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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
OFFER SCHOOLS To
STATE OF INDIANA
Four Private Institutions May
Be Presented to Com
mOnWealth.
By United Press :

BY United PreSS.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Jan. "a
Representative Of four privately
owned educational institutions in
Indiana. today offered their schools
TO the state The offers were made
at a meeting of the state board OF
normal school trustees and Horace
Ellis. state superintendent OF public
instruction this afternoon.
The institutions which were offer
ed to the state were winona Insti-
tute. Central Normal school, Tri-
state Normal school and Valparaiso
university. No offer OF Vincennes
university was made. as had been
intended
Winona institute was offered 10
the state without any strings at
tached whatever. A large delegation
OF business men from Warsaw and
WinOna. accompanied by Jesse
Eschbach. speaker of the house Of
representatives. urged the normal
school trustees TO accept that insti-
tuition.
No decision will be reached on
whether or not the state will take
over the schools for several days In
the meantime the trustees will con-
fer with Gov. Goodrich and other
leaders TO obtain their opinions on
the propositions offered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24

Enlisted at the age of IA, in
France less than a month after his
18th birthday, sent Immediately into
the trenches because of his sharp
shooting ability, wounded once and
gassed once, cited twice for bravery
in action. and now because he was
hOmesick, technically classed as a
deserter, after nearly is months
service overseas, during which time
he took part in the fighting at Can
tigny, Soissons. St Mihiel, the Ar
gonne forest and in the Toul region
such is the story of Charles f.
Kavaney. youngest soldier in the
United States army He is the son
OF Mrs. James Kavaney, 915 h.
Bowman St, South Bend. and will be
II years old on May 2S of this year.
Kavaney, still a boy i'm years.
wanted to come home. After the
armistice had been signed, he left
his company, and slowed away on
a transport, which left Brest for
America on Dec. II, 1917. Five days
out at sea, the lad reported TO the
major In charge of the soldiers
aboard the transport Moccasin. and
as a result was arrested as a deser-
ter when the ship docked at Hobo
ken on New Years day.
BorrOws Stamp to Write Mother.
without money, having received
no pay for five months, and with no
word from home for nearly two
months, the homesick boy was
placed in the guardhouse at Hobo
ken He borrowed a stamp from a
lieutenant who happened to be in
the guard house at the time. and so
was able to tell his mother what
had happened. She left South Bend
for New York Immediately.
Young Kavaney was TO have been
returned to France on the transport
Leviathan, which left Hoboken
Wednesday, but his mother, who ar
rived in New York last Saturday.
made a hurried trip to Washington,
where she appealed to Rep. Barn
hart and Adjt. Gen. Mccain. An
order was issued only a few hours
before the Leviathan put out TO sea.
holding Kavaney in Hoboken until
the case could be investigated.
Unit OH Way Home.
Meanwhile. Kavaney's unit, Co. r,
18th infantry regiment, received orr
ders TO embark for America, and is
row on the way TO home camp,
where discharges will be given out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
8 ISLANDS
IDEAL PLACE FOR
RUSS CONF FERENCE
Location Admirable for Series
of Quiet UneXCited Chats
by Delegates.
BY United P.oss:

BY United P.css:
NEW YORK. Jan. 24..-The
Princes islands. where the allies are
TO meet the Russian factions, fur
nish an ideal place for talking
things over. There probably is no
place more ideally situated for a
series of quiet, unexcited chats.
Four of the nine islands comprising
the group are inha bited but the to-
tai population is only a little more
than 10000.
The islands are about 13 miles
southeast Of Constantinople with
which they are connected by a ferry
that makes trips every two hours.
the trip consuming about an hour
and a half. The inha bitants are
never In a hurry.
Prinkipo, the chief island OF the
group. is 10 miles in circumference
and contains a town Of the same
name
Resort for Wealthy.
II is in this town that the ses-
sions Of the conference are most
likely TO be held. as it is the only
p
OF buildings. II contains many large
villas. occupied several months OF
each year by their wealthy owners.
who come from all parts OF the
world.
Though the islands are in the
same latitude as New York, they eX-
perience no disagreeahle weather.
Pine trees cover much Of them, and
carpet the ground with their need
les Grass never grows but there is
heavy. semi-tropical shrubbery.
There is no running water on the
islands but the ENJOYS may find
cheap relief after heated discus
Sions for peddlers sell water Tor
two 20 four cents a keg and excel
lent wine for about the same price.
Most Of the inha abitants are
Greeks. Travellers declare that the
most beautiful women I'm the world
live the simple life in these islands
The inhabitants have home rule
which means practically no rule al
all There is no government worthy
OF notice. and no taxes are paid ex-
cept when the people tax them
selves. which is seldom. as the
wealthy foreign residents provide al
the improvements needed. Few OF
the residents ever lock their doors
whether they are at home or not
and the only work there is for the
heavily armed and gaily decorated
policemen is keeping the goats from
eating the trees Nobody does much
work except the monks in the mum
erOus monasteries (some OF whom
are industrious wine makers). and
| tf one inhabitant OF the island OF
! Androvichl. who makes lime.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
SCHEIDEMANN SAYS HUN
DELEGATES FAVOR OPEN
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
BY JOHN GRAUDENZ.

