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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-10-08
WEST DOVER.
Scarlet Fever Breaks OUT

Several of the school children hav,
been taken i'll recently and on Monday
Health Officer c. f. Leach of Brattlc.
horo was i'll town, examining the chi.
dren. He pronounced the disease to he
scarlet fever. Several families are under
quarantine. Miss Eliza Shippce wa.
brought home from Wilmington, suffer.
ing from the disease Tuesday morning
The two worst cases at present are Dale
Harris and Byron Harris.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
MiHtiamen With
Machine Guns to
Guard Prisoner

By Associated Press:
LEXINGTON. Ky, Feb. S.-Three
hundred armed militiamen with ma
chine guns and automatic rifles will
guard the Fayette courthouse Mon
day morning when William Lockett,
negro, goes on trial here for the
murder of 1O-year-old Geneva Hard
man.
In addition TO the state militia,
which will accompany the prisoner
here from the state penitentiary at
Frankfort, so extra police and a
sheriff's posse will assist in preserv-
ing order.
A message was received here Sun
day night from the office of the ad-
jutant general in Frankfort an
noUncing that the company of mi
litia would be sent here with the
prisoner and warning that the
guardemen would shoot to kill if an
attempt at lynchnng is made. Ev-
cry person entering the courthouse
will be searched.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
Dry Forces VIII
Challenge Vets

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Feb. S.-The prohi-
bition forces of the country viii
gladly accept the challenge Of the
vets at the conventions Of the po-
litical parties" if they attempt 10
force q wet" plank in the plat
forms, Wayne Wheeler, general
counsel CT the Anti-saloon league.
declared in a statement here sun
day nigh- The drys" ne added.
will back ". J. Bryan or any other
man in public life who opposes the
effort OF the liquor interests 10 tie
their outlawed traffic 10 any party
platform.
The united dry forces represent
ing all the national prohibition or
ganiZatiors' Mr.. Wheeler said.
agree not 70 ask tn political par
ties 10 take sides on the merits OF
prohibition IL the vets raise The
issue they viii start something that
may change the plans Of the 'drys'
not 10 ask for a prohibition plank "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
American Federation of Labor
Claims Congress Failed
to Do Its Duty.
ANALYZE ASPIRANTS RECORD
Announcement Made In OFF,
CIaI Circular EmbOdying
Federation'S Conclusion.


WASHINGTON, Feb. Ss-organ-
lied labor. S.OOO.o 600 strong. has
strong, has thrown its hat into the
political ring.
Vigorously denOuncinG congress,
which, Il was said "has failed 10 DO
its duty" the American Federation
Of Labor, Sunday announced the
appointment Of a national non-par-
tisan political campaign committee
which will mobilize trade unionists
and ali lovers of freedom" in an
effort to defeat the candidates in
different or hostile to labor and 20
elect true and tried" friends OF
the trade union movement.
Begin Campaign at Once
Not waiting for the general cleo
ton in November the campaign viii
be started Immediately and pursued
without relaxation through the pri-
maries, in which Il is stated an ass
pirants for office will have their rec
ords "analyzed, -ated in unmistake-
able language and given the widest
possible publicity" This program app
plies TO all candidates. from presi-
Dental nominees down.
Samuel Gompers, president Of the
federation, Frank Morrison. secre-
tary and James O'Donneu. president
Of the federaton's metal trade dc-
partment were appointed an exec
utive committee, empowered 90 OBJ
tain such assistants as necessa rs.
-Four women we're included in The
national committee.
A national crisis, threatening the
free institutions Of the country by
the "reactionary'' attitude OF con-
gress IL was said. impelled organ
ized labor TO apply this year the
non-partisan policy formulated ir
1906 and used In several subsequent
campaigns. Announcement Of the
decision was made in an official cir
cular embodyfng the conclusions OF
the federation's general Committss
which has been IN session here sew
er6l days. This circular Will be dis
tributed TO trade unionists in every
state through the local unions. BY
which it will be called also 20 the
attention Of friends Of organized la
Dor.
Congress Failed.
The inherent rights and princi-
pies Of our people are threatened"
the circular begins.
The free institutions Of our coun-
try are menaCed.
"The ideals Of democracy are in
danger.
The congress of the United States
has failed 20 do its duty. r. has
failed TO meet tho emergency. II
CONTINUED OK PAGE TwO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
WILL SUBPOENA
800 TO TESTIFY
IN FRAUD TRIAL
Third Week of Legal Battles
In heWberry Conspiracy
Case Begins Today.
GOVERNMENT IS DETERMINED

