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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11

His incomes doubled and .trebled.
His services were sought wherever
there were minerals to be drawn
from the earth.
Then suddenly in July. 1914, his
plans crashed. With the outbreak
Of war. in the panic that seized Lon
don. all mining and development
stocks lost value OF course. Hoo
ver's personal fortune was safe, and
il was Hoover who was equal to the
occasion when thousands Of Ameri-
cans found themselves stranded and
penniless in Europe.
Begins rescue work
That was where his rescue work
began. Organizing fellow engineers
and raising 100000 in addition 10
S25O.0O0 the American embassy got
from home Hoover established an
office at a London hotel and set about
TO get succor to Americans wherever
they happened U be caught. The
office aided in cashing checks and
drafts on faith, obtained tickets and
steamer accommodations and such
other work as speeded up the return
to America of tourists in war-thrOt-
tied Europe.
But the experience i'm London was
trihing compared TO that which ne
inherited in Belgium. The Bel
gians seeing German hordes over
running their little nation, sent an
appeal to London for aid. both in
money and food supplies. The
American ambassador at London, re-
membering so wildly Hoover's ef-
forts in sending home Americans.
told the Belgians about the wizard
at organization" So Hoover was
drafted.
Seeing his success in Belgium
where he spent upwards of $4,000
600 a month in relief and in four
years Of war clothed and fed nearly
s, 0OO 900 RECONSIDERATION Wilson
called on Hoover to become food ad-
ministrator for the United States.
His relief work. saving measures and
organization policies attracted the
attention OF the allied countries and
Hoover was made a member of the
supreme economic council which
victualized the war-torn allied cOun-
tries.
With the war now a closed book
for more than a year, Hoover has
still kept up his relief work In
the American relief commissions
chlldren's fund. In addition his or
ganization still sells Hoover food
drafts" 10 Americans for their des-
titute relatives in Europe.
Recently, when Hoover was busy
with the work of the Industrial con-
ference called by the president, he
turned over his relief work i'm
Washington to Mrs. Hoover. who,
with a staff OF stenographers. con-
Quoted a good portion OF the Hoover
activities.
The Hoovers have always wanted
to move back 10 Palo Alto. Calf
10 live. Hoover likes the outdoors,
and enjoys the chance 10 get out
into the country with his boys-One
16 and the other IA.
Mrs. Hoover is a quiet, retiring
woman. She has travelled with her
husband into nearly every country
his work has called him. She has
always taken a lively interest in
his activities particularly in his re-
lief work and for months has &C
tually performed volumes OF work
TO relieve Hoover.
At present the Hoovers live in
Washington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11

proved he was successful in his
first job of organization.
Enters actual mining
When he got his degree of a. b.
in engineering and mining, he sought
the advice Of one of his professors,
who told him he ought TO enter min
ing in the Sierras. Accordingly,
Hoover hied himself across the
mountains and got job as COM
mon laborer in a mine at Grass
Valley. A year later he had ad-
vanCed 70 the position OF sub-fOre-
man. After directing work for a
few months. he decided he had
learned all he was likely 10 learn
by manual labor, and so went to
San Francisco.
After a year or two with Louis
Janin, the coasts foremost engineer,
Hoover seized an opportunity TO go
20 Western Australia when the 1897
mining boom was on there. A little
later the young engineer found him
self I'm China. holding the office of
director Of mines under the govern
ment. But when he found the Chin
csc plans were mostly on paper he
resigned and went 20 Tientsin. only
Boxer rebellion.
Instead OF escaping, as he might
have done. Hoover declared il was
his duty to stick 10 his employees.
They, however, were used in Hoo
ver's plans for defense. ne instruct
ing them TO throw up defenses OF
any sort possible around his mines.
thus allowing the white soldiers to
be freed for service in the city.
Even now Hoover says his earn
ings as chief engineer in China
amaze him. But in the midst of
it ALL he found time 10 sail the
Pacific 10 San Francisco to be mar
-ied TO Miss Lou Henry. coed sweet
heart, who lived at Monterey.
Partner in company
In 1902 Hoover went to London
where he became a partner in the
mining company for which he went
TO Australia in 1897. Hoover then
spent six years in cleaning up a
debt OF honor which had devolved
on the firm when one Of the direct
ors ran away with more than a
million dollars Of the firms Gus
toners money as we'll as all OF Hoo
ver's personal cash. The claims
were not such as could have been
legally pressed against the firm. but
Hoover insisted on payment I'm full.
From 1905 until the war broke
out in Europe in 1914. Hoover work
ed I'm various countries. and every
where he was known as a bear
az organization and al metallurgy.
From the United States. he travelled
in China, Malay Peninsula. Korea,
Central and South America. Austria
liza and Russia. cooperating with
local mining companies in efforts at
greater efficiency and production
With connections in all parts OF
the world and with offices I'm Lon
con. New York and San Francisco.
observers declared Hoover was des-
tined TO become a multi-millioHaire
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11
CONGRESS PLANNING
ANNUAL ROUND OF
PLEASURE JAUN rs
Open Season for Junkets at
Taxpayers Expense is
Approaching.
ny louis LUDLOW

