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SveÌŒt = World. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1911-1939, 1920-05-13
ZASILkY DO CZECH DO
CHAZEJf SPRAVNE.

LlZkONe frany 5. kVelna
Ctena redakce "Sveta".
Predem prijmete ode mne
pratelsky pozdrav a milou
nasi maticky Pra-
ny a Zaroven zadam "a uverej-
nenl meho dopisu. Hned po o.
tisteni mcho listu, zasianeho
synovi Fr. Tumovi do
Elyrie, O., doSla mne celia ra-
da dopisu od ctenaru "Sveta'
kteri mne zadaji "a patranf po
jejich zasilkach, poslanych
svym pribuznym do Ceskoslo-
venke' republiky. Okamzite wy
hovel jsem jejich pfAni a jsa
u Cerv. Krize znam, dotazoval
jscm Sc po jednotlivych zasil-
kach. X me radosti vsechny ty-
to byly jiz tou dobou zaslany
ma misto urceni,, az ma to, ze
dopraVa techto zasilek zabira
mnohO casu, ne vSak vinou
Cerveneho Kr1e, O cemz Sc da-
lie zminim. Nedivim sc Yam,
odesilatele, ami tenn adresa-
tam, mezi nimiz jsem byl ta-
ke, re Sc nekdy nemohou ODE
strany dockat, nez po nekoli-
ka meslcich zdsilka dojde. Sly
sci jsem z ust reditele C. X.
stesky, jez prodMzujl dodavku
vasich dard. Byla to zeimena
Stavka lodniku a neprekonatel-
ne obtize dopravnich prostred-
XII naSi zcmi. Dale zdrzuje
zasilky tyto tax zvane pauSal-
nj vyclivlni, ktere musela po-
sledni dobu nase vlada zavest
a to proto, re celia fada veli-
kych beden byla z Ameriky "a
silana ne jako Diary, nybrz ja-
ko podloudny obchod. V bed
mach tech bylo vetsinou drahe
zbozi, nehoz nebylo clio pla-
ceno a naSe republika o nej by
la zkrac ena. Ma zaklade toho
naiidila vlada vybirani ella a
sice nasledovne: Il beden men
sich a vetsfch TAX zvany
"pausa', ably tyto nemusely
byti otevirdny od so do 70 kor.
a bedny pres jeden metricky
cent jsou otvirany a je-li tam
zbozl ma obchod, toto fadnG Wy
clivano. Tim ovsem Sc take do
ba doruccni dosti prodlouzi.
Jsou vsak jcdnotliVe' pflpady,
ktere vyzaduji mnoho prace a
casu nez mohou byti doruce-
ny. Uvadim jedon jako infor-
maci, re G. X. V Praze pracu-
.je svedomitG &c mu ma tom
zalezl, ably kazda zasilka dosla
co nejdrivc Ma misc. Mezi il
nJmi psal mi pan V. Sebestak,
1919 Jeffriess Ave-, Cleveland
a zadal mne, abych patral po
jeho dvou zasilkach, nichE
jedna byla pro jeho matku do
PalkOvic Ma Morave az druha
bratrovi V Tfinci Ma TeSinsku.
Prvni zasilka sla normalni ce-
stou, "a to ale druha prosla ce-
stou trnitou. Tato doSla do Pra
hy behem listopadu byla o.
kanlzite spfavou G.. X. zaslana
ina Tesinsko. Y tn dobu melo
praye dohodovc vojsko obsaze
nu denarkacni taru nasich hra
mic a ponevadz zasilka tato me
la jeste tuto prekrociti, byla
dohodovym voiskem zabavena
lOvScm 2c hncd c. X. 5ako ode
silatel byl o tom telegraficky
Izpraven. Ten ihned ucmil opa-
1treni u vol. velitelstvi a ma "a
klade jeho zakrocenf vyhove-
no zadosti G. X. a bedna iako
dar americkych CechosloVakll Ii
musela .byti zaslana opet do
Prahy. Mezitim Sc na Tesin-
!sku pomery urovnaly a G. X.
zaslal tuto bcdny,. jez doSla O.
pet V brezn uletos do deposita
ma nadrazi Rapice We Slezslu.
Ma dukaZ pravdy prcdlezil mi
dotyCny ufednik objemny ba-
III l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
SAY COAL OPERATORS
ARE UNWILLING TO
CONTRACT FOR FUEL
By Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS, May 22-The
rnwillingness OF coal companies and
mines TO enter into contracts for coal
because Of unfavorable production
conditions has brought the state pur-
chasing committee face TO face with
the problem OF obtaining fuel for
state properties at n reasona ble
price, according TO Maurice C. Shell
ton. secretary of the committee. He
said today that the body has been
unable 10 obtain bids for coal con-
tracts after present contracts expire
June 80. Operators are Of the opin-
ion that the present shortage of coal
cannot be materially improved with
in the next year even with a return
to more normal shipping conditions.
The coal companies are loath. there
fore, to enter into contracts as they
will be able 20 market every ton of
coal they can produce.
The state committee is studying
the situation with a view of getting
the necessary fuel supplies at the
lowest possible figure and with as
surance that the supply win be ade-
Quate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
JOHNSON LEADING
IN OREGON VOTE
Latest Returns Show Gen.
Wood Running Second
and LOwden Third.
By Associated Press

