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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
MODERN JESSE JAMES
l00TS MAIL COACH
THEN MAKES ESCAPE
BY United Press

BY United Press;
OMAHA. Neb.. Jan. 31.-A
modern Jesse James. unmasked
and unafraid, jumped off the
Union Pacific Overland Mail
near here last night after loot
ing the mail coach.
Its empty. boys" he shout
ed. throwing his revolver into a
snowbank.
The bandit boarded the train
as IL was leaving Fremont,
Aeb., herded six man clerks in
10 a clothes closet and proceed
ed 10 loot Systematically nine
registered and three unregister-
ed sacks OF mail. His booty was
estimated at $4,000 but postal
officials said today the exact
amount could not be ascertain
ed.
The robbery was discovered
when the clerks were released
from their prison at Omaha
Rhode Island may be small bI
she generates large hopes in som
quarters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

WASHINGTON. Jan. 31.-The
census bureau today reported that
l.31S.131,291 pounds of leaf tobacco
were held Jan. 1. 1920, by manufac-
turers and dealers as compared with
234.S84.396 pounds Jan. /. 1919.
Unstemmed tobacco held Jan.
totalled 1.179,623,S79 pounds and
stemmed 13S,507,412 rounds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

Wo do not like the new president
Of France because we fattcred our
selves on being fairly adept in the
pronunciation OF Clemenceau' s
name
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

Cascarets end binOusness. head
ache, colds, and constipation so
gently you're never even inconven-
fenced. There is no gripping and
none Of the explosive after-effects
% cathartics like Calomel. Salts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

sickeninE oil or cramping rms. To-
night take Cascarets and get rid OF
the bowel and liver poison which Is
keeping you miserable and sick. Cas-
carets cost little and work while you
sleep. Adv.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
B|G CONFERENCE IN N|NTER-CHURCH DRIVE TOMORROW
Great Program to Feature Important County Meet ing Reports from All Parts of State Favorable
 for Success in Campaign

Beautiful colored slides setting forth conditions in many parts of the world and calling attention to international problems which now confront the church will be shown at the high school auditorium tomorrow night as part of the elaborate conference pro gram of the Interchurch World Move u1ent, which will open at the First Methodist church at 10 o'clock to- morrow morning. Foreign and home missions, evangelism, stewardship, life service and the details of the entire financial program for the churches in terested in the world movement, will be taken up during the days con vention.
 Dr. A. w. Atkinson will open the conference with an address at the First Methodist church at 10 o'clock tOmOr- row morning. Many other prominent speakers and church workers will par ticipate in the program, which will be carried out at the church until 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The gen. eral public is invited to the interesting and educational showing of lantern slides at the high school in the evening.
 The conference. which will be held here tomorrow. is the final one of a series in every county of the state, pre- liminary to the United Simultaneous financial drive which will be carried on from April 25 until May 2. Represen- tatlveS from every community or Maricopa county will attend this con ference.
 Tell Of Campaign In Services
 F. D. Raley, state secretary of the Interchurch World Movement, has re- ceived encoura ging reports from all parts of the state, indicating every section is alive to the urgency of the campaign. MT. Raley spoke on the movement and campaign in the three churches in Mesa yesterday and Dr. A. w. Atkinson addressed the congre- gations at Glendale and Creighton. All the churches in Tempe were visited by W. H. LeMasters. who explained the purposes of the coming financial cam paign- MT. Osborne spoke in the Balsz district yesterday morning, and in the Christian church here last night. Rev. ". S. Buchanan spoke in Chandler. Many pastors also made reference to he coming drive.
 J. o. Sexson, state director for the campaign, returned last night from Yavapai county. where he had been working for two days. Members of the team from state headquarters who lave been attending the county con- ierences in the southern part of the state, arrived last night from Tucson. They reported great meetings and keen interest in the work in every com 7lunity visited. The team which cov- cred the northern part of the state, re- turned several days ago. also bringing favorable reports.
 Both teams will be included in the
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
CAVE CREEK MINES
 COMPANY |S FORMED

