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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-07-25
Spy Against la
Farmers Exposes
s Means Used
Ralph A. Moore, Hired to Frame Up
Toiler Organizations, Tells Story.

- ~~NA, iiii.-DSSIuIlIiS WIFI us
July issue the Nonpartisan Leader,
Official national magazine of the Non
partisan league, announces that it
Will run a remarkable and sensation
al exposure of the big detective agsn-
cles and their relation to the specia
interests.
Under the heading of "My Story
BY a Spy for the Special Interests y
Ralph A. Moore, who has spent a
lifetime in the work of private spying
for big corporation organizations,
tells of his intimate experiences. His
story will run through five or six is
sues.
EMPLOYED AGAINST LEAGUE
Among other "jobs" which Mr..
Moore was hired to perform was that
OF finding. frame-up material on the
Nonpartisan league in Nebraska dur
ing the war. Knowing nothing about
the League prior to this assignment,
ne secured position as organizer
and came in touch with the various
officers, committees and leaders. He
did considerable organization work
and even was present at the meeting
OF state delegates in st. Paul. So
cleverly did he do his work that not
once was he suspected of being an
outside spy.
His articles, however, are not con-
fined to his employment by business
mems committees" against the
League. They will cover the MANY
years in which he was employed to
1rame-up labor and other organiza-
tons which the big interests desired
to overcome. They will offer an in
side view of the great war always
going on beneath the surface of
American life and fought with much
more cunning and with as little
scruple as in the days when Rookie
Teller built up his monopoly in oil.
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
Mr.. Moore's story will also be SUBJ
stantiated in every important par
tlcular by series of sensational
documents obtained from another
and independent source, although
friends of the League will hardly
question his sincerity in wanting to
make up for his employment bv
League enemies.
The articles in the Nonpartisan
Leader will be illustrated by many
Photographic reproductions of orig
lnal documents. The installment of
the July z issue, for instance, will
contain a reproduction of Mr.. Moore's
membership card in the |. w. W.,
which he obtained under false pre-
lenses when he was spying on that
organization for big corporations.
How he came to write these re-
markable chapters concerning the
dirty work and corruption in Ameri
can politics and business is not the
least interesting part OF Detective
Moore's story. With all his trick;
gained from years of experience he
never found anything damaging to
the League, and after he learned how
and honest the League move /
ment was, the hard-shelled detec-
i've was moved with computations
about remaining in the employ of the
interests fighting the organized farm
ers with such contemplate methods /
and later to come forward and tell.
the truth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
MRS. MARGARET EIsCHEN.

Mrs. Margaret EisChen, Ga years
old. of Los Angeles. Calf, who be
came suddenly i'll OF pneumonia
while enrOute from Cleveland, o., to
visit relatives here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Plotnicki, 11O6 W. Thomas St,
died at st. Josephs hospital on the
evening Of Dec. at o'clock, three
hours after being taken there from
the New York Central train on
which she was travelling. She is sur
vived by three daughters, Magda-
lena, Mary and Mrs. Edward Krei-
mer of Duluth, Mimi, and five sons,
Frank, Henry and Oliver of Duluth,
and George and William of Los An
geles. Mrs. Eischen was bo~l in
Posen, Poland, July 10, 1855.
The body was taken 10 Los An
geles for burial by her son, Henry
Eischen OF Duluth. Funeral services
will be held there Tuesday morning
at o'clock at St. Vincent's church.
Burial will be in the Calvary ceme-
terry there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
ALLIED TOBACCO MEN
WILL BATTLE ANTS

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 1.-THE
Allied Tobacco League Of America.
formed recently in Cincinnati for the
purpose of organizing tobacco inter-
ests of the country TO combat anti
tobacco campaigns. has iTaugurated
its work in Kentucky among 100000
resident tobacco men.
Five counties have established
branches and, according to Emmett
Orr. Louisville, field secretary, meet
ings Of tobacco growers, warehouse
men, dealers and others connected
with the tobacco industry are being
held in most OF the counties of
the state. Mr. Orr said keen inter-
est is being shown in the league.
Although no organization so far
as known has directed a compaign
against use Of tobacco. league mem
bers said they had information
that several bodies contemplated
such a drive, following their victory
in prohibition Of liquor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
Chicago Packer Urges Use of
CO1ned Beef and Cabbage

