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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-15

the desired effect It tended to make
the labor group, which had swallowed
Up The committee Of As and other ele-
ments here, realize that the platform
must not be one sided, but take into
consideration the prospect Of gaining
support from liberals who were more
Loudest Voice Gets Floor.
Indeed. the committee Of 4S might
well be called the intellectuals here
and the conservatives, too Alongside
the farmers and labor organizations,
who are ultraradical, the committee
of IS would appear to be mere re-
dictionaries with the labor group in
control. The committee Of 4S had some
respect for parliamentary rules and
tried 10 run their convention like the
Republican and Democratic meetings,
but evidently they never before had
much experience with labor mass
meetings, where the loudest voice
gets the floor and where the huskiest
form keeps It.
AS was the case at the conventions
Of the two big parties, the platform
committee sat in secret and. Of course
kept the delegates chatting in the con-
vention hall. Meanwhile Dudley
Field Malone and other orators were
called upon to make speeches
AR. Malone was the author Of a bit
Of unintended humor. He was argu-
ing something like this;
The Republican nomination was
dictated by a man on a sick bed in
philadelphia; the Democratic plat
form was dictated by a man on a sick
bed in Washington Thank heaven,
we are all strong and well"
Little did Mr.. Malone know that
even rs he spoke, a sick man In
Wisconsin, just off the operating
table, was communicating his
wishes on the platform for the
third party. In fact another ora
tor a few minutes later saw fit
TO deny to the assembled dele
gates that senator La Toilette
was etryinE to dictate to the con-
Vention.n
The whole proceeding was irregu-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-15

I avoided saying, however, that none
I was IN contemplation and criticized
the dominant labor group for its
handling Of the amalgamation.
The laborites got their platform
neIore the convention first. and, al
though minority report drawn along
lines said TO be acceptable TO senator
LaFollette OF Wisconsin. the forty
Fighters choice for president. was
presented the majority faction won.
Row Breaks In Debate.
Rumblings heard behind the scenes
for two days burst upon the couven-
ton during the heated platform dis
cussions with forty-eighters charging
the Fusion party with bearing boss
ridden by a clfnque-"
c J. France OF Seattle, member OF
the conference platform committee.
revealed the inside story OF what, he
said, had trznspired in the session OF
the platform committee Tuesday
night His version was challenged
BY ellison Gardner, singer Of the
minority report
Amidst the uproar, when delegates
IN every corner OF the hall were
clamoring to speak. Gilbert z. Roe.
LaFollette's personal representative
sent IN word that the senator would
not IN the circumstances become the
party nominee on the majority plat
form.
Removal OF Ia Toilette as an an
Choir for the less radical Of the forty
eighters left them free TO be showed
aside by the votes OF the laborites
and the latter's control was never
again seriously questioned
Plntform Adopted.
Over protests OF the forty Fighters
the title already approved by labor
and farmer groups went through with
a whoop.
With LaFollstts removed as poten-
tial candidate for the presidential
nomination. no well organized boom
was left. The list Of names placed in
nomination included besides Chris
Jensen, Dudley Field Malone. New
York; Eugene Y. Debs. the Socialist
nominee; Henry Ford. Detroit; Louis
T. Post, assistant secretary Of labor;
governor Lynn ]. Frazier. Of North
Dakota: Jane Adams, OF Hull House,
and several others
After one ballot the convention
voted 10 eliminate all excepting
Christensen and Malone. the two
leaders. and nomination came On the
second ballot
when vice presidential candidates
were called for the convention was
swamped with a list Of more than
twenty, but name after name was
withdrawn, either by the candidates
three were left-Max S. Hays, Carrie
Chapman Gait. suffragist leader. and
Lester Barlow, leader OF the World
War Veterans.
Hayes received all except about a
dozen votes and the nomination then
was made unanimous and at 4 o'clock
the convention adjourned sine die.
Christensen Native of West.
The new party's presidential nomi-
nee is a native OF the west. He was
born at Weston, Idaho, ~ years ago.
From early life on a farm, Christen-
plugged away at an education untu
he graduated in law at Cornell uni
versity. He since has spent most OF
his time in salt Lake City.
Prior to 1912 Christensen was
but allied himself with the Bun
Moose IN that year. The death OF
that party set him adrift and, he
said. he "sidled into the stall and
voted for Woodrow Wilson in 1916"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-15
PRIMARY VOTE TAKEN NOW
FOR THOSE LEAVING Ell PASO

