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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
ct forth briefly

ThW sought to bring about the con-
farGca for which provision had
Wisely been made. Il
TR mine owners absolutely re-
ItusaI n enter into conference at any
Time. They made Impossible the re-
lnew,l of the agreement and there
lore they made necessary and IN
lavoiiable the cessation Oh work
The blame for stopping the mining
Of coal is squarely and entirely upon
The shoulders of the mine owners
and their Wall street masters.
can recall no other Reputation |
of a nledge so disgraceful, so dis /
honorable as this.
i What 1t Means
/ What the stoppage or work will !
moan ;s for the future TO show. For
,tha miners il may mean much hard
shin II is sure to mean hardship
FOR many thousands of them. But
the workers have always peen READY
| and anxious to pay the price Tor
: principle.
Tho mine owners must know their
own game, for they have made 1t
what they expect is not known to
tlahor doubtless they expect TO reap
q harvest in inflated prices Tor coal
now above ground. We must accept
their repudiation of their pledge as
the kew to their morals in whatever
they do as a consequence OF anu
! sequel to that reputation
There can be no doubt but tnal
the mine owners del1oerates
| forced the stoppage of work IN 20
\ hone of making great hnaTe "a
\ gain. Gorged with enormous F. ut
/ they still have appetite for nr ~.
/ What of Public?
|; What about the general pgIblic
| will be asked. 1t this case tn pull
| lie will be composed of thos,s WI
|! t,--s notc-nfners. for yo' miEe owl
Il Aers nor investors ss4 nilgA q .
H BIT tnose who cofeneAS kAas "a /
II Ia term often mis- ass a Are y
II and women, with understanU 7
Il with consciences. Right andszroI
Il mean to them what right and wre
mean to a justice-loving people.
\, There may be inconvenience
Z. cause of what the mine owners hs
A done. The miners, not the cause
u that inconvenience, may with &C
q grace ask that those not in
q struggle at least give the weight
II their moral support to the cause
Vi right and justice and freedom.
Moral Support Needed.
In this struggle we have the
tocracy of the coal Industry, ord
ing with the abandon of mad m
archs. On the other hand we h
the miners, always prey to mon
made chaos in the industry, alW
earning little more than bare S
sistence and many times not tha'
1t is fairly question between
ifn- autocrats and the people-the ha
full who have might and the mi
- who work and who ask only
. chance to work and to have sc
ifeffective voice in determining dec
wages and conditions under WI
IS to give their essential service to
ciety.
. There can be but one place for
ring moral force of civilization l
ears struggle such as this.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

49, ~
In the bitumin-
GUS coal indus
try.
That reaLijust-
ment can only
come if the sit
uation is ] e r !
alone to the nat
ural play o.
economic infiu'
ences. Interven
ton by the gov.
eminent alo u
can hinder it.
Three m a i ]
facts are involy
| ed:
| Fret. The rat
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
WHERE COAL GOES.

ont of each 100 tons s OF t tOas
from American mines, 80 ub here
lron nsed within the state "heie
it's mined; - 90 tons
Twentv-seven tons are SNIP SNIP
ped outside of the sta'e
mine is located. axnorted
About four tons are eAp i'u the
Eve tons are shipped up lh1
Great Lakes as Cargo
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
M1NERsARE DEEE.p
HOLIDAYS AfEAN

In the II years, lSUo- a Alv
average coal miner WorAeu
days year. s and
aa 80 fhe miner lost 100 da
Years Years when he might have
80 if the mines weren't
down BY lack of orders: choir Il
o The miners argue that their :.
wage should be adjusted on q :,
o "@S Wbaf they make in a whole DE e E
to t., tide them over time lost Ds =
| downs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

AkO
som. vital facts :
Tie stoppage OF
wor is due to
justone cause In
the agreement
between m n e
OVERS and min
ers, NOW expiring,
thee is a clause
binding both par
ties to confer to
hesitate a new
agnenent to re-
plase the old one
tn e m i n e T 5
wen to every pos
sibA length Il
tkoa, that pledge
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

firm belief that the American puD-
lie realizes they are making a fight
for the maintenance Of justice in
the coal industry and for the. pres
ervation of a moral standard in
business We believe business men
should live up to their contracts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

union coal nj
ers OF the CO.
try. |
We have de
everything h-l
manly possis
to avert the 81
pension. F al
weeks we hal
fought hard
induce the CO:
ope r a t or s
keep faith wit
us and with tt
government ar
meet US in joiI
CO f g renee /
that a new was
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
FORMER STRIKES
TOLD IN FIGURES

