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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
Complete VindicatiOn Is
Predicted By DR.. Rumely

bert and secured from him an initial
order for almost 100000 worth
Of engines and plOws This drst or
der would have been followed BY
several times that quantity II We
had been able 20 effect shipment
My contract with the German
representatives at that time was le-
climate and on a decent and honor
able basis. Some Of the incidents
held alsainst me were part OF my Ell.
forts 20 beat the British blockade.
which NJ that time The president
declared was ineffective. illegal and
lndcfensible, and 10 open the sea-
ways for tractor shipment 20 neutral
countries adjoining Germany. II is
hard for a body OF men 20 distin-
guish In their minds that the then
such effort. which would have been
damuing since Germany made war
upon Us IN 1917. was then entirely
legitimate.
SECS No Charge SUSTAINED.
No single charge haS been sus-
tained or even seriously made
aglLirS- my personal record OF war
service nor OF that OF The Evening
Mail. on the contrary. the evidence
showed a great variety OF import
ant var actiNitics."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
The Pennies Help.

Asking only for pennies OF The
patrons. the Women's Dining club az
the Orpheum cheate~ gained 33o2 -.
Mrs J. r. Nef was the Chairman 81
charge. and the workers were able
20 make many sales which otherwise
might have been lost u larger
sum had been solicited. The factory
sale. under the charge of Mrs A. -.
Murdock. turned In s2s6.fS. The
Sinai society which opened its booth
at the postoffice earlier than any ot
the other clubs. collected sI53.I6 in
two weeks Miss Freda Harshenow
was the chairman in charge.
Ofice buildings and the Office
buildings ~ the city. under the DE-
rection Of the women's Chamber Of
Commerce. turned in fIIO.s5. The
Chaplin State bank booth and tn
Peoples State hank booth. under the
direction % Mrs. Clement SmoEor.
received contributions amounting 20
SE0I.O3. The y. A. p a. the ST.
Joseph Trust Co. received f4TT.66
Sales OF seals in TIRE county. ex-
cluding Mishawaka. which held
drive OF lts own, totaled 831T.so.
HealthW1n. Walkerton and New
Carlisle were tho leaders IN N.
county districts OF the county
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
Sne.lal ID News-TImes

Special % News-Times.
LApGEIE Ind. Dec. 20 Re
turning % L.aporte TODAY with his
family 10 spend the holidays with
las relatives. Dr. Rumeiy save out
"a now statement, commenting upon
the verdict returned BY a New York
city jury and hiS commitment %
the Atlanta prison for a term Of a
year and q Say.
The statement follows;
MY friends here can wait with
the sure confidence that ia mine for
the nnal outcome Of these proceed
mss They Will result in coUIpIete
vtndication fer myself and my asso-
CIateS
The evidence IN the case brought
out come facts about which
thought 10 best 20 remain silent UP
10 this time. They touched direct
IS upon the business Interests 81 this
city. in 1914 tho domestic marker
FOR tractors had slum2Hs the oil
pull plant vac idle and the Yards
Full OF TIA ctors. After an arrange
aleut With afr. Funk. I undertook
20 eel a large quantity Of tractors
20 an association OF German farm
era
Call Activities Legitimate
In this exert 1 arst met Dr. Al
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
BRIDE BLOWS OUT
GAS; COUPLE DIE
Girl From Italy and Husband
Asphyxiated on We'd
ding Day.

NEWARK. y. j.. Dec. ga
small. dark-eyed girl named Car
malla, who arrived here yesterday
from Naples. Italy, and her soldier
hero. Rocco Bruillo, whose bride
she became a few hours later, were
found dead from asphyxiation to-
day In their snug Academy avenue
apartment.
A month ago in Italy. Carmalla
received money for steamship fare
and with a note saying Come to
me. my sweetheart. and we will be
married at Christmas time"
After the SIMPLE wedding at
Ellis island yesterday. relatives OF
Bruillo feasted the veteran and his
bride. The celebration lasted into
the early hours OF the morning.
When the couple retired. Il is be-
lieved Carmalla. who at home was
used TO oil lamps. blew out the gas
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
HOTEL GUESTS MADE
TO FEEL AT HOME"
by fULETIDE RITES
Carols Ring Out in Oliver
Hotel as Tree is
Unveiled.

