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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
STOCKS.

STOCKS.
Stocks held their ground tenaci-
Ously during the early week. Mon
days interest and tax payments
were completed without strain.
Traders did not relish the supreme
court decision continuing wartime
prohibition. but Tuesday the list
turned sharply upward under the
joint influence Of easier money and
Improvement I'm exchange These
same factors induced further buy
ing Wednesday. when buuish seuti-
ment was much in evidence. 4 rec
action followed, breaks i'm exchange
and ,abor's stand against return OF
the railroads prompting liquidation
Friday tine market was active and
advanced to materially higher levels.
CAL rates verc moderate through
uIt The weeb Progress of Important
legislation toward tine week end
lent cncouragemeut
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

Is THE present inflated price Struc-
.ure on Inc point al collapse CON
sentative thinkers haE. frankly
raised this question. Recent acute
weakness in foreign exchange laid
.lea~-cut emphasis upon Tho proba-
bI- rapid decline of exports to Flu
rope. with a greater abundance OF
goods for doUes Ic mulon as
the conromitant result Over-sup-
ply might then succeed abundance
and the whole price structure come
topping
Another factor that must surely
become operative is public dissatis-
faction with high prices Price ad-
vances unattended by corresponding
increases i'm all incomes diminish
buying power and enforce economy.
Many authorities believe the limit
has been reached. both I'm wage and
price advances. ON the other hand
many think tho peak Will not be
reached until next spring. although
!, has been generally supposed that
commencement of the government $
attack upon high costs marked the
peak ANY decline will be delayed
and tempered by the shortage of
finished commodities and the large
stocks of raw materials on hand
purchased at maximum prices.
The price trend is distinctly up
ward just as it has been FOR many
months Advances. present or an
more pronounced than at any time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

Molly Virgins. travelin' lecturer
fer "Th' League q Brighten Auto
less Homes" spoke at Melodeon
hail. last night, an made strons
an eloquent appeal fer funds L car
~ on tn commendable work. tn
speaker. while not handsome wuz
uattinIy attired an her hair wu2
under perfect control she used no
gestures or water an spoke huently
IS foIlers- Some great. heroic eff
FORTH have O. 90 be made q bring
cheer 4 tn homes o. those without
motor driven vehicles give 'em
clean. wholesome diversion on Sun
DAYS. and holidays, an thro tn
Iong evenin's durin' tn week. When
I recall tn ole simple diversions o.
90 years agO-th' sweet home life,
TIA Sunday afternoon readin' circle,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
COMMODITY PRICES

Trend Continues Upward
Weakness in Exchange
Suggests Rapidly Declining
Exports and OversuPPly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

his undershirt an trousers peerin'
idly int an alley. TIL utter desola-
ton o. tn picture Impressed me an
1 turned L my companion, who WIZ
"A resident O. tn town, an asked her
what great calamity had Derallen
that home.
&c oh she said. carlessly, they
have no auto SO, my friends, here
We have a vivid picture of a home
without any means o. rapid transit"
At tn conclusion o Miss Wiggins's
address, live, energetic, big hearted
Mari simpson, O tn Peoples bank,
gave his check fer a croquet set L
be sent { tn home without delay,
while Miss Fawn Lippincut set
about at once L organize a motor
transport corps L look after a cou-
pie o. families east o. tn saw mill
Copyright National Newspaper Service
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Essential Industrial

The postwar period has brought
a complete reversal Of certain condi-
lions in industry War industries
have become mainly n-essentiaI.
and industries labelled nOn-essentai
during the war have gained immc-
date importance. Il was the re-
stlictiOn upon these On-csseutial"
Industries and the diversion of 9TH
ers TO strictly war production that
laid the foundation for am acute
shortage Of commodities which labor
troubles have since aggravated
Business men favor q hands-oG
policy toward industry and prices as
the surcst remedy for present evils.
Let prices climb. they urge. thereby
stimulating enterprise to the crea-
ton Of more goods and checking ev-
travagance. which seems ameuable
TO no other kind OF discipline. Prices
viii then tall automatically and fast
er than III depressed by artificial
means
The principle IS sound. But the
American public resents q situation
which permits favored few TO
gather in The shekcls almost by the
ton. while the vast majority are
scrimping and saving The profits
incident 60 this advance in prices
with Increased production and dim
inishiug demand would be enor-
NOUS. This fact accounts for nine
tenths OF present labor discomfort
and apathy toward hard work
Yet increased production and
strict economy remain the sole an
tidote for the present prices
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

