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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-15

the Tincture of BenZoin instead OF
two-thirds
Mrs. H. B.:-You are overtaxing
your digestion with so much sugar and
that accounts for your losing weight
To increase your weight, clear your
system and begin to eat and drink food
that nourishes and will be more easily
assimilated. such as milk or olive oil
the latter being taken with the Same
quantity of grape juice.
A Friend:-It is always best to cut
the hair after a severe spell of sick
ness, especially one in which there has
been much fever Tonic treatment
should be resorted to, whether you cut
it or not and you should massage the
scalp every day. Bleach the hair on
arms with Peroxide of Hydrogen, Just
as it comes prepared.
Hopeful: can reduce the size
of the pores by using an astringent
regularly. Follow the usual cleansing
of the face by an ice rub. Consult
your doctor about your nose, as you
should not take any chance of bruising
1t through strenuous massaging. There
may be something left from the opera
ton, which is causing this swelling.
1t is unfair to the doctor not to allow
him to complete his work.
H. I. M.:-Grape fruit is sometimes
preferred to oranges, as a fruit to as
sist in elimination. Some people find
the acid of grape fruit too sharp for
the stomach and oranges are best for
them.
All inquiries addressed to Mrs.
Forbes In care of the Beauty Chats
department Will be answered in these
columns n their turn. This requires
considerable time, however, owing to
the great number received. So. IL
personal or quicker reply is desired.
! stamped and self-addressed envelope
must be enclosed with the question
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-15
DigeSfS almost Immediately
Men are grateful for a

Use Sun Maid Raisins, made from
CALIFORNIA; finest table grapes
American raisins, processed and
packed Immediately in a great
modern California plant.
Seeded (seeds removed); Seedless
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-15

children and both father and mother
love the children, truce should be
made whereby they live together in
peace although there is not love.
Your husband seems to lack inter
est in your little girl or he would stay
home more and would not suggest di-
yorce. If he does not care for the
child, 1t seems to me she would be
better off in a happy home with just
you than in the quarelsome atmos-
phere created by her father.
In case you give your husband his
freedom he should provide amply for
you and the child
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-15

you should divorce your husband de-
ponds entirely upon your personal
idea of the right thing to do.
When couple quarrels all the time
and finds no congenial interests, it
seems to me that marriage is a farce.
Even if one party loves the other, that
party would be happier after the sep
aration than in the miserable state of
quarrelling and discord. l approve of
divorce for mismated couples when
there are no children, but if there are
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-15
PHONES AT PREMIUM

PARlS-Gambling in long distance
telephone calls is the latest industry
in France. The number of phones is
so inadequate that spectators have
been buying up long distance calls in
advance and holding them to retain a;
fabulous prices.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-15
Heart Problems

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l have been
married seven years. My husband and
/ have always quarrelled | know that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
SHIPPERS OF THREE
STATES TO ATTEND
Rate Conference al Oliver Fri
day to Attract Many to
SoutL Bend.

Discussion of rate problems I'm the
Central Freight association territory
viii be heard at a special conference
Of the OHIO. Illinois Indiana
and Michigan shippers assoc
Clation, at the oliver hotel Friday
afternoon. To this conference are
invited all shippers. Chambers ~
Commerce Of states and cities, man
ufacture-s and manufactures asso-
citions, traffic organizations of ship
pers. and wholesalers.
An effort is being made % bring
together all those In the four states
mentioned who have an interest 10
securing justice and equable freight
rates for this territory.
The conference called by the snip
pers' association viii discuss al
facts. in its possession. concerning
transportation charges now belr F
assessed. They also hope 20 reach
a decision as 20 what matters should
be brought before the interstate
commerce c0mmi son and decide
upon the best means Of securing thar
which is due the territory Recon-
Inendauons for the conference WIN
be drawn from the conclusions
reached.
Various plans previously develop
cd VIII be reviewed and new conclI-
slons reached after a fun discussion,
I'm order that the conference dsci-
si0ns may be not only wise but thor
oughly representative Of the best
Judgment Of the entire territory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
STORE-BREAKER IS
CAUGHT BY POLICE
Powers Arrested by Officers
After Breaking Into
Local LunchroOm.

