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I World's Series Weather Today: for San Bernardino ana vicinity, lcair VOL. XLVI. No. 37. GAKY House STEEL CITIES LLED BY SOLDIERS Third Week of Steel Strike Shows No Marked Break in Ranks of Organized Labor Five Shot During Attempt to Operate Street Cars After Strike by Oakland Workers By Associated Tress to THE SUN rlHICAGO, Oct.

6. Mar-, tial law was declared in Gary, Indiana bor and East Chicago, ana, tonight. The -der. placing Gary under con-1 NT trOl 01 the. military Camey Associated Press to THE SUN from Major General Leonard in 'xjonmiand Of federal troops at that place.

Adjutant General Smith of Indiana, acting on authority of (Jove rn or Uodd-rlch declurcd martial law In the other two towns. Ucneral Wood's order provided that no public meetings or assemblies might be held in "any street, park, or othor portion of tho city." However, It specifically exempted fi-om this provision churches, theaters and moving picture houses. Tho order set forth that all men in the uniform of tho United States army in the city would bo brought to military headquarters immediately. If investigation revealed that a particular man was "a part of the armed forces of the nation," tho frder added, ha wuuiu uo piacoa unaer me command of the military authorities in tho city for duty. If, however, tho man was out of tho service, the order BUitod he would be held "pending further in vestigation." This latter provision was taken to mean that discharged soldiers woarlng their army uniforms in the ciiy would do held in custody.

The order was made offoctlve im mediately. It set forth that strict en forcement of law would prevail and called upon all tsltizens to lend their assistance to the military authorities. Tho functions of tho city government, it added, would be carried on through tho city authorities "as much as pes siblo." All parades and processions wero prohibited ry tnc oraer. it provides further thut no firearms might be carried by any ono other thun the police, military authorities, troops and members of the city government. OAKLAND 8TRIKE RIOTS By Associated Press to THB SUN OAKLAND.

Oct. 6. Efforts of the San Fruneisco-Oakliind Terminal Railways to oporato street cars ovor the Oakland lines were abandoned late this nftornoon after soven persons hud been injured In rioting which followed movement of cars through tho business district. Five men. Including Police Captain William F.

Woods, wero shot, a 7-yoar-old boy was trampled by tho crowd and another man was struck by a car. None of the injured, it was stated, was in a serious condition. Following tho rioting eight persons were arrested on charges of fchootlng and 10 others were taken in custody for alleged throwing of rocks and other acts. Guards riding In the cars wero said to have fired on the crowd after the cars had been attacked with rocks. STRIKERS REMAIN FIRM By Associated Press to THK SUN PITTSBURGH, Oct.

6. A. break in tho runks of the steel strikers hoped for by some of tho companies did not come about today, when the third week of the strugglo opened, but reports came In from different sections of the starting up of a number of smuller plants. Strike headquarters said thut If any serious attempt was made to cause a stampede of workers buck to the mills It was a failure. It was as' sorted by union leaders that none of tho plants reported to havo started tip today had many at work and that they wero not turning out any product.

NORWAY DRY ELECTION CHTUSTlAMA. Oct 8, -A plebiscite to detprmlno tho question of national prohibition of a'cohol In Norway was begun today throughout the entire country. CItr Library, Iiot 905 oday 12 o9 Clock Electric Board Countyls ZeadinNeivspipi MA SHAKE-UP OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PREDICTED; ACTION, NOT ORA TORY, ASKED OF CONFERENCE MEAGER ASKS FOR REFORM IN SELECTION Discussion of Alleged Bar at -Third Street Hotel Brings Out Acrimonious Rejoinders City Attorney Declares Must Have Real Evidence to Convict in Blind Pig Charges SCANDAL of Third Street's former main blind pig was dragged out of the closet again last night at the city council, and for nearly an hour was paraded up and down the council chamber; rne latest chapter began whon uouncumun ueerae H. Hoaa-ttr domund- some move at Civil service foe thn Uioltce department, declaring he was i'UTvi of being told' the city was run ning a "fine old man's 'It's you didn't think of it long replied Mayor John H. Henderson.

"Well we couldn't hear those com ments before the appointments were said seagcr. Wants Civil Service "It's time, this city igot on a business-like basis In Its police depart declared Scagcr, as he opened the subject of civil service. "If men are not physically or mentally able they should not be on the force." "Wouldn't that apply to all depart monts?" asked) the mayor. said Seager. The charter cannot be amended at this time, City Attorney William Guthrie advised Soager, and the Coim 'oilman then asked for an ordinance embodying the civil service ideas.

