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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23
The New Painted Ceilings.

Some of the modern interior deco
rators are producing the most novel
and interesting effects with ceilings.
In a certain dining room, where the
dark-paneled walls are topped with a
softly tinted yellow plaster, there is
ceiling which Immediately arouses
ones admiration and wonder. 1t is
crossed with dark, beams, between
which the plaster is painted a deep,
serene, restful blue. Who would have
thought of blue ceiling with yellow
walls and dark paneling? Yet the eff
feet is charming.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23
Brave English Women.

In the British munition factories,
women equipped with fireproof gowns
and caps, green wells and respiratOrs,
the brave canary girls, their hair ana
skin. turned bright yellow, worked in
the dangerous trotyl. Fuse makers
there were who had @ get their fuses
correct to the thousandth of an inch.
Women from the universities, special
lists in science and mathematics, work
ed as tool settlers; others moved 60
pound shells with ease. Women, again,
worked in the tailor shops and can
teens connected with the arsenals, or,
clad in leggings and macintosh, did
trucking and carrying like strong men.
These English women not merely
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23
HE NEVER TOOK A VACATION.

He never took vacation, he hadn't the
time, he said.
It was off to the grind in the morning;
It was home and the papers and bed;
Twas the iesk, or the Office, or counter,
Where he fought out his battles with
men;
He would work just a few years longer,
Then quit, take it easy" and then?
So he toiled and he moiled and struggled,
Nor knew that the gods Of gain
Drank deep Of the wine he proffer'd,
The blood of his heart and brain;
Nor knew while he piled up his millions,
And gathered his bags of gold
His friends said at forty "he's aging,'
AT fifty they said "he is Old
He never took a vacation, and at sixty
they read his will;
His day for retiring from business"
Death wrote in codicil
And pinn'd on the door of his Office
Was a notice which grirnly read
~'Out of town-on a long vacation!-1n-
Definite it said.
John Warren Harper.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23
Submarinism.

When history sums up this war 1t
will not be the ferocity of the German
submarine campaign that will be re-
membered SO much as it's faulty. Ma
tional pride cannot live down a repu-
tation of colossal and abject failure,
The inability of the submarine to pre-
vent the transportation Of an Ameri-
can army to France will be remem-
bered. The German submarine will
take its place with the Spanish Ar
mazda and Napoleon's retreat from
Russia as a symbol of ruthless and
humiliating defeat Of the pride and
folly of imperial power.-The Dial.
Used to 1t.
"Gas attacks had no terrors for
him."
"Why nOtY"
"He used to read peoples gas me-
tiers before he joined the army"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23
Increase in china's Wood Oil.

An increase in the volume of China
wood oil is expected this season, due
to the demand for all Oriental oils as
the result of the war. China wood oil
has a permanent place in the indus
tries of the United States. In China
the oil has been used for centuries in
waterproofing paper fabrics and in
making varnish and ink.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23

showed industry and spirit and fervor.
but they set upon their work the seal
of valor Their lives were in con-
slant danger from the materials in
which they worked and also because
the factories were chief detectives Of
air raiders.-Yale Review.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23
Her ADVANTAGE.

ST see where Frau SchWimmer has
been appointed an ambassador from
Hungary.
"Then, if necessary, she ought to be
able, at least, to float q loan"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23
sliuht Improvement in Taste.

do you think war has refined the
Hohenzollern family?"
There are evidences to that effect.
| hear they now refuse to speak to one
another"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23

could be better than that which closes
the tribute to the famous men in Ec-:
clesiastes, Their name liveth forever
more.'"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1919-01-23

Fac-Simile or King Georges Letter of
Welcome to Yankee Fighters on Way
to Front.
from his majesty King George V" was
presented to each soldier. 1t contained
a facsimile Of a letter written in his
majesty's hand on the note paper of
Windsor castle.-Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
viii Insist on Carrying Out of
Contract With Federal Fuel
Administration.
BRANDS CALL AS IRREGULAR
Leaders Must Bring About
Halt or Be Held For Attempt
to Undermine Nation.

