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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
CrO7OdS ThrOng Church to
See WidOzC of MacSzciney

NEW YORK. Dec. wearing
a smile which she said mirrored the
happiness. she feels n her reception
in America. Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney
attended nigh mass in 81. Patrick 5
cathedral sunday morning eluded q
crowd which gathered outside 10
greet her. luuched with members of
her party and then made an official
call on Eamonn De Valera "presl-
dent OF the Irish republic"
Several thousand persons waited
outside the cathedral until Mrs
MaCSwiney. accompanied by her
sister-in-law, Miss Mary MacSwIney.
Frank Z. Walsh. Mrs. Walsh and
Harry Boland. secretary 10 Mr. De
Valera, arrived. The party was met
ar the cathedral entrance by the
sacriStan and LED 10 the front left
hand pew. facing the altar.
Every available seat in the cathe-
dral was occupied and many stood
in the aisles.
While crowds held back by a
special police detail OF loo men,
waited in Fifth ay. Mrs. MacSw1ney
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
WOMAN ATTACKED
AND PURSE STOLEN
Bertha Wegner Knocked TO
Ground by Young Purse
Snatcher.

Mrs. Bertha Wegner. 23O Paris
st, reported to the police shortly
after $50 O'clock Sunday night that
she had been assaulted and robbed
by young man, just opposite TO
634 n. Lafayette st. Her purse. con-
tanning $3.50 and the key to her
home was taken from her, she
claimed.
According to the report Of Off
GERS who investigated the case. Mrs.
Wegner was walking north in La
fayette st. when she was accOsted
by a young man, described as being
about 25 years old and very sha b
billy dressed, who inquired Of her
IL she could direct him to Lasalle
av. AS she replied in the negative.
it was said, he threw her TO the
ground. holding handkerchief
over her mouth to muffle her
screams. He then grabbed her
purse and fled. In grabbing the
woman. 1t was said, the assailant
knocked her glasses from her nose,
breaking them.
A search of the city was being
made by the police officials early
this morning in an effort to appre-
hend the thief.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06

and her party left the church
through a rear door. In the rectory
the little Irish woman shook hands
with the priests who extended TO her
their sympathy. After luncheon the
party visited Mr.. De Valera in his
hotel. Mr.. De Valera returned here
from Minneapolis this morning, SUI
fering from a deep cold. He told
Mrs. AtaCSwiney he thought her
presence in America would greatly
aid the Irish republic cause.
Miss Mary MacSwiney. in an inter
view, told OF her brothers partici-
patton IN the fight for Irish freedom.
She said that he originally showed
great promise as poet and author.
end took an active interest I'm tn,
republican cause, when urged by his
friends.
Mrs MacSwinev. described by he-
siSter-in-law rs the only "republi-
cam member Of her family, is the
daughter Of a wealthy Cork distiller
and her marriage 20 Terence Mac
Swiney. made when he was a prison
er in England I'm 1917, did not meet
with the favor OF her parents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
HamOnS Nephe7O DiUOrCed
Clara Smith, Records ShO7O

The defendant did not appear In
court nor was she reported By c0un-
sci during the proceedings in 1911,
according 20 r. 3. Hood, attorney,
who handled the case for Hamon-
The present records consist only Of
the short waiver OF service signed
by the defendant and the fact that
the divorce was granted 20 HamOn.
The decree did not stipClatc that
the defendant adopt her original
name OF Smith and neither was II
requested in the petition fled b.
Frank Louis Hamon. according TO
Mr.. Hood.
ARDMORE. Okla Dec. I'm
vestigation OF the death on Nov. 26.
after he was shot On Nov. p OF
Jake l. Hamon. millinaire railroad
and lumber man and republican
national committeeman for okla
hOma marked time locally Sunday.
while the national search cor Miss
Clara Smith. charged with shooting
HamOn, continued unabated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
LYNCH MOB LEADER
KILLED IN ATTACK
Several Wounded as Crowd
Storms Jail to Get Negro
Prisoner.

