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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
WILSON To SPEAK
WORDS DECIDING
FATE Of LEAGUE
Administration Senators Con-
test to Leave Defense of
Plan to President.

DA Aulltu IeNSs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-Pres't
Wilson. and not the senate, will
speak the words that will decide the
American people for or against the
le9g of nations. in the opinion Of
senate administration leaders.
They refused to worry today over
attacks on the draft of the league
constitution They are in no hurry 10
reply to Sen. Poindexter. nor will
they rush into the arena against
other critics, who plan 10 hammer
at the league daily from now on.
Yesterdays senate demonstration,
when packed galleries applauded
Poindexter's assaults on the league.
meant nothing in the absence of de-
fense of the league by the man. more
than anyone else, responsible for il.
administration senators said.
Criticism To Help.
In their absence. hostile criticism
will center the public mind upon the
league, create interest in the prov
siops of its constitution and thus give
est Wilson an audience eager to
hear what he has 10 say.
"Pres't Wilson will make the chief
speech to the great American jury"
said Sen Lewis. democratic whip.
THE American people know they
can rely on his being honest with
them. If after hearing him they de-
eide the league plan is evil, they
doubtless will express that view 10
congress without hesitation and in no
uncertain terms.
To Have Public Opinion.
"If they are convinced that the
menaces foreseen by Sen. Poindexter
and others are not real and that the
league will prevent future war. they
assuredly will express that view.
When the senate comes to vote upon
the question, it will have before ii.
not only Pres't Wilson's frank ex-
planation of the leagues charter but
the peoples opinion of it"
Sen. Hitchcock, who will be ad-
ministration spokesman in whatever
reply is to be made TO critics. said
today he does not know when he will
speak.
Sen. Borah. who by declining
Pres't wilson's invitation 10 a white
house conference on the league be-
came leader OF the opposition, may
present his views today If he can
complete his preparations in time.
Sen. Reed intends TO speak Satu--
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
ULTIMATUM
Soldiers Council of Munich
Demands Radical Changes.

By United Press
AMSTERDAM. Feb. 2O-The sol
diers' and wOrkmen's council II
Munich has issued an ulumatum 20
the Bavarian government. according
TO dispatches received here today.
demanding that il resign or agree
10 the following:
Dismissal OF a number OF conser-
vative officials.
Dissolution OF the cadet corps
Reorganization OF the Bavarian
army under the control OF the SOL
diers' council. which would elect al
officers.
The war minister. refusing 20 con-
slider these proposals. resigned. a
complete political upheaval is fear
ed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
ARMY IN RUSSIA
IN GOOD SHAPE
Col. Stewart, U. S. Comman-
der, Gives Lie to AIarmiSt
Reports of Dangers.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2O.-The al
lied command is capable of taking
care of itself against the whole boil
shevik army" in northern Russia.
Col George +. Stewart, American
commander, today cabled the war
department. The alarmist reports
of conditions of troops in northern
Russia, as published in the press
the end of December. are not war
ranted by any facts" he said.
Troops have been well taken care
of in every way and my officers re-
sent these highly exaggerated re-
ports. fearing that a slur is cast on
the regiments wonderful record.
Health Of command is excellent
sick and wounded are well taken
care Of"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
SUGGEST COMMISSION TO
DEAL WITH ANARCHISTS
BY United Press

BY United Press:
LONDON. Feb. 2O.-The attack on
Premier Clemenceau was interpreted
by the British press today as an in
stance of an outcropping OF Dol
shevism" throughout the world.
Morning newspapers, fearing an
epidemic of assassinations, suggest
ed that international action should
De undertaken 10 deal with anar-
chists. The Daily News denounced
the attack as mad dog politics"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
BY LOWELL MELLETT
oCopyright 1879

