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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
WOULD BIND j. 6.
TO HELP FRANCE
Make Terms of Proposed
Treaty PubliC-Britain Free
Unless America RatifieS.
LSi.r. L>E1Ltzs7 Or-nerU-
BY United Press :

BY United Press.
PARIS, July 3.-The United States
is bound TO come imme ediately to the
aid of France in a cause or any un-
provoked act of aggression directed
against her by Germany, according
10 the provisions of the treaty agree
ment sought between America and
France. A similar arrangement is be-
ing negotiated between France and
Great Britain.
The treaty which was made public
today. must be ratified by the Ameri-
can senate and approved by the
league of nations.
according TO the tentative agree
ment reached. the treaty shall re-
main in force until the council of the
league of nations agrees that the
league itself shall provide sufficient
protection.
Great Britain is not bound by the
treaty unless the United States ac-
cepts II. but the latter is bound, re-
gardless OF British action.
The treaty which also defines the
neutral zone along the Rhine, is
signed by Pres't Wilson. Secy Lans-
inr. Premier Clemenceau and For
eign Minister PichOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
PREPARE FOR BUSY
CONGRESS SESSION
Both House and Senate to
Have Plenty of Work When
Wilson Returns.
Bv United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. July 3.-Congres-
sionaI leaders today prepared for one
Of the busiest sessions on record, 10
start Immediately after Pres't Will
scr submits the treaty of peace.
probably next Tuesday.
While the senate IS considering
the treaty the house Will take up the
prohibition enforcement bill
This will be followed by meas
ures defining the status Of the rail
reads after their return TO their own
ers at the end of the present year,
protective legislation for the new dye
industry. measured for general revi-
sion of the tariff. legislation outlin-
ing the future policy OF the Ameri-
can merchant marine and the gen
eral ship building program. reorgan-
ization of the army on a peace time
basis. anti-red legislation and the
soldiers land bill.
To Probe Expenditures.
Several Investigations will run
through the summer. including the
probe Of war department expendi-
lures.
Marine insurance. public health
hospitals the postoffice department
and Victor Berger's right 70 a seat
in the house will be looked into. re-
publican leaders promised. Repeal Of
some consumption taxes will also be
considered
In IS legislative days congress has
passed Appropriation bills totaling
$4,000. 100000, after reducing these
bills BY $500. 100000, as compared
with the same measures that failed
in the republican senate flibuster Of
iast session. House Leader Mondeu
said today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
On Way to Fight,
RaiLWay Head
Stops off Here
P. J. Kelly Meets with City
Officials to Take Up
Track Question.

P. J. Kelly, president OF the Grand
Trunk railroad. who has informed
the South Bend board of works on
several past occasions that ne is
too busy" to come to South Bend
to take up the matter Of the re-
moval of the railway company s
tracks from Division St. is in South
Bend today
He is on his way TO Toledo from
Chicago TO see the Willard Dempsey
fight. He stopped off here for a few
hours
Early this morning he sent word
10 officials of the city that he would
be here TO take up the Division ST.
track question. This is the first time
any high official OF the road has
been here. Despite many attempts
on the part Of the local board 10
get the matter settled
A conference was hastily called
by Mayor Carson, scheduled 10 meet
at , o'clock this afternoon A COM
mitee, consisting of Tom Slick. city
attorney g. A. Elliott. president OF
the board Of works, Mayor Carson
and William TTapp were 70 meet
with Mr.. Kelly
The union station plan has met
with the most favor in local dis.
cussions regarding the Grand Trunk
problem, but the expense of the de-
tour has not met with approval from
the road.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
CHOOSE OHIO MAN
TO HEAD SCHOOLS
Board of Education Selects
w. w. Borden From List of
Thirty Applicants.

W ". Borden. Bucyrus, O.. was
selected by the board Of education
Thursday morning as the successor
to the late John s. Nuner. superin-
tendent OF schools.
The decision Of the board was
made after a long executive ses-
sion in which the names Of more
than 80 applicants were considered.
In making the announcement the
board members issued the following
statement:
The board of education after
considering many applicants for
superintendent Of schools and many
who were not applicants. all OF
whom were high class men, have
appointed w. W. Borden. Bucyrus
Ohio"
Mr.. Borden is one Of the best
known educators in Ohio and has
been engaged in educational work
for the past Is years He will as
sumo active charge of the work in
South Bend Aug 1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