The corridors OF the Oliver hotel
reverberated last evening with the
age-Old melodies of Christmas carols
well known and loved, and the lob
bieS and mezzanine floor, which
were thrown open to the public,
were filled with the hotel guests and
South Bend persons who were anX-
ious 10 witness the ceremony OF the
CnvCiling OF the enormous evergreen
which Santa Claus. under the direc-
ton OF Andy Weisberg. brought to
the Oliver hotel. all trimmed with
glistening balls and red and green
electric lights.
This was one of the largest com
munity services IN the city. the mu-
Lictpai Christmas tree OF other years,
formerly held IN front Of the court
house with community singing. hav-
Ing been abandoned this year by the
city. The program gave travellers n
celebration reminding them of home.
The tree was unveiled at $3.50
o'clock last evening. with a selected
program OF Christmas carols render
ed by the choir of the st. James
Episcopal church. accompanied by
the hotel orch estra, under the direc-
tion OF w. p. McHenry. The pro-
gram was opened with 80 Little
Town OF Bethlehem" followed by
Silent Night Holy Night" and 30
Come All Ye Faithful" Mrs. Jessie
Winchen, soprano. and Otto Rich
artz. tenor. rendered selected songs
appropriate for the evening.
Hold service at Church
Immediately following the unveil-
ing ceremony the choir repaired 10
the st. James church, where a fes-
uval Christmas service starting at
1880 o'clock had been arranged. At
the midnight mass. the choir sang
Farmers mass. under the direction
OF Mr.. McHenry. behind rood
screen. which was stretched across
the entire choir. the whole sur
mounted by an Illuminated cross.
This afternoon g dance will be CIV
en- in the Rotary room OF the hotel
from 2;30 o'clock until 5. which will
be open TO the public.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
BOY RUNS AWAY TO
MAKE APPEAL FOR
CHRISTMAS TREAT
Salvation Army Answers Plea
Distribute Eighty
Baskets.

Gee. Gosh! wish 1 had some OF
that Chris mas stuff"
This exclamation by a -year-old
youngster who visited the Salvation
Army Headquarters Friday after
noon brought quick action.
II developed that the lads aunt
received one of the heapinZ Christ
mas baskets distributed by the sal
vation Army and that the hoy ran
away from hUnie 10 mako plea for
himself and hts hve brothers and
sisters. a boy scout IN an automO-
bile a business man supplied took
tho lad home. and with aim went
the lOnged for basket.
Distribute so Baskets.
The salvation Army distributed
so Christmas baskets to the poor
families of the city. The backets.
filled with food were sent ont under
the direction Of Capt. Albert TreYitt
by 40 Boy Scouts. 10 Taylor
scout executive. had charge Il the
scouts. The work Of distribution
was completed By six o'clock.
In the bushel for the poor wero
the following articles: 5-pOurd
chicken, five pounds Of sugar, one
pound OF butter, two bars OF soap,
three stacks of celery, five pounds
OF beans. one poend of coffee, one
pound OF cookies. enc can OF peas.
one Quart OF fruit donated by the va
rious housew ives.
Kettle Fund $1,000.
School children were supplied
with underwear and stockings. Aft
cr the distribution IL was found tlat
plenty OF food and clothing was left
20 take care OF any families that
may call for aid Christmas day.
More than S1.0,gO was obtained by
the street kettles and solicitation CT
the army workers for the Christmas
dinner fund.
On Monday night the Salvation
Army sunday school class, composed
OF $50 boys and girls, Will present a
program AZ tho salvation Army
headquarters. 4 large Christmas
tree has been erected IN the hall for
the occasion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
ELKS' CHRISTMAS
TREE FILLS HOPES
OF 600 CHILDREN
Prominent Citizens Play Santa
Claus-JOy Reigns
Supreme.

Joy and expectancy scared high
IN the hearts Of 500 children at the
Elks' temple last night during the
presentation of a Christmas program
carried out under the general direc-
tiOn OF Walter &. Miller and their
anticipation was not in vain.
a crowd which entirely filed the
auditorium and OverfiCwed 20 the
balcony and stage watched the ex-
cited and happy youngsters as they
looked with longing eyes at the great
Christmas tree glittering with lights.
and at the piles OF presents banked
around II.
Mayor Carson was represented at
the gathering by John DeHaven,
member Of the board OF public
works. who brought the greetings OF
the city administration 10 the chill
dren who were guests of the Elks.
He read telegram from Santa
Claus, which said that the jolly
patron OF all good children had
reached Chicago. and would have
been in South Bend sooner, but for
the fact that his reindeers were very
tired.
Under the direction Of c. c. Miller.
the South Bend high school orches-
ira opened the evenings entertain
ment with a program Of Christmas
music. being accompanied on the
piano by Miss Larsen OF the high
school faculty. They continued TO
play during the intermissions
throughout the evening. After a
reading by Miss Virginia Roberts.
another telegram from Santa Claus
was read announcing that he would
arrive IN FIVE minutes. and the hush
of expectancy and wonder fell on
the hundreds OF children waiting for
MS appearance. which took place on
scheduled time. Immediately follow
ing a vocal solo by Jerome ShOlly.
Tots Laden With Gifts.
Great stacks Of mechanical toys
sleds and presents dear 10 the heart
OF the average boy were distributed
by Santa Claus and his Elk assist
ants. Dolls. play houses and sets OF
dishes were given 10 the girls. while
while for all who needed II there was
warm clothing in abundance. In ad
dition, there was candy. nuts. apples
and oranges for each OF the children.
Charles II. Jackson and so assis-
ants presented the little guests with
the gifts furnished by Santa Claus.
A S. Burkhart was the head OF the
door committee. which had Charge
Of sending out invitations 70 the chill
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
Wards of Rescue Mission Are Assured of
Yuletide Joy by 81, $50 Response to
Tower of BabePs Appeal.

