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The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21
FINNISH HUSBANDS FOR HIRE
Russian Women Engage Them to Get Out of Country-Business
 Is Lucrative.

yiborg, Finland. - Hiring Finnish men to marry Russian women to en. able the latter to get out of Russia has become a popular and lucrative business in the border towns south of viborg. The Films exact high price, but the method is unfailing. It makes a Finnish subject of the woman, and Is recognized as lawful by the two countries, which have assumed diplo- matic relations.
 These newly-marrIed couples come out of Russia into Riarajoke, the frontier town not more than thirty miles from Petrograd, with the daily exodus of Swedish and Finnish refu- gees.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21
To She'll at pIeasure.

An Iowa professor urges that every one should be allowed to spell as he pleascs. to save all the time spent in learning the prevailing fashion. It probably would nOtSave much time for the reader of such spelling. With the typewriter to do the writing and the adding machine to do the arithmetic, and history discarded as useless, free dom in spelling would go far 10 do away with the need of any schools at all.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21

L..-l.n .- .-.r..r from responsible ...--.. ..G ~..tG need. Work is G.. shows "f >or.c-y. but a society I..-.l u~ r.-.-n unGj1 dISlntesrote f..o sr a---.-..na of hOboes. There !. Indirectly. however, a social value l. ...~a-, I"-vHa4l>rtc as it is. leis- u-. w...r ..,..gvI develops the i-.-auu.y .... a better tunetioning s...a. uni. ~.ys Chicago News. Leis- ur. nay ,a u-ad for recuperatlon or rI....ou. T.ls society, that increas- .a-.g pvu.-.a. >"~rrr of our lives, r..~ i- wf-e Q. supervise a mans leIs- r-s .- well a- his work. HIs'leIsure, i. . wo-L H.comrs yolpn,aTy'' pleas aa. a.1 yu- useful employment. Thus IS a.~rr. ,-a.~s.r-cl into positive asset not .a.. ya tie ludtviduaI, but to l"aa@.ty.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21

Ten European nations engaged in th. .r.a- War show d potential loss In r.-..ctoa ot %-uuoo00 persons since 1riE according to figures compiled by tez Society s"r Studying the Social Consequences ot the War. Causes for tla abnormal ta".- or in population were attributed a> follows: Killed in tho war. g.sI9ou5; deaths due to augmentation of ln-taltty, economic Iro.aules. War ra...utcs, 5,3O1,OOO; f.n in birth ra.r .,ne to mobilization, Of 55ogoDn vn.a he-wren the ages of twenty o-I t.r,y-ase years, 2o.2oo,Ooo, That is just nar more thing to think %. ny those ~ao speak SC lightly or N..-..g war.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21
Alike.

Mother was washing her hair, which was fluffy at all times but when wet decidedly curly. Five-year-old John watched the process with great con- Cern.
 Mother" he finally remarked wise iy, your hair. is a lot like grandma's face. isn't it? When you wash 1t, 1t wrinkles up like everything"
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21

Autos ag. rr..grS.ns the Sahara and the camgl. r-.r snip of the desert" -ts fast -s-r-n- out ot commission. What sctru't+n progress is bringing tho world in ... way uf comfort and utility. it f> losing lt in picturesque rg~s and --a5 .ou. G,u- across the Cuscr- lu g rsnt"~eag is. too prosaic g ,...-- Co ..ay aLo-t at home.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21
EDITORIAL
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s-LNG A LADY,


 P.snra ... -....yr >rN as a whole G.-.a..ea ..t "vo,aau" is word t..- ..r-.,~ aa lry,d-oas distinction. r..... -.., .... @. u>y ,hc word lady" -.... E... -- uus possible to get 9 ,..~.-...." t.- Instance, when to -.., ..~ . .r.~.l woman 10 to the -.~. w.s ..-..~s. Ausrica'S demo"- g.... ...--~ .. is rights. has risen a --.-- .s ..a s.u.e theu and "Yo- ,...~ .- respectable word again. But - WIS ..-- ?. ..t >ylyuuia to ap- -.. . .-.......u. l- Pennsylvania ... .....a .,.a lea ".a.y," to be sure, t.. f.. vii. ..... -.r -r cents, says MIL s.-..r .... -. Township election ..a, -.-. r.-~SeS. Housewives, r..-.u.s.--. ~.~vauc~" and so ou ,.-- r.. -. ..a.- ro register for vot- &-. -....-s.r..vr>. clerks and book E-.....~ r.g -- g,r.~; doctors and law ..-- .H ....s. EG- a ",.dy" must pay ." .u.... The class. .r Is uaively ex- rr..... -.--~-. ...~ 'r "Ee,ired' for a r.a rra.>..,@u.a hJs baub!es for ..- ...r.u--.aun.es that cost from q -. -H c.--S. N.u can be a lady In T...~..s.... sp- @n r'nts extra-tf ,o. ..- ---. ,,a classification "re- -..-" w.. ,.y -o he a lady that -..........- u-.I To .e, little girls ra~ ..-.. .a. - Aad the merit of r..s..4.- ....- .r,, ,han the reg t-.... .. ..."E.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21
Made Good His Threat.

