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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-12-14

It used to be fishermen who were
the champion liars, but now it's the
men who tell how many miles they
got out of gallon of gasoline.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
OHIO OPERATORS
WARN Mine HEAD
Will Refuse to Hold Future
Meetings With Union Men
on Wage Scale.

COLUMBUS. o.. Dec. 27.-Eotice
that southern Ohio coal operators
Will not hold further meetings with
officials of the miners union TO me-
gOtiate new wage scales and work
ing agreements was served upon
John L. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers of America.
after a meeting of Hooking Valley
operators az the southern Ohio coal
exchange here late TUESDAY.
The word sent Lewis by the
southern Ohio operators was said 90
have been in answer 10 a letter sent
out by Lewis from Indianapolis on
Dec. 16, suggesting a meeting OF two
operators and two miners from each
OF the four states in the central
competitive field, to bee held in
Pittsburg next Tuesday 90 agree up
on a time and a place for the next
conference.
Announcement that Elm due time
the operators of southern OHIO VIII
propose a new scale for their en-
ployes that Will not include the
check of and which VIII eliminate
the inequalities placed upon this
district was regarded In many
quarters as indicating "a possibly
serious breach in 3 atoms between
operators and mines.
a letter sent 10 Lewis telling Of
the decision 10 discontinue meetings
with the miners union representa-
tives. declared that "the plan of
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
Plans Injunction Suits Against
Property ODnerS Housing Resorts

To circumvent any escape from
the injunction proceedings filed
against IA alleged notorious prohibit
ton violators. as a means Of halt
ing Bookkeeping, owners Of property
which house the alleged wet cases
Will be named defendants in court
litigation.
Such was the startling announce
ment OF Harry Taylor. who drew
and fled the original iniunctions IN
behalf OF the prosecutor. Mr.. Tay
Tor declared that he had received
information that several alleged
operators had transferred their
holdings TO others, using this meth
Cd as a means OF thwarting the plans
OF the prohibition enforcement off,
GERS.
Injunction proceedings against the
owners OF the property are 20 be
filed very shortly, Mr.. Taylor said
Tuesday evening. II understand
that three OF the men against whom
we instituted injunctions have trans
ferred their interests and by this
method hope 20 evade the severity
Of the statute under which they are
subject TO litigation"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
Daugherty EnLiStS Cooperation
From States IN Enforcing LauU

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Co-op-
Grafton of state law enforcement Of
flcials with those Of the federal gov
eminent. was asked by Atty Gen.
Daugherty in letters sent late Tues
day to the attorney generals of the
various states. such cooperation. it
was maintained. would result in a
better and more uniform enforce
ment OF all statutes.
Enforcement of the prohibition
and the food and fuel supply laws
were particularly referred TO. Mr..
Daugherty explained IN Announcing
the dispatch OF the letters. There
was no disposition on the part Of the
federal government 10 evade respon-
slbUity. he added, but there was a
feeling that the state would make
every effort 20 enforce their laws
which might be a duplication OF
federal statutes.
The letters We're also accepted in
some quarters as step In connection
with the move. recently announced
OF investigating retail prices.
Mr. Daugherty suggested 10 the
state attorneys general that they
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

call conference Of county prosecut-
ors OF their respective states and. if
possible. bring about "a coherent,
working arrangement" between them
and the federal officials charged with
the same enforcement OF the laws.
Such meeting. he added. ought TO
be held early in the New Year. that
the basis Of understanding could
be employed to effect economies in
expenditures as well as serve the
real purpose OF accomplishing more
thorough law enforcement. The CO.
ordination sought Mr.. Daugherty
said. ought 10 be OF real help 10 rnu-
nicipal authorities. chambers OF COM
merce and others interested in
reaching violations for extortion in
the prices now maintained"
This will make for a better I'M
Outstanding among the peoples. Il
will also afford an opportunity for
the several states. without duplica-
tion with the federal government. TO
enforce laws which should be enforc-
ed by state authorities and leave for
the federal government such duties
"a devolve upon II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
RUSH PASSAGE OF
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
Council Adopts New Measure
Against Buses at Its Final
Session.

