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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
GIVES ADDRESS
DURING BRIEF
GOTHAM VISIT
Lauds Principle Of Monroe
Doctrine at dwelling of
Bolivar Statue.
GIVEN GREAT OVATION
Many Notables Attend Serv-
Ice Nenezuelans Honor
Washington.

lng AconclaINA Press.
NEW YORK. April 1a.-The re-
publics Of North and south America
Joined hands across the Caribbean
Tuesday in two notable historical
events commemorative their heroes
who showed each continent the road
TO liberty.
Amid the road Of cannon and the
plaudits OF a distinguished gathering
Prest Harding. az tho bronze eques-
trian statute of simon Bolivar. uu-
yelled IN Central park. New York.
proclaimed anew the fundamentals
OF the Monroe doctrine and cited the
desirability OF standing firmly to-
gather for service both 20 the new
and old world
simultaneously in Caracas. Vcnc-
zuela's capital Prest-eIect Gomez
and the people of Bolivar's native
land gathered around the statue OF
George Washington. which was I'm
veiled with appropriate exercises in
Washington park new site TO
which it had been transferred.
Given Great Welcome.
Pres't Harding's brief visit TO New
York gave the public its FIRST op-
portunity TO greet him as president.
with the enthusiasm always r,-serv-
ed FOR the nations chief executive.
From the moment OF his arrival un-
til his departure three and a haIf
hours later crowds waited gooa-
nature1!y i'm the chilly streets
through which he had 90 pass and
cheered a cordial welcome.
Pres't Harding was generously APP
plauded when he daclared the Unit
ed States is ready to fight in up
holding the Monroe doctrine.
'The history of the genera tions
Gince that doctrine was proposed 4"
he said. "has proved that we never
intended fl selfishiy. that we had
no dream of exploitation on The
other side. the history OF the last
decade certainly must have con-
vinced all the world that we stand
willing to fight If necessary. to pro-
tect these continents. these sturdy
democracies. from oppression.
The presidents arrival az Bolivar
Hlll was signalized by "a salute Of
2l-guns. After he had been os-
corted TO tho stand facing the statue.
followed by Sec'y OF state Hughes
Rene Niviani. envoy extraordinary
from France; Gov. Miller. Mayor
Hylan. DR. r. Gu-Borges. Venezu-
clan foreign minister. and various
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
ROd1-igue& Bandits
Rob Mexican Train
Unconfirmed Report Lis 5
Former L. 5. Ambassador
Among Those Robbed.

By Associated Press.
Ell PASO. Tex, April IA
Mexican national train from Mexico
city 10 FL Paso was held UP at Sauk.
800 kilometres south OF Juarez, early
Tuesday. Meyer reports received by
the Juarez police We're that the
holdup was perpetrated by a band
headed by Nicolas Rodriguez. a for
mer villa general. A report tha:
Enrique Creel. former ambassador
10 the United States. and his broth
er-in-law. Alberto Terrazas. were
among those robbed could not be
confirmed.
AT military headquarters IL was
said the wires had been cut and no
particulars Of the hoIduE had been
received. Ger. J.. G.. Escobar, in
command Of the troops in the state
Of chihuahua, promised an official
statement just as soon as communi-
cation was restored. a company o.
Infantry and troop or cavalry left
for Sauz Tuesday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
HUGHES PROTESTS
BRITISH ATTITUDE
ON TINOCO GRANTS
Says L. 5. Action in Oil Con.
cessions Gives No Occasion
for Criticism.
P. Associated Press:

WASHINGTON. April 19.-Sec'y
Hughes has Informed the British
government that If the American
consulate at San Jose used influence
to have the new government in
Costa Rica annul concessions cover
ing potential oil land obtained from
the old Tinoco regime by a company
in which capital was interested. he
did so without authority from the
state department
At the same time. however. the
secretary Of state is understood to
have said that the United States
had never recognized any of the
Tinoco administration and that even
if the consul did use his influence,
as has been intimated in the British
house OF commons, the American
government could not understand
how any such action during the per
iod prior TO the annulment would
furnish necessarily an occasion for
criticism by the British govern
ment.
At the state department Tuesday,
1t was described as "A memorandum
of an Informative nature prompted
by questions raised i'm the house Of
commons recently as to the attitude
Of the United States with respect TO
the concessions. It was added that
the memorandum was not in reply
to any communication on the sub
ject from Great Britain.
AnnuIed Last Year.
The concessions in Costa Rica
We're obtained by John NJ. Amory
and son, 50 Broadway. New York. in
1918, and were annuled last year.
They were discussed in report
from the state department trans
mitted to the senate Tuesday by the
white house in response 10 reso-
luton of inquiry by Sen. Borah. re-
publican, Idaho, which was adopted
last February.
The departments report records
that meeting Of the corporations
stockholders was held in Montreal.
Can. and adds.
THE company holding the Armory
concession i'm its communications
with the department Of state per
sistently concealed the participation
Of foreign interests"
The report also said that the
state department declared publicly
some time prior to negotiation of
the Armory concession that it
would not consider any claims of
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
Former Commissioner
Released By Mistake
Dennis Bush Given Freedom
Through Mistake by Nc
Cray's Clerk.