Number of coal miners striking
at various times in former years
and days of work lost by averass
striker are as follows, according Z
the governments geological sur
yey:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
GOuPERS URGES
! SNIP ATHY FOR
mNE STRIKERS
Zen houId Have Support Of Pub
hin Controversy, Claims Q.
s. Union Chief.
Az SAMUEL GOMPERs.

Presdent, American Federation of
Labor
I'm asked to say for The Argus
whas the impending cessation OF
worI in the coal mines means for
all oncerned.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
STRIKES MEANING
TN MEN AND MONEY

Bureau of the census furnishes
these figures, showing the SIZE OF
the American coal industry, Penn
svIvania anthracite mines not in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
LEWIS CLAUS
OWNERS FdRED
s1RIKEOAEN
Generators Seek to Crush Uns-
Aided by Big Business !
Non-Union Owners.
BY JOHN L. LEWIS,
President United Mine Worke OF
America.

The United Mine Workers ret
more than anyone else the necety
for a suspension Of work byae
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
SAY s 70 eiPEllis
Morrow Claims ssrias Was Inevil.
able in order to Regain Nor
nalcy In Industry.

BE j. D. A. MORROW.
vice President National Coal Asso-
citation
The coal strike called fer to-
day is simply step IN great and
necessary process Of REIMBURSEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
now COAL is MINED.

HOW COAL is MINED.
Only "a per cent OF lne us Is
nroduced by American mines -
h. Piftv-six per cent is maeh aI;d
mined and the rest snot On 9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
! EMPLOYES MUST RETURN ID WORK
 OR LOSE PLACES
Strike Situation Continues Quiet in Southeast-Tur- ner AdmoniShes Men
 to Preserve Order
By AssooIated Press

Atlanta, July 3.-Notices to strik- ing shopmen that they must return to work or have their places de- clared vacant were issued today by three railroads of the southeast and by the Atlanta Joint Terminal, which conducts switching operations in At lanta.
 The Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway and the Georgia rail- road gave the members of their me- chanical forces until Wednesday to return, and the Virginian Railway and the Atlanta Joint Terminals set Thursday as the last date on which they might return. The N. C. and St. l.. stated that as 1t had been forced to increase wages by order of the railway labor board in the past, so the road had no alterna- tive than to put into effect the pres ent decrease against which the shop men throughout the countrs when on strike Saturday.
 Conditions were quiet throughout the southeast according to press dis- patches which also indicated that ex- copt for slight delay at various points in switching that neither freight nor passenger service had been materially affected. No exact figures have been given on the strike. but the roads generally did not agree with union claims of 100 per cent
 Union leaders generally stated they would tolerate no disorder and this was made plain in Atlanta by W. T. Turner, chairman of the shop mems local organization, who also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
Lighthouse Company
 Claims GOUernment
 Seized Its Property
Rr Aaancinred Presa

Washington, July 3.-Officials of the Panama canal In Washington know nothing of the filing of suit against the government by the Toro- roint Lighthouse company. involving ownership of land on Toropoint. c. z., 1t was said today.
 A recent cablegram from Panama declared that the Compania De Faros De Colon Panama, Colombian or- gani2ation. had filed suit for eject ment against the Panama Canal. claiming ownership of that land and demanding immediate possession of the land and Improvements.
 The company, it was said. had owned the land and operated light house there for some time before the United States acquired the canal zone On the declaration of war in 1917 the government took over con- trol of the land from the company. It is pointed out that the govern ment has constructed Qualifications in the vicinity as well as a huge jetty, forming part of the Christobal harbor, at the end of which is an other large light.
 The treaty by which the Canal Zone was purchased from the re- public of Panama is felt to cover the taking over of the land. in sections 3 and 15, in which the right of the United States to take over and main- tain annexed land for canal construc- ton is defined The only way Of settling the controversy, which Is of long standing, is declared to be through a joint commission which also is provided for in the treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04

