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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21

Charge Former
Coroner With
Illegal Work
~ Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb. 20
Charges against IS public officials
or former officials. aggregating S15,-
074.54 were certified 10 Gov. Good
rich Friday by Jesse f. Eschbach.
state examiner Of the board Of ac-
counts, for collection by the attor-
ney generals department.
The largest items with which Of
fcals are charged, involve coroners
OF ST. Joseph and Lake counties.
who are alleged TO have collected
fees for Illegal inquests. n These in
quests. il is charged, were held
when persons had died of natural
causes and We're being attended by
physicians.
Joseph a. Graham, coroner OF
Lake county, Is alleged to have Il
legally collected $9,1S1.33 between
1916 and Dec. 81, 1913. The re-
port OF the state examiner sets out
that Graham was in the army dur
ing much OF the time covered by
the report and that II. c. Green
acted as coroner in his absence.
LII H. - OWdIlI5 COIOUtI VI d.
Joseph county. in 1917-18, is charg-
ed with s1,S149O, of. which amount
s1.57O.9O is for alleged Illegal in
quests. The remainder Of the
charge IS for clerks fees in con-
nection with the inquests.
other Officials Held.
Other officials against whom
charges are made. include:
Joseph L. Hughes, sheriff OF Madi-
son county, 1918, $733.O2, Illegal al
lowances.
w. o. Legg, assessor of Madison
county. 1918, $3.50, for deputy hire.
William o. Moreland, sheriff Of
Madison county, 1919, S710.24, ille-
gal allowances.
s. l.. Van Petten. Madison coun-
ty treasurer, 1918, s161.S5. six per-
cent on delinquent ditch assess
ments.
Ethan T. Flahaven, Madison
county auditor. 1918, 1856. charge
made for numbering tax duplicates
Eph Rummel. Elmwood county
clerk, 1861. $40, expenses for tax
duplicates.
Carrie D. Jacobs. Elwood City
clerk. 1913, $35, tax duplicate ex-
pense.
John c. Johnson, deceased. Madi-
son county clerk, 1915, SS51.54 bal
ance due successor, Illegal allow
ances and fees and costs retained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21
WILL PURCHASE FLOUR.

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Feb. 20-The United
States grain corporation announced
Friday that on March 2 il will re-
sumo buying of flour under its ''re-
gular -four offer plan" after a sus-
pension Of general purchases for two
months. Although there are large
stocks Of -four in Atlantic ports TO-
day still waiting sale and shipment,
Julius II. Earnes. United States
wheat director, said the wheat qua
rantee act passed by congress
specifies a preference in the export
Of wheat -four rather than wheat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21
MAYOR CARSON
and A. G. GRAHAM
FOR GOV. LOWDEN
South Bend Republican Lead
erS Pledge Support to
Illinois Governor.
CARSON is NOT CANDIDATE
Special TO The News-T'mes

Special 20 The News Times
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. 90
Gov. Frank O. Lowden's headQuar-
ters here were visited Friday by two
well known St. Joseph county poll
teal leaders. The visitors are Frank
lin r. Carson, mayor Of South Bend
and A. c. Graham, political lead
er OF that city.
The South Bend mayor and Mr.
Graham spent several hours at Gov.
Lowden's headquarters, and both
gentlemen pledged their support to
the Illinois governor in his campaign
for the republican presidential
nomination.
Carson For UoWden.
1t was learned at the Lowden
headquarters Friday, following the
visit Of the South Bend Mayor and
his companion, that there is a strong
sentiment in South Bend republican
circles for the nomination of Gov.
Lowden. The South Bend mayor
expressed himself freely as being
an ardent supporter OF the Illinois
governor.
Il believe that Gov. Lowden will
make the strongest possible candi-
date the republican party can nomi-
nate" said Mayor Carson. 'I have
been for the Illinois governor ever
since he entered the race for the
/ nomination" he continued, "and 1
am still for him and will continue
to be for him until after the repub-
lican party nominates its standard
bearer"
Republicans GrumbIc.
II has also been learned here that
there is much grumbling among re-
publicans throughout the 18th con-
gressional district over the appoint
ment Of former Judge Vernon ". Van
Fleet Of South Bend as Indiana
manager for Sen. Warren G. Hard
ing Of Ohio in his race for the re-
publican presidential nomination.
The grumbling is said 10 arise
over the fact that Mr.. Van Fleet
is the repu blican chairman in the
18th district, and, according to re-
ports reaching here, 18th district
republicans who do not happen to
be for Sen. Harding see an attempt
to use the district committee in the
interest Of Sen. Harding to the ex-
clusion of other presidential nom
inee candidates.
LOwden Gains Strength.
The visit Of the South Bend mayor
TO Lowden headquarters friday and
their offer of assistance in the hi
nois governors campaign are taken
as an indication here that Gov.
Lowden is gaining strength in the
northern part of the state.
Assures His Support.
The South Bend mayor assured
those in charge of Lowden head
quarters thai an overwhelming pOr-
ton of the republica party in South
Bend is for Gov. Lowden in spite
of the fact that a South Bend man
has been appointed to manage the
Indiana campaign of Sen. Harding.
Mayor Carson led those in charge
Of the Lowden headquarters TO be-
lieve that republicans in st. JOS
eph county are practically united,
and that there are no factiOnal con-
troversies in progress.
we are all united at home"
said the mayor, "and we are going
to stay united until after we have
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21
TEACHERS LACK MORALE.
Press

