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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
SENATORIAL COMMITTEE
PLANS TO EXTEND PROBE

WASHINGTON. Sept Elk
tension of the senatorial investiga-
uon into campaign expenditures 10
include inquiry into charges Of use
of goys rnmcnt publiCa ions in the
interest of the democratic presiden-
tial candidate and the League OF
Nations was announced Tuesday
Tuesday night by Chairman Kenyon
OF the senate investigating commit
tee which resumes its hearings here
Wednesday
In making his announcement after
a lengthy conference with Sen
Reed. Missouri. democratic member
OF the committte. Sen. Kenyon said
that a subpoena had been issued for
philander =. ClaNton. commissioner
OF education.
Subpoenas also were issued Tues
day Tor the appearance Of several
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22

departmental heads OF the govern
ment TO be questioned regarding al
legged assessment OF federal en-
ployes for campaign funds.
Chairman Kenyon said Commits
Sioner ClaXton who Will be asked TO
appear probably Thursday would
be asked concerning an editorial ap-
pCaring in school Life" a pubhca-
ZION issued by the bureau of educa-
ZION. which Sen. Kenyon said was
decidedly favorable 10 Gov Cox"
Members Of the committee il is
understood contemplate inquiry in
the alleged circulation under gov
ernment frank OF political speeches
Announcement also was made
that the committee would inq ire
into the alleged German propat AIDA
claimed 10 have been circulat in
support OF certain political ldi-
dates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
WALL STREET EXPLOSION
STILL BATTLES POLICE

NEW YORK, Sept. 21-Depart-
ment Of justice and police officials
admitted Tuesday night that five and
one half days investigation has
failed 20 solve the mystery Of the
explosion in Wall street last Thurs
day, which cost thirty-five lives and
property damage running into the
millions
Officials generally agreed that the
explosive was carried into the finan-
ciaI district on a ramshackle wagon
left standing at the curb in front Of
the assay Office just before noon.
Hundreds Of clues 20 the identity Of
the driver and his wagon are being
run down.
4 waning that the customs house
was 70 be destroyed at > p. m. Tues
day which was received in the mail
Monday by William n. Edwards,
collector OF internal revenue,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
LEGISLATURE OF STATE
AGAIN REFUSES TO SEAT
FORMER ASSEMBLYMEN
BULLETIN

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept.
21.-The tropical hurricane ap-
preaching the Gulf Of Mexico
coast had veered slightly to the
north early Tuesday night, and
the weather bureau here pre-
dicted that it would go inland
on the gulf coast further east
than at first reported. At z
o'clock the barometer in New
Orleans registered 1853 and
falling rapidly. Forecaster Dyke
said that the barometer had
fallen all along the gGlf coast,
the drop in New Orleans being
IL points since a o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
FOSTER ADDRESSES
ELKHART AUDIENCE
ON PRESENT ISSUE
Says IN Case of War With
Japan We Must Paddle
Our Own Canoe.
SpecLal b - News-TImes-

'Nt-idl 10 j ne N AeW8-'I n1cg.
ELkHART. Ind. sept. 21-Tn an
address before the women's citizen
ship school here Tuesday evening
samuel T. Foster OF Fort Wavnr.
democratic candidate for lieutenant
governor. declared that democratic
prospects for victory at tho polls
In November appear certain
Foster said il part that "the sent
iment is growing widespread that fn
the event OF republican victory
the nation would De burdened and
saddeued with an inharmonious ad-
mlnistratiCn and that great danger
would result The views expressed
on the League OF Nations by the re-
publican leaders are widely dive~g-
ert and misleading IN intent and
effect.
johnson and BOrah.
There are Johnson and p0rah
unwilling 20 accept amy kind Of "A
League and Tart willing 10 accent
reservations and there IS everything
else ia between said Foster. The
speaker declared that the League
VIII be the transcendeut issue de-
Gliding the coming election and ex-
pressed "a deep confidence that Cox
and his views viii triumph Tor the
good 20 this country and for that
OF other lands
Speaking Of particular point in
the League. Foster said I'm case
CONTINUED on PACE FOUR0
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
4NTE-SUFFRAGE MEN
RENEW THEIR REQUEST
TO SECRETARY COLBY

