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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
Monster Anti-Dry
Demonstration in
National Capital

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. June 14.-Thou-
sands of delegates 10 a monster an
ti-dry' demonstration poured into
Washington today.
Headed by Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent of the American Federation OF
Labor. the protesting throng is 70
march 10 the steps OF the capitol this
afternoon.
Speakers there Will demand that
congress revoke the prohibition
against the use Of beer and light
wines.
Predictions were made early today
by wet leaders that 100000 may at
tend the demonstration, the first OF
its kind for which capitol authOri-
ties ever granted the use OF the plaza
fronting the capitol.
Many members OF the house and
+ senate Will attend. A special com
mittee, headed by Gompers is TO pre-
sent a statement 10 congressman
urging that Pres't Wilson's recon-
mendation for prOlonging the life o.
beer and wine be acted on favOrably
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
BAKER GIVES VIEWS
ON DECENTRALIZATION
By United Press

WASHINGTON, June 14-De-
mobilization will not be technically
complete until the last emergency
man now serving in the A. E. r.
and elsewhere is discharged. accord
ing 10 Secy OF War Baker today.
All American troops will not De
out Of France until Sept l and the
men viii not be discharged until
about three weeks after leaving for
home, according 10 plans outlined at
the Office OF Gen. March. chief OF
staff.
II an army Of occupation IS re-
quired after the signing OF the peace
treaty demobilization will be stu
longer delayed.
There was no intimation AZ the
war department as 70 whether Pres't
Wilson would adhere 10 this techni-
cal definition as 70 when demobiliza- e.
ton ends in connection with war
time prohibition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
RADICAL LEADERS
Of LABOR UNIONS
ATTACK POLICIES
Would Destroy SO-CaIIed ArlS-
tOCraCy of Their Organ
izationS at Once.
BY uited Press

By uited Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, y. J., June IA
Radical leaders Of the left wing Of
the American Federation of Labor
convention have made known their
determination 10 carry 10. the foor
their tight for a drastic revision of
what they term "the aristocracy Of
labor unions"
They assert they will attack the
present conservatism and policies Of
the federation administrators Since
the convention started, although
Pres't Gompers and the leaders Of
the right wing have repeatedly de
! clared bolShevism to be non existent
within the ranks OF organized labor,
many broadsides against radicalisnl
have been delivered. Sec'y OF Labor
W. b Wilson, Gompers and other
headliners have repeatedly warned
against "insidious propaganda.
Denying they are bo1s1evis,s. west
ern delegates. led by James Duncan,
| Seattle. and c. A Strickland. Port
land. ore, declare their policies are
| identical 20 those of the British
/ trades union.
When they can't answer our ar
/ guments with logic they cry bolshe-
vism and resort 10 bombast and NAL
icious personal attacks, Duncan de
/ clared
Characterizing "aristocraCy OF
union labor" as undesira BILE and as
much curse as "aristocracy or cap
italism." Strickland is pushing a res
olution 10 secure Immediately dras-
tic reorganization Of the labor move
ment
A lively tilt developed yesterday
over the request Of the Chicago gar
ment workers. largely socialists, fcl
the support of the federation on tlC
impending strike there. The righ
wing refused 20 vote for its support
and Gompers requested that the res
olution be sent back TO the commit
tee for reconsideration.
Most OF the delegates left FOL
: Washington today 10 participate il
the demonstration 10 be held there
against prohibition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
CONGRESS PLANS
STUDYING MAILS
Reported Heavy Losses of
Parcel Post Matter Will
be Investigated.
By United Press:


WASHINGTON. June 14.-Con-
gress today gave evidence OF its in
tention TO learn something definite
about the countrys mail service. A
resolution TO inquire into reported
heavy losses of parcel post matter
will be used as an entering wedge
to obtain information about the
whole mail service. Hearings on the
resolution are scheduled 10 start
Tuesday before the house post office
committee
The post Office department .nclud-
ed in its appropriation estimate one
item in which was designed 10 take
care Of losses paid on non-delivered
parcel post packages Committee
members, many OF whom have been
flooded with complaints against the
postal service have determined 70 go
to the bottom OF the situation, Chair
man Steenerson asserted.
Sub-Committee Named.
A Subcommittee already has been
named by Chairman Steenerson 10
probe orders Of the postmaster gen
sral which SteenersOn declared has
demoralized the rural mail delivery
service in some localities. It's mem
bers while not participating In the
investigation Of the mail service will
attend the hearings. II was said. In
dications were that a joint report OF
/ findings OF the two committees would
] be made
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
BURLESON REFUSES TO
SUSPEND PHONE RATES
BY United Press