JefrersOnvile, nd.-The man who threatened to burn a tenant house on the farm of George W. StOner, former county auditor was not blufing. He did it. Stoner was warned if he rent ed the house to John DrlscOll it would be blown up. |"
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21
State of Ohio. City of Toledo.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner oi ;Le firm of ?. J. Cheney 6 Co.,. doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. lSS6 A. ". GLEASON. (SeaD Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken ir- formally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by all druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
 --Advertissment.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-21
A DAINTY PuRR pRsSERT.

For Sunday or Weekday Dinner. plan on Ice Cream for your dessert. Strawberry Chocolate and Vanilla Or NearUlitan bricks $1.40 quart de- liverer packed In Ice. Phone Keller Bros. yo"r order.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
american Legion Starts
Big Membership DriUe

The membership committee Of the
local American Legion post, No. so,
in charge Of Commander George W.
Freyermuth. met Friday night and
decided TO put on a minstrel show at
the oliver theater Nov Is and I 0. in
order 10 raise a fund 10 care for dis
abled and diseased soldiers. Col
Freyermuth stated that many eX-
service men are in need Of help, and
as the dues Of the post viii not fur
nish sufficient funds for this work.
II is necessary that the show be
given in order 10 raise the required
amount.
The cast will consist Of 20 men
and 80 girls. all local talent, and the
Notre Dame Service club Will be
asked 10 contribute talent 10 the
show. The committee on member
ship in charge Of the minstrel show
is composed OF A. L. Mcdonald.
Stewart Elbel. Robert Swintz and
George Crepeau.
During The fair week the legion
-ill have g stand IN connection with
the Red Cross and will give infOrma-
tion 10 eX-seryice men regarding In
surance pensions. vocational train
ing and methods Of filling out papers
when asking for the World War Vic
tory medal. Mem bership viii be So
licited at the booth and Il is hoped
that 1000 additional members will
be gained
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11

Banker
Starts Search
for Dangh her

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Sept TO-
Stoughton Fletcher. Indianapolis
banker Friday instituted a search
for his daughter Louise, Il, who
disappeared from the Fletcher
summer home in Gloucester. Mass,
after donning overalls and clipping
her hair.
Mrs. Fletcher went east TO aid in
the search.
Fletcher expressed the belief that
the girls disappearance is part OF a
prank in which some OF her girl
friends took part.
Police departments in eastern
cities have been requested 10 search
for the girl and coast shipping off
Gloucester has been notified by wire
LESS TO look out for "A boat on the
theory that the girl drifted out to
sea in a skiff
According 10 word received here
the grl left the summer home where
she has been staying with a govern
css and was seen by fisherman near
Rocky Neck, more than a mile from
the home. He said after she had
clipped her hair and donned the
Overalls she shouldered a pair of
oars and walked in the direction Of
Rocky Neck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11

This winter the local post viii
have a basket ball team and an at
tempt will be made 10 orga nize a
strong football team this fall.
Dances VIII be given at monthly in
tervals during the winter and it is
planned 20 have something doing at
every meeting. Several athletic
shows viii also be staged.
Plans for the organization OF
statewide speakers bureau for the
American Legion in Indiana were
announced today by /. Russell New
gent. department adtutanJ. BY the
Plan hundreds Of speakers. who viii
offer their services 10 the legion in
its patriotic programs. viii be listed,
and copies OF the list will be sent TO
all legion posts OF the state
Each OF the 304 local posts in the
state are asked 20 send 20 state
headquarters names Of persons in
their communities who Will be avail
able for speeches when needed.
These persons Will be asked 10 serXe
without pay. but the legion posts
Will guarantee all expenses for each
speaker. Local posts IN need of a
man % conduct memorial exercises.
TO speak al programs observing pa
triotic DAYS. etc. Will then consult
the list 20 obtain a speaker. Il IS
the object 20 have the posts obtain
mep who live as near their Commun-
tiles as possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
N0tre Dame Preparatory
Department Opens Friday

