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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
Prize Sheep to
Go: White House
Must Cut Grass

WASHINGTON, July 31.-Pres't
Wilson has decided to retire from
sheep business. The white house
flock OF AS prize sheep which has
kept the lawns cut for three sum-
mers is to be sold.
The yield of wool has gone TO
charity. this year to the Salvation
army. In 1918 the flock produced
9S pounds OF wool. which was sold
at auction by the Red Cross
throughout the country, bringing in
mere than $50.
The original flock of is head was
obtained from William woodward OF
New York, who has a farm near
Bowie, Maryland. where it is said
today at the white house. George
Washington once obtained a herd
of deer to stock the grounds at
Mount Vernon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
DEMOCRATS MEET
HERE NEXT FRIDAY
TO DISCUSS RALLY
County Chairmen, Men and
Women, Plan Vigorous
Campaign.

Preliminary plans for a vigorous
democratic campaign in the Thir-
teenth congressional district this
fall will be discussed at a meeting
Of county chairmen, county COM
mittee secretaries and the women
county chairmen in South Bend at
o'clock on the afternoon OF
August 6.
The call for the meeting was
issued Saturday by District Chair
man A. l.. Deniston, OF Rochester.
The call by Chairman Deniston was
issued at the request OF Charles
Murphy, treasurer Of the state cen
trail committee.
The meeting will be held at dem
ocratic headquarters. ia +. Jeffer-
son blvd. If the headquarters are
ready TO be opened by the time for
the gathering If not. the meeting
will be held at the oliver hotel
Executive Session.
The meeting Of chairmen and
secretaries, which will be an execu-
tive session. will be followed by an
open meeting to which ali demo-
Gratis and those who wish 10 affili-
ate with them are invited TO attend.
Thirteenth district democrats are
planning to bend every effort to
place the district in their party col
umn on election day. Chairman
Deniston Will open district head
quarters in South Bend during the
campaign and the district chair
man expects TO spend much Of his
time in this city during the battle
for votes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
KIDNAPPED GENERAL
REACHES TIPPERARY

TIPPERARY, Ireland, July 81
Brig. Gen. G. II. T. Lucas, who
reached here Thursday night. after
escaping from the Sim Feiners.
who kidnapped him over a month
ago. left today. His departure was
surrounded by features in keeping
with his recent escape. which was
followed by a fight with raiders
near COLA.
When leaving today. Gen. Lucas
Travelled in a touring car which was
escorted by armOrcd cars, each car
ryinG two machine guns and ten
men armed with rifles. An airplane
preceded the party as scout to
guard against any possible Sim
Fein attempt 10 recapture the gem
cral.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
Fifteen Year old Boy Killed in
Electrical Storm at MunCie, Ind.

a bolt struck the Faulkner lad. 4
pulmOtor was used i'm vain by ply
siCians in an effort TO restore life.
Samuel Mckinley. SIS, an en-
ploye OF the city cemetery. was Sc
riously burned about the body when
struck by lightning while cutting
grass in the cemetery. The mans
clothes were burned from his body.
IL is believed he will recover.
Interurban traffic west. south
and north out OF MunCie was para
lyzed when the lightning struck a
high tension wire near Mt sum
nit. Cars were delayed for more
than five hours. A large coal lift
at the Ball Brothers Manufacturing
plant was demolished by the light
ming. Telephone lines in the coun-
try north OF the city also were put
out Of commission
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01

MCNCIE, Ind. July 31.-A m
IN year old boy was killed. one man
was seriously burned and consider
able property damage was done
during the electrical storm in this
vicinity early this afternoon.
Forrest Faulkner, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Faulkner was killed
while ne and "a companion were
standing under a large tree near
Little Lake east Of the city. The
boys were in a canoe when the
storm came W and made for shore.
As they pulled their canoe from the
water the lightning struck nearby
by tree and Faulkner's young COM
panion. Frederick Crow was
knocked down.
Il told YOU We would get II" said
young Faulkner as his companion
regaincd his feet. The next instant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
Young Nezg York Dentist Shoots
Chorus Girl, Then Kills Self

