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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
CITY WILL CARRY
OWN ROAD BONDS
Council Rejects All Bids for S15,O
Bond Issue--Bond Redemption
Fund to Handle

The city OF Pullman will carry it's
own bonds to the extent of the SIS
600 recently voted for the purpose OF
improving Grand street to the north
city limits. Bids for the purchase
OF the bonds were opened by the city
council at its regular bi-weekly ses-
SION Tuesday night and all were re-
jected, the city fathers electing to
carry the bonds themselves rather
than accept the bids offered The
city bond redemption fund now con-
tains over $4,000, money that will
not be used for several years, and
this will be used by the city to carry
the new six per cent bond issue OF
$4,000.
Durfee, Niles & Co, Toledo, Of
fered to take the bonds at par value,
plus accrued interest and $25 prem
ium, the city to allow $500 for at
tCrney fees, printing the bonds and
other expenses incidental to the plac-
ing of the loan.
The Lumbermen' S Trust Co, Port
land, bid par plus accrued interest.
A flat rate of 101.06, plus accrued
interest, was offered by John E. Price
& Co., Seattle.
The Spokane & Eastern Trust Co.,
Spokane, offered $3.50 for the bonds.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
WOULD CONSTRUCT SHEDS

The Standard Lumber company has
asked permission to construct lumber
sheds across the alley on block 40,
the Alton hotel site, agreeing to con-
struct the buildings in such a man
ner that the city will have free &C
cess to the pumping plant at the ar
tesian we'll at all times. Action on
the petition was deferred by the city
fathers
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
AAPPA BETA BUYS HOME

Nappa Beta, a women's local soror-
" formed on the campus last Sc
,a '''er' recently purchased for
, ,'vVu the home of DR.. Bruce Nc
~s' VINO has resigned his position
:. aeau OF the English department
" s0e State College.
,ue property is located on Ruby
~ colorado streets. The purchase
es three adjacent lots as we'll
!. le mouse. Due to a college rul-
Tue Kappa Betas will be unable
~o'e INTO their new home this
e' out will occupy it at the be-
4ns OF the fall semester.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
A CANTATA

An Easter cantata, Immortality, "
will be given next Sunday evening at
1880 at the Presbyterian church I'M
der the direction of Miss Pearle Kel-
so, organist. This was to have been
given last Sunday evening, but on &C
count of the college vacation several
singers were out of town. Those not
worshipping elsewhere are invited.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
DEBATE AT THE FORUM

At the Community Forum next
Sunday evening the State College de-
batting team will give a debate on
THE Foreign Policy of the United
States" The subject is one of great
Importance, in which everyone is in
terested just at present and some
valuable information will be brought
out in the discussion.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to those who so kindly ex-
tended their sympathy and assistance
and for the beautiful floral offerings
during the sickness and at the death
of our dear beloved husband and
brother.
Minnie Bruner, Effie French, Min
ME Wood, Anna Miller. John
Bruner, Geo. Bruner, VIM. Bru-
ner, Milton Bruner.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
FIRE TAKES RESIDENCE

A residence on Grand street owned
by w. H. Harvey of Bull, Idaho, was
completely destroyed by fire Friday
afternoon. The residence was occu-
pied by A. w. Jones, bachelor, who
roomed on the second floor. 1t Is
believed that the fire originated from
defective flue.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
EXTEND FIRE LIMITS

An ordinance extending the fire
limits of the city of Pullman was
passed by the city council at it's meet
ing Tuesday evening. The ordinance
in full, giving the boundaries of the
newly established limits, is published
elsewhere in this issue.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
TALKS AT FORUM

i. l. Lewis, professor of econom-
an - the University of Idaho, gave
ri, 'uafesS last Sunday at the forum
COM O'ect was Should Prices
Of ~. DOwn?' The debating squad
The college will give a debate at
' next forum.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
FACULTY PLAYS
| At I.N.C.A. TONIGHT
c.u,edv and Farce to Be Presented
Casts Directed by Professor
Hoover and II. o. Westley

