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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
RUBIN PLANT
AND BUILDING
DESTROYED
Overheated Furnace Believed
Responsible for the
Heavy Loss.
CHICAGO FIRM OWNER
Low Water Pressure and In
tense Cold Handicap
Firemen.

Fire. believed 20 have originated
from an overheated furnace. Mon
dag night completely destroyed the
stock Of the Havana Importing CO..
manufacturers of Rubini cigars. and
partially destroyed tho building az
215-417 +. Wayne ~. which is
owned by Newton j. Walter and oc-
Cupied by the tobacco company, en-
failing damages consevatively csl-
tlmatcd by Harry Hazen, general
manager. 10 bee over 500. 900, com
pletely covered by insurance. while
the damage O. the building Yves es-
timated by Mr. Walter AZ $4,000.
Mr.. Walter carried $4,000 insurance
on the structure.
The ire was discovered by en-
Tl1yes OF the Peerless Press about
10 o'clock last night and at that
time 30 was confined % the basement
OF the structure. Firemen from the
central station were called, but b.
Cluse OF the low water pressure and
the rapid spread OF flames. a. was
impossible 20 save the building. Be
fore the fire was under control fire
men from stations one, two. three.
five, six and seven had responded 10
the three alarms sounded. Great dif-
hculty was experienced by the Ar
men in combating the flames be-
cause OF the severe cold weather.
Break Through Roof.
Although tho fire is believed 70
have started IN the basement OF the
building it spread To the three floors
of the structure within "A short time.
An open air shaft elevator aided
the ire In spreading over the build
ing. Al the time the first water was
thrown onto the blaze the buildiD-
was mass OF flames and 70 ap-
peared beyond control
Shortly after the firemon arrived
the flames broke through the roof
and rapidly spread over the rear of
the building. Sparks from the roof
threatened surrounding buildings
The stock OF tho Havana GO. was
said ~ Mr.. Hszen - be valued at
rsOns thar 100000 and it - BE-
leved 90 have been completely de-
ztUoyed. Tbc raw tobacco was in
tho basement and the finished pro-
duct was on the second and third
floors. 4 large number OF cigars
had been packed and prepared FOR
shipment and were on the first floor.
Tn company uses both domestic
ana imported tO5aCcos
Machinery Damaged.
Besides the loss OF the stOcI sew
eral machines foT wrapping. rolling
and moldins purposes were destroy
ed. This greatly increases the loss
Tho company rad expected 90 make
(CONTINUED on PACE FOCRD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
HOUSTON SETS
WAR BONUS AT
TWO BILLIONS
Treasury Head Urges That No
Additional Burden on
Nation be Made.
COMMITTEE UNDECIDED
Members Decline To Forecast
Action in Report Be
fore Senate.
u Assoeiated -

he AHHvtlaLtu AEt1H
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Appro-
umately s2.3OO.OOO.OOO was the es-
innate submitted Monday by Sec'y
Houston OF the treasury at the cost
of carrying out provisions OF the
soldier bonus bill
The treasury secretary presented
his estimate 10 the senate finance
committee without comment. other
than to urge that no legislation be
enacted which would lay an addi-
tionai burden on the nations fin
anCes. The estimate was aCCOmpa-
MED by figures showing the cost Of
carrying out any one OF the five op-
tional provisions OF the bonus bill.
provided all former service men
chose "A single plan. The figures for
the various plans ranged from ST.
S42. 900, 900 for the adjusted pay pro-
visions, TO S4.534.0OO,O 900 for the in
surance provision. The maximum
possible cost Of the vocational train
ing aid and the farm and home dew
elopment plans were placed at ST.
$50. 900 .O0O each, while the secretary
said the fifth provision, a plan for
land settlement. held so many Un-
certainties that 10 was impossible 10
estimate :he possible expenditure.
Committee impressed.
Submission OF the estimated cost
20 tally, made an apparent impress
sion upon the members of the COM
mittee, which Is considering the bon
Us bill as passed by the house at the
last session.
Members declined 10 forecast the
decision OF the committee on the
question OF reporting out the mea-
sure. but Il was recalled that Sen.
McCumber, republican. North Dako-
Il, stated at the opening of hearings
on tho bill that its passage would
depend largely on the state OF gov
eminent finances and that Mr.
Houston had testified the treasury
with normal expenditures would
have a deficit OF S2.1O0. 0.0OO.0 900 for
the year ending next June 30. and
"a deficit or $1.560.O0O, 600 for the
following Il months.
During Mr.. Houston's testimony
&c became increasingly evident that
she present treasury administration
does not desire either TO advise or
recommend with respect 10 Iegisla-
tion providing for greater govern.
mental expenditures. The secretary
made plain 20 the committee his
thought in submitting n list OF pos.
Sible sources OF new taxes in his an
uual report for the information OF
congress and were In no sense more
than suggestions.
Revenues Declining
Reuerating his opposition 90 re.
organization Of the war finance cor
CONTINUED on PAGE -FOUR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
M'GANNON TO TAKE
STAND IN DEFENSE
Cleveland Judge, on Trial for
Murder, TO Testify This
Morning.

