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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
PRIESTS TELL OF
ALLEGED ATROCITY
Say Cork Police Forced Them
From Car. Beat and
Fired at Them.

CORK. Dec. 14.-Among the vic
tins OF Saturday nights terrorism
preceding the fires here are two
priests. the Rev Patrick AlacSwiney.
related TO the lord mayor OF Cork,
and Fr. NICCarty who are reported
10 have been severely handled by
armed uniform men. F'r. McCarty S
injuries were so severe that he was
unconscious Monday and is still un-
able 20 leave his bed. while Fr.
MacSWiney is scarcely able 90 move
owing TO lau1euess and bruises
The two priests have told TIE cor
respondents how they. with other
passen Eers. Including women. We're
held up In a tramCar Saturday night
bv men wearing ~ coats over po-
Ice uniforms. These men fired in
20 the car and roughly elected all
the passengers lined them up in a
side street at the point or the rifle
and searched them.
Threatened death.
Fl. NaCSwiney $ gold watch and
money were taken and one Of the
men when the raiders discovered the
priest. exclaimed. NOW we've got
one OF those fellows who have been
advising people 20 murder US
Fr. MecSwiney, whom the men
rhrea tened TO shoot. was compelled
10 dlvest himself Of his outer cloth
ing and kneel in the read. Describ-
ing his experiences al that particu-
ar juncture. Fr. MacSwiney said;
Not doing Sc quickly enough
they threw me down and ordered me
20 write on the pavement; 'Tc
hell with the pope when they prom
ised 10 let me or. Then. finding nc
means with which % write. they
pushed me away with a curse. FIRMS
shots after me-
Fr. McCarty suffered moro severe
bodily injuries than F'r. MacSwiney
being beaten and rendered almost In
sansible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
DEATH VERDICT
FOR WRIGHT Is
OF STATE
Jury to Get Case Today Soon
After Close of Oral
Arguments.
SCHULTZ FACES JURORS
Accused Murderer Smiles as
State Attempts to Con-
vict Him.

