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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
BLIND MAN R0BS BLIND PAL
10 Convicted In Brooklyn
Court.

New York.-Christian Schneider, q
blind man, was found guilty in the
court Of special sessions. Brooklyn. Of
the theft of q watch, with raised fig
ures, belonging to Peter FesselEeyer,
also blind.
Fesselmeyer and other blind men. 1t
was testified. slept In Schneider's room
on the night Of November 2. Fessel-
meyer said he could not find his watch
the next morning. but eventually dis
covered that it HAD been sold to bar
tender for $1S.
Schneider said Fesselmeyer gave him
permission to pawn the watch to get
money for Schneider's room rent. This
Fesselmeyer denied. Sentence was sus-
pended.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
TOP NoTcHERs ONLY

Troop 5 of Tulsa, Okla. has nothing
but merit badge scouts In Its ranks.
Among these are nine Eagles, three
Life and Star scouts and three Vet
Grams. Their combined Merit badges
total $50. The troop has IS active
members, all of whom are In high
school with the exception Of two
members who are freshmen in the
University of Tulsa. John Shleppey,
their assistant scoutmaster, was one
Of the first Eagles In Tulsa. and has
a Merit badges to his credit.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
GIVES BLOOD TO SAVE CHILD

Charles Hopper siXteen-year-Old
boy scout Of Troop 4, Terre Haute,
In all probability saved the life Of
a nty-two-months-old baby girl by
giving pint of his own blood for
TRANSMISSION, as a voluntary sacrifice.
The child's mother had already given
two transfusiOns, but was TOO weak
to give more, and the chid's life Was
despaired of when young Hopper came
to the front.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
THIEVES STEAL. A REMBRANDT
Carry OF 2OO-Pouad Safe Which Con-
tanned Panel Painted by Famous
Master In 1643.

London. Thieves broke into ths
house of Mr.. Fletcher of Upper George
street, Bryanston square. London, W..
md carried away from bedroom
safe weighing nearly 200 pounds and
.ontaining the Rembrandt panel 'The
Adulteress Before Christ" The picture
is dated 1913 and measures 10 by
inches.
The thieves also took property con-
sisting mainly Of 1ewelry and furs
10 The value Of $4,000 and bank sud
lreasury notes.
Mr.. Fletcher Is well-known on con-
err platforms, while Mrs. Fletcher II
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
Deal Out Swift Death.

Of one Bartolo Fontano, 4 handsome.
youthful. rowing barber, will help to
clear up more than hundred Of these
murders, but he admits that he does
not hope to obtain convictions In all
cases.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
VICTIMS LURED
THROUGH PARTIES
Members of Siciiian camorra
Deal Out Swift Death in
Variety Of Forms.
NEMESIS ON TRAIL
Band Of Italian Murderers Being Run
te Earth by Head Of New York
Detective Squad, Fellow
countryman.

New York.-The Sicillan camorra
can put TO shame any ordinary earth
quake or tornado when IL comes to
dealing death In various forms, evil
dence collected by the Italian detec-
tive squad Of the New York city po-
lice department indicates.
list Of 200 suspected Sicilian kill
Ings in New York city alone recently
has been compiled. In addition to
these there were 70 similar killings In
Detroit. In Buffalo. 5 in Syracuse, 4
in Denver, 20 In Chicago and more In
other cities of the country.
These Camorra killers do the deadly
work assigned them in a neat and or
ierly manner. leaving no evidence.
they are inclined to make rather a
social affair of such murder, as In
almost every instance they have
iured their victims by promises Of
pleasant party. The parties are al
ways provided just prior to the sud-
len and violent demise of the guest
% whom marked attention Is paid.
OFTEN Work IN Daylight.
No expense is spared to make these
affairs real events, in most instances.
Weddings, dinners. duck hunts and au-
tomobile rides have been used as
means to decoy victims out Of their
own neighborhoods and to lonely spots
where the murders have been commit
ted most efficiently. There are excep-
tons. of course In rush murderer
cannot always be expected to provide
entertainment for his victim.
a eleven quick daylight
murders were couo,aaitted@sz-aifferent
dates, at the corner of ulans ~
Chrystie streets, as crowded a juno
ton almost as exists In New York
city. Defective Sergeant Michael Fias-
chetti. head Of the New York city Ital-
ian squad, believes that the confession
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
Woman Permitted Husbano's Beatinos.

