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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
Michigan Clubs
GUe Enjoyable
Musical Program

Graduates OF the University OF
Michigan and former students Of the
wolverine educational institution
grew strangely reminiscent and mu-
sic lovers in general We're thorough
~ entertained by concert given in
the auditorium OF the high school
Friday evening by the combined glee
and mandolin clubs Of the univer-
sity. program Of u N~lal merit
and varied OF contents was present
ed by Tie capable organization that
brought rounds Of applause as each
number closed. The audience i'm
noediately after the opening number
caught the swing OF the lighthearted
and gay college atmosphere that
marked the rendition Of the well
selected program and the rollicking
melodies OF the glee club and the
more sedate and classical selections
Of the instrumental section carried
the old grads and others back TO the
golden days.
The glea club soloist. Robert Die
terle. baritone. displayed a wealth
Of vocal QuaSity that showed careful
training and preparation. In the
rendition of the War Song from
The Cross Of Fire" assisted by the
gIee club ensemble he sang at his
best and made a distinct sensation.
He was recalled for an encore. *,
II Bronson, the violinist Of the man
dolin club. was heartily received
playing an exceedingly melodious Sc
lection that had plentiful opportu
mites for displaying his masterfuI
technic but he failed 20 take ad-
vantage Of the tonal possibilities OF
the number.
Although the director selected q
well balanced program of classical
and semi-classical songs. the devo-
tees Of iazz music were not forgot
ten and a group composed Of popu-
lar dance music and the sob stun
of Irving Berlin and contemporaries
Eas given with a Zest and a display
of pep. by Ale All-Campus jazz or
chestra. made up Of seven capaoie
Young instrumentalists. The pro-
gram was closed with group OF
rollicking college airs and several OF
the famous Michigan university
wells. The alumni in the audience
Joined the students in giving the
old-time yells.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
FIRE DEPARTMENT
CALLED TO ANSWER
TWO STILL ALARMS

Fire, originating from an over
heated furnace in the basement Of
the store building at the corner Of
Main st. and Colfax av., occupied by
The Brodbeck Bros. grocery, caused
damage estimated at $500. The
blaze had gained considerable head
way by the time the fire department
arrived on the scene and some ditfi-
Guilty was experienced in fighting
the flames on account OF the dense
smoke which poured through the
windows from the basement. Chem
icals were at first used but the de-
partment was forced to resort TO
pouring streams of water into the
basement.
A roof fire at the home OF z. c..
Keiger, GA Diamond av., at s:25
o'clock Friday night resulted in
damage amounting to $3.50 The
tire was started by roofs from the
chimney and the blaze was confined
10 the roof and attic. II. NJ. Hart
man IS the owner OF the house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
FRUIT DAMAGE ~
SLIGHT. SLY REPORTS

Fruit buds IN the central and
northern part OF the state were il-
tie affected by the recent cold snap
because they were So Slightly ad-
va Eed. However, fruit in the south
err part OF the state where the BUDS
were ag3ut 30 bloom were damaEeu
TO greater or less extent by -Ae
cold weather of last week.
Tmproycmcnt I'm winter grains and
grasses was general and the snow
cover Afforded protection from the
low -eupcratIres Of the last few
DAYS Only about half the usual
amount OF maple syrup was taken
this wear even in the Dcst favored
localities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
ESTIMATE NUMBER OF
STRIKERS

NEW YORK-Railroad on
ciais estimated 1000 yardmen
and swftchmen on strike IN the
New York district.
DETROIT OF rail
road officials placed the number
OF strikers az 2.5CS.
BCFFALO-Un esti-
mates 1000 out.
PITTSBURG.-1.5 500 yardmen
out, according 10 claims OF "reb-
el' union leaders,.
TOLEDO-Strike lea ers
claimed 1000 men idle. brother
hood officials, however. placed
the mum Der at 500.
Los ANGELES-Est l.
900 men on strike.
FORT WAYNE.-Three thou
sand Pennsylvania shopmen con-
nected with the switchmen's
walkout. was reported near set
Element
STRACUSE.-T wo hundred
and fifty yardmen and 100
freight handlers reported Idle.
SAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
~ reported 1000 men out in the
san Francisco district.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
WATER DEPARTMENT
WILL ASK FOR LOAN
Failure of Bond Sale TO Ma
terialize Places Board In
Serious Plight.