South Bend is ready TO observe In
day tomorrow on the old
peace time basis. without, however,
quite so much fireworks in the hands
Of children The feature of the day
here will be the annual municipal
picnic. to be an all-day affair at Rum
Village park.
The weatherman promises fair
weather. with Continued warm" a
large number of South Bend motor
lists are planning TO set away from
the city for the day 70 visit one of
the many nearby lakes, at each of
which special attractions have been
planned. Besides the municipal pic
mic as local attraction. horse racing
will be on the program at Spring
brook park. and a July Fourth pro-
gram including fireworks and dane
inG in the evening has been an
nCunCed for the Country club.
Picnic To Start Early.
Activities at Rum Village will be-
cir in the morning and last until
we'll along in the evening. according
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

Legislation For Return of
Wires Provides Return to
Old Scale of Charges.

New telephone rates for South
Bend which will go into effect with
the uni1cation Of the two systems on
or about July pa. may be changed
by an enactment of the public serv-
ice commission following the passage
of legislation allowing the wire lines
TO be returned 10 the original owners.
The existing toll and exchange
telephone rates as established on or
prior to June 8, 1919, are 10 con-
tinue in force for a period of not 10
exceed four months after The legisla-
tion takes effect. unless sooner modi-
fed OF changed by the public
authorities, state, municipal or other
wise. having control or jurisdiction
Of tolls, charges and rates or by con
tract or by voluntary reduction.
To Go Back soon.
The wires are 10 go back on the
last day Of the month i'm which the
president approves the bill. which
probably will be July 81
Within 90 days after the return of
the wires the postmaster general,
who is now operating them, is re-
CURED 10 make 10 congress "A detail
cd account OF his acts and proceed
ings in connection with the opera
ucn. During August. September
October and November the Indiana
public service commission will de-
eide whether the rates fixed by the
government will stand.
The increase in South Bend and
MiShawaka of rates under the au-
thority of Albert :. Burleson post
master general. follows: individual
lines. $3.50 per month. an increase
OF $500 per month over the ole
rates: residence phones, $2.75. an in.
crease Of $1.25: two-party bushes.
line. $4.I5. an increase of S275. two.
party residence phones. 81. an in
crease of $SI; rural lines. s.. ar
increase of s.S7. Extensions hav,
been classed the same.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
CHICAGO SALOONS PLAN
TO STAY OPEN SUNDAY
By nited Press


CHICAGO. July -SaIoonkeep-
ers here were today preparing 10
make II wide open" Sunday
with one-half percent beer on tan.
Chief OF Police Garritv ruled that
inaspuch as no Intoxicating liquor
can be sold the saloons are in the
same category with soft drink par
lors. Many saloon men announced
that they would give the sunday
business a whirI
Saloon interests were reported
planning TO make test OF the at
torney generals ruling that . p per
cent. beer is illegal Five and one
half per cent. cider is being sold in
many places without police inter
ference a federal official called
for a statement on the cider ques-
tion, said it did not come under the
tax law and is not spiritoUs malt
or vinous liquor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
u. S. WILL FIGHT ONLY
UNDER OWN lAW-W00O
BY United Press

By United Press:
CROOKSTON, Mimi, July s.
Americans will not go to war under
a group Of nations, but only under
the mandate of our own law" Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood declared last
night in a speech at the Ninth con-
gresNional district Homecoming eel
ebratiOn here He made 4 plea TO
stamp out the red flags in America
There is only one flag here and
that is our tag" he said. There is
no room here for the red flag. Kill
it wherever you see IT, 1t is the
enemy. II floats where mobs rule"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
DIVORCE EVERY SIX
MINUTES Is RECORD
BY United Press

BY United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July g.
Every six minutes a divorce was
granted in the Marion county court
kouse yesterday. There was a total
OF . against Dan Cupid's 13 couples
obtaining marriage licenses. The
Judges cleared off a large number Of
old cases in order to clean the docket
efore the end OF the term Satur-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
LUPT0N AGAIN HEADS
MOTOR ASSOCIATION
BY United Press

INDIANAPOLIS. July "A c.
Lupton OF Hartford City. today re-
taiaed his seat as president Of the
Hoosier club. He was reelected yes
to-day along with several other Of
hcers Of the club Martin Leucke Of
bort Wayne was again named vice
president
4 committee was appointed to ar
ranEc fc- "A good roads day during
the STATE fair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
SPECIAL POLICE GUARD
AGAINST BOMB ATTEMPTS