Washington. j.. C.. April 10.-The
season OF congressional junkets IS
approaching.
There IS every indication that 10
will be the hest season for junket-
ing the weary member OF congress
viii have experience since the hal
cyon days prior 20 the world war.
Several very fine trips are being
planned. mostly at the expence Of
patient Uncle Sam whose leg has
been pulled since time immemorial
70 pay the expenses Of these trips
OF inspection" which are supposed 20
famillarize the dge-seeking
solons with conditions Throughout the
world but which. IN fact, are plea
sure trips at the cost Of the tax
payers.
Conditions are Favorable
The prospect that congress VIII
adjourn early on account OF the ma
iional political conventions brings
about exactly the right conditions for
funketing. as there will be a con-
siderable histus between the national
convention and the beginning OF the
fall campaign when the members
Will have TO get out on the stump.
There will be the usual 1unket 10
the Panama canal and one TO Eu
rope.
The most interesting OF the pro-
posed junkets. however. Will be one
10 the far east This IS a novel de-
parture from the usual run OF gov
ernment pleasure trips and as IL has
been framed up IL will be some"
iunket. Every Indiana member OF
congress has received during the
last few days a letter from Repre-
sentative Charles II. Randall of Cali
fornta telling about proposed junket
de luxe, only he don't call IL by
that name He explains that a con-
gressional party II being made up to
20 to Hawaii. the Philippines China
and Japan and that nearly 1919 mem
hers Of congress already have joined
the party. The fjunketers will sail
from San Francisco on July 8, stop
four or FIVE days in Hawaii. eight
or ten days in the Philippines and
three or four days each I'm China
and japan. returning TO San Fran
cisco about Sept. 1.
Transport TO be Used
The army transport Mt Vernon,
o1e Of the best OF the transports.
has been placed Il the disposal of
the party. the letter says. for the
entire trip and lesser craft will be
available for quick local transporta-
ton Of the members Of congress
when they reach the various foreign
ports.
THE expenses OF the trip Will be
nominal" is the CHEEKY information
conveyed I'm Mr.. RandaiI's letter,
outside the railroad fare to San
Francisco and Return, and this is
expected TO be a one way fare for
the round trip"
A Fetching Appeal
Then comes the following fetching
appeal: ct is manifestly your duty
10 go on this trip. because of the
growing Importance or the Philippine
question. Hawaii is asking for state
hood The Philippines arc talking
81 independence. What are to be
our new relations with China and
Japan? You owe il TO yourself and
your constituents 10 get some real
first-han information"
Mr.. Randall adds that on the way
back Los Angeles and southern
California viii OFFER its famous hos
FATALITIES for two or three days. with
"A side trip II possible, TO Yosemite
national park"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11
CHICAGO BANKS on
NEW DAYLIGHT SAYING

CHICAGO, April 10-Banks here
Will inaugurate their own daylight
saving hours Monday. it was an
nounced today. The banks voted TO
move their business day ahead an
hour. opening at a. m. and closing
at D. m, Saturday hours from g
a. IN. until noon, not being changed.
The new hours do not apply 10
safety deposit and trust depart
mpntS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11

BY the time the local dealers
leave South Bend on this tour a com
plete schedule OF work for them
that viii be appointed in the sur
rounding towns % cooperate with the
truck men. Last fail a sixty day
tour of seven states was made by
national truck manufacturers 10
demonstrate TO the rural residents
the value of the truck as compared
with the horse and the local tour
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11
FRENCH TRADITION
BARS BACHELORS
FROM PRESIDENCY
Nine. Deschanel is Tenth
Lady President to Oc-
cupy Palace.

