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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-03
LIFE INSURANCE
 CHIEFS 10 URGE THRIFT, ECONOMY
Presidents of Big Companies Will Open Annual Conven-
 ton Tn N. Y. Dec. 9.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3,-Presidents of life insurance companies i'll Vir- tually every state of the Union and Canada will meet in this city on December g and 10 to discuss the necessity for nationwide application of economy and thrift in the home, in business, in industry and in the Government, it was announced today by the Association of Life Insurance Presidents. The conference will form part of the proceedings of the four teenth annual convention of the As sociation,. .. Companies having in force more than 90 per cent of the G3,000,000 insurance policies issued on American lives have signified an intention to send representatives to the convention. The convention will mark the seventy fifth year of American insurance.
 "In giving attention to the 5 year span which American life insurance has achieved" says the announce ment, "the convention will consider
 he extent to which the institution has stimulated individual and nation al thrift in this country, with view of developing additional means Of using it as saving agency at a time when the people must econo- mize in order to successfully meet the readjustments following the wal"
 The consideration of taxation and "A. will occupy a prominent place on the program the effect of present taxes on business generally, and oa life insurance in particular, beinS dis cussed.
 The association announces that. although chided for indulging in un- paralleled extravagances," the Anl- erican people bought in 1913, $S600,- 0GO,00O of additional life insurance and that this was 67 per cent more than the amount purchased in 1918, which was itself a record year.
 It stated also that POP American life insurance companies have re- turned to their policy-holders during 'he five to 73 years of their opera tions, a total of $11 900, 100000. These companies now stand obligated to make future payments to policy holders and benificiaries aggregdt- ing more than $3S,000.000, ,000. To guarantee these payments as they become due, the insurance companies are maintaining reserves aggreSating $6. 900, 100000 These figures are giy- on by the Association to show that life insurance has had unparalleled development in the United States, and the statement adds that today there is more family protection out standing in this country than in all the rest of the world"
 The National Convention of lnsur- ance Commissioners will meet in New
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-03
Weather Conditions A Recorded by the D. ;
 Weather Bureau. xa

1s 0 c A L DATA # for Juneau and vicinity "A hSuy. Gda
 '. Temp Wet Bulb Humid Win vei Weather 8 D. m yest'y 2952 33S 328 90 SEE Snow 8 a. m m today 2s0s s71 so5 43 NE 12 Cdy ls noon today Ssss 3so 7 s27 o Ss NE r,neHy cdy
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-03
Urges Acceptance Long
 Term Notes from Allies

WINNIPEG, Dec' 3. - Unstable conditions in inteYnationale eX- change would be improved if the United States would agree to accept fifty year low interest notes from the Allies to cover war loans, thus lifting the burden of short-time pay ments, according to David R. For gan, Chicago financier
 Mr. Forgan expressed the hope that consummation of such an agreement would be one of the first steps taken by the coming Republi- can Administration of the American Government
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-03
Senator Penrose to Take
 Seat Following Illness

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3.-Sena- tor Boics Penrose will be in a con dition to take his seat at the open ing of Congress next Monday, ac- cording 10 statement issued by pr. Herbert Carpenter, who has at tended him since the beginning Of his illness a year ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-03

York the same week as the Life In surance Presidents. the date of the Commissioners session being the 6, ', and 8. The Association of Life ln- surance Counsel will also meet that week in New York, it's dates being December ' and s.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-03

Furniture moved and stored. Heavy hauling done. Juneau Trans fer. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-03
YESTERDAY

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
MINISTERS AID IN
BUYING NEW BOOKS
Resolution of Sympathy is
Adopted by Minister
ial Association.

Members OF the Ministerial asso-
citation are contributing TO a fund
10 partially replace the library Of
Rev. c. W. Titus, Mishawaka,
which was destroyed when fire con-
sumed the Christian church. Mem
bers wishing 10 assist in this ven
ture may leave contributions with
any minister or with II. II. Hilman.
secretary OF the association. the lat
ter has announced.
The Ministerial association has
passed a resolution of sympathy 10
the pastors Of the First Christian
church OF Mishawaka and the
Church of the Brethren.
Resolved:
The St. Joseph County Ministerial
association desires TO express TO you
its sympathy in the loss you recent
ly sustained in the destruction by
fire of your church edihce. We
hope that God will enable you by
your own effort and the assistance
Of our brethren to soon erect a new
structure in which you may enjoy
his worship.
New officers Of the association in
clude b. ID. Beck, president; NJ. NJ.
Rodgers. vice president. and II. H.
Hilman, secretary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
BUCHANAN
BUCHANAN. MICH