BRISTOL. Va. Dec 5.-Tate
Bionden a chauffeur, was killed and
several men were wounded early
Sanday during "A pitCned battle re-
sulung from tie attempt OF a mob
10 storm the Jail at Wise. near here
and OBTAIN possession OF negro
named Williams. who Is accused OF
aszaulting and robbirE Greed Rob
inett. an aged merchant OF Appala-
CHA
Reports received here tonight said
another mob was being formed at
Appalachia 4 machine gun has
ben mounted III the jail and sheriff
COrder has issued orders 10 the Jail
defenders 20 shoot 20 kill"
Was Leading Attack.
Bloudeu was Killed. according 20
a!ttnesSeS. while leading q charge
on the front door Of the Jail Mem
hers OF the mob. according 90 Sheriff
CordcT fred first and their fire was
returned BY deputies from the doors
and windows II the Jail. John r.
Lewis is one q those wounded and
IS sai6 20 le i'm serious condition
with a bullet wound in his chest
Robinettc. victim OF the assault,
IL saij 20 have been severely beaten
and - not expected 90 live.
ROANOKE. Va. Dec. B.-The
Roanoke company OF the Virginia
national guard received orders sun
DAY night 20 entrain at o'clock
Monday morning for Wise. Va
where a mob was reported 20 be-
forming 10 renew attacks on the jail
10 get possession OF uegro alleged
TO have assaulted and rOobod an
aged merchant.
The 1.ynchburg national guard
COMPANY was reported 20 be Assem-
bling fo< possible duty at Wise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
liners TO FIGHT TO FINISH
Mary Ann Club
. Much Richer As
Result of Play

The net profits OF the playlet.
"Springtime," presented on the
stage at the Oliver theatre Friday
and Saturday of last week by the
Mary Ann club Of the Studebaker
corporation, amounted TO approx
mately $1,000, It was said Sunday
by Miss Hazel Pomeroy. president
of the organization. Exact figures
are not available at this time. but
it is expected that the club will reap
a neat return from the project.
Three performances of the home
talent production were staged here,
each of which drew a record at
tendance. The performances all
were highly successful and the
members of the cast have been
cOmplimented for their work.
The profits Of the project will be
Ilaced in the club treasury.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
ELKS HONOR DEAD
WITH RITUAL RITES
Feiwell Pays Tribute to Nine
Members of South
Bend Lodge.

Assurance that those who have
departed from this life have merely
gone before 20 a brighter land was
held out by Atty. Samuel Feiwen in
his address at the annual memorial
services of the members Of South
Bend lodge, No. 235, Of the Benevo-
lent and Protective order of E1ks of
the United states of America sun
day afternoon.
A large number of E,iks and their
friends attended the services which
were held in the lodge rooms of the
ElkS' temple on w. Colfax av. The
services were I'm memory Of Waiter
G.. Muessel. Fred ]. Roys, r. c.
Becker, II. l. YerriCk, Joseph
Nushart G.. r. Summers, Henry j.
Meyer. John V. Meyer and Thomas 5
A. Forester. members of lodge NO.
235, who departed from this life
during the past year.
Altar Services Held.
In his address Atty. Feiwell fol-
lowed the teachings of the order.
declaring that it is the custom Of
their brothers and to forget their
faults. He paid tribute 10 the mem
Ory of the members of The lodge who
had died during the past year. He
said that they only gone TO another
life where the cares experienced In
this world would be absent
The customary program was car
ried out during the services, which
were opened by an Introductory
march by OrganLst Otto Goffeney.
Then followed the altar service by
Exalted Ruler G.. Yeagley. assisted
by the other officers OF the lodge.
A vocal selection. The Vacant
Chair" by DIT. y. Scanderling. was
followed by selection by the Am
phion quarteet An organ selection
by Mr. Gonency and the singing OF
Aud Lang Syne" by the members
closed The services.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
WIRE COMPANIES
TO OPPOSE MOVE
TO TAKE CABLES
See Government Control in
Proposition of Telegraph
Convention.