PARIS, April 1O.-French tradi-
ton DEGREES that the chief Of the
republic must have a wife That is
why the doors of the Elysee are
resolutely shut TO bachelors and
widowers.
Counting Nine. Deschanel. there
have been 10 lady presidents, as un-
like one another as each president
differed from his predecessor.
The public voice, always very
loud and sharp in France, accords
10 Nine. Theirs, the first in date,
the reputation of private economy
carried to the point Of public mean
ness. Nine. Macmahen, a grande
dame. was her husbands veritable
counsellor. Her charity was proven
bal She even installed a work
room in the Papais. where she and
her friends made baby clothes for
the poor.
No Gala Dinners.
During the sOJOurn Of Nine.
Grevy at the Eylsee there were no
sumptuous fetes, no gala dinners
She was a very simple woman,
minutely observing the rules OF neu-
II AMY anu Ah q AAeAA ADA ~ a WI >
good and devoted.
Nine. Carnot. her successor, de
lighted in luxurious displays most
tastefully carried out, in flashing
contrast to the strictly necessary"
motto OF Nine. Grevy. Her idea
was that the emoluments of the
presidency ought TO be given back
TO France, so she kept open house,
and her gracious personality did
much TO counteract the impression
Of auSterity which her husband
gave. Nine. Casimir- Perier was "a
short and tragic bird of massage.
/ She conceived gorgeous plans that
events did not permit her TO realize.
France long kept the souvenir of
this woman as elegant as she was
distinguished.
Plays Effaccd Role.
Nine. Felix Faure played a some
what effaced role. The real lady
president was Mile. Lucie Felix
I Faure. who admirably fulfilled the
| thousand and one obligations of an
official life Nine. LOubet did not
I take the slightest interest in poll
! tics and solely occupied herself
with her family and household.
Nine Faillieres liked TO draw into
I AAAE avn 81 A'AAAANA tAAAN AZ ~ AAArN ~
ciety as little as possible. She used
/ TO say she had a horror of being on
show.
The grumblers at the third re-
/ public complained that the PaIais
! was becoming middle-class. Econ
! omy was no doubt a great national
virtue, but they would not have
minded seeing the salary OF the
I president spent in a larger public
measure.
Wakes Up From TorpOr.
Then came Nine. Poincare. and
the Palais woke up from its mild
/ torpor. The chief lady of France
mixed intimately in the literary ar
| tistiC and social world She was the
/ constant companion of the president
and identified herself with all the
/ joys and sorrows of her country.
/ From 1914 10 1920 Nine. Poincare
/ was TO be found anywhere where
/ there was suffering TO be relieved
I To the wounded in the hospitals her
/ passage had something of the charm
and magic of our own Florence
/ Nightingale i'm the Crimea
Nine. Deschanel needs no praise.
| Her evenings at the PaIais- Bourbon
already have equalled i'm splendor
and in distinction those of the
/ Elysee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11
PRIVATE LINKS AND
GARAGE INDICTMENT
TO FRENCH MAIDS

CHICAGO. April 10.-"And
here is something exceptional
a 20 room cottage, overlooking
a park, private golf links for
the servants. individual garages,
all ultra modern convenienCes
and"
That IS a sample from the sell
ing talk two American women
will use in attempting 10 bring
French maids 70 America.
Under a plan originated by
Mrs. J.. :. Knowlson. the agents
collected $3.50 from each house
keeper desiring a maid. Trans
portation will be advanced the
girls who yield 20 the lure OF
photographs OF homes and de-
scriptions Of Jazz laden phonO-
graphs 20 be theirs Tor the ask
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11
PACKING HOUSES IDLE
DUE TO YARDS STRIKE

CHICAGO. April 1O.-The live
stock exchange here today asked
all livestock shippers to consult
commission men before forwarding
shipments here. Switchmen clean
cd up the stOckyards last night and
packing houses looked for an idle
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11
OLIVE CHAPEL.

