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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
SPANISH OBSERVER
LOCATES NEW COMET
~ Associated Press /.

10y ASrOflateu Press.
CAMBRIDGE Mass. Jan. 10
Discovery of a new comet by q
Spanish observer was announced by
tho Harvard observatory Monday
night 4 cablegram TO the observa-
tory from PROT Lecointc. I'm charg
of the New Central international
bureau of astronomical teiegrams at
Brussels. gave the information that
the comet had been discovered or
Jan. IS by Coras Sola director OF
the obse rvatory at Barcelona
The comet at present is visible
only i'm large telescope. Its posi-
tiou when discovered was right as
censiou eight hours, six minutes. a
seconds. declinatiou minue 2e de-
grees, -3 minutes. no seconds. II
is situated in the constellation Pup
pis. somewhat east OF Sirius It's
daily motion was given as one min
Ute. IL seconds west. minutes, NJ
seconds. Of arc south.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
SOCIALISTS GET
HEARING TODAY
Five Suspended ASSembIymen
From New York Appear Be-
fore Judiciary Body.

Ry Associated Press.
ALBANY 81. y. Jan 19.-Deck~
were cleared Monday night for the
trial Of the live suspended sociaIs:
assem- blymcu which viii begin here
Tuesday before the assembly ju-
dietary committee.
on the eve Of tho first hearing
Atty Gen. Charles ID. Newton. cour-
sci for the prosecution. announced
he had engaged as assistant coUu-
seL former Supreme Justice Arthur
p. Sutherland. of Rochester. and
for republican leader OF ihe state
senate. Elon r. Brown 81 Water
town In making this announce
mont Mr. Newton said that Martin
~ Ldtueton. whom he named las,
week with John Il. Stauchfield tr
aid Boo presenting evidence to the
committee. might bc forced ta
withdraw before the trial is con-
euded as mfr. Littieton has been
retained ass chief counsel by Sen.
Ncwberry of Michigan. whosc elee-
tou 10 The United States senate has
resulted in charges of fraud"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
COAL OPERATORS
MAKE COMPLAINT
Say Wages of Miners Are Be
ing Raised by Indirect
Methods.

r. Associated Press
WASHTNGToN. Jan If-roal
operators were given opDaruniLs on
Monday by The coal strike settle-
meur commission 20 respond to tH-
demands presented bv the miners
spoEe-rnen last week for The rec-If.-
cation Of certain wage dlffereutiafs
The miners demands. which Gre ADD
ditional 20 the requests for a gene
eraI wage increase and The 80-hour
week were met by Tracy L. Guthrie.
for western Pennsylvania operators.
with the assertion that they merely
amounted 90 methods az raising the
wages by indirect methods
Thomas r. Brewster. for the III
nolS operators. g.. a. Naurrer for
Ohio. and Phil r. pcnna. for InGs-
ana agreed with Sir Gathrie-s as-
sertlous Brewster asked .he re-
establishment OF certain differen-
tiaIs In southern Illinois. which were
abolished after a strike some wears
ago. Hearings wul De- continued
Tuesday for further presentation -
Lhs coDi4ss eg>N
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
REPORT DEATHS
FROM PNEUMONIA
PreCautiOn is Advised by Local
PhySiCianS-Situation
Not Serious.

The death of Mrs. Sarah Ann
Moomaw, 1041 Riverside dr., Mon
day evening brought the number of
deaths from influenza and pneumo-
MIA in South Bend to four. in the
past two days. The deaths Of Mrs.
Arville d. Latimer. 1902 Lincoln
way w, T. c. Stephens. 91O Sher-
man av.. and Emery> d. Pal, 1904 W.
Jefferson blvd, were reported sun
day and Monday
Physicians Of the city stated, Mon
day night, that the situation re-
quired prompt action ON the part of
every citizen in avoiding what might
result in a serious epidemic. While
codls lagrippe and pneumonia are
to be expected to some extent at this
season of the year the constantly
increasing number of cases is cause
for the exercise Of the utmost vigil
lance, they said.
Many Ill at Factories.
Reports from factories and stores
of the city stated that many en-
plOyes were absent as the result of
illness Monday. At the meeting Of
the Elks. Monday evening, it was re-
ported by the sick committee that p
members were confined TO their
homes
Break the cold at the first sneeze
and you Will avoid a long siege
which may result seriously" is the
advice Of most physicians. 1T is
neglect Of a Slight cough which re-
suits in lagrippe. pneumonia and in
fiuenza in most cases it was said.
Hot lemonade or hot water. qui-
nine. plenty OF sleep. fresh air and
the avoidance OF infected persons is
advised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
ship STRUGGLES
IN STORMY SEA
Army Transport PoWhatan,
With 271 Passengers
Aboard, Disabled.
Fy Associated Press

