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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Freyef-nluth is
Legion Leader

George ". Freyermuth. temporary
commander of the South Bend Post,
No. 3. American Legion. since its
organization was elected commander
for the year 1920 AT the business
meeting OF the post. which preceded
the dance and house warming at
the new home OF the legion, Beyler
hall. Thursday evening
Other officers elected were Ro-
land Obenchain, vice commander;
Floyd Jellison, secretary; J. Elmer
Peak. treasurer; Or. w. II. Mikesch.
district committeeman; Edwin II.
Sommerer. insurance officer. and +.
J. Roush and Dr. a. l. Knapp, exc
cutive committee
Fully 100 couples attended the
dedication party and dance which
followed the meeting The music
for the Il numbers was furnished
Uy FTedrickson's orchestra.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Russian Leader
Refuses to Obey
order of Court
BY Associated Press

Ry Associated Press
NEW YORK. Dec. l1-LUdwiE
o. A *. Martens. "am bassador" OF
the Russian soviet government. on
Thursday fatly refused TO obey the
mandate of the subpoena served on
him by the Joint legislative commit
tee investigating seditious activities
here Tic declined both upon the
request and upon direct instructions
from the chairman TO produce docu-
meu;s and papers rcccivd hy him
Assem- blymsn Martin. acting chair
corrcspondcnce and reports 90 e..
Martens stated point blank that
hc had sent an his confidential files
out 90 Sew York state beyond the
Jurisdiction OF tho legislative COM
mittcc. They arc stiU in the Unit
I'd States. hc added. and he admitted
that he could produce them at any
time if hc SD desired
Asscrul llymau Martin. actinS chair
man of the committee told Martens
thaf De- would bc notified tomorrow
yhat action The committee would
tkc on his refusal to produce the
papers subpucuaed and to answer
guo-tions Martens smiled. nodded
his head and said.
Thank you
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
SUPREME COURT GETS
RECORDS OF JENKINS
~ Associated Press

hA Associated EFeHS-
MEXICO. City, Dec. 1.-THE su-
preme court has received the COM
plete records in the case OF Will
lam O. Jenkins. the American con-
sular agent. who recently was ar
rested in Puebla and soon will rem
der a decision as 10 whether the
Puebla circuit court or district court
shall continue an investigation into
the charges against Mr.. jenkins
with a view 10 his eventual trial
Jenkins is now on bail.
Il is said semi-officially that the
Mexican government IS awaiting the
decision Of the supreme court he
fore despatching an answer TO the
latest American note, as this court
Will rule whether federal Judges
have Jurisdiction I'm the case.
Mr Jenkins has returned 10 Pu-
ebla. To is declared that he has not
conferred with Pres't COr-anza.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Replies
to Urgent Note
from Uncle Sam

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Com-
plete blame for the killing of James
Wallace, an American citizen, by
Mexican soldier. two weeks ago near
Tampico, Mexico. is placed upon
Wallace. himself. by the Mexican
government in its note replying to
the urgent inquiry made by the
United States. The note which has
been handed 10 the American en-
bassy in Mexico City, was summarize
ed in a dispatch received from the
embassy Thursday at the state de-
partment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
GIVES LECTURE
TO CREDIT MEN
Men From MiShaWaka and
NOtre Dame Feature Meet
ing of Merchants.

Instructive and timely addresses
by ]. c. Locke, of the Mishawaka
Wooden Mfg. Co.. and Rev. John
O'Hara, of the school of commerce
at NOtre-~ Dame university, featured
the meeting of the South Bend
Credit Mems association, held Tues
day evening at Kable's banquet hall.
Practically the entire personnel Of
40 members was present. NJ. Berg
ram. Of Stockholm, Sweden. also de-
livered a short talk in which he told
of the systems of credit and the
gathering Of credit information in
his country.
Mr.. Locke's talk on The Sources
Of Credit Information, the Kind of
Information Credit Men Need,
Where to Get It and How to Under
stand It." brought out vital points
OF information concerning the credit
system Of modern business, of inter
est to the layman as well as 10 the
professional man.
The hidden sources of credit in
formation, the sources not to be
AOulu III CulA VI ADl dAA-AA tt-N vi
through statistical information and
the application OF them. form the
line of demarkation between the
good and the ordinary credit man, -
he said.
Question OF Prospect.
"A credit man, will in some in
stances approve a certain prospect
when he may be taking a chance
according to statistical information
or ne may refuse credit when the
prospect is highly rated. In these
instances he is either consciously or
subconsciously making use of MS
knowledge Of conditions in the
prospects territory economic condi-
tons. crop reports, industrial and
political conditions TO base his cal
culations-
The newspapers are sources OF
hidden information from which We
may gather much that will help us
in this respect; the peace treaty
which affects foreign commercial
prospects. revolutions. crops and the
weather in various sections, are al
treated daily in the press. KnOwl-
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Soldiers Relate
Startling Facts
in Court Trial

