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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
SUSIE" BEAR, JOINS
FEMINIST MOVEMENT

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 20
In Breckenridge Park which con-
tains the city zoo of san Antonio
Susie" a black bear has been DEM
onstrating "womens rights" a
few evenings ago visitors were
watching the feeding Of the four
black hears at the zoo. susie quiet
" left her food. and keeping an eye
on the others. went TO the den,
raked all the straw just spread for
all into her own corner, laid down
on II and went 20 sleep. The other
bears accepted the situation. but
that night a cold breeze came from
the north and Susie proved her
self 70 have been a weather prophet
as Well as a believer in "women's
righ~s" among the bear tribes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
KING ZERO FAILS
TO DISCOURAGE
SCOUTS ON HIKE
Thirty Young Americans
Leave City While Mercury
Hovers Low.

Refusing 20 allow the tnermom-
cter. which registered five degrees
below zero. 20 disrupt their long
planned winter overnight camping
expedition, more than so boy scouts,
members Of the various troops or the
south Bend council, led by 10 lay
Tor. scout executive. left headQuar-
ters az the Chamber Of Commerce
building early Tuesday morning and
niked 20 Cleaners hall six miles
south OF the city
On arrival at their destination the
boys immediately We're set 20 work
preparing the ground adjacent 20
the building for their open air kitch-
ga. Shortly before noon huge bon
ire was started and the boys using
their individual cooking utensils
cooked a meal that would make
some Of the high saIaried chefs OF
tho city SIX up and take notice.
Other Hikes Planned
The. afternoon was spent in praC-
ficiuS new drills and giving first aid
demonstrations To- several OF the
farmers living ia that locality. Be
sides their regular line OF routine
work, the boys were a.so allowed TO
indulge in several Of the outdoor
winter sports.
Another meal III the open was pre-
pared in the evening after which
tho Oys again participa ed in more
games and various amusernents.
The bugIc, calling the scouts 10 bed,
.vas sounded soon after S o'clock.
The return hike TO the city Will
be made some time this morning.
the scouts will be taken TO head
quarters and after the final roll call
IS taken they viii be dismissed for
the day.
Despite the severe weather, 70 was
reported that not a single scout suf-
Tered any III effects of the first win
icr hike. The scouts nave become
SO enthused that more trips are be
ing planned by scout masters OF the
various troops - the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Stockholders Sue on
Claim Railroad Vas
Sold Through Fraud

BY Associated Press:
DENVER. Col, Dec. 2S.-Charg-
ing that the Judgment against the
Denver and Rio Grande railroad
company on which the sale OF the
road TO trio of New York men was
based, was obtained as a result Of
unlawful conspiracy and COLLISION. a
number of stockholders in the Den
YER and Rio Grande railroad com
pCny have begun further court pro-
ceedings to prevent confirmation of
the sale, according 20 announcement
10y the clerk OF the United States
district court here.
The Cmplainants. who claim 10
be owners Of 855 shares Of preferred
stock of the company. ask that the
collection Of the judgment OF S36.
600. coo against the railroad com
Fnny in favor of the Equitable Trust
company Of New York, be prohibited
and the sale not allowed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
FEAR EXCLUSION OF
U.S.. IN OIL FIELDS
Dutch Bill Would Give East
Indies Rights to Holding
Company.

THE HAGUE. Dec. 2S.-United
states authorities here fear that
American interests Will be excluded
from the great Djamba oil fields
I'm the Dutch East Indies il a bill
introduced in the Dutch parliament
be adopted. This measure prog
10 give the concession 20 these fields
20 a subsidiary OF the Batavia OF
go. The territory 20 be included in
the concession Is described as the
most valua bic petroleum ground in
the Dutch East Indies.
The field has long been the
scene OF commercial rivalry between
DutCh-English and American oil
groups Americans here say that
the only way IN which American
interests could obtain representa-
ton there would be 1or the Dutch
government % permit them TO sub
scribe 20 the stock Of the proposed
handling company 20 be formed 10
handle the concession.
In this holding company, the
Dutch East Indian government and
the Batavia company would, by
provisions OF the bill. be joint
stockholders. the government shar-
ing largely IN the profits. The gov
eminent. however. Will have a ma
jority on the board Of directors.
Can Vote on Control.
According TO the Amsterdam
Haadelsblad. the preferred shares.
giving q right 20 vote as 20 the
control but not as to the direct
management, which viii be in the
hands Of the Batavia company. will
be mostly under governmental con-
troll. but, IN order 10 placate for
eign. particularly American inter-
ests. "a certain proportion OF what
are known az the "B' shares. may
be- sold to foreigners with the con-
sent of the government.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
EVENING SCHOOL
OPENS ON JAN. 5
Many Subjects Included in
Courses Offered During
Second Term.