PORTLAND, ore. May 22.-
United states Sen. Hiram W. John
son was in the lead in the republican
presidential preference primary OF
yesterday in the returns compiled
late today by the Portland Telegram.
Sen. Johnson in the ballots reported
received PLAT: Mai. Gen. Wood.
1874: Gov. Frank O. Lowden.
S.34I. and Herbert g. Hoover, 6,50S.
The votes counted were for %
counties, only two OF which were
complete. Multnomah county, in
which Portland is situated, was in
cluded in the count
In the democratic senatorial con
test United States Sen. George +.
Chamberlain was leading Harvey c.
Starkweather by 1857 votes. This
count was from 10 counties. In the
contest for the republican nomina-
ton for United states senator. r. y.
Stanfeld had a majority over Albert
Abraham
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
SAYS WAGE DEMANDS
OF RAILWAY FIREMEN
ARE TOO EXORBITANT
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
CHICAGO, May -. ASSERTING
that wage demands Of railroad fire.
men were unjust and eXorbitant,"
+. Whittier, representative Of the AS
ISOLATION of Railway Executives.
told the railway labor board today
that the increases would add from
$40 10 $217 a month 10 firemen's
pay.
IF the increases asked by the
firemen were granted" he said.
they would earn more money for
the same mileage than conductors,
engineers and other trainment hold
ing more important positions. These
men are older and have more train
ing and responsibility and should be
paid more than the firemen."
Mr.. Whittier said the increases
asked by the firemen ranged from
3S TO "a percent which, he said.
would adva nee wages from an aver
age of $137 a month to a minimum
Of SOS and a maximum of $495.04.
As in the case of other trainmen,
Mr.. Whittier opposed the payment OF
time and a half for overtime and
Sunday work on the ground that
such work could not be avoided. He
also advocated different wage scales
for different parts OF the country
based on the cost of living in the
various localities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
NEW ORDER TO HELP
FREIGHT CONDITIONS IN
u. S., OFFICIALS ASSERT

NEW YORK. May 22-Freight
conditions throughout the country
will be greatly benefited by the in
terstate commerce commission con-
troll Of routing cars. but there will be
little immediate effect on the con-
gested condition I'm eastern freight
terminals. according 10 statements
today by railroad officials.
The railroad authorities said too
many causes other than the car
shortage were contributing TO condi-
tions in the New York district and
throughout the east.
The most important thing
brought out by the order" Robert
Parsons. general manager Of the
Erie railroad. declared, lis the prac-
ticability Of the government and the
railroads working in close coopera-
ton.
The carrying out OF the orders
will have the effect of moving only
essential commodities"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
COLBY IN REPLY
ON IRISH ISSUE
Tells Committee There Are
No Facts 10 Deter Action
on Resolution.
b. Associated Press
N-AEHINETON

