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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
LABOR DEMANDS
u. S. TAKE OVER
RAILROADLINES
Montreal Convention Indorses
Government Ownership in
29,059 to S,349 Vote.
GOMPERS LOSES FIGHT

MONTREAL, June 17.-Govern-
ment ownership and democratic
operation of railroads was demand
ed in a resolution passed today by
the annual convention of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor.
The language of the resolution was
the language of the Plumb Plan
league, although the league was not
specifically mentioned.
The vote was 2s,059 to S,349.
1t came at the end Of a two-day battle,
the bitterest which has torn organized
labor in years.
The result was a complete defeat OF
Samuel Gompers, veteran president Of the
federation.
1t is regarded as the only real setback
Gompers has, received in years.
Cheers shook the convention hall when
the vote was announced.
Miners and railroad workers combined
to bring about Gompers' defeat.
GOMPERs MADE
FINAL PLEA.
Gompers fought hard to kill the reso-
luton, personally taking the floor just
before the vote.
He received no applause.
Gompers warned that under govern
ment ownership two million railroad
workers would become government en-
ployes.
Government employees, he declared.
were deprived OF many political and
economic rights under Presidents Cleye-
land. Roosevelt and Taft.
Among those who fought Gompers were
Secretary Morrison, Secretary William
Green OF the miners, President W. II.
Johnston OF the international Machinists
Union, and Delegate James Franklin of
the Boiler Makers Union.
The Gompers faction early in the
fight raised the cry of "socialization Of
American industry"
They made 1t clear they favored gov
ernment control. but were opposed to
government ownership.
CALLS QUESTION
INTERNATIONAL ONE.
The resolution as passed by the con-
yention read:
Whereas, the convention represented
by delegations representing this organ
ization and several others have been and
now are doing everything possible TO
educate the American people to the seri-
business of the railroad situation, and
for adopting something for the perfect
ing Of the country's transportation sys-
4em In order to provide more adequate
and cheaper transportation and to elm
mate the sinister influence Of railroad
corporations from our national life;
And whereas, the railroad question is
an international question 1t is also a
social question, and IL is far more than
a question OF dividends to stockholders
or the wages Of employees, 1t is a question
that involves every Industrial activity OF
the nation;
And, whereas, we believed that the
continued operation Of the railroads un-
der the provisions Of the provision OF
act OF 1920 presents all these questions
and makes their solution impossible and
We further believe that the provisions OF
this act providing for 4 subsidy and the
utilization OF public funds by private
individuals IS a betrayal OF the public
interest and is subyersive OF the tradi-
ti0as OF our country.
And, whereas, the above mentioned
labor organizations have. after careful
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
SAYS CARRANZA
MURDER A PLOT
Bonillas, Now in U. S., Tells
Story of Flight.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, June 17.-"Car-
ranza's murder was a prearranged plot"
This statement was made here today by
Ygnacio Bonillas, former ambassador to
the United States, now a fugitive from
Mexico.
Touching on the stirring incidents
leading up to the fatal flight of the
FIRST chiefs" party, Bonillas said:
Crippled by the shots of the traitors,
the old man fought like a tiger at bay
until he fell mortally wounded with Ave
bullets in his body.
'At the first shot we all ran from our
huts to learn that we were too late
Carranza was dead"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Prof. Christie Heads
Experiment Station

LAFAYETTE, Ind, June 17.-Prof.
George 1. Christie, superintendent of the
agricultural extension department Of
Purdue university, has been named di-
rector Of the agricultural experiment
station to succeed Prof. c. G. Woodbury.,
1t was announced today.
Prof Woodbury. will leave July for
Washington to become head of the food
research bureau OF che National Can
ners association Prof Christie will con-
tinue also as head of the extension work
filling both positions
During the war. Prof Christie served
as food director in Indiana and also as
assistant secretary of agriculture
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Pitiful Pleas for Aid
Heard Through Rocks