Rv United Pres
CHICAGO. Dec. l5-"The old
fashioned market basket and the &C
casional use Of corned beef and cab
bage" were advanced as solutions
for the high cost OF living by Ed
ward a. Cudahy. president OF the
Cudahy Packing Co. in his annual
report TO stockholders. made public
here Monday.
The facts and experience OF re-
tailers indicate that 50 far as the
purchasing public is concerned.
there has been an abnormal demand
this year for articles Of the highest
price and quality" the report stated.
Everybody has wanted the best and
has seemed 10 have the money 20
pay any price for IL. Cheap meats
appear TO be a drug on the market
and almost unstable"
Cudahy attacked the government
policy Of arbitrary price fixing /"
public agitation ad criticism OF the
packers and public extrsvagance.
Net profits for the year were shown
as but slightly more than hall as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
ORDERS TWO CHILDREN
TO LOCAL 0RPHANAGE

Special 10 The News Times
GOSHEN, Ind, Dec. 1.-two or
phans, Louise McFarlev. II years
old, and her brother, Robert Nc
Farley. seven years of age, who were
taken from an orphanage at Mex
leo, near Peru, Ind. have been or
dered sent 70 the Nishawaka or
phanage in finding made by Judge
Drake of the Elkhart county juvenile
court. and George Fox, who had
taken them, was fined S25 and costs
when evidence submitted to Judge
Drake showed that he had shame
fully mistreated them on many oc-
casions.
Among other things il is said that
Fox, a well known farmer, had COM
PEELED the children 10 attend school
without their meals and that he had
administered very severe punish
ment
Fox resides on a farm six miles
northeast of Goshen. Neighbors be-
came interested ia the children and
demanded court action.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
100 in Shade:
NatiOeS Wear
Big OUercOatS

ST. THOMAS. Y. 7. Dec. 10
United States marines garrisoning
these new possessions of Uncle sam
can't understand the fashions affect
ed by the natives. Just why a negro
or Cha Cha Indian should wear an
overcoat when the thermometer
standsf10O in the shade still mysti-
nes the "sea, soldiers
Many OF the marines down here
have seen service in the neighboring
island of Hayti, where clothes are
the least consideration Of the natives.
But as soon as a new arrival reach
IS these shores he is approached by
natives begging for his acton cloth
ing.
For some strange reason the ma
tive Virgin Islander believes III wear
Ing every article OF clothing he can
lay hands on. All American holi-
days are now celebrated by the ma
tives. who spend the day parading
about the streets, some Of them
wearing overcoats, capes, two or
more pairs Of trousers and a red
bandanna handkerchief about the
neck Also they frequently adOrn
themselves with the horns of cows
or oxen attached TO the head just in
front OF the ears.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
The Horoscope
TTESDAY. DIG. 16.

The planetary testimonies for this
day are for progressive and profit
able conditions, provided no import
ant changes or Journeys be attempt
ed. The outlook is for financial in
crease and other growth or ad-
vantage. All who are deserving may
deal favOrably with superiors or
those in authority Some care is
called for in the writing OF letters,
papers and contracts lest misrepre-
sentatiOn or disagreement result.
Mercury being under a slight afflic-
ton by lunar transit.
Those whose birthday il is have
the forecast OF a prosperous year
with promotion and financial gain.
They should make changes or travel
with care and sign papers cautious
". A child born on this day will
De kind, generous. affectionate and
popular, and will succeed and rise
in life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
COMMON COUNCIL CALLS
OFF SCHEDULED MEET:
FIVE MEMBERS PRESENT

Cold weather compelled the ma
iority of the members of the COM
mon council to stay indoors Monday
and as not sufficient mum Der were
present TO form a quorum the regu-
lar meeting of the committee was
called off Only five members of the
council were present at the city
hall and waited until $3.50 o'clock
for the sixth member 10 arrive in
order that they might have a quorum
and hold the meeting. The COM
mittee from ne fire department was
present n order that they might re-
port relative 20 two-platoOn system
which the committee Of the whole
has under consideration.
A resolution was given City Clerk
Frank Bilinski that provided for the
transfer Of $4,000 from the mis-
cellaneous fund for the purpose of
defraying the expenses Of the usu-
a. Christmas festival. The resOlu
ton also provided for the paying Of
S45.45 which was carried over from
the 1913 celebration. Councilman s.
Judson presented the resolution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AWARD CONTRACTS AND
HEAR ROAD PETITIONS