There are persistant rumors tnat a big shako-up is brewing for tho nolice department. At this stage of the discussion City Attorney Guthrie, who was absent from the orir.al Mind pig discussion, turn ed to Chief Daley and said: Guthrie Takes Stand "Mr. Daley. It has been repeated to me several times during tho past fow Mays that members of the police force are declaring that i reruseu on several occasions to prosecute the Planet fbllnd-plg. Do you know anything Wbout any such statements? I "No I do said tho police chief.

"I want to say to you gentlemen hat there was only one occasion that ri know anything auont wnen was Suggested that a warrant be Issued, ffriie police arrested a man who was Mntoxlcated, and ho declared ho got Lthe booee at the Planot hotel. On that (statement the police department asked jfor a warrant. I advisod them It (would be impossible to convict on the statement of that kind of evidence, fl advised the police department to got two or three good mon ana go ana bet the evidence at tho Planet. I told Shorn, they couldn't convict the testimony of a man arrostod for in toxication, a man promised immunity or himself. They couldn't conviui ju ftnousana years.

'I would like to ask the city attornoy i ttwi muHn d. mid and found boose could wo have convicted ft ulH fhA ttlRVOr. L) twit i Require Evidence 'Absolutely said the city at torney, ne couia nave nu barrel" there and he couldn't havo convicted on that. Thero.must lie definite evidence that boozo was kold or given I. -That's the way I understood it', Laid the mayor, "that a person must cought selling or giving H.tiirdav nlsrht'l stayed for Iwo hours near tho Planet, where I Wouldn't be soon, andi only one man Went in and he came right out smok- ng a said tne mayor.

"Very dull commented Coun- llman W. H. Adklns. BhufAH motorcvclo Dollco- nan) knows about that, said Councilman C. A.

Rouse. "oYf. lot's hoar from said Sea- kor. ine ommr raw iwi'i- "Whon those policemen sco anything, want to know why thoy don't re- to tho chief. I feel sorry tor.wr.

XCoatlmwl Pt af EXPECT LEAGUE DOING BUSINESS IN FEW WEEKS French, Italian and British Ratification Enables Body to Handle Obligation. By Associated Press to THB SUN WASHINGTON, Oet. 6. With the prospect that Italy will ratify the peace treaty by royal decree coon and thus effect ratification by three powers, administration officials here look to see the League ef Nations a going eencern within -the next month, although the treaty may not be ratified by the Senate within that time. Great Britain already hat ratified; the French Chamber of Deputies, has ratified, and official advices here say the French Senate will act within a few days.

With Italy they will make the three nations, which it is stipulated must ratify before the treaty becomes effective between them and Germany. GRAVE TURK SITUATION PARIS, Sept. 8. The new equation in Turkey, which has arisen through the resignation of the cabinet, is regarded in French circles as confronting the peace conference with another grave and urgent problem. The downfall ef the government Is attributed to the ooeuoation ef Kenieh by National ist forces under Mustapha Kerned, who, according to some estimates, has 300,000 men.

The press gener-. ally considere that Asia Miner has entirely escaped from the control of Constantinople and that the 'young Turks are regaining the upper hand. Seme of the newspapers point out that there is no force available to deal with the refractory elements. Others ask whether the Entente powere are sufficiently united and inclined to the necessary and powerful intervention. Chicago Fails Today Honors Go to Reds Midget Dick Kerr and Dutch Ruether Probable Choice For Pivotal Battle Today may be your last chance to Ben tho world's series on THE SUN'S electrical diamond- nt tho Opera House, for should Cincinnati win agal today It be ail over.

And with tho indications last night pointing to Kerr on the mound for Chicago and probably Itucthcr for Cincinnati, tho gamo should be the best of the scries, for Kerr pitched Chicago ta victory in tho only gamo it won, and twirled a masterly giumo. Ilue-thor opened for Cincinnati and won his own game with his hitting. The game ill start at 12 o'clock at tho Opera House. Fans holding the tickets Issued as rain checks on Sunday should use the tickets today, for It may be tho last chance to use them. Many Chicago fans refuse to glvo up the ship, and dispatches from tho cast last night Indicated tho White Sox would attempt a rally.

Chicago fans who are still holding, out hope, point to Vernon's feut of winning six out of seven games against Los Anireles, up to last week tho Count loudcrs. A big crowd at tho Opera House yesterduy watched tho great pitchers' battle that lasted until tho sixth inning. The electrical diamond reflected uccuratoly tho wonderful mound duel that was under way, with both Ullor and Williams pitching airtight bull, Then Williams wcakoned In tho sixth and It was all over hut tho details. The Cincinnati funs let out a great cheor. The fans last night were looking for a real bull game today, for Kerr's gamo -of Friday was a shutout with only three hits for the Cincinnati team.

