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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
BILL TO MAKE
OF
4S In HOUSE
Representatives to Be In.
creased to 483 Under Meas
ure Up Today.
FIVE TO CALIFORNIA
Michigan, New York, Ohio
and Pennsylvania Would
Gain Four Members.
BY Associated Press :

BY Associated PDess:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 - The
membership of the house OF repre-
sentatives would be increased to 4S3
under a bill which Will be reported
Friday by Chairman Siegel Of the
census committee, to fix the reap
portionment for the next ten years
under the 1920 census. The bill
would mean an increase of As over
the present membership Of 435. No
state would lose any representation.
At the same time, Rep. SiegeI will
introduce g constitutional amend
ment to limit the size Of future
houses to 500 members.
Adoption of the reapportionment
measure would result in an increase
in the total vote of the electoral
college to 57s. making 2Ss necessary
for the election Of a president and
vice president OF the United states.
The present vote is 531. making
266 necessary for a choice.
Fine for California.
California would make the largest
gain in new members, five under the
bill, bringing her total to 16. Michi-
gan, New York. Ohio and Pennsyl-
Yania, would gain four each. Illi-
nois and Texas three; Massachusetts,,
New Jersey and North Carolina two
each, while Alabama, Arkansas, Con-
necUcut, Georgia, Maryland, Min
nesOt2, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ore
gon, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Virginia, washington. West Virginia
and Wisconsin would gain one each.
No action was taken by the COM
mittee on the demand OF Rep. Tink-
ham, republican. Massachusetts, for
the application for the fourteenth
amendment and reduction Of repre-
sentation 10 those states in which
occur alleged acknowledgements, on
account OF suffrage qualifications.
principally literacy tests and poll
tax requirements.
The basis OF representation is
fixed in the committees bill at one
member of each 21S,979 inhabitants
as compared TO 211,S73 as at pres
ent.
Members of the committee were
said 10 have been practically unani-
nous in support OF the bill after an
effort to fix the membership at $50
had failed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
BRITTEN ATTACKS
PLANS TO DISARM
Declares Agreement Would Be
Naval Holiday Urges
Big Program.
- - AssocIated -

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Oppos-
ing all plans for cutting down the
nations naval strength through dis
armame ent green. ents with foreign
countries, Represe NATIVE Britten Of
Illinois. republican member of the
horse naval affairs committee,
Thursday introduced a joint resolu-
ton to direct the navy department
20 proceed at once with its big build
ing program.
Coming on the heels OF the nava
reduction movement IN the senate.
the Britten resolution was designed
by its author 10 put sQuarely before
coneress whether this country
should endeavor 10 join with Great
Britain and Japan IN a naval hOli-
day" or 20 ahead with the con-
strucuon OF ships.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
DISTRIBUTION
OF POLITICAL
JOBS STARTS
-Piunder Committed" First at
Work at indianapolis Re
port Tuesday.
LEGISLATURE AT WORK
Move to Eliminate Unessen-
tial Legislation in Lower
House Made.

BY Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. g.
With the senate Of the 72nd general
assembly organized and the COVER
nor's message out of the way. the
senate settled down late Thursday
90 routine work Of the 60 day grind
The first committee-that having
charge Of the employees and pur-
chases-met In the office Of Lieut.
GOV. elect Emett Branch this after
noon and started the distribution OF
Nbs among many applicants. This
body, commonly referred 20 around
the state house as the "plundeT
committee" expected 20 be busy for
several days with the work OF pick
ing those 10 whom patronage is 20
be dispensed. It is expected that
their report viii be made about
Tuesday. The committee OF which
The lieutenant governor IL mem
ber ex-oficiO, is composed of Sens
Frank IT. Self Of Corydon. Cecil @.
Tague Of BroOkWlle. and j. Monroe
Fitch OF Muncie. Zel G. Swain
chief secretary, is aiding them In
IMfAE AnOlit.
Leaders at Work.
In addition 20 this work. the lieu
te-ant governor and the majority
party leaders are also at work on
the various committee assignments.
which they hope 10 have ready early
next week.
The initial session Thursday went
of without n hitch, and according
10 pre-arranged schedule. The SEN
ate was called 10 order at 10 a. m
by Lieut.. Gov. Bush and immedi-
ately got down 20 the business at
hand. Justice Louis w. Ewbank ad-
ministered the oath of office 10 the
new members The president then
invited the lieutenant governor
elect 20 occupy the chair with him
and gave further evidence Of coop
Grafton between the retiring and in
coming administrations.
While the house members were
pointing out that their branch is the
first 10 have a woman member. the
senate reclprocated by naming Miss
Katherine Smith OF Indianapolis as
sisiaut chief secretary. Jerome
.own OF Anderson was chosen
tCONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
BUT SHEWMAN MAY
NOT WANT TO PAY
Local Man Staggers Into Po-
lice Station and Asks
Arrest.

