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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
OF LOST
RECORDS BARRED

CONTINUED FROM T.. E ONE.)
after which the court declared that
the proceedings had no bearing in
the present case.
Cross examination Of the younger
Berger was resumed this morning.
To follow Berger on the witness
stand Will be his wife. who. 90 is eN-
pected. viii corroborate the testi-
mony offered by Berger as 20 his
fathers unsOundness of mind
The younger Berger testified We'd
nesday that after his father return
I'd from II. Wayne he became
sloveuly iu his personal habits re-
fused 90 wash himself before meals.
never took a bath and chewed and
spit tobacco Ou the cupboards and
walls other signs OF wandering rea-
son Berger declared on the stand iu-
Cluded a statement by his father that
he had planned 90 set married 20
woman he had met in syracuse. Ind.
but wanted 70 think the matter over
several weeks
His father built fires I'm fence
rows. The son stated on direct ex-
animation. adding also that on one
occasion he told his son that ne
wanted 90 go tramping around the
country selling trinkets
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
Conservatory Pupils
Please Audience IN
FOrtnightly Recital

Much talent was displayed by the
Iupils of the South Bend Conserva-
tory Of Music at their fortnightly
recital at the school Thursday eve
ming
The program was wide in its
scope and varied. IL embraced %
numbers, including piano selections,
violin renditions. vocal pieces. reel
t7tions and dance portrayals The
following pupils did not appear In
their numbers: Julia Marbaugh,
Florence Strom. Bernice Gindelber-
ger. Mary Alice Kaufman. Eliza
beth Brefch gave a dance number
called Little Boy Blue" and was
heartily applauded for her graceful
Interpretation and easy movement
upon the floor
The evening was enjoyed by
everyone present and wishes were
expressed that the recitals OF the
pupils In the future would receive
greater encouragement from the
people OF the city. The next recital
VIII be held at the conservatory on
Thursday. Feb. 9. II Is the inten-
ton Of the teachers at the cOnserv-
atory 90 hold recitals every two
weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
OMAHA STUDENTS
GET EXPERIENCE IS
SALESNEN IN STORES

OMAHA. Neb.. Jan. 20-Omaha has ad-
opted a plan whereby high school stu
dents IS q part Of the regular course 20
into cltv's stores O. work in order o. get
actual practical experience ia salesman
ship
High school OF commerce pupils report
for duty 40 the stores 10 which they are
assig ned each day during the regular
school hours. 30 q. IN. 20 9 10 p. n and
learn retailing from the practical stand
point Managers II department super
intenients give record cards eQuivalent
20 school reports Tor each student No
pupil however. is permitted 20 elect "a
take this salesmanship course until he OF
she has completed two ycrrs OF regular
high school work.
Students who avail themselves 81 this
opportunity receive no pay for the first
months but az the end ~ that time -
cents an hour for nine months s. paid
From then on until they finish school
they are 10 have 20 cents per hour when
engaged in actual selling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
Indiana Grain Dealers
Hold annual Contention
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 20
The subject OF trading in grain fu-
lures and the recent declines in the
market prices of grains were dis
cussed Thursday at the first session
of the Indiana grain dealers associ-
alton annual convention.
Grain dealers lost heavily because
Of the decline in wheat prices ac-
cOrding to a report made by Charles
d. Riley Of Indianapolis, secretary
of the association.
The subject of trading in futures
was discussed Thursday afternoon
by William SimOns Of Chicago: Fred
Vawter. Indianapolis; G. b Jenkins,
NOblesville, and Bennett Taylor,
Lafayette
State Sen. Maurice B. Douglas.
secretary Of the Indiana federation
OF farmers associations was another
speaker. He reviewed business con
ditiOns.
The convention will hold another
session Friday morning at which II.
r. Kurrie, president Of the Monon
railroad. will be the principal
speaker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
Goshen Raises $1,000
1t Dinner to Hid Europe
Special to The News-Times:

Special TO The News-Times:
GOSHEN. Ind. Jan. 90. APP
proNimately 81 200 was raised for
the European relief fund here on
Thursday night when a $40 dinner
was given at the Alderman hotel
under the local management Of Rev.
Duncan Weeks. rector of St. James
Episcopal church.
Rev Arthur j. Folsom. Of Fort
Wayne pastor OF the Congregl-
tional church i'm that city, delivered
the PRINCIPAL address.
The diners paid $40 each for. the
places they occupied. The menu
consisted Of a cup Of boiled rice.
two slices Of brown bread. without
butter. and Gun OF moderately
sweet cocoa. Food was served on
uncovered tables and no eating
utensils were used.
Responses to the appeal for aid
were all voluntary. no soliciting
having been done. In order 20 re-
duce expenses to a minimum, no
tickets were used.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
LaPOrte and Michigan
City IN Contest OUer
Memorial For Soldiers
Special to The News-Times:

