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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
Local Merchants
Sold OOercOatS
for S1.25 in 1885

While wrecking some old build
ings on Water St, or Slab town,
Friday. H +. Strubbe. of the
Niles Coal company, came across
a copy of the South Bend Times.
now the News-Times of date
Nov. 27, 1855. in which there ap-
peared an advertisement OF the
Farmers and Merchants Cloth
ing store, lis y. Michigan ST.,
South Bend. The prices quoted
for clothing at that time as COM
pared with the prices of today.
are interesting. For instance. "a
strong mans overcOat" is quoted
at 1925; fine heavy beaver
overcoat. double back" S4.25:
fine chinchilla overcoat, latest
style, fur trimming" SS.34;
"children's coats" up TO 81: la
dies rubbers, % cents
Publication Of the above figures
is likely TO give an incentive to
the Overall club movement in
Mishawaka, which is being seri-
Ously talked of throughout the
city. An effort is being made to
have the clergymen start the
thing going Sunday by appearing
in their pulpits decked in these
garments. Should they consent
10 this as n protest 10 the present
high costs of mems suits. il is
promised the club will have 500
members by next Saturday.
Local clothing stores are we'll
stocked with jumpers" in swell
colors at the present time. and il
is promised there will be no
boost in the price which ranges
from $3.50 TO $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
CHALLENGEs srArE,mNr.

WASHINGTON. April 10. - A-I.r
1eH. Palmer's conclusions that "fha
outlaw railway strike was traceabfe
TO activities Of radicals and revofu-
uOnlsts was sharply challenged. Fri
DAY night iE a statement issued bv
FRANK Morrison, secretary OF the
American Federation Of Labor. An
independent investigation OF strike
causes by the railway executives. the
statement said, revealed lust
pam, ordinary strike for more pay"
IF there We're enough revolution
airy power in the United States 20
create such an outbreak as this.
Mr. Morrison said, "the condition
would Doe serious indeed But there
IS no such power. The absOlute faf.-
ure OF the attorney general 10 grasp
the true situation Is amazing"
The department OF justice had uO
additional announcement TO make
tonight 20 support It's conclusions.
The only development OF the cav
affecting the governments connec-
ton with The strike situation wa
the organization meeting Of the ralI-
way labor board which met with
seven of its nine members present.
elected officers and determined 20
take up. beginning tomorrow. the
whole question or railway wages az
the point where the Bipartisan dis
cussion between men and employer
dropped i- some days ago. unable
to reach a conclusion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
Fire Horses are
SChedW led for
the Scrap Heap

They are to go to the scrap heap.
II doesn't matter that they have
given years Of untiring service to
the community, they must go into
the discard.
The advanced age is too fast for
them. They cannot compete with
motor and for that reason they are
TO be replaced with motors.
Their fate was discussed by the
board Of public safety Friday night.
and it was practically decided that
the six horses remaining in the
service Of the fire department are
too old 10 give further service.
If the board can find a way 20 Sc
cure approximately $4,000 these
six hourses are TO be replaced with
three motor fire fighting appara-
fuses.
The problem is 10 be taken up
with the city council The depart
ment is now equipped with seven
motor apparatuses Three stations
still have horse drawn engines and
trucks. They are at Stations e. s
and 10. one motor truck costs in
the neighborhOod OF 10000, and
three are needed.
If the council decides that the
city is not in a position 10 purchase
the motor trucks. new horses will
have to be bought. The six animals
now doing duty are too old 10 CON
tinue in service.
After fully discussing the motor
truck problem. the board Friday
night made several appointments
L. III. Melke who left the police de-
partment two years ago 10 enter the
Studebaker corporation service,
was reinscated a patrolman. Steve
AszSler was also appointed a patrol
man. Marion Dutrieus was appoint
ed TO the fire department.
Members of the police department
viii be compelled 20 pay 80 percent
more for their uniforms this year
than thy paid last. This is due 10
the increased cost Of clothing. j.
II. Hirch of Chicago was given the
contract for the uniforms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
OVERALLS ARE
INDORSED BY
new RECRUITS
Thousands of Victims of Old
High Cost Flock to
Standard.