By United Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 22.-Germany'
delegates to the peace congress fav-
or full publicity OF all proceedings.
the United Press was officially in
formed today
In response 10 a query Philip
Scheidemann and Count Brockdorit-
Rantzau. who will represent Ger
many at Versailles. said they sus-
tain the attitude of America and
Great Britain that the conferences
must be open.
Germany is in favor Of no Sc
crecv whatever. declared Scheide-
mann" Having accepted all OF
Pres't Wilson's points. she wishes 20
begin with the demand that the
peace treaty must be arrived at
openly"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
WAR OFFICE To
WELCOME PROBE
Baker and March Tell House
Committee They Will Fur
niSh All Evidence.
By United Press 4.

BY United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-The war
department will welcome a congress
sional investigation either into the
affairs Of the department or the con-
duct OF the war. Sec'y OF War Baker
and Chief OF staff March told the
house rules committee today.
II this action ls taken Baker prom
ised full information and that tesu-
mony Of officers who have been in
France would be made available
Baker declared, however, that an
accurate investigation such as called
for in a resolution By Rep. Campbell
of Kansas into reports that the 35th
division had suffered abnormal cas-
ualties because OF faulty handling
and poor care. was difficult al this
time because the officers who had in
formation as well as documents were
all overseas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24

common seven others were on the
MOccasin. and Mrs. Kavaney, in a
letter received by relatives here to-
day. says she witnessed the arrest
Of II more on a transport which
came into Hoboken Saturday.
Enlisted at IA.
Kavaney enlisted at the local
army recruiting station Dec.
Is, 1916. He had been IA years old
the previous May. At the time OF
enlistment, he weighed 15S pounds.
and stood a trife over six feet high
in his bare feet, so it was an easy
matter to tell the recruiting ser
geant that he was Is years old. His
family did not know that he had
enlisted; it was more than month
before he wrote and told them that
he was in the army.
After serving on the Mexican bor-
der. Kavaney sailed for France on
June "A, 1917, arriving overseas
June p. Because he wore a sharp
shooters medal, the lad was one OF
the first TO be sent into the trench
es. When the big push" began on
July Is of last year, Kavaney was
in the midst of it.
Receives First Citation.
When the units which had taken
part in the fighting were relieved on
July %, the 18th regiment was
found to be the furthest advanced.
Kavaney had seen 217 OF his com
rades fall during the battle. but had
kept right on going toward Hun ter
ritory. Il was for his action in this
fight that he received his first cita-
tion.
Only a short time ago Mrs. Kav-
aney received a letter telling of q
second citation, the nature Of which
is at this time unknown, because the
official papers have not yet arrived
from France.
"America Good Enough
i've seen all want 10 see Of
France. America is good enough for
me any day. They'll never get me
back TO France alive" the boy wrote
to his mother, when he told her Of
his arrival in Hoboken. Kavaney
does not class himself as a deser-
ter. neither do army officials who
are familiar with his case. He sim
ply wanted TO see the good old L.
S. A" after hostilities had ceased.
he said yesterday. The lads story
has touched the sympathetic sensi-
bilities Of army men, and il appears
that an effort will be made at least
to keep him out Of the deserter
class. with it's attending stigma.
In a letter TO Mrs. Kavaney, Maj.
McIntosch. in charge Of the docks
at Hoboken, declares that If the
court martial which VIII try the boy
is made up Of well balanced men"
there is no need TO worry about the
outcome.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
BY l.. c. MARTIN.