Rev. William a Maloney. who
was apr ointed secretary of NOtre
Dame university. at faculty meet
ing. officially assumed duties OF the
new position. with the opening Of
the university preparatory depart
mcnt. Friday. He succeeds Rev.
Thomas Burke. who will take. M
% 0iofesSorship IN the colicgc II
literal arts.
The change in personnel led 10 the
selection OF Rev Ernest Davis for
registrar. 20 take the place vacated
ty the new secretary. For the past
five years. Fr. Davis has been pro-
fessCr OF chemistry. No announce
ment has as yet come from the
president as To the choice OF an
instructor TO fiji the vacancy in the
che'Histry staff
Reservations for rooms on The
campus. which are being received
az the rate OF a hundred daily. can
not be filled owing 10 unprecedented
registration. it was announced Fri
day by Rev. James Burns. president
Every available room IN the ive
residence halls has been assigned
All applications received hereafter
by the registrar viii be turned over
90 the Trefect OF Brownson hall. the
colicEe dorn1itory. larEe block
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11

of desks are still unclaimed. al
though they are certain 10 be oc-
cupied within the coming week.
WHEN CoIlegians will arrive in full
strength.
Elimination or the first two years
Of the preparatory school, together
with enforcement Of the rule where
by college men employed at the eA-
pense Of the university must live
in Brownson hall were Of little avail
ia easing of the anticipated short
ace OF campus accommodations.
IL has been estimated that ap-
proNimately 500 students will be
obliged 10 reside off the university
grounds. This figure is more than
zoo in excess OF day students attend
ing classes at Notre Dame during
the pasb year. The appointment Of
Rev. ". T Cunningham, c. $. c.,
prefect OF students residing of the
campus. along with the tightening OF
discipline regulation affecting day
scholars is open recognition on the
part Of university authorities Of
the situation.
President Burns has requested
South Benders who have spare
rooms they might wish 10 let out 20
college students. 10 notify the regis
trar who Will recommend city lodg
ing places
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
SOUTH BEND REAL
ESTATE BOARD TO
ENTER STATE MEET
Competition to Be Similar to
National Associations
Meetings.

The South Bend Real Estate board
will send a speaker TO enter the four
minute talk contest, which is 10 be
a feature Of the state convention al
Nuncie. oct. 13. according 10 Will
liam Happ. The board will meet
next week 10 decide on the contest
ant.
The competition will be similar TO
that held annually by the National
association Of real estate boards eX-
cept that the speakers will be limit
ed to four minutes instead of five.
Any active member of the state as
sociauOn will be eligible 10 talk in
the contest. The selection of timers
and judges is TO be left 10 the Mum
Gle Real Estate board The Terre
Haute Real Estate board has offer
ed a cup for the winner OF the con-
test and will have no entry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
PLAN LEGION HOME.

ELKHART. Ind. Sept. 10.-A
city-wide campaign TO raise $4,000
for the purchase of the W. High 81.
residence Of DR.. Franklin Miles, Will
be conducted from the first Of No
vember 10 the 11th by Thomas Nc
Coy. post of the American Legion
and Womens auxiliary. The build
ing will be remodeled into a fine
club building as n legion home. The
campaign 10 procure funds viii cul-
inmate i'm a big armisuce day cele-
bration The post Will elect officers
Sept. so, and Clarence r. Clark ana
CLAYTON +. Gales are contending for
the position Of commander.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
ROMINE SCOUT
CAMP DIRECTOR
Discuss Plans for Boys Camp
at Lake Near South
Bend.