\ lLt4 -
The contest between the "Nips"
and "Tucks' of the Sunday school
closed Sunday in favor OF the Tucks.
The "NiLs" viii be expected 20 give
an entertainment in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Smith. of New
Carlisle. entertained the J. C. Smith
families at Easter dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Rodgers and
children We're the Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Runnels
Mr.. and Mr.. Webster Carr enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Wy
coff and farmily at dinner sunday.
Master Raymond Fradenburg IS
spending the week with his grand
mother. Mrs. J c. Smith
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11
a Ren1iniSCenCe
By B. c. Stephenson

Mr.. ]. Suydenham Duer was a
Studebaker carriage trimmer dur
ing the early '70s and later He
was man of fun stature and of
very distinguished appearance, and
in his leisure hours was an exquis-
tie dresser ard always gracefully
sported a cane. He affected large.
fine fur collars and cuffs on his
great coat Duer was of the heavy
traEedian type and his voice was
wonderfully powerful and agreeable.
He was a masterful Shakespeare
reader and Of great dramatic ability
and ever the wonder grew why he
was not on the stage and not a
world famous tragedian. Mr.. Duer's
main falling was that he would
not submit 20 management" which
was the blighting fault of two other
people Of great talent I have known.
who thereby hid their light under
a buuhel."
Duer was married 20 an esteem
able South Bend lady. and descend
ants OF her family. though now un-
known 10 me. are doubtless resi-
dents OF South Bend today. 1
would like 10 meet one Of them.
Though I was only a youth. Mr..
Duer was always Considerate OF me.
probably from my unconcealed ad-
miration OF him. and on one occa-
sion he honored me in my home.
with he and I alone one whole even
ing. with dramatic readings. while
I attempted 10 entertain him bv
feeding him douEhnuts and good
cider. I never heard on the stage
a line recited with such perfection
as was his delivery OF the opening
lines:
MY soul today is far away.
Sailing the Nesuvian bay"
A character Of our neighborhood
was "Old Dee" I never knew her
full name. The ancient maiden was
a good housekeeper. for others. and
was I'm demand at her modest seal
OF wages. She had a complexion OF
the substance and OF the color of
old bronze parchment and was an
fnveterate smoker. As a rule Dee"
sat at the table with the family and
az informal gatherings She was o.
lowed - slip IA and occasionally she
participated in the conversation.
And now for the story:
The matronly housewives OF the
neighborhood were Assem- bled one
evening. for Mr. Duer had consented
10 give some readings. one COM
paniOn and ] were the only two
males present. Mir. Duer was reCit-
ing the final line OF THE Bells. "
and iu the musical tones he gave
as he said. 'Thc Bells. Bells. Bells
OF ShandOn ON the pleasant waters
Of the River Lee YOU could fairly
hear the real vibrations Of the bells
Az he pronounced the last word Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11

tho waters Of the River Lee.
Dee" was leaningA forward tc draw
the attention Of a woman. and be-
fore any encore could be started
Dee" sang out.
IT say. Mrs. Lally. Wyman's vel
l0N carpet warp has come. and y
can git il pounds of brown sugar
az Hackneys for 90 cents"
Duer took his hat and vanished
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11

LONDON. - Kitchen. HEREFORD
shire. boasts the ideal official. De-
claring that he had very little to
do now. local Food Controller Times
asked that his salary be reduced
from four pounds 10 two pounds
weekly. Granted thankfully.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-11

Hauling hay will be one Of the
uses Of a truck on the farm that
will be demonstrated to farmers Of
northern Indiana and southern Mich
igan by the South Bend truck deal
ers when they go on a seven day
tour, starting April 26. According
to the plans being made for his tour
by the dealers executive commit
tee, farmers will be permitted TO
ask the truck men 90 do any Kind
OF work they desire.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-24
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, Aug, 24- Halibut is quoted at fifteen cents, chickens eight cents: sable five cents and red and ling cod at two cents.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-24
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 Andy'S express meets all trains and learners. Phone li3.
NORTHW ESTERN ENROUTE

Steamer Northwestern sailed north rom Kctchikan at 10:30 o'clock last night and should be in Juneau late to- mgnt or early tomorrow morning.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-24
WEATHER REPORT

SEWARD 54. Cloudy, Calm. Anchorage 46, Rain Calm. MatanuSka 52. Rain, Calm. Chickaloon 4&, Cloudy, Calm. WaSilla As, Rain, Calm. Talkcctna 70. Rain, Calm. Goldcreck Al, Rain, Calm. Hurricane 40. Rain, Calm. Summit 27, Snow Iinch) calm. BainS 34, Rain Calm. healy 44, Rain Calm. Nenana AS, Rain Calm. Fairbanks 46, Rain, Calm.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-24

The Gateway City limited arrived at S:30 o'clock last night not having left Anchorage until II o'clock yester- day forenoon owing to locomotive trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-07
AUTEN CHAPEL.

