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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
INCREASE USE OF OIL
AS FUEL ON VESSELS
Associnted Bros civic :

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-Plans
looking to vastly increased use of
oil fuel by American merchant YES
sells have been developed at a con-
ference between heads or the larger
oil producing Interests, ship owners
and representatives OF the shipping
board. John II. Rosseter. director
of operations for the board, said to-
day that details Of the proposals
tentatively accepted were being
worked out preliminary to action to-
ward the establishment of addition
al oil bunkering facilities at vari-
Gus ports and cooperation with the
oil producers to assure a steady sup
ply of fuel.
con fuel is the real solution of
the American merchant marine
problems" Mr.. Rosseter said. in
outlining the policy under develop
ment. What is chiefly necessary is
complete cooperation OF the various
enterprises and interests concerned,
and during the last few days we
have succeeded in reaching an I'M
Outstanding. I believe, with the oil
producers. preliminary to proceeding
further. 1t would lie manifestly
economic TO establish new bunker
age facilities in ports where they are
now available. and yet it will be
necessary 10 widen the facilities for
oil supply TO vessels. We have con-
sequently secured assurances that
the existing plants will be operated
in conjunction with the system the
board is contemplating establish
ing.
Next the question Of price and
the supply TO bunkers has been gone
over with results approaching salts
faction. The data as 10 necessary
new construction and costs is being
gathered preparatory to reporting TO
the board. Our work so far. of
course. has been preliminary only as
the board has power to commit only
tself 20 the enterprise"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
AMERICA WILL
STAND AT Head
is PREDICTION
Sen. Hitchcock Speaks at a
Luncheon of Republican
Club in N. Y.
Associated Press Service /:

Associated Press Service.
NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Prediction
that when the peace conference
forms a league Of nations America
with her idealistic principles will
stand al the head and the irridescent
dreams or the past will become the
fact OF the future" was made by L.
5. Sen. Hitchcock Of Nebraska.
chairman or the senate foreign rela-
tons committee, in an address al a
luncheon OF the republican club here
today.
'Jt rs almost inconceivable that
wars for conquest viii ever come
again" Sen. Hitchcock said, "be-
cause there IS no parliament in all
the world which will ever vote a
war 4 league OF nations must not
be a super-nation with a great navy
and a monster army, for such "A
league might he crushed by the very
power % reared.
~ league OF nations will be a
solemn international agreement be-
tween the great nations. which will
be Joined by other self-respecting
nations In order 10 establish inter-
national Justice 20 pledge themselves
never 20 participate in any war for
conquest and 20 abolish war as the
most horrible calamity that can
come to the community.
The world will be showed that
mankind will no longer tolerate war
as "A means Of settling disputes.
We have passed through the
greatest crisis in the history OF civ
ilization. Things that were not pos
sible before this war are now pos
sible. mean ~ this particularly
that the league Of nations is now
possible whereas few years ago il
would not have been possible"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
FRANCE AND GERMANY
COMMERCIAL STRUGGLE

Associated Press Service:
PARIS, Jan. 25.-France is now
faced with a commercial struggle
with Germany. Edward y. Hurley,
chairman of the United States ship
ping board. declared at a Franco
American dinner tonight, and must
prepare TO meet German cOmpeti-
tion which Will be organized with
the energies formerly devoted to
making war. The end of the war,
Mr.. Hurley declared. cannot be con-
sidered as having come until France
is enirely rehabflitated CONNER
cially.
For % years. Mr.. Hurley SAID,
Germany had devoted so percent Of
her efforts toward commercial lines
and the remainder to building up
her great military machine. AS no
such machine will be permitted in
the future, he added. it will really
be devoted to commerce.
say what YOU will about her
method" he declared, she has
demonstrated her efficiency in com
merce and, with her whole effort
devoted in the fuure 10 trade, other
nations of he world always will have
a formidable competitor. no matter
what restrictions il becomes advis-
able TO put in her path. To solve
this problem France must reorgan-
lie. as she cannot meet il by relying
on isolated individual efforts
French products, Mr.. Hurley pro-
posed. should be protected with a
made in France" trademark vigor-
ously protected against infringe
ments. Shipping. he said. must be
furnished at fair and equal rates in
order 10 give all nations an equal
footing in manufacturing ard sell
ing genius. The American shipping
board. he hoped. would be OF assist
ance 10 France by furnishing ships
70 increase the French marine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
Armour Suggests Monopoly
of Entire Meat Industry