By ASso-lated Press;
NEW YORK. Dec. 11.-Capt
Karl ~. Deter. charged with brI-
taIity 10 prisoners in France. on sev-
eral occasions stood by with "a pis-
tol in one hand and q blackjack IN
the other. while his sergeants beat
up" "a man In his custody according
20 testimony given Thursday at his
court martial on Governor island.
This testimony was given by C,ar-
ence H. Lacey. Of Indianapolis. one
OF the principal witnesses for the
prosecution. from whom the dee
fense. however. forced an admission
that he once had been convicted in
Ohio of a crime and that he had
faced various charges while IN the
army.
Lacey. an ex-s0,dier. admitted ne
had capped from Capt Deter. for
mer commander of the 3Sth military
police company after ne had been
arrested nv him on street in fs
Mans for beiu- absent without
leave TN. defense hrouEht or tnat
Do also bad 1-ft his orra nizatial il
this country before 10 had sailed fer
France and that in 1914 he hai
beer accused or leserung from tls
Sixth o@YaIrT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Church Bazaar
A Big Success

More than COO parishioners at
tended the holiday bazaar and
chicken supper held at the West
minister Presbyterian church, Scott
and Lindsey SITS, Thursday night
The Rev. A NJ Eells, pastor OF the
church. was among those most
prominent in making the affair the
huge success that Il proved 20 oe
There was plenty OF entertainment
furnished by local talent, chief
among which was the rendition Of
several songs by the Westminste
quartet the church choir. which en-
joys tho reputation OF being on q
par with any in northern Indiana.
\ vote OF thanks v as extended tho
committee i'm charge for conducting
the most successful bezaar In tho
history OF the church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
BY G. J. COOPER.

PAW PAW. Mich, Dec. 11.-With
"a charge OF first degree murder fled
against him Thursday afternoon in
connection with the death three
years ago Of his fifth wife, Maud
Faith Tabor. whose distorted body
was found IN a trunk in the base
ment of the Tabor home at Lawton,
four miles from here nearly two
weeks ago. Joseph Glow Virgo, South
Bend real estate man. Thursday
night refused TO enter a plea TO the
charge when arraigned before o. w.
Rowland. a LawtOn justice of the
peace.
Justice Rowland was waiting at his
office at LsawtOn when deputy sheriffs
from the county Jail at Paw Paw ar
rived with Virgo shortly before 8
o'clock Thursday night The prison
er did not appear to have chahged
any since the serving Of the warrant
few hours before. He spoke in
the same almost inaudible voice in
answer TO the questions of Justice
Rowland.
First Degree Murder.
You are charged with murder in
the first degree in connection with
The death OF Maud Faith Tabor. how
do YOU plead 10 the charge ," asked
rhe justice.
4 prefer not 20 plead until have
consulted my attorneys" answered
Virgo. Justice Rowland, who is par
tally deaf. had TO put one hand be-
hind his ear in trumpet form 10
catch VfrEo's answer. The prisoners
voice was very low, and showed a
slight tremble. That. however. was
all the emotion he exhibited.
Virgo was then taken back 10 Paw
Paw where he was locked up in his
cell at the county jail. Thursday
was the first time this much married
man who is now facing trial on the
charge Of having murdered his fifth
.CvONTTN-TTED ON PACE U-OTrp 4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
EXTEND LAW TO EXCLUDE
ALIEN PR0PAGANOISTS


WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Exten-
sion OF exclusion and deportation
laws % aliens affiliated with any
organization which writes or distrib-
utes" matter advocating tho over
throw Of the government by violence.
"a hotaEc or assassination OF public
officials Was proposed in a bill intro
duced Thursday by Rep. Johnson.
republican, Washington. chairman
of the immigration committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Virgo Charged With Murder of Maud Tabor
Plan To Relax
Restriction On
Tram Schedules

By Associated Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Work was
resumed Thursday in the mines in
several states as a result Of the set
tlement yesterday in Indianapolis of
strike OF bituminous coal miners. but
httle relaxation in fuel restrictions
followed. Plans for a return TO nor
mai of the passenger train schedules
were under consideration tonight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
HEBREW CHURCH
WILL Be BUILT
Impressive Ceremonies Will
Be Held Sunday at Will
liam st. Synagogue.

Members Of the Hebrew institute
will celebrate the laying Of the cor
nerstone Of their new building next
Sunday afternoon. The exercises will
begin at p. m. and will be held
in the William st. synagogue. Ira
Ciralsky has been chosen chairman
OF the committee Of arrangements
and has provided the following pro-
gram: National hymns. Canton
Greenberg Of Chicago; address,
Rabbi Mindo Of Temple Beth FL;
vocal selections, Cantor Greenberg;
remarks. Judge Ralph : s. Feig of
Mishawaka; address. Rabbi Ruben
stein of Chicago; talk, pupils Of Tai
mud Torah.
Social Center.
The Hebrew institute is TO serve
as an educational and social center
for Jewish children and young folks
largely through the efforts Of Rabbi
Shapiro and the members of the or
ganiza ton TO which he has devoted
his efforts in recent years. When
completed early next spring. the
building Will accommodate classes
OF Jewish children who viii receive
instruction in the Hebrew language.
in Jewish history and in the princi-
pies of the Jewish religion. II Will
also serve as headquarters for the
various Jewish fraternal organiza-
tions Rabbi Shapiro will direct all
activities at the institute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
SUPREME COURT WILL
MAKE DRY DECISION
3y Asso-iated Press

~ AeeITIHIFU ITFons
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE su-
preme court may decide whether
the war time prohibition act makes
Illegal the manufacture OF all beer
or only that OF more than 2.75 per
cent alcoholic content at the same
time IL hands down ar opinion on
the constitutionality OF Tho war time
act and Nolstead law for the meas
ure's enforcement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
.ELKS PUT OVER
SPLENDID SHOW
Large Crowd Attends Gala
FeStivaI-Boxing Bouts
Aid Carnival.

More than 500 South Bend Elks
and their brother guests from cities
of northern Indiana and southern
Michigan including delegations from
LaPorte, Michigan City. Niles, Elk
hart. Goshen, St. Joseph. and Benton
Harbor made merry at the get to-
gether" gala festival staged by the
South Bend lodge at their w. Colfax
av., home Thursday evening. Fully
one-half of the number present
were out Of town members all of
whom declared the affair the most
successful Of these every now and
then" fetes staged by the local lodge.
John DeHaven opened the meet
ing with a short humorous address
before turning the management Of
affairs over 10 Fred Dennis, chair
man for the evening.
Blind Man Speaks.
Frank y. Reese. representing the
State Institution for the Blind and
the Optimists club composed OF a
membership of the blind of the state
appeared before the meeting with
an appeal for endorsement for the
state home which has been provided
for in a bill recently passed by the
state legislature.
Mr. Reese's handicap of blindness
only served TO emphasize his success
as a speaker. In a stirring appeal
he told the conditions 10 which many
Of the helpless blind of Indiana have
been subjected stating that the in
stitution now in operation at Indi-
annapolis housed only about % per-
sons whereas the blind Of the state
numbered more than $500. The pro-
posed institution will train persons
so afflicted 10 take their place in the
business world by vocational train
ing.
Good Program.
The remainder Of the program was
occupied by cleverly arranged
series Of entertainments featuring
the Notre Dame jazz orchestra and
Walter O'keefe, OF Notre Dame, who
delivered several Of his best known
numbers in monolOgue and song, and
Mccormick. another Notre Dame
product, in an "a ia Fatty Arbuckle
skit.' Mccormick general arChi-
tectural resemblance TO the movie
comedian and his clever witticisms
put his initiative mOnologue over
with a zip.
The other features were a pair Of
snappy three round boxing bouts in
which the principals were introduc-
ed as Patsy Flaraty OF Chicago VS..
Johnny Clear. of the same address
and Red Dugan Of Detroit vs. San
dow Snyder. OF Benton Harbor. A.
:. Burkhart and c. d. Steed. the lat
ter introduced as Tex Rickard. Off
ciated in the ring.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Tells Justice Rowland That He
Must Consult AttOr-
neyS First.
PATHOLOGIST SAYS MURDER
South Bend Man Has Not Yet
Announced Names of His
CounSeIIorS.