No home Is complete but that piece Of furniture
will not make it interesting cheerful place
No family is satisfied with its home furnishings that
gift two, such you pictured here would be
most welcome
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
GAME TOURNAMENT
AT ~" HOLIDAY WEEKS

a same tournament has been ar
ranged by the boys department. Of
the Y. n. g.. a. Tor a diversion dur
ing The two holiday weeks. The win
uers in the various sections viii
compete with the present champions
80 the conclusion Of the tournament.
81 NJ. u. q. pins are 90 bc given as
prizes The intermediate depart
mem will have a contest I'm pocket
billiards while the junior depart
ment boys viii participate i'm games
of cue rogue. ping pong and check
ers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
LIVESTOCK
lCnIclEn NIarkeL-l

(ChiCaEO Market
Hogs turned upward Monday uu-
der brisk demand from shippers and
spectators. and continued 70 adj
vance when receipts fell below eX-
pectations a reaction followed. as
receipts enlarged. but Friday
brought renewed hrmness. The cat
tIe mart was dun and lower. but
turned firm ON Thursday, when re-
Cpipts were light and held steady
Friday sheep and lambs met good
demand at hrm TO higher prices for
the most part
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

We want you most complete selection of appro
pirate Christmas Presentsgts giving service and
beauty that will endear you the donor to the recipient
many years beyond this Yulede Give something
always Observation-Disclosures
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
Review Of the Week
Activities in Various Markets

day were partly due 10 the sensa-
tionaI advance in rye, following re-
ported heavy export buying. Car
scarcity was a sustaining influence.
Passage of the Edge bill and light
receipts gave the market q strong
upward impulse. EXchanSe turned
zainst the bulls on Friday and the
market sold off a little
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

tChicaeo Aiarekt-'
Encouraged nv gains n The hog
uarke and marked Improvement i'm
exchange. corn advanced decidedly
until pas. The mid-week. when fall
ue hog quotations and exchange
provoked 81 downturn Gains Thurs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
BUSINESS
Industry. Breaches Freely
Again. Following Resump-
ton Of Coal Mining-Rail
Heads Start Publicity.

Actual resumption OF coal mining
in all important districts. following
the compromise agreement effected
by the government. conveys much
comforting assurance. Restrictions
have been lifted. and industry is
breathing freely and addressing it.
self 70 the important task of re-
coupling losses in production Incl
dent 10 the strike. Agencies Of dis
tribution are again permitted to
function normally.
The miners evidently pin their
faith 20 the commission appointed
hy the president. believing that It's
Investigations will lead 10 further
wage increases. The initial offer Of
- percent evoked no enthusiasm,
and bituminouS production during
the week following the offer de-
cined nearly four percent An in
creased price for coal would Ger
teinly reflect further wage increase.
The railroad executives are about
TO launch their advertising cam
paigu TO inform the public of the
true factors operative IN the railroad
situation, and OF proper remedial
measures. All railroad authorities
regard legislation 10 insure abuud-
ant earnings as essential. Railroad
securities must be made attractive
If they are 10 enlist fresh capital.
Freight traffic in this country last
year exceeded 100000. 600 ton
miles. IN view OF this rapid increase
over previous years. and the fur
Their increase sure 10 eventuate i'm
the near future. it has become in
oreasingly evident that only large
requirements and continued oNp1n-
sion viii provide transportation fac
ilities adequate 20 the need
In recent years the market for
now railroad stocks has dwiudleo.
and issues OF firmly established lines
stand now at low point The roads
have been forced 90 rely upon the
sale OF mortgage bonds and short
term notes in financing their inn
uroveUeuts
Continuation or goverum mt con-
trol for a short time nc least seems
very probable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
COTTON

PASSAGE OF tho Edge bill helped 70
strengthen cotton, rs Old improved
exchange Tuesday Witnessed "a sharp
advance. Mainly prices calculated
md the tone was nervous
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
SIMPLE RULES FOR
RIGHT N0URISHMENT

Now that there is all this talk Of un-
dernourished children the busy house
wife wishes she might learn how 10 be
sure here family Is properly fed with
out doing a lot Of studying and read
ing a lot Of books about food Here
are very simple rules for the daily
food which just about insure every per-
son will get enough.
4. Every child under 70 should have
4 quart OF milk a day.
?. Children year old or older
should have some fruit Juice each day.
3. Older children should have some
kind OF fruit each day.
g. All children-and. II possible, all
members OF the family-should each
have some cereal each day beside
bread
>. A mild green vegetable should be
fed all children from 3 10 years old.
6. All other members Of the family
should eat one vegetable each day.
Z. Younger children should have
eggs each day and older members Of
the family should have some protein
food-either meat, FISH, cheese, peas or
beans.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
LUTHERANS TO AID
WAR SUFFERERS