The second term OF the public
evening school VIII open Monday
evening, Jan. 3, at the South Bend
High school. and Will continue each
Monday and Thursday evening un-
I'll Mar. %. The subjects offered at
the high school building include
pe2manship, typcwriting, book
keeping, stenOgraphy, business Eng
llsh. advanced English, Americana
zauon English. commercial arith-
matte geometry, algebra, spelling.
Spanish. dictation. basketry, applied
design. commercial. advertising.
icrge, printing, electricity, auto re-
par. machine shop. pattern making.
SHOP mathematics. physics. E1lli-
merry, cooking ard sewing. blue
print reading. mechanical drawing.
architectural drawing. vocational
chemistry, n course in meals and
table service and toy making
May Form More Glasses.
Short courses Will also be offered
at the Muessel, Studebaker and La
tayette schools. on Monday and
Thursday evenings the oliver school
VIII have classes in Americauizauon
English and millinery: the Elder
school viii teach sewing and MILL
merry and the Laurel and Kaley
schools characterization English.
Dom este science, sewing. millinery,
printing, woodworking and Ameri-
canization English Will be taught 1t
the Washington school on Monday
and Thursday evenings Glasses will
be formed in subjects where there
are applications from IS or more
students. Further information may
be gained from the board Of direct
ors, which consists Of O. =. Osborn.
director; G.. +. Weber and Miss Ada
Hitler, assistant directors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
City Made Defendant in
Suit of Charles Weidler

Charles Weidler filed suit against
the city OF South Bend IN circuit
court Tuesday, appealing from the
decision OF the park board, which
has assessed improvement taxes on
certain portions OF real estate own
ed by the plaintiff Weidler alleges
in his complaint that the park
board on March 19, 1920, opened
High St from DCbail az. 70 Dayton
81. and that the lots assessed are
situated so that they VIII not bene-
ut by the new street. His rcmon-
strances before the park board
meetings were overruled, and now
he askes the court 20 set aside all
the assessments OF benefit against
the real estate in question
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Committee on McCrGy
Inaugural Meets To-day
By Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. Is
Final plans for the inauguration o.
Warren T. MCCray az governor OF
Indiana on Jan. 10 viii be made
here "Wednesday by a COMMITTEES
acting for Gov. Goodrich The Ger
emoutes are expected % embOdy
the simplicity OF former years.
The Indiana society OF Chicago
will send a delegation 90 the cere-
monies. AS well Kentand, Mr. Nc
Cray's home town. The Chicago
committee IS headed by Charles ".
Mcclure s dinner a. the COLUMBIA
club after the inauguration VIII De
one OF the features.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
CEMENT MAKERS IN
TRUST, " is CHARGE
Hosting Association Promises
Dissolution to New York
Committee.
of Indicted
Baseball Players Near


NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-Au but
small fraction OF the cement and
terra Gotta manufacturers Of Amer
lea exchange their price quotations
ard other data on the amount OF
business handled through national
and regional associations. Il deVel-
oped here Tuesday at the legislative
inquiry into the alleged building
trust"
While these revelations accunu-
lated on top OF similar ones recently
brought forth in the Investigation OF
other construction lines. one moro
organization Of building contractors
- the hosting association - an
nOunced II had Dissolved. The mem
berS 10 have unrestricted, Open
competition" in the future.
Had Price System.
The medium through which the
terra Gotta makers reviewed data
on the business of all their compel
itors was the National Terra Gotta
society, its former president, Will
lam II. Powell, told the committee
He explained an open price sys-
tenn of cards was issued. with each
firm designated by code letters. 8"
This was done daily IN detail among
regional branches of the society in
the east, west and central sections
Of the country. General data was
exchanged between the sections
weekly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Republican Committee
Meets at Capital To-day

hy ASSOtlateu trehSs
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 2S.-The
republican state committee. meet
here Wednesday. will lay plans for
the coming city elections through
out the state, discuss means for
promoting party harmony In the
legislature and consider Indiana's
part IN the inauguration OF Sen.
Harding as president next March.
The part looking toward the mu-
nicipal elections viii center about
the meeting date or republican com
raittees to elect city chairmen and
other officials who viii direct the
CarlI align locally. These organiza
ton meetings usually are held late
in JanLary
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
SEN. H4RDING'S
DECISIONS on
CABINET NEAR