Louis Pfeiffer. superintendent OF
the county farm, and Rose Pfeiffer'
matron. submitted their designations
10 the county commissioners at
their meeting Monday and immedi-
ately filed applications for reap
pointment at 500 per month. Their
present salaries are SO.
The contracts for the supplies of
Offices and institutions Of the coun-
are being checked by the commits
sioners and will be awarded Wed
nesday.
Contracts for construction Of the
Calvert st. bridge costing 5000 and
for the Main st. bridge over Bow
man creek costing s7,05O were
awarded Wagner and Ellis of Bre-
men, Ind.
The petitions of Ira Hose and
others for road in Warren town
ship, and Edward l.. Mason for va
cation of road in Penn township,
were granted.
Viewers were appointed on the
petition of Leo Van Hess and others
for a road in Clay township. The
Viewers are Anthony Gund erson.
Asa Matthews and Claud Matthews.
II H Fickencher. Henry Fisher
and Charles Swarts We're appointed
viewers on the petition of Charles
Rupel and others for a road in
Green township.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
FINED $50 AND COSTS
FOR ASSAULT CHARGE

John Johnson. charged with as
sault and battery with intent TO kill,
was sentenced TO $50 and costs by
Judge Montgomery in superior court
Monday after the charges against
him had been changed to assault.
Johnson. the large negro recently
caught in New Carlisle after an ex-
citing chase has been confined in the
county Jail since that time No one
has appeared to testify against him
and Deputy Pros. Schock thought
the charge should be changed 20 as
sault
Johnson had pleaded guilty upon
bis first hearing before Judge Mont
gonery and this plea was left. he
was confined 70 the county jail until
his fine was paid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
CONGRESS TO HEAR
COMMITTEE REPORTS
OF WAR EXPENDITURES
BY Associated Press

by Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Twelve
roll calls interspersed with charges
and counter charges, extending over
two legislative days, brought about
adoption late Monday I'm the house
OF a special rule perm, ling immedi-
ate consideration of the report Of
the committee which investigate
wartime expenditures of the war
department.
Democratic members throughout
the two sessions waged a hard fight
TO prevent consideration Of the re-
port which they asserted made no
specific Nharges and was only a Sc
ries Of yelled hints at fraud. In re-
ply republican representatives
charged the democrats with block
ing proceedings Ito conceal the
fraud and incompetency of the war
department"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16

1919 Cand transmitted 20 congress
on Dec. y, IN describing the prog
ress OF disqualification shows tP -
that during the preceding 10 days
CNov. 1-10), 2.O1S officers and To-
266 enlisted men had been dis
charged. the rate OF discharge being
substantially the same as during the
month OF October-in which $3.50
officers and $4,000 enlisted men
were discharged
The war time prohibition act be-
ing thus valid and still in force, the
decree in No. $50 is reversed and the
case is remanded 10 the district
court with directions 10 dismiss the
bill; and the decree in No. 602 IS
affirmed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
MYRTLE HlREMAN
FILES DIVORCE SUIT

when q fellow knocks bis vito
across the bed because she insists
he set up and go 20 work. that
enough cause for divorce thinks
Myrtle Heierman and so she fIe.
suit against Edward A. Heiermau u
superior court Monday.
She being q minor under the a1.
OF q years suit was instituted by
her father 3felford W. Prize.
Mrs. Heierman told OF her -
band refusing 20 work. He just
STAYS at home and naEs me- she
sRid He didn't provide proper
food. clothing or even place 60
live and when 7 asked him 90 get
up and so 90 work one morning. he
knocked me across the bed
She stated they were married
sept. II, 1915 and separated Nov.
&c. 1919.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
LEE statesmen IN
ANNUAL MEETING
H. D. Lee Features Opening
of Conference With Talk
on Policy.

