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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
Canadian Schooner
Leads in Race for
Trophy of Nations

HALIFAX, y. S, oct 24.-The
Gloucester schooner Elsie led the
Blue Nose of Lunenberg across the
starting line today in the second
race of the series for the interna-
ttonal fishermen's trophy. The start
was:
Elsie, 9:OO:32 a. m. Blue Nose.
9:O1:52 a. m.
The Blue Nose, the Canadian
schooner which won the first race
Saturday by more than a mile,
crossed the line at 9:O1:52. If the
Blue Nose wins today she Will take
the fishermen's trophy, which is now
held by America.
The schooners stood away for the
first buoy almost abeam with the
wind blowing 10 knots from the
northwest.
The Blue Nose took the lead after
the schOoners came around on a
starboard tack in Cole harbor. The
Elsie hoisted both her top-sails and
her stay-sail but the Blue Nose wild
ened her lead 10 nearly two min
utes on the run for the inner auto
matte buoy.
At l q. m. as the schooner was
passing DEVILS Island the Canadian
had widened her lead to three-quar-
tiers of a mile.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
SPURGIN KILLS
SELF AS FRAUD
WORRIES MIND
Chicago Financier, Mil
lion Dollar Absconder,
Dead.

CHICAGO. oct. 24.-Warren c.
Spurgin. charged WITH stealing ST.
100000 while president OF the
Michigan Avenue Trust Co, COM
mitted suicide in a Miami. Fla. no
tel. according TO word received by
he states attorneys Office here to-
LAY.
The wife and daughter OF the for
mer banker n we left TO identity
he body of &C. Hayden" believed
20 be that OF Spurgin.
4 fashionably dressed man regis
tered at the hotel last week under
the name Of Hayden. Friday he was
found with a bullet hole in his head
and q pistol clutched in his hand.
Hunted for Worldwide.
Laundry marks were torn from
his clothing and all papers which
might have served 10 identify the
man. were destroyed.
The body has been identified IS
that OF STurgin by W. F. Bennett
OF Miami. a former friend OF the
banker
Detectives have searched all over
the world for SpurEin since he dis
appeared in July. The bank Spurgin
wrecked has been recognized az the
Equitable Trust Co. with a new set
az officers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
MANY GOVERNORS
TO ATTE Nd MEET

KANSAS CITY, Nc Oct. 24.-GOV-
ernors of nearly 20 s. Ites will attend
the third annual convention of the
American Legion IN this city, Oct
81 and Nov. 1 and 2. Acceptances
have already been received from the
following:
Henry ]. Allen, Kansas; Albert o.
Brown, New Hampshire; Harry l..
Davis Ohio; d. NJ. Davis, Idaho;
Claiming II. Cox, Massachusetts; r.
A. Cooper South Carolina; Charles r.
Malay. Utah; Samuel r. McKelvie,
Nebraska; j. r. Robertson. Okla
homa; Leo NJ. Russell. Mississippi;
Z. J. San SOuci. Rhode Island.
The governors will be guests of
honor at a number Of dinners and
banquets during the convention. The
outstanding event will be dinner at
one Of the principal hotels at which
distinguished guests to the cnOven-
ton will appear. Gov. Arthur NJ.
Hyde. Of Missouri, will preside at
this dinner.
During the mammoth convention
parade the visiting governors Will
occupy a section OF the -eviewing
stand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
SHOOTING CAT is
NO CRIME, JUDGE

ATLANTA, Ga, oct. 24.-An air
rifle is not a frearm. and shooting n
neighbours maraud;nS cat is not a
crime. That is what Judge George
+. Johnson, OF the rec prde- : court
here. said. With these statements,
he settled n quarrel stween K. J.
Donaldson am Mrs. ]. 2. Turner .
In court IL was said that Mrs. Tur-
ner saw DOnaldson's cat eating her
prize hen. She shot at and missed
it, Donaldson brought a charge Of
firing a rifle within the city limits.
Mrs. Turner. when served a cJpy Of
the charge. coun.ersd. charsIns Don
aldson with allowing a five-year- old
nephew 20 range at 'ar-o with an ar
rifle Judge Johnson ended matters
~ stating Mrs Turner was defend
ing her property and that an air
rifle was no firearm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
QUOTES BIBLE ON
BOB HAIR IDEA