NEW YORK, April 16. - Thou
sands of recruits in New York flock
ed, Friday. 10 the standard Of Gen.
Overall" whose march against the
guerilla forces Of the high cost of
clothing started recently in the
south. gained strength in the west
and now has reached the east for
decisive battles.
The blue denim brigade had its
inception here among members Of
the cheese club OF dramatic press
agents, critics and theatrical writers,
obtained reinforcement today when
5000 DeWitt-Clinton high students
voted TO wear khaki overalls. Then
Columbia university endorsed the
movement and other schools and
business professional clubs began 10
fall in line. On Monday the new
colors of Dewitt Will be blue and
brown, II plans of the sympathetic
faculty work smoothly. Boys or the
Jamaica high school voted to wear
khaki on all occasions. The Bronx
Business Mems club and The Won
ems Civic Federation promised sup
port.
Indignation Strong.
How strong is the popular indig-
nation against the fancy prices be-
ing asked for ordinary clothing was
evidenced in the number Of appli-
cations made 10 the Cheese club rOr
places in its overall parade today
that was postponed in order to make
the affair an impressive demOnstra-
tiOn. Late reports from headquar-
ters indicate battaliOns OF volunteers
are springing up everywhere. Not TO
be Outwitted in strategy. the over
all marshals. it was said. have quiet
" been buying large quantities Of
denim anJ khaki in wholesale lots
to offset any counter move to cor
ner the supply and boost prices.
ReinfOrcements also have been
promised by the rotary clubs or
New York and New Jersey At a
conference tomorrow in Asbury
Park, y. J., the momentous ques
ton will be discussed by % clubs
in the two states
Various styles in blue denim have
been advanced. A popular one az
present in a new little Jacket. belt
ed in the back. 70 cost Sc" The rule
for the junior prom at Columbia
next week. IT was announced to-
night, is strictly overalls for girls
and men"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
LIRERAIs AGITATED.

NOGALES. sonora. April I6 -
Following announcement that the
federal government OF Mexico had
asked permission 20 send troops
through the United States 20 attack
sonora from the north, leaders OF
the liberalist movement under Gov.
&c la Huerta. OF Sonora. today de-
uOunced that act as Il daEraut ate
tempt 70 involve the United States
into what the leade. consider
purely internal affair Should Car
rauza's request be granted they de-
clared it would threaten the mass
ing OF forces on either side OF the
line az Gogales. Arlz., and sonora
with a resultans battle and the loss
OF American lives and destruction OF
American property
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
PRISONER
ISSUES COMPLAINT
Governor Fails to Comment
on Allegations Against
Putnamville.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April l6-
Mistreatment of prisoners at the
state farm at Putnamville is charg-
ed in a letter received Friday by
DR.. J. y. Hurry, secretary of the
state board of health, from Charles
O. McNulty, formerly an Indianap-
oils salOOnkeeper, who was paroled
from the farm recently while serv-
ing a sentence for alleged operation
of a blind tiger" Conditions at the
farm, according TO McNulty. are
similar 20 alleged conditions at the
Marion county Jail. which are under
investigation i'm the federal court
and by the Marion county grand
jury.
NcNulty's charges include poor
food, insanitary conditions and cru
city.
Some Of the paid guards are in
sulting and cruel. especially 10 Grip
pies and weaklings using loaded
canes 20 beat them" McNulty's let
ter AYERS. II was told 10y a prisoner
named IaRoy that for a violation
ring in the wall six feet above the
floor and compelled 70 stand in this
position for "a hours"
DtuitN AidFEtS. Y
c. Z. Talkington. superintendent
Of the farm, when informed Of the
charges by long distance telephone
Friday night said there is not
word Of truth in it," He said that
he would welcome an investigation
of the institution and declared the
charges were made by former iris
Oners with the J. w W spirit.
Gov. Goodrich declined TO com
ment on McNulty's letter Dr. Hur-
" said he intended 20 forward the
letter to the board Of state chari-
ties, since the problem was not un-
der the jurisdiction Of the state
board of health.
An investigation Of the farm was
made by the state board Of charities
Jan. 19 and 20. as a result Of tho
chargese Of brutality TO prisoners
which were brought TO the atten-
ton Of Gov Goodrich. The farm
was visited by Demarchus c. Brown
a member Of the board. and Amos
". Butler, secretary. Their report
said:
In general we can say that tho
made may be classified
as either untrue, misleading or ex-
aggerated."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
LAKE MICHIGAN
GIVES UP VICTIM
Body Thought to Be That of
Chicago Painter.

