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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
CONTROL OF COAL
BATTLE HINTED
Friends of State Commission
Plan Assembly Effort.

Efforts to continue State control Of the
coal industry beyond March 81. the legal
date set for its expiration, will be made
before the General Assembly converting
here Jan. 9, It was learned today.
Friends Of the State special coal and
food commission, which is the admins
trating body under the control law, are
planning a vigorous legislative battle in
its behalf as against the statement OF
Governor-elect Warren 7. McCray that he
would make no recommendations regard
ing coal control IN his message to the
lawmakers. These friends are Republican
n smbers Of both the House and Senate
and some Of them are said to have a
large following In their respective houses.
In view Of the recent interlOcutOry In
junction against the price-fxing and the
distribution regulations Of the commits
sion, its legislative hackers are expected
to take some action in amending the
control law or enacting substitute
which would make II alright so far as
attacks on It's constitutiOnality are con-
cerned. II the injunction is made perma-
nent BY the Federal District Court here,
- case will be appealed to the United
States Supreme Court, it was learned
definitely.
In this event the legislators will know
the points OF the present law in con-
hict with the Constitution by perusing
the courts decision and they can rectify
them.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
Work Best Tonic
for Wilson in Last
Days as President

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-President
Wilson, described as casualty" Of the
great war, has under way one of the
most strenuous programs ever under
taken by retiring executive
The President has agreed to mediate
between the Armenians and aggressive
Turkish nationalists, and he Is outlining
the boundaries of Armenia The deter
mination of the boundaries of Armenia
was undertaken by the President as
personal task, and the impression here
Is that he agreed to the mediation re
quest on the same basis.
The President also is keeping in close
touch with every detail Of the Mexican
situation, which he regards as one that
must receive the most careful handling
In addition the Presidght has nearly
finished his last MESSAGE to Congress,
on which he is doing much work daily.
At the White House 1t was said the
President is fully capable Of carrying
on the work be is doing and Is making
gains in health.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
Thriller Staged
in Early Morning
by TlUO Players

What proved to be a near tragedy oc-
Cured at Jefferson avenue and Twelfth
street at o'clock this morning, but re-
suited only in William kirkpatrick, 22O7
Brookslde avenue. being badly fright
ened.
Patrolman 0'Sullivsn saw man walk
ing In the shadows OF the trees on North
JEFFERSON avenue and ordered him to halt
kirkpatrick was the man. but he didn't
see the pOliceman's badge because Of the
darkness. He thought be was to be fea-
tured in q holdup and starte to run.
The policeman sent FIVE bullets after
the supposed prOwler and Kirkpatrick
disappeared between two houses. When
Patrolman Sullivan failed to find him, he
telephoned police headquarters and the
motor police were sent to help.
Before they reached the scene Kirkpat-
rick reappearsd and asked Sullivan:
Were you the man that was doing the
shootingf"
Yes" answered the policeman.
We'll. I was the man who was doing
the running" answered Kirkpatrick.
Then he explained that he was en-
ployed at nights at Kingan & Co.'S pack
ing plant and that he was on his way
home from work.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
STATE FIREMEN
PLAN TO ORGANIZE
Meeting Will Be Held Tonight
to Fix Rules.