In an EFFORT to pass an ordinance
that would withstand court scrutiny
and not be declared discriminatory,
the city council at its last session Of
the year last night suspended the
rules and unanimously adopted an
other preferential traffic street or
ance
The former ordinance having been
declared null and void because of
discrimination, the council passed a
new ordinance eliminating those fea-
lures which the superior court ear
lier i'm the day had held 10 be in
valid. Like the old ordinance. the
new is directed against the interur-
ban bus lines 10 sti1e competition by
the inter-city motor lines with the
interurban railways
The same streets described as
preferential traffic streets in the
original ordinance are again set out.
but the license fee Of $500 is re
duced 20 SIS. the same amount as
for iitney buses with the imposition
OF a $500 tax
The ordinance directs all CONNER
ciaI vehicles exclusive of taxi-cabs
and motor carriages in that category
from operating on the streets of
South Bend, on which the interurban
lines run.
With these additions and the -
peal Of the old ordinance in conflict
herewith the council has passed a
new ordinance which viii success
Gully withstand attacks on its valid
ity. IL is believed
The bus lines having won the
Continued ON page two.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

The statute governing this point
provides that owners of property
who tolerate an established nuisance
may be enjoined by court from leas-
ing their property for unlawful sale
Of liquor. They are subject TO bond
as we'll
The use Of the injunction as a
weapon for combating the rum
runners is considered most effective
and It's legality has been upheld by
the higher courts. This means is
considered even better than dealing
out the maximum in fines in view Of
the interminable delays encouu-
tered under the Indiana procedure
through appeals and continuance.
The Injunction closes up the al
legged liquor dispensarles upon a
proper showing and the operator
thereof is placed under $1,000 bond
10 guarantee compliance with court
order. Any violation not only sub
jects the transgressor 10 forfeiture
OF the band but makes him liable
for contempt OF court as we'll
The property owner likewise falls
under the same provisions OF the
statute and may be similarly pro-
ceeded against
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
THINNER -DAMBACHER
LOSE BOOZE FIGHT
Judge Anderson Refuses to
Return l03 Cases of Whisky
Seized in Raid.

An echo Of the famous thinner
Dambacher liquor case, which arose
shortly after a detail Of police Of
ficers seized 139 cases of Ameri-
can Pride whisky from the thinner
Dambacher warehouse in the sum-
mer Of 1919, was heard IN Indiana
polls Tuesday afternoon when Judge
a. 3. Anderson in the federal dis
trict court refused TO grant a petit
ton of Carl thinner, Eugene Dam
bacher and John Nicholini for the
return Of 1O3 cases Of booze which
remained of the original stock Of
139 cases.
The acton OF the federal judge
recalls the reams OF publicity which
was given the case. The police offic-
ers at the time of the raid reported
Continued on page two.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
MOVIE MAGNATES
MAKE APPEAL TO
SENATE LEADERS
Present Arguments for Higher
Tariff on Foreign Made
Pictures.
OPPOSE FORDNEY BILL
Say Germans Are Producing
Films Cheaper Than They
Can Be Made in L. S.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - The
American people spend from seven
hundred and fifty millions dollars
10 one billion dollars a year 10 see
motion picture shows, the senate fl
nance committee was told Tuesday
in the course of arguments for and
against a high tariff on foreign made
pictures. The investment in the in
dustry totals about Sz5O,OOO,O 900 and
employment is given to about ESQ.,
900 persons. Paul NJ. Turner, Of
New York, speaking for the actors
equity association, testified that the
idea that everybody connected with
the industry made big money" was
erroneous; that SO per cent Of those
engaged in making films received
only living wage"
Mr.. Turner and John Emerson,
an Independent producer of New
York, speaking for himself and for
D. w Griffith, urged a duty on i'm
ported films OF from so to 60 per
cent ad valorem in place Of the thir-
" per cent nj the Fordney bill. They
said the industry was in bad shape
with many studios and a large num-
Der of the $4,000 motion pictur the
aters over the country closed.
Want High Tariff.
Declaring that only a high tariff
stood between the industry and ex-
termination, Mr.. Turner declared
that at this time 81 German made
picturse were being exhibited in this
country and that four or five of
these had yielded the exhibitors S2,-
500, 900. American producers cannot
compete with the Germans, he said,
adding that pictures which cost from
100000 to 100000 to produce in
this country could be made I'm Ger
many from $4,000 TO $12, zoe.
Saul z. Rogers, of New York,
speaking for the National Association
of Motion Picture industry, opposed
the duty in the FOrdney bill, urging
that the present rate of three cents a
foot be restrained. He declared that
only a few foreign films and those
depicting great spectacles had been
successful in this country. Ameri-
can producers, he testified, export
films of many of their productions.
He feared that a higher duty than
that now proposed would bring re-
taliatory legislation abroad and dam
age the industry here.
Attack Company.
An attack on the Eastman Kodak
company featured the hearings Mr..
Rogers, William A. Deford of New
York, counsel for the International
Film service company, inc, Freder-
lex r. Coudert, of New York, counsel
for Pathe exchange inc, and other
witnesses charged that the company,
through a monopoly of the raw"
film product would be able to con
troll the motion picture industry If
imports were shut out. They conse-
quently opposed the 20 per cent ad
valorem duty on raw films pro-
posed in the Fordney bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
CONTROVERSY ON.
SUBMARINES MAY.
BE HALTED SOON
Leaders Predict Question Will
Be Referred to Later
World Farley.
DELEGATES PESSDdISTIC
Undersea Craft Tangle Still
Far as Ever From Agree
able Settlement.
By Associated Press:

y
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - The
submarine controversy has revealed
so wide a difference of opinion
among the powers that the arms
delegates are seriously discussing a
plan 10 leave the whole question OF
auxiliary warship tonnage 10 a later
international conference, SO far as
consideration Of the project has
been entirely formal. with confer
ence leaders outwardly rejecting a
hope that the present negotiations
may yet bring the submarine prob
lem TO a solution.
In many quarters, however. there
are growing signs Of Encouragement
over the prospect and an accom-
panying tendency TO examine care
fully the possibilities Of the post
rOnement plan. In highest Ameri-
can official circles it was said on
Tuesday that such a conference
would he a logical development of
his policy of international consulta-
ton. and it was indicated that he
had communicated his desires TO the
American delegation.
Resume Hearings.
Tuesday night the submarine tan
gle apparently was as far as ever
from a settlement, despite confer
ences between the American dele
gates and the plenipOtentiaries of
Japan and France, the two powers
who are holding out against the
American compromise proposal The
naval committee, which has not met
since Saturday. Will resume its ses-
sions Wednesday, but neither the
French nor Japanese expect 10 be
in a position 10 modify their OBJ
jections to the American plan.
Fhe negotiations over Shantung
also took on a more serious aspect
during the day when the Japanese.
after the receipt OF fresh instruc-
tions from Toxic, let IL he known
that they were not prepared 10 make
any further concessions in their ex-
changes with the Chinese over re-
turn OF the Tsingtao- Tsinanfu rail-
road. The Chinese already have de-
clared they can go no further to-
ward a compromise, but in some
conference circles there still is hope
that the two groups may be brought
together.
Meantime the new four power
Pacific treaty, already signed by the
United States, Great Britain. France
and Japan, got back into confer
ence discussions through a sugges-
ton from Japanese quarters that the
four powers agree not 10 apply the
terms Of the pact to the principal
islands Of the Japanese empire. In
view Of differences of view develop
ing in the United states and japan
az to the meaning OF the treaty, the
Jaranese were said TO be consider
ing the suggestion OF such an inter-
pretative agreement.
An Interpretation not applying
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
COUNCIL RESCINDS
MEASURE CREATING
EMPLOYMENT BOARD
Strict Partisan Lines Domi-
nate VOte-COl. Freyer.
muth Lauds Strang.