the mission by Mr.. and Mrs. Bird.
The total amount of the Christ
mas fund, which was raised by the
readers OF The Tow er of Babel, will
be around S1,15O. Several contrt-
buttons were received after the
check was written, II being neces-
sary to issue the check little ahead
OF time to give the engravers time
20 make a reproduction. The entire
amount will be turned over to Mr.
Bird, making today's Christmas par
~ possible. by far the largest and
most joyful in the history OF the To-
cal mission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
PEACE, GOOD
WILL" RULES
GIVING HERE
South Bend Unites In Observ-
ing Unselfish Christ
mas.
HAPPINESS IS CITY-WIDE
Deeds of Charity Bring Joy to
Hundreds of Needy
Families.

Charity-that virtue which Gov
ereth a multitude Of sins-came 70
the front OF the stage last night. and
made It's best bow TO a host Of ap-
plaudirg youngsters and grown-ups
who were made happy during the
holidays
Prominent men and women of the
city took some hours from their own
families and offered Il as their share
OF the personal giving which always
marks observance OF the yuietide.
Their reward. If any was expected.
came from the happy faces Of the
youngsters who gathered about trees
from which host % amoteur Kris
Kringlcs' took shining gifts which
We're deposited In the hands OF the
youngsters.
'Good WIZ Spirit.
Christmas carols. holly wreaths.
mistletoe, gaiiy colored packages and
hurrying. but good natured crowd
on tho downtown streets early in the
evening gave evidence that the spirit
Of Peace on earth. good will to
men had crowded out all else from
the minds OF the people. Never be
fore In the history Of the city have
the orphans and the poor children
been 80 favored with friends. Most
OF tho donors gave OF their money,
others their talents IN music or song,
others their time and labor
The Elks entertained 900 children
30 their temple Saturday evening
with a mammoth Christmas tree.
from which Santa Claus distributed
presents to the children who were
Invited 20 participate F1fty-five
Christmas dinners also were given
needy families by the Elks
Aid Missions Ward.
Bill Armstrong; fund. which he
collected through his Tower OF
Babel tutaled Si.16N and went to
Ray Bird OF the City Mission. who
used 10 90 buy warm clothing and
kits for the $50 wards he has un-
der his care. Armstrong. who char
acterized his Christmas collection ss
,he first serious thing he has done
IN his "cOlymn" during two years.
had the hearty support or the Rotary
and Kiwanis clubs of the city. and
raised the fund IN 10 days time.
Many of the merchants OF the city
contributed clothing and shoes TO the
fund. and Bird viii distribute the
gifts this afternoon az the City Mis-
sion.
The members or the American
legion distributed IS baskets Friday
afteruoon 20 the families OF eN-serv-
ice men who have been unfortunate:
The Salvation Army. under the direc-
tion OF Capt, Trevitt, distributed so.
Jo Taylor and 40 scouts from his
honor troops aided IN the distribu-
tiou.
Carols Arc Sung.
The Oliver hotel unveiled a Christ
mas tree which was placed In the
lobby for the purpose OF making the
CONTINUED on PAGE TWOl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
KITKOWSKI INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Frank Kitkowski was painfully
injured when ne was thrown from
his automobile which struck the
car driven by Mrs. S. r. Dunuck on
w Washington av. at $3.50 O'Clock
Friday evening. The police ambul-
ance was called and the injured
man removed TO the station. where
he had sustained a sprained ankle
and a severe cut on his forehead.
The left rear wheel OF Mrs. Dun
nuck's car was knocked of IN the
collision but she and the other oc-
cupants OF Kitkowskfs car escaped
injury.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25

This is = photograph OF the CHECK
for tl.125.2I. raised through The
Tower OF Babel. the daily feature
on tho editorial page of The News
Times, for q proper Christmas cele-
bration for the nearly 800 needy
poor az the CITY Rescue mission on
East Jefferson blvd. conducted by
Ray Bird.
The Christmas celebration will be
held 1T the mission at 2 O'Clock this
Afternoon. when the hundreds OF
dollars worth OF clothing, eatables.
toys and other articles Will be dis
tributed TO the unfortunate wards Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
$4,000 FOREIGNERS
WIN CHRISTMAS JOY
AT AMERICAS DOOR
Yuletide Gifts Taken Aboard
Ship-Ellis Island
Has Tree.