WILKESBARRE, Pa, June 17--En-
tombed in the outer workings Of a coal
mine at South Scranton when the surface
gave way, Louis Buffalito, 3s, and Pas
quale Biliana, 80, had NOT been rescued
today
Biliania is believed dead but Buffalito,
wedged in between loaded cars, is plead,
ing pitifully for the rescuers to hurry.
Four feet of rock separate him from
freedom and the mine foremen are fear
fnl when this is removed that not only the
miner, but the rescuers as well, will be
crushed
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Weather Insurance
to Be Tried In East

NEW YORK, June 17.-New York
ers wilt not have to worry this year
over the possibility of rain spelling
their Fourth of July holiday excur-
sions If they are willing to ,ndem-
Nifty their disappointment wita cold
cash.
A New York firm will issue wealth
er insurance to excursionists.
This is not a gamble it was ex-
planned today by Henry w. Ives.
head Of the company.
THE insurance is aimed TO cover
financial loss. possible damage to
clothing and allowance for disar-
ranged plans.
1T Is a popular form of insurance
in England"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Father Sees Son Hit
by City Street Car

Joe Calender, 11-year old son Of Jean
Calender, 2345 Northwestern avenue.
was seriously injured today when he was
struck by street car at Northwestern
avenue and Roache street
lie stepped from one car directly in
front Of another.
The boys father saw the accident.
The boy was taken to the City hospital.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Bearded Fire Lads {
Come to Life Again

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. June H.
Fire which started in the cellar of
the garage Of Stanley Harlow, on
Main street, Charlestown, was ex-
tinguished by the Charlestown vet
eran firemen, using 'hand tub"
which had been retired for thirty
years.
Deputy Chief Riley of the local
fire department, who arrived with
his men, after the blaze had been
put out paid a tribute to the old
timers for their efficiency.
The engine was part Of the Brook
lyn IN. " fire department fifty years
ago. and during the past thirty years,
while taking part in many musters,
has done no real work.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Return Railway to
Get J. Bull Friendly

MEXICO CITY, June 1.-THE Vera
Cruz-Mexico City railway, or Queen
Mary's railway" as it is sometimes
called. because the British queen owns
: majority Of the stock in the company
was turned over to its legal owners
today by order OF Provisional President
De La Huerta.
This is regarded as ;he frs. step in
The resumption of more cordial diplv.
matte relations with Great Britain.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
EMBRYO ACTOR
STEALS APPAREL
Clerk Takes Silks to Make
Stage Clothing.

In order to make costumes to wear
while acting as a female imperson-
ator on the stage, Charles J. Haran
confessed in city court today that he
had stolen a large amount of silk
from a downtown department store.
Haran was employed at the silk
counter Of the store and the pro-
prletors discovered that small pieces
Of silk were frequently missing.
Later operatives of the Quigley-
Hyland detective agency noticed that
Haran wore bright colored silk shirts
and silk ties.
He was arrested and induced to tell
OF his secret ambition to become a
female impersonator.
He was fined 81 and costs and sem
fenced to serve sixty days on the
penal farm for larceny.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Mystery Patient May
Be Stacker BergdOll

UTICA. " Y, June 1T.-Police are
trying to identify a young man who to-
day is in the General hospital here with
fractured skull as a result of his at
tempt at suicide last night In the Utica
Jail.
It was suggested the stranger might
be Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, notorious
draft dodger.
The young man was arrested at locnl
hotel here few days ago on the sus-
plcion that he was wanted in Irontou,
o., for grand larceny, and declared his
name was Jay Z. Corbett.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Norton Estate, Value
$4,000, Goes to Widow

Mrs. Marie B. Norton, 1921 North Meri-
dian street, has been named administra-
trix of the estate of her husband, Lester
l.. Norton, who died June II, leaving
personal property valued at $4,000.
Judge Mahlon L. Bash approved the
appointment
Mrs. Norton is said to be the only heir
to the property.
Mr.. Norton was an attorney,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Ford Meets German
Balloon Men Today

DETROIT. June Representative
Of German manufacturing interests have
arrived In Detroit and will meet Henry
Ford in conference today, 1t was learned
here
1t was understood that the conference
lad TO do with plans looking toward
manufacture of Zeppelins on large
scale In America by the Ford interests.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Club Federation
Takes Up Reports