Py Associated Press
NEW YORK. Jan. 19.-Lghtless
and heatless, with her engines dead
as the result of a leak which flood
ed her boilers. the army transport
Powhatan, which left here Friday
for Antwerp was struggling Monday
night in a storm swept sea about
20 miles southeast of Halifax. on
board are 271 army and civilian pas
sengers, including Il women and
eight children, and a crew of more
than 200 men.
Passengers Safe.
Wireless S. O. S. calls sent out late
Sunday afternoon telling Of the yes
sells plight have brought around her
half dozen or more transatlantic
steamers ready to give aid if il II
possible Waiting at Halifax and
northern ports of the United States
are tugs and destroyers with steam
up ready to put 10 sea if they are
needed. Late wireless advices, how
ever. state that the leak I'm the
ships hull has been controlled. and
cold the passengers are all right.
The White Star liner Cedric. one
Of the vessels to answer the s. o. s.
call. is standing by waiting for the
weather TO moderate so that the
passengers can be taken off while
the British steamer Bardic and
other vessels are ready to take the
transport in tow 70 assist her into
Halifax, the nearest port.
Other vessels standing by 10 rem
der assistance if called upon are the
transports Northern Pacific and
Martha Washington and the ship
ping board steamer West Comet.
VIII Transfer Passengers.
A message late Monday from
Capt Randall. of the transport.
said that the barometer was rising,
indicating the passing of the storm.
and he said that all was well with
the passengers aside from their dis
comfort He added that as soon as
the weather permitted the passen-
gers would be transferred 10 The
Cedric. although the Powhatan
could remain afloat for several
days.
The majority of the women and
children ON the Powhatan are rela-
tives of army officers and enlisted
men. or of the civilian detachment
detailed 20 prepare for the return
OF soldier dead from abroad
The army force. as shown by the
records here, consists of four Off
GERS and lis men and the civilian
passenger list has SIS names
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
Gen. Wood Must Also Explain
What He Meant by Float
ing Death Traps.
CONTINUE NAVAL HEARINGS
Committee Named to lnveSti-
gate Charges Made by an
Eastern Newspaper.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 19-Charges
Of Rear Admiral Sims that the navy
department failed to cooperate fully
with the allies during the great
war, VIII be investigated by the SEN
ate subcommittee before which
they were made
This was decided Monday by the
full naval committee, which also
authorized appointment Of another
subcommittee 10 determine whether
there should be any inquiry into
charges made 10y John r. Rathonn.
editor of tho Providence, r. T..
Journal, that with tho knowledge OF
Sec'y Daniels, many seameu in the
navy have been used FOR most vile
and nameless practices in order 90
eptrap innocent men"
While the senate committee was
in session. Sec'y Daniels announced
that Admiral Sims would be called
on TO make good his charges either
before the senate or a naval board.
To Call Wood.
simultaneously Chairman Butler.
Of the house naval committee. an
nounced that Major Gen. Wood
would be called before the commit
tee TO explain statements attributed
10 him that American naval vessels
were floating death traps Cen
Wood explained at Portland. Me-.
Monday that what he said was that
naval ships manneed by unframed
crews would be death traps in bat
tie.
Inquiry into Admiral Sims
charges will not be started by sem
ate subcommittee until IT'S present
investigation Of naval decorations IS
completed. which probably will be
within 10 DAYS. That Investigation
was continued Monday with Ad-
miral Sims concluding his testi-
monv Rear Admiral Mayo, com
mander-in-chief OF the Atlantic
fleet during the war. viii be called
Tuesday.
The fun naval committee met on
Monday I'm executive session. Sen.
Pittman. democrat. Nevada. sought
TO have the entire committee con-
duct the inquiry into Admiral Sims
allegations. but Sen. Lodge. republI-
can. Massachusetts,. objected on the
ground that the committee was too
busy with other pressing matters
Sen. Pittman then sought % have a
special sub-committec appointed.
but his motion was defeated
Appoint Conmittec.
with this matter disposed OF. the
committee took up kilograms sent
TO sen. Lodge and other member
by Mr. Rathom charging immoral
conditions in the navy and Dc auth
orized Chairman Page 20 appoint
"a subcommittee 20 make preiim-
mary inquiry 20 develop whether an
investigation was warranted
Mr.. Rathom alleged that there
was "A division OF the naval intelli-
gencc created and maintained FOR
the specific purpose of using naval
CONTINUED ON PACE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
SEN. POMERENE WILL
RUN FOR PRESIDENCY