South Bend IS again without
funds for a free employment bureau
as the result Of the action Of the
city council last night in resembling
a previous ordinance appropriating
$3.50 for maintainence Of a bureau.
The action was not taken how
ever, without a last minute effort 10
save the job for Walter T.. Strang,
appointed by the governor as direct
or of the employment bureau. Col
George W. Freyermuth, in whose
regiment Strang served in the World
War for two years paid a glowing
tribute to the appOintee's war rec
ord.
Edgar France, general manager
Of the South Bend branch OF the
Singer Sewing Machine company
and chairman Of the employment
committee, closed the argument pre-
senting the view of his committee
that politics had been injected into
the appointment, and that 10 best
serve the interests of the community
1t would be better if the ordinance
be rescinded.
When actual voting came, the
council divided into strict PARTISAN
lines. Councilmen Judson and GOe-
bel. both republicans opposing the
repeal OF the ordinance, while seven
democratic councilmeu favored the
adjustment OF the employment bur
eau. Councilman Hagey. also re-
publican, was absent.
Defends Strang.
Col. F'reyermuth in making his
appeal for Strang declared that In
his belief the council had possibly
been misled in its view OF the stu
alton IN that they might ne condem-
ing Strang without a trial. IF the
council in looking at this matter is
making a personal attack upon Mr.
Strang," the colonel said, lit Is do
ing a great injustice 10 that Iaan
and making a great mistake"
Mr. France In replying TO Col
FNreyermuth declared that the com
mittee had recommended the APP
pcintment Of Leo Berner, but had
been Informed that his appointments
was impossible because his national
politics happened TO be opposite to
the party in power, Further, he
added. Mr. Berner was considered
the most efficient man available be-
cause OF previous success in handl-
ing the unemployment problem
through the bureau maintained by
the Chamber OF Commerce.
Mr.. France added that Mr.. Strang
had appeared before the committee
named TO direct the local activities
OF the employment bureau, had been
quizzed relative 20 his experience in
handling labor. They learned that
he had worked as a laborer in a fac
tory in Akron and mis- sole expert
ence IN handling men had been as
a sergeant in the army.
Although the incoming council
has been noncommittal on the pro-
position, it is believed that they may
favor the retention OF the bureau
this despite the announcement that
the Chamber Of Commerce Is plan
ming 10 continue its bureau until the
present crisis is over.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
STATISTICS SHOW
DECLINE IN TRADE
Department of Commerce IS
sues Report Showing 1921
Business Transactions.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 27.-Amer-
lean business houses exported S4,-
ISe.34s.0O0 in merchandise in the
first eleven months OF this year. ac-
cording 20 figures made public Tues
day by the department OF commerce..
which also gave imports for the
period as valued at &2.271.7s7.OOO.
In the same eleven months in 1920
exports totalled $7.507.729. 900 and
imports $5.012 $4,000
The declining trade was shown
further In statistics for November
when experts aggregated S29A4SO,-
900 as compared with S34S,597. 600
for october and &676.52S 900 for
. ovember Of last year. The inn
ports Tor November aggregated
S211.027.000 while for October they
were S294.487. Oo0 and for Novem-
ber 1920 were S321.2O9.OOO.
Europe. as in 1920 drew the bulk
OK American foreign shipments the
figures showing THAI FOR November
merchandise valued at s153.349.0O
went there. making the total for the
eleven months at S2209.35S. 0O0.
Neighboring North American c0un-
tries received $7I.646.000 in N0vem-
her. and $1.O67.446. 900 for the
eleven months
South American Trade
Exports 20 South American c0un-
tries for the eleven months aggre-
stated s257.12O.0O0. or about 40 per
cent OF the value Of commodities
sent 90 them IN the corresponding
period OF last year. To Asia the ia
ures show was shipped merChan-
disc OF an aggregate value OF $34s.~
476. 900 IN the eleven month";, but
for the same period IN 1920 the
shipments were valued at sis.
p0O IN eleven months this year
americans shipped S147,104. 600
and SG6S37.00O 20 Oceanica and
Africa respectively. For the eleven
months OF last year the exports
amounted to G2Ss.8SS 900 for Oce-
AMIGA and s14s.O6s. O0o for Africa
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
REFUSES TO REDUCE
RONDaOF NINE HEADS

CHARLESTON. ". Va. Dec. 81
Judge Robert Bland in circuit court
at Logan Tuesday refused 10 release
on bond c. Frank Keeney and Fred
Mooney. president and secretary
treasurer OF district number II,
United Mine Workers Of America.
and William Blizzard. president OF
sub district number four, according
10 information received from Logan
county authorities, union officials
announced here tonight. They were
sent back 10 Jail at Logan 70 await
trial on charges OF alleged conspir-
acy in connection with the march Of
armed men on Logan county last
August. They were indicted by a
special grand jury.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
LOCAL CITIZENS
TO TENDER VETS
HUGE RECEPTION
Service Men to Be Honor
Guests at Gathering at Stu
debaker Corp, Jan. 10.
CITES RESPONSIBILITIES
Bishop White Urges Revival
of Wartime Feeling To-
ward Our Soldiers.

