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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21

living has taught them 20 be partic-
ular where they spend and how
The general public is buying what
II needs. There is no tendency 70
purchase extravagantly. People
realize the law OF supply and de
mand governs and are not holding
of in hope Of lower prices But
they are buying only what they need
and not going to excess" he said.
Home Life on New Level.
The home life is on a new level.
Fathers no ware flocklng 70 the
corner theater with their wives and
children where formerly they pa
raded TO the corner bar room. Pro-
hibitiOn and not war is credited
with the change. Picture shows
and amusement houses all report
increased business and an increase
In the number Of men in the audi
ences.
Peace has brought JOY to the
hearts of policemen. Arrests are on
the decline and have been for
months. according TO Chief Martin
O'Brien. Violent crimes have fallen
in number and the number OF petty
thefts-reaching an alarming pro-
portion during the warts decreas-
ing. officers say.
Farmers Like Peace.
Farmers have found peace days
more 10 their liking than war times.
General prosperity Of farmers
continue throughout the St. Louis
district. according to reports from
all sources. Super production cam
paigns of the government have
continued in peace times, reports
show. and farmers are enjoying
their long-hoped for prosperity.
The number Of automobiles in
rural communities continues TO in
crease. figures Of the secretary of
state show. Missouri has one farm
tractor to each so farms, according
TO a statement by Jewell Mayes. sec
rotary Of the state board of agricul-
ture, following a survey.
Farmers generally have money in
banks for the first time in years.
according to banking statements.
while loans to farmers-indicatin
prosperity-will exceed all other
years. authorities predict. Esti-
mated production of corn this year
is nearly 100000 bushels more
than In war-times, although there
has been a slight decline in the esti-
mated production of wheat, ac-
cording TO the state agricultural
board.
Declining prices Of hogs has re-
suited in increased receipts to the
national stock yards here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
EDITORIAL COMMENT
ON SENATE ACTION
REGARDING TREATY

By United Press:
BOSTON RECORDING action
OF the senate in prostrating the
treaty is a betrayal OF the United
States and OF all humanity. II is
false 20 every consideration OF
political honor. l. is an invitation
TO national disaster.
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL - The
responsibility rests squarely upon
the republican majority. They
could have had compromise reser-
vations which would have met all
the objections that they have at any
time propounded. But they chose
to insist upon reservations which
went beyond bounds of reason and
moderation and in effect nullifed
the League.
CHICAGO POST-The United
States is not, in its heart, repudiat-
ing its obligations to the world.
Those who so read the events in the
United States senate misjudge the
American people. Whatever the up
shoot Of the matter, America can
be depended upon TO do her part IL
NAt Hollu HttuS ntT gam.
CHICAGO NEWS-Defeat OF the
peace treaty as modified
brings the nation 20 a point where
the public must demand a rational
compromise. The alternative
TO a League of peace is some system
OF alliances with extensive prepara-
tons for new wars and trem endous
military and naval budgets
The people of the United States will
not accept this alternative.
INDIANAPOLIS NEwS-"Politics
complicated with personal and po-
litical antagonism undoubtedly
blocked the ratification. Neither
side is free from guilt.
About the only thing that can
be said about the action Of the SEN
ate yesterday is that it was a great
day for the reds, for the radicals,
for the bolsheviki and for all the in
transigent horde that is trying to
remake the world along impossible
lines. And it was a great day also
for Johnson, Borah, Reed, ct al"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21