The watchful eye of Merchant
Policeman Fred Hamilton prevented
the robbery Of a business establish
ment IN the heart Of the city early
Wednesday morning and landed In
jail the thief. after he had obtained
an entrance TO the store.
The arrest was followed with The
arraignment in city court Of Charles
Powers, who gave his home address
as Laporte. Preliminary hearing on
charges Of breaking and entering
was set for Thursday.
Hamilton was making his tour OF
the downtown stores via the alley
route when he discovered Powers in
the act Of breaking into a rear win
dow Of the Otto FenniCke lunch
room, lis y. Michigan st. Calling
Patrolman II. Smith, Hamilton went
through the window after the prOwl-
er while Smith stationed himself 20
cover his retreat. The two officers
then closed in on their man and
effected the arrest
In making an entry into the lunch
room, Powers tore off several feet
of moulding in addition TO breaking
out the glass in the window frame.
The prompt arrival OF the officers
prevented the man from carrying
out his design of robb1ng the place.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
PUBLIC WILL SAVE
GREATLY BY RULING
Abolition of War Tax on Rail
Fares Saves so Gents on
Ticket to Detroit.

OF interest TO travellers and ship
pers in South Bend Is the recent an
nOuncement Of the termination Of
war tax on freight, express, passen-
ger and Pullman tickets, Jan. l.
Heretofore the public has been
paying an per cent tax on passen-
ger and Pullamn tickets and per
cent on freight and express The
sabing from this now will amount
10 100000 annually to shippers
and travellers, traffic experts say.
AS an indication Of the savings
effected, T A Hynes, president OF
the Indiana, New Jersey and Illinois
railroad, said that whereas passen-
ger tickets 70 Detroit on their line
cost $3.50. they would cost but 1894
after Jan. l, and Pullman tickets
costing 34.e5 will be lowered to $3.75
because Of the absence Of the tax.
This is a saving OF So cents in tax
enacted by the government on
transportation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
Hospital Committee
Seeks Cooperation
OF III LPgiOEnnireS

Members of the American Legion
Post so, are requested by the hos
pital committee to visit ex-service
men who are i'll at the present time
The following list of names was fur
nished by Miss Mary stone. head OF
the local Red Cross chapter.
St. Joseph hospital: Paul De-
Graf.
Epworth hospital: George spaul-
ding.
Healthwin hospital: Arthur NJ
Anderson. Andrew c. Burns. Har-
old L. Brooks. stephen Catchur,
George Cowie, Clarence B. Chamber
lain. Everette A Cage, August De-
CIoedt, Walter A. Duffy. Harry Elan
igan. Harry A. Graves, Homer r
Hatchee. Walter Hodge. Howard o.
Huffman. William Jurek, Lawrence
Kayenski. BERTHE McCnsh, Morris p.
Mccarthy. Charles J. McGinnis.
Carl Nelson, Raymond Poore, Edison
L. Robbins Daniel Rasi. Wilbert r.
Roberts. Lesion Sowder Arthur
Swenson. Chas. z. Sennett AlphonsO
VandeVelde, Ernest Wilkinson. John
Witowski. Thomas L. Warrington.
Arthur w. Carey, VIM II. Sweazey.
Belfast at home: Francis Hamer,
go W. Thomas St, and Ralph Allen,
125 W Adams St. members Of Rob
ert Johnson Post.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
BANK ASSOCIATES
HOLD XMAS PARTY
Stockholders and Employees of
St. Joseph Trust Co. in An
nual Celebration.

stockholders and employees Of the
St. Joseph Loan and Trust Co. bank
held their annual Christmas enter
tainment last night at the bank Of
fees. More than so persons, includ-
ing bank associates and their famili-
es were present.
Rome c. Stephenson, acting the
part of "Romaxiom" featured the
entertainment. Mr.. Stephenson
CARRIED in the outfit of a grand COB
lin" described, while blindfolded, OBJ
jects held up by his assistant, Cliff
ford Meyers and answered, humor-
ously, queries written by the audi
ence.
The entertainment which was ar
ranged by Elmer Rodgers, opened
with an elaborate dinner at $50
o'clock followed by songs by the
bank quartette, composed of Miss
Blanche Fox, who also acted as pi-
anist, Miss Luella Scates, Miss Edna
Peterson and Miss Beatrice KlockOw
A one act farce Akin Her Fadder''
was then presented by William Niv-
ems. Fred Helmen, jr., Marie Over
meyer, Beatrice Klockow and Anna
Wagner.
other number on the program
were, THE Photograph Gallery" AN
Echo of the Past" and the all-im
portant Santa Claus. Santa" was
there in his regulation outfit and
presented the members with attrac-
tive gifts as remembrance of the oc-
casion. Dancing to orchestral accom-
paniment closed the evenings enter.
tainment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
ARMY AND NAVY UNION
WOMEN NAME OFFICERS

