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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10
Suit to Dissolve
Tile Trust Filed

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 10.-An
action seeking to dissolve the So
called title trust" otherwise
known as "the tile manufacture
ers' credit association" was filed
in the district court here today
bv District Attorney J. r. Clark
Of direction Of Attorney General
Daugherty.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10
Train and School
Bus Collide; Four
Children Killed

vanwert. Ohio, Jan. 10
-Four children were killed and
IL others were injured shortly
before 9 O'Clock this morning
when a school bus was hit by
Pennsylvania fast freight =
miles east of here.
There were 33 children in
the bus which was en- route to
the township school.
The driver Of the motor bus
did not see the approaching
train on account of the heavy
fog, it was said.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10
Untitled Orders
of Steel Increase

New York. Jan. 10. = The
monthly tonnage report of the
United States Steel Corporation
made public today showed 4,268,-
Ala tons of untitled orders on hand
December 81. Thiseis an increase
from November's untitled orders
which totalled 4,250,542 tons.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10

g. Year Old Boy
Attempts Suicide
When Pet Dog Dies

Chicago, Jan. TO- Nine
year-old Russell Mueller is in a
hospital with a self-inflicted
bullet wound in his right thigh.
He shot himself after his pet
Boston terrier Peggy" died
yesterday. Il want to die too"
Russell sobbed to his mother,
Mrs. Marie Grover. Doctors say
Russell will be crippled for life.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10

The First Farm Loan associa-
tion Of Eugene has more loans and
more than twice as many borrow
ers as any other association in the
state. It has 275 borrowers and
S6s6,30O loaned.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10
TRlFFIT'Ei
-
ELECTED
DAILHE;AI)
|, valera and Fol
|1sVers Leave Cham
ssr AS Vote Is Being
we - =
taken On Leader

nblin. Jan. 10.-(By Associ-
4, press. After eleeting Ar
IN, Griffith president and nam
]. J cabinet to assist him, the
N, Eireann adjourned late to-
N until February IA to permit
N new government to proceed
IN carrying out the provisions
i tbe Anglo-Irish treaty.
After bolting the session this
nmuiug with his followers in pro-
n against the nomination OF
Grifith for the president, Eamon
7Thyalera returned to the after
Nam session with a promise OF
bdu for Griffith as president OF
tbs Dali, but not as head OF an
Mother government.
4 The speedy formation OF a pro-
ssiOnal government for Ireland
Fas urged upon the Dali Eireann
4 by Michael Collins shortly after
Z The opening Of today's session.
4 The Dali resumed it's sittings at
q 1880 o'clock with the reading by
Speaker John MacNeill of a cable
\ message from Cardinal Gasparri
+ Oh behalf Of Pope Benedict, saying
+ bis holiness rejoiced with the
$lrish people at the agreement that
bad been reached and sent his
3 blessing to them after they had
passed through their long period
4 ol sorrows faithful to the Catho-
lic church.
4 Collins Nominates.
Another message read was from
4 The Irish labor party asking the
4 Dali 10 receive a deputation for
Il conference regarding the economic
and industrial situation.
Michael Collins then rose and
said the Dali must organize imme-
diately in some form today to pre-
vent state Of anarchy. The Dali
must make the treaty a success
le declared. He referred to the
difficulties the new government,
would meet and urged harmonious
cooperation to surmount.
Unless we show we are hos
llle, he said, England will have
% excuse for continuing in Ire
land"
Organization Vital.
Volllns moved that Arthur Grif-
lltl be appointed president of the
Dali.
~. me Irish nation had no cap
'sla' continued Collins, who pro.
eseoed to tell the Dali that he hat
y. .s'elved a letter from the proprie.
! ~ Ot the Cork Examiner. saying
y " management of that newspa.
~ nad been held up this morning
~, ~ Aoclock and compelled to pub.
llsa q Proclamation.
collins said he called sucI
methods black and tan methods. ;
whoever employed them.
:, DeValera Walks Out.
:. canon DeValera and his follow
~ ~. walked out while the vote wa.
ss us taken, in protest against tn,
,.aaMN.li ,syna,la.lon Of Griffith. speakel
s,s,N sasNelll put the motion for Grif
49,, M election and he was unani
!, 9sllilth ~ moved the appointmen.
! the following: :
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10
1920. $3.50.

