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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
TOW BLAZING STEAMER
THROUGH RIVER JAN

NEW YORK, Nov. 1O.-(By the
Associated Press.) Her sides torn
by explosions which occurred in her
fuel tanks at o'clock Wednesday
afternoon while she was lying at
her docks in the Hudson river. the
Southern Pacific freighter e Nun
do was towed ablaze three miles
downstream and beached az 3
O'Clock on the fits of Ellis island
as she was threatening to sink and
block the shiDs' channel
II was an exciting race against
time as tugs made ready 10 tow the
1O,00O-tOn craft from her pier, al
the very time that nine badly
burned engine room men were be-
ing taken from her hold. Hardly
had she been warped out into the
Hudson than another tank blew up
and the superstTucture became a
mass OF flames.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
KNAPP SAYS HAITI
CONDITION BETTER
Admiral Compliments Work
of Marines in Restoring
Peac

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10.-Condi-
tions in Haiti are much improved,
according 10 report by Rear Ad.
miral Knapp. who is making an in
vestigation for the state depart
ment. General satisfaction through
out the island has been noted BY
the officer, IL wAs stated Wednes-
day. with the administrative work
OF the American marines.
Admiral Knapp visited several
towns IN the neighborhood OF ban
dit operations a year ago and found
peace and quiet prevailing, the peO-
pie contented and crops coming in.
the statement said.
while some want still exists" Il
ntinued, especially about Hinche
and Naissade. the whole situation in
this district is in sharp contrast 20
what Il was when the bandits oc-
cupied u and forcibly resisted dis
Iod gment. When they were finally
forced back, they destroyed and
devastated roads. houses. gardens
and farms. with the result that il
has taken time for life 20 return 90
something approaching normal"
The existing tranquility was ap-
preciated by the Haitian people and
might be attributed in large meas
u7e 20 the constructive efforts OF the
marines. Admiral Knapp said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
League Delegates Gather
for Assembly in GeneUa

diplomats. headed by two former
presidents of republic. There are
two former premiers, two presi-
dents of senates, one president of a
house of representatives. nine cab
met minsters-mostly ministers of
foreign affairs-seVen former min
isters, four ambassadors ard 20
ministers IlenipQtentiary. The dis
tinguished orators include Rene
Niviani, DR.. da Cunha and DR.. Raj
ael Martinezy ortiz, Cuban minister
TO France.
Final preparations for the as
sembly Will be completed Sunday by
the league council which will meet
at the Old National hotel, which
since il was bought by the league,
has been re-christened 4" the palace
of nations"
The first important subject COM
ing up, according TO the program. as
il now stands, is an amendment 10
the league covenant. This discussion
may, If the delegates so wish, be
preceded by the question of the vo-
ting strength Of the delegations 1t
Is recalled that Leon Bourgeois, the
French representative at the time
Of adoption of the covenant, eX-
pressed the hope that the assembly
would accord the French colonies
the same right Of representation as
accorded the British dominions. The
French delegation thus far has given
no notice that it Will bring up the
question.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
STATE DEMOCRATS
DISCUSS POLICIES
Will Have Permanent Organi.
zatiOn Headquarters at
indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 1O.-Fu-
ture policies Of the democratic par
~ in Indiana were discussed We'd
nesGay at a meeting Of the demo
Cr1CtIc state committee. its first
gathering since the election q week
aso. All districts, except the sixth,
ninth and tenth, We're represented
at the conference.
Chairman BosSe was authorized "a.
employ man and a woman 10 look
after the organization work from
the state headquarters, IL being an
nounced that the committeeman
were unanimous IN the opinion that
the headquarters should be conun
ued permanently in this city.
The committee. il was said. &c
sires that enCOuragement be given
men and women party workers
throughout the state and that the
organization departments be kept
busy until the next election.
we are going right ahead with
our work. said Mr.. Boose. after The
meeting. We are no worse on than
the republicans were eight years
ago and they came back. The only
difference IS we viii come back IN
four years instead OF eight"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 10
Geneva is beginning 10 feel its hon
Ors as the headquarters of the
world and its residents are being
violently elbowed to make room for
the League of Nations, with all its
appurtenances.
The secretariat OF the league, 800
strong, is occupying the largest for
its Offices. The delegations 20 the
assembly of the League on NOvem-
Der l 5, their secretaries and advis-
ers are expected TO number a thOUs-
and more, taxing 10 the utmost the
Accommodations of this small city.
Judging by the prOmptnesS and
numerical strength or its repre-
seutatiOn, Japan is the country that
takes its role in the league most
seriously. About so Of its dele
gates already are here, taking up
three floors in two of the leading
hotels and quarters have been re-
served for 100 in all. DR.. Caste da
Cunha, Brazilian ambassador TO
France and one Of the most active
members in the league council, was
the first delegate TO arrive
Delegations are expected from at
least Al of the 40 members Of the
league The new kingdom of the
Hedjaz has not set announced the
appointment Of q delegate but has
asked press facilities for a Hedjaz
correspondent. The delegations al
ready announced make up a brilliant
group of statesmen orators and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
THIRD ARMISTICE DAY
TO BE OBSERVED WITH
NATIONAL CELEBRATION
SENTENCED TO DIE
TO-DAY: GRANTED 4
STAY OF EXECUTION
Special to The News-Times:

LAPORTE, Ind, Nov. 10. -- Ed
ward J. Fogarty. warden of Michi-
gan City prison was notified wed
nesday night by Gov. Goodrich that
"a stay OF execution was granted 10
w. NJ. Thornton. a negro who was
convicted of numbering an Austrian
in Gary some few months ago.
and who was due to be elecrocuted
Thursday.
Thornton recently told the war
den that a certain Fred Horn. now
serving a short term in the Indiana
reformatory is the man who fired
the shot that killed the foreigner.
He says he kept silent during the
trial expecting that Thorn, by max
ing truthful statements concerning
the murder. would clear him with
out having TO tell the truth and
"snitch' ON pal.
The warden is given until Decerl-
Der 10 10 make an investigation OF
ThOrn's statements and If they are
not substantiated by that time ne
viii be electroCuted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
BENSON TO BE
CALLED SOON.
WALSH STATES
Schwab, Piez and Other Exec
utives May Be Called
TO Testify.
INVESTIGATOR QUIZZED
Says Purpose is to Help Board
Solve Problems of
Future.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Chair-
man Benson and other officials of
the shipping board probably viii be
called before the house subrcommit-
tee investigating shipping board
activities. now holding hearings IN
New York. Chairman walsh OF the
committee. telegraphed Chairman
Benson Wednesday 10 that effect.
NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-Addition-
al evidence Of alleged irregularities
and mismanagement in the affairs
OF the United States shipping board.
were introduced here Wednesday
before the congressional committee
investigating the affairs OF the board
by j. r. Richardson, assistant secre-
tary and statLstician OF the commit
tee. in concluding his direct testi-
mOny The investigation is based
largely upon a report submitted
by Mr.. Richardson and a. NJ. Fish
or. secretary and statistician OF the
committee. after a years work
Clements 90 Appear.
At the conclusion OF Wednesdays
session, Chairman Walsh announced
that Commander A b. Clements.
executive assistant TO Admiral Ben
son. chairman OF the shipping board,
would be "A witness Thursday morn
ing. Chairman Walsh read a tele-
gram from Admiral Benson. which
stated that the board would not OBJ
icct % Commander Clements testi-
flying. and that the records OF Of
ficers and employees OF the board
were at the disposal OF the commit
tee at any time or place the COM
mittce desired"
Chairman Walsh said Admiral
Benson and other officials OF the
board, as well as Charles NJ. Schwa b
and Charles r. Piez, former heads
OF the emergency feet corporation.
may b0 asked TO appear before the
committee. The hearings Will be
continued in New York for two
weeks. and then il IS likely, said
Chairman Walsh that the commit
tee will 90 20 Philadelphia and
Washington to continue IL work.
cross examination by Rep Henry
j. Steele OF Mr.. Richardson took up
"a considerable part OF the afternoon
session. Characterizing the wit
ness previous testimony as a gen
eraI indictment" Mr.. Steele sought
TO bring out specific instances Of al
legged political influence" favori-
tism. etc.
Expose Conditions"
The witness prefaced his reply 20
the nrst question asked with the
statement that his report did not
CCONTINUED OF PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
Legion Head Calls For Ac.
clamation of Triumph
of Spirit
TO DECORATE GRAVES
Men in Service Get Messages
From Sec'y Daniels and
Gen. Pershing.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1o.-Cauing
for reclamation of Armistioe day i'm
the spirit that made IT," i. W
GaIbraith. jr.. national commander
of the American Legion, WedEes-
day nigu5 ISSUED an open message
90 the nation. "The swift triumph
of our arms and those Of our gal
liant allies, which two years ago
gave US the victory, The anniver-
sary of which we celebrate tomor-
row. marks the high light OF the
present century in American af-
fairs" he said. Victories such as
Armistice day CommemOrates are
not the issues solely OF clashes Of
flesh and steel. They are OF a finer
quality than that They are tri-
umphs as well OF an uncomfortable
spirit. No victory however COM