WASHINGTON, May 22-Sec'v
Colby wrote Chairman Porter. %
the house foreign affairs committee
today that there were mo facts" n
connection with foreign relations
which should deter the committee
from any action on pending resOll-
tiOus dealing with Irish freedom
which is dictated By good 5udg
ment' and the committee felt con
scientiously impelled 20 take"
The secretary added however that
lit hardly seems proper" for him %
attempt 10 guide action Of the com -
mittee by an expression OF opinion
OF legislation which is al this stage
The committee took no action on
tho resolutions before it proposing
American diplomatic relations with
the Irish republic.
Sec'y Colby's letter was IN re-
Spouse 10 request from Ch&irma n
Porter that he appear today 20 dis
cuss the resolutions The sessions
were executive. but committecmen
said Rep. Flood OF Virginia. rank
ing democratic member. had moved
10 continue in session until the irish
measures were disposed OF after
the chairman had read NJ Co 6y =
Ommuuication under protest The
adjournment motion, said 20 have
been carried by the republican ma
iorIly over democratic opposition.
ended the session.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
REPORT FAVORABLY
ON SOLDIER BILL
Relief Measure TO Be Given
Right of Way in Con-
gress Tuesday.


WASHINGTON, May 2c-Repub-
leans OF the house rules committee
today ordered a favorable report on
q special rule giving the soldier re-
lief bill legislative right OF way. No
date for bringing the bill before the
house was set. but Chairman Camp
bell announced that no effect 20
pass the measure would be made
before Tuesday.
Objections OF committee demo
Gratis were based on the rules pro-
posal 10 deny opportunity 10 amend
the bill on the floor Under the re-
publican program only one motion
NAV be made-tO recommit 10 the
ways and means committee
Indecision OF the leaders as 10 the
date for bringing the bill before the
house was understood 10 be due %
a desire 10 await the result OF poll
% all republican members
Meanwhile house democrats con-
tinuc 10 prepare for night against
the rules committee report expect
ing aid from half a hundred repub-
iicans opposing the cash bonus pro-
pOsal The combination OF the anti
bonus republicans win the demo
Gratis threatened 10 defeat the rule
q situation that prOmL ted abandon
nnent Of plans for passing the relief
Ri to-day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
PLAN TO EXTEND
CONGRESS RECESS
UNTIL ELECTION
New Plan for Heightened
Vacation Gains Headway
in House.
By Associated Press

Dg ASSOtlaltu ITtSS.
WASHINGTON, May ga new
plan for a recess of congress from
June or To about August with q
further recess over the November
elections in the background devel-
oped today from senate negotiations
on the summer program.
The new proposal was said by
leaders on both sides to have gained
Roadway, subject to future legisla
tive developments and also possible
action by Pres't Wilson. but agita-
ton for a sine die adjournment re-
manned.
PaVcs Way.
Settlement OF the republican fac
tional row over the meat packer con-
troll bill was said to have paved the
way for a recess. Its advocates
agreed TO assist in expediting apprO-
priation bills and conference reports
on legislation already passed by both
houses but with notice that any re-
naming time would be demanded
for packer measure. With this IN
Outstanding the advocates of the
packer measure abandoned their eff
fort to put it ahead of the army APP
preparation bill.
A conference of republican sena-
tors voted unanimously TO press the
appropriation bills and conference
reports but without arranging any
other legislative program. The SEN
ate democrats were said TO be ready
to cooperate in pushing through tbs
urgent measures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
LATEST ADVICES REPORT
PRESIDENT ASSASSINATED
IN A 'COWARDLY MANNER
SOCIALISTS NAME
STATE TICKET AT
SATURDAY MEET
A. ]. Hart of Richmond for
GOvernOr-Name Wom-
en- on Ticket.
By Associated Press :

