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The Holly chieftain., 1919-09-18

stated Monday that his office had
as yet taken no action in cOnnec-
ton with the lynchig of the two
Mexicas. Il deplore the lynching
very much" said Mr.. Hughes.
"and if any tangible evidence is
presented to me in connection
Herewith which will lead to the
idetification of the men who com
mitted that crime, l will take
prompt action Both the police
and the sheriff state they have
been unable to obtain any clews as
to the identity of the members of
the mob
There is every reason to believe
that the lynching of Gonzales and
Ortez will be officially called to the
Mexican government, both men be-
ing ictiZens of that country. Ade-
laidO j. Ortiz, Mexican counsel at
Pueblo, has started an investiga-
tion into the affair and will submit
his report to the Mexican ambassa-
dor at Washington. who will for
ward it to Mexico City.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-09-18

enters We're out: from 500 to 800
painters; approximately 200 elec-
tricians, and forty hosting and
portable engineers. One hundred
and seveteen irOnworkers, it is said.
were ivOlved in the walkOut which
was settled Monday morning.
No action will be taken by union
officials toward settlement of the
walkout, it was announced. Meth
er will action be taken by any of
the members of striking Organiza-
tions in body. Union officials as
scrt the affair to be wholly an in
dividual matter with each member.
Settlement will be made between
the employees of each contractor or
firm by the employees of that firm,
who will go to work when their de-
mands are granted, regardless of
whether demands of other mem
bers of the same crafts are grant
ed.
The unions whose members are
involved recently presented de
mands to employers for the Sian
hour scale. The state public utili-
ties commission later announced
the decision that wage of 92Ha
cents an hour, or $740 day, was
fair wage.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-09-18
Torture of MexiCans Rivals
Hun Barbarity..
AMERICAN WOMEN
VICTIMS OF BANDITS
Yet Agnes Laut Appears Before
Congressional Committee and
Pleads Against American Inter
vention-Torture Unbelievable.

The following Associated Press
dispatch is taken from Tuesday
nights Denver Post:
Washington, Sept. 16.-With a
number of persons subpoenaed and
waiting to be heard, further angles
of the Mexican situation were ex-
pected to be laid Tuesday before
the senate foreign relations sub
committee Investigating relations
between this country and Mexico.
The subcommittee Monday night
held its first night session and
heard its first woman witness.
Miss Agnes Laut, who recently
returned from Mexico, in advising
against intervention in Mexico, laid
before the committee MOday night
a solution of the Mexican problem
which she characterized as the
beneficient pacitication' of Mexico
In corrobOration of her assertion
that widespread corruption had in
tlicted on Mexico nine years of
crucitiXion," and that "95 per cent
of the people is looking for help
Miss Laut described several of the
brutalities of which she knew. She
told the committee of two girls who
had been dubbed to death and of
two American women who were
carried into the mountains of So
nora and there forced to remain by
their captors who shaved the soles
of their feet to the quick to make
simpler the task of guarding them.
An American girl from Nebraska,
she said, now is somewhere in the
hills. the captive of Mexicans who
dragged her from her home near
the gulf coast. When the band ap-
peared they roped her father and
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The Holly chieftain., 1919-09-18

a pretty frock that will serve equal
ly well for afternoon or evening wear
appears among new arrivals. 1t has a
full skirt draped at the hips and gath
cred in about the waist. The short
sleeved, square necked bodice is
draped with lace and there is wide
crushed girdle of the silk.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-09-18

What with velvet, cloth Of gold and
silver, ostrich feathers, rich embroid-
cries, ornaments and new, durable
cooking flowers, millinery for winter is
rich beyond the dreams of splendor-
loving women.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
WILLIAMS QUITS AS
FINANCIAL HEAD
Of U.s.. RAILROADS
To Remain, However, Chair.
man of Advisory Commit
tee to Director Gen.
era! Hines.