Statesmen representing the II. u.
Lee Mercantile Co, in every section
OF the United States met Monday at
the oliver hotel in the third annual
convention Of the company's sales
forces held in South Bend.
The first day of the convention
which will be in session for three
days was spent in a get-together
meeting at the Lee factory il the
morning, an afternoon session at the
Oliver and "A dinner and theater par
" following.
The presentation OF Squirrel
Buttons" 20 the 50 statesmen inaugu-
rated the morning session. The prin-
cipal address of the morning, THE
South Bend Organization" was de-
livered by c. X. Kuchne. local office
manager in which the speaker ex-
planned details of the home Office
and factory management calculated
TO better acquaint the statesmen with
the processes by which their goods
are produced.
Inspect Factory.
l.. G. Gerber, local factory man
ager spoke on South Bend Produc-
ton and later accompanied the
party through the factory explain
ing details OF manufacture.
c. 5. Soul and II. G. Burmeister
spoke on Credit Department" and
Sales Details"
Following the morning session a
group photograph Of the sales forces
was taken at the factory.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session following a
luncheon given in the Turkish room
OF the Oliver was featured by an
address by II. G. Lee. president of
the company and talks on The Lee
Policy" by Mr. Staples. A demon
stration OF craftsmanship was given
by II. s. Henley and j. E. Justman.
The theater party following the
dinner held in the cafe OF the oliver
concluded the days session.
M Lee and party left Monday
evening for Trenton, y. j.. where
they will inspect the company's fac
tory there.
Tuesdays meeting Will be featured
by talks on various branches of
salesmanship by the firms >repre-
sentatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
PROFANITY AND SLANG.

The Tri 9. club met Monday eve
ming at p. n. in the Y. NJ. c. A.
This was the first meeting held in
three weeks, the previous weekly
meetings being withheld on account
Of the membership drive Mr.. ".
w. Borden, superintendent of the
city public schools. gave an interest
ing talk to the 80 members present
on Profanity and Slang" which was
quite well received. Next Monday
evening VIII be girls night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
NLcGHIL AND : BALL.

If the world comes 10 an end
Wednesday, Dec. II, J. P. McGill
will have TO play George Kurtz a
few games of Z ball pool in the next
world, instead of at George Platner's.
1t would be an awful disappointment
TO ]. =. TO have the world come to
such a tragic end, because he Is fig
uring on taking in a few checks in
anticipation of some Christmas pre-
sentS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
FILES PETITIONS FOR
ADOPTION OF ORPHAN

\ petition OF Rudolph II. Horst
and Bessie Horst FOR the adoption
OF Gilbert Frazee was filed in the
superior court Monday
Mr.. Horst states that he and his
wife have had the custody of the
boy. now nine years old. since Feb.
-. 1915. on Feb. 81. 1914. he was
adjudged a dependent and neglected
child by the Juvenile court OF Lake
county and turned over 20 the Chill
drens Aid society from which Mr..
and Mrs. Horst secured the boy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
BLACKSTONE THEATRE
CORPORAlVON:

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual stockholders meet
ing OF the Blackstone Theatre Cor
poration VIII be held at its offices,
Rooms 207-20s Conservative Life
building. South Bend. Ind. on the
10th day of January, 1920, az 10
o'clock A VI.
CHARLES EDWARD POTTS.
President
ATTEST: Howard ". Yant. Sec'y.
5463-I6
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
POSTPONE CIVIC meetings.

All Civic club meetings and al
fairs sponsored BY the Civic fedora
ton have been postponed until def
mite assurance OF a plentiful coal
supply is received. While the coal
situation is no longer acute the fed
GRAFTON feels that a continuance OF
their conservation policy. began last
week - advisable for a short time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
DEATHS
WILLIAM ARMOUR

William Armour. aged 50. died at
the home Of his sister, Mrs. Leo ].
O'Connor, 1889 LaSalle CT, Monday
afternoon. He is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Leo O'Connor of South
Bend and Miss Margaret Armour Of
Ofhama. Canada, and by six broth
ers, James, and Albert OF South
Bend, John Armour of Detroit. Nor
man Of Toronto, and Edgar W. and
David of Windsor. Ont. Canada.
Burial will be In DIANA, Canada
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
EDWARD NOWACKI.