CLEVELAND. Jan. 19- Sen At
lee Pomerene. OF Ohio. will becom
an active candidate for the demo
cratic presidential nomination with
i'm 10 days.
Information 90 this effect became
known Monday. following a meet
ing at Canton Saturday or 80 poll
ticians from all parts Of the state.
Sen. Pomerene was represented
by Arthur p Black, his secretary
II was said Ar. Black brought the
news 20 the hackers of the sena-
tors boom that he is 10 accede TO
their wishes.
According 70 tho information.
Pomerene campaign headquarters
win be opened in Columbus within
few days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
ARREST RUSSIANS WHO
WOULD ORGANIZE CLAN
- As.ncinfed - .

rs Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Depart-
ment of justice agents Monday ar
rested on deportation warrants IS
extremists alleged 10 be- trying 70
reorganize the Union of Russian
Workers. "a communist society head
ed by Peter Bianki who was de-
ported 90 soviet Russia with Emma
Goldman and Alexander Berkman.
There were two raids. one on an
+. Sixteenth St apartment house
and another on an r. Thirteenth 81.
printing establishment. where tn,
Russian extremist paper, Workman
and Peasant. Is said 10 have been
printed. a mass OF foreign IAN
guage literature was seized.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
LUDWIG MARTENS
APPEARS BEFORE
SENATE PROBERS
Lies History of Alleged Red
Leader Read at PreIim-
mary Hearing.
POSTPONE INVESTIGATIONS
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10. The
senate investigation of boIshevik
propaganda in the United States
came to a sudden halt Monday after
Ludwig c. a K. Martens, self-styIed
Russian soviet ambassador, read a
preliminary statement reviewing his
life history. The sub committee ad-
jOurned so members might attend
other important committee meetings,
and Chairman Moses said the inquiry
would not be resumed until Monday
to permit Wade z. ellis. former at
torney general of Ohio. who was
engaged Monday by the sub-commit-
tee as counsel, to reach Washington
Is i'm Custody.
Martens. who was accompanied 70
the committee room by his attorney.
former Sen. Hardwick of Georgia
and his secretary. Santeri Nuorteva,
was told to consider himself in the
custody of the committee until his
testimony had been completed. No
effort was made by department of
justice agents TO serve on Martens
the warrant issued some time ago
for his arrest on charges Of radical
activity, and il was understood that
service would be withheld until the
committee had finished with him.
Former Sen. Hardwick told the
committee his client was wholly in
nocent OF any activity or agitation TO
overthrow the American government
and had conducted himself with
the strictest of propriety under the
rules of international law" He ad-
ded that Martens would freely an
swer all questions the committee
might desire TO ask
VIII Call Weinstcin.
After it hears the soviet agent, the
committee plans TO call his secretary
and also his so-called chief of staff,
Gregory Weinstein. who is at liber-
ty on bond awaiting hearings on de-
portation proceedings. Chairman
Moses said after Monday It was
planned to proceed rapidly with the
investigation.
In selecting Mr.. Ellis as counsel
tEe committee disposed of a con-
troversy which arose over the pro
posal TO employ Archibald Stevenson,
attorney for the New York Iegisla-
tive committee investigating radical
activity. Sen. Borah, republican.
Idaho. member OF the committee,
opposed employment of Stevenson,
saying he did not want to transfer
the Lusk (New York legislative) in
vestigation TO the senate" and that
he would quit the committee if Stew
ensOn were appointed. Protest
against selection Of stevenson also
was laid before the committee by T..
=. Jennings, of Lehighton, Pa, ma
chinery manufacturer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
Russia Tenders Big Welcome
to Reds DepOrted From
United States.
EXTEND AID TO DEPORTEES
Queen of BoISheViki Land Says
She Will Return to
America.

