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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Will Ask Extra
Session for Var
Memorial Fund
indianapolis Mothers Body
ChGfed at Indifference of
State Officials.

Indianapolis War Mothers are looking
forward to the special session of legis-
lature to be held here next week, with
keen interest
This body of patriotic women have
chafed at the Indifference of the state Of
ficials regarding plans for the national
legion headquarters to be located In In
dianapolis, and hope now that definite
action will be taken on the question.
eve are hoping an appropriation will
be made to cover the building of fit
ting memorial building In honor of our
lads and that a committee will be APP
pointed to look after the erection OF such
IA building that will be chosen for com
potency and not cor political affiliations"
said Mrs. Alice French, who heads the
national body of War Mothers.
Mrs. French has just returned from a
tour of the northwestern states, where
she visited the various chapters of War
Mothers in perfeeting the general or
ganization plan and to install new chap
ters I'm several cities.
ATTENDS MEETING
IN NEBRASKA,
She attended the state convention of
the newly formed organization In North
Platte Neb., where she gave an address
on characterization" and presented
Mrs. Mary Elder, the state war mother,
with the state charter,
A special meeting was called In Oma-
ha, Neb., in order TO meet with Mrs.
French.
In Biscarck, a bis state meet was held
and Mrs French was entertained there
for several days
A new chapter was installed at Marc
dan, across the river from Mismarck.
From there the national officer went
to Lisbon 20 confer with tho national
treasurer.
ANOTHER CHAPTER
AT MILWAUKEE.
Another charter was granted to a
group Of mothers In Milwaukee by Mrs.
French.
Her last official visit was In Chicago,
where she met with the associate editor
Of the American Soldier. the publication
of the War Mothers, issued monthly
Mrs. French is on the editorial stan.
Chapters in Missouri and Oklahoma
will be visited by Mrs. French the lat
ter part of this month.
On founders day. September 70, the
national board, composed of the state
executives Of the organizations. viii meet
IN Louisville.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Report Villa Makes
Armistice Proposals

Ell PASo. Tex, July 7.-Proposals for
an armistics with the Mexican govern
ment were reported today to have been
made by Francisco villa, rebel chieftain.
Elias Torres, an El Paso architect and
intimate friend of Villa, met the bandit
leader in the mountain fastness of south
ern chihuahua, according to word re-
ceived here by Torres friends.
villa laid down strict terms. and sent
Torres to President De la Huerta for
the governments assent.
Villa demanded command of the de-
Tense sociales, the Chihuahua home
guards.
This aud other features Of his pro-
posals were considered to be unaccepta-
BILE by the government.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
THINKS ALLIES WILL
MAKE CONCESSIONS

SPA Belgium. July AFTER an all
night session OF the German delegates
in a country villa on the outskirts Of
Spa. Or. Won Simons, the German for
elgn minister, announced that tenta-
tive proposal on disarmament had been
drawn up for presentation to the allies
this afternoon.
Il believe that the allies viii make con-
eessions in the matter Of disarmament
said Herr Fehrenbach. German chancel-
Tor and head of the German delegation.
Opinion was expressed In allied cir
cles that a conciIiatory agreement prob
ably would be reached and that the
conference would not be broken of to-
night as the result Of a deadlock.
1t is understood that the allies now
are ready TO waive July 10 as the date
by which the German army must be de-
creased to 100. 600 men.
The Germans, protesting alarm at the
Russian Victories over the Poles. have
been insisting upon an army of 100000
men
During the aIl-night discussions Of the
German envOys, reparations were taken
up as well as the question Of disarma-
ment
DR. Won SimOns intimated that a ten
tative indemnity proposal had been for
mulated to be presented to the allies
after the conference has finished with
disarmament.
Gen Malcolm Of the allied military
mission, sat with the Germans part Of
the time and made suggestions as to the
best means for Germany to disarm I'm
accordance with the treaty terms.
Herr Won GessleF, German minister Of
defense. and Gen. Won Seeckt. com
mander Of the German government
forces. were present also.
When the meeting broke up DR.. Won
Simons said the Germans would meet
again Immediately after lunch to put the
finishing touches on their disarmament
proposal and that 1t would be read TO
the allies when the third session OF the
conference gets under way between 7
and S o'clock.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
First C. C. Diploma to
Centennial Board

