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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03

Here IS picture or an all-Amer-
lean circus act.
OF course there are many per-
formers in Spangleland whose an
cestry dates back TO Colonial days,
but Tor the most part the personnel
OF the "white-tops'' is made up of
those who have beer imported from
foreign countries. But now and
then one will find American born
performers whose parents and grand
parents were performers before
them. OF such are the three shown
in the accompanying picture.
Miss Victoria Davenport comes Of
a famous family of American riders
whose grace and daring have known
few equals. Hers first became a
circus family in the days of Adam
FOrepaugh. She is one Of two scores
of eqUestrians representing half as
many countries who will be seen
when the Ringing Brothers and
Barnum K Bailey combined circus
comes here next saturday.
Pat Waldo, whose real name is
Brookfield, answered the lure of the
circus when a mere lad by becoming
an apprentice in the Davenport fam
lily riding act After gaining pro-
ficienCy as a rider, he turned his at
tentiOn 10 Glowing. Since that time
his merry face has always been as
ISOLATED with the Davenport eQues-
trian numbers. Waldo GENES from
an old New England family.
The horse. he is Starlight III
which means that his ancestry is
also OF the circus world. All have
been owned by the Davenport fam
lily. Starlight /, long aso passed &c
! that particular heaven TO which cir
Gus folk believe all faithful horse.
go. AS for Starlight II. he has
merely been pensioned. For two
years, he has been left at home OF
Miss Davenport's farm near sleepy
Hollow, New York, where he spend.
the summer doubtlessly dreaming OF
the days when he Quickened his pace
10 the tune Of the circus band.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
PURCHASE OF FIRE
APPARATUS STARTS
COMMITTEE FIGHT
Members Call Halt and Ask
For Demonstration of
Both Machines.

CONTINUE DFROM PACE ONE)
board Of safety. produced letters
from the cities supposed to have
purchased LaFrance equipment at a
cost lower than given the city of
South Bend. In referring 10 the
purchase OF the South Bend equip
ment. DR.. Smith stated that the city
had made one error in purchasing
equipment from the old concern and
would not make a second.
DR.. Smith Talks.
IF everything was equal or near
equal between the two bidders.
would favor the South Bend COM
pany." said Dr. Smith but we are
not certain that this concern will
stay in business any longer than its
predecessors and when repairs are
needed for the machines they must
be secured with the least delay pos
sible." Seeing that neither side was
gaining ground, Councilman August
Bailey made a motion that the reso-
luton be held up for two weeks and
a demonstration of the two ma
chimes be held.
After much ridioule the motion
was passed. "Only time will tell the
the real merits OF either machine
and what can the members of the
council determine by watching the
two pieces Of apparatus squirt wa
ter" queried Councilman sherman
hudson. However, il was decided
that the council should meet Friday
at $50 o'clock at hose company No
=, 81, Sc II q rafn 40 Ia l.
er, and witness the demonstration.
Favorable Report.
The resolution providing for the
venereal disease clinic 10 be placed
under the supervision of the health
department was given a favorable
report. Communications from prom
inent organiza tons of the city urg-
ing the adoption OF this resolution
were placed on file by the city clerk.
The resolution providing for the
appropriation of $4,000 TO the
board of park commissioners was de-
fcrred indefinitely. The appropria-
ton is to be used in extending Cal
vert st. through Studebaker park
Owing to the fact that il is nearly
fall and several other matters stand
ing in the way OF the work, the
committee decided TO hold the reso-
| luton until the latter date.
The resolution apprOpriaung So
1880 to the board of park commits
sioners for the opening Of High ST.
| from Dubail av. to Dayton St, was
given a favorable report as well as
| the resolution repeating the 81 5000
bond issue for the Engman Natator-
/ ium which is replaced by a resolu-
ton providing for a larger bond Is
sue. The resolution for the paving
| of Wayne St, from st. Joseph 81. tc
Lafayette blvd, received a favorable
report 1t IS probable that the coun-
/ ell VIII vote for an increase in the
salary OF both the assistant chief OF
1 the police and fire departments
\ When the recent increase in salaries
was given to the two departments
! the salary Of the assistant chief was
not increased accordingly. They re-
! ceive $4,000 per year under the new
! scale. while the captains receive
! S2.1OO. Their salaries probably vii
! be increased to $4,000. There was
| some discussion Of raising the pay
of the fire chief as il is not though
/ 10 have been increased sufficiently
according TO the increase awarded
| the privates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
DEATHS
ErEn q I'LL

