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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
MAY WITHDRAW U. S
DOMINICAN TROOPS
Department Heads Confer on
Withdrawal of American
Military Force.
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The
state department is understood to
practically have completed its de-
tailed plan for withdrawal OF the
American military government from
the Dominican republic and Is ex-
pected TO make 1t public soon with
the approval of Pres't. Harding.
Secretaries DENLY and Hughes,
who have conferred recently on tho
subject, were again in conference
Thursday and later Sec'y. Hughes
went 10 the white house for a brief
visit. The subject of the discussions
was not divulged. although II was
Presumed IL concerned the situation
in the Dominican republic.
Those familiar with the problem
expressed the opinion Thursday
night that If the military govern
ment was Withdrawn, American
marines probably would be held
for a time on the island until the
native government had demon
strated that it was we'll established.
The American forces. II was stated.
\ q
leaving the native constabulary.
trained under the supervision Of the
marines TO support the new gov
ernment in any emergency.
The military government was es-
tablished in 1916, but Pres't. WI
son last December declared the
United States was actuated only by
a friendly purpose in maintaining
forces in the republic and expressed
the opinion that the purpose Of the
occupation had been substantially
achieved. so that the native govern
ment could be re-established.
Pres't-elect Carvejal, who was pre-
vented from taking office in 1916
by the establishment OF the military
government, conferred with Sec'y.
Hughes last Monday and urged
withdrawal OF the American forces.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
MAY ELECT WOMEN
TO CHURCH OFFICE
Presbyterians to Let Referen-
dunn Decide-Both Sides
Cite Scripture.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WINONA LAKE. Ind. May 26.-
Scriptural quotations were passed
back and forth Thursday as the
commissioners to the 133rd general
assembly Of the Presbyterian church
in the United States attempted to
establish how much Of a part wo-
men are TO be given in the eccleias-
teal government. A decision was
finally reached TO allow the pres
byteries Of the church 10 take a
referendum vote on the question Of
allowing women TO be installed as
deacOns. an office hitherto held by
men. The vote Will be taken in the
coming year and a report made at
the next general assembly The
proposal that women be permitted
% hll the position of deason is a
new feature.
Look ye out therefore. brethren,
from among seven men of good re-
port. full Of the spirit and OF wis
0oIa whom you may appoint over
this business.
We have this for our guard,
brethren" declared Rev. Lathem.
''and I believe that we should stick
pretty close to the good book"
A generous round Of applause
greeted this quotation, but immedi-
ately there was a counter-quota-
ton from commissioner who
found his inspiration in the book
OF the Romans. He quoted:
Il command unto you. Phoebe.
our sister. who IS a deacOness Of
the church tnat is az Cenchroe. that
we received her in the Lord, worthily
Of the saints and that yet assist her
IN whatsoeve matter she may have
need OF you. For she herself also
hath been the helper Of many and
Of mine own self"
Cheers greeted the quotation and
tribute by Rev David Hughes Of
Baltimore TO the deaconess in his
church brought ringing shouts Of
appreciation.
The vote followed authorizing the
referendum vote on the granting Of
additional power 10 women in the
church government
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
Charge 10 More Union
Leaders With Graft
Grand Jury Votes True Bills
Against Men in Building
Investigation.

b. Associated Press.
CHICAGO. May 26.-Sixteen more
labor union leaders were named IN
true bills charging graft IN buildlns
construction work Thursday By the
special grand jury which has been
considering evidence by the Daley
joint legislative committee.
The true bills voted Thursday.
coupled with the six voted earlier
in the week and ten voted last week
were the answer OF the grand jury
10 threats which many OF the mem
bers are declared eto have received
in letters. Eforfx 20 inumidate wit
nesses also have been charged.
According 70 testimony before the
Daley committee. graft money was
paid 10 union leaders varying IN sums
from 800 10 $4,000 and totall!ng
about $4,000 by the owner Of a
moving picture theater and men-
bers OF the Scrap Iron Dealers as-
sociation-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
ACCOUNTANTS AND
GRAND JURY PUSH
PROBE OF FRAUDS
Eschbach Joins Staff in In
vestigation of Laporte
Financial Affairs.
Special to The Nevs-Times


