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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
FAITH HEALER" Is
SLAIN BY BANDITS
Four Men, Believed Black
Hand" Members, Murder
Aged Woman.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
SOUTH GRANGE. y. ] April so.
Mrs. Celeste Cassase. 50 "A faith
healer" was attacked and killed by
four men early today as She was re-
turning home in an autom bile
after visiting a patient. The wom-
an. whose throat was cut. was be-
lieved 20 have been mistaken for
her patient. Mrs. Joseph Selito. wife
OF a wealthy contractor. who had
recently received several black
hand" letters.
Four men leaped onto the run
ming board of the Selito car. which
was driven by a son. Michael Selito.
They bound the latter, and one
shouted 70 Mrs. Cassese:
Did you pay attention to the let
ters?"
Mrs Cassere screamed and one
Of the men vaulted into the tonneau
beside her. He whipped out a knife
and plunged il into her throat.
Then he and one Of the others took
her jewelry and a purse containing
a bout $500. Young Selito. bound
20 the steering wheel OF his car,
pushed his head against the button
of the horn. sounding the signal un-
til nearby residents complained Of
the noise 10 the police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
PIONEER SNOWMAN
DIES IN FLORIDA
John Robinson, Aged Circus
Owner, Succumbs to
Bronchitis.
Bv Ii Associated 70.

bA / ne Ae@OcldLeu IIfE-.
MIAMI. Fla. April 3O.-John r.
Robinson. retired circus owner. died
at his winter home here tonight OF
chronic bronchitis. He was u
years old. Mr. Robinson had been
ubjcct 20 bronchitis for number OF
years. The last attack overlook him
about two weeks ago. He failed
rapidly and his advanced age proved
a barrier 20 recovery.
John Robinson. Jr.. his son. ar
rived yesterday from Cincinnati and
with Mrs. IT. +. Stevens. a daughter.
was at the bedside when death
came. The body VIII be sent tomor-
row 10 Cincinnati. where the funeral
services viii be held.
Mr.. Robinson was born Nov. T.
1913. I'm Linden. Ala. scarcely 200
yards from his fathers show tent.
At the age OF IS months ne entered
the sawdust ring on career as =
performer which ultimately made
him one II the largest circus owners
in the world
At Is years he had accumulated
enough, with the aid OF his father.
10 start on tie road with a circus Of
his own. II expanded until after
the civil war il became 30 cumber-
some 20 transport about the coun-
Try in wagons that Mr.. Robinson
conceived the idea Of carrying 90 by
train, II was The first time a circus
had travelled by railroad. During
the civil war Mr.. Robinson was an
officer in the union navy. he spent
much time and money in the years
that followed in rehabilitating the
devastated sections OF the south.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
COURT ORDERS
ELECTION HELD
TUESDAY MAY 3
Decision in Mandamus Case
Based on Clerks Failure
to Do Duty.
BILINSKI IN FRAME-UP?
Commission Manager c o m.
mittee Considers Plans
for Official Action.

Gnsufficiency OF City Clerk Bill
inskrs certification to the city coun-
ell of the petitions asking for a spe-
cial election to determine whether
South Bend adopt or reject the
Commission Manager plan or city
government, was the basis for
Special Judge James L. Harmon's
decision in superior court Saturday
UNFOLDING the mandamus suit Of
AL w Hosinski against the board
Of primary election commissioners,
in which Hosinski demanded that
the commissioners hold the primary
election Tuesday.
Whether to bring mandamus pro-
ceedings now to compel City Clerk
Bilinski 10 correct his certification
Of the city manager petition OF
300 voters TO the common coun-
ell. into accordance with the law. or
take such other action as may be
necessary to effect a proper call OF
the special election petitioned for,
even though il be not held until a
year hence. was considered by the
City Manager Plan Organization
committee. at a meeting called Sat
urday afternoon by Chairman Dav-
les The decision OF Judge Harmon
in the superior court. directing the
primary election commissioners TO
go ahead with the spring primary,
was pointed to as merely detecting
a failure of the city clerk to per-
form his duty, believed by the COM
mittee 10 have been done in inten-
tional defiance OF the law. and the
result of connivance between the
clerk and the contestants OF the
certificate.
Consider Steps.
Satisfaction with the decision OF
the court under the circumstances.
was advised by counsel. but wheth-
er the clerk and his advisors should
be permitted TO get away with their
perversion OF the law. and his dis
respect Of prescribed duty. was left
for further consideration. Most OF
the committeeman present favored
going ahead and fighting IL out on
the present petition, letting the
election come when II will. rather
than having to go through it all
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
AWAIT OUTCOME OF
COUNCIL SESSION
I. :. Officials Watch Action
of Allies In Preparations
Controversy.