If he can' re-' peat today Chicago will have a fighting chance to even up tho buries. DEFER NEW TRIAL By Associated Press to THR RUN LOS ANtlKLKS. Oct. o. Trim or Harry S.

Now, who claims to bo a son of, United States, Senator New of Indiana, on a charge of murdering his fiancee, Mlsu Frolda LesHcr, which was scheduled to start today In Superior Court here, wus postponed until December 19, era an Bernardino SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 7, 1919 UNDER San Diego Mayor Resigns Provided Mars ton Succeeds Ry Associated Press to THB SUN SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6. Mayor Louis J. Wlldc, reelected a year ago, today tendered his resignation, to take effect If the city council would appoint George W. Marston.

prominent merchant, to his place. Marston was Wilde's opponent when Wilde was elected to his first term. Mayor Wilde said that a recent Injury to his leg-, private business Interests and his leadership of a community i oil development company had forced hi in to leave his post. He mentioned the fuel that harmony had, marked his administration. Pope Benedict Cables Hope For Early Recovery; other Messages WASHINGTON, 6.

President Wilson continued hJUt-progress toward miwnyiqlay. hi physicians pi't-ing thut cumulative effects of several comfortable duys and nights slow, ly was making itself felt in a gain in strength. He was kept in bed, how-ever, and it was emphasized that he was still far from being a well man. Toduy's bulletin was brief but i expressed optimism on the part of the physicians. It was signed by Hear Admiral Stitt, head of the Naval Medi cal School here, and Dr.

Sterling Ruf-fln of Washington, in addition to Hear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, the Presi dent's personal physician. Thero was no Indication that the President would be permitted to resume the duties of his office at any time soon, although it was said he might be able to give attention to some otnciai matters luter in tnc week At miwlltli tho Wl.lln House over which' Secretary Lansing), presided, Dr. Grayson advised that none but the most pressing business be referred to the Afterward Secretary Tumulty announced thut a session around tho cabinet table had revealed little in various departments that required Immediate attention. Among the many messages of sympathy which kept the White House wires busy during the day was one from Popo Honedict saying he prayed for the President's speedy recovery.

A message expressing thn interest of Popo Benedict In the President's illness and-saying ha prayed for a speedy recovery, reached the Whlto House today through tho State De partment. Tho message, sljrncd by Cardinal Gasparri, the papal secretary of state, was as follows: 'The Holy Father Is most anxious about tho condition of health or President Wilson. His Holiness wishes and prays speedy recovery and will ho grateful to be kept Informed shout the course of Illness of tho Illustrious patient." Acting upon cabled Instructions from the Chilean foreign office. Conn scllor Joso L. Kleson of the I 'hi leu embussy, called at tho Stale Depart ment late today to express his sym pathy with and that of his govern ment at tho illneis of President Wtl son.

U. S. Court Upholds Sentence Conviction in Murder Case By Associated Press to THK SUN SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 6.

Convlc- tlon of John Shea, of Cordova, Alaska, for second degree murder for shooting and killing Ranee W. Book at that placo November 14, 1917, was uplicld by the United Stutes Circuit Court of Appeals hero today. Book h.id married Shea's divorced wife, which, according to the evidence, was un Inci-dont'ln the feud between the men. Court Compels Woman to Accept $350,000 Payment By Associated Press to THE SUN SAN FRANCISCO. Oct.

6. Mrs. Ma-t'hllde Curdonor, widow of Damlan Cardoner, prominent Idaho mine operator, must accept $350,000 for her onc-slxtccnth interest in the Hercules mine, an Iduho property, reputed to bo worth tho United States Circuit Court of Appeals decldod here tnduy In sotting aside an action by Mrs. Cardoner to invalidate a payment she received for that amount. PRESIDENT SI TO BE IMPROVED i I I Im of In In by air tor un tlm of of at his tho the i ill THT 1P Former Castoff of Chicago Is Real Star of Series, Strik-.

ing Out Six Batters in Row Williams' Second Attempt Has, Usual Results; Reds Garner i Four Runs in Sixth Inning i WEATHER FORECAST By Associated Press to THE SUN CINCINNATI, Oct. fi. The weather forecast for tomorrow is for fair and cooler. Bv Associated Press to THK SUN CHICAGO, October 6. "Pat" Moran telegraphed this evening to have the big staff in Red-land Parkat Cincinnati measured for one of the lat-( est style world champion-flags.

