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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-11-10
DEMOCRATS ARE
Still MILITANT
SAYS new Chief
DECLARES E0PLE ARE
WAKING UP TO REPUBLI.
CAN FAILURES.

~ Associated prsss
WtSiii>6TON, Noy. O.--Results
- Yesterdays eieetions prove that
thr spirit Of the Democratic part,
- sfiii militant" Chairman Cor
dell Hull ~ the Democratic Nation
~ Committee said to-day. Ills state.
msnt follows;
Fighting Democrats. who cip
tured humorous Republican out
posts in Tursday's election. have
given evidence that the spirit IT
the party II still militant ilihough
iiiis Ms not general sl-ciion. a
conservative Interpretation ~ ~.
elections held indicate that ~. PEG.
pie are lar enough away ION the
mist and confusipn ~ war cpndi
ii"ns and infhicnces H. 49, the mer.
- ~ Democratic administration 10
realize the great benefit ~ general
~ enjoyed Hereunder
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-11-10
MAILING DlRGES PLAYED
as UNKNOWN DEAD HERO
COMES TO AMERICA AGAIN

CONSTITUTED Fpow vAor owr,
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-11-10

b.lls' Tho slilor's I o'clocs aud tho
hour SCI Tor arrival. The buglcs
ram again and The Grew neiin
lined To- rails f1r thnte the dol
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
.STILLMAN REFUSES
TO BREAK SILENCE
May Return to Chair Today
Wife to Begin Counter
Attack.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y. June 81

POUGHKEEPSIE, y. Y, June 80
Six more hours of cross examina-
ton failed Thursday to break the ST.
lence OF James A. Stillman, wealthy
New York banker. on every matter
having reference to his relations with
Florence II. Leeds. former Broadway
chorus girl, named by Mrs Anne L.
Stillman in her Affirmative defense
against her husbands suit for di-
vorce.
All day long Mr. Stillman replied
to question after question in one set
way-"I refuse 10 answer on the
ground that it might tend 10 incrimi-
nate me-" on only few occasions
did Mrs. Stillman's lawyers succeed
in bringing out an Informative an
swer. Mr.. Sullman answered their
question only when they referred tc
gifts Of jewelry TO his wife.
Thursday night it was announced
the cross examination of the banker
had been completed. He will return
TO the witness chair Friday. however
if his attorneys obtain Referee Glea-
sons permission for redirect exam
ination on subjects uncovered during
the cross examination. 1t was said
that Mr.. Stllman's lawyers would
complete their case against Mrs
Sullman Friday, so that all future
hearings would be devoted to heI
counter attack.
An indication Of this counter at
tack came Thursday in the numerOu.
questions which Mr. Stillman refused
10 answer These inquiries. IL wa.
said. sought 10 bring out that the
banker was intimate with Mrs. Iced;
in New York, on Long Island. aboard
his yacht. the "Modesty." and else
where. and that she bore him two
children. Jay Leeds, 33 months old
and another, who died at birth in
1913
Tie defense also sought 70 have
the witness say that he showerec
Mrs Leeds with jewelry. bought hel
I fur coats, purchased an expensive
pa rtrnent for her in New York. es
tablished two trust funds of S150,00(
each for the former show girl and
/ her son, and himself objected 10 60
ing to Europe last year and the veal
before. because 10 do so would have
separated him from this woman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
Scion of Wealthy
Family Sentenced
for Stealing Car

BY Associated Press
MICHIGAN CITY. Ind. June 80.
Charles Bedford, said 20 be the
son OF Charles T. Bedford ST.. vice
president Of the Vacuum oil com
pany. and the grandson OF Z. T.
Bedford. president Of the Corn Prod
ucts company. was sentenced 70
from three 20 five years in the In
diana state prison here Thursday on
a charge of automobile stealing.
Bedford confessed 20 theft Of a road
ster here Saturday. He drove the
car TO Toledo. o.. and then back TO
South Bend. Ind, where he was ar
rested.
According TO newspaper dis
patches here Charles L. Bedford, jr,
is said 10 be mentally irresponsible
following an attack of scarlet fever.
His family has been searching for
him for a week. IL is said.
The prisoner claimed 20 be the
son Of the president Of the Stand
ard oil company" is said, and gave
his address at New York City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
HOPE TO DISPOSE OF
NAVAL MEASURE TODAY

