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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
TO END,
SAYS WIRE HEAD
Union Officials and CONNER
CiaI Telegraph Authorities
to Meet BurIeSon.
BY United Press {:

BY United Press
CHICAGO. June 16.-"The begin
ming of the end" Of the nationwide
strike of Commercial Telegraphers
was seen here today by Pres't s. j.
Konenkamp and other union officials
as a result of the announcement by
Secy Frank Morrison of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. that Post
master Gen. Burleson had promised
70 get the strikers and company rep
resentatives together.
Pres't Konenkamp said this news
was received jubilantly by his men.
He said he had predicted such action
by the wire chief, basing his prophe-
cy on the contention that what he
did for the electrical workers he
necessarily would be called upon TO
do for the telegraphers
Committee Ready.
A committee is ready TO confer
either with Burleson or the compa-
nies and only awaits the call, Konen-
kamp said.
Percy Thomas. deputy information
al president. New York, was request
ed today by Pres't Konenkamp, TO
visit Samuel Gompers 20 ask him TO
take up the strikers demands with
BUrleson, KOnenkamp said.
Thomas also was instructed 10 ap-
peal to Pres't Wilson for aid in set
ting the difficulty, he announced
yesterday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
CONSIDER REPORT
OF PHONE ORDER
Labor Convention Delegates
to Receive Detailed Report
of Situation Today.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
ATLANTIC CITY, -. J., June 16.-
Postmaster Gen. Burleson's order TO
the telephone companies TO negotiate
with their employees. so as 10 avert
the threatened electrical workers
strike. was one of the most engross-
ing topics discussed by the American
Federation Of Labor convention dele
gates today
Burleson's order will only post
pone the crisis, according 10 Thomas
Flaherty of the postal workers. He
predicted the companies and the
workers would be at loggerheads
again when the wires are returned to
their owners.
Plan of Action.
II the employees find they have
been double crossed" in the words
OF Frank McNulty. international
president of the Electric Telephone
Workers. ':our action will be more
determined than ever"
The convention today was 70 re-
ceive a full report OF the phone sit
uation.
II was considered probable, as the
second week of the session opened.
that the convention would have 10 sit
perhaps 10 days longer. A mass of
resolutions confront the delegates
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
CHANGES
IN PARIS TREATY
Modified Conditions of Peace
Differ Materially From
Original Terms.
By United Press

By United Press
PARIS. June 1.-THE real treaty
OF Paris. 10 be handed TO the Ger
mans in Versailles this evening, diff
fers materially from the conditions
OF peace" which the enemy received
May T.
Several important changes have
been made since the Germans sub
mitted their counter proposals.
though the principles Of the original
treaty remain the same. The view of
those intimately concerned in MAX
ing the alterations is that the great
est change lies in the new tone man
ifest in the 10000 word document ex-
planning the changes and replying 10
Count Brockdorff- Rantzau's objec-
tions. The tone is said 10 be moder-
ate and explanatory throughout. and
the document is intended 10 show
that the allies desire only 20 do jus
tice and avoid infiicting unnecessary
hardships on their late enemies. This
is particularly true OF the repara-
tions clause. il is understood which
points out the permanent allied COM
mission expects TO avoid any unwar-
ranted interference with German in
ternal affairs 1t is said this clause
viii tell the Germans they will be
informed OF the total OF indemnities
within a few months.
(Four months instead Of two years
was agreed 20 few days ago. but II
is impossible 10 state whether this
period was finally written into the
re-drafO.
Change Admission Plan.
The change regarding Germany's
admission 10 the league OF nations is
important. since the phrase I'm a
short time is understood 20 have
been employed. This is generally ac-
cepted as meaning October. when the
| CONTINUED ON PAGE NINE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
POLICE ATTEMPT TO
LOCATE TRAVELLING MAN

BY United Press.
CHICAGO. June 16.-Chicago po-
lice today sought 70 solve the mys-
terry surrounding the finding OF a
young woman giving the name Of
Mary z. Marymir. 10 years old, Har-
rison St. indianapolis, in daZed
condition here yesterday. She was
taken 70 A hospital where she made
only incoherent statements.
The woman said she came here
with Paul Postum, a travelling sales
man. Police believed she was drug
ged.
Because OF her dazed condition the
young woman was una bic 10 give a
more complete address OF her In
dianapolis home than Harrison s.. %
She said she did not know where
Postum lived.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
"OUR WORK DONE"
SAYS CEN. ERWIN,
ORDERS men BACK