Demonstrations Of efficient manipula-
ton Of fire hose, lectures on artificial re-
spiratfon and first aid treatment, were
given by Leon L. Wolf OF Cincinnati. in
structor. and W E. Longfellow OF Wash
ingtOn, D. c., National Red Cross, before
the Firemen's College at the State Fair
Ground Coliseum today. 80
Mr.. Wolf instructed the fremen on
taking hose lines up fire escapes, outside
Of buildings where there are no fire
escapes, roof lines, ground lines and
deluge sets.
In talk on First Aid" Mr.. Longfel-
low pointed out the causes Of uncon-
seriousness and how to give first aid to
seriously injured persons. He discussed
electric shocks and fumes. empho sizing
the necessity Of taking every precaution
~ avoid careless exposure.
That a permanent State organization
should be organized was unanimously
adopted at a meeting held at the State
house yesterday. It was decided that an
organization meeting would be held to-
night to draw up the rules for the pro
posed association
Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Fire
Extinguishment," was the subject OF an
address by Mr.. Wolf Others who spoke
were c. T. EYinger, chief Of the Terre
Haute fire department; Capt. J. J. Con
way OF the National Board Of Fire Under
writers; T. 4. Fleming, chief of the
conservation division, National Board OF
Fire Underwater; A c. Purcell OF the
American Atmos Corporation; Jacob
Hilkene, chief OF fire prevention, In
dianapolis; z. r. Townsend, engineer,
National Board Of Fire Underwriters; H.
T. Rooney, secretary OF the Northeastern
Indiana Fire Chiefs Association.
The visiting hremen were the guests
Of II. II. FREELY, State ire marshal, at
q luncheon at the Hotel Lincoln at noon,
after which a group picture was taken
on the StatehOuse lawn.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
STANDARD STOP
SIGN DISCUSSED
Central Electric Railway AS
ISOLATION in Session.

At the opening session of the fall meet
ing of the Central Electric Railway Asso-
citation at the ClaypoOl Hotel today, u
motion favoring the adoption of an
amendment by which the meetings Of
the association would be held on the
fourth Thursday OF each January and
July, instead Of being held three times
year as at present, was carried.
Another matter that was brought up
for discussion was the question of
uniform car-stop sign for adoption
throughout the country, in order to- pre-
vent confusion.
The question was brought up in par
tial report Of the Standardization COM
mittee by the chairman, II. II. Buckman,
OF the Interstate Public Service Com
vany. He said that the committee woulA
like to get the opinions OF the members
Of the association, especially in regard
to two features that might enter into the
further report Of the committae-the
kind OF a sign that would be most suit
able for the purpose, and where 1t would
best be placed
Among those who spoke in favor OF
a uniform sign was h. n. Hemming Of
TT Wayne.
Because OF the inability Of the presl-
dent OF the association. Robert I. Todd,
10 be present c. NJ. Wilcoxon, president
Of the Chicago, Lake Shore & South
Bend Railway Company, and an ex-presi-
dent OF the association, presided.
James Z. Barnes. president OF the
Louisville Railway Company Of Louis
willie. who was 10 have made the prin-
cipal address OF tho morning. also was
unable 10 be present.
The program for this afternoons ses-
sion included an address on "PubHcity."
by Bernard J. Mullaney, manager OF the
public relations department. Of the Peo-
pies Gas, Light and Coke Company. chi
cago. and an address on Cooperation"
by W. l.. Goodwin OF the General Elec-
trio Company, Schenectady. y. Y.
The convention viii adjourn tonor-
row.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
Miners Spokesman
Tell of w. Va. Strike

The story OF the strike OF coal miners
IN the West Virginia fields was unfolded
before members Of the international er-
ecutiye board Of the United Mine Work
ers Of America here today by Frank
Kenney, union president for that dis
trict. and David Fowler, union represen-
tative.
Kenney and Fowler came here TO tell
the board about the occupancy of the
coal fields by Federal troops and other
developments In the strike situation.
John L. Lewis, union president, has
arraigned Governor Cornwell for asking
government aid in the matter and has
called upon him to resign. II Ia known
that the executive board endorses his
position and some kind Of action by the
miners to meet the Went Virginia situa-
ton was expected to result from the
meeting.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
Salvation Army Man
to Speak of Service

indianapolis men and women who gave
to the recent Salvation Army campaign
viii be specially interested In hearing
Commissioner william Peart1 who speaks
tonight at the Masonic Temple on re
organization and unincation Of the Sal
vation Army forces for greater efr6rts
u social Sc vice IN the immediate future.
The commissioner was for fifteen years
national chief secretary Of the Army, and
as such was constantly in touch and in
conference with Commander Evangeline
Booth, head Of the army In the United
states.
Commander Booth is recognized as a
social service leader with a vision. and
Commissioner Peart will tonight tell OF
that vision and Of the practical plans
for making it a reality.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
3 Children Save Dad
From Stretch in Jail

Claud Afford Of the Occidental hotel. n
street car conductor was fined 81 and
costs and sentenced to serve thirty days
on the penal farm on the charge OF en-
bezzlement today In City Court.
He admitted embezzlement Of S115O,
but told the court that he had three
children When Special Judge Henry
Abrams heard that Afford had three
children he suspended the penal farm
sentence.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
PErTIJOHN TO GO NORTH.

