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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
A DISGUSTING SPECTACLE.

The metropolitan press has been devotng from
20 eight columns a day the "Elwell case"
We do not know what percent OF the reading pub
Ec is interested In a murder mystery but doubt
very much if the present New York sensation"
s worth the space devoted IT, even from
value basis
out OF the mass OF published fact and fancy
the thing that looms largest is that EweH. the
murdered man. about useless If
vicious specimen Of humanity could be i'm
agned His chief claim distinction that he
expert whist and played the game for
money His gambling the turf the
green baize always ees5fui. and OF
his acquaintances declare t.ner admiringly that
ne was IAN enthusiastic iCser"
He was an idler living by his wits and not
successful that What is set down palliative
of his life. but which is nauseating TO decent folk
is that "he rsidly observed the code of ethics of
his class in insuring against scandal the
who trusted him"
Everybody hores that the police will be speed
lily successful in finding the murderer in dem
onstratng a Of suicide. that the sordd details
may be forgotten.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY. THE
CATCHER HAS \ NEW SILK
SHIRT

(Walkerton independently
The Kankakee Winners and
Stillwell-M Mill Creek nine played
their second game on the home
ground. It was good all the way.
At the end OF the fifth inning
the score was s TO I in the Wis
itor's favor At the beginning OF
the eighth II was 10 10 10 and
finished, 16 to Is for Kankakee.
While this is good many
scores. every one was earned.
We've no home runs or double
plays; errors and strike-outS
about evenly divided. Any per-
son with a weak heart could
safely watch the game through.
Batteries-Anderson and Hut
sell. Parker and Garab. Mil
Creek-Speare and Quinn A
collection was taken 10 pay for
ball: had 20 cents left This
won't go far toward their suits.
Our catcher came out In the
game with a new silk shirt We
were told il was borrowed for
the afternoon. James Taylor
with the usual help ump.red.
There will not be any game here
for some time, as three return
games must be played. The first
Will be at Stillwell If the roads
through Lincoln township can
be travelled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
THE RAINMA.KER AGAIN.

decade or two ago we heard frequently about
efforts to induce rainfall the part of individuals
who said they knew how to encourage Jupiter
Pluvius his work. but OF recent years the job
of the rainmaker has fallen into innocuous desue-
tude. The reasonable presumption that the
rainmaker failure in this age Of efficiency.
But IT there is another chance for this
individual In the state OF Washington just
there is dire need OF rain. and it appears the farm
ers willing to pay generously for supply of
moisture from the clouds. Agricuturists of Grant
county according to a Spokane banker have de-
posted $4,000 in his institution. with agree
ment with a professional rainmaker that If his
Vaccinations bring down the needed irrigation
he shall have the money. Another community has
raised $1,000 for the purpose.
Nothing is said of what shall happen &c the
rainmaker if he fails deliver the goods. but It
would only be fair If ne were penalized for fail
ure. after raising such high hopes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
HE LIKELY THINKS BENNY
LEONARD Is A BALL PLAYER.

Freddie Loughman, the well
known local hauler. was up 10 Mich
igan City with a party of friends
over the Fourth OF July. Things were
moving slowly, nobody having been
killed in nearly an hour, so Clarence
Steed, who happened 10 be in the
party, suggested that they go 70
the fight. OF course Steed and all the
rest with the exception OF the Iromi-
nent South Bend hauler meant the
fight at Benton Harbor. Mr.. LOugh-
man hadn't read a newspaper since
the republican convention and as a
result was not up on the latest sport
dope but he kindly consented 10 go
down and purchase the tickets.
The balance of the crowd began
20 sport up and figure how many
hours would elapse before they saw
Benny Leonard and Charley White
milling away at Benton Harbor when
in rushes Mr.. Loughman with the
tickets-and shades OF James ].
Corbett the tickets were for a little
three by six scrap in Michigan City
between Steve Hudyak, the pride of
the sand pile, and Ivy, the Durable
Dane. Then the fight started and
they tell US il went more rounds
than the fight at Benton Harbor.
and IL was a darn sight more inter-
esting If you happened 10 know the
principals.
"A fight Is a fight" was the only
explanation the noted hauler would
make in reference 10 his strange
purchase.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
EGYPT AND INDIA.