bg AsSoN1AUeu IftSe
CLEVELAND. O.. Dec. 27-Judge
william II. McGannon, on trial for
second degree murder for the clay
ing OF Harold G. Kagy on May 2,
will take the witness stand in his
own behalf Tuesday morning. 20
deny the testimony OF Miss Mary z.
Neely. chief witness for the state,
and 10 reiterate his testimony given
in the trial Of John w. Joyce. aC-
Quilted Of the murder Of kagy. that
be was not present when the death
shot was fired
Miss Neely, testifying last Tues
day, swore "she saw MCGannOn
pull something from his pocket.
simultaneously a shot rang out and
Kagy lurched forward"
Wife TO Testify.
Judge McGannon's testimony
probably will be followed by that
OF his wife as the last witness for
the defense. according 70 W II.
Boyd, chief counsel for McGannon.
who said after the close OF Mon
days sessions that he had only two
more witnesses TO call. Boyd said
ne did not expect 10 recall Miss
Neely for cross-eXa ul1nation.
Boyd said the defense would rest
It's case a. noon and unless Pros
Baskin IS planning a long
cross-examination OF the accusej
jurist and hts wife, witnesses for re-
buttal will take the stand with the
opening OF Tuesday afternoons ses-
sion. Judge BernOn has announced
that the court will remain open Un-
Ill all the evidence IS IN so that
closing arguments can begin We'd
nesday morning and the jury can
get the case by evening. Each side
has been allowed three hours %
make the final summing Up OF the
case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
THREATEN LIFE OF
MAN AFTER HOLDUP
Railroad Employe Robbed by
Three Bandits. Armed
With RevOlvers.
SnecIaI Il NeMs.TImes.

Special 20 NeWS-Times.
NILES. Mich. Dec 27.-Thr-e
bandits. armed with reyolvers. held
up Hilles SChaffer. an empl0ye of
the Michigan Central railroad COM
pany. early this morning and re-
Heved him OF $3.50 in money. which
he had received q short time before
from the railroad company. Then
the bandits told him 90 beat it.
and If you tell the diccs Wen ge,
YOU" Schaffer was so frightened
that ne made no report Uf the mat
ter 20 police officials. and the sto-y
was learned by accident during the
afternoon.
The hold-ur occurred on tne
principal street OF the town. iI
front Of the Durn grocery store.
where the electric lights made the
scene az bright as day The victim
could give no good description OF
The robbers. and IL IS thought tina,
they caught an outbound train
during the early morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28

GaIi-Cnrci To
Wed Man Named
In DiUOrce Suit

By Associated Press:
CHICAGO. Dec. 27-Mme. Ame-
lita Galli-Curci. grand opera star Of
Chicago. announced her coming
marriage 20 Homer Samuels. her ac-
comp anist, and the man whom her
husband. Marquis Luigi &. CurcL
sought unsuccessfully TO involve in
a divorce suit a year ago. Nine
Galli-Curci will complete her nat
uralization papers here on Jan. Is.
1921, and her marriage 20 Mr.. Sam
uels is expected 10 occur the same
day.
Yes. 1 am to marry Mr.. Sam
uels." the diva said. laughing. The
date has not been set, but IL will be
soon. And / am very happy"
Mrs. Galli-Curci, who won fame
among the artists of the Chicago
Opera company in 1915. was born
in Milan. Italy. in 1889 She OBJ
tanned her first citizenship papers
last January.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
POLICE GUARD NEW
YORK; ADD $50 men
Enright Orders Training of
Recruits Rushed Probe
Eastman's Death.

