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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
FEAR COAL FAMINE
IN PITTSBURG DISTRICT

BY United Press:
PITTSBURG. Pa, Feb. ~
Fears of a coal famine were ex-
pressed by operators here Friday
Because OF the inability OF railroads
to provide transportation facilities
many mines in the Pittsburg district
were closed and others were pro-
ducing but II per cent of their nor
nal output.
The situation from a transporta-
ton standpoint is the worst we ever
suffered" r. W. Gardiner. president
OF the Pittsburg Coal Producers as
ISOLATION. said.
Thousands OF miners are idle.
Many Of these, IL is said, are seeking
employment in other fields.
Railroad heads could offer no en-
enlargement. They placed blame on
the weather. Just when they were
beginning to relieve the situation.
zero weather struck again, they
said. and snow storms have tied up
traffic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
ITALIANS BELIEVE TIME
WILL SETTLE ADRLAITC
SITUATION

10 resume direct negotiations with
Italy for settlement OF the Adriatic
dispute. The Jugo-Slavs, the CORES
pendent said, are more anxious than
Italy for an early settlement.
The accord between the allies is
mistaken" the Corriere d'Italia de-
clared. Premier Nitti will not re-
cede from his stand for enforcement
OF either the compromise agreement
or the pact OF London in settling
the Adriatic question"
The results Of Nitti's recent con-
ferences in London were summed
up as follows:
First-England has promised 20
supply Italy with coal and raw ma
terials which are vitality essential
TO keep her factories going.
Second-France and Great Brit
ain have promised their cooperation
to bolster up the Italian valuta-
Third-Re OF intercourse
with Russia
Fourth-France anad Great Brit
ain VIII not oppose enforcement OF
the pact OF London whenever Italy
is reay TO insist upon it
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
PACKERS MUST DROP
SIDELINES IN TWO YEARS
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. -. - Di-
vorcement of the packers from all
bushes not directly related TO the
packing of meat was made manda~
tory Friday through signature by
Chief Justice Mccoy in the District
Of Columbia supreme court Of a re-
cree filed by Atty. Gen. Palmer with
the concurrence Of the packers.
The decree which must be carried
out within two years affects 81 cor
porations and 40 individuals. Of
which Swift and company Armour
and company. Morris and company.
Wilson and company, and the Cuda-
by company are the major members.
Atty. Gen. Palmer in filing the de-
cree explained TO the court the terms
under which the agreement between
the packers and the government was
reached. When he concluded. a Joint
statement for all the defendants was
made by counsel and Justice Mccoy
signed the decree. saying that as the
parties were in agreement there was
no question for him TO determine
In his statement to the court Mr..
Palmer said the decree was sweep
ing in its scope" adding that he
was sure 1t would be highly bene-
fetal to the public in It's effect
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
LEONARD ALvA WELSH.

Leonard Alva Welsh. GO years and
IL months old. died Friday morn
ing at 6.22 O'clock at the home Of
Herbert +. Kelly. 800 \. Scott ST.
following a six days illness of pneu-
mOnia. He is survived by his moth
er. Mrs. Elizabeth Welsh. OF Eng
lish Lake. Ind: q daughter, Mrs.
Lola NJ. Baruum, of South Bend:
son. Frank NJ. Welsh. Of Muncie,
Ind: four brothers. Morgan, OF AL
din Ind; James 3. Welsh, of
Knox, Ind: Scion .. Welsh. of
Griffith, Ind, and Willis, of English
Lake, and two sisters. Mrs. Minda
Riggle. of Griffith, and Mrs. Mahalia
Stephenson, Of Knox. Mr.. Welsh
was born in Starke county, Ind,
March 10, 1857, and came to South
Bend from North Judson. Ind, 10
years ago.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. Rev. NJ. NJ. Rogers. Of
the Trinity Presbyterian church. Of
hciating. The body will be sent to
North Judson. Ind. at $50 o'clock
Monday morning, where burial will
take place.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28

