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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
DEFECTIVE RAIL ~
GOSHEN AGAIN TIES
TRAFFIC FOR HOURS
.cial N Thc News-Tirncs

Special 10 The News-Times:
Goshen. Ind. Sept. 15.-Tr3ffic
here was DELAYED for many hours on
wednesday. due 20 the derailmCnt
of No 1850 southbound interurban
car. The accident occurred at the
Main and Pike streets curve in the
morning.
The rear truck for the car i'm tht
process OF being derailCd barely
missed turning completely over.
None Of the many passengers on the
car were injured. The motOrmau
I'm charge was Ray Hoover OF South
Bend. The conductor was Joseph
RaCzynski also OF South Bend 4
defective guard rail Of long stand
Ing was the primary cause OF the
accident
A similar accident occurred Tues
day at the same place but as yet
no efforts have been made 10 repair
it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
WILL PROBE
) CHARGES OF
ATROCITIES
100 Representative Americans
to Investigate British
and Sim Feiners.

NEW YORK, Sept 15.-Oswald
Garrison Willard announced Wednes-
day night Ehat one hundred repre-
sentative Americans had accepted
the invitation of his magazine, The
Nation, ID constitute a partisan
commission 20 sift charges Of atrOci-
ties in Ireland made against one an
other by the British governmenet
and Sim Fein. The announcement
says the Committee of one Hun
dred on ireland as it will be shown,
feels that some neutral action is nee
essary in order TO preserve Anglo
Saxon friendship and To prevent the
spread OF i'll will with the possibility
OF such irritation driving the United
States and Great Britain into war.
Referring to AnglO-AmeriCan re
lations, the invitation says that one
grave result Of the present situation
is the rapid growth of anti British
feeling which seriously threatens the
unspeakable calamity of war be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, and endangers the peace Of
the world
Will Present Evidence
The program of the committee Is
not fully develop ed, but its sponsors
suggest that the British government
Sim Fein and others be asked 10
present such evidence of violence or
wrong doing as they possess. The
committee, it is said, Will designate
from its own members or outside, a
small commission 10 hear testimony
and make a thorough and impartial
report" The committee plans 10 be-
gin sessions in Washington early
tn 80. no ont
says:
1T is understood that Pres't dc
Valera is ready TO appear before
such a body and hat Mrs. Mas
SWiney, wife of he imprisoned
mayor of Cork, will cross the ocean
for the same purpose. The Eng
/ lish point Of view will be presented
| equally fully. The project does not
: contemplate any recommendations
/ in future political relations between
| Great Britain and Ireland
/ Members of Committee
Mr.. Wizards statement says that
/ the representa- Americans on the
| Committee of One Hundred include
United States senators. representa-
| tives in congress, mayors, judges
! and leaders in Professional, busi-
ness and labor circles.
| u pdA LldA llSl OL dCG6DldUCeS Is
made public including Sens. Ash
! urst, of rizona, Spencer, OF Mis-
souri, and Walsh, OF Massachusetts.
/ The list contains no representatives
! in congress but names the mayors
/ of Newark, y. j.; Jersey City, y j..
/ Nicksburs. Miss; Milwaukee, Wis.
St. Joseph, Mo; Cambridge, Mass. I;
Toledo AID Omaha. Among others
are United States District Judge
! Amidon, OF North Dakota; William
| Allen White, of EmpOria. Kan: A.
I =. Moore, Of Pittsburg; William
/ Randolph Hearst; Jane Adams OF
/ Chicago: Mrs Abbey Scott Baker.
! Of Washington; Pres't Nelson, of
Smith college; Prof. Irving Fisher.
of Yale university, as well as a num-
I Der Of others having university con-
nections; Maurice +. Egan. former
minister to Denmark; Owen r.
J I.OvejOy. secretary Of the National
Child Labor committee and Dudley
| Field Malone, OF New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
PURCHASING AGENTS
BOOM CHANDLER FOR
N4TTONAL PRESIDENT

" T. Chandler of the Dodge
Many cturing company OF Misha-
waka. is being groomed for tho
presidency Of the National Purchas-
ing Agents association which meets
in Chicago OCT. il 70 I1 for the
purpose Of electing officers
Wednesday night in the Turkish
room OF the oliver hotel. members
of the South Bend association met
and mapped plans for an intensive
campaign for Mr. Chandler
He b. remembered in 81. Joseph
county as the man who conducted
one Of the last Liberty loan drives
here. Hc has long been one OF the
foremost business men Of 1fisha-
Waka
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
SAYS CONDITIONS IN
HUNCIE ARE LAULESS