overaHs and jumpers. Food ship
pers sell now TO the domestic trade
instead OF the army
War I'm Labor Circles.
Peace brought warm labor cir
cles.
Since peace came there have been
more capital and labor wars than
ever before in St. Louis history. ac-
cording 20 officials here. None.
however. has assumed serious pro-
portions.
Production has suffered but
slightly with industrial strife sway
ing here. according 20 a statement
by the federal reserve bank. Bust
ness in many lines has been devel-
oped beyond pre-war times. the
statement says. adding tha- num-
Der OF new industries have devel-
oped.
Radicalism has raised its head
but once in the St. Louis district.
Miners OF the southern Illinois coal
fields ignored their leaders and
staged an Independent strike. II
was OF short duration
Building Is Resumed.
city officials declare no instance
OF red" operations or anarchists
has come 70 their attention and riot
ing has been at a minimum.
Resumption Of building has al
layed considerable industrial unrest.
officials believe. High rents now
prevailing will be hammered down
within the next six months real es-
tate men declare and present hous-
ing congestion will be relieved The
chamber OF commerce has under
way a 100000 housing PROPOSE
ton, which IL is believed will care
for the present overflow OF renters.
Offcial figures show building op-
erations have increased from $685.
4O5 a year ago TO s2.S44.9sO. with
indications Of exceeding this figure
a month hence.
swan Song of Waste.
Extravagance. luxury and waste
have sung their swan songs
War. high cost Of living. prohibit
ton and government thrift lessons
have remade life here. Teopic are
saving more. buying intelligehtly
and they are cutting out the frills
and friyolity according to mer-
chants and business men.
Bank statements here show in
creased savings since the return OF
peace. The increase is both I'm num-
Der OF accounts and amounts.
People are buying more intelli-
gently-more carefully" according
to NJ l.. Wilkinson. secretary of tho
Associated Retailers. High cost Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
PEACE REMAKES
INDUSTRIES IN
CENTRAL WEST
SauSageS and Other Food Pro-
ducts Ground Out in Form
er Munitions Plants.

ST LOUIS. Nov. Sausages
and other food specialties are being
ground out b. factories here which
a year ago today were belching fod-
der for the War Lord Mars
St Louis factories have hit their
peace-time stride and gained mo-
mentum in the Il months since
they were driving night and day TO
maintain maximum war production.
Many lines have developed ma
terial beyond a pre-war basis says
the latest report Of the federal re-
serve bank. The number OF en-
ployes has increased in the last
year and a shortage OF labor exists.
Wages are from 40 10 100 percent
higher" the report says, adding
many new industries have been es-
tablished." The statement shows in
creases in business I'm virtually all
lines with general conditions tend
ing upward.
Street cars. steel rails, food sup
plies. clothing. farm implements
the whole list Of peace products are
pouring again from factories here.
Sausages Instead of Bullets.
The Anheuser- Busch Co "a year
ago today had cleared its floor space
and spent thousands Of dollars
preparatory 20 becoming one Of the
governments largest munitions
storehouses. The plant today is us
ing the noor space 10 store sausages.
feeds and light beverages.
The conversion process" was
utilized here No plants were con-
structed especially for war uses a
few. planned in the last war days.
were converted before completion.
Plants building street cars made
aeropiane bodies during the war.
They are making street cars today
Khaki makers now are turning out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
COAL DMINDIES-

By United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Nov. 20
With the Indiana coal fields still idle
from the miners strike. the soft coal
supply of the state had dwindled
to a low ebb today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
TAXBLL TOPASS
IN SENATE TODAY
Penrose Will Urge Adop.
ton Although He Will
Criticize 1t
SIGNAL VOTE EXPECTED

Washington. Feb. 12.--More than six
months in the making. the great war
revenue bill. levying six billion dollars
in taxes this year and four billion dol
lars annually thereafter, today neareo
final congressional action.
Democratic and Republican leaders
expressed the belief when the Senate
convened today that the conference re-
mort on the measure would be adopted
before adjournment, and the bill would
he sent to the White House to wait
President wilson's return from abroad
Though several Senators intended "a
speak today in opposition to ceIfair
sections of the conference report, le's1ers
predicted that the bill would be ap'
proved by an overwhelming vote. Chair
man Simmons. of the Senate managers
said a night session probably would bs
convened II necessary to complete &C
ton on the measure today.
The conference com:,.ittee's report on
the bill. which was adopted by the
House of Representatives Saturday, was
called up in the Senate yesterday by
senator Simmons, chairman OF the SEN
ate Finance Committee. Senator SIM
mons urged the immediate passage oi
the measure, and explained that $780,
OOO, 900 OF the SO, 900. 600, 900 which 1t Is
hoped to raise in revenue through the
bill already has been expended by the
Federal Government.
Senator Penrose ranking Republican
member OF the Finance Committee and
one OF the Senate conferees, today
will urge the passage of the bill as the
best measure that could be drafted under
present conditions. although lie will voice
the opposition of the Republicans tC
many Of its provisions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
HOUSE COMMITTEES
FIX HEARING D4TES