Ev Associli.I Press:
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Feb. S.
The Newberry elections conspiracy
trial viii so into its third week in
United States district court here
Monday.
Thus far the speed schedule set
for the prosecution 5y Frank c.
Daley. assistant attorney general
and his associates. has not been even
approXimated.
The schedule called for an aver
age Of 20 witnesses a day There
have been four fun court DAYS de
voted to witnesses since last Tuesday
and only few more thar
half a hundred men and women
have occupied the stand. Perhaps
500 would be called for prosecution
and defense before the issue goes To-
the jury
Sickness DELAYS Work
The influenza epidemic throughout
the country has had something e.
do with this. some witnesses having
been summoned 10 testify ahead of
their logical places in the prosecu-
tion because of sickness i'm their
homes or places of business. As a
several detached aspects
Of the government case have been
presented to the jury and the order
ly progress of the story has been in
terfered with
The government men could not
say Sunday what they have in pros
pect for the coming week. They
have let il he known only that they
will seek to connect up every one of
the 1876 indicted men with some
phase of the 1913 campaign, the or
ganization and prosecution Of which
are alleged 10 have been a gigantic
conspiracy 10 violate federal laws
and purchase the United States
for Truman II. New
berry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
COMMITTEE NAMED
TO MOBILIZE ALL
TRADE UNION MEN
ENGLAND FACES.
HEAVY PROBLEMS.
Parliament Will ReaSSembIe
TueSday-King George Has
Imprtant Announcement.

LONDON, Feb. s. - The British
Parliament will reassemble on Tues
day with several Of the weighiest
problems Of reconstruction still
hanging over it's head. The finan-
cial situation the question of nation
alization OF mines and railroads. and
the Irish problem are three of the
most important subjects with which
the session is expected to grapple
without delay.
Forecasts Of King Georges speech
predict that it will be an unusually
long and important prOnouncement
The kings speech, read by His
Majesty, but framed by the cabinet
cutomarily points out the principle
topics Of national interest and fire.
Quently foreshadows the course Of
legislation. The full dr"7s debate
which follows the kings speech
gives an opportunity for members
Of the parliament to engage in free
discussion over a wide range Of
subjects.
VIII Review Conditions.
Premier Lloyd George is expected
to begin the session with a review
Of the general state Of Europe, and
of the British policy toward verious
developments such as In Russian the
Polish and Italian Situation.
The laborites promise a move 10
amendment providing for nationali-
zation Of mines, while the small de-
legation of the Irish nationlist party
still left in the house Of commons
is expected to attack the govern
ments policy Of repression. which
they blame for Irish disorders.
Among announcements expected
at the opening session is a statement
of whether the government favors
the proposed international confer
ence for discussing the worlds
financial ailments. Confirmation
also is expected OF the governments
previous statements that Great Bri-
tain has not considered asking fur
ther loans from the United States.
Home Rule Bill Up.
The home rule bill probably will
be brought forward at an early day.
The bin may prove considerably diff
ferent from that which had been
expected. One proposal which IS find
ing support in England is that it
should be made an enabling bill
rather than one which would impose
new system upon Ireland, leav-
ing It TO the Irish people TO decide
by some form OF referendum wheth-
er they will accept it and try to
put il into effect
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
WILL DISCHARGE CARGO
BEFORE FLOATING SHIP

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK Feb S-The Old
Dominion liner Princess Anne. from
which 30 passengers and 28 OF the
crew were taken of Saturday after
she had gone aground of Rockaway
Point in a thick snowstorm the day
before, was still hard and fast
aground Sund&v night. T. was be-
Iieved il would be necessary 20 dis
charge the greater part Of her car
go before she could be foated
No fear is felt for the ff members
cf the crew remaining on board. as
coast guardsmen are ready go go
out 20 the ship In an emergency
The condition OF capt Frank Seay
~ the stranded vessel. who last
night was reported 90 De delirious
and on the erEe af pneumonia was
lid toniEh. 10 be much improved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
Le7CiS Features
LabOrte Feast
Special to The News-Times :