MUNCIE. Ind. Sept. 10 In
charging the grand jury Wednesday
In the Delaware circuit court Judge
W. a Thompson declared that con-
ditions IN Muncie have become
'outra Eeously gross and lawless and
recently have been openly and pub
ucly Haunted. especially in the line
Of gambling and operating gaming
houses lie urged the investiEat-
ing body 20 leave no stone unturned
in their INVESTIGATION OF lawlessness
reported 10 him as prevailing here.
The jury is expected 90 be- in ses-
sion for about three weekr News
papermen and Judge Thompson are
among those summoned 20 appear
as witnesses The courts instruc-
tions were lengthy and tended along
the sensational line
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
PREDICT COAL
SHORTAGE In
MIDDLE WEST
Officials Say L. S. Commits
sion's Priority Order Must
Be Modified.
HOLD MEETING IN OHIO
Indiana Officials Will Make
Appeal to Board With
in Five Days.

COLUMBUS. o., Sept. 15.-Rep-
resentatives Of practically all
branches OF the coal industry in
Ohio. Michigan and Indiana agreed
here Wednesday that there will be a
serious coal famine In the middle
west unless priority rulings OF the
Interstate Commerce commission on
coal shiprie ents 20 the northwest and
New England districts are modified
Immediately.
Decision as 20 whether the Inter
state Commerce commission will be
appealed 20 was left 10 the Indiana
and Michigan and state utilities
commissions. whose representatives
participated in the meeting with
Ohio commissioners and represent
atives OF operators. dealers and
railroads in the three states. Deci-
sion is 10 be made within five days.
VIII Seek Relief.
Relief that will probably be asked
for viii be the loading Of a specified
Number OF cars at mires each day
LOT midwest consumption.
We're not asking for an embargo
on coal movement under existing
priority orders" said 3. F. Nigh.
Columbus. secretary of the Michi-
gsin-Ohio-Indiana Coal association,
and representing dealers OF the
three states. "All We want" he
added. "is an even break on ship
ments under present priority rul-
inps"
II was stated that at present In
diana consumers have less than p
percent Of their winter require
lucnts: ohio consumers 16.5 per
cont. and Michigan consumers less
than 90 percent
Commission VIII Help.
The Interstate Commerce COM
mission wiz do its level best 10 cor
rect any injustice. in my opinion.
asserted 4. q. Gutheim, Washing
ton. rcDresenting the American Rail-
way association commission on cars.
The Indiana utilities commission
was represented by Glen Van
Aucken. indianapolis. and the 1ndi-
ana state Coal commission by ]. +.
E.chhach and +. D Farmer. both
- indianapolis. others who attend
I'd included ]. d. A. Morrow. Wash
irr.tou. OF the National Coal associa-
tion 7. W. Kinney. Columbus, sec
rotarv OF the Southern Ohio Coal
evrhange. and J. T Ross. secretary
of tho Michigan Coal commission
and representing the public utilities
mission OF that state
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
PLEDGES AID TO
LABORING MEN IN
WHITING SPEECH
Democratic Nominee for Gov
ernOr Also FavOrs Two
Platoon System.
Special to The News-Times:


WHITING. Ind, Sept 15.-Cari-
ton Is. McCunoch, democratic candi-
date for governor Of Indiana. spoke
TO a big audience here Wednesday
night and told wage earners that in
his early years he worked in the
shops, at the lathe and at the
bench. and felt deeply the problems
OF labor and that he sympathized
with labor's needs
If I'm the past" the speaker said,
the natural desire and aspirations
of labor for better working condi-
tions, opportunity for rest and rec
reation and better hours had been
anticipated. and fairly and gener-
ously granted after mutual consul
tations. instead of being grudgingly
constituted. after expensive strikes
and their long train OF disastrous
consequences, everybody would have
been better off.
For Two Platoon System.
"HeIpfulness and not selfishness
should be the governing motive
Adequate consideration for the in
1 jured: provisions for the safety and
health of the worker-all things
l looking toward the ameliOration OF
any handicaps of labor-the estab-
/ lishment Of happiness and content
ment will have my earnest consid-
I Grafton and assistance if I am elect
/ ed governor Of Indiana"
The candidate took occasion also
( to endorse the two platoon system
\ for firemen. we must see thai
these guardians of our safety have
/ their time with their families he
said. a double shift is essentia
not only from their point of view
but from the general public, which
will get better service
He pledged his support and rec
ognitiOn To the women. and de-
4 Clared they shall have proper rep
! resentation on all boards in which
/ their interests are vitally con
/ Cerned."
In discussing the all important
/ question. DR.. MCCulloch said tha
while il was disagreeable 70 indulge
/ incumbent on him 10 be homes
with himself and the tax papers or
/ this subject.
MusScd Up Taxation.
.
/ 1919 legislature" " he continued. "th,
/ republicans undertook 10 handle th'
! most difficult and intricate OF al
questionable tax problem.
I They were proud Of their handi
cap. but now are surprised tha'
4 their solution failed 10 give salts
faction. The reason OF this !.
: fundamental-the task was ap
( preached with the wrong motive
! The leaders of the republican party
did not have so much in view tht
( ratification Of the faults OF the law
\ Of 1921 as they did 20 create
/ which would quietly and insidiousl!
and effectively carry control ovel
/ the activities and affairs OF evel J
( community in the state"
The speaker showed that the sec
4 Ond special session did I.othins bu
: leEalize illegal acts. but corimendI.
\ the first special session for CnaCtinl
/ the woman's franchise law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
RURAL CARRIERS TO
INACCURATE DRIVE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, sept IS
Plans for nationwide drive for
members were discussed at We'd
nesday's session OF the National As
sociation OF Rural Letter Carriers.
In convention here. Every rural
letter carrier IN the United States
will be visited personally by a rep
resentative OF the association and
asked 20 become a member The
drive will De. conducted during the
next two months
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
Six Year Old Burns to
Death in Terre Hdute

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Sept. 10
George Christy, 6-year-old son Of
Mrs. Francis Crossley OF West Terre
Haute. was burned 20 death We'd
nesday when a fire resulting from
the explosion of a gasoline stove
destroyed the residence OF his foster
family, Carl Gillum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
PEOPLE OF FRANCE
SYMPATHIZE WITH
PRES'T DESCHANEL
Chief Executive of Country
Says Illness Will Force
Him to Resign.

PARIS, SEPT 15.-The tragedy OF
Deschanel. which for nearly four
months has been the secret Of few
persons now has become public
property and nothing but the warm
est sympathy is being expressed on
all sides for the president Of the
republic, as it is announced that he
has decided irrevocably TO resign.
Pres't DeschaneTs four months
fight against illness has been a
courageous one, but since his ac-
cident at Montargis. May %, when
he fell from Il moving train, il has
been "A losing one, and the hope for
his early recovery now has been
abandoned.
VIII Retire soon
Before another week has passed.
II may now safely be said. N. Des-
chanel will be retired to private life
There Is no immediate danger Of
Prest Deschanel dying, il is said.
but II IS certain that there is no
possibility Of his resuming the duties
OF his post or chief executive.
The initiative for the resignation
came from VI. Deschanel himself.
Several times since his accident he
has informed Premier Millerand that
/ II was his intention 10 relinquish
Office.
If within a reasonable time I
have concluded tkat IL VIII be an
/ lmposslbility for me 10. resume full
charge OF the furctionssw were
entrusted TO me by tht national as
/ sembly, shall resign" NJ Des-
/ chanel told NJ. Millerand when the
premier called on him recently be-
I fore leaving on his tour of the de-
vastated regions and OF Alsace- Lor-
raine.
/ Suffers Lapse
The relapse suffered by ". Des-
I chanel last Friday, while IL was not
! considered Immediately dangerous,
! convinced the president that the
/ hour had come for him 10 relinquish
/ his responsibilities as first citizen of
/ France. Therefore II is considered
I quite certain Thursday or Friday NJ
/ DeSchanel will receive " Millerand
at Rambouillet and inform the pre-
! mier OF his decision 10 deliver a
I presidential message with his letter
/ OF resignation, unless NJ Niillerand
should make a special request that
/ the president remain in Office until
! the chamber cOnvenes November (
VI. Millerand has been prominently
/ mentioned 20 succeed NJ. Deschanel
1 but his intentions have not become
/ known officially. Several other mem
/ bers OF the chamber Of deputies and
! Of the senate also have been named.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
AWARD RIBBONS
FOR LIVE STOCK
Judges Finish Work Wednes.
dav-Police Arrest Pair
of Crooks.