Raph EGgert who is a senior at
the University or Michigan, arrived
home Friday evening 90 spend the
week end with his parents.
AR. and Mrs. Chas Boyle were
South Bend visitors Thursday after
noon and evening.
Mrs. Jack Bishop was hostess TO
four tables Of 500 on Thursday
afternoon. Mrs A j.. Howe won
the prize for points and Mrs. George
b. Richards for games.
Mr.. and Mrs H. e.. WriEht are
visiting I'm Niles at the home Of their
daughter Mrs T. j. Tormy
Clarence Weaver and fabily start
ed Thursday for ST. PetcrsburS.
Fla They viii visit Washington
I'D. c.. while enrOute.
The Presbyterian bazaar viii oe
held in the basement of the church
SatuT day, Nov 90. supper VIII be
served from TIL S p. III
The concert given by the Clark
band on THURSDAY evening was en-
joyed by all present Duke staples.
the Laugh Producer" south Send,
was one OF special attractions.
The Happy-Go-Luci>y club met
with Miss Georgia Wilcox the first OF
The week. The new officers elected
t--Es IAEEl -NiLs llar- Elsie e~Nl4tl~s
}sce president. Mrs Mayme BOYLE.
secretary treasurer. Mrs DeScn-
berg.
Sig Desenberg is loWly improving
after a serious case Of pneumonia.
Arnold Webb and Joe Richards
have returned from the Hilds Of
Illinois where they landed 10 DUCKS.
Bert Eomcry is seriously I'D.
Mrs. Agnes Peak was taken 90
Clark hospital Friday
Mrs. George DENNIS. ST.. feU down
the steps az the rear of her home
Thursday afternoon and broke her
left wrist
The second informal dance Of the
nigh school was given M CLARK
theateT Saturday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
ria. ILL.,: Joseph Piper. OF Wash
ington. ID. c.; Fred Collins. az De-
troit. Mich; Anthony Jehl, OF Fort
Wayne, Ind. William Sommers. of
Fort Wayne, Ind; William som
mCrs. of EllcotvilIe. y. Y: Patrick
Henry. OF Chicago. Thomas Nc
Avoy n Upton. Ind. Joseph
Heinz. Of Chicago. Ill. Edmund
Andre. Of Chicago; Joseph Dalton.
of Boston Macs. Joseph Hart. of
Hyde Park. Mass, and Edward
Bartlett. OF Sioux City, Ia
Rev ". j. Donahue. who officiat-
ed az the ceremony. was appointed
Master of Novices recently after
eight years OF service In the mis-
sion band. He succeeds Rev. Will
lam Lennartz. who Will leave soon
for India 10 take charge Of the es-
tablishmeut OF new seminary TO
educate natives for the priesthood
Rev. Lenuartz is now At the new
seminary on s.. Joseph's lake with
"A seminarians who are occupying
the first floor Of the building which
ls not yet fully completed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
NILES

Nov. 20.
Fred Shoemaker. when arraigned
in Justice Rowley's court on a
statutory charge upon complaint OF
William Hubbard, pleaded not guilty
and demanded an examination which
was set for Dec. 8. A bond OF $500
for his appearance was furnished by
Frank Bowles, by whom Shoemaker
Is employed in the cement block
business. Shoemaker has retained
Atty. L. j. Donahue.
Leonard Weaver and .. d. Red
mOnd. charged with padding the
Michigan Central payroll. waived
examination and pleaded guilty
They will appear before Judge c. T.
White for sentence at the November
term of the Berrien county circuit
court. Redmond furnished a bond
for $4,000 for his appearance in the
circuit court and Weaver gave a
bond for $1,000 for his appearance.
The three hearings were con-
conducted by Pros. Atty. Sterling.
Word was received Saturday OF
the death at Los Angeles, Calf. Of
Mrs. Fanny Wares. widow OF Jud
Mrs Fanny Wares, widow of Jud-
gagged in business here. She is sur
vived by one daughter. Miss Alice
Wares. OF Los Angeles The body
will be brought to DOwagiac for
burial next Wednesday.
Work on the Dixie highway be
tween Somnerville and Niles, a con-
crete structure. has been stopped.
The Kalamazoo paving company
forces have been withdrawn and
work will be resumed as early as
possible in the spring. All other
major road work has likewise been
discontinued. During the next few
months the county engineer and his
ed in the spring.
The body OF Porter Fitzgerald.
who died in Los Angeles. Calf. last
June, will be brought 10 Niles for
burial Monday, The body will be
taken 10 Silver Brook cemetery for
buriel Rev. Harold Holt, rector OF
Trinity Episcopal church, will Off
ciate.
r. g. Atkinson has just been
awarded SIS, 900 in the Atkinson VS..
Beeman suit Just completed in the
Spokane. Wash, courts. The suit
arose over the failure OF Mr.. Bee
man 20 meet notes given 20 Mr.. At
kinson for land in New Mexico.
Niles physicians report that there
is little illness in the city OF a seri-
GUS nature. While epidemics and
contagious diseases are reported in
towns. Niles has thus far
been free.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Evans were conducted Saturday af-
ternoon from the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. Alice Nell, 202 Bar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
LACK OF HOUSES
CAUSES REUNION
OF MAN AND WIFE
Paris Laughs Over Incidents
Caused by Shortage of
Apartments.

