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Evening star., 1921-08-19
HALL CLAIMS WOMAN
LONG "HOUNDED" HIM
Was Absolutely Out of Mind He
Tells Jury in Murder
Case.
By the Associated Press.
PI-C WIFE

By the Associated Press.
RLSSELLVILLE, Ala, August 49,
Claiming that he was absolutely out
of his mind, through desperation, be-
cause of the intrigue in which he
found himself enneshed with Martha
Henderson, woman of mystery"
Fred R. Hall today told the jury in
whose hands his fate will soon rest
that the young woman had "hounded''
him for two years.
/ Hall was nervous, but told a frank
story of his relations with the woman
he killed. He admitted that they
were companions on trips to Wash
ington, New York and other cities
The defendant said he had given the
girl large sums of money in COM
pliance with her demands and ad-
mitted writing letters to her in which
he told her he would divorce his wife
and marry her. In explanation of
such communications, he said such
assurances were necessary Ito ap-
pease her. as she was a desperate
woman"
Miss Henderson came to Russell
vile from st. Louis against his
wishes, Hall said, and the sight of
her in his home town drove him
crazy" He pleaded that he was not
guilty of murder as charged by rea-
son of insanity.
Evening star., 1921-08-19
LLOYD GEORGE HOPES FARLEY
HERE WILL END PACIFIC RIFFS
Tells Commons He Wishes Alliance Will
Japan Might Be Merged to Greater
Understanding With United States.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. .
LONDON, August 1s.-"If the alfi-
ance with Japan could be merged
into greater understanding with ia
pan and the United States on all the
problems of the Pacific that would
be a great event, and it would be a
guarantee for the peace of the world"
Thus spoke David Lloyd George.
the British prime minister, before the
house Of commons today. in outlining
the work of the recent conference of
the imperial premiers.
The premier said he saw no reason
why it should be impossible to re-
member obligations to Japan and at
the same time preserve a spirit of
was a cardinal principle of British
policy. the premier continued, that
Great Britain should act in as COM
plete accord with the United States
as possible. He did not know of any
country in the world with whom it
was more important to act in con-
cert. He declared that the surest way
to make a success of the disarma-
ment conference was first to reach
an understanding on Pacific questions.
and he hoped his view in thfs respect
would be taken at the Washington
gathering.
Will Not Discuss Irish.
During his address Mr.. Lloyd
George revealed the fact that the
confidence of the premiers did not
discuss the Irish question. He said
that there was no burning desire to
touch upon that matter. The pre-
1nier defended the action of Gen.
Smuts. the South African premier.
with regard to Ireland. He said Gen.
SHUTS had acted perfectly straight
forward and honorably, and that
with the full assent of the king and
the ministry.
Discusses Alliance.
when you come to the question of
aIliance," said Mr.. Lloyd George.
=! ou must take into account how it
las operated. There was real test
in the late war. No man who watched
what happened could come to any
"ther conclusion than that it was
loyalty and faithfully interpreted
The Pacific was being raided by fast
German cruisers; our ships were
being sunk. And we had to depend
on the help of Australia and New
Zealand"
The premier proceeded to describe
was trained to the very last ship.
new and old. in the gigantic opera
tions for protecting Great Britain's
own shores in the North sea, the
north Atlantic and the Mediter-
ranean.
I'm the immense Pacific ocean and
in the southern Atlantic" Mr.. Lloyd
guarantee a half million colonial and
million Indian troops crossing
Evening star., 1921-08-19
FAR EAST PEACE
IS CH|NA'S HOPE
Formal Acceptance, Received
Here, Pledges Friendship
and Co. Operation.