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90. Og-
den Armour today suggests a mon
opoly under government supervision.
Of the entire meat industry OF the
country as best for producer and
consumer.
Testifying before the senate agri-
culture committee. ne declared that
by this plan millions of dollars could
be- saved which would help increase
the profits Of producers OF livestock
and at the same time cut down the
cost OF meat 10 consumers
The necessity OF close government
supervision was emphasized further
by Mr. Armour in connection with
his proposal.
Such a concern must be regu-
lated by the government" ne told
the committee. because few men
with such enormous power would
10 properly"
Denies Combination.
There was no discussion Of Mr..
ArmOur's plan, which he proposed
during cross examination by Francis
j. Heney, who conducted the federal
trade commission packing house in
quiry. The questioning then touch
ed upon the alleged existence Of a
combination among the leading
packers. which Mr.. Amour denied.
Mr.. Armour explained that the
packers contributed TO a general
fund. such as might be used in joint
legislative action, and said he be-
lieved this was a common practice
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26

among industries Payments we're
paid on "A percentage basis, which
followed. he added, the basis adopt
ed during a pool by these concerns
many years ago, Ito prevent an over
supplied market"
Each OF the companies, he testi-
fed, now tried 10 maintain about the
same share of business as at that
time. but he denied that there was
any actual agreement 10 that effect.
Don't you think there is a de-
cided tendency" Mr.. Heney asked,
toward eventual growth OF only
three big packing companies-Ar-
mour and Co, Swift and Co. and
Morris and Co. -
1--WE heard some such statement
before" Mr.. Armour replied.
Mr.. Heney contended that the
country would benefit If the business
were conducted by more small
packing houses, widely distributed.
He accused the packers CT wasteful
methods. made possible by their
great volume OF business.
Mr. Armour contended that the
packers acquire no advantage from
their relationships with banks and
railroads He gave the committee a
full list of all banks and railroads OF
which he is director. and smaller
companies in which he holds stock.
MT. Armour will continue his tes-
timony Monday and probably will be
followed by his counsel, Levy Mayer.
who will discuss the validity Of the
Kendrick bill 20 regulate the meat
interests
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
B0LSHEVlKl FORCES
CAPTURE 0RENBURI

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Cap-
ture of Orenburg by the bolsheviki
on Jan. q was reported to the state
department in a dispatch from
Omsk. Advices TO the Russian en-
bassy today under date OF Jan. 21
SAID at that time the bolshevi,I
forces We're threatening the city,
which is situated on the Ural river
about $50 miles north of the Black
sea.
The situation on the entire south
ern front N Russia was described in
the embassy as serious. The Cos
sacks, who for more than a year
have maintained a strong front
against the bolshevik armies from
the Black sea TO the Ural noun
tains. were reported as suffering a
lowering of morale. The interior
situation, however. was said 10 be
good and the anti bolshevik govern
ment rapidly growing stronger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
To SEEK WORLD
STANDARD FOR
LABOR CLASSES
Berne Conference Plans to
Make Itself Felt at
Peace Table.

By United Tress:

By United press;
BERNE, Jan. 2f.-Leaders Of in
ternatiopal labor and socialism. the
influence OF which has been official
~ recognized by the Versailles con-
gress, expect 10 make an important
contribution 20 the peace settle
ment. Arthur Henderson. British
labor leader, told the United Press
today that they hope TO obtain en-
dorsement by the peace delegates OF
the following program.
First-Esta blishment or tho
league Of nations, with authority 20
prevent wars and enforce it's de-
cisions; all nations 10 be- members.
including Germany as soon as she
complies with conditions OF the arm
istice and pays for the damage she
has done.
Second-ACceptance Of an inter
national labor charter. securing a
world standard Of social and econo-
mic conditions.
Third-Universal abolition OF
compulsory military service, general
disarmament and prohibition Of the
manufacture OF war material except
by international control.
Fourth-Non-inter I'm Rus
sian affairs. but the exercise OF NOR
al force 10 bring the different ele-
ments OF Russian socialism together
and afford them representation ut
the peace table.
Henderson is Confident.
Henderson expressed confidence
that this program would be ratified
by the international labor and So
cialist congress which is 10 he held
here. The congress was scheduled io
meet Jan. 27, but may be delayed
by the inability Of some Of the dele
gates 10 arrive by that time. Hem
derson admitted the congress is hav-
ing its difficulties.
I'VE are under fire from both
Sides ne said. THE bolsheviki con-
denim US as being yellow interna-
tionaI politicians on the other
hand. Samuel Gompers refuses -
participate. claiming socialism has
no connection with labor and trades
unionism. Both extremes therefore
look askance Upon us and we regard
IL as "A sign that we are somewhere
near right.
Expect IL Nations Represented
Il do not know when the first
session will be held as the delegates
are having some difHcultv with thefr
passports So far the United States
has granted no passports 70 the
American delegates. The Swiss did
not welcome US but they are becom-
ing more friendly.
I'VE expect representatives Of IT
nations. including Russia and the
central powers 10 participate in
drafting resolutions which viii be
submitted 10 the peace conference.
We have received the most cordial
limitations that our decisions viii
be received with interest by the
peace delegates. The congress here
IS expected 10 last about three
weeks"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
REPUBLICANS HAVE PUT
M0NARCHISTS TO FLIGHT

Associated Press Service:
MADRID, Jan. 25.-The republic
cans have captured Monsanto. AZ
miles southeast OF Guarda, with a
large number of monarchist prison
ers, according to dispatches from
lisbon. The remainder of the
monarchists are in flight, leaving
their artillery behind. Among the
prisoners was Ayres Ornellas, repre-
sentative Of former King Manuel
Count Monsuraz, chief of thhe In
tesralists." was killed.
Republican forces at Coimbra
have marched northward and de-
feated the monarchists at Aviero.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
CONGRESS IS AGAIN
IN A JAM ON TAXES
By United Press

By United Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-Con-
gress is again in a jam on taxes.
The $4,000, zoo, 900 bill is being
held in conference by a wrangle be-
tween the house and senate over in
heritance taxes. From all quarters
demands are coming that congress
get down 10 action on the measure.
The treasury department is trying in
vain to speed up final passage.
The house wants taxes on inheri-
tanceS collected before individual
legatees have been paid their shares.
The senate wants 10 collect from
legatees separately upon their
shares.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
Mill ENLARGE HOSPITALS.
.ssncInfed - Serrice !:

AsN0Cluteu IreSS NeTNlce.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-A bill
10 appropriate s10-50O.OOO for en-
larging hospitals 10 be condu ted by
the public health service was re-
ported favorably 10 the house today
By the buildings committee. \ min
ority report, presented by Reps.
Kreider. Pennsylvania Mansfield,
Texas. and Elliott and Barnhart. In
diana. opposed the program as IN
necessary II abandoned army posts
were converted into hospitals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
PROH|bITI0N LAW
FIGHT NEXT WEEK
Two Subjects Only Have Been
Disposed of This Session,
House Sent Ten Bills
But Received None.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)

chance OF passage. its author now
says. Opposition was centered chief
~ against it because it would drive
near" beer and other beverages
containing less than one-haIf of one
percent OF alcohol out of existence
In Indiana. while provisions con-
corning evidence OF possession were
so drastic that they too were OBJ
Jectionable TO the majority OF the
members.
In addition to the measure now
IN, providing for the repeal of the
registration law. there will be an eff
Tort made next week to have this
law amended. Bills now in process of
draft include three, one of which
would require voters-women and
men-to have their photographs
taken and filed with precinct cleo
ton boards for the Identification of
the voters before being permitted TO
vote. Two others, almost identical.
would make one registration per
manent until an elector changed his
place OF residence. The principal
difference I'm them is that one pro-
yides for the township assessor reg
istering the voters every two wears.
at the time he assesses property for
taxation and the other would REQUIRE
the work be done by precinct regis
tration boards. The primary cleo
a NHvI fpB -,
OF the session, was expected to be
an object for attack, has passed I'M
noticed so far. In fact members de-
clare they believe that 10 would be
unpopular TO change the law al
though some personally believe that
the convention system OF nominal
ing state officers. with the possible
exception of the governor, and
United States senators should be
adopted again. The popularity OF the
law in the house is explained to be
due TO the fact that many members
say they could not have been nom
mated and elected If the conven-
ton system was still i'm vogue.
No Tax on Autos Yet.
Expected measures providing for
increasing the taxes on motor We
hicles have not made their appear
ance in either house. But il is the
opinion Of leaders that any pro-
posed new legislation affecting au-
tomobilists will be included In the
state highway commission measure.
There is sentiment TO double the
present license fees. Whatever deci-
sion is reached is expected soon at
joint meetings OF the house and sem
ate committees on roads.
Representative from Wander
burgh county are hearing conflicting
opinions on the popularity of their
measures, one OF which would pro-
vide for financial help being voted
for a proposed bridge across the
Ohio river and the other for Great
ing "a port district. They have heard
objection to the former because theS
are informed the people do not be-
lieve the county would be safeguard
ed in its investment in the proposed
bridge if it should not be financially
profitable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
COMMITS SUICIDE
WHILE WAITING VERDICT
Associnted PICS Serrice