INDIANAPOLIS. April 1s.-Den-
mis- J. Bush. former street commits
sioner of Indianapolis. has been re-
leased by mistake from the state
penal farm. where he was serving
a sentence for assault and battery.
il was said Tuesday at the govern
or's office. His sentence was due to
expire May 6.
Gov. McCray was not in the city
Tuesday. but he recently announced
approval OF the state pardon boards
recommendation for the remission
$500 OF Bush's $500 fine. In for
warding a record Of the governors
action 20 penal farm officials. Jean
nette Harris. a clerk in the govern
or's office. said she had by mistake
included the word parole" along
with the remission OF fine.
No announcement was made
whether attempt would be made TO
correct the mistake
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20

She is Tall and
He is Short so
Page the Judge
BY United Press

BY United Press
KNOX. Ind. April 19.-Che sIah.
IS inches high, weight 40 pounds.
and Sc years old. reputed 20 be the
smallest man on earth. and who
spent most of his life travelling with
Barnum and Bailey's circus, wants
a divorce from his American wife.
who is five and half feet tall Che
Nah. who was born in China. has
lived here ever since he retired
with comfortable savings from cir
Gus life 10 years ago.
Che Nah charged abandonment.
His wife some time ago visited rela-
tives I'm Pennsylvania without his
permission, he said.
1t is Che Mah's second American
wife. the first being dead.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
ITALIAN FACTIONS
RIOT IN TUSCANY
Fascist and Socialists Stage
Armed COmbats IN Elec-
tOral Campaign.


ROME, April 19.-Tuscany Is the
scene Of armed combats between the
extreme nationalists. known as the
fascist and communists. and social
lists over the electoral campaign.
There has been much fighting
throughout the province. and bands
Of fascist, mounted on camions.
scour the country seeking commUn-
lists. while the latter are staging am
bushes along the roads
Fascist raiders captured a lone
communist, who refused 10 make
his escape from the spot where one
Of the most serious ARRAYS OF Mon
day took place and dubbed and shot
him % death. Later they caLtured
several communists. whom they
loaded on the camions one Of The
prisoners. who became tr0u blesome
was shot and mortaIIy wounded.
They also raided a house suspected
10 be a socialist stronghold and
killed two men who tried 10 escap p-
BY the windows. capturing a third.
Near Siena. the fascist burned
down a communist meeting place.
Two men were killed and a score
wounded in a battle between conf
munists and fascist az the gates %
the town OF San Sepoloho. Fascist
assembled az Montalcine 10 iuaue-
urate a new lodge. attacked COM
munist headquarters. which was set
on fire. Under simi ar circum
stances, a workmen's club az Prate
was DESTROYED
Being informed that four fascist
had been killed al Fojano and he
bodies cut up. fascist razed the
house Of the socialist mayor.
After a skirmish az Pianoro near
Bologna. Is communists were az
rested and labor headquarters de-
stroyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
FULTON
CONTRACTOR DIES
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Charles Becker Struck by
Lake Erie Train -COmpan-
ion Escapes Injury.


