Thomas. Only one witness was examined, U. S. Marshal Jacob D. Walter, the balance Of the testimony being made up of affidavits presented by the railroad company.
 Prior to the granting Of the tn- junction, Judge Thomas denied the motion of Attorney Danaher for the dissolution of the restraining order granted July 29. after the first order l There was considerable argument con- corning the legality of service of the rapers, counsel for the defense argu- ing that returns had not been pro- perly made. Judge Thomas said that he could find nothing wrong with tho service of the papers in the case.
 Judge Expresses Surprise.
 Tn opening, Judge Thomas said that he had examined carefully all the affidavits, numbering about 100. and he said that he was surprise\ at their contents. He said he was per sonally conversant with some of the things contained therein, as he had heard instances cited from the lips of persons with whom he was per- sonally acquainted.
 Cowarlice Is Charged.
 Tt ls lnconceivable that such con-. ditions should be allowed to exist" said Judge Th>nas, these acts are deserving of the most intense con- dcmnation These men assemble, not alone. but in groups and intimidate the working men. This in an indica- ton of cowardice. Peaceful persua- sion is always permissible. but strik- CTS UT OlltI ptISOllS nave HO TlEHI 10 intinidate by assault, nasty CT vulgar language or by insulting women. the wives of men who want to work Any man has a right to go to work and the striker has q right to stay away if he feels like it. Nc one Is forcing him to go to work
 Mans Home Entered.
 One instance is cited in the affi- davits in which a mans home was en- tered in the middle of the night by supposed strikers. and his wife threat ened She was told that unless she induced her husband to remain away from work he would be killed.
 Ignore Court Order
 "All these things have been done de spite the restraining order which was granted. The railroad is obN- gated to run it's trains and furnish tra ansportation to the public and is entitled to the protection of the gov- crnment. The whole matter in my mind IS a contemptible disregard for public rights and accommod tions and should be stopped I therefore declare that a temporary injunction issue"
 Hearing This Afternoon.
 Arguments on the appeal will be heard sometime this afternoon as soon as Attorney Danaher prepares the necessary papers. The injunc- ion names ten separate paragraphs lnder which all persons are enioined. Among these is picketine. interter- 4nce, obstruction of trains, entering grounds owned by the railroad, threats, intimidation force or vio- ence, coercion, preventing men from going to work for the railroad and rom all conspiracies tending to hin Ter the railroad from pursuing it's of interstate commerce or passengers and from ordering, direct ng, aiding, assisting or abetting ir my manner whatsoever any persons Q commit any Of the acts aforesaid.
 The injunction will continue in ef-' ect pending the final determination of the case or until a further order ,f the court,