BY United Press:
ROME, Feb. 27.-Time will settle
the Adriatic dispute. since Americas
interest in European affairs is de-
creasing constantly. the Giornale
d'Italia said Friday.
All the newspa pers took a more
hopeful view OF the Adriatic situa-
ton. feeling that Italy's position IS
not as hopeless as at first appeared.
following Pres't wilson's Adriatic
note.
The time is coming when Wilson
will no longer influence the allies"
the Gornale d'Ialia continued Italy
will continue 20 occupy the arrnIs-
tice line, the newspaper said, point
ing out that italian support is be-
coming more and more indispensa-
BILE TO France and Great Britain
because Of the developments in the
Russian and Turkish situations and
the German peril"
The Idea Nazionale's Paris cores
pendent reports he has learned that
the recent trip OF NJ. Trum bitch. the
Jugo- Slav representative TO London,
was due 70 the Jugo-Slavs' de 'ision
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
nHfHalTRx

He loves her. lie loved her
then and he loves her yet. but
he's having a hard time making
her believe Il and here's the
reason. He took her 10 the the
alter the other night and seemed
TO De his usual attentive self all
evening. When the last curtain
dropped and the usual rustic
and hustle of getting out OF the
place occurred he helped her in
TO her wraps and then stepped
out of the aisle ahead OF her
and deliberately took the arm
OF the young lady tina. had been
sitting in front OF them all even
ing.
To say she was EN- barrassed
and angry is putting IL mildly
but she was not 20 De Tilted in
this fashion and determinedly
grasped his other arm. Not
having the courage TO escort
them both out undrr the cir
cumstances he reltnguished his
hold on the 'vamp' stranger
and began trying 70 explain that
il was only a mistake. They
say he IS still explaining.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
DEPORTATION OF
REDS Is RUSHED
BY GOVERNMENT
Six Hundred Sent TO Russia
Since Campaign Was
Started.
By United Press

BY United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb 27.-The
governments deportation machinery
is working at full speed today, but
quietly. Many reds are being exled
but with as littlo advertising as pos
sible. IT was learned.
Six hundred deportauons have
been ordered since the beginning OF
the anti-red campaign a1d about
One-half this nuraber have been ac-
tusliy deLorted, y was stated at the
labor department Friday.
The bureau Is continuing its &C
tivities in connection with the ar
rests, deportation of anarchists and
other aliens" COMMISSIONS Camin-
ETH stated IN a report. I'm this con
nection. it has been found neces-
sary to open Ellis Island to its full
capacity"
Opposes Ark.
The dispatch Of another soviet
ark" is opposed by Sec'y Of Labor
Wilson because Of the nOtoriety it
gives the reds which enables them TO
pose as martyrs and results in agi-
tation against deportations.
Radicals now are being exported"
in small patches, on regular passeR-
ger ships. Ellis Island. according TO
advices here, is crowded with red
arrivals from all parts OF the cOun-
try.
Because of the large numbers to
be deLorted the bureau of immigra-
ton has put in service a red spec
ial' train. IL was stated. The train
generally starts out from a Pacific
coast city and travels across the con
tinent TO New York, packing up de-
portees enrOute.
One OF these specials it was
stated at immigration headquarters
here, arrived in New York this week
with 20 radicals to be depOrted. 1t
came from San Francisco.
Movements of the red specials
are cloaked in the utmost secrecy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28

given by officials that the members
of the state committee had been in
vited TO the conference between
Gov. Goodrich and the candidates
Frederick Z. Schortemier. secretary
OF the committee, today denied that
they had been invited.
The state committee was not
called for the purpose OF taking ac-
ton on the special session Of the
Indiana general assembly" Schorte-
mier said, and while this subject
was discussed, II was decided by
those in attendance that a special
session should not be called unless
it was absolutely necessary and, il
held. that it should be as short as
consistent with the emergency needs
Of the state
Party leaders today turned their
attention today TO preparing for the
state convention which will be held
in indianapolis May 1913.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
MANAGER TO LECTURE
BEFORE JOURNALISTS

Arthur " STAGE, an old graduate
OF Notre Dame and managing editor
Of the Grand Rapids Press. is an
nounced as one OF the speakers to
appear before the University Press
club at a St Patrick's day banquet.
According 20 present arrangements
prominent Chicago, Indianapolis
Cleveland and South Bend newspa-
permen will also attend and invita-
lions have been extended 10 all
graduates of the school Of Journal
ism. The banquet is expected 20 be
tie largest ever undertaken by the
Notre Dame Journalists.
Members Of the club viii meet
next Saturday ar Round Table ses-
sion and after discussion Of several
papers will further plans for the S.
Patrick's day entertainment Fran
els harrington IS president OF the
Round fable session.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
RETIRED INVENTOR
DIES IN NILES
Special to The News-TImes