BY Associated Press;
WASHINGTON. oct. 25-Hold-
ing the impending coal strike 70 be
not only unjustihable. but also un-
lawful. Pres't Wilson, IN a statement
issued last night with the support
OF his cabinet, called on the coal
miners Of the nation, both union Of
hcers and members. 20 rescind the
strike order effective Nov. l.
Presidents Views.
The president declined 70 enter
the merits Of the controversy be
tween the miners and operators but
emphatically declared the strike.
which he characterized az the most
far reaching proposal in the nations
history 10 restrict production and
distribution OF all necessaries Of life,
had apparently been ordeNd with
out vote OF the individual miners
concerned. For this reason the
president served definite notice that
the law will be enforced and the
means will be found 10 protect the
interests OF the nation I'm any em-
Urgency that may arise out of this
unhappy business.
The presidents statement was is-
sued last night after his cabinet had
gone over the entire situation with
Sec'y Wilson Of the labor depart
ment. whose efforts 10 bring miners
and operators together In the nego-
tiations had failed The cabinet.
with only Sec'y Lansing detained az
his home By illness. missing. met
first in the morning and again at
night Rear Admiral Grayson. the
presidents personal physician was
summoned TO the evening session.
Apparently ne agreed 20 the sub
mission Of the matter 20 his patient,
for soon afterward the cabinet meet
ing broke up and the presidents
statement was issued
Reviews Steps
The president I'm his statement re-
viewed the steps leading UP 20 the
strike call, including the Cleveland
convention Of the United Mine
Workers Of America one month ago,
at which the demands for 90 hour
week and so per cent Increase in
wages were formulated The war IN
itself. the president asserted. stu
was a fact, peace negotiations stul
In suspense and troops still being
transported Because OF these fac
, tors and the added consideration
that victims Of the strike would be
among both the rich and the poor OF
the nation the president said the
proposed walkout could only be con-
sidered as unlawful. and as the na-
/ tons executive. entrusted with en-
4 forcement Of the law, he would use
the means at his disposal 20 prevent
any stoppage Of work
The services Of the government az
a mediator offered yesterday by the
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
SENATE MEMBERS
DELAY ACTION ON
PACT AMENDMENT
All Day Session Fails to Bring
Vote on Senator John
sons PrOViSO.
PLAN TO LIMIT ALL TALKS

