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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
HUNDREDS DEAD
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power house have been demolished
There are eight known dead in
Rockport and many more are missing.
Al Arkansas Pass one unidentified
body has been recovered, but reports
say the victims who drowned in the
storm are strewn along the front from
Portland to Angleton, A large num-
Der were injured In Arkansas Pass.
A report just made at the head
quartz rs OF the relief workers SAYS
seventy bodies have so far been recov-
cred, but other figures indicate that
number had already been exceeded
The headquarters report says that
nifty persons rescued on the bay front
'at Arkansas Pass are dying from ex-
posure
In Corpus Christi the Beach Hotel
furniture. pillows and other furnish
inEs and material were found at Salt
Flats, south Of Odom, fifteen miles
from Corpus Christi. North of the
beach Corpus Christi Is completely
wiped out.
Along the Nueces Bay front bodies
which have been recovered from the
water are being congregated az
ranches and school houses and reports
vary as 10 the number who died. Ply
sicians are working at twenty or more
ranch houses, trying to save the lives
OF the survivors. Numerous supply
wagons have arrived here from Sinton
with clothing, bedding. food and wear
ing apparel
Many OF the bodies taken from the
water are covered with oil from the
great storage tanks which were de-
stroyed by tho storm.
The Western Union is repairing its
telegraph lines from Sinton to Corpus
Christi
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
SECRETARY LANSING
DENIES THE REPORT

watertown, " x, Sept is,--"There
Ia not a single word OF truth to any
assertion that ! rendered my resigna-
tion TO President Wilson IN Paris last
spring because uf differences of opiu-
ION and that the President asked me
not To resign and TO say nothing
about" said Secretary OF State Lam
sing tonight on his return from a four
days fishing trip.
Aske cd If he intended to let the w.
c. Bulliu charges go unanswered, Mr.
Lansing said.
Il will have to wait until / read
the minutes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
TO CLOSE THE
DOOR TO UNOES|RAB[ES

! Berlin. Sept. is.-with the pur-
nose il is declared. OF becoming
! ..n,a strr OF her own house again
Z and to reassert her sovereign rlght %
+vkaviur who TGaay or may NOT enter
least until the peace ~
German government mas
y annour,r al that anyone crossing thS
.eors,er without properly viSed pass,
rorts will be subject to arrest anu
expulsion.
The reason orlcially given Is the
fact that Germany at present IS over
run with foreigners who have no
I passports or proper vises ana tha'
rmong thena are numerous undesir-
nhles This influx has been facilitated
.iy the lack OF Formally and laxity
~ the passport supervision.
The hrgt tightening up OF passport
restrictions after process OF nndlng
holes" in the frontier that must be
!. closed. occurred toward Russia and
Poland. with the view 10 keeping out
undesirable revolutionary elements
The 'ehole in the west" as the open
frontier toward France and Belgium
Is alleged 70 have frustrated the Ell
ffrts Of the German government TO
control the influx or strangers. NeGo-
tiations are now under way between
west front against uncontrolled from
tiers
German passports bureaus sire to be
placed in Cologne, Cohierz. Maycnce
and other places whore travellers in
tending to enter Germany from the
west must submit their papers for ex-
animation and pr90er vjses until dirlo-
matte relations are again established
when corsuis Will take over mat func-
tfon Those pass bureaus will ne an
der tre rirertton or the foreign agents
here IN Berlin
Nised requests that come through
ofseial channels from America or the
entente are ns4 questioned. but others
viii be subject ~ investigations of
the purpos rs .fcr- which the applicants
seek 70 enter Germany,
To American and allied military Of
srerS VIVA 80 -Ty Germany on official
buslness ne German government pro-
poses IN issue passes which will he
called in and renewed hi-mnnthly 10
order 70 prevent utsuseS and 10 check
these in Germany. The reputation
that Germany is the easiest country in
Europe 20 enter has not helped to con-
vince tAe world or Gernany's democ-
racy. ner has 1t aided law and order,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
CANNOT UNDERSTAND
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Members of the Renters and Con-
sumers Protective Association are at
a loss to understand why the board
of aldermen has not taken some action
on the resolution investigating the in
crease in rentals in Richmond. intro
duced into that body some time ago
at the instigation OF the association
The association is also peeved with
certain coal dealers in West Virginia,
who, after having agreed to furnish
coal to that body at a price which
would have effected great saving
over Richmond prices, withdrew their
quotations and explained that all coal
allotted to this section had been con-
tracted for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
MUCH WHISkEY WILL
BE BOTTLED IN MINI.