ST. JOSEPH. Mich. April 16.-
The body OF a man thought 20 be
W. Joseph KallscheUrer. 2422 y.
Central Park av. Chicago. was
found IN the lake here today.
No marks Of violence we're found
on the body. and the police are ad-
vanCing TIE theory OF suicide. The
body was only in the water a few
hours as q letter 10 the dead man
from G. A z Drolsum. 1888 Mo-
zart av.. Chicago. dated AIril 10.
was found on the body
The letter from Drolsdm con
tanned the information that Kali
scheurer had just sold his home.
and that his brother-in-law was
anxious TO locate him Business
cards found in the dead mans
clothing indicated that he was a
painter and decorator He was
bout 6S years old
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
NCTNFFRS STRIKE

CHICAGO, April 16.-The board
OF education viii meet Saturday 20
consider means OF settling a strike
OF 325 school engineers. which
closed. Friday. Chicago schools. af-
fecting $40, coo pupils. Because OF
the strike. Supt. OF Schools Martin
son announced the spring vacation
wiuId be observed next week. The
engineers demand a wage increase
OF 40 percent. They now receive
from s1.S34 20 s2.4OO a year. Ed
win Davis. president Of the school
board. said the men had been offer
ed substantial increases"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
WOMEN DELEGATES
RETURN ENTHUSED
FROM CONVENTION
Many Suggestions Received
for Reorganization of Old
Franchise League.
Br MARY u. VITOU.

Inspired by the enthusiasm and
earnestness manifested at the first
convention Of the League OF Wom-
en- Voters which was held last week
at indianapolis, the delegates OF the
local league brought 10 the South
Bend chapter many suggestions for
reorganization of the old Franchise
league into an active body Of wom-
en- voters. Although previous 20 the
inauguration OF the state league OF
women voters. the local body had
voted 10 automatically cease as a
franchise organization and devote
their efforts as a body 10 the work
Of the women voters. definite plans
Of organization were at that time
impossible, pending the action OF
the state league.
Plans Outlined.
liz is the ambition of the local
league TO make every woman in
South Bend a league member and
an interested worker In the various
lines OF endeavor IN which the chap
ter is concerned. At a meeting Of
the local chapter held Thursday af-
ternoon at the Y. W. G. A, II was
decided that due 10 the fact that
the mem bership OF every woman
tAAlLtn VI tic NAA4 ~ AFolA NA anu NAAhN
an increase in the annual dues of
the chapter would probably bar a
number Of women from member
ship. no advance will be made this
year Fifty cents Will be the price
per person for one years member
ship. OF this amount % cents will
be appropriated by the state league
and three cents Will be collected by
the district fedora ton of which the
local char pJer is a member.
New Code Advocated
The state constitution of the
League OF Women Voters stands
first for the education OF the people
and second for proper legislation.
IL will be the purpose then OF the
league 20 secure through legislation
a new code Of school laws AnOth-
er field which the state as well as
the local league is particularly in
terested is the economic condition
OF women
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
GOVERNMENT MAN
SUBMITS PROPOSAL
TO LABOR BODIES
Expect Settlement of Local
Difficulties by Satur-
day Night.

The end of the present labor diff
ficulties in South Bend are in sight, -
declared L. :. La Dor Commissioner
Fred L. Feick following a confer
ence in which he presented the gov
ernment agreement to the members
Of the labor bodies. The union
asked for more time in which 70
consider the proposal offered by the
government and the plea was
granted.
Il am positively confident that
the strike viii end in a few days" q"
emphatically declared the govern
ment mediator. The plea for more
time has been granted and / am al
mos. certain that the difficulties
viii be Strengthened out when the
organization as a whole examines
the document and digests the points
involved"
Statement of Workmen.
Pres't Richter, of the Hod Car
iers and Common Laborers' union.
said that he was unable TO Predict
the outcome of the negotiations,
adding that there was some hostili-
" to accepting the proposals, argu-
ments from both sides being heard.
He stated. however. that some def
mite decision will probably be
reached by Saturday night and that
a statement from the union would
be available az that time.
The nature Of the government
proposals was not disclosed by
either the labor commission or by
union leaders. but IL Is und derst ood
that marked concessions on both
sides are included IN the contracts
10 the opposing factions.
Organizer Arrives
A new angle TO the labor difficult
1COVTTNTrED OK PAGE FOT-R
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
Vaudeville Patter.
STATE DEPARTMENT
CONSIDERS REQUEST

WASHINGTON, Aprl 16.-WhIe
the state department was consider
ing today a new phase of the Mex
lean problem request from the
Carranza government that its troops
be given passage across American
territory 20 attack revO' 'utlOuists i1
Sonora state-Henry Lane Wilson.
former ambassador 90 Mexico. was
drawing a gloomy picture Of the sit-
uatiOn beyond the border before q
senate investigating committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
EMBARGO MAY BE
LIFTED SUNDAY
Freight Situation in City is
Said to Be I'm
proving.
proving.

