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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
Ship Founders
at Sea Because
of Jam Supply
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
NEW YORK. Dec 27.-The pas
senger liner Princess May Of the Di
Giorgio fruit line. almost foundered
at sea when the biIge water pumps
were stopped while the chief engi-
neer worried about JAM" for his
bread. according to Mischief r. Mey-
ers, general traffic manager OF the
line. who arrived here aboard the
vessel Saturday. The ship was towed
into port after a belated voyage
from Kingston, Jamaica.
When the liner reached port the
fires were out and the ten passengers
and So members OF the crew were
suffering from cold. Their only
source OF heat was from several
small oil stoves. with the aid OF
these. and by exercising and drink
ing up the ships rum supply. they
had managed TO keep warm since
last Tuesday. he said.
The trouble began about $50 miles
southeast OF the Ambrose channel
lightship. according 10 Meyers. He
said everybody was in high spirits
hoping to get home by Christmas.
when the chief engineer let out the
first note OF discord."
He wanted jam, common ordinary
old jam. 10 spread on his bread. "
said Meyers. There was plenty OF
marnalade but he was not satisfied
and soon the first note grew into a
tune"
Things happened thick and fast"
the traffic manager explained. First
the ship began TO list because buge
water had accum ulated. and 'the
bilge pumps were stopped while the
chief engineer worried about Jam. y
Then something went wrong with
the oil feed 10 the fires he declared,
and the FIRST thing anybody knew
the ship was out Of control"
The wireless IS. o. s." call was
sent out, Mr.. Meyers said, and was
answered by a Clyde liner. About
the same time the wireless went out
OF commission and the lights were
extinguished
I'VE had no steam or heat" he
added. The deck force rfgged up q
hand pump and that's the only rea-
son we did not just naturally foun'
der where we were"
Through an auxiliary wireless set
Mr. Meyers said. the Princess May
| communicated with the steamship
! Jefferson. and a coast guard cutter
| toved the vessel 20 Delaware break
water. Later the liner was towed tc
New York by the tug Warrior.
The Princess May is considered
the iuckiest ship afoat' by her Of
| hcers. Meyers asserted. He said the
ship would be manned by a new en-
CINE room crew and return 20 Kings.
I ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
To Hold Final
Suffrage Meet
in Windy Cit,
ry Associated Press

G, Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. PA call 20
the 5Ist and very last annual con-
enuon or the National American
Woman Suffrage association" was is
-ued today by officers OF the organ
1ltion headed by Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait. The sessions viii Doe held
in Chicago Feb. u 90 is
Elm other days our members and
friends have been summoned 30 am
rlaI conventions Go disseminate
propaganda for their common cause.
90 cheer and encourage each other.
to strengthen their organized indu-
.uer go counsel as 20 ways and
means or insur.ng further progress. "
said th- CALI
"Tli5 time theg are called to re-
o.D. ,rat the struggle is over the
a.u achieved. and the women Of the
nation about to enter into the e1-
.aymsur az ,hsir hard earned poli-
ticaI liberty. Come and unitedlv
make thi- ia=t suffrage convention
glad meuor, 90 SOU q heritage
far yslr caHdreu and your chHdreu's
children and 5enefacuOn 20 our
nation"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
SHIPPING SITUATION
C0NFR0NTS ENGLAND

Z ' <AEHDClHLf-fl L-EEs5s
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-Eng-
land IS confronted with one Of the
most critical shipping situations tho
country has ever known. despite the
increase in the mum Der Of ships fly
ing the British flag. the secretary
Of the port and transit cOmm!tte
Of London today informed the de-
partment OF commerce.
Labor trouble and the shortage
Of railway trucks. the report said.
are holding up the movement OK
cargoes and has created such con
gest.on at the docks that some ships
are allowed 20 lie In the harbOrs
from seven 70 eight days before dis
charging their cargoes Increases ia
the prices OF foodstuffs and raw
materials result from the heavy de-
murrage charges
The shortage OF railway trucks 81
estimated ar 100000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
EATH LIST FROM "WHISKEY" GROWS
Diet Question
added to Labor
Unrest in Spain
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Indus-
trial troubles I'm Spain have the
question Of diet added TO the prob
lens Of wages and hours. according
TO a report at the department OF
commerce Saturday.
Before making a contract 70 cut a
crop Of sugar cane. Spanish work.
men recently made the following de-
mands:
A daily wage Of 10 pesetas ($1.75)
three heavy meals-breakfast Of
eggs and meat, dinner OF soup and
meat stew, supper OF bacon. green
vegetables and "gazpacho," hours OF
work-frOm sun 10 sun, with two
hours for siesta. or noon day nap.
40 minutes for each meal. three
smoking periods Of 90 minutes each
and one for 90 minutes-dnd a bed
with two mattresses
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
BOOM WATSON
FOR PRESIDENT
HoOSier G. o. p. Leaders Re-
fuse to Allow Senator to
Decline Nomination.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.

