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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
Aircraft Investigation
Denounced by Rep. Lea
Who Exposes Committee

WASHINGTON. March IA
diligent search OF the archives OF
congress viii not reveal more alb
surd contentious and groundless
conclusions than are set forth i'm
the report before US today" said
Rep. Clarence T. Lea, democrat
Of California, speaking I'm the house
Of representatives on the Frear sub
committee report on the aircraft I'm
Vestlgation conducted by the repub-
liCan house select committee on war
expenditures.
a cartoonist takes a perfectly
normal man. eXaggerates facial de-
fects, places one ear one-half inch
too low and the other one-half inch
too high. The result is n monstrOs-
ity. The report I'm this case resem-
bles n cartoonist's pen work" con-
tinued Mr.. Lea, who exposed in de-
tail the distortion of the true ac-
complishments in aircraft produc-
ton made by the republican mem
hers of the subcommittee. Rep.
Frear, OF Wisconsin, and Rep. Ma
gee, Of New York.
Americas aircraft effort was not
a failure declared Mr.. Lee. Mis-
takes were made; but too much was
accomplished for any intelligent fair
judgment 10 call iJ a failure. Dur
ing the war, America acquired To-
S31 planes Of which she manufaC-
tured 11,76O. She acquired 1885
engines. Of which she manufactured
80, $40. She developed the Liberty
engine. She sent her bombing planes
over the lines and dropped 215. 900
pounds Of explosives on enemy OF
erations. Her aviators went 10 COM
bat and for every machine that went
down in battle, more than two and
a half OF the enemy fell. Her pilots
flew more than 50, 900 hours over
the battle arear, flying a distance
Of 100000 miles.
America furnished France ma
terial for 5000 engines and $500
airplanes and 90, ZOO tons of spare
parts and machine tools We sent
them vast quantities of cotton fabric
and delivered TO them over 10000
600 feet Of airplane lumber and over
80. 600 tons of wood chemicals. We
delivered them 1885 engines; We
maintained $4,000 men i'm English
factories. and furnished over 1000
more to release Frenchmen for
work in their airplane factories. In
fact. when the authentic history of
this war is written II will be freely
conceded that the American aircraft
effort made possible the maintenance
of allied aircraft at the front and
finally led TO allied predominance by
over 100 per cent.
"COnCede every mistake that in
telligent criticism can assert. an eff
fort that accomplished these things
can never be called a failure"
"Of the majority reports sugges-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
MINERS DEMANDS
CONSIDERED WHEN
COMMITTEE MEETS
Disagreement of Wilson Coal
Board to Have No Bear
ing On Wage Meet.

NEW YORK. March Il. - There
was a general discussion Of the de-
mands OF the anthracite coal min
ers at a meeting here Thursday or
the b-committee Of operators and
miners. appointed 10 negotiate a new
wage agreement for the hard coal
workers
Disagreement among members OF
Pres't Wilson's bituminous coal com
mission at Washington Will not have
any effect on negotiation Of the
anthracite agreement. officials Of the
mine workers union declared. The
hard coal workers. il was stated,
Will reach a decision. if possible.
regardless Of any award affecting
the bituminous field.
No Basis.
A disagreement in the bituminous
commission. however, resulting in
John p White, miners representa-
tive. refusing TO sign the award the
mine workers said. would prevent it
being used as a basis for any set
tlement in the anthracite fields.
John L. Lewis. international pres
ident Of theh United Mine Workers,
left Thursday afternoon for Wash
ingtOn to acquaint himself with the
Z NppA tEu dhdIQ VI TIC DItolQtnL >
commission. He said he would CON
fer with Mr.. White and William
Greene. international secretary Of
the miners union.
Murray SuSseeds Lewis.
While Mr.. Lewis is in Washington
he Will be succeeded on the sub
committee of operators and miners
handling the anthracite negotiations
by Phillip Murray, international
vice president
The 18th demand of the mine
workers, calling for continuation OF
the wartime wage increase to
March 81 Thursday was eliminated
from consideration on the ground
that this had already been agreed
upon by the miners and operators.
The wartime increases. granted
under q supplemental agreement,
amounted TO approximately 40 per
cent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
Poles FOreStGH Reds
Plans for NeuU attack

LONDON. March 1.-THE ylans
OF the bOlsheviki for a big attack
on the Poles have been forestalled
10y the recent lighting on the Po-
lish front in which the Poles were
the aggressors. according 10 infor-
nation received by the war office.
The Poles, the advices say, had no
intention OF concerted aCtio II
against the bolsheviki. but when in
formed that the bolshevlki intended
TO attack along the whole front,
the Poles began three operations at
strategic points, which resulted in
the taking OF the lateral railway
from the bolsheviki and breaking
up their plans.
ON other fronts. reports 10 the
war Office say, the bolsheyiki are
having their own way TO a great ex-
tent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
Leaders From
Local Lodges