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-Within
sight Of the goddess OF liberty, the
emblem OF the country Of their
hopes. more than IL, 900 prospective
citizens, recent steerage arrivals
from dozen countries, today re-
signed themselves TO spending
Christmas on board ship, rather
than on land
At Ellis island. the gateway
through which all steerage passen-
gers must pass. another 1000 were
housed awaiting action OF the in
spectors who would grant or deny
the right 10 land. The congestion
at Ellis island and aboard ship was
due 10 a holiday influx OF large
liners.
Given YuIctide Cheer.
Passenger agents here Of vari-
GUS lines saw to IL. however. that
the day was not 20 be passed on
board the ships without substantial
evidence OF the Yuletide and the
commissioner IN charge Of Ellis
Island, aided by various relief or
ganizations. provided Christmas
cheer for those detained az the sta
ton
Tugs and barges today carried "a
the shiLs trees and other green
decorations. many OF which would
be the envy OF celebrants OF the day
ashore. Slowed among the trunks
and branches Of the trees were
boxes. bales and baskets filled with
Christmas goodies. with toys Cor
the little folks OF Holland. Norway
Sweden. Denmark, Great Britain
France and Spain. among the new
arrivals
on many ships. Santa Claus. i'm
personated by one Of the officers
appeared on Christmas eve. Ship
bands and Orchestras furnished
special music. and decks. palatial
dining saloons and lounges restrict
ed TO first and second class passen-
gers. were opened to all.
Have Tree at Island.
At Ellis island the Christmas pro-
gram began at 3 p. m. today with
distribution OF presents and the
singing OF Christmas carols To-
morrow and Sunday the celebration
Will continue with lighting Of a
great Christmas tree and the np-
pearance OF more than 50 leading
theatrical stars. ranging from vau-
deville 90 grand opera. More than
10000 gifts. including clothing
shoes. warm underwear. candy
cigars and toys will be distribute
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
FRUSTRATES ROBBERY
OF BANK HITH GUN

LAEAYETTE. Ind. Dec. Cos
car Leatz, arncd with a shotgun.
frustrated a bauk robbery at Day
ton this county. early today. Lentz
who lives near the bank OF DAYTON.
vas awakened BY the chugging OF
sn autom obue. lie looked out the
window and saw four men trying 10
force open q winoow of the bank
building. Firing directly at them he
shattered the bank window and saw
Or. the new president OF Chile. dis
mobile and drive around the block.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
POLICE PENSION FUND
INCREASED BY GIFTS

IN recognition OF the service rem
dered By the police department
during the past year. a number Of
citizens remembered the pension
fund OF the department and sent
checks OF various sizes for that
purpose
Charles 3. Sax mailed the depart
nlent "a check for 400 and also a
quantity OF cigars A reward OF
$50 received for the recovery OF a
stolen automobile was turned into
the pension fund. The Humane So
cIety sent a check for SIS. while a
check fer ais was received from
Ignatlus WerwInisk!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
U. S. TROOPS
SANTO DOMINGO
Wilson Announces Purpose of
Bringing Peace is
Attained.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20. The
United States is ready TO begin with
drawal OF troops from the domini-
can republic. 10 was announced to-
day by the state department.
American forces have occupied
Santo Domingo FOR the last years
Prest Wilson. the announcement
stated. has directed Rear Admiral
Thomas SnOwden. military governor
Of SantO Domingo. TO issue proc
limation in which II IL explained
that the purpose of the L. S. In eS-
tablishing peace and civility in San
to Domingo has been achieved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
VOIStead EUen
Displays DRY"
Sense Of fHumor

VOLSTEAD EVEN-P lis
WASHINGTON. Dec. "A. - "I
suppose I am the most cussed man
in the country this Christmas,
Rep. Nolstead. author Of the prohi-
bition law, admitted mournfully
today. looking up from his desk.
where he was addressing stocks OF
Merry Christmas" cards 10 con-
stituents and friends.
Nevertheless" ne added. "I
hope everybody has as good a time
az possible"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
ISSUES FIRST
CHRISTMAS GREETING