A recent dispatch from Washington announced
that Egypt after nearly 40 years OF foreign domino
ton British protectorate. obtain
her independence
II this is worthy Of more than passing note.
Egypt for long ages the dominant power OF the
civilized world has been under foreign rule pretty
continuously for than 1000 years. In fact.
the Egyptians are usually thought OF as incapable
OF self government. Theodore Roosevelt il may be
recalled. advised strong British policy in EgyIt
The Egyptians have tried hard. especially since
the arnlstice 20 their nationalist claims reeog-
mixed. the principle OF "self-determination OF
peoples" 10 is quite possible that the British gov
eminent. so thoroughly committed To this principle
in theory during the and in the Versailles
treaty viii really apply it Egypt far is
sistent with the capacity OF The Egyptians and the
ssfety Of the British empire.
hut II Britain does declare Ezvrt indeoendent or
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
ELLEN.


Very few people know that Ellen
may be spelled Ellin and SUI re-
main the same charming name
which signifies light" or ''radi
ance." In these days OF affectation
when Ediths turn into Edythes over
night and Alice becomes Alys, it is
interesting TO discover that even the
somewhat simple name Of Ellen is
capable of adaptation.
The name comes from the Greek
root Ele which was first used in the
name of the moon diety Selene
From Ele again sprang the most
noted OF all Greek names. Helene.
from which Ellen is directly de-
rived. The latter name made its first
appearance in Scotland where the
pronunciation caused the II 20 be
dropped from Helene.
IN Wales, Ellin was adopted in
place OF Helene. II came into being
through the Eglwys liam, the church
OF Helen. which was greatly revered
by the insular Kelts Ellen has
achieved almost as great POI ularity
In this country as her predecessor
Helen. Her vogue was greatly in
creased by Sir Walter Scotts charm
ing poem The Lady Of the Lake"
Many English celebrates have
borne the name. among them the
greatest Of English actresses, Ellen
Terry.
Amber is Ellen's talismanic stone.
The ancients believed that II would
protect it's wearers from contagion
and would guard them from danger
when travelling. Thursday is Ellens
lucky day and FIVE her lucky num-
Der
Copyright. 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

moval or journey, doubtless taken
in the interest of new project.
While this ultimate elimination is
not doubtful. being justified by a
most propitiOus stellar prediction.
yet there is need for care in the
handling Of money judiCiously, as
Jupiter holds an unfriendly place.
Mercury favors mercantile or profess
sional initiative and is supported by
powerful aid from Neptune and
Uranus.
Those whose birthday It is have
the presage Of an eventful year.
with probable change and travel.
They should avoid speculation or
other money loss. A child born on
this day will be quick. clever. FRO
gressive and will rise in life above
its station.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

That the marine corps, in promising action"
inducement young TO enlist is not going
beyond the bounds Of probability is indicated by
recent developments in Haiti. where brushes with
bandits have given plenty of opportunity for get
ting of the excitement of which American
boys fond. The awarding Of the Congress
sional Medal Honor TO marines for extreme
heroism" in an attack on bandit chieftan indi-
that the chance to win glory did not pass
the signing of the armistice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
AS TO THE CONVENTION.

William Jennings Bryan. asked how
he fancied the nomination of Gov.
Cox. replied:
My heart is in the grave. I can
not talk until ii comes out again"
There you have II. Bryan is licked
If he can't talk he's like a Victrola
out OF needles. And some Of his ad-
mirers will go and stand on the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

grant her a measure Of autonomy that means prse-
ucai independence how about Ireland Certainly
the Egyptians not more capable Of self-govern-
than the Irish. There is certainly trouble
for England wrapped up in that proposal However.
rnaybe BRIAN knows her business
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
PA PERKINS

PA PERKINS
SCI
II you're wise
you'l be kind 70
every newspaper
man and . every
printer you see in
the future be =
cause some day
one OF them may
be president. They
nearly all end up
In the white
house or in Jail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
The Horoscope
THURSDAY. July s.

According to the astrological
chart. this should be particularly
lively and interesting day There is
prospect for a sudden change. re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
WHAT'S In A NAME

Facts about your name; fl
history; its meaning; whence II
was derived: its significance
your lucky day and lucky jewel
BIZ MILDRED MARSHALL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

Germany has delivered to Great Britain the
Zeppelin which to have made the raid on New
York. The best laid plans" etc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
Everybody Gets Something.