Members OF the local post Of the
American legion met Thursday eve
ming at Byler hall for a business
discussion Col. c. W. Fryermuth
acted as chairman Of the assembly
and put the bonus question before
the members OF the post
A ladies' auxiliary post was form
ed starting with 100 members. This
branch VIII be built up and will
give dances and parties when fully
organized. A meeting was called
Tor Monday evening at Col. Fryer
muth's Office. when a band will be
organized OF 80 pieces. All members
Interested in music were asked 70
attend the assembly.
A strenuous program Of activities
is about 10 be launched TO take Lace
during the coming months. over
100 members were present at Tues
day nights meeting. IL was an
nounced that a dance would be held
on March 25, after business ses-
sion.
The Red Man council and the
Degree OF POcahOntas met Thurs
day evening iva the Red Man hall
on ;. Michigan st. The meeting
was followed by blk social given
by the ladies Of the post. over 100
members were present and a dance
followed the refreshments
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
POLISH ARMY AGAIN
ROUTS BOLSHEVIKS

WARSAW, March IA staff
communication issued by the Polish
army today says:
The bolsheviki. having concen-
trated great forces, attacking We'd
nesday in the section between Lake
Osweja and the river Dvina. After
sharp struggle and the use of re-
serves the Poles repealed the ATTACKS
north of Moscow The Poles sur
rounded and completely defeated
the reds and took eight guns, an
artillery park and a great number
of prisoners.
The press points out enthusiast
tically the Importance OF the vic
tory. The best elements Of the red
army are flying in disorder beyond
the Dnieper, the right bank OF
which is in the possession of the
Poles. The Polish commander is
complete master Of the situation.
The booty taken was considerable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
PILOT DISCOVERS
TRADE WINDS IN
RECORD ALTITUDE
Maj. Schroeder Tells Expert
ences of His Recent
Flight.

NEW YORK, March 11.-Trade
winds, sweeping from west TO east
at 100 TO 800 miles an hour. we're
discovered at 10000 feet by Maj.
Rudolph ". Schroeder, army test
pilot at Dayton, O., before he fell
five miles and landed without crash
ing after establishing an altitude
record OF 5000 feet in a recent
fight. He reported this discovery
on his arrival here Thursday 10 at
tend the National Aircraft league
Blow Toward East.
At the peak OF my climb where
1 hung with slightly upward pro-
gress for % minutes 1 found the
winds blow toward the east at the
rate of 220 miles an hour" he said.
II had started 80 miles west Of
Dayton, my machine had sped 100
miles an hour and as l Steered
westward I was literally travelling
backward l20 miles an hour or two
miles a minute.
Il have not been able to figure
out exactly what the roof Of the
world really is. I think it possible
to go much higher than $4,000 feet.
which scientists believe is the ulti-
mate ceiling of the world. But 1
believe it 10 be a question of fuel
supply"
ON FurlOugh.
Mai Schroeder said that after
his months furlough was granted
him to recover from effects of freez-
ing and carbon monoxide poisoning
suffered when his oxygen supply
failed him--he would make another
aerial exploration. He added he in
tended rigging up a pilots cage"
into which oxygen could be pump
ed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
FAIRVIEW.


Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Witter and
son spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Fields Of Chain Lakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bestle and
son Russell, who have recently re-
turned from Florida, spent the week
end with their son, ClOyd Bestle.
Mrs. George Peterson and daugh-
ter Virginia. spent Saturday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Burr Fields Of Mt.
Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A Lydick OF
South Bend. spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Martha Witter
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Mcdonald OF
South Bend, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Cloyd A. Bestle.
Mrs. Claud Witter and son spent
Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Fields
Mrs. Cloyd Bestle and son attend
ed the Trifie Four club at the home
Of Mrs. Harold Smith, Euclid av.
Thursday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
Deny PeruUianS Were
Forced Into Service
WASHINGTON. Ma

WASHINGTON, March Ii
Youths OF Peruvians descent, living
in &c disputed terri,O,g of Tacna
and africa provinces, who have ex-
pressed a desire to retain their
Peruvian nationality, have been
consistently exempted from conscrip-
lion for military service in the
chilean army, according TO a state
ment issued Thursday by the Chill
can embassy. The statement was
iva denial OF charges by the foreign
office at Lima that Peruvians liv-
ing in the provinces claimed By
both countries were being forced 10
do military service Tor Chile. which
is in possession of the contested
region.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
AMERICAN MISSION
ISSUES REPORT ON
ARMENIAN PROBLEM
Mai. Gen. Harbord's Commits.
sion Advocates Mandate
for Country.