WASHINGTON, Dec. a pro-
posed telegraph convention between
the great powers drawn up by the
international communications con-
ference now in session here. is un-
derstood 10 meet with vigorous op-
position from the American Com
mercial telegraph companies who
are said TO Irofess to see in il the
virtual extension OF the war time
powers exercised by the United
States over the telegraph and a step
toward eventual government con-
troll.
The American commissioners TO
the conference have approved the
proposed convention with reserva-
tiOns. the exact nature of which has
not been disclosed. The convention
Is included In a general one govern
Ing the international use of cable.
radio and telegraph and the whole
must he approved by a general COM
munications conference 10 be held
later and then by the various gov
ernments before il can become eff
fective. Tn the case Of the United
States. ratification by congress viii
be necessary.
T. s. Held Out.
The United States heretofore has
refrained consistently from entering
any Of the telegraph conventions.
officials here say. on the ground that
the conditions governing the tele-
graph in most states where this
means OF communication IS govern
ment-Owned made participation Of
the United States inadvisable.
Particular clauses OF the proposed
convention TO which the American
commercial telegraph companies are
said TO take especial exception and
against which they are LOrted 10
plan an attack should the conven-
ton bep resented TO congress include
provisions which give the various
governments virtually the right of
censorship in peace tices.
These articles include four. seven
and eight. which read as follows:
Each government undertakes 20
devote 20 the International tele-
graph service special wires. suffi-
Ciently numerous 20 ensure the rap
Id transmission of kilograms. These
wires shall be estab bliShed and work
ed out in the most efficient manner
indicated by experience of the serv-
Ice.
Ihe hlgn contracting parties re-
serve 10 themselves the right Of
stopping the transmission OF any
private telegram which may appear
dangerous TO the security of the
state or which may be contrary 10
the laws OF the country, to public
order or decency.
Each government reserves 20 tt
self the right Of suspending the in
ternational telegraph service for an
indefinite period upon condition that
it Immediately advises each of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
Pope Endorses American
Relief York IN Europe

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Pope Benc-
dict. in 4 letter TO Herbert Hoover,
transmitted through Cardinal Glib
hons of Baltimore. gives his endorse
ment TO the newly formed European
relief council. composed OF eight
American welfare organizations
which has undertaken TO provide
help for distressed children Of
Europe.
The communication. made public
here tonight, expressed the hope
that the work would be crowned
with the fullest success"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
Robbed of SI2, Goshen Man
Says. But Officers Fish"
81, 200 From Pocket; Held

Charles Brown. Of Goshen, was
arrested by police officials late sun
day evening IN Division ST, charged
with public intoxication He was
lodged in the city iail for his ap-
pearance in city court this morning.
when arrested Brown told the Of
ficers that he had been held IT and
robbed Of SO but this story IS dis
credited by the police. for when
searched at the station, he had over
1920 in securities. checks and cash.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
FEDERAL JURY
TODAY STARTS
WHISKY PROBE
Government TO Hear 500 Wit.
nesses During the Two
Month Session.
POSTPONE COAL CASES
Many South Bend People TO
Appear in Ring In
vestigation.

INDIANAPOLIS Dec. .. An
nouncement Sunday night by Dist.
Atty Fred Van Nuys that investiga-
lions TO be undertaken by the fed
eral grand jury which cOnvenes on
Monday would require more than
two months, indicated another post
ponement OF the trial of the coal
conspiracy cases against 125 opcr-
ators and minors in Indiana, Illi-
nois. Ohio and western Pennsyl-
vania.
Reopening OF the coal investiga-
tiOn is planned by federal officials,
Mr. Van Nuys having recently in
formed the department of justice
that additional evidence had been
found. which might result in the in
crease OF the number OF defendants,
and include others than operators
and miners. In granting the first
pOstponement Federal Judge Ander-
son indicated he might charge the
grand jury specifically to consider
further the coal conspiracy cases.
Summon 500 Persons.
Five hundred persons scattered
throughout the state, are under
subpoena TO appear before the
grand jury, its calendar being filed
90 next Jan. 81 None OF these wit
nesses Is said TO have been called
for the coal inquiry Before under
taking that investigation. officials
say much work will be centered to-
ward uncOvering an alleged whisky
ring reaching TO many points in the
state and possibly into other states
City and county officials in several
places in Indiana may be involved
In the prohibition investigation. Mr..
Van Nuys said
Besides inquiring into the alleged
violations OF the Prohibition en-
forcement act and reOpening the
coal inquiry. the grand jury will
inquire into numerous other mat
ters. including alleged bank and
postal embeZzlements. violations Of
the Mann act and other offenses
South Bends alleged whisky
ringers" were uneasy last night. the
eve OF the convention OF the federal
grand jury which will meet In In
dianapolis Monday morning to start
two months investigation of fed
eral law violations IN Indiana. with
the violation Of the Nolstead act the
principal target. Activities OF the
grand jury. although supposedly se-
cret will be watched with anxiety
by the alleged leaders" and tools"
here who IL Is understood will have
pigeons in indianapolis in an ef-
fort 20 ascertain the points gained
by the government In It's attempt 10
unrsvel the mystery and bring TO
justice those persons prominent IN
the promotion Of the illegal liquor
traffic.
Not All Called.
Approximately 100 federal sub
TpenaS have been served in South
Bend during the last 10 days by
United States Deputy Marshal
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
Herring CiueS Memorial
ADDRESS Before Mother
Lodge of EIks, Neto YorL
Snecinl to NeNs.T .Times