Persons who viii be bsent from
FL Paso on July "a, the date OF the
Democratic primaries, may vote now
at the county clerks office, accord
ing TO county officials, If they do not
intend leaving the state during their
absence. A number Of voters have
taken advantage Of this opportunity.
The privilege viii be extended until
July %.
Although a tally OF the number OF
votes cast is kept, the votes them
selves are inaccessible until the day
Of election. The votes Of each day
are placed in q sealed package, which
viii be kept in a vault until election
day when they viii be opened and
counted by the election judges.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-15
QUITS
Sd PARTY FOLD

Temple, Tex. July 15.-Former
governor James E. Ferguson. head Of
the American party Of Texas and can
didate for the presidency on that
ticket. has quit the third party con-
vention in Chicago and is returning
home, according to a telegram re-
ceived by the party's headquarters
yesterday. It was said that Mr.. Fer
guson is vigorously opposed TO many
Of the platform planks proposed for
the third party platform
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-15
MORE WOMEN ARE NEEDED
As CLERKS OF ELECT

More women who viii volunteer to
act as clerks at the primary elections
July - are needed at once according
TO Mrs o. A Critchett, president Of
the FL Paso League OF Women Voters,
who is receiving the applications.
"A notice in The Herald a few days
ago urging FL Paso women to serve
as clerks at the elections brought
many results, but even now we have
only about half as many women as
we need" said Mrs Critchett.
I'VE should have about so more
Any woman who can spare the time
may call me at 55s as soon as pos
sible."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-15

CT. JOSEPH, No, July l5.-United
y States senator James A. Reed
opened his Missouri campaign
against the league Of nations cove
nant with an address here last night
in which he repeated his opposition
TO the covenant but declared that
while league planks IN neither the
Democratic or Republican platforms
met his approval he would support
the Democratic ticket in the fail
elections.
WIN support Nominees.
7 intend TO support the Demo-
cratic candidates" senator Reed as
serted. because the great principle Of
the Democratic party which have sur
vived the vicissitudes OF the century
still live.
Upon the league OF nations. the
platform OF neither party suits me-
But there is something greater than
the platform Of a political convention
1t is the platform Of Americanism-
That platform was proclaimed in the
declaration OF independence II was
baptized in the blood OF the revolu-
ZION. It was claimed by George Wash
inguon."
one OF the principles which he as
serted was one OF "the very cardinals
OF Democratic faith,f Is that this
government should constitute the
leading power on this side OF the At
laHtic. shielding and protecting
against foreign aggression the weak
er countries Of the western hemis-
nhere and that It should forever
keep itself free from entanglements
with European and Asiatlc powers,
refusing TO take part in their wars,
controversies or intriEues, except
where our interests were directly
concerned"
eInterferences Criticised.
Senator Reed outlined the history Of
the treaty negotiations, saying that
the president took back the first
draft Of the league OF nations cove
nant because It contained defects 50
serious as to be insuperable in
America, and obtained revision It
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-15
MEETS A GREAT NEED.


HOrdsford's Acid Phosphate.
Is very beneficial for exhausted
due to heat, over-work or
nsomuia.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-15

CLRPETS CLEANED the best way
BY the best cleaners WILSON-MIL-
LICAN Plant ?. Phone 7S6.-AdY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
CARS PASS OVER
BODY BUT CHILD
ESCAPES DEATH
ST. Joseph Student Lands Between
Rails When Switch Engine
Bumps into Cars; Leg is
Broken; viii Recover