PARIS. Nov. 21.-The great diff
Guilty Of finding lodging in Paris has
been the cause of many unusual in
cidents recently.
Divorced persons seeking separate
apartments are having such diff
Guilty in finding them that. in one
case at least. they composed their
temperamental differences in order
to keep their old apartment.
A painter and his wife who had
been divorced by mutual agreement
We're both looking for apartments.
Frequently their paths crossed in
their search for quarters. The first
time the5 met they bowed gravely
but politely. The mutual smile
gradually broadened as the hunt for
flats narrowed down to a few novels
in the slum section.
Let's kiss and make up and go
back TO our flat" the wife finally
said: and they did.
Pres't Millerand, who recently
took possession of the Elysee palace,
received AL applications for his
apartment on the Avenue de Viilars.
Location No Concern.
Henry Landru, who has been in
la Sante prison for the past 20
growing out OF the disappearance of
II women, recently was disposSessed
from the fat that he had occupied
on the Boulevard RocheOhouart, a
rather sordid section OF Paris. Re
quests came from every quarter in
Paris, some even from aristocraic
Auteuil, asking that the fiat be re-
served.
A vagrant inst finishing 30 DAVIS In
La Sante prison told his cell-mate
under sentence Of five years for
swindhng. that he dreaded ito re-
turn into cold. dreary Paris He
was homeless, prospects OF spending
the winter nights under Paris
bridges did not appeal 10 him. The
prisoners exchanged clothing and
cards Of identity and when the
warden called for the Yagrant to
send him out into the cold world.
the swindler responded. The fraud
was discovered only when the swim
dler's lawyer called at the jail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
URBAN MOTORMAN
Is ROBBED WHILE
FIXING TROLLEY
Charles Arnold Held Up by
Negroes Watch and
Money Taken.

Charles Arnold. 9O4 s. Lafayette
81 "A city street car mOtorman was
held az the point u "a gun by two
unmaslSed negroes shortly after I
clock Sunday night and robbed Of
Wa-tham gold watch and $42.
The robbery occurred while he was
replacing the trolley of his car. near
the Wink.er- Grimm factory at the
end ~ w Washington ST. a de-
scriptiou of the hold-up men was
given by Arnold and a thorough
search was being made early this
morning.
Arnold. according TO his story.
had stopped his car and had gone
o. the rear to replace the trolley.
lie was placing the trolley on the
tension wire when two guns We're
drawn Ola him and he was ordered
so throw up his hands. one OF the
guns was placed in his back. while
the other was thrust iu his face, he
said.
While covered with the reviewers
one Of the negroes extracted the
watch and the money. They made
POO attempt TO get possession of the
money box inside the car which
contained the days receipts. After
robbing Arnold the men disap-
peared into the darkness Of a side
street
Arnold's description 20 the police
was that both men were about %
-ears Of age. very dark. one about
3 feet. inches ia height and the
other few inches taller. one
wore dark overcoat and cap. The
other was garbed i'm light coiored
clothing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
Local Pianist
Feature Final
Musical Card