A company called the Arizona Cave Creek Mines corporation recently has been organized to take over. by options and otherwise, a large number of min ing claims and prospects in the Cave Creek district, itw sa announced yes terday. Among these properties are the Mormon Girl the Maricopa, the Pocahontas and a number of others.
 Alfred $. Lewis has been engaged since last June in making complete geological surveys, preparing data and obtaining options, it was stated, and in two recent trips to New York suc- ceeded in interesting a strong group of business men and capitalists in Koch ester. Buffalo and New York city, in financing the new company.
 All work by the company, it was said, will be confined to prospecting operations for the present. This work will include putting two diamond drill outfist in the district at once, and in shaft sinking and tunneling where conditions warrant. The purpose Of the company is to find mines where only prospects now exist.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
REPORTS SHOW WORK
 ON PROJECT DURING
 MONTH IF FEBRUARY

Reports from the department of the interior show that in the operation and maintenance of irrigation in the Salt run in any of the canals during Feb ruary, owing to the fact that the de- mand for irrigation water was very light.
 There was a great deal of rainfall during the mont hand unusually beavy floods, which caused the water to flow over the spillways at Roosevelt dam, reaching a maximum of 76 feet over flow on February g. The maxim um overflow at Granite Reef dam was S.05 feet One thousand four hundred feet of the Consolidated canal was washed out below the south Consolidated power plant.
 The replacement of the apron of Granite Reef dam was completed on February :. This called for a total yardage of 7,666 cubic feet, 2,666 of which were placed during February. During the month part of the mainte nance department was engaged in the work of river protection near Granite Reef dam and along the Consolidated canal.
 There were six maintenance camps in the field during the month and the fol- lowing statement shows the average number of men and stock employed and the results accomplished: Average number of men, 33S; average head of stock, 91; miles of main canal cleaned, 154A: number of new structures in stalled 12: number of old structures repaired, SS; riprap placed, 1600 feet; concrete placed, cubic yards; dry masonry placed 1 cubic yard: concrete pipe placed, 76 feet; dirt fill placed, 9,42S cubic yards.
 cubic yards of dirt from the Eastern delayed five days for repairs and three days moving from the Eastern canal to the Consolidated canal.
 The total power generated during the month was 4,534,41 kilowatt-hours. The maximum load carried during the month was F, 595 kilowatt hours.
 The Roosevelt power plant operated SS per cent of the month; the Cross Cut plant S9 per cent; the South Con solidated power plant g per cent; the Arizona Falls power plant AS per cent; and the Chandler power plant 63 per cent.
 In the construction work on the Roosevelt dam the toe wall for the floor of the south spillway was completed. Flood conditions stopped all work be- low the dam on February 21. After the river receded sufficiently the construc ton force was employed in making the river road passable.
 Work was started on a concrete Hume under the roadway at the store house where the old Hume has become
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
CORPORATION GONNA.
 TO RESIST INCREASE

Believing that the express rates in Arizona are unduly high. the corpor- alton commission will resist the in- crease of express rates which the American Express company hopes to obtain for this state. The company has made application to increase its rates 20 per cent for both local and interstate shipments, and because the rates in this state are exceedingly high, the commission will make a close inquiry when the hearing is held within the next 90 days.
 Practically the same situation exists in the Pullman case. which is set for hearing Friday A 20 per cent increase is asked in Pullman rates. the inter- state commerce granting the raise, which will become effective May l. This will raise the rate from here to Los Angeles from $3.25 to S4. The hearing here this week will have to do solely with rates within the state.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
HEN REVEALED FULL
 KEG 0F MOONSH|NE

Hearing a hen cackling last Monday a short distance from their house on he Tempe road, two ranchers went to look for the egg and found instead a 10-gallon keg of "moonshinep cached in the brush by the road side. They loaded it into car and brought it to the sheriffs office.
 The supposition is that the keg was placed there by one D arty to be picked up Monday night by another party, but the ranchers beat them to it. A second theory is that officers were hot upon the trail and that the moon shine" was hidden by its owners to avoid arrest. to be picked up later on. The keS was we'll hidden and could not be seen from the road. It's contents is valued at $500.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
WOMAN WILLS BEER
 FOR PERSONS WHO
 GO TO HER FUNERAL

