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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
DRIVE ON CRIMINALS
IN CHICAGO CONTINUES

BY Associated Press:
CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-With but one
attempted holdup reported i'm the
last a hours, following the city-wide
roundup of criminals that netted 412
suspects. Chicago police Monday
night prepared 10 continue their ac-
uvities TO keep the city clear of
crime.
Sundays crimeless day and Mon
days almost blank police record
were pointed 20 10y the authorities
as evidence of the success OF their
raids
or those taken iu the raids. 155
have been found 10 possess police
records and number have been
Identified by victims of recent rob
berries. According TO Deputy CHIEF
AicocS the police hope 20 clear up
dozens OF holdups and robberies that
have been committed i'm the last few
months
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
ATTEMPT FAILS
TO RESEAT REDS
0uSted ASSembIymen in New
York Lose Out on Motion.
Vote 80 to n.
EN Assnciated Pres.

By Associated Press
ALBANY, y. Y. Jan 12-An at
tempt TO reinstate the five suspend
ed socialist members of the assem-
bly, failed Monday night Assem-
blyman Charles u. Donohue, Of New
York. the democratic leader, moved
reconsideration Of the vote by which
the suspending resolution was adopt
ed, but the motion was lost 80 TO Il.
Mr. Donohue first introduced a res
olution calling upon the assembly
10 allow the socialists TO resume
their seats until such time as that
body might by a proper vote. de-
eide the charges contained in the
which they were barred from fur
ther proceedings last Wednesday.
Speaker Sweet ruled that the res
olution was not i'm order in that
under the rules only by reconsider
alton OF the vote on the Adler reso-
luton could the question be brought
before the house.
Want Representation.
The inference has gone abroad
throughout the enllTe nation, hl.
Donohue said. chat the men who
have been indicted by a resolution
presented by the majority leader
have been convicted before they
have had an opportunity TO be
heard Their constituencies are de
prived Of representation here and 7
believe they ought to be represented
"I condemn socialist principles and
propaganda. We. of the city OF
New York. know how insidious and
how invidious it is. but If a mis-
take had been made in denying
these men seats i'm this body every
member ought to be enough Of a
man 90 stand up ana say SO. When
the members of my party reached
Albany this evening they thought the
only safe, sane and honorable thing
TO do was 10 admit that they had
been hasty in denying five duly ac-
credited members seats in this body "
With the exception Of II New
York city republicans those sup
porting tine Donohue motion were
democrats.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
TRIAL OF DR.. RUMELY
SET FOR JANUARY 27
'eclal TO The News Times

Special 10 The News Times:
LAPORTE. Ind. Jan. 12.-Dr.
Edward A. Rumely, former owner
Of the New York Mail. will be
brought 10 trial at Washington. d.
C.. Jan. p, in connection with tho
alleged disclosures of his papers
connection with the central powers
during the war, according To word
received by him at his home here
Monday.
Dr Rumely is charged with fail
ure to disclose assets i'm this county
owned by the enemy. He fought the
taking of the case to Washington.
appealing TO the supreme court of
the United States as a last resort.
DR.. Rumely was formerly one OF
the heads of the LaPorte tractor
industry which bears his name.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
WOMAN ALLEGES
COP. FRAMEUP
Miss LanderS Resigns from
Franchise LeagUe-Spe-
CiaI Session Scored.

IT, Associated Press
INDTANAPoLIS. Jan 1-1f ss
julia Lander, democratic member
90 the legislative committee of rr-
Indiana Woman's Frauchisf le7El-
resigned from the committee Non
day as result of the fact that The
entire committee was not consulted
ln making plans for the propose p
special session Of the Legislature for
the purpose OF ratifylng the national
suffrage amendment
Miss Landers pointed t0 The fact
that two persons connected with the
-epuoIican commlttee were amouc
.he four who called on the governor
and obtained from him his report
calling session She also stated.
that Miss Helen Ben5ridEe president
nf Tho league was the only mem hrr
OF the legislative comm l-te- ur--t..
and that Mrs. John T.. BarnhI the
other woman present, is a republic
an
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
EUROPEAN FOOD
STATUS BETTER
Herbert Hoover Says Task of
Feeding Countries is Rapid
Iy Declining.
II Associated -