WASHINGTON. Sept. 21.-Hav-
ing refused 10 reScind his action in
proclaiminE the suffrage amend
ment part OF the federal constitu-
tiOn. Secy Colby had under consid-
Grafton Tuesday night the request Of
delegation Of Tennessee anti
suffragists that ne issue "a statement
showing that certifcation OF the
second vote Of the Tennessee house
against the amendment had been
received by the state department
The Tennessee delegation. headed
by ex-Speaker Walker. OF the house
Of the Tennessee legislature. called
on Secy Colby late Tuesday and. &C
cording to its members, renewed
their request, first made ~ confer
ence with Mr.. Colby Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22

brought thousands Of the curious 20
the scene at the appointed hour and
resulted in a half holiday for many
clerks employed in the building.
The bomb threat, however. failed %
develop and confirmed the belief Of
officials that II was either a hoax
or the work Of some letter writing
crank"
Department OF justice agents,
headed b. William !. Flynn. chief
OF the bureau OF Investigations. still
contended the explosion was plan
ned and carried into execution 10y
band Of anarchists. Trained inves-
tigators are at work on this theory.
Police and IRE department inyes-
tigators, together with the Septem-
Der grand jury are concentrating
their efforts on trying 10 establish
the identity OF the driver OF the
death wagon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
" edlthy Lightning Rod Man
Presents Goshen PrOpert,

GOSHEN. Ind, Sept. 21.-Amasa
G.. HoOvens Of Goshen, wealthy
lightning rod manufacturer and
PRESIDENT of the board OF public
works is soon 70 present Goshen
city with 90 acres of land for park
purposes, providing certain condi-
tOns he has made known 10 the
chamber OF commerce are carried
out. The land on which Nj.
HoOvens has an option is located
along the hydraulic canal. west OF
Goshen college and is particularly
adapted 10 park purposes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
BOYS OF 1861
PREPARE FOR
PARADE TODAY
Annual March of Civil War
Heroes to Be Held at
indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21.-With
the SSth annual divisional and
brigade reunions and the camp fire.
the big social meeting OF the en-
campment out of the way. the eyes
of the members of the Grand Army
of the Republic and affiliated organ
izations Tuesday night were turned
toward the annual parade of the
dwindling hosts OF the Civil war
Wednesday morning. It is expected
that more than 10000 aged veterans
Will participate in the procession.
There was no business session of the
q. a. r.
The committees Of the c.. A. r.,
Spanish war veterans and the
American Legion considering plans
for federating the three organiza-
tions met and adopted tentative
plans TO be submitted 10 the con-
ventions Of the various veterans
bodies.
The federation plan as outlined at
the meeting is for the purpose of
promoting patriotism and loyalty, 20
oppose radicalism and TO obtain full
recognition of the sacrifices of the
veterans Of the three wars.
The project is EXP ected TO be put
before the business sessions OF the
G.. a. r. Thursday: the American
Legion al its convention in Cleve-
land. Ohio, next week, and the
Spanish War Veterans In 1921.
The plan, il was pointed out, does
rot contemplate amalgamation of
the organizations in any way.
The annual parade, the crowning
event of the week. VIII start at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning 1t will
be reviewed on the state house lawn
~ Commander in Chief Hall and
his staff and the past commanders
IN chief Public schools will be dis
missed for the day and many stores
closed. Automobiles will be fur
nished for the veterans too feeble
10 walk.
Three cities, Minneapolis. St
Louis and Colorado Springs, have
announced their intention of asking
7 for the 1921 encampment San
Diego. Calf, and Des Moines. Iowa
also are expected TO ask for the
meeting
Candidates for the office Of com
mander in chief, who have an
nounced their intentions, INCLUDE
John NJ. Elroy Washington. %. c.:
Gaylord Saltzga Der. Nanwert Ohio,
and w. a. Ketcham. OF Indianap-
oils. George a. Holsey. Of Boston.
now chief Of staff, has announced
his candidacy for senior vice com
mander.
The National Association OF Ma
val Veterans, L. s. of America
1S6t-65. Tuesday held its annual
meeting and elected LoOmis SCo-
field. Of New Caanan. Conn. com
madore commanding.
The National Association Of
/ Union x-Prisoners Of War re-
elected Daniel s. Wilder. of Colum-
bus, Ohio, national commander.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
HORTICULTURAL
EXHIBITION AT
LOCAL CHAMBER
Oldest Farmer Organization in
County to Hold Elaborate
Display.

