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i LEAGUE COVENANT

i Senator Borai "Warns That Third :.V Party May Follow Action. -. In Senate.

WASHINGTON June 21.—'Today's tft«nts in the senate fight over the Itoffue of nwtions gave impetus to a demand tonight among republican senators that a program of united action to be agreed upon by those republicans to whom the league in its present form is unacceptable.

Those events included: Visits to the capitol by Ellhu Hoot, Czar Strauss and Theodore E. Burton to consult republican senators regarding the league.

Speech by Senator Borah, declaring that if the republican party does not take an affirmative stand on the league there will be a third party.

Proposal by some republicans to get signed pledges from senators to refuse to ratify the treaty in its present form, as notice that more than a third of the senate will demand amendments.

Presentation by Root of a "program" for the senate to tollow in ratifying the treaty.

Lodge Presents Program.

This program, presented by Senator Iodge, republican leader and chairman of the foreign relations committee, may provide the basis for unity among republicans, senators said. They admitted frankly that Borah's speech, in which he assailed Will Hayes, chair man of the republican national com xnlttee former President Taffc and George W. Wiekersham, was but one evidence oX a. division in the republican ranks.

Other phases of this division are, they said, differences over tho relative effectiveness of amending the treaty or merely inserting "reservations" in the ratification resolution also divergency over the wisdom of tfying to force passage of the Knox resolution for separation o£ the treaty and the league covenant,

Hoot's letter caused some republicIks to declare that a republican caucus should be called to decide whether Boot's suggestions should be adopted by senate republicans who favor amendment of the league covenant. Hoot suggested the senate should pass the Knox resolution or otherwise separate the treaty and covenant. If this is found impossible, Root advised that the senate "include in its resolution to consent to the ratification an expression of such reservations and tinderstandings as will cure defects."

These reservations, Hoot urged, should include a refusal "to agree to Particle ten, clarifying the meaning withdrawal article," and safeguarding of the Monroe doctrine.

S u e s e v a i o n s w o e o o a e in accordance with long established ~"""**~ecedent in the making of treaties. will not require reopening of negotiations, but if none of the other signatories expressly objects to the ratification with such limitations, the treaty stands as limited between the

United States and the other powers. "If any doubt were entertained as to the effect of such action, the doubt could be speedily dispelled by calling upon the four other principal powers reported in the council to state whether they do in fact object to the eni trance of the United States into the league with the reservations stated." 7a Root suggested the exact language in

Which he believes the reservations should be drawn.

LAWRENCE GWINN RETURNS.

Terre Haute Boy Lande At New York From France A telegram was received Saturday afternoon by Dow R. Gwinn, president of the Terre Haute Waterworks company, from his son, Lawrence, stating that he had landed at New York and was at Camp Mills, Long Island. Gwinn returned to the "states" on the Prince Frederick Wilhelm after •ervice in France and Germany since August 1918 as a member of the meteorological department of the signal corps, and was one of 22 students at Rose Polyteehnio to enlist for this •ervice.

H'e was stationed for some time at Iiezes, Germany, and found opportunity to make a trip up the Rhine "While there. In returning, he was sent through Brest and came back with a casual company. He expects to be in Camp

Mills for about a week before

receiving his discharge.

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Obituary

ALBERT RUSSELL.

The funeral of Albert Russell. 53 years old, who died Friday evening at his home, 2219 Spruce street, will be held from the home at 3 o clock bunday afternoon. Services will be in charge of the Knights of Pythias. Burial will be made in Highland Lawn cemetery.

TERESA CAREXYO BRADSltAW. The funeral of Teresa Carenno Bradshaw four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bradshaw, of Clinton, Ind., who died at 7 o'clock Saturday morning, will be held at Highland Lawn cemetery at 2 o'clock Sunday aXteraooa.

WEItniTT BAKDR.

The funeral of Merritt Baker, 44 years old. who died at St. Anthony's hospital Friday night, will be held from the Callahan chapel at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial in Highland Lawn cemetery. Friends are invited.

THADDEU8 HUSTON.

'Wore! has been received of the death of Thaddeus Huston of Danville, 111., who was formerly of this city. The body will be brought here for burial Monday afternoon.

SHOPLIFTER'S ARREST CISJffifl CLUES

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to jail under charges of shoplifting and laroeny, Confesses Series of iThefts.