piete, long can survive the spirit
that conceived it. The annals OF
mankind are replete with examples.
splendid riumphs in behalf or
splendid causes that have gone for
naught because the spirit that made
them ceased 10 endure.
Will BE Immortal
This is only the second anniver-
sary OF Armistice day-a day des-
tined, If we viii, 20 keep company
with the immOrtais Of the calendar
that mark great moments of history
that shall never die. Succeed ins
generations viii acclaim Armistice
day. God gra ~ they always shall
acclaim IL iu the spirit that made
it: and that this spirit, like the day.
shall be impe '-hable.
With this prayer In our hearts,
let us renew each year our vows or
fealty repledge anC keep uushak-
able our faith In the high ideals, the
lofty purposes. the unselhsh aspira-
tons and exalted, holy hopes that
fired the hearts OF Americans Don
1918 and made ours a land from
whence crusaders came. with souls
afame. worthy OF their victory. TO
this end the American Legion, today
and forever, solemnly pledges it7
ALL"
Celebrations OF Armistice day
viii mark New York's Observance
OF the anniversary tomorrow in all
parts Of the greater city. CHIEF
among the exercises VIII be the
award Of hOuOrs 10 thirteen officers
and men of the American naval
forces at the New York navy yard
for distinguished war service.
Decoration of soldier and sailor
graves and Armistice day Oratious
have been scheduled by hundreds
throughout the metropolis.
WASHINGTON. Nov 1Q.-J0ln-
ing in the national observance q
the second anniversary OF the sign
ing OF the armlstice heads Of the
nations military and naval forces
Wednesday issued messages 20 the
personnel of the army and navy
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
CHICAGO POLICE
HEAD OUSTED BY
MAYOR THOMPSON
Fitzmorris is Appointed Chief
to rid Chicago of
Crooks.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1O.-Mayor Will
lam Hale Thompson Wednesday re-
quested the resignation Of Chief Of
Police John j. Garrity and immedi-
ately after receiving it appointed
his secretary Charles G. Fitzmor-
ris. chief for the announced Dur-
pose of "ridding Chicago of crooks" ="
Clarity did his best. but Fitz-
morris can do better" was the
mayors comment. "Fitzmorris has
studied crime and knows the game
and 1 am confident he viii get rid
OF the criminals"
Move Was Expected.
The resignation Of Chief Garrity
was not entirely unexpected. He
had been the target of attacks by
various councilmen Tor some time
and il was rumored frequently he
would be asked TO quit. Recently
he was called before the federal
grand jury 10 tell OF his investiga-
tiOns into alleged Illicit liquor traf-
fic here. Last spring an attack was
made on him by several cOuncilmen
and it was understood he was given
six months probation by the mayor
with the understanding that If he
had not made good he would be
asked to step out
Mr.. Garrity said he had had no
intimation. however. Of the mayor $
plans until the mayor called on
him.
He told me he had some new
plans 10 try out and that he wanted
me 10 resign" said Garrity. "Of
course I did"
ApDointmcnt a Surprise.
The appointment of FitzmOrris
was a surprise. He is the youngest
chief OF police the city ever has
had. being So years old. Seventeen
years ago he was employed on "A lo-
cal newspaper at s. week. Sew
eral years later ne became a re-
porter and was assigned 10 the city
hall. He twice won prizes offered
by a local newspaper for a trip
around the world, completing the
journey in forty days. eleven years
ago he was made secretary O.
Mayor Harrison and when Mayor
Thompson was elected he continued
IN that position.
Fitzmorris refused to discuss his
plans, saying ne had not had time
60 60 over them thoroughly. His
first order was 10 instruct the pO-
lice force not 20 send him floral Of
ferings il always has been the
custom for the force 20 send an in
coming chief a floral piece.
1he Office Of chief Of police In
Chicago has proved r. hard one 20
hold. for nearly every chief fOl
twenty years has resigned, usually
/ by request.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
TO RESUME "BTILDINC
TRUST' PROBE TO-DAY