SACRAMENTO, Calf.
Dee. ll.-Extradition papers
for the return to Michigan Of
Walter O. Tabor and Mrs.
Sarah Tabor. his mother. to
answer a charge of murder In
connection with the death of
Miss Maude Tabor. sister and
daughter respectively, were
issued Thursday by Gov.
Stephens.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
TO
ORGANIZE CLUB
Thomas Mott Osborne, Prison
Reformer Will Start
National Campaign.

by Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Dec. 1i.-Thomas
Mott Osborne, prison reformer re-
Gently engaged in interviewing for
mer prisoners. guards and assistant
wardens in Joliet prison. called by
Illinois, with a view to ending al
legged abuse there has started a ma
tion-wide campaign to put each of
the SO state prisons and five federal
penitentiaries upon "a humane
basis" IL was announced here Wed
nosday.
The fortune of a wealthy ex-
convict, known from one end of
the country TO the other" a man of
influence in washington. but who
for the present is mentioned only as
the gray brother, is said TO have
been placed at the disposal OF Mr..
Osborne to finance his venture
Sixteen hundred former prison
inmates now in New York city all
of whom are with reputable firms
and living straight" are devoting
their attention to the crusade
Joliet is described by them as "the
worst institution in the country
and they said 1t is known in the
underworld as a 10 to place
meaning that the chances are 10 to
that when a convict comes out Of
IL he will be so badly broken in
health and spirit he will be unable
10 earn a living
Osborne. il was said, is in contact
with 10000 former convicts
throughout the United States who
have belonged to prison mutual well
fare leagues. the organization he
started when ne was warden at Sing
Sing in opposition TO the old-time
honor system" These freed men,
now organized in what Is known to
be the Gray Brotherhood" who
have redeemed themselves and
many OF whom now are holding re-
sponsible positions in the business
world. are cooperating with Os-
borne.
The prisons which il is said. will
be investigated after the clean up"
. of Joliet. will be Moyansing where
, the solitary system is still in vogue,
Trenton state prison. Clinton. known
as the siberia OF New York, and
Wethersfield. Conn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Impossible Task.

In view OF the short time remain
ing before the Christmas recess and
the fact that the Cummins bill N
passed. must be sent Co conference
with the Esch BILL recently passed
bv the house. republican aud demo
cratic senators predicted that r
would not be humanity possible 90
frame q law by the end or The
month. even If congress kept
steadily and continuously az work.
The DAYS upturn was keenly dis
appointing 10 friends n the Cum
Minis bin. which would have been
passed Monday. with less than
score OF senator's voting except for
demand by Sen. Lafouette repub-
lican. Wisconsin. for a quorum ON
an aye and nay vote the bin was
PASSED and Vice Pres't Marshall
was ready To announce the result
when the obvious absence OF
quorum upset the whole proceeding
and reopened discussion.
Underwood Kills Rumors.
During the course OF an address
Thursday in which ne made a sharp
demand for immediate action. Sen.
Underwood democrat Of Alabama,
took notice OF widely circulated
rumors that the president would not
return the roads 10 their owners on
Jan. I. Sen Underwood frankly
announced that he did not know
what Pres't Wilson intended 10 do.
But" he added. 'the president
has said that he would turn them
back the first Of the year. and Z
has been my observation that when
ne said he'd do "a thing he aid it,
Taking up for the time being The
minority leadership Sen Under
wood fought of attempts 90 side
track the railroad bill While he did
not approve all OF it's provisions, the
Alabama senator declared 81 pro-
tected the financial interests OF the
roads. and did not uaduiy burden
the public.
Principal Attack.
The principal attack on the b-l
was made by Sen. Lafollette. who
already had spoken two full days
and who has not yet approached
The end Of his long address. After
he had been steadily assaiiing the
measure for two hours Sen.
LafoIlette temporarily yielded the
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
REPORT STEAMER AFIRE
35 MILES OUT AT SEA
~ Associated Press