with the failure or the city o.
successfully find a market for The
sale OF s4oo. 1000 bonds 20 be- 1sed
I'm the extension OF The water sys-
TENS and pumping stations. the
water works department 0nds Il
self I'm serious plight financially
and Is prepared 10 so before the
council at the meeting Mondaf
uight for the purpose OF asking Tor
a loan 10 carry the board over IN
an finances are recuperated thrOuph
the sale OF the bonds or a loan from
one Of the banks.
Water department ofhcials Point
out that they affected "a considerable
saving by purchasing materials and
equipment shortly after the plan
was adopted for the extension at "a
time when the market was Compar-
ativcly low Since the purchases
were made, one prominent official
declared that the prices have ad-
vanced but the contractors who
furnished the material are calling
for payment and there Is no money
on hand with which 20 meet the
demand. Ii is also feared that fu-
ture deliveries VIII bc delayed un
less payment is made 90 once and
the city will suffer financially
through the loss Of time IN closing
the contracts.
Permission Asked.
Plans are now under way 90 Sc
cure the permission OF the state tax
board 20 raise the interest on the
bonds so that the bonds can be-
sold The paper was refused by ac-
credited bond firms on account or
the low rate OF interest that was
offered and the hoIe has been eN-
pressed that the necessary permits
sion will be secured in the near fu-
ture so that the contemplated inn
provements can be completed IN the
least possible period Of time
Contrary 10 the early belief tho
city Is forced TO 90 through the en-
tire legal procedure OF securing the
approval OF the tax board and b. -
feared that a hitch In the proceed
ings will further delay the board
action. However. authorities agree
that the impending crisis in the al
fairs OF the water board VIII be
safely passed providing the council
grants the department the use OF
sufficient sum OF money for It's tenn
pOTary use.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
START WORK TO
RECOVER DIAMONDS

GOSHEN. Ind. April 9. - A
Pinkerton detective arrived here on
Friday and started work on the
Haines Egbert residence robbery.
but there is little prospect Of the
diamonds. valued at $4,000. being
recovered or the thieves appre-
hended Police here are convinced
that the robbers spent considerable
time in Goshen making a careful
survey OF the surroundings OF the
ECbert and Sanders homes prelimi-
nary 20 putting their plans into ef-
feet.
II is expected that reward Of
$500 or $1,000 will be offered for
the arrest and conviction OF the
thieves. The opinion is general that
the plumber has been disposed Of
in Chicago or Toledo.
Mr. Egbert. who was out OF town
when the robbery was committed.
arrived home Friday night and held
several conferences with Police
Chief Riguey. Sheriff Sanford and
the detective. 4 detailed descrip-
ton OF Mrs. ESbert's jewels is be-
ing printed and will be sent broad
cast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
POPULATION
FIGURES

WASHINGTON. April 9.-The
census bureau made public the
following 1920 populations:
Portland. Maine. 69.196: Bid
deford. Me, 1S,OOS; Quincy. Mas
A., GIL: Lancaster. Ohio. 1906:
WCllSvillc. Ohio. $500 Wooster
Ohio. S,20i; Milford, Ohio 1.525:
Bethel. Ohio. 1910: Batavia.
Ohio. Loss; williamsburg. Ohio.
800; Saco. Maine. 6.S17: Brewer.
Maine. 6.O64: Maynard. Mass.
7,OS6.
INCREASES Over 1910. Port
land 1925 or 1871 Biddcford
929 or 81; Quincy 1869 or 45.9:
Lancaster 1913 or f21: Wells
vile $3.50 or t1.5: Wooster -
O6S or 337; Milford 20f or f5.I:
Bethel 139 or 11.6; Batavia 81 OF
81: Williamsburg 2f or 80: SaCO
PA or Sc; Brewer 397 OF 100:
Maynard 696 or 1913.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
PURPOSE OF STRIKE

CHICAGO. April 9.-"Outlaw''
sVyitchmcn Of the Chicago Yard
mems association. which Origi-
mated the strike now cnvelOping
the entire country. are on strike
for increases which would bring
their wages up TO approximately
81 an hour.
The strike originated with the
dumping" of John GruRdu, pres
ident of the association, from his
job az service conductor with the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad, by n regular conductor.
The discharge was followed by
a walkout of a handful of men in
protest. This was quickly FOL
lowed by a strike OF switchmen
demanding 81 an hour pay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
BOWLING CONGRESS
COMES TO CLOSE
South Bend Man Finishes
Among Top Notchers on
Peoria Alleys.
BY Associated Press {:


PEORIA, H.. April 9.-The 1920
American Bowling Congress came to
a close here Friday night with the
Brucks No. !, Of Chicago. winning
the championship with a score of
3.O96. a new congress record The
tournament had been in session 80
days and 900 teams were in the
championship fight.
Three of the championships go
to Chicago, and the others to Mil
waukee. IndianaI oils, Toledo.
Cleveland, Detroit PittSburg and
St. Louis bowlers were also big
money winners.
Jimmy Smith, OF Milwaukee. win
ner Of the title IN the all-events,
was the only former champion 70
repeat his former triumphs. Cham
pions OF 1919 for the most part fail
ed TO reach the money winning di-
visions.
II. Morrison, South Bend, 1850,
received $40.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
WOOD SUPPORTERS WILL
MEET SATURDAY NIGHT

Supporters of the Leonard Wood
candidacy for the republican presi-
dental nomination have called a
meeting for Saturday night az the
Hotel Oliver. The meeting will be
in charge OF w. c. Erler, county
campaign manager for Gen Wood,
and will be held in the Turkish
room.
Preliminary steps for the Wood
league OF St. Joserh county were
taken several days ago. HeadGuar-
ters were established on the parlor
floor OF the Oliver hotel, and ar
range ments made 10 mobilize more
closely the Wood sentiment in this
locality.
Plans are being made 10 hold q
public meeting in the near future.
At this meeting a national speaker
will present the Wood platform and
tell something OF the campaign now
being waged for the republican
nomination. 49,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
HOUSE SAYS VAR
IS At An END
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)

day. party support su n ] y
shifted When Rep. Kelley. repub-
liCan. Michigan. was recognized to
oppose the resolution, democratic
seats were filled as the republic
ans were massed yesterday when
Rep. HuddlestOn. democrat. Ala
bama. declared his intention 10 vote
for the measure Cries OF Go on
greeted Rep. Kelley and he was ac-
corded additional time BY the demo-
cratic leaders. concluding his address
with an assertion that the reSolu-
ton proposed 20 strike hands with
Germany and say, its all over. Let's
call 10 square.
Not with my vote" he shouted.
as he took his seat. and a roar OF
cheers came from the democrats.
Toward the close of the debate.
both sides were reduced 10 speeches
OF half-minute length In order 20
give opportunity 20 all who wished
10 get into the congressional rec
ord. The house derived much pleas
ure. apparently from the bang OF
the speakers gavel as il cut of
man after man IN the middle OF n
rolling oratorical sentence Ironic
cheers and handClasps came from
the opposing faction in each case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
MFLXTNA MITCHELL.

Melvina Mitchell. a. years old.
died AZ her home Friday morning az
1:15 o'clock, following an illness OF
cancer. She was born in Fulton.
Ind. oct 30. 1870 and came here
from Upland. Ind two years ago.
She is survived by a daughter,
Carrie a. and q son Chester, and bv
two brothers. The body will Doe
taken 20 Goshen, Ind. by special
car Sunday morning Funeral serv-
ices will be held 81 the West Goshen
church, sunday afternoon. Burial
will be in West Goshen cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
IL CIcar-cut Fight.
Iesne FInaI statement.

CLEVELAND. o., April with
b. famine in foodstuffs threatening
as a direct result OF the Chicago
strike. four railroad brotherhood Of
f1cials here, Friday night. issued a
final statement TO curb the spread
OF the switchmen's walkout.
Fear OF a food famine in the next
few days was expressed by dealers
who declared that only four or five
days meat supply is on hand. I'M
pending danger was emphasized to-
day when the New York Central
and Nickelplate railroads reported a
decrease Of nearly five percent IN
freight movement IN the local yards
Freight movement 70 Chicago and
western points has been stopped.
Coal supplies of Industrial and
manufacturing plants are not seri-
ously affected, q is stated.
A number OF New York Central
Gardiner and switchmen went 20 a
hall following announcement by
posters that a meeting would be held
TO-DAY but found the place dark.
NILES, Mich. April Six hun
dred shopmen employed at the
Michigan Central terminal here
went on strike Friday. This is one
OF the largest central terminals on
the line.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
STEPS TAKEN TO
ORGANIZE MOTOR
TRUCK DIVISION
Dealers Lay Tentative Plans
for Demonstration and
Tour This Month.