By Associated Press:
CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 20.-The
morale OF the teaching forces of
American public schools is break
ing. in the opinion OF delegates to
the convention of the National Coun-
Gil of State Normal School Presidents
and Principals here Friday. Speak
ers declared that low salaries are
driving the teachers into affiliation
with union labor, restiveness of the
teaching forces is transmitting itself
10 the pupils, and the public s
neglect OF the schools is reaching
through the home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21
FRAUD CASE May
END IN ONE WEEK
Twenty Witnesses for Pros
eCutiOn Heard in NeWberry
Election Conspiracy Trial.
By Associated Press :

By Associated Press:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Feb. 20.
At the end of another rapid action
scene in the Newberry election con-
spiracy trial Friday, Frank c. Daley
said he hoped to finish the govern
ment's case by a week from Satur-
day. Twenty witnesses were heard
Friday afternoon. Fridays develop
ments ranged from a remark about
nice money" credited to George
John, OF Mount Clemens by Albert
z. Stevenson, former democratic
state chairman, TO what Gladstone
Beattie OF Paw Paw said when he
gave Newberry cards TO Gene Duffy,
village constable of Hartford, Van
Buren, county Duffy said Beattie
promised to make it right" and la
ter mailed him $40.
Two witnesses swore that Beattie
told them ne got enough from the
Newberry committee to pay all the
expenses of his own primary cam
paign for county clerk as well as
what the Newberry work cost. One
of these men quoted Beattie as say
ing the Newberry committee
thought his bill expensive"
Introduces Letter.
Then there was introduced a
letter from Charles Floyd, head of
the Newberry office in Grand Rapids,
written to Beattie after the primary
asking for a report Of his expenses
and estimating that they would
amount to about 800"
Cross examination by Beattie's at
torney, William Barnard, brought
rebukes from Judge Sessions. Once
Barnard announced rapidly that the
witness had supported Henry Ford
in 1918 and was told that the court
did not like that kind of practice"
which introduced improper re-
marks by counsel" Again Barnard s
shout about some affidavits circulat-
ed against Beattie in the campaign
led the judge TO say that Justice
court" methods would not be tole-
rated"
Testimony Concerning Carpenter.
There was more testimony Friday
afternoon concerning Charles r.
Carpenter a Grand Rapids banker
defendant. Thursday 4 witness said
that ne failed to get some campaign
money which Carpenter TTOmised
him. but Fridays witnesses told an
opposite story. One said Carpenter
promised him additional pay for
getting signatures TO Newberry
petitions IF we land our man" and
came back after the primary with
IS more.
A Grand Rapids constable follow
ed this by relating that while he was
waiting 70 board a street car Car
penter asked him TO work for New
berry and gave him 50 as the car
bore the other away.
4 never saw him again during
the campaign and never did any
work for Newberry either" said
the constable.
Incidentally the defense for the
renting efforts since the trials ini-
tiation 20 go before the jury its YER
sion OF the patriotic motives which
actuated the bitter Newberry- Ford
senatorial fght in 1918.
Through questions put 70 Clare r.
Highly grand juror. who had testi-
fed regarding testimony OF the 123
defendants. George +. Nichols for
the defense rehearsed the entire
nacifst vs militant question.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21