NEW YORK, Dec. oT.=Placins
or every railway. street car and ter-
Iy and highway entrance in the city
under special police guard and the
calling out Of CSC embryonic police
men Tor final training were an
nounced by Police Commissioner
Eurisht Monday night as the latest
measures 20 check New YOrk's tide
OF outlaWry.
Police previously had been order
I'd 20 halt question and search. II
necessary. All suspicious character
md 20 seek explanations from al
persons found IN uufrsQuented thor
oughsares between the hours Of
midnight and dawn
Instructions OF the police "rook-
ie' Crga Liz8tion We're directed 90
speed up" the training OF the $50
men 50 that the force might be aug
nCntcd as soon IS possible.
Pear Gang FeUd.
Meanwhile. the department fear-
ing another gang feud as q result oi
-he murder Of "MOnk" Eastman
former gang leader and war here
sunday. cNer,cd themselves in an at
tompt &C. establish the identity OF
his slayer.
A theory that Eastman. as the
head of a whisky ring met death
as a result Of quarrel with assO.
Ciates over division OF profits. wa.
being investigated In this connec.
ton the police instituted a search
FOR a woman known as 'Lcttie
said 90 be one OF the Monks In
tinlates.
Charles Jones. with whom East
man was associated IN an automo,
bile business after the war. SaiC
Monday ne Vas endeavoring 20 To-
cate the ganEsfer's sister He add
I'd that he would see 10 10 tha
Eastman has q good funeral" Jone
asserted Eastman had "gon,
straight" since he left prison ter
years ago, and he knew Of no reas
ICONTINUED o. PAGE -FOUR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
AMBASSADORS MEET
ON JAPANESE PACT
Empire Will Withdraw Objec
tiOn to California Law,
Kahn Believes.

by ASSGldJeQ freSs.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-Declar-
alton was made Monday night by
Rep. Kahn OF California that ne
believed reports were true that the
japanese government had with
drawn its opposition 20 the recently
ratified California Law prohibiting
acquisition by japanese Of title 70
real estate in that state. The Cali
fornia representative made the
statement after conference today
with Roland : Morris. American
ambassador 20 Toxic.
Californians Meet.
Announcement was made by Rep.
Kahn that a meeting OF the Cali
fornia members OF the house had
been called for Wednesday 10 dis
cuss aspects OF the negotiations now
being carried on between the United
States and Japanese governments
looking toward a treaty defining the
rights Of Japanese nationals IN the
United States.
The principal matter 20 be taken
up at the conference. Rep. kohu
said. was the proposal that the Cali
fornia legislature be asked 20 enact
a substitute for the recently ratified
law. The substitute would prohibi,
any alien from acquiring land 81
California and would thereby re-
move the original objection OF the
Japanese government that the pres
ent California law is discriminatory
Negotiations between Roland :
Morris United States ambassador g
Toxic and Ambassador ThIdehara
OF Japan. 20 lay the bases OF new
American-Japanese treaty are un-
derstood 10 be proceeding here with
view Of obtaining for the proposeC
pact the approval OF congress. The
state department Is said 20 have ad-
vised that the attitude OF both
branches OF congress be taken intC
consideration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
SENATE IN CLASH
OYER TARIFF BILL
Parties Split in Hot Contro-
yersy Over Emergency
Tax Measure.
By Associated Press


WASHINGTON, Dec. e7.-Indica-
tions of the fight ahead over tariff
legislation We're given in the senate
Monday when several hours OF spir-
tied debate and two roll calls were
required to effect the formal. rou-
tine action OF referring 90 the II
nance committee the emergency tar
if bill passed last week by the
house.
Democratic forces split IN the
opening clash. five minority mem
bers voting with the solid republl-
can strength against q motion By
Sen. Hitchcock OF Nebraska. acting
democratic leader. 20 refer the
house bill 20 the commerce instead
Of the finance committee. After
defeat OF the Hitchcock motion and
severe democratic attacks on the
bill, parried by republican defense,
the senate voted unanimously %
send the bill ot the finance commit
tee.
May Revoke Decision.
Sen. McCumber, OF North Dakota.
acting chairman OF the finance
committee. announced during the
debate that the bill would be taken
up I'm. committee early next mon th
and given fair and adequate con-
sideration" There were indications
that the republican decision against
hearings would be revoked
The house bill was denounced az
an embargo" bill and suicidal" By
Sen Hitchcock. who charged that
senate machinery was set 70 rush &
through. American commerce
should be aided. ne cOntended. and
not barr,perad bx n riff barriers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
ROBBERY OF FRUIT
MAN BELIEVED FAKE
Tracas Said 20 Have Planned
10 Leave Mishawaka on
Night of Holdup.