by United Press
BREST. Feb. 2o.-Brest may NOT
be the best military base n the
world. but it is far from the worst.
in the opinion of officers ard men
permanently stationed here.
An investigation. conducted under
such circumstances as the situation
will permit. failed TO Substantial
charges that Brest is pest hole
or that the men are victims % mis-
management. IL is true that In COM
mon with much OF western France.
there is super-a bundance of mud
but this is due 10 climatic and geo
logical conditions. This could not he
avoided. as Brest was selected as
base because Of strategic and geo
graphical reasons.
Reports Of shocking food and san
itary conditions are unfounded. ac-
cording 20 the inhabitants OF tne
camp tho mselves-
Facts About Deaths.
Rumors are understood to haf"
been circulated iu the United states
that 5000 American soldiers died ir
Brest during September and October
Of the last year. The facts ere. ac-
cordine 10 figures given the CORES
nondent that from November 1917.
when Camp Pontanezzen-wher
soldiers are congregated 10 await
transportation home-was establish
ed. up 10 the first If the present
month. there were l.211 deaths from
al causes This includes she victims
OF tho nneumonia and influenza epi-
demic during October and Septem-
her most Of whom are said 20 have
becor,e infected either enroute here
or before they left the Unitd States
II also includes 80 who died aboard
while coming over. These figures
were authorized bv Gen. Eli Hell
mick base commander. Gen. Smed-
lev Butler. commandaut 30 camp
Pcntanezzen. and Col Guy Edie.
base surgeon. These officers claim
that the sick and death rate in
Priest which hardles more Ameri-
can troops than any other port
the lowest Of any camp in France.
a White Mans Camp.
rrf,-a+- from california. admit
tod that Camn Pontanezzen is less
at+-,cti,o chan CamD Lewis that
,robarlv is less comfortabIc and
that the streets are infinitely mud
dior but declared that 90 81 "fhe best
c,r,n in France" Ho was asked whr
'sPecause." he replied "thcv feel
Won right here"
What do YOU mean 1y right 90
..weu there's lot OF it. It's good
and Won don't have 20 wait for O.
why. they had hot chocolate and
things for as when we got of the
train and a hot dinner ready when
we got 70 camp. although ~ was -n
kid ,-ou this IS "A white mans camp
ra - -,.-,....,.,. 7..-+ rr.-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20

BY United Press.
BOSTON. Feb. 20.-Plans for the
reception of Pres't Wilson were
practically completed today subject
10 change if Joseph p. Tumulty. the
presidents secretary, believes any
notifications are necessary.
Mayor Andrew J. Peters has made
all arrangements for the reception
Monday. although the presidential
ship may arrive Sunday, in which
case il is understood she will lie II
anchor in the lower harbOr until
Monday morning. 1t is known that
Pres't Wilson desires TO avoid a dem
onstration on Sunday.
The George washington will be
met by practically all the naval YES
sells stationed here, and by at least
three ships carrying the mayors
committee OF welcome. Admiral
Spencer Wood. of the first naval dis
trict. has made arrangements for six
destroyers 10 go out to sea and con-
voy the big liner to port.
To Keep Boats Away.
When the George Washington
Commonwealth pier she will he sur
rounded by a fleet Of % patrol boats.
which will keep any other vessels
away from the presidents ship.
Mayor Peters, Maj. Gen. Edwards
and Admiral Wood will come along
side the liner when she enters quar-
antine.
1t is now planned that the presi-
dent shall go to the Copley Plaza
hotel which is within a short dis
tance of Mechanics hall, where he
will make his speech Monday even
ing So great is the demand for ad-
mission 10 the hall that the mayors
committee is issuing tickets only on
application by mail.
Mechanics hall seats nearly 1000,
which is a small proportion OF the
people who wish to hear the presi-
dent speak.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
Highway and Tax Bills
MayRass House Today
Road Commission Measure, Changed in Many Important
Respects Slated For Passage
Under Suspension

officials 10 SO a day The Southland
bill. allowing the state to sell swamp
lands in order TO raise money to
drain other swamps. was also passed
by the house.
The effort TO unseat Sen. Joseph
Cravens of Madison, democrat. was
defeated when Sen. Dobyns. chair
man of the election committee of the
upper house, reported that there was
insufficient evidence TO bring action
against Cravens.
Provides Commission.
Sen. Negley introduced a joint res
olutiOn providing for appointment of
a state hygiene commission of six
members. The expenses of the COM
mission shall he paid out of the gov
ernor's contingent fund. according to
the resolution.
BY a vote of 81 to / the house
passed the WINNER bill reimbursing
Putnam county for taking prisoners
who escape from the state farm, to
the penitentiary at Michigan City.
Rep. Tuthilrs bill. prohibiting
dredging Of sand from Lake Michi-
gan, was passed by the house.
The Symons bill, providing for in.
crease in salaries of circuit and su.
perior court Judges OF petition 81
100 freeholders, failed to pass the
house for lack of a constitutional
majority.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
FORMER COUNTY CLERK
ADMITS EMBEZZLEMENT 7