Word that the freight embargo
on the New York Central lines here
for all nearby points is lifted IS ex-
pected momentarily by railroad Off
cials. ]. +. Bremner. head OF the
transportation department OF the
Chamber Of Commerce. views the
South Bend freight situation as be-
ing much improved, with encourag-
ing prospects.
The shortage Of gasoline. due 10
the embargo, has grown more Sc
we're The Standard OIL company
has been forced 90 close down its
service stations in the city
Orders E-ung the embargo on the
New York CEntraI lines are expected
here by SUNDAY al the latest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
START ACTION
TO SET ASIDE
MARY'S DECREE
Would Dissolve Marriage of
Fairbanks and Miss
Pickford.

MINDEN. Nevada, April L.
Mary Pickford Fairbanks and her
former husband. owen +. Moore.
were named as defendants in a suit
filed here Friday by the state Of
Nevada TO set aside a divorce decree
recently granted the famous movie
star
The suit 10 dissolve the divorce
follows the marriage a few weeks
ago of Miss PickfOrd TO Douglas
Fairbanks II charges all three
with conspiracy.
Allegations OF fraud. perjury and
cOllusion are contained in the COM
plaint.
Charges of Complaint.
The complaint which covers
nearly 60 Lages OF typewriter docu-
ment. charges that Fairbanks and
Miss Piclkford had, prior TO the
granting of the divorce on March 2,
entered into an agreement whereby
they did mutually promise 10 inter-
marry at such & time when Miss
Pickford should have obtained q di-
vOrce from Moore.
Moore is charged with entering
into a conspiracy with Fairbanks
and Miss PiCkford. by means Of
which ne willfully and wrongfully
appeared in Minden at the proper
time TO be served with the divorce
complaint.
The Complaint.
The complaint in part follows;
That on June :, 1911, at the city
of Jersey City, y. J., the defendants
intermarried and have ever since
been husband and wife.
THAT on Feb. 10, 1920 and for a
long time preceding, the defendants
were and are residents of Los An
geles. Calf. subject TO be regulated
by the laws Of that state and the
Jurisdiction defined and imposed
thereby and that during all Of said
time their status Of husband and
wife was not and IS not now gov
erned or controlled by the laws OF
Nevada.
That some time prior to FeD. I 3,
1920. one Douglas Fairbanks, rest
dent Of California, and Gladys Moore
and owen Moore by means Of which
when the divorce was granted the
marriage OF Fairbanks and Mrs.
Moore could be sOlemnized."
Charges Conspiracy.
The complaint charges that Mrs.
Moore came to Minden, Nevada, on
Feb. Is, and after II days residence
obtained a decree OF divorce; then
returning 10 her bonafide residence
IN Los Angeles"
In support of the conspiracy
charge, the complaint states thar
simultaneously with the filing Of her
petition for divorce on March 1. the
defendant Moore. IN COnsOnance
with said fraudulent plan, did will
fully and wrongfully come within
the limits OF the county Of Douglas,
for the sole purpose Of submitting
to personal service of the summons
and that said service and summons
were personally served on him by
the sheriff; that on the same day.
after filing an answer 10 Mrs.
MoOre's complaint, he Immediately
departed for his home in California;
and thereafter, on March ,. Mrs.
Moore secured her divorce and that
on the following day she departed
for California and has not since
returned to Nevada"
Describes Testimony.
The attorney general describes
Mrs MOore's testimony given at the
trial which Is attached 20 the COM
plant as fraudulent and untrue eX
cept as 20 the statement OF the time
of her marriage 10 Moore and that
when she swore that she was
resident OF Nevada she knew the
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
TWO ARE KILLED.

b. Associated Press
SANDERSON. Texas. April 16.-
Lieut. Don AZ Hansel. OF 81 ring
held. No. and Serg't W. T. Maxwell.
Dallas. Texas. were killed instantly
when an airplane pilOted by Han
sell crashed 20 the ground today.
The machine had just cleared the
ground. spectators say, when il
fell The two men were caught be-
meath the wreckage and died in
stautly They were engaged in bOr-
der patrol duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
TRAINMEN In EAST VOTE
TO RESUME THEIR WORK
Railroads In All Parts of the Country
Resume Their Regular
Schedules.

railroad strike. -
Inc hrst big break IN the strikers ranks last
stronghold came Friday when 500 PENNSYLVANIA fire.
men and engInemen Baltimore go back to orI
acon by the tralnmens brotherhood there was repoe
y It's president although meeting Friday in Baltimore
anen declared they had voted remain out even AT the k
OF being expelled from the unions ~ ~
Eastern railroads continued report increasing deectoBs IN
the strikers ranks but these disputed by strike Leaders %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
JUSTICE TAKES LEAD.