Ie United States and officials of
lie IF the ex-German vessels IN
possession Of the United state, 1I-.
Wilson said. responding spccHssI.y
to n resolution by Sen. Brardsgee.
republican. Connecticut. adopted by
the senate. nor is there auy agree
ment or understanding with respect
10 what disposition shall Doe made of
those ships by the United states
Il believe the above information
fully answers the senate inquiry"
At the same time however. and
In order that the senate may be in
possession Of al the information
there is in any way relating 20 the
vessels in question" the president
transmitted a copy Of the hitherto
unpublished tentative agreement
reached in Paris that Germany even
tually would be credited before the
reparations commission. should con-
gress approve. with any surplus
valuation OF the ships in excess OF
merchant tonnage losses OF the
United States, during the war In
no case would title 20 the ships
themselves pass from the United
States. the agreement provided.
Would Defer Sale.
Before Mr.. Wilson's message
reached the senate. the commerce
committee had decided 10 recon-
mend passage Of the bill drawn by
its chairman, Sen. Jones. republican.
Washington. deferring sale OF the
ships until they shall have been re-
fitted for commercial service by the
shipping board and congress shall
have laid down a national shipping
policy The house merchant marine
committee had embarked on an in
dependent inquiry with Chairman
John Barton Payne and Vice Chair
man Stevens Of the shipping board
reiterating their divergent views on
the advisabnity Of present sale of
the vessels, and in the district SUI
preme court, Associate Justice
Bailey took under advisement APP
plication Of counsel for the board
that s5,OOO,OOO bond be required of
William Randolph Hearst in tax
payer proceedings through which ne
was granted q temporary injunction
against the boards plan 10 sell the
fleet.
Sale OF former German cargo vcs-
sells by the shipping board viii con-
tinue. Chairman Payne announced
tonight. as action OF the senate COM
mcrce committee and the temporary
Injunction granted William Ram
dolph Hearst apply only TO the %
passenger liners.
Bids have been invited by tho
board FOR the purchase Of % freight
carriers aggre eating 10o.522 dead
weight tons. Up 10 the present 3
enemy cargo carriers have been sold
by the board.
Checks totalling S1.465,619 de-
posted by eight bidders. as earnest
money on bids for the passenger
ships were returned 20 them today
The proposed agreement transmit
ted by the president was signed IN
MAY. 1919, by Premier Lloyd
George and Mr.. Wilson. The pCesi-
dents signature. however. was made
conditional on an appended "ex-
PLANTATION" that IL was subject 20 tho
approval OF congress In transmit
ting the document the president
said he had intended 10 send IL 20
the senate for ratification Of the
peace treaty.
The agreement covered all vessels
ceptured. seized or detained by any
OF rho allied or associated govern
uerts
Drawn After ControvcrSy.
Officials recalled -l-l D. Was
drawn up after "a c.1--overs boz
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21
AGREEMENT
WITH ENGLAND ON
SALE OF VESSELS
President Answers Republican Senator
Regarding Alleged Understanding
About Sale of EX-German Ships.

WASHINGTON, Feb 20-Prest Wilson Aaty denied Friday
formal communication the that he had any agree
understanding with British officials regarding disposition
OF the heet OF former German liners around which
offered for sale by the shipping board ragged controversy
into which courts and agencies have been
drawn
between the president of the United States and officials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21
THE WEATHER

Indiana, Rain or snow Saturday and
probably Sunday. colder Sunday.
Lower Michigan: Snow Saturday
probably colder Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-21

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The Washington times., 1920-06-30
D. E. MARINE AWARDED
COURSE AT ANNAPOLIS
Henry H. Harrison Successful in
Recent Examinations at San
E,o.~so~n


Henry H. Harrison, son OF Mrs. w.
c. Harrison, 1921 Thirty-hfth street
northwest, was successful in the re-
cent competitive examinations held at
San Francisco. Cal. for entrance to
the United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis. IT was announced at Ma
rine Corps Headquarters here today
Men in the Marine Corps are given
every opportunity to climb to the
higher grades. The Marine Corps In
stitute, the new vocational and edu.
cational project at Quantico. Va. now
being featured by the Marines. offers
a special course of instruction for
those who aspire to the commissioned
rank.
1t has been the custom OF the Ma
rine Corps for some time to select
a hundred enlisted men each year for
admission to the Naval Academy.
where they are educated and after
wards given commissions in the Ma
rine Corps or Navy
Young Harrison Joined the Mar ne
Corps at it's local recruiting station,
91s Ninth street northwest, on Nevem.
ber Z, 1918. and had already been
promoted to the rank OF corporal
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
$50 WElCOMEDAT
CAMP GOOD WILL
Two Merry Parties Of Mothers
and Children lnaugurate
Vacations.