Es Associated Press:
TERIJOKI, Finnish. Russian bor-
der. Jan. 19.-The undesirable aliens
headed by Alexander Berkman and
Emma Goldman. deported from the
United states entered soviet Russia
at two o'clock Monday afternoon.
They received an enthusiastic well
come.
The deportees, laden with suit
cases and boxes. trudged through
the deep snow laughing and singing
revolutionary songs as they neared
the border. Hearty cheers were rails
ed by the Russians waiting for them
on the other side of the frozen Sys-
terbak river. which separates the
Finnish and bolshevik lines.
Band Plays.
willing hands helped them to
scramble up the steep banks, and
amid the ruins OF the war wrecked
town OF Bielo- OttrOv, overlooking
the stream, the bolsheviki gave the
exiles a vOciferous greeting that stir
red up a frenzy Of enthusiasm and
delight among the newcomers. They
dropped their luggage. whipped OF
their caps as a military band play
"a the bolshevik anthem. and cheer
ing wildly. broke open their boxes of
food and cigarets brought from the
Buford. distributing them lavishly
among the crowd.
An amusing sight was a bolsheviK
officer waving a can of American
pork and beans as he gave orders TO
the soldiers. A mounted brigadier
commanded the troops, which includ-
I'd boys, who appeared to be scarce
ly more than L years Of age. Emma
Goldman and Alexander Berkman
were last to cross the river. waiting
until the others were safely over.
Miss Goldman Happy.
This is che greatest moment of
my life" exclaimed Miss Goldman.
After So years of absence am re-
turning TO Russia with a feeling of
awe. I am glad TO leave America
out I love the American people and
expect to return there some day"
Discussing her plans, she said she
would continue 10 write for Ameri-
can publications
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
PASS DECORATION BILL.

Gy Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.-Without
debate the senate Monday passed a
house bill amending existing acts
50 as TO enable military decorations
to be awarded upon the recommend
alton OF officers lower than the grade
OF general This bill which now
goes to the president. is designed TO
enable the comforting Of decorations
upon a large number Of American
soldiers who served in France under
officers with a rank lower than that
of general.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
Order of CameLS
to Stage DriUe
Bv Associatea Press 1:

By Associated Press:
MILWAUKEE, Jan, 19-The me
thod used by the prohibitionists 10
establish prohibition viii be used by
the u-prohibitionists 10 revoke il.
according TO Claude r. Diegle. grand
secretary Of the order OF Camels.
the national organization formed 70
night prohibition AR Diegle said
political action would be employed
by the orOer. In every case. he said.
the order would oppose prohibi-
Zionist rather favor any one anti
prohibitiolist
The first important action will be
at the national conventions of the
republican and democratic parties
this summer" said Mr.. Diegle-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
INDIANA LEGION MEN
ADOPT NEW PROGRAM
- Ass0ciated - .

1NT"||'
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 10
The stamping out of illiteracy and
the education of all citizens. as well
as immigrants. to conform with Am
erican ideals, form the basis Of the
program TO be carried out by the
Americauism commission of the
American legion, which held its first
meeting here Monday. Details OF
the program and the organization
20 carry il out were left entirely
in the hands of Arthur Woods for
mer police commissioner OF New
York. who presided a. Monday's
meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
SAYS AMERICANS
Are UNSAFE ON
SOIL OF MEXICO
Physician Describes 0utrageS
Committed Upon Citizens
of United States.
INDIAN GIVES new TESTIMONY
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
SAN ANTONIO. Texas. Jan. 19.-
After describing one outrage after
another which he said he had wit
messed, DR.. John y. Hunter, an Am
erican physician of Nogales, told the
senate subcommittee investigating
the Mexican situation Monday that
he never had known of a Mexican
being punished for killing an Am
erican in Mexico. There has been
no safety for American life or prop
erty in MexIco since 1910" he said
DR.. Hunter was one of the Am
ericans at Kuadalajara when the
Americans occupied Vera Cruz. His
account Of the flight Of the Am
orleans was accepted as additional
evidence of the higher regard held
by Mexicans for the British and
German foreign representatives.
American Scores.
d. J. Ward, a Texas farmer. gave
the committee the first instance in
its record OF an American scoring
on the Mexicans. Ward shot three
Of them and got back into the
United States without being cap
tured He was living on a fruit
farm with his wife in 1915. he testi
fled. One night he was visited b.
soldiers led by one subsequently
identified as a commissioned
officer in the Carranza army. They
tried to force their way through
his doors He opened fire, which
they returned After he had shot
down three Of them the attackinS
party withdrew and the remainder
of the night was spent by Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward in hiding under the
barn.
1t developed the next day. he
said, that the Mexicans on their way
TO his house had raided that of an
American negro, brutally attacking
the mans wife, also a negro.
Held 10 Days.
A big Cherokee Indian, Odia
Jackson, who was member OF the
Blalock colony, told the committee
he had been held 19 days and or
dered shot by Col. Lopez. who in
sisted he was a YaQui Indian and a
spy of villa. Jackson is from Pine
Bluff. Ark. His testimony cOrrOb-
grated that of others who have told
Of depredations in that part of Mex
leo.
When the train on which DR..
Hunter and other American refu-
gees was on its way from
Guadalajara TO ManzanillO, the oc-
cupants were subjected almost con-
stantly, ne declared, TO the jeers OF
the MexiCans at stations through
which the train passed. The MeXi-
cans were convinced by the man
ufactured news" that was being
printed in the papers that already
their country and the United States
were at war. that already "a Mexi-
can army Of $1,000 was trampling
the soil OF the United States"
Gonzala de Mata, the Mexican
consul here. has received and an
nounced the instructions from the
Mexican foreign office. relative TO
the manner in which his govern
meut will regard any Mexican who
testifies before the committee. To
all callers at the consulate he has
explained Mexico will regard them
as traitors" if they appear as wit
nesses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
500 "FAu" Cases
Reported in Gary
by Associated Press

