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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
MEMOIRS TELL
THAT KAISER
WAS LUNATIC
Unpublished Volume of Bis
mark s Writings Describes
Lords EgOtism.
ny FRANK L. MASON.

VIENNA. March Bismarck
loretold Kaiser Wilhe,m's INSANITY
nm the unpublished third volume OF
MS Memoirs. according TO August
ElsenorodJ IN The NCues Wiener
Journal Eigenbrodt knew the kali
ser IN his schooldays at Kassel and
was an intimate OF Bismarck
There has been much speculation
as 10 the contents Of the mysterious
third volume of Bismarcks mem
oirs. The iron chancellor published
the hrst two volumes. bur i'm his
testament he obliged his heirs not
10 permit the third volume 30 an
pear in print until after the death
Of Kaiser Wilhelm IT,
1t has always been taken for
granted that this book has been I'LL
ed with uncomplimentary references
TO the kaiser but, the exact nature Of
them has not before been suggested
\ recent attempt TO publish the
third volume was frustrated bv am
injunction secured By intimates of
Kaiser Wilhelm.
Eigenbrodt asserts that Bismarck
tells in the last chapter Of this book
how he had three prominent physi-
clans examine the xaiser's physical
condition before the break between
Wilhelm and Bismarck occurred.
The verdict of the doctors was that
the kaiser would die within two or
three years or would become insane.
E,gOtiSm i'm Youth.
Bismarck tells how the egotism of
the kaiser showed itself even before
he was on the throne During the
90 days reign Of his sick father
Emperor Frederick III. the then
Crown Prince Wilhelm already was
INDUCING in his habit of writing re-
marks on the margins Of OFFICIAL
documents After the crown prince
had finished his writing Bismarck
went over the documents with an
eraser.
The kaiser showed himself "a war
lord when still a prince At the
age of "A he worried his grand
father, the emperor. by letter in
which he declared war with Russia
to be imminent.
In the fall OF 1885 Chancellor Bis
marck received a letter from VIII
helms father in which the parent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
MCIntyre-H Heath
Company Provide
CeLIent Shoe

Mcintyre and Heath. that sterling
pair OF blackface comedians who
have been drawing laughs together
TOR nigh on 10 a half century,
Pleased large audience at the Oil
yer last evening in what Is probably
the most elaborate eNtrava ganza in
which they have been starred. In
the afternoon they gave a matinee
for tn Culver cadets. At both per-
formances the :. r. O. sign was out
Hello Alexander is the type OF
entertainment made popular by
Zlegneld and his "Follies" and the
Winter Garden Revues. There is a
0ewildering shifting Of scenes. there
are dancers galore. several specially
artists and a chorus that wore flash
ing varicolOred costumes. The sing
ing was provided by the Misses Holt
and Rosedale and a male quartet
Mcintyre and Heath appear in
their familiar roles as the livery
stabel roustabout and the minstrel
proprietor respectively They get
away with an amusing line of fool
cry in their old inimitable fashion.
In their support with speciality
numbers were Pearl Rcgay in sinu-
GUS dances; Earl Richard with q
clever imitation Of Al Jolson; Boyle
and Brazil, two very clever dancers.
Rosie Quinn, an ingenue among
dancers with an individuality; Mabel
Elaine, who has nothing if not gro
teSque. and the Misses Holt and
Rosedale. already mentioned. The
latter brought the most enthusiastic
applause Of the evening with their
singing of My Isle of Golden
Dreams"
The principals, the support and
excellent scenery combined 10 fur
nish an all round good entertain
ment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
HOLY WEEK WILL
BE OBSERVED HERE
Special Program of Services
TO be Held in
Churches.