BY United Press
CHICAGO. June 14-Chicago's
dght 20 ward off higher telephone
rates came 10 grief late yesterday
when Postmaster Gen. Burleson no
titled the city councils special COM
mittee il would he useless 10 visit
him because he would not suspend
the new rates, effective Monday.
The council committee had asked
its members expected 20 tell him
why new rates were unnecessary and
would work hardship. Burleson an
swered the new rates were based on
careful investiSa tion, and on govern
ment agreements
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
ELKS' To BEGIN
DRIVE FOR So, 900
Money Will be Used For 0p-
Grating Expenses of Res
cue Mission.

Fred Higgins and Fred L. Dennis
and so other members of the South
Bend Elks' lodge Will start Monday
morning a drive for $1,000 to be
turned over toward the operating ex-
penses of the City Rescue mission.
The Elks' lodge has undertaken 10
contribute greatly 10 the support OF
the mission, and VIII also provide
quarters in the country for fresh air
outings for needy children OF the
city during the hot weather.
Mr.. Higgins and Mr.. Dennis head
two teams Of business men OF the
lodge. who will make a canvass OF
downtown section. Little trouble is
expected in the raising OF the fund
Committees at Work.
Several committees Of the Elks
have been working with Lucius Mil
Ter. exalted ruler OF the lodge, for
about three months on plans for
helping 10 hnance the mission and
provide for the summer outings The
CONTINUED on PAGE NINE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14

While Sens. Hitchcock. Piftn1sn.
Williams and Walsh OF Montana
lead the administration fight ON tho
resolution in the senate. the hack FIRE
in all the states viii be IN full blaze,
administration leaders said today.
They expect IL 10 result An a great
food OF letters showing that the peo-
pie regard the Knox resolution as q
partisan attempt to destroy Pres't
Wilson's influence abroad.
serious Speeches Planned.
Some o. the most serious speech
making efforts Of the whole league OF
nations debate are being planned on
the Knox resolution. Sens. Borah.
Knox and Reed are expected 10 de-
liver the heavy broadsides In its fav.-
or.
While leaders Of both sides today
sought rest IN preparation for what
promises TO be the senate's most
strenuous week there was an ad-
mitted uneasiness among democrats.
Some Of them frankly Acknowledged
they wish Pres't Wilson would come
home and personally take charge OF
the fight which they feel is peculiar
/ ~ his.
Knox Camp Confident
In the Knox camp there was greai
confidence that the resolution either
Will pass or will get enough votes
TO serve notice on the peace confer
ence that the peace treaty unless
divorced from the league covenant
will not receive an approving vote
OF two-thirds Of the senate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
HUGE MEAT SURPLUS
TO BE SOLD AT ONCE
By United Press

BY United Press.
WASHINGTON. June I4.-Secy
OF War Baker is Yielding 10
widespread criticism and IS max
ing every effort how TO sell the
huge meat surplus OF the war de-
partment 20 the public
Circular letters are going out TO
every canned goods and meat dealer
today, II was announced and al
state, municipal and charitable in
stituuons are being czanvassed 70
take some Of the IA. 90. 900 pounds
OF canned meat originally bought
for the army.
The var departments original an
nOuncement that II would keep this
meat of the market 20 prevent q
break IN process brought a storm OF
protest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
STRIKING KEY MEN
AIDED BY NEE ORDER
Bv Tinted Press

D9 ulUtQ GTeSS+
ST. LOUIS, Mo, June 14-Rail-
road telegraphers in $4,000 offices in
the United States today refused to
handle commercial business as a
means Of aiding striking keymen, ac-
cording TO reports at the Office Of
z. ]. Manion, president of the Order
Of Railroad Telegraphers.
The railroad telegraphers' fund Of
nearly 100000 will be put into the
fight union officials announced
Both Western Union and Postal
officials said the order will handica p
business only slightly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
She FaOO1,S Lac to
Make Skirts Hide
MiIady,S BO1O-IegS
BY United Press 4:

By United Press:
URBANA, H.. June Il. -
Milady's er- bow-legs, revealed
by skirts so tight that they can
not conceal. were blamed today
on fashions fickleness by Miss
Leona Hope. teacher of econom-
les at the University Of Illinois.
The offending skirt and evening
dresses mot having much above
the waist and very little below,
suggested 10 her the return Of
the sumptuary laws Of the 14th
and 18th centuries, prohibiting
any but those of noble birth 10
wear "indecently short skirts and
coats"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
COAL PRODUCTION IN
STATE SHOWS INCREASE
Rv United Pres

Bv United Press,
TERRE HAUTE Ind. June IA
coal production in the Indiana fields
around Terre Haute showed slight
increase during Mav. 20 was an
nounced by the bituminous coal op-
orators association today
The total production was 1901
s-5 tous-more than the output of
April This comes from 1s7 mines.
rs against 100 in April There was
a loss o. Sf5sT tons from car
shortage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
SOVIET FORCES CAPTURE
SEVERAL RUSSIAN CITIES
Bv United Press

By United Press
MOSCOW. June 10.-(Delayed)-
Capture OF Oufa. which was accom-
plished after three days OF desperate
nEhtinE. has given the soviet armies
an opening for overrunning the err
tire territory occupied by Admiral
Kolchaks armies according 10 the
claims OF bolshevik military au;hori-
ties today.
The soviet forces also captured the
towns Of Btrsk (T5 miles north OF
Oufa on the Bielaya river. Blago-
vestchinsk and Schevsky. where ths
biggest cartridge factory in Russia j.
located.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
CUMBERLAND PHONE
MEN VOTE TO STRIKE
By United Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. July 14.-Be-
ginning at 8 O'Clock Monday morn
ing unless unexpected orders are re-
ceived from the international Elec-
trical Workers headquarters. tel
ephone connections in Louisville
and suburbs will be paralyzed
approximately 800 telephone
operators decided unanimously last
night 70 strike.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
GREY CALLS WORLDLEAGUE
CHOICE OF LIFE OR DEATH
More Than 10000 in British Meeting
Pledge Support of New World Order
Provided in Paris Covenant.
By United Press

BY United Press:
LONDON. June 13.-Lord
CC.il, addressing a mass meeting
N Albert hall last night, de
clared that both Germany and
Russia must be admitted to the
league Of nations. John r.
Clynes, labor leader, also ex-
pressed the hope that Germany
would be admitted.
At the conclusion of the
meeting, which opened a ma
tion-wide campaign IN favor of
the league of nations, 10000
persons stood and pledged
themselves TO support the
league. 1t was held under the
auspices of the league of nations
union. Niscount Grey presided.
The present opportunity to build
up new International order is un-
paraneled in history; future genera
tions will not cease TO condemn us
II we let il pass" was the dominant
note running through all the speech
cs
Concerning Boundaries.
The league must include Ger
many and Russia declared Cecil
I'VE have a right 10 insist that Ger
many shall be given the opportunity
10 prove her sincerity. The shorter
her uovitiate the more pleased
will be.
The impression prevails in Ger
tain circles that article y of the
covenant guarantees existing boun-
daries forever. Nothing could be less
true All it actually does provide i:
that changes, when necessary. shall
not be accomplished by force. bu
through discussions. debates and
treaties Every future internationa
action must be i'm conformity witt
the principles OF the league Of ma
tons."
says Labor Is for League.
Grey declared that the league 4
the worlds choice between life an,
death"
Labor is whole heartedly for tn
league" said Clynes Il hope Ger
many will be admitted"
The archbishop Of Canterbury ais,
spoke Among the prominent mel
present were Admiral Beatty. LOr'
Ealfour OF Burleigh Sir Harr,
Johnston. Lord Glenconner. tn
American and Spanish ambassador
and the Danish. Greek, Swiss. Nor
wCgian. Colombian and Chilean min
iSterS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
OPERATORS DECLARE
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE
Ey United Press

ATLANTIC CITY, y. J.. June Il.
Julia O'Connor, head OF the tele-
phone operators department Inter
national Brotherhood Of Electrical
Workers. declared today she had
sent orders TO the Pacific coast for
strike OF telephone operators
there. effective Wednesday.
Miss O'Connor, who is a delegate
-o the labor convention here. said
this strike was called in sympathy
with ;he electrical workers who are
scheduled 10 strike Monday. She as
sorted a nationwide telephone op-
orators strike would be called next
N no settlement is reached
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
ATTEMPT MADE TO
GUST SOCIALIST LEADER
BY United Press

