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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
BENTON HARB0R WAR
WORKER THOUGHT TO
HAVE ESCAPED TURKS

Specisi 10 The News Times
BENTON HARBOR, Mich, Feb.
1S.-According to the opinions of
many close friends, it is now
thought that DR. Mabel Elliot form
erly of this city, but lately a member
Of the American commission for re
lief in Marass, Turkey. was not a
victim of a Turkish reign of terror
which recently took place. She was
thought TO have been included in the
list of the twenty American relief
workers who were reported missing
but in a letter received by Miss Neva
nuvan. a close personal friend of
Miss Elliot's. she said that the work
ers were swamped with work
on refugees who were the victims of
Turkish cruelty, but she expressed
no thought OF fear for her own
safety.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
BORDEN FAV0RS
JUNIOR SCHOOL
CCoNTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.


project must fall upon the citizens. "
Speaks of Salaries.
He pointed out that the recent
salary Increase granted the teachers
has placed the board in an embar-
RAISING financial condition and that
the necessary funds for this increase
must be derived from next years
budget He further stated that the
board has had the matter of the
new building under consideration
for some time nd that the citizens
may rest assured that everything
possible viii be done TO bring about
it's construction i'm the very near
future.
Mr.. Borden spoke for a few min
utes on Americanization He dehn-
ed this problem as being the per
suading OF people TO work at the
job Of being Americans" II is the
opinion of Mr.. Borden that the
schools are the greatest aid of any
organization i'm the country i'm solv-
ing the characterization problem.
Preceding She superintendent adj
dress. a brief entertainment was Civ
en- by the Studebaker Civic club.
Dancing and music were featured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
DUTCH PRESS COMMENTS
ON MESSAGE OF ALLIES

Nv Associated Press.
THE HAGUE. Tuesday. Feb. IT,
The Dutch press. althoAgE inclined
10 resent what one newspaper calls
"A display OF bad temper" i'm q
rather sharp wording of some parts
OF the second allied note with re-
gard TO the former German emperor.
N its comment generally takes the
view that these parts are intended
only for home consumption and
that real meaning OF the note is
that Holland is simply asked TO pre-
vent Wilhelm from interfering with
the peace Of the world.
The government the newspapers
loay. is undoubtedly pleased that the
allies did not attempt TO dictate the
specific place OF interment The
general feeling is that the incident
will be speedily settled with Hol-
lands expected offer Co intern VIII
helm at Doom.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
CAILLAUX TO PRESENT
NEW LINE OF DEFENSE

By Associated Press:
PARIS. Feb. 1S.-An unusual line
Of defense will be adopted by former
Premier Caillaux in his trial 20 be
resumed Friday on charges Of con-
spring to bring about a peace un-
favorable to France, according TO
friends OF the accused man They
declare the basis OF his entire plea
will be justification for the policies
which he advocated, his purpose
being TO draw a parallel between the
difficulties of the present economic
situation for France and the results
which he will claim would have fol-
lowed II his policies had been
adopted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19

ing. The communication was also
taken into consideration by the
board in holding the hearing over
until next Wednesday evening.
Many requests We're received by the
board 10 render some decision Wed
nesday evening, but after consider
able explanation that the board had
certain legal phases Of the case TO
investigate before rendering a de
cision. the meeting was adjourned.
Previous 10 the discussion of the va
eating OF Walnut st. the resolution
for the paving OF Calvert St, from
Michigan to High SITS. was confirm
ed, while the resolution for the
sewer on Vassar av. was deferred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
LITTLE ACTION TAKEN
ON TREATY IN SENATE
By Associated Press :

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S-The
peace treaty went into eclipse again
today in the senate. With private
negotiations for a compromise al
ready quiescent, the leaders found
no one ready TO speak on the senate
floor and it was agreed that the sub
iect would not be taken up during
the day at all.
Debate may be resumed tomorrow
and the compromise negotiations
will be continued but many senators
believe the treaty fight will not be
revived in earnest for some time 10
come. With the railroad bill and
other important legislation business
coming up, the controversy over rat
ification may be permitted 20 drag
on. it was indicated today. without
either side seeking 10 force decis-
ion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
DEATHS
GEORGE 7. SCHULTZ.