The story told the detectives was upset when the house was searched and Mrs. Stultz faced the great amount of articles seized. She then broke down completely and made a confession of the shoplifting through the two years and identified a number of the things as stolen from different storey, naming the stores from which they had been, taken, including the Herz, Root, Shultz & Smith and practically every store in Terre Haute,

In the search of the room were found coats, dresses, shirts, underwear, shoes, capes, furs, hose, ribbons, silks, mufflers, aprons and a number of other articles of female wearing apparel, as well as silverware—all stolen from different stores about the city.

Mrs. Stultz is a widow and has four children—two sons and two daughters. One of the sons oares for her and ono of the daughters practically altogether and is .described as a steady worker and provider. One daughter is miirrieu while the other is an invalid. According to reports from West Terre Haute, Mrs. Stultz has been suspected of a number of thefts in the city at the West Terre Haute stores and from neighbors.

In the arrest, the detectives believe that they have the person responsible for a great number of thefts from local stores during the past, and the cause of a great many articles seemingly disappearing in a mysterious manner is believed to b© solved. It is probable that during the week merchants will be given an opportunity to identify their goods and reclaim them.

RHINE REGIONS TEEM WITH ALLIED TROOPS

XiONDON, June 21,—^-The Mayenee and Coblenz bridgeheads in the occupied Rhine regions were teeming tonight with allied troops ready to advance further into Germany if the Germans reject the peace treaty, dispatches from the front declared.

All possible troops movements are carefully prearranged. The last details of the allies military plans are completed. Troops that heretofore occupied the west bank of the Rhine have crossed the river and taken up advanced positions along the outer boundary of the semi-circular neutral zones.

They are guarding each bridgehead. Meantime other units from interior military posts have moved up to the west bank of the Rhine.

HELD AS BOOTLEGGER.

A half pint of whiskey which he asserted had been brought from St. Louis caused Elijah Farmer, 42, to be sent to jail Saturday night, booked for federal investigation as well as having a charge of unlawful possession of whiskey being placed against him. Farmer was arrested in the Mitchell restaurant at 206 Wabash avenue by Patrolmen Mahaney and Garnett and following an examination at the police station by Captain Van Cleave was sent to Jail. Picked up with Farmer were Clarence Whitesell, 27 John Bensley, 42 William Mcintosh, 36, and Mell Mitchell, 62. all of whom were released following an examination.

APPEAL CASES FILED.

Three appeal cases from the City Court were filed at the office of County Clerk James J. Fagan Saturday. The cases are: Charles Middleton, violation of the liquor law, fined $100 and costs and sentenced to serve 60 days on the penal farm Carl Shonard, violation of the liquor law, $100 and 30 days Everett Dickerson, petit larceny, bound over to the grand jury.

Flower of U. S* Forces

WASHINGTON, June 21. J^rmy officials declare the American army preparing to advance Into Germany could operate as an entity separate from its home baso for a year or more. They said the force of 225,000 men probably was the best equipped that ever had been assembled.

The personnel was described as practically "hand-picked" with equipment the most modern type.

In the event of an advance the 1st and 2nd division^ probably will be the active elements with the 3rd and 4th as the immediate reserve and the 5th holding the third line.

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WISHES TO CLOSE UP E-COMII

•Chairman Harry Jame Reminds the Public of Its Real Duty la Matter.

Editor of The Tribune: Citizens of Terre Haute: On Wednesday June 11. the city of Terre Haute celebrated its home-coming day for its soldiers, sailors and marines.

At the inception of this event we had the assurance of the mayor of the city, the councilmen and the councilmen of the county that they would come to our assistance, and the city and county each donate $5,000 towards this home coming.

They were all persistent that we make it a city and county affair, and not simply a merchants' and manufacturers' proposition.

We all agreed to this, and we went into the matter on a large scale with tho intention of making this homecoming the biggest event in the history of Terre Haute.

After all contracts were let and after all preparations were made we found that this city of strict interpretation of law and strict adherenceto every legal form(?) would not give us one penny because Mr. Messick decided it was illegal to do this.

In spite of the fact that we had the O. K. from the state board of accountants in spite of the fact that every neighboring city and every neighboring county had appropriated money for their home-coming in spite of the fact that a committee of the very best business men were willing to put up $10,000 in cash to reimburse him in case of any come-back, Mr. Messick decided it was illegal to do what every city and county in not only Indiana, but in every state in the union was doing and had done.