Special to The News-Times.
MICHIGAN CITY. Ind, Jan. 90.
Over 500 members of the John
Franklin Miller post Of the Ameri-
can legion Of Michigan City have
signed petition to the county COM
missioners of LapOrte county, pro-
testing against the erection Of a SOL
diers memorial at LapOrte.
Strife between Laporte and
Michigan City has grown loud in
the last few weeks. each town
wanting the memorial erected in its
city limits. The matter rests with
the county council. which meets at
an early date, at which time a
merry war is expected 10 develop
between representatives of both
cities who will present claims.
Michigan City does not want TO
pay taxes on a building that Is 20 be
erected in Laporte and the same
condition prevails in LapOrte
against erecting the memorial in
Michigan City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
MOVIES TO AID IN
DRIVE FOR RELIEF
Indiana Play Houses
To Donate Proceeds of
Performances.

Benefit performances Tor the
Herbert Hoover European Relief
council will be given In all north
ern Indiana moving picture theaters
from &c to II O'Clock on the morn
ing OF Jan. %. according 10 a deci-
sion reached at the monthly meet
ing Of 18th congressional district
motto managers held at the oliver
hotel Thursday afternoon.
All film producers, musicians.
operators and necessa ~ employees in
the picture theateTs have agreed to
donate their services for the benefit
performances and all receipts Will
be given to the cause. according to
plans announced Thursday. The
government has consented 10 the
omission OF war tax assessments for
the performances, as earlier in the
week similar steps 10 raise funds for
the Relief council will be taken by
movie houses throughout the coun-
try
Plan For Performances.
Three-minute speakers will ac-
quaint theater patrons with the
movement on dnesday evening"
Jan. 26, and Red Cross nurses Will
be on hand TO accept offerings at
the benefit performances. the man
ayers announced. A personal repre-
sentative of Herbert Hoover will be
in charge Of local ticket sales for
the drive. and it is expected that
$2,50O,000 will be raised through
out the country for the European
relief work.
Manager Ezra Rhodes of the La
Sale theater was chosen president
and c. Z. Berkeson of the Black
stone theater was elected vice-p resi-
dent Of the District Moving Picture
Exhibitors association at the meet
ing. A Wallenstein of Michigan
City was chosen to act as secretary
treasurer. Representatives from
Michigan City. LapOrte. Plymouth,
Nappanee. North Judson, Knox, Ar
gus. Bremen, Goshen, Elkhart
Mishawaka. WalkertOn, Culver and
South Bend We're in attendance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
-Four Speakers Before
KilUaniS Club Meeting

John T. Campbell was the oral
booster at the kiwanis club lunch
con Thursday noon and Fred Rel
mold talked on Say Il With Hard
ware" Q. r. Swayze srOke on So
cialism. Dan Pyle addressed the
club on Thrift week and urged the
business men to practice thrift In
the home and teach thrift I'm the
school just as they practiced thrift
in the conduct of their business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
REPORT MAJORITY
: OF SALVADORIANS
WANT REVOLUTION
Fear New Uprising Due to
Opposition to Union of
Five States.