By United Press:
FORT WAYNE. Ind. Feb. 90
Former County Clerk David c. Stout
IS on his way 20 state prison today
10 serve from one 20 FIVE years.
Stout was arraigned in circuit
court late yesterday and pleaded
guilty on one OF four counts charg-
ing embezzlement-
Besides the prison sentence, Judge
Wood assessed a fine OF $3.50.
Stout's shortage in Office is al
legged 20 be over $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
.LURID TALES
Of SUFFERING
CONTRADICTEU
investigation Among Officers
and Men Shows American
Base is Far From Worst.
Private Praises Food.

The following facts were r.
VcaIcd through a personal inVc~-
tigation by the correspondent of
conditions al Brcst. the American
base i'm France. They arc cspcc-
iaIIy interesting in view OF tilc hat
contradictions Of weird stories
of misery in the camp brought bs
Sen. Robert T.. Owen. who recent
Is arrived from FranCc.-tditor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
CUBA PUTS EMBARGO
ON WHEAT: WANTS TO
SELL CORN SUPPLY

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20.-Cuba
has placed a SO days embargo on
the importation OF wheat -four. the
war trade board announced today
No reason was given. but officials
believe the Cubans desire TO market
a large corn crop. which was boosted
by war necessities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
TO PUBLISH FACTS
Alleged Bribery in Third Ma
val District Fully Aired.
B, Emitted Press

EN United Press
NGTON. Feb. 20.-Fullest
publicity on the alleged bribery con-
spiracy iu the third naval district.
which enabled draft dodgers" 20 Sc
cure laudesmeu's assignments in the
navy. viii Dee given as soon as facts
are available it was learned az the
navy department today
Two officers. Lieut.. Benjamin
Davis. a medical examiner. and En-
sign Paul Beck of New York. are
held in ghe investigation The
charges involve "a number Of others.
lt scas stated The names OF the en-
listed men who are involved in the
conspiracy have not been revealed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
PRES'T WILSON TO SIGN
REVENUE BILL AT PORT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-Pres't
Wilson may sign the $4,000. 600. 600
revenue bill shortly after he lands in
Boston.
Sec'y Tumulty will take the meas
ure of Boston. Because OF its great
importance the president has signi-
fed his intention of signing il there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
YAQUIS IN FIGHT
Sanguinary Battles With Mex
leans Near NogaIeS.
BY United Press

By United Press
NOGALES. Ariz, Feb. 20.-Two
sanguinary battles between Mexican
soldiers and YaQui Indians have oc-
CURED near Nogales in the last IS
hours
The last encounter occurred with
IN nine miles OF Nogales, Sonora.
Twenty Mexicans were killed. The
Yaqui casualties are unknown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
NEW YORK TO CAPITAL
IN 85 MINUTES; 167
MILES PER HOUR!

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2O-New
York to Washington-S5 minutes
average 167 miles an hour That's
the record claimed today by Lieut.
r. n Harmon. who made the flight
in a scout plane.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
BULLET PIERCES
PREMIER '5LUNG
Causes Slight HemOrrhage But
CiemenCeau is in Good
Condition.
BY United Press :