MARION. o.. Dec. "a. - Prest-
elect Harding issued the following 3
greeting tonight:
Like every normal human be-
ing, l wish everybody a very merry
Christmas Il gets US out OF a rut
20 join IN a national chorus OF
cheer and good will.
There Is peace: there is confl-
dencc in the morrow. There Is
even cheer in the belief that the
distress OF today Is quickly 20 pass.
and We may hope. as well as wish.
for n prosperous new year"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
DENIES FERMENTATION
NervOusly Tells of Buying
Gun For His Own
Protection"

That ne shot and killed Dallas a.
Anderson in self defense, that the
murder was not premeditated and
that he bought the pistol 20 carry
for protection after having been
threatened repeatedly by Anderson
was the story OF the killing told by
Mack Atyeo to Chief OF Police Peter
Kline and officials at police head
quarters Friday afternoon.
The story Of the events preceding
the Staying Thursday was told by
Atyeo IN a session In the chiefs Of
fees that lasted for more than tie
hours AtyeO's account or the actual
shooting differs from the statement
made by Mrs limerick and throws
a different light on the affair max
ing il appear az though he actually
believed the shots were fired IN SER
defense. Either his story Is prepareN
as a grounds for framing "A defense
when he is brought before the grand
jury facing a charge OF first degree
murder. as is expected. or the sworn
statement OF Mrs. limerick Is not
correct IN some OF rs apparently
minor details-details upon which
the case may hinge-the police Off
Gals believe.
Talks NervOusIy.
AtyeO's version OF the shooting
varies from Mrs Emerick's IN that
he says he vas sitting near the door
and a little back OF the chair Oc-
cupied by Anderson. After being in
the room half an hour Mrs. limerick
got up. went over and locke doUt OF
the window and said something and
then went back and sat down. An
deTson then got up from his chair
walked away from where Atyeo was
sitting as though 10 go into the mid
die room Suddenly he turned and
threw his hand 20 his rear pocket.
faced Atyeo and said something.
Then he pulled his revolver. Atyeo
says. IN self defense. and fired five
timeC.
Atyeo's story came from him
haltlngly. as ne seemed 90 DO ner-
vous. and complained Of having a
headache. lie asked for a cup OF
coffe 70 ease the pain OF his head.
Though collecting his thoughts was
an apparent effort Atyeo's man
ner was remarkably cool consider
Ing the strain he was under.
Atyeo told OF his relations with
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
FAMILY WALKS MILE
IN NIGHT CLOTHES
WHEN HOME BURNS

ELWOOD, Ind. dec. Thames
Lewellyn. his wife and six children,
clad only I'm night clothes. walked
mile last midnight GO the home or
a nelghbor 4fte- escaping from their
farm. home. which was destroyed BY
fire with all. It's contents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
HOHENZOLLERN FAMILY
HAS SAD CHRISTMAS

DOORN. DC. "a The third
Christmas Of the HohenzoIcrn fam
ly in Holland viii be- less preten-
tiOUs than last years celebration az
An1eroagen- The serious illness =
the former empress and the suicide
OF Joachim. viii give the observ-
ance more o. au air - mourning
than celebration Many telegrnrns
Of greeting have been received a
Donrn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
PLANS CHRISTMAS
REUNION IN JAIL

WIKESBARRE. Pa, Dec. "a
Instead OF spending Christmas II
home tomorrow. Mrs. Crocifissa
COrSinO and her SIX children, of
Pittsburg. VIII travel 20 the county
jail here. where they will hold 4
family reunion IN one OF the prison
cells. The host at the reunion will
be the husband and father. who Is
serving eight years in ian for man
slaughter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
Receives Half Million
Christmas Inheritance

TACOMA. Wash. Dec. 24.-San-
Ia Claus came a day carly 10 the
home OF Mrs. Hay D. Goodale IN
Puyaliup and left half million dol
lars IN her stocking for her baby
son. The gift come in the form OF
news that the woman and baby have
inherited the estate OF Ray Merwin.
a New York stock broker who re
Gently died.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
VENERABLE JEwE1ER DIES.

william s. Scott. a venerable jewel
er. died today OF paralysis 1t the
age OF S5 years. He had lived here
SIS years and 40 years had BEEN in
business with his son. George W.
Scott Prior TO that he was a miller
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-25
Sen. Chamberlain
Undergoes Operation

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-Sen.
George z. Chamberlain. Ore. was
operated on today IN a local hos
pital. chamberlain stood the op-
GRAFTON well. his physicians said.
His condition is not believed 20 be
serious