DES MONIES, Ia, June 17.-The first
business session of the biennial of the
general federation of women clubs opened
today with the reading of reports of Of
lcers and committees.
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles, president of
the federation, was to present her re-
port.
A proposal to reorganize the federation
may come before the convention during
the session.
A hot fight on the proposition is ex-
pected to develop.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Dies at 1O2

COUNCIL GROVE, Kas., 5rne IT.
Mrs. Margaret Patton, Morris county i
Oldest resident, was claimed by the Grim
Reaper here today. she was found dead
by her daughter. Mrs. Anna Hamer, with
whom she made her home. Had she lived
three months longer Mrs. Patton would
have been los years old.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Rings Worth S1,5OO
Missed by MariOnite

When Mrs. George swcetser Of Marion
returned to the washroom in the Clay
pool hotel today she found that two dis
mond rings she had taken from her
fingers and had left on a washstand
were missing.
She said the rings are worth 81 800.
Detectives are Investigating.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Trial of Mother for
Staying May Go Over

PAWPAW, Mich, June IT, Postpone
ment of the re-trial of Mrs Sarah Tabor
for the alleged Staying Of her daughter,
Maude Tabor Virgo, will be asked when
the second hearing is opened Monday.
Attorneys representing Mrs. Tabor
declare that 10 subject her to a court
ordeal during the hot months might re-
suit In her death.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Turkish Peace Pact
May Be Withdrawn

LONDON, June 1.-THE allies are
considering the adyisability of with
drawing the Turkish treaty as a result
Of the protests of Grand vizier Damad
Pasha, the Daily Mail stated today.
The Turkish treaty is the only one re-
naming to be signed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Have You Noticed
New Car Fare Boxes?

Street cars on the Central, Alabama
and Pennsylvania lines were equipped
with fare boxes today.
Passengers will drop their nickels
in the box as they enter the car.
In cases where passengers do not
have the exact change conductors will
give them the change but they must
put the fares in the box themselves.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Cabinet Members
Son to Work Here

Gerald NJ Meredith. son of E. T. Mere
Ndith. secretary OF the department Of
agriculture. has become associated here
with the truck tire department of the
fFirestone Tire and Rubber Company OF
Indianapolis.
Mr.. Meredith was formerly employed
with the Seyents- Duryea Motor Company
lat Chicago.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Another Shot Down
i'm Chicago Streets

CHICAGO, June 17-Patrlck Ryan. po-
lice character. was shot and killed in
front OF his home here today.
The murderer escaped.
Ryan was we'll known In labor circles
and was the fifth victim this year In
local labor troubles here.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
STORMS TOLL is 3
DEAD, MANY HURT
Thousands of Dollars Damage
Done in Pennsylvania.

PITTSBURG. June 17-Three persons
are known to be dead, many others are
injured and thousands of dollars dam
age was caused by a heavy electrical,
wind and rain storm that swept over
western Pennsylvania during the night.
Buildings were blown down, trees up
rooted and crops washed out.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
100 Raiders on Irish
Barracks Put to ROut

DUBLIN, June IA band of 100 men
attacked the Cookstown barracks, in
County Tyrone, today and captured two
constables.
Police reinforcements were rushed up
and the attackers finally were dispersed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Law Graduate Can't
Practice for a Year

CHICAGO, June 17.-Miss Helen NJ
Cires VIII be graduated tomorrow night
from law school, but can nOs practice for
one year. She is 20 and can not be aG-
mitted to the bar for another year.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Shelton, Manager of
Western Union, Dies

ASBURY, N. j., June 1T.--Daniel Skel-
ton, general manager of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, died sud
denly today.
He was rs and began his career as a
messenger boy.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Orders Deportation
of Confessed Red