George 1. Schultz. y years OLD.
died at his home. sos y. St. Peter
St, Wednesday afternoon at 4
o'clock following a six months i'll
ness Of paralysis he is survived
by three sons. George E. Leo F. and
Robert J.; two daughters. Mrs. r.
Mcmahon and Mrs. ". ]. White, all
OF South Bend.
He was born in Carlisle Hill o..
Nov. is. 1s47, and came to South
Bend go years ago. He was married
10 Jane +. McGraw June 80, 1874.
Mrs. Schultz died two years ago.
The funeral will be held at 9
o'clock Saturday morning at ST.
Joseph's church, Rev. p. ]. Carroll
officiating. Burial will be IN Cedar
Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
THOMAS HOUsMERTH.

Thomas +. Houswerth, 4s years
old. of Portage Prairie. died Wed
nesday morning following a linger-
ing illness OF two years of enlarge
ment of the heart. He is survived
by his wife. one son. Ernest, and
one daughter, Fern. all Of Portage
Prairie. He also leaves a brother.
A. w. Houswerth, Of Portage
Prairie.
Gle, give men were enjoying a win
p, 1872, at Bristol. Ind. and has
lived in Berrien county for the past
As years. The funeral will be held
Friday afternoon at o'clock at the
Portage Prairie church, Rev. Peter
Schauer officiating. Burial will be
in the church cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
q. o. P. NIEN MEET.

~ Ass0Ciated Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.-Republi-
can state leaders tonight were vir-
tually unanimous in the belief that
four men would be nominated as
delegates at large TO the republican
national convention by the state
that the delegation would go 20 the
national convention uninstructed
one and possibly two women prob
ably viii be named alternate dele
safes az large
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
MANY POLAR ANIMALS.

By Associated Press:
HALIFAX, y. s., Feb. 1S.-Arctic
ice packs, literally black with wal
rus. seals and other polar creatures.
are the largest within memory &C
cording to reports brought here by
sailors and overland travellers. The
solid ice extends farther south than
AT any time within years. with the
bays and inlets fringing the New
Foundland coast locked tightly. The
solid pack extends eight miles south
of Wainwright, 100 miles north Of
Point Lay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
HARRIET PALMER.

Miss Harriet Palmer, 81 years
old, died at her home. 500 Dale St.
Mishawaka. Tuesday afternoon at
$50 o'clock following a five weeks
Illness of tuberculosis. She is sur
Nived by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
arthur Wooden, and three brothers,
Edward Palmer of Mishawaka. Bert
OF Flint, Mich. and Fred of Laporte,
Ind. Miss Palmer was born i'm Mo
hence. H., June L, 1885, and came
10 Mishawaka from LapOrte seven
years ago.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence Friday afternoon at ?
o'clock. Rev. i. G. Meister will Of
ficiate and burial will be in the
Mishawaka cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
MOOSE LODGE WILL
MEET THURSDAY MIGHT

At a meeting of the Moose lodge
10 be held Thursday evening the
question of organizing woman's
auxiliary to the local lodge will be
discussed. The meeting is 10 be open
and the members are urged TO bring
their families Mrs. NJ. Mailing
woman's organizer for the lodge,
will be present TO explain the work
of organization and 10 offer sug-
gestions concerning the building up
of such an auxiliary in South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
TO DEFINE STATUS.
Press

ky Associated Press.
OTTAWA. ont. Feb. 1S.-Legis-
lstion will be introduced at the com
ing session Of parliament il wa,
learned today. 10 define the Statu.
OF the proposed Canadian represen.
tstivs at Washington. Since tht
early DAYS CT the war. there has
Lssn a Canadian missions at Wash
ington. but its functions have beer
confined 20 matters of trade The
functions OF the Canadian represen-
tative viii be OF a wider character
AID. il is stated. semi-diplomauc
The main aim viii be 90 cut ont
the present circuitous route via the
colonial office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
HENRY BURGESS.