Special 10 News Times:
NEW YORK. Dec. 5.-FTank +.
Herring OF South Bend, Ind, de-
livered the ElKs' memorial address
here sunday afternoon before the
members and friends Of New York
lodge, Nc. ! the mother lodge, Of
the Benevolent and Portective or
der OF Iclks OF the United States CT
America.
The services. which were for tho
members OF the New York lodge who
died during the past year, were
held in the Hippodrome.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
Train Kills Crossing
Hatchn1an at OIcn Post

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Dec. .
Phillip Geiser. q years old, a cross
ing watchman employed by the c.
and +. !. railroad. was killed by
southeastern bound train number
one Sunday morning at his own
crossing while on his way 10
church he was attempting 10 cross
the track in front OF the approach
ing train when he was struck. hav-
ing been relieved by another watch
man a few minutes before the ac-
cident-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
CipP Resting Easily,
But Not Past Danger

4 late report Sunday night from
81. Joseph's hospital stated THAI
George Gipp, Notre Dame football
star, was resting easily after having
spent a restless day. GiLp's chances
for recovery are Improving. al
though he has not yet passed the
danger mark.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
ARGENTINA WILL
DISCUSS STAND
IF LEAGUE ASKS
Puevrredon Firm In Stand on
Amendments-Will Re-
turn if Invited.

GENEVA. Dec. 5.-(By the As
sociated Press. )-HonOrio Pueyrre-
don, head OF the Argentine delega-
ton, informed the Associated Press
Sunday that he would return TO the
assembly If he received an official
invitation to come ard discuss his
four amendments. His appea rance
under these conditions would in no
way change his present position OF
having withdrawn from the assem-
bly,, ne explained, and failure Of the
assembly 10 adopt his proposals
would result in his immediate retire
uent
4 could not refuse an official il
vitation TO appear and explain the
Importance Of my amendments, said
Senor Pueyrcdon, "but ! do not
believe there is any likelihood Of the
assembly asking me 10 return.
IL shall remain in Geneva Mon
day aud see what the assc mbly may
do, after which l shall prepare 10
leavef or Paris, departing about the
middle OF the week.
DELEGATE Is Firm.
q have resolved, and nothing can
change me. VI. Hymahs made
strong efforts TO induce me 20 re
consider my decision but 1 feel con-
fident of the justice Of my position
an dintend 10 stand by it, SeN eral
delegates have told me I am right
among them a representative OF a
very important European country
whose name cannot reveal.
"As 20 the suggestion that my
program is PROC rmau. I wish 10
say that Germany is an absession OF
nart Of this assembly and every
move net in agreement with certain
views IS termed pro-Greman. Ny
program is universal, Il IS not pro-
anything or anybody.
Unless the league Includes every
civilized nation il Is not a league OF
nations, but a league of some ma
tons AS to TIE other proposals
think all broad minded statesmen
will agree that these are vital 70
the existence OF the league; other
wise the league Will fail OF the pur-
pose FOR which IL was conceived
There is no good reason for de-
layed adoption. which in the end
Will have 20 bed one Delay mas
prove dangerous, if not fatal 70 the
success Of the league
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
RTYS NEW HOME.

Dr. John Stockley has purchased
the residence OF Fred Keller at sos
Portage ay, and Will remove there
from his present residence, al
Francis ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-06
THE WEATHER.