By Initcd Press.
NEW YORK. July 3-Homes OF
prominent men and officials. public
buildings and churches were being
guarded by special police today. il
was reported. against possible at
tempts Of BON Oers 10 duplicate out
RACES Of May and June >. Every
precaution is being taken. il was
sGid. TO avert any July demonstra
ton. The police refused 70 COM
mCnr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
INCREASE MINIMUM
WAGE IN MINNESOTA
Ev United Press

IT uItfU ITPsH
ST PAIL. MINI. July -Wom-
en- and minors Of Minnesota were
granted substantial wage increases
by the state minimum wage COM
mission when that body voted un-
animously 20 raise the minimum
Aug. 4. The new wage minimums
are 81 week in cities az 1000 or
more and S1025 in smaller towns.
Heretofore the minlmums have run
from $3.50 a week to SO week
without regard to hours The new
minimum specifies fs hours a week
and % cents an hour for overtime.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
MORNING EDITION
ON JULY FOURTH

The morning edition OF The
Ncws-Times Will be published
.as usual tomorrow, July Fourth
No evening edition will he
issued. however, as the morn
ing edition will be delivered 10
all evening subscribers, accord
ing To the usual holiday sched-
ule.
Bulletins on the progress and
the result of the Willard
Dempsey fight will he posted i'm
the window of The Ncws-Times
Office Friday afternoon. The big
fight beings at $3.50 O'Clock and
the reports will come immc-
diately.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
CITY EMPLOYEES BACK
TO JOBS IN CHICAGO

By United Press
CHICAGO. July Street sweep
srs and garbage workers were back
on the job today. after forcing rne
city 20 grant them approximate. y
So per cent Of their wage demands
The new wage agreement gifes
them S8.65 10 s2.S5 per day
The municipal engineers operar-
ing the city's power. light and wa
ter plants. viii have hearing bed
fore the common council for an adj
justment OF their demands on Non-
day.
Sewer bureau employees voted "a
strike Monday unless their demand (
for nat rate OF $3.50 per dAy iS
met
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
SHERIFF To KEEP
WHISKY EVIDENCE
Court Orders Kline to Give Up
Liquor in Zimmer-0a
baCher Case.

Sheriff Lew 3. Duck was ordered
by Judge Montgomery of the super
ior court this morning TO secure from
Chief of Police Kline the 120 cases
of whisky held in the city hall which
were secured from the warehouse of
the mbacher-Zimmer Co. 525 S.
Fellows St, in order. according to the
petition filed by Pros. s P. Schwartz,
to prevent it from becoming sugared
water.
The prosecutor also filed affidavits
asainst Eugene Dambacher and
Christian thinner, charging them
with violation of the liquor laws.
Both men were arrested, but were
released when they furnished $500
bonds.
Reviews Former Cases.
The prosecutor in his petition
stated that in view OF the fact that
in former cases Intoxicating liquor
placed in the custody OF Chief OF
Police Peter Kline for evidentiary
purposes has been misIaid and
could not be produced by the chief
at the trials He further states that
in certain instances. intoxicating IL
quor placed in custody OF Kline, had
subsequently,. through some medium
unknown 10 the prosecutor. lost its
identity as intoxicating liquor.
As a consequence OF the police
heads action. the state at the trials
said the prosecutor was deprived
OF the probative value OF intoxicat-
ing liquor and was hindered in the
prosecution OF law violators.
He further represented 10 the
I court that IL is indispensable 20 the
prosecution OF the case that the H.
quor originally seized. TO prevent the
I miscarrying OF justice. be turned
over 10 Sheriff Lew Duck
The petition was granted as fileC
and tie sheriff ordered 70 serve
notice on the Chief OF Police Kline
\ and take charge OF the liquor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
RAID BRINGS IS
BOMBS To LIGHT
Police of Massachusetts Town
Discover Internal Ma
chimes in Old Shed.
BY United Press

by ulteQ IlpSh-
WALPOLE. Mass. July 3.-Nine-
tceE bombs which it was believed
were intended for use in red dem
Onstrations were found in shed
here today. according 10 Chief OF Po-
lice Thomas p. Leonard. who dis
Gov cred the Internal machines in a
raid on the place.
The bombs which were constructed
Of heavy iron pipe FIVE inches long
and five inches in diameter. were
said 10 be loaded with high expl0-
sives and equipped with fuses ready
for use.
Later Chief Leonard said he had
notified Daniel i. O'Conneu fed
eral Inspector Of explosives. Of the
discovery.
Has No License.
The shed is in the rear OF the
home Of Howard Davis. - years old.
who the police say had no federal
License 10 have gun-powder in his
possession
Questions by the police. Davis is
alleged 10 have said that the bombs
were made for a celebration" on
July 4.
Neighbors who became suspicious
notified the police that something
mysterious was going on in the shed
An immediate investigation brought
10 light the bombs
IT, addition 20 the large bombs
there were several smaller ones. All
were hlled with black powder
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