Ey Associated iress.
WASHINGTON. April 30.-The
next move in the reparations contro-
yersv so fgr ~ the American gov
eminent ia concerned viii await the
outcome Of the sessions Of the SUI
preu,e council which began today at
London.
The allied governments have been
acouainted with the American point
az view with regard TO the general
subject as result Of the confer
ences which Sec'y Hughes has had
with the diplomatic representative
OF those governments Briefly
gtatcd this view is that Germany
must nay 10 the limit of her ability
hut that the imposition of such terms
as would prevent her economic re-
cur Grafton should be guarded
against
This is iw entire accord with the
views OF the allies. officials said to-
dav. pointing ont that Premier
Tlovd George had repeatedly stated
that England had no desire 10 crush
Germany economically and that the
future OF British trade depended
Unnn the FttONfAA NA NHt.A many Ail-
dustriaIiv. Events may SO shape
themselves. IL was said today. that a
further move on the part Of the
United states Will be unnecessary.
Action Unnecessary.
Should the supreme council decid
that the German proposals are of
such character as 10 form the basis
for renewed discussions. 20 was eN-
nlained that 90 would not be ncces-
sarv for the United states 90 trans
init the German offer 20 the allied
Governments as they already have
received copies OF Il direct from
Berlin.
II the supreme council decides.
however. that the offer Is unaccept-
able even as a basis for negotiation,
n is understood that some further
move by the American government
might be expected. What officials
have in view in this event is care
fully withheld.
Both Pres't. Harding and Sec v
Hughes are giving close attention %
the whole situation but Il was indi-
Gated today that they did not loon
for further developments befora
Monday az the earliest They con-
ferred az the white house today but
a. was made known that the confer
ercc had 20 do with other matters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
Examine Witnesses
In BergdOH Escape
House Investigating Commit,
tee Records Report of Col.
Donaldson.

by Associated EEeNe
WASHINGTON. April 3O.-The
house comm ittee investigating the
escape Of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll.
Philadelphia draft evader. put into
it's record today the report OF Col.
Thomas @. Donaldson assistant 20
the Inspector general OF the army
and will begin examination OF wit
nesses next week The report
quoted letter written by Samuel
T. AnseH. former acting judge ad-
vocate general OF the army. and
counsel for the fugitive, 20 the eff
feet that Bergdoll had apprehended
a family desire 10 control his share
Of the money inherited from his
father and was known 10 have
buried a large sum Of money which
was later recovered.
Mr.. Ansell wrote Adjt. Gen. Har-
ris. IN asking release OF the prisoner
under guard 20 find Il. and BergdolI
escaped during the trip which re-
suited from This apr LEGATION.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
JOHNSTON TO STUDY
CONDITIONS IN EUROPE
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. April 3O.-Will-
lam p. Johnston. president of the
International Association of Machin-
lists, will sail from New York We'd
nesday on the Adriatic 20 study at
drst hand" conditions in western
Europe, Italy ard Russia. In max
ing this announcement today he said
he expected To devote two months
to his tour which he has planned
for the purpose OF aiming 10 de-
velop some method Of marketing
American products abroad 80 that
the increasing unemployment in this
country may be alleviated.
Mr.. Johnston declared that while
his journey was with the full en-
dorsement OF the organization
which he heads he would "go as an
American citizen" with the purpose
first Of helping in any way possible
the situation in the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
HOPE TO AVERT
OF
SHIPPING WORK
Union Leaders Hope for Set
ment-Benson Opposes
Mediation.
ORDERS CUT EFFECTIVE
Chairman Orders Reduction
to Take Effect at Midnight;
May Name Board.

