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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
ASSOCIATION
HEADS BEFORE
COAL PROBERS
Tell of Selling Government
10000 Tons at I'm
Inense Profits.
CORRESPONDENCE READ
Wentz Declares He Protested
Against Purchase at
High Prices.

WASHINGTON. Dec % - How
the National Coal association. an
Organization OF coal operators. dealt
with the government and coped with
the fuel shortage last summer, were
fields in which "a senate investigat-
ing committee Wednesday spent 10
hours
J. ID. A. Morrow, a vice president
OF the organization, told how the
association drafted orders for the
Interstate commerce commission to-
issue on transportation matters, paid
the expenses OF the United Atatcs
geological survey in collecting Off
cial figures on coal production,
kept Joseph y. Tumultv. secretary
10 Pres't Wilson. Informed of all
steps. and successfully fought pro-
Osals 20 re-establish a fuel admin
istratiOn. although coal prices con-
tiEued 20 mount
Wentz Tcstifics.
d. ". Vent, the associations 8
president. testified 10 purchasing
for the war department at the
height OF the shortage 1906 tons
Of coal. for which the government
paid S11.50 a ton. while another cor
poratiOn which he controlled was
mining and selling contract coal
for s3.2O and $3.27. a tor
The examination of the two Off
cials OF the association was enliven-
I'd from time 10 time as senators
produced correspondence taken
from the orgs n iza tiOn's flies during
an unannounced search OF its offices
In washington last Saturday and
sunday. and questioned sharply the
purpose and public interest of the
steps taken by the association and
the government agencies alike.
Mr. Wentz declared that his pur-
chase of coal for the war department
had been made over protest and
20 greed to a suggestion 0f SER Caf-
der. republican. Kew York. that 'it
was bad business for the govern
ueut and Increased the difficulty for
The public"
"A representative Of the war de
rarmeut came 90 me and said that
.he department had ordered all Its
coal for the winter bought imme-
diateIv. during September" M
tVentz said. 'I said that the depart
went should buy n liJtle then. a lit
tie later on. and not go into the
market for the fUU amount. be
cause .t could an be obtained later
for much less money. but I was
Informed that the order was TO buy
immediately Tho story 7 got was
that the secretary OF war felt the
step uecess4 ry.''
Commissions $50. 600.
1f- WentZ said ne received corn
missions amounting 20 $4,000 on
The purchases Sen. Calder. pro-
duciug a sheet OF figures. said that
millions OF tons had been obtain
ed for the army by other buyers
during September and October ui
prices ranging from $3.50 90 SIS
Another report. from the shippinl
board. saying that bunker coal a.
CONTINUED on PAGE -FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
SEIZE LIQUOR AT
BUCKET OF BLOOD
Notorious Joint of Saloon Day
Believed "Hangout''
for Crooks.

The Bucket Of Blood" located at
1929 ". Grace St. which IS said TO
be one OF the most notorious
Joints" in the city. was raided
shortly after S o'clock Wednesday
night by Sergt. of Detectives Koc-
zOrOwski and Detectives Delinski,
PABLO, Bloom, Winthers and Kish.
over four gallons Of 'mOOnshine"
whisky was confiscated. Steve Leda.
the proprietor, was arrested and
charged with the unlawful posses
sion of liquor. H was released un-
der $500 for his appearance in city
court this morning.
The Bucket of Blood, which was
the scene Of many bloody encOun-
ters in saloon days, has been under
the surveillance OF the detectives
for several days. suspected OF being
a haven for violators Of the liquor
laws. Officers visited the place
late Wednesday morning while look
ing for certain criminals
Believe Place "Hangout."
In the raid last night part OF the
liquor was discovered behind the
bar while the remainder was found
above the store.
During the past several months
the police have been called 10 the
place on several occasions because
Of fights Last Monday night one
Of the most daring OF the many
hOldups was perpetrated when a
Russian was robbed and seriously
injured by two men while in the
place.
Police believe that the joint is
a hOldout for many crooks and
criminals operating IN the city
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
ALUMNI OF STATE
SCHOOLS ASKED TO
LEND INFLUENCE
Purdue Head Points Out Need
of Funds for Educational
Betterment.