NEW YORK--Beer as the Hast treat" was provided for relatives and friends by Mrs. Margaretha Apman. who died three weeks ago, in her will filed yesterday in the Brooklyn surra- gates court
 Mrs. Apman leaves an estate valued at S22,00 to relatives in Germany and this country. In providing for the treat she said:
 'I direct that all my relatives and friends who attend my funeral are not to pay for the use of the coaches. This expense is to be paid out of my estate. I also direct that all my reia- tives and friends who attend the fun eral be taken to Niedersteins hotel Middle Village, Long Island, and that they be served with lunch, coffee and beer at my expense"
 Her two nephews were appointed to carry out this provision of her will.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

play. Half a hundred convicts at the prison also took part in the offering.
 It was the big prison fire that brought to light the big fine soul of Tom King, convict. And when he was pardoned and he went back to his brothers home-that same heart put sunshine. flowers, laughter and music into shadowed lives and homes.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

the last times today include Mutt and Jeff cartoon reel. a Snub Pollard comedy and a, Bray Pictograuh.
 Starting Tuesday, the Columbia will offer q big double attraction with Clara Kimball Young in ''The SaVa go Woman" with the Hall Room Boys, Pathe Review and Literary Digest Topics and a. big added attraction the Golforb Juvenile concert orchestra.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

ciate human nature and when circum- stances placed him in charge of his brothers mill where the employees were overworked and underpaid, he told them of his past and asked for q chance to make good.
 The prison scenes were filmed at the Arizona state penitentiary at Florence, where Warden c. G. Powell as well as other prison officials took part in the
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
ADJUSTMENTS
Peacock

Peacock
 Those that attended the special Peacock events in the past have learned that it pays to make early reservations and are already putting in their applications for choice tables next Thursday night, when the big masquerade ball will be staged. Par
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
The Hip

Vivian Martin Is the Hips attraction for the final showings today, offering her Paramount success, "The Petticoat Pilot" This charming little star, known throughout the country as ''the sweetest girl in pictures" never had a better opportunity to demonstrate her title than in this picture which com pines rich comedy with sustaining drama-both elements served in a nice ly balanced portion, and both incor- porated into one Of the finest pictures she has made. It is a beautiful love story-humanly told, and maintains the interest of the audience throughout the entire showing with an ease and grace that is truly enthraliing.
 The added attraction is a fast west ern story, titled s"rhe Beloved Brute" and will be found to the liking of the most confirmed thrill seeker.
 Tomorrow starts the engagement of "The Third Woman"
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

program at the conference here to- morrow, making it the greatest of the series.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
Columbia

Arizona is written into almost every foot of Frank Keenans latest screen success, Brothers Divided" which concludes a two-day stay at the Co., lumbia theater today.
 Practically the entire picture was filmed in Arizona and hundreds of Ari- Zona characters enact important roles. The story told is that of twin brothers -one grabbed and selfish and hard; the other tender and generous and square. Twenty years in the confines of a, prison had taught him to appre-
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
American

Ask for your favorite melody is one of the happy slogans of the American. 1t seems to be finding particular favor with the large crowds who dance there each night, too, judging by the many people who take advantage of it. Fox trots, one-steps and waltZes are re- quested and the versatile musicians are practically always able to respond Tofts Special No. l, a new fox trot. was composed by Earl Burtnett es pecially for Mir. Toft, is requested oftener than any other. Don't lose any time becoming acquainted with its tan talking melody, for MT. Burtnett is al- ready working upon some other pieces which he expects to introduce to pleasure seekers at the American and Forest Park.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