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. April 30.-Just
one concrete result came today out
Of series Of conferences here look
ing to a settlement of the wage dis
owners, the Shipping board and the
marine workers. That was an
order by Chairman Benson to ali
operators Of government merchant
craft to reduce wages Is percent.
effective at midnight tonight.
Apparently none of those partici-
pating in the conferences was pre-
pared to say what would be the full
effect of the order William s.
Brown, president of the marine en-
gineers beneficial association, said
the engineers had been instructed
not to sign any articles calling for
wage cuts, while Andrew Furuseth.
president Of the International Sea-
mems union, stated that the mem
bers of his union had voted against
signing such articles.
Chairman Benson's order came
while Pres't Harding and his secre-
taries Of labor and commerce were
consulting on the advisa bility of APP
pointing a commission of three to
mediate the controversy. The sug-
gestion that such a committee be
named was made by the union rep
reese tatives, who agreed TO abide
by any award 1t would make. II
was supported by Sec'y Davis
Benson Opposes Mediation.
Both Mr.. Furuseth and Mr..
Brown were hopeful tonight that
the commission would be appointed
and a SUSPENSION of work by the
marine employees averted. on the
/ other hand, shipping board Off
/ ials declared that Chairman Benson
! was opposed to mediation by com
+ mission. His position from the first
/ has been that at least a 10 percent
! reduction was necessary, and that
/ the responsibility rested with the
/ owners and the men to come to an
/ agreement without burdening the
/ president
AT the white house late today ii
was said that the president did not
I intend to appoint any commission,
/ but that such a body might be nam
/ ed by Secretaries Davis and Hoover.
Chairman Benson left for Indi-
/ CCONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
CONTINUE SEARCH FOR
ASSAILANT OF CHILD

MARION. Ind. April 30 Police
today continued their search for an
unidentified man who attacked
Ralph Hillingoss. years old. at his
home here today and then hanged
him head downward 10 a rafter in
the barn. Mrs. Hillingoss found her
son half an hour later The man
tied the boys feet and put a hand
kershief in his mouth before tying
him TO the rafter. No motive has
been assigned for the attack.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
Woman RebentS After
Betraying Her Son
Hires Lawyers to Save Youth
From ExtraditiOn to ILL.,
nois Reformatory.

by United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April So
Attorneys came here from Kokomo
today in an effort TO save Dale Raw
lings from eXtradition 70 the Illinois
reformatory at Pontiac from which
he escaLed in 1918. The attorneys
went before Gov McCray in behalf
OF Rawlings mother. who became
angry at her son and telephoned
Kokomo police that he was a fugi-
tive from justice.
When Rawlings was a youth OF a.
he was convicted OF statutory
charge and sentenced 10 the reform
atory. Serving as a trusty. he es-
capped in 1913 and has been a fugi-
tive since that time. He had set
tied down here 10 a useful life. HIS
mother in a NJ OF anger betrayed
him 10 local police who are holding
him for Illinois authorities.
Reporting she retained the law
yers 10 help save her son.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
SENATE ADOPTS PEACE RESOLUTION
Elsie Says "What
Is am Engagement
Amongst Friends "
However, Miss Janis Declares
She Prefers Marrying
Man She Knows.
BY United Prss

BY United Press;
PARIS. April 8O-Miss Elsie Jan
is won the engagement denial
championship OF the world here to-
day. two up.
In the short space of a few hours
the American actress had the op-
portunity TO deny her reported en-
gagement to Lord Birkenhead OF
England and Frank jay Gould OF
America. which she did with great
enthusiasm.
First. the correspondent lugged
the Birkenhead romance rumor In
TO the luxurious suite at the Hotel
Crillon, occupied by Sec'y Lansing
during the peace conference and
now the temporary abode Of Miss
Janis and her mother, Mrs Bier
bower.
Much Laughter.
Asked how about il. Miss Janis
screamed with laughter and ran to
the mantel piece to get a picture
81 Birkenhead's pretty daughter.
Il am sorry for her and for Lady
Birkenhead II the rumor is wide
spread, she said between CYCLES.
Il haven't any desire to be a CO.
respondent"
Mrs. Bierbower chimed in wth:
I'VE had thought Of several other
marriageable possibilities when we
heard the rumOr of Elsie's engage
ment. but we never dreamed the
other party would be our old family
friend. Perhaps the gossipers pick
ed him because he IS the only man
in England who could divorce him
self"
Birkenhead. as Lord Chancellor,
can pass on divorces in England
Again Involved.
The correspondent had barely
left the hotel when he ran smack
into another engagement rumor in
volving Miss Janis-this time with
Gould. Back he went And this
is the insight he got into how COS
sip originates:
Gould is supposed to be engaged
TO Florence Lacaze, whom he will
marry within fortnight.
Miss Dacaze is an intimate friend
Of Miss Janis
What's an engagement, more OF
less, between friends-why shouldn'i
| he marry Miss Janis as well as Mis-
! Lacaze? O. +. d.
Gould couldn't be reached. bu
/ Miss Janis saved him the trouble o
admitting any romance with her.
Ever since / was a little girl,
/ had determined I would never mar
~ any man unless 1 had previously
met him." she said.
" That bars me from being en-
gagged 10 Mr. Gould. as 1 never me-
him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
SEEBIRT LOSES
MANY VOTES In
RIDENOUR GAIN
Blow of Seebirt Clique to City
Manager Plan Costs See
Dirt Heavily.
BYERS AIDS RIDENOUR
Believe Seebirt Will Finish
Third in Fight at Primary
Polls Tuesday.