Ey Associated Press:
ST. JOHNS. y. F., Dec. 1.-THE
LeyIand liner Mercian reported in
wireless messages late Thursday
that she was afre 50 miles south
OF Cape Race.
BOSTON. Dec. 1.-The Leyland
steamer Mercian. reported afre OF
Cape Race late Thursday, is
freighter and carried no passengers.
according TO local officers OF the
line She left here Dec. 5 in COM
mand OF Capt Carnon. bound for
Manchester and Liverpool The crew
was said 20 number about 80 men.
she registers 4.O66 tons
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
TO WORK
is MESSAGE OF.
NINE OFFICIALS.
Formal Notice is Being Sent
to Four Thousand
Br0therhoodS.
SHIPMENTS MOVE RAPIDLY
BULLETIN.
By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Dec. H..

WASHINGTON, Dec. II.
Fuel Administrator Gar
fields resignation was Thurs
day night in the hands of
Pres't Wilson, given because
he disagreed in principle with
the coal strike settlement pro-
Posal arranged by the govern
ment and the mine workers
union.
DR.. Garfield himself re-
fused to confirm, deny or dis
cuss the report. but at the
white house it was said that a
personal letter from him had
been transmitted to the presi-
dent late Thursday afternoon.
by Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. IL
Members OF the United Mine Work
ers of America are urged to return
to work with the least possible de-
lay in order that the public needs
for coal may be promptly met, in a
circular prepared by the interna-
tiOnal officials OF the organization
Thursday afternoon and which will
be sent to the 1000 local unions as
soon as 1t can be printed
The circular was issued TO sup
plement instructions sent out Wed
nesday night by wire and contains
an explanation of the action OF the
general committee in voting TO ac-
cept the presidents proposal for set
tlement of the strike.
All Mines Resume.
Acting on the directions contain
ed in the kilograms, many miners
reported for work Thursday and in
dications were that practically al
mines which have been idle since
the walkOut on oct. 81. will resume
operation Friday. Reports from sew
eral mines told of hosting of coal
as early as noon today and operators
here stated that coal will be moving
rapidly by Monday.
Atty. Gen. a. Mitchell Palmer
who came to Indianapolis following
his conference with miners union
heads in Washington Saturday night
left for French Lick Springs. Ind.
and Friday Will leave there fOI
Washington.
It was stated Thursday that the
government intended TO proceed
with the grand jury investigation OF
charges OF the violations Of the Lev
er act and antitrust laws through
conspiracy 10 limit the production
Of coal. These charges involve both
miners and operators. On the other
hand it was indicated that charges
OF contempt made against 81 off,
cials of the mine workers for al
legged violation of the federal court
injunction against the strike. prob
ably would be dropped.
Lewis OF TO Capital.
Acting Pres't John L. Lewis oi
the United Mine Workers. left for
Washington Thursday evening tC
attend a conference of national and
international union heads called BY
Samuel Gompers. president Of the
American Federation OF Labor
Prior 10 his departure he received
a message from Pres't Wilson com.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-12
Failure of Senate TO Enact
Rail Legislation Given
As Reason.
WILSON HAS TAKEN STAND
Impossible to Make New Laws
Before Christmas Va
cation Period.

Ey Associated rr,sS-
WASHINGTON. Dee II-Hope
OF enacting railroad Legislation uv
Jan. 4. the date ON which Prost
Wilson has announced tho roads
would bc turned back 90 private
Thursday 10y senate leaders
Strong and unexpected opposition
developed during consideration of
the Cummins bHI designed 20 meet
conditions with the end of govern
ment control and n was by q SLIM
and narrow margin that its sdvo-
Gates defeated a motion 90 Sci, r.
aside and take up the sugar meas
TTrn
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THE WEATHER.


Indiana; Cloudy riday. probably rain
changing to snow uch colder Friday |
night and Saturday
Lower Michigan. snow Friday and
probably Saturday. m uch colder Saturday. !
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