Henry Burgess, rs years old, 11O5
Campau St, died at Healthwin hos
pital Wednesday afternoon at 1890
o'clock following a prolonged ill
ness OF tuberculosis. He is sur
vived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret
Burgess of this city, three brothers,
John B. and Christopher of South
Bend and Frederick of St. Joseph.
Mich, and three sisters. Mrs. Joseph
r Spry of South Bend, Mrs. John
Shaffer of Detroit and Mrs. Frank
Ely OF Toledo, o. Mr.. Burgess was
born in South Bend Dec. 4. 1891,
and had lived here all his life.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
All Fat People
Should Know This

The world owes a debt OF gratitude 20
the author OF the new famous Marmola
Prescription, and Is still more indebted
for the reduction Of this harmless ef-
fective obesity remedy 10 tablet form.
Narrnola Prescription Tablets can now
be obtained AZ oil urug stores. or by
writing direct 20 Marmola Co. s04
Woodward Ave Detroit, dIcE.. and
their reasonable price s. Tor a large
casel leaves no excuse for dieting OF
violent exercise for the reduction Of the
overfat body 20 normal proportions
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
CONSIDER CANDIDATE.

BY Associated Press:
LONDON, Feb. IS. - SeVerai
names are under discussion in con-
nection with the appointment Of an
ambassador to the United States to
succeed Viscount Grey of Fallodon.
Those most prominently mentioned
are Sir Auckland c. Geddes, minis
ter of national service and recon
struction. and II. A. L. Fisher, min
lister of education.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
ST. PAUL MAN WINS
SPEED SKATING RACE

BY Associated Press
LAKE PLACID. y. Y. Feb. IS
Everett MCGOWAN, OF st. Paul.
won the one-mile senior race, the
principal event in the opening day S
program of the international anna
teur speed skating championships,
here today. His time was three min
utes. two and two-dfths seconds.
Roy McWhirter, of Chicago. finished
second and Mr.. Goodwin. was third.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
W1FT GETS DIVORCE.

Dovie Clay was granted divorce
from William Clay by Judge Mont
gomery in superior court Wednes-
day on the grounds Of non-supPort
Mrs. Clay said that since her nus
bands confinement IN the Cook
county Jail he had not contributed
anything towards her support. She
said that since her marriage she had
learned that he was "a desperate
character
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19

Atty. Hood also pointed to the
fact that Baker had said il his con
fession that he is an inventor OF
perpetual motion as further evidence
that he is OF unsound mind.
The attorneys for the prosecution
held 20 the view that the jury is
the judge of whether Baker is sane
or insane and not the Judge Atty
Hood told the court that ne had
Just received word from the navy
department that it would offer him
any assistance possible regarding
circumstances surrounding the adj
judication OF Baker by the naval
board during the summer OF 1918.
At the close Of the court session
"Wednesday afternoon Judge Hub
hard ruled that unless Atty Hood
IL able To present more authorities
against the admission Of the con-
fessiOns. he would admit them as
evidence Thursday morning.
The further identification Of Bak-
or Wednesday by c. J. McManus,
Wabash railroad telegrapher. was
ono OF the more important incidents
OF the session.
For the first time during the trial,
which was venued here from La
porte county. Baker was identified
Tuesday afternoon by Richard Leh-
man as one Of the two men he had
seen on the night OF the shooting,
standing in front OF the Cook
grocery i'm Laporte a few seconds
before the tragedy occurred. We'd
nesday morning c. j. McManus. a
Wabash railroad teIegrapher sta
toned at Niece. Ind. four miles
from Iaporte. testified that about
II 30 o'clock on the night of the
tragedy two men, one whom he
identified Wednesday morning as
Baker and the other whom ne had
previously identified as Steve Bartek
after the latter had been confined to
the Laporte county jail i'm connec-
tion with the death of Cook, had
visited the tower at Niece.
Telegrapher Tells story.
Mr. McMauus said that the two
men had told him that they had
been to see their girls at Gary, Ind.
and they wanted 20 get a train. The
telegrapher said that ne had di-
rected them 10 WcIsborough. He
said that one Of the men was Baker
and the other Bartek He said that
the two men had wished him
Merry Christmas" and Happy
New Year" before they left the
tower. He said that they had re-
NAMED in the tower only "a few
minutes.
Chief Of Police Alfred Norris Of
Iaporte testified regarding three
bullets that had been in his possess
sion since shortly after the shooting
OF Cook He said that one of the
bullets had been given TO him by
the undertaken who had taken It
rom Cooks body. and that ne had
sodnd one of the other two himself
behind a pickle jar i'm the Cook
store He said that the third bullet
was given him by Harry L. Hoover
business partner OF Cook. The bullets
were turned over to the jury for in
spection.
Finds Bullets.
Mr. Hoover, Cooks partner. told
OF fnding the bullet ne had turned
ever 20 the Iaporte police chief. He
said that he had found il in the
store the day following the shoot
ing.
O. X Parkeu. living near the
Cook grocery. told OF seeing two
men run from the grocery after he
had heard two or three shots fired.
lie said that he was i'm his home at
the time ne heard the shots. and
reached the street in time to see the
TWO men running
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Homer VI France. %, chauffeur
South Bend. 10 Ietha Luther. IS,
waitress, Mishawaka.
Floyd Jackman, q, iron worker
South Pend. TO Lydia ". Cook, IS
bookkeeper, South Bend.
Fred o. Scott, 80. packer. Kansas
city. Mo. 10 Nina Derf. %, domes-
tic, Mishawaka
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
FTRsT RoBIN ARRIVEs.