Declaring for revival OF that
spirit Of true democracy which dom
mated the United States as well as
the greater part of the world dur
iuz the DAYS OF the great war. and
rIedging themselves 10 the Ameri-
can Legion American veteran or
ranizatiou Of that struggle against
autocracy. leaders OF South Bend 3
social professional and commercial
life ara working today toward the
successful elimination OF plans for
q great reception to be rendered the
ex-servicc men OF the city at the
Studetaker corporation on the eve
ming d.. Monday. Dec. 18th.
Bishop John Hazen White pre-
sided az luncheon meeting of citizens
interested in the project at the Oil
yer hotel Tuesday noon. Among
the Committee Of 100 were number
cd those who had been foremost
In South Bends civilian war work
in 1917-19I9. While the uniform
was absent. the spirit Of service was
there. and many commented on the
Iikeness OF that gathering 10 those
OF earlier days when IT was impos-
sibIe 10 do too much In the interest
of Americas arms and her men in
arms.
Emphasizes Responsibility.
Bishop White himself preached
the purpose Of the gatherinE,-in re-
Spouse 90 a spontaneous citizen de-
sire TO assist those hundreds OF serv-
ice men who had been unable to get
a "toe-hold" IN business life since
their discharge from the service.
Bishop White emphasized the pres
ent responsibility Of the citizenry
or the United States toward these
soldiers. declaring that everything
should be done 70 assist their vet
cran organization. the American Lee
zion i'm bringing them back to nor
malcy.-not necessarily nor at all
through charity. but through
whole-souled. deep-rOOted coorera-
ton with the Legion IN Its sans-sect.
sans-poHucs and pro-Americanism
creed Of service.
With this brief but forceful intro
duction. Bishop White presented DR..
charles A Lippiucott who. for the
preliminary committee on arrange
ments read report Of tentative
procedure prefacing his report with
his impressions OF what America
eth owes her soldier sons.
'I know many OF our finest boys
who have not yet recovered from
that period OF training and hardship
incident. to the World war" declared
Dr. Llppincott I'VE have had at
the Studebaker corporation co~sid-
cradle experience with these men.
Much OF this experience has been
sad indeed. but tn se of us who stop
10 realize what that month or two
months, year or two years Of COM
ulete readiustment Of n normal life
meant TO those chaps know that
they are not nc all 20 blame, and
& H-Hsn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
CHICAGO MURDER RATE.

CHICAGO, Dec. p. - Murders IN
Chicago in the year ending Dec. is,
were at the rate OF nearly one a
day. according 20 the annual report
OF Coroner Peter Hoffman. made
public today. In 365 days the city
had $50 murders OF $500 deaths
investigated. 81 were caused by bed
whiskeY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec H.
Could you love a convicted bandit
man killer and daredevil prison
breaker?
Would you move several hundred
miles TO be near him when he was
given a life sentence
Would you mourn at his grave
after he had been shot to death by
an accomplice after a spectacular
prison delivery?
Mrs. Tom Slaughter has done all
those things.
She married the notorious outlaw
at Dallas. Tex, in 1914.
And I knew all about him" she
SAYS II could have been happy
with him. too, for he loved me and
was good 10 me.
"But I'm glad he died the way he
did instead of dying in the death
chair He had been sentenced to be
executed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
FRENCH OBJECT TO
FLEET REDUCTION
Bitter Debates Staged on Sen
ate Floor by Leaders of
Factions.
BY Associated Press.

PARIS. Dec. 27-France's deter
mination 10 have a powerful fleet
and objections to the limitation eff
forts of the Washington conference
were vigorously voiced in the senate
Tuesday during a discussion Of the
marine section OF the governments
budget.
Senator De kerguezec held the
submarine as an essential weapon Of
defense but wished it 10 be confined
70 military uses instead Of being ap-
piled 10 tOrpedoing commerce. AT
the Washington conference" he said
I'VE were surprised TO see the
French delegation 10 demand $50,
Continued on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

A desperate chase led by Jim
my Callahan, famous old-time big
league baseball player and former
manager of the Chicago White Sox
thwarted the efforts of two bandits
who had attempted TO kidnap and
rob Mrs. Callahan, wife of the form
er player, and her daughter. Mar
garet. recently in the Windy City.
The two men had driven off IN a
taxicab with the two women after
shooting Emil Kroten, the Callahan
Chauffeur. Callahan hailed a pass
ing automobile and started in pur-
suit, picking up a policemen on the
way as the pursuers drew near the
men jumped from their car and the
policeman opened fire, killing one Of
the kidnapers. The other immedi-
ateIy surrendered.
Above are AIRS. Callahan. her
daughter and husband