PLYMOUTH, Ind. April 10
Charles Becker, about 90 years old,
Fulton, Ind. road contractor, was
killed instantly about ago o'clock
Tuesday afternoon at railroad
crossing a short distance north of
Tyner, when the automobile in
which he was riding with c A.
Abraham, 80 years old, of Plym-
Outh, also a contractor. was struck
by a north bound Lake Erie and
Western passenger train. Failure to
see the train as he made the short
turn onto the tracks. which are OBJ
strUcted from view by embank-
ments. is believed responsible for
the accident that resulted in Beck
er's death, the miraculous escape
Of Abraham and the vs'eckage of
the Buick touring car, owned and
driven by Becker.
Becker came TO Plymouth Tues
day afternoon from his home in
Fulton. Fulton county, and with
Abraham had driven a short dis
tance north of Tyner TO inspect a
road for the Improvement Of which
Becker held a contract. They were
returning 10 Plymouth when caught
In the crossing death trap. Becker
had been regarded as careful
driver and friends here are at a
loss TO explain the tragedy.
Taken To Tyner.
Immediately after the crash. in
which Becker was killed instantly
and Abraham hurled from the ma
chine a distance of 20 feet the
train crew and passengers rushed
TO the aid Of the wreck victims.
taken 20 Tyner by the train and
Becker's body and Abraham were
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
NALUARLE COW DIES.

~ AcsUHIdTHU Ire-st
APPLETON. Wis, April 19.-The
Holstein cow, Sadie Gerben Henger-
weld de Kol. which attained a 40
pound butter fat production record
in seven day test. and known 20
Holstein breeders throughout the
United States and Canada, died here.
She was nine years old
She was valued at SIS, 900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
VIEW SITES TODAY
FOR FEDERAL BLDG.
Government Agent in City In
specting Prospective Loca-
ton for POstOffice.

Several sites comprising a full
quarter block of property. centrally
located, which have been under ser
veillance for some time by the gov
ernment for the erection of a federal
building in this city which will in
clude new postpoffice. will be in
spected and given a thorough exam
ination today by A. A. Packard, of
the United States treasry depart
ment in Chicago.
The volume Of business done by
the local postoffice has become so
large that new building for the
efficient handling Of local mail has
become a necessity.
AIr. Packard VIII recommend a
site and the probable cost of the
building TO the treasury department.
lie is expected to leave the city
some time today after he has COM
pleted his work
Recommended by Elks.
Congressman Andrew j. Hickey
of the Thirteenth Indiana district
has a bill up in congress now rec
onmending the erection of a new
postoffice for this city. The bill is
being held up, however. because il
is necessary to include the approx
mate appropriation for covering the
expenditure of the building in bills
Of such nature.
The matter of getting the new
pOstoffice building here was boosted
to Congressman Hickey by the
postal committee of the South Bend
chapter Of Elks. He has now franz
ed his measure and it is expected 10
pass congress as soon as the ap-
preparation for it is determined.
In event that the bill is passed
the building will be erected and
completed within the next two
years. When it is in full operation
the present building Will be disposed
of but until then will be used as a
temporary headquarters for local
postal department.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
URGES DRASTIC
IMMIGRATION.
RESTRICTIONS.
Sec'y Hughes, in Official Note,
Asks Immediate Passage
of Measure.
GLASSES UNDESIRABLE
Hughes Says NJ a ajority of
Types of Emigrants Make
Poor Citizens.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Rigid
pestriction Of immigration was rec
commended Tuesday by Secy Hughes
IN official documents transmitted TO
congress. They were interpreted as
reflecting increased need for the i'm
mediate passage of the immigration
bill. reported Tuesday by the house
committee limiting admission OF
aliens for IA months beginning next
May 10. to three percent Of each
nationality resident in the United
States I'm 1910.
Debate in the house viii begin on
"Wednesday under special rule.
"Our restriction Of immigration
should be so rigid" Mr.. Hughes re-
port said. 'that Il would be impossi-
bic for most OF these people TO en-
ter the United States Particular
reference was made to undesirable
: classes from the Balkan cities, Ar
menia. Russia and Georgia.
Reflects Desire.
The report said 606,292 passport
vises were granted by American
consuls in Europe for the year 1920,
reflecting a stimulated desire in
most European countries 10 emil
CRATE to America before anu-immi-
grafton laws were passed. The
principal restraining influence was
said 20 be lack OF funds due to de-
preciated currency values.
"The director general Of police Of
Rumania," the report adds, has is
sued an order excusing all Jews
from military service and permit
ting their discharge from the navy
if they desire to emigrate TO Am
erica"
In Rumania 1900 persons were
awaiting examination for permission
10 come 20 the United States. il was
said. while tremendous pressure"
for passage was reported by Off
cisls in Poland, where $4,000 await
ed third class communications.
Undesirable Type.
Let's and Lithuanians leaving the
<Balkan states. Mr.. Hughes said,
were largely people from the slums,
the vast majority of them Jews and
an undesirable type" In the Rus
sian Caucasus cit may be accepted
as nearly literally true" Mr.. Hughes
said. "that every Armenian family
which has enough 10 get away, or
IS not iTnpregnated with Bolshevism
viii ultimately endeavor 10 emigrate
20 America. Russians and Georgians
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
CARSON ANSWERS
SEEBIRT CHARGES
City Attorney Pans" Method
Used by Seebirt to Gain
Mayoralty Berth.