II came early Wednesday
morning after one year OF wait
ing.
40. not the first day Of Lent.
but the first real sign Of spring.
although Wednesday is the first
day or Lent.
r. J. Decker. South Bend av..
and Howard ST.. saw the first
sign. II was a real robin. and the
sign is welcome following the
kind Of weather experienced
here during Sunday and Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
FUNERALS
CHRISTIAN KING.

Funeral services for Christian
King will be held at the residence
SOC w. Navarro St. Thursday aft
ernoon at 1880 o'clock. The body
may be viewed from 10 until .
o'clock the day of the funeral.
Rev. A. H.Karlson will officiate and
burial will be in Highland cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
LOUIS +. WILMER.

Funeral services for Louis +. Will
mer will be held al the residence,
S11 Cushing St. Thursday morning
at 1890 o'clock. Rev. \. NJ Eells
officiating, following which the body
Will be taken TO Bremen, where
services will be held at the United
Brethren church at o'clock.
Burial will be in the Bremen Gene
terry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
STEAL JEWELRY.

Jewelry valued at $500 was stolen
from the residence Of Loody Wood
ka. 1892 W. Washington av.. wednes-
day afternoon between and 3
o'clock. The robbery. however. wa
not discovered until about o'clock
Wednesday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
FORD STOLEN.

David Lane, Mishawaka hotel. re-
ported the theft OF a Ford automO-
bile TO the police Wednesday even
ing. The car was stolen from in
front of the Orpheum theater be
tween 1880 o'clock and S:45 O'CLOCK
and bore Michigan license No.
H-23Os.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
POSTPONE MEETING.

The meeting OF the Tri c club OF
the Y. NJ. c. A which was scheduled
10 have taken place in the office Of
Vernon Helmen in the Farmers
Trust building Wednesday afternoon
has been indefinitely postponed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
ARREST TWO.

Ted LaVan and Cal Morgan were
arrested Wednesday evening by
Special Officer Davis, of the Grand
Trunk railroad, charged with lar
ceny. When arrested each OF the
men had two boxes Of Wilson
Brothers shirts in his possession.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
OPPOSES SALE
OF HUN SHIPS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

board. but by shipping companies
Go whom they We're allOcated. the
profits and losses being shared by
the two. If the board recsnditions
the vessels and retains them il still
must depend for their operation up
ON the companies which have been
bidding for them, the chairman
said. while the government not only
would have TO stand the expense
of reconditioning them, but also
any loss incurred in their operation.
Commissioner Stevens will be
heard again by the committee to-
morrow, Chairman Jones stating
that I'm view of the rejecting of the
bids by the board the question of
the sale did not call for immediate
action by the committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
SEEKS CHANGE OF VENUE.

Floyd McHenry. charged with
failure to support his wife asked for
a change Of venue in the city court
and the case viii be heard by Dan
Pyle. who has been appointed spec
ial Judge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
STEVE MOLNAR.