average III iOi of salem. 1900. 42bsi
Populal'va oS4; 1920, 1859.
islV' co,,nty. ra 1920, 47,177; POLK
ullasn GSunty 1920, 14,lsa, Isl, !, c,rcu-
Member ' Associated Press Fun
Leased WIRE. Mire.------------
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10
THE WEATHER

OREGON: Tonight and We'd
nesday fair; gentle variable winds.
LOCAL: Trace rainfall; norther-
ly winds; part cloudy; max 81,
min 35; river 4.3 feet and falling.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-10

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e00ntlnued on Page seven.)
The public ledger., 1922-04-11

Call us II you are looking for Fire
insurance. Call us II you are looking
for any assistance in Real Estate. We
both Buy and Sell. NJ. F. & d. d.
COUGHLIN, Phone No. 40, No. 2O9
Market Street
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
PEOPLE OYER 40
Death Rate Increases Much Faster
After This Age is Reached.

To live to ripe healthful old agt
is the desire Of everyone-but signs o.
physical decay begin to appear wher
this age is rached. Weak, thin blood
rheumatism, constipation, Indigestion
sour gassy stomach. weak kidneys
liver trouble and gall stones are
symptoms that may appear.
Faulty and improper elimination oi
the poison wastes otherwise your life
is in danger.
People over 10 will find that Bull
garian Blood Tea. the famous vege-
table family medicine taken once or
twice week will assist nature to cast
the poisonous wastes from the system
and help them to feel years younger.
Millions are now using this splendid
vegetable blood and system tonic.
Physicians and druggists knowing its
effectiveness and purity never hesi-
tate to recommend It,
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
LUMvHLE.

Mr.. Will Morris, who has been con-
fined to the house with rheumatism, is
much better now and is improving in
health and able TO look after his farm
ing interests.
Mr.. H. T. Boulder had the misfor-
tune to lose valuable COW one day
last week.
Nr. William Davis was transacting
business in Maysvilie Saturday.
Mrs. Ruth Morris was visiting her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Eli Frame. at
Rectorville one day last week
Mr.. James H. Crawford was visiting
friends and relatives at Cottageville
and Fearis the latter part of last week.
Owing 10 the continued wet weather
the farmers are behind with their
farm work: but very few of them have
their plowing done in this neighbor-
hood, and no potatoes or garden made.
Mr.. NJ. X. Mcdonald was visiting
friends near Trinity, Thursday and
looking after tine interest of his ten
ant on his farm
Mr. J. w. Lowrey and wife were
Maysyille visitors Friday.
Mrs Otis Tucker and daughter,
Florence. were calling on Mrs. F. NJ.
Clark Saturday.
Mrs. Fannie Rogers was shopping in
MaysvilIe Saturday.
Mr.. Jack Bean and son, Frank, were
transactins business in Maysville Sat-
urday. Mr. Bean is building an addi-
ton to his dwelling house and paint
Ing and re-roofing his house
The public school in the Piumville
district Is progressing very nicely un-
der the management of Miss Maudie
Teager Of Toiiesboro.
The prospect at this time for a
bountifui crop of fruit was never bet |
Ter. The fruit trees Of every descrip- |
ion are covered with bloom. for
which We should be very thankful to
our kind heavenly Father for the same
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
D0IH TpV WIRE NETTING All Heights Poultry r. NJ HARRISON& &
VULlAl and RABBIT FENCE in four and five floor heights SON
Easter Candies

WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE SOURCE or A LOT OF THE
PLEASURE THAT BOTH THE KIDpEs AND TIE GROWN FOLKS
NAVE EASTER. ALWAYS WE HAVE GOODLi
SUPPLY JUST KIND OF CANDIES LOOKING FOR.
Decorated Chocolate Cream Eggs 1Oc, 15c, Soc
Jelly Eggs, Chocolate Jacks,
Marshma||ow Eggs, Assorted Chocolate,
Cream Eggs, Animals.
Ready.Fi||ed Baskets, Decorated Tin Easter
Boxes with the original Easter Bunny on top.
Don't forget to order Your
HOT CROSS BUNS FOR GOOD FRIDAY.
TRAXEL'S'
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
WOMEN MUST DO 1T