By Associated Press;
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Estab-
lishment through the United States
grain corporation OF S15O,0O0.O00 in
credits would feed Europe until the
next harvest without imposing any
burden on American tax payers,
Herbert Hoover Monday told the
house ways and means committee.
which began consideration of Sec'y
Glass request for authority TO adj
vance that much from grain corpor-
tion funds. Early payment of the
loans made could be counted upon.
Mr.. Hoover said The financial
problem of feeding Europe is get
ting smaller all the time Mr. Hoo
yer informed the committee. eX-
planning that the need this winter
was centered in 10 or Il large cities
in Austria. Poland and Armenia.
Most Of Europe. he said. was in
shape 10 feed itself or get its
breadstuffs through private finan-
cial channels.
Charities Send Food
Private charities in the United
States are sending five or six mil
ion dOl!a,s worth Of food abroad
monthly. and within q fortnight @.
OOe coo American families with rel
atives in centre anJ eastern Eu-
.ope Will ne able 20 buy food
drafts" from banks i'm the Unite q
States. These drafts will be eX-
chanEeabIe abroad ior a barrel OF
flour or other food o. supplement
that now being rationed by authori
tics and wiz serve 5~ @ -ubstitute
for cash 1emittauccs.
Remittance of money Is the
height of folly" Mr. Hoover de-
clared. explaining that with food
distribution under government con-
troll. one might have plenty of cash
but still be unable 20 obtain addi-
tional food Mr. Hoover predicted
that from five TO eight million dol
lars month would be spent IN this
country for food drafts"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
CRUISER YAKIMA
ACTS AS ESCORT
FOR MUNITIONS
.OOSie7- Woman
Kills Husband
and Shoots Self

BY Associated Press:
RICHMOND. Ind, Jan. 1c-'T
loved him. he did not love me. so
killed him and then shot myself %
said Mrs. vina Addington, aged 2S
years. when picked up from beside
the dead body of her husband Carl
Addington, a railroad brakeman here
Monday evening. She fred the shot
which took her husbands life and
then turned the gun on herself, in
nictiDg what may be a fatal wound,
although hospital officials are yet
unable TO determine her chances for
recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Addington have
been living apart for several months
and il is surmised that domestic
trouble led 10 the tragedy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
REMOVE YANKS
FROM SIBERIA
Repatriation of CzeCho- -SIoVak
Forces Will End Next
Month.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON Jan 1o-De-
cision 10 withdraw the American
troops from Siberia upon the com
pleuon of the repatriation of tho
Czecho- -Slovak forces next month
has been reached by the American
troops
The troops were sent To- Siberia
IN accord with an agreement be
tween the United States, Japan and
the entente powers 10 aid the Czechs
and protect the Siberian railroad.
and Japan has been notified by the
United States of the cancellation
Of that agreement in so far as it
affects the presence Of an American
military expedition
Rail Men Return.
When the Czechs have been re-
moved, the American railroad COM
mission. headed by John r. stevens.
which has been i'm Russia since be-
fore the fall of the former czar's =
government. viii leave VladivostOk
for home and the American soldiers
under Mai. Gen. Graves will follow
as soon as transports can be made
available. Presumably the same
ships which are 20 take theCzeckO-
Slovaks across the Pacific will be
used. Two of these vessels. the
President Grant and America. are
expected 10 leave New York within
few days.
With the departure OF the Am
orleans. Japan will be left alone to
assist the loyal Russians in their ef-
forts 10 stem the eastward march OF
the bolsheviki. The rapid progress
made by the soviet forces has been
source of apprehension i'm Japan
and the cabinet at Toxic has been
considering means of combating
wha- Japanese officials generally
regard as serious menace.
May Increase Troops.
suggestions have been made that
Japan materially increase its force
Of $4,000 troops in Siberia and it
has opened negotiations with the
American government with this end
In view. So far as was learned to-
day. however. no agreement has yet
been reached.
The American force numbers
about 5000 men and was sent into
Siberia last summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
PLACE NEW IN ASYLUM
FOR LIFE SAYS LAWYER
~ Associated Press

IS Associated Press
LOS ANGELES. Calf. Jan. H.
Harry New, alleged murderer Of HIS
hancee. Miss Freda Lesser. should
be permanently confined as an in
sane man. the jury trying him was
told today by Jud r. Rush. counsel
for the defense. in an all day argu-
ment
We are not pleading temporary
insanity ] want YOU 10 under
stand" Rush said we want this
man confined in an asylum for the
remainder Of his life. That's where
he belongs. He Is not ut 10 be
turned loose on the community
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
SAN FRANCISCO GETS
READY FOR CONVENTION