BY United Press:
Ell PASO. june 16.-"Our
work is finished. L will order our
troops back from Juarez prob
ably this noon, certainly today"
said Gen. j. B. Erwin. command
ing this border district. Ameri-
can troops completely routed the
Nillistas in and around Juarez
this morning, driving them in
every direction" said Erwin.
The total american casualties
so far reported were only two
slightly wounded.
Gen. Erwin stated that the
Americans reported counting
36 dead Nillistas i'm and around
Juarez. The total Nillistas cas-
ualties is probably much larger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
Hoo to Keep Hot

Arise about an hour late in the
morning so as TO escape the cool
freshness of the early dawn.
Proceed hurriediy TO prepare
the breakfast or for the business
day.
De not take a cold plunge or
PONCE, as this may lower the vi
tality and result in comparative
GOODNESS for several hours.
Dress as nearly as possible as
in winter. Flannels are not neces-
sary, but high collars and heavy
outer clothing should be worn.
Choose new materials as much
as possible-there is nothing so
cool as worn cotton garments.
Complain constantly about the
heat. If necessary to raise the
temperature a little further, fly
into frequent RACES.
Take pains whenever writing
letters to mention the exact
height OF the thermometer for
the last 10 days.
Do everything hurriedly. Do
not seek the shady side OF the
street. AT the close OF the day
eat heartily of hot meats, soups
and rich pastries, and drink
plenty of hot tea or coffee.
After supper do not sit out on
thu porch in cool attire. Dress
neatly, sit in the house and light
the lamp early; sit close 10 II
and read until bed time. Do not
sleep with the window open. A
draft may upset all the care of
the day.
If this regime is carefully fol-
lowed il is guaranteed TO give
full measure Of hot weather TO
anybody. II is even possible by
crowding it a little 10 enjoy
heat stroke or apoplexy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
THE COVENANTER ARTICLES

two-thirds vote 10 admit new mem
bers TO the league. Except, there
fore. for some definite powers relat-
ing 70 the organization and mem
bership OF the league, its authority
in international affairs is confined
70 making a report in certain dis
putes, and giving some advice 10 the
members.
What then is the meaning OF the
third clause OF the article which pro-
vides that the assembly may deal at
its meetings with any matter within
the sphere OF action OF the league. or
affecting the peace OF the world. f"
Clearly this does not mean that IL
can deal only with the subjects 70
which its authority extends by the
provisions Of the covenant, for that
would reduce its field OF discussion
10 almost nothing. Nor. on the 9TH
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
RECRUITING AIRPLANES
WILL FLY TO BOSTON
Rv United Press

TNDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June H.
Lieut.. Col. Henry CIaEgett and three
Of his six recruiting airplanes today
awaited the arrival Of the other
three iiers who became separated
from the squadron at Lacrosse. Wis.
and flew into Chicago.
Lieut.. Col Claggett, Maj. John W
Simons and Lieut.. Jack F. Duke ar
rived here from Milwaukee at 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
SQUADRON commander said his plane
averaged los miles an hour on the
go mile fight.
The three men say they viii con-
tinue their flight 20 Boston as soon
as they are Joined BY Mai Brown,
Lieut.. James J. Plumb and Lieut..
Robert r. Midkinf. the three who
were forced 10 stop at Chicago. The
SQUADRON is from Love field. Texas,
and IS making a flight TO Boston on
recruiting service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
PRESIDENT GOES BEFORE
COUNTRY UPON RETURN
Appeal on Treaty Will Be Carried to Ma
ton Immediately Upon Executives
Arrival in America.