Fruit aud Flowers for All Con-
vention Delegates at San Francisco.
-Newspaper Headline.
And lemons for most Of the can
didates and raspberries for the Vot-
ers.
Copyright. 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

The democrats are going % have a
hard time making up for the sup
port which viii be accorded Vice
Pres't Coolidge by the renters OF the
nation. Coolidge had his rent raised
as soon as ne was nominated, and
the republicans are now going for
ward with their campaign on the
theory that the renters will vote
solidIy for him out OF sympathy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

ADVERTISING RATES: Ask the advertising department
foreign Advertising Representative: CONF LoRFNZEN g.
Wflt1lbMAN Fifth A0gl go g.,
chicago The News Times eudeavors Keep advertising
columns free from fraudulent misrepIo ntaton ANY
defaurrfI -
paper will confer tie by reporting
facts completely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

Why Is Il a presidential nominee
invariably has an aged and tottering
parent. who predicted years ago that
their son would some day be at the
white house? If one OF our parents
had said such a thing we would pre-
sumo they meant in the capacity OF
a butler or doOrman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

John T. McCutcheon has given
the democratic Iarty It's slogan for
the fall campaign: we Will break
into the white house If we have 70
use a jimmy"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
The Tower of Babel
By Bill ARMSTRONG

grave until election time II neces-
sary.
one OF the women delegates In
reply 10 how she liked the action
Of the democration convention, ex-
claimed.
Isn't II CHASTITY"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08
More Truth
Than Poetry
By JAMES ]. MONTAGUE

BILL.
Bill threw biscuits at his sister,
When his mother wasn't by.
If, by accident, they missed her.
He would smash her in the eye.
Then he kicked his little brother
Till the kid was black and blue,
And when collared by his mother
He aSsailed her roughly too.
But his mother. always gentle,
Never had her temper riled;
Bill" she said. lis temperamentaL
He's misunderstood, poor child.
Bill, who always wanted money,
Used 10 rob the baby's bank
Fancied that "A rather funny
And engaging bOyish prank.
To the grocery he would carry
His supply of stolen pelf,
Where he bought confectionery
Which he ate-all by himself
When his irritated father
Said such conduct was not good.
Bits mamma said, Bill is rather
Trying-but misunderstood
Bill grew up-as was expected.
On attaining manhood's prime.
Robbed and stOle-and was detected
In these fragrant forms Of crime
He was dragged before a jury,
In a closely guarded court
Where despite his bowls Of fury
His misdoings were cut short
Twenty years he was awarded
And he quailed and gazed aghast.
While the sentence was recorded
He was understood-at last.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

Living Up To Their Name.
They probably call them platform
planks because they are so wooden.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

Safe.
There is no danger Of anybody
stampeding the Geneva convention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-08

Copyright. 1920
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
NAVY SURGEON FAlSN
FLIGHT TO SAVE YOUTH
AirpIsne In which He Was Speed,
ing 10 Wounded l
Boy Falls.

NORFOLK. Jan. 4.ADespits heroic
efferts made to save the life OF Ei-
wood Gray. seventeen years old. who
was injured while hunting with a
companion near Avon. ~. C.. the boy
died, Gray. who was home from
school for the holidays, was the son
Of pFomipent people.
HeTwas injured while hunting on
an isolated island. and as there were
no physicians near, the navy was APP
pealed 70 for aid. DR.. w. r. Grouse
was sent from the Norfolk navy yard
by seroplane. Several nurses went
With him, The machine. which was
carrying six persons. broke down and
tell IN Currituek sound and its occu-
pants were rescued by. life savers
from the coast guard station No. $50.
The machine could not be repaired
In Time for the, doctor TO reach the
wounded boy and a second appeal Was
made TO the navy
Captain Chadwick, commanding the
coast guard service, sent the dispatch
boat Carolina, but II was 30 hours
before she reached Avon. The boy wa.
taken to Washington. where he wss
placed in "a hospital lie died soon
after reaching tho institution. The
Carolina took the body back to Avon.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
MRS. oracle FIGHTS
FOR DAUGHTERS ESTATE
Files Cross Bill Against Son-in-law
Asking That All Property Be
Turned Over to Her.