The liods today won tho filh giuno of the world's scries, defeating the Chicago White Sox, 6 to 0, In a contest that developed sensational pitching, sharp fielding and one-sided bats-munship, and very nearly deprived tho Sox of the'r last glimmer of hope. Tho National League champions huvc now won four games and need hut one more to clinch the bunting. By the same token the Sox can -annex the major share of the money only by winning four straight. The teams left for Cincinnati tonight for two games, If that many are required. 1SStOTT WltlH DICK "'lo1" While Sox castoff of i i i wish of his heart by attaining tho vie- 1 t.ifv.

Hp hnlri hlM tVivmnr on mmn Inn practically helpless throughout. He allowed them only three widely segrc- gated lilts, gave but one pass and es- tarillslieu a record for consecutive strikeouts in world series game. In the second and laird Innings hn fanned six batsmen in a row and in tho fourth he was going so strong timt the first two Sox who faced him dribbled the II to him for easy outs at first and tho third man struck out. lie delivered two more doses of the same medicine before tho "unio was vcr, a total nino strikeouts for the gamo. All Timely Hits Claude Williams, who was defeated the second game of tho scries at Cincinnati, hurled tor tho Sox und did ubuut all thut a pitcher could do to win.

llo walked but two men and did not allow a hit until the fifth inning. Tho Reds delivered only three more hits off Ids delivery, but these, after the world's surles fashion of the Rtds, were forthcoming In the one Inning In which they wero most needed. ihiu instance the uvalanchc descended in the sixth round. The air was fulrly foggy witli hits, Intensified a walk and an error, and whon the cleared the scoreboard showed that four Redlegs had rcachod tho counting station. It was enough plus.

In the eighth Williams retired to allow Murphy to appear In the role of pinch hitter, but he-merely fattenod Eller's strikeout record, und in the ninth Mayer went to tho mound for tho Sox. His wildness was partly responsible tho final run with which the visitors capped their score. Schulk, premier catcher of the American League or any other league, according to his admirers, came forward the first player to be chased by an umpire during tho It was tho sixth, when most everything happened, this occurred. Groh had slid, to tht- plute, accumulating large holdings I uso line real estate on the facudu his anatomy, and Suhulk claimed that lie touched the runner before tho latter had plotiKhod his wuy to tho plate. In his excitement ho jumped up Umpire Rigler's protector und with fists Jolted the judicial air there impounded.

Rlgler pointed to the coop and Schalk, mumbling things thut late Noah Webster never encountered In his researches, made way for Lynn, who caught the remainder of thu game fur the Mux. 34,379 at Game The field vfun In excellent condition, despite the rain of yesterday, and persona paid to witness the exhibition. The sun shono brightly and temperature was to tho liking of players und spectators ullko. In the flrsl round Ruth reached first (Continued, on Pap Four) ELLER BEATS SOI GUI BY :5 TO SCORE A UST OF DELEGATES. AT BIG CONFERENCE SITTING AT CAPITOL By Associated Press to THK SUN WASHINGTON, Oct.

6. The revised list of delegates to th industrial conference is as follows: For the Public: Bernard M. Ba-ruch, New York: Robert S. Brookings, St. Louis.

John D. Rockefeller, New York; Judge Elbert H. rjary, New York; Dr. Charles W. Eliot.

Cambridge, John Spargo, New York; O. E. Brud-fute, Xenla, Ohio; Ward M. Bur-iress, Omaha, Fuller R. Oal-joway, La Grange, Thomas L.

Chadburne, New York; H. B. Endl-cott, Dedham. Paul 1 Fciss. Cleveland, Henry S.

Dcnnisdn. Framlngham, Goorgc R-James, Memphis, Thomas p. Jones, Chicago: A. A. Landon.

Buftflo. N. E. T. Meredith.

Dos Moines. Gavin McNab. San Francisco, L. D. Hwett, Carbondale, Louis Titus, San Francisco; ChBrles Edward RusseM, New York: Bert M.

Jewell, Washington. D. C.i Lillian Wald, New Gertrude Barnum, Berkeley, Ida M. Tarbell, New York. Chamber of Commerce of the United States: Harry A.

Wheeler, Chicago; Ernest T. Trigg. Philadelphia; Herbert F. Perkins. Chicago; John J.

Raskoh, Wilmington, Homer T. Ferguson, Newport News, Vu. Farmers' Organizations: J. N. Tittemorc, Omro, T.

O. Atke-jon. Washington, D. O. S.

Barrett, Union City, Investment Bankers' Association of America: Edgar L. Marston, New York; Howard W. Fenton, Chicago. OrnTzea XDOTbTTh'rA-niTr--' lean Federation of Labor: Samuel Gtompers and Frank Washington, D. Daniel .1.