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 12-Ir
preparation Tor the meeting here OF
the democratic national convention
the police Monday issued orders FOR
the arrest Of al radicals and others
who tend 20 red beliefs The pc
lice neutrality squad was ordered
revived TO rid city and county %
criminal radicals.
Charles ". RAY postmaster. toe
day was named chairman Of an arr
rangem euts committee of 200 form
ed 20 perfect convention plans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
D'ANNUNZI0 ENVOY is
TURNED DOWN BY NITTI
BY Associated Press :

By Associated Press.
PARIS, Jan. 12.-Maj. Giovanni
Giuriati who is in Paris as special
envoy to the peace conference Of
Gabrielle D-AnnunziO. said Monday
that Premier Nitti of italy had refus-
ed 10 receive him and DR.. Gino An
toni. envoy of the Fiume national
council, as the representative Of
Fiume
On Saturday Mai. Giuriau assert
ed. he wrote TO Premier Clemenceau
asking that he and Or. Antoni be
received by the supreme council but
had received no reply
4 believe there is no hope he
said 1t is not gay here. We viii
remain a <ew days awaiting and
then return TO Fiume."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
LEGION ACTS AGAINST
ACTIVITIES OF "REDS"

By Associated Press.
FRANKFORT. Ky. Jan. H.
DEATH penalty or life imprisonment
for perpetrators of plots or uprisings
against the government resulting i'm
death is provided in bill submitted
by the Kentucky American legion.
and agreed on by the legislative com
mittee OF the general assembly. The
measure which is 10 be introduced
i'm the legislature soon. also provides
twentt one years Imprisonment and
$4,000 fine for persons engaged in
red" activiue. such as melting class
hatred and printing or circulating
ssditious, indanrmatory literature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
MINERS ASSURE
ACCEPTANCE OF
BOARDS ACTION
Operators Want Information
on Scope of Commissions
Activities.
COAL BARONS DELAY MEETING
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The
coal strike settlement commission on
Monday at its first formal session
received from the miners assurances
that its findings would be unreserv-
edly accepted and from the oper-
ators a questionable as 10 the con
templated scope Of the commission's
action.
Speaking as chairman of the Op-
orators scale committee of the cen
trail competitive field, Thomas T.
Brewster, OF St Louis, informed the
commission that the operators were
not ready 10 proceed with the hear
ing set for Monday until more in
formation regarding the proposed
work of the commission was af-
forded them and until the repre-
sentatives of the operators could
consult with their associates. Henry
y. Robinson, representative OF the
public and president of the commits
sion. after comforting with his asso-
ciates. John P. White, representing
the miners. and Rembrandt Peale.
acting for the operators, agreed to
take the inquiry of the operators
under advisement and later TO make
a reply.
Information Desired.
Among the points raised in the
operators questionnaires was wheth-
er the commission expects its find
ing TO be binding on both parties
TO the controversy; how il expected
10 enforce its award whether II
considered il had power to adjust
wages either upward or downward
whether it would determine coal
mining costs; whether coal prices
fixed 10 sustain its awards would
be made to expire simultaneously
with the Lever food control act,
and whether it proposed to provide
for the introduction of modern ma
chine devices in reference to low
ering the cost of coal.
Asked point blank by Pres't Rob
inson whether the commissions an
swers TO the questionable would
determine the attitude to be assum-
ed by the operators toward the
commission. Mr.. Brewster said he
would prefer not to answer the in
quiry until he had consulted with
his associates.
The operators conferred later to
consider their policy and sub
committee was appointed to draft a
statement to be laid tomorrow be
fore the commission
Decisions Binding.
John l. Lewis, acting president
of the United Mine Workers Of Am
erica. at the outset of the session
informed the commission that it
could proceed with the assurance
that its decisions would be accepted
as binding by the miners.
In calling the session together,
Mr.. Robinson said the policy Of the
commissioners would not be Ito
consider themselves special pledders
for the interests OF particular
groups from which they are drawn,
but all act in the interest of the
public. miners and operators alike
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
Senate Investigating Commit
tee viii Probe Visit
Of BattIeShip.
MANNED BY 800 OFFICERS
Mexican Representatives Of
War and Marine Greet
Foreigners.