tCCNTISU Ed FROM PAGE ONED
be known definitely within a few
Gays. At the Same time ne may
q. axe public the name Of one or two
others on whom ne has definitely
decided for membership IN the cab
met
Aside from the seven names men
toned recent gossip about Harding
T. eadQuartcrs has brought 90 the fore
ne names Of several possibilities
who hitherto had been in the back
- ourld Of cabinet speculation
Among these - Joseph Dixon OF
NoutaTa. prominently mentioned for
secretary OF the interior Charles T..
Hilies. Of New York. discussed for
secretary of commerce OF the treas
ny. and s. T. Her, Of Kentucky
80 ose name has been associated
with the portfolio OK war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
PLAN FOX HUNT
IN 5 COUNTIES
Launch Drive Next Week to
Round Up Foxes in
This Section.
Special to ews-Times :

Special 20 News Times:
LAPORTE, Ind. Dec. IS. -A
drive 10 rid this part OF the state
OF foxes Will be started by hundreds
OF farmers Of Laporte. St Joseph
and Ellchart counties early next
week, according 70 information re-
ceived from one Of the prominent
farmers OF this county. Several
packs CT dogs viii ai6 the hunters
N tracing the foxes and the hum
Will extend from the Karkakee
river 10 the borders OF Lake Mich
igan
The large amount OF damage
caused by the fox this year has
prompted the farmers TO take I'M
mediate action. Not only has the
fox been the cause OF almost eNter-
minaung the rabbits in this part OF
the state, but they have also visited
many poultry farms, according 10
the reports Of the farmers Farmers
also claim that there are more fox
in Laporte county this year than at
any period in recent years.
II ATETTy = TTIFEC ~ -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
County Authorized 10
Hold PGrdOned Me1IcdHS

BY Associated Press.
SANTA FE. y NJ, Dec. 2S.-Par-
dons granted by Gov Larazzolo 10
Is Vilistas serving terms 81 the
state penitentiary for their partigi-
patton in a raid on Columbus. y.
NJ. are valid, the state supreme
court ruled Tucsday. but & likewise
upheld the action OF Luna county
ohicials in rearresting the men be-
fore they had been released.
The Ncxicans viii be kept az the
state prison pending trial on ne~
charges OF murder in correction
with the raid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
PAY LAST TAXES FOR
CHICAGO World FAIR

CHICAGO. Dec. 2g.AThe last in
stallment of bonds issued to cover
the cost of the Worlds Fair IN Chi
cago in 1898 is now being paid at
the city treasurer's office a check
for $2,5O0,000 was signed recently
by the Chicago city comptroller to
cover the bonds A total Of $1,000
900 in bonds was authorized by the
voters as Chicago's contribution TO
the fair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Catch Alleged Murderer
after -Four Year Search

SACRAMENTO. Calf, Dec. %
Frank Holmes Sain, %, a mining
engineer. was arrested here Tues
day on the charge Of killing Will
lam s. Crabtree. also a mining en-
gineer.. in Jenkins, Ky. May Z,
1916. Sain said that he was glad
his long term Of wandering is over.
according TO the police. He will
waive extradiuon, the police stated,
adding that he commended he killed
Crabtree in self-defense.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Rose Poly Fraternity
House Destroyed BY Fire
Y Associated Press

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec IS
The chapter house of the Rose Poly
Theta N fraternity was burned
early Tuesday by fire Of undeter-
mined origin. Walter Boyd OF Sui
Ivan, Ind. the only member re-
naming in the house during tie
holidays, escaped IN his pa iamas By
way of porch roof. Mrs. Alice
Heine. housekeeper. was rescued
uninjured. The loss IS about $4,000
on house and fixtures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Els to Hold open House
At Temple NetO Years Ere

General open-house viii be oh
served at the Elks' Temple on New
Years day for Elks and tneiT
friends. Stelnrick's orchestra OF
Elkhart will play at a dancing part
for the children in the afternoon
and again IN the evening for the
zrC5vn-ups"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
" eLSh Gets Technical
X. o. IN Comeback Fight
Special q News Times