South Bend truck dealers last
night took the first step toward a
permanent organization and made
the preliminary arrangements for a
truck tour Of northern Indiana and
southern Michigan at a dinner held
in the Pink room Of the oliver no
tel. william Devall was elected
chairman o. the organization that
probably will finally become known
as the truck division OF the South
Bend Automotive Dealers associa-
ton and Frank Collmer was chosen
as secretary.
Tentative plans made for the tour
last night call for a start from
South Bend on Monday. April ~
and lasting seven days. During this
time the trucks that Will be entered
in the tour will be taken TO all of
the towns IN northern Indiana and
southern Michigan, where practical
demonstrations Of the value of the
truck on the farm viii be given TO
the rural residents. Every truck
dealer in the city has signified his
intention OF putting one or more
that 90 or IS trucks of various
makes will be in line when the
caravan leaves South Bend.
Truck Demonstrations.
According to THE plans made at
| last nights meeting, arrangements
will be made at the various cities
along the. proposed route TO have
schedules OF work ready for the
| trucks to do. Committees will be
named in the surrounding towns 10
have a list of work the farmers Of
| that place want done by the trucks,
such as hauling grain TO and from
| the town, across plowed fields, pull
| ling plows and all of the other
work that might be done by a truck
on the farm
II. G. Ridgway, the tour organ
| iZer, who has had considerable eX-
perience in tour of this kind in vari-
| Gus parts of the country, explained
the value OF the tour both TO the
| truck dealer and the farmer. Mo-
| ton pictures of the National truck
| tour made through seven states last
/ fall were shown to the dealers 70
! demonstrate the work that will be
! done for the farmers on the tour.
| Mr.. Ridgway- Will be aSsited on put
ting on the tour by B. j. MCGEE,
| the tour director and Jerry Wolf,
who Will go ahead Of the trucks 10
make arrangements for them in the
surrounding towns.
Committees Named.
An executive committee composed
| of Z. A. Bennett, chairman; ". r.
| Hinkle, H. O. Grieger, Howard
! Hagedorn and B. s. Walters, was
! appointed to take charge of the tour.
/ ii is probable that a band will be
secured to accompany the trucks on
/ the trip.
The tentative route adopted by
| the dealers at last nights meeting
| includes the following towns: South
| Bend, Niles, Buchanan, 81. Joseph,
/ Baroda. Galien, New Carlisle, Roll
! ing Prairie, LapOrte, Stllwell Walk
erton. North Liberty, Lakeville,
! Plymouth. Bremen, New Paris. Mil
| ford Syracuse, Cromwell, LigOnicr
( Topeka. Millersburg. Goshen,
! Middlebury. Bristol, EIkhart, Osce-
| ola. and Mishawaka.
A meeting Of all Of the autOmo-
/ bile dealers in the city both pas
/ senger car and truck men, has been
called for Monday evening, the
/ business session to be held at the
1 Chamber of Commerce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10


declared by the South Bend local
OF the International Hold Carriers
and Common Laborers' union and
the Transfers union came to head
with the arrest of Otto Hinkson. SCI
Oak St, late Thursday afternoon and
his arraignment IN the city court
Friday on a charge OF carrying con-
cealed weapons and pointing fire
arms.
Gun-Toter Fined.
The testimony introduced by both
sides indicated that feeling between
the striking workmen and those
still remaining on the job is running
high. For this reason. Judge Gill
mer in passing judgment fined the
defendant S25 and costs on the lat
ter charge and ordered the revolver.
which Hinkson turned over TO the
police. conhscated Although Hink-
son admitted carrying the revolver
he maintained that il was unloaded
and he carried il only for the pur-
pose of frightening any one attempt
ing TO attack him, claiming that he
had been threatened previous TO the
time Of the incident which led TO
his arrest.
Judge Gilmer delivered a scathing
denunciation Of those responsible for
the carrying of firearms and declared
| that his position was one of strict
neutrality. He further denounced
| the practice of employers recon-
mending the practice OF carrying
arms. clubs or the adoption of
! measures that would lead TO vio-
lence. He warned both sides about
resOrting 10 radical moves and said
| that severe penalties Will be i'm
posed on offenders.
Quiet on Railroads.
All railroad shopmen and train
men in South Bend were working
| Friday with no indications Of a
walkout. Local trainmen are affili-
ated with the Elkhart union and IL
was rumOred in the local shops that
a vote was TO be taken in Elkhart
! Friday afternoon.
The Vandalia railroad reported all
men working and no trouble or in
dications Of a strike. No demands
had been made by the trainmen and
Snolilleu anu II Was eApttleu COHul-
tions would run along smoothly for
| the present at least.
The New York Central reported all
men working in the local shops but
said the men had walked out at
Kankakee and trainmen and shop
men OF Elkhart were threatening TO
walk out.
The freight congestion said TO be
| due 10 the nation wide strike of
switchmen is becoming serious here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
MORAY STRIKES
TAX Law EVILS
CCONTINUED PROM PAGE ONE.