Fred c.. Hill. 81 years old. broth
er-in-law Of John A. Hibberd
Of this city. died at his home in
Owego, y. Y, Saturday noon follow
ing au illness of several months. lie
Is survived by his wife Mrs. Grace
Hibberd Hill, and a daughter,
Frances. Mr.. Hill was born IN Perry
Vile ". Y. June 2S. 1858. His mar
rage 20 Miss Grace Hibberd, sister
OF John a. Hibberd took place in
South Bend Aug %. 1890.
Funeral services viii be held az
the family residence. $50 Main ST..
OwcgC, Tuesday afternoon at $50
o'clock and burial viii be in the city
cemetery there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
BEGIN DIGGING COAL.

BELLEVILLE, H., Aug q
About so percent in the Belleville
district returned 70 work today fol-
lowing receipt OF orders from
Pres't Frank Harrington Of the
Illinois organization and John L.
Lewis president Of the international
organization.
A number OF locals will hold
meetings tonight TO take action on
these orders. Some locals held
special meetings Sunday and voted
TO return 10 work. There is some
doubt in the minds Of some Of the
men as 10 the exact meaning Of the
order sent out by Pres't Lewis and
union officials will attempt 10 in
terpret them at meetings tonight.
II was estimated this morning
that about 1000 men had returned
to work today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
JUDGE ORDERS
STRIKE PROBE
Asks Grand Jury to Investi,
gate Possible Conspiracy
in WalkOuts.
Rr United Press

by lulteu russ
CHICAGO, Aug. CHIEF Justice
Robert F. Grow, addressing the Au-
gust state grand jury today, asked
that body 10 begin Immediately an
investigation 10 determine II there
is "a criminal conspiracy in Coon
county 10 bring about a coal short
age for the purpose OF manipulate
ing prices"
"A coal famine threatens Chicago
and unless II is relieved before win
ter hardships, suffering and possibly
death will result" he said.
Many Of the principal bitumin-
Gus operators of Illinois and Indiana
have their headquarters in Chicago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
NEW YORK R4ISINS
BRING BIC PRICE
BY Associated Press:

NEW YORK. Aug. 2.-One hun
dred and fifty carloads Of raisinS
owned by the California Associated
Raisin company. were sold at public
auction az the Mercantile exchange
here Monday. Prices ranged from
% 20 "a cents per pound. The rails
ins are for October delivery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
DIVIDE ATTENTION

bN AesVadItl Iteef
SAN SEBASTIAN, Aug. The
council of the League OF Nations,
divided its attention MondaI between
public health and public order. TAX
ing up a plan for organizing a per-
manent international hygienic or
ganization and ways and means for
using the economic blockade with
the promptest effect in case CT vio-
lation Of the covenant Of the League
of Nations by a member country OF
belligerency by non-member coun-
tn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
ILLINOIS MEN RETURN.

SPRINGFIELD, III, Aug. -
Coal IS being hoisted today.
Many mine locals held meetings
Sunday and many are back to work,
according to Priest Frank Earring
ton OF the Illinois United Mine
Workers
Harrington estimated that 70
percent Of the men are working.
Operators here declare that coal
production will reach normal by
Friday if the mines get sufficient
cars TO handle the output.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
Many Killed IN Ireland
During Past Month

LONDON. Aug. 2.-Twenty-two
persons were killed and 81 were
wounded in fighting in Ireland dur
ing the month OF July. Premier
Lloyd George declared today in the
house OF comnn0nA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
kRafnals'|
AUDITORIUM