Special 70 The News-Times:
LAPORTE. Ind. Feb s.-with
Hon. J. Hamilton Lewis former
United States senator from Illinois.
as the topliner. the democrats OF
Laporte county will open the cam
paign the night Of Monday. Feb. 16.
with the serving OF a dollar dinner
for which 400 covers will be laid.
The three announced candidates
for governor. Dr. Carleton b. Nc
Cuuough OF Indianapolis. Hon. John
Iseubarger OF North Manchester.
and Hon. Mason J.. Niblack OF Vim
eenues. VIII be guests. while the
state organization viii be represent
ed by state Chairman Saliee. and
District Chairman A. L. Denison of
Eochcster sen Lewis is expected
To- make open avowal of his candi-
dacy FOR the vice presidency.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
LEGION AUXILIARY TO
HOLD MEET IN CAPITAL
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. s.
The committee of the American Le-
gion appointed to develop the or
ganization Of the National Woman's
auxiliary of the American Legion,
will hold its first meeting in Wash
ington. d. c., Feb. 10.
Membership in this organization,
which was authorized by the nation
al convention of the American Le-
gion in Minneapolis. is limited TO
the mothers, wives. daughters and
sisters of the members of the Ameri-
can Legion, and 20 mothers wives.
daughters and sisters of all men and
women who were in the military or
naval service Of the United States
between April 4. 1917. and Nov. II.
1918, and died in line OF duty Of
after honorable discharge and prior
10 Nov. II, 1920.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
HOOVER PUTS AN
END TO RUNORS
Former Food Administrator
Says He viii Not Be
Presidential Candidate.


NEW YORK Feb. s-Herbert
Hoover Sunday night issued a state
rnent defining his attitude toward
the presidency. He announced that
he is not a candidate for the nomi-
nation and that no one is authorized
10 speak for him politically If the
League OF Nations Is made an issue
in the election, he says he Will vote
for that party that stands for the
league. In response TO requests that
he declare allegiance 70 either one
or the other OF the great political
parties. Mr.. Hoover SAYS ne viii wait
antil it more definitely appears what
xhe party managers stand for. and
will exercise a preroeative of Am
srican citizenship and decline 90
pledge his vote blindf0lded." His
statement follows
ctr order 10 answer a large num-
Der Of questions all ar once Icc me
emphasize that / have taken q dav
or from the industrial conference
in washington 20 come 90 NV York
solely 20 attend pressing matters in
connection with the chldrcnS re-
lief ] want 90 say aeain. ] have
not sought and ann mot seeking the
presidency ? ann NOT c1ud .1.tc
have no 'orgauiza tiou' $50 gr= g.
authorized % speak Tor nae Io.it-
ieallx.-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
ONE KILLED AND FOUR
INJURED DURING FIRE
AT LOGANSP0RT, IND.
BY Associated Press

LOGANSPORT. Ind Feb. s. -
Charles Finch of Logansport was
killed and four persons were in
jured. when fte destroyed the Bar
nett hotel here sunday Finch. who
was on the fourthh floor attempted
20 descend by a fire escape rope aft
er the flames had cut off other
means of exit He had descended
but a few feet when he let go and
fell so feet 10 the sidewalk below.
breaking his neck As he fell. he
struck a woman. who was also dan
Cling on rope. dashinc her TO TIE
ground The o-her injured were hurt
by falling debris
The IRE is believed 20 have start
ed from crossed wires in the eleva-
tor shaft The loss is estimated az
100000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09

Famous WarBaby
Case Ends With
Wedding in East
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
FALL RIVER. Mass, Feb. s.
Guy S. Spiker, Of Baltimore. and
Miss Emily Knowles. Of Staley
Bridge, England. were married here
Sunday afternoon at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs William II. Battersby.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Henry A. Arnold. pastor Of the
Boyle st. Christian church. and was
attended by members of the Bat
tersby family and number of
newspapermen.
A congratulatory telegram was re-
ceived from Baltimore from Mrs
Perley Spiker, sister-in-law to the
bridegroom and wife of the father
OF the child that was brought to
this country from England several
days ago by Miss Knowles
Mr.. and Mrs. Spiker said they
would leave for New York and Bal
timore Monday morning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
MADRID BOXING BOUT
ENDS IN FREE-F0R-ALl

~ Ass0ciated Press:
MADRID. Feb. s.-An attempt 70
stage a pugilistc bout here Saturday
night between Frank Crozier who
was defeated by Jack Johnson in
1915. and a fighter named Namaeff,
ended in a dismal failure. The
crowd, which filled the hall, treat
ed the lighters much as they would
have treated bull fighters and be-
came so excited that instead OF one
fight. three dozen fights were pro-
ceeding in the hall at the same
time. The scheduled fight had 10
be called of. The referee gave the
decision 70 Crozier.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
PROMINENT NILES FOLKS
VICTIMS OF PNEUMONIA

