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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
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AID FERENCE
Considers How to Continue
Work of National Body to
Settle Problems.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. oct. 24.-with
1000. 900 workers on strike or
threatening strike, the problem of
how 10 frame an industrial peace
today is in the hands OF John ID.
Rockefeller. jr., capitalist and son
OF the richest man in the world.
Rockefeller began work on this
assignment late yesterday when the
public group OF the original nation
al industrial conference named him
chairman Of a committee 10 decide
how Il shall carry out Pres't Will
sons request that the work Of the
conference be continued.
Rockefeller left the meeting and
walked To his hotel carrying a big
sheaf Of papers.
Conference Today.
Conferring with other members of
the committee today he will frame
n report 10 be presented TO the pub
lie group at an executive session this
afternoon. other members Of the
committee are John Spargo, So
cialist; Miss Ida Tarbell, woman
writer noted chiefly for her history
of Rockefeller's father and Of the
Standard oil Co.: Thomas ID. Jones
OF Chicago, and Ward NJ. Burgess of
Omaha. Neb.
Rockefeller and members of the
committee are considering how 10
continue the work of the national
Industrial conference through the
public group and AT the same time
how to give the group new stand
ing in the public estimation.
At a meeting late yesterday many
members expressed belief that the
breakup OF the conference which
followed waIkout OF the labor group
had caused the whole affair 10 take
on the aspect OF failure as far as
public opinion is concerned. They
are anxious IL the public group at
tempts TO carry on the work OF the
wncle conference. that the group be
given new standing or be reor-
Eanized so that il shall not be
handicapped by the failure Of the
conference as a whole 10 get re-
suits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
GRAYS0N SAYS WILSON
Is GAINING STRENGTH
By United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON, oct. 24.-The
bulletin issued by Pres't Wilson'S
physicians at 1925 a. IN. today said:
The president continued slowly
to gain in strength. There IS moth
ing additional TO report this morn
ing"
DIR. Grayson said the president did
no work during the morning. He
asked about several things but
Grayson told him information would
be obtained The prohibition en-
forcement bill had not been brought
10 the presidents attention at noon.
Dr. Francis Y. Dercum, Philadel-
phia neurologist. was TO examine
Pres't Wilson again today. He makes
frequent visits to the white house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
SAYS GARY REDS
ARE UNMOLESTED
Senate Labor Committee In
veStigateS Report of. Mill
tary Intelligence Officer.

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON, oct 24.-Red
agitators i'm the Gary steel district
have gone unprecedented, although
names were supplied 20 the depart
ment of justice several months ago,
Lieut. y. c. Van Buren, a military
intelligence officer. told the senate
labor committee. investigating the
steel strike Friday.
a nation wide Vtrike to free poll
tical prisoners was part of the plan,
the committee was told.
Names of the so-called red agita-
tors were given 10 intelligence Of
Icers last May and turned over to
,he department of justice, according
to the witness.
Tells of Activities.
He told OF alleged red activity in
connection with the steel strike in
the Gary district No disturbances
have resulted since martial law was
declared. Van Buren said. Names of
agitators were furnished by the
chief OF police at Gary, Van Buren
said
Haven't these men been prose-
cuted p" asked Sen. Kenyon.
Not TO my knowledge Lieut..
Van Buren replied.
DO you know why not?' Kenyon
asked.
no sir" the witness replied.
we had information back in
March or April that so-called reds
were planning nationwide strike,
principally for the purpose Of free
ing political prisoners, Van Buren,
said.
A parade at Gary was scheduled
for May in defiance OF orders Of
the mayor and the chief of police
asked Gen. Wood for machine guns,
Van Buren, said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
REVISED RESOLUTIONS
TO BE REPORTED TODAY

BY United Press.
WASHINGTON. Oct 24-The re-
vised resolution Of ratification 10 the
peace treaty will be reported to the
senate today providing Sen. Lodge
can complete drafting of one reser-
vation. il was stated.
Action by the senate will be de
ferred. however until pending
amendments are disposed Of
Although the senate leaders had
planned to obtain a vote on the
Johnson and Moses amendments to-
day. IL appeared doubtful if speeches
would be finished in time. Sens.
Gronna. North Dakota; Mccormick,
Illinois. and Shields. Tennessee. are
among those who want the floor to-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
UNION HEADS To
HOLD CONFERENCE
IN WASHINGTON
Labor Leaders Believe Order
Means Fighting Steel
Strike to a Finish.
BY nited Press