Columbus, O.-Mrs. Louis Cornatelli
has declared her husband may beat
her as often as he pleases. The Judge,
however, insists that Cornatelli must
stop beating his wife, even If she does
not object, by placing him under sus-
pended sentence to keep the peace.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30

Drying Hair on Roof, Falls to Death.
New YOrk.-Mrs. Pearl Benedict was
instantly killed when she fell from a
roof where she was drying her hair.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
YOUNG BRIDE IS
KILLED BY GRIEF
Discovers Husband of Few Days
Was Head OF Band Of
Bank Robbers.

San Francisco.-Mrs. Gladys Beebe
recently died from nervous shock
after learning that her husband Of
few days was the leader of a band OF
robbers. Her father. John Antrim,
was at one time employed by the In
dian service In South Dakota. but. his
health failing he moved with his Fam
iIy 10 Leupp. Ariz.
While residents Of that place Gladys
Antrim met Ray Moser. cowboy en-
pIoyed by a Flagstaff station COM
pany The parents opposed the mar
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
Peanut Butter Taffy.

Peahut butter TaHy.
2 cupfuls molasses, l cupful peanut
butter.
Boil the molasses and peanut butter
to the crack stage, and then pour into
pans. When partly cool pull like any
taffy. Cut Off into two-inch pieces
with sharp scissorA
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
Iodine stains.

Iodine stains will disappear over
night II left in water to which has
been added common dry mustard.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
Can Of Whey Falls on
Farmer, Killing Him

Appleton, Wis.-Martin Wang
elski. 63, Knowlton farmer, was
killed when a milk can filled
with whey, which he was lift
ing on a wagon at the cheese
factory, fell and crushed his
skull
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30

Boy Scouts Have Been Paying HON,
age to Marshal Foch and Presenting
Him With Various Gifts, Among
Which Are TAFT Mackenzie Boy
Scout Statue in Bronze, Presented
BY LoriIIard Spencer, Scout Com
missioner of Manhattan, in Behalf
Of the Scouts, and a Genuine Indian
Pipe OF Peace and War Club,
Given in Behalf of the Scouts BY
Remington Schuyler Of New Ro-
cheIle.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
NOT sriNcY.

NOT STiNGY.
mo, Gencvieve, ! amt got stinay,
but | made a resolution that all me
pennies goes to the heathens this
year!"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-30
New qear's
Lore

Ew YEARS night quiet and
clear indicates a prosperous
year.
On New Years eve while
the clock Is striking Il re-
raa, 49,. -. 40. @.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
INTERNATIONAL PLOT
SEEN IN y. Y. DEATH

NEW YORK Oct "a trail Of
international intrigue. involving the
secret service OF at least two for
eIgn powers. was believed by special
investigators today 10 lie behind
the mysterious murder OF Nitaro
Vasanhara. a japanese. found stran-
gled in the Hotel Empire Thursday.
A general alarm has been sent out
for another Japanese. who is be-
lieve6 10 have lured the dead man
20 his room Evidences that the
murder was committed according 70
the best scientific principles OF Ju
Jitsui led police and detectives 70
the theory that a fellow country
man C the slain Yusuhara commit
ted the crime.
Papers found upon the body OF
the victim indicate he was in the
emr 10y OF another foreign power.
Testimonials from a British govern
ment official are among documerts
which have been turned over 10
special agents in charge OF the in
vestigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
HIGHWAY BUILDING
WILL BE RESUMED
Substantial Reductions il
Freight Rates in Indiana
Have Been Arranged.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. Sub
stantial reductions in freight rates
within Indiana on road building ma
terials were agreed on by represen-
tatives of the railroads operating in
the state at a conference with Gov.
McCray the state highway commits
sion and the public service commits
sion here today.
Arrangements were said 10 have
been made at the conference 70 put
the reduced rates in effect as soon
as possible to permit the resump-
ton Of road construction and repair,
which have been practically sus-
pended by the highway commission
and the public service commission.
It was agreed that the rates on
sand, gravel and stone shall be made
lis per cent Of the rates in effect
on Aug 20, 1920. when 40 per
cent increase was ordered and that
no rate shall be lower than the Mi
chigan scale. The present rates are
approximately 40 per cent in excess
OF Aug. 25, 1920
Il is believed the reductions ap-
proximate % per cent from the pres
ent rate
The exact date for the new rates
was not determined, because Il will
be necessary 20 obtain the approval
Of the interstate Commerce COM
mission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
Jury GETS EVIDENCE
IN DEMPSEY HEARING