Associated Press Service.
NEW ALBANY. Ind. Jan. rs
Just a few minutes before a circuit
court jury, trying the case of Charles
Schneider. AZ years old. charged
with murder, returned a verdict of
not guilty today, Schneider cut his
throat with a razor and was found
dead in his cell when a court at
tache went to summon him to the
court room to hear the verdict. He
was accused of the murder of Stephen
was accused of the murder of
Stephen Miller, town marshal Of
Port Fulton, Ind, last July.
The iury's verdict Of not guilty
was based on the decision that
Schneider was OF unsOund mind at
the time Of the killing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
FUNERALS
SHELLEY DOWELL.

Funeral services for Shelley
DOwell, a. years old, who died We'd
nesday at Louisville, o., will be held
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the
residence in Lakeville. Ind. and at
the Methodist church at II o'clock.
Rev. Stewart will othciate. The body
was brought to Lakeville Friday
evening. Until five years ago Mr..
DoweI resided at Lakeville. He is
survived by his mother, Mrs. Elnora
Dowell, and one sister. Mrs. Cora
Fisher, both of Lakeville. Burial
will be in Fair cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
TRANSPORT MAURI WITH
MANY WOUNDED ARRIVES

AsSoeint.I Pres Service
NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-The trans
port Maui. carrying 95 officers and
2.945 men. OF which 80 officers and
2.231 men are listed as sick or
wounded and two civilian casuals,
arrived here today from Bordeaux.
only AZ patients are designated as
requiring special attention.
Among the arrivals were come
panies A, +. G. and medical detach-
ment S14th pioneer infantry (color-
ed consisting Of seven officers and
sol men. assigned 20 Camp Upton;
casual company 16, Virginia. COM
prising two officers and lis men. ass
signed 20 Camp Merritt. and "a
casual officers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
FLOWING IN JANUARY

While a great many signs Of
spring have been appearing in and
around South Bend recently. a new
angle was reached Saturday when
people passing the @. r. Summers
farm, northwest or South Bend, saw
a plough in operation.
According to men working on the
farm. they experienced no difficulty
in breaking the ground and the
work was carried on as thought ii
were April or MAY. This is the first
time in years that the weather
would permit plOughing in January
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
RIVER PARK