WASHINGTON, March 10.--John
Shelton Williams has resigned as di-
rector of the railroad administra-
tons division OF finance and pur-
chases. but will remain as chairman
Of the advisory committees 10 Di-
rector General Hines and will con-
tinue his duties as comptroller of the
currency. Lack of time and energy
TO carry on his double functions were
assigned as the reason for the ac-
ton, in correspondence between Mr..
Williams and Mr.. Hines, made pub
lie Sunday.
The division headed by Mr.. Will
liams since the organization Of the
railroad administration fourteen
months ago will be divided into two
parts. Henry b. Spencer, new chair
man of the central advisory pur-
chasing committee. directing tenn
porarily the new division Of pur-
chases and Director General Hines
giving personal direction 10 the fin
ance diviscion.
Remain on Staff.
Mr.. Williams will become chair
man OF a finance committee and
chairman OF an advisory committee
on purchases, and will continue as
a member OF the railroad admins
tration's staff. presiding at staff con-
ferences in the absence Of the di-
rector general, as in the past.
In accepting the resignation Mr..
Hines wrote:
II wish TO testify in the most un-
qualified terms to the patriotism,
integrity and self sacrifice with
which you have at all times dis
charged the heavy additional duties
which resulted from your unselfish
acceptance of this important admin
istrative position with the railroad
administration.
Letter Explains Action.
Mr. williams letter Of resignation,
dated March Z. explained that orig
! inally he had taken the railroad adj
ministration position without pay,
and had intended to give up the
duties earlier, but delayed because
of the bill introduced in the house
February Is. by Rep. McFadden OF
| Pennsylvania proposing investiga-
| llOn OF MI. NllndfnS WOFh bOln ds
comptroller of the currency and as
director of finance and purchases.
No action was taken on the resolu-
ton.
The letter deals. at length with
the controversy between Mr.. Will
liams and Mr.. McFadden.
Assisting Mr.. Hines hereafter in
the division of finance will be Charles
/ b. Eddy, associate director. The
question of providing funds for rail-
roads pending action by congress at
the next session will be discussed
tomorrow between officials of the
railroad administration and the war
finance corporation and Tuesday
with representative railway execu-
tiveS and bankers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
SNOW PROTECTS WHEAT
AND THAW WILL MAKE
THE MAPLE SAP RUN

That the snow storm of Saturday
and Sunday was a big help TO the
crops and a financial gain TO the
farmers Of the county. was a state
ment made by County Agent BOrd-
ner Monday morning.
The wheat has been thoroughly
covered with snow and a heavy
freeze would do no damage. as has
been feared during the past week
or more. According 20 Bordner. the
first part OF March is usually a Cri-
teal time for wheat and rye. but
due TO the snow little fear is held
now.
The fact that the snow was OF
the nature of sugar snow" will
greatly aid the sugar and syrup pro-
ductiOn at the sugar camps through
out the county. IL was roughly es-
timated that there are from 1000
20 5000 pals hung i'm the various
camps at present The snow should
produce at least four or five runs
when il begins 20 melt which Will
net at least 800 salons OF syrup. ac-
cOrding To authorities ON the sub
jet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
BARRETT CASE To
Be TRIED TUESDAY
Counsel For Owl Owner SAYS
He is Ready For In
mediate Action.

Tony Barrett. owner OF the Owl
on Center ST. will be tried in the
superior court Tuesday on a charge
Of having the unlawful possession of
iiqVor for sale. according to present
arrangements.
The case is 70 be tried before
Special Judge Vitus g. Jones. Judge
Chester r. Montgomery being forced
10 challenge himself on account OF
statutory provisions governing the
trial OF case originating under a
county prosecutor who becomes
Judge
Counsel for Barrett declared Mon
day that he was ready for trial. and
would be ready TO take up the case
or his client the first thing Tuesday
morning. The first case on the su.
perior court docket for Tuesday is
the Barrett case. Il was relied IN
the superior court last September
when Barrett asked for a jury trial
in the city court
There is another case pending
against the owner Of the Owl I'm the
circuit court. taken there recently
from the city court when Barrett
again asked for a jury trial. II being
the policy of County Pros. Schwartz
not to try liquor cases by jury in
the city court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11

the treatment of tubercular pa
tents. a place where such patients,
with pure air, wholesome air. and
mental and physical peace will have
at least a fighting chance?"
Answering the charges Of indecent
conduct in the dining room at
Healthwin the report says that such
complaints were made TO DIR. Cobb
by women patients, and that DR..
Cobb Immediately took the offend
ing patients TO task. The reports
answer to the charges of favoritism
at the institution is that those MAX
ing the charges are unable to cite
one instance in which favoritism
was shown.
Mr.. MacKibbin ends his report
with the conclusion that the charges
against the Institution and its man
agement are untrue and unfounded
and that the board Of managers and
superintendent should be given
credit for their management Of the
institution.
Mr.. O'Brien's report goes over
practically the same ground gone
over in the report by Mr.. MacKib-
bin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
ROYAL NEIGHB0RS IN
CONVENTION HERE