Special 10 The News Times:
NILES, Mich. Feb. s. - NJ l.
Campbell. aged 40 years. died today
Of pneumonia as did also Stanley
McGinn. aged 81. died today a vic
tim Of pneumonia. The latter leaves
a wife and six children, all of whom
are ill., while Campbell is survived
by widow and two little children.
NILES. Mich, Feb. Word was
received today Of the death OF Mrs
Otto Bahr, a former resident OF
Niles. at Marion, Ind Mrs. Charles
y. Stoll wife Of Alderman Stoll of
this city and Miss Hazel Bahr Of
Niles, are daughters OF the deceased.
Miss Bahr was recupering from an
operation performed at St Joseph
hospital in South Bend. AT her Sis
ter's home in this city when they
received word Of their mothers se-
rious condition and they left at once
for Marion, reaching her bedside be-
fore she died.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
FEW STRIKES IN
U. S. AT PRESENT
Department of Labor Agrees
That Red Activity Is
Slowly Decreasing.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW
News-TImes WashIngton Correspondent.l


WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-The de-
partment of labor and the American
Federation Of Labor agree that there
are fewer men on strike in the
United States today than at any time
since the armistice was signed in
November. 1918. There is also agree
ment on the further statement that
there is less activity among the rad
icals than at any time since the hos
tilities closed. Since the wholesale
arrests a few weeks ago of persons
who were plotting against the gov
ernment there has scarcely been any
activity among the socalled Reds A."
Will Reflect Gompers.
All this, in the judgment of the
representatives of the government,
who are dealing first hand with the
situation. forecasts even more settled
conditions as the months come on.
According to men connected with
the American Federation of Labor
I'm important capacities, the radicals
have absolutely failed in their efforts
TO gain control OF that great labor
VI = tsfAlAAltAAlOlAs 1 W VI iii tt lllOilLlle
ago it looked as if Samuel Gompers
would be ousted as president Of the
organization at the next annual
meeting. but the prediction is now
made by spokesmen for the organ
ization that he will be reelected.
Much Interest.
Both employers and employees
who are interested in seeing indus
trial peace brought about are wait
ing with a good deal of interest the
final report of the industrial com
mission which is now sitting here
and which is approaching the end
Of its deliberations. This commits
sion, it is understood. Will propose
something definite No one expects
any plan submitted TO it TO receive
universal approval of employers and
employees, but there is "a genuine
hope growing up that its report will
be helpful toward promoting the era
Of better feeling and stability on
which the country seems to have
entered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
Senate Factions to Cooperate
On UntangIing Parlia-
mentary Restrictions.
DISCUSS WILSON'S LETTER
Bitter Contest Is FOreCaSted
Over Article 10 and
Other Reservations.
Py Associatoi Press:

WASHINGTON, Feb. The
treaty of Versailles which has lain
in a parliamentary pigeon hole since
November 10. while a basis for its
ratification was unsUccessfully
sought I'm private negotiations, will
be brought formally before the SEN
ate again Monday.
Although prompt agreement is ex-
pected generally on many of the
, minor points at issue. a long and
bitter contest is forecast over article
ten and perhaps a few other treaty
provisions The leaders on both
sides profess 70 see some hope of
ratification. but some others believe
the deadlock certain to continue until
the controversy has been fought out
in the presidential campaign.
UntangIe Restrictions.
Republican and democratic lead
ers plan to cooperate in untanglinf
the parliamentary restrictions which
must be removed from about the
treaty TO permit il again to be con
sidered and TO rid IL Of the cloture
imposed in November. Although
days session these parliamentary
the first move Will be made et Mon
technicalities arc expected to delay
the beginning OF actual debate until
Tuesday or Wednesday.
Aside from the outstanding issues
Of the treaty fight itself the most
prominent subject Of discussion
among senators Sunday night was
the letter of Pres't Wilson, laid be-
fore the democratic conference
saturday and made public by Sen.
Hitchcock OF Nebraska. the demo
cratic leader. The presidents re-
newed declaration OF opposition to
some of the language Of the rcpubli-
can reservations was interpreted II
different ways by the various ele-
mcnts IN the senate situation.
Widens Breach.
Some declared the letter an un-
compromising reiteration OF the
stand taken by the president on the
eve of the November ratification vote
and asserted that publication Of the
,etter NJ this time again had widened
the breach between the democratic
and republican senate forces. 9th
ers processing to see new evidences
of concession in the presidents
words. predicted an opposite effect
Although the presidents letter was
written before publication Of the
statement Of Viscount Grey British
ambassador, TO the United States re-
CONTINUED on PAGE TwO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
BRITISH STEAMER IS
THOUGHT TO BE LOST