Special 70 The NeWs-Ilmes
NILES. Mich. Feb. 27.-William
White. aged SO years, an inventor
OF the system Of automatically wash
ing boilers of locomotives. died FL
day at his home known as Harvir-
gen farm. The deceased. after re
firing from business a few years ago
came 10 Niles from Chicago 20 make
HIS home here. He IS survived by
widow, three children and one
brother. The children are: Mrs.
John L. Riley. Atty Stuart b. White.
and Miss Virginia White. all Of Niles.
The funeral services VIII be held
Monday afternoon from Trinity Epis-
cOpal church Burial VIII occur at
Silver Brook cemetery. Mr.. White
was born in Ionia. Mich. lie early
entered railway work as a mechanic.
At one time ne held the position or
master mechanic for Lake Erie g.
Western railway company with
headquarters at Lima, Ohio.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
ENTRIES IN OHIO'S
PRIMARY END FRIDAY
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
COLUMBUS. Ohio, Feb. 2'.-En-
tries in Ohio's presidential prefer
ence primary closed Friday with
four avowed republican candidates
and three democrats n the race.
All filed declarations with the sec
rotary Of state.
The republican candidates are
United States Sen. warren 3. Hard
ing. Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood.
lanes r. Garfield and Louis a.
Baird. OF Washington. D. c.
The democratic candidates are
Gov. James VI. Cox, former Gov.
James Z. Campbell and James o.
Monroe, Of Chicago.
These lists. however, are expected
10 be narrowed down to two repub-
leans. Harding and Wood, and one
democrat. Gov. Cox. before time FOR
printing ballots arrives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
High School Notes

Six nominations FOR presidency,
including Albert Campbell. Chester
Copp. Mercy Longley Donald Ha-
ger. Hildegarde Won Barandy. Ber-
nard Loshbaugh and Alvin Orvis,
were made at the meeting OF the
freshmen class OF 1924 OF the local
high school Thursday afternoon.
Organic tion OF the classe is Just be-
ing affected as one term In high
school Is required before class for
nations are permitted.
other nominations made include:
Vice president, Francis Anderson.
Lyle Humble. Mary Slick, Clara
Fera. Francis Studebaker, Alice Ru-
lie. Hnda Raby and Helen Miller:
secretary. Mary Ellen Glavin, Fanny
Roberts, John Woolverton. Edward
Beack. Elaine Brownell Lorene Mo-
gle, Mary Grace Flood; treasurer.
Taylor Miller. Nadine Wolcott.
nina Palmer. Godfrey Miller. Shir-
ley Biggs. Ruby Shine. Gerald Heb
is. Roland Wolf. James Thorn pson.
Dorothy AXtell and Clinton Math-
ews. sergeant az arms. Freda Vert,
John Noedisch, Walter Kendall,
Marion Donovan and Glen Myers:
yell leaAcr. Russell Taylor. William
Langenhaum. Glen Palmer and
Robert Bacr. Mr.. Mccoy was ap-
pointed class sponsor BY Principal
MCGOWAN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
GOODRICH MAY OPPOSE
G. O. p. STATE LEADERS
By United Press :

By United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. az
Gov. Goodrich today was faced with
the question of calling q special ses-
sion OF the legislature following a
unanimous vote of the republican
state committee against such action.
Persons close TO the governor say
that a special session is inevitable
and that he will call one in the face
OF opposition, because the finances
of the state institutions are az low
ebb
Following a meeting Of the state
committee Thursday, the governor
conferred with the candidates for
state Offices regarding the special ses-
sion. 1t was the general opinion that
the Legislature, II convened. should
map out its own program Of legisla-
ton, according 10 a statement is
sued by the governor.
Although the impression had been
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
.BAILIFF OF COURT
SETTLE DISPUTE FOR
a. DIVORCED WOMAN