BATAVIA, y. Y, oct. s. - The
suit Of Frank s. Spellman against
Jack Dempsey to recover 100000
of his share in the profits Of a NOV
ing picture serial in which the
heavyweight championship boxer
was the hero, was given 20 the jury
Thursday afternoon.
Spellman's claim was based on an
alleged verbal agreement with
Dempsey and his manager. Jack
Kerns, whereby Spellman was 10 re-
ceive % per cent Of the profits from
the pictures. The defense was that
no contract or agreement was made.
Witnesses for the defense Thurs
day were Elmer r. Pearson, general
manager Of the company which dis
tributed the Dempsey serial. and
Fred Quimby, former director Of
exchanges for the company. They
were called by the defense to dis
prove the claims made by Spellman.
Incidentally II was brought out that
Dempsey and Kerns received $780,
600 as their share OF profits on the
moving picture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
BUCKET OF WATER
COSTS so RUBLES
IN SOVIET RUSSIA
Bathski Comes at 1000 to
5000, Shaveski 1000 and
Haircutski $500.

MOSCOW, Oct. Cleo Kameneff,
president OF the Moscow soviet, ad-
dressing the central executive com
mittee Of the all-Russian soviets
Thursday commended the Ameri-
cans for being the first foreigners to
supply relief on a large scale and
on business-like terms. The famine
sufferers would always remember
that American sugar. cocoa and
-four were the first foreign foods to
reach the starving children.
A CzechO-SlOvak syndicate Of ma
chinCry manufacturer has offered to
cultivate $4,000 hectares Of land in
the Don and Kuban districts in 1922
on terms which are probably &C
ceptable.
Hereafter Moscow householders
will pay 80 rubles for each pail of
water. 1000 rubles per kilowatt for
electricity; baths viii cost from
? 900 to 5000 rubles, shaves 1000
and haircuts $500 in the national
lied lighthouses.
The foreign trade commission an
nounces that 3,415,OOO pools of
-four. 2.127.0OO pools of wheat and
10000 pools Of beans were
bought in England prior to oct. /.
"a pood is approximately SO
pounds.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
COUNTESS CONTUBIA
WOULD BREAK WILL

ATLANTIC CITY, N, J., Oct. g.
Wide differences Of opinion as to
the true value Of the estate left by
Mrs. Alice Gerry Griswold. once a
leading figure in Baltimore society,
were given Thursday when hearing
was resumed in the suit OF the coun-
tess Anna st. Claire Contubia, daugh-
Ter OF Mrs. Griswold to break her
mothers will.
Mrs. Mary Drischman, in whose
home Mrs. Griswold spent the last
years Of her life, and who became
her chief beneficiary as trustee of
the estate, testified under cross ex-
animation that the properties turned
over to her were now valued at
$4,000. She cited the sale Of GER
tain pieces of property. among which
was some land in Maine. This, the
trustee testified, she sold for 10000
OF which sum $4,000 was paid out
in lawyers fees.
Earlier in the day John H. Cross
member Of a Baltimore real estate
firm, testified the Griswold estate
was worth at least $500, 900 when he
turned it over to Mrs. Drischman n
1915. Its value today ne declared
should be close to 100000.
The Countess Contubia was cut of
by her mothers Will with $500 and
she has brought suit in the orphans
court to obtain a larger share in the
estate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
WOMAN STRIKES BLOW
AT HIGHTOWER ALIBI

REDWOOD CITY, Calf, oct. g.
The prosecution conferred its efforts
IN what it termed the forging OF
dozen links Of a chain OF circum-
stantial evidence TO convict William
A. Hightower OF the murder Of Rev.
Patrick z. Heslin, Catholic priest Of
COlma, a San Francisco suburb, in
Hightower's trial here Thursday.
Chief Of the days witnesses was
Doris Putnam, whom Hightower had
said he took for an automobile ride
20 san Jose, some distance south Of
here. the night FIR Heslin was en-
ticed away from his home, never TO
return. The woman then not mar
ried 10 Lee Putnam. told OF coming
from Salt Lake City 10 San Fran
cisco with Hightower. of their taking
a room at a hotel. OF Hightower's
absence with an automobile the night
Fr. Heslin disappeared and OF her
own infatuation with Putnam and
eventful departure 10 Fresno with
him. she denied every vital point
OF Hightower's story so far as IL
affected her.
Hightower sat through II appar-
emily little moved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
RAILROAD STRIKE
Is POSSIBILITY
General Chairmen of Railway
BrotherhOOds Will Assem-
bic in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct. 6. - Decision
whether a strike will be called by
six railroad unions whose member
ship recently voted upon the Ques-
ton OF accepting or rejecting a u y
per cent wage reduction, will be
made at a meeting here Monday, it
was announced Thursday.
General chairmen of the Brother
hood Of Trainmen, Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers, brotherhood
of Locomotive F'iremen and Engine
men, Order of Railway Conductors,
the Switchmens Union of North
America and the Federated Shop
Crafts have been called 70 Chicago
for this meeting, more than 600 men
being requested to attend. The
men are the general chairmen OF
the unions of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmen. the Brotherhood
Of Railway Engineers. the Brother
hood of Railroad Enginemen and
Trainmen, the order OF Railway
Conductors, and the Switchmen' s
Union Of North America
Announcement that the cali for
this general meeting has been is
sued was made by L. Z. Shepard,
president of the order of Railway
Conductors, following his arrival
here Heads Of all the brother
hoods have been in the city at some
time during the week with the ex-
ception Of W. s. Carter, president OF
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Enginemen and Firemen. who wired
he would reach here Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
CAPITAL HIT
BY TAX RATE
In new PLAN
Main Points in Program Are
Increase In Maximum Sur
tax Rate to so Percent.
COMPROMISE EFFECTED
Shifting of Total of S260,000,-
900 Will Not Change Sum
to Be Raised.