LAPORTE, Dec. 14.-With four
ours allotted TO attorneys for the
state and defense Wednesday it is
believed that Jack Wright. charged
with tSe murder Of HENRY Mues-
sci. will know his fate before the
day done. The state completed
its rebuttal testimony and rested late
Tuesday afternoon. Judge Gala
CHER. Of the circuit court. after ad-
monishing jurors not 10 talk or read
about the case adjourned court un-
till 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at
which time arguments viii begin.
Each side Will be given two hours
on the eve of the final arguments
Wright showed little emotion and
sat with his attorneys smiling at the
court procedure and the rebuttal
testimony Of the witnesses for the
state He is said TO have told the
bailin that II he remained much
longer in the little cell room he
would wear out the floor pacing back
and forth.
The state. it's counsel believes,
won a point in re5uttal when they
called August Schultz, one OF the
trio Of alleged acComplices in the
robbery Of the Muessel Brewing Co,
on the night of Dec. SO, 1915. State
nents by Witnesses for the defense
have attempted 10 show that Schultz
is the man who entered the brew
cry offices with Charles Danruther
and fred the fatal snots at Henry
AIuessel and Frank Chrobot These
statements gave a description OF
schultz that was shown TO be false
when states attorneys say, When
Schultz appeared IN the court Tues
day morning
schultz on Stand.
Schultz, stoCp shouldered and dark
hair appeared in the jury box for
only a few minutes. When Pros.
Samuel Schwartz started TO question
him the attorneys for the defense
objected on the grounds that he is
an accomplicc in the case and had
not given his consent 10 testify.
wanted 20 testify and the latter re-
piled I'm the affirmative. In walking
about the court room with Deputy
Sheriff Ora Taylor and an assistant
Schultz gave the jurors an Oppor-
tuuitv 10 observe his hair and gen
eral build.
Schultz was brought back TO the
county Jail I'm South Bend. Tuesday
night where he Will be confined un-
til his case - called next Thursday
morning IL the superior court and
set for hearing.
Ora Taylor deputy sheriff was
tho first witness called Tuesday
morning by the state and he sub
stlntiated the testimony OF witness
IS that Wright failed 10 look at
Walter Muesscl after being intro
duccd in the county jail by Atty.
Vitus Jones, who is aiding in the
prosecution Of the case.
Detective Bihn, a Pinkerton opera
tive. was the next witness called by
the state and ne attempted TO show
that an attorney had talked 20 the
Frank Smith family. who now live
n Chicago, No later than last week
and that they would not come 10
LapOrte 10 testify. Wright in at
tempting 20 establish an abb that he
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
SENATE TAKES UP
FARM AID MEASURE
Two Hundred Million Needed
For Relief of Farmers,
Committee Told.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. - The
bill of the senate agricultural CON-
hlittee. directing revival of the war
finance corporation and favOring
the extension of more liberal cred
its by the federal reserve system as
n nleGsui- OF relief for the farmers
was referred 10 the banking and
currency committee upon its arriv-
al IN the house Tuesday after its
passage yesterday by the senate.
The committee Immediately be-
gan hearings at which representa-
tives of wool growers appeared in
support of the bill.
At least 100000. 900, the COM
mittec was told, should be made
available for the relief Of farmers.
live stock growers and business in-
terests The senate also continued
its consideration Of the farmer re
lief problem il a discussion Of the
|lppcr- Hcrsman bill. which was
passed bv the house last May TO au-
thorize cooperative marketing 10y
agricultural associations under or
ganization OF the federal trade com
mission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
CABLE DELEGATES
REACH AGREEMENT
All Nations to Operate Ger
man Cables Until Final
Disposition.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-SesS-
ions Of the international cOmmuni-
cations conference, threatened by
disruption several days ago over
failure 10 agree on disposition of
the former German cables. Will con-
tinue under a mOdus vivendi adopt
ed Tuesday at the plenary session.
Representauve of France, Great
Britain. and Japan, in the meantime
will return home TO confer with
their governments relative 10 the
primary questions at issue, none OF
which had been settled at the sess-
ions which began here Oct S. The
ambassadors Of the three nations
will continue the negotiations as
substituted for the specially appoint
ed delegates.
Five Powers Control
The Modus viVendi as drawn up
at Tuesdays session and made pub
lie by the state department tonight,
further provides.
That after Jan. 1 the German
cables seized by Great Britain,
France and Japan during the war,
shall he operated as ct present,
but for the financial account OF the
Eve powers (Great Britain France.
Japan. Italy and the United States)
provided however. thar in account
ing for such operations. the income
after deducting ting expenses.
shall be apportiOnated in accord
ance with the final disposition %
be made Of such cables.
That should a final agreement As
10 disposition Of the cables not be
reached March Is. the conferen ce
shall Immediately arrange for a
new modus vivendi 70 become ef-
fective on or before next March Is
Concessions making possible Tues
day'S provisional agreement were
uuderStoOd 20 have resulted in large
part from pressure brought 70 bear
in the conference by acting Sec'y
of state Davis. who last week OBJ
tanned from the senate foreign re-
lations committee asSIran noes OF
support for the American delegate
contentious.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
Doctors Sue For Right
To Liquor Prescriptions

CHICAGO, Dec. "A suit in
equity % restrain the district federal
prohibition director, Ralph ".
stone. from refusing 20 issue pre-
scription blanks for alcoholic liquor
20 physicians as required BY the dos
tOrs instead Of the limited number
each month. was filed Tuesday i1
the United States district court by
DR. = p. MurdOck. president Of the
American protective medical fra
ternity T. is alleged that the 18th
amendment merely forbids the use
alcoholic liquors for beverage pur-
poses and places no restrictions ou
medical uses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
Grant NetU Trial to
MOtOTiSt COHUiCted
OF Pedestrian Death

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec. IA
In a decision Tuesday the supreme
court ordered the Allen circuit court
10 grant a new trial for Fred Miles
of Fort Wayne. convicted Of invol-
untary mans.aughteT as result OF his
automobile hitting William Barton
in July. 1919. Judge Larry, who
wrote the opinion, held that the Al
len county court erred in its in
structions regarding unlawful speed,
declaring that the question OF neg'i-
gent speed was for the jury 10 de-
termine from al the evidence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
SMITH RELATES
NORRIS DILLON
MURDER
Says Dreszeg Shot and Killed
Dillon In Midst of a
Saloon BraWl.
MONEY DEMANDED, SAID
Prisoner Appears Unconcern-
ed as Murder Trial Gets
Under Way.