Harrisburg. Feb. 12--The judiciary
Special Committee 81 the House in
charge of the McCody bill, lowering IL
censes for sale of oleomargarine. fixed
February IS az the date for a hearing.
Arrangements We're also made for
hearings on the bills TO permit enter
tainments of an educational nature,
concerts, etc, on Sunday
The Military Affairs Committee is ar
ranging for hearings on military train
Ing bills later in the month.
Speaker Spsngler, York. regulating
conveyance OF corporation property with
out the consent of - majority in value
of the stockholders
Several Mills providing for clarlhca-
tion of clauses IN the borough and town
ship codes were introduced by NJ
Powell, Luzerne, who also sponsored a
bill providing for publication 81 news.
papers of reports OF borough township
and school district auditors
Provision for financial statements TO
be fled with the Bureau of Statistics
by all corporations is made in "A bill
from Mr.. McIrtyre. Fayette They now
file statements on production and accl-
dents.
Mr.. Pike, Montgomery. introduced a
bill to repeal the Montgomery County
tax law OF 1865 and the supplement ,oi
1871.
B1fty-three bills We're reported out
most of them being passed for the first
time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12

thereby cripple Russia after war open
cd. This strike was put down by the
old regime.
One American Negro
Doctor Simons said he now was hav-
ing investigated a report coming to him
on apparently good authority that the
governing committee Of the northern
commune In Petrograd In December,
1918, contained only sixteen true Rus
slams, 265 persons from New York, and
one American negro calling himself Pro-
fessor Gordon.
Discussing Bolshevik propaganda in
the United States, Or. Simons said he
frequently visited the Rand School OF
Social Science In New York to buy its
literature. which he described as some
OF the most seditious stuff I have ever
found" He added that nineteen out
Of twenty persons at this school were
Jews.
The witness told the committee that
Bolshevist agltators persistently fol-
lowed him when he delivered lectures
on Russia, and frequently distributed al
the door pamphlets. entitled. Seventy
six Questions and Answers" on Boil
shevism in Russia, written by Albert
Rhys williams. one of the speakers a,
recent HectlllB III washington, WHlCi
prompted the Senate committees new
inquiry. A paragraph on religion Of the
BoLshevist system In this booklet was
described by DR.. Simons as an Inter
esting fairy tale"
Questioned about an American negro
In Bolshevist councils called Professor
Gordon" Doctor Simons said in the
United States, Gordon had been a pug
list and in Petrograd a doorkeeper at
the American embassy. later he as
sumed the title of professor of physical
culture and boxing. At one time, Doctor
Slmons said. the negro wanted to marry
Russian lady" and asked him TO per
form the ceremony.
American propaganda in Russia, seek
ing TO explain real motives of the United
States in the war, irritated the Bolshe
visits, the witness said, and Russian agi
tators posted bills referring to the flesh
eating. blood-drlnking Allies"
Most real Bolshevists have hatred
for England and the Allies and affection
for Germany" he added, although many
displayed a tendency to msintsin friendl!
relations with the United States"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
U.S.. LOSSES In SIBERIA 1928
in East Published in
Regular Lists

Washington. Feb. t2.-(By \. P)--
\ cablegram today from the headquart-
ers of the American expeditonary
forces in France gave the total casual
Ties i'm American forces in Siberia up Ia
February as ten officers and 3l4
men killed died of wounds and disease
wounded and missing in action. The
total was divided as follows:
Killed in action, two officers, sixty
men; died of wounds, one officer. four
teen men died Of disease. fifty-foui
men; died of accident. five men wound
ed severely. two officers, siXty-sever
men: wounded slightly. three officers
thirty men; wounded, degree undeter-
mined two officers. fifty-three men
missing in action, thirty-one men.
These casualties are being published
individually in the regular casualty lists
the War Department announced,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
BLAMES Y1DDISH
FOR BOLSHEVISM
Success in Russia Attrib-
uted to Disturbers From
New York
REDS in u. S. ARE BUSY
Clergyman 7 c lis Senate
Probers of Propaganda
in America
REDS IN u. S. ARE BUSY
By the Associated Press