Eve Howard. colored. had one
man but she lost him. This did not
WORRY Eve much until that man told
her that when he obtained his di-
vorce the Judge said she could not
remarry.
Eve. a true daughter of her an
cestraI namesake. forthwith oetook
herself 20 the court house and stop
ped not until she reached the door
OF Baiif Rennoe's Office.
Where's de Jedge OF dat sperious
court" demanded Eve.
Bauim Rennoe. after much persua-
sion. finally secured the information
that EYES husband had recently
been granted q divorce by Judge
Montgomery. The court records
were resorted TO IN an EFFORT 10 Sc
cure more light on the subject.
why, YOU threw a hair brush at
your husband and struck him In the
face" said Mr.. Rennoe. reading from
the attorneys brief of the circum-
stances OF the case in question.
"Oh. 7 didn' hurt him den, Use
fes fOOIin' with him. said Mrs How
ard. I don't care so much 70 his
Eettin' de divorce nut he told me
on de street dat I couldn't marry
agiu."
Further investigation OF the court
records proved that no such order
had been entered and Mrs Howard
was informed she could enter the
double existence any time she cared
10.
We'll den Use gcin' 20 marry and
dat mighty soon, she said rs she
hurried from the court room
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
COLONEL SMITH
TO GIVE LECTURE
At HIGH SCHOOL
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE.)

Col. Smith was admitted to the bar
OF the Supreme court Of the United
States and practiced before the
highest tribunal for IL years Later
he acted as a special Attorney in
Chicago and as a federal prosecutor.
He took a deep interest in Iolitics.
being active for some years in state
and national political affairs.
In April. 1917 when Congress de-
clared that state of war existed
with Germany the future officer un-
announced and unheralded enlisted
as a private in the regular army and
when the first Officers Training
Camp was organized at Leon Springs
Texas, he was detailed there as a
student and was commissioned a
major Of infantry. He was assigned
to the 357th Inf. Of the goth Div.
at Camp Travis Texas. When the
division reached France, Maj. Smith
was transferred TO the 35Sth Inf,
and was assigned TO command the
first battalion Of that organization.
Gets Opportunity.
1t was in the memorable opera
ton OF late August when the St
Mihiel salien. was reduced by the
American troops 10 be engaged in
battle against the common enemy
under its own command a misun-
derstanding in the transmittal Of or
ders brought Maj. Smith his oppor-
tunity and he responded by carrying
out his mission with a greatly re-
duced number of troops. For this
feat he was twice decorated. once
for personal heroism and once for
able handling Of troops He also
received the silver leaf Of lieutenant
colonel. After the St. Mihiel opera
ton. the goth Division took an active
part in the Meuse- ArgOnne offensive.
which literally drove the Boche out
OF France and was the final blow
which brought on the decisive de-
feat OF Germany. During the terri
BILE lighting which ensued during
this offensive CO... Smith was second
i'm command OF his regiment and
again distinguished himself He
was wounded twice and gassed once
during his soldier career.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
MISSIONARIES IN
INDIA DESCRIBE
QUEER CUSTOMS
Former South Bend Man Is
Editor of Magazine De-
voted 10 Missions.