The st. Joseph county Horticul-
tural society. one of the oldest
farmer associations in the county,
will hold their annual display in the
Chamber Of Commerce Sept. % and
"a. The entry lists are free, and
there Will be no admittance charges
TO any Of the displays.
According TO the county agent. E.
z. Bird. this section Of northern
Indiana is we'll adapted TO the rails
ing Of fruits as is southern Michi-
gan. The problem 10 be worked out
is the development of the proper
spraying. the handling and market
ing OF the fruit. That is one of the
things that Will be given attention
in the coming meeting, when the
best methods in use in the fruit reg
ions of the sister state will be dis
cussed.
Accept Exhibits.
Exhibits will be accepted from
Wednesday noon until 10 o'clock
Thursday morning.
Premium List
OF
St Joseph City. Horticultural Society.
Two dollars for the first prize and
81 for the second prize for plate OF
five of each OF the following varie-
ties Of fruit and veEeta bles.
APPLES.
Grimes Golden. Jonathan. Bald
win. Northern Spy. Banana, Hub
bardston, Mcintosh, Delicious. Ben
Davis Wolf Rener. Maiden Blush.
PLUMS.
Bradshaw, Shropshire.
PEARS.
Duchess. Seckel, Bartlett, Sheldon,
Keiffer.
PEACHES.
Elberta. Gold Drop, Crosby, Kala-
maZoo, Champion. Lawrence.
GRAPES.
Concord, Worden, Moore Early,
Niagara. Brighton. Pocklington.
Woodruff Real. Perkins. Agawam.
Lindley, Moore's Diamond.
VEGETABLES.
Celery, Carrots. Parsnips. TurniPs,
Beets, Onions (white.) Onions, (yel-
low.) Onions. (red,) Sweet Corn.
Two dollars for first prize and 81
for second prize for the best single
specimen Of the following vegeta-
bles; Pumpkin, Squash, (Hubbard)
Watermelon. Muskmelon.
Five dollars for the first prize and
50 for second prize for each Of the
following: one peck early Potatoes,
one peck late Potatoes three heads
Of Cabbage.
For the best bushel OF apples
first prize $40. second prize IS.
For the best collection OF flowers,
first prize $40. second prize, s..
For the best collection OF fruit by
an individual exhibitor, first prize,
S25. second prize SIS.
For the best collection OF fruit
by a society. prize $50.
For the best collection Of canned
fruit, first prize. $10s second prize,
s..
For the best collection OF grapes,
first prize. IS; second prize. 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
COMMERCE MEN IN
INITIAL MEETING
PLAN BIG PROGRAM
". f. Otto of Pontiac, Mich,
Principal Speaker-Mr.
Green Gives Plans.