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. June 16.-Pres't
Wilson upon his return home, i'm
mediately will carry his fght for
the peace treaty and league of ma
tions covenant directly 70 the people,
according TO plans being perfected
now
A tentative itinerary including stops
at the principal cities from one end
OF the country 10 the other is now
before the president in Paris.
The presidents determination 10
fight the foes OF the treaty and the
league. was voiced in a private mes
sage received here today in which
the president said nothing must in
terfere with his getting the coun-
try 10 understand the treaty and the
league"
When the presidents swing around
the circle begins depends entirely
upon how soon he is able to leave
Paris. Ii now appears likely that he
viii be on the high seas enroute
home within 10 days unless there is
some hitch in the scheduled signing
OF the treaty by the Germans June
81.
To Visit Brussels.
The president will leave for Brus-
sells tomorrow night according 10
message received here today, and
return TO Paris Friday morning. He
hopes now 20 be home by July l.
or shortly afterward. He will deliver
his message on the peace treaty 10
congress and then start out imme-
diately 10 carry his case TO the peo-
pie.
Invitations have been received at
the white house urging the presi-
dent 20 visit various cities. St.
Louis wants him July 4 and Vir-
sinia is hoping that he will attend
Richmond day. July 30. celebrating
the 30Oth anniversary Of the first
law-making body in the country. II
is assumed his stops will include
Chicago. ST. Louis. Kansas City and
coast points-probabl Los Angeles
and san Francisco among others.
VIII BE Offensive.
Oncial word OF the presidents de-
cision 20 take up the cudgel in be
half or the treaty and ne league is
looked on here as forecasting de
termined offensive by administration
followers and friends OF the covenant
% drive the treaty through the SEN
ate The president sent personal
message today 20 Sens. Walsh, Mon
tana. and Robinson, Arkansas. ap-
proving their recent speeches on the
league and stating that they had
done a good service in bringing
about an understanding in the coun-
try or the new situation. necessitat-
Ing 'the proper standing and influ-
ence Of America in the world"
Word from Admiral GraySon in
Paris today indicated the presidents
health was good
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
ARTICLE III.
The Assembly.

This is the larger organ Of the
league. the one in which all the
members are represented. by three
delegates apiece If they please, so
that IL all the 45 countries named in
the annex 20 the covenant should
Join the league. and each OF them
should send its full complement Of
three. the assembly would MI 135
seats. Since statesmen and others
TO be OF service on such occasions
il is probable that the delegates
present will not be much less than
this. a number well fitted for de-
bate. but not for confidential inter
change Of opinions on delicate mat
ters.
Actual Functions Limited.
The assembly viii, indeed, prob
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
FREIGHT SERVICE Is
IMPAIRED BY STRIKE
By nited Press

BY United Press.
WINNIPEG, Man, June l6.-
While freight and general service on
the three western railway systems of
Canada is seriously affected by the
strike Of trainmen, passenger facili-
ties were not crippled today Trains
10 beaches and on some branch lines
were taken off, and railroad officials
said crews are coming from the east
10 replace the strikers.
The railroad situation has lent
more serious aspect 70 the strike, and
has given new heart TO many union
lists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
Making Clear All Phases of the Paris
Covenant of the LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Soon to Come Before the u. S. Senate
William H. Taft Ex-Presdent of the United States
Wkersham, General the United
A. Lawrence Lowell President of Harvard University.

er hand. does it mean that the as
sembly can take action binding upon
the members in all matters within
the sphere OF action Of the league,
because specific provisions are made
for dealing with those matters. and
the Interpretation suggested would
render all such provisions futile The
assembly would have power 10 over
rule them all. Moreover, Article Y
declares that except where other
wise expressly provided decisions Of
the assembly or council shall require
the consent Of all the members OF
the league represented az the meet
ing. But a unanimous decision OF 45
countries can never be attained
where there is any serious differ
ence OF opinion, and where there Is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
INVESTIGATE ACTIVITIES
OF DRUG SALESMAN
By United Press

BY United Press
CHICAGO, June 16.-Tnvestiga-
tiOn was made by internal revenue
officers here today of alleged activ-
tiles Of Joseph w. Robinson. Louis
Vile, KY. arrested Saturday night
with a cigar box full Of narcotics.
Robinson was arrested two
months ago. police said. on a charge
OF distributing drugs among sailors.
but was released because of INSULT
cient evidence
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS
PASSED AS REPORTED

By United Press:
WASHINGTON, June 16.-Refus-
ing 10 grant the increased appro-
pria tions asked by Sec'y Daniels. the
house today passed the naval ap-
preparation bill which carries $500
100000. The bill passed the house
practically the same as it was re-
ported by the committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
ISSUES MESSAGE ON
SETTLEMENT OF STRIKE