TEGUCIGALPA. Honduras. Jan 20
Fear Of another revolution In the repub-
lie Of Salvador which may begin early
this wear are entertained here. The union
ISIS party I'm that country is reported to
be convinced that the SalvadOrian gov
eminent Is opposed TO the proposed union
OF five Central American republics
Guatemala. Honduras. Nicaragua. Costa
RIGA and SalvadOr-and 10 be making all
preparations for an uprising. In this
they are said to have the sympathy Of
the unionists Of Guatemala, who few
months ago overthrow Estrada Cabrera
as president. Reports received here
state that the revolutionary movement in
Salvador has the moral support Of 80
per cent Of the people
one phase OF the present apparently Sc
ri0us situation I'm Salvador is the result
OF a sort Of coup de etat nv which Car
los Melendez turned over the presidency
to his brother Jorge, which is alleged
To be unconstitutional Following this the
revolutionary movement was undertaken
with Arturo ArauiO rs its leader Araufe
Is n wealthy engineer and landowner Of
Salvador and chief Of the republican
unioniSt party, one 81 the most prominent
men Of Central America. and has spent
millions of dollars for the benefit Of pub
lie institutions
Escapes Troops.
To stop the revolutionary movement,
the government conducted a series Of ar
rests and depOrtatlous. Honduras re-
fused 20 permit arms 10 pass through
territory 20 the rebel forces IN Salvador
and consequently the revolution failed
and AraujO fed TO Honduras. escapin z
government troops sent after him by or
der Of the president who demanded
AraujO dead or alive.
The leaders Of this revolutionary move
ment are now I'm Guatemala preparing to
again try % overthrow Melendez IL
believed here that the government and re-
EVOLUTIONARY forces viii come 10 n clash
some time early this year unless the
United States intervenes
Most OF the fOregn element I'm Salvador
is reported 10 be in favor Of Arauio and
against Melendez whose sentiment 8
gainSt the United States and Mexico are
q matter or common report. Most ~
the thinking people 81 Central America
want peace and believe IL can be secured
only by a guarantee Of the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
CHINA TO BUILD
MINT TO PRODUCE
UNIFORM CURRENCY
American in Charge of Work
Will Cost About Two
Millions.

SHANGHAI, Jan 2O-The first, step I'm
an effort toward uniformity in Chinese
currency viii he undertaken by the build
ing here Of China's first national mint.
The work viii be directed by an Amer
lean mint expert Clifford Hewitt. Of
Philadelphia. whiSe services have been
loaned TO China by the United States and
who came here q short time ago to begin
his duties Mr.. Hewitt installed the new
mint at Manila, the first established in
the Philippines.
1t is expected that the completion sys-
tenn Of currency mint viii put an end TO
the conglOmerate system of currency Of
all kinds and values which has long been
q drag on the commercial progress of
China.
While the Mexican dollar introduced
into China from the Philippines. has
come to be the common unit OF value
the various tuchuns. governors and other
officials Of provinces have issued coins
that are dealt with commercially nc va
lues based on the quantity Of their silver
content The Chinese tael I'm which gov
eminent funds and customs ordinarily
are reckOned is not a coin mt all but
silver slug Of n given weight and fine
ness, differing in weight and value in the
different provinces.
To Cost S2OOO.OOO.
The Shanghai mint is to cost about
S2.O0o0OO and be one of the largest in
the world, riv8lling in size and output
the mint at Philadelphia It is to have
a capacity Of 100000 silver dollars a day
with a daily consumption Of IA tons of
silver in addition 20 baser metals used as
alloys Mr.. Hewitt hopes TO have the
plant completed and IN operation with
iu two years.
He is the originator Of many Of the
machines and processes in use in Amer
lean minis, having been in the service of
the United states government for -
years He was builder Of the American
minis at Denver and Philadelphia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
INAUGURAL DAY
WEATHER OBJECT
OF SPECULATION
Record Shows Elements Fa-
vorable Only SIX Times in
Past History.

WASHINGTON. T.. c.. Jan 90
Speculation as 90 tho kind OF wealth
err that viii prevail in washington
when Harding and Coolidge are in
auEurated is o. very uncertain pas
time. as the weather man has A
habit OF playing an sorts ~ pranhs
nj that season OF the YEAR.
Sometimes the early DAYS Il
March at the national capital fur
nish a reminder OF the innocent
lamb. but more often thcv behave
like ravlng lion II is certain
that March 3 next viii show no
Improvement in brand Of weather
over the fue. suushiny day whe -
William Mckinley was iuauguratei
first In 1897 and II is equally certain
20 be uo worse than the day when
William IT. Taft was inaugurated n
1909 when the inaugural parade
had 90 be abandoned and the press
deut-elect was inauEurated in the
senate cham Der instead or IN front
Of the capitol building.
For several decades congress has
been arguing at four-year intervals
the wisdom OF changing the inaue-
ural date from March 10 some time
when the first breath Of spriE-
might reasonably Doe expected ID
Danish the chill of winter
Record of Weather
In the interest or public safety
and comfort il seems that q ehanes
OF date should Zoe effected Here -
the record of inauguration date
weather. SO far ass compiled. show
ing only six really favorable days,
James Monroe. 1921. snow and
rain.
Andrew Jackson, 1879 mild and
serene
Andrew Jackson. 1888, cold and
raw.
Martin van Buren,, 1857, calm ana
beautiful
William Henry Harrison, 1871,
cold and rainy
James Is. folh, 1872 cold, rainy
and unpleasant
Zachary Taylor 1879. cloudy and
threatening.
Franklin Pierce. 1883, snow ana
slush.
Abraham Lincoln, 1865, rain ana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
indianapolis Man Plans
Pension For Blind People