Every woman knows that her
House has to be cleaned thoroughly
every Spring. During Winter. dust,
dirt and germs accumulate in the cor
ners, under the rugs, in the curtains
IAN" every place. Jnst so with yonr
system-it should be given thoronbh
cleansing, purifying every spring
HOLLISTER'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN
Tea does the Job slick and quick.
Without fail make every member OF
the family take it once-a-week during
this month. Cant "be beat" as
Spring Laxative, cleanser, purifier.
Especially good for women and chill
dren. J. ]. Wood & Son. AprT&T
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
WONDERFUL PER.
FORmANCE SCORED
BY OVERLAND CAR
Gruelling Endurance Run From Cen.
tral Garage to Flemingsburg, Eliza.
vile, Nepton, Mayslick, Washing.
ton and Return to Starting Point

Saturday at p. m. a dense crowG
was massed in front of the Centra
Garage and at the signal of the official
timer, Mr.. A. ]. Clooney, light four
Overland stock car owned by Messrs
Dunbar and Doughton, agents, and
driven by Herb" Williams started
forth upon the route to Flemingsburg,
Elizaville, Nepton, Mayslick, Washing
ton and then to the starting point, di-
rectly in front of the Central Garage
on lower Market street.
Popular interest in this endurance
run had been aroused by unique
guessing contest on the time required
to make ihe trip, distance Of As and
two-tenths miles as recorded by the
speedometer. The trip being accom-
plished In l hour 3S minutes and 39
seconds, including a five minute stop
at Flemingsburg. five minutes at
Mayslick and eight minutes consumed
in changing tires twice, the result of
the terrific shock sustained by the in
vincible Overland so mercilessly
hurtled up hill and down, round the
curves and general rough going such
as every motorist knows in existence
on the route.
The car regularly equipped, con-
tanned besides the driver. Mr.. Herbert
Williams, Mr.. w. r. Dunbar, who oc-
cupied the front seat, D. A. Bateman
and Geo. alexander were the rear oc-
cupants and like the Lady of Niger
who went out to ride on tiger" they
came back from the ride with the
boys Inside - but "quoth the raven,
never more" Regardless of the dam
age that might have been sustained to
the car, Dunbar & Doughton planned
10 really test the claims Of the manu-
facturers. The Willys-Overland Co., by |
the Overland Four to such |
a run as cars seldom get, over roads
that ordinarily take the Joy out of
Herb" had tuned the
motor to high C" and Home Sweet
Home" was accomplished with every
unit and bolt about the car intact. The
wonderful Triplex, three-point sus-
pension springs met every rebound
with a soothing caress and equalized
at dangerous curves to such
a minimum that all skidding tenden-
cies were entirely eliminated. Consid-
ering the fact that the car ran contin-
lally on an open throttle the gasoline
was remarkably low,
only scant Q quarts being used on the
.ntire trip
The dependability Of the Overland
Four was sustained in every particu-
ar and abiding faith is firmly i'm
,lanted within the mind of every
show me" man that witnessed the
The winners in the guessing contest
we're as follows: =,
First prize 3Ox3k casing aud tube.
,on by John Brisbois, Maysville, KY.
;uess one hour So minutes 30 seconds.
Second prize. one set weed chains.
ION by Leslie Coulter, Maysville, KY.
uess one hour 38 minutes 25 seconds.
Third prize. one tire pump, won by
lord Stagg, Goddard, KY. guess one
our 3S minutes 20 seconds. -
The public ledger., 1922-04-11

Ledger Service-Emciency.
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
WANDA HAWLEY'S new
PhOTOPlAY HERE TODAY
"BObbed Hair" l. Big Feature Picture
Al the Washington and
Gem Today.