When you read that SLAM Bang
Jim" with that great f0vOrite VIII
liam Russell, opened yesterday at
the Auditorium to crowded houses,
IS a story about "a rather wild young
Gothamite coming late TO his own
wedding and being disOwned by his
dad, and old friend Coincidence dis
covering his double I'm the far West,
you may leap to the conclusion that
this Is "Old stuff But in that as
sumption you would be vastly mis-
taken-and TO your own everlasting
loss. For you'd be passing up the
chance 10 enjoy a comedy drama
that ranks with the real stuff" OF
tho screen. Big Bill Russell is al
ways a Hkeable hero, and here we
find him acting the wild youth Of
the city and the rough but human
outlaw Of the west in a way that
holds the sympathy perfectly for
both Characters-not always an easy
task. "Slam-Bang jim" is being re-
peated today with Monkey Bust
ness" a laughabie two reel Sunshine
comedy; SnUb Pollard in Don't
Rock the Boat" comedy and Topics
OF the Day. For two days cGsnmenc-
ing tomorrow Miss Geraldine Far
Tar will be seer in THE Woman
and The Puppet" II is a sensation
al and thrilling seven reel drama
with the plot laid in sunny Spain.
Miss FerTar is seen at her best I'm
this picture which has been placed
in class "a" by critics everywhere.
and in it she is ably assisted by her
talented husband Lou Tellegen and
an all star cast. A feature is an
original passion dance by Miss Far
rar, who is noted as a Grand Opera
Prima Donna, legitimate stage star,
superb dancer and motion picture
favorite. Mutt and jeff, FoA News
and Snub Pollard comedy are the
other pictures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
BRITISH CABINET
APPROVES IRISH Bill
By nited Press

BY United Press:
LONDON, Aug. 2.-The cabinet
today approved the Irish bill prac-
tically as presented. 1t is expected to
be introduced in parliament today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
TheLighterSid
III the Days Meas

NEW YORK-John Henerr.
broke and out OF a fob, turned
S4.5OO ue found over 10 the po-
lice Bad luck 20 keep it, he
said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03

NEW NORk-The greatest crowd
in Long BcaCh's history was on hand
Sunday-TeasOn: the b9n was OF on
bathing suits and rule forcing wom-
en- 20 wear stockings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
CASTLE

ViVacious Margarita Fischer. who
has absented herself from the pic
TURF screen for quite a time. is the
star at the Castle today in a delight
ful comedy-drama Of domestic life
and unfounded jealousy. entitled
The Thirueth Piece OF Silver The
husband. played finely by King Bag
gott, IS a coin collector. who guards
his treasurers with such zeal that
his beautiful wife becomes suspic-
fous OF a hidden love affair The
outcome IS amusing.
Tomorrow. THE Broken Butter
ny stars pretty Pauline Starke.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
Elected National Head
OF Friends Of Irish
Rr Associated Press

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-The Ri
Rev. Mitchell @. Gallagher OF De-
troit has been elected national pres
ident OF the Friends OF Irish Free
dom 10 succeed the Most Rev. Peter
r. Magennis, who is now superior
general OF the Carmelite order IN
Europe. IL was announced Monday
night by the national council.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
POPULATION
FIGURES

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON, Aug. e.--The CEN
sus bureau today announced the fol-
lowing 1920 populations:
State Of Georgia, 3.s9G,601.
Negaunee, Mich. 7.419.
It's Her Own Quarrel.
Why not let Ohio settle the dis
pute between her two sons and save
the rest OF the country 10 or %
million dollars In election expenses >
~ NTuHy~ TrTuErr n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03

INDIANAPOLIS-The police
have a new one-"hold Up IN
self-defenSe." George DTagos
says a bury negro tried 20 get
his money. he turned the tables
and stole the neEro's money and
even the handkerchief over his
eyes George was out OF breath
when the police caught up with
him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
IN DIXIE HIGHWAY

Three trucks Of the state high
way department are engaged in nlac-
ing crushed limestone on the Dixie
highway from tho southern limits
or South Bend 20 the county line.
-Four inches OF stone are being placed
on the entire surface The work IS
under the supervision OF Frank Bar
clay
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03

OF course, between taking what
he deserves or signing the peace
terms the Turk chose the latter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
IASAIIE

The White Dove" is the title Of
the picture shown az the LaSalIe
theater today nd tomorrow. and fea-
turing clever n. r. Warner in a role
OF power and appeal. The story
IS one OF absorbing interest and has
10 do with the fault OF maintaining
a double standard Of morals for men
and women II is a kindly view Of
life's perplexities, aided by the ar
tistic delinea ton OF Mr.. Warner as
the hero. The scenes are mostly
laid IN England and are rich In syl-
van views OF rare beauty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03
Has He Got The Job For Life?