Complying with an order signed
December % last by Chief Justice
Mccoy, of the District Supreme
Court, Mrs. Constance Shack Oracle,
widow of Col Archibald Oracle,
has filed an amended cross Dill
against her son-in-law, Dunbar B.
Adams, individually and as adminis-
traitor Of the estate of his wife. Edith
Temple Oracle Adams, and the Secur-
ity Storage Company, In her suit for
the estate of her deceased daughter,
Manning that the latter died either
intestate or left a will which was de-
stroyed, leaving her. Mrs Oracle, sole
heir.
Mrs. Oracle, represented by Attor-
neys Hannis Taylor and Hannis Tay-
lor, jr., alleges that at the time OF
the death of her daughter, her SON.
in-law, Dunbar b. Adams, made a
false and fraudulent statement to
the surrogate's court of Suffolk coun-
ty, New York, as to domicile at the
time of his wife's DEATH" which he
said was 1slip in Suffolk county. Mrs.
Oracle declares that her daughter
never lived at that place, but that
Adams thus obtained from the surro-
gates court letters of administration
on the estate of his wife, and that
"upon that basis unlawfully and
fraudulently obtained from the Dis
trict Supreme Court letters of admin
istration which have been improper
ly labeled 'sncillary letters of ad-
ministration' upon the estate of said
Edith in this District" g.. o. .
Mrs. Oracle asks that an order issue
by the court requiring Adams to de-
liver to her all of her daughters
property and to enjoin him perpetu-
ally from ever setting UP a title to
the property by reason of any statute
existing here or In New York, vesting
certain rights in the husband in the
property OF tho wife in the event the
wife dies intestate. She also wants
the Security Storage Company to
hand over to her all property in it's
keeping belonging to her daughter.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
GALL CURCI LOVES U.S..
BETTER THAN HUSBAND
Famous Singer Desires Divorce Since
Views on America Are
Widely Divergent.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.--Amelita CALI
curci, eoioratura soprano OF the Chi
easo Grand Opera Company, who 10
suing her husband, Luigi surei. for al
yorco, cloves America" especially Chi
esgo." according 10 three depositions
fled here today. Cf
Luigi curci, however. stated he con
sidered America q good place 10 make
money but no place TO live, accord
ing 10 the dispositions He said Amer
lean women had no moraIs-they have
one husband today and another tomor-
row.
The dispositions containing these as
sertions said TO have been made In
conversations by the Two principals
In the suit, were given by DR.. Har-
rison IL. Fryette. his wife Myrtle and
Max Pam. director aud chairman OF
the executive committee of the Chi
cago Grand Opera Company.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
NUN-LIKE DRESSES
FOR FRENCH WOMEN

PARIS. Jan. 4--Frsnch women may
be forced into wearing a nul-hke
uniform N plans announced today BY
leading ladies' tsilors materisiiEe
The plans are a part OF the govern
mept's EFFORTS 10 reduce the cost OF
living.
! Following the successful attempts
OF the government TO influence The
mems tsilors TO produce uIiform
.ready-made. blue. black aud gray
suits. for i25 francs apiece. IL now Ia
planned 10 create similar economies
for women.
The government. and especially the
ministry OF marine, possesses huge
stocks OF cloth. The plan is to usa
this material In making skirts, chill
iren'H clothes and other garments al
prices ranging from 90 TO Ito francs
Apiece.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
BULK OF CUBAN SUGAR
CROP TO OCOME TO u S.

Most of the Cuban sugar crop win
como to the United States, because
other nations have not the credit to
buy it,-and this will be sufficient for
American needs, IL was learned yes
terday at the Department Of Agricul-
ture. IS
Sugar consumption in the United
States this year will be more than
4OO0. 900 tons, 1t was stated. of which
1000, 900 tons will come from domss-
tic crops and insular possessions.
This leaves 2.0O0. 900 or more tons to
come from Cuba. The Cuban crop is
about 100000 tons. of which the
British have contracted for 1 LOO, 900.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
THINK Protocol TO Be
SIGNED BEFORE Jan. Is
Plan 10 Complete Pesoe Negotiation
by January Q Has Been
Given Up