The rain Of Wednesday tended 10
cut down the attendance at the In
ter-state fair. but a fair sized crowd
was on hand for the afternoon rae
ing events. All prizes and premiums
were awarded in the various agri-
cultural and animal exhibits on the
grounds Wednesday morning. Rib
bonS for the various exhibits have
been distributed by the judges and
viii remain on the entries for the
remainder of the week.
Judges OF stock did not complete
their work until late Wednesday
afternoon. The stock exhibited BY
the St Joseph County Breeders as
soCiation carried away most OF the
ribbons
Flower Display.
The one exhibit attracting the
most attention Of fair patrons is the
combined agricultural show and
over display made by the public
school children.
Owners Of concessions had a
difficult time repairing their tents
and poles Wednesday night follow
ing the wind and rain Of the morn
ing In one Of the automobile tents
a large pole fell and smashed a
windshield on one OF the cars.
Arrest Two.
Only two arrests were made at
the grounds Wednesday. Two vend-
CONTINUED OK PAGE FoUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
League " ants to End
LithuGHiau-POIe Fight

RIGA sept. 15.-The Lithuanian
rrvcrnment received the suggestion
Wednesday from the supreme couu-
cI that the fighting between L.thu-
ara and Poland be discontinued
- the dispute referred 90 the cN-
~>utive council II the League OF
Nations 40 reply has Vet been
made but IL appears unlikely that
the LIthuanians viii consent ap-
rarsntly having slight faith ia the
League 0f Nations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
INSTANTLY KILLED.

opttldI 10 I nc 4NHWS- IlmeS.
LAPORTE, Ind, Sept. 15-Harrv
Johnson who lived near Michigan
City was struck and instantly killed
by a westboUnd South Shore electric
train Wednesday. Johnson has been
missing since Saturday night. We'd
nesday afternoon he was found in
a Gary morgue The crew who had
found his body not knowing what
else TO do had taken the remains
10 Gary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
INSTANTLY KILLED

Special 10 The News-Timcs
LAPORE, Ind. Sept. 15.-Eldred
Hewitt. switchman 800 the Michi-
gan Central Yards at Michigan City.
was killed by "a fast passenger train
on Wednesday morning. Hewitt had
stepped in front OF the train and
death was instantaneous His body
was manEled beyond recosnitlon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
CITY DISPOSES
OF SCHOOL BONDS
Local Bank Interested in Pur,
chase-Christman Com
pany Gets Contract.

After weeks OF repeated attempts
on the part OF city officials TO dis
pose Of the $500, 600 bond issue for
the improvem ent of public schools.
the Americana Fletcher company OF
Indiana polls. with the Union Trust
company Of South Bend. Wednes-
day was awarded the sale. This as
sures South Bend of the addition 30
local institutions Of a new Oliver
school which will accommodate in
the neighbOrhood Of 1900 pupils.
Announcement Of the closing Of the
sale was made by Harry WAR. at
torney for the school trustees.
Following the sale Of the bonds.
the contract for the construction OF
the building was let 20 II. G.. Christ
man and Co. OF South Be,id. whose
bid was s6Is.125.
90 Cent Levy.
The board also fixed school levy
OF 90 cents and a Doll tax OF 50
cents No objections were offered
10 this. as II was thought 10 be a fair
amount by a number Of interested
citizens.
Work VIII start in about a month 3
time. il is expected. and as soon as
the Oliver school Is completed. at
tention will be turned 70 Lind en
school which at the present time Is
holding classes in the basement as
well As in the two portable schools
attached q il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
OPENS CONFERENCE.

RICHMOND. md. Sept. 1.-The
eighty second session OF the Indiana
conference OF the a VI T.. church
opened In the Nethel A. u +
church here. The Right Rev. L.
Coppin. y. D. OF Philadelphia. is
the presiding bishop. The annual
sermon was preached by the Rev.
]. NJ Nickles or Muncie, Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
THOMPSON MEN LEADING IN ILLINOI
State Ne7OS
ASKS ALIMONY
OF ARMY MAJOR
Elkhart Woman Says She
Needs $3.50 a Month on
Which to Live.
- % 10 News-Times.