We don't know anything about
the Irish constitution but IL looks
as If Mr. De Naleras term must
have expired hy this time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-03

CONTINUE DFROM PAGE ONE)
, 1920-07-29
DEAFNESS
And Noises In The Head.

II YOU ARE A SUFFERE-Go to
your Local Druggist and order CON-
CENTRATED SOURDAL,' price 4/6
per tin. This New remedy gives almost
immediate relief, and quickly effects a
permanent cure, 1t penetrates to the
actual seat Of the complaint, and has
completely cured many cases which were
considered hopeless If your Chemist
does not yet stock 'SOURDAL', do not
accep, any substitute, but send money
order for a supply direct TO the SOUR
DALI DISTRIBUTING co, 50 STA
tom ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY,
ENG, and a package will be mailed per
return with full directions.
, 1920-07-29

ly ~breezeless sea. The third attempt
to run the race that will settle 1871
yachting supremacy will be made to-
morrow, wind and weather permitting.
The course will be the same that the RI
walls tried to cover today, fifteen miles TO
Windward and fifteen miles to leeWard.
Although their favourite failed TO win
today the Resolute's supporters took
great comfort in the fact that she was
leading the challenger by about two miles
when the match was declared off MeasQr-
ed in actual progress toward the Far away
stake in the prevailing wind, this meant
about an hours sailing for the defender
had consumed a triAe more than four
and a half hours in covering nine miles
of the course. Both yachts, however.
had covered considerably more actual
distance than n ne miles, for lmmedl-
ately after the start Capt. Adams OF the
ResoIute and Ca t. Burton OF the Sham
rock got in a luffing match that took
them far off the course and we'll III TO-
wards the Jersey shore. When they n
nally came about after an hour and ~
0inutes of sailing that had carried them
only a short distance nearer the mark
than they were at the start the ReSOlute
had picked up the Sc seconds lead the
Shamrock took at the start and soon
passed the challenger. But the breath
of wind that had given the committee
sufficient hope to start the race had died
out by this time and the sloops fairly
drifted until the match was declared OFT.
Gentle and variable wind with fair
weather was the weather bureau pred!c-
ton tonight for comJrroWs zach race,
Summary Shamrock start IL. 80. 20. Re
,oI,+o ,to,,+ / . 81 OK ponO oolloH off Of
SOB after sailing nine miles.
, 1920-07-29
Continued from 1st page.

49, AACR IL AN ANO0Ah VI - /AAACGJ NsAiNN
the biggest cloth market in India were
destroyed by fire on Friday night. The
loss is estimated at 80, 600, 900 rupees
at least, (f2, 600, 000). No casualties
are reported. The cause of the fire is
not known.
Berlin, July 25th.-The Govt. today
approved the draft providing for the dis
armament of the population.
London, July 25th,-The Russian Soviet
Govt. notified Great Britain that it is will
ing to meet the leading Allies for a peace
conference in London but as a prelimin-
airy to such a conference it demands the
surrender of Genl. Wrangel, the anti Boil
sheVik commander in the south, under a
guarantee of personal safety, according
to the Daily MALI,
Paris, July 25th.-A wireless message
from Moscow. says the "HsVa's Agency,
announces that the Russian Soviet army
is falling back on the order Of the Soviet
Commander.
Warsaw, July 25th. Armistice e
tiations between the representatives of
Polan1 and Soviet Russia probably will
be held at Brest Litovsk, according to
Diet circles late yesterday. Negotiations
to bring about the initial meeting of the
military commanders to arrange for a
conference between the Populations of
both sides already are upder way some
where on the front lines.
Berlin, July 25th. The German Govt.
today proclaimed an ordin nee prohibit
ing the expectation and transit of arms,
munitions, explosives or other war ma
terials to Poland or Russia.
London, July 25th.-The Greeks have
occupied Adrianople, according to an an
nouncement made in Athens newspapers
on Saturday and forwarded to the Elk
change Telegraph Coy. King Alexander
will enter Adrianople today.
Beyrout, Syria, July 18th. THE French
troops have resumed their march on
Damascus as a result of an attack on a
French detachment between HONS and
Tripoli by he troops Of King Feisal, head
of the Syrian State, after he had accepted
an ultmatum Of Genl. Gouraud.
Constantinople July 25th.-The Greek
forces in Thrace occupied Eskibaba, the
junction point of the Constantinople nd
Kiak- Kilisseh and westward along the
railway and northWestWard along the
highway iowa d A%drianople, the Turks
offerirg slight resistance after fleeing
rapidly toward AdrianOple.
Sandy Hook, July 26th .-The Is mile
Sandy Hook gale that drove the Resolute
and Shamrock to shelter last Saturday,
went into retirement today, taking all
the little Sandy Hook zephyrs with it
1l 80 --l 4s-:- E.-L Co.,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-05
To the Men anu Women
Voters OF the Township
of Ottawa:

Re;no candidate for the office of Supervisor of the
Township of Ottawa have been advised by my friends
that would be but fair all interested persons that they
should know the principal things for which stand if elect
ed to that office.
First. believe that the ends Of justice require that
everyone should have fair and impartial trial OF their
cases in our To that end pledge myself, II elect
ed to select courts ial honest ana INTEL
eent jurors. In this selection of jurors will not be con-
iroled nor influenced by any lawyer firm of lawyers
in this or any other city Of this county.
Seconds Firmly believing that majority OF the
voters are entitled elect their representatives to office
without regard the wishes of political boss, pledge
mvse If elected select Judges Of election who will be
fair and honest and controlled by political boss
Third: While heartily sympathize with the wor-
tbv poor of the Township of Ottawa opposed to the
souanderng Of the taxpayers by paying out the
same as alleged aid for the to who are the
owners of property and particularly to the owners OF IN
come producing property also pledge myself not to Sc
lect any particular merchant in this city from whom ar
t;ces shall be exclusively purchased in giving such aid
to the worthy poor, but TO distribute such purchases
among all the merchants Of the city
Fourth If elected pledge myself to bring before
the County Board by resolution otherwise the neces-
stv Of said County Board taking such action WILL IN
the future prevent the needless destruction or human
lives such as recently occurred the railroad crossing at
the Morarity Hill, west of the CITY,
If YOU believe IN these principles vote for me.
Respectfully yours,
b. STANLEY,
Candidate forSupervisor.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-05

lea. Experience, by George '. 40
bnrt viii be presented by r. Kay
Comslock and Morris Gest AT IN"
Gayety Theater Thursday, April \.
This will be the sixth season o.
" Experience," and the play bids fair
ia he more successful this year than
ever before. because II seems that no
matter where Experience goes, TINS
,pmarkahle modern morality play Al
WAYS attracts capacity audiences
The clergymrn OF every big city from
Maine to california have pronounteA
,.rxuorience" one of IN" most wonder
uul lessons Of right living eNer pre-
,,nted 10 the eyes ul youth. II Is IN"
erc.y OF the trials and temptations
mat bese }onth on every mana an !
II l. presented by u reinaIkabi" cast
ana amid surroundings OF great scenic
hruuIty. There are ten scenes III 'l'
production and the cast Is an cNtep'
tluualN strong Olo.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-05
FAMED HISTORICAL
COLLECTION MAY co
TO CHICAGO SOCIETY
VALUABLE PROPERTY ASSEM-
gLeD gY LATE CHARLES GUN
TIER, FORMER La SHL|E
COUNTY RESIDENT. OFFERE D
FOR SALE AT $4,000.

Chicago April 1.--Th" chicago ms
torical society is WagluE campaign
...',....... ,,,.. .cr,,tn.,r historical cullec-
70 "'''' ,r, ....t..r bo;s
uon III laloaEo' me 1..t,.'..' 49,. .'''
have offered II 10 the s"'i.as 10Y F''0'
o00-eNHtrts say IT l. worth more
tim, t,,fes rbi. spm-and officials 0,
~ .o,,. ,o r.,fse the
'Ie ''N'''' '''i, ...a,r.,s
money 70 nu3 H. IL -
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-05
EXPERIENCE" COMING
TO GAYETY THURSDAY

The most wonderful play in Amer
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-05

Phi!anthropic Party
VIII be held Friday, Aptil ., at X. OF
G. Han instead Of Saturday.