The last three days of Lent will
be solemnly observed in Catholic
churches. There were services on
Wednesday night. consisting Of
sermon. prayer and benediction.
At Sacred Heart church. Notre
Dame. the solemn Office OF tenebrae
is chanted and large numbers Of
South Bend people attend the ser
ices The Gregorian choir will play
a part in the services. The program
for the rest Of the week follows:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
80 y. m.
LAMEN ATIONS.
1. Chorus. ? Rev. L. Heiser. 5 Rev !.
Mcguire.
LESSONS
g. Rev p Haggerty l. Rev. 6. Mari.
. Rev j. Quinlan s. Rev T. Irving.
q. Rev. J. Nieuwland .. Rev. Celebrant.
HOLY THURSDAY. 3 4. VI.
Rev. 4. Morrissey, Celebrant; Rev. T. Irv-
ing, Deacon; Rev. Z. Hebert,
SubdeacOn
HANDATUM. 3 =. VI.
Rev A. Morrissey, Celebrant; Rev. /. Irv
ing, Deacon; Rev Z. Hebert,
GOOD FRIDAY. 3 4. NJ.
Rev. F: wenninger, Celebrant; Rev. I.
Burke. Deacon; Rev. I. Hug
gerty, Subdeacon.
Chapter, p. m. Way Of the Cross, 3 p. m.
HOLY SATURDAY.
Services begin at Z a. m Mass 80 a. m.
Rev. A. NJ Kirsch, Celebrant: Rev. +.
Wenninger. Deacon; Rev. J.
Farley. SubdeacOn.
Paschale PraecOnium: EXsultet, Rev. +.
WenningeT.
Prophecies Of students OF Holy Cross
Seminary.
Holy Thursday, the day on which |
81, e
the Holy Eucharist, will be observed |
with solemnity in all the churches.
only one mass is allowed to be |
said on this day in any church. and /
the priests who do not say mass re- |
ceive communion with the laiety. !
The day is commonly called "Maun- /
DIV Thursday" from the ceremony /
OF washing Of the feet. called /
in the rebric. "Mandatum,
which is the first antiphon /
sung during the ceremony. Dur !
ing the day Catholics visit the |
churches TO adore Christ in the /
Eucharist.
Good Friday.
On Good Friday is coninfem GRATED /
the death of Christ. The order OF
services on this day include the |
morning office and mass of the pre- /
AZ y. m. way VI lle l
cross. In the evening. rosary. ser
mons on the "Crucifixion" and f.
Iitany on the passion.
Holy Saturday.
In the Catholic liturgy the peo-
pie are prepared for the resurrection
The JOY of the morrow is anticipated /
the pascal candle symbolic OF the
Risen Christ is blessed. the new fire
is struck from the flint. representing
Christ. The pascal candle Is placed
at the Gospel side OF the altar as
Of the Risen Christ, the
Light of the World" The II
Prophecies of the Old Testament are
read and the baptismal water is
blessed. after which the litany Of
the Saints is sung.
In the mass which follows. the
church has the Easter spirit bells
are again rung and music announces
the ending of the Lenten season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
DEATHS
CHRISTOPHER WoHLsAB.

Christopher Wohlsab. ~ years old.
died Wednesday evening at 7:35
o'clock at his home at 4O7 y. Scott
Swallowing a weeks illness of heart
trouble. He is survived by his chill
dren, Mrs. Elizabeth Baustin of
South Bend; MIS-. j. a. Bescherer of
Porter, Ind, Mr.. Wolf WOhlsab of
South Bend and Mrs. Johanna Weiss
of South Bend. He also had the fol-
lowing grandchildren Mrs. Albert
p. Hans, Elizabeth Bescherer and
Edwin Bescherer. all OF this city.
Mr.. WOhlSab was born in Bavaria.
Germany. on July %, 1913. and has
lived in South Bend for 80 years.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nOunced later
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
SAYS PROHIBITION
DECREASES CRIME

A n. Graves. Of Chicago secre-
Nary Of the Central Howard assoCia-
zion. spoke at the Rotary club
luncheon Wednesday evening on
s@Rsdeeming the Past The pur-
lpose Of the association is to help the
released criminal redeem himself
lnfter his period Of prison life
Mr.. Graves told Of the population
.of BrideweI prison. stating that he
fore prohibition there were $4,000
inmates and that there are barely
400 enrolled at the present time.
He also told Of the root of prison
-evil and explained the reforrsjug
principle OF the Howard institute
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN
TO BE At FORT WAYNE
FOR BIC CONFERENCE
Special to The News Times

Special TO The News Times
LAPORTE. Ind. March 3f.-Per-
sonal invitations have been extended
northern Indiana democratic leaders
20 be the guests of National Sec'y
Hoffman at Fort Wayne Saturday.
April Il. for a conference which Will
be attended by State Chairman
Bosse and the democratic candidates
for governor National Chairman
Homer s. Cummings will address the
gathering.
Claude Steele. clerk Of the senate
for the 1919 term and senate official
for several years. has announced his
candidacy for the joint senatorship
OF Laporte and Starke counties He
is a resident of Starke county.
Oscar 3. Smith. joint senator. has
announced that he will not be a can
didate for another term.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
MAPLE SUGAR TO
BE VERY SCARC4
DURING SEA