I'm tight and want 20 be pinch
ed" Earl Shewman. 2o7 f. Monroe
ST. said late Thursday evening as ne
staggered into the police station.
Thinking that his request might not
be granted. Shewman became bois-
ferrous and ordered n pOlicemena 20
close the station door. which ne had
left open.
acted upon and at $50 o'clock this
morning Judge Gilmer viii be greet
cd with q Good morning. Judge. a"
from the man who imbjbed TOO
freely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
REED AGAIN MAKES
ATTACK ON HOOVER
Says Food Relief Aided War
Hitchcock and kellogg
Make Defense.

DN .h~H'f'lALtfl 4 Af70
WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-Herbert
Hoover's administration OF food re-
lief enterprises in Europe was criti-
cized and praised by the senate
Thursday during an hour Of debate
resulting from recent charges Of sen
Reed. democrat. Missouri. that Air
Hoover had used a portion Of Amer
lea = relief appropriations for main
teu3nCe OF the Polish army. a
Sens Hitchcock. democrat Ne
braska. and Kellogg. republican
Minnesota. defended the former food
administrator. while Sen. Reed re-
uewed his criticism.
Praise from Hitchcock.
Mir. Hoover should be given credit
for "an accomplishment whose mag
nitude the whole world wonders at
Sen Hitchcock declared IN present
lnr matter 10 show that no American
relief supplies had been turned over
20 the Polish army. American army
officers. the senator said, were vigi-
liant in their efforts 10 keep the sup
plies for civilian use.
Sen. Reed declared that it did not
matter whether the supplies went tC
the Polish civilians or army.
They were given TO her for the
purpose of bolstering her up and en-
abling her 20 carry on her war tht
Missouri senator declared. indicating
that he would speak later in the
senate and present further facts re-
garding the expenditures Of Eu-
ropcan relief funds
Sen Kellogg declared that regard
less OF indirect effect. he did not be-
ievc that any OF the American funds
were spent TO maintain the Polish
forces.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
ARREST THREE IN
ELKHART ROBBERY
Fourth Man to Be Appre-
hended Today Police
Suppress Names.

with the arrest of three young
IT en- here Thursday afternoon and
evening. Elkhart police officials be
lcve that the mystery surrounding
the robbery Of an Elkhart tObacc
company's plant there recently. has
been solved. At the request OF the
EIkhart chief OF police the local
officials refused 20 disclose the
names of those arrested, since it is
understood that two Of the men are
being held only as witnesses against
the other and that another arrest
is 20 De made here today. The men
were taken 10 Elkhart last night by
Capt. NorthrOp and PatrOlman
Weaver OF the Elkhart police de-
partner
The robbery az Elkhart occurred
several days ago and cigarets. val-
ued AZ over $500. were taken. The
same method was used by the rob-
bers there as was used at the rob
berry OF the Daley com mpany's plant
In this city recently. Many cartons
or cIgarets were taken and con
cealed during the night None OF
The loot has yet been discovered a.
is said. although one OF the men
arrested here yesterday. confessed 90
taking part in the burglary and
named his confederates.
Loot Not Identified
The cIgarets which were recently
found in Porter county by q rail-
road detective. and which were a.
FIRST thought 20 have been taker
from the ElkhRrt company. could
not be identified by the owner since
they were all OF the omar brand. a
brand which he did not carry.
The men VIII be questioned today
by the Elkhart police and with the
2 rres- OF the fourth man. the rob
btty VIII be solved. e Is believed.
Charges OF grand larceny viii re
filed against the Two men. lt is said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
AUTHORITIES
CONSIDER TWO
POSTS FILLED
Unanimous Predictions Are
That Hughes and Dawes
Will Get Places.
WALLACE RUNS STRONG
Harding Still Open to Sugges-
tiOns, HOwever-Some
Posts Difficult.