The committee, with contracts let, could do nothing but go ahead. We immediately commenced retrenching in every way so that when the homecoming was over we found that by retrenching and by securing additional donations, we were able to meet an our liabilities but $2,000.

The suggestion vas made that we ask 100 men to form a club, each man donating $20 to make up this $2,000. So far we have only 30 men who have joined. We need 70 more men who are publio spirited enough to put up $20 each to protect the name of Terre Haute. Your committeemen have worked hard, have neglected their business, have given their money and left no stone unturned to make this home-coming a success, and we let you judge whether it was a succe.ss or not.

Don't ask us to come around begging you to give. We won't do it. We have done enough of this already. You must come through of your own accord. If you cannot give twenty give ten dollars or five dollars. You must protect the fair name of Terre Haute and not allow anyone to be able to say that Terre Haute gave a home coming and could not pay for it.

Your committee was not at fault. We were assured of the fund by men whom we thought were of sufficient prominence to know what they were talking about. Come through at once with $20 or $10 or $5—as much as you can, and do it Monday without faiL

A final audit of all donations and all expenses will be made and published so that every one will know just what has become of the money donated. If your name does not appear on this audit or if the amount of your total donation is not correct report to Mr. Cheney,

the Walkover boot shop, at

once. Send all donations to the Chamber of Commerce, and make checks payable to W. H. Cliff, treasurer.

HARRY JAMB, General Chairman.

NERVY ENGINEER PREVENTS HOLDUP

CINCINNATI, O., June 21.—A nervy engineer on the Baltimore & Ohio train No. 57. Detroit to Cincinnati, foiled an attempted train robbery near Lima, O., early today, as well as prevented what appeared sure to be a bad wreck if he had obeyed the orders of the holdup men, according to statements of train crew and passengers oa their arrival here this morning.

The train was preparing to take a siding near Lima to allow train No. 58, Cincinnati to Detroit, to pass, according to their statements. Four men who were in hiding crept out and uncoupled the train from the locomotive. But the holdup men failed to notice the safety chain. They demanded that the engineer pull his engine away from there. The engineer refused, but did put on steam enough to give the train a Jerk, the safety chain standing the pull The train crew, knowing that No. 58 had not passed, rushed off the train when it began to move, and drove the bandits off with revolvers.'

The express car was directly behind the engine, and would probably have been looted, while had the engine pulled on it would have been directly in the way of No. 58, which came through not five minutes after the bandits had disappeared into the woods, and the engineer had backed his train onto the siding.

IMBIBES TOO FREELY.

•Cnsteady footsteps resulting from a too free use of wild liquor walked Harper Hale, 68, into the arms of Patrolmen Mahaney and Garnett, on North Third street, Saturday night, and from the fire station he was given a ride to the police station, charged with intoxication, and then taken to JatL

ARRIVES FOR VISIT.

Mrs. Georffe Pruitt, of TndfamrwHs, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Brown, 415 Swan street.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE.

COMPERS DEFEATS RADICAIEIEMENT

Conservatism Will Be Policy of the American Federation of Labor During Coming Yeax.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. X, June 21.— Conservatism under the leadership of Samuel Gompers and Woodrow Wilson will be the policy of the American Federation of Labor's 4,000,000 .members during the coming year.

Gomper's re-election with administration slate was the result of his personal popularity, the friendship of Woodrow Wilson and a smoothly operating machine. Only the Seattle delegation audibly voted against the veteran leader.

While radicalism* received a severe setback at the convention, leaders declare they have accomplished their purpose of spreading jropaganda. Measures seeking amnesty for xolitical prisoners, recognition of soviet Russia, formation of a labor party, and the establishment of May day, were not endorsed by the convention. On the other hand, the federation declared its determination to break up the judicial systems which enable employers to secure injunctions and otherwise to crush workers. The convention decided further to organize, regardless of the consequences, the half million steel workers and the negro labor of the south.

Makes Few Recommendations. The federation failed to endorse the six hour day and other plans for solving unemployment. The convention also failed utterly to suggest methods for amelioration of this serious problem other than to urge the government to resume building, a continuation of the shipping board program and restricted immigration for a period of three years.

The following delegates to the foreign trades union congress were elected this afternoon:

William L. Hutchinson, president of the Carpenters, and John L. Hines, metal workers, to the Pritish trades union congress. Samuel Griggs, stonecutters, to the Canadian trades union oongress, and Gompers and associates to the international labor convention at Amsterdam.