WEIMAR. June 13-CDeIayed)
Pres't Ebert and Chancellor Scheid-
emann today defeated an attempt
to oust them from the party coun-
Gil Of the majority socialists.
After a brief but bitter parlia-
mentary fight. in which Ebert and
Scheidemann a bly, defended their
own position, the party convention
voted overwhelmingly in favor OF
a resolution permitting office-hold-
ers TO remain on the council This
resolution fully covered the case OF
the two leaders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
GERMANY MAY
GIVE ANSWER
IN One WEEK
indications of Early Reply
Based ON Submission Of
Proposals Monday.

BY United Press:
PARIS. June 14.-Saturday June
p. apparently will be der tag" for
the Germans.
There was every indication today
that within a week Germanys an
swer will be known-she will either
accept or reject the revised peace
treaty. This was based on the as
sumption that the reply 10 the Ger
man counter proposals Will be sub
mitted Monday and that the enemy
Will be given five days in which TO
reach a decision. It is the under
standing in the highest American
quarters that this period also will
include the three days for denuncia-
ton OF the armistiCe, provided for
in the original terms of that docu-
ment. II the Germans do not ac-
cept the new conditions. the armis-
tice would be declared at an end aft
er the first two days, and the allies
would be free 10 resume hostilities
on Saturday, the final day of rejec-
tion or acceptance.
Blockade Council Meets.
ne superior DloCkaue council met
today for final consideration of the
economic measures that will be un-
! dertaken against Germany in the
event she refuses to sign.
With the drafting committee rush
ing the work of assembling the al
/ lies reply and making the necessary
/ revisiOns Of the original treaty. the
big five today was completing con-
sideration Of the Rhine question and
cleaning up minor details. This body
was understood TO have decided that
military occupation of the Rhine
/ districts shall be under control OF
civil commissions, constituting prob
ably the most important change in
the treaty that will be conceded tC
the Germans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
BRITISH AIRPLANES
START FOR INDIA
By United Press :

ATHENS, June 14-Three British
airplanes, under command OF Capt
Henderson, started for India today
by way Of Crete and Egypt.
While the exact route OF the
planes is not given. the total dis
tance Travelled would be about
$500 miles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14

IT 7 ||T|| II"
WASHINGTON June IA con-
tcmplated navy fieht across the Pa
cifc ocean will be prevented II the
action Of She house ln reducinr the
naval aviation appropriation from
s4E.o00.00o 10 $4,000. 600 IS support
I'd by The senate. Sec'y Of the Navy
Daniels said today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
TWO BOYS KILLED AND
MANY INJURED BY STORM

PITTSBURG. Pa. June 1.-Two
boys were killed. many persons in
jured and more than 500. 900 dam
age was done 20 property. when a
terrific electric storm swept over
the southeastern section OF Al
legheny county last night according
20 reports received here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
142ND ANNIVERSARY OF
NATIONS FLAG TODAY
By United Press /:

Bv United Fress.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE
United States today honors the 142nd
anniversary Of the Star Spangled
Banner.
The Continental Congress on June
"A. I777. passed the act. establishing
the Flag with its blue field OF i
stars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
RECRUITING PLANES LEAVE.

ST PAUL MINI. June 1.-THE
De Haviland recruiting airplanes left
Curtiss field here at $50 a. m,
bound for Indianapolis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14

ST. LOUIS. Mo.-George II. Boeck
will have 10 accumulate $4,000 in
order TO receive SIS. 600 OF his share
Of his fathers estate. accordin ing 70
provisions OF his fathers viii.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14

ABOVE-When the American sea-
plane NC-4 arrived at Plymouth the
crew was accorded a genuine well
come. II is easy TO judge from the
picture that the Yankees were re-
ceived in thorough spOrtsmanlike
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
ELECTRICAL MEN
MAY CALL STRIKE
Employees Will Walk Out Mon
day Morning Unless Agree
ment is Reached.
BY United Press