WASHINGTON, June 17.-Assistant
Secretary Of Labor Post today ordered
the deportation Of Roberto Ella, who
was arrested and confined with Andrea
Alsedo, who jumped from the fourteenth
story ofN$ building in New York City.
where AH was detained By the depart
nient 4* hstice.
AccMEng to government officials Ella
ainA4 he was an anarchist.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Gov. Goodrich Decides to Call
Extra Session of Legislature

again
during his of office only
take nothing but ratification
anne
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
BARN BUR

BARN BURNS WITH $500 Loss.
Fire Of unknown origin destroyed a
two story frame barn owned by G..
Cohen, PAS West Morris street, early to-
gay. The loss Is estimated at $500.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Snow at Omaha

OMAHA, Neb, June 1T-Snow fur
ries have followed the he 1t wave Of the
last week here.
Evening star., 1920-05-20
'CHURCHMEN URGED
T0ENTER POLITICS
John W. Baer Calls on Pres.
byterians for Active
Participation.

PHILADELPHIA, May 20 (by the
Associated Press).-John w. Baer in
his moderatorial address at the open
assembly of the Presbyterian Church
| in the United States urged church
| men to take an active part in the
politics of the country and especially
| to lend their efforts toward the move
ment for AmericaniZation in its re-
lation both to immigration and emil
grafton.
Mr.. Baer spoke on patriotism and
Piety." He offered religion as ar
| antidote to the note of pessmism he
said prevails throughout the coun-
try. There are enough loyal church
men today" he declared, who do not
swerve from the right and who count
| nightly in politics, business and So
ciety. to dispel the pessimistic cries
of despair, division and discord. They
are ringing out instead new forward
moving watchwords. such as Christ
cooperation, conquest
Dcport UndcsirnbIes, He Snys.
Advocating the deportation of un-
dcsira BILE aliens. Mr. Baer said the
permanent presence in this country
OF those who are not citizens of it and
who refuse to become such. is a seri-
| Gus menace to the American people
c!ared. lis no longer to be trusted
Pussyfooting politicians and money
grabbing newspapers accustomed to
| trucking to the so-called undesir-
ables in order to gain alien support
| are being condemned by the returned
soldiers as well as by the aroused
| loyal native or naturalized citizen.
| The alien who is here for good or i'll
should have just handling. but if he re-
mains an alien and refuses to become a
naturalized citizen he should be left ou,
of all civic affairs.
Asks Business Methods.
/! Should he, in unquestioned disloyalty
| to our government, try to start some.
/; thing which results in destruction o.
| law and order and property. he shoulG
be given fair trial and. if found guilty
speedily sent back to the land whence
he came"
II Mr.. Baer pleaded for business meth.
eds in church affairs. and also rebukeC
laymen who fail to apply to the busi
ness Of the church the same rigid rule:
of successful operation that they appi!
TO their private affairs. He closed hi:
1,:dress with strong plea for organic
union of all evangelical churches anc
especially for the wiping out Of the line:
OF division between the north and the
south branches of the Presbyterian
Church.
Evening star., 1920-05-20
WOMAN VOTERS DRIVE.
Southern States League Seeking
Members This Month.

A drive for membership in the Dis
trict chapter of the Southern States
League Of Women Voters is under
way. The campaign will last through
the 30th of this month in an effort
to increase the membership of the or
ganization in Washington. Mrs
Theodore Tiller is chairman of the 10
cal division. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
heads the list of patronesses for thea
ter benefits to be given May "a. % and
26 in the interest of the campaign.
The organization represents fourteen
states south of the Potomac and ap-
proximately 100000 woman voters
who will cast their first votes in the
next election, according to an an
nouncement from headquarters OF the
league.
The District division of the league
with headquarte at 322 Bond build
ing, will send delegations to the chi
cago and San Francisco conventions
it Is stated. and will pay the expenses
during the trip of those chosen
Young women of voting age in Wash :
inston are eligible as candidates Tor
delegates. it is stated. Those inter
ested have been requested to notify
local headquarters.
Evening star., 1920-05-20
LITLtESloRlEs
%BEDTImE
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS,
Something Wrong Wit
Jumpers Eyes.
OF all folks. fortunate is he
wh.,sa nvac ,a trA mad IN real1v SO