WASHINGTON, oct. 6.-Repub-
lican senate leaders in a series of
conferences Thursday agreed upon
a tentative tax revision program
which they believe will close the
principal gap within their party
ranks in the senate and at the same
time prove acceptable TO the rePub-
leans in the house Of representa-
tives.
Main points in the program are
an increase in the maximum surtax
rate from 81 percent to so percent
and repeal of the tax on freight.
passenger and pullman transpOrta-
ton. In addition it is proposed TO
repeal the $4,000 exemption allow
ed corporations, which would mean
an additional $50, 900, 900 in revenue
from CORPORATE resources; retain ths
corporation capital stock tax, esti-
mated TO yield 100000 next
year and repeal the various social
ed nuisance taxes, such as those on
soda water. cosmetics, proprietary
medicines and the like.
There also was said TO have been
q tentative agreement 20 increase
the estate tax so as TO have a maxi
mum OF 40 or 80 percent on estates
in excess of $4,000, 900 The pres
ent maximum is % percent on esa
tates Of $10.O0O,000. Most leaders
are understood to have favored the
committee proposal for a flat tax of
Is percent on corporation incomes,
but there was some discussion Of a
graduated tax with the rate 10 per-
cent on corporations having an in
come Of $4,000. or less yearly.
Postage Rates Up.
The question Of increased first
class POSTAGE rates also was brought
up again, but these and other mat
tiers are TO be threshed out at a
meeting OF republican members OF
the finance committee. to be called
within a day or two.
In advance OF this meeting, Sens.
Lenroot, of Wisconsin, and McCor-
mick Of Illinois, leaders of the pro-
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Continued on page twO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07

train" so Charles r. Crane. for
mer minister 10 China, prefaced
his Ave minute address. He told OF
road building done in China by the
American Red Cross 20 help relieve
famine conditions and asserted that
China needs nothing so much as
good roads. Appreciation for fam
inc relief IN China was expressed by
Hong Men Tong, an attache OF the
Chinese embassy al Washington.
One Of the primary tasks facing
the Red Cross today. according to
Mrs. August Belmont, member of
the central committee, is the or
ganizatiOn OF auxiliary volunteer
workers who VIII be ready for serv-
ice when demanded. She praised the
volunteer work during the war, as
sorting that the devotion Of the vol
unteers 10 the service was such that
cit may almost be called the new
religion OF America"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
THREATENED SPLIT
IN BANKERS RANKS
HAS BEEN AYERTED
Octopus" Tactics Charged in
Speeches Made During
Convention Row.