Sevs-Times Washington Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. I'll
Many Indiana republicans are re-
fusins to consent that Sen. James
+. Watson shall be shunted off TO
the senatorial side-track They are
still booming him for the presiden
cy, Notwithstanding his recent an
nouncement that he will decline 20
permit the use OF his name for that
office In order to preserve harmony
in the Indiana republican ranks.
Much Mail.
That announcement has brought
an enormous pile OF mail to the sen
ator's office A great many OF the
writer's say that they are for him
for the senate, since he has chosen
TO run for that office Many others
voice sentiments similar to those
expressed by J. NJ Bridgman. re-
publican editor at Brookvnle. Ind
who says:
"Of course, we will all see TO II
that you are re-nominated and re
tAttttu ~ Allt bEAdArt anu IA cA4UAE
about knee deep in June we can do
something more for you it will be
done"
Men for Watson.
Among 100 or more Indiana re
publicans who still link his name
with the presidency in letters sent
IN are the following: Rep. Louis
W. Fairfield, Angola; James "
House. mayor OF Vincennes; Sam
Tomlinson. Plymouth: Thomas Nc
Cormick, Carroll; Frank Kimmel
Lafayette; Ed. Z. Schnidlapp. Mad
ison: Floyd S. Langley. Terre Haute;
Edgar RedmRn, Columbus: Aller
Daniels Rlshville; J. ". Cockrum
Oakland City; n. L. SIrahan. Win.
chester; p. o. Chattin. Daviess coun.
" republican chairman: J. Il
Stephenson, Williamsport; Charlie:
H Mcclure, Frankfort; Oscar G
Miller. Greensburg; z. Ralph Hime
lick, Connersville: Oliver N. Roush
treasurer OF Clinton county, and
many others.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
ATTEMPT MADE TO KILL
STEEL MILL DIRECTOR
~ AssocIstel p.

BY Associs ted Press:
PUEBLO. Col. Dec. 27.-An at
tempt was made Saturday night 20
shoot Frank Z. Parks, manager OF
the MinneQua plant OF the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company. according To
an announcement by Mr.. Parks.
Mr.. Parks said two men fred re-
volvers as h vas returning home
from his office He did not believe
the shots were intended for him un-
I'll he noticed four bullet holes
through his automobile
Work was resumed at the plant
this week after idleneSs due 20 the
strike Of stee I workers Several
riots followed opening OF the gates
20 non-union workers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
GiUe False Glue
in Dan&ey Case

t. Associated Press:
ATLANTIC CITY. y. J.. Dec. 81
The county authorities do not at
.tach much importance 10 the latest
clue IN the Danzey case. Asst. Pros.
Herbert Voorhees, stated tonigh;
they had received many letters such
as the one sent 10 Edward c. White.
father OF Charles : White. accused
OF the murder OF Billy Danzey. from
Couinsville Okla.
The letter declared that a man
and woman were under surveillance
at Collirsville having In their pos
session boy answering the descrip-
ton or Billy Danzey.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
RrrLD 1o2 SHIPS.
~ Associated Press

Ey Associated Press:
NEWARK. y. J. Dec 27.-With
the launching OF three vessels
Haslehurst, Tashmoo and Suwield-
at the Submarine Boat COrpOration's
plant here today, the number Of
ships built for the United States
shipping board at the yard since
May 90 1918. reached 102, repre-
seuting a total deadweight OF $40
700 tons. The output establishes a
worlds record IN modern ship
building. according 20 Henry +
Suthpin. vice president CT the cor
porat!On.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
Seal Liquor on
Incoming Boats
By Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2T.-String-
ent regulations We're issued Saturday
by the treasury 20 prevent intoXi-
cants from entering the country
from ships arriving from foreign
ports.
Liquors properly listed a. sea
stores must be placed under seal BY
the boarding officer Of the customs
service and kept sealed during the
entire tine OF the vessels stay in
port. No part OF such stores may be
removed from under seal for any
purpose while the ship Is in United
states waters. the regulation states.
which denies 10 foreign crews the
ration OF wine served with meals on
some ships under other flags.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
JUDGE UPHOLDS
unit ROAD LAW
Immediately Following DeCiS-
ion, Appeal to Supreme
Court is Taken.