SPRINGFIELD III. June IA
Approximately I13.So0 electrical
workers employed in the telephone
and telegraph companies Of the
country. Will walk out at a. m.
standard time. next Monday unless
agreements are reached before that
time.
This statement was made today by
Charles p. Ford, secretary OF the In
ternational brotherhood OF Electri-
cal Workers, as ne awaited word
from conferences in Washington be
tween representatives OF employees
and companies Sec'y Ford added
that he had not abandoned hope OF
a satisfactory settlement.
Sign several Agreements
As originally called. the strike
would have affected lo5. 600 workers
but since that time. Ford said, agree
ments have been signed with a num-
CONTINUED On PAGE NINE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
F0CH ISSUES ORDER TO
HALT POLISH TROOPS
By United Press

by nlteQ fre6s
PARIS. June 1.-THE Paris cor
respondent o. the Paris edition Of the
London Mail reported today that
Marshal Foch had issued an ulti-
matum 20 the Germans. demanding
immediate revocation OF an order
from Berlin halting the movement
OF Polish troops across Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
CARRY FIGHT ON KNOX'S
PLAN TO NATIONS HOMES
Supporters Propose Off
cial Referendum to Defeat Effort to
Discredit Wilson'S Leadership.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-An official referendum on ths
Knox resolution be sought effort
passing the The referendum expected be evidenced
by the writing Of which league enforce peace speakers
to urgea all the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
WASHINGToN'S GOVERNOR
DIES SUDDENLY TODAY
By United Press

SEATTLE, Wash, June IA
Ernest Lister, governor OF Washing
ton. died suddenly this morning. He
suffered a nervous breakdown sew
eral weeks ago and was undergoing
treatment here.
Lister would have been As years
old tomorrow had he lived. He was
born in Halifax. Eng.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14

manner. There was not an envious
note in the entire proceedings as the
American boys reached Plymouth.
BELOW-The American aviator.
Commander Reed, received a truly
big reception upon his arrival at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
THE WEATHER.

Indiana and Lower Michigan
Generally fair tonight and sunday.
little change in temperature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14
Sign several Agreements

CONTINUED o. PAGE NINE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-14

CONTINUED ON PAGE NINE)
Arizona republican., 1919-10-23
FLOODS CAUSE HEAVY
 CROP LOSS IN TEXAS
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22.-F1ood conditions were prevalent over a large portion of north Texas tonight as a result of heavy rains during the last 4S hours, and which continued in some sections tonight. Considerable crop damage was reported and dwellers in the low lands of the northern reaches of the Trinity river were seeking safe ty on higher ground. Several railroad washouts were reported.
 Whether there will be serious flood in the Trinity and Brazos rivers de- bends on the amount of rainfall during the next "A hours, according to the Dallas weather bureau, which predict ed a stage of B to 36 feet in the Trin- ity at Dallas by Thursday night. Flood stage at Dallas is 25 feet, which stage already had been passed tonight. At Waco the Brazos river registered a four-foot rise during the day, which added to serious conditions already ex- isting along that swollen waterway.
 The Atchison, Topeka & San Fe rail- road reported washouts on that line be- tween Dallas and Paris and between Cleburne and Fort Wortha Trains were being detoured.
 In west Texas where the precipita- ton also is general, over an inch of rain was reported in Tom Green, Ster- ling, Coke( Tunnels, Concho and Brown counties.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-23
WELL KNOWN UTAH
 MAN |S TO ADDRESS
 COTTON CONGRESS

Dr. E. G. Peterson, president of Utah Agricultural College, has ac~ cepted an invitation. of the executive committee of the Arizona Cotton Carnival to deliver an address before the Southwestern Cotton Congress which will convene October 23, the opening day of the carnival. His sub ject will be "The Development of American Rural Life"
 Dr. Peterson is well known to many Mesa people who learned to know him in Utah, of which state he is a na- tive son. J. w. Lesueur in speaking of his coming, characterized him ''as one of the brainiest men in the west" AL though still comparatively young, he has risen to the top in his chosen pro- fession. He is recognized as a lead ing authority on agriculture, and in his capacity as head of one of the larg- est agricultural colleges in the United States, is in a position to exercise great influence in the future of the south vests agriculture.
 The coming of Dr. Peterson is a mutually happy one. He has never been in the Salt River valley, and the present occasion will enable him to see the worlds unrivalled irrigation pro- ject. On the other hand, he will re- turn booster for the valley and pass to hundreds of future farmers word of the splendid opportunities that await in the valley of the Salt