China's formal acceptance of Pres.
ident Harding's invitation to take
part in the discussion of Pacific and
Tar eastern questions at the coming
international conference on the limi-
tation of ornaments has been received
by the Secretary of State. The text
OF the Chinese note follows:
Meets With Hearty Concurrence.
"A conference for the purpose
renee Of the government of the re-
public Of China.
Since the conclusion Of the war
IN Europe the fear Is general that
tnere may be again a recurrence OF
the horrors of war" it continues
Furthermore the center of gravity
IN matters International has recently
shifted to the Pacific and far east
China occupies an important place
not only on account of the extent of
It's territory and the density of Its
population. but also on account Of its
geographical position. The Pacific
and far eastern questions. as viewed
oy the Chinese people: are questions
the present day.
This conference at Washington
called by the President of the United
States for the promotion of peace can
not but contribute in a large measure
to the accomplishment of results that
will enable the people of the world to
enjoy prosperity and happiness and
obtain permanent release from the
calamities of war. 1t is with special
satisfaction that the government of
the republic Of China makes known its
desire to Cooperate on a footing of
equality with other governments in
this benehcent movement
Approves American Declaration.
"The American government by de-
clarfng that 1t is not its purpose to
attempt to define the scope of the dis
cusston In relation to the Pacific and
Evening star., 1921-08-19
ALLEGED SLAYER SOUGHT.

James H. Turner. colored. Of South
Washington, Va, a settlement in Ar
Of Highway bridge. is being sought
as the alledged slayer Of A. B. Lind
sey, also colored, in the Virginia set
tlement Tuesday night. William H.
Turner. brother of the man who is be-
ing sought as the slayer. was hanged
in Richmond June "a, for the murder
Of T. Morgan Moore on the road near
the south end of Highway bridge
more than a year ago.
Evening star., 1921-08-19
THE WEATHER

For the District Of Columbia-Fai,
tonight; tomorrow partly cloudy and
warmer; variable winds, becoming
moderate south and southwest.
For Maryland-Fair tonight; tomor-
row partly cloudy and warmer, prob
ably showers in western Maryland
winds becoming moderate south and
southwest.
For Virginia-Fair tonight; tomor-
row partly cloudy and somewhat
warmer; moderate northeast winds
shifting to southerly tomorrow.
For West Virginia-Fair and warm
er tonight; tomorrow increasing
cloudiness. probably showers in north
portion.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer-4 pm, 81; 8 pm, II;
u midnight, 72; am. CT; am,
2s.S7: IL midnight. 1886: 4 am, 1888;
am, 1907; noon, 1905.
Highest temperature. SC. occurred at
2:30 pm. yesterday. Lowest tempera-
Temperature same date last year
Highest. IS; lowest. 6s.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of wa
ter at am: Great Falls-Tempera-
ture, 72: condition, muddy.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast
and geodetic survey.)
Today-Low tide. 2:43 am. and 3:o7
pm; high tide, 1928 am. and $3.50 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1923 am. and
3:45 Pm; high tide. sos am. and s:29
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 5:24 am; sun sets,
6:58 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:25 am; sun
sets, 6:57 pm.
Moon rises, 7:17 PM: sets. 6:1s am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Up-Rivef Waters.
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, August
19.-The Potomac and the Shenandoah
rivers both slightly muddy this morn
ing.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

ought to be based. That would be
absolutely guarantee of the worlds
peace, and I still am hopeful that
such an understanding as would es-
tablish a scheme of that kind will
ensue as a result Of the coming con-
ference at Washington"
Sir Donald Maclean. leader of the
liberals. who followed the premier,
expressed great satisfaction at the
premier's pronouncement, and said he
hoped Mr.. Lloyd George personally
would be able to take part in the
Washington conference He added
that he was sure this was the wish
6f the country.
Evening star., 1921-08-19
MAY EXTEND SEA LIMIT.

CHRISTIANIA,N Norway, August 10
smuggling of liquors into Norway the
government will submit to the storth-
ing in September a proposal to extend
the three-mile sea limit to six miles or
ten miles, and also to confiscate all
craft seized while engaged in smuggling
Evening star., 1921-08-19
the far east gives evidence of its
readiness to be fair to all without
DrecOnCeiVed HAS

the far east gives evidence of its
readiness to be fair to all without
preconceived bias.
THE government of the republic Of
China desires to take the same posi-
tion, and will participate in the con-
ference in the spirit Of friendship and
with a cordial appreciation of the i'm
portance Of the elimination of the
sources Of controversy as stated in the
American charges note and observe
perfect frankness and cordiality in
the exchange of views and in arriving
at decisions to the end that the pur-
pose of the President Of the United
States to promote universal peace may
be fulfilled"
Asks Invitation's Withdrawal.
HARTFORD, Conn.,. August ia
petition was forwarded to President
Harding last night by the Connecti-
cut branch Of the Chinese nationalist
party. asking that the invitation to
the disarmament conference be with
drawn from the 'reactionary" Chin
ese government at Peking and sent
instead to "the constitutional govern
ment. of which DIR. Sun Vat Sen Is
the president" Copies of the petit
tion also went to Secretary Hughes,
Senator Lodge and Speaker Gillett.
The nationalist party has its head
quarters in this city.
TuTNA m pE prDp ESENTEn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
UNDERGRADS At
BUTLER VOTE FOR
STUDENT COUNCIL