Otis Romine was chosen as vice
president and camp director Of the
local Boy Scout organization at a
meeting OF the executive committee
of the scout council. which was held
at the Oliver Thursday noon. Mr..
ROniine succeeds Z. a. Bennett, who
recently resigned.
The council authorized the trip TO
the New York conference for their
scout executive. Joe Taylor. Mr.
TAYLOR will leave on Oct. l , for New
York and from there viii go on a
FIVE days camping trip on Bear
mountain. a special section Of the
New York limited has been reserved
for the scout executives OF the mid
die west.
Next years camping program was
discussed and an effort is being
made 20 establish a permanent camp
at 4 nearby lake. A report OF this
years camp was given by Joe Tay-
lor.
A Scout Masters club room has
been located on the first floor Of the
Chamber OF Commerce. The room
= possessed Of a comfortable library
and was heartily endorsed at a meet
ing OF the Scout Masters held on
Thursday.
Fred L. Dennis. president Of the
scout organization. presided AZ Fri
GAYS meeting. The other council
members are ". ". Borden. David
Guilfoyle. c. A. Macdonald. G. j.
Green. Z. ". Grouse and F. E.
Wolfe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
FRENCH POLICE
START PROBE OF
ACTRESS DEATH
Champagne Dinners and Sim
lister Rumors of Cocaine
Orgies Investigated.
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press:
PARIS, Sept. 10.-The French
police have begun a thorough inves-
tigation into the death of Olive
Thomas. American movie. actress.
who succumbed Friday morning TO
poison, taken. it is said. by mistake
several days ago. The authorities
have issue a permit for the en-
balming of the body. but as yet have
not sanctioned its shipment 10 the
United States on board the steam
ship Mauretania, sailing FROM Cher
bourg September Is.
Investigation also is being made
by the police of sinister rumors or
cocaine orgies, intermingled with
champagne dinners which lasted
into the early hours Of the morning.
that have been afloat In the Amer
lean colony and among the habitues
OF the French cinema world during
the past week.
Late Friday night in the Sante
prison the police were closely ques-
tioning a man named Spalding, said
to be n former American army cap
tain, who was sentenced 10 six
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
COP. WOMEN
PERFECT AN
ORGANIZATION
Chairman Says Democrats of
State Have Efficient
Committees.
BY Mary L. Vitou.

Work for organizing the republic
can women Of st. Joseph county was
initiated at a meeting held at the re-
publican headquarters Friday even
ing. AS a means of perfecting or
ganization an executive committee
composed Of 20 women was select
ed.
Republican county chairman Fred
Klein presided at the meeting and
explained the purpose Tor soliciting
the aid of the republican women for
his party. He told the organization
Of the central committee and sug
gested plans for the systemitizing
Of the work among the women. Mr..
Klein in speaking for the need of
expert organiZati ton among the wo-
men of his county called attention
to the fact that the democratic wO-
men throughout the state are so ef-
ficiently organized as TO have at
tracted nation wide attention and
II was his purpose 10 inspire his
women workers TO attempt TO organ
ize as thoroughly as his opponants.
Mrs Carlisle Talks.
Non partisan in its initial purpose
Carlisle in which she urged the wo-
men 10 support the issues of the
League of Women Voters. She as
serted that the league will endeav-
or to reach upon each Of the narties
as a humanizing factor and will de-
mand the support Of the best efforts
of the two great parties. She an
nounced the meetings Of the citizen
ship schools which will meet at the
oliver hotel Sept. 20 and 21 at
which time noted women speakers
from the democratic and republican
parties will address the women vo-
ters OF the county. In conclusion
Mrs. Carlisle said that the object OF
the league is 10 teach women 10 ap-
preciate the vote and then TO advise
her how 10 use IL in a nonpartisan
manner.
The women who will serve as
members Of the executive commits
tee were named by Mr.. Klein as fol-
lows. Mrs. a. Gernhart. Mrs. La
Fayette LeVan Porter, Mrs. Loren
Kenyon. Mrs. Richard Zellers, Mrs.
Delmar Bair, Mrs. \. E.Martin. Mrs.
Robert Shanklin, Mrs Z. NJ. Morris,
Miss Francis Thurman, Mrs. Fred
Noble. rs. Thad TalcotJ. Mrs. Tier
Grezak Mrs. Walter Bloomfield,
Mrs. j. a. Harris. Miss Mabel Bart
lett. Mrs Oscar Won Barandy, Mrs.
Charles Beyers and Mrs. Harry Fun.
ston.
Go To Front Porch.
4 number OF local women accom-
pianed the South Bend delegation OF
who 1T this mO..!i1s
by special train for Marion. o.,
" here they wal hear Sen. Hd-dl.s
Republican organizations in every
county in Indiana were called upon
Friday by r. VI. Wasmuth. chairman
of the state central committee. 10 ar
range county meetings and rallies
TO be held on Constitution day,
Sept. II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
INQUIRY INTO CHARGE
OF SEEKING TO CORRUPT
C.O.P.ELECTORATE ENDS
Practice of Boosting State
Fund Quotas is Said to
be General.
COX'S FIGURES CORRECT
Secured Personal Data IN Re-
gard to Republican
Funds.