E. Associated Press:
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Jan IA
Government reports that a recent big
shipment OF arms and ammunition
20 Mexico was escorted by a Japa
nese crusier have been sent here FOR
the information Of the senate com
mittee investigating the Mexican si.
tuatiOn That Mexico had received
war supplies from Japan and thse
official and unofficial Mexico has
lately been entertaining with a show
of much enthusiasm officers and
men from a japanese warship was
known. but until Monday agents
who are gathering information to
be studied by the committee. had
not learned OF any direct connection
between the two.
The report which is known at arr
nay headquarters here and which
has been forwarded 10 the war de
partment. is that the ship bearing
the arms and ammunition reached
Manzinillo. December 28- The va
kuma manned by 500 officers and
men aIlchored alongside. A part or
the Yakama's personnel we're stu
dents from the japanese military
academy.
Await Arrival
Anticipating the arrival or tho
warship there appeared az the port
committee representing the Mes
lean department OF war and mari-"
which invited the commanding or
fcer and as many OF his organiz8-
tion as could 20 10 visit Mexico
City
The cargo landed from the Japa-
nese ship is that arranged for by
Col. Emilio Cirles. who was detained
for a short time by the PORT autho-
rifles at san Francisco. when he re-
turned 20 this country His me-
gotiations were facilitated by Man
uel Paree Romero. then Mexican
minister at Toxic
To what extent Japanese arms and
ammunition have been entering Mex
leo is unknown. Recent reports from
Mexico indicate Improvement in the
equipment of federaf troops. the
forces now in the state OF Chihuahua
being much better supplied with ma
chine guns than for some years.
The various units operating in the
north are said TO have more am
u.unition than heretofore. their clo-
thing is better and a marked im-
provement IN morale has been re-
ported
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
Bartender of the Eagle Point
Shoots Norris Dillon
in Breast.
EVEN CHANCE FOR RECOVERY
Companions AIIege Several
Drinks of Wine Were
Served to Him.

4 heated argument over the all
legged payment FOR drinks purchased
I'M the Eagle Point dry saloon at
1902 Prairie av- resulted i'm the
shooting Of Norris Dillon by Anton
kasa. tho bartender in the estab-
Iishment early Monday night
According TO the story given the
police. Dillon. who is a waiter IN
the Smith cafe OF Mishawaka. ac-
companicd by Ralph Smith, propri-
etor of the cafe. and Frank Kurtz, a
chef stopped at the soft drink par
Tor. where they intended TO join the
Cooks and Walters union
When the three men first entered
tho saloon they were conducted TO
back room. where they were serv-
od two rounds of wine, il is said.
They later stood az the bar. where
Dillon became engaged i'm an argu-
ment with Joe Kocsis. the propri-
ctor Of the Eagle Point Up TO this
time. 10 is alleged that Kasa. who
was tending bar. took no part in
the alteration.
Start Fight.
When the beuigerents became
ugly smith is alleged 10 have at
tempted separation but Dnlou
succeeded in hitting Kocsis in the
face At this point both Smith and
Kurtz DiUon's friends. attempted to
prevail upon Dillon TO leave the
place. but the latter seemed obsu-
nate and refused. However, when
Kasa came from behind the bar
1randishing a "blacl< jack" the three
meu left the place and started for
their taxicab. which was waiting.
Kasa is reported TO have followed
the men 10 the door. uttering
threats and i'm loud voice demand
in- So Dillon made repeated at
tempts to return 20 the building
and when ne broke away from
smith and Kurtz. kasa is alleged TO
have disappeared from the entrance
for a moment and 10 have returned
holding revolver. When Dillon
came to within 10 feet Of him, Kasa
is said to have fired at him point
blank going Immediately inside and
closing the door.
At Hospital.
smith and Kurt. when seen at the
hospital. said that kurtz attempted
To- open the door 10 tell Kasa that
Dillon had been mortally wounded
tut the doors We're Immediately
barred and the lights extinguished
After taking the victim to the
Epworth hospital Smith reported
Che shooting TO the police Before
the police could take any action.
Ilasa. accompanied by KoCsis and
several other friends. came 10 the
police station and surrendered him
self. He carried the revolver with
him. handing il over TO the auth0ri-
ties
Examine Man.
The weapon was an Iver-Johnson.
oS calibre he was lodged I'M cell
pending the result OF the eXamina-
A .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
ROSES FALL.

k1 Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS. No. Jan. 1-.-CalhnE
attention 20 recent statements by
Pros't Lowell. OF Harvard. former
Pres't Taft and William Jennings
Bryan on the League of Nations
covenant. United States S'u- Reed
democrat. of Missouri. in speaking
here Monday night before ban
quet OF ST. Louis citizens OppO, q tO
tho League of Nations. said Thus
one by one the roses faIL'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
REPORT VILLA ON WAY
TO TAMPlC0 OIL FIELD
81 Associated Press
WASHINGTON