BY United Press
WASHINGTON. Oct 24.-A CON
ference of the heads Of all interna-
tional unions connected with the
American Federation of Labor, has
beer called 10 meet in Washington
at an early date. Samuel Com
pers revealed today in telegram to
tho Illinois Federation of Labor, in
convention at Peoria. III.
Gompers' telegram was an an
swer TO one authorized by the Illi-
nois federation suggesting con-
vention of the Federation Of Labor
TO perfect an offensive and defensive
alliance of the unions of this coun-
try and Canada to fight labor bat
ties The Peoria telegram was sent
Gompers after the withdrawal Of
the labor group from the industrial
conference.
Gompers said:
Telegram just received. EXecu-
tive council Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor before it's adjourn
ment Tuesday evening adopted dec
laration calling for conference TO
be held at Washington at an early
date to deal with several Of the sub
jects contained in message. ] trust
that the convention Of the Illinois
State Federation viii be harmonious
and successful in every way"
To Tighten Ranks.
The call Of the conference Of
union heads Friday was taken here
to mean that organized labor is
tightening its ranks for a fight TO
the finish in the steel strike. as well
as in other Industrial conflicts now
In progress or threatened.
In leaving the industrial confer
ence Wednesday, following defeat Of
the collective bargaining resolution,
GOmpers said:
You have defeated the labor
group in its declaration. but we viii
meet you in conference, and when
we do meet you there. you VIII be
glad 20 talk collective bargaining" ="
To Seek Contributions.
Gompers has also announced that
contributions from labor organiza-
tions will be asked TO support the
steel strike.
AS Gompers' telegram went out,
miners and railroad men were plan
ming a meeting with view to form
ing an alliance with those two
unions.
II was also learned today that the
four railroad brotherhoods are con
sidering joining the A. r Of I.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
CONTINUES QUEST OF
LARGE SUGAR STORE
BY United Press :

BY nited Press
NEW YORK. oct. 24-Arthur
Williams. federal food administra-
tor. today continued his quest OF
100000 million pounds OF sugar
believed TO be stored in New York.
marked for export. II released, this
would remove the present sugar
shortage. he said.
Williams learned Of the sugar by
telephone conversations with two
brokers who did not know they were
talking TO the administrator Since
then ne has traced the sugar
through 10 sales. but has not been
able 20 locate the real owner.
Williams said the government
could not seize the sugar II IL al
ready had been marked for export.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
PROSPECT OF "EPIDEMlC"
OF BlCHLORIDE POISONING
Rv United Press

Bv United Press
CHICAGO. oct. 24-An "epidem-
&c" OF bichloride Of mercury pois-
ouiug cases Is in prospect Coroner
Petcr Hoffman stated Friday during
the inquest over the death OF Teddy
harrington two-year-old Detroit
sshud.
~Dr Thomas A. Carter. Chicago.
was summoned from the inquest by
the fourth case OF child poisoning
he has been called upon 20 treat in
the last few days.
Junior" the 1S-months-old baby
of Dr. Alfred Fein ate bichloride OF
mercury tablets in his fathers Of
fee. He probably will recover. DR..
carter stated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
EXECUTE TWO MEN
IMPLICATED IN TREASON
Bt United Press

By United Press
PARIS. oct 24-Picrre Leuoir.
implicated in the Bolo Pasha and
Joseph CaulauX treason cases. was
executed Friday morning Because
%partiai paralysis he was permit
I'd Go sit down while the rifle squad
lred.
Three reporters Who secretly
made their WAY into the enclosure
go witness the execution were ar
reSted-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24

he derive his support? 1t was the
coalition itself that brought down
the administration. Lloyd George
will be compelled TO seek fresh au
thority at a general election
Arthur J. Balfour and Lord Cur
zon have exchanged portfolios, the
former becoming lord president Of
the council and the latter secretary
for foreign affairs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
WOULD STAMP OUT
B0LSHEVlSM IN OHIO
Py United Press