The initial membership dinner Of
the Chamber Of Commerce was held
Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock.
Covers were laid for all the mem
bers and at the appointed hour the
dining room of the Chamber was
filled TO capacity.
The speaker of the evening was
w r. Otto. of the Chamber OF
Commerce. Pontiac, Mich. His sub
jeCt was Does IL Pay to Organize ~
The other SPEAKERS were Frank j.
Green, manager of the South Bend
Chamber Of Commerce, and. Mayor
Carson.
Gives Message.
Mr.. Otto's address was well de-
hvered and scattered throughout
with occasional well chosen anec-
dotes that bore directly upon the ar
guments presented. 1t was in the
nature of message from one city
TO another, dealing with the proper
Erowth of cities and portraying the
power Of organization i'm the de-
sired develOpm of any COmmun-
ity. The speaker showed a close
and practical knowledge of the his
tory and present tendencies OF mu-
uicipal development I'm our COuu-
try and by his words admitted him
self 10 be a clear and hopeful vision
ary in matters pertaining TO tho
prosperity of the cities Of the mid
die west
THE primary and essential factor
in civic progress is organization" ."
said Mr. Otto. Organization Is one
OF the big words of ou- day. II was
such a word that il lifted Dayton
from the waters which enEulfed it
and made IL "A throbbinE city again;
such a word rebuilt Chicago from
the fire which devastated it; re-
stored Galveston from the havoc Of
the seas and resurreCted san Fran
cisco from its disaster OF chaos AMI
suffering.
Eradicate Greed
we must eradicate sel6shne ess
from our midst and bring among us
IN its place the true blessings Of CO.
OF Grafton We must behold and
have i'm mind the city Of the future
built not on stone and the dreams
OF vast and countless edihCes but on
the happiness and good will OF the
people and the kindly working Of
man with man for the greater good.
For by these shall come the city
that viii endure"
Mr.. Green dealt in the main with
the work accomplished by the man
aEcment organization of the Cham
Der OF Commerce. a marked degree
or success has attended all the work
OF the organization in the past fiscal
year and practically every depart
mcnt of the city has been benefited
by the measures passed and acted
upon by the organization. according
90 Mr.. Green. OF interest are the
following activities proposed for the
coming year by Mr.. Green
Many Projects.
The development of a Junior
Chamber of Commerce, permanent
membership club; continuous
CONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
Addresses League of Women Vot RS Here


PORTLAND, Me. sept. 21.-The
supreme court Tuesday decided that
a woman should not he required TO
tell her age in order TO qualify as a
voter.
In a writ of m2ndamus issued by
Justice Scott Wilson, the local board
of registration was ordered TO en-
roll Mrs. Elizabeth Alden Holman,
regardless OF the fact that she re-
fused 10 give the exact date OF her
birth or her exact age" The writ
is Teturnable on October 8.
Mrs Holman was refused enroll
ment on September 4 when she in
sisted that it was sufficient Cor her.
or any woman, 10 describe her age
as "over y years
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
ARTICLE Is
GIVEN CLEAR
EXPLANATION
Mrs. Grace Julian Clarke of
indianapolis Speaks at
High School.
DR.. MANN ON PROGRAM
Traces History of Democratic
Party Since Jeffer-
sons Time.
By MARY L. vITOU.