What is art, anyway? That is the
question which bothered Polly Heath
the heroine with artistic "yearnings
portrayed by Wanda Hawley in Bob
bed Hair" new Realart Picture fea-
ture distributed by Famous Players
Lasky Corporation which will be seen
at the Washington theater Tuesday.
Her friend in the "emancipated"
colony sent her sculptured head
which locked like blind moro in the
lost stages of loco poisoning, and as
sured her it was art. Her fiance told
her that 1t was highest truest art to
marry him, keep a comfortable home,
and rear beautiful children. But Polly
was not convinced.
When her aunt attempted to dis
cipline her by lccking her in room,
Polly escaped through the window and
ran away 20 the colony and Joined her
friend. There she met Paul Lamont,
the poet. and had series Of adven-
lures which finally tossed her back
into her fiance's arms, a chastened bat
a wiser girl.
In the part of the fiance, William
Boyd has the leading role. William p.
Carleton enacts the poet. Adele Far
-ington plays ,he severe aunt. while
Leight Wyant Is the "emancipated"
riend. Ethel Wales is the abused wife,
md the "cacolytes" are played by
lane Starr and Margaret Vilmore. A
,air of clever children, Junior Cogh-
an and Hobar. Kelly, also appear.
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
MARCH AVERAGE 1851.

Frankfort, KY, April 10. - Tobacco
of the 1921 crop of all varieties sold
during March by Kentucky ware
houses and reported to the State Com
missioner Of Agriculture, W. c. Hanna
totalled 9,475,590 pounds and brought
an average of S15.21 hundred pounds
according to the monthly report given
out here today. No reports were re-
ceived for the month from the Burley
Tobacco Growers Cooperative Associ-
alton with offices at Lexington, al
though it was stated that sales had
been made by that organization.
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
COLORED CITIZENS.

The Lille OF Valley Club will hold
'heir meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Sudie Combs oil West Fourth stree,
tuesday evening at S O'Clock.
There will be a chicken pie and
iish supper at the X. OF p. hall Satur-
day night, April Is, which We hope
VIII be the last supper for the benefit
OF the boys new outfit. There will be
grand prize given to the one holding
the lucky number.
THOMAS SHARKEY. Pres.
WILLIAM DIME. Manager.
The public ledger., 1922-04-11

Ledger Service-Emcisncy.
The public ledger., 1922-04-11
FOURTEEN CARS DERAILID.

Fourteen loaded coal cars Of a
northbound Louisville & Nashville
freight train were derailed at Morgan
station Sunday afternoon, completely
blocking both the north and south
bound tracks. The ties were cut as
though with an ak for a distance Of an
eighth Of mile, and the cars were left
crossways Of the tracks. Fast trains
were detoured through Maysville for
Cincinnati.
The public ledger., 1922-04-11

Mrs. J. B. Strickland, Of Forest ave-
nue., was called to Lexington Tuesday
on account Of the serious illness OF
her sister.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Celebrated s1st Birthday

The home Of Miss Julia Irby was
the scene last Wednesday afternoon of
a most enjoyable birthday party given
by the Senior Christian Endeavorers
Of the Presbyterian church in honor of
the Slst birthday OF Miss Sallie
Stephens.
An enormous white cake, upon which
were 80 small candles, was the prin-
cipal attraction on the large taple
which was laden with number of gifts
for Miss Stephens. These gifts includ-
ed R variety Of materials for sewing,
knitting and embroidery. such work
being Miss Stephens principal source
OF pseasure since she has been a
paralytc for a number of years.
Inapiring songs were sung and
shorE talks were made by the Endeav-
orer& all Of which made Miss Stephens
cheeTpl and happy.
NIiss Stephens is a native of Annis-
ton, ALA. and has been living at the
home of Miss Julia Irby for'10 years.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Watts Plays Simpson,ilIe