The Minneapolis journal says that
approximately $4,000 gallons of 100
proof whiskey will be bottled In Min
nesota preparatory for sale when the
wartime prohibition ban is,iffted. The
entire $4,000 gallons OF whiskey which
is being held by former liquor dealers
In the state has been taxed at the rate
OF $40 per gallon.
Orders in accord with instructions
from Washington have been issued
permitting the recufying OF whiskey,
Urohibtted since June L
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
ALLEGED ASSA|LANT
IS HELD FOR JURY

Especial to The Richmond Virginian,)
Luray, Va, Sept l6.--James Dry.
alleged assailant or this county was
given a preliminary hearing in Shen-
andoah, twenty miles south OF Luray.
today. The alleged crime is said to
occurred n that town a few days ago,
Dry at the time being brought TO
the Luray jail for safekeeping.
He was defended today by State
senator. r. f. Leedy of Luray and
Charles A. Hammer, of Harrison
burg He rs being held on the testi-
mofis adduecd az the trial. Ills al
legged victim is said to be only eleven
years IT age. Dry has a wife an /
two children,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
WILLIAMS HELD FOR
GRAND JURY ACTION
Funeral of Wife Yesterday Afternoon,
Inquest Friday Morning

September rs was the date set for
the hearing of Joseph S, Williams.
charged with being suspected OF hav.
ing killed his wife, Daisy Louise, ana
the accused was held without bail by
Judge Crutchiieid yesterday. The
widower's attitude at the preliminary
hearing was one OF quiet soriow
He obtained permission from tho
court 10 attend the burial OF has wife,
which took place al Riverview GEM
etery at three o'clock, being In the
custody Of Detective -Sergeants smith
and Wiley Williams sent horai
wreath to be placed on the chsket bui
his calm was not broken by any dem
0nstrative grief
Joseph Thurman Williams, the to-"
headed four-year old boy of the dead
woman. was left at home in the care
of nuighbors, In blissful ignorance Of
the tragedy which must play so i'm
portant a part in his future life.
Pending the coroner's Inquest,
which will be held at 10 O'Clock Fri
ray morning, the police investigation
will be practically at a standstiil.
Williams arrest grew out Of Ia domes-
tic quarrel which took place in the
home Of the wifcs mother, MS
George Debout. on Friday night.
williams became incensed a his
wife's refusal to leave a party of young
friends who were dancing in the par
ior Of her parents. and slapped her.
Following Coroner Whitticld's state
men. that her death resulted from an
injury 10 her brain, caused by blow,
was placed under arrest.
George Bebout father Of the dead
girl. visited his son-in-iaw at his cell
at the First police station on the nigh>
Of his arrest 10 bring him the latest
news from the hereaved home. He
asked williams if he would not cat
supper If he brought il. but the young
man YEARLY declined, saying that he
had eaten nothing all day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
LOOKS LIKE MOORE
WINNER FOR MAYOR

Phila delphia, sept l6--With COM
iete returns from thirty-seVen out Of
fortysthree wardg gives J Hampton
Moore. independent nominee for
.nsvor q lead over Judge John NJ.
Patterson. organization candidate, by
i,T32 at 1890 tonight.
The Moore vt~e was io4.78a and
aterson i03.05i
Al! predictions made by leaders
of both sides To-Day were overthrow
South Philadelphia wards for years
the stronghold CT the. contractor or
Plantation. tttrrid III 'na 3es'fttes far
Moore. other Wards IN which the in
Eepordert frees expect great gains
turned up fayorably for Patterson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
MILK AND LEMONADE
AS BEER SUBSTITUTE

London. Sent. 1s--Wiliiam r John
son, the American prohibition leader,
visited Birmingham today.
In conference with business men
he advocated iced milk, water and
lemonade as substitute for beer for the
men working in the furnaces, saying
that beer did not give the men STAN
ina. Beer tastes good and / like ii
myself" he is quoted as saying. but
il don't help anybody do his work bet
Ter"
This caused keen amusement In
Birmingham. whore prohibition is
hardly more than an academic ques-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17
WANT SALVATION
army MAN TO STAY