ATHENS, Ca, oct o. - Asked
his opinion OF bobbed hair. Chancel-
Tor David c. Barrow. University ~
Georgia, read from the Bible. 11th
chapter. 18th. lfth and 18th verses.
First Corinthians the following:
Judge in yourselves Dr. is comedy
that a woman pray unto God un-
covered. Doth not even nature teach
you that If a man hath long hair u
is a shame unto him2 But if a yvom-
an hath long hair IL IS "a glory unto
her, for her hair is given as a COW
ering"
The chancellor added that Paul
the apostle. who wrote the fOrego-
ing. was an old bachelor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
GIRL AS
POSTAL PACKAGE

LOS ANGELES, oct "a. - A
thrifty Hollander's attempt 10 send
his daughter from Los Angeles 70
Holland by parcel post failed when
the Los Angeles post office authori-
ties informed him the regulations
would not permit them to accept the
girl for transmission through the
mails.
A. van Hagelund, a rancher. was
the man who visited the post Office
on the novel mission. and Frieda
Gretchen van Hagelund, eight years
old and weighing So pounds. was the
parcel he hoped 10 send 10 Hol-
land.
VanHagelund told A. B. Foster, as
sistant postmaster, that he was too
busy 20 return 10 Holland himself
and that he had no relatives who
could &c with the child Neverthe-
less, he wanted 70 send her 10 her
grand parents in Amsterdam.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
Eclipse of Moon Oct. is
May Haze Killed Crops

NEW YORK. Oct. 24-Because Of
the reported discovery OF vegeta-
ton on the moon by. Prof. W. H.
Pickering. noted Harvard astrono-
mer. the recent eclipse aroused un-
usual interest
The eclipse. occurring at 4:14
o'clock and lasting until 1884 o'clock
on the night of October l6, was only
a partial one and escaped the notice
Of the average man in the street.
Assuming that Prof chickering's
observations that there is vegeta-
ton on that luminsry are correct.
astronomers speculated as 10 the eff
feet Of the earth's shadow on grow
ing crops there. He has advanced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
OPTIMISTIC IN
CHARITY DRIVE
FOR BIG QUOTA
Campaign for 500, 900
Officially Launched
at Luncheon.

Two hundred and fifty workers IN
the 100000 campaign drive of the
Federation for Social Service listened
to DR.. c. A Lppincott, at a lunch
con in the Chamber of Commerce at
noon Monday. The drive was Of
fcially under way with the noon
gathering. Optimism was the key
note OF workers and indications point
to the quota required by the II
charity organizations of the fedora
ton being reached by the end OF the
week.
Mechanoians OF .he lniana Bell
Co. were busy Monday
morning completing installation of
As telephones to be used in the
wire" canvas in residential sections
of the city. The company furnished
1884 worth of equipment for the
drive. The Employers association
contributed S156 toward the cost of
installation and equipment, reducing
the telephone company's expenditure
to 1928.
Many Active Workers.
All supervisors in charge OF the
telephone canvas are trained execu-
tives of the company and their serv-
NsnHn IN Cd M
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24

1t was pointed out that the.
brotherhoods. backed only by
the telegraphers union, would
have a slim chance of gaining
concessions If they struck almost
without support and against the
wishes of the government
Labor board members were
awaitinf an answer 10 rs tcIegraphic
order 20 strikers on the international
and Great Northern railroad ~ Texas
demanding the men go back 90 work.
The strike was called Saturday as
warning" Of the impending sunday
strike
Photographers Vote Today
Train service was not impaired by
the strike on the Texas road. accord
ing 20 advises reaching here.
Signal men over the country to-
day were marking their strike ball
lots sent out by the general officers
here
The decision Of the signalmen. the
only railroad orga Imitation that has
not taken definite stand for or
against a strike. viii be known We'd
nesday, Il was said There are 10. 900
IN the organization.
The following unions having a
total membership Of 4O4.50O. have
decided 20 strike Sunday unless a
/ favorable settlement is reached in
/ the meantime. Trainmen. engineers.
/ hremen, conductors, switchmen and
/ te1egrHpherS
Eleven Unions Refuse
The railroad department OF the A.
2. OF l.. with an aggregate member
ship Of 100000 has refused 20 join
the strike. The organization com
prises II unions.
The board stated that neither Of
the parties should bee alarmed or ST..
ritated by unwarranted denuHciati0ns
or insinuations from Irresponsible
sources
The statement was the first public
utterance Of the board since Dc called
the conference Of the five big broth
erhoods and railroad executives for
next "Wednesday.
The statement Of the board fol-
lows:
There Is great reason 80 hope
the strike viii be averte5 The rail-
road labor board has settled 700 dis-
putes between railroads and their
employees IN year and a half"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
ERIN'S PEACE
FARLEY HANGS
ON WAR EDGE
Lloyd George to Decide
on De Valera's Papal
Message.