DE 6esOClaLeQ EreSS-
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May "a
A. J. Hart of Richmond. Ind. was
unanimously nominated for governor
on the socialist party's ticket at the
state convention of the party here
today. Three women are on the
state ticket. The other nominees
are as follows:
John Lewis, Elwood, lieutenant
governor; Francis Wampler, Worth
ingtOn, United States senator: Or.
Madge Stephens, Terre Haute, secre-
tary of state; s. G. Garrison, Mont
pelier, auditor of state; Wilbur
Sheron, Indianapolis, attorney gen
eral; Jacob +. Schrader, Elkhart.
treasurer Of state; Mrs. Althea Hart.
Richmond, reporter of supreme
court; Miss Lilitha Martin, Indian
apolis, superintendent of pebble in
struction: Henry Becker. Efwood.
judge OF supreme court: George J.
Adams, Rosedale and w. p. Sims,
indianapolis. judges OF appellate
court. George Yohe OF Indianapolis
and Ernest Mallott, of Marion, were
nominated for presidential electors
and George Tile, Evansville, and
John SmOck, Elkhart, contingent
Platform Unchanged.
The platform Of the party remains
practically unchanged as 10 funda-
mentals of party creed. IL demands
the release of Eugene y. Debs. Of
Terre Haute, socialist candidate for
president, and other members OF the
socialist party who have been i'm
pTisOned for following the dictates
OF their conscience" Although de-
claring the party in favor OF and
sympathetic with organized labor
the platform goes on record as OPP
posed TO an affiliation with the labor
party.
+. :. Whitmer of Indiana Harbor
was chosen chairman of the conven-
ton, following an introduction by
II. A Simons of Indianapolis. state
chairman. Mrs. Z. NJ. Blue OF In
dianapolis was appointed secretary.
Chairman Of committees were then
appointed as follows:
r. T. Marshall, Indianapolis. resO-
buttons: w. b. Price, Terre Haute.
constitution and A. b. TOlle, Indian
apOlis, grievances.
100 Delegates Attend.
Nearly 100 delegates in addition 10
those already I'm indianapolis are eX-
pected for the final session Of the
convention tomorrow at which adj
dresses will be made by prominent
socialists and reports made by COM
mitteeS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
POLICE HUNT FOR
GROVER BERGDOLL
PROVES FRUITLESS
Former Judge Advocate Gen.
eral Involved in Strange
Disappearance.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. May 22.-Grover
c. Bergdoll. convicted draft dodger,
who escaped in Philadelphia yester-
day. was released from the military
prison at Fort Jay under guard on
a plea that he wished to recover
S15O,OO0. the remainder Of his for
tune" buried in the mountains a
days ride from Philadelphia.
The story was revealed here today
in statements issued by the war de-
partment and by the law firm of
Ansell and Bailey. counsel for Berg
doll. in negotiations with the adju-
tant general seeking permission for
the trip.
Full responsibility for the return
OF the prisoner was accepted by the
firm. which is headed by Samuel T.
Ansell, formerly acting Judge adVo-
cate general OF the army.
Sec'y Baker denied published re-
ports that he personally had passed
upon the application that Bergdoll
be granted liberty under guard TO
recover the hidden money. He knew
nothing OF the case until the escape
of the prisoner was reported, he
said. An investigation has been or
dered by the department
Correspondence with the war de-
partment made public by the law
firm shows that the matter was dealt
with entirely by the adJutant gen
erals Office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
SHORTAGE OF CARS
CAUSES BIC LOSS IN
HOOSIER COAL FIELDS
BY Associated Press


TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May o.
A loss Of more than 100000 tons OF
coal was caused in the Terre Haute
coal field today. il was reported by
the Indiana Coal Trade bureau. by
the shortage of cars on seven of the
railroads supplying the field with
cars, the refusal Of the miners Of a
number OF mines to work on Satur-
day and the strike of shot fiTers and
other labor difficulties. one hun
dred and thirteen mines were idle
throughout the day. The refusal of
the miners to work on Saturday
caused, it was said, the idleness of
500 cars which had been spotted at
the mines in readiness for the days
work and the loss of 10000 tons Of
coal. The car shortage at other
mines caused the loss Of more than
sc, 900 tons and the strike OF shot
firers and other labor difficulties
caused the loss of 10000 tons of
coal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
$4,000 DUNKARDS
ATTEND MEETING
Members of Religious Sect to
Open Annual Confer
ence Today.
BY Associated Press {:


LOGANSPORT, Ind. Nay "a
When the sun sets tomorrow, be-
tween 10000 and 5000 "Dunkards'
in annual conference on a farm %
miles east OF this city will observe
feet washing" as they understand
il was taught by Christ. This serv-
ice will follow the members par
ticipation in the Lords Supper"
Two large tents have been erected
on the farm here the conference
is being held. One is the council
tent, which will seat about 5000
and the other is the dining tent.
The food Is prepared in FIVE tank
like boilers placed on a giant brick
oven erected near the dining tent.
Five steers were slaughtered tonight
10 provide food for the Sunday
feast and ) more are ready for use
as food during the rest Of the con-
ference. All delegates as we'll as
visitors viii be fed free Barns in
the neighborhood have been con
verted into sleeping quarters for the
host Of Worship ers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
PRESIDENT WARNS
HARD COAL MEN ON
STRIKE QUESTION
Wilson Says He Will Name
Commission if Wage Scale
Men Disagree.
BY Associated Press {:


WASHINGTON. May 22.-Anthra-
cite operators and miners were told
by Pres't Wilson today that there
must be no strike in the anthracite
coal field during the critical period
in the readjustment OF the country.
Writes to Committee.
Writing to the members Of the
joint scale committee which las
been conducting negotiations for two
months, the president said that If
they should be unable to reach an
agreement he would insist that the
questions in dispute be submitted TO
the determination of a commission
to be appointed by him and that
work be continued in the mines
pending the decision of the commits
sion. He added that the award
would be retroactive to April l, the
date of the expiration of the old
agreement between the operators
and miners.
The president said he would hold
himself in readiness To appoint a
commission similarly constituted to
the one which l recently appointed
in connection with the bituminous
mining industry as soon as 1 learn
that both sides have signified their
willingness to continue at work and
abide by its decisions"
Confident OF Agreement.
In making public the presidents
letter. Secy Wilson. who has been
in conference with the wage scale
committee at the department of
labor for the past three weeks. said
he was confident that when the
committee recOnvened Thursday il
will either reach a mutual agree
ment or the question in dispute will
be submitted to a commission as
suggested by the president
There will be no strike in the an
thracite coal fields" he said.
The seer etary added that repre-
sentatives OF the miners would pre-
sent the presidents letter 10 their
convention at Wilkesbarre, Pa, Mon
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
T.. o. u. Commissioner
Breaks With Governor
By Assoclated Press

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May 22.-
David @. Jenkins of kokOmo, a re-
publican member of the state high
way commission, whose term expired
April Il. will not be reappointed by
GOV. Goodrich. il became known here
today. There has been a breach be
tween the governor and Mr.. jenkins
for some time, il is said, and this
difference became more marked as
a result Of occurrences both preced-
ing and during the republican state
convention.
Mr.. Jenkins sat with the commits
sion last Tuesday and asserted that
he would not continue 10 serve un-
less some action was taken on his re-
appointment. Later Mr.. jenkins
was informed by the governor that
his commission would not be eX-
tended, it is reported.
Much of the official displeasure
against Mr.. Jenkins was brought
about by his political actions, it is
said. and state house officials declare
that the commissioner has not been
in sympathy with the administration
since his appointment April II, 1919.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
GA. K. Veterans
Say Pastors Are
Forgetting Them

