Evening Star Newspaper, September 10, 1923, Page 4

-GODE FOR SETTLING COAL FIGHTS URGED U. S. Commission Says Pub- ‘lic Otherwise Will Use Army = or Prison to Get Fuel. . Establishment of a fixed code for gattloment of coal and other national fndustrial disputes was recommended v the United States Cosl Commis- @ion in a report submitted today to President Coolidge. Notwjthstanding tho inherent rights possessed bv both $ldes In coal strike controversies, the gommission held the necessity of Goal to the general public makes it{ fncumbent upon both operators and| frorkers “to make some personal 'acnflrv- in the interest of the com- mon weal.” % “The condition resembles the con- flict between the definition in the Reclaration of Independonce concern- ng human rights and the then clear- Iy constitutional right of human #lavery.” the report said. ‘The great Wacs of those arrsvod upon either &lde were . unwilll; ) compromise adjust. It was permitted to go until the agony of & fraternal| olved the problem. It is to be Hoped that we have learned wisdom By experience.” Terms Ave Suzgested. i Declaring it would be better for| the participants themselves to work | out the exact terms of the code, thel epmmisiion set forth as the frame-| Work the following prineiples: | 1. No contract is of any valld bind- i9g force in America which has not been frecly and voiuntarily eniered ingo. 3. 1 right of a man to work| whe for whom and wh nditions and at individual right, must never interfered with and t u furnish him protection and| peace while he exercises this right. | Right to Organize. 3. In a free government men have & right to combine themselves to- gether into organizations for- collec- tive bargaining with reference to nd conditions under which | 1l work: they must exercise! without force and intimi- and must not interfere with t of the man who chooses tu’] his time individually has a right to fix a lm-| nd which it will not per- hese de facto or de jure| to go. i e is an_implied duty upon| ns “to pay the humbiest of whois ablebodied, willing nt. and who gives an hon- day's work, sufficient wage to| at person and his family to ordance with the standards life, and to pay in addi- ercto for skill and experience.” Public Demands Coal. The wmeneral public has a right overnment that it the midst of a undanc Unless capital and | labor adopt methods that will furnish | to the public coal w n peeded, “an ed public sentiment will fur-| mnish the supply by either the Armyi the penitentiary contracts h; entered into been vol- the industry | the terms of the contract| and the principles hefein set out” | While the report dealt with the tention to the | tian.. Most ‘o the jn- on which has operated op the machinery of production, | equently resulted in violence bloodshed, the commission ascribed to the following basic | causes i Civil Rights to Citizens, Disputes as to what are popularly known s the civil rights of Ameri- ean cltizens. Practica the indu acknowie Inapprop te application to pre- sent conditions of principles enunci- ated under totally different economic conditions, of public opinion produced nt grievances. dministration of the law in- d through fear, favor, affection, walice, hatred or ill-will. Unwise, even though lawful, int ference of strangers in local condi- tions. The reach of these rights in even when theoretically effcct of universal suffrage upon law administration. i Malice Is Not Found. no intellectual dispute,” the commission orted, “touching jon of the right open shop, nor ight of men to organize jor purpose of collective bargaining. mmission does not find, not- withstanding many unfortunate oc- currences, unlawful acts and unwise statements that is is or has been the simate object of the United Mine ! kers of America to unionize all | » mines by force if necessary. Upon the other hand, it does not find, re- of unfortunate statements awful conduct, that it is the rpose of non-union operators >y the United Mine Workers. {ssion chooses rather t who dre, from the mora. standpoint, whatever it may be -om the legal standpoint, charged with | of the law, the benefit of bt @s to criminal intent of any single unlawful a view 0 fiXing responuibility wpuld not se mmission said, to give .an tion such justificatic be the common mankind, fo ave as found in 'y passion of de to have h force, to have fought| g Cites Herrin Disorder 1 The gisorders at Herrin weie cited as a case point: Withoat attempt- ing to fix responsibibity, the commiis- sion found the fatal outbreak. at the plant of the Southern Illinois Coal Company to have been fostered by the tevered state of local public opinion which had developed into a “class hatred.” “There Is no doubt that when the promoter started to operate his mine in defiance of the union, he was invit- ing mob violence and fiirting with death,” the report said. “He knew it and prepared to meet it. Those in the mob undoubtedly belleved it was an attempt to return to old