RUTLAND. VT. March sl.-Th&
sands OF maple sugar trees are going
untapped this year because Of the
inability 81 The farmers to secure
help. Consequent "a scarcity ~
maple sugar and maple syrup for
the markets OF the country Is in
prospect
Farmers an over this state. which
is rich in maple groves. report that
farm labor is deserving the rural
sections for the city The farm
hands have been attracted by hiE/
salaries offered hy the factories
mills
Maple syrup aud sugar VIII
mard a record price this sea
Sugar isl selling az higher I'D
than ever before iu quarter OF
century. I'm view Of the high pricN
OF sugar and the inability 90 get AL
that Is required for household pur-
poses sap from the maple trees is
expected 60 bring high prices en- the
market
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
TO the German government or the
inhabitants OF Germany. directly or
indirectly. by the government or the
inhabitants OF the United States,
shall, except with the license of the
president be prohibited.
Fine and Imprisonment.
section four: That whoever
shall wilfully violate the foregoing
prohibition whenever the same shall
be in force. shall upon conviction be
fined not more than $4,000, or. IL
a natural person. imprisoned for not
more than two years. or both: and
the officer. director or agent OF any
corporation which knowingly partici-
pates in such violation sail be pun
ished by a like fine. imprisonment
or both, and any property. funds.
securities. paLers or other articles
or documents. or any vessel togeth-
er with her tackle. apparel. furniture
and equipment, concerned in such
violation, shall be forfeited 10 the
United States.
No Waiver.
I'm contained shall be construed as A
waiver of the United States of its
rights. privileges, indemnities. repa-
rations or advantages 10 which the
United States has become entitled
under the terms of the armistice,
signed Nov. II, 1918, or which were
acquired by or are i'm the possession
of the United States by reason OF its
participation IN the war or other
wise; all fines, forfeitures. penalties
and seizures imposed or made by
the United States are hereby rati-
fled confirmed or maintained.
Work Five Hours.
Republican members Of the for
eign affairs committee, to which
the resolution was referred without
comment, worked in conference for
more than five hours before they
mapI ed out a measure designed to
overcome all party objections. The
committee will meet Thursday and
is expected TO report IL TO the house.
Leaders declared the republicans
would vote solidly for the resolu-
ton, which they held, should meet
the approval Of the state depart
ment since it did not declare peace.
but simply put an end to an eX-
listing state of war
Democrats. on the other hand.
contending that termination of the
war rested solely with the executive
branch of the government. The
possibility Of a presidential veto was
pointed out by Chairman Porter, who
predicted that in that event there
would be no difficulty in obtaining
the necessary two-thirds vote TO pass
il over the veto.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
CRISIS IN LABOR
SITUATION TODAY
Stewart Construction Com
pany Closes Studebaker
Contract.

The crisis of the South Bend con-
struction labor situation will be
reached today The Builders and
Trades Exchange. representing the
employers, and the Building Trades
council Of the American Federation
Of Labor held meetings Wednesday
night. Officials of the labor organ
ization refused TO make any state
ment but members who attended the
meeting intimated afterwards that
If the demands of the union are not
met the men will leave their work
on the various construction jobs un-
der way in the city during the day
This body includes men engaged In
the building trades other than car
penters and bricklayers, who are
not affiliated with the council but
maintain separate local unions.
support Position
The employers SUI port their po-
sition taken last week when they
declared for open shop throughout
the city for common labor.
+. II. Metz and other leaders OF
the carpenters local stated Wednes-
day night that the carpenters and
bricklayers would not go out today
even should the members OF the
Building Trades council strike
They stated that the sanction of tho
national organization Of the carpen-
terS and briCklayers would have to
be obtained for such a move and
that no action in that direction has
been taken. IL is possible. how
ever. they said, that a strike Of
these trades may be called If an
agreement concerning a raise in
wages is not reached. The cOntro-
versy between the carpenters ana
employers has no connection to date
with that between the common Ia
Dor organization and employers. it
was stated.
Stewart Pays Off.
All men engaged in these classes
OF labor by the Stewart Construction
rev Studebaker factories. were pald
il full and told that their work was
completed Wednesday evening. This
action was explained by the state
rent that the contract Of the Stew
art comIany had expired and that
the Stakeholder company would
complete the factory work.
Common labOrers who are now
receiving 60 cents an hour are de
handing 20 cents, ii was said. and
will go out if their demands are not
met.
The carpenters ask one dollar an
hour for all members Of the union
and closed shop. An official OF the
Indiana Lumber company stated on
Wednesday night that carpenters In
the employ of that company had
expressed a willingness to remain on
their jobs until an amicable agree
ment was reached and predicted
that no strike would be called
Transfers Meet.
It was rumOred Wednesday night
that the members Of the Transfers
and Truckers union which was re-
Gently organized would meet this
morning at Central Labor hall.
II is estimated that n strike OF the
Building Trades council would af
feet more than 1000 men and that
if a strike Of carpenters and brick
layers should follow nearly 5000
would be affected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
RILEY JOHNSON MILHEINI