THE first and only plays of the sea-
80 with faculty cast will be present
"A tonight, April 9, in the Y. M. c. A.
,nditorium. Professor G. H. Hoover
,al direct the first play, "Rosalind, :
romantic comedy by j. M. Barrie.
Professor Hoover has had much ex-
Ooriepce, both as participant and
director of college theatricals and is
moving an excellent coach.
The second play, farce by Lady
Gregory, where the scene is laid in
a, Irish workhouse, is directed by
O. Wesley, who had much dra-
matte work at Iowa State College
and has had further experience IN
producing plays. The cast has the
play we'll in hand under his direction.
Between the plays Dean Rhoda M.
White will give some delightful read
iugs of Irish tales. Mrs. Frank
Thayer will sing While newcomer,
Mrs. Thayer has already won a high
place in musical circles. Merrick' S
orchestra will furnish special music
4 for the occasion.
The casts of characters are as fol-
lows;
"RosalindH
Miss Beatrice Page .....,
..,...... Mrs. kuria Strong
Mr.. Charles Roche. R. o. Wesley
Dame Quickley Mrs. l.. F. Jackson
1.-THE Workhouse Ward"
Michael Muskell DR.. F. f. Potter
Michael McInery II. J. O'Day
Mrs. Donohue. -. Pearl Leonard
The plays are given under the aus
pieces OF the Association of Collegiate
Alumnae and the proceeds are to be
& lsd for an honor scholarship for a
alege woman. Tickets are on sale
a Watts and at the College Book
Sore, or may be secured from mem
bers Of the association.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09
10 DANCE AT WHELAN

II. public dance is advertised for
sv. "eian grange hall for Friday
IT, s' April %. Wilson's orches-
sna. WIZ furnish the music and a big
Npper will be served
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09

Christian Bros. have moved their
harness shop into the building on
Grand street which they recently
purchased. 1t was formerly occu-
pied by Martins garage.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w Long returned
this week from an extended visit in
California and have gone to their
home in Pomeroy
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-04-09

Harlan McCroskey returned the
first OF the week from Long Beach,
Calf.
Evening star., 1920-03-16

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. general oniee work;
steady position; experience. reference and sal
ary expected. Address Box 1853. Star office.
17s
STESoGRAPHER-A splendid opening for one
willing to learn and work. Apply 5l9 Southern
bldg.
sTEN0GKAPHER in patent law office. SIS pei
week: Room 304. Mc;iE bldg.
THE OLD DUTCH MARKET
needs experienced cashier to
work Saturday morning from 8
to 80. Apply Mr.. Poston, 622
Pa. ave. NV, Sd floor.
THE PALAIS ROYAL HAVE
POSITIONS OPEN FOR
SEVERAL EXPERIENCED
DRAPERY SEAMSTRESSES.
THOSE FAMILIAR WITH
ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY
AND SLIP COVER WORK,
AND WHO ARE BOTH
POWER AND HAND SEW
ERS. WILL BE GIVEN
PREFERENCE. THE POSI-
IlONS OFFER GOOD SAL
ARIES AND ARE PERMA-
NENT. APPLY TO MR..
MARKS, I'd FLOOR.
PALAIS ROYAL,
1lTH & G. SITS. NV.
wAITREssEs-Neat appearance Apply Mon
ticello Cafe, s07 King st. Alexandria. Va. is.
WHITE WOMEN as elevator
operators: must be licensed.
Apply to H. w. Schaub.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
9TH St. NV.
YOUNG LADY. Of education and address, for
highly interesting work with information bu-
reau Of large corporal ton: permanent; fine op-
portunity. Call 5Sl Southern building.
YOUNG LADY gtessgrapher and ONCE assist-
ant. Amply 81 Colorado bldg. 1Ss
YOUNG LADY as omee asst. and elefk. Apply
SHDD <J6th- -enSfeS. hR.ma.
Evening star., 1920-03-16

CONVERSATIONAL KNOWLEDGE of land
telegraphy and Spanish offers ambitious
young women wonderful opportunities with ex-
port and import houses telegraph and press
nssocia tions both in this country and in the
Central and South American countries Women
thus qualified can earn high as 50 600 a
year. Growing demand. Learn in three months
by our improved method. after office classes or
night classes. Either subject may be taken
separately. Very fascinating studies Conven-
lent terms can br arranged. Come in see what
You the road to big future.
NATIONAL RADIO SCHOOLS.
1343 I'a. ave. and 18th and II at.
Phones: Main :esG; North Gs6s. 1ss
Evening star., 1920-03-16
WANTED-HELP.
MAI