MART. who is a Porto Rican. told
the police he went 10 the dentists
apartment with Miss Jackson 20 call
for some Of her belongings which
she had left there previously. Ac-
cording 10 Marti the girl had de-
serted the dentist for him.
When they arrived 40 Arenas
house. the porto Rican said. the den
list was talking with Juan Malgan-
ado a South American. and DR.. Are
ras asked him 70 step outside. Nal
ganado, Maru said, walked % the
Dorch and the dentist went 20 the
rear OF the room. which was parti-
toned of with portierres. Maru de-
clared the dentist several days pre-
viously had asked him 20 call FOR
the girls belongings and he expected
10 receive them Saturday night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
- Associated 20.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. July 31-"Dr. Jose
Arenas. %, a dentist. recently ar
rived from BOgota, Colombia. was
found Saturday night shot 10 death
in his home i'm West 7Oth 81. Ruth
Jackson. a chorus girl who, police
say. had been in Arenas apartment.
was found in taNi-cab nearby with
bullet wound In her chest
Ignacio Marti. %. who went 20 a
hospital with a wound in the chest,
told the police that he was shot By
DR.. Arenas at the dentists home.
and that Arenas then shot the girl
and turned the revolver upon him.
self The dentist. according TO Mar
ii. hred three shots into his own
body.
Maru asserted the dentist was
jealous OF him because OF his at
tentions 10 the girl.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
COX THROUGH
WITH SPEECH;
TO TAKE REST
Receives Visitors and Spends
Afternoon on Golf Links
Expects White.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DAYTON, o., July 31.-Finishin6
his address for next Saturday ac-
cepting the democratic presidential
nomination, Gov. Cox Saturday
sought recreation after his hard
weeks work and prepared TO turn
20 other campaign affairs.
Copies OF the address Saturday
night were in the mails for news
papers 10 prepare for publication
August I. The sDpech comprises
about 10000 words, according TO
the estimates of Charles T.. Morris.
the governors secretary, or some
thing over a full newspaper page
and somewhat in excess Of the ac-
ceptanCe address Of Sen. Harding.
the republican candidate. The gov
ernor's address was printed in his
newspaper plant here Saturday. He
did not read proofs. turning that
task over to Mr. Morris, but spent a
showery afternoon on the golf
links.
Receives Visitors.
After turning out his speech,
Gov. Cox Saturday received two Wis
itors. Prof Irving Fisher OF Yale.
with whom he discussed economies,
and Sec'y NanDyke Of the Pennsyl-
vania democratic committee. The
Of democratic candidates for presi-
Dental electors in Pennsylvania, as
required by a state law.
Gov. Cox Saturday continued 10
withhold any comment on the
statement OF Sen. Harding charg-
ing the democrats with seeking TO
obscure the Lea que OF Nations
issue and declaring champions OF
the league with international inter-
ests were behind the democratic
campaign fund. II was indicated
that the governor would make no
response before his address next
Saturday and also would continue
his policy of refusing. through ex-
change of statements 10 the press,
to enter into that sort Of a debate.
In his forthcoming address. how
ever, the governors advisors said he
would not be backward in the fight
ing.
To Send Messages.
Next week the governor will dis
pose Of several campaign messages
held in allegiance while he was en-
gagged all this week on his address.
Among these is a reply to p. p.
christensen, or salt Lake City,
Utah. the farmer-labor party can
didate, regarding the request for
aid in securing a pardon for Eu-
gene Y. Debs. the socialist candi-
date. Numerous visitors also are
expected at Trails End next week,
possibly including representatives
Of the Tennessee Anti-Suffrage
league, who recently asked the gov
ernor for a hearing.
George White. chairman Of the
democratic national committee, is
expected here late next week for
conferences with the governor
prior TO the notification ceremonies
The special campaign committee Of
Is. il is believed, will be announced
soon. after Nh White sees the can
didate. Ii is understood that the
direct management of the cam
paign under Mr.. White viii be in
the hands largely OF L. II. Moore,
of Youngstown. O.. Gov. Cox's pre-
convention manager; Sen. Harri-
son. Of Mississippi. chairman Of the
speakers bureau. and Wilbur W.
Marsh. Of Iowa. treasurer. Sen.
Harrison also is expected here next
week to map out the governors
speaking itinerary. beginning about
August Is.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
laps ENLISTING IN
GOV. CANTU'S Army
By Associated rress

By Associated Press:
FL PASO, Tex July 31-Japa-
nese are enlisting by the hundreds
IN the army OF Estaban Cantu in
Lower California. according 70
Henry NJ Hill. consul general from
tho republic q Panama TO san SAL
vador. who was iu Fl Paso on his
way 10 Washington
Mr. Hill added that the majority
~ citizens Of Lower California are
not in sympathy with Cautu.
All Central America. said Mr.
HILL Is IN sympathy with de Ia
Huerta and his efforts 10 bring
peace IN Mexico.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
BOLSHFVIK ARMIES
THREATEN WARSAW