condi- tions before the mines had been unionized. “There were of course fatal omis- sions of .duty on the part of public officfals, and neither the officials nor the public wanted troops to protect the operator in his union-destroying operations. It might have been stop- ped by the sheriff, by the officers of the miners’ union, by public senti- ment but all were for the union and all believed that an attempt was being made to destroy it. Situation Made Worse. “Althdugh the commission finds that the tragédy might have been prevented, it'also finds that the union officials and the public officials never anticipated that . it _would happen. They all believed that the non-union miners would- bé: Kicked out of the country and that this would end it. Then came Into the equation an un- known quantity. Ncbody ean tell agw_much_this had to do_with the Graduate Eyes Examined HcCormick Medical ” College Glasses Fitted Dr. CLAUDE S. SEMONES Eyesight Specialist 10tk and G Sts. K.W. Phons Main 721 or refused to discharg: elr duty. But the whole economic fife of the county puts it beyond peradventure that when an indiscriminate assault on the union and the people of the county was made it Tendered thi punishment of anybody impossible In that county. 3 Oficlzly Are Blamed. “This statement, unfortunately, cannot end here. Clothed with all the | charitable excu; these furnish no brazen audacity with which subordi- nate officials and members of the United Mine Workers of America de- fended the crime and the criminals, That they were espousing the cause and defending the lawbreakers is fur- ther shown to the commission by the fact that they have since bought mine where the tragedy ocgurred, and have paid therefor $729,000." The local view of the incident, the deaths resulted from the a and indirect, of officials of the South- ern Tilinols Coal Company." “Neither the sheriff nor any of his deputies Interfered or even. visited the scene,” the commission sald. “The police officers of Herrin ignored the march through one of the paved streets of the city of six prisoners and thelr execution at the cemetery, &l- though all the rest of the population knew about it and many followed and witnessed the tragedy.” “These homicides took place in the '\ presence of innumerable witnesses, It cannot be true that the persons, or many of them, engaged in the mob are not known to citlizens of that yet there has been no convic- r this breach of the criminal law, nor is there the remotest possi- billty there ever will be one.” Regardless Supreme oislons establishing the the so-called “"yellow dog which prohibits a miner In some open shop lants from Joining a union, th commission declared these document ourt de- validity of contracts. {to be a source of economic irritatio: and suggested their elim'nation from practices in the industry. “The commission reiterates” report_concluded, “that it is s something better for the future than the mere fixing of responsibility for past violations. It does not minimize the gravity of all Worts of crimes which have taken place. It cannot too strongly condemn’ the custom of permitting either operators or miners fallure to punish the members of the mob. It was the storm of protest that swept through the public press of this country. It was the condem- nation of the union, the union officlals and the public officers. It presented common aspect of a stranger nterfering in a family row. ““The commission, of course, can- not say what might have been the result if public opinion had waited until the courts had either attempted to furnish deputy | iand }Du{ Soverum of the a :'h. l‘:‘Amorlcl which has no will and the power to preser life and the property of its cit- | he commission conderans aguaily | the lax local which hes, seemed to render it n Tury fo: 'im' to pol ; lnpth‘ event of !l in professional are frequently | y are labor- right |which inherently ~belongs to an| American citizen—namely, that of a; stranger voluntarily wdkcn% into &, community, hl‘fln‘ .l h‘t“rl nun“-‘;‘hnn{ nit ectu that community re uiny ",’.'\":[ intentioned people, king to serv the common weal, unwittingly 1 contributed ni\ora to crime than to character making. “And, finally, it e the pa- triotism, private conscience nor busi- ness common sense of the industry! shall lead all persons engaged in ft| not only to observe the law but to| help enforce the law, and if state, and local authoriti shall be - potent in prosecuting and convicting | violations _thereof, then it 18 the; aolemn duty of the Congress of the United States to assume jurisdiction over these American righte, bringing the full powor of the Union to their| preservation by the prosecution and conviction of ~all persons, whethe high or low, who shall dare to violati owner of propert own expense and, ike: 0 em. “The legislative, judicial and exec- utive branches of this government must not permit a union of operators, a union of minere, nor a union of| |both to become