and roller skating Their act was received with much enthusiasm and they were very accommodating by re- spending to several encores.
 Running second is Patsy Doyle, "The Sad Man." character comedian of pronounced talent. whcse original jokes provoked much mirth. His long face" added to the value of his offerings and the unusual style In which he presented his act met with decided favor.
 Flag and White In their "black and tam comedy act included volume of witty comedy talk which was put over in true African style.
 The Thornton sisters, chic little blonde and brunette, with their rak- ish bobbed heads, made quite hit with many songs and piano selec- tions.
 Tom Mills presented an unusually slever rough and tumble act. always securing applause at his operatic in- terruptions.
 In addition to this high-class off, fering. Loew's Is presenting a cinema achievement, "The Ragged Heiress, starring the beautiful and talented Shirley Mason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
ZANE GREY's "LAST TRAIL"
 AT TRIANON

The Triahon is featuring this week a screen presentation of Zane Greys famous story of western life. The Last Trail" The cast. which Is ex- ceptionally strong, includes Maurice Flynn, who has recently achieved stardom, Eva Novak and Rosemary Theby. There are many intensely dramatic situations included in this picture with a climax which is deft- ly handled.
 The story has to do with the ac- tivitles and capture of a daring bandit, Night Hawk" In this small western village life is intense, and, the citizens band together in an er- fort to rid themselves of the au- audicious criminal, but, are constant ly outwitted.
 At this little village great pro- ject is being pursued. It is the build- ing of a gigantic dam. The construc- tion company suspects that inferior material is being used in the work and the money furnished confiscated by someone. It is for the purpose of discovering this that they send their representative.
 Tn the fare west 1t Is brand to conceal ones identity and pursuits. Thus was the innocent stranger cast under suspicion. Due to three things he is mistaken for the bandit Night Hawk; his sudden appearance, his apparent secret mission and the like ness of his mount to that of one which had often been seen fleeting from the scene of the criminals ac- tivities.
 "The Last Trail" Is true Zane Grey story, with all the fascination and color which surrounds her char acteristic achievements. There are few writers whose work is so suited to perturbation as are hers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
nIIs.lonnr, socIety Meets

An enthusiastic business meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church was held yesterday afternoon in the base ment of the church with a large number of members present.The meet ing was presided over by Mrs. C. T. Smith, president. and reports were made by all committees for the month of June. The society was most rieased with the success made during the month. s17125 having been turned in. The reports for those in charge of the county fair which was held Friday and Saturday, showed decided success. Following the bus mess meeting social hour was en- loved at which time an Ice course was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
SCUDDER RYALL TAKES
 IN LOT OF TERRITORY

scudder Ryall. former secretary to the city commission, is a more enthusiastic radio bug than ever since his experience last nfMhts For the first time he heard cOn- certs more than n thousand miles from his home in East Lake.
 "I was just wondering whether there was something phenomenal about the weather" said Mir. Ryall. "because altogether l heard six different concerts tonight About T,3O | nearly fell off my chair when an announcement said, 'Thss is the Westinghouse station In PIttsburR. It was peach Of n concert, too. Later l switched over md heard another good one in Detroit. Then still later | listened to Kansas City.
 "I have certainly been taking in n lot of territory tonight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
A Good Thing to Know

Foley Cathartic Tablets are a gem timely wholesome physician ideal laxative. They keep the system fit and fine, purged of poisons and ready to resist disease. Miss J. Hunt, r, 1260 Stedman St., N. S., Pittsburg Pa, writes: T cannot praiso Foley Cathartic Tablets too highly fr what they have done for me-" They banish billousness, bioating, gas, headache, sour stoms oh and other ills caused by indigestion. Make fat people feel lighter and freer. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
PENNSYLVANIA SERENADEsRS
 AT. GREENWOOD PARK TO-DAY