Knocked down between the rails
where ten freight cars passed over
his body, Henry Echert, age 10.
miraculously escaped death yester-
day in an accident which occurred
in the Rock Island yards here.
The crash which resulted from the
engine coupling with a chain OF
cars around which the lad was play
ing, knocked him down between the
rails. Had he moved the cars would
have crushed him to instant death.
When attracted by the cry OF the
lads companions, the engine crew
stopped the train as the tenth ca
was passing over the lad lying be
tween the rails. The boys left leg
was borken and he is now confined
in a local hospital. Hospital physi-
clans stated today that he probably
will recover.
The lad is student in the ST.
Joseph school here His relatives live
in Wichita Falls, Tex.
In charge of an older student of
the school, the Echert lad and sew
eral Of his companions were given
permission to go for q walk, it IS
said. They were instructed accord
ing to the reports, to 60 west from
the school building, br instead they
went cast and soon same to the
Rock Island yards. Here they en-
gagged in playing around chain Of
cars when the switch engine bump
ed into the cars, the accident result
ing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
Trio Taken From Santa Rosa Jail
Early Today by Masked Men;
Show no Fight, all Hang
ed to Same Limb
rs RESULT OF MURDER
OF THREE POLICEMEN
All Mob Members Masked; Surprise
Guards, Take Keys and Drag
Victims from Cells Dis
trict Atty. to Probe
By United Press.

By United Press.
Santa Rosa, Calf, Dec 1O.-A
mob here early today Iynched Char
les valento, George Boyd and Fer
renee Fftts, San Francisco gangsters,
who were charged with numbering
three officers.
The three men were hanged to the
same limb Of a tree in cemetery
near here. The mob departed and
left the men hanging to the tree.
The three gansters were taken
from the sonoma county jail at /
o'clock this morning by an armed
mob. According to what appeared
to have been a ,pre-arranged plan,
the mob began forming around the
Jail at 12:40 thissmorning. At a given
signal the members of the mob ad-
vanced on the Jail and surprised
the startled guards, who were con-
fronted by scores of masked men,
all heavily armed Every member OF
the mob is said to have been
masked.
The guards at the Jail were dis
armed and the keys to the jail cells
were taken from the jailer. Protests
were made by the guards against the
action being taken, but they were
so far outnumbered by the mob that
no resistance was made, it being
useless.
The men were dragged from their
cells and hurried away in waiting
automobiles. None of the men
showed any fight as the mob drag
ged them forth and hustled them
into the cars.
A lynching has been feared in
connection with this case since the
murder of three officers Sunday af-
ternoon when they were killed in 4
gun fight with the gangsters.
The shooting occurred Sunday
when officers attempted to arrest
Valento, on a charge of being q
member of the so called Howard
street vice gang of San Frencisco
Speaking of the lynching, District
Attorney said 'Lawlessness is q
thing that appals me. 1t now be
comes my duty to conduct an in
vestigation to determine, if such a
thing be possible, who is response
BILE of this lawless act"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
ONE Or MEN DUE
TO RECOVER SAY
GRADY OFF |C|ALS
Deputy Back from Texas Where One
Man Killed in Connection With
Alleged Theft of Grady
County Automobile

Floyd Graham, Of Ft. Worth, one
of the men shot this week by Wichi
Ia Falls officers preceding the re-
covery Of large touring car stolen
from Levi Leech, merchant of Minco
will recover, according to A. Sidney
Hancock, deputy sheriff, who has just
returned from Wichita Falls where
he identified the stolen machine
John Hamilton, other occupant Of
the stolen machine, was shot and
killed instantly. The shooting oc-
Cured south of Wichita Falls. Tex,
wheEe the stolen car was stuck in
the mud.
The story Of the shooting was told
by Hancock after his return from the
Texas oil city. An officer, who
passed the men while they were
working in an effort to move the car
out OF the mud-hole, questioned the
men and Immediately suspected them
Of the theft Of the car Continuing
his journey, the officer went to a
nearby farmhouse where he noti-
fed band Of officers to meet him
When the four officers rode uT
to the car, no one could be seen.
They surrounded the machine while
one of the quartet began removing
the curtain. AS the first sec, 4 Of
the curtain was removed, Hamilton,
who was hidden in the car, is al
legged to have drawn his gun. One
officer shot through Hamilton's hand
near the wrist, causing him to drop
his fire-arm, while two others sent
bullets into his body, killing MIN
instantly, The man on whom Ham
ilton had drawn his gun, shot Graham
as he fell to eyade an expected
shot from Hamllton's gun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
Poultry Judging
Team off TO Get
State ShOU "Try"