The legislative council was granted authority to decide upon the place of the next convention. Los Angeles and Denver are after it, but it will probably be held near the city where the national democratic and republic conventions meet.

RAIL EMPLOYES PREPARE

Railroad officials and employes of all roads leading into Terre Haute are making preparations to observe "safety first" week which will start on the afternoon of June 23rd and continue for seven days thereafter. During this week extra precautions to guard against mishaps will be taken in all departments of the various roads. Approximately 305,000 railroad men in the central western region have signed a pledge to go seven days, if possible, without sustaining an accident, according to a bulletin furnished P. M. Fagan, of the Southeastern railroad.

The regional director 6t the railroads designated the "safety first" week, according to announcement made by Mr. H. A. Adams, regional supervisor and every man on the 52, 000 miles of railroad concerned h&s been given especial instructions to eliminate'all possible chances of accidents. There are 400 safety committees composed of officers and employees working to make a success of the week.

Much interest In the movement is being taken by both officials and employees and will give a big impetus to safety work The week will be in the nature of a test providing something concrete by which a definite result can be obtained by railroad workers. Daily reports will be compiled by all of the railroads in the region and every employee will be advised as to what is being accomplished.

According to statistics the number of accidents in the United States each year is appalling when placed in cold figures. During the year of 1918 there were over 100,000 more people killed by accidents than there were American soldiers killed in the war with Germany. Ten out of every one thousand children are killed before they reach the age of ten years. The number of maimed is far greater and every effort is being made to cut down the casualties in all lines of activity. Railroad accidents are especially numerous and the test being made in the western region will be watched with interest by the entire country.

MUCH CAR STOLEN

A five-passenger Buick automobile, 1917 model, belonging to William Mitch, secretary of District No. 11, United Mine Workers of America, was stolen Saturday night from Its parking place at Center and Ohio streets, according to a report made to the police by Mr. Mitch. The license number was given as 190652.

STOCK MEETING POSTPONED.

The meeting of the Vigo County Live Stock Breeders' association, which was to have been held at the court house Saturday afternoon, Was indefinitely postponed by County Agent II. J. Clinebell, as many of the farmers and breeders of the county were unable to attend Saturday. The meeting was for the purpose of oompleting the organization of the association and it was decided not to call this meeting until the farmers have finished cutting their wheat.

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GERMANY HAS LESS THAN 48J0URS GRACE

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of chancellor. These men and the sources of information were: Gustav Adolph Bauer, former secretary of labor according to the American peace commission.

Gustav Nosfee, present minister of defense, according to the London Times.

Herman Mueller, majority socialist leader, according to the Agence Radio. Dr. Eduard David, president of the national assembly, according to the Havas agency.

The London Times further stated it had been informed that Mathias Erzberger, chairman of the German armistice commission, would succeed Count Brockdorff-Rantzau as head Of the German peace delegation.

New Cabinet Rumors.

The Havas agency said it had received semi-official advices from Weimar, naming entire new cabinet as follows:

Dr. David, chancellor Count Von Bernstorff, minister of foreign affairs Gustav Noske, minister of defense Dr. Bernard Dernburg, minister of finance Herr Zinsheimer, minister of justice Hugo Preuse, minister of the interior Herr Schmidt, food controller Herr Wissel, minister of economics Gustav Adolph Bauer, minister of public works Johann Giesbertz, minister of posts Herr Bell, minister of colonies Mathias Erzberger, minister without portfolio. Havas added that Erzberger's appointment was doubtful.

A Basle dispatch quoted the Berlin Gazette as saying: "As signing of the treaty is now absolutely certain, the entente cannot refuse, on account of the ministerial crisis, to grant a delay, as it is impossible to sign by Monday."

Persons arrived from Germany today reported that both the former kaiser and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg had urged the German government to sign.

FOR GOOD PURPOSE

NEW YORK, June 21.—information that the government has under consideration wholesale deportations of Bolsheviki, anarchists and other radicals in this country was obtained here today from what was considered an authoritative federal source.

It was declared that the plan called for using returning troop ships to take alien agitators back to their native lands.

WHO'S WHO

IN THE PAY'S NEWS

DR. CARL KRAMARZ.

Dr. Carl Kramarz is premier of the republic of Czecho-Slovakia. The existence of this new st'ite is seriously threatened by the advance of the Hungarian Bolshevik army and also by the rising Bolshevist spirit In the new republic.