Newark. y. J., Dec. 2s.-Freddic
Welsh. who retired after losing the
worlds lightweight boxing cham
pionship TO Bonnie Leonard n 1917
returned TO the ring Tuesday and
secured a technical knockout over
Willie Green Of Boston after four
rounds OF a twelve round match.
Green refused to respond 20 the bell
for the fifth round. claiming he had
Injured his shoulder. The former
title holder showed only flashes OF
his old time form.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
WATCHES DELIGHT
INDIAN PRINCESS

GENEVA, Dec. 2s.-The Begun
(princess) OF Bhopal, India, who
bought 1000 silver watches to take
back to her people in the central
Indian state when she visited Swift
zerland in 1911. has just sent for
another lot of $500 timepieces. She
wants her subjects 10 be punctual
and not rely on the sun for the
time OF day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Bank President GiUen
-Four Years For Theft
By Associated Press;

DN AeNUVIdIHU IItrrF
BARRE. Vt. Dec. ga SER
tence Of four TO seven years at hard
labor In state prison was imposed
Tuesday on Frank @. Rowland,
president Of the Barre Savings
Bank and Trust company. after he
had pleaded guilty 10 embezzleme
oG the banks funds. The charges
on which he was arrested set his
thefts at S25,9sO. but when Rowland
objected TO an item OF $40, 800 his
admission Of guilt was accepted on
the four other counts aggresatins
Sl5.4sO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Soviet Refuses to Let
americans Leave Russia
Bv Assoclated Pics:

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-An un-
explained refusal OF the bolshevik
authorities 70 permit them TO pro-
coed, caused a few Americans who
had almost succeeded in leaving
soviet Russia 10 be returned to Pet
rograd. according 20 advices re-
ceived Tuesday at the state depart
ment from Baltic sources.
Reports TO the department ear
lier in the day were that the Am
orleans and several physicians Of
British and other nationahties had
been permitted 20 move toward the
frontier with the object Of leaving
the country.
Approximately 100 Americans
we're still being detained I'm Russia.
according to state department es-
Inmates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29

taken together with the other cir
cuurStances OF the Case, IL deter
mining upon a suspended Jail sent
cnce. But the iury's verdict might
have consisted OF a fine not exceed
ing $500 and a Jail sentence not ex-
ceCding q period OF six months. They
assessed the minimum, however
both as TO fin, and jail sentence, and
whether properly or improperly. il
may have keep the federal punish
ment that induced the minimum YER
dict. At least, the verdict is the
smallest that could have been Civ
en-.
No Grounds For Suspension.
Considering the smallness Of the
sentence. the character OF the Of
Tense. the large amount OF liquor
involved and the financial returns
intended. the knowledge OF affairs
and intelligence Of the defendants,
the fact as we'll that this was not Il
plea CT guilty but finding against
the defendants on their cOnter.fOn
rs &C the truth after trial: II as
against these facts there IS any
thing Csc in the case that ~ught TO
lie considered Ls elements properly
recommending such suspension OF
sentence. have been unable 20 DIS
cover them"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Judge DenOunceS Anti-
Fraternity Legislation
BY Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
ST. LOUIS Mo, Dec. 2S.-Legis-
lation inimical to college fraterni-
ties was denounced by Federal
Judge Arthur J. futile Of Detroit.
in an address before the convention
Of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fra
ternity, in session here. He speci-
fled the University Of Mississippi as
one which has prohibited it's stu
dents from membership in fraterni-
ties
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
Robbers Hold Up
Train at Kdnkakee, I'LL.
By Associated Press

KANKAKEE. III. Dec 2S-Two
masked men boarded an Illinois
Central train from New Orleans at
Gilman. H.. Tuesday night. and
robbed a number OF sleeping car
passengers before the train reached
here. The value of the loot OBJ
tanned is not known.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
MEXICO GETS COAL.

BY Associated Press
EAGLE PASS, Texas. Dec Is
The Mexican fuel problem is grad
ually improving. % 10 IS carloads
Of coal being PRODUCED daily in the
Coahuila fields. according 20 Mexi-
can consulate officials here Tues
dag.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
THFLAN Is RELEASED

NILES, Mich. Dec. 2s-John The
Ian, alias Walter Molum. accused Of
raising bogus checks for SIPS Oh
William Rice OF this city and ar
rested in Aurora, H.. under the
name or John W. Baron. has been
released from custody. Rice refused
10 prosecute the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29

Wave Not National.
lie said police records OF Crimi-
rails IN 1920 compared favOrably
it'll those Of recent years and that
while New York is having few
spectacular crimes, some atroCiOUs.
some tragic" ne did not believe
there is "a real nationwide wave"
AS a matter OF fact" he said,
'u-cu have been educated 10 use
firearms by recent experiences i'm
tac war and some care nothing for
tho taking CT human life THE
country is uuderEOins siege Of SUI
fering and probably will be subject
Co much pain for a few years %
come
The conference adopted a res0lu-
-ion requesting Gov Edwards 80
name q committee TO draw up pro-
posed legislation along the lines
SugG ested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
COLBY N URUGUAY.