BE a wedding in South Bend ever
80 odd. 81 can seldom compare 20
the marital ceremonies brothers and
priests from. Notro Dame, who arc
now missionaries in Bengal, india.
see on their travels in the far east.
There are at least 10 former Notre
Dame religious students doing mis-
sionary work in India. The Ben
gaIese.r q monthly devoted 20 their
interests. Is published az the Holy
Cross House OF Studies. washing
ton. u. g, and is edited oy heV.
Michael Mathis. a native OF South
Bend.
Marriages. according TO writer
an the current number OF the Ben
aIese. are taken far more seriously
in BENGAL. India. than they are i'm
south Bend, indiana. And well
might they be, for the writer says.
Village Has No Connection.
"To understand the seriousness OF
a Christian marriage in India il is
necessary 10 know a mum Der Of the
inhabitants OF the village In which
the parties live. Woe 20 them it
the village Is fourishing or thickiy
populated. If the villagers can be
counted on the fingers OF one hand
tho nuptial Joy in unalloyed. To
citizens Of this PARKWAY land there
seems 10 be no connection between
the size OF the village and the we'd
ding But there rs.
"'Aa the world loves "a lover. rs
doubIy true in Bengal, for lover
must feed the whole of his small
v-orId-the entire village Think of
II. IF such ar iron-bound rule were
10 exist i'm New York or Chicago
Indeed. II would be CHASTITY. II
would be proof positive Of mans
inhumanity so man
Bengal suitors. however. have
studied the problem for ages and
the accumulated wisdom of gener-
atoms has eliminated I'm this-al-
most all the marriages occur on
the same day.
"In one year a. Tumiliai 20 cou-
niles were united i'm holy wedlock
and 20 purses shared in that glori-
Gus ceIebratiOn-the nuptial feast.
ElrDNo IueSQA9 Is ilit Ad1 NAAp@N'i'
Attire Seems InCOngruOus.
eTo our modern sense, the attire
Of the couples truly seems incon-
rruous. These delightful people
have the notion that EuroL can or
American articles OF dress add TO
the grandeur OF the occasion, but
II would be more picturesque If they
abandoned this idea. Eatire mod
ern costumes would not seem so
strange but the medley OF oriental
and occidental garments is decided
" so. Think of a bridegroom wear
ing a silk hat. carrying cane and
possibly sporting overalls or Haunt
ing a bath towel for a cravat.
Every function Of Importance
requires a band. 4 band indeed,
in which noise runs riot. To appre-
ciate this kind OF music. pounded
out Of queer drums and blown out
OF strange instruments. demands
dire apprenticeship; but it is music
to these people and that is all that
is required. Simple, loving Indian
folk enjoy themselves as they know
best and the tireless missionary re-
ioices with them. for their joys are
his and are Christ's."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28
GEORGE LEROY nANTR.

George Leroy Lamb. A years old,
died at his home. 1920 S. Main St,
Friday morning at 2:40 o'clock fol-
lowing an injury received at the
National Lumber Co, where he was
employed 10 weeks ago. He is suF-
vived by his wife, a daughter. Mil
dred; son, Kenneth; his father,
Charles &. Lamb of Grand Rapids,
Mich. and a sister. Mrs. George
Kobbi OF this city. Mr.. Lamb was
born in POrtor, Mich, Sept. 6. 1875.
and had lived in South Bend nearly
all his life. His marriage to May
Brown took place July 9. 1907. He
was q member of the First Brethren
church and Of the Modern Wood
men of the World
Funeral services will be held at
the residence Sunday afternoon at .
o'clock Rev. G. W Rench will Of
nCiate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-28

ANON L Ell IkAJA L @1NrIl OANLfsJ
as we feel that it is unsafe at po-
lice headquarters
Federal search Warrant.
The federal officers stated that
the search warrant they have been
using is q bona fide warrant issued
by United States Commissioner Thad
VI. Talcott and that anyone who
doubts and refuses them admittance
will have their doors broken down
and will be thrown into jail. Il do
not say that the local officials and
police are receiving protection mon
ey. but something is most certainly
wrong with the administration al we
have stood out side of down town
soft drink parlors and seen liquor
sold right over the bar repeatedly.
The police must know Of this, ev-
eryone else in the city does" said
Mr.. Ellis.
The federal officers stated that
recently they located still outside
OF the city a short distance and call
ed on Sheriff Louis Duck requesting
him to drive them out TO the place
in his car. This is my own private
car and the county makes no appro-
priation for gasoline for me and
can't take you" was the answer he
is said TO have given them. Later
we called him on the phone. stated
Ellis, and asked him again TO take
US. and he said. We'll boys, you
know it is my own car and the
roads are 80 bad 1 don't see how /
can, but If youn come back in the
summer I'll take you out there"
Conduct Several Raids.
Among the raids conducted by the
federal officers. Alexander SchellO,
S4S 5. Chaplin St, was arrested on
Feb. 10 on a charge of selling liquor.
The officers confiscated aquantity Of
liquor including a 10 gallon jug Of
some unidentified drink, which ac-
cording TO to the officers would kill
a person if drank in any qauntity.
The man will likely be indicted for
manslaughter, they said.
I'VE win continue 10 work in an
effort to clean South Bend up with
or without the help of the police, If
we have to get government help TO
do it There is too much politics in
South Bend and until there's gen.
eral cleanup in that direction the city
will carry a bad reputation" said
Ellis.