LONDON, oct. 24.-Peace or war
hung upon the outcome Of this after
Moons session Of the Irish peace con
ference. Although the press was
pessimistic, the trend of opinion in
official quarters was more cheerful
than previously.
British delegates held a conference
during the morning to consider the
reply which Premier Lloyd George
had promised to make in the house
Of commons TO the question whether
he would continue the parley in view
Of the telegram which Eamonn De
Valera had sent to the pope. In this
telegram De Valera declared the Sim
Fem would insist upon independence
for Ireland.
Michael Collins, COMMANDMENT
chief OF the Irish republican army
and one of the leading members of
the Irish delegation, has returned
from Dublin where he has consulted
with De Valera.
Collins Optimistic.
The opinion prevailed in authori-
tative circles that while the confer
ence may be postponed, II is unlikely
that it will be broken off. 1t was
admitted, however. that a collapse is
possible and that such a contingency
would be followed by a renewal Of
war
Il do not anticipate a break this
evening. whatever may happen dur
ing the week." said Michael Collins,
at Irish headquarters, just before
leaving for the premier's official resi-
dence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24

Troops Patrol in
City After Fight
With Liquor Gang
Citizens Burn Negroes Alive
After Officers Are Killed
In Battle.

ORANGE. Va. Oo. 24.-One nun
dred armed militianen from Char
lottesville and picked police from
several nearby towns patrolled the
streets OF Orange today after as
hours OF intense excitement in
which four men were I.'lled and
seven others, all prominent citizens
OF Orange county. were wounded.
The known dead are: Sheriff Will
liam c.. Bond. Police Sergt. ]. F.
Boyer. and Walter Ware, negro.
Another negro whose name has not
been ascertained, was the fourth
man killed.
The officers were killed with a
high powered rifle when they sought
70 arrest Ware and his accom- lice,
who were running a still" Their
bodies were left in a thicket
Within an hour after tho bodies
Of the officers were brought into
Orange the citizens armed with
rifles, shot guns and revOlvers. start
ed or the negroes trail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
South Bend Bows
In Final Homage
To Lottie A. ZeU
Many Orders Take Part In
Military Rites For Victim
of World War.
BY HARVEY c. HOWARD.

They buried Lottie Zell Sunday.
They buried him in the city where
he was born, where he lived. worked
and played, and buried him in a
manner that will long live in the
memory of the thousands who saw
il.
Lottie A Zell, South Bend boy,
first to volunteer when his country
called and first of South Bends SOL
diery of Polish ancestry 10 cross the
Great Divide in the mad maelstrom
over There, went TO his final rest
ing place in Cedar Grove cemetery
at the close of an epochal day.
His was the most impressive. the
most solemn and most spectacular
funeral ever seen here. He was ac-
corded honors that might be given
a general of the republic. From
high noon until nightfall spread its
indigo folds over the warm Octo-
Der day patriotism was rampant and
the spirit of America fiared high.
A great throng of men, women
and children saw the flag-draped
casket borne from Lottie 1ells mod
est home, PIT n. Adams st They
formed a solid mass on both sides
Of the street. Many more stood out
side of St. Stanislaus church, Brook
field St, while Rev. r. c. Marciniak
conducted a special service for the
remains.
More than 1900 ex-service men
IN,
organizations made up part Of the
funeral cortege. More than 1000
men and women waited at Cedar
Grove cemetery until the procession
completed it's triumphal and rever-
entail parade through the streets OF
the city
Burial at Twilight.
But their patience was we'll re-
warded. 1t was just at the twilight
hour when the long funeral pro-
cession reached the cemetery. Stand
ing on a gun caisson, Rev. George
Finnegan, of Notre Dame univer-
sity, delivered Lottie Zelrs valedic-
tory to his townsmen and friends.
Clad in the uniform he wore when
as chaplain of the 137th field ar
tillery his inspired words sent the
Yanks into the seething cauldron of
battle, his trim, military figure ST.
houetted against the rapidly dark
ening horizon, Father Finnegan paid
eloquent tribute TO Lottie A Zell
Eighteen standards were planted
around the freshly dug grave They
were furled. Lottie Zell's mother.
sisters and relatives stood over the
grave. Through their tear-stained
eyes cleaned their pride at the sig
nal honor paid to the boy they loved
and for whom they must ever mourn.
Just as the casket was lowered.
the Dodge Manufacturing company
band, in charge OF Drum Major N.
E. Neil, played Lead, Kindly
Light" The Is standards were un-
unfurled and lowered as a courtesy
TO the heroic remains. Six service
men held huge flag over the grave
while the casket was being lowered.
Continued on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
INDIANA TO PI AY
IRISH NEXT >.EAR

Announcement was made at noon
today by Coach Knute X. Rockne or
the University OF Notre Dame, that
Indiana university football team
would be the contender at the next
annual Homecoming of the gold and
blue. which will be held probably in
October. 1922
Appearance of Steihm's men here
next year Will install much interest
in football fandom, and has in
creased interest in the annual In
diana-Notre Dame gridiron clash,
which viii take place Saturday at
Washington park. Indianapolis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
RATE CASE TO COURT.