INDIANAPOL1S, Jan. 14.-Butler
college undergraduates have ac-
copied by an overwhelming major
ity the proposed student council
and balloting for membership Of
the council is now proceeding. The
council is empowered with control
over practically all undergraduate
and campus activity except control.
supervision or regulation Of exam
nations. which was voted back to
the faculty last spring by the stu
dents
one of the features of the coun-
ciTs control is the power TO regu-
late all fraternity, club and college
organiza tons social affairs.
Accompanying the adoption of
the council by faculty and student
body comes the announcement Of
the organization OF a Mems Inter
Fraternity council at Butler II in
cludes the four national fraterni-
ties on the campus, Delta Tau Del
Ia. Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta
Theta and Sigma Chi A Woman's
Pan-Hellonic organization has been
in operation for several years at
Butler
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15

not see, and she ran lightly down
the stairs after me. slipping her hand
through my arm as We went out Of
the hall door.
Il suppose you think I'm an aw-
ful idiot" she pouted, but Tess VI
now. Could you see any faults IN
Dicky three weeks before you Were
married p"
Even as I fell into step with her
nay thoughts flew back to the cynical
whisperings OF the little mocklne
devil who sometimes tOrments me
and who tinged even the wild happl-
ness Of my betrOthal days and those
OF my early welded life with dis
trust of the possibilities OF bliSstu
marriage.
Because OF my mothers sad eX-
perienCe ! had been able TO sec
clearly how unsuited Dicky ana ]
were TO each other. TO realize his
faults as well as my own. Despite
all this | had thrown oil my theorle
to the winds and married him i'm
petuOusly. unreasOningly. but there
lad remained with me certain Gym
icism which had helped 20 balance
me in those early days
But I had no intention of con-
that early time. nor Of making her
self-conscious in the presence Of he
lover as she might become II / told
her the truth about my own eXper-
fence. Therefore 1 answered her
lightly:
Mary a fault. But there1l bo
two or three seen in us il we don't
hurry. The boys will be almost
home before we get 10 the boule-
ward"
But II was Alfred alone whom we
met halfway TO the station.
The DicSy- bird is being gobbled
up alive by that awful cid bore,
Smithers." ne said gayIy. Il couldn't
sop 10 rescue him, having Othel
important business on hand" he
smiled tenderly at Leila, but ne
gave me a glance that meant, Send
me wife along. quickly
"Machiaveli!" 1 gibed as I left
them.
A low-toned question from Alfred.
which 1 knew he did not mean me
to hear, came 10 my ears. brought
by the wind which was blowing to-
ward me:
did you tell herr"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
Every Druggist in U. S. In
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
er IF Relief Does Not Come
Within Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, lnnediats
Relief, Quick Warm-UP.

The sensation Of the year in the
drug trade is Aspironal. the two
minute cold and cough reliever, AL
thoritatively guaranteed by the lab
oratories; tested. approved and moss
enthusiastically endorsed by tae
highest authorities. and proclafmee
BY the common people as ten times
as quick and effective as whiskey,
Eock and rye. or any other cold ana
cough remedy they have ever tried
All drug stores are now supplied
nth the wonderful new elixir, so all
you have 20 do to get rid OF that
cold - TO step into the nearest drug
uOre. hand the clerk half q dollar
for a bottle Of AspirOnal and tell
him 20 serve you two tsaspoonfuls
with four teaspoonfuls OF water Ia
q glass. with your watch in youe
hand, take the drink at one swal$
low and call for your money back
IN two minutes II you cannot feel
your cold fading away like a dream
within the tir1e limit Don't Be
bashful. for all druggists invite you
and expect you to Try IL Every
body's doing II.
When Your cold or cough IL re-
Heved, take the remainder OF the
bottle home 10 your wife and ba-
bies. for Aspironal Is by far the
safest and most effective, the easiest
TO take and the most agreeable co
and cough remedy for infants AEe
shlldren.-Advs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
ARTILLERY
BATTERY ORGANIZED