BY Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. 20
State pensions for the blind Will he
provided for in a bill TO be intN
duced soon by Rep Kingsbury Of
Indianapolis Individual pensions
pensions under the bill would be not
less than $50 a year or more than
$500.
There are approximately 1900
blind persons in the state over q
years Of age and not self support
ing. according to Mr.. Kingsbury.
Pensions would be granted 10
such persons by a commission 20 be
created for that purpose. Commits
sioners OF each county would be re-
CURED TO levy a tax for the blind.
The total number Of blind in the
state is said 20 be 2,40O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
INSPECTOR Is SHOT.

BY Associated Press:
DUBLIN, Jan. 20.-DiStrict in
spect0r Tobias OSullivan was found
shot dead early Thursday morning
near the DistowI Barracks, county
Kerry
Jerffrie Mcdonald. laborer was
shot dead in bed in the presence
of his wife ar Abbeyleix. county
queens Three men are alleged 10
have killed him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
DEATHS
AuITnS TITTlS.

MILTON TITUS.
Milton Titus died at Hot Springs,
g. ID. Wednesday afternoon after a
short illness with complications.
He is survived by daughtef. Mrs.
Louis Geyer of this city and by four
grandchildren. he was born in
Lima, o.. Oct. z. 1888 and was 81
years old. He was "A member OF
the Auten Post 30. S. @. A. r..
South Bend and a resident here for
many years
The body viii be brought 70 South
Bend for burial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
SENATE BOARD
FATORS WORLD =
DISARMAMENT

CONFINED FROM PAGE oNEl
ocratic effort 10 substitute the Walsh
resolution are expected.
Some Influential republican lead
ers, were said 10 favor pOstponment
Of action on the resolution until the
new administration comes in with
the possibility IL was that president
elect Harding would include the
plan Of the BOrah resolution in his
association of nations plan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
WABASH DEFEATS DAYTON.

~ AssIcIIToU Press
AWFORDSNILLE, Ind Jan.
30. - Wabash college basketball
team defeated the DAYTON FIVE here
Thursday night - 20 y. Thorne was
the individual star for the wabash
team. The locals took a big lead
early i'm the contest and held il
throughout
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
Project for Opening
". ID. Prep School at
InterIdIen Dropped

LAPORTE. Ind, Jan. 20. - The
project of opening a preparatory
school at Interlaken for fitting boys
for Notre Dame and other Catholic
universities has been dropped 10y Of
fcials Of ST. Xaviers. in order TO give
full support TO $2.0O0O00 school
at Baltimore. 1t was learned today
however. that Capt. c. J.. Beals, Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
NAME PARK COMMISSIONERS

Ey Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind Jan. 20
Richard Lieber. director Of the state
conservation department, and c. g.
Sluers. assistant have been ap-
pointed ON important committees of
the National Conference on state
and National Parks. il was learned
here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
MRS Mao

TRIO CLUB Holds
The Trio club members were
hosts TO 80 guests at a $50 O'Clock
dinner Monday evening in the recre-
alton room Of the boys building of
the Y. N. c. a. Following the din
ner d. IT. Kupferer, sponsor Of the
club. spoke on THE Interdependence
Of All Men" Plans were discussed
by the club members for a minstrel
TO be given some time next month
and which Will be written and pro-
duced by the boys. The Individual
and the Community. and "TIe
Family. the Basic Unit Of Society
viii be subjects Of talks 10 be given
at the next meeting which viii take
place Jan. "a.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
Huntington Women FaUOr
Present Primary System
By Associated Press

HUNTINGTON, Ind. Jan. 20
Following an address delivered this
afternoon by ex-Sen. Albert J. Bev-
eridge before the Huntington county
league Of women voters. the organ
ization adopted a resolution indOrs-
ing the direct primary law. The
resolution also urges their senator
and representative in the legislature
to oppose any action that Will de-
stroy or weaken the primary system
Tonight Mr. Beverjdge addressed
a large gathering on The Consti-
tuition and John Marshall"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
Railroad Officials Make
SloiO Progress at Meet
By Associated Press :

d. ANHN+AdAfA 4 Atr1
CHICAGO, Jan. 20 Railroad
representatives made slow progress
today in presenting their argument
for restoration Of the piecework plan
in their general appeal for abroga-
ton Of the national agreements be
tween the roads ard employees before
the railroad board today. Statistics
complied on the Baltimore and Ohio
We're the basis Of today's testimony
Adjournment was taken this after
noon until Monday 10 allow the
board 20 consider other matters
before IL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
81 REPORT 100 smP.