After playing on other diamonds for
a month, the Watts Mills team will
start series of games on their
home diamond when they meet the
|Simpsonville team next Saturday af-
fternoon.
The local mill team has been play
ing unusually good ball in the textile
league. and now holds yseconds.ptace.
They expect Saturday to overcome the
lead Of f.t IL 81 game, ss nov held by NILS
Lefty" Bobo, who has been pitch
ing in great style thts'Yar in the Sea-
son, will pitch Saturday for Watts In
the Last three games he ipifched,S hid
runs were made by the opposing team
in 26 consecutive innings and only S
hits hits were allowed by him IN the 27 in
EHiheS' ~ Il n ~ u
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Miss Polly Jeans

Miss Polly Jeans, a native of the
Ora section, died last tuesday at fhe
home OF her sister, Mrs. r. O. Hairston,
resident of the Leesyille church COM
fnunity. Miss Jeans was In her Seth
year and a charter member OF the
Leesyllle Methodist church. The burial
esrvces and funeral were held at Lees
Vile Wednesday, Rev. Coins. of Clin-
ton, conducting the services.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
CRIMINAL COURT WILL
CONVENE HERE JUNE II

Jurors Have Been Selected for General
Sessions Court. A Large Docket OF
Four Murder Cases and Many Pro-
hibitiOD Cases Being Arranged.
Jurors for the spring term of the
court of general sessions which con-
venes here Monday morning, June 10
were chosen early this week by the
jury commission.
The court, presided over by Judge
Frank b. Gary, of Abbcville. will con
Vcne Tor a one week session. A large
docket of criminal cases, majority OF
which are for violation of the prohi.
bition law, is being prepared now.
Among those cases to be tried arc
fonr in which men are charged with
murder. The case Of Tom Duncan
charged with the murder of Rile,
hammond, who was killed on April !
Will probably be among the cases tt
te tried
The list of petit jurors is as follows:
J. l.. T.. Sumerel, Laurens.
l.. l.. Digon, Youngs.
| wv. ~ Nanley, Waterloo.
| j. "A. Curry, IDials.
w. Fl. Cole, Cross Hill
| M. IL. Cheek, Sullivan.
Y %. F.. Goodwin, Scuffletown.
| wv. j. Duncan, Hunter.
j. Roy Crawford, Hunter.
| II. l.. Holland, Scuffletown.
C. l.. Goats, Hunter.
! wv. r. CASTOR, Laurens
\ J. E. Spcarman, Cross Hill
j. *. Garrett, lDia1s
g. j. Sloan, Youngs.
i Wm. M. Pitts, Sullivan.
N G. w. Washington, Sullivan.
1 j. j. O'Dell, Waterloo.
\ IL. b. Sloan, Hunter.
4 B. r. Fuller, Hunter.
rJno. II. Atchison, Cross Hill.
4 j. f. Riser, Hunter.
J. p. %Swedenberg, Laurens
w. r. Pitts Jacks
| j. G. Mcmillan, Jacks.
]. w. Knight, Youngs
! S. Fl. Coker, Youngs.
!, IL. u. Wilson, 'Dials.
p r. Abercrombie, Dials.
! o. S. Strhling, Waterloo.
j. p. Moore, Waterloo.
| Roy C. Wallace. Dials.
j.. III. Mahon, Sullivan.
| Jas. NJ Davenport, Sullivan.
'lI. w. Whittle. Cross Hill.
I 10. NJ. Norwood, Laurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Russian Tea