Special 20 The News-Times:
ELKHART, Ind. Sept. 15.-Frnest
J.. Decamp, formerly of this city,
was made indirect defendant IN an
unusual suit filed "Wednesday in the
Elkhart superior court by Indianap-
Oils attorneys representing his wife,
Bess Warren Decamp. OF Salem.
Ind
The suit is against the estate OF
Ortlla Dinehart, a deceased rela-
tive OF Decamp. and demands sup
port at the rate Of $3.50 a month.
II is averred that Decamp is heir
10 one-twelfth interest in the real
estate OF the late Miss Dinehart. The
portion is valued at 500 and an
advance from this bequest is sought.
Major In Army.
Decamp was until recently a ma
jor in the army and spent a. number
OF adventurous years I'm Mexico.
While there he acquired land the
worth Of which is estimated at 81
100000. While he was in the army
II is alleged he deserted his wife
who lived with him in regal style
for year after their marriage and
was then abandoned by him. 1t Is
also alleged by his wife that De
camp after travelling all over the
country with another woman insti-
tuted suit for divorce proceedings
at Salt Lake City.
Mrs. Decamp followed her hus-
band 20 Salt Lake City only TO find
that he had disappeared and his
whereabouts unknown, which is the
case up to the present IL ia stated
IN the complaint that his abandoned
wife needs at least $3.50 monthly
Ito live in such a manner as en-
titled 70 as Decamp's wife"
Native of Elkhart.
Decamp is a native OF Elkhart
and is widely known here He re-
turned 20 his home after he had
left Mexico at the time of the
American trouble there and spent
his time in relating heroic tales
OF his many and exciting eXper-
fences with the Mex'ca
After considerable delay I'm pro-
curing a panel the Elkhart superior
court grand Jury was instructed and
sworn in Wednesday by Judge Will
lam y. lille. IL was understood that
the jury at once began Investigation
OF alleged Irregularities in the busi-
ness connections of Charles Z. Nor
rice Of Peru, with the 7. y. l.. Fur
niture company Of Goshen. Morrice
Is suing the company for $4,000.
comprising back salary and COM
mission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-16
CHICAGO MAYORS CROWD
DEFEAT LOWDEN FACTION
In STATE PRIMARY VOTE
ANTI-SALOON MEN
MAP PROGRAM TO
ENFORCE DRY LAW
Organization Would Rid Gov.
ernment of Officials Who
Don't Uphold Measure.

WASHINGTOE, Sept l5.-A pro-
gram designed TO rid the govern
ment Of officials who do not observe
or enforce the spirit as well as the
letter" OF the Nolstead act was put
under way at the first session Wed
nesday of a notiOnal conference here
OF Auti-Saloon league officials.
As the first step toward carrying
out the proposed program. the CON
ference app Ointed a committee 70
draft a resolution which, league
officials said, would serve notice on
federal judges that their sacred
duties must be sacredly performed. "
The committee was instructed 10 re-
port. ImI eachment proceeding were
suggested as means TO compel
lax judges 10 employ in "a
proper manner the penal prOvi-
siOns in the prohibition enforcement
act dealing with persons convicted
Of violating the law.
Dry Congress
The conference in its discussion
evinced d determination that the
next congress be made dry and
kept dry" Speakers expressed the
fear that the power OF the vets Is
not entirely dOwned" and unless a
majority is maintained In congress
favorable TO rigid enforcement the
prohibition code may be changed
Administrative officers, ii was in
dicated, also will be brought within
the leagues program, several speak
! ers asserting that in a great many
! instances administrative officers wer,
not functioning 20 the satisfaction
I OF the "drys." The proT osal was
made that the league "build fires
under those who betray the trust.
OF their appointment The opinion
was expressed that liquor interests
might seek 10 defeat the aim of the
law by obtaining the appointment OF
officials who would wink at some
kinds Of violations.
The discussion OF league officials
brought half a dozen vigorous a.
tacks of officials of varying grades
rwho have 10 do with enforcement
Of the NOlstead act The internal
revenue bureau was criticized for is
suing 'scads of WHOLESALERS permits
and federal judges were accused OF
"coddlinE tOonshiners and bootleg
gers. Many judges were pictured As
too lenient and having permitted yiO-
latOrs 10 escape punishment with
fnees OF few hundred dollars
Speakers also told of what they de
scTibed as amazing conditions i'm
many localities where saloons run
almost openly and even a stranger
has no difficulty in obtaining liquor
Wayne Il. Wheeler, general coun-
sci for the league. made an address
| i'm which he called upon "all per
sons who believe IN law enforce
ment" TO stand 10y the league Ia
! electing only dry candidates 60 CON
gress. He said il was a. most "in-
! opportune time 20 encourage law
lessness, saying that the country Is
facing much defiance of law and
! he believed serious danger lay il
/ that situation