By Associated Press.
WASEI$GTON. JulE 11-Witn
bo'sheyig armies menacinE War
saw. Aacuati0n OF warehouses
where the bulk OF the American
Red Cross supplies are stored Is
under way. according 20 cable adj
vices Saturday 10 national head
quarters II the National Red Cross.
Warehouses and garage space has
been obtained az Krakow, where
the supplies are being moved.
All Red Cross workers have been
sent 90 interior points. according 20
the advices. which added that
thousands Of refugees were fleeing
into the interior without food or
clothing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
Illinois Official Acts.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. July 81
Without waiting for the order of In
ternational president John l.. Lewis
10 reach any OF the $4,000 striking
miners in Illinois, State Pres't Frank
harrington this afternoon stepped IN
with a command OF his own. order
ing them all 10 return to work Mon
day.
THE strike ends with a great
victory for Illinois miners" said
Pres't harrington. The pledge Of
Pres't Wilson that a scale committee
will be called and wage inequalities
adjusted, satisfies the miners de-
mands."
Word that the strike was TO be
ended was dispatched by Prest
Harrington 10 Sec'y OF Labor Wilson.
The telegram follows:
Continuing our efforts and &C
cepting in good faith Pres't Wilson
announced pledge that he would
convene miners and operators In a
Joint wage scale conference as soon
as mining operations are resumed,
! am today issuing Geographic in
structions TO the president of every
local union in Illinois, instructing
them 20 notify their members 10 re-
turn TO work Monday morning or as
soon as possible thereafter
Supply Short.
End Of the strike in sight does not
save Illinois from the rigOrs pre-
dicted. although they will be short
lived Railroads brought down 10 a
DAYS supply OF coal, have annuled
nearly all freight trains through
here. and tonight have in prospect
the curtailment of passenger serv-
zee.
This strike has brought new re-
cord OF coal shortage 10 Illinois. In
an OF the strikes that have gone be-
fore. even those in the dead OF win
ter. when domestic users demanded
constant supply. Illinois was never
reduced o. the mite Of coal upon
which her industries and railroads
are maintained today
Strike penalties imposed upon
many OF the miners viii be RENTED.
I'm answer 20 the telegram of Pres I
Earring. protesting against the pen
atty Of 81 for the first day OF ldleneSS
and 81 tor each additional day, II.
&. ADAMS. president of the Central
Illinois Coal Operators association,
wired that although holding the op-
era as justified in taking the pen
alt IL would be ordered returned
TO- the sake Of peace.
i,res't Harrington declared the
Denaltv was war measure, not in
tended when devised for use IN time
Of peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
AILROADS GET BIG RATE INCREASE
Steps in Front
of Train, Note
Explains Cause
spec.a, to The News-Times