Signaily successful were the clos
ing sessions Of the first Citizenship
school held Tuesday under the aus
pices OF the League Of Women Not-
era and observed on democratic
day Two exceptionally gifted and
earnest women speakers addressed
the new voters OF the county on the
principles OF the democratic party.
Mrs. Grace Julian Clarke Of Ind
ianapolis spoke at the afternoon ses-
sion held i'm the Rotary room of the
oliver hotel and in the course Of her
explanation of the Leage OF Nations
Covenant took occasion to correct a
mistatement made Monday evening
10y Mrs. Robins, regarding para
graph @ OF Article NXIu which
the earlier speaker had denounced
ms fostering the possibilities for en-
shaving women and children.
Mrs Clarks read contents Of the
article which in its entirely distinct
Is pledges its members TO the main
tenance - fair and humane treat
ment for all peoples In all countries.
in citin the efficacy with which
Article XXIII works for the better
ment OF labor conditions for all
workers. Mrs. Clarke explained
recent treaty passed under the aus
picies Of the League by the interna-
tional labor commission which pro
vides for an eight hour day for
workers all over the world and
makes particularly humane provl-
sions for women and children IN in
dustry.
Final Session.
The final session Of tho citizen
shin school was held Tuesday eve
ming i'm the high school auditorium
with Rr Rowena Morse Mann of
Chicago very ably films the place
az Mrs George BASS who had been
secured 10 speak on the 'Princl-
pies Of the Democratic Party but
who because OF urgent political du-
ties I'M the east could not I'LL her
South Bend engagement. Commu-
rttv singing under the direction OF
.Iss Effie Harmon preceded the ad-
dress of Dr. Mann.
Mrs. g. A. Carlisle I'm presenting
pr. Mann 70 her audience }laln-
cI that the speaker from the first
davs OF the League inception as a
world peace enforcing document
bias been ardent in its support DIT.
Mann. after the illness and death OF
pr shaw who was a member of the
speaking bureau which toured tho
country I'm the interests OF the Lea
ruf most oapably assumed and ac-
coupIishcd Dr. Shaws work. DR.
Mann is pastor Of the Third Uni
tartan church Of Chicago and deep
rrudcnt of economic problems.
Two Problems.
Dr. Mann i'm hcEinuins her adj
d-sss which was 50 broad IN It's
1CoNT1NUED OK PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
VIII Suffer Big Loss
If Gas LdiU Takes Effect

PITTSBURG, Sept. 21.-Corpora-
tions and residents Of Kentucky,
Pennsylvania. Indiana, Maryland and
Ohio viii suffer a financial loss Of
about $4,000. 900 If the state Of
West Virginia enforces the Steptoe
gas law, according 10 testimony
given by S. S. Wyer. who qualified
as a gas expert in the hearing OF the
Pennsylvania suit against the
Steptoe statute here Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
HENRY FORD
DROPS PRICE
OF PRODUCT
Detroit Manufacturer TO Con-
duct Business on Pre-
War Basis.

DETROIT, Mich., Sept. 21.-
Henry Ford Tuesday announced a
reduction of prices on all Ford mo-
tor company products to a pre-war
level as a step toward restoration
Of business to normal conditions" "
In a statement accompanying the
announcement Mr. Ford declare q
that present business conditions de-
mand that some practical effort be
made to bring economic conditions
back 10 normal" that the business
of the country may be stabilized"
and that the progress, prosperity
and contentment Of our people may
be restored"
Inquiry Tuesday among heads of
other autOmOtive industries failed
&c indicate whether the Ford an
nouncement presages "A general de-
cline of motor car prices. A num-
Der Of manufacturers declined 10
comment.
Discusses Conditions.
Discussing business conditions,
Mr.. Ford declared that since the
war has ended, war prices also
should be reduced
There is no wisdom" the manu-
facturer said, lin trying 10 main
tain an artificial standard of values
for inflated prices only retard pro-
gress"
There is a lull in business gen
orally" the statement continues.
People in every walk of life are
waiting for prices they know are un-
natural, TO become lower.
Manufacturing plants are being
shut down all over the country and
So, fer fF,er IN.
activity because the volume Of con-
sumption is growing less and less
through the self-denial of people
who realize the injustice of the stu
alton.
Labor is being thrown out OF
employment but Notwithstanding
this, there has been little change in
the cost Of living.
Progress Retarded.
although rich in natural re
sourcees the country's progress is
being held practically at a stand
still through the greed Of prohteers
Now is the time TO call a halt to
war methods, war prices and war
greed. 1t may be necessary for ev-
erybOdy TO sacrifice a little but IN
the end il will be most profitable
for the sooner we get business OF
y
tions the sooner will the lives Of our
people become natural and progress
prosperity and contentment be re
stored"
The price reduction on the Ford
| products ranges from II TO 81 pei
cent and is effective Immediately
/ There will be no wage reductions a
| any OF the plants, it was announced
WILL NOT FOLLOW SUIT.
I CLEVELAND, O., Sept. els. J
/ Jordan of the Jordan Automobile
I company and Charles w. Mears. OF
/ the WintOn Automobile company
J said Tuesday night that the reduc-
I tion ir the price Of cars by the Ford
/ company probably would not be fol
] lowed by other companies. Mr.
! Jordan said that the Ford company
had the advantage of a large
I output and of an appeal 10 a par
/ ticular trade.
/ Mr.. Mears said that statistics show
an increase of only II per cent il
| the price of motor cars since 1915
/ whereas much Of the material tha
/ enters into the making Of a car ha.
/ advanced 200 per cent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
Democratic Treasurer
Forwards Information