The first diploma of appreciation for
unusual effort In behalf Of Indianapolis
has been awarded the board which had
charge Of the centennial celebration by
the committee on reception and appre-
clinton Of the Chamber Of Commerce.
1t will be the purpose OF the committee
to voice the feeling of the Indianapolis
Chamber Of Commerce toward individ-
uals, firms and organizations who may
do particularly big or ereditable things
for the good of indianapolis.
$50 frequently in the rush of things.
people fall to take the time necessary
to express the things which they must
Of course feel when they see big job
well done and a worthy purpose accom-
pIished," said Col. John B. Reynolds,
secretary of the Chamber Of Commerce.
A contest soon will be announced by
means Of which formal certificate de-
sign will be adopted.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
4 INDIANAPOLIS
PERSONS HURT
Two Children Seriously In
.jured When Autos Collide.

HAMMOND, Ind, July -Four Indt-
annapolis persons were injured here this
morning in an auto collision.
S. A. Pruitt, 412 Holmes avenue, 1ndi-
annapolis, who drove the car, was LEASE
injured.
His daughter Olive and son Robert
were hurt internally and Miss Mabel
Ronse, their governeSs, was cut by glass.
The Pruitt machine eollided with an
auto driven by LATE Skaggs, Indiana
Harbor, who turned out to avoid hitting
a wagon.
The Pruitt motor was overturned.
According to neighbors OF the Pruitts'
the family was on a camping trip In the
northern part of the state.
They are said to have come TO lndi-
annapolis from Charlottesville about a
month ago.
The daughter, Olive, 8 years old, and
the son, Robert, is II years old.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Milton Bank Closed
Following Suicide

RICHMOND, IndI July II The
doors OF the Farmers bank Of NIL
ton are closed and Claude Kitters.
man. banker OF Cambridge City,
has been appointed receiver. follow
ing close upon the suicide Of Oscar
NJ. Kerlin.
The receiver was appointed on
the application of the board OF direc-
tors and stockholders in an action
hled IN Judge Bonds court.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
indianapolis Woman
Gives College Clock

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind, July Z.
A clock tower to cost $4,000, a
gift from Mrs Harry ]. Mllligan Of
Indianapolis, In honor Of her hus-
band, who for many years was a
trustee Of the college, is being
college.
The clock will contain chimes,
which viii ring every half hour, and
will face four different directions.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Patriotism Excuse
for Shooting Youth

KOKOMO, Ind, Jelly 7.-George
Plasaras, a Greek, is in jail charged
with shooting with intent to kill.
A bullet which Plasaras is said to
have fred hit Clarence Kessler in the
leg.
The affidavit was made by Mrs.
Mary Kessler, mother of the boy who
was shot.
The Greek claims the shot was fred
in celebration of Independence day.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Boxer Takes Count;
Thug Takes S171 Roll

Tommy Lee, 437 Douglas street. one
time champion boxer, took the count and
then some last night.
Lee also is prominent because OF his
political history as we'll as his record as
boxer for Lee was once a member Of
the city council
what Lee once was has nothing to do
with what happened TO Tommy last
night.
A holdup man took si7l50 from Lee,
according to Lees story
IL happened Ia an alley IN the rear OF
So Indiana avenue last night
Alvie Johnson. SOS North West street.
told Patrolman Nagelson be saw Lee
fail, but did not see any person hit Lee.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
'Raisin Jack Takes
Place Of white Mule

COLUMBUS, Ind, July 7.-TRasin
jack seems to be rapidly taking the
place of the well-known white mule"
in this vicinity.
Three plain DRINKS, who attributed
their condition to indulgence in
the new intOxieant, were landed in
Jail here and each in turn was given
fines and costs in the city court.
All admitted drinking the new
stuff"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Pope for Free Erin,
Without BlOOdshed'

DUBLIN. July Pope Benedict is
most DESTROYS that Ireland's national
rights should be recognized, said Cardinal
Logue. primate Of Ireland, speaking 10
Armagh cathedral.
He added. however, that the Irish peo-
pie need never expect 20 regenerate the
country by means Of crime or hloodshed
and that the pope is most anxious that
they abstain from anything contrary TO
Gods law"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Husband Spanked,
Didn't Worry Her