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. "a. - \
movement TO talk the 500, 600, 900
famine fund bill TO death developed
today in the senate.
Warned Of the intention OF hos
tile senators to filibuster, admins
cided whether TO adopt rushing
tactics in an effort 10 get the bill
through today, or to let the oppo-
sition take it's course.
Their indecision arose from the
fact that a clear majority Of the
senate was doubtful concerning the
wisdom of the measure.
Say Denial admitted"
Charges that Herbert Hoover
agreed with packers TO save them
from loss, by creating a European
market for their products, gained
credence through Hoover's own de-
NAL. The denial, senators said, did
not deny, but admitted. While no
one charges Hoover with improper
motives or actions, the fact that the
appeal for the famine fund was put
on the humanitarian grounds of
saving starving Europe, instead of
on what many senators believe the
real ground-keeping the food ad-
ministration's bargain with the hog
raisers and packers-has caused
distrust.
Doubt concerning the proper way
10 vote has been expressed in
speeches by numerous senator's.
Smoot, Harding and Cummins, for
example, said they could not make
up their minds whether il would be
better to vote no and deny Euro
peans American aid. or to vote yes
and perhaps learn later that they
had helped the packers put some
thing over"
FiIibuster Might "Hclp."
A hhbuster. during which argu-
ments against the bill would be tire
Iessly repeated, might help some of
the wavering ones make up their
minds. hostile senators believe.
The fact that Hoover, before he
went TO Europe, told the senate ap-
propriations committee a fund OF
from s25,OOO,O 900 10 s5O,0OO,oOO
would be necessary to buy food for
distribution has convinced some of
the truth Of Borahs charge that
Hoover had decided before sailing
how his promise to the hog raisers
and packers was 10 be kept. Sen
Smoot laid this fact before the SEN
ate.
II the bill fails 10 pcss today il
NAV be a long time getting through
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
BY WEBB MILLER.
By United Press:

By United Press:
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
IN GERMANY. Jan. 22.-To quiet
rumors evidently in circulation that
there is considerable friction be-
tween the American and French
armies, some incidents from which
such a feeling might have arisen.
are presented.
Undeniably. there was some feel
ing for a time on the part OF men
Of the third army but IL originated
from minor causes and has entirely
disappeared now. Publication Of
some of the incidents from which
this feeling started will do more
than anything else to halt exagger-
ated reports.
Quick Change i'm Orders.
AS the third army reached the
banks of the Rhine. there was a
sudden change in orders from the
allied high command by which
French troops came up and oc-
cupied the southern portion Of the
bridgehead. This necessitated much
shuffling about OF the American
troops and caused several divisions
to march So miles farther TO reach
the new areas assigned 10 them. II
also deprived men Of the third and
42nd divisions OF the honor Of cross
ing the Rhine. Naturally, the men
were dissatisfied. inasmuch as IL
caused much extra labor and
marching.
The French apparently were un-
der the impressions that the Ameri-
cans should enforce regulations
which the French themselves had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
SAY FAMINE BILL
DRAWN To SAVE
FOOD PRODUCERS
Senators Attack Hundred Mil
lion Dollar Measure As
Aid to Packers.

BY United Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. "a. -
Continuing their attacks on the
500, 100000 famine fund bill,
senators opposing il today
charge that IL Is i'm the interest
not only of pork packers but of
food producers generally, who
see reduction I'm prices ahead un-
less something Il done to keep
the high cost OF living on its
present plane.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24

within a short time. How long Kav-
aney will be held in the guardhouse
Is matter of conjecture, but army
men say he will have to stand court
martial on the charge of desertion.
Stow-away soldiers are not un-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
IRISH CENTRISTS FORM
NEW POLITICAL PARTY
Ry United Press


By United Press:
DUBLIN. Jan. 24-An Irish CEN
trist party. with Capt. stephen
Gwynn as chairman. was formed
Thursday. IL was announced today.
This platform includes home rule,
under supervision OF a central par
lament dealing with national af-
fairs. and a provincial self-govern-
ment within Ireland, under provin-
cial assemblies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
TRIES SUICIDE, REPENTS
ON WAY AND CALLS HELP

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-JOseph
Petrin. Philadelphia, a sailor. today
is in a hospital recovering from the
effects OF a jump from Manhattan
bridge into the East river He ad-
mitted ne tried 10 commit suicide
and repented on the way down from
the bridge His cries brought help
and he was pulled out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
M|LDEST WINTER
IN MEMORY NOW
PREVAILS IN j. s.
PiCniCS in Indiana, Birds and
Flowers Elsewhere, Herald
Early Spring.
BY United Press :