South Bend veterans OF the civil
war are wondering if they have been
forgotten by south Bend pastors.
At the meeting Of the members Of
Auten post Of the G.. A. r. Saturday
afternoon II was noted by the mem
bers for the first time in so years
there was an absence Of an invita- %
ton from some one OF the churches
OF the city TO the veterans 20 attend
services the Sunday preceding Mem
orial day and listen 10 a sermon ap-
propriate to the occasion.
4 wonder if we are getting too
old and out Of date2" one member Of
the post was heard 10 query.
The sermons in the past were al
ways delivered the Sunday before
Memorial day. and this Sunday was
always known as Memorial Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
Introduce Parachute
At Eastern Resort
By Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J., May "a
A leap from an airplane wing while
the machine was tearing through
space at 10 miles an hour, 1000
feet above the crowds at the Atlantic
City airport. TO test new aerial life
preserver. was the thrilling feat per-
formed today by Sergt Maj. Brot-
well. of Dayton. Ohio. II won him
the first leg in the Aerial League OF
America trophy.
The feat was the first OF the aerial
safety device competitions in con-
I.ection with the third pan-American
Aeronautical congress in session
here. and followed startling aero
battles by Col. Hickam, United States
air service.
The new parachute is attached TO
TIE back OF the jumper like a KNAPP
sack and is released by the pulling Of
the trigger rope. The parachute
opened in two seconds By the Off
cial records
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
SEC. DANIELS
TESTIFIES AT
VICE HEARING
Official Says He Learned of
Misconduct Through the
Rhode Island Bishop.
WILL NOT APOLOGIZE
Refuses to Intercede for Min.
lister In Case Now Pend
ing in Court.
by Associated Press :

by Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Sec'y
Daniels testified today before a naval
board investigating methods en-
ployed in an attempt 10 suppress
vice at the Newport training sta
ton. that ne obtained his first
knowledge of alleged misconduct on
the part Of the naval personnel from
Bishop Perry. OF Rhode Island.
Issues Orders.
Mr.. Daniels said he was shocked
at the allegations presented last
September by the bishop in asking
that the navy department apologize
20 the Rev. Samuel NJ. Kent. an
Episcopal minister Of Newport. who
was acquitted BY a court there on
charges lodged against him by naval
officers
Immediate orders 10 stop such
base methods as charged by Bishop
Perry were issued, the secretary
said. adding that they were un-
speakable REd would not be tolerat-
cd for a moment"
Mr.. Daniels said he refused Bish-
op Perry's request for an apology
10 Mr. Kent because he found uLon
Investigation that the case along
with those of other civilians, had
been turned over by the navy TO the
department OF justice. which was
then preparing 10 proceed against
the minister in the federal court at
Providence.
Refuses to Intercede.
Asked by counsel for the New
port ministers union If, by. not
taking steps TO halt the prosecution
GO Mr.. Kent by the department of
justice he had sanctioned the meth
DDS used In obtaining evidence
that with the matter in the hands
Of the department "he would not
have presumed to suggest what
course II should pursue"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-23
Sell KaiSer,S
Belongings At
Gotham auction
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
NEW YORK, May 22.-Americans
today evidenced no great determine
ton 10 become possessors of articles
once belonging TO ex-Kaiser wilhelm
In the home OF the former Arion
club, one Of the foremost German
societies in America before the war
and next door TO the old Deutscher
Leiderkranz, seven lots OF gold en-
broidered VELVET hangings from the
throne room Of the imperial palace
at Berlin were Knocked down under
the auctioneers hammer here today
for only sos.
The gorgeous hangings, embroid-
cred with imperial Prussian eagles
brought mere $35 to SIS each or
about S5.65 for each royal bird.
1t took a scant hour and half to
dispose of siXty-five lots of furniture
and furnishings recently brought TO
this country from palaces and castles
of the former kaiser and kaiserin
in Berlin and Munich, and the entire
collection, which had been valued az
approximately $4,000, went for no
more than $7,S77.5O. Dealers and
professional buyers bid in most of
the articles.