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. oct 25.-After
talking all day on the Johnson
amendment to the peace treaty. the
senate tonight seemed further away
from a vote on the proposal than
il was when the days debate
started
Leaders on both sides had been
hopeful Of a roll call before ad-
journment. but when the admins
tration managers tried in the course
Of the afternoon 20 set specific
time 10 vote. they found the repub-
Leans unwilling 20 bind themselves
10 action today, Monday. Tuesday or
Wednesday.
May PrOlOng Session.
on the republican side it was pre-
dicted that a vote might come any
one of these days. however. and Re
publican Leader Lodge announced
that he was prepared 10 prolong
Mondays session so as 20 hasten the
debate.
Senator Lodge led in person to-
day the fight made for the amend
mont against opposition which for
several days had made its defeat
virtually a foregone conclusion. He
argued that while the Johnson pro-
posa5 would not accomplish COM
pleteiy the equalizati ton Of voting In
the league. it or similar provision
was necessary to protect American
interests.
Amendment Provisions.
The amendment which provides
IN effect that the United States shall
have as many votes as Great Britain
and her dominions in any decisions
by the league, was opposed as i'm
practicable and unavoidable by Sen.
McCumber. republican, North Da-
kota. and by Sen. Thomas, republi-
can. OF Colorado. They both urged
a reservation on the subject. but
Senator Borah. republican. Idaho.
argued that the situation could be
best met by amending the treaty.
The request for an agreement 10
vote today was made by Sen. Hitch
cock. Of Nebraska. the administra-
tion leader. including both the
Johnson amendment, and that Of
Sen. Moses. republican. New Hamp-
shire. which deals with the same
subject
Objection promptly was made by
Sen. Johnson, republican, California,
author Of the former measure, who
said that Sen. Reed. democrat, Mis-
souri,, desired 20 speak for the
amendment. and was unable 10 be
present on account of illness
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
SENATE ENDS
STRIKE PROBE
Committee Examines Several
Witnesses From airy,
PittSburg and Allentown.
By Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, oct 25-Investiga-
ton Of the steel strike was complet-
ed today by the senate labor COM
mittee with the examination of wit
nesses from Gary, Ind, Pittsburg
and the Allentown. Pa, plants of the
Bethlehem steel corporation.
Chairman Kenyon and the other
members expect TO begin work i'm
mediately on their report which
they hope to present to the senate
next week.
Call Witnesses.
c. ". Rartenbury, a Gary striker,
the first witness today. classed all
charges of red" revolutionary ac-
tivities in connection with the strike
as a ghost conjured up to injure the
strikers. He said the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor was conducting the
strike in order TO secure the eight
hour day for the men and repre-
sentation before company officials in
discussing shop grievances.
Sheriff William ). Haddock Of AL
legheny county, Pa. in which Pitts
burg is located entered a general
denial Of charges Of brutality made
by the strikers against his deputies
on the state constabulary. H. placed
the total number of strikers out IN
the Pennsylvania mills at 5000.
much less than other estimates Civ
en- the committee.
Machinists' Head Talks.
David Williams organizer of the
maChinists' union, representing en-
ployes Of the Bethlehem company,
not heretofore mentioned in the in
vestigation, said the men wanted
eight hours and the right Of collec-
tive bargaining.
1T is true that fifty percent Of the
men who walked out Of the Bethle-
hem plants are going back now.
starved back" he said. But that is
what is making bolshevists, the in
dustriaI autocracy which forces
them 20 submit 10 conditions they
bitterly resent"
In behalf Of the United States
Steel corporation l. A McNamee,
general auditor Of the Nary works.
said IS percent Of the 10000 work
men there had walked out Septem-
Der p. but that more than half OF
them had come back
: r. Wilson. a heater from Gary.
said that most Of the Americans
were satisfied with pay and working
conditions and that few had struck.
Wilson and McNamee. emphasized
their belief that threats had induced
nonuniOn workers 10 join the strike.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
WILSON WARNS COAL MINERS
Badge No. Is
is the "Jinx"
Say Officers

WICHITA, Kan. oct 25.-Policc
star 10. Is has the goat Of this
ciys law enforcers This particular
badge is usually issued 10 a new
man on the force by Dan Hosmer.
clerk Of the department, but it all
ways comes back" within a short
time
newton Brand. patrolman, with "A
beat near the Union station. wore
the badge for "a month. but returned
IL several weeks ago. Then Patrol
man Jones carried the "jinx' for a
time. but he. too. quit his job and
escaped.
Sow Lee Murray has mustered
sufficient courage to Wear the star.
but was solemnly warned by Hos
mer that the clerk wouldn't be held
responsible for misfortune.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
BURGLARS Bind
BOY, ROB HOUSE
Enter Miller Home on {. Don
aid ST., But Fail to
Get JeWeIry.

Burglars broke into the residence
Of Jesse Miller. 1143 z. Donald St,
Saturday night tied Floyd Miller,
an 1S-year-old son. hand and foot.
and ransac6ed the house. according
TO the story told the police by young
Miller after he had been liberated
by his parents. who came home
nearly two hours after the visitors
left
The two men overlooked a con-
siderable amount Of money and
jewelry in different parts of the
house, even failing TO get about $14
which was III the same pocket o.
young NIiIler's clothes as the hand
kerchief they took 10 tie up the boy.
Bind Boy.
Miller came home about $3.50,
and went 10 bed shortly after
About O'Clock the two men entered
the house. came up 10 his bedroom
and tied his hands with one hand
kerchief. his feet with another.
while another was tied over his
face. according 10 his story.
He could hear them ransacking
the drawers Of a bookcase in the
bedroom. after which they searched
the other rooms. leaving after they
had failed TO find what they were
searching for.
When Mller's father returned
home at 1913 o'clock. the boy was
liberated and the police notified.
Young Miller was in "A dazed con
dition when Officer Tholander made
an investigation. He was unable 10
tell much about his experience. and
could not give a description of the
men.
Mr.. Miller told the police that no
papers Of value were kept in the
house. He said that nothing seem
ed to have been taken.
Other Burglarics.
Burglars visited the home Of
Charles Giomi. PA w Marion ST
about Q o'clock Saturday night The
place was burglarized about the
same hour last Saturday night, and
II is the police theory that the burg
lars knew the family was usually
away during the early evening on
Saturdays. and arranged their visits
accordingly
When the family returned home
last night a key was found in the
door. The key did not belong 10
any member Of the family. and was
probably abandoned when the visi-
tors left in a hurry. II was believed
last night that nothing had been
stolen. The burglars got several
razors. a revolver and a small
f~,,N-TTN-T-rD OK pAcr ror-p ,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
PRESIDENT and
CABINET MEET
Wilson Allowed to Hold SEES
SIGN With Advisers on Pro-
posed Coal Strike.
BY Associated Press

by Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. oct. 25-Presi-
dent Wilson spent a quiet day and
his physicians said he continued TO
hold the gains he has made recent
ly
No routine executive business was
laid before him. Several minor bills
reached the White House from the
capitol, and the department Of JUS
tice sent over a number of pardon
cases, to await the presidents &C
ton.
Exception to Rule.
The one exception 10 the mo
work today rule applied by DR..
Grayson was a report from the cabi-
net which held morning and late at
ternoOn sessions, to discuss the i'm
pending coal strike.
Or. Francis Y Dercum, the
Philadelphia neurologist, made his
weekly visit 10 the president and
DR.. Grayson discussed with him the
desirability of reducing the number
OF daily bulletins owing 10 the
~sameness' of the word from the
sick room. 1t is DR.. Grayson's idea
that ne may issue one bulletin each
day instead OF two or possibly limit
them 10 one every other day.
E5urleson Calls.
Postmaster Gen. BurlesOn called
at the White House and asked DR..
Grayson to lay before the president
some official business but the ply
stefan did not do 50 as he did not
want 10 deviate from his rule that
the president spend the day in
quiet
The curtailment OF bulletins on
the presidents condition began to-
night when the usual ten o'clock an
nouncement was omitted.
During the day an optician called
at the White House 10 nj the presi-
dent with spectacles to replace his
nose glasses which had been trou-
bling him by slipping of.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
ONLY ALLIES MAY VOTE
AT INTERNATIONAL NEE
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. oct. 25.-An al
lied and neutral countries listed in
the annex OF the covenant Of the
League OF Nations will be allowed
10 vote at the initial meeting OF the
international Labor conference
which opens here next Wednesday
II the views OF Arthur Fontaine Of
France. chairman and other mem
bers OF the organizing committee
now here. is followed. This is in
keeping. il is said. with decision of
the supreme council at Paris that
the conference shall be master Of
its own destiny" according TO II. B.
Butler OF England, committee sec
rotary but contrary to the recent an
nouncement by Secretary of Labor
Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
Church Services
Start Ne5O Time
stop. look and think,

stop. look and think,
Before rushing out for church this
mornins. have YOU turned your
watch and your clocks back an
hour2
Church services are 10 be held at
the regular hours today as usual
and the regular time according TO
clergymen the city over. conforms
strictly 20 the new time, sun time.
Daylight saving is no more
The hands on the courthouse
clock went back. an hour Saturday
night other clocks IN the city did
not change till a. m. the official
time set for the change.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
TO DEFEND CITY.

COPENHAGEN. Oct 24.-Leon
Trotsky bolshevik minister Of war.
and marine. is reported 10 have ar
rived at Petrograd to arrange for
the defense Of the city. Every avail
able man. including veterans 20
years. old is said 20 have been mob
uized by the bolsheviki
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
JURY ACQUITS WOMAN
OF MURDER CHARGE

FDRT WAYNE, Ind, oct c5-
Nary A. RYAN. AGED rs years. who
shot and killed her father. John
RYAN. az their home in Arcola, Oc-
tober u. 191S. was acquitted hy a
urv iu Circuit Court here tonight
The jury was out nifty minutes
Miss Ryan admitted the kiling. but
alleged i'm her trial that she was
compelled 90 take tho parents life
whom he attacked the mother with
q shoLEun.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
BY Auto,
Is Unconscious
Nearlya Month

DAYTON. Oct. 25.-John c. RAM
by. Jr., struck by an automobile. lay
unconscious in a local hospital for
2S days. Regalning consciousness
and in a weakened condition. the
boy whispered that he wanted the
biggest meal they could prepare"
He is recovering.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
GIRL OF TWELVE
GONE TWO DAYS
Parents and Police Unable to
Account For Strange Dis
appearance.