Special 20 The News Times:
LAPORTE, Ind, July SIT is
misery 20 live; my brain won't
work" was the only message left
by an unknown man. well dressed,
who committed suicide here Satur-
day afternoon by stepping directly
in front OF speeding New York
Central passenger train.
The body was literally cut TO
pieces and there were no marks by
which the suicide can be identified
The message, written on scrap OF
paper, was found tucked in the
neCkband OF his shirt. He was ap-
parently about so years old. The
remains will be held I'm the LapOrte
morgue "a few days IN hopes OF
Identification.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
No steps Taken.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, July 51.-Pending
formal word as 20 compliance OF IL
InOis and Indiana soft coal miners
with orders Of their national organ
izatiou 10 return TO work, no steps
were taken II the white house Sat
rrdav toward inviting the bituminous
coal commission TO take up the mems
grievances.
Pres't Wilson informed officials OF
the United Mine Workers Friday in
his telegram urging resumption Of
work that the commission could not
be asked 10 consider alleged inc
qualities IN wage scales until the
men had demonstrated their good
faith. White house officials indi-
Gated that they expect no further
action on the presidents part until
II was clear that this condition had
been met IN that event. they anti
cipated that ne would Immediately
ask the commission 90 begin its in-
vcstigauon-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
STRANGE DEATH
OF MILLIONAIRE
BATTLES POLICE
Found Dead in Pajamas-
Hotel Bookkeeper Tells
Queer Story.
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
CHICAGO, July 31.-Police to-
night were working on two theories
in connection with the death % Sam
uel T. A. Lofts, wealthy diamond
merchant found dead in his apart
ment last night with Miss Ruth
Woods, a hotel bookkeeper who first
declared the millionaire had sud
denly fallen dead after she had call
ed for help when he insulted her"
but later admitted that his death
came after a friendly tuSSle with
her"
one theory was that a cerebral
hemorrhage. which the coroners
physicians declared caused Mr.. Loft
tbs death. was the result of a fall.
possibly accidental. The other was
that Lofts had been hit over the
head with broken whiskey bottle
found near the pajama clad figure.
Phones Eianccc.
In their efforts 10 check VI. the
statements made by Miss Woods and
her fiance. Roy Shayne. who told
the police he rushed TO the apart
ment following a telephone mos
sage from Miss Woods that she was
being insulted. police today had Miss
Woods reenaCt the taXicab ride she
with the dead body.
Miss Woods version of this ride
was that a taxi was called by Shayne
and that after she had ridden a short
time the chauffeur's brother got
into the car and attempted TO at
tack her The chauffeur says he
drove her 20 many cafes, at each OF
which she took drink, and finally
took her home. He denies his broth
er was ever in the car.
Police declare that when Miss
Woods reached her home she had a
watch and several articles OF jewel
~ belonging 10 Lofts which she
gave 10 her mother with the re-
mark: Keep them mother for
while. Lofts is dead"
Police tonight expressed the opin-
ion that Shayne had told every
thing he knew Of the crime" and
declared he would be released on
his own recognizance.
Many others.
Stories told police today by Miss
Hulda Johnson, hOusekeeper for Loft
It's for five years, indicated that the
party which resulted in the mer-
chants death was only one Of many
held in his apartment. Broken whis-
key and beer bottles and other signs
Of hilarity and debauchery frequent
" were found in the apartment by
her the morning after" she said.
She termed the apartment q girl
trap" and declared Lofts had enter
tanned fifty different girls there since
the first Of January. One bedroom
in the apartment was fitted VI as
a boudoir for women. she said, and
was always kept equipped with rouge
powder and other feminine requls-
ties
The Coroner's inquest will he held
Monday or Tuesday, II was said to-
night.
CHICAGO. July 31.-Police to-
night were bending every effort to-
ward clearing up the details OF the
taXicab ride taken by Miss Woods
after she fled from the Lofts apart
mont They said that full informa-
ton concerning the ride might bring
oil: the exact details OF tie diamond
dealers dCa n.
Attempts 10 shake tho conflicting
- res OF Miss Woods an HERNIA
W.Xler. the taXiCab dryer. by tan
lrS them over the rJute. failed 10
chtuge the statement % either.
Question ShayH".
Shayne late tonight was being
questioned further concerning his
1~oN-rrN-rrI-n ~ PACE FOT-Rl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
METAL MAIL PINE
ARRIVES IN CHICAGO
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
CHICAGO. July 31.-The second
of the all-metal airplanes making
q transContinental service. arrived
from Cleveland at $3.50 p. m. today.
Chicago time, having left Cleveland
at 9:25 a. m. today The plane was
Tiloted by Bert AcoSta.
This plane and the one which ar
rived last night will leave tomor-
row morning for Omaha, according
20 present plans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
STATE MINERS
WILL RESUME
WORK MONDAY
Hoosier Official Issues Orders
to Men, Following Message
From Pres't Wilson.
PREDICTS SETTLEMENT
Believes Agreement Satisfac-
tory to Both Factions Will
Be Reached Soon.
BY Associated Press.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, July 81
Edward Stewart. president of dis
trict number /, United Mine Work
ers Of America. Saturday issued or
ders 10 the local unions OF the dis
district for the immediate return OF
the miners to their work, and eX-
pressed every confidence that the
fields would resume operations Mon
DAY. The orders followed telegraph
ic orders from John l.. Lewis, ma
tlonal president, which were receiv-
cd earlier in the day.
In my opinion" Mr.. Stewart
said. there will be no delay Of the
miners in returning TO their work,
and l am fully confident that a set
Element satisfactory 10 all parties will
be reached in ten days or two
W ceks'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01
THE WEATHER

Indiana: Fair in north local thurdcrShov-
ers south portion sunday: Monday fair
Lower Michigan: Fair SUNDAY and Monday.
no decided change in temperature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-01

CONTINUED oN PAGE FOUR
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-05
MINEkIN-CATO WEDDING