BY Associated Press
MARION, O.. Jan. 6.-CoDClu-
sive information about the cabinet
preferences Of Pres't-elect Harding
still is lacking. and as the days go
by without definite development.
the number OF those mentioned for
appointment IN speculation here is
increasing rather than narrowing.
Two weeks ago there were many
indications that the announcement
OF at least two selections was immi-
nent Those who had talked with
Mr.. Harding generally were agreed
that Charles Evans Hughes. OF New
York. was uppermOst in his mind
for secretary of state. and that
Charles c.. Dawes. of Chicago. had
the inside track for secretary OF the
treasury. There was equal unanim-
ity in the prediction that these Sc
lections and possibly that OF Henry
Wallace, OF Iowa, for secretary OF
agriculture would be made known
very early in the new year.
Considered Daily.
Since then the cabinet question
has been under daily consideration
by the president-elect and he has
heard the advice OF some OF his
db4eoL party leAutlSs DuA WkLn0AL
apparent result.
The claims OF other asplrants
have been thrust upon him by their
friends. and the interval also has
given him an opportunity 20 hear
the inevitable residue OF protests
against some OF the appointments
he was popularity reported 20 be
considering.
As result ne has given recent
visitors the impression that his
mind still is open on every appoint
ment. Some OF them even have
gone away predicting that no seiec-
tions would be announced until just
before March 1. For the most part.
however, the conviction prevails
that two or three Of the most i'm
pOrtant appointments VIII be made
known IN January.
II is understood that for one
thing the president-elect Is finding
CONTINUED on PAGE FOCR.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
SAYS Big PROFITS
MADE ON WAR COAL
Government Paid 81 While
Mines Bureau Bought 1t
at $40, Statement.
By the AssocIated Press:

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6-The SEN
ate committee inquiring into the
high cost Of coal last year was in
formed az resumption of its hear
inEs Thursday that while the bureau
OF mines was buying coal at S470
a ton through an arrangement with
the National Coal association, which
required no fees. the war depart
ment was buying coal at over s. a
ton through Col. =. =. Vent, pres
ident OF the association, on a com
mission basis.
The statement concerning the ar
rangement OF the bureau OF mines
was made by Chairman Calder OF
New York. when Col. WentZ wa,
tcstifying as 20 his services for the
war department during the shortage
of last summer and early fall The
latter said ne had purchased and
delivered 10 the department 1000
tons OF coal at slightly above 81 a
ton for which ne had received com
missions aggregating $4,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
ONE KILLED WHEN
CONVICTS REVOLT
West Virginia Prisoners Set
Shop Afire, Attack Eel
lows-One Escapes.
BY Associated Press:


MOUNDSVILLE. w. Va. Jan. g..
A tailor shop in the West Virginia
penitentiary here was set on fire
Thursday night by several convicts
who tried 10 escape The prisoners
cut a big belt in the engine room,
and when II snapped the lights in
sections Of the penitentiary went
out They then attacked several
other prisoners in the engine room.
one OF these men died from knife
wounds after the attack. One pris-
oner. a man serving a life sentence,
escaped during the trouble.
a few minutes after the fire was
discovered in the tailor shiL, which
is located inside the prison walls.
the lights went out Armed guards
started a roundup OF the prisoners,
oscorting them 10 their cells. and
Warden Terrill reported that there
was little trouble experienced In
this work.
The Moundsville fire department
was summoned and the firemen.
assisted by guards and a few "trus-
ties" soon had the blaze under con-
troll The damage 20 the tailor shop
was slight.
When the prison lights went out,
a number Of guards rushed to the
engine room 20 ascertain the trou-
BILE. Here they found two prison
ers who had been working on the
pOwer engines lying on the floor
suffering from cuts and bruises. The
big belt attached 20 the engine was
found dangling from aw heel. It
had been cut
Warden Terrill said that the two
prisoners who had been attacked IN
the engine room reported that two
other convicts had entered the de-
partment slashed the belt and cut
them with knives. The warden said
the two prisoners who started the
free and caused the troublee in the
engine room had not been identi-
Tfa1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
CrorCder COnferS With
Nenocal; Official Says
Meeting is Cordial
BY the Associated Press

HAVANA. Jan. Cen. Enoch
Crowder. accompanied by Boaz W.
Long, the United States minister tC
Cuba. and the captain OF the cruiser
Minnesota, and his aides. went 20
the palace at o'clock Thursday
afternoon, where Gen. Crowder had
a conference Of so minutes with
PreS't McnOCal
Gen Crowder declined 10 make
any statement concerning his mis-
sion. saying that when any new
was 20 be given out he would cal,
ia the newspapermen. The general
viii be quartered on board the Min
nesOta during his stay in Cuba
DIR. Pablo Desvernine. the cuban
secretary OF state. did not attend the
conference He declared. however
that II was cordial and that ne was
happy that Gen. CrOwder had come
20 Havana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
Wade To Attack
Woman, S Charge
In Death Fight
Forsaken by Woman, Bridge
port Man Will Plea Emo
tiOnal Insanity.
BY international News Service :