That in the midst OF a saloon
brawl on Jan. Il at 1902 Prairie av.
Anton Dreszeg shot and killed Nor
ris Dillon In spite Of the fact that
no words nor blows had been ex-
changed between them was the tes-
timOny Of Ralph smith, the first
witness 70 take the stand for the
state Tuesday afternoon in its effort
% convict Dreszeg for the murder
Of Norris Dillon.
Smith said that Walter Marker,
Frank Kinks, Norris Dillon and HIM
self had gone TO the Eagle Point sa-
loon. owned by Joe Kocsis, in search
or some good whiskey" and that
kOCsis had taken them 10 rear
room where, with the proprietor,
they had consumed a bottle of whis-
Ky. Dillon then according TO Smith
went TO the front OF the saloon and
engaged IN conversation with
Kocsis which resulted in the two
men coming to blows
When Marker attempted 10 part
Dillon and Kocsis. Greszeg came
from behind the bar with a club.
smith said, and struck at Dillon.
Ills pals. in attempting 70 take Dill
Ion outside, backed into a window.
breaking 10, the witness said.
Ordered from Room.
Greszeg, when the window was
broken, Smith testified, took a re-
volver from behind the bar and in
a crOuching position fired at Dillon.
The latter is said 20 have reeled to-
wards the automobile belonging to
The wounded mans friends. and to
have fallen on the floor Of the car
repeating they got me-
Greszeg. whom Smith continually
referred 10 as "the little fellow, q"
then turned out the saloon lights,
ad out 20 the car and with q gun
demanded FIVE dollars which he
said was due him. Marker with one
hand IN the air gave him the
amount demanded. and together
With Kinks. Smith and himself hur-
rled Dillon TO the EpWorth hospital,
where he died two days later
Shortly after the jury lad been
completed at O'Clock, the court
room became crowded with specta-
tors Atty. George Sands, when he
~aw three witnesses at the side OF
Deputy Pros. Schock 70 aid the
state. asked that all witnesses fOr
The state be separated. His reason
WAS that tho three witnesses for the
opposing side were principles I'm the
fray and that Il would be unfair TO
Greszeg II they were presented in
order and allowed to hear each
others testimony. Schock at first
opposed the motion but agreed &c
The proposal and Capt. James
.-chock OF the local police force.
Walter Marker and Frank Kirks
(CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
Mrs. Nellie ID. Warner Dies
While attending Dance at
Indiana Club Tuesday Ere

Mrs. Nellie D. Warner, wife of
Frank 3. Warner. TO W. Washing
ton av., died suddenly shortly be
fore II o'clock Tuesday night while
attending a dance at the Indiana
club in S. Main 81. Death was evil
IDENTITY due 10 heart disease II was
said. as Mrs. Warner apparently
was in good health until stricken
suddenly.
Mr.. Warner is a prominent local
real estate dealer and the family is
we'll known here
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
Indiana Women appeal
For Ex-SaiIOr'S Life

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. IA
The Indiana Service Star legion at
its state conference Tuesday adopted
a resolution petitioning the COVER
nor OF New York 70 show clemency
TO Jesse Walker Of Evansville, an
ex-sailor, sentenced 70 die In the
electric chair at Sing Sing prison
York state.
Copies of the resolutions were
sent 10 the governor and the board
OF pardons Of New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
Find Girl Unconscious in
Room; Gas Jet Leak IS Cause

Mss Goldie Thompson, Il years
old, was found in her room at Sl7
s. Clinton St. late Tuesday night
0artiaIIy overcome by gas fumes
DR.. J. 5. Sprague was called and
the girl had been restored 10 con-
scfousness when police officials ar
rived with a pulmotOr Her con-
dition was thought 20 have been
caused by a leakage in gas jet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
Loss in Crop Value of
L. S. Fire Billions

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE val
ue OF the country's important farm
crops this year IS Se.14S.519. 600
compared with $14.OS7.9e5.0Oo. their
value last year. the department OF
agriculture announced Tuesday.
These values. based on prices paid
10 farmers on Dec. /. represent about
ninety percent Of the value OF all
farm crops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
PACHrCH HEADS ASSEMBLY.