At a meeting Tuesday night OF the
Veleria Zell Women's Auxiliary No.
So, Army and Navy Union. Mary
Paprocka was reelected TO her third
term as lady commander. Other Of
ficers are: senior vice-commander.
Mary Mikolajczak; junior vice-com-
mander. II. Michor; edjutant, Es-
Their Milewska; quartermaster Pearl
Nowak; chaplain, Anna Krzyzanialk;
officer Of the watch, Frances Pejza;
officer of the guard. Lillian Wawr-
zynczak; patriotic instructor, Car
RE NOzniak: sentry, T. Szkielka;
picket, H. Albright; musician, NJ.
Krzyzniak; field marshal, d. Kol-
ecka: color bearers, A. Hajducka-
Mary MibT1yczalI; council Of admin
istratioI- Carrie WOZniak.
These officers Will be installed
Jan. II. 1922. at z. B. hall at a joint
meeting with the officers of the gar
risOn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
"Fightin' Bill" Is "Outcast''
After 40 Years In Harness

sldy from his official capacity marks
an epoch In the history of the local
police department. Cassidy II is
said, belongs to the old school Dur
ing his many years as patrolman.
inspector, sergeant, captain and as
sistant chief as well as chief OF 70
lice, "Bill" Cassidy has brought
down with him theories expounded
~ experience. He has tackled some
OF the country's worst crooks and
came out on top. With all his exper-
ience he learned the most important
lesson Of all: Take orders and say
nothing" Learned in giving orders.
he knew how to obey them.
Cassidy has heretofore fit in with
every new order. He was the "indis-
pensable" to former administrations
and police chiefs. After the first Of
the year, Chief Of Police Larry Lane
Will go It alone. He must trust to
his own opinions and judgment, for
the "Old guard" his brother Irish
man, Will not be on hand to point
the way.
With the first of the New Year.
Fighting Bill" will have completed
40 years Of police service. lacking
nine months. He started his career
in pOliceman's uniform Sept. II.
1882. He was then a young man Of
p. Since that time he has served on
every official post in the department,
from walking the longest bsat to
wearing the baton Of authority over
the whole department He has
watched the department grow from
a small squad uphOlding the law in
a community Of 5000 people and
for many Of his later years has been
the daddy" Of them all.
The experiences of Asst. Chief Of
Police William Cassidy would fur
nish some interesting pages Of read
ing. More than a score would fur
nish the basis for stories on one es-
capade or another or dealing upon
certain gangs and banditry Of which
he was a principal in breaking up
or running down. In all, the course
OF local events Of which the grand
old man" was a contemporary and
IN which he took a prominent part
forms a component part of South
Bends history.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
Plan Erection of Hotel
At Lake WaiUdSee Soon

GOSHEN. Ind, Dec. 21.-The
Bankers Investment Company Of
indianapolis is financing an organ
ization which plans erection OF a
100 room hotel on the Lake Wawa-
see site where the Wawasee Inn was
burned in the fall OF 1913. Adrian
Hamersly OF indianapolis, fiscal
agent OF the company was here We'd
nesday making arrangements 20 ac-
uuire the 80 acre lake tract from
William H Charnely. Charles +.
Gorham. Myron c. Dow. Harry r
Whitmer, Herbert II. Corner and
Amasa G. Hovens, members OF the
Goshen Rotary club who bought IL
70 prevent the use Of the land for
other than hotel purposes. The
ground viii be transferred for S22.-
600 providing assurance IS given that
a fine hotel viii be provided and the
golf links maintained. An investment
Of $4,000 is probable. Since the
burning OF the inn the north shore
has been without a hotel The $751;
600 South Shore inn was opened last
June. Indianapolis, MUncie Ander-
son, KokomO. Cincinnati and Marion
patrons Of WawRsee are interested In
the new project.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
ENGINEER CLOSES
LENS TALKS HERE
Arranges Issuance of Head
light Certificates With
Administration.

The last meeting CO the series to
explain the requirements OF the new
headlight law conducted by Frank
a. PIN, was held last night in the
Chamber or Commerce gymnasium.
Mr. PIN. an electrical engineer Of
note. demonstrated the various types
or lenses and with the aid OF charts
explained the lenses that conform
with the indiana statute
Arrangements have been made
with the new administration for the
issuance OF headlight certificates
Possession OF such a certificate will
be accepted as bona fide evidence
that the motOrist has complied with
the new law and the motoriSt, halted
by the authorities for using illegal
headlights. viii be freed OF all
charges upon showing this certif-
cate. Mr.. PIN asserted that this
certificate viii be recognized in any
city In the state and any state in the
union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
attempt TO Steal AutO
In Loop" Is Costly 10
Clay; Cop Is Nemesis