Members of the Civic League from
ward were hosts last Tuesday even
ing to the ladies OF the city at a Rus
sian Tea given at the home of Mrs.
|William Solomon on South Harper
street.
The lower floor had been thrown on
suite and beautifully decorated with an
abundance Of sweet peas and dorothy
Perkins roses. Asparagus ferns were
also used to carry out effectively a
color scheme of green and white.
AS the guests arrived they were
welcomed at the door by Mrs. ]. D..
Watts and Mrs. Carl Bramlett, who
ushered them to the receiving line
consisting of Mrs. William Solomon.
Mrs Dave Chldress, Frank Frank
Reid and Miss Sadie Sullivan.
| In the dining room Russian tea was
served from a 'fSomovar'' by Mrs. II.
Lurey. Assisting in the dining room
were Miss Margaret Dunlap and Mes
danes Edgar Babb, Lawrence Ken
nedy, Edgar Barksdale, Marie BaEb
Mrs. r. e. Hughes and Mrs. John IN
man. .
Oficiatng over the punch bowl were
the Misses Sarah Bishop and Inez
Hudgens, while the little Misses ELLA
lDunlap, Frances Switzer and Mary
Lois Swihk served cake Serving tea
were the Misses Nell Long, Sarah
Kathleen Barksdale and Grace Young
MIS-. Ross d. Young and Mrs. Clardy
Bolt officiated over the silver plate
which produced an attractive sum 70,
the Civil League
During the afternoon dolightfu
iluslcal program was furnished By
Mrs. NJ i. Roper Miss Hattie Gray
Miss Eloise Clardy and Mrs. ]. Swecd
|enburg
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Revival at Watts Wills

Arl& evangelistic meeting will be
startM at Watts Mill Sunday evening
at 8 8Eb'clock In which the Rev. DR..
WooGmofth will be assisted by the Rev.
G. T. Squires, who will preach every
night through the week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
X. os p. Meeting

IIaurens Lodge No. 43, knights OF
Pythias will meet Monday night, June
5, In tlle X. OF p. hall at $3.50, p. M.
The second degree will be conferred.
All members are urged to attend.
r. C, 0WlNGS, q. G.
u. n. afUFlENfN. Kaof N. and 8.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
In Memory of Augustus HUH
Born May %, 1851.

+" . o o .
Gone-what a word to be spoken,
When referring to man like he
NO wonder our hearts seem broken.
Altnough all has been done as a token
'of friendly love and sympathy.
GODS Will he'done; he's now at rest
Sut friends had he enemies-feel his
absence.
VINO Knew him best, loved him best:
"A character that stood the test
fnlly fealized when in his presence.
In business we will miss him;
'ffDW clever and wise was he.
In counsel some Will need him:
In memory all will honor him:
Hnw dear to his friends was he -
A LOVED ONE"
j. Loose Leaf Ledgers. Etc.
Advertiser Printing Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31

Both OF the young ladies played in
an interesting manner, and showed
the result Of diligent work
After the program, cream and cake
were served
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Gods Causo V1rlp aaa yasluefza

LAXATIVE lIs0iiC. GUIllIitls Tahssts sesaoyS the
sspse. Thefe 10 scaIy one "BrSrhor Galbtos."
2. w. GRovE'S ssaaastpEe on beG aOe &.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-26

days, but any secret society like the
Ku Klux Klan is un-American and Its
members, when they are guilty Of out
RACES should be punished and their
methods condemned by all right mind
ed people. The lack OF reverence. for
law lies at the foot OF most of our ey-
lis Of today"
During the great industrial depres'
sion that has existed in Arizona, the
bishop pointed out, this state has
been comparatively free from labor
difficulties that have affected other
communities.
Better feeling and mutual under
standing, with few exceptions, exist
between labor aud capital in this COM
monwealth than in most states" he
continued. THE IChurch in Arizona
has been a reconciling force for the
most part, and our clergy has stood
for justice and equal rights to both
parties. ....l
But we cannot overlook the fact
that here as well as. elsewhere a spit-
it of lawlessness and crime has been
witnessed, a lowering OF all moral
standards.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-26
Says Coal Supply
Is IneXhaustible

WASHINGTON, Apr. 25.-Testify-
ing before the house labor commit
tee today on the Bland bill, which
proposes to create a federal coal in
vestigating agency, ]. D. A. Morrow,
vice president of the National Coal
Association, declared it was sheer
nonsense to suppose that consumers
pay more for coal because of over
production"
The existence of many more mines
than needed normally to supply the
country, Morrow said, is the chief
of the consumer"
Morrow added that repeated inves-
tigation had proven the supply of coal
in the United States practically in
Wide distribution Of
mines and ownership made it impos-
sible for monopoly or price control
to exist in the country, he asserted.
Morrow said the industry was con-
trolled by the play of competitive
forces under a variety Of local condi.
tlons Of production and consumption