Tobln, Indianapolis; Joseph Valentine, Cincinnati; W. D. Mahon, Detroit; T. A. Rickert, Chicago; Jacob Fischer, Indianapolis; Matthew WV); Washington, D.

MYs. Bara Conboy, New York City: William H. JohnBton, Washington. D. Paul Scharrenberg, San Francisco; John H.

Don 1 in, Washington, D. and M. F. Tighe, Pittsburgh. For th Four Railroad Brotherhoods: W.

E. Sheppard, conductors: W. G. Lee, trainmen; Timothy Shea, flrcmon, and W. E.

Wills, engineers. National IndusVial Conference: Frederick P. Fish. Boston; J. W.

CLeary. Chicago. S. Pembcrton Hutchinson. Philadelphia; Edwin Farnhum Green.

Boston, and L. F. Loree, New York. By Associated Press to THE SUN SANTA BARBARA. Oct.

6. After selecting Long Beach for the next convention city the following Methodist Church assignments wero unnounccd by Bishop Chine R. I. McKcc. Colton W.

W. Hull. Cucan'ionga E. Sedwcck. Del Rosa C.

J. Miller. Highland To be supplied. Ontario, FlrBt L. D.

Arnam. Ontario, Grace J. N. Roberts. Redlands.

First C. F. Slitter. Rodlands. Grace To bo supplied.

Rialto M. W. Beckwith San Bernardino C. P. Balton.

Unland Charles A. Kent Etlwanda, Cucamongu, and Upland District To be supplied. Vtctorvllle M. K. Stone.

Yuculpa A. L. Bear. Street Railway Employes Accept Company's Offer EUREKA, California, Oct. 6.

The compuny's offer of 50 cents an hour wus accented today oy motormen ana conductors of the Humboldt Trnnslt' Company, after they had ended a strike. Saturduy, pending tho result of arid- I trutinn on their demnnds for 55 cents. I REV. BALTQN TO SUCCEED 1L Today's Issue 4740 COPIE8 TEN PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS LAW i GAVIN AND BARUCH ARE ACTIVE Delegates For Public Seeking to Hold Night Sessions to Facilitate Pressiong Needs Railroad Workers Represented but Mine Workers and Car-penters Delegates Absent Bv Associated Press fo THE SUN WASHINGTON, Representatives of the public evinced a spirited desire for action rather than' oratory at the opening session today of the industrial conference called by President Wilson of differentiating this conference from many similar gatherings held' in Washington, the public's delegates demanded that sessions be held night and day if necessary, to establish a basis for harmonious relations between capital and labor during the praaent abnormal economlo conditions. Bernard M.

Baruch of New York, one of theso delegates, was active in directing tho affairs of the conference, which was signficant in view of his close friendship with President Wilson I and his frequent visits to the White House, Take Adjournment After the appointment of committees on nominations and rules the conference adjourned to meet tomorrow morning. Gavin McNab of Ban Francisco, a representative of the public. was mentionea prominently for permanent chairman of the conference, but members of both committees declined to indicate what their recommendations would be. Motion to adjourn by W. D.

Mahon, one of the delegates of thn American Federation of Labor, brought the first indication that the men named to represent tho public; were prepared to force results. Thomas L. Chadbourne of New York, who sat with Mjr, Baruch, took the floor Immediately. "All the man on both sides and in the middlo of this hall," he said, referring- to the seating arrangements whereby tho delegates of capital and labor. wero on either hand of the publio representatives seats, are here to work as rapidly as possible and to adjourn as little as possible; and know that the men In tho middle of this situation want to curry on theso conferences day and night, if necessary to get through.

I would like very much to see the motion changed so we can mcot again this afternoon or evninp." Mr. Mahon explained that a meeting of the executive council of tho federnttnn had been called some time iprevlously which it was impossible to postpone, and Mr. Chadoourne witn- drew his suggestion. Later on however. Mr.

McNab took tho floor with the same thought us that expressed by Mr. Chadbourne. Seeking Harmony "In view of tho fact that this conference is in the Interest of harmony." he said, "suppose we set the exampln of working harmoniously and not making the principal and first feature of, It a desire to adjourn. Ho declared the conference should show the people of tho country how to work, but did not press the point and tho motion to adjourn was carried. (Continued on Page Two) MRS.

JESSIE H. CHURCHILL of. San Francisco Will Lecture this Evening, October 7, tX 7:30 o'clock at the Woman's Club House Subject: "Constructive Thinking" Miss Alfaretta llallam's Class. in Psychology Im especially invltod. No Admission.

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