Old-tine politics was being play
ed for all it - worth last night by
the various candidates who are
seeking nominations at Tuesdays
primary.
Following a luu in political cir
cies preceding Special Judge James
J." Harmon's decision yesterday
making II certain that there would
he primary election Tuesday. the
various fractional political camps
throughout the city renewed their
activities i'm behalf OF their favor
lite candidates.
At the call OF the primary cleo
ton board, the city council went
into special session to > anne the vot-
ing places for Tuesday. and the
election commissioners went into
session I'm City Clerk Frank Bilin-
skis office TO arrange for sample
ballots and 10 make the final ar
rangements FOR the voting machines
Tuesday.
Democrats were openly jubnant
over the delay in the commission
manager plan movement Demo-
cratic party leaders congratulated
each other that the old political
system still prevails in South Bend
despite the fact that more than
$500 voters desired an opportunity
TO vote for a new form OF municipal
government for their city
Flags Scebirt Gang.
In republican circles the fight be-
tween Mayor Carson who is seek
ing the support OF his party for re-
nomination. and EB +. Seebirt, who
aspires TO succeed Mayor Carson.
had reached such pitch last night
that republican party leaders ad-
mitted openly that neither the may
or nor Mr.. Seebirt would poll
enough votes to secure the nomina-
ton.
Charges and counter charges
among republicans flew thick and
fast last night The. mayor was
charged with using his police and
fire departments and administration
favors TO gain him the nomination.
Mr. Seebirt's Heutenants were
charged with defeating the COM
mission manager plan through in
huenCing City Clerk Bilinski I'm
making his insufficient certifcation
OF city manager petitions 10 the
city council. and Mr.. Seebirt with
being a tax dodger. II was charged
that through the assignment Of
mortga ges obtained by Mr.. Seebirt
GCONTTNUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
FORD COMPANY TO PAY
SEMI-ANNUAL BONUSES

By Associated Press:
DETROIT April 3O.-Plans have
been practically completed by the
Ford Motor company for the pay
ment OF bonuses TO employees semi
monthly instead Of annually as here
tofore. The plan was devised. II is
understood. TO assure payment Of
bonuses 70 such emf loves as might
leave the company's employ before
the end OF year. Bonus payments
by the company for 1920 totalled
approximately 100000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
G. @. P. SOLONS
PRESENT SOLID
FRONT ON BILL
Three Democrats Vote For
and Two Pair With Knox
Measure in Final Vote.
REJECT AMENDMENTS
League of Nations Battle Re-
newed in Clashes Demo
Gratis Attack Bill.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. April 30-The ads
ministration's first step toward plac-
ing the United States on technical.
legal basis of peace was taken to-
night by the senate in adopting the
Knox peace resolution.
The vote for adoption or the roso-
luton was ~ TO %.
Three democrats voted for the
resolution. and although no repubu-
cans voted against il. Sen. Nelson of
Minnesota was paired against II.
The democrats voting for 10 were
Sens. Myers. Montana. Shields. Ten
nessee, and Watson Georgia Two
other democrats. Reed. Missouri. and
Walsh, Massachusetts. were am
nounced as favoring the resolution.
No Changes Made.
The resolution now goes 10 the
house with prospects of prompt ac-
tion there. NC change was made
by the senate in the resolution as
reported by the foreign relations
committee. II would repeal the war
declarations affecting Germany and
Austria Hungary, .mpound alien
enemy property. and reserve 10 the
United states an RIGHTS and. privl-
leges under tho treaty Of Versailles
and other peace treaties.
An effort 90 amend The resolution.
made by Sen. Townsend republican.
OF Michigan. who moved go strike
out the clause repeating the war
declaration and substitute a simple
declaration Of peace was defeated
A 10 &c shortly before the final
vote. Sen. Looge or 1Iassachusetts
opposed the Townsend amendment.
stating that It had been considered
( carefully by Tie forcieN relations
committee. which decided that "the
/ direct method was the best"
Sen. Lodge, i'm inaUgIating debate
/ for the day. told the senate that
treaties with Germany and others
with other nations with which the
united States had been az war would
I follow the Knox resolution. lie also
gave notice that tho United states
would not abandon" the allies.
No Substitutes Offered.
Substitutes for the Knox rosolu-
ton. prepared by Sen. King. demo-
crat. Utah, were not offered Mr..
King said thaC the republican ma
jority appeared determined 20 sup
port as offered.
The vote on the peace resolution
did not come until after 2 o'clock
tonight and was preceded bv tense
partisan clashes. The republicans
lined up almost solidiy behind the
measure and all but five Of the dem
ocrats voted or were paired against
it.
/ (CONTINUED on PACE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
JUDGE SENTENCES Al
IN BIG ROBBERY PLOT