Riley Johnson Wilhelm, 81 years
old. died at his residence on the S.
Michigan I'd, Center township. We'd
nesday morning. at $3.50 o'clock fol-
lowing an illness Of pneumonia He
is survived by his wife. Della, a
daughter, Mrs Ethel Briggs Of
South Bend, a son John Clayton
Wilhelm at home, and a brother.
William Wilhelm Of Culver. Mr.
Wilhelm was born i'm Marshall coun-
". May 80, 1856, and had lived here
16 years.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence at 2:3O o'clock Friday
afternoon. Rev. Daniel Hartman
and Rev. Rhodes will otfciate and
burial will be i'm Farmers Prairie
cemetery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01

ington ST, while one of the hose
wagons was stationed two blocks
from the fire 10 prevent its spread.
Use Garden Hose.
The majority of the garden hose
in the neighborhood was put into
service, the owners OF homes keep
ing their roofs soaked with water
Shortly after the explosion OF the
first oil truck, a second truck eX-
plOdcd sending another shower Of
sparks TO threaten the community.
The head OF one of the tanks on
the oil trucks was heated by the
blaze until il was red hot and when
the explosion occurred il was seen to
sail through through the air for sew
eral hundred feet
The intense heat as well as the
several thousand people who were
attracted by the blaze, handicapped
the fremen in their work. The gas
oline and oil in the tanks near the
blaze was boiling during the time
of the fire and threatened the lives
OF the firemen as well as the people
who crowded as close as possible
TO the COnfla grafton. \ wagon load
OF police officers were sent 10 the
fire as soon as the third alarm was
received at police headquarters and
they encountered considerable trOu-
bic in keeping the crowd back 1t
is estimated 10. 900 people we're at
tracted 10 the fire. Automobiles
We're parked on Washington st. for
several blocks and parking space on
the side streets was at a premium.
Loss Estimated.
The exact amount of the loss could
not be ascertain Wednesday evening
by Willard Byers, local manager of
the Indian Refining Co, but II IS
thought that it will amount to $780,
coo, IL not more. While two motor
trucks were destroyed by the blaze.
several oil wagons were destroyed.
SO rapidly did the flames spread that
people who rushed TO the barn when
the fire was first noticed were un-
able to release the four horses that
were kept in il. The buildings and
contents were q total loss and all
that was saved was the contents of
the tanks
The flames We're first noticed in
the east part of the barn and the
south portion OF the warehouse. The
origin is a mystery TO the fire de-
partment as we'll as the officials of
the company. Numerous telephone
calls were received from the nearby
towns and farmers who though the
city was threatened because of the
brilliant light that Illuminated the
sky The fire was one of the worst
encountered by the local department
since the time of its origin and only
by considerable head work on the
part of the fire fighters was the loss
kept down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
POPULATION
FIGURES

WASHINGTON. March 81
The census bureau announced
today the following 1920 popu-
iatiOn figures.
Harrisburg. Pa. 1871: OSh-
kOsh. Wis. 33.162: Grand Rap
ids. Wis, 7.243; Peru. Ind. n
SCI; haywood. H.. 1902: Lake
Forest. H.. 1850: sulphur
Springs. Texas. 5,55S; Lakeland.
ia, 1902; Concord, y. g., g.
9O3.
Increases since 1910:
Harrisburg, 1t.731 or 1873:
Oshkosh, 100. or 80: Grand
Rapids. 722, or Ill: Peru. l.
651. or t5.1: haywood. 1893. or
JO.3; Lake Forest, II, or 3:
Sulphur Springs, 4O7 or 10:
Lakeland. 3.5t3. or 500: Con-
cord, 1.tSS, or 1916.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
DRIVER INJURED
IN CAR SMASHUP
Michigan Central Train Backs
Into Large Automobile
Van.

NJ. J. Auglin, truck driver, was
slightly injured and the back end OF
his moving van demolished when a
switch engine on the Michigan Cen
trail railroad tracks backed into him
as he was crossing the tracks on
Lincoln way w. Wednesday after
noon at sos o'clock.
Mr.. Auglin is the proprietor Of a
moving company in Gary, Ind, and
was making this trip to keystone,
Ind, about 80 miles south of Fort
Wayne, for Charles Whitman, who
accompanied him on the trip, and
who was in the truck at the time of
the accident. He was not seriously
injured, but was knocked into tenn
porary Inconsistencies.
Smashes Van.
The truck was coming east into
South Bend while the engine was
coming at a fast rate from the south
in charge Of Engineer "Scotty" Hard.
Witnesses said that the engineer did
not blow his whistle until within
about 20 feet Of the approaching
truck. The tender backed across the
road Just in time TO catch the back
end Of the machine and hurled it a
distance OF 10 feet. turning IT over
and throwing the occupants TO the
side of the road.
The wreck blocked street car traf-
fic for a period Of FIVE hours until a
wrecking company could rig up its
block and tackle on a nearby build
ing and pull the truck TO a standing
position. Mr.. Auglin wired 10 Gary
for a reserve truck to continue the
trip. which arrived late Wednesday
riPhf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
RoUing Marines Close
South Bend Engagement