Accompanied by County Agent A.
F. Houston, the trio of Grady county
boys who will represent the county
in the poultry Judging contest to be
held in connection with the state
poultry show in Muskogee today
and tomorrow left yesterday after.
noon for the eastern Oklahoma City.
William Butler, student in the vo-
cational agriculture department OF
the Chickasha high school; Arthur
Collins and Herbert Huntley, stu
dents in the Rush Springs grade
school, make up the team that will
represent the county in the contest.
This trio scored the highest points
in the Judging contest held in con
nection with the Grady county poul
try show
Mr.. Houston and the lads will ar
rive in Muskogee some time thi.
morning. They will return to Chick
asha Sunday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
Stuff BGsketeers
Of G. H. S. Launch
Practice Periods

Nine candidates are seeking post
tions on Miss Walkers Chickasha
high school Basketball sextette.
Daily training Workouts are put
ting the 'suff" basketeers in excel
lent coalition for a hard schedule
Miss Walker, coach, held this posi-
tion in the Altus high school last
year. when her team made strong
bid for state honors.
The nine players who are seeking
positions on the sextette are: Vir
ginia Thomson (Capt) forward
Frances Terrell, forward; Florence
Turner, forward; Vida Wasserbeck
forward Mabel Cook, center; Rutl
McGehee. side center; Sudie Minnett
guard; Cleo Campbell, guard; an,
Nina Tiurmond, guard.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
ANNUAL MEETING
OF CHAMBER DUE
HERE NEXT WEEK
Decision on Free Fair, Parks, Play.
grounds Baseball Scheduled;
DR.. Stratton D. Brooks Is
Billed for Address

With the Chamber of Commerce
membership drive, in support of the
budget prepared by the finance com
mittee, practically complete, the Off
cials of the organization are finish
ing plans for the annual meeting to
be held in the Elks club rooms Oh
next Tuesday evening, December a.
Some action Is to be taken on
several propositions which have
been hanging fire. 1t is understood
that the question of whether Chick
asha is to provide for a free Grady
county fair will be definitely de-
cided at this meeting. Minco, Tut
tie and Rush Springs are after the
free fair and officials of the Cham
ber point out that Chickasha must
act at this meeting.
In addition to this, some definite
decision on Chickasha's park and
playground project is to be reached
at, the annual meeting if announced
plans Of the chamber materialize
These two questions are considered
vital and it is shown that action on
them is imperative.
DIR. Stratton D. Brooks, president
OF Oklahoma University is billed to
speak at the meeting. j. w. Conner
secretary of the Chamber Of Com
meree received a letter from DR..
Brooks today, stating that he will
be here on the date mentioned to
fill his appointment.
The baseball proposition is to be
taken up for discussion and the
baseball men of the city hope to
reach some decision on the question
of a playing field and park for the
coming Western association season.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
Test City Water
Daily in Future
Supply Safe NOW

The testing apparatus having been
installed and put into operation,
daily meteorological tests of the city
water are being made by John &.
Milliken, city engineer. Recent tcsts.
including the one made yesterday.
show that the water from the city
mains is safe for domestic use, Engi.
neer Milliken said this morning.
Reports from the testing plant
here have been compared with re.
ports from the state health depart
ment and found to be accurate. City
Engineer Milliken has been com
mended by the health department
for the manner in which he is max
ing the daily test.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
MEET
TO FRAME PLANS

by United Press.
Oklahoma City, Dec. 10.-Tke Okla
homa Educational association will
hold it's annual convention here on
February 10, IL and l2. it was de-
cided at meeting of the assG eiations
directors held here today.
The legislative committee OF the
association meet this afternoon and
tomorrow to prepare a program for
school legisltion which is to be spon-
sored by the school association in an
effort to get it passed by the next
state legislature.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
ME- TT OF D. {. A.
SET FOR TODAY
OKLAHOMA CITY
Board of Directors. in Session; Sup
erintendents and School Men
to Gather in Capital on
Saturday

nj. II. Shepard, former county sup
of public instruction, is
in Oklahoma City today to attend a
meeting of the board Of directors
and the legislative committee of tine
Oklahoma Educational association.
Plans for legislation are to bn
presented for discussion tomorrow
morning at the conference of school
superintendents, board members and
members of the legislature called by
R. H. Wilson, state superintendent
of public instruction.
Richrd G. Tighe, city superintenl-
ent of the Muskogee schools, called
the meeting of the legislative com.
mittee and board of directors this
afternoon.
County superintendents of the
state will meet in the Lee hotel in
Oklahoma City tonight to plan for
their part in the meeting tomor
row, according to H. F. Allen, sup
erintendont of the Grady county
schools Mr. Allen expects to leave
this afternoon for Oklaaoma City
T. T. Montgomery, city superin
tendent of Chickasha schools, vii
attend the conference tomorrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
ALLIE GED KILLER
COMMITS SUICIDE