NEW YORK. Nov. 10-Whiie
Commissioner Of Accounts Hirsh-
field wednesday continued am indie
pendent investigation of city con-
tracts for piers and school build
ings, counsel 20 the joint -esisia-
tive committee investigatirg opera
tions OF the alleged building trus-'
completed preparations for the APP
pearance Of Mayor Hylan before
the committee when il resumes
hearings THURSDAY
Samuel Uutermyer. chief counsel
O. the committee. also prepared for
the re-opening Of the inquiry by the
additional November grand jury
into evidence OF crime adduced 40
the committee hearings. Associate
Counsel. Deputy Atty Gen. Berger
and Leonard WaItstein questioned
several witnesses in connection wi,h
the investigation OF city contracts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
COX OFF FOR
HUNTING TRIP
Tagaart Leaves French Lick to
Join Governor For Ala
bama Hunt.

FRENCH LICK. Nov. 10.-Plans
af the Informal democratic confer
nee being held here were some
what upset Wednesday by the an
nouncement By Thomas TaEgart.
defeated candidate for United States
senator from Indiana that Gov.
COX OF Ohio. late presidential as
pirant: Sen Pat Harrison Of Missis-
slppi and himself would start on a
hunting trip ia Alabama immedi-
ately
Nr. Taggart departed wednes-
fqv afternoon for Louisville. KY.
where he VIII meet the Ohio gov
crn0r and Sen Harrison From
louisville the trio will so direct TO
Alabama. where they expect 90 re-
main FOR two weeks
The Tammany Hail leaders who
are here held numerous little con-
ftbs wednesday behind closed doors
but nothing was made public con-
rrrnlnE them Later % was an
r1unced that nothing OF political
sIEninca:-ce was attached 20 the
conferences.
York. and a large party arrived
here late Tuesday night Included
f- fhe New York governors party
are Charles n Winchester. of Al
.4nv. John r. Guchr.st. commits
-encr of licenses in New York city.
and William A. Humphrey. % Al
any.
A large delegation of repu hlirans
.-e aIs0 here. taking a rest follow
the rig1rs OF the presidential
rwpaiEn A celebration is sched-
.led 20 bc held THURSDAY by a party
~ Gftv-dve Illinois republicans
headed by Mayor Thompson, OF
hicagO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
MCRAY OPPOSED TO
GOODRICH APPOINTEE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 10
Warren T. McCray. governor-elect
OF Indiana, when communicated
with on the long distance telephone
at his home in Kentland Ind.
Wednesday night declared he was
opposed TO the reappOintment OF
Philip Zoercher 10 the state board
OF tax commissioners. Mr.. McCray,
in his conversation. said he was
amazed and surprised when he
read yesterday of the appointment
Of Mr. Zoercher, the democratic
member OF the present tax board.
He said he had been led 70 believe
that Mr.. Zoercher's term would not
expire until some months later. He
said he had informed Gov. Good
rich that he was not in favor OF Mr..
ZoerCher's reappOintment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
IRISH THREAT
ALLEGED HERE
Message Threatens Beprisals
Against English in United
States.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10-The
British embassy announced Wed
uesday .t had taken steps 90 call the
attention OF the state department 10
a message recently received by tho
British chief secretar, Tor ireland.
dated New York and tlreateulr-
repr.sals against Euglishmen res.-
dent iu the United States 'lf there
are any more rcprlsals in ireland
on and after the fourteenth Cay n
N0vem 5er." The New York m,-
sage was sent ln the name of tt-
AmaIgamated Irish Societies n
America, and bore the signature
"J. y. OCon1Or, president"
AZ the state department it Rs
said nothing had been received
"wednesday from the embassy in Zee
iatl0n 90 the message. so comment
as o. the course the Washington
government might pursue was
available.
The New York message as made
public bv the embassy read
18th B. Date
"Ne hereby inform and warn
you that if there are ans more ---
pr.saIs in ireland on and after fls
fourteenth day ~ November 1890.
that the men ~ Irish blood lr rls
country and their sympathizers w.'t
Immediately begin repr-sa-s on
Englishuen here who are NOT Cl---
zers OF the United States for every
man. woman or child who IS uG--
lered after The above dare HF the
cowardly English soldiers ana the
police three Ergllshmer lE this
country viii pay the penalty.
"Amalgamated Irish Societies ~
America
(s.gnedl - v. Oc0nnor pres.-
dent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
TO CELEBRATE
ANNIVERSARY
OF WARS END
South Bend Will Observe Ar
mistice Day With Varied
Program.
ARNnsIICE PROGRAM.