BY United Press:
PARIS. Feb. 2O.-The assassin's
bullet penetrated one of Premier
Clemenceau's lungs, causing a slight
hemorrhage yesterday afternoon, It
was officially announced today. His
condition. however, was said 10 be
satisfactory.
The statement said:
There was a slight hemoptysis.
(hemorrhage of the lungs) at /
o'clock yesterday afternoon, owing
to the bullets penetration Of the
lung. The general local condition was
very satisfactory. Temperature was
normal and the premier took a nor
NAL amount Of food"
The X-ray examination Of the pre-
mier was announced at noon TO oe
progressing normally The bullet
which lodged in his back had not
been located, bat another bullet was
found last night on the floor Of the
bedroom
Russian Plot Hinted.
A French consul who returned
from Russia some time ago over
heard in the Russian library in Paris
a month ago a Russian agitator dis
oussing the possibility Of Disgusting
russian soldiers in French uniforms
as part OF a plot against Clemenceau.
The police watched the library there
after, but were unable 70 obtain any
further evidence OF the conspiracy.
II had been ascertained that Emile
Coffin, the assassin, has been closely
connected with Russian prisoners
who were recently repatriated
No decision had been reached to-
day whether Coffin viii be tried bv a
military or civil tribunal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20

BOSTON-The steamship Ker-
shaw was wet inside and outside un-
I'll Capt. James discovered $1,000
worth OF smuggled whisky on board.
It's a dry boat now. going 10 Nor
folk, Va. in a dry state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
WILSON 8 SHIP IS
TOSSED BY GALE,
MAY Be DELAYED
Boston Plans For Reception
of Chief Executive Prob
ably Monday.

BY United Press
BOSTON, Feb. 20. The
transport George Washington is
expected To arrive I'm Boston
Monday, according to a wireless
message today TO Admiral Spen-
Ger Wood of the first naval dis
trict. The information came
from one of the vessels convoy
ing the presidents ship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20

ATLANTA. Ga.-Robert Hines. a
Negro. doesn't like moonshine any
more. The moon shone so brightly
at 2:3O a. m. he thought il was
daylight. started 10 work and landed
in Jail, charged with lettering
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20

DETROIT. Mich-Mrs Agnes
Pappas won an undisputed victory
over purse-snatcher when le
seized her purse she grabbed it back
again. took his hat coat and was
starting In on his shirt when 1e
broke away She retains the trophies
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20

ABOARD THE L.. =. y.
GEORGE WASHINGTON. Feb.
17-(nighD-Whilc planning to
reach Boston Monday. Prcs't
Wilson may be delayed until
Tuesday by gale which sprang
up this afternoon. The strong
wind was accompanied by a
driving rain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-20
THE WEATHER.

Indiana-Rain and warmer TO-
night. Friday lain south. rain ca
snow north. somewhat colder Loves
Michigan-Snow tonight and Friday
warmer tonight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-30

far beyond reason. but now that these things are no longer needed wages must of necessity become lower. yet the cost of living seems to be going higher and some remedy for this must be found for after one once receives high wages it is difficult to get back to normal. The profteer is still with us. and will be until some of the numer- ous investigations land him behind prison bars.
 Few of the Iaborers who received big wages saved very much for the temptation 10 spend was great and now the leaders are trying in every way to bring about harmony. but so far they have not been successful and labor is in a chaotic state.
 The recent strike of the railroad shopmcn. which threw thousands of men out of employment in many cities savers somewhat oF the methods used by labor in Germany, for some of their leaders seem to have shown a sort of recklcssness in their demands. while others. more rational in their talk. de clare that they are only after the real purchasing value of a dollar They state that the price of food has risen 10 such an extent that the value of the dollar in a purchase has fallen 10 one-hg1f. and that its depreciation is 1s large as that Of the countries of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-30

perfect that the lines of the bark can be seen around the entire log, while small limbs are found likewise. Then in other parts it would seem that the woodchopper had been at work with his axe for the stone logs seem to have been sawed and split while many chips are all about. They are of the most vivid coloring and when polished make beautiful onyx table tops. Red, yellow, lavender and gray with a greenish caste as well as the marks of wood are found in even he smallest chips.
 The Eorest lies in bed of Triassac mari some parts of which are soft like sand. It is of a dull gray color, which adds so much to the setting. In the sun light these stone trees glisten like jewels and in a part of the sand one may pick up small garnets. The trips are generally made from Holbrook or Adamana.
 This latter place is the most popular as the finest part of the forest is near there. A little hotel has been built which serves as a station as well. There are no other buildings exceptinr a garage where the automobiles are kept for the purpose of taking people to the forest.
 Sand Storms
 Occasionally in going or coming to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-30