Stanton. Sept. i5.--Resolutions
have been passed by the vestry of
Trinity church asking that Captain
a T. Francis. for two years and n
half. head OF the Salvation Army
work in Staunton. but who has re-
eeived orders TO leave for another
rost on Wednesday, September 20.
he retained In his present field Of use
tulness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17

Aiaed the party to detect snow faliins'
] Fr4aidSnt Wilson ana Mrs. wilson were
! ~ tho observation platform OF the
ssNaynower- during most OF the after
.. noon ride through the beautiful upper
sacramento valley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-17

WILSON AS PEACE
L.
OF A in hi.
he
in in
by
Chamber Commerce
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01
CORK WANTS CHARTER
FOR ITS UNIVERSITY
Rv Associated Press :

By Associated Press:
DUBLIN, May 31.-The National
University OF Ireland is a federal in
stitution composed of three colleges.
in Dublin. Cork and Galway. IL was
established 10 meet the claim Of the
Irish Catholics for university edu-
cation The federal system has
proved irksome to Cork which now
demands that its college should be
given the status of a separate uni
Versity.
The Cork claim has united every
section Of Munster men and the pc
titions in its favor have been signed
by the heads OF all the religious de-
nominations and the leading men of
the province. IL involves, however,
new charter from the crown, and
the bulk of Sim Fein opinion, while
in favor OF the separate University
for Cork is hostile to the only method
by which under present conditions
il can be obtained.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01
Franchise SeLeague
of District VIII
Meet in Elkhart

Members OF tas Elllharl Fran
ch!se league wall act rs hostesses at
the 18th district meeting fine Wom-
ans Franchise lea gue OF Indiana. in
Elkhart on June = The 18TH dis
trict embraces the South Bend
branch Of the orga niz4;ion and n
number OF local women are expected
TO be in attendance az the sessions.
Miss Helen Beubridge of Terre
Haute, state president Of the Fran
chise league. will be the principal
speaker.
Every woman an intelligent voter
by 1920" is the new slogan OF the
Woman's Franchise league OF In
diana AS a first step in this large
undertaking the program committee
of the suffrage body has outlined a
complete years work in citizenship
Small booklets. furnished with
charts and questionnaires. are being
prepared by Miss Martha Block.
teacher Of history in the Wiley high
school, Terre Haute. containing the
foundations of good political edu-
cation. These, booklets will taAe up
national. state, city, and county gov
ernment political parties. the diff
ferent kinds Of suffrage and special
laws governing women. children and
various school questions.
Plan Series OF Progress.
Not only franchise leagues but
many other wOmen's organizations
have signiied their intentions of
taking up this work with a view 10
making themselves ready TO take up
intelligently their duties as voters
With this end in fnird Mrs. Richard
Edwards. assisted by many we'll
known Indiana writer's. musicians
and scientists, is preparing a series
of programs, forming what is 10 be
known as 'woman's year" in
which the work of women in the
various fields of feminine activity
figures.
Legislation ito improve, the cleo
torate," to make English the Ian
guage of the country" and Ito pro-
mote the citizenship of aliens is
the chief factor in a program being
prepared by Mrs Frederick Bagley
OF Boston, chairman of the Ameri-
canization committee of the Nation
al American Woman Suffrage asso-
citation This program will be pre-
sented at the next convention OF the
League of Women Voters.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01
Personals

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Coleman. 746
Cleveland av., received a telegram
OF their sons. Walkers arrival from
overseas He has been with the
naval forces on the North sea for
the past year.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ Goldsmith Of
Chicago and Mrs. Sol Mayer OF SpO-
kane. Wash. were weekend guests
Of Mr. and Mrs. NJ. J. Frankel. 2S4
y Lafayette blvd.
w. r. Braman. 124 F. Ewing St.
leaves today for a two weeks
business trip through Texas and
Louisiana in the Interests OF the
Studebaker corporation.
Mrs c. r. Mclaughlin. 531 y.
Scott st. has had as her guests over
Memorial day and the weekend her
three brothers. John. Charles and
George Nogel OF Chicago, III.
Miss Florence Taggart 2O9 Brow
son st. has returned from Jackson
vile Fla, where she was domestic
science Instructor IN the Boylan
home which is supported by the
Methodist Episcopal church. She
will spend most OF the summer i'm
South Bend.
W. 3. Braman. jr.. Of Champaign.
III. was the weekend guest OF his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Bra
man. Ia f. Ewing 81
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Decker. ia Le-
land av.. left Friday for Johnson
Vile. ILL., where they will attend
the graduating exercises at the
woman's college where their daugh-
ter Gladys will be graduated with
the class Monday. Miss Ruth Cook.
1915 S. Michigan st. viii accompany
them home next week
Mrs. Paul j. MOushey and chill
dren OF YOUNGSTOWN c.. are the
guests OF the formers mother. Mrs
N J Armstrong. ia r. Madison
81.
The Misses Gertrude and Eleanor
Mueller are the week end guests OF
their parents. Ma and Mrs. r. w
Mueller 51s y. Michigan st. They
have as their house guest. Miss
Freda RENTS Of Appleington. Ia
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