LAPORTE. Ind, May 26.-Em-
ployes of the state board of. ac-
counts. reinforced by the arrival Of
Jesse Eschbach. head OF the state
board, Thursday continued the in
vestigation of LaPorte county's
financial condition by working be-
hind closed doors. Newspapermen
were denied admission and the door
was also closed to the public. While
the state accountants delved into
the figures, investigating contracts
and continued a probe which FROM
ises to be exhaustive. the grand jury
continued its merciless grind. Ac-
cording TO report. Eschbach ap-
peared before that body.
The court house is surcharged
with a tense atmosphere, nobody
appearing TO know what is going
TO happen and what Will be the next
revelation in LaPOrte cOunty's SEN
sationaI expose Of it's wild orgie of
alleged unwarranted public ex-
penditures. Whether there are in
dictments or not, said Pros. Rowley,
LaPorte county has been put on a
business basis and there will be no
more extravaganza or bad manage
ment on the part Of public officials
here. II is uL' 10 the grand jury TO
state indictments. That is not my
province"
From records and from witnesses
who talked before entering the
grand jury room. it was intimated
that LaPorte county has been going
through an orgie of reckless expen-
diture of money, bad business man
agements dealing with favored con-
tractors (most Of whom are pOliti-
clans. some of state reputation d.
utter disregard OF the law governing
the expenditure of public funds in
great many instances, letting of con-
tracts at a time the cost of material
and labor was at its peak. failure 20
carry out the law governing the let-
ting of contracts. particularly for
bridges. appointing incompetent in
peCtors and workmen. IN fact doing
about everything in their way with
ont respect TO the provisions of the
law
The result Of this sort Of man
aEement is that LaPorte county Is
without funds 20 pay its EXPENSES,
which amount 10 about $4,000
month. A. L. Donaldson, the expert
engineer of the state board Of ac-
counts. made an examination of so
bridges built by order of the COM
missioners. Pros. Rowley and the
grand jury accompanied Mr.. Dom
alison and at each bridge the people
living in the vicinity We're called as
witnesses. he first time an Indiana
grand jury ever held an investiga-
zion out in the open and under
trees It was found that of the so
bridges examined but so were built
according TO specifications and in
some instances they were built
without competitive bidding. No
person appears to know what Will
happen next.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
RRITISH SEND TROOPS

LONDON. May 26.-FOur battal-
ions OF British troops began TO ad-
vance from the Rhine 70 Upper ST.
lesia Thursday and the transfer -
expected 10 be complete by the end
Of the week.
The war office announced Thurs
day evening that two battalions also
would be sent from England. max
ing six battalions in all dispa tched
70 reinforce the allied troops already
In Upper Silesia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
MAINTAIN CLOSE
WATCH ON BORDER
State Police Report Region
Quiet After Attack at
Nolan, ". Va.