Miss Fradeua Brenan and Jasper
Barnes OF AIishawaka. whose mar
riage vii take place soon. were ten
dered a pleasant surprise at the
home OF the bride-elect. 1913 Pleas
ant St. River Park. The guests
numbered 20. Music and dancing
featured the evening. Refreshments
were served.
Mrs. r. J. Allen was hostess at
s o'clock dinner Saturday compN-
menting Miss Bessie Allen Of Plym-
out, Ind. Covers were laid for 10.
The centerpiece was formed OF pink
and white carnations George At
wood OF Chicago and Miss Laura
yelling Of South Bend were guests.
Mrs Milo Smith. s. Seventh st.
was hostess az dinner in honor Of
her daughters. Mrs. Arthur Smith Of
South Bend. and Mrs. Clarence
Trickel OF Mishawaka.
The boys training class in charge
Of o. F. Surface. will meet in the as
sembly room at the school house
Monday evening at 1880.
The Live Oak drill team will be
entertained Monday evening by Mrs
Jewel Whaley at her home on Smith
ST
Mrs. Emma Purkey, who sustained
serious injuries when struck by a
north side street car three months
ago, is slowly improving at the
home OF her daughter. Mrs. Lesley
Enfield, Nursery CT.
Friends here have received word
from Miss Minnie Poole, who has
been in Silver City. y. NJ. stating
she is now at Fresno. Calf. visiting
her aunt, Mrs. lewis Miss Poole
says that the flu is very bad there
and every one is compelled TO wear
a mask when on the street and in all
business places.
Mrs. George Anderson Of Peters
burg, Ind, arrived here Saturday for
a two weeks visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Charles Mofitt of Billings,
Mont. has been a guest of Mrs. s. I.
Gleason, S. Twelfth St, this week.
At the Churches.
Membership day will be observed
at the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday when about so will be taken
into full membership Of the church.
Rev. l.. q. Rulison, the pastor, will
deliver a special sermon to the par
ents and children at the morning
service, which will be held at 1915.
The Sunday school will be at $50
a. m; Marshall Ball, superintend-
ent Epworth league at $3.50 p. m;
Neil McGrew. president. Preaching
at 1880 p. m; subject, 'Leprosy and
It's Cure" Special music at both
services. A special mass meeting
will be held Monday evening at st.
Paul's NJ z. church TO which all
members Of the River Park church
are invited to be present There will
be special meetings at the church
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
evenings at 1870.
Free Methodist, Fourteenth and
Vine SITS. Rev. B. +. Hitchcock.
pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. m;
Mrs. Lena Nikhart, superintendent.
Class meeting at Il a. m: William
Whitaker, leader. Owing TO revival
services being held in South Bend
by Rev. Hitchcock, there will be no
evening service. Rev. Hitchcock
will speak at the afternoon meeting
to be held at $3.50. Mid-week prayer
and praise service Wednesday eve
ming at 1880.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
STRAUSS SAILS FOR EUROPE.

Associated Press Service.
NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Oscar S.
Strauss. chairman OF the League 10
Enforce Peace. sailed today on the
American line steamship Lapland
on a mission. he explained TO confer
with the leagues representatives in
England. France and Italy. at their
invitation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26

CONTINUED F'ROM HAGE ON ~
tiful, but where we saw scenes which
no indemnity can ever make good.
"One OF the cruelest features was
the knowledge that Frenchmen, who
love their land almost more than
any other people, had had TO assist
the enemy in demolishing their own
homes. 1 said TO myself that ii is
surely time we set up some other
method to settle quarrels than this
organized slaughter.
IT do not know if we shall sue
coed i'm our enterprise, but it is al
ready a success that We have under
taken it,
The Italian premier, Nittorio or
lando. followed Mr.. Lloyd George.
He declared that no people were
reader TO accept the league of ma
tions in it's entirety than the Italian
people.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
DEATHS
MRS. ANA VIOLET.

Mrs. Anna Violet, 81 years old,
died Friday afternoon at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. George N.
Witwer. 1897 r. Jefferson blvd. Be
sides her daughter she is survived
by two brothers in Goshen. Funeral
services will be held at the resi-
dence Monday afternoon at ! O'Clock
and the body viii be taken TO Co
shen for burial.
The body may be viewed Monday
at 10 o'clock until the hour of the
funeral.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
MRS. FRANCIS RYBICkA.

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances
Rybicka, 1877 ". Division St. will
be held at the st. Hedwige's church
Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev.
Anthony Zubowicz. G. s. c.. ohiciat-
ing. Burial will be in Cedar Grove
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
MANY CASUALTIES IN BERLIN

Associated Press service.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-There were
numerous casualties in heavy fight
ing between Spartacans and govern
ment forces in Berlin Thursday
night. says an Amsterdam dispatch
10 the Exchange Telegraph CO. The
fighting was mostly in the vicinity
OF the newspaper Offices and at the
Anhalt station.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26
WAGON LOADED WITH
EXPLOSIVES HITS RU1

Associated Press Service
MUSKOGEE, Okla, Jan. 25.-
Nine persons were killed and is
badly injured when a wagon con-
tanning quantity OF explosives
struck a rut while being driven
through the residence section of Big
Heart. Okla. today.
six houses were demolished and
scarcely a window in the town left
unbrOken-
Telephone wires 10 the city are
down.