Distribution Of poppies 20 mem
bers Of the American Legion and
all ex-service men at the Oliver
hotel throughout the day.
Blowing Of whistles and ring
ing OF bells from II o'clock TO
11:1l.
During the II minutes all work
will cease and traffic Will stop.
Song services will be held in all
the factories and a mass service
at the court house.
Meeting at the coliseum at 1880
O'Clock with addresses by Rev.
George Finnegan, Rev. Archibald
Mcclure and Rabbi Albert Minda-
Dances viii be held at local
halls following the exercises at
the coliseum.
Joe Scheiniger Will wheel
George Hull around the block on
a wheelbarrow to pay an election
bet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11

A rerninder OF what occurred on
European battiefields two years ago
today will be given TO the people of
South Bend beginning at II o'clock
this morning. when the formal Gel
ebration Of Armistice day will be-
gin. Work will stop in the various
factories and stores Of the city, the
whistles will blow, bells viii ring.
and prayers viii be offered in
thanksgiving for the great event
which ended the world war.
The central celebration Will be
held on the steps of the court house
beginning promptly at II O'Clock
Louis NJ. Hammerschmidt, repre-
senting the Civic Federation. will be
in charge OF the services. Col.
George W. Freyermuth will give a
short address on the purpose OF the
celebration. Students OF the high
school led by Miss Effie Harmon.
supervisor of the music depart
ment, will sing patriotic songs. A
prayer of Thanksgiving will be Of
fered by Rev. r. G.. Johnson.
Patriotic Talks.
In all OF the factories OF the city
brief patriotic talks will be Ipade by
heads Of the various departments.
IN the business district nearly all
OF the stores have arranged short
programs. including patriotic songs
and speeches.
At the coliseum in the evening the
American Legion men will take
charge of the program. Rev. George
Finnegan, Of the University Of NOtre
Dame. who left South Bend as chap
lain Of Co. + and who later wound
up on the front line trenches in
charge Of 1900 men. will make the
principal address Of the evening.
Rev. Archibald Mcclure. pastor of
the First Presbyterian church. and
Rabbi Minda have also agreed 10
deliver speeches to the former serv-
ice men.
a. the conclusion Of the program
the Legion members Will attend a
dance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-11
Child Dies in attempt
To SdUe Infant Sister

MARSHALL, Tex. Nov. 1O.-Im-
prisOned by flames, 4-year-Old
Frederick urphy. Wednesday
sought vainly to save the life Of his
infant sister. Mary Virginia. Il
months old. and himself perished
in the attempt.
The Child'S herOism was dis
closed with the discovery OF the
two bodies. badly burned in a cor
ner under the bed in fame de-
stroyed room Of the Murphy home
Wednesday. the little boy hugging
his sister closely in his arms