]. }. Pettijohn, director OF the extern
sion division OF Indiana University, has
accepted the position Of counselor to
President Marion d. Burton Of Mime
sofa University, Minneapolis. Mr.. Petit
Johns resignation is effective Jan. l. His
successor has not been named.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
15 Hunters Are Killed

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Dec. Fifteen
lives was the hunting toll in Wisconsin
for the season just closed Thirteen
hunters died from gunshot wounds and
two were drowned while hunting. A
score or more were wounded
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
MARION BODY MAY QUIT.

MARION, Ind, Dec. 2.--Following the
RESIGNATION Of Richard @. Brusch as
secretary Of the Marion Association Of
Commerce, IL has been announced that
the organization will be abandoned UNI
less unpaid dues totaling more than
81. 600 ar turned into the treasury.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

MEMS GLOVES, "Leather
Palm" brand, canvas backs, knit wrist,
fleeced; SOC quality 6 pairs for $1,000,
pair ...........,....... .35G
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

clever trimmings of tassels, ostrich
fancies, ribbons, pins, etc.
OF velvet, some brocaded and COM
binations of velvet and brocade; while
200 last, special .............$2.O0
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

MEMS TICK MITTENS, fleece
lined, knit wrists; Csc quality 12He
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

BOYS WINTER SUITS, sizes. 6
and 7. Knickerbocker lined trousers,
Norfolk coats, dark colors; while sup
ply lasts $4.0O
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

BOYS WINTER MACKINAWs,
sizes to IS years, of heavy weight
mackinaw cloth, plaid patterns in
dark color effects, double breasted,
high collars, belted all round Spe-
cial ................,. .......... $o.3S
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
WORK
ONE-PIECE
MEMS

MEMS ONE-PIECE WORK
SUITS, "Outerall' brand, double
stitched, belted waist, laydown collars,
pockets, well made, sizes "a to DO
Blue and khaki, $500 quality. 1878
Hickory stripe. $500 quality. .$2.69
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

BLEACHED NUS
LIN. yard wide. ex-
cellent quality for
general use, former
price 29c Omit 10
yards to customerlT
yard ....... 1Sc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
ON OUR THIRD FLOOR

BOYS CORDUROY SUITS, sizes
to II years, OF excellent wearing
dark brown corduroy. New styles. full
cut, lined trousers. Special. $7.9S
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

u n u L f A c II ED
sHEETING, double
bed width, easy to
bleach, extra spe-
cial, yard. =. 4Se
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

MEN S HOSE, Wayne-Knit, black,
medium and heavy weights, ribbed
tops, double heels and toes; Csc quail
lty .................. .1Sc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
GOOD CANDY

A S S o r T r D
CHOCOLATES, soft
cream centers, soc
quality,
pound .......6SG
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02
ON FOUR rH FLOOR

REMNANTS OF FELT BASE
FLOOR COVERINGS, 2 to 10 square
yards to piece. Special, square
REMNANTS OF INLAID LINOL-
EUm, to yards in piece, colors inlaid
through to burlap back. Special, square
yard Observation-Disclosures. CSC
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

OLD FASHIONED
PEANUT CANDY.
Gresh and delicious,
pound .......30C
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

MEMS OVERALLS, Wabash
stripe, bib and suspenders attached,
well made, cut large and roomy, sizes
38 to 46; SLIGO quality $40
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

Smartly attrac-
tive little hats
they are, in the
seasons m o s [
favored shapes
and colors, with
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