The Royal Neighbors convention
OF the northern Indiana district was
neld in South Bend March S, with
the Golden Rod Camp. 1895, act
ing as hostesses. Mrs. Lena r. Smith
district deputy, presided over the
well attended sessions of the lodge.
Dinner was served at $3.50 O'Clock
Thursday evening to 1913 guests in
the old court house. by the Auten
w. r. c. The tables were prettily
decorated with baskets OF spring
flowers and ferns and with the lodge
cOlOrs, purple and white. There were
400 present at the evening meeting
which was opened at $3.50 O'CLOCK
and at which 80 candidates were
given the initiatory degree by the
local team. Representatives were
present from Warsaw, Elkhart. Co
shen, Mentone. Akron. Mishawaka.
Niles. Buchanan, Benton HarbOr
and Kalamazoo. The convention was
the third annual affair given by the
lodge, and was most successful.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
IN
NEW RECORD
After Temporary Setback
Market Resumes Its Up
ward Tendency.

NEW YORK. March 10
After a temporary setback early
this morning the stock market
again resumed its upward ten
dency with the undertone de-
cidedly strong. This strength
continued until near the close at
which time a reaction occurred
probably on profit taking.
Money seemed TO be i'm plentiful
in supply at IA percent for call
loans
Studebaker and General Mot
ors both made new high records
on the present movement, the
former selling at SO rs and the
latter at $50 - but these prices
were not maintained. Steels,
coppers, rails, equipments and
in fact, all classes of stocks par
ticipated in the activity sales Of
stocks being over million
shares up 10 p. m. New York
time.
IL is reported that there is 10
be an important railroad con-
ference this afternoon in Wash
ington, details of which will
come later in the day. While
the fundamental conditions are
very strong and we are in the
midst of a bull market we be-
lieve that some kind of a set
back is in order and when such
occurs advantage should be TAX
en- of same 10 make purchases
OF the good active dividend pay
ing stocks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
Gossip of the Markets

NEW YORK, March 10.-"Active
stock exchange houses Of high stand
ing are advising clients 20 hold to-
baccos marines. sugars and equip
ments. saying that, while there NAV
be recessions they are likely 10 be OF
short duration. and higher levels arc
indicated on the best ISSUES.
Investigations suggest the short
interest in the stock market will be
largely wiped out this week. but that
therefore a substantial public buying
power has appeared with funds am
pie and sentiment ripe for taking
hold of active securities that offer
exceptional attractions speculatively.
IF. as stated. leading bankers will
stand behind the railroads in their
emergency. and supply funds this
is a bullish factor Of prime import
ance and should encourage invest
ment buying OF the standard issues
and speculative absorption OF low
priced issues which have been over
sold like New Haven, says a prom.
inent source. ''-Financial News
Bulletin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
POLICE ARREST WRONG
MAN ON AFFIDAVIT

With an affidavit for a man named
A. II. Savedge charged with defraud-
Ing a board bill the police sunday
night made the arrest OF clyde
Savadge, 102 Wenger st. In city
court Monday morning Deputy Pros.
George A. Schock ordered the re-
lease OF Clyde Savedge. pointing out
10 the police that they had brought
in the wrong man.
Four men charged with exceeding
the speed limit over Sunday were
fined So and costs each. one man
charged with intoNication was fined
81 and costs. The court was pre-
sided over by Judge Gimer. who re-
turned from his visit TO Iudianapo-
lis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
TOM CASE
SET FOR MARCH 25
Special Judge Names Date
For Trial Of MiShaWaka
Murderer.

Special Judge Vernon w. Van
Fleet, sitting in the superior court
in the case of Peter Tom alias Peter
TOmaso1 alias Peter Trycofs.
charged with the murder of Mrs.
Arley Hilligas and Mrs. Sanford
Robinson Of Mishawaka last sum-
mer. Monday morning set the case
down for trial for March %.
TIE man with the aliases shot
and instantly killed the two women
on a Mishawaka street one Sunday
afternoon. after following them for
some distance. Jealousey was be-
lieved at the time TO have been the
motive The alleged murderer was
arrested by Marshall county officials
few days after the killing, follow
ing the failure OF the South Bend
police 10 apprehend him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
MALADY LIKE SLEEPING
SICKNESS GRIPS IS
IN CHICAGO, ONE DIES
By United Press +:

By ulted PRESS
CHICAGO, March l0.-The first
fatality among Is cases OF illness
resem bling sleeping sickness was re
ported here today. The death certi-
hcate Of Joseph Feldman gave the
cause Of death as "lethargic en-
cephalitis.'
Fifteen cases OF the mysterious
disease have been reported in Chi
cago. One arousing especial interest
was that Of Miss Lydia GRAY. Evans
ton. in a comatose state for the last
IS days. A consultation was 10 beld
over her today.
John Dill Robertson, health COM
missioner, said so percent Of the
physicians who had seen the new
ailment believed IL a form OF infan-
tile paralysis
The real sleeping sickness exists
only in Africa since the fly carrying
the disease can live nowhere but
there. Another proof that this f. not
sleeping sickness is that the disease
Is always fatal while recoveries from
1ethargic encephaliths' are the rule, 4"
Robertson said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
MANIAC OVER RELIGION
KILLS FOUR I'M FAMILY

BY United Press:
BAD AXE, Mich, March 1O.-An
insanity commission will today ex-
anime Paul Magey, "a years old,
who gave himself up to the police
and confessed to killing his mother
and three children with an AK on
his farm near here. Macy said he
did not kill his wife because "she
was too wicked to die"
Police believe him a religious
maniac. Magey killed all the live
stock on his place with the excep-
ton Of a pony, which he said was
possessed of too much electricity
and unfit TO die" and the cat, which
had too much deviltry"
The bodies of his mother and chill
dren were mutilated. A banker. 10
whom Magey surrendered, said the
man told him the killings were a
sacrifice to religion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
SEEK FACTS FOR
MEXICAN POLICY
Investigation Will Reveal
Basis For U. S. Attitude To-
ward Neighbor Republic.

By United Press:
NEW YORK, March 10.-The
truth about Mexico, in order that
the United States may adopt some
definite policy in regard TO the fur
Their relations with the southern re-
public, is the object of hearings be-
fore the Mexican committee of the
council on foreign relations which
are TO be held Immediately.
I'VE are going TO tear the lid off, -
Mark Osmand Prentiss, manager,
announced today. I'VE want 20 learn
the truth about Mexico and our citi-
zens there. Our intention is 10 rip
things open, let the sunlight in. And
indications are that some very un-
pleasant things are going TO be dis
closed both for the Mexican govern
ment and for private interests OPP
Grating there.
IF il is true that American citi-
zens are being deprived OF their
rights, their property cOnfiscated and
their persons outraged by response
bic or irresponsible authorities in
Mexico. we want TO know it. On the
other hand. if American interests. or
any other interests are fostering rev.
olution there, we want TO know that
also"
The Mexican committee, which in
cludes Mayor ole Hanson, Seattle;
Ben Lindsay, Denver; John Bassett
Moore. Alton b. Parker, Frank p.
Walsh and others, will begin hear
ings next week here. II is planned
that one member will devote sew
eral hours each day 10 hearing tes-
tfr71Orv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
NEWS NOTES.

NEWS NOTES.
NEW YORK, March 10.-Rock
Island management asks stockhold-
ers to cooperate with their senator's
and congressman for enactment Of
favorable legislation toward return
of roads TO owners in near future.
Pacific Mail Steamship Co. total
in 1913 s1,61S.249, a decrease Of
1858, 3S2 from previous year.
Railroad shopmen 10 demand Of
United States railroad administra-
ton fusther raise of % percent in
wages.
Grand Trunk Pacific railway IN
Canadian governments hands.
Industrial board named by coun-
ell OF national defense to assist TO
facilitate return of United States
commerce and industries 20 normal
conditions.
Resources Of New York State saw
ings bank on Jan. 1, 1919. were So
231,461.92s, increase of S65. 522, S47,
over Jan. /, 1913.
Average price of 20 rails s4.66. up
SO; 20 industrials, 1927, up 1.O4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
DEATHS
HULDA BERNEICE HoGUE.

Hulda Berneice Hogue, two
months-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hogue. 931 S. Seventh St.
died at the residence Saturday night
at S:45 o'clock, following a u days
illness Of pneumonia. Besides her
parents she is survived by the fol-
lowing sisters; Mrs Pierce Lewis
and Mrs Daisy burst OF this city.
and Florence, Rachel and Martha
living at home. She was born in this
city Jan. I, 1919
Funeral services Will be held at
the residence Tuesday afternoon At
o'clock. Burial viii be in River
view cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
MAURICE sUMMERsGmI.