FURNISH
ING GOODS SALESMAN.
Must have experience or do not
apply. The Young Mems Shop.
1,5l0-21 + NV.
Evening star., 1920-03-16
WANTED-HELP.

kSTENOG GRAPHER - Experienced. permanent
position in motion picture 6lm exchange. Sc
llcct Pittufes Corporation. 80 18th st. n.
Apply in person.
lSTENlH. KAeGER with some kpoMledxe &C.
Evening star., 1920-03-16

FlEEMAN-Apply Esgineer Nstional Hotel.
FOUR MEN. reliable. for our sales depart
ment: experience unnecessary references. Ap-
ply 3-6. 204 District National Bank bldg.
HANDY MAN. to general work in manu-
featuring plant ii. J. NJ Howard Mfg. Co..
14S Pierce NV. lSs
Evening star., 1920-03-16
wANTED-HELP.

YOUNG LADY to do general office work; must
have some knowledge Of stenography and
typewr'tfng. Apply Washington News Co..
313 9th st. NV
YOUNG WOMAN-$3U per week aftcr complet.
ing our short intensive steuographic course. We
guarantee the position. Open Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday evenings
Enroll now-Don't wat
New class-Iow rate
STEWARDS BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Main S6'1. Mr.. Hales.
1902 st. NV
Evening star., 1920-03-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
MALE-Cont,nu.a

ROOkkEEPlNG or clerical work evenings o:3@
TO 1880. Address Box ...9-S Star office 1s'
RoOkk EEPEh. experienced: open April !;
employed at present; accustomed TO working
from 8 an TO lO pm; excellent references;
rnxious TO live in Washington. Address Ron
us. Star office. l1s
Evening star., 1920-03-16
FOUND

sHARN-A gold combina ion Mas mic and other
D rrrt organiza tion charm Thursday. March ~
owner may have same by proving pfope''!'
Apply Henry Lansburgh. 10 'th n.w--
Evening star., 1920-03-16

HOTEL. .MANAGER-Ener-
getic. experienced; SIS or $50
weekly. room and board. Stag
Hotel. COS 9th NV.
Evening star., 1920-03-16

HAtFFEtR. eX-soldicr. white wishes posi-
tion with private family; five years expert
epce. Address Box SOL r. Star office lSs
Evening star., 1920-03-16

with some knowledge ac
counts men preferred. Geo. Z. Rice Auto Co.
1917 II NV
Evening star., 1920-03-16

'HACFfEIR X and mechanic, white. desires po-
sition with private family: 10 years expert
ence; reference. Addres Box o4s-S, Star Of
Evening star., 1920-03-16

JANITOR for small banking room and Offices.
Address Rox o16-S. Star ofsice.
JANlTOR for Office building. with wife: cap
able of firing low pressure boiler. Good salary.
Address BOX BIS. S&ar Office.
Evening star., 1920-03-16
sALESMAN, BOYS CLOTHING.
SALES MANAGERS

SALES MANAGEHS-
Manager Of large corporati tion will in
terview men who desire to qualify As
managers Of branch Offices in large
cities in eastern United States. Five
men were placed last week. Expert
ence not necessary. but must have
clean record as to character and past
performances. Give telephone num-
Der where you can be reached. Ad-
dress Box 267-S, Star office.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1920-12-28

sTLLONEs DE BARBERIA. Sc re
niquelan como nuevos.
The Porto Rico Electroplating
Co. Inc,
Luna Al. Telef. 1901.
San Juan, P. R.
Advt.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1920-12-28