STRIPE OUTING
FLANNEL, 2T in.
wide, excellent for
women's and chill
dren'S wear, extra
special, yard, 19c
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

SATIN FINISH
BUTTERCUPS, spe-
cial, pound. .39c
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

Twenty four pairs)
BLANKETS, gray
or tan body, wash
able, color stripe
borders ; $500 quail
ity, extra special,
pair .......S1.9S
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

FLA n NELETTE.
fleeceback, for house
dresses, drS SslnS
sacques, etc. Neat
figures and stripes,
In staple gray and
black color effects,
39c quality. ISc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

\ JACK STRAWS,
nut filled, special,
pound .......2Oc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

FEATHER TICK
ING, 81 inches
wide, old time blue
stripe, regular eight
ounce feather proof
ticking (none to
dealers), extra spe-
cial, yard. see
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-02

OVERDRAPERY FABRICS, So and
so inches wide, lengths Of to Il yards;
light and heavy weight materials. various
patterns and colorings; washable; up to
$500 qualities, yard csc
The Washington times., 1920-07-11

the coroner read the original typed
confession after Wsnderer had sAid
Be haa nJthIuS- 10 aad.
Carl Johnson, brother-in-law OF
Wanderer was ,the only member pr
the family present at the inquest.
Both kept their eyes averted from the
other, and no sign OF recognition
passed between them.
The hearing was brief and at It's
conclusion the jury ordered the
former army officer held for the
grand jury.
NEVER FALrERED.
The reading OF Wanderers confess
sion. and the narrative of how he In
! duced the ragged stranger"-Wst-
son--to assume the role OF hold-up
man! that he might carry out the
staying undetected, was practically
| all the evidence given before the
| coToner's Jury. Asked whether he
| falteTed in the staying OF his wife and
! Watson. the prisoner said:
mo, it's nothing to pull on little
| job ike that. Why man. | never have
/ been unnerved In my life. | pride
myself on the fact that I'm always
| cool
He said his mother had committed
| suicide about seven years ago. Al
| that time, he said, he was still In the
| army. and did not learn the manner
of her death until he returned home
some time later.
Wanderer has been moved from the
cell he occupied in the detention
home TO the death cell" from which
several murderers have gone to their
| fate.
Il like the cell all right. but I can't
rest on these boards" he declared.
''Get my blankets from my old CELL"
! This was done.
He continued:
II certainly will sleep much better
now. feel batter with that off my
chest. had had dreams and the pic
ture of the hallway with my wife ly-
I ing there came back once in a while.
| | feel like a new man and I'm ready
to kick off whenever they want to
take me-"
! One OF the anomalies of the case
which misled the police for weeks
was the romance of the couple and
their happy married life. supposedly.
Wanderer had but one love affair. the
one with Ruth johnson, who became
his wife at the conclusion of a war
romance.
she was the only girl | ever
kissed" he told the police.
The police, in checking up Wan
dercr's life. found him to have been
model young man. He did not
smoke nor drink. He attended
church regularly. Until his confes-
sion. his mother-in-lav. father-in-law
and brothcr-in-law believed him to be
innocent and q victim of unjust police
suspicious.
Fe had been married to Mrs. Wan
derer,, a beautiful girl, for less than
a year. She vas soon to have be
como n mother. The only words she
uttered after Wanderer began firing
at her and the unknown man In the
vcstibulc OF her home was the baby"
She was given $500 by relatives at
her marriage
The Washington times., 1920-07-11

tended for married life, With these
influences working In my veins ths
step from discomfort to "hSt
was short one. or course i am
sorry for what ! did; any sane ma
would be, and ! am sane put 'ha'
doesn't help matters now.
.LoyED HER TOO WELL"
IL loved my wife in spite Of what
have done; | loved her too wcll TO de-
sert her and leave her with memories
OF a ruined romance TO keep her com
pany during the rest OF her llie'
IL decided the easiest way out was
TO Kill her. Most men, after doing
that. would have been sleepless ana
haunted by visions at night. ! WASH l.
slept like top and didn't have a
single dream that | can remember,
II am sorry had TO Kill that othe 7
chap. but was afraid he would
squeal. Killing him didn't do any
good. for I did not have presence or
mind enough to remember that those
army automatics were numbered.
Wanderer probably will be taken
before the grand jury tomorrow
Wanderer did not repeat hts contes-
sion TO the coroner's jury, though he
was present at the inquest. Insteau
The Washington times., 1920-07-11
'WNTS TO HANG AND
.DlN HIS SLAIN WIFE
yanderer Says Work in Fathers
I Butcher Shop Nerved
( Him for Crime.
(Continued from First Page.)

