If we have a railroad strike, all forces of public opinion and public action must be called into play to force obedience."
ARCHBOLD MUCH IMPROVED
Unification of Standard Oil President
Might Serious, It Is Said at
Home.
By Associated Press,
TOTALITYTOWN, N. Y. December 1.?
The condition of John D. Archbold, president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, who has been dangerously ill for several days after an operation for appendicitis, was much improved tonight, but he was very ill, it was said at his home.
Mr. Archbold had gained strength during the day, it was stated, and in the afternoon appeared to be comfortable.
Women of City to Unite in Fight
on High Cost of
Food.
AFTER COLD-STORAGE BARONS
Reports Are Submitted of Efforts
to Boost Prices on Potatoes and Beans.
Plans for concerted action in the part of the housewives of Richmond, with the support of practically every woman's organization in the city, to force downward the unusually high price prevailing for nearly every commodity that the average household is forced to buy, were formulated yesterday afternoon at a session of the city council.
Richmond Business League, which was held at the home of Mrs. Stuart M. Hall, was presided over by Mrs. Stuart M. Hall.  After a lengthy discussion and a liberal consideration of the reports made by the executive committee of the souring prices of foodstuffs, and which were discussed at the meeting, the committee decided that a general mass meeting should be held in the city. 