A plea 10 the alumni of Purdue
and Indiana universities OF St. JOS
eph county TO exert their utmost in
fluence with the local members OF
the Indiana legislature 10 secure the
passage of law whereby the educa-
tional institutions Of the state viii
receive immediate financial aid. was
made by W. L. Stone. president Of
Purdue university, and DR.. II. B.
Myers, dean Of the medical depart
ment Of Indiana university. at
meeting held III the Chamber OF
Commerce building Wednesday
night.
Despite the fact the purchasing
value Of the state institutions funds
have been cut in half. It's income.
which IS fixed by law. has not been
increased TO an appreciable degree
Mr. Stone said AT the present
time tax Of 2.S cents on every
hundred dollars worth OF taxable
property is being, assessed for the
this percentage is entirely made
quate TO meet operating expenses.
In a bin which will be presented
10 the legislature in January we are
asking that the old law be amended
to increase this percentage TO seven
percent on every one hundred dol
lars worth OF taxable property" ne
declared.
Says Revenue low.
DR. Myers asserted that the tax
able property In Indiana this year
would amount to $500. 600. 900 and
of this amount under the proposed
levy IL would bring into the three
state schools S4.O6O.OOO. and eight
tenths Of that amount would go for
the support Of Purdue and Indiana
universities and the remainder
would 90 20 the state normal schools
al Terre Haute and Muncie. This is
only one-half as much as Wisconsin
Will receive for the support Of her
state schools next year and is not
as large as the school appropria-
tions in any Of the surrounding
states. he said
Mr.. Stone also told the local alum
nj that the efficiency Of Purdue has
been decreased because OF the lack
Of funds during the last five years.
He said the enrolment has been so
large that the students cannot be
cared for in the proper manner un-
less immediate financial aid is re-
ceived.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23

POnSi Creditors
Get Xmas Cheer
From Jail Cell

BOSTON. Dec. 22.-Charles Ponzi
Wednesday sent from Plymouth
Jail "a Christmas greeting 20 his
thousands OF creditors bidding them
be of good cheer His letter, writ
ten on expensive bond paper. was
engraved with TIE legend Charles
Ponzi Plymouth. Mass"
The one-time fnaEcier, who is
serving q FIVE year sentence for us
ing the maSls 10 defraud, expressed
hope that the mishap 10 his cred
itors' investments would not mar
the spirit OF the Christmas season,
AM asked them to look forward to
the day when he would step froTc,
the jan a free man 90 aid them in
recovering their losses. He asked
that if his Yulctidc message found
any response among them that they
send "a word of sympathy and en-
cOura cement 70 his wife and moth
or.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
TARIFF BILL
PASSES HOUSE
BY BIG VOTE
Temporary Measure to Pro-
tect Farmers Goes Over
by 100 to 90 Vote.
OPPOSITION SQUELCHED
Hot Debates Feature Passage.
H. c. L. Aided by Bill,
Say Opponents.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-Over
the protests OF a defiant minority,
the house Wednesday night adopted
the Fordney emergency tariff bill
by a vote of 1876 TO S6. The vote
was taken at S:45 o'clock, after
eight hours of debate.
1t was evident long before the
vote was taken that the supporters
of the measure. designed to protect
some 90 odd farm products for 10
months period had the situation
well in hand. But Rep. Henry T.
Rainey. democrat. Illinois, leading
the opposition, opened a bitter at
tack which increased in intensity as
the debate wore on.
Parties Divide
Paragraph by paragraph, he as
sailed the measure. while the re-
publicans with loud roars Of noes"
sent his proposed amendments down
to defeat. A few republicans sup
ported him in his attack. but a
score of his own party turned from
their traditional stand against a
high tariff to join the majority.
Opposition speakers charged that
the measure would send the cost OF
living higher. and branded it as
class leglSlduOn. DeIeuQerS OF IN =
bill. on the other hand. said if
would save the agricultural indus
try
Chairman Fordney, Of the ways
and means committee, which re-
ported the measure, in opening de-
bate declared the measure was not
scientific and admitted it was
hastily drawn, but asserted it was
the best that could be had at this
time.
Rep. Garner, dem ocrat, Texas,
speaking in support of the bill, said
he felt il was the only way in which
congress could extend the relief so
urgently needed by the farmers
Rep. Madden. republican, Illinois,
however. assailed his colleagues for
opening the way 10 a renewal OF
prohibitive living costs" Pointing
his finger at the majority leaders
desk. he said:
You men VIII make two lamb
chops cost $1.3O again and you will
make our suits of clothes cost 100
percent more"
Sees Party Split.
Rep. Garrett, of Tennessee, said
he saw in this bill & determined
effort TO divide the democratic
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
POLICE START
FIGHT TO HALT
WAVE OF CRIME
Additional PatrOlmen Assign
ed to Districts Through
out City.
WORK IN PLAIN CLOTHES
RObberies and Holdup Re-
ported TO Police-TwO
Suspects Held.