SPRINGFIELD. H. June is.-
That all sections Of the country may
be formally advised OF the calling OF
Of the nation wide strike OF electrical
workers Sec'y Ford OF the Inte-na- o.
tional Brotherhood Of Electrical
Workers. sent out eight hundred
messages on the settlement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
BELL EMPLOYS STRIKE.
Bv United Press

ST. LOUIS, No. June lem
ployes Of the Bell and Kintoch com
panies here struck today when or
ders calling of the walk-out failed
10 arrive in time, according 10 o. F.
Jennings. international representa-
tive Of the Brotherhood OF Electrical
Workers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16

Advance Across Border Ordered by Gen.
J. B. Erwin Who Promises Withdrawal
When Safety Is Restored.
By United Press

Ell PASO. Texas June 6-Uned States troops were in full
of Juarez today and American cavalry
Mexican territory south and Of uarz capturing killing
every Nilista soldier they found.
The American advance into Juarez undertaken 100 D.
Sunday by orders from Gen B. Erwin commander in the
Paso district further firing this city
suit of the fighting in Juarez which under heavy
a large Villsta force.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16

NEW YORK-Manhattan fisher
men caught four perch in a gutter
stream. They emerged from a fire
hydrant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
THE WEATHER

Indiana-Generally fair tonight
and Tuesday. little change On tenn
perature. Lower Michigan-Thunder
showers this afternoon or tonight.
Tuesday probably fair. I.tle change
in temperature
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16

CONTINUED or PAGE TWO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16

CONTINUED on PAGE NINE)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-08
QUOTES
Jaw
SENATE
Fall Resolution
Would Impinge
Upon Executive
Rights.
SENATE DROPS It.
Let Responsibility Rest
Where It Is Says
Lodge.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-President
Wilson would be "gravely concerned
to see any such resolution pass the
today, efering to the Fall esolutios
Congess," he wrote Senator Fall TO-
day, referring to the Fall resolution
requesting the rPesidest to. sever
diplomati relationsc with the Car
rama goversment.
ut would constitute reversal Of
our constitutional practise which
might lead to very grave confusion
in regard to the guidance OF 1,3 our
foreign affairs" he wrote. The
rresidest expressed confidence that
he had the support of every compel
ent constitutional authority in the
statement that the direction Of the
government foreign affairs was as
signed by the constitution to the
chief executive and to him alone.
When the presidents letter was re.
ceived Senator Lodge, chairman OF
the Foreign Relatioss committee call
ed Senator Fall and Senator Brande-
zee, republicans, Connecticut of the
committee into conference and in a
few minutes annoaReedrthat no fur
ther actionos the Mexican situation
would be taken by the committee.
I'VE wanted to help" said Senator
odge, "but now the entire Merican
Situation goes to the president. The
Responsibility is upon his shoulders.
Let it rest there"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-08
NICK BOSTIC,
DOUBLESLAYER
STILLAT LARGE
Coroner's Inquest Into East
Side Tragedy Begins
Tomorrow.

Coroner Frank A. Lloyd selected a
jury this morning who went to the
morgue ana viewed the bodies Of Mrs.
Nick Bostic and Joe spatafore who
were slain Saturday afternoon at the
spatafore home in Lloyd street by the
legal husband of the woman. The in
quest will be held Tuesday morning
at ten o'clock.
The names of the coroners jury are
as follows: William Ridgely, John
Hartley, James Boyers, H. j.. Price,
Lloyd Kelly and George Richardson.
No trace OF the murderer has yet
been found. Within a few minutes
after the shooting, which occurred at
about 43O in the afternoon every ooun-
ty and city officer was working on the
case. Deputy sheriffs rode every trac-
ton car out Of the city until late at
night. All trains were watched leav-
ing the city and at all points where 1t
was possible for the fugitive to make
connections. City and county officers
for miles around were notified to be
on the lookout. All known friends OF
Bostic have been located and all pos
sible clews followed and yet no trace
of the assassin has been found since
he left taxicob on Adams street near
the court house a few minutes after
the shooting.
c,L.,Ae r,,o,,o, No, +ba 1uaanon with
which the shooting was done. 1t was
given to him by a woman who drives
taxi and told the sheriffthat she had
hauled Bostic fro mthe Baltimore and
Ohio depot to Adams street near the
court house. She states that BosttC
gave her the gun, thirty-two maga-
zine. having four shots left out OF 8
possible eleven, and told her that he
was going to the sheriff's office and
give himself up. From that time he
has not been seen.
The shooting Is the outcome of the
separation of Bostic and his wife
about five years ago, Some time age
the woman, lit is said, went to I've
with Spataf3re and is said to have
had a child since that time. Bostic
who has seen service in France, re-
turned to hib region about two months
sgo and wished to affect a reconcilia-
tion but without success.
Last Fhday night it was thought 8
way oyE o the triangular difficulty
was found when an agreement was
reached by which Mrs. Bostic was tc
gst a divorce, the costs to be paid BY
What kind Of a bra1r
storm induced Bostic to change hi
mind and commit the crime within the
ensuing twenty four hours has moi
been determined.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-08
1875 Properties
Are Sold for Taxes