South Bend voters We're asked by
NFaycr Carson Tuesday night IN a
short address at the Carson head
quarters to return him 20 office on
the achievements Of the present city
administration. The mayor was in
4roduced by Mrs. Charles T. Ivan.
who presided at the meeting which
was held in the interest OF Mayor
Carson's candidacy for the repub-
ucsn mayoralty nomination.
After reviewing a few Of the ac-
+,one OF the present city admiuistro-
ton. the mayor gave way 20 C'.y
Att'v. Thomas W. Slick, who made
the principal address OF the evening.
Mr.. Slick began by saying that Ell
+. Seebirt's openinE in his cam
paign for the republican mayoralty
non nation lacked cuoush powder TO
make a sufficient noise.
Brands Charges False.
sNTr Seebirt and I are good
s. kiends and I hope we continue 50
- fter this campaign said Mr.. Slick
81 am here 90 speak for Mayor Car
60, frst. because I believe him u
be qualified TO hll the office for
which he is "a candidate, and second,
because 7 would be an ingrate not
- liff nv voice i'm defense of a
friend Of % years standing" Mr..
Slick then began an answer 90 Mr
Seebirrs opening campaign address
last Friday night
.sTr. Seebirt I'm his speech Frid1y
night made statements. according -
the pubHshed rel ort Of them, which
r know and Mr.. Seebirt knows. IL
he made any Investigation Of the
facts. are untrue" said Mr.. Slick.
..lfr. Seebirt says the cry has on
b.rd in the track elevation fund, to
- for sts share OF elevatiug tracks
- street intersections only $780,
O00 OO The fact is that this fund
e exactly S229.31O.17. and Mr. See
bi~t could have obtained this infor-
nation - he had cared TO do so, ss
7 did. by simply tolephoning John A.
S,vvgort. the city controller.
"He says the Carson administra-
,ioS. charges tie civil city S5o.0o0-0o
year rental for Gre hydrants.
What he meant. no doubt. was that
the vatervorIls department charges
the civil clty for water used at the
fre hydrants and that this amounts
% s50,0o0.00 per year Mark you,
be ssvs the Carson administration
Ala this The truth is that this IS lu
compliance with an order Of the
ScoNTINUED on PAGE FoUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20

by Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. AIril 1s.-The
appellate court affirmed the Della
ware circuit court in its decision
against Harry Moore. a road con-
tractor. who sought 10 recover dam
ages for alleged breach OF oral con
tract from the Barrett company OF
New York. which was alleged u
have a monopoly on the Tarvia.
SLUG THREE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
FALLS FROM BOAT,
DROWNS IN WABASH

By Associated Press.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April 19.-
Mrs. Bonnie Gable, p years old. was
drowned in the Wabash river Tues
day when she fell from a boat in
which she had accompanied her
husband on a fishing trip. Life was
not extinct when Mrs. Cable was
pulled from the water. but she died
on the way 10 a hospital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
ELECT CoMsrocK SECRETARY.

ENDIANAPOLIS. April 1s.-Paul
Comstock OF Richnond was elected
secretary Of the Indiana war mem
orial commission Tuesday at a meet
ing OF the commission held az the
state house. He began his duties
Immediately.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
The Old Beech.

The old beech kept me dry enough
while the rain beat steadily ON ms
head. bur he knew how to preserve
the downpour for his own needs. From
the mass of the leaves IL passed TO
the ramage Of the twigs that bore
them and gaining In volume, descend
ed as a rickle to the branches ana
a brisk fountain TO the boughs. Then
the many channels met at the FORK
20 run down the bOle In a torrent
and vanish under the UNDISCOVERED
earth.-Eden PhillpOtts.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Her Voice improved.