BN Associated treS>
WASHINGTON. Jan 12.-Fran-
cisco villa with squadron OF ca
valry is on his way 20 the Tampi-
60 oil fields. for a conference with
PeIaez the rebel. who has been in
control OF the southern oil fields for
several years IL was explained in
sdvices received i'm Washington Mon
day through private sources. At
the proposed conference the two reb-
els viii map out q campaign in
tended 90 capture the city Of Tam
pico and take over the control Of
the entire Tampico district. the ad
vices which are from sources init
mately related 20 Villas movemen!
report
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13

Hard Humber"
Seized by Z. S.
ReUentIe Experts

- Associated Press.
PERTH AMBOY, y. j.. Jan. II.
Between 500 and 500 cases OF
Canadian club wbiskey. concealed
in lumber and seized by revenue
agents. was shipped Monday 20 the
Sew York custom house The
lumber was consigned 20 the
George W. Jackson Lumber com
pany" but there is no company by
that name in town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
ARREST DOCTOR
IN MURDER CASE.
Young Wisconsin Physician
Charged With Killing His
Mother Law.

By Associated Press:
MARKESAN. Wis, Jan. 12.-Dr
J. a. Freudenberg. a young physi-
clan of this city, was arrested on
Monday. charged with the murder
of his mother-in-law, Mrs Nettie
Duffys A coroner's jury formally
charged DR.. F'reudenberg with caus-
ing Mrs. Duffys' death by means OF
an injection of mustard in the blad-
der The death under mysterious
circumstances of other members of
the Duffys family during the last
five years is being investigated and
plans have been made for the ex-
humatiou and examination Of the
body of Alfred Duffys. Mrs. Duffys
second husband. who died two years
ago.
Continue Hearing.
DR. Freudenberg was placed in jail
at Greenlake He refused to make
statement Prelim mary hearing
an his case is continued for 10 days
and under the law no bail can be
fixed until after this preliminary.
Complaint upon which warrant for
the physicians arrest was issued was
made by William r. Perry, brother
OF Mrs Duffys.
The arrest followed quickly upon
two important discoveries. according
20 Dist Atty Paul He said ne had
received evidence tending 10 show
that the physician might have
brought about his mother-in-law's
death Nov. /, to prevent her marry
ing a third time. Some time ago,
Mr. Paul said. Edward Mathers. an
old acquaintance of Mrs. Duffys,
had come back from South Dakota
TO visit her and had remained for
several weeks.
Mr. Paul said he had evidence TO
show that Dr. FreUdenberg had
sent the brother. Mr. Perry. 90 the
store for the mustard tho day be-
fore Mrs Duffys was taken 20 a
hospital
Mrs Duffys' estate is valued al
100000 The physicians wife and
her brother are said TO be the only
surviving members OF the family
Wife Sticks
Dr. Freudenberg IS g years old
Five years ago. virtually penniless
he came TO this quiet village OF 1900
population. He has a baby daughter
Jane. His wife is 81 years old. She
says she viii stand by her husband.
The district attorney has affida
CONTINUED On PAGE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
CALL GENERAL sTRIkE.

nI .hNN'-IHT"I 1867
MADRID. Jan. 12.-OffciaI notice
OF general strike OF the railway
men in Spain 90 be effective Jan. 20
was issued by the committee or the
National Federation o. Railwaymcn
ara M0nda1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-13
PEACE MEMBERS
MEET IN PARIS
President Wilson Issues First
Call for League of Nations
Delegates.

rs Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan 11.-Prest
wilson Monday issued the call Tor
nc first meeting Of lhe council OF the
.caEue OF Nations % bc held at Paris
ft 1850 a ia Friday IL was di-
ectcd % the ambassadors of the en-
eute nations which have become a
3rU % the exchange OF ratification
% the treaty OF Versailles and VIII
ot bc made public until it has been
transmitted by them Go their gov
.Inmcurs.
triCf Oall.
The call which was Ncrg brief was
~-1ed by the president n accord
Rifh the terms of The treaty. The
-uited states VIII NOT Dee represented
.t The meeting of thc council which
.Npected To- provide for the set-
uE uu of number uf commissions.
Immediate creation of which to car
- out certain provisions OF the trea-
u mandatory