LA tarde del viernes Sc di0 cris-
tiana sepultura a la venerable ancia
ma dofia Antonia Perez, madre de nues
tr6 amigo don Juan Orta, quien en-
viamos nuestro sertido pesame, que
hacemos extensive a los deTnas hijoS
de la extinta, seTorcs Arfstides, Gusta
vo y Luis Orta Y Perez.
LA maiiana del viernes rineron en-
ell Mercade Pfblicoa los vecinos Juan
Gonzalez y Eladio Vargas, resultando
Iel segundo con una herida incisa EN- ell
lado izquierdo del rostro, que le produ
10 el primero con un machete.
El nlismo dfa, por la tarde, fu6
arrollada por una bicicleta la nina
Della Maria Pagan, de cinco amos de
edad, qllisn result6 herida en- la oraia
derecha.
El accidente octs:'ri0 en- la calle
M6ndez Vigo y, segdn la policfa, mon
taba la bicicleta Juan Bta. Vazquez.f
-Los guardias Manuel Alomar y
Juan B. .Toro han denunciado a Juan
Losat9a como autOr de un delito de hur
to Gl1 menor cuantfa, consistente EN-
habcr sustrafdo I'M paduete de cafias
de los sembrados de la Colonia Feliz,
de La Central Rufina.
Sc informa que las escuslas de
es,a mtlnicipalidad han recibido $372.
Is, ilnporte del 20 poy ciento del total
de Isl $4,000 a que assemble el total
de Quotas anuales pagadas por los
alumnos de las mismas al hacerse so
clos de la Cruz Roja Juyenil.
CORRBSPONSAL.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1920-12-28
Noticias del Sur

Ponce, diciembre 26. Anoche Sc lie
v6 efct0 nm bailc de etiqueta en- los
salones del Club Deportivo, acto que
result6 espI6ndido. tanto por 10 hume
ruso de la coneurrencia como por la
animation que prevaIeci6 en- 6l.
"A las IL del dfa "a en- la calle del
Comescio, "a truck No POI, propiedad
de don Juan Bigas, giiado por Brau-
lio Lange, atropall0 q Quintin Rios,
de 80 asos de edad, que Sc dsdica al
transporte de paquetes de la Porto
Rico Drug, casado Y con tres hijos,
fracturandola la pierna izquierda y
destrozandolc los dedos de la mano
del misno IadsO
Los primeros auxiliOs los recibi6 en-
el Hospiatl Tricoche y luego SCI lie tras
lads al Asilo de .Damas.
al sefior Amador Goico, de Maya
giiez Sc lie exravi0 en- las Gales de
esta ciudad del Sur una cartera' que
contenfa ciento dos dolarss.
Indudablemente que quien la halo,
81 era un pobre, habra pasado lrnas
Pascuas dc Navidad mejor de 10 que
esp Eaba y dehfa suponer, de acuerdo
con los recursos dispodibles antes d.
encontrarla. l
En el Inomento en- que Cscribim0s
estas notas celcbran su primer, desa-
flo de hoy la nouenG Ponce" v el
team "AIayagiiez'', cuyos resultados
son diffciles de prever porque ambos
clubs SON de prilnera lfnea y los dos
tienen un brillante record en- Ia histo-
ria del baseball portqrriGueflo.
- Mientras trabajaha el peon Ra-
mon Ruiz, de Ctuado, en-. una finca de
don Vicente Perez, barrio del Real,
derribando arbOles, tuvo la dssgracia
de herirse con el hacha EN- el pie. IL
Iquierdo, habiendO ingrosado en- el Hos
pitaI Trieoche.
La tarde del "A entr6 en- nuestro
puerto el vapor Julian Alonso", de
matrfcula cubana, procedente de San
Juan, para tomar carga.
Los ptOlicfas Pedro Juan l. Fe-
liciano han idenuncinado n Mons2rrate
MaldOnadO, pore violar la ley que pro-
hiba portar armas, por raz0n de que
llevaba sobre sll persona, para fines
de ofensa Y defensa, una bayoneta Y
I'm cuchillO de gran tamaiiO
--Se ha inaugurado ell Cine B6lgica,
con varias ta'ndas gratis, buena mi
sica Y fuegos artificiales; asistiendos a
las funciones numerOsa concurrencia
que sali6 domplacida por La buena pro
yecci6n, 'comodidad qua ofrece los
espectadores Y excelentes films lleva-
tas a la pantGllG.
Como dig.mos antes de ahora, dicho
teatro Sc levanta Ell Nuevo B6lgica Y
cs muy amplio y clegante.
Sc in1orma que la COrte de Circui.
to de Boston acaba de resolver ell i'm
Itortante litigio promovido por los Srs.
Franceschi AntOnsanti contra la
Sociedad Mario Mercado Hijos. en-
reclamation de la Central Rufina y
otros extremes.
| Aquel tribunal confirm6 La resolu.
ci6n dictada p9r la Corta Insular, que
donoci6 del caso, desestimdndolo.
Llcv63el asunto a Boston el presti-
gioso abogado don Jose Angel Poven
/ tud, de esta ciudad.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1920-12-28
Los RGg8IOS PT0piOS
de EStOS DiaS..,