A sensational hold-up story 20 the
effect that James Tracas Of the
NishaWaka FrUi- co. had been re-
Heved OF {1,lO0 hy rvo masked men
90 the corner OF Hll and Front ets
Mishawaka. AZ II o'clock sunday
night, was reported Monda-. De-
tails Of the robbery given 20 the
police were considered by officers as
somewhat "dshy.' and further in
vestig-tion OF the affair was deemed
necessary.
a thorough investigation of the
supposed robbery was made last
NIGHT with the conclusion that the
nOld-up was purely mythical Pa
-rCimln u Bechler. who invl=-i-at-
I'd the robbery shortly after 10 was
sII posed % have happened. said
that be- "a ent % Hin and Front s-s.
20 investigate the affair. buf found
no evidence which indicated ths-
TraCas was the victim of hrlG-up.
He tlaversed the entire vicinity iu
which Trlc4s was supposed 90 have
been knocked down and found no
marks ln the snow ~ any scl0ic. hc
said.
Demand More Details
What makes the affair more uys-
--rious q the police i- chat Tracas
clts. and ,h1t Dc has moved on is
~ Wing r-1vi-g rs .Ht.r- 81, Clz
froIq his place OF business or Lin
coin Way r.
ono creditor reported .s-. -frht
taht he had q bi- bin against rl.
firm. w.lile ir is known that several
otEeIf have claims against g.
Whether the partners ln the con-
Germ VIII De- allowed 90 leave ~
city is 10 20 tEe authorities. but &C.
g. arg.eI hy tAe -rsdltOrs fha- Ira
cas- vlI kaFr o. ulye uor. definite
infrblatiou reEarIInE the call AMI
sho-t man responsible for the rob
berry before he can eNontrafe HIM
SELF.
TTacas was preparing t0 Leave
town last night. IL was said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
One Dead; 30 Injured in
PittSburg Trolley Wreck
BY Assoelated Press :

By Associated Press:
PITTSBURG. Pa, Dec. 27.-One
person ia known 70 have been killed
and more than 80 others were in
jured Monday night when a trailer
OF a treet car. making grade IN the
Forbes street section, got beyond
control or the motorman. rushed
back down the hill and crashed in
70 another car.
AL ambulances In the city and
many patrol wagons were summoned
10 the scene. Shortly after the ac-
cident occurred. one hospital had q
persons suffering from broken bones
and bruises. while another reported
that 10 patients. bearing similar in
turies. had been taken in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
Bury Pat O'Brien. Hero
Suicide in Home TOtCn

MOMENCE. Ill. Dec. 27.-Fun-
eral services were held Monday In
his boyhoOd home town for Lieut..
Patrick O'Brien. formerly OF the
Royal British flying corps, who kill
ed himself at Los Angeles last week
after failing TO obtain reconciliation
with his wife.
Capt. r. +. Grant. assigned By the
British embassy at Washington. was
among those who attended the ser
vices
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
ROB- THEATER SAFE

BEDFORD. Ind. Dec. 27.-More
than $500 was stolen from the safe
OF the stone city opera house, IL
was learned Monday nieht when
employees began preparati tons for
the night show. The money had
been placed .n the safe saturday
night and the combination had
been worked IN the meantime.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
Hold Trco for $1,000
TheftS at Montreal

MONTREAL Dec. - George
O'Brien Of New York and FRANK
Weemer OF Los Angeles were al
rested here Monday on suspicion cf
tkefts totalllng $1,000 from the
American supplies, Ltd, and Ru-
bernstein brothers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28
NInclllnerv Damaeed.

lCONTINUED On FACE Fl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-28

y WIS ftIIFIuE o IeaF y
81 night. u was said.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-10-12
HoLIDAY-NO MEETING
OF COUNTY BOARDS

Because Of Columbus Day being q
legal holiday and for furtleT reason
that ~ Frank CLANCY. Of the Eighth
district member Of the County
Ba4rd of Education was* unable To-
oMe 10 Annapolis. there was no meet
ing of hat body today as had been
planned The meeting. the regular
monthly one, had previously been
postponed from last Tuesday out Of
respect 10 the memory Of the late
George T. Melvin, Who was presidea;
ia ne Board Tile Board Will meet on
Thursday
s;or Was the regular meeting Of the
County Commissioners and the OrR-
hans Court held today on account Of
The holiday observance Both Of these
bodies will also meet on Thursday
Every office in the Court House. In
flot, remained closed today
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-10-12
MRS. MARY A. THOMAS
BURIED YESTERDAY

faneral erfiSe FER Mrs MARY a
Thomas Wifo aied sailriay al her
ui4tHee = Randall street. this ely
S. IS hid u the residence q 3sae
4i.e toek Yesterday afternoon, ami were
4lte4led BY 4 large number u rela-
ni frieHis The services were
hdpet*l bg the Roy Edward =
John IN Rector Of 81 Anne Protest
an f.pieopal hafeh and Dd9ial wa
ii 81 Annes cemetery The pail
hearers were
.loseah Thomas. Clinton Shaw
III rs Thomas, William f Themas
flasi carroll and Florie fanfler
gashrtaEers Jame 81 Taslor ana
sons had charge OF tie funeral ar
rtas1.lla a
1lI Ihanla was - years and SIX
iAan.as Old u The tine Of her death,
md wa PROBABLY tile Oldest resident
al he city
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-10-12
MRS /. W. Johnson
TALKS ON LEAGUE
TO BUSINESS GIRLS