That efforts are being made to
check the wave Of crime which has
been sweeping over the city for sew
eral weeks. was shown last night
when Sergt. OF Detectives Koczor-
Owski and Detectives Delinski, Pallo.
Bloom. Winthers and Kish, appre-
hended Frank Schepcki, 1915 Arnold
81. and Steve PrZstOOr. suspected Of
being the men who Monday night
held up a Russian in the Bloody
Bucket saloon. in w. Grace St, and
robbed him OF 81, gold watch and
other valuables.
Although after the arrest Przstoor
denied uhe accusation both
men were held in custody and will
be questioned today by the police
officials. Both men have police rec
ords and have been under suspicion
for several days
The hoidup in the Bloody Buck
ct was not made public by the pO-
lice. The victim was said to have
been seriously injured during the
fight. Both OF the men escaped at
the time but since the description
Of the holdup men tallies with those
arrested, the police believe the affair
solved. The officers believe that the
two men also are responsible for
other crimes here.
Officers Take Oath.
With the ncrease In the number
Of patrolmcn On the South Bend po-
pice department. the local public
last night watched with interest for
developments that would lead up to
the roundup OF the band Of crooks
and gunmen that is believed re-
spoons ible for the carnival of rob
berries, holdupS. assaults and other
types Of lawleSSness and automau-
Cally check the crime wave that has
virtually Ecid the city in terror for
several weeks. Interest was center
I'd about the crook cleanup" which
was the direct object Of the action
taken by the board of public safety
T lcSday evening when it employed
ten additional policemen and order
ell chief Of Police Kline TO bend
every effort 70 stem the tide OF cine
here
Tho newly appointed officers. who
were given their oath OF duty and
instru ctions at the city hall Wednes-
day morning, reported fOr service
last night and were assigned 10 va
rIous beats in the city. All OF the
new officers as well as a number
of the mainstays OF the force. are
CCONTINUED ON PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
PROBE HITS PIPE
MAKERS, PLUMBERS
Manufacturers In Scheme to
Keep Costs High, Evi-
dence Shows.

NEW YORK. Dec. Attempts
of sell pipe manufacture OF the
country 90 prevent the use or inuo-
vations iu the plumbing business
that would reduce the cost or build
ing were revealed Wednesday ia the
testimony and letters put I'm evi-
dence before the joint legislative
committee investigating the build
Lng trust"
Testimony was given purportinS
20 show that in some instances the
manufacturers were supported BY
the master plumbers associations
and the Journeymeu Plumbers.
MArgraff Promises.
The committee took up its inves-
tigation OF the Eastern SOIL Pipe
Manufacturers association and the
Southern Soil Pipe association We'd
nesday after getting promise
from Sec'y Otto q. MarEraff OF the
organization would mend It's way
and eliminate unfair and despouc
regulations" ln its bylaws.
Charles F. Tuttle. secretary OF the
eastern manufacturers. who tes,i-
fled 70 the associations activities
was questioned by Samuel Unter-
myer. committee counsel. who
charged that the witness showed a
lack OF frankness" and was con-
tinually fencing"
scores of letters and other docu-
meuts were placed IN evidence by
Mr. Urtermyer In an effort 90 show
a campaign Of the easterners in con
junction with the southern manu-
facturers 20 prevent the use OF me-
dunn or standard size pipe and other
plumbing devices that would de-
crease the sale OF cast iron pipe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
SOLDIER TELLS OF
IRISH EXPERIENCE
BLACK and Tans'' Flayed by
Ex.COrpOral in Testimony
Before Committee.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a char
aCterization of the black and tans"
In ireland as wholly without disci-
pliue and not responsible TO any
body" was given wednesday by a
former corporal IN the United States
army in reply 10 a request Of the
commission Of the Committee Of
one Hundred investigating the Irish
question for ."an appraisal through
the eyes Of 4 soldier OF English
forces in Ireland"
Daniel J. BroderiCk OF Chicago.
who said he served on the Mexican
border before the world war and in
the navy during hostiilties told tho
commission that "if enlisted men OF
the American military services took
into their own hands reprisals
against the people OF occupied ter
ritory as the black and tans and the
English soldiers do In Ireland. they
would be tried by court martial ana
sentenced 20 long terms in military
prisons"
Describes Search.
Broderick. who returned 10 this
country Dec after a visit 10 Alb
hey Feale. ireland, said he had been
addressed by a member Of the black
and tans as "One OF those YankS
who won the war He was searched
on one occasion at the point of
pistol. he declared. and upon point
inc out his American citizenship
vas told. we don't care II YOU are
tie president OF the United States.
vou are going 20 be searched"
Frederick said ne had witnessed
ui'laginE OF homes by drunken
black ara tans." the pot shooting
q cattle by English soldiers and the
wounding OF little girl by the mil
itary
He added that one OF the black
and tans and member of the
Boval Irish constabulary had show
od him their ammunition. which he
said consisted OF nosed bullets The
witness described several killings at
tributed 20 black and tans.
Members OF the commission head
from Susannah Walsh. a story OF
the killing OF her brother-in-Iaw.
the late Lord Mashrdlu cmfwyppu
the late lord mayor OF Cork.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
HARDING MAY MAKE
SELECTIONS SOON
Cabinet Offers May Be Made
Early in New Year-Lays
Other Plans.