The meeting OF the Ideal En-
broidery club, which was TO have
been held Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. L Bergeron, 212
Calvert St, has been postponed.
The Jewish people OF South Bend
will hold a mass meeting Sunday
night at o'clock at the Elks' tenn
pie 10 protest against mob rule in
Europe. Every one is invited 90 at
tend
The meeting of the degree staff
OF the Pythian sisters. which was to
have been held Tuesday. has been
postponed for one week.
The Ladies' auxiliary OF the East
ern Star will hold its regular meet
ing Monday afternoon in the Ma
sonic club rooms. The hostesses will
be Mrs. Mary Barnard Mrs Vir-
ginia Swintz. Mrs. Jennie Woods.
Mrs. Otilla Heller and Mrs. Emma
Hunt.
Mrs. NJ. Hurwich will act as hos
tess to the Temple Bethel Sister
hood on Monday afternoon at her
home, 534 5. Main st.
The Washington club will meet
on Tuesday afternoon instead of
Monday at the home of Mrs. Frank
Warner. w Washington av.
The st. Joseph County w. c. T.
L. executive committee will meet
in the Y w. c. A. parlors Monday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. ". d. Vitou will entertain the
Past Chiefs association at her sum-
mer home at Eagle lake. Mich,
Tuesday The affair will be in the
nature of an all day meeting.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

Adele's become so Spanish
She SAYS Isl. 81" for yes"
AIantillas. shawIs and huge shell
combs
Compose her daily dress.
But when large Spanish onions
She dimes on right along,
really think she's going it
A little bit too strong
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

Practical Gifts for the Bride can be found in
our Housewares Dept--5rd floor. Pyrex Glass,
Aluminium ware electrical Appliances ETC.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

Mr. and Mrs. j. z. Goodan of
Elkhdrt formerly OF this city, an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter. Miss Nellie Nancy Goodall and
A Perry Gwin, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. c. Gwin OF Rensselaer,. Ind. The
wedding took place in Elkhart on
May 80.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

An outing at Pottawatomie park
was enjoyed by SO members and
SIests OF the Young Married PeO-
pies class OF the First Evangelical
church on Friday afternoon A pro-
gram OF volley and indoor ball and
other games was followed by vein
er roast
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

Among the affairs being planned
for Miss Pearl Rupel. a June bride,
is dinner to be given Wednesday
night in the Wedgewood room Of
the oliver hotel, at which Miss
Ruth Nicely and Miss Gladys Wat
ters Will be hostesses. On Saturday
Mia. Diehl Martin and Miss Esther
Hoke will entertain for Miss Rupel.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

and are often it's crowning glory.
The long. graceful cape mantles
OF black satin, fringe edged, sms ok
Of the Spanish influence and revival
of those charming hanJ-painted
ivory mounted Spanish fans is also
at hand.
To be truly smart you must wear
something characteristic Of sunny
Spain. SO do slip on something
Spanish after your morning tub,
even if it's only a piece of soap pro-
vided. you're quite sure it's pure
CASTLE.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01
BIRTHS.

Born TO Mr. and Mrs Frank
Tershner of Roswell y. Mex, A
son, on May 81. Mrs Tersher was
formerly Miss Sadie Bruggner of
this city.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01
GREAT PRACTICE.