Under the auspices OF the National
Lutheran Council a campaign is soing
on in Lutheran churches to help their
needy brethren in the Near East OF
Europe. TWO thousand tons Of cloth
ing Will be sent Immediately and one
million and a half dollars is to be
gathered for the cause.
The Rev. Frederic Doerr Is the state
chairman. Mrs George Huber is the
chairman Of ST. stephens. The captains
are William Schell and Mrs. George
Raudman. Mrs. James B. Oberly is the
treasurer.
Persons interested in this cause can
send clothing for these sufferers 20 the
home OF Mrs. George Huber, No. 500
Washington street: William Schell. No.
1907 West sixth street; Mrs. George
Raudman. 40. iO3 Concord avenue /;
Mrs James B. Oberly. No. 239 Broome
street.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
TROUBLE DOUBLES
FOR MRS. STEELE

When Charles L. Roop and Rose
steele. Of Chester, were arraigned for
a hearing on charge OF adultery in
Municipal Court this morning. an ad-
diiiOnal charge 10 bigamy was lodged
against her. when a marriage license,
showing their marriage in Baltimore
on June 2S, was produced. They were
arrested yesterday In this city.
William ID. Steele. husband Of Mrs
steele, testified that his wife had filed
a petition FOR divorce in the Media. Pa.
court, but no decree has been granted.
Judge Churchman tlren continued the
case for one week for further hearing
In order 10 get the record of the di-
Vorce proceedings.
Mrs. steele said that her husband
told her mat she had her divorce, and
then she was married 10 Roop.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
Y.W.C.A. WILL TEACH
LOYALTY BY PLAY

The national organization OF the Y. W.
c. A. is planning the productions OF
hundreds Of'patrlotic pageants through
out the United States during the pres
ent autumn and winter.
. The pageants, which will be played
by "home talent" in each community.
are under the general direction OF Miss
Hazel Mackaye, director Of the Depart
ment Of Pageantry and Drama for the
Y. w. C. A.
The New York Bureau simply sup
plies the pageant desired and sugges-
tions for its preservation and local play
ers take up the work.
Industrial peace and welcome
home pageants" have already been
presented in several cities, and an elab-
crate pageant showing the progress Of
women in world history is soon TO be
given i'm Dallas, Tex.
The general object Of the work is
education in Americsnization. in his
tory, and in dramatic art and express
sion.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
AMERICAS MAY
FIGHT RADICALS

WASHINGTON. Oct II United Press
Suppression OF BOlsheyism and re-
duction Of the high cost OF living may
be brought before an international
conference of American nations TO
meet in Washington within the next
few months. IL was learned authorita-
lively today.
Director-General John Barrett, Of tho
Pan-American Union, said today IL is
probable the questions will come up
at q meeting OF the board OF governors
Of the union November and at a con-
ference OF tn ministers OF finance OF
Pan-American countries in January
The board OF governors have power
TO call a meeting Of the hepuJiica. inc
last big meeting was held in 1910 at
Buenos Ayres.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
CORONER BULLOCK
HOLDS TWO INQUESTS

Coroner Isaac s. Bullock last night held
inquesls on the bodies OF Frank Fox
who was injured on October 6, by an
explosion OF an ammonia tank. at The
Diamond Ice and Coal Company, and
who died on October A.. from injuries
received, and also on John Walsh, who
died on October "A, from injuries re-
ceived at the plant OF Joseph Bancroft
and Sons Company.
In the case OF Fox. the jury gave a
verdict Of death from burns caused by
an ammonia tank exploding the cause
OF the explosion being unknown 60 the
jury. The Walsh case was continued
until this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
LIPPiNC0TT FOLK
HAVE MORNING SING