PARIS, Jan. 4-sisnins OF the
protocol and finRi' exchange or rAtin-
cation which will make peace enee-
tive with Germany wilI not take place
sooner than January Is. IL WAS indi-
Gated.
The plan to complete the long peace
negotiations on january virtually
has been given up IL was said, owing
10 the illness OF Kurt won Lersner' the
German emissary. aud the fact that
Premier clemeneeau ls on vacation
In the Department Of War
Latest adyices here said clemenceau
has consented to become an honorary
member or the Senate, but stu re-
fused to announce whether he would
be "A presidential candidate.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04

ress of sugar consumption in the
United States, The year after the
civil war the people consumed
eighteen pounds per capita. Their
consumption down TO 1890 ranged
from twenty-four to nifty pounds. By
decades IL was as follows:
'1S661SI5. So pounds; 1SI6-1SS5, AZ
pounds: 1SS0-1S95, 81 pounds; 1896
1905. 81 pounds 1906-1914. 81 pounds.
"For the years since II has aver
aged, 1t Is estimated, S5 pounds. run
ming up in 1919 to more than 90
pounds
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
RACE FOR AUTOGRAPHS
OF FAMOUS ACTRESSES

A friendly race for autographed ed
photographs of actors and actresses
Is taking place between members OF
the Washington Actors Memorial Day
committee.
These photos arc TO be prizes to be
awarded to the one who sells the
greatest number of tickets for the
benefit performance in this city jan
usry -. tho one who. obtains the
highest price for any one ticket. and
the third for the member who turns
in the biggest aggregate amount OF
money. .m
william /. Evans, of the District Of.
ficials' committee. announces the fol-
lowing members OF his committee: ".
V. \. Brown, Leo Zwisslcr, j. A. Tea
ebert. James L. Chamberlain, AM A.
A. Riomer. '' ''--. '"
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
WILL INVITE DEMOCRATS.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.--The city council
has adopted a resolution direct
Ing Mayor Thompson TO appoint
committee OF ten aldermen TO
appear before the Democratic na-
tional committee when that body
meets in Washington. ID. O.. January
). and extend n formal Invitation for
the party 10 hold Its national con-
yention In Chicago next summer Tne
Republican national convention VIII
be held in Chicago june o.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
TO BUILD NEW SCHOOL.
COLLEGE PARK, Nd, Jan. A.

COLLEGE PARK, Nd, Jan. 4---Dr.
4. J. Pattetson, chairman; Prof
'homss Il. Symons. Prof. y. Il. Bonn
,erger, comprising the building com
iittee OF the College Park Home and
'chool Association, and the Iocai
GARD OF trustees. Prof. T. L. Talia-
srro, T. l.. Mead and J. y. Metzyor,
ave about completed the contract Tor
ne construction OF two-story school
ullding here. The couny board OF
'ucation has appropriated $4,000 for
the school.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
illustrating
the quart size

Each Liberty Brick whether pint is solid hreela
favored brick that permits small large apporonmen The
friends CALL let your refreshment include this convenient
dainty of serving The Velvet Kind of ice
~ A SEAL ON THE INSIDE TELLS WHAT FLAVORS ARE INSIDE
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
VAST ARMY STORES SOLD.

During the three months ended De
cember 81 a total of 36.233.e21 pounds
of army food supplies for distribution
to the public throughout the country
were shipped from the various supply
bases as mail matter. the PostofBce
Department announced today.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04

Prof Bomberger OF the Maryland
State College. delivered an address In
the assembly hall at the high SCI ool
building yesterday on home econ
omics.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04

The Rockville postofhce. which for
many years was located in the Lyd-
dane building. several days ago WAS
moved TO the Reisinger building. op-
posite the courthouse. The building
has been equipped with all modern
conveniences.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE
AND NEARBY COUNTY

ROCKVILLE. Nd, January A.
Rey. George b. Harrington. pastor Of
81. Mary's Catholic Church. Barnes
Vile. this county. ofnciated at the
marriage yesterday OF Miss Alice E.
Harris. Of Washington. and George
Paul Diederieh.. OF sellman. the cers-
mony taking place In ST. hary's
Church. Rockville.
Mics Martha Faweett. for many
years a resident OF coiesville district
died a few days ago at the home Of
relatives In Washington. aged eighty
years, She is survived by a sister,
Mrs. dray. az Washington. Miss Fsw
cett was q slater OF the late Benja-
min Fawestt, one. OF this county's
most prominent citizens.