Constitutionahty OF the county
unit road law, enacted by tho In
diana general assembly II its last
session. was upheld Saturday by
Judge Chester IL. Montgomery Of the
St Joseph superior court in a de-
cisiou handed down in the test case
OF the road law brought by Leo Van
Hess in which the county commits
sioners were made defendants in an
effort TO restrain the commissioners
from issuing bonds for the improve
ment Of the Edwardsburg I'd.
Judge Montgomery also holds that
section POI Of the Indiana state tax
law. which makes it imperative that
boards OF county commissioners OBJ
tain the approval Of the state board
of tax commissioners before bonds
for road improvements are issued. is
not applicable I'm the present case.
owing to the quasi-Judicial powers
conferred upon the board OF county
commissioners by the constitution
OF the state. and that il this section
OF the state tax law were applicable.
IL would necessarily be unconstitu-
tlonal.
Test Case.
The action brought by Van Hess
against the county commissioners
was in the nature OF a test case.
brought in an effort to finally de-
termine the constitutionaIity Of the
county unit road law, and imme-
diately following Judge Montgom-
erys decision, an appeal TO the SUI
preTue court OF the state was taken.
The transcript of the proceedings
In the superior court along with a
petition for advancement Of the case
was sent 10 the supreme court Sat
urday afternoon by Stuart Mac
Kibbin, county attorney. who repre-
scented the board OF county com
missioners and the other county or
ficials who were made defendants in
the test suit.
Van Hess is represented by Shive-
" and Gilmer. The main cOnten-
lions OF the attorneys for Van Hess
are that the county unit road law
is unconstitutional and that the
county commissioners did not com
pay Win tllt state TAX law Wnen lneN
| issued bonds for the Improvement
OF the Edwardsburg I'd. without first
obtaining the permission OF the
state board OF tax commissioners
for the issuance OF the bonds for
the Improvement.
Judge Gives opinion.
Another point raised by the at
torneys for Van Hess was that the
constitution provides that the coun-
" commissioners shall not exceed
two percent Of the assessed valu-
alton OF the county I'm issuing bonds
Judge Montgomery holds that this
part OF the constitution refers sole
. ly 10 bond issues for road purposes
I and not 20 the total bond issues for
! other purposes.
In handing down his decision
\ Judge Montgomery quoted freely
+ from supreme court decisions rela.
/ tive 20 powers of boards OF county
/ commissioners. declaring that K Il
incumbent upon inferior courts q
. follow the decisions handed dowr
/ by the supreme court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
RAIL EMPLOYEES
TAKE STAND ON
CUMMINS' BILL
Samuel GomperS Will Confer
With Leaders in Wash
ington Monday.
QUESTION WILSON SENTENCE
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
WASH TNGTON. Dec. 27.-The at
titude OF organized railway employees
toward the anti-strike provision Of
the Cummins railroad bill will be
formally stated in a declaration OF
principles TO be drafted by the heads
OF all the brOtherhOods at a con-
ference here Monday with Pres't
Gompers of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor.
Labor leaders declared today that
nothing drastic was 10 be expect
ed" but the general view among or
lated trades would stand by the rail-
way machinists union which voted
% quit work If congress enacted the
anti-strike provision. Senator'S and
representatives now in Washington
expressed the opinion. however.
that the house never would accept
the bill az II came from the senate
and that even IL should pass Pres't
Wilson would veto It,
Consider Veto.
The possibility OF a preside tial
veto has been given serious consid-
Grafton by members OF congress who
realize the necessity of enacting
proper legislation before the roads
are handed back 20 their owners on
March /. Labor leaders In discuss
ing this eventuality. also called at
tention today to this statement by
the president in his message 10 con
gress four weeks ago:
The right OF individuals TO strike
is inviolate and ought not 10 be In
terfered with by any process OF gov
eminent, but there is a predominant
right Of the government TO protec;
all OF it's people and to assert its
power and majesty against the chal-
lenge OF any class"
Interpret Section.
This one sentence was variousiy
Unexpectedly brotherhood officers
as a virtual announcement by the
president that he would not sign a
bill denying the right 20 strike-and
by Sen. Cummins and others as no
tice by the president that even II the
right 10 strike was inviolate the
rights OF the public stood over and
above II.
Regardless OF what action might
be taken by the brotherhoods, the
belief prevailed in congressional cir
! cles that when senate and house
conferees got through with the Cum
Minis and Esch bills. no vestige OF
the antl-strike section would remain
The conferees will begin work mex,
week after Sen. Cummins and Sen
Kellogg. republican, Minnesota, re
turn here from North Carolina.
/ Senate to Fight.
All Of the senate conferees voted
for the labor clause and are expect
ed 10 make a hard fight in confer
ence for its retention. On the
straight senate test an amendment
] to eliminate the section was defeat
ed. 80 TO "a. Some idea OF the at
titude OF the house. however. was
given today by members who said
that the anti-strike clause could not
command so votes I'm that body
The heads OF the four big brother
hoods and the 10 affiliated trades
Will be here Monday for the con.
| ference with Pres't Gompers which
was called for the specific purpose
Of considering pending railroad leg.
islation Committees representing che
six shop trades have an appoint.
| ment that day with Director Gen
Hires for discussion OF wage de.
mands but II was said this might bt
deferred until Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
Protest of Admiral Sims Leads
Congress to investigate
Decorations.
RECONVENE NAVY COMMITTEE
Navy Board Will Revise the
Award List and Make New
recommendations.