WASHINGTON. March 91.-Rec-
concentrations that the United states
accept a mandate over Armenia are
understood to be contained in the
report Of the American mission I'M
der Major Gen. Hartford, which re
Gently made a tour Of insI eCtiOn in
that country TO obtain first hand
facts as TO Turkish rule.
Adopt Resolution.
The report never has been pub
lished. although the senate twice
has requested Pres't Wilson 10 trans
nit a copy of it. The first request
was made last November. but no
reply was received and last week
the senate adopted a second resolu-
ton asking for the document.
1t was said Thursday that some
senators had knowledge Of the rec
ommendatiOn of an Armenian man.
date and that they attributed the
presidents silence to the presence
of this recommendation in the re-
port.
Reports Divided.
Reports from Paris last October
after the mission had returned there
said the civilian and military mem
bers were sharply divided as TO the
ACCESSIBILITY of recommending that
the United States accept a mandate
for Armenia: the former supporting
and the latter opposing such a rec
concentration. Major Gen. Harbord
has consistently refused TO discuss
the missions report
Representative in this country
of the Armenian national council
have repeatedly urged that the Am
erican government accept a man.
date over their suffering peoples,
but no definite policy has even been
announced by the administration.
Opposition 10 mandates has been
freely expressed in the senate in the
long discussion of the peace treaty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
SHOOTS WOMAN AND
THEN TAKES POISON

AKRON. O., March IA man
believed 10 be &. W. Schardt Of
Milwaukee. shot and stabbed a wO-
man TO death IN a local hotel Thurs
day night and then, according 70
the police. committed suicide by
drinking poison. The couple had
registered as Mr.. and Mrs. c. W.
Myers.
The man told the clerk. it is said,
that he and his wife were parting
and that he was going 20 Wisconsin
to engage in the hotel business.
Papers bearing Schardt's name
were found in the mans clothing.
The identity OF the woman has
not been esta blished. 4 slip OF pa
per found in her possession bears
the name Of Katherine Avery, the
police say.
The bodies were placed in Il
mOrgue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
LOCAL MEN WILL
SPEAK FRIDAY AT
TEACHERS PARTY
Educators Announce Program
Which Will Conclude
Campaign.

II addition 70 the addresses by
DR. George d. strayer OF Columbia
university. New York and J.. J.
Hines Of indianapolis, state super
intendent OF public instruction. the
program for the teachers banquet
% be held az the oliver hotel Fri
day night contains eight three-min-
ute speeches by prominent local
men and women.
The speakers viii all carry out
the detectives stressed by Gov
Goodrich in his proclamation set
ting aside Teachers week for a
campaign for better educational
standards in the state and for in
creased interest in the teaching pro-
fcssion among high school students.
Complete Program.
The completed program as an
uOunced by the committee Thursday
morning follows: Invocation. Rev.
Rodney L. McQuary; greetings, L.
j. Hines; "Our Schools" the board
90 education, Il. B. Dugdale, G.. T..
Drummond and William Glen /:
vocal solo, Miss Chrissie Eeimold;
The Rewards OF Teaching Mrs.
% ID. Coon: The Teaching Short
age." r. Q. Stephenson; How 10
Hold Coed Teachers" Mrs. c. A.
Carlisle; whistIins solo. Miss Rose
liCGilvcTy: Living Conditions for
Teachers" Fred J. Dennis: The
Social Standings OF the Teacher, %
Mrs Fred Woodward. vocal solo.
Miss Amy Aicher; What tie Teach
or Means ,C the Citizen Of Tlmor-
row." DR.. A. ". Eells. American
ization." J. y. Oliver; vocal solo
Frank Stephenson: - Greater South
Bend. !" A. r. Erskine; address. The
Place OF Teaching I'm the Public
Service" Or. Strayer Supt. w. W
Borden will preside as POSTMASTER
Dinner viii be served promptly at
$50 O'Clock and DR. Strayer's ad-
dress viii be given at $50 O'Clock.
Or. Strayer and Mr. Hines will ad-
dress the student body of the high
school Friday afternoon at $50
o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
Rail WGge Committee
Increased to 10 Men

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE
special committee OF the ASsocia-
tion OF Railway Executives, which
has been meeting with the labor
representatives on pending wage de
mands was increaCed from eight TO
sixteen members at a meeting OF the
association here Thursday.
This action was taken by the
standing committee after various
subjects affecting operation of the
railroads IN connection with the
new transportation act, which will
be brought up at the hearing before
the interstate commerce commits
sion March %, has been discussed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
HARDING SPEAKS
ON j. S. RIGHTS
Presidential Candidate Talks
On American Relations
With Mexico.