TOPEKA, Kas., April lover
alls made their debut I'm business
and professional circles here Friday
with Justice Silas Porter of the SUI
preme court taking the lead. Other
members Of the court asserted they
would follow suit" Twelve hun
dred employees OF a local telephone
company. Thursday, agreed TO don
the denims as a protest against the
high cost Of clothing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
MAYOR WEARS EN-.

LOUISVILLE, KY. April 16.-To
further the cause Of the newly form
ed Overall club here. Mayor George
Smith appeared at the city hall
Friday afternoon attired in denims
The overaus were presented TO him
bv a large Louisville clothing con-
Germ which. in an accompanying
note requested to see the mayor
thus attired lead the parade Of over
allied citizens next week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
STUDENTS JOIN

SCRANTON, Pa, April 16.-Stu-
dents and faculty members at Key
stone academy, Factoryville. Penn
sylvan.a's only Baptist preparatory
school, Joined the overall movement,
Friday All pledged themselves to
wear overalls until clothing is cheap
er Their purchases exhausted the
overall supply in the town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
CIVIC FEDERATION
ENTERTAINMENT IS
NOW ANNUAL EVENT
All Centers in City CoOperat-
ing Makes Possible Sue
cessful Program.

,rt
ne "iS- ol what promises 10 "e
an annual event IN South Bend was
the civic fedarsfion entertainment
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lum Friday night
The program, which was two
hours I'm length followed by "a two
hour movie program. was varied.
consisting of one or more Stunts
by each OF tie civic centcrs. home
talent being employed exclusively.
The River Park center contrib
uted the opening number of the
program, "a selection by their school
orchestra which is composed en-
tIrely OF school children, and later
during the evening presented Guy
Wiser i'm his well known and i'm
im.table chalk talks Community
singing. led by Edwin Morse. OF the
Muessel center. came next and was
followed hy the Pathe News iu mo-
ton pictures, the contribution OF
Frd-klin club.
Two PIayIctS Presented
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17

declared the main body OF their men
was still holding firm. Continued
Improvement also was reported bv
the roads in the middle and far west
Switchmen at Toledo, Ohio. voted
10 return 10 work. pending a settle
menJ OF their grievances by the Ia
Dor board. The railroads there Will
give their answer today
Passenger Service Normal.
railroads in all sections or the
country reported that passenrer
service was nearly normal Will
freight service. virtually abandoned
since the strike began, was rapidly
being resumed. Thousands OF vol
unteer workers bore the br7lnt of
lhe work IN moving trains in and
around New York.
Slflklng trainmen in Chicago have
been ordered by brotherhood leaders
TO return 10 work 10y midnight Sal
urday night or suffer expulsion from
the union with the loss of their. SEN
lority rights. Railroad brotherhood.
In New York already have beeu
warned hy railroad managers TO gel
iheir men back by noon today or the
railroads would open their books D..
register men seeking remplovmenr
fesert lng the right 10 refuse 10 re-
'le lHose VINO have proved cum
HlntSs Tor further service"
ne federal grand jury at Trenton
n j. mas begun an investigation of
me strike 10 determine whcth.I
there had been violations of f..
lever act. Thirty subpoenaS r-
lurnaple I'm Newark Monday. we..
served on strike leaders In Chicag.
- leaders of the insurgent forces as.
if'nF are under arrest charged Win
violation OF the Lever act.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-17
Denounces Professional Men
Who Attend Services for
Business Gains.
MEN ATTEND MEETING
More Than 1000 People Defy
Elements TO Hear
Evangelist.
TonAY,s PRoGRAM

No services at tabernacIe-
7.5G r. M-Street meetings by Mr..
and Mrs BOufeise and choir, start
ing ~ Michigan and Washington sts.
Meetings will be held on Michigan az
Wvmau's store and Piggy -Wiggly
store on Main st. at court house.