"The Beloved Cheater' is delighting capacity audiences at the Strand Keenly alive with clever satire, breath ing the spirit of originality and novelty, and offering a pleasing treat to the eye in the way of massive sets and elab crate gowns, pretty girls, and beautiful effects, and to the mind in the relief it affords in the breezy snappy plot. the production has received the stamp of genuine approval from all audiences. The crowds yesterday established q house record for attendance, and it was a thoroughly delighted crowd, radiating the spirit. of the picture as they filed from the theater, all smiling, laughing, and commenting most pleasantly on the success of the production.
 The comedy is a Mack Sennett re- lease. ''The Dentist" while the Prizma and the Pathe News finish out the ex- cellent and pleasing program.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

ties are being formed for this event to carry out elaborate costume schemes. At the last masquerade ball given at the Peacock prizes were given to a team representing MT. and Mrs Diggs, of Bringing Up Father car toons. It is expected that many more such effective characterizations will enliven the entertainment next Thurs day.
 Although Thursday will be the big night of dancing in Phoenix, every night is replete with distinctive fea lures at the Peacock, as it has on its entertainment staff some of the best talent of the country. Greenlough and Frish are entertainers with a national reputation and the original Peacock orchestra is an attraction which ap- peals to all lovers of music, whether they dance or not.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

AN Eagle Shirt is aborn with \ silver spoon in it's mouth Its fortunate beginning is the weaving of its fabric in the makers own mill. Here are controlled the quality of its yarn and dyes, its pattern, the wonder>work of the looms.
 Whether you choose an Eagle Shit for its beauty, its individuality, its weave or its wear, you feel the result of those early days.
 Evcry shirt the ultimate m udltte
 ZS5!3Sa|i1
 $2 to $2O
Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
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 George Walsh closes his engagement at the Lamara today, where he is of fering ''The Shark
 A virile story of the sea and it's en- vironments, the picture finds the smiling George cast in role entirely different from any he has assumed. He plays the part of a brutal assistant to a still more brutal captain on a tramp oil steamer. On one occasion while "enjoying" shore leave, romance crosses his path, involving the daugh- ter of a wealthy oil magnate. The girl also appeals to the captain, and it is the battle of brain and Drawn between these two men that gives the story that peculiar appeal known as .'kick." Many bea utiful shots of the ocean, much ac- tion, a gripping adventure story, sur prise intrigue, and an appealing love story-au come in for attention during the unfoldment of this strange drama of the big outdoors
 Mutt and Jeff furnish the comedy with Better or Verse"-Bud Fishers latest cartoon creation. Tomorrow brings Jack Dempsey again to the Lamara.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-03
EXPLANATIONS OF RELIEF WORK HEARD
 BY KIWANIS CLUB
pr. Harris Talks on Need for Near East Relief and Mir. Spillman
 Discusses Vocational Training

At the Kiwanis luncheon yesterday, pr. Scale Harris explained to the club the urgency of financial aid for sufferers in Armenia and the near east, and Harry Spilman, educational director of the Rem-
 inston Typiwriter Company. explained
 what is being done for the vocational
 training of soldiers. At each plate was Q small envelope containing seven-e -eighths
 of an ounce Of rice, and it was ex- plained that in the near east this consti-
 tuted the entire food allowance for a child for one day.
 Mir. Spillman's talk was pronounced one of the most effective and most striking ever heard by the Kiwanis Club. EFe de- veloped the point that while a soldier might be disabled every man was deficient in some particular and showed that a handicap in life is often a real advan- tage because of the stimulus to renewed effort. He pleaded for a different atti- | tude toward the soldier who had been disabled, saying that what such men needed was not sympathy, but a fair chance to make the most of themselves | He cited conspicuous examples in his.
 tory of men and women who had achieved greatly in spite of physical CT other han handicaps. His quotations from scripture and scriptural characters were especiSe. effective.
 The attendance prize for the day wal :, awarded by calling upon three men ts name and classify the members at thei tables, the prize going to the man wh, made the best record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-03
.DR. BROWN UNABLE | ID FIND MRS. LUCAS
Cash, Clothing and Provi- sions Donated By Citizens
 Are Awaiting Widow