BY United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. "a
Picnics were held during January
in Indiana for the first time this
year. The weather has been so warm
that picnics were held in woods near
several cities. the participants re-
naming all afternoon and evening
without discomfort from the cold.
The thermometer has reached zero
only once. There has been but one
very light snow Coal dealers say
business has been rotten"
DETROIT. Mich, Jan. "a
Freezing temperature was register
ed today here and in other sections
OF Michigan for the first time in
three weeks. The temperature has
averaged around 4S degrees.
The appearance of robins has al
ready been reported. Trappers re-
ported wild ducks flying north. They
predicted an open winter and an
early spring.
DES MONIES. Iowa. Jan. "a
With the temperature still above 40
and the sun out for the first time
since Sunday Des Moines today was
in for more OF the "unwinter"
weather OF January
ST. LOUIS. Jan. 24-St. Louis
IS still looking ahead today TO win
ter.
without a snow to date St. Louis
ans are trying TO figure out wheth-
er this Is last summer or next
spring. Weather bureau temperature
readings rival the widest imagina-
tions Of tropic real estaters.
NEW YORK. Jan. 24.-The well
known January thow'' is a frost"
so far as New York and vicinity
are concerned
Indications today were that spring
has beat the weatherman TO II and
there won't be any thaw for the
very good reason that there isn't
anything 70 thaw. All the proverbial
"harbingers"-bees. birds. blooms
and everything-are on the joo
DALLAS. Texas, Jan. 24.--Texas
today had reached the mid point OF
one OF the mildest winters IN his
tory.
With summer temperature and
sunshine prevailing. spring garden
ers were getting in good work
CHICAGO. Jan. %. Robins.
hints of greening grass and scatter
I ed women shoppers over-tOpped
with vernal millinery today made
| Chicago believe its winter has been
g farce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
WORLD LEAGUE
IS THE SUBJECT
FOR SATURDAY
Correspondents Will be Admit.
ted to Full Session of Con-
greSS-PreIiminarieS
Are Secret.

- kulieu 4e~~
PARIS, Jan. 2l.-The SUI
premc war council today de-
cided To- appoint a Committcc 10
examine the question of the APP
portiOnment Of forces 40 be
maintained on the west front
during the period of the armis-
ticc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
Wounded and GaSSed Without
Murmuring, Couldn't Stand
HomeSiCkneSS PangS.
BULLETIN.

By United Press:
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a
The case Of Charles Kavaney,
youthful hero held under the
technical charge of desertion,
has been presented 10 Gen.
March, chief Of staff. who has
intimated that further action
against the young man will be
stopped.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
REPORT BOLSHEVlK ARMY
HAS QUIT PETR0GRA0
Rr United Pros

LONDON. Jan. 2s-A Central
News dispatch from Copenhagen to-
day quoting advices from Heising-
fors. said The bolshevik army is eta-
cuating Petrograd and that War
Minister Trotsky had moved -
headquarters 20 Nijni- -Novgorod.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24

CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-John F.
Rem. city employe and his wife.
Mrs Mary Rem. were dead here
today. passing away within IA hours
OF each other Both died Of pneu
mOnia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24

This is the latest photograph Of
Pvt. Charles L. Kavaney, Co. +. 18th
infantry. Ii arrived this morning
from New York, where IL was taken
only a few days ago, when military
authorities gave the lad permission
To visit New York with his mother,
Mrs. James Kavaney Of South Bend.
Kayancy, not yet IL years old, is
being held as a deSerter, although
as this photograph shows, he wears
service stripes denOdng IS months
overseas service, and wound stripes
showing two injuries, besides a cita-
ton bar, given him for gallantry in
action during the drive which began
July is, 1918.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
THE WEATHER

Indiana-Partly cloudy tonight
and SATURDAY. somewhat warmer.
Lower Michgan-Cloudy tonight
and SATURDAY. probably rain o.
snow and warmer Saturday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24

CHICAGO. Jan. % Robins.
hints of greening grass and scatter
ed women shoppers over-tOpped
with vernal millinery today made
Chicago believe its winter has been
& farce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-24
South Bend Boy, Is, Decorated as Hero,
Stows Away on Ship, Held as "Deserter'
Washington Authorities Asked
to be Lenient in Case of
Youngest Soldier"

common. Seven others were on the
MOccasin. and Mrs. Kavaney, in a
letter received by relatives here to-
day, says she witnessed the arrest
Of II more on a transport which
came into Hoboken Saturday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-02
Mason City Boosters Here.