WASHINGTON. oct. 24.-Wheth-
er the interstate commerce commits
sion can increase interstate as well
as interstate rates under the E,sch-
Cummins law probably will not be
decided by the supreme court until
next year.
The court today ordered a reargu-
ment OF the case OF the Wisconsin
railroad commission against numer-
Gus railroads. involving this ques-
ton. II will be heard again Dec j.
Nearly all the states are backing
Wisconsin in the legal fight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
is HERO
IN FOREST FIRE

VENTURA, Cal, oct. 24.-An ac-
count of a rare display of heroism
during a recent forest fire in the
Big Pine country, in this section,
has been received here.
A number of fire fighters had been
without food for several days. and to
reach them il was necessary TO cross
a fire-swept mountain and slide
down an embankment of shale
quarter of a mile long.
Bob Logan, a cowboy, successful
~ made the hazardous trip. In max
ing the long, dangerous slide he dis
mounted from the horse he was rid
ing and, driving it before him, held
to the animals bride
After the fire fighters had been
fed the forest fire was extingUished,
and they were rescued.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
ALLIES UNITE
To HALT KARL
AT CITY GATE
Former Emperor With
Troops Moves Upon
Capital.

PARIS. Oct. 24.-The allied
powers cooperating with the
little entente, moved swiftly
today to meet the new war scare
in central Europe precipitated
by the attempt of former En-
peror Charles to restore the
Hapsburg throne in Hungary.
While the little entente -
Jugo Slavia. Czecho Slovakia
and Rumania-were preparing
for military measures, the inter
allied council of ambassadors
here sent an imperative note to
Budapest instructing the Hun
garian government Of Admiral Hor-
thy 20 expel Charles forthwith. Eng
land sent an individual warning de-
handing the arrest or expulsion Of
Charles.
So far the rOyalist movement in
Hungary has not met with any re-
Spouse in any of the neighbOrins
republics that were formerly under
the monarchial fog.
Attempt Not Successful.
Even the German monarchists in
their stronghold in Bavaria have re-
NAMED passive observers Of events
There is every Indication that
Charles will never ascend the Hun
garian throne. Even If he succeeded
in re-establishing himself at Buda-
Lest his reign undoubtedly would
be short lived. Charles hope that
the Hungarians would flock TO his
standard proved unfounded, al
though he succeeded in collecting a
formidable array OF troops
Admiral HOrthy Deficient.
Fighting was in progress in the
vicinity OF Budapest Sunday when
Charles advance upon the city was
circulated by Hungarian nationalist
troops. Scores were killed and in
iursd after which fighting appar-
emily ceased and negotiations were
begun for 2 truce.
Admiral rI5rthy. regent OF the
Hungarian government. who has
been accused OF royalist tendencies,
has shown no sympathy for Charles
in HIS present attempted coup. Adj
miral HOrthy was the instrument OF
allies in upsetting Charles restora-
ton ambitions last March and 1t
appears he will play a similar role
this time.
The regent has publicly announced
he Will not surrender power TO
Charles and called upon the Hun
garian army to expel Charles from
the country.
German and italian newspapers
are circulating the report that
Charles has the support OF France.
but there is nothing but circum-
stantlal evidence upon which they
Continued on page twO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
WIN NEW
TURK OFFENSIVE

ATHENS, Oct 24-Heavy fight
ing has again broken out between
Greeks and Turks on the AnatOlian
front, according 10 the following Of
fetal communique issued here to-
day.
The Greeks attacked the Turkish
nationalists on the right bank Of the
Meandre river. The enemy fed
across the river after he suffered
heavy casualties"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
QUAKER CITY is
WET RESERVOIR