Sundays concert OF the South
Bend symphony orchestra AT the
Chamber OF Commerce was featured
BY a serenade for four viOlins and
piano and the overture. Merry
Wives Of Windsor" by %icolaf
These numbers were the most an
preciated on the program and de-
servedly 50.
Harry Cess. Vida Shonts Tony
CicOnni and Frederic fngersou on
violins, and Ethel Starr ACCOMPANY
ing at the piano, played Slunicko's
Serenade" in manner that elected
the most applause given any num-
Der on the programs this season.
The violins bowed faultlessly togeth-
er and not a rasp was heard during
the piece. The tonation throughout
was excellent and the piano accom-
paniment fitted nicely.
Inc overture, Merry Wives of
windsor" was by far the most dar-
ing composition ATTEMPTED this sea-
son by the orchestra, and too much
praise can not be given to the fine
Interpretation accorded il. Tho
fast, smooth clarinet and flute runs.
interviewer with the technical diff
culties found in the other parts.
could not have failed 10 be appre-
ciated. Suffice TO say that the over
ture pleased immensely.
There is no denying that Rudolph
Frimi Is popular with American
concert-goers. His Suite MeIodie. "
composed Of an intermezzo. Oriental
love song and valse Lucille. disclos-
ed marked originality and beauty.
His compositions are so unlike those
of any other composer that a fresh
ness in their themes makes them
doubly welcome. The orchestra was
in the spirit of each piece.
-Four Album Leaves" by Saneger,
a Chinese Lullaby" by Bowers. a
group Of Three Characteristic
and "In the Light OF the
Oasis" and can Indian Legende," by
Baron. completed the program. All
were well played
Louis Slbel, a local pianist Of
we'll known ability. has been engag-
ed TO give a half hour Liano recital
at the conclusion of the last orches-
ira concert of the season next Sun
day. ID. J. p,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
EMULATE SPIRIT OF
PILGRIMS, ISPLEA
Cultivate Love of Truth and
Instill i'm Youth, Pas
tors Appeal.

THE Spirit of the Pilgrims" was
tine subject Of the sermon given by
Rev. A. Mcclure AZ the First Pres
byterian church at the evening
services Sunday.
The spirit Of those few brave
men and women VINO came over on
the Mayflowcr once insulled into
America has grown into our ma
tional life. said Rev. Mcclure.
They He'd from the religious in
tolerance Of their own homeland
England - and sailed unCharted
seas and faced great perils TO find
place where they could worship
their God as their conscience told
them.
.'They were seeking with intrepid
souls and az length found the haven
of their desire ON the shores of
New England. where they could
revere their God without fear of
persecution or death They stand
FOR three great qualities of mind.
love Of truth. courage and toler-
ance.
1--WE of the present day should
try 90 emulate the spirit and the
deeds Of those. our forefathers. We
should endeavor TO cultivate the
love of truth in us and insiU IL into
the minds Of the youth Of America
We must have courage in worship
ping God and care not for the
laughs and ieers of the world. but
live good. clean Christian lives and
follow the footsteps Of the Son OF
God. We must have the spirit Of
tolerance and bear kindly toward
those of other Creeds and TO those
who have no thought or rcmem-
brance Of God IN their daily lives"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
RECOMMEND CREATION
OF TREASURY OFFICE

WASHINGTON. Nov. 21-Recom-
mendatiOns to congress for the Gre
alton Of an additional office in the
federal government comptroller
general of the United States-to SUI
pervise the annual balance sheet of
the nation. are under consideration
by the officials of the treasury.
Discussing the budgetary system
in his annual report TO Sec'y Hous-
ton. Comptroller Warwick Of the
treasury. declared the best results
would be obtained by centralizing
the activities OF a general account
ing office under a comptroller gen
eral by means OF a legal and admin
istrative staff designed in the budget
bill passed by congress at fits last
session but vetoed by Pres't Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
Harding Spends Quiet
Day; Nearing Panama

ABOARD STEAMSHIP PARIS
NINA, Nov. 21.-Pres't-eIect Hard %
ing spent the quietest Sunday in
months. resisting and reading as his
steamer, the Parismina, proceeded
toward Panama under a bright trOp-
ical sun and over a sea as smooth
as a mill pond.
Mrs. Harding, who remained in
bed Saturday. was on deck early to-
day and apparently in perfect health.
After a walk about the ship the SEN
ator and Mrs Harding picked ad-
Joining steamer chairs on the shady
side of the promenade deck and re-
manned there most Of the day.
At her present speed the Paris
nina should reach ChristObel about
daybreak Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
DEATHS
ABEL NoRHOTsF BARNES

ABE Morhouse Barnes 51I CO.
.umJ!a st. died at his home Sunday
morning a. 1880 o'clock following
a six weeks illness. he is survived
uy two sons Joseph and Frank. OF
South Bend. He was born in New
York state. February Is. 1921. and
was % years old. He lived here
46 years. coming 10 South Bend
from Steuben county. Ind. The fu-
neral viii be held from the resi-
dence at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday aft
ernoon and burial will be in the
city cemetery. Rev Father Shear
or, Of St Marys German Catholic
church. viii ofhciate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
BOILING ASKS PERMIT
TO 4NSWER CHARGES