Kramarz is the best known Czech statesman, w-ith a political career of thirty years. He was deputy in 'he Austrian parliament and leader ©f the Czecho nationalist a y o i y years. Before the war and during the lifetime of the old

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but did not want separation from Austria. At the outbreak of the war he manifested pro-ally feelings and has been in jail a long time and was reported shot by the Austrians.

Foreseeing the collapse of Austria after the death of the old emperor, he worked openly for an independent Czechich state in co-operation with President Massaryk.

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WAR FUND ACTIVITIES ARE NEARING AN END

Auociatioa Hopes to Hav* Pledges Collected Before July 1.

Every day during the past week dozens of people who have made small pledges, have visited the offices, in the post office building and completed their payments. "No matter how haflly I herflefl tTie money, I could not bear to think that I have failed in this war work," said an aged working woman who paid 93 yesterday to complete her record.

Hundreds more are declaring that they want the satisfaction of doing

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This week will practically see the end of the activities of the Vigo County War Fund association, and every effort is to be put forth to obtain, before July 1, the payment of all of the pledges into the treasury of the organization.

So far this month, payments have been far ahead of any of the several preceding months, but not as large as the sum of unpaid pledges, and the fact that June is the final month for payment would warrant. If the war fund is to meet all of the calls that have been made of it, it will be necessary for several thousand members, whose payments are in arrears, to complete their payments, and thus get their names in the proper way upon the Vigo county honor roll.

LEEDS-MURPHEY OPTICAL CO.

—NOW ASSOCIATED WITH—

Paul Johnston

Optical Cot, Inc.

Factory and Executive Offices, Davenport, Iowa, Branches in Progressive Cities.

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Leo Hill, 20, miner, Jasonvllle, Ind.,and Vera Miller, 20, bookkeeper. Clay, City. Ind. s

Alfred Ellie, 18. coal miner. Shepardsville. Tnd., and Bessie Jamea, 18,.-.t* at home, Bhepardsville. Ind.

William H. Wrightsman. 27. farmer, Waveland, Ind.. and Bertha M. Shaul, 22, at home, Judson. Ind. afi.

Tern Haute, IruL, June 21, l&ty,

TO THE PUBLIC:— We, the owners of the Leeds-Murphey Optical company, announce the sale of our business to the Paul Johnston Optical company (Inc.)

We are gratified that we are able to refer our friends and patrons to a concern of their reputation and standing. We feel equally complimented that our business and its character was such as to warrant its inclusion in their organization. This store will continue to render the same high standard service as in the a s

The Paul Johnston Optical company occupies" an enviable position in the optical world. From a small beginning in Davenport, Iowa, they have steadily grown until they are now one of the largest concerns of their kind.

Their fundamental idea is to place the optica! business on the highest possible plane. Their men are chosen and trained with the thought of integrity and scientific ability always before them.

Operating their own factory in Davenport, Iowa, for the production of high-grade lenses, they are In splendid position to render, through their various establishments, the remarkable services for which they are noted.

As we will be associated with them for some time we will be pleased to greet our old and new friends in their and our behalf.

We take this occasion to thank our patrons for their valued consideration. Sincerely.

Leeds-Murphey Optical Company TV. M. LEEDS. FRANK M. MURPHEY.

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their entire duty and of seeing th county do Its entire duty. It is be»*f

Several public places are now being selected at which the honor roll will be displayed. It is the intention to place this document in such a way that every returned soldier and sailor will have access to it. and will be able to see who supported him at the front and who did not, V'" i

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Lathon Bacon, colored, 21, fireman steel mill, Terre Haute, and Kddie Dlllard, colored, 24, at home, Terrev Haute.

Charles R. Evans, 22. farmer. Otter Creek township, and Mary J. N&ugle, 28, at home, New Goshen. Ind.

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lieved that nearly all of the delin- .« quents will complete their payment* this week, giving themselves a 100 per S cent record. vji

Attention of all members again•*».being called to the fact that this is the final month for payments. On the evoning of June 30 every membership on which full payment has been made will terminate, and the names will all 1 have been placed on the honor roll. TiVvfya

Reece D. Watson, 19. National Drain Tiie plant employe. West Terre Haute, »vs and Lula Shouae, 18, waitress. 1^3 Wabash avenue, city.

Don L. Brackett, 2f» appraiser and" adjuster for Security Loan company, 231 South Thirteenth and One-half frtreet, city, and Elizabeth Madrlern, 23, department manager Root store, 14tfy :'l. Wabash avenue, city.

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