Edward Nowaclki, seven months
old, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nikodem
Nowaclxi SIS s. Warren St. died
Sunday morning at o'clock. Be-
sides his parents he is survived by n
sister Mary, and a brother, Stanley.
He was born In South Bend May II,
1919.
Funeral services will be held at
St Adelbert's church Tuesday morn
ing at O'Clock. Rev. John Kubacki
will oflciate and burial viii be in St.
Joseph's cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
LEG 81 NOTICES.
Estate OF Etta Nettleman.


NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT
BY Direction Of john g. Yeagley, Ad-
ministratOT Of the Estate OF Eta Nettle-
man. late of ST Joseph County. in the
State of Indiana, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given % the heirs,
legatees and devisees Of said decedent.
aud all other persons intNested I'm said
estate and they are therefore hereby re-
CURED % be- and appear in said Court
on the 9Th dav Of January. 1920. when
the same will De heard. and make proof
Of their heirsbip. or claim go any part
OF said estates and show cause II any
there be. why said account and vouchers
should not be approved.
Witness the Clerk and the Seal Of the
St Joseph Circuit Court II South Bend,
Indiana. 18th day Of December. 1919
WILBUR VI. WARNER, Clerk.
BERNARD L. HOERSTAfAN, Deputy.
McInerny. Yeagley & McVicker.
Attorneys for Estate.
Dec. 1922
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
FUNERALS
MRS ADOLPHUS DEMPSEY.

Funeral services for Mrs Adolf
plus Dempsey, 7O5 y. Francis st.
will be held Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock at the Zion A. NJ. +.
church. Rev. l.. P. Powell will Off
ciate and burial will be in Highland
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
ErRE AT NILES

NILES, Mich, Dec. 15-The home
OF z. b. Storms was damaged by
IRE to the extent Of about $1,000
last night. The fire started from "A
defect in the chimney leading from
the fireplace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
REHABILITATION
IS SOLE HOPE Of
LIQUOR DEALERS


eege. the opinion continued, some
OF which have been referred TO. that
he treaty or peace had not yet been
concluded. that the railways arc still
under national control By virtue OF
the war powers that other war ac-
tivities have not even brought 20
q close. and that 70 cannot even be
said that the man-power Of the ma
ton has been restored 20 a peace
footing. We are unable 20 conclude
that the act has ceased 20 be valid"
The wartime act. the court also
held. Is not conhscatory. asserting
that more than nine months were
given distllers TO dispose Of their
stocks. which time the court believed
70 be adequate. The act also was
not repealed. the court held. by the
prohibition constitutional amend
meut which 10 asserted is binding
not only I'm peace but also in war
times
Vote On GaIIivan Bill
Announcement was made Monday
night that the house agriculture
committee Will meet Tuesday TO vote
on the motion 20 table the bill OF
Rep. Gallivan. democrat. of Massa-
chusetts which would repeal the
wartime act
Internal revenue officials explained
Monday night that the courts opin-
ION would not AFFECT the bureaus
plans for enforcing national pro-
hibition In the least as all prepare
lions had been made upon the as
sumption THAT the act was cousti-
jutional
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
NAME TOCA.

MADRID, Dec. 16.-The new cab
met has decided 10 name former
Premier Toca president OF the sen
ate Il also decided TO support the
projects for new taxes originated by
the previous cabinet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
CHIMNEY FIRE.

Hose company No. 8 was called TO
the residence of c. J. Johnson. GIG
Logan St, at 1855 o'clock Monday
afternoon where a chimney fire
caused damage amounting TO $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16

Herbert Leroy Frick celebrated
his 18th birthday Monday By en-
listing in the marine corps. Mr..
Prick resides south Of the city. and
enlisted for two years. He entrain-
Ell for Paris Island Mondsy morning
at 10-2S o'elocL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
WILDE TO MEET TRENAINE

BY Lnlteu Fre0s
CLEVELAND, Ohio. Dec. 10
Jimmy Wilde may meet Carl Ire
maine. Detroit. in a 10-round match
here on New Years day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16

much as the preceding year
though the gross sales for The vear
were larger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-16
BIRTHS.

Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs Harry +.
Brown. 91s Sherman av., a son. Dec.
4.