The Rowing Marines closed their
two-day stay in South Bend We'd
nesday night at Elks Temple with
a REPETITION OF Tuesday nights en-
tertainment and speaking program,
with the added attraction of a box
ing exhibition
The entire detachment OF 90 men
we're the guests of the South Bend
Real Estate board at A dinner given
al the Oliver Wednesday noon and
spent the day in recruiting activi-
ties. II is expected that a large
squad Of recruits will be accepted
through the local station as a result
OF the campaign here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01

T. q ?
on the most notorious wet" in the
18th district Proctor was not only
the author Of the notorious Proc
tor law but spoke all over Indiana
in behalf OF the vets wherever
there was a local option fight from
that time on until 1917. when he led
huge lobby from Elkhart to Indi-
annapolis TO oppose the passage Of
the prohibition act Of that year. He
claims now that he is no longer
wet" that il Is dead issue but
democrats here declare that the
mention of Proctor for any legisla-
tive position will be "a synonym for
wet representation and make an
issue OF the saloon for some years
10 come.
Word also reached here Wednes-
day that the IapOrte man had re-
fused 20 how 10 the will Of the dis
trict committee and Proctor and ali
low the author Of Indiana's former
liquor bill 10 make the primary
race without his opposition as a
candidate. Mr. Smith was here
several DAYS ago in the interest of
his candidacy for congress, and dem
Ocratic leaders say that he made an
excellent impression and obtained
promises Of a large and influential
support. They also say that at the
time of Mr.. Smith visit here he had
recently seen Proctor and was as
sured BY him that the Elkhart man
would not be a candidate. The action
of the committee is looked upon here
as being directed principally against
Mr.. Smith Little has been heard OF
the Hepler candidacy other than
that he has filed his declaration as
a congressional candidate, and lead
ers here LOIS upon the action Of the
district committee as an effort TO
place Proctor in the race for the
congressional Office without Cemo-
cratic opposition
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
TO CONTINUE POOLS
ON ATLANTIC PORTS
BY Associated Press


PHILADELPHIA, Pa. March 81.
Coal operators. shippers and car
riers at "A meeting here Wednesday
appointed a comittee Of fifteen TO
draw up rules and regulations with
view to continue the soft coal
pools at the various Atlantic ports
north OF Baltimore. after April so,
when the present arrangement for
the trans-shipment OF the fuel eX-
pires by proclamation of Pres't Will
son
Sentiment at the meeting. it was
said. favored continuing the pooling
and the committee viii
reverse the present rules and sub
nit them TO a general meeting of the
operators. shippers and carriers next
Wednesday in this city. The COM
imttee is made up OF representatives
of operators. trans-shippers and
railroads from Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York. The commit
tee will hold a meeting next Tues
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
MRS. MARY A. SNIFF.

Mrs. Mary A. Sniff, 53 years Old.
Of Argos, Ind, died at the home Of
her sister. Mrs. r. J. Walsh. 511
Riverside dr., Wednesday morning
at 1890 o'clock following a five
months illness of paralysis. She is
survived by her mother, Mrs. Har-
riet Romig Of Argos. two daughters,
Ruth and Helen Of Argos. and the
following brothers and sisters. Mrs.
Walsh, Mrs. W. +. Miller and Iden
8. Romig Of South Bend. J. NJ. and
J. c. Romig of Argos, Mrs. G.. W.
South Of Culver and Mrs. p. NJ
Brewer of Plymouth. Mrs. Sniff was
born in Marshall county near Argos.
June 1. 1S66. She had been in
South Bend but one week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-01
WORK WAY At /. L.
BY WINDING BABIES

BLOOMINGTON. Ind, March 81.
Young women students who are
working their way Through Indiana
university declare babies awake are
much harder 20 care for than those
asleep and as result have ar
ranged their price per hour accord
ingly.
The girl who cares for a baby
that is asleep charges only 20 cents
an hour. The infant that is awake
however brings TO its nurse" %
cents an hour.