Maurice Summersgill, IS years
old, died at his home, 512 California
av.. Saturday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock following a short illness II
apopleXy. He is survived by his
wife. Hannah. the following chill
dren: Mrs. Alice VIM Of Onawy.
Mich. Maurice, jr.. at home. Herbert
and Mary OF this city, and one sis
ter. Mrs. Marshall. living in Eng
land Mr.. SUmmersgill was born In
England June IA, 1852, coming to
this city from Delphi. Ind. II years
ago.
Funeral services Will be held from
the residence Tuesday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock, Rev. Henry L. Davis
officiating Burial will be in High
and cemetery receiving vault.
The knights of Pythias Will have
charge of the services at the grave.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
ME- RnSE KRING

Mrs. Rose Kring, 60 years old, died
at her residence at 1899 Miami ST..
Monday morning at $500 o'clock
following an illness OF five weeks.
She was born in Ashland Co, Ohio.
Nov. 4. 1858. and came to this city
40 years ago.
She is survived by her husband,
T. ". Kring and the following chill
dren Nellis Kring. Medina, o.;
Mrs. j y. Lentz. Chicago: Miss Adah
and Joseph, at home; one sister and
two brothers, Mrs Mathews Hooker,
Grand Rapids, Mich Samuel Hus-
ton, Cleveland, O., and Frank Hus-
ton. Woster, o. Funeral services
viii be announced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
supper for soldiers. First NJ. F

supper for soldiers. First NJ. r.
Tuesday evening. All men who have
been ~ service connected in any way
with our church or school are cor
daily invited. Members of the
Mems Bible class and all men of the
church are expected to come and
show the boys a good time. Notify
church office before Tuesday noon.
This is important.
Adv-11556-11 Committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
CHICAGO CASH cRArN.

CHICAGO. March l0-WHEAT-No.
spring. S231N2 30
CORS-No yellow, Sl43is. No.
yellow, SI39d1.41: No. yellow. Sla1n
1857 No. mixed. S1.42. 80 4 mi2ed.
Sl.3sl2nl39; No. > mixed II 3fN %
No. 9 mixed, S1.34: No. white. Sif1i ss
No. { white. S13Sit N1fO. 80 . white.
Sl36d Ia: No white. Si3A
OATS-No. . white G1izHG2f b.. No. I
white. G03t d62c; standard, C2Nb3i4c
BARDET--S7dasjc.
TIMOTHY 5Od10 -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
BATTLESHIP BRINGS 1,10C
MEN HOME FROM FRANCE
By United Press

By United Press.
BOSTON. Mass, March 1O---The
hattleship Nebraska with l,loV
troops on board, locked here to-
day The big warship arrived IN the
harbor and anchored in President
Roads last night. docking at 10
O'Clock this morning. The troops
were divided as follows:
Battery +, saith regiment c.
c.. 10 officers and $50 men, eight
casual companies
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11

ROCKLAND. Ne.-Money has no
charm for this lad. Peter DeSimOns.
a barber here. refused a fortune Of
SIS, 400 because one Of the require
ments Of the will was that ne would
have 20 reside in Italy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
TEA COMPANY MOVES

The Grand Union Tea Co. former
" OF 40S 5. Michigan st. moved 10
112 r. jefferson blvd. Saturday and
opened for business Monday morn
ing. They Will have an opening day
March Of.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
MCHAEL sOBIERALsKI.

Michael SObieralski. % years old,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sobieral-
ski. 521 S. Carlisle St, died Monday
morning at 2:3O o'clock at his pa
rents home following an illness OF
"A few months Of complication of
diseases. Besides his parents he is
survived by six brothers. Stephan
and Martin with the American ex-
peditionary forces in France Frank.
Ladislaus. William and John; three
sisters. Mrs. Cecilia Radecka, Marie
and Frances Sobieralski.
He was born in South Bend Sept.
"a. 1894.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11

NEW YORK-Henry II. Wood, Of
Louisville, was frowned on by tip
less porters and bell boys when he
arrived here and had 10 borrow
money from the hotel 70 pay his
taxi-cabber. All he had was a 81, 600
bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
To Cure a Gold in Ono nav

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
(Tablets) II stops the Cough and
Headache and works off the cold
L w. GROVES signature on each
box. 30c.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-11
nHICAGn LIVE STOCK

CHICAGO. March 10. - HOGS Re
ceipts. 5000: market strong higher;
bulk. Sis Od1S9J: butchers. S1SS0d
1900: packing, 81. T5d SO; lights,
SIS 25d1S9O: pigs, $16JOG1L75; roughs,
S17.O0G1715.
CATTIF-Receipts 21.OO0: market
lower: beef. SI0.J0doOO0; butcher stock.
81. OOd15.25: Gamers and cutters. S5I3m
100: stockers and feeders. $1,000 1910;
COWS 81 OO0fi5 .: calves. sir. JOG1SO0.
SHFEP-Receipts. 1900; market slow
and steady: wool lambs, Sf5-2JH19J -; ;
ewes SG.OO6I 14.O0.