At high-noon Tuesday, March End,
the home of Mrs and Mrs. Riley Ely,
of Itta Bena, was the scene of a beau
tifully appointed wedding. The on
tracing parties being Mrs Jennie
Lowery Minekin, (sister of Mrs. Ely
and Mr. John D. Cato of Arkansas.
The handsomely furnished home
was beautiful in stately ferns and
blooming plants. The soft shaded
lights making a pleasing scene, for
so sacred a service.
Promptly at the noon hour with
Mrs. Allie Topp at the piano Mend
elsons Wedding March was rendered.
The bride entering upon the arm Of
the groom, handsomely gowned in a
suit of dark blue, carrying a shower
boquet of pink roses and ferns.
During the impressive ring service,
which was performed by Rev. S. L.
Pope of the Methodist Church and
Presiding Elder of the Winona district
a love song was softly played.
Immediately following the ceremony
while congratulations were being said,
the guests were served to a delicious
salad course by Misses Ely and Haw-
kins.
The bride has made her home in
Itta Bena for a number of years
where she has endeared herself tC
the people by her charming personal.
ity, attractive ways, and many acts OF
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-05
N MISS

TIL first of the social affairs, COM
.plimenting Miss Emma Jones Hard
ing, a bride-elect, was a handkerchief
shower given her on Thursday after
noon by the Young Ladies of the
Methodist Church at the home of Mrs.
M L. Stoddard.
The guests were received by Mrs.
L. D. Pepper in the living room, where
an enjoyable hour was spent in the
finding Of answers to the contest, "A
Love Story In Music" After the
contest the folding doors leading into
tn edining room were opened, display
ing an artistically decorated table
in yellow and green. The center of
the table contained a white cake, adj
orned with a tiny bride. The guest
vised throne where she awaited the en-
trance of the bridal party, to the
strains Of the wedding march. Little
Maude Dulin was the dainty little
bride and Warner Wells, Jr., was the
gallant little groom. The groom car
ried on a white pillow gifts from the
guests to the bride.
After the packages were opened and
the good wishes for the bride were
read, much interest was shown in the
cutting of the cake, which contained
a ring, thimble, wishbone and heart.
The color scheme of yellow and
green was carried out in the delicious
ice course. The guests were members
of the young ladies circle and the
members of the immediate families.
i = s. = s. =
Mrs. Fred Keeton of Memphis, is
the guest of Mrs. George Wilson, Jr
She will remain here through this
week.
Mrs. w. R. Gay and daughter, Mrs
Flautt Of Glendora were visitors in
Greenwood yesterday.
* 4 X y y <
Miss Leona Applegate of Winona
has accepted a position on the first
floor of Fountains Store.
4 X * x X x
Hon. Sid Davis, of Indiano1a, can
didate for Circuit Judge of this Dis,
trict, was in the city yesterday inter
viewing tn evoters.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-05
Will
Use OleOmargarine

The City Grocery will put on a dem
inc on Friday afternoon, March 9Th.
from 3 until 6 p. m. This exhibition
will be in charge of Mr.. ]. A. Tabor
city salesman for Swift & Co. Every
lady in Greenwood and Leflore coun,
ty is invited and urged to attend.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-05
Playing Bridge
On The Trains
Associated Press

LONDON, Mar. 5-Women who ira
vel up to town daily from Brighton,
the famous watering place, have tax
en- to playing bridge on the trains.
The stakes are often chocolates or
gloves. AS they often leave their
cards at home, the guards of the
trains have taken to carrying a spare
pack for the use of the
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-05
Power Printing
Press For Sale

Prouty Power Printing Press II
good condition, at a real bargain. Wi
print six, seven or eight column folit
paper, and large circular work
Makes a clean, clear-cut impression
Reason for selling we have installe,
a faster press. Address The Dali.
Commonwealth, Greenwood, Miss.
wealth Office.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-05

BLANK FORMS-Rent, Share and
Lease Contracts; Abstract Blanks
Notice of Protest; Promissory Notes.;
Collateral Notes; Nurses Records;
Posted Sign Cards, For Sale and For
Rent Sign Cards at The Daily Com
monweaIth Office.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-05

FOR SALE-A few tons of pure
Foster Cotton Seed, carefully selected
and ginned on private gin. Sacked
and stored for planting purposes be-
fore the fall rains. Phone No. 50.
Barnwell Bros, Greenwood, Miss.