NEW YORK'S JULY 1 THIRST
TAKES 23.OOO,OOO GALLONS
OF WATER, FIGURES SHOW
BY United Press.
NEW YORK, July 3.-That
New York has resigned itself to
prohibition became evident to-
day when it was learned that
$4,000. 900 more gallons of wa
ter were consumed here on July
! than on June 30.
on June 80. according to the
chief statistician Of the water
department, $4,000. 600 gallons
of municipality Supplied water
were used on July l, $50. .000.-
600 gallons passed through the
spigots.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
EXECUTE FORTY-TWO.

BY Inlted Press.
BUDAPEST, July 3.-Forty-tw
persons were executed today and
SO imprisoned for long terms, as
result of revolutionary court mar
tials.
A thousand more persons are
awaiting trial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE
WANT FROM CONGRESS

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. July There
is much talk in the capital about
what the people want" \
United Press reporter. anxious 10
ascertain what they really do
want. today dug through the
mass OF petitions received 10y
members of congress from the
folks back home during the last
week Here is what he found
Out Of $50 petitions examined
59 were for repeal Of the taxes
on soda water. ice cream and
candy.
other causes were supported
by the following numbers:
Strict prohibition enforce
ment. 20 Against prohibition. S.
Against repeal Of daylight saw
ings. s For revision Of the
tariff, Z. Against the Dempsey
Willard fight. > For repeal OF
the luxury taxes. ;. For govern
ment ownership Of railroads. g.
Forty hour standard week.
,. Tariff on foreign grown beans
g. Against extension of the IL
quOr traffic in China. ,. For
aerial postage routes, ,. For
continuation of the United States
employment service. ,. Against
the United States employment
service. 3. For lower railroad
rates FOR harvest hands. 4. In
VestigatiOn of the high cost OF
living. .. Investigation Of the
packers. I. For water power leg
islatiOn. .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
ROOSEVELT HAS DAUGHTER

NEW YORK. July Mrs. Ar
chic Roosevelt today was the proud
mother OF a baby girl This is the
second child OF Capt. Roosevelt. the
other being a boy Mother and
baby we're reported AT the Sloan
maternity hospital as doing wsIl. 4"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
CITY READY
FOR JULY 4
OBSERVANCE
Municipal Picnic is Feature
of Peace Time Celebration
for independence Day.

MUNICIPAL PICNIC PRO-
GRAM.
Part One.
Band concert.
Athletic contests for men,
women and children.
Part Two.
Song services.
Address of welcome by c. W.
COpp.
Address of day by Lee Francis
Lybargcr. Subject: The New
Democracy"
Part Three.
Pageant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
HOGS STILL CLIMBING.

NI T UIIHU I"IF.N
CHICAGO. July Hogs on the
Chicago market reached S22.20 on
opening today beating yesterdays
high record by 20 cents. Packers
predicted last week prices will go
10 SO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