By international News Service.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Jan. g.
Forsaken by the woman he IA in
fatuated with and whose husband.
George 3. Mott, he is charged with
s'aving Edwood Wade. youthful
milk dealer, Thursday witnessed the
beginning OF the real legal battle
10 save his neck from a hangman's
moose. Young Wade pinned his
lope on his attorneys plan to have
the defense chiefly rely on a plea
OF emotional insanity ana 20 at
tack Mrs. Motifs testimony that
Wade alone slew Mott.
Wade's good man Friday, John
+. Johnston, who with Mrs. Mott is
charged with being Wade's accom-
phce in the brutal murder. also put
the blame in so far as himself was
concerned. upon Wade.
Albert Wade. As. father Of the ac-
cused milk man. was the first wit
ness called for the defense today.
wife 10 Testify.
The beautiful young wife Of the
accused slayer IL also 20 testify. She
has followed the case with fortl-
tude
Mrs. Mott was not in the court
room when today's session began,
being kept in the sheriff's Office.
In developing the defense's line
Of evidence that Wade was abnor-
NAL, the father testified his son did
not make progress in school. leav-
ing at the age Of 13 when in the
third grade. although physically
strong and vigorous
He had a very poor memory" 3"
the witness said. After being on
my milk route 10 years I don't be-
lieve he can tell 10 names out Of
300 customers. He can not make
change accurately"
Wade said he knew OF his sons
visits to Mrs. Mott. talked 20 Mr..
Mott about It, explaining that his
son was irresponsible.
''I talked with him and warned
him not 10 go 10 Mrs. Mott any
more, Wade said, "but the next day
MIS-. Mott would telephone him and
he would go back"
George Beardsley. farmer, tes-
titled he knew the prisoners mater
nal grandfather. who was mentally
unsound when ne died. His state
ment that he had softening OF the
brain was ruled out.
Beardsley said the maternal
grandmother was cratic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
Cost of Government
For 1920 Less Than
Half 1919 Expenses
BY The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Thc cost
of running the United States gov
eminent last year amounted TO ap-
proximately s5,064,OOO.OOO as against
about S11.72S, 100000 in 1919. The
total expenditures outside OF pay
ments on the public debt were re-
vealed Thursday in accounts ob
tanned from the daily treasury state
ments.
Treasury officials said tonight
that while ordinary disbursements
had not yet come down 20 the 81
600, 600, 900 mark set by Sec'y Hous-
ton in his estins te Of the revenue.
needed for future fiscal years, ex-
penditures would continue 70 fan
Gradual liquidation Of war claims
and expenses. officials declared. ex-
planned the drop IN expenditures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
CRISIS IN PERIOD
OF REIMBURSEMENT
ISPASSED Herring
L. 5. to Become Normal Only
With Rest of World,
Speaker Says.

Work and save" is Frank r. Her
tng's remedy for the Industrial ills
which are now afflicting the world.
He gave his remedy in an address
before the Kiwanis club Of South
Bend Thursday noon where over 400
business and professional men
gathered In the Oliver hotel to hear
the speech and listen TO the songs
Of Elton Creapeau, who entertained
following the luncheon.
The development OF new foreign
markets, the restriction of immigra-
tion, public works OF road building
and irrigation TO care for unemploy-
menL and the taking OF smaller pro-
fits or losses by manufacturers and
business men are other means indi-
Gated by Mr.. Herring as remedies by
which the United States can get
back to normal trade conditions. He
declared that the depression OF the
business is more serious and fraught
with more dangers than at any other
time i'm the history OF Christian civil
lization. The world problem. he
said. must be studied and solved by
each country in a different manner,
for the problem in each country ia
different In it's aspects.
Must Seek World Markets.
1--WE cannot get back 20 normal
here until the rest of the world gets
back TO normal said Mr. Herring.
THE business man who tries 20 think
in terms of himself alone or In terms
Of his country alone, while not con-
sidering the rest OF the country. is
delaying the settlement of problems
which have great import. The great
need of the world NJ this time is the
re-establishment OF normal cOndi-
tions in the rate of exchange. and
the resumption of international
trade"
The change OF the United States
CCONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
EXPECT CONFLICT
IN MAYORS CASE
Wilson Paroles O'Callaghan
With Reference to State
Department.


WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-Conflict
between the department OF state and
labor was foreshadowed Thursday
over final decision as 20 the admis-
sion of Daniel j. o. CallaEhan lord
mayor or CorC, who was apprehend-
ed bv immigration authorities upoI
IFS arrival at Newport News. from
frcland as a stOwaway without q
i-sspOrt.
Action or Sccy Wilson in paroll-
ing O'Callaghan upon his own recog-
uizanCc. it was Indicated, had been
taken without consultation with the
state department, - the nrst kuowl-
edge or 10 was obtained by Acting
Secy DAVIS OF that department from
newspaper reports. Even should
OCalIarhan now bc deportcd. IL was
held at the state department that
lt fore that could be brought about.
there would Dee nothing 90 prevent
his coming 10 Washington and aC-
.mplishinE his announced mission
~.he United States of tcsufyiug
before the commission Of the com
mittee Of 100 investigating The irisl
conditions.
To Sustain Appeal
Sec'y or Labor Wilson. i- is un-
derstood. has virtually deciled @
sustain tie appeal OF % Allla nan
a. the department on labor from the
decision OF the board OF inquiry az
NcwpOrt News excluding the lord
mayor. although no decision viii be
announced by him until the record
has been received from immigration
officials az Newport $cws.
Before taking action OF O'CallaE-
hans appeal however. 10 would be
fhe usual custom OF the department
~ labor IN the case OF an alien ar
rfviug IN the United States without
"A passport 90 defer a decision unit
u had been ascertaincd whether the
deDartnent Of state was willing 90
,-ai-. paS-r-rt restrictions common
ly imposed upon the entrance 90 the
United states of aliens
on account of the friction which
i said 20 have developed between
The departments OF state and labor
ever the admissability OF aliens
without passports. 10 WIS understood
today that SeC'v Wilson probably
would sustain the appeal of OCal-
han without any reference OF The
case 20 the department OF state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
WOULD DROP 5000
FROM U. s. PAYROLL
Committee Headed by Rep,
Wood Slashes Appropria-
ton For Clerks.
~ Assoclated -

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 8. - Great
Britain was accused OF "emulaung
the Hun" in pursuing her postwar
oil policy. by Sen. Pheiau. democrat
California, speaking In the senate
Thursday after Sen. NcKellar, dem
ocrat, Tennessee. had advocated cut
ting off the British supply OF Am
eriCan oil unless Americans were
accordede equal rights with British
subjects In the purchase and de-
velopment Of world oil supplies
The California senator added TO
his accusation the charge that Great
Britain at the same moment she was
appealing for American aid durin s
the war, declaring her back was %
the wall, was buying up oil lands
IN other countries. With this charge
Phelan coupled another, 20 the ef-
feet that Great Britain had OBJ
tained four billion dollars ir loans
from the United States and had
used her own money IA an endcavor
TO acquire a MONOPOLY OF the world
OIL supply.
Sen Mckellar. a few moments
before the Pacific coast senator
made mis- charges. had declared thai
Great Britain was putting forward
claims OF inability 90 pay interest
on American war loans and was
buying up the world oil resources.
England. while buying up these OF
resources. Mr.. Mckellar said. was
using American oil and saving her
own supplies for the future.
The United States. Sen. McKellar
declared. has the power Ito bring
England 20 terms by refusing per
mission for the obtaining OF oil
from America
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
PenrOSe 30 GiUe Hid
To FOrdney Measure

By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 6. - Sup
pCrters OF the Fordney emergency
tariff were given encOuragement
Thursday by the announC ement OF
Chairman Penrose Of senate finance
committee that he would use his
influence 10 obtain passage OF tho
bill The Pennsylvania senator in a
formal statement issued after HE
committee opened hearings on the
measure. assured his republican col
leagues that he would Join them in
pushing the legislation through al
this session. but declared for mOdi-
fiCatiOn OF the rates carried by the
bill as it passed the house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
Bandit and Citizen Near
Death; Wounded IN ChGss

By AEsOciate1 Press.
TOLEDO. o.. Jan. G.-An alleged
bandit and a citizen and VINO at
tempted 20 capture him after an
successful effort Of the former %
cash a check in a local clothinE store
late Thursday afternoon were
wounded 50 severely that both are
expected 20 die.
The supposed theft is known as
James Butler. The citizen is r. g.
Kinkead, 81 years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-07
THE WEATHER.

INDIANA - Unsettled wi.h moderate tenn
perature Friday. saturday partly cloudy ano
colder.
LOWER AITCHIGAN-Cloudy Friday. cold
Friday night; Saturday fair.