Si quiere usted quedar bien con sus
amigos Y hacer un gasto discreto-
y NADIA mas que discreto-visite los
establecimientos de Cantero, Fernan-
dez Y Ca Inc, donde encontrara CO.
sas muy bonitas y precio muy eco
nomicos, dado que la calidad de los ar
ticulos no puede ser mejor.
Hay allf Plumas-fuente, de la me-
jor marca y del material mas rico,
Cortaplumas que son una verdadera
alhaja, carteras espanolas Y ameri-
canas para caballeros, otras eosas
mas que harlan demasiado larga es-
ia lista.
Las carteras espa1olas Y america
mas son de un supreme buen gusto, y
constituyen ell mejor regalo de estos
dias. Las carteras estan guardadas
en- elegantes estuches de terciopelo y
tienen cantoneras de orc o de plata
" Sc pueden servir con iniciales gra-
badas.
En- este articulo hay preciosidades.
Advt.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-07
GREAT FLEET
 DEPARTSF0R GUANTANAMO

OLD POINT COMFORT, Md, Jan 7 (by Associated ress).-The main body of the Atlantic fleet, including t'seven dreadnaughts, thirty-seYen de stroyers and number of submarines sailed today from Hampton Roads for Guantanamo for winter maneuvers Admiral Henry Wilson is in command
 Lack of men kept several pre-dread' naughts and battIeships from joining in the maneuvers. Only thirty-five of he 1oS destroyers in the fleet had enough men.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-07
THOUSANDS KILLED
 IN MEXICAN EARTHQUAKE

MEXICO CITY, Jan (by Associ- lated Press) earthquakes possibly killed thousands in the state of Vera Cruz. The flooded rivers in undated the towns. Oil wells are spouting petroleum.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-07
KAISER'S SONS TIRE
 OF MARITAL VOWS

PARIS, Jan. 7 (by Associated Press) ).-Princes August and Joachim, sons of the former German kaiser, are both suing sfor divorce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-06
SEN.J0NES
HAS NO JAP
BANKSTOCK
It's His Son, Harry, Who Is
Mixed Up With the
Onentals

Three years ago. Senator Wesley
Lusitans. Jones defended the kaiser.
but today he doesn't own any stock
in the biggest Japanese bank In Sc
attic
Far be IL from such. We hasten
TO correct any such impression. II
you should happen TO have gained IL.
IL is not the sepator who is
~ockhoider In the surnitomo bank.
It's his son. Harry. a young lawyer
"A very young lawyer. In fact
II you DID think the senator him
self owned Jap stock. II was very
foolish OF you. For. don't you think
the Jap~ have SOME sense, Ger
tainiy they won't give away any
stock or nrIi Ito a United States
senator.
That would he entirely too crude.
It's a different thing TO cultivate
the senator's son. on. far different
OF courre. the laps may think that
when Jap questions come up In the
u. = senate. the senator's son. own
ing Jap bank stock. might influence
nj. dads vote. hut that of course.
couldn't happen. oh. no, II never
does. Did you ever hear OF United
State senator Influenced In that man.
nery
Jones' pro.kaiser In 1917 and pro.
Jap in 1870, -ris much too much
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-06

being spent by them.
He wanted them to debate this
point particularly. and other public
questions generally.
Lamping's challenge 10 Conan
hinted at no slush fund, but was
merely directed at the legislative rec.
ords established by the Spokane sen
ator and himself. Lamping specified
that the debate be held in Spokane.
Conan promptly replied that he pre-
ferred II In Seattle. Monday Lamp
ing accepted the Seattle amendment
II mentioned Spokane" explained
Lamping. because l wanted to give
Conan the advantage OF debating In
his home town. But II he wants to
debate in Seattle. I'm well satisfied" !"
Conan. claiming to have the lead
in Eastern Washington. stated that
he had made his arrangements to nm
ish the campaign on the west side,
and for that reason he looked upon
Lamping's desire for a Spokane de-
bate ms an attempt to break up his
campaign schedule.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-06
Seattle Is Picked
for Big Debate on
the GOvernOrShip