The rehearsal OF "The Creation" in
Grace NJ. E. Church last evening, was
one Of the best that has yet been held
and two hours were spent very profit
ably in preparing for the public musi-
Gale that will be given In the Queen
Theatre, on sunday afternoon, October
26.
Irving easier, song leader Of the Will
mington Community Service, under
whose auspices the oratorio is being
prepared, was delighted with the re-
hearsal.
Theoratorio Will be free 10 the pub
lice and will be given at an hour sun
Day afternoon when It will not inter-
'ere with any other church service Mr.
smith will be at the organ and Norris
:. Morgan will be at the piano. Owing
20 the illness Of Mr.. Smith last evening,
Miss A. V. Saxon was at the piano at
The rehearsal.
The community sing at Lippincotts
store this morning. was an enthusias-
tic one. Mr.. easier goes there every
Friday morning to direct the employees
In song, but this morning he was five
minutes late, because Of the Delaware
avenue trolley cars being held ND.
When he reached the store be found the
sing already in progress. One of the
Youngest OF the clerks was directing the
other clerks in the singing OF "Our
Delaware" and she was making excel
lent progress.
Several visitors from Atlantic CITY
who attended the sing. were greatly
pleased. The idea is a new one and has
not become generally used throughout
the country.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
IMPORTANT TEST
OF STATE DRY act
Arraign Trio Nabbed With
so Gallons of Liquor
Tomorrow.
HAS LOOSE LAW
BEEN VIOLATED?

When Michael Russo, Alexandra
Gaeto and Petro Gaeto who were ar
rested early Wednesday morning for
having 80 gallons Of liquor in their
possession. are arraigned in City Court
tomorrow they will face prosecution
by the State for alleged violation OF the
Loose prohibition law.
The men have been held pending an
investigation by the office OF United
state District Attorney Curley. but no
evidence. It was understood today. has
been found TO show that the men sold
any OF the liquor Without evidence
Of sale the Federal authorities would
have no case. Hence the state author
tiles have decided 10 intervene under
the clause IN the Loose law which pro-
vldes against transportation OF more
than a quart Of liquor into dry ter
rltOry.
Wilmington. IL Is now contended. IS
dry within the meaning Of the Loose
act, which says dry" under "any law"
As the United States wartime prOhibi-
tiOn is in effect here, the State authori-
ties claim right 10 prosecute. 10 Is a
fine point in law aud one which will
set an important precedent.
In addition 10 the charge Of trans
porting liquor illegally. one Of the men
will be charged with attempted bribery.
Police Officer Collins, who made the
arrests. charges ne was offered $40 TO
free the trio. The men were driving q
motor truck early Wednesday morning
and evidently had lost their way, for
they hailed Collins at Ninth and
Church streets and asked TO be di-
rected 10 Sixth and Scott The patrol
man then found the store Of liquor In
The truck. Russo gave his address as
No. 1926 North Twentieth street. Phlla-
ielphia.
When the case is called tomorrow It
s expected Assistant City Solicitor
Davis will be assisted in the prosecu-
ion by Deputy Attorney General
jreen.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
RUGS VALUED AT $2lS
.STOLENFROM HURLOCK

on four charges Of larceny OF rugs
from the store OF Charles s. Hurlock.
Clayton Dobson. Negro. through his at
tOrney, Philip l.. Garrett, waived hear
ing I'm Municipal Court This morning,
and was held in $500 bail He was dis
missed on a charge Of having a narcotic
drug in his possession. and a charge Of
larceny Of a watch was nOlle pressed.
D0bson Is charged with stealing -
rugs, valued at 800. on October 70; >
rugs, valued az $40. on October g;
rug, valued at SEQ. on October Q. and
4 rugs. valued at SIS, on October 6.
Edith Johnson, Negress. was dis
missed on a charge Of receiving two OF
the alleged stolen rugs
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
HOUSE READY TO
FACE SENATE

WASHINGTON, Oct. II. United Press
Gel Z. NJ. House, through a personal
representative, today informed Chair
man Lodge, Of the Senate foreign rela-
lions committee OF his WILLINGNESS 10
testify before the committee Regarding
peace negotiations at Paris.
Senator Lodge stated he does not
know whether Col. House win be called.
The matter is 10 be decided by the
committee, Lodge explained.
Col. Houses willingness 20 appear
was made known TO Lodge by Or. Me-
Lean, personal representative who
explained, however. that owing 10 the
Coloners Illness 70 would be some time
before he coC.i come before the com
mitice.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
MRS. TRUlTT HELD
FOR COUNTY COURT

Mrs. Margaret Trulti, on a charge Of
larceny OF SiiO from her brother-in-
law John A. Davis. OF NO. 400 Walnut
street. was held ln $500 bail for court
by Judge Churchman. In Municipal
Court This morning Davis stated that
he did not wish 90 press the charge.
Detective Riley testified that The girl
admitted the charge, saying that She
intended 10 take only so from Davis
handbag and did not know how much
she had taken until she reached home.
She is alleged 10 have taken $40.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
PAY S. WEEK FOR
SUPPORT OF A TOTS