Her husband spanked her with razor
strap" testified Motor Policeman Dalton
THAT would be humiliating," re-
marked Judge Walter Pritehard in city
court today.
John Davidson, 80. of 222O Avondale
place, was charged with assault and bat
terry on his wife.
Mrs. Davidson, carrying a baby in her
arms, and holding the hand OF a small
boy, told the court that she did not want
to prosecute her husband and Judge
Pritchard dismissed the charges.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
House Says Gov. Cox
Capable of Victory

LONDON. July Col. Edward NJ
House made this statement to Universal
Service last night.
Il am satisfied with the nomination o.
Gov. Cox.
'He Is a very able man and capable Of
carrying the party TO victory
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Lafayette Man Kills
Self in Denver Park

LAFAYETTE, Ind, July T.-Albert
s. King, A, of this city, committed
suicide by shooting himself in the
City park at Denver, Colo.
III health is assigned as the cause.
His father was one of the most
prominent members of the Improved
Order of Red Men in the United
States.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
u. S. Consul Jenkins
Cleared of Charges

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, July w. o.
jenkins, former United States consul at
Pueblo. Mexico has been cleared Of
charges Of kidnapping, by statements Of
Gen FREDERICK Cordoba, In the second
criminal court. delayed message reach
ing here today said
Confirming the previous report that
there was a frameup against jenkins.
Cordoba made the statement before the
court that be was solely responsible fos
the Kidnapping OF Jenkins.
Cordoba also refuted all charges
brought against jenkins by the Carranza
government
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Finding of Coroner
in Huntingburg Case

HUNTINGBURG. Ind, July 7.-Dr. W.
D. Betz, coroner Of Dubois county, has
rendered lbs decision as to the RESPONSE
bility for the accident at a Southern
railroad crossing near here last week, in
which a passenger train collided with q
motor truck and eleven persons lost their
lives.
DR.. Betz places the blame partly on the
driver Of the truck and partly on the
men who are responsible for the danger
Gus condition Of the crossing.
No responsibility is attached to the
crew Of the train or the Southern rail-
road.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Columbia City Has
Guernsey Record Cow

COLUMBIA CITY. Ind, July T.
Robert McNagny has received official
notice that his valuable Guernsey
COW, Sweet Belle, has broken all rec
ords for Guernsey cows on the but
ter fat contest during the last year.
Records show that this COW has
produced hess pounds of milk, from
which 716 pounds Of butter fat were
realized.
The highest previous record for
butter fat was 557 pounds.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
CLEAR 2 SUSPECTS
AT COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS, Ind, July 7.--Lawrence
Roberts, Marion county deputy sheriff,
who arrived here this morning declared
that two men who were being held In
the Bartholomew county jail suspected Of
being escaped prisoners from the Marion
county jail, are not two of the twenty
four men who escaped Monday morning,
The men gave. their names as John Lar
kin and James Crane, both Of Indiana
polls.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Whiting Pioneer Dies
After Short Illness

WHITING Ind. July T.-George
W. Jones, postmaster. is dead here
after being taken suddenly III while
on fishing trip.
He was pioneer of this place,
a veteran Of the Civ!l war and one
OF the most prominent democrats In
this district.
He stood high IN Masonic circles.
a widow and son survive
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Fail to Find Drowned
Youth at Huntington

HUNTINGTON, Ind, July THE body
OF Earl Ertsinger, 10, who was drowned
In the Wabash river, near here, Tuesday,
has not been found, although continuous
search IS being made.
The victim is son OF Levi ErtEinger'
president Of the Huntington County sun
day School association.
The accident occurred while the boy
was attending a picnic With his parents.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07

after his escape, and also who was with
him at Danville.
Roy f. Conner and Bright, both alleged
automobile thieves, were brought to the
Marion county Jail May 25 by United
States Marshal Ream, and both were al
legged to have violated the federal law
forbidding the transporting Of stolen
automobile across the state line.
Conner is believed to have been with
Bright when the later was captured at
Brownsburg.
The citizens Of Brownsburg surrounded
the two men when, 1t is alleged, the two
fugitives were attempting to break into
a drug store.
Bright was caught, but his companion
escaped.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
r. r. WAGE AWARD
DUE IN TEN DAYS
Board Member Says U. S
Body Speeds Work.

CHICAGO, July 7.-Announcement OF
an award by the United STATES railroad
labor board in the case Of 100000 rail-
road workers seeking an annual increase
Of one billion dollars is expected within
the next ten days, G. W. w. Hanger,
board member, said today.
The board has made rapid progress In
It's work and expects to complete it's
survey of the mass of evidence early
next week, Hanger said.
Members of the board have been hold
ing conferences daily, including Sunday.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
COLUMBIA City MAN DIES.