WASHINGTON. June 30-Objec-
tions 10 house reductions in the nav
el appropriation bill Thursday tied
up the measure in the senate and
with al appropriations expiring with
the fiscal year at midnight Thursday
night. caused a technical lapse in
funds
Final disposition Of the bill Friday
was the aim and hope CT leaders OF
both the senate and house. but they
were prepared 10 rush through an
emergency resolution continuing
present naval appropriations. should
the deadlock continue.
Numerous conferences were held
Thursday between senate leaders and
once IL was decided 20 yield 10 the
house on all points and rush the bin
10 the president 20 avoid lapse OF the
appropriations Later. however, IL
was decided 70 throw the entire mat
ter into the senate Friday. with tho
result IN doubt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
sen. FRANCE BEGINS
LAST LEG OF JOURNEY

RIGA. June so. s. Senator Jo-
seph / France was ready 10 depart
Thursday night on the last leg of his
trip TO Moscow. The bolshevik le-
cation furnished him with an inter-
prefer for the journey, and at the
risk of stripping its cashier Of ready
bolshevik money, found enough 70
equal IS American dollars, at three
thousand rubles per dollar. enabling
the senator to proceed with a pocket
full of five thousand and one thou
sand ruble bills.
Sen. France wanted to take an
arm load of this currency. but the
Riga banks could not sell without a
considerable amount of government
red tape which there was not time
10 untangle. The trip TO Moscow
viii occupy two days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
WALLACE BALLARD,
HEAD OF COMPANY,
STRICKEN BY DEATH
President of Railroad Concern
Succumbs at Home on
Lincoln Way W.

Wallace A. Ballard. president Of
the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois
Railroad Co. with offices in this city.
died at his home, 1907 Lincoln way
W, Thursday afternoon at 5:45
o'clock following an illness Of four
weeks with a complication OF dis
eases.
Mr.. Ballard has been connected
with the company since its organi-
cation in 1905. His first position on
the line was that OF engineer. hav-
ing worked his way up through the
various departments to he rank Of
chief executive. He was a man Of
high character and his integrity and
sterling qualities won the friendship
and respect Of all with whom he
came IN contact
He was born in Menenee, H., Oct.
y, 1853, and was IS years Of age.
He came 10 South Bend from Kan
kakee and has been a resident of this
city for more than % years He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Bal
lard, and three children, Mrs p.
Ulsord, Edwin G. Ballard and How
ard Z. Ballard all of South Bend.
He is also survived by one brother,
Donald Ballard. of South Bend. Mr..
Ballard was a member Of the Ma
sonic Lodge No. Pa and also Of the
chapter.
Funeral services will be held from
the residence Saturday afternoon at
4 o'clock. Burial Will be in the City
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
MRS. EATON LEADS
SALES CLUB RACE
BY SMALL MARGIN
Robert Swintz Second-C. 5.
Slick, Miss Liebelt and Mrs.
Pischke Runners-Up.

Mishawaka is in the lime light in
the Salesmanship Club campaign
today. Two OF her members are
among the highest standing in the
list.
Mrs. Mary Eaton of District 3
stands in first position. according to
today's published standing. while
Robt. Swintz of District 3 is the sec
ond highest member.
c. s. Slick of District 3. Miss Kath-
ryn Liebelt of District 2and Mrs. w.
A. Pischke of District are the
three next highest standing mem
bers.
Miss Leblet is a newcomer and
jumps 10 a leading position right
from the start, all of which goes to
show that it is not too late TO enter
and that il is a very easy matter for
a newly entered member 20 land in
a headline position.
Among those who have heretofore
been inactive but who now are
showing speed. are Steve Peters and
Miss Mary Baker of District 1, and
j. L. Llewlyn Of District s.
Orland Sull of North Liberty
made a big jump in his standing and
is now leading District g and but a
short distance from the lead IN the
entire campaign.
Alfred Hosinski Of District 1. Har-
old Anthony of District 6. Mrs. Ida
Berger Of District s. and A. j. Cav
anaugh Of District . are among the
newly entered members whose names
CONTINUED on Page TwO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
FIGHT WAVE"
SWEEPING OVER
ALL new YORK
Thousands Arrive From Dis.
tant Points to Witness In
ternationaI Battle.
TO OPEN GATES EARLY
Title Bout to Start at Z
O'CloCk-COmmissiOner
Issues Fight Permit.
BY Associated Press A.:

BY Associated Press:
NEW YORK. June 30.-The
night wave" sweeping thousands OF
enthusiasts from distant points viii
engulf Manhattan Friday.
Several special trains, numerous
special cars and extra sections on
virtually every first class tram be
tween western points and New York
Will deposit their quotas within the
confines of the metropolis by eve
ming, ready for the concerted ad-
vance across the Hudson 10 Jersey
City early Saturday. The Woodland
Bards, Chicago's famous Organiza-
ton Of sport enthusiasts, will arrive
Friday evening on a Pennsylvania
special train.
On the New York Central the
Twentieth Century limited will run
in three sections; the Fifth avenue
special in two sections and the Lake
Shore limited in two sections. Spe-
Cial car parties are booked from
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago,
Los Angeles, San Franci go, Denver,
Mobile, Dallas, Fort Worth and
other cities.
Special cars will be routed to the
scene of the bout over the Balti-
more and Ohio from Pittsburg,
Washington, Chicago and western
cities. on every other road enter
ing the metroI olitan district sleep
ing car and general passenger car
service Will be greatly augmented,
the railroads being prepared to han
die a greater throng than ever be-
fore has been accommodated for a
sporting event.
Betting on the outcome Of the
fight in the financial district here
was very light Thursday. For some
reason, presumably for the purpose
of shortening the odds on Dempsey,
followers of the American withdrew
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
URGE EVERY COUNTY
COMPILE DATA SOON

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. June 30
Requests that meetings be held IN
every county in Indiana for obtain
ing data to be given 10 a joint COM
mittee Of congress and 70 the public
showing conditions facing farmers
were sent out here Thursday by r.
z. Reynolds. treasurer Of the IN
diana Federation Of Farmers asso-
citation These letters were sent 20
bureau presidents and secretaries in
every county with requests that
meetings be held before July Il.
when the congressional sub-commit-
tee meets.
The letters request that each coun-
" hold one or more Of thes meetings
and that leading farmers. producers
and bankers be heard regarding
agricultural conditions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
HARDING NAMES TAFT CHIEF JUSTICE
"GayParee" can t
Be Bothered With
Business Affairs

By Associated Press:
PARIS, June 30-Gcorges Car
pentier will receive. a few hours be-
fore he enters the ring in Jersey City
Saturday 20 meet Jack Dempsey. a
cablegram signed By CASTOR Vidal
under secretary of state for sports.
wishing the Frenchman "a fair and
even break of luck in the battle Of
your life"
NJ. Vidal explained that he was
representing all the sporting feder-
atoms Of France, and that ne though,
il his duty 10 express TO the French
champion the earnest good wishes OF
the French people.
Almost the sole topic OF converse
ton Thursday had 10 do with the
approaching fight in Jersey City
Many prominent dnanciers, although
worried over the financial situation
growing out Of the banking troubles
expressed the opinion that IL was a
good thing "thaL the attention or the
CONTINUED on Page TWo)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
MAY ASK CHANGE
IN ARMY MEASURE
Harding Signs Appropriation
But May Seek Modifica-
ton in Bill.
wAsHINGTON. June 3O--Pres

WASHINGTON. June 3O.-Pres't.
Harding informed congress Thurs
Asay that while he had signed the
army appropriation bill with its pro-
vision for a reduction of the regu-
lar army % 10000 men BY next Oc-
tober i. il might be necessary TO ask
for a modification Of the measure
later 10 avoid embarrassment to the
secretary of war.
The executive declared i'm a special
message sent 20 both the senate and
the house that summary dismissal
from the army OF men who had en-
listed for a longer period than Octo-
Der I would seem 20 involve a re-
pudiation OF a moral obligation b.
the government which would have
Its effect upon army morale and pos
sibly influence further eniistments-
The nature OF the notifications
which might be asked for later was
not disclosed nor did the president
explain how it was proposed 70
meet the moral obligations 10 the
men and az the same time carry out
the direction Of congress 20 reduce
the force by some 10000 men in the
next three months He did say.
Nhowever. that every effort viii oe
made 20 meet the requirement OF
the congress at the earliest posi-
bic day"
Sec'y. Weeks. in discussing the bill
Thursday. said that II the war de-
partmeut succeeded in meeting the
limitations imposed by congress,
some 10000 civilian employees OF the
army besides the 10000 enlisted men
would be thrown on the labor mar
-
Continued ON Page TNso)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
HILBISH INDICTED
ON MURDER CHARGE
snecial to The News-Times

Special 70 The News Times:
GOSHEN, Ind. June 3O-The Elk
hart Circlit Court Grand jury in ox-
ira session here Thursday formally
indicted Chauncey Hilbisch, %, Of
Benton Village. mentally irrespon-
sible, on a charge of first degree
murder. Hilbisch. using United
States army revolver, fired four shots
in the body Of Charles Strine, 81,
Benton stOrekeeper and assista NJ
postmaster Of the village after Strine
had forbidden him 70 enter the Strins
store, where the postoffice is located.
after he had quarreled with Strine's
son-in- law, William WySOng who
had reprimanded him for using vul-
gar language in the presence OF
women and children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
PRESIDENT TO
RECEIVE PEACE
TREATY TODAY
House \ dopts Conference
Draft Of Compromise Con-
gressional Resolution.
FAVORABLE ACTION SURE
Discussion Centers Mainly on
Provisions as to Enemy
Alien Property.