Thosuands of Birmingham people will Spend their Fourth of July out ing today at Edgewood park, where a great program has been arranged as holiday attraction. An all-day barbecue is on the program at the mountain resort, with two dancing sessions arranged, an all-day swim ming program in beautiful Neptune Beach, dinners at Mountain View Inn, and basket picnics on the grounds.
 The Pennsylvania Serenaders, who have been booked for the Dreamiand pavilion dances every night this week, will furnish the music for the two Fourth of July dance programs The first dancing session gets under way this afternoon at 5 o'clock and will last until 6 o'clock. The second program starts at 9 o'clock and will last until 12 o'clock.
 Neptune Beach filled to the over flowing with pure, sparkling noun tain artesian well water, will. prob ably play to the biggest crowd in its history today. as hundreds motor and trolley out to take the plunge in the worlds largest concrete swimming pool.
 Other features and novelties have been added to the entertainment at Edgewoed park and the management Is planning to take care of the park s biggest crowd. since the regort was thrown open to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
Held on Burglary Charge

James A. Poore was arrested Sun day morning by Capt. Thomas English and officers D. P Lowry. Gallups and Cochrane on a c/arge of burglary and grand larceny, and was removed to the county jail in Birmingham yester- day morning. where he will be held pending a trial. Poore is alleged to have broken the show window of the Mccain Hardware company located on Ninteenth street, between Ave
 nues E and F, Sunday morning about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04

which was probated yesterday. All of his property which consists of stocks. bonds and real estate is left to his son. J. Frank Rushten and his daughter Margaret Louis Crouch, ex- cept he provides that $200 per month shall be paid to his sister-in-law Lizzie P Chaffin.
 MT Rushton bequeathed his home at 290O Highland avenue to his daughter. All the remainder of the property is divided share for snare between her and his son. J. Frank Rushton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
RUSHTON BEQUEATHS
 PROPERTY TO CHILDREN

The estate of ". J. Rushton, who died on June 24, is valued at more than s1oO,ooo. according to his will be the guests of Mrs. Carl Holcombe at her home in Pratt City.
 Miss Margaret McNamee of, Col nnsviile is the guest of Mrs. Lewis Ruffner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
c,l,ery Club Celebrates

Everything is in readiness for the all day picnic to be given today at Cooks Springs by members Of the Callers club, in compliment to their young lady friends, and in celebra- ton of the national holiday. A spe- cial car has been chartered for the occasion. and the party will leave Ensiey this morning at 5;3o o'clock and expect to return tonight. An interesting program has been ar ranged for the day, and a most en- joyable time Is anticipated by the young folk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
Gossippy, Planning
 Words Without BIows No Crime, Says Martin

Detective W. K. McAdory saw blood
 He saw 1t flowing from the face of a woman after another woman had apparently "beat her up."
 But Judge Henry Martin decreed that unless McAdory saw the fight he couldn't convict.
 McAdory was 10 minutes late at the fight, so two women charged with bruising each others eountenance were discharged yesterday afternoon, when they refused to prosecute each other.
 And MeAdory is lamenting the fact that he missed the fight.
 
 for the night of the big birthday party.
 This great display is free to the public and Is added by the park man. agement in addition to the other features which daily are available to Birmingham patrons who have made this park that care forgot really the playground of Birmingham.
 Dancing in the afternoon and eve- ming with William Nappi's famous orchestra of harmony hounds will be another big feature and swimming pANhhiHhihS "iu pc"tih6' Wflh cNSi accommodation and safety facility there, will help to make the big birthday party big success.
 Many have already made known their intention of spending the day at the park Independence Day, talk ing their baskets with them and re- maining through the afternoon. boat ing, swimming, dancing and witnes sing the spectacular display which begins at 9:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
BIG DAY TUESDAY AT
 INDEPENDENCE CELERR

Birmingham will celebrate the birthday of the nation with fun and frivolity at West Lake Independence Day. The management of the popu- lar resort announces that the ship ment of materials of the spectacular fireworks display which is scheduled for s:30 Tuesday night. arrived yes terday and have been already set up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
ADJUSTMENTS
LoEw,s BIJoU OFFERS
 CLASSY BILL