Two merry parties OF mothers and
children started this morning Tor
Camp Good Will seventy-ny. OIL
them came from southwest Washing
ton and an equal number from the
nc rtheast.
Each child was examined by phy-
sician to be sure IL was free from
cortagious disease, and all physical
detects were noted on the entrsnse
card SO that they may receive atten-
tim.
Physicians volunteering their serV-
IL es under the supervision OF Dr. J0-
neph T Murphy, chief medical IN
srector of the public schools. were
DT. Harry A. Ong. DR.. George n. helt-
a. nuller, DIR. K. c. Wilson, DR.. +. II.
Du. hiring, DR.. J. 3. Arnold. DR.. Thomas
Linviile, DR.. H. c. Macatee, and Dr.
Il. S. Coale.
lhe children were taken out to
tho camp In automobiles furnished by
volunteers, including six cars loaned
by members OF the Rotary Club. Din .
ner was served In the big dining nan
al the camp shortly after the arrival
Of the children. Fresh vegetables
{, ON the camp garden featured the
menu.
Arrangements for admitting sick
babies under two years OF age 10 the
Baby Hospital Camp have been com
pleted. One automobile trip VIII be
made each day to convey patients to
the hospital, leaving Social Service
House, S23 II street northwest every
morning. except Sunday. at l0:sO
o'clock. Patients are requested TO as
sembie between 9:45 and 10 a. m. at
Social Service House, that they may
be seen by the doctor and registered
by the nurse in charge.
Emergencies will be received at any
time, and arrangements may be made
by telephoning the hospital. Colum-
bia 3429.
Doctors. nurses and social workers
planning to send babies are requested
to telephone the nurse in charge the
day before. in order to facilitate ad-
mission.
No children over two years OF age
will be admitted.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
$500 ON CHURCH PICNIC
AT CHESAPEAKE BEACH
Religious Exercises Omitted BY
Methodists Sunday Schools in
E,vor ~ AttractiOua


More than $500 persons are visit
ing Chesapeake Beach today on the
annual excursion and outing OF five
Sunday schools-Fourth Presbyterian,
lexington Presbyterian, Columbia
Heights Lutheran. North Carolina
Avenue Methodist Protestant, Capitol
Heights Congregationalist, and Ber-
wyn Presbyterian.
A musical program will be present
ed following the arrival at the resort
of the train which left the District
line at 2:30 o'clock. Religious exer-
cises, which have been feature of
past excursions, will be omitted this
year, as the committee has reached
the conclusion that the excursionists
as a rule are more interested in the
gay boardwalk attractions. the SHIN
my strains OF Bert Saulsman's wild
eight-piece orchestra. and the be-
witching ".sand beauties.
The committee in charge OF ar
rangements is composed Of Henry Gill
bert. chairman; Arthur cowsill. secre-
tary; James Gripp, John Higgins.
George Shoemaker. Clarence Exley,
w. p. Cook. Harry McFate. ]. d. Dar-
nall, and Edward Davis.
Two organizations will hold their
annual outings tomorrow at Chesa-
peake Beach-Old Glory Council, No.
"a, Junior Order Of United American
Mechanics, and Zion Lutheran Church
Sunday school. William Nally, of 1105
D street southeast, and T. II. Henry,
Of 1892 New York avenue northwest,
are in charge of arrangements for the
former organization; and Hugh J. Nc
Donald Is in charge of arrangements
for the latter.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
$1.OO White Skirting, So,

S14 Is Stenciled Grass Rugs, GO H5
9rI2 foot Room Size at OC.Oc
The low price made douby attractive by the superior
quality represented in this sale of Senced Grass Rugs They
are part of big special purchase from overstocked i'm
poer-not the cheap, msy kind but heavy weight firm
doubewarp rugs that will give splendid service Every rug
strictly perfect oxi 2- size, in handsome floral, medallion
and bordered designs Of blue green tan and brown as
veIa tion colorinPS.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
FEET AREN'T ACHING
~ T. Y M0W-@ -@H|
4. tender, puffed-
49,, .ly, caIIoused
feel and C0rnS.

People Wht 'orced to stand on
their feet a. know what sore,
tender, sWea drning feet mean.
lThey use "llz," and "Tiz" cures
their feet right up. 1t keeps feet in
perfect condition. "Tiz", 10 the only
remedy in the world that draws out
all the poisonous exudations which
huff up ( feet and cause tender,
sore, tire hing feet II instant
Ily stops N In corns, callouses,
and bur IS simply glorious.
All! no" ,ble your feet feel
after You'll never limp
or Irp iace in pain. Your
shoes ten and hurt your
ie'.
Get 'Tiz" now from any
drugp hink! a whole years
foot T. only a few cents.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
BUILDING REGULATIONS
ATTACKED In COURT
w. Walter Edwards Files Suit to
Compel Issuance of Permit