BLOOMINGTON. Ind, Jan. IA
Reorganization of an artillery bat
terry 10 succeed battery r. 15Oth
field artillery, is being undertaken
by Prof. X. =. Williams of the
mathematics department of Indiana
university. Prof. Williams has been
appointed major in the new Indiana
national guard.
The new unit will be part of the
motorized artillery regiment as
signed TO Indiana under the army
reorganization plan. AS soon as its
orga nizatiozn is completed it is ex-
pected full equipment of guns. trac-
tors and motors will be furnished
by the government.
Battery + of the 150th field ar
ulleTy was formerly part of the
First Indiana field artillery and was
assigned TO the Rainbow division
when that OUTFIT was ordered to
Prepare for overseas service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
ASKS DAMAGES FOR
ACCIDENT INJURIES
Samuel E. Borden Sues
William Klopfenstein Due
to Auto Crash.

Samuel +. Borden fled suit in
circuit court yesterday asking
$500 damages from william
Klopfenstein and his wife as the
result OF an automobile accident in
which the trio figured. Borden as
serts that the accident occurred Nov.
l, 1920, and that he was run down
by a car driven by the defendant
The plaintiff asserts that his back
ana legs were bruised and lacerated,
that he was permanently injured.
and his earning power impaired.
Efforts TO collect a bill tOtaling
1851 from the Poznaw Department
Store corporation resulted in the ill
ing Of a suit for that amount by
the Phoenix Shirt Co, of Chicago.
The plaintiff asserts that the bill
for goods delivered and accepted by
the plaintiff is overdue and that
payment has been refused.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
PYTHIAN SISTERS
INSTALL OFFICERS

Mrs Mollie Bradley was installed
to the rank of most excellent chief
Of the Pythian sisters at a meeting
held in the knights of Pythias
hall. Presiding as installing officer.
Mrs. Matte Haslanger. deputy grand
chief was assisted by Mrs. Emma
Weaver, deputy grand senior and
Mrs. Sarah Russell. deputy grand
manager.
Other officers installed included.
Mrs. Ossie Jeilison as past most ex-
cellent chief; Mrs. Dora Essex. eX-
cellent junior; Mrs. Mary Miller,
manager; Mrs. Eta White, mis-
tress OF finance; and Mrs Walter
Braunsdorf protector and Mrs
Marian Swanson, guard
There will be another meeting OF
the lodge held in two weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15

The youthful Earl OF Wilton
whose high flying exploits have kept
him in the public eye, has been cited
in an action which Col. Alexander
Ross-Hulme, Of Dundee, Scotland,
is bringing against his wife. accord
ing 10 a report from London The
earl, who is "a. and is said 70 be
one, OF the richest young men in
England, is named as correspondent
in the action. The photograph shows
the beautiful Countess of Wilton.
wife OF the youthful earl She was
formerly Miss Breda Peterson
daughter OF William Peterson. a
great shipping magnate who recent
ly attracted attention by his pur-
chase OF the Hebridean island Of
Eigg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
W4RSAW MAIL CLERK
NAY DIE FOR THEFT

WARSAW, Jan. 14-Edward Pc
ters. SO years old. a clerk in the
Warsaw postoffice, was sentenced TO
death recently after having been
convicted of stealing a package OF
food sent 10y mail from America.
He was tried under a law making
it a capital offense to steal from the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15