Ur Assoc lated Press
NONTENIDEO. Uruguay. Dec.
-Bainbridge Colby. the United
states secretary OF state. arrived
hers Tuesday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
MINERS AGREE
TO FARLEY TO
ADJUST WAGES
Anthracite Workers Will Not
Drop Demand For In
crease, Says Head.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE1

LC0NTINUED FROM PAGE ONE0
stand ready TO agree upon a con
structive remedy"
I'VE take this to mean Individual
classes and rather indefinite as 70
what Interpretation, said the state
ment issued by the general scale
committee.
The committees statement denied
that they have treated lightly" the
award Of the United States anthra-
cite coal committee.
we concede nothing and have
not dropped any of our demands. ."
asserted Chairman Kennedy. 1--WE
interpret the operators reply a.
leaving the way open for the con-
sideration Of further wage increases
and Inequa hties. Negotiations TO
this end Will be started At once"
He declared that there would be
no stoppage Of work and that no
threat or ultimatum would be used
against the operators, no matter
what the final outcome Of the nego-
ti2tlOnS.
Agree TO Policy.
G. J. Golden of SamolIin. Pa.
president OF the United Mine Work
ers organization IN district nine. and
John Collins OF scranton, Pa, pres
ident Of district one, both declared
that they would abide by the com
mittees policy and expected salts
factory adjustment of their griev-
anceS"
Golden. in whose district there
has been considerable unrest be-
cause OF the failure of the operat-
ors to grant additional increases,
expressed confidence that his men
would remain at work and fulfill
the union agreement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
NATIONAL
POLICE OFFICES
TO CHECK CRIME

tCONTINUED PROM PAGE ONEl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-29
MnNc 81 NMLInnlI

-ai5 that closer cooperation be
tween the two states Is needed.
Evening journal., 1920-05-11

ton hippopotamus. Cleopatra, mascot
OF the circus ZOO.
should you engage Cleopatra's keep"
er in conversation ne Will tell you
that she is rare flirt and that he
has often caught her making eyes
at the giant, and likewise bachelor.
armOred rhinOcerOs who occupies the
cage directly opposite. This lady of
the Nile is the largest black African
specimen ever captured. She will "re-
ceiye" afternoon and evening when
Ringing Brothers and Barnum Bailey
Combined exhibit here Friday, May
2i.
As a result Of the consolidation Of
Americas two great circuses there
has been produced a menagerie such
as has never before toured this cOun-
try. For. Just as the famous show
men have combined the greatest Of
their arenic talent The finest Of their
horses and the most remarkable OF
their numerous street parade features,
so have they merged the marvels OF
| their respective menageries. In addi-
ton they have re-esiablishcd their
African and Asiaiic expeditions tenn
porarily suspended because OF the
/ war. These recently sent the circus
over 400 animals Among these were
Cleopatra, a baby elephant. a bihorn-
Evening journal., 1920-05-11
CALL THAT NOTHING,

Were Il not for Israel and Gale
donia. many a lokesmlth would be
out OF material a great deal Of the
time. One Of the Earliest Of this joke
class concerns the man who rescued
the young son OF clothing mer-
chant from a watery grave. IL Is ola
but has had vaudeville revival within
the year.
The hero, still painting from the
exertion Of the rescue and with water
streaming from him, Is confronted
by the father.
Are you the man who pulled little
lizzie out Of the water2' he Is asked
Yes" says the modest man, but
never mind any thanks. II was moth
ing"
vt was nothing, was lt?" relorts
the father. Nothing at all. you say
Nothing2 Why where's his hat2
Evening journal., 1920-05-11

body does" are responsible
for more wrong impressions
about tires than anything else
you can think of.
1t is ON the people who
come under the influences of
these phrases that the ire
sponsible dealer thrives.
YougeneraIly find him with
the name of a standard tire
displayed in his windows to
give an impression of quality.
But when you get inside
the first thing he begins to