CHICAGO. Sept Investigation
Of the republican campaign 70 raise
funds in Chicago Saturday will COM
plete the senate committees inquiry
here into the charges Of Gov. Cox
that the republicans were seeking
20 corrupt the electorate by solicit
ing $4,000 600 The committee
plans 10 meet again September p IN
some eastern city 10 be selected
by Chairman Kenyon. The demo-
cratic members want 10 go 70 New
York and pursue the investigation
Of the Cox charges there. while the
republicans favor removing TO Pitts
burg 10 look into Neports that the
liquor interests are taking an active
part in the democratic nominees
campaign
Sen. Reed Friday asked that
Charles Piez, former president OF
the emergency fleet corporation, and
now chairman OF the republican
ways and means committee IN Chi
cago, be subpoenaed tomorrow 10
tell Of the fund drive in Chicago.
The Missouri senator also asked that
William Wrigley, jr., and Frederick
Courtenay Barber. the latter or
whom is the $500 a week director OF
the Chicago drive be summoned.
Boosts Quotas
Fridays testimony showed that
the practice Of REPUBLICAN state
workers of boosting the quotas as
signed them 10y the national COM
mittee was general in many states.
a quota" Charles Mavity, former
director OF the Wset Virginia cam
paign, explained. "is a target AZ
Il s-l- H.
pect 20 hit it, Mavity and othe wit
nesses told how they sometimes
doubted the figures assigned them
10 raise. They testified that Gov.
CoX's figures OF quotas in many cities
were correct but that these figures
were those they personally had set
and not those supplied by Fred ".
Upham, national treasurer.
Moore Is Recalled
Edmund II. Moore. Gov Coxs
personal representative. was recalled
10 the stand and asked concerning
reports that liquor interests in Ohio
had supported the democratic NOM
inee in the gubernatoriaI campaign
four years ago, and charges that the
New jersey liquor dealers were
raising funds 20 assist the demo-
cratic candidate this year. Mr.. Moore
denied any knowledge Of the charges
and said the use Of his name in
prosT ectus Of the Association Op-
posed 10 National Prohibition was
unauthorized. He asked II Sen.
Spencer. his questioner. was at
tempting 10 inject a wet and dry
issue into the presidential cam
paign."
The fact that I am known as A
strong prohibitionist IS or no
more significance that the fact that
George White chairman Of the
democratic national committee. Ad-
vocated and voted for prohibition
when in congress" Mr. Moore said.
Anti-SalOon Is e.. o. +.
He characterized the anti-safoon
lea >Ic as a republican organization
and said Wayne 3 Wheeler. its gen
eral counsel. and Other leaders were
(CONTINTED on PAGE FOT-PA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
MACSWINEY IS
GROWING WEAKER
Lord Mayor Suffering Pain,
But Has Clear
Mind.

By United Press
LONDON. sept 1o.-The Gaelic
leagues bulletin issued late Friday
evening says:
Lord Mayor MacSwiney grows
weaker He suffers much pain.
But his mind is perfectly clear"
This was the 2eth day Of the lord
mayors hunger strike Mary Mac
Swiney, sister OF the prisoner. when
leaving the prison this afternoon.
told newspapermen that her brother
was able 20 speak 90 her this morn
ing he asked her what day IL was.
When 7 said it was Friday. The
tenth said Miss MacSwiney Ter
ence said -'It is the beginning Of the
fifth week n nv hunger strike"
Visits Portsmouth.
Referring 20 her visit % Ports
m outh Thursday. Miss NacSwiney
said the IA Dor officials AZ the trades
union congress definitely refused 70
give her "a hearing She was told by
an official that the congress would
not help help her and she said she
rhauvht they were afraid of her
of obtaining the lord mayors re.
lease.
II did not want 70 urge direct
action she declared y only desir-
ed few minutes of plain talk
with the representatives OF six and
half millions cf working people Of
England. was told that u
strike was called tomorrow they
would not be able 10 get a half mill
lion men m issvs work"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11

IN CAMP PAIGN
Petticord Party Holds Meet
ing at First Evangeli-
cal Church.

Interest in the Petticord evangel-
ical party campaign at the FIRST
Evangelical church has been stead
lily growing since the opening night.
There are FIVE workers in this party.
They form a saxaphone quartet
which. with their vocal and solo
work. has been greatly appreciated.
Saturday begins the second week
OF meetings. on Monday night Mr..
Petticord Will lecture on "Hypo-
critics" People have attended the
lectures from Niles, Elkhart and
Bremen. The chorus choir has been
very successful under the leadership
OF u. J.. LAUGH.