Washington, Feb. 12.--Success OF the
Boshevik movement in Russia was at
trlbuted to aid from the lower East Side
of New York by the Rev. q. A. slmons,
former head. of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Russia, testifying today at the
Senate judiciary Subcommittees inquiry
into lawless agitation in the United
States.
The witness also said the predominant
here was the YiddIsh element Of the East
Side. He explained that he was not
in sympathy with anti-Semitic asnove-
ments. and that in stating his views
meant to cast no reflection upon Jewish
people In general.
Referring to Bolshevism, Doctor si-
mons said
Il have firm conviction that this
agitation is Yiddish and that one OF its
bases is in the lower East Side OF New
York. ] don't think the Bolshevik move
ment in Russia would have been a sue
cess except for the support it got in
New York on the East Side"
Pro- -0ermnnism Develops
Immediately after the Kerensky
revolution early in 1917. Doctor Simons
said, sentiment in Russia was pro-Ally
but within a few months. when the Boil
shevik movement developed, a strong
pro-German current developed with
more than half the agitators Jews, in
GLIDING many from New York.
The witness said a woman. a member
of his church and a teacher in Smolney
Institute. Pstrograd. headquarters or the
Eolsheviki before they overthrow Ker-
ensky., frequently saw German officers al
a council table with Bolshevik leaders
He added that the women reported see
ing German documents bearing German
stamps on the table and hearing Ger
man spoken more frequently than Rus
sian. Doctor Simons suggested this
language might have been Yiddish in
stead Of German.
AS evidence Of German influence ir
Russia, Doctor Simons declared tha
before Russia entered the war he heart
| that hundreds of thousands of ruble,
had been placed by Germans In tn,
hands of labor leaders in Petrograd to
cause strike in industrial plants snt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
CUT YOUR SHOE BILLS
WITH NEOL|N SO[ES

"The answer TO the problem of shoe
wear lies in the use of Ne0lin Soles
SO says H. l.. Evans of Steubenville.
Ohio.
For five months, says Mr.Evans,' Il
have been wearing the same pair OF
Ne6lin-soled shoes at my work at the
La Belle Iron Works and they are
good for two months more wear. As
my work takes me to all parts of the
mill daily where | have to walk over
cinders, Stag. etc, it is simply out OF
the question to buy anything else to
take the place Of Neolin Soles."
You too-and your whole family-will
find Neolin-soled shoes wear long and
so save money. You can get themin the
styles you like at almost any good shoe
store. And any repairman will re-sole
your worn shoes with Neolin Soles--
scientifically made TO be durable, COM
Portable and waterproof. They are
made by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company, Akron. Ohio, who also make
Wingfoot Heels--guaranteed TO OUT
wear any other heels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
CALSWORTHY PRAISES U. 5.
Bond Between Britain and Amer.
lea Cemented. Saws Poet

New York, Feb. 12.-John Galsworthy.
English novelist and playwright. and
Mrs. Galsworthy arrived yesterday on
board the Carmanis, OF the Cunard Line.
The author came expressly to be present
at the celebration to be given FEBRUARY
10, the Tooth anniversary of the birth
of James Russell Lowell. poet, critic
esssyist and at one time Minister to
Great Britain.
This is Mr. Galsworthy's third visit
to America, and each time he likes II
better. Mr.. Galsworthy spoke with en-
thusiasm of the bond that has been
cemented between the American and the
British soldier. THE feeling Is cordial
he announced; more cordial than II
ever has been"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER -PH1LADEIPH1A WEDNESDAY,

trades whose products form staple OF
other occupations. think also of the con
sequences upon the general trade situa-
ton. The government proposed a strong
representative committee. In which the
miners would be represented, TO inquire
into this question and also into the cost
Of production and distribution OF coal
the selling prices and profits and the
question whether coal mining should be
continued on it's present basis or under
Joint control or be nationalized.
In regard to the demand for increased
wages, the goeernmen said it was will
ing to add a shilling day TO the pres
ent war bonus, which is equal to the rise
in prices since January. 1918. and to refer
other demands in connection with wages
TO the representatives committee. The
government asked the miners TO regard
the reply Is clear indication of It's in
tention to meet them in every possible
way
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
BRITISH LABOR
SITUATION ACUTE
Lloyd Georges Program
Fails to Allay Indus
trial Unrest
OFFERS ARE IN VAIN
Miners Federation Rejects
Proposal in Reply to
Demands