When Jennie was a child at school
and had TO read aloud the lessons on
the blackboard. the pupils 10 the
benches two or three rows 10 front OF
her could hardly hear her. Now Jen-
ME Is married and has two small chill
dren. and when she takes them TO the
neIgh5orhood picture show and reads
the lines flashed on the screen. II Is
audible 10 everybody for six or seven
rows 10 front OF her.-Film Fun
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
LAYING Asphalt Floor.

F. j. Thrun and crew are re-
placing the plank floor in the
bridge across the river on Rail-
road street with an asphalt cover
ing. said % be the best flooring
for a structure which carries the
traffic on highway p across the
river. II will take about two
weeks to finish the laying Of the
new floor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Correct way to Receive Burglar.

Correct Way to Receive Burglar
The old plan Of offering a burglar a
cigarette and asking him 10 take a
chair while you telephone 10 the po-
lice is not now so successful ms In the
past The best plan Is to tackle the
fellow right away. For this purpose
you should step behind him. take hold
Of his coat and force II over his face.
Then tie his left arm 10 his right leg
across the back Properly carried out,
this method rarely fails.-London
Punch.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Iune lime.

On those June time moods
In our nOrthland woods,
Come Ger me stealing,
They fiji up my heart,
And ] would not part
From the grand feeling.
On those Junetime moods,
StrOlling thru the woods
OF balsam. spruce and pine,
IL makes my heart throb.
I could fairly sob
AT the JOY that's mine.
An those magic woods
In this June time moods.
When All Is az It's best;
So then come with me
From all care set free,
In cool shades well rest.
There's no other Joy found
Seek the world around.
Than a ramble in the woods
OF our northland here.
The home Of the deer
Thru the June time moods.
There's a messy bank.
Shady. cool and dank.
Where all the fairies sleep:
Where 'mOng brake and fern,
The mother duck and hern
Watchful vigils keep.
John M. Ely.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29

disposition had always been too merry
and earefree To suit the commanding
officer. bul when he entered the post
command whlS,ling. u was altogether
too much. "Rinks~ said the captain
sternly. "you seem 20 like to whistle.
I'll give you your chance Stand there
In the corner and whistle for one
hour" Private Binks swung into the
strains OF "The Star-Spangled Banner"
"Your sentence Is mItigated 10 i've
minutes" said the captain. rising
YEARLY to attention. Legion
Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
BIRTHS


Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Patten, Sunday, June 26th-a son.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Box 164
Phelps, Wis.
Married at Bessemer.

The marriage of Mrs. Josie
Wolfer and George Stott, occurred
last week Tuesday at Bessemer,
Michigan. Mrs. Wolfer is a resi-
dent of Eagle River, having at
one time operated the Milwaukee
Hotel on Railroad street.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Phelps New
Repair Shop
Just Opened
North of Chemical Plant

North of Chemical Plant
Bring your Furniture, Sol
dering, Carpenter Work,
Locks and Keys. Umbrellas
and everything else that
needs repairing. We do
Saw-filing, Soldering. We
sharpen Knives, Razors, Scis-
sors. We charge 25 cents
for delivering goods each
way. If you can't bring the
goods, just drop a Post card
to
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Baseball Schedules.

List Of games and dates to be
played by the Eagle River team:
June 26-Rhinelander at Eagle
River.
July 81 Watersmeet at Eagle
River.
July lO-Eagle River at Laona.
July 17-Open Date.
July 2i-Laona az Eagle River.
July 31-Open Date.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Summer ON Twin Lake.

The Martin Newgard family
have arrived at their summer
home on Twin lake from Chicago,
intending to spend their summer
in this lake region. Mr.. Newgard
spent Monday in Eagle River.
driving down from Twin lake.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Earnest Workers, Meeting.

The business meeting of the
Earnest Workers society will be
held at the home of Mrs. w. II.
Bomber on Tuesday, July 5th, at
2:3O p. m. Note the change of
day.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Eight Big Pike.

A fine catch was made at Fish
Trap lake near Boulder Jet. Sun
day when eight pike weighing
sixty-six pounds were landed,
Rush BlaisdelI of High Lake Re
sort acting as guide.-Minocqua
Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
Visited Down State.

Miss Alvina Gertz returned yes
terday from Appleton. For the
past two weeks she has been
visiting friends in Neenah and
Appleton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-06-29
CHURCH NOTES
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Sunday School 10 a. m.
Preaching service IL a. m.
Bible Study Hour, Wednesday
1880 p. m.
w. j. Davies, Pastor