Where did you learn such a
curve"
Throwing paper Uads around <
girls head TO reach boy sitting
two seats in front
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01
To HOLD MEETING

Post X T. p A will hold its
June meeting this evening in order
tnat the delegates who are 10 at
tend the national convention OF the
order which viii occur IN New or
leans during the week OF June 2.
may be present at the session.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Frye. Ga Z
Indiana av., announced the engage
ment Of their daughter. Miss Bess
Frye. 10 Pvt. Henry r. Lesser al a
luncheon given Saturday At their
home. The table was artistically
centered with a mound OF garden
flowers in red. white and blue. Gov
ers were laid for the following
guests Mrs. Lillian Herrick Of Elk
hart. Mrs. James Ruff. Mrs, A A.
Denslaw. Miss clara Denslow. Mrs.
Lydia Martin Mrs William Martin.
Mrs Chester Laidlaw and Mrs. wal
ter Klein or Misha ka Mrs. En-
ma Lontz. Miss Eldonna Lontz and
Mrs y. F. Lesser or South Bend.
Miss Mabel Bowman. daughter of
Emil Bowman OF this city. and VIII
liam Long. son Of George Long. Al
bia. Ia. were married Saturday aft
ernoon AT 4 O'Clock Al tho parsOn-
age or the Swedish Gloria church.
Rev. Mr. Olson officiating. The
couple were attended by Mrs. Ray
Lydecker and Glen Bowman. broth
81 and sister OF the bride. Mr. and
Mrs Long will take a trip 70 Iowa
and will be at home June 5 at Mo-
line. III
Mr. Long recently received an
honorable discharge after several
months service overseas and has re-
sumed his position with the Root
and Vandervoort Engine CO. OF Mo
line
An outing at Pottawatomie park
was enjoyed by So members and
4Iests OF the Young Married PeO-
pies class OF the First Evangelical
church on Friday afternoon A pro-
gram OF volley and indoor ball and
other games was followed by a vein
er roast
The children OF st, Joseph's
church entertained at their annual
May party Friday evening in ST.
Josephs hall Palms anG cut flow
ers comprised the attractive decora-
tiOns OF the rooms. Music for the
evening was furnished by the Notre
Dame university orchestra. The fol-
lowing acted as patrons and patron
esses for the affair: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Bergen. Mr. and Airs. James
Luther. Mr.. and Mrs. George Huss.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crepeau. Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Tellson, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Shoemaker and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. ]. HusS.
Among the affairs being planned
for Miss Pearl Rupel. a June bride,
is a dinner to be given Wednesday
night In the Wedgewood room OF
the oliver hotel, at which Miss
Ruth Nicely and Miss Gladys Wat
ters viii be hostesses. on Saturday
Mrs. Diehl Martin and Miss Esther
Hoke will entertain for Miss Rupel.
Mr. and Mrs. j. E. Goodan of
Elkhart. formerly OF this city, an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter. Miss Nellie Nancy Goodall and
A Perry Gwin. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. c. Gwin OF Rensselaer,. Ind The
wedding took place in Elkhart on
May 30.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Edison.
140S S. Michigan St. entertained at
Q picnic dinner Memorial day, the
80 guests present being their chill
dren and grandchildren. John +.
Rea OF Canton, o., who has recent
" retu med from a years service at
a military camp in san Antonio. Tex.
and Howard Kiefer. an eX-service
man and brother OF Mrs. Leo Edi-
son, were honor guests.
South Bend news-times., 1919-06-01

THE SQUIRE IN NEW YORK.
"Sinse ," asked the barber
"GezzO. I bin burnt at everything
else in New York"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-01-08

huns-their shadows like those whose
souls had passed off 10 the happy
hunting ground.
There We SAT waiting for the or
der; | will have to call an in
PERMISSION in my story.
just few lines more. | have told
of a few Of my experiences up to the
time we began the Chateau Thierry
drive, but the letter got too big: so
will tell you the rest of my story
in few days. / will write you let
ter telling you of what has taken
place up to the present time.
know that / am no writer and
am poor at telling a story which
will hold interest-it will have to do
II have just written it for your per-
sonal interest and it will have to do
| am still in the hospitsl and still
a wee bit weak. could only write
a couple of pages at time and then
rest for while The nurse wanted
to write it for me, but | wanted to-
do it myself so, such as it is.
am still little weak, but am
getting my strength back fast, and
i really feel fine. expect to leave
the hospital real soon, and either gu
back to my division which is upon
the Rhine river or else start on my
way toward the French coast.
| will close wishing you a happy
birthday, Dec. 25th, and may YOU
have many more just as happy. Con-
graduating you and mother on your
wedding anniversary and wishing
you all very merry Christmas and
happy New Year. / am, your loving
son, Billy NJ. Hayes