Ey Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Dee. 27.-Fuu
investigation Of tho controversy
over awards Of decorations for war
service 10 naval officers brought TO a
head by Rear Admiral William s.
Sims recent protest against the ten
tative list issued by the navy depart
meut, VIII be- made both by congress
and by The department.
on the heels OF Sec'y Daniels an
uouncement that the naval board
headed by Rear Admiral Knight had
<en ordered reconvened to review
Us findings on recommendations for
medals or other decorations. Rep.
Lufkin, republican. Massachusetts,,
OF the house naval committee con-
ferred with members Of the senate
committee and stated that a ioint
committee would take up the whole
question when congress reconvened.
Examine Awards.
Rep. Lufkin said Sec'y Daniels.
Admiral Knight. Admiral Sims and
ether officers would be called before
the joint committee which does not
need special authorization for its
inquiry. Changes made by Mr.. Dan
iels In the board list of award as
we'll as the action OF the board in
each case will be examined. he said.
. Sec'y Daniels said today that in
revising the list OF decorations and
in passing on new recommendations
for awards the Knight board would
Doe instructed TO follow in general
the policy he adopted in revising the
original lists, giving due considera-
zion to the objections voiced by Of
dcers who have criticized the
awards.
More Protests.
The names OF Admiral Henry y.
Wilson. who commanded American
naval forces in French waters. dur
ing the war. and OF Rear Admiral
Henry +. Mayo. who was in com
mand OF the Atlantic fleet during the
period OF hOstliues were added to-
day 10 the list OF officers who have
written the secretary regarding the
awards other officers who have
made protests include Vice Admiral
Hillary p. Jones, commanding the
seventh naval district: Key West and
aCapt Raymond d. Hasbrouck, com
mander Of the battle ship Minneso-
IA. Admiral Jones and Capt. Has
nrouck refused the navy cross FOR
which they had been recommended.
supporting the position taken by
Admiral Sims
The objections voiced by these
officers Will be placed before the
Knight board and Sec'y Daniels
said today ne hoped the revised
awards made by the board could be
accepted with change. He indicated
that he would send them 10 the
president for his personal approval
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
APPOINTED CoMNfANDER.

by Associated Press
IRKUTSK. Thursday. Dec. 25.-
Gen. Semenoff. the Cossack leader.
has been appointed commander-in-
chief OF the Irkutsk. trans Baillal
and Amur military districts BY Ad-
mira! Kolchak. head OF the all-Rus-
sian government, II was announced
today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
"TRIP on SUB CHASER.

By Associated Press
PANAMA. Dec. ga party OF -
American COugre ssUen with mem
hers of their families and with sec
retarles and friends. arrived here
this morning They VIII make the
trip through be canal in, q slbma
rine chaser.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
Each Hour Brings Reports OF
New CaSeS-AImoSt All
Victims Die.
REFUSE CIDER TO SOLDIERS
Manufacturers of Wood AlC0-
hOI Will Help in Official
investigation.
BULLETIN
By Associated Press