MARION, O.. Dec. 22.-AIthouGh
many important decisions remain 10
be made. it became known Wednes-
day night that Prest-elect Hard
ings series Of conferences have
brought him much nearer the solu-
ton OF the big problems Of his ad-
ministration.
A world peace plan based on the
united moral influence Of the great
powers is taking more or less con-
crete form as ne gathers advice on
the subject from every viewpoint.
Availa BILE material for the cabinet
has been sorted painstakingly and
although no appointments have been
offered. the field OF possibilities
has been narrowed sharply. Definite
announcement Of selections for two
or three Of the most important
portfolios may be made early in the
New Year.
Plans Reorganization.
On the problem Of reorganizing
the elaborate executive machinery
at Washington plans OF the president
elect are less complete but he
at least has gathered much informa-
ton and advice and has settled upon
a. central scheme OF procedure. He
proposes 10 build his cabinet from
the very beginning about the idea
OF a readiusted Jurisdiction among
the respective executive departments
These are the outstanding ac-
complishments OF the deliberations
about Mr.. Hardings council board
here. but the discussions also have
developed many policies OF less
prominence. He is keeping an ear
TO the ground for information on the
labor situation and on financial con-
ditions. He has inquired into the
question Of agricultural relief and
has sought for the real story OF the
nations military and naval status.
So far as the world peace plan IS
concerned. Mr.. Harding sJii. remains
free from final cOmmittal 10 any
definite and detailed program. Dur
ing his conferences here, however,
ne has placed upon the table an
outline OF procedure which he form
ulated long before the campaign was
over.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
Party of 23 Communists
Prepare For Deportation

three communists surrendered them
selves at Ellis Island Wednesday for
deportation 10 Russia. They will de-
part on the steamer Imperator
scheduled 20 sail Thursday All
were captured in raids last winter
but We're released on bail because
az that time no transportation line
was open 10 Russia The Letvian
governments cooperation now per
mits routing them through Libau
and Riga.
All Of them appeared in smartly
cut clothes. in some instances fur
OvercOats. and bearing heavy leath-
or ha ga.
Some Of the departing communists
leave wives and children behind.
There was much weeping as they
took leave Of their families.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
Commission Refuses to
Order Train For Miners

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec. 22-
In an order Thursday the public
service commission refused % direct
the Evansville indianapolis and
Terre Haute railroad 20 run q min
ers' train for 100 Terre Haute work
ers '-om that city 20 the McClelland
Coal company's mine. nine miles
distant.
The railroad has no equipment
for he train and the cost OF opera
ton would be prohibitive, the com
mission held. The order also said
that the miners had threatened 20
strike # the train wero not pro-
vided. but had delayed quitting
work awaiting the commission or
der
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
Toledo Express Bandits
Used Stolen Automobile

TOLEDO, o.. Dec. 22.-An auto
mobile stolen two weeks ago and
parked for sc hours on a downtown
street after the robbery. was used
by six bandits who held up ten
guards OF the American railway ex-
press company on Monday night and
escaped with a safe containing
S15.500. the police learned Wednes-
day.
The automobile containing the
safe, which had been opened. was
found today. In the safe, the lid Of
which had been pried of. were found
a smoking jacket, several thousand
dollars in Unacceptable papers
several empty cardboard boxes which
had contained Christmas gifts and
bits Of coin wrapping paper.
No information as TO the where
abouts OF the bandits has been
gained police say.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
British Military Take
City Hall in Dublin