London. Feb 12.-while the press
generally approves of Premier Lloyd
Georges labor program, It falls TO sat
isfy the Parliamentary Labor Party,
which has prepared an amendment to
the reply 10 the speech from the throne.
regretting the absence OF definite pro-
posals dealing with "the present cases
OF industrial unrest and for securing as
regards wages and working hours condi-
tions OF labor which will establish a
higher standard OF life and social well
being for the people"
Mr.. Lloyd Georges proposals are also
adversely criticized by the radical sec
tion OF the press, which regards them as
vague and unlikely to be carried out by
what is alleged TO be a "reactionary
Parliament"
Labor Makes Demands
The labor situation reached a crisis
today in conferences between the gov
eminent and three great unions, rep
reSenting nearly 1900. 600 workers.
These unions are the Miners Fed
Grafton of Great Britain. membership
500. 900; National Union OF Railwaymen.
membership 100000. and the National
TRANSPORT Workers Federation, inem-
bership 100000.
The railway mems demands include
a foriy-eight hour week and control Of
railways by representatives OF the man
agements and workers.
The miners want a six hour day and a
thirty per cent increase i'll wages. while
the transport workers demand a forty
four hour week and a wage advance OF
twenty per cent.
Miners Reject Government 0ner
The conference of the Miners Fedora
| ton Of Great Britain, which was helt
at Southport. decided against acceptance
of the terms offered by the government
for a settlement of the demands made
by the federation.
Replying 10 the miners. the govern
/ ment said, in regard to the demand fol
! n six-hour dat. that while II sympa'
! thized with the desire of the work
/ ers for an improved standard OF
/ life. Il must. in considering the in
creases in the cost OF production il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
SPR0UL MAKES NOMINATIONS
Senate Confirms All Except That
of Fisheries Commissioner

Harrisburxb. Feb. 12--Governor Will
liam C. Sproul sent the following nom
nations TO the Senate for confirmation:
Public Service Commissioner Sidney
Ray Shelby. of Uniontown, term TO ex-
pire July ]. 1928: Harold NJ Mcclure,
Of Lewisburg, term to expire July !,
1924. and Samuel NJ. Clement, Jr.. Of
philadelphia. term TO expire July /,
1891.
Commisslqner OF Fisheries-Nathan
r. Butler. Of Pleasant Mount. Wayne
County.
Adjutant General--Frank d. Beary.
OF Allentown
Prison Inspector for the Eastern Pen
itentiary, Philadelphia-E. j. I.afferty.
OF Philadelphia
with the exception OF the reappoint-
ment OF Commissioner OF Fisheries Bull
ler, all the nominations were immedi-
afely confirmed by the Senate under an
nkrsement 10 suspend the rules. Senator
II. Larry Eyre, OF Chester County. moved
10 send the Butler nomination 10 the
committee on executive nominations, and
!. this was done. IL was announced that
Sanator Eyre is opposed to the reten-
-rf0n OF Butler.
The two men displaced on the Public
Horgics Commission are Michael j.
RYAN. OF philadelphia, and William A
UnGse, former Mayor of Pittsburgh.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
WEST VA. CONSERvES GAS
Bill Giving Priority to State Consumer
Passes Legislature

Charleston, w. Va. Feb. 12.-(By A.
p THE bill to conserve natural gas
for the use of West virginia consumers
senate Yesterday by vote Of 19 to 10.
n provides that all gas companies shall
satisfy to the limit of their ability de.
mands made upon them by domestic ana
gas before shipping any Of their supply
The measure was passed by the House
of Delegates several days ago. and 1t
is now ready for the Governors sigma
fure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
Andrew Allen, Shipowner, Dead

Montreal. Que, Feb. 1l.--Andrew Al
ping family who AT one TIME owned tie
Allan Line OF steamships. died yester-
day after an operation. lie was born
in Montreal in 1860. Mr.. Allan at varl-
Gus times held the presidencics Of the
Msrconi Wireless Telegraph Company OF
Canada. Shipping Federation OF Canada
and Dominion Dry Dock Company.