VIENNA Dec. IA. - The newly
chosen constituent assembly of JugO-
Slayia Tuesday unanimously elected
former Premier Nillola Il. Pachitch
OF the radical party. provisional
president of the assembly. says a
despatch from Belgrade.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-15
THE WEATHER

Lower Michigan AMI Indiana 90 General
fair Wednesday and T thursday. except prob
ably snow durries extreme north portion
somewhat colder Wed
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-30
Under" Federal and State Supervision,
THIS BANK. (

The management of the Bank endeavo to handle the business
its satisfactory to hem afording them
every accommodation consistent with sound and safe Banking
Principles
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-30
lures Of
CEDAR RAPIDS
spuRl||N|EDl HERE


lndicssions that Reok IslAa4 aad
Moafns ass not IN favor q breahfns
asay from the ThreeKys lssgss
wsrs outlined today whoa rfesidsns
Mueller Of the Islandsrs ana 0ilss
q Mpliue rsfaesd An invitation q
W. 4. Rss1, acting. n the Interests
Of President Bsidos HUI, president
Iof the Cedar Raptas ctnh, 10 atusnd
mesttng'Of lowe oy rspfsseat&-
tives called for DE-. J q Cedar
Rapids.
IL was explained BY Mr.. Reed,
who 10 a'nktlve OF Waterloo, lows.
TINT plans for Z new league would
Be discussed with the intention Of
taking Cedar Rapids away from the
Tares-Eye Circuit and establishing
among such other Iowa cities -
Cedar Rapids, Marshail.owp, ETC.,
kp0ssiblytn a league Of lesser class.
r SeuAx Rapids 1t Aclm.
/ The Cedar Rapids ofuciais have.
long been known to have fostered
sucn q plan, due cniefy to the ex-
cessive transportation expenses in
CURED by travelling the fnrse-Eye
circuit There are also other rea-
soas Why Cedar Rapids would like
&c break away and join another
league. It will be remembered that
President Hill of'the Bunnies held
! out until the last for new. league
last spring.
| Presidents Mueller and Giles both
1 declared themselves faithful to the
.:Eree-Cya with its class D brand Of
baseball and pointed to the possi-
bility Of Cedar Rapids and Waterloo
reing sponsors for class c, baseball.
Both officials also declared that
they would attend the Three Eye
j league meeting scheduled next Mon
day in Chicago and that nothing
could induce, them to deal with the
lsoutlaws."
4 Rival Clubs Busy.
Both Rock Island and Moline are
planning extensive improvements
IS regards their league entries for
next season. President Mueller and
Manager George McQuillan are bus
lily engaged almost daily in search
ing the general field for first class
players. Tomorrow's Argus will d.
N vulge just what has been accom-
plished by the; Islander manage
ment since the work vas commenc-
ed Immediately after the close Of
last season.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-30
4 coal !
|llIDlI
little B0Ys


~. iaree aged 10 and one
1cfsiCsd. faced Judge n.
= county ooart this
tAae6sd with eneasing IN
800 Ut d without the pale
ia. That is, the youngsters
- making a practice Of
1nsthing that belongs to
~ elss and disposing Of it
~ ~ that would do justice
~ rishtful owners.
& ~ admitted making visits
- and loading their little
heasver occasion demand
~ need money. They said
~ r11nys found Q ready market
v s1nply and never failed to
lSadsomely. so to speak.
lnaudsd and received 8
- ~ bushel for the coal. In
RI Gnoct Il might be said they
hisping pace with the dig
~ ms were subjected to q
=, leefure on the error Of their
s1 p warned not to. do any
$3.50 the future which would re-
nm 10 the county court.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-30
LEGION TO MEET.

Omcers and members of the ex-
ecutive committee of the American
Legion meet tomorrow noon at the
Y. VIC. A. at 1915 at which time
chatrmen of committees will report
the members appointed by them to
serve on the delegations. Plans for
the future activities of the club will
also be discussed.
A report on the work Zone By
carpenters remodeling the club
rooms>will be made
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-30
ILLINOIS CITY

s(0pocial Correspondence.
4 hfre crowd attended the farm
- & william Thomas stock and
iI1lneuts one and one-half miles
1I6 & Illinois City Friday.
4 lafEe and jolly crowd attended
~ llodern Woodman oyster social
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-30

YOUR LOVED ONES
Will surely appreciate Q box of
Deltanut;; that confection so dit
ferent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-15
SPOKANE CLUB RETAINS
Is PLAYERS ON ROSTER
FOR 1921 FLAG CHASE