NEW YORK. Sept .. - Wilbur
Marsh. treasurer Of the democratic
national committee today vOluntari-
ly forwarded 20 the senate commit
tee investigating campa IGN eNpendi-
lures a statement showing the re-
ceipts and disbursements OF the
committee 10 date. The statement
shows 100000 has been received In
campaign contributions and the
same amount expended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22
I'm PEACE FARLEY.

WARSAW, Sept 21.-The peace
negotiations between Lithuania and
Poland have been broken of and
the Polish delegation has left Kali
warya and IS returning 10 warsaw.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-20
LAST RITES FOR CHAPMAN.
Impressive Services Over Body of
 Ball Player.

Cleveland. Aug. 20.-The funeral services of Ray Chapman were held in St. Johns Cathedral this morning. The rites consisted of solemn high requiem mass at 10 o'clock. and the Rev. pr. William A. Scullen. chancellor of the Cleveland diocese. delivered the sermon.
 Among the pallbearers were Iris Speaker, Steve O'Neill and Joe Wood of the Cleveland Indians and Tom Rafferty. a former player.
 Twenty thousand six hundred and twenty-three persons contributed ten cents each toward flowers from fans" A floral blanket with 2,063 flowers were purchased and the funds remaining will be turned over to Mayor Fitzgerald's Ray Chapman memorial fund committee.
 Albert R. Tearney. president of the Three I and Western league, yester- day teleCraphed all club owners in each league to stop play for five minutes this afternoon out of respect to Chapman. The games will be stopped from to 4:05 D. m.
 The management of the Boston Am erican baseball team announced that on account ot the death of Ray Chan man the game with Cleveland set for today had been postponed until next Monday.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-20
INTERNATIONAL IEaGTE
WILL BAKER RETURN?
Much Speculation Regarding Trappc
 Farmers Visit to Polo Grounds.

New York. Aug 20.-J. Franklin Baker. of Trappe, Md who has been known to knock home runs into the right field stands at the Polo Grounds came to this city yesterday and was among those present at the game in which the Yankees were two runs short of victory. It was said that the former home run king had come in response to a pressing invitation from the Yankee managers to talk over the question Of his return to the Yankee fold.
 Col. Huston declared that Baker was here purely on social visit, which is the first J. Franklin has made since he refused to sign an other contract. In response to whether he would play again or not. He might rejoin the Yankees and he might not.
 Al latest reports Baker was pick ing the petals Of a rose and murmur- ing to himself: The Yanks love me: they love me not Only time will solve the problem.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-20
|oxERs SIGNED.
Sporting Club Secures
 Carpcnticr for Oct. i2.

Aug. 20.--The Interna- ng club yesterday an- signing of a contract for iecision bout between bentier. European cham ttllng Lev lnslsy, worlds eight champion to bo bts Field. Brooklyn. Oc-
 which was concluded rai days ago was signed t.ly. the boxing promo or Francois Dcschamps.
 the French champion. rxun, acting for Levin mount of the prizes to q whether the bout will n the afternoon or at
 announced later.
 the International Sport yesterday they were of- arpcnticr-lsVinEky fight
 to a proposed meeting rid'a champion Jack
 "Knockout" Bilt Bren- 'ently signed to fight at rmined date. X ques- | Co the clubs member
 returns fnvoring the bf the Frcnehman by a roximately b to i.