Twelve year-old Mary Baza1 has
completely disappeared
She has been missing since early
Friday morning when she left her
home at 2S2S W. Division st. for the
grammar school on w. ColfaX av.
Members Of the South Bend po-
lice department have been searching
unsuccessfully for tho missing girl
since her disappearance was report
ed TO them Friday by the girls par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bazau.
Before she left home Friday
morning for school Mary IS said to
have been given "a whipping by he
parents The police believe that
that is why the child has disap-
peared.
Seeks Police Aid.
Late Saturday afternoon Mrs
Bazan made another plea to the
police to find her child The police
told her that they are doing every
thing i'm their power 20 find Mary.
Although l. years old. the mis-
sing girl is large for her age. Her
nair and ewes are medium brown
i'm color and she wears glasses.
when she left her home for school
Friday morning she wore "A MILDLY
blouse and skirt covered by a blue
coat She wore a velvet hat and
brown shoes.
Mrs Bazau spent all day Satur-
day visiting nciEhhors and acquain-
tances i'm the hope that Mary had
gone TO some Of them. The search,
however. was fruitless. Friends
and acQuaintances had seen nothing
OF the child.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
American Embassy Takes AC-
ton to Get William Jenkins
Away From MeXiCanS.
CARRAEZA GIVES OUT ORDERS
State Department Receives
No News Concerning Amer
lean Being Held Prisoner.

~ Associated Press
WASHfNGTON. oct 25-Acting
on Instructions from the state de-
partmcnt tine American embassy at
Mexico city has demanded of the
NcNican government that DO effect
the release Of VIM. o.. Jenkins. Am
erican consular agent at PuebIa.
who is held by bandits for S150.O00
ransom. The American govern
ment insisted that If necessary the
ransom bc paid 10y Mexico
Coincidcnt with this announce
ment today. Sen Myers. democrat.
Montana introduced resolution
calling upon President Wilson 20 use
the armed forces OF the United
States. if necessary. TO hiring about
the release of Jenkins and Co pun
ish his t5ptors Action on the res
oluuou was deferred until Monday
ON objection by Sen Smoot repub-
Hcdn. Utah. 10 it's immediate con
sidcration.
NJ Definite News.
So definite news concerning Jcr-
kins reached the state department.
today. President Carranza has or
dered the authorities at Mexico C{ty
90 make every effort To brinc about
his release and the Mexican foreign
office has assured the American
embassy that energetic action is be-
iu1 taken.
Reports reached the state depart
mcut today that an oil camp at Tan
guiko MeS. had been robbed re-
gently by $50 soldiers in Carranza
uniforms. The men werc said To
have been led by the colonel of a
regiment OF Mexican federal sol
dicrs
Report OF Robbery.
according 10 he report. the pay
roll for the workers 81 the camp
had been delivered 10y the soldiers
iu accord with an agreement with
tbe Carr8uza government that Go
prevent robberics of company pay
masters by bandits the money. be
entrusted 90 federal soldiers for
transmission. Later the soldiers
were said 90 have raided the camp.
tabins the pay roll the personal ef-
rocts of the workmcn including
their clothes and even the outfit of
The camp hospital
Under the original agreement
with the Carranza government. tho
pay rolls We're % DE delivered by the
oI mpaules 20 the federal author
ities nj Tampico. bat todays reports
said the Mexican general command
ing the Tampico district had Off
cialy announced 10 the companies
THAT hc was unable 90 deliver the
p1y rolls in the district south OF VA
rauIoS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON oct. 25-Assistant
Secretary Croweu today approved
the bid Of the Charleston Develop
ment company for the government
powder plant and development pro-
lect at Nitro ". Va The company
bid Ss,551.OOO.