For the support OF his four children,
Robert J. Duiton, Negro, was ordered TO
pay s. a week by Judge Churchman, In
Municipal Court this morning. lie was
required 20 furnish $500 surety.
Clarence Sheppard, Negro. was or
dered 10 be committed until he pays
s26 arrears on an order against him,
or until he pays a substantial part OF 20.
The case or Elmer McSuay. charged
with nOn-suppOrt, was continued until
tomorrow at the request OF Philip l..
Garrett, his attorney.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
CHURCHMEN GATHER
FOR CONVENTION

Ministers Of the Maryland Association
OF The Church OF the New Jerusalem
had preliminary TO the general con-
ference This morning. at which The Rev
J.. Z. smith delivered a sermon, on
The Lords Coming and It's Accom-
plishmcnt."
Those present this morning included
the Rev. Julian X. Smith. OF New York
city, president OF the General Confer
ence; the Rev William l.. Worcester.
president Of Cambridge Theologlcal
school; The Rev Charles w Harvey.
general pastor of the Pennsylvania As
sochiion: The Rev. Paul Sperry. OF
Washington. ID. c.; the Rev e.. Law
renee Albult. OF Baltimore, secretary
OF This years conference: The Rev. Fred
Mayor of Baltimore; the Rev. J. y.
smith. of Philadelphia; the Rev J. :,
Spires. of the General Missionary Con
vention. and the Rev George Henry
Dole, Of The Wilmington Church. who
presided over This mornings session.
The session began ai ii30 o'clock,
with devOtlona I exercise led by the
Rev. Fred. $. Mayer. reading the min
utes OF The last conference by the Rev.
Y. G. Lawrence Allbuit secretary. and
reading OF a paper by the Rev. J. +.
Smlh.
This afternoon The docirinal topic
viii be The Letter and The spirit OF
The Writings led by the Rcv. J. B.
Spires
Reports from The various Sunday
schools OF The Maryland Association
Will be heard tonight The Rcv Paul
snerry viii address the conNen. on on
the topic, "Our sunday School Music
The convention proper OF lhe Mary
land Association will open tomorrow
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
N. Y. L0NGSH0REMEN
SHOT, ASSAULTED

NEW YORK. Oct. i7-Defying the
railroad administration, striking ex.
pressmen today still held their posi-
tlon that they will not return 10 work
until their grievances have been heard
Normal harbOr activity was practi-
cally a reality again today, thousands
more lOngshOremen having returned TO
work yesterday. some OF them In a
baptism Of bricks and lead. Three
workers were shot and several hit by
flying missiles.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
asKY PILOT. AGAIN IN AIR.

OMAHA, Neb, Oct. q lUnlted Press.)
Lieut.. b. w Maynard, whose plane
was forced TO land at Wahoo. Neb.,
yesterday becausce Of broktn crank
shaft, resumed the transcontinental air
race this morning. He arrived here
from Wahoo at Si4 a. m, and left for
Des Moines at Si5i5 a. m.
Maynard and his mechanic, Cline.
worked all night transferring the motor
of Captain Francis Martin bombed into
their machine. Lieut.. Maynard was
jubilant when he arrived here and de-
clared that he expected to reach Min
cola by Saturday noon.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
FORUM TO DISCUSS
TROLLEY SITUATION

The next session Of the Wilmington
Public Forum VIII be held on sunday.
October 26, instead OF October 10, the
date originally set. At that meeting
of the forum, which will be held in
the High School auditorium. the VIII
mington street railway situation will
be discussed. 10 Is expected an official
Of the traction company will lead the
discussion.
The Federation OF Railroad Employees
has elected Edward n. Logan a delegate
TO represent the Federation on the
executive committee OF the Forum.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
arnGMENrs ALL0MED

lnqulsitiOns were held befOre Judge,
Conrad and Heisel in Superior Court
this morning &
Charles w. Schagrln and Harry Top
kis. trading as the Delaware Notion
House. We're given DEGREES against
Hurry +. Goodman for sii2.s6.
\ decree was given to John A. Qualey
against Arthur J. Connolly for si050,
owed for securing Of a contract.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
CROWDS FOLLOW Ia BELLE.

7. a. La Belle, VINO, was engaged by
several merchants, to\appear in their
stores on "Wednesday, pcoved cOnclu-
sively that he is a crowd getter.
Mr.. La Belle offered a reward Of si0l
TO any person who could catch him
smiling or make him smile. while i'm
any one Of the stores He appeared in
a wax figure costume effect and sNccess-
fully carried out his program without
permitting anyone TO secure the reward.