SPOKANE, Sept. 15.-(A. P.)--
Fifteen men have been placed on the
reserve list of the Spokane club of the
Pacific International Baseball league
for the 1921 season, according to an
nouncement by Manager Cliff Blank
enship.
The places under reserve are Easter,
Smith and Trekell. pitchers; Fisher,
catcher; Genin. Shoots, Gatewood and
Hodgers, outfielders; Murphy. Downey
Mitchell and Ginglardi, infielders
Pidell, outfielder; Coleman, catcher
and Russell, pitcher, who are held un-
DER suspension by the Spokane club,
also are reserved.
Gatewood and Ginglardi are now
trying out with Pacific Coast league
teams and if they make good. trans
fer of the rights to the players will be
made and their names taken from the
Spokane reserve list.
I'VE have enough talent to get
good start next year, and it will be an
easy matter to fill out the team with
good timber" said Blank
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-15
WITH OLYMPIC
CLUB ELEVEN IN STORE

PORTLAND, Sept. 15.-(A. P)-
November 8 is the date tentatively
chosen for the Multnomah (Portland)
VS.. Olympic (San Francisco) club foot
ball match, the premier Pacific coast
interclub gridiron event of the year.
The Multnomah club opened prac-
.tice last Sunday, and from all available
data will have a strong eleven in the
field.
Anderson and Strowbridge, former
University of oregon players, are re-
cent accessions to the Winged NJ squad
and Walker, formerly of Oregon Agri-
cultural college, also is expected to
appear under that ensign. VIII Barry
an end, formerly "a University Of
Washington, is expected to figure
largely in Multnomah combinations.
Anderson held down an end last sea-
son and Strowbridgewas a backfield
substitute.
Harry Dorman manager tfhe team
also will act as coach. Dorman was
member of the club eleven in 1917 and
in 1919, and before that was a star in
the University of Washington aggre-
cation. He played there in the back
field
While the Multnomah schedule
largely is tentative so far. these dates
are being counted upon:
October 16-Oregon Agricultural
College, at Corvallis.
November 14-Santa Clara College
(California) at-Portland.
November 9---Olympic Club at San
Francisco.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-15
MAINE MAN TAKES PLACE
ON U. |. ATHLETIC STAFF

MOSCOW, Idaho Sept. 15.-(A. P.)
David Macmillan, a former director
OF army athletics who last year was
coach of all major sports in the high
school at New Brunswick. Me. has
been appointed assistant physical di-
rector at the University of Idaho
Freshman football and varsity base
ball probably will be the principal
assignments given Macmillan and he
also will assist in basketball and in
the physical education classes. He
succeeds r. +. Hutchinson, who has
been made head coach at the Idaho
Technical institute.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-15
At THE THEATRES
Alta TODAY
CHARLES RAY PROFITS BY
WORK on MANY SHAnS

Charles Rays characterization of
Kid Burns, the ex-pugilist in "Forty-
Five Minutes from Broadway" is a
happy blending of the interpretations
OF the character by many actoM on
the speaking stage, on which the piece
was one of the most successful offer
ings ever presented. Not only has
Mr.. Ray Incorporated the best bits
done by George NJ. Cohan and Victor
Moore, in the part, but he has also
embodied any new and convincing
work created by the many stock actors
who have at time appeared in the
play.
'lr response to the question
whether 1 am going to pattern my
Interpretation of Kid Burns after the
creator of the. part, Victor Moore
said Mr.. Ray recently, II mean to
make it plain that 1 am copying no
ones performance. The silent drama
necessarily calls for a somewhat diff
ferent expression of character. How
ever, we are sticking very close to the
original form of Mr.. Cohan's play
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-15

PACKING co. PASSES DIVIDEND.
CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-(A. P.)-The
Cudahy Packing Co. today passed II
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-15
ARCADE TODAY
BLANCHE SWEET IN
HRFyT IIART1< STORY,

Fighting Cressy." coming to the
Arcade Theatre today, Is a picturiza-
tion OF Bret Harte's famous story,
"cressy.s Blanche Sweet is starred in
the title role OF a spirited daughter OF
fighting ISentuckian who has settled
in the West.
This Jessie ID. Hampton production,
distributed by Pathe, was directed by
Robert Thornby from the scenario by
Fred Myton. The outdoor scenes with
which the picture ahounds We're pho-
tographed in a beautiful canyon in
California, whore the necessary set
tings We're erected to give the picture
The atmosphere that Bret Harte has
imbued his story with.
The cast is a large one containing.
in addition TO Blanche Sweet, the
names OF snch well-known players as
Russell Simpson, Frank Lanning, Pell
Trenton, Edward Peil. Antrim short.
Walter Ferry, Billie Bennett, Eunice
Moore and young Georgie stone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-15

quarterly dividend for the first time
since its reorganization.