In spite of all efforts the city welfare department has so far been unable to To- cate Mrs. Pearl Lucas for whose reiiet Dr. Walter Brown. head of the depart ncent, made an appeal last week
 Mrs. Lucas came to the welfare depart ment offices and her case was especially distressing. Groceries were given her Tor her immediate needs. Upon the pupllca- tion of her case the response was im- mediate. More than sl0o in cash has been sent to The Age-Herald; pr. Brown las received numerous contributions ana clothing and provisions were sent to the
 Ensley police station to be given 10 her.
 Dr. Brown felt that as she lived out in
 the country she had been unable to get
 back to the city because of the cold
 weather and he still thinks she will De
 heard from within the next few days Contributions which have been re- ceiyed by The Age-Herald and which Will be returned to the donors in case Mrs Lucas cannot be located are as foi' lows:
 l.. W. Garner Phil Campbell. s; MT and Mrs. J. R. Barrett, Alicevilie, $lo Fave Rosenfeld. 151 Second avenue, Nash vile. Tenn, $5; Cash" sl0; Crawford Vaughan Boiler & Locomotive Works slO: J. B. Goodman, $2 Joe Wise. An niston, B; Cash, S; Cash, sl0; Cash. sl containing money; one package addre' One letter addressed to Mrs. Lucas. con Etainng money; one package addressed |. Mrs Lucas Tlgad Way, Thomaston I Marengo Company, s15; Dr. F., M. Prince | $10; R. D. Nicolson, $15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-03
PRESIDENT SEVER MAKES ADDRESS
 TO LUMBERMEN
Alabama Manufacturers Association Organizing Manufacturing and
 Business Interests of State

A meeting of lumber manufacturers of Tuscaloosa, Pickens and Green counties, held last night in Tuscaloosa. was ad- dressed by L. Sevier, president of the Alabama Manufacturers Association, and . number of new members were enrolled.
 The meeting was called following a visit to Tuscaloosa by Mir. Sevier and J. H. Eddy, member of the board of gover- nors of the association, Monday. Lum- bermen of the state have shown great interest in the plans of the association, which enrolls active members among all manufacturers and men engaged in the production of commodities used in manu- fracture. All others in the association will be known as associate members.
 The manufacturers and business in terests of Madison county will be organ dxed at a meeting to be held in Hunts vile Thursday afternoon, which will be addressed by MT. Sevier and members oi the board of governors from Birmin gham Madison will be the seventh county to be organized, those preceding it having beer Jefferson. Montgomery. Tuscaloosa, Cal. houn, Etowah and Dallas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-03
BROWN AND TAYLOR NAMED COMMITTEE
 ID REPRESENT CITY
Will Meet Train Bearing Body of Senator Bank head = Commission to
 Leace COnvicts

The death of Senator Bankhead was officially taken cognizance of by the city commission yesterday when Pres ident Barrett. under authority of resolution adopted by the board, ap- pointed Commissioners Brown and Taylor as committee to represent the city commission to meet the body of Birmingham tonight.
 Commissioned Taylor, in charge of the police department, stated that he would make the necessary arrangements for a guard at the station when the spe- clal train bearing the body of senator Bankhead and the funeral party arrives from Washington.
 Under the authority of an ordinance adopted by the city commission yes-
 terday all long term white prisoners
 of the city val be leased to the county board cf revenue in the future. Dr, N. A. Barrett, president of the commits sion was yesterday authorized to enter into contract making the matter ef- fective with the county board of revenue at once.
 It was announced at the meeting of the commission that Commissioner John Taylor has had the matter up with the county authorities for some time Public sentiment in Birmingham for some time has been opposed to working white convlcts on the streets of the city anc | they have been kept in the city jail Commissioner Taylor declared that be- cause of the crowded condition of tho jail to keep white mon inactive In con 1 finement for long terms was injurious tC their health and for that reason he had
 entered into the negotiations with tn | county authoritie