One OF the y W G. A. club rooms
Was filled almost 10 its capacity las
night by the members Of Tie Business
and Professional Momen's Club, who
we're addressed by Mrs Theodore
Johnson On the League Of Nations
YRS Johnson handled her subject
cloerlv. forcefully, and what was of
areater Importance, simply
Mrs Johnson, as chairman Of the
sixth district, Is cooperating With
Mrs Clarence NJ. White in an effort to-
bring Tho clear facts OF the League he
fore every woman voter This was
he purpose in outlining tho Covenant
before TIE Business anu Professional
Women's Club last night
Mrs. Johnson gave some extracts
concerning the League Covenant its
purposes and necessity. size emphd
sized. among other things. the fact
that the League is composed Of two
bodies "a Assembly and Council
In certain respects these two bodies
pond to the lower and upper
houses Ut a Congress, she said, but.
strictly speaking, the Assembly is
more like parliamentary body tor
lcgilafure} and the Council more like
responsible cabiEet with limited
executive powers
Tie Assembly is made up from one
TO three Representatives from each.
member Of the League. No menl5er
nation IS to have more than one vote.
Mrs Johnson then Summed UP the
reasons Why we should SO into the
League, and appealed for volunteers %
assist in distributing Il ieafet on the
"A Is. al Of the League Of Nations to
every woman voter in the city
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-10-12
Last Call TO Register IF
You Would Vote Nov. 2

Today marks he last call for registration this
year.
The polling houses II the four city wards vel a tbs
precincts tbs places of registration They Will
he open until o'clock at night.
Noneftyoters especially. arged have their
enrolled Its duty incumbent UPON them
ssn vino registered IN the past need register again
t tome Tor the county registration supplemental As e
male
Neasn haze moved 1, tis county iron other States
& ths year without complying with the 1eelara
u Intention provided le5 have lived here
u and arc otherwise qualified
Those not the books and who do register
day, cannot the election November
End # you have registered make II the important
business Of this day to do
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-10-12
A +. c. HERE TO
DISTRIBUTE MEDALS
war Department Sends Special
Representative TO Receive
Applications
FOR ALL SERVICE MEN

IN order taat there migh he no dif
ficulty in the dissriAntiaa 9f victory
medals "a hse Nllo are at'ssea g
them Ear theil eryet ,litr.4 ne waF
liz War 1895, tfie'a AS % 81
napol3s an arsny lsisd rN ~lts'se
sole dsi,g Tey i1aiit.,
ons 81 IA nf tie .N iee men
The clerk is II " Dennis sent hers
from Baltimore, and Es daaaT'ers
viii Id fauni any s. le service
men al 81, Nest s.ree alor shop
occupied ~ iaWel
Mr. pennis 81 e.la l4e appli-
cations f0r n4@fory medals and
hopes within Is short = tiHse rs pcs
sible to be aisle e give theia TO every
former service man III Annapolis or
Anne srunds county rs obtain the
medal it ii any necessary that the
applicant appear lefare tbs casrk snd
show His dissiiarge The Clerk viii
write The application and approve i
and forward Ii 10 the aepar nient from
which the medals are dis fibal@d
The victory medal IS certainly 4
metnento If The great war that 10
veteran Of the present should be
without and i is SURPRISING in i way
that so much difficulty slsould have
been experienced iii Fettisg the sol
diers IL come forward with their ap
plications. Now tilat this simple
method for nlsking the application has
been arranged il Is fell that there Will
be no more trouble IN the matter, but
that within q reasonable short time
the medals may Be property dis
tribntea
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-10-12
SOON To ARGUE
BIC MOVIE CASE
Coua OF Appeals To Hear APP
peal Involving Referendum
For Baltimore City Alone

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8 ,l..,,,
proS4s3.s : ~ f'.i'sssi'l4 8 - 49,
Mf,yemE,r e4ceiion an he cue tt9'i g
maetler fsasii9 Ti9pr theatres nat
- f,sr a.,.l,3ek g,,n.l.ss.
aalsl n''''n
areh.7i @ lle MI si'slsl ''4'li ~
app. hs fharsiias
The Mla r.Einal'x tieeket,a rs
Ns 81 @id fl IS efiflery routine q
sail ,sf5ll., 3fe md mot lltt been