A debate between Senator George
y. Lamping and Senator Ed T. Co
man. rival candidates for the repub.
lican nomination for governor. is
more than likely to occur the latter
part Of this week.
The debate. similar to one held be-
tween two congressional candidates
In Spokane last week, may be the
turning point In the coming pri-
marics The Spokane debate drew
the largest political crowd in the
city's history.
The Lamping. Conan debate is like
ly to break all state records.
Lamping issued a challenge to Gov.
Hart and Col. Roland B. Hartley.
also. The latter two, however. re-
fused ~ accept
In throwing down the gauntlet to
his rivals Lamping charged that the
Hartley and Hart campaign Indicated
an attempt TO secure the governors
office by the highest bid" He
charged that thousands Of dollars in
excess Of the governors salary were
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-06
BeWQ-r-e
ofMorning
Kiss,Sezze
Dangerous at Any Time,
But Deadly Then, t. b.
Fighter Says Here

Kissing is dangerous business at
best. but II is simply deadly In the
morning. according TO DIR. ~ B Arm
strong. anti.tuberculosis exper; OF
Framinghsm. Mass. who spoke at
tho New Washington yesterday after.
noon. and warned the doctors. nurses
and others present
DIR. Armstrong outlined the activi.
ties OF the Framingham laboratory
for tuberculosis investigation and
stated that the death rate In the
town OF $4,000 had been reduced
from i2i per 100 900 population year.
ly To 81.
Improvement In housing and eco
nomic conditions iH the best means
OF combating the disease. according
TO DIR. Armstrong That the Irish
are more susceptible TO the disease
than the Italians and that the Jews
are least no are facts brought out by
the Investigations Mt Frnmingham.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-06
20 ARRESTED IN
tWRECkINc PLOT
Planned to Smash Train on
illinois Central

SPRINGFIELD. Ill. Sept g.
Twenty foreign radicals. suspected q
conspiring to wreck the Diamond
Special. star train on the Illinois
Central railroad. were held here to
day by federal authorities. following
A series OF combined raids last night
by local and federal investigat tors.a
The alleged plot to wreck the train
was said.by pelice to have -hav4sn-
lined to them by John K6ha- :
Lithuanian. According to this. STORY.
the party was to have gone to Bis
sell. ILL.,. near here. where they. we're
to have overcome the railway signal
tower man and throw the switch -
the Diamond Special would 80 into
the ditch.
Further details OF the plot. author
tiles claimed, provided for the blow
ing OF the train safe with compressed
gasoline. cutting OF telegraph and tel
ephone wires and stationing Of men,
bers of the party at farm houses TO
shoot to kill any who attempted to
interfere.
The alleged plot was tipped on to
federal Investigators last week. and
last nights raids followed. Four
other men besides kona are alleged
to have confessed.
A search OF the places where the
raids occurred uncovered counterfeit.
ing outfits. dynamite. automatic pis.
tolls and machine gun rifles. Prop
erty alleged to have been stolen from
Springfield stores was found. It's
value was estimated at $4,000. None
Of the men arrested speak English.
They are Poles and Lithuanians and
are said to be Communists and men,
bers of the l. w. w.
Only seven Of the arrested men
are connected. the police said. with
the plot to wreck the Diamond spe-
cial. but the others are held pending
investigation and the police are con-
fident that there will be sufficient
evidence presented against the men
to warrant prosecution on many
charges and deportation for some Of
them.
The supposed plot was originally
timed for state fair week. but 40
cording to the alleged confession. the
fact that many poor people would
be killed caused the postponement =
tonight or Wednesday.