DUBLIN. Dec. -22.-Military forces
Wednesday occupied the city hall
and municipal buildings IN accord
ance with the demand on Monday
OF Gen. Boyd, commander OF the
Dublin district. who sent a notice 10
the Dublin corporation requiring
possession Of the buildings by
Wednesday. A large portion OF the
public services viii be disorganized.
as no other offices have been Sc
cured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
4rnStein Case VIII Go
To jury This afternoon

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.--The
case OF Jules ". (Nicky) Arnstein
and others on trial in the District
OF Columbia supreme court on
charges Of bringing stolen securities
into the District. will go 20 the jury
Thursday afternoon. The govern
ment began summing up before ad-
journment wednesday and will con-
clude within an hour Thursday. The
defense has agreed 10 limit It's ar
gument 10 an hour and a half
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
Ku KLut KIdn ParadeS
Jacksonville Streets

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Dec. 22.-
More than 200 mem bers Of branch
OF the Ku Klux Klan silently pa
raded the streets Of South Jackson
Vile Tuesday night completely dis
guised IN white caps. masks and
headed BY a herald bearing a fam
ing cross. No explanation of the
display was given.
W J. Simmons. Of Atlanta. impe-
rial wizard OF the Klan. recently
announced that one OF its purposes
was 20 maintain white supremacy.
but that il would support constitUt-
ed authority and not tolerate law
lessness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-23
Armstrong Case Continued.
ERE ON D.ANNUNZIo-

ROME. Dec. 22-The Italian tor
pedo boat destroyer Zediro has
shelIed the forces Of Gabrielle
d'Annunzio. occupying Neglia. says
the Stefani agency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
BOWLING SCORES CERTAIN AGENTS City Health Officer Vigor-
 ous In Denouncing Failure to Obey Law

Hanging is too good for one real estate agent whose houses we inspector this morning. declared Dr. J. D. DoWl- ing, health officer, following ms return from 2. tour of part of the tenement sec ton in company with President N. A. Barrett, who made the journey to lnves- tigate sanitary conditions.
 Dr. Bowling is bitter in his attacks OH certain members of the realty professioh' claiming that they are openly defying the city in not complying with the law requiring a separate water closet TOT every dwelling.
 "We nave already made concession 10 properly owners in that they are Der mitted to operate one toilet for every two families in double houses, but that $ as far as I intend to go in the matter. At one place this morning where there were only seven toilets for 17 houses we found that practically all these toiiets were stopped up and the sanitary condi- tions simply untearable.'
 pr. Bowling expressed the opinion that the majority of the real estate fraternity here were fair-minded enough to mahe the plumbing improvements necessary but that a few agents, who were the most flagrant V;olators, had used ,ne Real Estate exchange in making heht on the sanitary laws. Before the 150 cases against real estaNe men for violation of the sanitary laws come up on January 22, Dr. Bowling plans to take the whole commission on tour of the entire district, pointing out good. had and indifferent plumbing conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
.BAPT|STS ID HAVE
 A JUBILEE BANQUET Interesting Event Planned for Friday, January 16, at the Tutwiler

The Baptists of the Birmingham asso- citation will give jubilee banquet at the Tutwiler hotel next Friday evening, Jam uary Is, at 7:15 o'clock. It will be held under the auspices of the Woman's Mis- sionary union and the Mems Laymen's Movement.
 The programme committee, which con sists of B. c. Cox, J. w. Minor, Hudmon Hopson, P. c. Ratliff and M. P. Hollings- worth. has arranged some splendid en- tertainment for the evening. Jeff Bailey former newspaper man and retired secre- tary of the Kiwanis club, is chairman or
 the stunt committee, and it is an- nounced that some real gridiron features will enliven the programme. Long speeches will not be allowed. all though it is stated that quite few snort and snappy talks will be made. Mrs. w. P. McAdory and Mrs William F. Johnston have charge of tho distrl- button of the tickets. The Moman's Mis- sionary union of each church will dis pose of the tickets and reservations should be made with them. Tickets will have to be secured by Wednesday. January IA, so that the proper arrangements can be made for accommodating the crowd which is expected.