greater than Union of the States. e e BUSINESS LEADER DIES. : 1 Col. Johnson, ex-Cotten Exporter. Succumbs in Raleigh, N. C. ! RALFIGH. N. C., September 10 | Col. Charles E. Johnsom, seventy- hree, president of the Carolinai | Power and Light Company and its {subsidiarles, died suddenly here from {an attack of angina pectoras. He i¥ survived by his widow &nd one som,| { Charles E., jr. i | “For many years Col. Johnson has| ibeen a leading figure In the business| ilife of Ralelgh. He was a descend- | nt of James Iredell, member of the! t United States Supreme Court; of Gov. James Iredell of North Caro {lina and of Gov. Gabriel Johnson, { first governor of North Carollna. { At one time during his business career in Ralelgh Col. Johnson was | engaged in cotton exporting and was| sald to have been one of the larges! cotton exporters in the south. 1 W. & J. SLOANE 1508 H STREET, N. W. (Opposite the Shoreham) Announcing the Arrival of New Fall Stock We have just received our complete Fall RUGS and CARPETS These additions to our already large stocks give a remarkably wide choice in design, color, quality and price. * line of We cordially invite new stocks whether an inspection of the or not an immediate purchase is contemplated. RUGS $92.50 to $135 110 Wiltons Chenilles Axminsters Prices quoted in 9 x 12 ft. size; other sizes at proportionate prices CARPETS Plain (27 in. wide) $3.50 to $4.75 yd. 4.50 to 6.25 yd. 4.75t0 7.75 yd. Figured (27 in. wide) $3.25 to $4.75 yd. 3.00 to 7.00 yd. 3.25t0 9.50 yd. Velvets Wiltons Axminsters Velvets Wiltons Axminsters 48to 75 SEAMLESS —WIDE WIDTH CARPETS English Velvets Wiltons Chenilles 9,12& 15 9 & 12 Imported Angoras 9, 12 & 15 9,12,15 & 18ft. 11.00to0 15.00sq. yd. ft. ft. fe. $7.35sq.yd. 8.00sq. yd. 15.00sq. yd. We also invite attention to our New Division of MODERATELY PRICED FURNITURE Bed Room Suites $350 up Dining Room and a large selection of small and occasional pieces at moderate pricés. Store Hours, 8 to S, Daily Saturdays to Noon Sloane Endorsed Merchandise Carries an Assurance of Satisfaction We carry the largest I Furniture Polishes Paint Removers Well Finishes Garage Paints House Paints Suites $450 up Freight paid to allshipping , points in the United States If Housecleaning Reveals the Need of Good Paint —or other “brighteners,” it’s time to see us. ine of strictly reliable paint supplies, and offer them at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES - Roof Paints Cement Paints Floor Wax Floor Stains Floor Varnishes HUGH REILLY CO. PAINTS, OILS, GLASS 1334 N. Y. Ave. - Phone Main 1703 % MEMBER BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU —Special sale of choice... . Kann's — Street Floor. Telephone Main 7200 - “THE BUSY .CORNER” Stamped Cloth and Sanatas Dolls To be embroidered in colors for the children *—Cuddle Dolls, stamped, at— 25¢ to 60c —Little Red Rid- - ing Hood Dolls, —Sweater Suit, of wool, with caps to match, | at...... both trimmed with fiber stripes and striped —Bo brushed wool. Colors are yellow, tomato, DOS";' e brown and white; some combina- $6 75 4 TRl tion effects. A set....... » —Cat Dolls, —Slip-over Sweaters, with brushed-wool col- a_tR' *Nob 2 lar; and cap to match also trimmed with Tl brushed wool; brushed wool leg- each —Tumbledum ~ “Tot,” gings, in white, pink, buff. A set . 6 stamped, and with —Knitted Wool Slip-over Sweater Suits, with pockets, Kann’s Art Store — Fourth floses . g3 v o ~—Tumbledum “Tom,” knitted aviator cap, and leggings to $ match, in Chinese blue, and buff. Set.. 8-95 Floor. E Repeating for Tuesday These Good Silk V alues S SN —Black S ciled Dolls, ready to stuff. Each..... —As the price of raw silk must naturally rise considerably, due to the destruction of much of the silk industry, it is wise to supply your needs now. This unusual purchase is a fortunate opportunity. |A New “Baby Ann” Sweater | Suit —The most adorable little sweaters and cap that fond mothers could imagine for their little folks’ wear. Heavy Quality Heavy Quality —5,000 yards of these beautiful silks included in this sale, and in addition to a variety of fifty or more popular colors we have fortunately been able to add the new autumn browns, and tans. There are plenty of blue and black also to select from. —39%inch Exira Heavy All- Silk Crepe de Chine —Printed Crepe de Chine —Plain and Novelty White Satins —36-inch Satin Superior $ 1 ’69 ~—36-inch All-Silk Georgette Crepe ~—36-inch New Kimono Silks Kann's—Street Floor. 75 Seamless 7 rWool Velvet Rug§ A : T Spemal Sals - , | - -And you.can buy .. Tomorrow —These little soap dolls are 4% inches tall, are ink, and nicely perfumed. hey usually sell for Sc each. Only 4 sold to each little girl Kann's — Doll Fourth Floor. Sheets and Pillowcases —Which it will pay you to buy Tuesday. Listen, Al Liitle Girls! We Have 900 Soap Dolls 25 Size 814x1014Ft. 50 Size 9x1 2-Ft. —Every one perfect quality, se- lected from our regular stock for this special sale. Dept., —There are 10 very good patterns. Orientals, Persian, Two- Tone and Small Floral Designs. —1In almost every conceiv- able color, including taupe, rose, mulberry green, tan, brown, black, blue, etc. Short close thick nap grade that is very durable and easily cleaned. Splendid coverings for dining room, living room, bedroom and parlor. Kann’s—Third Floor. 