;he earth the springs of sulphur, iron. copper, salt and the paste of chalced- ony, the solutions of silica still rum- bled and the pressure would break the ribs of a Dreadnought as an elephant would efface a gnat. injecting these mineral waters into every fibre of the one time wood. Of course. it went slowly the pressuO increasing only as the trunk hardened to resist. The min eraHzation must have been contem- poraneous with the first coverlet of sediment or ahead of it. And we are pleased to call the Tertiary Age and the vast emergency of sunken water logged continents to Gods forgotten sunlight by an upheaval so judicious and so balanced that it did not ruffie the sedimentary blankets of a sleeping world. And the forgotten forest came to the top of the continent again and was again covered and slowly the strata which covered it gave way and once more the great logs came to the sunlight and now glistens in it's beams glorious kaleidoscope of colors-one
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-30
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Europe. President Wilson was told by some of the leaders that his plan was "entire}y Inadequate" for settling the wage demands.
 The Plumb Plan
 Recently the Federation of Labor has endorsed what is called the Plumb Plan of dealing with the railroad prob lem. This is plan based on Govern ment ownership and a mixed Commis- sion of management.
 Labor is clearly within it's right to advocate the adoption of plan whereby private ownership will be abandoned. This should be done. however, by an appeal to the people in an orderly, peaceful manner, and not through the terrorism of 8 hold up" of the transportation of the coun- try. such radical departure in our industrial system should be the result of a thorough and careful considera- ton of everything bearing on the mat ter. Certainly the American people are not going to save the world from the tyrannical policies of the Hohen- zollerns to fall a willing prey to the same kind of tyranny in our busir ess conditions. The principle of force has been dethroped, and it will be to the everlasting disgrace of American La bor if they attempt to restore it in any phase of our industrial life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-30

the forest one may encounter a sand storm and in the old days all travelling was done in a wagon and what Is now done in two or three hours required a day and when a sand storm came up there was nothing to do but sit still and cover ones head until it was over; the horses then up to their knees in sand ploughed through the drifts which were similar to that of snow.
 Of course. there is no water any where in the forest and drinking water must be carried, and as a day is spent among these wonders at time food is carried as well. Long stops are always made at the ''bridge" for everybody wants to be photographed standing upon this world wonder. Of course, there is a forest ranger on '-ld to'see that tourists do not try 70 appropriate the forest. Near there. however. there is a forest of stone trees which is not under Government protection and one may have such specimens as they can carry but none may be shipped. At first glance the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-30
Leaders Opinion

Just how long the workers will con tinUe to keep our industries in q chaotic state it is impossible 10 pre- dict. but men like Frank H. Walsh and Samuel Gompers state that Labor did much toward winning the war and has gained equal rights with Capital as individual citizens and that the great army of laboring men will be able to settle the labor difficulties con fronting the nation. Secretary of La bor William B. Wilson is of the opin- ion that the great value now placed upon work will induce much thought among the Iaborers of our land and that Labor will insist that every man shall have an opportunity to earn living upon a basis that will enable him to enjoy the comforts of life, and that the leaders who are well edu- cated will persuade the men 10 see the proper course to take until we can get back to a peace footing. To the average person our own recon struction seems 10 be a gigantic task.
 The picture of the executive com mittee of the American Federation of Labor includes Cleft to right, seated) Jos F. Valentine. Frank Morrison, Samuel GOmpers. James Duncan. Daniel J. Tobin. Cleft to right, stand ing) T. A. Rickert, William Green,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-30

visitor will select a huge limb, but when an attempt is made to lift it the traveller finds that it will require at least four or five men to lift il much less carry it, so the beautiful piece of onyx remains for future generations to look upon-
 A trip to another part of the forest may be made from Holbrook and in this forest is the largest tree except the one which forms the bridge. This forest, while interesting. is not so beautiful as the one out from Adam ana.
 For years scientists have studied this queer phenomena of nature and to quote one of them who seer's to have come to the best explanation of 1t: ~
 How Science Explains Formation
 Somewhere during the stupendous subsidences of the Jurassic period, this prone mesozic forest sank to where the vast later sediments of the Great econ era would wash down upon it a mile deep- In these deep bowels of