~ United Press
WASHINGTON. oct. 24-An ap-
peal for aid for department OF jus
tIce investiga tors in stamping out
bolshevism in the Youngstown Steel
district was presented 10 the senate
Friday by Sen. Harding Ohio.
This appeal was contained in reso-
lutiOns adopted and forwarded by
the Youngstown chamber OF COM
mcrce. Attached were extracts Of
speeches and the department Of JUS
tic was asked 10 send investigators
20 aid in suppressing this propa-
gands.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
EXPECT HOMICIDE CASE
TO GO TO JURY TODAY
b. United Press

BE- United Press
LELAND. Mich. Oct. 24.-The
Lypcrynska homicide case was ex-
pected TO go 10 the jury late today
The testimony yesterday was taken
up principally by experts Of
anatomy. who sought 10 prove or
disprove the prosecute claim that
the bones exhibited in the court
room were those OF Sister Janina.
slain Il years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
SPEAKERS AID
IN BIG DRIVE
FOR CHARITY
Hold Discussion on Time to
Close Drive at Luncheon
at Oliver.

Eleventh-hour reports from vice
chairmen in the Welfare campaign
were made at the noon meeting at
the oliver hotel Friday. Several
talks on the need for the $500. 600
being asked for in the campaign
were made. A discussion as TO the
time for closing the campaign took
place without any decision being
reached.
Drive For Funds.
Fully realizing the fact that they
are face to face with a gigantic
task if the necessary money is to be
collected for the Welfare drive. vol
unteer workers settled grimly TO
their work Friday morning deter
mined to get the money at all haz-
ards.
p Workers have abandoned the
spectacular features and settled to
the hum drum collecting of con-
tributions. 1t is believed practically
every man and woman in the city
realizes the necessity for giving and
that raising the necessary amount
is mostly a question OF getting to
the different places.
At Welfare headquarters numer-
Gus calls are being received from
firms and individuals stating that
their contributions have not yet
been taken and asking that speak
ers and workers be sent TO their ad
dress. In fact such calls furnish so
many leads that the available work
ers are kept constantly busy going
TO places where special invitations
have been issued.
Women Workers Busy.
Women workers who are calling
at every house in some instances
have made as many as six trips to
one house before finally being able
TO talk 10 the right person. While
of course this detail work takes con-
siderable time, il is considered i'm
portant and so well has the city
been divided that there is little dan
ger of any homes being overlooked
when the curtain is finally rung
down.
Reports from the workers are
encouraging and for that reason
there has been no set time fixed for
the conclusion Of the campaign.
Voluntary contribution continue to
arrive at headquarters, the latest
being a contribution from the Hun
garian Jewish relief. This organ
ization held an impromptu meeting
at which time a substantial sum
was raised for the drive in spite of
the fact that most of the members
present had already made one dona-
ton to the work.
Friday morning a letter was re-
ceived from a man who explained
that he had been outside the city dur
ing the campaign. A check for 5000
was enclosed with the letter, and
the writer expressed regret that he
had been unable To take a more ac-
tive part in raising the necessary
money.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
ASK COMMISSION TO
TELL WHO AUTHORIZED
ATTACK ON WATSON

By United Press
WASHINGTON. oct. 24.-A reso-
luton asking the federal trade COM
mission 10 tell who authorized a
press statement attacking the record
OF Sen Watson. Indiana. was
adopted b. the senate today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
MAYORS VIEW
Anglers COP.
LEADERS HERE
Split in Republican Party
WidenS Over Action of
Tax Board.