3,000 Enameled Canisters —A sale —63 x 90 - in. Bleached Sheets, made of good quality muslin; all have deephems. Thesearees- pecially good for schools, institutions, $ 1 .00 ste. Each.. —45x36-in. well - made Bleached P illowcases. These also have 25c¢ ~The. tin base is about deep hems. Kann’s—Street Floor. three times as heavy as we usually sell, and the enamel is dqugle coated. They come in pink, blue, peacock and black finishes. 7 inches in diameter, 9% inches. tall. Will hold about 10 pounds of sugar, 8 of flour. They were originally made to sell for 49c. Kann's—Third Floor. Salem Super Size Cord Tires —Have carried many a motorist safely over the different “trails” this summer. —1t is a satisfaction to know they are guaranteed for 10,000 miles service. —These sizes and prices. Sizes 30x3% inches.. 32x3% inches 31x4 inches 32x4 inches BEaeh...: Lot No. 1 or doors. Lot No. 3 Extra Sise Rope Portieres Special, $5o95 —These are made of- extra heavy velour ropes, long: styles, with double festoon valance top, some with tapestry bands.” Ideal for large doorways. In plain lue, brown, red, olive drapery tone colors of rose, 37x5 inches. . and dark green. “ Kann's—Third Floor. Valance Rope Portieres —Made of heavy velour ropes, with fes- toon drapery valance tops, in soft plain tone colors of rose, blue, brown, red', olive and dark green. Ideal for top of windows - S. KANN Sons Co. Penna. Ave., 8th & D Streets ~Join our Cir. culating Library and read the lat- est fiction for 3c a day. Downstairs Book Store. New and Enchanting Frocks for Miss Sixteen to_Twenty —Also for older women of youthful appearance. Fashion has quite surpassed herself in these new creations. So many new features have been intro- duced one is almost bewil- dered with the variety. —One is a two-piece frock, with skirt set on a heavy silk lining, and overblouse finished with detachable silk broad- cloth collar and cuffs and silk windsor tie. —The long Russian coat style is featured in another. Tt is trimmed down the side of the front with novel braiding, which widens from the shoul- der, where it is very narrow, to a broad ornamentation at the hem; pockets and sleeves are trimmed to match; pocket and sleeve linings of bright colored duvetyn. L7 —Another is made of twill cord, tucked {engthwise, and the trim- ming of skirt, sleeves and bodice formed by crosswise tucks check- ing the other tucking. This has removable linen collar and cuffs in_contrasting color. —The above-mentioned models are of charmeen, Poiret twill and twill cord. We have also a host of —One style is a straightline effect handsome: models in crepes. trimmed ‘with rainbow ribbon. Another ‘is an all-over braided crepe, with deep pleated flounce, has fancy, long-fringed ornaments, —The colors are black, blue, brown arid a few rosewood. At s25'-_2 and 529_15 Kann’s—Second Floor. ¥ This Is One of Our | Pretty Sport Coats —It is the type of coat that the youthful looking woman, and miss takes delight in wearing, particu- larly in the early days of Fall. —The materials of which they are made are plaid, striped and plain coatings,and the colors _rose. coon, red ments are are brown, tan, kit fox and Many have fur collars of sac- fox and beaver. .The.gar-. fully lined with crepe de chine and interlined. —The sizes are from 36 to 44 Prices From— Kann's—Second Floor. W hite Washable Petticoats Reduced for Clearance —$1.50 White Sateen Petticoats ... $ l . 1 9 —One style double to hips, others scalloped at bottom: double panel Included are some —$200 White Sateen $l 59 Petticoats o —Double to hips. with embroidered scallops, good quality sateen; also some hemstitched and lace trimmed. —352.25 White . Satee: Petticoats .. - $1-69 “Good quality; the regular sizes are lined to hips; the extra sizes have double panel in back and front. back and front. extra sizes. —$3.00 Fine l=sz}u;lity Sateen d Lingette Petti- an inge 52. l 9 coats .......iaien —The lingettes ars double to hips: the sateens have double front and back panel; hemstitched, some with embroidered hems. Kann's—Second Floor. dark green. Attractive Rope Portieres 7 At Big Savings : Styles for Single, Medium and Double Doors Lot No. 2 Long Style Rope Portieres Special, $2¢75 % .~ —These are made of velour ropes, with neat festoon drapery valance for single or medium size doorways,-soft plain tone col- ors of rose, blue, brown, red, olive and Lot Ne. 4 Rope Portieres With Tapestry Bands Special, $7.85 —These are made of heayy velour.ropes, with ‘five silk tapestry bands running through; in various colorings. living room, library, parlor doors, etc, Idea! for Kann’s—Third Floor.