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, June so. - Pres
Harding Friday is expected TO re-
ceive the compromise congressional
resolution ending the state OF war
with Germany and Austria.
BY a vote of 263 TO SO the house
Thursday adopted the conference
draft Of the resolution and It was
taken up IN the senate a few hours
later in an effort 10 complete its
enactment. but went over after an
hours debate until Friday with IA
vOrable action then said 70 be as
sured.
Discussion in both senate and
house centered mainly on the proT-
siOns as 10 enemy alien property and
the controversy over ending the
state of war by declaring peace or
by repeating the war resolutions.
Rep. Flood of Virginia, senior demo-
crat Of the foreign affairs committee,
said the country had been saved
from humiliation by the decision to
declare a state of peace. Sen. Knox,
republican, Pennsylvania, author Of
the original peace measure said that
either method would accomplish the
desired result.
Treaty to Follow.
That a treaty of peace is TO follow
the peace resolution was suggested
by Sen. Knox and others during SEN
ate discussion. Referring TO the res
olution's provisions for holding en-
envy alien property. Sen. Knox said
IL meant nothing but an express
sion by congress that we do not in
tend TO have claims of the United
States against enemy countries) ig-
nored. waived or not respected"
This is only a suggestion" Sen.
Knox continued, Ito the president
when he comes to settle the terms Of
peace with Germany. that these
things should be taken care Of. The
president may ignore the sugges-
tions. The status OF affairs then
may be such when we come 20 ne
gotiate that treaty we may be more
lenient with Germany; or we might
require more drastic terms"
Sen. Walsh, democrat Montana,
replied that it was perfectly obvious
that such a treaty 10 be entered into
must regard the instructions from
congress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
HIGGINS FATHER ON
STAND AT HEARING
RI Associated Press

BIZ Associated Press.
CORUNNA. Mich, June 30.-Wil-
liam Higgins. 62-year-old father II
Forrest Higgins. took the stand here
Thursday at the trial Of his son. who
IS charged with first degree murder
for the death of~his hancee. Lucy
Wittum. and testified ne had urged
Forrest 10 discontinue his attentions
10 the girl.
He asserted also he had heard his
wife make the same request OF their
son and warn him against his as
ISOLATION. with Miss Wittum, on ac-
count OF her alleged friendship with
two neighhoring farmers.
Higgins was on the stand virtually
the entire day. and several times
broke down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
Continued on Page ~
DENY DISCOVERY OF
ASSASSINATION PLOT

LONDON, June 3O-Onicial an
nouncement was made Thursday
evening that there was no truth in
the statement published in the
Sketch to the effect that a plot to
ssassinate the British cabinet min
listers had been discovered.
London dispatches received in
New York Wednesday night quoted
the Sketch as saying that special
precautions were being taken TO pro-
tect all the cabine ministers in con-
sequence of the discovery Of a plot
10 assass nate them. The police
were said by the newspaper TO be
seeking three men sent TO London
by certain organizations abroad for
the purpose of numbering the min
listers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
APPRAISE ESTATE OF
LATE STEEL MAGNATE

NEW YORK. June 30-The state
comptroller's Office Thursday ap-
praised the estate OF Andrew Car
negle at S25.s33.O14 gross and f22.-
1901 net. The principal items are
securities valued az s1T533.538
Louise Whitfield Carnegie. the
widow. was the chief beneficiary. re-
ceiving a total OF sI1.33s.s47. The
Carnegie corporation Of New York
was bequeathed s1O.663,5sO.
The will. which was made public
in August. 1919. stated that Mr.. Car
negie had made ample provisions in
his lifetime for his daughter. Mar
garet Carnegie Miller. and provides
that II she outlives her mother, she
would receive the principal OF trust
fund OF S4.643.75o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
CONTINUES DRIVE FOR
CREATION OF BUDGET

WASHINGTON. June 30-Charles
G. Dawes continued his drive Thurs
day toward the creation Of a federal
budget in the 80 days limit allotted
Thursday called a meeting OF all the
budget representatives who have
been appointed by the various cabi-
net Offices, 10 meet with the president
and himself Friday morning at 1890
O'Clock in Dawes Office. Pres't
Harding will call the meeting TO or
der and preside.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
MAYOR OPENS
PROGRESSIVE
SHOW AT PARK
Flash of Light Sets City's First
- Industrial Exposition
Underway.
CAYLOR LAUDS PROJECT
Booths at Exposition Building
Display Products of
Local Concerns.