Action of the state board Of tax
commissioners in cutting South
Bends tax levy for 1920 from "a
10 so cents on the 500. and Mayor
Carson's subsequent comment on the
action OF the commissioners in
which the mayor laid the blame for
the commissioners action TO repub-
licap politics appear TO have thrown
2. o. p leaders here into a state of
turmoil.
Although the mayor was angry
when ne declared tae action of the
state board was actuated by parti-
sian politics. he still holds 10 that
belief. and he is holding to that be
Sef i'm spite OF reports 10 the effect
that his statement regarding the
motives OF the state tax commission
ers has angered other republican
leaders ia the city who are said TO
be nothing IL not partisan.
No sooner had the mayors state
ment become public than it's import
was sent direct to indianapolis. and
70 Is said that the return mail
brought TO South Bend instructions
30 other republicans here TO put the
soft pedal on the mayors utter
ances.
Accuses State Board.
When Ed. Jackson was I'm South
Bend the fore part of the week i'm
the interest Of his candidacy for the
republican nomination for governor
or Indiana Mayor Carson told him
point blank that as republican and
as party leader I'm South Bend. no
was dissatisfied with the action Of
3hc state board The mayor even
went so far as TO accuse the state
board Of attempting TO discredit the
republican leaders in South Bend.
although the membership OF the
board is composed Of appointees Of
Gov. James p. Goodrich.
The mayor even took occasion to
decry the apparent candidacy Of
Gov Goodrich for the republican
nomination for vice president. no:
10 I'D Jackson. but 20 a close friend.
You and I are through voting for
Goodrich, aren't we2" the mayor
asked his close friend. and the close
friend said that ne and the mayor
are through voting for Gov. Good
rich. even though the governor
should land the nomination for the
vice presidency, let alone his can
didacy for the nomination.
Action Causes Trouble.
And the action OF the state board
or tax commissioners seems 10 be
al the root Of the mayors present
nutipathy 20 Gov. Goodrich, mem
bers OF the state tax board and re-
publican leaders down state general
~
Also tho mayors statement re-
cardinE the motives Of the state
board IN cutting tho city's levy has
not tended 20 lessen the breach be
tween the mayor and other republi
can leaders here hut the mayor
claims 20 have the business interests
or the city solidly behind him.
why. hardly a day passes that
some business man does not come
up 20 me. grab my hand and tell
me that he is with me-" said the
mayor Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24

TheLighterSid
In the Days Ne7CS

Los ANGELES Angeles
claims the worlds kissing cham
pionship." Mrs. c. b. NJ. says her
husbands kissing record is: Oct.
u. AZ kisses; oct. IS. as; oct. 10.
so.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
EXPECT ADDITIONAL ARRESTS

I"IFNNs
NEW YORK. Oct 24-Addition-
al arrests in the federal booze scan
dal were intimated today by William
]. Flynn. chief of the bureau Of in
vestigation Of the department OF
justice. Five Of the men already in
dicted for selling protection" to
New York cafe owners were out on
bail today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
FINANCIER DIES.

by I ulieu IIf~>
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Oct "a
George ". Elkins. financier. died OF
apoplexy al the Philadelphia Coun-
try club. He was stricken while
playing golf Wednesday and never
recovered consciousness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24

Mt. CARMEL. Pa.-War depart
mcnt notice received here gives To-
cation. plot and number of the grave
of Albert Nisintainer i'm France. Al
bert, who had been wounded I'm ac-
ton. has been home several months.
He says ne Will visit his grave next
Memorial day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24

MT CARMEL. Pa.-Electri-
clans engaged in installing a met
or in a residence here made a mis-
take and hooked it on to a tele-
phone line. Instead OF "hello's"
the exchange girls are getting
watts"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24

CHICAGO-Hcat was shut Oft i'm
the apartment occupied ny Mayor
Thompson by order OF the health Of
ficials because OF failure to comply
with the anti-smoke rules.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
MINERS AND OPERATORS
AWAIT WILSON'S WORD
Differences of Coal Men May Be Settled
This Afternoon as Result
of Conference.

WASHINGTON Oct. 24-Settement of the soft coal srl
threatened for Nov will be put up Pes Wilson See OF
Labor Wilson made known a today
Sec Wilson appealed the operators who are IN
conference here, remain until 400 D m until b
could lay their differences before president This. ,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
Roosevelt Memorial Meeting
High School Monday EUening

Former Senator Albert J. Beverdge will be the
speaker the Roosevelt Memorial Meeting in the audi
torium of the High School Monday evening. His sub
ect is 'Americansm, and every real American should
hear this timely address
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24

ST. PAUL Minn.-"F'atima
has an educated appetite. The
German red fox captured near
Coblenz by Ed Gertensen almost
emptied the w. G. Cs doughnut
jar at the Union depot.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. - Police
have had to cope with hunger
strikcs-but never with strikes i'm
the nude. IL took six detectives 10
ClOthc G.. II. Thompson and I'd
ward Gabriel. charged with bank
robbery To take them to- Faith, :. ID.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-24
WEATHER.