PHILADELPHIA. oct 24.-This
city is known in wet" circles as one
OF the national reservoirs" OF the
bootlegging industry. Price lists Of
booze are freely circulated. and de-
livery can be obtained within three
or four days for case goods, and
even less for small quantities.
Drinks can be purchased In almost
any saloon. and the restaurants do
a fair business. Motor-truck fleets
OF the liquor syndicate arrive and
depart with great regularity. The
seizures made by the enforcement
officials are regarded rs trivial by
those acquainted with the situation.
A shake-up Of the local prohibition
bureau has been ordered from
Washington
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
RECORDS
FLIVVER IN VERSE

w AfAhO\E Z IA, -, oct "a
Justice Of the Peace II. G. Herman
owns a flivver. and under a new
law he is required 10 register it. He
thus describes his bus in rhyme:
The radiator leaks. the body
squeaks; there's a hole in the top
where the rain comes through;
The windshield is broke. one
wheel lost a spoke. but It hangs to-
gether, so twill have 10 do.
The tail-hght is busted the foot
boards are rusted the tenders are
loose and rattle like sin;
The back has been smashed, the
tires are gashed: but it's a darn good
car for the shape it's in"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
Piquant Brunette Among
Partisan Mate Seekers

favor are legion. There is also the
"demoiselle OF SIS years who only
looks as. of simple tastes. who would
marry a widower or bachelor Of
about as"
Then there Is the mans side OF the
board where one may read: Aged
and faithful solicitor. serious. seeks
pretty French woman between IS
and 40 and serious" There is the
neutral who would give haI piness
TO a young woman. or widow or di-
vorcee. with dowry." There is the
blonde Dutchman who want 20
build up a happy home with pretty
French girl" There is the "only
son OF rich and aged parents who
seeks demOiselle OF good morals
Crowds gather round such boards
and cheer or jeer as the cards are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24

PARIS. Oct. 24.-F'or more than
year there has appeared in France
a Journal de Marriages, which
prints long LETS OF manageable
men and women" This sheet has a
big subscription list. IL Is 10 be
thought. however. that its columns
are not big enough 20 contain all
the names and qualifications Of
manageable persons" for quite
recently news-stands along the prin-
cipal boulevards have reserved no
tice boards for matrimonial adver-
Z issements
They contain such fascinating
formulas as.
"Piquant brunette seeks hus-
band" "Affectionate blonde wants TO
marry" Alsatian and Lorraine wi
dows and women divorced in their
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
WEEKS TO SEE FORD.

WASHINGTON. oct. 24.-Sec'y o.
War Weeks announced he will hold
another conference late today with
engineers of Henry Ford regarding
the automobile manufacturer offer
70 take over the Muscle Shoals pro-
ject
Weeks expects TO see Ford him
self following the conference with
the engineers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
MRS. BURKETT is
SENT TO PRISON

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-Emma
Richardson Burkett, Hillsdale, Ind,
was sentenced to from six months
TO three years in the penitentiary to.
day by Judge Alfred J. Talley, for
forging the name Of the late Col
Theodore Roosevelt TO a fake note
Her husband. George BurGett Of
Hillsdale, conferred with Judge
Talley before sentence was passed
He said his wife was considered a
crank" in Hillsdale and that she
had acted "mysteriously" for sew
eral years. He said she was once
convicted of attempting to defraud
through use Of the mails.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-24
PLAN
SENATE DRIVE
FOR TAX BILL
Compromise Measure
Now Slated For
Prompt Action.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.-By hold
ing the senate in session from early
morning until late at night. repub-
lican leaders planned today a determ-
ined drive to force passage Of the
pending compromise tax bill by the
end Of this or the early part OF next
week.
Sessions from 10 a. m. TO midnight,
If necessary, were suggested by Sen.
Penrose, republican, Pennsylvania,
chairman Of the senate finance com
mittee, in charge Of the bill, to avoid
what he described as needless and
frivolous delays"
Sens. EOdge. Massachusetts. repub-
lican. and Curtis, Kansas. republican
whip, agreed to join with Penrose in
bringing pressure to compel a full
attendance OF the republican side at
all hours. Democratic leaders ar
ranged to have their side constantly
on hand in anticipation OF the bitter
fight brewing over the proposed re-
peal Of the excess profits tax.
Changes Proposed.
The republicans, faced when the
senate recOnvened today. the pro-
posal of Sens. Gerry Of Rhode Is
land. and Walsh. Nassa chusetts.
democratic members Of the senate
finance committee for a substantial
reduction Of the present tax rate on
small incomes.
By the proposal the existing rate
Of 4 per cent on incomes Of $4,000
or less and OF per cent on incomes
in excess Of $4,000 which is also car
ried by the pending bill would be
changed to . per cent on incomes
Of $4,000 or less; ( per cent on in
comes between $4,000 and 10000;
per cent on incomes between So
GEO and $4,000. and s per cent on
Incomes over $4,000