by AEEoIAteu FTees
NEW YORK. Dec. IL
Seventy-one persons have died
during the past as hours and
scores Of Others are suffering
from paralysis and blindness.
due to drinking wood alcohol
"whiskey, according to reports
received tonight from seven
eastern cities and Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
CHICOPEE. Mass. Dec. 2T.-Ths
death list resulting from the drink
ing OF whisky said by Medical ia
aminer FletAler 20 contain wood al
cohol. during Christmas festivities,
had reached 40 in this city, Spring
field. Greenfield and Eolyoke to-
night with the additional deaths
IN Hartford, reported 20 De I3. the
figures were nearing the 60 mark
and it was expected that before the
night had passed the toll would be
much higher, due to the increasing
number Of cases coming TO the at.
tentiou Of physicians and police.
The first death IN Greenfield was
reported tonight and it was stated
that several other persons have
symptoms Of WOOD alcohol poison
ing. It was said the dead man and
those ill went % HolyolSe "Wednesday
night to buy the liquor and took 70
back TO Greenfield for the holiday.
Question Hotel Owners.
District Atty. Ely OF Westfeld to-
day questioned several saloonkeep-
ers and hotel owners In this city
and HOlyoke. Alexander Perry. own
or Of the American house In Chico
pee Falls, who was held under &Io.-
900 bond on a charge OF manslaugh-
ter after pleading not guilty. was
among those questioned but no word
was given out by District Atty. Ely
as 10 the result
All saloons in this city and Holy
oke were closed this afternoon BY
tho police on orders from the dis
trict attorney.
New Reports Hourly.
Every hour OF the day and early
evening brought reports OF new cases
and expected deaths The Mercy hos
pital ambulance OF Springfield and
the ChicoDee . Jlice was Kept busy
The entire day rushing victims 20
the hospitals or the Is or moro
csses entering Mercy hospital all
except one has died and the one
erson alive was not expected 20
live.
NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-Two men
were found dead and two seriously
| ~ tonight from what is believed BY
physicians 20 be wood alcohol polls
oning. In "a FULTON ST. hotel
When questioned tr the police.
the hotel proprietor denied havir ~
sold the men whisky and gave che
/ officers O bottle from his stock fcr
analysis Chief Medical Examiner
Norris and detectives are conducting
i
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28
OFFICIALS OPEN
WAR ON PERSONS
SELLINGLIOUOR
POISON LIQUOR
ADDS VICTIMS
Total of Wood Alcohol Deaths
is Increased to Eight
in Chicago.
By Associated Press :

By Associated Press:
CHICAGO. Dec 27.-Four per
sons. two Of them women. died to-
day from drinking wood alcohol.
making a total Of eight such deaths
in Chicago in IS hours or "a since
July l. The authorities were thor
oughly aroused and several arrests
were made. Drinks containing wood
alcohol were called "coroners cock
tails" by Coroner Peter NJ. Hoff-
man, who issued a public warning
against the fatal draughts and said
he would attempt 10 band coroners
and other public officials through
out the country TO prevent the sale
OF poisoned liquors. Both the cor
oner and the city health commits
sioner, Dr. John Dill Robertson, said
" God alcohol drinks were sure 70
result either in blindness or death.
Arrest Druggist.
The police arrested the manage
Of the drug department OF an out
lying department store at whose es-
Enlistment pint bottles Of wood al
.cohol had been given away with 81
Christmas candy purchases. The
widow Of a saloorkeeper who died
yesterday was arrested and she Is
said TO have admitted mixing wood
alcohol with other liquors. She said
the pOisOn was purchased from q
druggist and he also was arrested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28

By Associated Press
NEW YORK. Dec 27.-New Yori,
detectives seeking the source of
whisky" manufactured from wood
alcohol which has caused scores OF
deaths In the east within the last
two days tonight expressed the opin-
ion that hundreds OF barrels OF the
poison liquor were made IN this city
by band OF Italians and shipped 10
Connecticut and nearby states. They
predicted a number OF arrests soon
would be made
Make Raid.
The detectives made this predic-
ton after a raid on what Is be
lieved 10 have been an Illicit still
on Baxter ST, where Il bottles
marked whisky flavor" and "whis-
ky extract" were found concealed
among bags OF saw dust Many more
bottles. containing ingredients or
dinarily used in the manufacture OF
Italian and Spanish cordials, also
were discovered. according 10 the
police. There were many bottles
labelled brandy extract" The pro-
prietOr OF the basement in which
the alleged still was located was
arrested. charged with being a sus-
picious person.
Hunt in Bronx.
IN the Bronx. detectives attached
TO the district attorneys Office also
were hunting for contra band liquor
and booueggers. One party left for
City island 10 investigate a report
that poison liquor had been manu-
featured there and taken up Ions
Island sound, 10 points in Connect
cut
The health department also pre-
pared 20 combat the new menace.
rigid inspection OF saloons being or.
dered. Autopsies today showed two
deaths in this city this week were
due 20 wood alcohol poisoning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-28

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