BY Associated Press
GARY. Ind, Jan. f9.-With 33
new cases OF influenza reported on
Monday. health authorities estimate
that there now are 500 cases i'm the
city. There have been six death,
from the disease since last Wcdnes-
day. Approximately 20 public
school teachers and several city Of
ficills have been stricken and
scores OF persons are said 10 be in
a critical condition.
Among those who died in the last
few DAYS were Cashemert Cana
kowski. his two-year-old son An
drew and his nine months old
daughter Avos. leaving the mother
the only surviving member OF the
family.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
STATE OFFICIALS WILL
HONOR WILLIAM ROACH
IL Assoclated 20 :

hN AaHuclALtu fEteS-
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan 19.-
All offices in the state house viii be
closed Tuesday at noon in respect
TO William A. Roach. secretary OF
state. who died at his home here
Saturday afternoon and whose fu-
neral will be held az Delphi at 2.3O
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Gov.
Goodrich and delegations represent
ing the American legion, the state
republican committee. political
clubs OF Indianapolis. and state Of
Gcials. will go TO Delphi in a char
tered car Tuesday 10 attend the fu-
neral
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
DENIES DEATH
TRAP SPEECH
Gen. Wood Explains What He
Meant-Not What He
Actually Said.
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
BOSTON, Jan. 19.-Major Gen.
Leonard Wood Monday night de
MED that he had referred to the
American navy as "a floating death
trap" in his address at the Amer
lean legion meeting in this city on
Sunday. He said that he could not
recall the exact words he had used,
but dictated the following as the
substance of what he had said.
I'VE want a first class navy al
ways ready a navy cannot be
made in a hurry First class ships
filled with unframed men do not
mean "a navy but are sometimes n
death trap to those who are in
them"
Gen. Wood arrived here from
Portland early Monday evening and
few hours later took a train for
New York. whence he will go TO
Chicago.
Copy of Remarks.
The press report Of his speech
in the Old South meeting house on
Sunday was based on what purpOrt-
ed TO be q stenographi, copy OF his
remarks. An examination today Z
the stenographic notes showed that
he reported the general as saying:
81 do not think we want a large
regular army. L am very much op-
posed 20 il. We only want a large
enough army TO police the nation
in times Of peace. We need a navy.
All that we have now is not "a navy;
it is a floating death trap. We want
good navy with highly trained
men and good ships. They are a
very active force for peace. We
want 20 build up "a good merchant
marine We want this merchant
marine for our commerce and for
our navy Back of all that comes
the big military force of the nation.
which means the people OF the ma
ton"
Gen. Wood spoke eXtenporane-
ously and at times rapidly, touching
briefly on "A number of national
questions. When ne saw the version
OF his remarks published today he
took the first opportunity ne had
10 explain that he had hecn mis-
quoted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
NEw TRIAL FOR HARRY NEw

y As@"|TIT"I TTHNN-
LOS ANGELES. Jan. 19.-Attor-
neys for Harry New. convicted o.
second degree murder for killing his
fiaucee. Freda Lesser, filed in su-
periOr court Monday q motion for a
new trial Sentencing Of New.
which was set for today, was con-
tinued until after arguments on the
motion Tor a new trial can be heard
E'riday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-20
CONCLUDE ALLIANCE.

De AN@ftAdNfA tEtSS
BERLIN. Jan. 19.-Dr. Kari Rem
ner. the Austrian chancellor. has in
formed the foreign affairs commit
tee Of the assembly that an offensive
and defensive alliance has been con-
cluded at Prague between Austria
and Czecho-Slovakia, according 10
the F'rankfurter Zeitung'S Vienna
correspondents