NNOnNlnueu lIouh iHSN Ao6N'|
butcher shop. A man in butcher
shop gets so closely acquainted with
blood that he losees aversion TO IL.
''rhen, in the army | had practiced
a great deal at target shooting and
became too well acquainted with hre-
arms. and / learned to love the "rmy
life above everything else in the
world.
, name sets me forth correctly-rl am a
wsnderer and a rover by nature.
hate to be tied down. ] was not in
The Washington times., 1920-07-11
$3.50
and $5

These are all high-grade up-to-the-
minute styles, made to retail at two
and three times above prices.
Select the style that pleases you
best from the samples on display and
our expert salespeople. will fit you
properly. Chances are you will want
several pairs, as you will never get
a chance like this again!
Many new additions also to the
Women's Boots at $3.50.
The Washington times., 1920-07-11

"whys and wherefores" of this sale
are now as well known as the
nes of the Presidential candidates.
Newspaper advertising has told you
all about it. But the word-to-mouth
advertising of the thousands who
have been here has been the big
n gest factor in its ever-increas-
ing success. If you have al
'~" ready been here come again
r~ something new daily.
The Washington times., 1920-07-11

Nothing more need be added. You
know that "TRI-WEAR" and
"FLORSHEIM" Shoes are the best
mems shoes in Washington. Their
former prices were sl2 to si7 and
now all remaining lots are marked
down to $S.75. Including 1anS,
Blacks, White Bucks, "N'Every-
thing"
The Washington times., 1920-07-11

THE great shoe distribution
1 "HAHNS" brought to Washi
was a bargain show" too big to
all the headGners chance to hold Il
center Of the stage at the same time
So tomorrow new features make
their bow. Big time" attractions 4
which are bound to attract still. y
further attention to this y
wonderful public event.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-06-04

and bought dancing bear. Now
they travel around together, he play
ing the organ and she leading the
bear. She calls this bear Charlie
her dear Charlie.
"As you all know, Charlie Robin
son has grown very wealthy. He
spends lot of his time travelling
over the western world with smile
like June day and the fragrance of
roses surrounding him. He is still
the same lovable man that ruined my
young life on that eventful night in
the ball room at Miles City in the
days of real sport.
'"Oh! yes, I forgive him, for the
Good Book says we must forgive our
enemies. Do good to them that
wrong you and bless them that curse
you, is the advice of the Bible, and
boys, it will make it a little easier
for him when he meets st. Peter If
I forgive him.
benson says the story ended with
q shout Of laughter, which was re-
peated when Toomey observed in
tone: eyes, although he
has wronged me, love him STILL"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-06-04

then that she had a tender heart.
Charlie told me later that l was right
about that, too. -
$50 I took this lovely girl over
and said: Mr.. Robinson, I want you
to meet my friend, Miss -.
81 can see Charlie yet, bowling and
smiling in his debonair way - you
know Charlie with the ladies! Well,
sir, that girl never excused herself
to me at ADJUST took Charles arm.
I've never seen her since. The next
morning they found me about 1S
miles down the Yellowstone, walking
around a tree and talking to myself.
After three months in the hospital
with brain fever / got out and final
ly got strong again."
Her Dear Charlie
What happened to the girl?" che
the listeners to this sad tale.
ooh, sure; you want to know about
her," said Toomey. well, she was
a pretty good sort after all. She
over Charlie for years and
finally married an Italian shepherd
er. They saved their money and
went east, invested in hand-organ