Last Wednesday evening special
train pulled in to DEBORAH carrying
about 100 Mason City wholesalers
and business men, who were out
boosting for Mason City, and they did
a good job too. They carried band
and quartette and treated our peo-
pie to some good music. Supper was
served to them at the Gym by the
Congregational ladies and large
number of our business men Joined
with them. Mayor Willett welcomed
them to the city. Speakers told about
the merits of Mason City whole
sale houses and felt that Iowa mer-
chants should boost for Iowa whole
salers, and we guess they are alright
in that. The boosters were all good
fellows and DEBORAH was glad to well
come them here and we believe that
the trip will prove beneficial for all.
These get together movements are
good things and more of them would
be still better.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-02
"CANNIBALS" COMING.
Great Film to be Seen at the Lyric
Next Monday, April ..

A great picture will be seen at the
Lyric theatre in DEBORAH next Mon
day, April z. Manager Larsen feels
that it is going to be one of the best
booked in long time, and from all
reports about it, we believe it will.
According to reports from Ex-
hibitors Mutual, Martin Johnson s
"Cannibals of the South Seas" is
meeting with great success wher-
ever shown. In Seattle, where re-
Gently 10000 persons went out on
strike, the Strand theatre played
the film for a week, and reported
excellent business. The Auditorium
in Spokane also run the Johnson at
traction for an entire week, doing
a land Office business. In Portland,
Ore, the Liberty theatre had much
the same success which attended the
showing at the Liberty in Seattle.
Seven day runs at the Alhambra,
Milwaukee, and the Liberty, Youngs-
town, O., once more bore out the
drawing power of Johnson's pictures.
Even in little Pittsburgh, Kan, the
Klock theatre did record breaking
business for three days.
Remember the date next Monday
and don't miss this popular picture,
because you will like it,.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-02
Former Resident Passed Away il
Chicago.

Chicago.
Dillwyn p. Jones, a former De-
corahian, passed away at his home in
Chicago, $50 East 44th Place on
March 20. The deceased was born in
Mount Pleasant, Ohio, Oct. 81, 1893,
and when 16 years old went to Chi
cago where he lived several years.
Afterwards he removed to Mabel,
Mimi. where he was in business for
six years, and later he became one
of Decorah's business men for five
years. Since leaving DEBORAH he had
lived in Chicago. In the year 1873
he was united in marriage to Miss
Jennie Cartwright, who with one
daughter, Edith survives him. He
was a member of the Quaker church
and the services were conducted by
the Quaker minister in Chicago. The
remains were brought to DEBORAH
Tuesday and interment was made in
Phelps cemetery. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. McVettie. The de-
ceased had many friends here and
was we'll and favorably known, and
all will be sorry to hear of his
death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-02
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the appointment of an
administrator of the estate of Engel
Mikkelson, or Engle Mikkelson, or
Engal Mikalson, or E. Mckalson
deceased. a... .r,..2.<a- B..
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
administrator of the estate of Engel
Mikkelson, or. Engal Mikalson, or E.
McKalson late of DEBORAH township,
in the County of Winneshiek, State
of Iowa, deceased, in testate, and
has taken upon himself that trust by
giving bonds as the law directs. All
persons having demands upon the
estate of the said deceased are re-
quired to exhibit the same; and per-
sons indebted to said estate are call
ed upon to make payment to
HENRY MIKELSON,
Administrator.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, March 2S,
1919. M. .ls....
BoICE & HOOK, Attorneys.
14-4w.
TRY Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-02
Conner Bros. & Knight Buyer Here

Miss Elizabeth Conner, head dry
goods buyer for the chain of stores
of Conner Bros. & Knight, was a
visitor here yesterday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Knight. Miss
Conner is on her way to Chicago to
make further purchases for the
chain of stores. She will make some
big purchases for the DEBORAH store
and the goods will arrive in few
days. Mr.. knight is very we'll pleased
with the business accorded the new
store since they opened here and
feels that DEBORAH is one of the best
towns in the state.