A0ON1lN I Eli 4 rum HAGE IN +. ,
cause Of action Of the state board.
Mr. McCray further said ne did
not approve Of the automatically
and horizontal elevation Of taxes.
Blanket increases in taxation was a
wrong principal. he minated.
Il further believe in paying
school teachers a salary common
surate with the character of the
work in which they are engaged. -
the candidate said. THE advancing
living cost has not been met by
corresponding advance in pay If
the teachers, who next TO the home
influence, do more TO mould the
character of American youth as re-
CARDS a. proper sense OF loyalty 10
country. appreciation of duty to-
wards the American flag and pa
Jriotism. are underpaid, then il will
make for social unrest, bOlshevism.
and some of the Otner un-American
disturbances (which has caused US
so much concern.
Campaign Promises.
IF / am elected TO office I shall
ship in a businesslike way. / shall
insist and see 10 il that men of
qualified business training are
placed in offices, and my appointees
will be measured only from the
standpoint of efficiency. / pledge
myself TO the budget system and TO
use all my influence TO see that this
system is adopted in the state of
Indiana.
My last pledge is that ia the
event of a successful determination
of my candidacy 1 promise the
cleanest business administration
possible within my power to give
it,
Martin Talks.
A. +. Martin was the only other
speaker of the evening. Mr. Martin
dwelt at length upon M. MrCray's
activity in the war in which he sue
Cessfully put over various drives in
his community. Fred Woodward
presided at the meeting.
The reception to Mr.. MCCray was
given by various supporters and
friends in this comfy. The gUbcr-
Material candidate spent the day
visiting with local republicans. His
trip Friday concludes his primary
campaign in this county.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
GRANGER


Harry Shennabarger and family
are spending the week in Battle
Creek.
Mrs. !. G. Head OF Elkhart is
spending the week with her sister,
Mrs. Mary KeeEan.
The play that was 70 be given by
the EdwardsbUrg high school SEN
iors az the Cleaner hall, April 3. Is
postr oned 20 April l. owing 20 the
very bad roads.
AIr and Mrs. Frank Anderson
were in New Carlisle Sunday.
The Federation OF Farmers met at
the Cleaner hall Thursday evening.
Mrs Arthur Myers and children
OF Elkhart spent the latter part OF
last week with friends here.
T.. NJ Eemley was in Gary on
business Thursday.
AR. and Mrs Chris Lerner have
purchased a nome in Elkhart and
expect 20 move there soon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
DEATHS
CURTIS A. BENDER.

Curtis a. Bender. 81 years OLD
died al his home. $40 5. William ST..
Friday afternoon at O'Clock, iol-
loving an illness of complications.
He was born at Shipshewana. lnd.'
Sept. .. 1862, and came 10 south
Bend Is years ago. he IS survived
by three daughters, Mrs. Haze
James, Mrs. Ivan James and Mrs
Jacob Hotz. all of Goshen. ana q
son, Ross Bender. OF Shipshewana'
and by three brothers, John. George
and James, and sister, Mrs. Grace
Smith.
The body may be viewed at the
Mccain undertaking. rooms from
10 o'clock sunday afternoon Fun
eral services will be held IN ship
shewana Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
GAS RATE HEARING.

The Public Service commission Of
the state has announced that the
hearing OF the petition OF the North
ern Indiana Gas and Electric COM
pany for authority TO increase rates
at South Bend and Mishawaka will
be held at a. m. April p, in the
South Bend city hall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
WOMAN SEEKS OFFICF.

GOSHEN. Ind April F-HeICn
Curtenius- Statier. OF Kalamazoo.
Mich. formerly OF Goshen. is "a can
didate for the republican uomina-
ton for congress in the Third Mich
agau district When a resident OF
Goshen. Mrs Statler was prominent
an club life. Her husband. Or.
Herbert %. Statler "A physician here.
was identified with the republican
party and served as city health OIL
psR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
REPORT HOLDUP.

GOSHEN, Ind, April 9.-Leroy
Steffey. OF this city, IS. was held
up by a lone bandit on Pike St.
not Tar from the Steffey home, az
one o'clock Friday morning The
robber pointed a gun at Steffey. who
was carrying a banjo in a sack.
The order was obeyed, but the thief
took fright and fed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-10
PER CAPITA FIRE
LOSS REPORT OF CITY

South Bend suffered a fire loss Of
81. Ca per capita during the last
year according 10 a report issued
BY State Fire Marshal II. r. Fried
ley. There were 5.34S fires in the
state in 1919 and they caused a loss
OF S6.135. 526 worth OF property and
directly imperiled more than S45.-
100000 worth OF other property.
Ninety-seven persons were injured.