COLUMBIA CITY. July T-Herbert B.
Clugston, 50, we'll known business man.
Is dead 81 his home here MS result Of
complication OF diseases. He was 4 for
mer president Of the Provident Trust
Company, president Of the Commercial
club and manager Of the Clugston store,
and member OF the shriners at TT
Wayne \ widow and four children sur
vive.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
5 to 9 Bet That Third
Party Will Be Formed

NEW YORK, July Senator Hard
ing was a to ] favorite over Gov. Cox
today in the financial list Several bets
on a to basis were made that a third
party would he formed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
BOARD IN EXTRA SESSION

Because Of unfinished business, the
Marion county board of review will re-
main in session an extra twenty days in
stead Of closing st the end of the first
thirty days, II was announced today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Cost Him 500 to
Make Women Jump

LAWRENCE, Mass, July TT
wanted to see 'em jump was the ex-
PLANTATION Thomas Milauskas gave in
court answering to a charge of having
fred a revolver over the heads Of
crowd Of women.
He appealed a 500 fine.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07

Accept California" Syrup of Figs only
look for the name California on the
package, then you are sure your child Ia
having the best and most harmless
phyalc for the little stomach, liver and
bowels, Children love It's fruity taste
Full directions on each bottle. You must
say California. "-Advsrtisement.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
CONTRACT FOR
KEEPING MEN
IN JAIL SOUGHT

CONTINUED From Page one.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Dornestics
and
Beddings
Chambray, soc yd

Chambray, SOC yd
Excellent quality in assorted
stripes, checks and plain
colors; desirable for shirts,
boys waists, ETC.; on sale,
30c a yard.
Sheeting, 215 yds.
for $2.13
Unbleached sheeting, Pep
.perell quality, full 81 inches
wide, Of fiue, smooth thread
quality; on sale. 21A yards for
S2.13.
Bedspreads, $3.49
Crochet bedspreads, good
wearing quality, hemmed
spreads in assorted patterns:
on sale, SS.49.
Bedspreads, 1898
Krinkled bedspreads, 72x9o,
requires no ironing, scalloped,
with cut corners, splendid for
summer use; on sale $3.9S
each.
Satin Bedspreads,
1898
Scalloped with cut corners,
extra large size, S6x92; in as
sorted choice patterns; on sale
$9.0S each.
Bed Sets, $10.98
Satin bed sets, full double
bed size spread, scalloped with
cut corners. bolster throw to
match; in assorted boxed sets,
$1O.9S a set.
-Goldstein's, Main Floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-07
Satin Bedspreads,
$9.98

Scalloped with cut corners,
extra large size, S6x92; in as
sorted choice patterns; on sale
S0.0S each.
, 1920-04-22

Superintendent Baldwin of the Fed.
eral fish hatchery made u trip last
week to Sage Creek, near the Path.
finder dam, taking in his equipment
for the gathering of trout spawn this
spring. and also a couple of men who
will remain there during the spawn
ing season. The superintendent re-
ports ~unbelievably bad roads through
the north part of the county, including
high water in many creeks, washed
culverts and bridges, and diff
culties galore, but he managed to get
through and make his preliminary
preparations for the taking of a large
number of eggs at the Sage Greek sta
ton this year. The greater portion
of the trip was made with "A four-horse
team, and the round trip consumed
seven days. Mr.. Baldwin's sons. #. s.
and Russell. made the trip with him,
and they returned home Saturday.
, 1920-04-22

The local railway has been having
many and varied troubles in attempting
t o give service and keep its line open
since the blizzard of last Saturday.
Mondays train from E-ncampment
flew the track near the Canyon in
bucking its way through the heavy
banks of snow and great difficulty
was encountered in getting the snow
pillow and locomotive back on the rails.
y round trip to the main line was
made yesterday, the train arriving here
late at night, and it was expected that
the regular service would be resumed
today. 1t is reported, however, that
heavy snow on the Walcott end caused
the derailment of the snow pillow this
morning, which will cause another de-
lay of perhaps "a hours.
, 1920-04-22