EE Assoc ldLeQ Press.
SEWARD. Alaska. Jan. 2a-The
mail steamer Joseph Pulitzer. mis-
sing since Dec. IS. Ls safe az anchor
az Ch.Euik. "a cannery town on the
Alaska peninsula, SEQ miles west OF
Kodiak according 20 adyices re-
ceived here tonight The vessel lost
her r!dder and put into Chieui Z
without further mishap. the mes
faEe stated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
MORAY GIVES
FINAL q. X. TO
NEW TAX BILL

CONFINED FROM PACE oNEl
which was recommended by Gov.
MCCray makes the present regis
tration books permanent, but pro-
Nid9s for "a registration board 20
mert % days before election 20
make changes necessitated by re-
movals. A petition OF 300 voters,
however. will compel the county
registration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS.

by Associated Press;
INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 20 - Tax
assessment regulations. announced
Thursday night by the state board
Of tax commissioners. disclosed the
elimination of the itemized state
ment OF household goods. Gov. Nc
Cray. in his message 10 the legisIa-
tire recommended amendment of
the 1919 law so as 90 discard this
requirement, which the governor
declared was an "inqulsitOrial list.
Dates also were announced IN the
regulations for obtaining rc-assess-
ments of real estate. AN of them be-
ing moved forward approximately
che month as compared with a year
ago.
Receive Applications.
The state board IL was provided
will receive tax payers applications
for re-assessmeut OF their real es-
tate at any time prior 20 April /.
Application by tax payer for the
assessment Of the property of
another must be filed by March, 81.
as also recommendations from coun-
ty auditors assessors or treasurers
Tor re-asSessrnents
The applications for the real es
tate re-asSCS smcntS, the regulations
provided. must describe the proper
ty. give it's Ioca tion as 20 the taxing
Unit. show the assessed value, and
the cash value of March L. this
year.
The state board. it was pointed
ont in the regulations has the power
10 order assessment of real cs-
tate i'm any taxing unit or of any in
dividual and 81 am application is ap-
proved the re-assessmcu would bee
made by the local assessing officer
Property owners, if not satisfied by
this re-as sessuent, might appeal TO
the county board Of review M it's
June session and if still dissatisfied
then 10 the state board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21

the Chicago board Of education. had
taken an OPTION on Interlaken school
property until Feb. I and expects 20
oDen a military school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-21
SAYS ENGLAND
WOULD KILL u. 5.
MARINE TRADE

-oNTINUED FROM - -
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-01-29
ITEMS FROM RAYMOND

The nice weather of the last few
days makes everyone feel like
making garden and Settin' hens.
Some few are blowing but are
wondering whether it is any use
or not. More attention will be paid
iii hih land crops and graden
Itruck-a good idea, too.
A number of old friends of the.
Clifford family attended the funer
al of Mr.. Clifford'S father at Jen-
nings last Monday afternoon,
The new minister was at Ray
mond January, %. A good number
were present. He will soon be To-
Gated in the parsonage at Ray
mond.
Road work is going on to some
extent. All the mail routes are re-
Iceiving special attention which
meets with public approval.
A number of persons from this
vicinity were among those who at
tended the supper given by the
Il. 0. 0. F. lodge of Welsh, Tues
day night.
The Raymond parsonage is at
present being put in excellent
shape for Rev. Hardin.
Miss Eddy Welton of Iowa was
the weekend guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Havenor this week.
Mrs. r. F. Jacobs of St. Martin
vile is spending a few days visit
ing her brother, Carl.
Ralph and Mary Bucklin are
among those on the sick list this
week.
Raymond eleanor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-01-29

Scott Carr and family have
moved from the Three Pine dis
trict to their farm south of town.
Jim Davis who farmed the Carr
place last year moved his family
to the home of Fred Griffith for
the present.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-01-29

We are informed that the girls
of the Jennings basket ball team
will be here Friday afternoon to
play the Elton team.