Steve Molnar, AZ years old, died
at Healthwin hospital Tuesday
morning at o'clock following an
illness of six months. He is survived
by one half brother. Stephen Macy
of this city. Mr.. Molnar was born
in Hungary April 9. 1872. and came
to this country 10 years age.
Funeral services will be held at
St. stephens church Thursday
morning at 9 o'clock Rev Law
renee Horvath will officiate and
burial will be in Cedar Grove ceme-
terry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
NEWBERRY TRIAL
GROWING BITTER
CCONTTNUED FROM PAGE ONE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
planned that this was given him az
the close of the polls i'm Cross Vii
lage after he had fulfilled his duty
as an election Inspector" by aiding
Indians to mark their ballots.
Ali the statements were in AFT
davit form and Clarence Rasey. a
juror asked the court if they were
10 be regarded as sworn testimony.
Ridley replied that none of the men
had, been sworn. Mr.. Litt!etOn ask
ed Why the phrase "of my own free
viii and accord" and similar formal
titles had been adopted for the open
ing sentences.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19

Size is the wee slip of a girl who
viii be az the Orpheum Thursday
Friday and Saturday Though she
'veiehs bIt fS pounds no man can
lift her, Hey performance is inter
esting, amazing and amusing 17t2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19

Martha washington supper at old
Saturday night. Feb. q.
Served by Auten W. r. g. Cherry
pie dessert Price soc. 1913
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
TO ENTERTAIN.

NJ +. Sunday school Will entertain
with pot luck supper in the church
parlors Thursday evening al $50
O'Clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
cites Example.

In explaining these statements
Mr.. Wise outlined the organization
Of the indianapolis contractors.
making the point that the organiza-
ton made IL practically impossible
for contractor 10 substitute poor
workmanship and inferior materials
for those stipulated in his contract
Such methods he said, means loss
of membership in the organization
and practical elimination from the
local building field The organiza-
tion also keeps the contractor in
touch with the national movements
among builders such as material
prices. and current wages.
He touched on the subject Of en-
ployers bidding FOR the services Of
workers stating that the organization
practically eliminated this practice
by not allowing one contractor 10
raise the wage scale for certain
job over that Of other contractors.
Such competitive bidding. he stated.
was detrimental TO contractors,
builders and owners through the
fact that il shifted labor rapidly
from one job to another. made the
scale unstable and tended to reduce
the caIiber OF any contractors or
ganization, thereby hurting the
Zuality Of workmanship and affect
ing building. Wage scales. he said
were agreed upon mutually by con-
tractors and unions and held in
violate in indianapolis and other
cities where such methods were
practiced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
c. D. P. LEADERS
DEADLOCKED IN
NORTH DAKOTA
State May Send Two Dele
cations to Convention to
Be Held in Chicago.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
BISMARCK, n. D. Feb. is
Possibility of two North Dakota
delegations being sent to the re-
publican national convention at
Chicago was being discussed today
by politicians They were of the
opinion that, unless differences are
ironed out before June. both groups.
named by two state conventions.
would claim recognition by the ma
tional body.
Two Conventions.
The first state convention was
held recently at Fargo. The second
convention was held here yesterday.
The second convention was a conse-
quence Of charges by some republi-
can leaders that the first convention
was dominated by delegates friend
~ to the national partisan
league. Neither convention definite
" Endorsed a presidential candidate,
but each named delegates to the ma
tional convention. The Fargo con-
vention adopted resolutions suggest
ing support for Wood, Lowden.
Harding and others" The conven-
ton yesterday did not mention
names and adopted resolutions
recommending presidential candi-
dates should not file for Endorsement
in this state
Leaders Hitch.
Leaders at the Fargo convention
claimed it had been sanctioned by
the republican national committee.
Republicans prominent at yeSter-
days convention asserted that the
frs: convention was not regular on
the ground that county delegates had
not been properly chosen.
1t is expected some action regard
ing the situation will be made by
National Chairman Will II. Hays.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
UnsOund Mind.

was not competent 70 make a con-
fession 20 the Laporte officials.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
USE BAKERS
CONFESSION
AS EVIDENCE
Judge Hubbard Must Be
Shown Why it Should
Not Be Admitted.

ocoNTrUED FROM PACE oNEJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19

Magazines. daily papers at Schil-
inGA 1911
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
TALK LABOR AT
EMPLOYERS MEET
(CoNTINUED Fl.JM PAGE one.

ulous builders and for the purpose
of individual protection by organiza-
fInn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-19
Read Mayors Letter.

The communication received from
Mayor Carson stated that he had
been called out of the city and would
be unable 20 attend the meeting as
he wanted TO do as be desired TO
present certain things 81 thA mat