CLASSY HILL
 Loew's Biiou starts the week with a special vaudeville attraction which introduces five unusually classy acts, including songs, dances and roper toire.
 As the featured act. Roy Herrah's revpe, presented by Annette Creigh- ton. Gertrude Jackson and Helen Kennedy, springs a big surprise in the form of melange of songs, dances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
ENSLEY

large number of students were enrolled at the opening session of the Baptist Young Peoples Union insti- ute last night at the First Baptist church. The institute will be held for the societies of the western district of the Birmingham Baptist association, and will meet each evening at 6:30 o'clock for the remainder of the week
 Mir, and Mrs. J. E. Lambdin of Mont gomery, the former being state sec retary of the B. Y. P. U.. will direct the institute, Mir Lambdin teaching the senior manual while Mrs. Lamb din will be in charge of the class studying the junior manual. Miss Mary Dunbar will teach the inter mediate manual. Classes in Train ing for Service will be taught by Miss Louise Jeffers; Training in Stewardship" by T. J. York; and Training in the Baptist Spirit" by Rev. T. c. Wyatt. The program for the sessions will be as follows: Open at 6:30 o'clock with 15 minutes de- votional; first lesson period conclud- ed at 7:30 o'clock; adjourn for supper; classes reassemble at 8 o'clock and dismissed at S:45 o'clock There will be no charges in connection with the institute and all the young people of the churches in the district are in- vited to take the courses offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
MISS BERNEY GILLEN
 Correspondent Messages may be phoned to Tyler Jewelry Co.,, Ems. 1427.

? o'clock, and removed number of pocket knives and safety razors. which were on display in this window It is stated that a number of these knives and rezors were in his pos session when the arrest was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
Gus Duncan Funeral

Funeral services over the remains of Gus Duncan, age 52 years, who died at local hospital, were held yester- day morning at 10 o'clock from his residence, 2411 Avenue c. The de- ceased was a native of sweden and had a large number of American friends, he having been a resident of this section for number of years
 Interment was made at Oakland ceme- tery with Echols & Angwin in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
Personals

w. L. Y. Jones, formerly of this city, but now of Chicago, arrived last night to be the guest of his brotner' MT. and Mrs. w. c. Jones, a their home on Avenue l.
 Miss Mary Arrel and Miss Holmes of Chattanooga arrived yesterday to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
storen Close pt Noon

Announcement has been made by the Ensley Merchants association that the stores in Ensley would be closed today at 12 o'clock, noon, in observ- ance of Independence Day. The banks of the city will be closed all day while the post office will be open uufl Q a m,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04

announced that pickets will inform any applicants for jobs in the local shops that the strike Is in progress.
 At a mass meeting of strikers Mr. Turner admonished all to preserve order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
10TH LEADING CITIZEN. STARS
 THOMAS MEIGHAN AT STRAND

The Strand presents this week three popular cinema stars: Thomas Meighan. Lois Wilson (Birmingham's own). and Theodore Roberts, in George Ade production. Our Lead ing Citizen"
 This picture is refreshing comedy drama. Its theme is quite un usual but very entertaining.
 Dan Bentley, young lawyer, not welded to his profession. is a violent fishing fan. In fact, there is noth- ing that Dan had rather do. So ardent is he in following this sport that he is generally thought to be lazy. Finally, the World war breaks out and this young man enlists, re- turning at it's close. the hero of the day. He attempts to avoid the royal welcome which he is about to receive in the old home town, but is finally caught and made to take his medi- cine."
 Through the influence of his many friends, especially a certain girl" Bentley is persuaded to run for Con gress. His election Is a sure thing. but, at the cruical moment, the much-needed campaign funds givs out. He is then offered help in tha form of the usual "bribe," but re- fuses. to enter into such an agree ment. At this juncture. he is ac- quainted with certain facts which lead him to believe that his sweet heart has used her influence toward persuading him to enter the race in order to help her brother. Distressed and disillusioned. he throws up the whole works" and seeks to forget by going miles away with his old fishing croney. Things are not the same hoWeyer and tO great s1lr- prise and the utter disgust of his companion, he is not the least bit in- terested in fishing Then comes the solution which is enacted to the sat isfaction of all concerned
 Our Leading Citizen" is the first original screen story by George Ade, It contains only such poignant humori as this noted author can give to a story.