Attacking the validity OF the Dis
trict building regulations, w. Walter
Edwards, today filed suit in the Dis
trict Supreme Court, against the Dis
trict Commissioners and John y.
Healy. to compel them to issue a per-
init to him to erect store on the
square bounded by seventeenth,
Brown, Monroe and Newton streets
northwest.
Edwards claims he has been re-
fused a permit under the amendment
to the building regulations OF May "a,
which prevents the erection OF a store
on residential streets, without the
consent Of three -fourths OF the prop
ertyholders within 200 feet of the site.
The plaintiff declares the defend
ants are exceeding their power and
questions the legality of the 'rule
under which they have acted.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
$500 Silk Poplin, $1.49

36-inch Colored silk 'Poplin, rich.
lustrous quality. I'm complete ns1
sortment OF street and evening
shades, including white and black.
First Floor.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
Women's SOC Pants, 48c

Women's Gauze Cotton Pants,
regular and extra sizes; lace trim.
med knee; slight imperfections.
First Floor.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
SOC and Soc Baby Pants,
39c

Baby Pants. pure gum, correctly
made; small. medium and large
sizes Flint Flsor-Nottea Dept.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
GET BACK YOUR
GRIP ON HEALTH

Build up that tired and worn out
body OF yours! Take new lease on
life Start today by taking "Mantone,
the king OF reconstruction tonics.
II is not a patent medicine. but
doctors prescription. ordered for tired
and nervousiy exhausted men and
women. "Mantone" contains nuX
.vomica, phosphorus and iron and
portions that will DO the most good
will relieve that nervous strain,
bring back your appetite and restore
health and strength.
Drug stores or at your nearest drug
gist's. He guarantees your money
back II the treatment as prescribed
does not benefit you.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
Soc Bathing Caps, 29c

Bathing Caps. pure gum. In an
assortment OF up-to-date styles ana
pleasing colors.
First Floor-Notisa DEPT =
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
$1.OO Window
Shades, at 79c

Heavy Opaque Cloth window
Shades, strictly perfect quail ty,
mounted on guaranteed spring
rollers; size 3X8 IT; white, ecru
and green. Complete with all fx-
lures and crochet ring to match.
Gold de nbe rp's-Fourth Floor.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
POLICE SEEK SEVEN AUTOS.

quarters was kept busy today search-
ing for seven cars that are stn re-
ported missing. They are worth be-
twene 5000 and 81 500 each.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
Special Purchase of a Makers Surplus Stock of
Women s Leather Belts
Choice of Values. Worth C7o
29c, SOC and 75c, at AAC

cleanup of the entire surplus stock of a wel-known
manufacturer obtained at price concessions that enable to
offer the greatest values known this season. All the seasons
most popular and besselng styles represented in the lot
which includes the desirable narrow and medium width belts
in such favor this
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
$3.50 Charmeuse, $2.49

40.inch Satin Charmcuse, all
pure silk, extra heavy, rich satin
face quality In navy blue, brown,
taupe, Copenhagen and wistaria.
First Floor.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
Hose Supporters, 19c Pair

women's Velvet Grip Sew.on
Hose Supporters, extra quansy
famous Velvet Grip rubber but
tons. First FiOor-Notion DEPT.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-07-15
D0Ds0N SOUNDS
 CALDWELL $ D0OM
The "Liver Tone" Man Warns Folks Against the Sickeninu,
 SaIivatlng Drug.

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. It,s horrible! Take a dose of the danger. ous drug tonight and tomorrow you lose a day.
 Calomel is mercury When it comes into contact with sour bile, it crashes into it, breaking it up. Then is when you feel that awful nausea and cramp- ing. If you are sluggish, if liver is torpid and bowels constipated or you have headache, dizziness, coated tongue, if breath is bad or stomach sour, just try spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone tonight.
 Here's my guarantee-Go to any drug store and get bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone for a few cents. Take spoonful and if it doesn't straighten vou right up and make you feel fine and vigorous, go back to the store and get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the sale of calomel because it can not salivate or make you sick Adv.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-07-15
The New Poor.

Good morning, madam. I deal in cast-off clothing"
 "Oh, how lucky Do you think you have anything that would suit my husband ?"-From London Punch.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-07-15

Poverty ought to drive people to fried mush; then they'd be rich.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-07-15
COnCIu sion,

Believing that we have kept the Demo- cratic faith, and resting our claims to the confidence of the people not upon grandt. ose promise, but upon the soli6 perform ances> of our party, We submit our rec ord to the nations consideration and ask praised in the light of that record.