Among the many new corporations
which nave filed their articles in the
office of the secretary of state the past
week. is n to be known as the "Yel-
lowstone Productions, Inc which pro-
poses to engage in the making of NOV
ing. pictures. The company is capital
lied at $1,000 and will have its head
quarters in Cheyenne. George w.
Plummer. formerly engaged in business
in this valley, is one of the directors
Of the new company.
, 1920-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Plummer re-
turned home last week from Southern
California, where they had been so
journing for several months. MBr
Plummer visited all the famous fish
ing grounds along the west coast, and
he is glad to get back to Saratoga,
where he can catch a real live fish that
has sufficient pep to give him "a run
for his money" They greatly injoyed
their stay on the coast and visited a
great many points of special interest.
, 1920-04-22

The baseball fans of Saratoga held
and decided to organize and equip n
team for the coming season. A liberal
donation by the business men of the
town has provided sufficient funds
for the purpose and the management
is now arranging for the new equip
ment and for a series of games with
teams of neighboring towns.
, 1920-04-22

Yesterdays Laramie Republican says:
Ira Casteel, of the firm of Hunter &
Casteel, with big ranch holdings at
Big Greek, Wyo., who was here on
a business trip, returned last evening
to his home in Denver"
Miss Marion McPhail returned home
last week from Salt Lake City, where
she had been engaged in nursing for
several months.
, 1920-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred b. Durrie have
as guests Mrs. Durrie's mother, and
two sisters, Mrs. f. Robidoux and
Misses Madeline and Corinne Robi-
doux, who arrived here on Saturday.
They had been in California for some
time, and stopped off here while en-
route from the west to their home in
Benkelman, Neb.
, 1920-04-22
Big Dance Monday Night.

Next Monday night. April 26th, oc-
ours the anniversary ball of the local
lodge of Odd Fellows, concentrating
the 101st anniversary of the institu-
tion of odd Fellowship in this country.
Various committees are at work with
preparations for the event and every
thing possible is being done to insure
a good time for everyone.
, 1920-04-22

f. p. Wilcox, manager of the Big
Bison OIL & Gas Company, arrived this
afternoon from Riverton- to supervise
the preparations for the construction
of the company's S4-foot drilling rig in
the Pick Springs field near Saratoga.
journing for several months. Mr.. Plum
mer visited all the famous fishing
grounds along the west oas and says
, 1920-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Murphy and
daughter stopped in Saratoga from
Saturday until Tuesday for a brief
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B. Durrie.
Mr.. Murphy is the cashier of the Bank
of Benkelman at Benkelman, Neb., and
he and his family were returning home
after a winter s%ojourn in California.
, 1920-04-22

Mrs. NJ. VI. Gushing arrived home
on Tuesday Of this week, after an
absence of several months. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gushing spent part of the winter
in Florida, and on their return Mrs.
Gushing stopped ut Omaha for medical
attention. and had been in that city
for several weeks.
, 1920-04-22

Mrs. NJ. b. McKillip and Mrs. F. X.
Johnson were h~ostesses mt the social
session of the Episcopal Guild yester-
day afternoon. IN account of the in
clement weather the attendance was
smaller than usual, and many of those
who usually attend these affairs
missed an exceptionally good lunch.
, 1920-04-22

Every farmer in this section should
see the demonstration of the work of
the Wallis Foremost tractor, which will
occur on Saturday, May S, on the
Johnson ranch near Saratoga. The
demonstration will begin at > 100 o'clock
p. m.
, 1920-04-22

Mrs. 4. II. Harris and small son ar
rived here last Friday from Chicago,
accompanied by Mr.. Harris, who met
them in Cheyenne. The have rented
Mrs. Hugus' residence on the north
side and expect to spend the summer
here.
, 1920-04-22

Mike Hogan of Rawlins is in Sara
toga for "A few days assisting with the
inventory of the Pilon Mercantile
took. which has been purchased by
County Commissioner r. Il. Wood.
, 1920-04-22

Russell Hunter returned home last
Thursday from Cheyenne, where he
had been convaIescing for a couple Of
weeks following an aural operation.
, 1920-04-22
Let's Take the Middle o the Road.

A Macomb man was visiting in Bush
nell when a friend said to him.
Walk down to the house with me and
we will ave a drink" Walk" said
the visitor, Lets r~un."-Clayton qn.)
Review.
, 1920-04-22

Cashier Fred b. Durrie of the Stock
Growers Bank, and +. X. johnson re-
turned on Saturday from Cheyenne.
where they spent several days of last
week on business.