Flash. And the South Bend Pro-
gres.ive Exposition was under way.
Thousands OF residents OF this
and nearby cities witnessed the
opening ceremonies at Springbrook
park last night when Mayor Frank
In r. Carson. with the faint touch
CT A finger. pressed the button that
spread instant light throughout the
mammoth Greek shaped pavilion.
and set under way the citys hrst
industrial exposition, Illuminating
booths that do and VIII until July D
display products of local manufac-
tories.
. Pres't +. r. Johnston, or the SoCth
Reod Chamber Of Commerce. intro
duced Mayor Ralph Gaylor. u
Mishawaka, a guest OF the eNpoSl-
zion committee Mayor Gaylor high
r. praised the committee for It's e.
forts and success in prompting the
exposition. and the people OF south
Bend for their support of the project.
SIR. Johnston explained the purpose
Of the industrial show and express
ed hope that every resident OF the
city and OF Northern Indiana would
take advantage Of the opportunity
10 see what progress the city has
made In the industrial world.
Numbers Pleasing.
The opening address, in which the
public was welcomed TO the indus
trial exposition. was made by Mayor
Carson. who was enthusiastic over
the mammoth display Of manufac-
tured products that have been as
sembled in the exposition building.
This he said. was the first oppor-
tunity that the people OF the. city
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
EVEN CORN KERNELS
ARE TO BE PATRIOTIC

CHICAGO. June 3O.-After three
years of experiment. Prof. VIM. L.
Woodburn. Of Northwestern univer-
sity. has produced an ear Of corn
containing red. white and blue ker-
nels. he announced Thursday. PpOf.
Wood burn asserted he soon would
be able to perfect his corn so that
the rows Of kernels would show
solid bars OF red, white and blue.
The colored corn was produced by
crossing red and white ears 10 make
blue ears, according 10 Prof. Wood
burn. and then grating the three
varieties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
COMMITTEE READY
TO SUBMIT REPORT

LONDON. June 3O-The group Of
the international chamber OF COM
merce on transportation and COM
munication of which walker D.
Hines. former director Of railroads
in the United States. is chairman.
completed its work with the adoption
of resolutions 20 be submitted 70 the
general meeting Of the conference
tomorrow for its approval.
These resolutions include APPROX
al of the work Of the international
communications conference in Bar
ceIona Spain: the scheme for an
Anglo French tunnel and uniform
measurement Of the net tonnage OF
ships Restoration OF the pre-war
postal services, remedial passports
LEGISLATION ana Improvement Of cable
facilities are also urged in the reso-
luton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
AMBUSHES IN WEEK
TOTAL 81; % DEAD

DUBLIN. June 30-Ambushes in
Ireland during the last week num-
bered 50. and the casualty list was
%. according TO the weekly review
Of conditions in Ireland, issued from
Dublin Castle Thursday. Both the
number of ambushes and the total
Of casualties were lighter than the
previous week. the review notes,
but il would be premature 10 at
tempt to attach particular signid-
canoe 10 this.
The police casualties were two
killed and seven wounded. while of
the military nine We're killed and
seven wounded. OF the casualties.
saws the review. FIVE represented as
sassinations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01

MONTREAL, June 80. - 1T has
been the ambition OF my life 70 BE
chief justice OF the United States. .
William II. Taft declared Thursday
night but now that Il il gratthed I
tremble 20 think whether I can vyor-
thily al the position and Be useful
20 the country"
II have received kilograms an
nouncing THAI the presd dent has
nominated me 20 be chief Justice az
the United States and that the SEN
az has at once confirmed The nom
nation" said Dr. Taft n signed
statement commenting on his ap-
polntment as chief justice.
Continued on Page =. Colt mn 1,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
BELIEVE SOLUTION
OF CASE COMPLETE

KOKOMO, Ind, June 3O-LOcal
police officials believe they have
solved the mystery Of the murderous
assault made on Rev. Felix Goldman
pastor of the North Street Baptist
church. Tuesday nisht. when he was
set upon by two men and severely
cut. They have learned that Lena
Grant. the girl who has admitted
being with the preacher at the time
o fthe encounter. was engaged 10 4
young man from Tennessee, her ma
tive state. and that Goldman was
instrumental is having her break the
enga cement. That man and a friend
are known TO have been in Kokomo
quite recently.
Goldman Is apparently recovering
from his wounds.