An attempt 20 steal a parked auto
mobile in the downtown district was
frustrated at o'clock last night by
Traffic Officer Waclaw Chrob0t and
the unsuccessful thief landed In a
cell at the city Jail.
A touring car. belonging 70 John
Wolf taxi driver. was the mark on
which the culprit, a negro giving his
name TO the police as Jack Clay.
had set his eve. Jumping into the
car. evidently believing himself free
Of detection. the man stepped onto
the starter, but before re had an
opportunity 20 back the automobile
away from the curb. Chrobot spied
him and detected his purpose.
Leaving his post at the soma
phore, the officer stepped upon the
running board Of the car and Crap
pied with the negro. A moment
later Clay was on his way 10 the
station.
Clay told the police he recently
arrived here from St Louis, Mo.
which place he save as his home.
He was held unable TO furnish bonds
and VIII be arraigned In city court
today. Charges of auto theft were
placed against him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
Failure to COUer Machine
With Insurance Brings Suit

Suit directed against the Bankers
Mortgage and Security Co, The Syn
dictate Co. The Michigan Automobile
Insurance Co, and y. Emmett Mays
was filed in circuit court WedneR
day afternoon by Joseph D. Weather
spoon for alleged failure OF Mays TO
cover WeatherspOon's automobile
with insurance in accordance with
an agreement. On Jan 20. 1921. the
complainant entered into a contract.
the complaint sets out. 10 obtain
a loan by placing the car up as
security. At the same time an ar
rangement for an $500 insurance
policy was entered into. the COM
plant recited. On Feb. % the car
was stolen, and the plaintiff ascer-
tanned that his car had not been in
sured. he asks $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
CITY FIREMAN IS
SEVERELY INJURED
In AUTO SMASH
Conrad Schwenk Drives Car
Through Fence-Compan-
ION Slightly Hurt.


While said 20 be under the -n-ll-
ence OF lqu0c. Conrad 5chwenl, 90
$. Chestnut ST. member OF the
local fire departu-e-t. and torea-
Ramsey, giving his rla- -enca es l.a-
tayette ST. crashed into the lelce
OF the Singer plant on olive s., near
Division ST.. about DO O'Clock -as-
night in a new Chevrolet car th--t
had been delivered 20 1c-"el>
"Wednesday morning.
SchHerk was painfully injured.
suffering deep cu- about three
inches long, under his lower -p thar
hm with blood The sasa
was an inch below his NOUN ana
nearly Cut through t' inc INSIDE.
Or. Crow was called and took three
stitches IN the cut besides dressing
slight cut over ms teL- eye "-i--t
was completely closed
Ramsey was 10 Cd iazei condiLon
but received mo external injuries.
He was In no condition no speaA co.
nerently and was unable 90 -lfe NH
address or amy information eon-
corning the aceldent other IMAM tha-
SchWenk was driving tn. car.
Found Under Nrcchage.
II IS said thar both ii.n nat been
drinking heavily during lle o-s
and were seen driving about the
streets In Schwcnks new machine ODD
careless manner The "atcilHiaa
at the Singer plant heard tAe CRASH
last night and Immediately n0tilel
the police. The patro. resp ondel
and both men were found under lL'
Wreckage 10 what appeared .o %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
EIkS to Provide
st. Nick With a
Real Job Saturday

When Santa Claus plays host 10
1000 children at the Elks' temple
Saturday evening It VIII be one OF
the largest Christmas parties that
that jovial old fellow from the
northland has undertaken under
the auspices OF the South Bend
lodge. Santa this year will not-only
entertain many of those children
who otherwise would not be on his
calling Use, but the entire Orphans
home is TO be transr orted for an
evening Of fun.
The Elks auditorium is TO be con-
verted into a setting for Santa's op-
erations. A mammoth Christmas
tree on the stage will be a welcome
TO all of the little tots. A short en-
tertainment by two girls will pre-
cede Santa's gift distribution. Then
comes the real entertainment for
the children, the presentation OF
gifts. Each child Is to receive a toy
as we'll as some practical gift in the
form OF stockings. shoes or under
wear luEu SdChS VI IdlAug dAAA
nuts and oranges will be dispensed.
To Overlook None.
The lodge this year IS sparing no
pains that any children may be
overlooked. The lists OF all the
charitable societies, including the
Salvation Army, Associated Chari-
ties, Red Cross. Circle Of Mercy,
Children's Dispensary, and Hebrew
Charities has been combed and all
children whose homes are black
listed for visit from Santa. are to
bep resent.
The committee this year is COM
posed Of Frank Hogan, chairman,
George Dimel. L. II. Miller f. Pho
waty, Charles Bredemus, John Cas-
mier and A s. Burkhart
The entertainment and reception
for the children Will begin at
o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
Cassidy to Lose Swivel Chair
by Abolition of assist
ant Chief Job.