Indiana Showers tonight or Slt-
urday: colder Saturday Lower
Michigan tonight and Satur-
day. colder Saturday
Gilpin observer., 1919-07-31
How Snow 10 Colored.

A study has been made by Messrs.
A. N. Winchell and f. r. Miller Of the
University Of Wisconsin OF n shower
Of dust which discolored falling snow
at Madison and elsewhere. According
to somewhat scanty reports. this col
ored snow covered an area OF at least
100000 square miles and probably
much more. The total quantity Of
dust is estimated to have been at lenst
100000 tons, and may have greatly
exceeded this, perhaps, even amount
ing to hundreds Of millions Of tons. A
study Of the character of the dust and
of the attendant meteorological condi-
tions leads to the belief that the dust
was blown all the way from the arid
regions in the far Southwestern United
States. and was therefore transported
1000 miles or more.
Gilpin observer., 1919-07-31
Dawn as 1t Is Welcomed by
Animals, Birds of the Air
and Posies of the Field

The dawn that dispels sleep, in
nature is only welcome. The cows
that have drowsed since evening twi-
light, crouched in nngainly comfort
on the ground, like half-produced
sphinxes to the night-wanderer's vague
vision, with now and then moments
munching of the cud in their Dreams
wake at the first gray tints, upheave
their clumsy bodies, and fall to brows-
ing daintily near the pasture bars.
The birds stir in the high bOughs
and the bushes. call and twitter to
each other, preen their ruffled feathers
and shake slumber from their joyous
thrOats in song.
The fragrances of herb and flower,
the roses charm and the balsam of the
frs, exhale upon the dewy air. The
casts perpetual miracle, coursing the
globe forever from its source in the
mid-Pacific waters, is at the verge of
revelation. The riddle of the nights
dream opens its mystery as the lighter
tints are absorbed into the splendid
heraldry of morn. Earth with a rich
expectancy awaits the new revealment
always at hand, ever withdrawn,
going on with the dawn to new days.
Charles Goodrich Whiting.
Gilpin observer., 1919-07-31
Why Japan Has Few Autos.

A report just issued by the bureau
of foreign and domestic commerce says
that MS general rule there are no suit
able roads to be found throughout the
Chinese republic. Shanghai is the cen
ter for motorcars, as a result of its
foreign population Of approximately
10000. Registered cars In the city
number about 1000. and some two or
three hundred are in storage.
There are only 200 cars in all Of
Japan. but the recent prosperity has
greatly stimulated the demand. Ameri.
cans have had most of the business
since the war started. The abundance
ofymoney among the buying class and
the desire to own cars is, however. of
set by the lack Of suitable roads and
bridges.
Gilpin observer., 1919-07-31
Why Sell Eggs by the Pound.

For several years the plan of selling
Ssggs by the pound instead of by the
dozen has been agitated among the
Canadian grocers, and in some towns
the system has already been put in
practice. A trade journal which called
upon large number of dealers for an
expression of opinion of this point
states that the weight of opinion was
in favor of the movement. The only
obstacle in the way of unanimous in
dorsement of the plan Is that the pub
lie has not been educated to buy in
this way" AS refuting this objection,
II is pointed our that in view of the
wide variation in the size of eggs the
consumer would quickly realize that
the system offers fairer and juster
basis of charge than mere number.
Gilpin observer., 1919-07-31
PART OF FRANCE IN AMERICA
Acres Was Brought Over by
United States Transports.

1t is not necessary to go to France
go put your foot on French soil.
There are fifty acres of new-made
s;and almost in the heart of Norfolk,
Va, composed entirely of soil brought
from France within the last year. 1t
was brought over by naval transports.
When American transports sailed for
France from American shores during
the war they carried troops and sup
plies. When they started back to
America there We're no cargoes for
them in French ports, so 1t was neces-
sary for some of them to carry some
ching for ballast. There being nothing
else handy, tons upon tons of French
soil was loaded into the holds of re-
turning ships just to balance them in
case they encountered rough weather
-son the voyage.
When the ships reached America the
soil was unloaded and used to reclaim
marshy lands. More than fifty acres
of lowland was filed with this French
soil at the st. Helena naval base. This
land was never used before the French
soil arrived. Now it is being made into
attractive grounds. which may also in
-clude flower gardens.