Los ANGELES. Cal. Oct "a
threatened split in the ranks Of the
American Bankers association was
averted Thursday by announcement
that the executive council of the or
ganization had reversed an earlier
decision favoring establishment Of
branches by national banks, under
certain conditions. The announce
ment was made by John S. Drum,
president, in today's general session
Of the associations convention.
Mr. Drum made the motion in
the council which resulted in the re-
versal He said there was "un-
alterable conflict" between national
and state bank divisions Of the as
ISOLATION on the subject.
In the state bank division earlier
in the week charges that the larger
national banks were assuming "oc-
topus" tactics were made and speak
ers declared the extension of ma
tional bank branches would wipe out
the smaller state banks. Another
attack on extension Of the govern
meint postal savings bank system
was launched today. A. Z. Adams
Of Youngstown, o., a former asso-
citation president, declared that any
such extension would only increase
government expenses without Civ
ing the public anything Of value.
The national bank division adopt
ed a resolution requesting congress
to amend the national bank act 50
at to permit national banks TO OPP
crate branches within the corporate
limits in which the head office Of
the bank is located and thus be linn
tied TO states in which state charter
ed banks are permitted TO operate
branches
In discussion OF the postal saw
ings system, Mr.. Adams said:
The main objections to the sys-
tenn are these:
First, the government cannot run
any kind o. business either efficient
( " or economically.
Second, the postal banks divert
credits from their natural channel.
Third, there IS no reason for
government intrusion into the steel
business. the cotton business or any
other type.
1.-The greatest difficulty with us in
the United States is that we are not
elf-reliant We runs 10 the govern
ment for everything. We are on the
way to become a nation Of molly
/ coddles and the easy prey 10 dema-
/ gOgues and fanatics"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
CONSIDER PLIGHT
OF UNEMPLOYED
Hoover Announces That His
Committee Will Meet
Again Next Tuesday.

WASHINGTON. oct. 6.-The Ma
uonal Conference of Unemployment
vii reassemble next Tuesday instead
Of Monday as previously announced,
Secretary Hoover said Thursday.
Committees will meet on Monday,
he added. and II is hoped that sew
eral of them Will have completed
their recommendation on perman-
ent measures for combating unem-
plOyment and revivlng business and
commerce. Deliberations Of the
manufacturers committee were con-
unued Thursday, but little progress
towards a report was made. it was
said. Only minor questions were
discussed. members declared. and as
yet the relation OF wages and prices
to a general economic program still
awaits consideration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-07
NULL HOUNDED
OUT BY RIALE
GANG, BELIEF
Quit Position in Local Fac.
tory Monday After Nerv-
Gus Period.
TRAILED BY CLIQUE
Man Who Saw Raemo Killed
Believed Threatened bv
Italians Here.

Persistently bounded by strangers
who dogged ms footsteps day and
night, Aricy Null star witness 20 the
murder of Mike Baemo. shot 20
death on the IaSalle 81. bridge in
the early morning OF last Friday
has been forced 10 give mp his em-
ployment in "a local manufacturing
plant and has left South Bend for an
unknown destination
Null told acquaintanccs Monday
that he expected 90 leave town as
he was being bounded as "a result o.
his testimony regarding the shoot
ing of Raemo. for whose death John
Riale is held prisoner ar the county
jail Null IS alleged 90 have den
titled Riale as the man DE saw flee
ing from the scene Immediately fol-
lowing the shooting
Man Visits Room.
on two or three OCCASIONS. Nuu
told friends ne had been followed
by strangers. Sunday during his
absence, a stranger gained access TO
the rooming house where Null re-
sided. and mounted the stairs 70 the
second landing. Queried as 90 hts
mission, ne is said 10 have answered
he was seeking a roominE house. the
location Of which happens 70 be two
blocks away on IaSalle ST.
Monday. Null resigned HIS posi-
ton. the reason given being that no
was to leave town. Tuesday ne
hacked his belongings and departed
from the city.
A bay window in the room Occu-
pied by Null at sol Hydraulic av-
/ faces on LaSalIe St, directly over
/ the SPOT where Raemo was shot 10
death and IL was from this window
\ that Null IS said 10 have viewed
! Raeno's assailant fleeing across the
bridge from the scene Of the crime.
! on the morning or the murder
while the police investigation was
in progress. Asst. Chief OF Police
| Cassidy and Sergt. Roberts. who ar
/ rested Riale at the Niles road on
! Howard ST a short time after the
| shooting, learned from David Bru-
! baker, proprietor Of tho ro0ming
house at 3O1 Hydraulic av., that
| Null had been an eve witness Of the
| shooting His statement, confirmed
/ by Null. was 70 the effect that ne
was setting the alarm OF ais clock
! when he heard the FIVE shots fired at
! Raemo. He noticed the time was
I12:25 A. m. and going 20 the WIN
dow saw RaemO's assailant runninN
westward across the LaSalle ST.
/ bridge.
Cassidy and Roberts later visited
! NulTs place OF employment and
/ summoned him 20 police headquar-
ters where he IS alleged 70 have
! identified the man in custody az tho
! person he saw running away from
/ the scene Of the shooting. Ir was
I but a short time after NulIs visit
I 10 police headquarters when Riale
! cody confessed 20 the shooting Of
/ RaemO.