COLORADO SPRING Col.
March IA plea for a complete
and effective understanding with
Mexico and for for the safety of
American citizens everywhere" was
made by Sen. Warren G. Harding Of
Ohio, candidate for the republican
presidential nomination in an ad-
dress here tonight.
Americas part in the world
war" he said, "was primarily in de-
Tense of our national rights. We
have established for all time the
right OF any American TO go on a
righteous mission anywhere under
the sun. A nation which does not
protect its citizenship in lawful ac-
tivities at home or beyond its bOr-
ders does not survive.
Want No Land.
I'VE wish no peoples land, no
territorial expansion, no special
privilege. But we ought to demand
protection and exact justice every
where. l would rather help Mexico
to light the Illuminating torch of
American righteousness and erect a
temple of security than risk con-
tagion of our republic in the old
world. would substitute for
'watchful waiting and humiliation
and anxiety, unmistakable under
standing OF just rights and righte-
Gus relationships ana exact fulfill
ment Of the understanding"
Sen. Harding touched upon the
industrial situation and said:
Production is the call of the
world today. 1t Is the one and only
agency OF world restoration.
Keeping a contract is one OF the
highest functions Of government and
man. Kept contracts between gov
ernments would have made war i'm
possible. Kept contracts ought TO be
the guarantee of Industrial peace"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
GiUen Certificate
of Reasonable Doubt

NEW YORK, March 11.-George
Graham Rice. stock broker convict
ed last January OF the theft OF 1921
sent him by Rudolph W. Hartman,
of Mansfield. Ohio. for purchase OF
securities and who testified he had
done a business Of $4,000 GOO IN
two years was given certificate
OF reasOna bic doubt Thursday by
Supreme Court Justice Erlanger.
This opens the way 10 an argument
on appeal with possibilities OF re-
trial
Justice Erlanger in his decision
said that "a question is presented
whether the 1921 was applied by the
defendant under circumstance con
shutting embezZlement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
MISS GENEVA DARR.

Miss Geneva Darr. SO years old
daughter of the late Alex Darr.
died at the home of w. II. Foster,
Knox. Ind, Wednesday evening fol
lowing a several years illness OF
cancer. She is survived by a broth
er, Leroy Darr of Edwardsburg,
Mich.
The body may be viewed at the
Jones CHAPEL until Saturday noon
Funeral services will be held at the
residence Of 3. r. Darr, 917 Leland
av., Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Burial wall be at Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
NORTH RUSSIAN ARMY
IN SORRY CONDITION

LONDON. March 12.-The cen
tral column of the north Russian
army. with Gen. Skobelstin in COM
mard. has arrived at Lentira, in
Finland. Is miles north Of Niborg.
according to dispatch 10 the Lon
don Times. The column numbers
400 men and the mer are in an eX-
tremelv exhausted condition.
The dispatch adds that in reply to
the Germans food mas been sent 10
Prevent the men from starving but
that transport difficulties make ii
uncertain whether the food will ar
rive in time. II has been arranged
TO intern the troops at the Hennala
barracks Tine American Red Cross
Is assisting them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
SAYS CARELESS
employees CAUSE
MANY BIG FIRES
Chief of Cincinnati Salvage
Corps Talks At Credit
Mems Banquet.
CCONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)

II 4 ~ ~
and the expense is continually grow
ing largersin most sections through
the CarelessneSs of the citizens
themselves who are not only en-
dangerlng lives and property of
their neighbors but wasting their
money in this expense. With the
elimination of this 90 percent pre-
Ventable loss this money could be
saved and applied TO build a city
instead OF TO prevent its destruc-
ton"
A. c. Rumpf. Of thhe Studebaker
corporation preceded Capt. Con
ways address with a talk on In
surauce and it's Relation TO Credit"
He stressed the fact that credit is
I'm effect a loan and that the credi-
tor should demand the security of
adequate insurance on the part Of
his customer.
A big percentage of customers IN
mercantile lines carry their entire
capital in their business and rely
wholly on their insurance TO settle
Indebtedness in case of fire, he said.
He also called attention to pro-
visions of fire policies urging thas
insurers be fully informed as 10 the
extent of protection they are re-
ceiving.
In regard to the so percent CO.
insurance clause he stressed the
point that it was the interest OF
the good credit man TO see that in
surance was kept at the full so
percent I'm event of increased stock
or capitalization.
A motion picture IAN Unbeliever
Convinced" dealing with the hazard
to lives. property and business
which negligence and poor fire pro
lection facilities bring about con-
cluGed the program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
DEMANDS $4,000 FOR
MOSQUITO BITES IN
SENSATIONAL CHARGE