BY Associated Press.
WILLIAMSON. w. Va. May 26-
State and county authorities Thurs
day night watched with extreme
caution the situation along the
ives. Virginia Kentucky border af-
ter the events OF Wednesday night
a.. Nolan. W. Va. which resulted in
three deaths. Capt j. Z. BroCkus
OF the state police. reports that the
region was quiet. a similar report
came from Sheriff a. G.. Piuson Of
Mingo county.
George krun2, one of the men
held IN connection with the shooting
az Nolan. died AT hospital here to-
dav. shortly after Krum was ad-
rlitred 10 the hospital he told the
that he had done moth
ing % excite the trouble at the No
Ian ferry where the fight started
and during which Private Kackley
81 the West Virginia state police and
fPrivate Maley Vaughan OF the Ken
ztuclSy guard. We're killed.
The body OF Kackley was sent TO
his former home at Nartinsburg
while the body OF Vaughan was ship
PEG 10 LOUISE ny thll A- tNNl AaANl
GOV. NTorgan's proclamation of
martial law for Mingo was reported
THURSDAY night Sheriff Pins0n re-
ported that Ross Perry was arrest
81 by deputy sheriIs near Gilbert
". Va. and charged with having
ammunition IN his. possession. He
was held without bail
Discussing the announcement az
Washington 10 the effect that SEN
are committee would investigate the
situation in Mingo county. David
Kobb. international financial agent
or the United Mine Workers said.
said.
SO far as I am concerned, / well
come any investigation that VIII
help clear up any economic or IN
dustriaI Misunderstanding in south
ern West Virginia. Some cf our
Apzesert day statesmen are on record
rhat workers have a right 20 organ
ize and the United Mine Workers.
believing that they were Justified IN
coming 10 the assistance OF these
people a high percentage Of whom
we're living here IN peonage. we are
not afraid 20 20 20 court with the
claims Of the miners as we under
stand thA1D-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
j. S ACE
IN NARROW ESCAPE
Eddie Rickenbacker Smashes
Plane in Landing Near
Cheyenne, Wyo.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., May 26.-
Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, Ameri-
can ace. arrived here at $40
o'clock Thursday night on his trans
continental airplane flight. smashed
his plane in landing and narrowly
escaped death. AS a result he may
be unable 10 continue his flight 70
Washington, y. c., he said. unless
ne can leave here in an air mail
plane tomorrow.
When Capt. Rickenbacker landed
his rlane turned over. Although f.
was dark, thousands watched the
landing and rushed 20 The machin p
expecting 20 find the flyer dead or
badly injured
Rickeubacker crawled out Of the
machine and. greeting A. O. Dunn
ply, superintendent Of the air mail
field. said with a smile. Its moth
ing"
The bad landing was not Eicken-
hackers fault. according 20 Mr..
Dumphy
Might flyers are enabled 10 land
by means OF flaming rs" Mr Dunn
ply said, "and the cross on the T
is supposed 10 point with the wind.
In this case they did not point in
the right direction. through some
mistake and Capt. Rickenbacker
landed on the of side OF the field
and his plane ran into the stage
road"
Capt Rickenbacker left Redwood.
Cal. at daybreak and had expected
20 reach Omaha by eight o'clock
Thursday night and washington. D.
c.. by Friday night
He said he would announce his
plans definitely Friday with respect
10 continuing the flight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
EXECUTIVE IN.
new POLICY ON
LOAN NPROBLEMS.
Harding COnfers With BEST
Financial Minds" on In
dustrial Outlook.
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
Meets With Mellon, Hoover
and Morgan to Discuss
Foreign Obligations.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. May Pa
meeting Of best financial minds"
has been inaugurated by Pres't.
Harding and his advisers as a means
Of considering the nations indus
trial outlook with particular refer
ence 20 the question of extending
further loans Of American CAP ital
TO foreign governments.
Some of the most prominent fg-
ures in American finance and indus
try already have given the president
the benefit Of their judgment on
specific problems affecting the
financial world, and in the near fu-
ture others are to be called 10 the
white house 10 consult on ways and
means TO stabilize conditions and
hasten the return to normalcy."
The foundation for a series OF die
cussions on these subjects were laid
at a white house dinner Wednesday
night. the significance and details
Of which became known Thursday
for the first time.
COnfcrs With Powers.
Win Ctt y. MellO0 Oh the treasury
and Sec'y Hoover Of the commerce
department, the president had as
his guests for the occasion J. P.
Morgan, Paul Warburg and a half
dozen other men Of great influence
and power in financial circles.
Whether TO encourage further
loans of private American capital
to foreign governments was one Of
the questions most eriously consid
cred, with most of the financiers ar
guing that such extensions Of credit
presented the most practicable
means 10 place foreign finances on
a sound basis once more and thus
10 improve the field for American
exports. This question already has
received much attention by the
cabinet
Some OF the visiting members. 1t
was said. expressed concern over
the possibility of funds raised in
this country by foreign bond issues
being used TO buy the PRODUCTS OF
other foreign countries. The belief
was advanced that use Of American
money in such a manner would re-
suit unfavorably TO domestic indus
try. especially farming.
On the other hand il was pointed
out in some administration quar-
CONTINUED on Page FOur)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
UNIONISTS In
LEAD In IRISH
POLL RETURNS
Sinn Feiners and NatiOnalists
Celebrate Effect Of Par
titiOn Protest.
COUNTING UNFINISHED
Unionists Likely to Seat 40
Members DE Valera and
Devlin Elected.