May 4.
Mrs. J. II. Shank. Laporte av..
and Orville Eyer of Gary. Ind. were
the guests OF Mrs Frank Smith and
family Sunday.
Frank Ritter and family are go
ing 10 move in with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. w Ritter
The business meeting OF the
Christian Endeavor will be held Fri
day evening. May Z. at the home OF
Miss Harietta Barnes.
a program for Mothers day will
be given next Sunday at Auten
chapel at IL a. m. All mothers OF
the community are cordially invited
to attend. There Will. be a sermon
following the program.
Mardel Smith visited her cousin.
Miss Leore Smith. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Weller and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Palmer.
Inez Rupel is chaperoning the
Home Project Girls of New Carlisle.
Ind. TO Purdue university this
week.
Jesse Miller and family spent sun
day with his father. John Miller.
Clarence Anderson spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Ellsworth
Poole.
Cora Ullery was the guest of his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-07
SOUTH WARREN.

Mrs Eva Wells Of Chain % Lakes.
Mrs John Wedel and daughter
Tena and Miss Esther Wedel spent
Sunday afternoon with MI and Mrs.
Ora Milliken at Five Points.
Miss Jennie Walters, OF South
BEND spent saturday night and sun
day with her parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. W. Smith and
children Of Fisher were entertained
az the &. .. Stroup home Sunday.
Mrs. Margaret Morse has returned
after spending the week at South
Bend.
Mr.. Leon Goeton Of south Bend
moved 10 his farm here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Wilkeson
and Mr. and Mrs. b. Johnson or
south Bend spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs Neil Wedel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lunquist
after spending the winter at South
Bend moved 10 their farm at this
place last week
Nr. and Mrs. Ralph walters and
,children or near Terre' COupee were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Wal
tiers Saturday evening.
Miss Leila NickersOu of Grapevine
and Mr. and Mrs. C.. O. StrOup
motored to south Bend Monday eve
ming.
Miss Thelma WiIkeson of South
Bend IS a guest OF Miss Florence
Walters.
Mrs. Margaret Morse called on
Mrs. Robert Luther Millikea at Ly-
dick sunday.
Mrs Lucy Bromley and little
daughter. Mrs. r. Stroup and son
C1oyd OF Lydick and Mr.. and Mrs.
~ . StrOuD and children spent
wednesday evening at south Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-07
OLIVER.

The warm welcome accorded
Blanche Sweet at the Oliver theater
yesterday when her newest feature
The Deadlier Sex" began "A five
days engagement, proved that such
a screen favorite as this star. after
a long absence, come back into
the hearts Of her admirers. OF
course much credit should be given
Bayard WELLER for providing this
vehicle for Miss Sweet. but clever
as this comedy drama is, it is Miss
Sweets utterly charming perform
ance Of a certain member Of The
Deadlier Sex" that will remain long
est in the memory. The story deals
with a business man who wishes 20
amalgamate his holdings with those
Of Miss Sweet, who IS the president
Of a railroad inherited from her
father She believes in giving her
stockholders a show for their money.
Our hero is a stock juggler, but he
is not really a bad sort, and. TO
prove that happiness can be gotten
out OF life without the aid OF money,
the fair heroine kidnaps him and
gives him a vacation in the Main
woods The dramatic movements of
the piece have all the tensity one has
a right to expect from the author of
The Thirteenth Chair" and With
/ in The Law" but there are many
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-07
ORPHEUM.

Little Caruso. as the name siGni-
fies is a dtminutive tenor singer who
headlines the Orpheum. program for
the last half Of the week. He is as
sisted by company OF four, one of
which is an Egyptian dancer. The
company sings the classical "Rigo-
lettO" in which Caruso is figured.
His voice IS Of good quality. al
though inclined TO he trifle
throaty. Their selections are we'll
rendered.
Owing TO n half hour delay in
starting the matinee. the audience
was restless and very sDaring with
their applause. An acrobatic act
opens. Two blackface comedians,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-07
CASTLE

AS The Fortune Hunter" Earle
Williams, will greet his many ad-
mirers from the Castle screen to-
day. This is an adaptation OF Win
chell Smiths famous stage comedy
which served as a starring vehicle
for John Barrymore. The star is
seen as a son OF wealth. who. when
he finds himself bereft, OF a fortune,
starts out TO find new one, through
the medium Of a rich wife But
when the fortune is just within grasp
ne finds that true love is worth
more than money. and marries in
stead the poor druggists daughter.
Tomorrow, Just a Wife" feat
ures Kathlyn Williams.