MACON. Ca. April 30.-In SEN
fencing Al men. sc Of whom were
found guilty and five OF whom
pleaded guilty to charges Of con-
spiracy 20 rob the American Railway
Express company OF 100000. Fed
eral Judge Evans declared today
that the whole conspiracy was
brought about because "the express
company did not pay the messengers
sufficient TO give them an adequate
living"
They applied for an increase, %
said Judge Evans. land that appeal
was unsuccessful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
TWO FEDERAL AGENTS
SHOT BY MEXICANS

Ell PASO. Tex. April 9o.-E. ".
Holsman and ]. Watson. federal pro-
hibition officers. were shot and Sc
riously wounded in a fight with Mex
leans. supposed 10 be liquor SNUG
glcrs. near Anthony. y. NJ. tonight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
PREPARE FOR ANY
MAY DAY OUTBREAK
New York Police Add Special
Guards Three COmmun-
ISIS Arrested.

by Associated Press
NEW YORK. April 30 Public
buildings and churches and homes
Of prominent public officials and
well known fnanciers were under
special Police guard tonight in an
ticipation of possible May day dis
turbances. The arrest of john Ed
ward Siebcrt. Abraham Jakiera and
Israel Amter. who were described
by department of justice agents as
leaders of the attempted revolu
tiouary movement. is believed TO
have disheartened their followers.
Police frankly admitted they eX-
peCted no trouble. but added they
were prepared for any emergency.
Siebert was identified today by
members OF the bomb squad as Ed
ward Lindgren. indicted two years
ago I'm Chicago with William Bross
Lloyd and group Of syndicalists for
alleged revolutionary activities.
Find Papers.
Among papers found in the apart
ment i'm which the men were ar
rested was "a letter purporting 10 be
from two Cornell university students
declaring there was a field in the
student body Of the university for a
local branch OF the communist
party.
a copy of an answer 10 the letter
also was found. II said an organ
izer would visit them within a few
days 20 give them advice The an
swer was signed by the executive
secretary" but there was no name
attached 20 the cory. Eederal agents
will investigate the source OF the
letters
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
STEEL MAGNATE TN
DENIAL OF CHARGE
Gary Says He Welcomes Any
Investigation by Trade
Commission.

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, April 5o.-Elbert
r. Gary. chairman of the board ~
directors OF the United States steel
corporation. declared today thar be
welcomed investigation by The fed-
eral trade commission into charges
that the corporation and ID NJ Hs
subsidiaries had pra-ticed unfair
competition in interstate commerce
through the system ~ having Pitts
burg as a Dasins point for selling
/ prices everywhere
at is a mistake" he sald. TO
suppose the proceedings are direct
corporation or any other manufac-
turing concern. They involve
simple question relating % The
( Pittsburg base. so-called.
Many. If not an other lines ~ IN
dustry. he said. carry out similar
practices. These consist of es-ab-
fishing a system Of base prices and
plus prices Except for rails steel.
wherever made. Isl delivered under
this system az the Pit-saurs base
price plus what the freight would
have been from Pitts5urg to th- de-
livery point PittsburE is known as
he basng point in the steel indus
try.
Want Another Basc.
The compliments who .-a west
ern purchasers Of steel. contend.
Mr.. Gary said that Ptrs.u~g
should not De the only tas-uE purt.
but that others should De establish
ed in Chicago and perhaps other
nanufacturinE points.
II viii Pc glad % have The whole
matter fully and carefully consider
ga and r possible @ judicial and
final decision reached" Mr. Gary
said. The question ~ far reach
.ug. and involves much more than
the perlniary interests ~ the man
ufacturers. sellers and buyers %
steel"
He declared Pittsburg was deslg-
mated the basing point by common
consent long before the United
States Steel corporation came into
existence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-01
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for week: Pair and cool FIRST haic;
warm and probable showers last half FrOsts
over north portion.
Northern Indiana: Slightly warmer sunday,
with showers at nigh. OF Monday