Indiana: Fair Monday. Tuesday rain and /
colder in southwest potion.
Michigan; Fair Tuesday probably rain. iIt-
tie change IN tempera
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-01

Job printing of all kinds neatly done at The Canaan Printing Com pany.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-01

Westerly, R. l., each; Montpelier, l Vt., Bennington, Vt, Lawrence, Mass. Attleboro, Mass. Chelsea, Mass, Mil | ford, Mass, Salem, Mass, Wakefield, Mass, Westtield Mass, Bristol, Conn, Manchester, Conn, Norwich, Conn.,, Stamford. Conn, 2 each.
 Aside from revealing the actual walk of life from which each sec retary was recruited, the figures af- ford the best insight into the per sonality of the average association worker. Every one of the volunteers in this citizen army was required, before his proffer of service was accepted. to submit to a close scru- tiny, mental and physical
 His record in business and priv ate life was studied his acquaintan- ces were questioned. even his family tree was examined. If the hairs of his head were not numbered, at least the color of his eyes were set down. in the documents preserved in the archives of the Northeastern Department of t&e National War Work Council. 1G7 Fremont St, ,os- ton. Mass. Still these records. even if they were accessible to the curi- ous. woSld fail to answer adequately the question of the 'Y' secretary's personality.
 The mems Vocational List. show ing recruits from almost every walk cs fife + as fOl'0ws:-~
 Dusi1ess Men 37i, Religious work nrs 220. Educational 138. Unclassified 1q9. Y. NJ. C. A. Secretaries 5, Phys ifal Directors 26. Students 35, Law ycra. Musicians 6, Farmers 5, Inspec- tors 5, Dentists f. Mechanics 4, Arch itocts 4, Chauffours 5, U. & Army Men ' Overseers 1, Lecturers 8, Physi- >.t,1s 3, Workmen 8. State Officials 3, Electricians 3, Shoomakers 3, Carpen- tcrs 3, Photographers g, Evangelists 8, Engineers ?, Shoe Cutters 2. Loom Repairers 2, Designers 2, Toolmakers 2, Choir Directors ., Organists 2, Vo- cal Teachers 2, Plumbers 2. Painters 2, Charitable Organizations 2, Play ground Director 1, Chemist 1, Motor man 1, Conductor l, Examiner 1. Com Dositor l.. Newspaper pressman l, Job P-essman 1, Linotype Machine Oper- ator 1, Editors F, Bookkeepers and Accn'ts 15, Foremen 15. Reporters 10, Post office clerks S, City officials 7, Musical Directors G. Missionaries 6, Osteopathic Doctor 1, Asst. Registrar 1, Repair Man l, Surgical Assistant 1, Forester 1, Coach Yale l. Salvation Army Officials 1, Exec. of Boy Scouts l. U. s. Custom Service man 1, Pres ident-Symph0ny l. Sec. Boys Club 1, Janitor 1, Wire Weaver l, Moulder 1. Gutter 1, Nea,u. 1, CaTctaher {. Marble Carver 1, T. cad Waiter 1, s. cial Worker 1, Poultry Farm man i, Harness Maker 1, Member Male Quar- tette i, EyangeIstic Soloist l, Orches- tra Leader 1, Dancing Master l, Hem mer 1, JeWeller 1. S-atistician 1, Plush Weaver 1, Last Turner 1, Agricultural Director l, Bricklaver l, Illustrator 1, Writer l, Fisherman 1, Carpet Cutter L Grand total 1925.
 A vast majority of the workers were recruited at time when Uncle
 Sam was making draft on the manhood OG the country to fill the ranks of the Army and Navy. No one of draft age could be taken unless he was in d deferred class. Enlist ment in the Y's service involved in thousands of c21ns a financial sac rifiCe, and many could i'll be spared bv deDn1dentr. 7T1raover the rigid physical requirements caused many reiections.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-01
Sore Throat and Cold on Chest Gone Overnight

MiNTOL acts quickly-Don't fuss with Mustard Plasters or mustard
 creams that will upset delicate
 stomachs, just rub on little
 MINTOL and secure
 immediate relief. Stops coughing almost instantly and sore throat and cold on chest will be gone overnight.
 MINTOL gives prompt relief for bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, headache, neuralgia, congestion, whooping cough, pleurisy, rheuma- tism, lumbago, pains and aches, sore muscles, sprains, chilblains, frosted feet, bruises, neuritis, and relieves tired, aching or swollen feet.
 35c and 660c size jars. Hospital size $1.25. The Home Relief labora- tories, Boston, Mass. For Sale by Geo. E. Frink, Falls Village, Clarence H. Eggleston, Sharon.-adv.