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE tale
Of a ship beset by swarms of mos
quitos during a voyage along the
south Atlantic coast was unfolded
in a complaint filed Thursday in
Brooklyn supreme court in suit
for 50. 600 damages brought by Hen
dricus dc Raay, a sailor. De Raay
alleges that after he had been Sc
vcrely bitten the officers Of the
steamship Gulf Coast, belonging to
the Gulf Refining company. refused
&c give him ointment.
The company has asked for bill
Of particulars, denying that the Off
GERS refused the ointment and de-
claring that mosquito bites were part
OF the assumed risk of employees.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
BiSbee Deportation
Case Nearing End

TOMBSTONE. Ariz.. March IL
Abrurt termination Of the state S
case in chief and the square pre-
sentation of the T. ". w. issue. were
DEVELOPMENTS NJ Thursdays session
i'm The trial OF IT. r. WOotton, charg-
ca with Kidnapping in connection
with the Bisbce deportauons OF
1917. during which 1,1S6 men IN the
Warren mining district were
shipped from BiSbce. Ariz.. 20 Co
lumbus. y. III.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
Gen. Wood VII Begin
State Campaign To-day

INDIANAPOLIS, March IL
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. candidate
for the republican nomination for
president, Thursday will pay his
first visit 10 Indiana since he started
his campaign He will speak az the
Columbia club at a luncheon Friday
at noon. az a local hotel tomorrow
afternoon at $50 O'Clock, and at
the Scottish Rite Cathedral tome
row night. other features ON the
generals program Friday viii in
cIude an inspection of Fort Benia-
min Harrison and conference with
his political supporters here
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
Tennessee " III Vote
On Suffrage Measure

NASHVILLE. Tenn. March H.
Gov. Roberts announced Thursday
that ne would call a special session
OF the legislature 70 extend suffra ge
10 the Tennessee women I'm the
event two more states ratified the
federal ameOdment prior 90 the next
regular session. This viii be done.
the governor explained. 20 preclude
The possibility Of contcsting cleo
lions in which women voted without
previous enactment OF state laws
relating 10 the payments of poll tax
and registration
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
IRISH ANNOUNCE
ANNUAL PROGRAM
St. Patrick's Day Will Be OBJ
served With Banquet AT
Oliver Hotel.

At meeting OF the joint commit
tee of the Friends OF irish Freedom
A. O. II. and Ladies' Auxiliary held.
Thursday night, in the knights oil
Columbus home. the program Tor
the ST. Patrick's day banquet was
announced by William y. Bergan'
chairman of. the committee on ar
rangements
Notre Dame men, both faculty
and students will play popular
part in making a success of this an
nual observance. The program lol-
lows:
POSTMASTER ..........'. -.
Rev. Thomas z. Burke. c. ). {.
1. The Star Spangled Banner
............ me Audience
Q Song The Last Rose or sum
mer" ... Miss Florence GuIilr 10
g. Speech The Present Situation
In ireland" .,.-....: -, :. =.
professor of Irish History and Lam
guage at NOtre Dame)
4. An Irish Song ........ . -
-........N Mr.. William Condor
3. \ Little Fun.
... Mr.. Harry Mccormick
g. speech THE Women of Ire
1and'' ..........NI Mr.. John Buckley
An Irish Love Song .......'.
Mrs. Robert r. Lucas
speech British Imperialism
Rev. Cornelious Hagerty
g. Pat Of Mullingar' 800. ..-.,
....... Mr. Frank Murphy
10. Informal speech ..... ....'.
.........R Rev. James A Burns
II. God save Ireland ...-..,..-
.............. The Audience
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-12
CALLING OFF MATCH
TO BE INVESTIGATED

MILWAUKEE. Wis. March Ii
The boxing match scheduled here
for March Is between Richie Mitch
ell and Willie Jackson. with an ad-
vance seat sale OF $4,000 was post
poned tonight after officials o. the
club staging the match announced
they had been unable 20 get in touch
with JacksOn's manager Reports
that one of JacksOn's hands had
been injured were being investiga-
ted. the club officials said.