! OF all folks. fortunate Is ne
Whose eyes are trained to really see.
"I've seen Timmy the Flying Squir-
rel lately" spoke up Jumper the Hare
in reply to question by Old Mother
Nature. II saw him just at dusk last
evening. My. l wish I could fly the
way he CAM!
Old Mother Nature shook her head
disapprovingly. Jumper" said she,
what is wrong with your eyes?When
did you ever see Timmy f1y?"
Last night insisted Jumper stub
bornly.
"oh. no. you didn't" retorted Old
Mother Nature. You never have seen
HIM fly and you never will. and for
the very good reason that he cannot
fly any more than you can. You saw
him jump. That was all Just re-
member that the only animals in all
this great land that can fly are the
bats. Timmy the Flying Squirrel
other II you had used your eyes you
would have noticed that when he is
in the air he never moves his legs
and arms, and is always coming down
save for little upward shoot at the
nd of his jump SO as to land fat
.loes is to jump from high up in one
rec and slide down on the air to the
over part of another tree. He hasn't
my wings"
When he is flying. l mean jump
ng, he looks as if he had WINGS
,ersisted Jumper.
That is simply because l have Civ
n him fold of skin between the
'ront and hind legs on each side"
,xpiained Old Mother Nature. when
lie jumps he stretches his legs out
1at and that stretches those two folds
Of skin until they look almost like
wings. They support him in the air.
and this is the reason he can jump so
far. His tail helps him keep his bal
ance and to steer himself around any
thing in the way"
But why don't we ever see him.
inquired Striped Chipmunk.
Because when the rest of you
Squirrels are out and about he is fast
asleep. and when he is out and about
you are fast asleep. Timmy likes the
dark and doesn't like the light of
day" replied Old Mother Nature.
How big is hep asked Happy
Jack. and looked as if he felt a wee
bit ashamed that he knew so little
I Very near the size of Striped Chip
munk," replied Old Mother Nature.
Way out in the Far West he grows
Just a little bigger. His coat is won-
/ derfully soft, yellowish- brown above
and white beneath. He has very large.
dark, soft eyes especially suited for
seeinC at night. Just al dusk he be-
comes very lively and dearly loves to
Evening star., 1920-05-20
Mother Marie Dies of Pneumonia.

Mother Marie of ST. Abel of the
Presentation Sisters. head of the do
mestic department of the Apostolic
Mission House at Catholic University
died Saturday from pneumonia
Funeral services were conducted at
the chapel at Catholic University
Tuesday. Mass was said by Rev. p. j
O'Callaghan and the funeral sermon
was preached by Very Rev. Walter
Elliott. Father Vieban assisted. The
choir of Sulpician Seminary sang. In
terment was in st. Mary's cemetery.
Evening star., 1920-05-20

active all the wear round" replied
Old Mother Nature. Now, / guess
this is enough about the Squirrel
family"
But you've forgotten Johnny
Chuck" cried Peter
Old Mother Nature laughed. so
have" said she. Johnny and his
relatives. the Marmots, mustn't be
overlooked. Peter, you tell Johnny
Chuck to come over here tomorrow
morning"
Copyright, 1920 by T. W. Burgess)
Evening star., 1920-05-20

romp and play. BY nature he. is gen.
tie and lovable"
Does he eat ants" asked Peter
Rabbit
He certainly does" said Old Moth
er Nature. Also he eats grubs and
inseces. He dearly loves a fat beetle.
He likes meat when he can get it,"
where does he make his home? ?"
inquired Peter.
Usually in a hole in a tree. He
likes the old home of a Woodpecker
He makes comfortable nest Of bark
lining. grass. moss or any other soft
material he can find. Once in a while
he builds nest high up in the
branches Of a tree. He likes to get
into old buildings. He has the same
enemies the rest of you have, but
breads Hooty the Owl most because
Hooty hunts at just the time Timmy
is abroad"
Does he sleep all winter" piped
up Striped Chipmunk.
I'm very cold weather he sleeps, but
IL he happens to be living where the
weatheE1does not get very cold he is