WASHINGTON Nov q - Re
quests for permission 10 appear be-
fore the house committee iuvestigat-
ing shipping board operations Ito
make full and COMPLETE answer 20
The charges of bribery made against
him. was sent TO Chairman Walsh
IT the committee sunday night by
r. W Boiling, treasurer of the ship
pins board and brOthor-in-law Of
Pres't Wilson.
Mr. Boiling I'm his telegram reit-
Grated that the bribery charges
made i'm. testimony before the Walsh
committee yesterday by Tucker X
Sands. Of washington. were "un-
lualidedly false and without the
slightest foundation I'm fact"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22

rett st. The Christian Science serv-
fee was read. Burial occurred at
Silver Brook cemetery.
Mrs. Anna LOupee, rs years old,
fell in her home in Cassopolis last
Wednesday and sustained a fracture
of the thigh bone. Mrs. LOupee
tripped over the cord of an electric
sweeper. She is the mother of DR..
S. L. Loupee and Mrs. L. S. Eby.
The annual meeting of the Ber-
rien County Council of the Boy
Scouts of America will be held at
New Forler hotel in Niles. Nov. "a.
Election OF officers. reports Of the
finance and camping committees
and consideration of the budget for
the coming year are among TO be
discussed. The meeting will be pre-
coded by a dinner at the New Forler
hotel and a session of the executive
committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
RecoUer $4,000 of Iowa
Train Robbery None,

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Ia. Nov. 81.
Following the arrest Sunday Of
two more men thought TO have been
implicated i'm the looting Of a Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy mail
car last week. federal authorities to-
night announced the recovery Of S.
coo said TO be part Of the amount
taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
MiShatUakdnS Lose To
Powerful Goshen Team
Special to The News-Times:

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GOSHEN, Ind. Nov. 21.-The
Mishawaka Pastimes were defeated
in a hard fought battle here Sunday
afternoon by the Goshen eleven.
The final score was % To IA Co
shen displayed the most powerful
offense seen on a local gridiron ~
many seasons. The outstanding
feature of the game was an SO-yard
run BY Nivens, Mishawaka right
nd. who carried the bali for q
touchdown after receiving for
ward pass. Witwer made the other
Mishawaka touchdown on line
plunge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
FI.KS' FEATHER PARTI.

For members and ladies. Tues
day evening. November %. Turkeys
ducks. chickens and candy given "a
prizes. Lots of fun Don't miss il.
Committee. e449-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
EI,KS' FEATTIFR PARTN

For members and ladies. Tues
day evening. November %. Turkeys.
ducks. chickens and candy given "a
prizes. Lots OF fun. Don't miss IL.
Committee. 9449-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22

are deserted in the morning hours.
Those who had planned the murder
of the officers and government en-
task They committed the assassi-
nations without disguise and all
made their ESCAPE.
Twenty Raid Hotel.
Gre ham hotel was the scene per-
haps Of the greatest daring. and the
raid was carried out by 20 men The
Gresham is in Sackville ST and is
one Of the best known hotels in Duh
lin. In this place two former Off
GERS were done TO death.
Following fast upon the murders
there was great military and police
activity and houses were raided in
search of the criminals. All motor
traffic was ordered stopped and all
train services in and out Of Dublin
We're suspended. The city was given
over TO terrified apprehensions as ar
mored cars and lorries filed with
black and tans" raced through the
streets.
The assassinations occurred in va
riOus parts of the city at o'clock
in the morning.
In one case three Of the assassins
GdDLuItu Two HDldNh anu LdlS WIille
they were on their way TO reinforce
the troops and killed them. The
dead include two court martial Off
GERS.
Early this morning Capt. Fitzger-
aid. a military officer, was shot in
his bed in Earlsfort terrace. A
quarter Of an hour later two other
officers were shot in their beds in
Pembroke st. a quarter Of a mile
away, and dangerously wounded.
Kill Suspects.
Three men suspected of being Sc
cret service agents likewise were at
tackled and shot while asleep in
St, and still another man
in lower Mount st. was shot.
Capt. Donald MacLean and n man
named Snyth, the owner Of the
house, and another man named Cal
down were shot liz a house in Don
nybrook. Capt MacLeRn was killed
instantly and Smyth died a few min
utes later. Caldown Is believed 10
have been fatally wounded
At a house in BaggOt St, Cart.
was shot by FIVE men.
During the excitement in Mount
St, BLACK and tans' in a lorryI
heard cries for help and answered
them. A fierce encounter ensued
between Irish volunteers and "black
and tans," in which two of the black
and tans We're killed and several Of
the volunteers wounded.