Featuring the announcement OF
Mayor-elect Eli F. Seebirt's official
family is the shake-up in the police
department. In the new scheme OF
things there is found no place for
William (Fighting BID Cassidy.
The favorable surprise created by
the selection Of the Probation officer
Larry" Lane as police chief, IS
equalled by the sensation resulting
from the abolition Of the office Of as
sistant chief of police and the pass
ing OF the famous old man" from
official connection with the depart
ment.
The office OF assistant chief has
been left vacant. No one succeeds
Cassidy with the inception into Of
fee OF the new regime, Whether
another Job" bearing with It the
title OF captain viii await the vet
eran Of nearly two score years OF
service or the new order OF things
Will demand his name be put upon
the pension roll and the ex-chief re-
tired vet remains an open question.
Nothing official is heard Of what
will become OF him. However the
question IS finally determined his
own wishes will probably prevail
With the political stove league
batting at 1000 over the Seebirt ap-
pointees to office, a great Fart of the
discussion will center about this
picturesque figure on the police de-
partment. That he is to be ousted
entirely from any connection with
the department Of which he Is its
senior member is not expected. II
Is believed that Fighting Bill"
would rather die In the saddle"
where he has cast his lot for 80
years and has seen administrations
come and go rather than be shunted
Off on a pension TO remain an out
slider for the rest OF his life. With
out an exception. his colleagues ad-
NIT his vigor becomes a man OF
half his years.
Put the passing of William Cas-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-22
CITY EXPERIENCES.
ANOTHER SUICIDE
SHAM WEDNESDAY
Police Fail to Find Trace of
Carbolic Acid on Victim"
Is Arrested.

This city experienced another
suicide scare last night, when the
pOhce found Earl Ilomatsch. age
20. Of this city in front OF the res
idence az 300 Lincoln Way T.. dra-
marically going through the agonies
Of death
In response % the hurried sum
mons. Officers LaskoWski and Lu-
ther found LOmatsch on the side
walk and as they approached ne
offered them a small piece Of paper
addressed 20 his wife, Esther,
528z S. Michigan st.. ceiling her
that he could go on no longer and
had decided 20 end Il all Lomatsch
continually pleaded for aid. claiming
that he had swallowed an ounce OF
carbono acid. but the officers couIi
find no evidence OF burns or any
signs usually accompanying the TAX
ins Of carbOhC acid.
Lomatsch was removed 10 the
police station still feigning his prox-
unity 10 death but after close ques-
tioning and examination by Capt.
schock. was locked up charged with
attempt 20 commit suicide
LOmatsch and his wife have been
having trouble since their marriage
!ast April. according 10 the police.
because of his unwilingness to help
support his wife and small baby.
Ills wife has been supporting the
family, according TO the police. Dur
ing the past summer LOmatsch was
arrested for the theft OF jewelry
from a family by whom his wife was
employed but was not sentenced be-
cause OF his plea that he did IL 10
help support his wife and child. on
oct IS Of this year LOmatsch's wife
instituted a suit for divorce on the
grounds of non support. which is
suu pending.
left Wife Destitute, Charge.
During the FIRST cold snap OF the
winter. the wife says. Lomatsch lett
her and the child destitute in their
rooming house without food or fuel
and left the city. His own mother
and his motEer-in-law were COM
PEELED TO help the wife and baby 20
prevent them from starving. He
later returned and asked forgive
ness but soon went back TO his old
habits.
-Four weeks ago Lomatsch went TO
his mothers home after notifying
his wife that he intended taking
poison and warned her TO hurry or
she would find him dead. At that
time a doctor was called and 10
matsch's stomach was pumped but
no sign OF poison was discovered.
Yesterday morning LOmatsch APP
peared at the rOoming house Of his
affe and asked 20 be allowed TO see
his baby. He displayed a small
vial marked carbolic acid and told
his wife that he was going TO com
nit suicide. No attention was paid
10 his threat, which she says are
habitual with him, and he left the
house
When found las night on Lin
coin way f, he had a piece Of pa
per In his hand with a note which
read as follows. Dear Esther.
have gone on long enough this way
so good bye. Love TO you and
baby" The note was unsigned and
gave his wife's name and the ad-
dress 70 be notified.