One hundred and ninety five sales
Of real estate were made in the corri-
dors Of the court house this morning
by Sheriff Glover. The properties sold
were on the delinquent tax list for the
year 1917.
Before the sale began at ten O'Clock
Sheriff Glover warned all prospective
buyers that no guarantee was given
as to the value Of the properties and
that any one getting stung would find
no sympathy from his department
which has the only object Of obtaining
the amount OF taxes due on each lot
or parcel Of realty.
The sale lasted until shortly before
twelve O'Clock when ali the items were
sold to the highest bidders. A large
crowd was present at the sale.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-08

BY Associated fTeSSH
WASHINGTON, Dec. Slope tor
the settlement tomorrow afternoon
of the controversy between the min
ers, the operators and the govern
ment was expressed in formal state
ment issued today at the White house.
The statemnt follows:
ut is hoped there will be a
settlement on Tuesday afternoon
of the controversy between the
miners, the operators and the
government through the accept
ance by the miners Of the plan
for a definite settlement propos-
ed by the President, which pro-
posai was submitted to Acting
President Lewis of the miners by
Attorney General Palmer Satur-
day night"
The utmost secrecy still surround
ed the Presidents proposal and Sec
retary Tumulty and other officials re-
fused to supplement the White house
statement. 1t was learned, however,
that the proposal made to tn miners
was from the President himself and
was in the form Of a memorandum
written by him.
In agreeing Saturday to urge upon
the miners representatives accept
ance of the Presidents proposals.
John L. Lewis acting president OF
the United Mine oWrkers of America.
was said to have frankly informed
Attorney General Palmer of the dini-
culties he was having in view Of the
feeling created among the miners by
the injunction proceedings and the
general attitude of the government.
Lewis was said to have expressed
Willingness to attempt to change this
feeling If given assistance from Fe-
sponsible government officials in
dealing with the men. Mr.. Palmer
Assistant Attopney General Ames
who instituted proceedings against the
union officials at Indianapolis, and
Lewis and William Green, secretary
of the Miners union, are to arrive
at indianapolis today, where tomor'
row the union officials will lap the
PRESIDENTS proposal before the execu'
tive and scale committees Of the
workers.
There were persistent reports today
taht the PUresident's proposal was
that the miners accept for the present
the IA per cent wage advance propos'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-08
Bunner Appeals
On Assault Case

Joseph Bunner. who was arrested
recently on two warrants sworn 70 by
Susan D. Williams, charging assault
and battery and allowing stock to run
at large, and trespass, plesded guilty
to the latter and was fined five dollars
and costs Saturday afternoon before
Justice Samuel Butcher.
On the assault and battery case
Bunner took an appeal from the sen
tence of sis and costs.
Bunner was represented hy Att1lTey
Frank R. Amos and the state rs F=os.
ecuting Attorney Walter Hesgsrty,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-08
Tot Burned at Open
Gas Stove. Nav Die

Little Harold Ice, aged three years,
the bright little son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ice of wallace, is in dying
condition at Cook hospital as result
of burns he received on Saturday at
his home. The little fellow was stand
ing in front Of gas stove at his home
when his clothing ignited from the
Flames and he was badly burned about
the body before the flames could be
extinguished,
He was brought to the hospital on
Saturday evening where everything Is
being done to alleviate his sufferings
though it is not believed he can sur
Vive his injuries.