By United Press.
Marion, H., Dec. 10.-Hanging
from a rope, made of strings torn
from his underclothes, twisted, with
feet within half an inch of the floor
Of his cell here, Frank Bianco, accus
ed murdered was found dead.
Bianco, with Sentico Desentie were
on trial here, charged with the muir
der of Amel Calcaterra, one of the
two youths whose murders caused
the West Frankfort riots last August.
The sheriff went to the Jail this
morning to take Bianco to the court
room where the trial was scheduled
to be continued, and found the life
less body of the prisoner hanging
in his cell.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
WAR FINANCE BE
REVIVED, BELIEF
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, Dec 10.-The predic-
ton that his resolution reviving the
war finance corporation, would be
passed by the senate made today by
Senator Gronna, chairman OF the
senate agricultural committee.
The measure is designed to give
federal aid toward the exporta tlon
Of the surplus agricultural stocks of
the United States so as to prevent
the farmers from having to sell their
crops even with, or below the coat OF
production.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were issueS yes
terday to: A. d. Burress, age %, Of
Chickasha, and Miss Elvire Whit
aker, age 10, of Chickasha. 7. z.
Shi age 50, of Blanchard, and Mrs.
Mary c. Shi, age As, of Blanchard.
Roland A Renard, age 25, of FL.
sill and Miss Gertrude Wood, age
2S. Of Boston, Mass. The Renard-
Wood ceremony was performed By
IT. P. Moore, justice OF the peace.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
MEN OF CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH TO MEET TONIGHT

The men Of the Congregational
church will hold their regular
monthly meeting tonight at the A. 5.
Gray residence, 1928 south Ninth
street, according to Rev. G. X Keli-
Ter, pastor of the church, All
friends and members of the brother
hood are urged to attend and enjoy
the evenings festivities. Rev. Mr..
Xellner said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10

were received and filled by the coun-
al last night. An ordinance appro-
r,iating $1O,65S.65 for the payment
of accounts and expenses during the
past month was passed
The mayor, city clerk and city at
torney were instructed to draft a
contract to submit to certain parties
WHO have proposed to collect all gar
bage in the city and make disposi-
ion of same free of charge. This
garbage, it is pointed out, can be
used for fattening hogs and the par
ties who have asked for a five years
.ontract with the city are planning
TO use the garbage for such pur-
poses.
The council was in executive ses
sion behind closed doors for a short
line last night. Councilman Darnel
rade the motion to go into exs,u
live session. Business transacted
turing the executive session was moi
announced.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
i T. J. 4 j. j. + + +
QUAkES IN ALBANIA

). BY United Press. y
+ Paris, Dec. twenty-five +
y villages OF the Albanian district \
+ Of Jugo-Slovia have been de- +
+ stroyed by earthquakes, accord !.
= ing to reports received here j.
j. from the American Red Cross. i
j. The tremors occurred in the +
j. Tepeline district Il
= j. T. j. + 4. T. T. = r :
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
CLARA SMITH To
GIVE UP, REPORT

BY United Press.
FIT. Worth, Dec. 10.-Reports to
the effect that Clara Smith Hamon,
wanted in Ardmore on charge of
murder, in connection with the shoot
ing of Jake L. Hamon, millionaire
oil king and republican national
committeeman, would arrive either
in Ardmore or Ft Worth and would
surrender today grew more insis
tent today.
These reports, investigations show
were based en- activities and confer
ences, which are declared to have
been in progress between a law firm
of Ft Worth and the law firm OF
Coal1ley and Mathers of Ardmore
Developments were awaited witt
much interest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-10
! J. J. J. + j. + + l. + I
- CONSTANTINE INVITED i
J. TO RETURN TO ATHENS i


} By United Press. I.
+ Athens, Dec. 10.-King Con =
= stantine has been invited home. +
= Queen mother Olga, as regent +
+ sent message to Constantine, +
+ in which he was invited to re- !.
I. turn to Athens and take the +
J. throne. +
j. + j. i. i i = = J. + J.