BY Associated Press:
BELFAST. May 26.-The Union
lists have done better in the elections
than they anticipated. the Sim
Feiners worse than their prophets
predicted, and the Nationalists no
more than they looked for. and the
Unionists are. therefore. the only
party In Ulster today not disappOint-
ed. AL however. are celebrating
The Unionists because they have
won. the Natlonalists and Sim
Feiners because they have made
their protest against the partition Of
Ireland and believe the protest viii
have its effect on the minds OF tho
people Of the world
The UniouistS expected TO win "a
Of the 81 seats including those for
the University. which viii be decid-
ed Saturday. They Will probably get
nearer forty seats.
Daniel McGann, chief lieutenant
lin Belfast OF Joseph Delvin. the Ma
ltionaiist leader. had hoped for Il
seats but did not really believe that
more than ID nationalists and Sim
F'einers could be returned and lie
proved a good prophet.
Counting Not Complete.
The counting OF the ballots Will
not be completed probably until the
end OF the week. but so far as the
returns go they show that the Union
lists made their greatest gains IN
Belfast. where It is stated they viii
have Is or 16 seats. Joseph Devlin
is the only Nationalist or Sim
Feiner who will have a seat for Bel
fast in the new parliament If he de-
Cides 20 sit there and even he was
beaten in his own stronghold for
first place on the poll by his Union-
iSt opponent, T. r. Burns. His coll
league Alderman Byrne, was at the
bottom OF the list with only 311
votes or 10. 200 less than his leader.
This was due TO the NationaIists Civ
ing all their first votes 20 Devlln.
The Sim Feiners did better than
Byrne but on the first ballot ,hey
were well behind the UniouisJs, and
as apparently neither the National
lists nor the Sim Feiners kept their
pact 10 give their second votes for
each others candidates. there was
little hope for them in the second
ballot
Tho socialists. here as in other
constituencies. lost their deposit,
which they have 10 forfeit il they DO
not receive a certain number of
votes. In Antrim. things are going
about as expected. the Unionists
Thursday evening being pretty GER
(COnunued ON Page Four)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
State Finds Ne1O
kissing Blond" "
In O7-th7Cein Case
ix-Year-Old Child Says Her
Mother and Not "Intoxi-
cation" is the One.
special - The News Times


CHICAGO. May 26.-Another
kissing blonde" in the Orthwei1
murder case was uncovered Thurs
day.
The mysterious girl with whom
Herbert 2. Ziegler. slain Goodyear
Tire and Rubber company execu-
tive, danced at the Green Mil Ear-
dens just before he was shot by
Mrs. Cora c.. Orthwein. was Char
lotte Lewins5y, sister of Miss
Beatrice Benner. who was named by
the states attorneys Office as Zieg-
ler's PARTNER.
This information was disclosed
by six-year-old Janet Lewinsky.
blue-eyed and bob haired daughter
of Mrs. Lewinsky. who testified at
the cross bill which her father has
filed against the kissing blonde"
Mrs Lewinsky, a former film ac-
tress, had brought suit for separate
maintenance and in the cross bill.
her husband charges her with in
fidelity and with being frequently
in Zlegler's company prior 10 the
shooting.
story Shakes Case.
Little Janet's story 10 state Off
cials shook the states case. il was
freely admitted She declared her
mother had sobbed hysterically
when news of Ziegler's death was
telephoned 20 their home.
Mother said, he was such a good
man. He was such a good friend
Of mine Then mother cried again.
But Aunt Bee didn't cry. Then
mother said and to think I was
dancing with him just few hours
ago. She had no right TO shoot
him.
The state will call both women IN
10 determine which really was the
kissing blonde" as the child re-
mained mistaken in her story de-
spite a lengthy cross examination.
Assistant Prosecutor Heth claims
that from the real blonde" can be
determined whether o. not Mrs.
Orthwein's motive for the killing
was jealousy.
Miss Brenner was further ident-
fed Thursday as Beatrice Benton.
who played the part Of "IntoXica-
ton" in Experience" a few years
ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
CONNALLY ASKS
EXCLUSION OF
HOUSE SPEECH
Makes Bitter Attack on
Michaelson for War Propa-
ganda Charges.
DEMANDS INVESTIGATION
Illinois Representative Says
Congress Should Make
Sweeping Probe.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. May of-Exclu-
sion from the congressional record
of a speech by Rep AIieh4elson. re-
publican. Illinois. was demanded in
the house late Thursday by Rep.
ConnaUy democrat. Texas. on the
ground that it constituted a refec-
uon ON the dignity and honor OF
the country.
Attack on the speech was made
hy AIR. Counauy after The Illinois
member had spoken in support OF
his resolution FOR investigation OF
charges that the United states had
been led into the war by British
propaganda and financial interests
al time when Pres't Wilson was
pleading Tor neutrality.
Taking exception 10 the speech.
Mr.. CouuaIy appealed 20 the speaker
for some way by which its publca-
ton could be prevnted. declaring il
had been made uy one who is mot
worthy 90 sit in This chamber"
To Renew Fight.
Mr. MiChaelson had left the floor
and i0 parliamentary wrangle con-
corning methods for exclusion of the
speech the session ended abruptly
with a motion to adjourn by Rep.
Haugen, republican. Iowa. There
were indications that the fight would
be renewed Friday
Quoting extensively from his res
olution, introduced last week Mr..
Michaelson declared that charges by
former Rep Galloway OF Texas 10
the effect that widespread newspa-
per propaganda had been dissemi-
mated 20 involve the United states
In hOstlities had. in his opinion.
been substantiated by Gabriel Hano-
teauN formerly French minister for
foreign affairs, and that congress
should order sweeping investiga-
ton.
1T is the duty of congress to
make an investga ton" said Mr..
Nicholson $50 that If the charges
are true. future generations viii
know about the financial combina-
.tions whose intrigues drew this
country into war IF they are not
true, 10 is strange that Sir Gilbert
Parker now asserts that there was
a big propaganda movement
through the newspaper and teachers
TO excite the American people and
influence them into the war ON be-
half OF Great Britain.
The American people were duped
by an unscrupulous combination of
wealth"
Tried to stop speech.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
Former Wayne County
Treasurer is Fined
Weidner Pleads Guilty to
Charges of Failing to Turn
in Tax Money.