HALIFAX. y. s. Feb. S.-The
British steamer Bradboyne from
New York for Cherbourg, is believed
90 have foundered in mid-Atlantic
and some loss OF life is feared. ac-
cording 20 radio messages received
here Sunday night. The British
steamer Osonian from New Orleans
for Liverpool. reported that she had
rescued % of the crew. and the Brit
ish steamer Monmouth reported
pickius UP two OF the crew. The
BradboYne rsSiStered S.139 tonS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
EDTCATOR DIES

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. S.-Rev.
James Hughes. who is believed TO be
one of the oldest educators in the
country. died here Sunday night.
The Rev. Hughes was a former resi-
dent Of Logansport.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
UNABLE TO FIND CREW
OF ILL FATED VESSEL

ROCKLAND, Me. Feb. S. - No
trace was found Sunday Of the Il
members of the crew Of the steamer
POliaS who left her in a lifeboat
after she struck on old Ciny ledge
on Friday night Capt. Coghlan and
the 90 members of the crew who
were rescued by coast guardsmen
yesterday were Quartered in hotels
here tonight
II is believed that efforts 10 float
the Polias will have TO await bet
ter weather.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
REPORr IrHIsINC

Ev Associated Press
TOXIC. SlturdIr Jan 01-R1l-
sheyi% uur.e.acs 5-ainsf th Japan
ESQ cu the island az SaE1a'ln are re-
ported Important japanese mu.u-
.rd petroleum. n'arts hsxe hecr at-
lacked a rescue Iartv ir 20 s.cdsc
has been sent TO the scene.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
ODESSA SEIZED
BY RED FORCES
Soviet Government Officials
Announce Successful Entry
Into City.

BY Associated Press
LONDON. Feb. Rol-hs,lA
troops have victoriousIy entered
Odessa. according 90 wireless mes-
sage sent out by the soviet eorern-
mert at Moscow
a bolshevik communication Says:
we fought our way into Odessa.
In the direction Of stavropoL $50 oc-
Cupied Friedrichsfeld K0nstautlrog-
lla and B.agodatnoyL"
CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. -
Messages from Odessa say Tho fore
elgu elements began evacuatirE the
city on Friday when British ships
fred over the city Throughout the
day. The boIsheviki are reported 20
be within four miles Of the city
The British battleshlps AJAX and
MARLBOROUGH. the light cruiser Ceres
and the American destroyer Talbot
are at Odessa
Two hundred -.a< and $50 refu-
gees from odessa were taken aboard
The American merchant vessel Naya-
hoe. the advices say The poIcy
20 remove the sick and wounded
and women and children FIRST. and
then che men who have been active
l. opposing the bolsheyikL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-09
auto ACCIDENT
PROVES FATAL
Unknown AutoiSt Hits Boy
Saturday-DieS of In
ternal Injuries.

Kenneth Forsythe, seven year old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Forsythe,
321 $. Michigan St, died Sunday
morning at o'clock as a result Of
injuries received when he was struck
by an unknown mOtorist Saturday
evening near the Grand Trunk de-
pot, S. Michigan st. Details of the
accident are lacking. but as near as
could be learned by the coroner the
lad was crossing Michigan st. near
the Grand Trunk railroad, and was
run down by an automobile. the mo-
torist failing to stop and offer any
assistance.
Dies Sunday.
The lad made his way 20 his
home. where he died Sunday morn
ing Of internal injuries. Saturday
evenings accident was the second of
its nature to occur in South Bend
within the past few weeks. a short
time ago a bobsled drawn by a pony
was rund down and several children
severely injured. the motorist in this
case also failing 20 stop and offer
assistance. However, no report was
made 10 police headquarters OF the
lad being struck Saturday evening.
The boy was born in CaSsopOlis,
Mich, March IS, 1913, and came 10
South Bend with his parents two
years ago from MarcellUs, Mich. The
body will be sent TO Marcellus Wed
nesday noon over the Grand Trunk
railroad. where funeral services viii
be held.