garding eNpiation OF the ex-kaiser's
crimes against civilization since pub
lication OF the peace treaty. IL was
regarded as removing all doubt as 70
the allies intention 10 bring the war
lord" 10 justice.
The treaty contains provision for
trial Of Wilhelm. as we'll as all miH-
tary and civil officials. for interna-
tional crimes. but the impression had
prevailed in some quarters that re-
tribution for the former kaiser might
be allowed TO lapse into moral rather
than physical punishment.
Dutch Attitude Uncertain.
The attitude Of the Dutch govern
ment regarding extradition OF Will
helm is now cloudy. Statements by
Various officials in Holland have
shown an inclination against turning
him over 10 any other than the Ger
mar government but the belief has
been expressed in unofficial circles
al The Hague that when the allies
demand is actually presented the
Dutch Will accede 10 Through fear
OF pressure from the allies. il for no
other reason.
Unofficial dispatches reported to-
day that unusual activities were OBJ
served at Amerongen castle. where
the former kaiser Is at present in
termed This was Interpreted as in
d-cating he intends 10 move. though
possibly only 10 another point in
Holland
Germany is divided over trial for
Wilhelm. the military caste is bitter
ly opposing II and the radicals open
ly advocating that he be tried by
German socialist tribunal The Ger
man Officers association. recently
sent a communication TO the Dutch
government, urgirfg that extradition
Of the ex-kaiser be refused and an
nouncing that its members were de-
termined 10 protect him from trial
To Try Other Officers.
Lloyd George stated also TO the
house of commons that other Of
icers who committer appalling in
famies viii be tried
The peace terms are in many re-
spects terrible. but terrible were the
deeds which justified them said
Lloyd George.
The premier declared the German
army is now Inadequate 90 disturb
the peace OF even the feeblest neigh.
bors He said that the limit or rep
Grations is Germanys ability 20 pay
Restoration of the 100000 miles
- Comm arfDulre f- fr.. r,rllsh tra
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
LLOYD GEORGE STATES
INTENTIONS OF ALLIES
Think Dutch Government Has No Inclin-
alton to Surrender Wilhelm Except to
Present German Officials.
Rv Tnited Press

LONDON July 3-Wihelm Hohenzollern former kaiser of
the German will be tried London by allied
tribunal Premier Lloyd George announced the house Of
this afternoon This the first official pronoun
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
MAIL FLYER LEAVES.

BY United Press
NEW YORK. July Am air
plane carrying mail for Chicago
left Belmont park flying heId short
~ after a. m. today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

R-34HALF WAYACROSS ATLAN7T
TheLighterSide
In the Days Ne10S

DALLAS. Texas-Bass couldn't
catch j. s Keene's live mnnow
bats. Keene stored the minnows in
sherry wine barrel. filled with
water The booze soaked out and
made my minnows so wild fish
couldn't catch EN-" Keene com
planned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
STORM NEAR NEWFOUNDLAND.

STORM MAR NES-FOUNDLAND.
ST JOHNS, y. r., July 3.-The
terrific storm which had been raging
OF the Newfoundland coast the last
two days was abating rapidly today.
although the weather was still un-
promising. There were dense cloud
banks with occasional rain squalls.
The belief was expressed that the
R-34. however. would skirt the edge
Of the storm area.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

WASHINGTON-Just a little bin
OF heaven landed Solomon Walker
and Isaac Felker in Jail today,
charged with stealing a picture Of
-. Peter holding the key to the
poarly gates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
BIG DIRIGIBLE
NEAR j. S. IN
FIRST FLIGHT
British Flyers Sail Above Fog
Banks as Machine Approach
eS American Continent.
BY nited Press

BY United Press
LONDON. July 3.-The British
dir!gible R-34 was nearly 1900 miles
out on her trans Atlantic flight at
"a H.. Greenwich time q a. m,
South Bend time) today, the air min
istry officially announced
The airship was still laying a
westerly course and reported that
she was flying above the fog banks.
Her position at that hour was Civ
eE as $3.50 north latitude and 1880
west longitude.
Gen Seely announced in the house
cf commons this afternoon that the
R-S4 was only $50 miles east Of
81. Johns. y r.. at o'clock this
morning.
The R-34, plowing stolidly
through fog banks in mid Atlantic.
was making slower time than was
anticipated when the last wireless
reports were received from her. but
Wa expected 20 reach America some
time tomorrow.
Fog Lowers Speed.
When the big dirigible left East
Fortune yesterday morning she
maintained a speed Of more than 80
miles an hour until she plunged into
the fog of the west coast of Ireland.
Then her progress was retarded un-
tai she arose above the clouds The
latest messages showed her making
about 30 miles an hour and main
tanning an altitude of 1000 feet
Asked by the East Fortune wire
les. station If he was receiving suf-
hcient weather reports, Mai Scott.
commander. replied
Thanks. We are in touch with
Porta del Gada. ST Johns and
CIfden. ireland
Two British warships. the Tiger
and Renown, stationed about half
way across 10 render the dirigible
any needed aid, had not reported
any communication from her early
today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

HARTFORD. Conn.-kipling as
alleged TO have been quoted at To-
cal ticket window Il want a ticket TO
some place where there amt no 10
and man can raise
a thirst"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
WEATHER

Indiana Fair and continued
waim tonight and Friday Lower
MiChigan-Fair tonight and Friday
except proba BILE thunder showers
extreme north portion continued
warm