y
WINCHESTER, Ind. May 26.-
E J. WGdner. former treasurer OF
Wayne county. and who was indict-
ed at Richmond soon after the fail
ure of the Farmers bank at Milton
was fined S4OO and costs in the Ran
dolLh circuit court Thursday when
he pleaded guilty TO charges that
he had neglected 10 give in money
ne had on deposit in the Milton
bank for taxation purposes. The
case was venued here for trial sew
eral weeks ago-
weidner was charged BY grand
jury indictment with emlbezzlement
arising out Of the deposlting OF
county funds IN excess OF the legal
maximum amount IN the bank now
defunct. The Indictment was In
three counts. The first, charging
embezzlement, was dismissed today
after weidner pleaded guilty 20 the
rema.ning two counts He was fined
S2O0 on each charge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
DROwNs WHILE wADING.

By Associated Press:
KOKOMO, Ind. May 26.-Mabel
Land, Il. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Land or this city was drown
ed while wading Thursday afternoon.
The girl had gone with a party Of
school children on a picnicking
trip. While wading in the creek
with three other girls. Miss Land
came 20 a step-of and sank before
help could reach her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
Danny's Task is Big to Find
Enough Brides for Array
of Gifts.
GIFT LIST YET CROWS
Merchants Find Much Sport
in Starting Newlywed on
Happy Path.
HOW TO GET IN

Just as many merchants as
possible are wanted 10 partici-
pate in the June Bride contest
now being conducted by The
News Times. All that is neces-
sary 10 get in is TO call the ad-
vertising department and an
nounce the present you wish TO
give the bride or groom. Your
name will be listed and as much
publicity as possible given it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
OFFICIALS FRUSTRATE
JAIL DELIVERY PLOT

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May 81
What is believed by authorities to
have been a carefully PLANNED jail
delivery was frustrated here Thurs
day by officials OF the Marion
county Jail Discovery Of the plot
followed the finding OF saws. chem
icals and insulated wire in a venti-
lator shaft in a section OF the jaIl
whore federal prisoners are kept.
Two prisoners suspected OF the at
tempt TO cut their way out OF the
5ail were placed in solitary confine-
ment by Sheriff Snyder
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
YOUTH BROWNS TRYING
TO RESCUE HIS SISTER

INDIANAPOLIS, May 27.-Louis
Hearne. q. was drowned here
Thursday when he attempted 10 res
cue his sister. Mrs. Edna Varnehm.
who had fallen into White river.
Hearne, who is said 10 be but a poor
swimmer. became exhausted and
sank before he reached his sister.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-27
AGED MINE OFFICIAL
KILLS WIFE AND SELF

HARRISBURG, H., May 26.-
Archie Monroe. "A, formerly
prominent mine official. shot his
wife. y. at their home in Carrier
Mills. near here Thursday and then
killed himself.