IA meeting held Thursday afternoon
O'Deu 900 Duban av. other OIL
GERS chosen were Mrs. L. a. Ludick.
vice president. Mrs Albert O'Dell.
secretary treasurer. and Airs. o. +.
Fries reporter In two weeks tho
club VIII be entertained at the
home OF Mrs. William Becker. 10
Chaplin 81.
Fifteen members and four visitors
were present AT the meeting Of the
Ladies Bible class ~ the First
Brethren church that was held
Thursday night at the home OF Mrs.
Lydia Baybuck. I'll W Broadway.
ON Feb. 10 the class Will meet with
Mrs. Francis Whitmer. lis Haney
av.
Fred and Edgar Hartman. j07 F..
Broadway. entertained with a party
wednesday night. Music were the
diversions OF the evening. Refresh
ments were served 10 u guests.
Mrs. f. VI. Sawyer. 52I ". Wash
ington av.. entertained the members
OF the Mothers club at her home
THURSDAY Luncheon was served at
I o'clock. following which officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
They are Mrs. r. J.. Ia Pierre, pres
ident and Mrs. a. b France, secre-
treasurer. The next meeting
will take place at the home OF Mrs.
la Pierre. 500 W COlfax av., and
will be i'm the form Of a o'clock
dinner 20 the members and their
husbands. The date Of the dinner
Is TO be announced later.
The Fellowship class OF the First
Presbyterian church was entertained
Friday afternoon at the home or
Mrs. Il. r. Worden. 1906 Bowman
81. During the afternoon which was
spent socially plans were discussed
for an entertainment which viii be
held at the church next week and
an afternoon sewing which will tax
place at the church Jan. IS. Re
freshments We're served by the hos
tess who was assisted by Mrs. B.
Henry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
F.Ishcrnnnn,s DELIGHT.

open as many oysters as are need
ed and leave them in the deep shells.
Dip each oyster in melted butter,
then I'm crumbs mixed with a little
grated cheese. pepper and salt. Mix
together a tablespoonful OF Catsup.
two teaspoonfuls OF WOrcest ershire
sauce. the Juice OF a large onion.
a teaspOonful Of sugar. level, and a
little grated lemon peel. Mix. and
add a little Of the liquid 10 each
shellful. Place the shells in a deep
baking dish with a cupful OF water
in the bottom. Bake in a brisk oven
ull nicely Drowned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
ReU. Gardiner viii
Continue Sermon Series

Rev. James L. Gardiner d. ID. will
continue his series OF sermons in
St PauIs Methodist Episcopal
church on Sunday night on Gospel
Messages from Literature taking
as his special theme Robert Burns
we'll known poem, The Cotter's
Saturday Night"
Preceding the sermon motion pic
lures viii be presented Of Home
Keeping-Peace and Harmony
The song service will be led by St
PauIs Mems chorus
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
Personals

Mortimer J. Odell. 1873 y. Cush-
ing ST., has gone to Nebraska. where
he will travel during the next few
months I'm the interests OF the South
Bend Watch Co.
Mrs. r. r. Wellington and her
son. Robert, 1855 Riverside dr., left
Wednesd for Detroit. Mich. r. II.
wellington, jr, has returned 10 Bar
hour Hall, Kalamazoo. Mich, where
he IL attending school.
Mrs J. =. Ruttan Of Wellington.
Ontario Can. ia the house guest of
Or. and Mrs. II. +. Mitchell 92S
Riverside dr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
GIVE POLICEMEN
COURSE IN COURTESY

WORCESTER, Mass. Jan. IA
Worcester policemen are going to
study courtesy.
While the policemen are learning
pOliteness they are excused from
duty The training in etiquette lasts
ten days.
Department military courtesy
Whatever that may bel. the art o.
ir.lma culate dressing and instructions
IN handling prisoners humauely will
be given.
Policemen also will be taught
Workmanship and jiu-jitsu.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
PRESERVE MOHANNED'S
BEARD IS RELIC

CONSTANTINOPLE. Jan. IA
precious reliquary containing por-
tons or the Prophet MOhammed's
beard. which Moslems periodically
worship. is about TO be transferred
from the mosque where It is pre-
served. 10 a museum.
I, The transfer, it is stated. is due
10 fear on the part of the Ottoman
authorities that the sacred relic may
be stolen and a museum is regarded
as q safer place for its custody.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15

Frank 3. Mark, south Bend and
Ruth II. Fisher. South Bend.
Joseph kOpinski. South Bend and
Angelina SialdOwska, South Bend.
David $. King, South Bend and
Phronia r. stafford, Jackson. Mich
John r.. ButtOlph, South Bend and
Margaret B. Stewart, South Bend
Martin Serence, South Bend and
Helen Linner. south Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
EXECUTE sEVEN OFFICERS.

BY International News Service
MENICO CITY. Jan. 14-Gen.
HelIodoro Perez and six other Off
GERS. who were said TO have been in
volved in a revolutionary movement
headed by Gen. Murguia have been
summary executed, according 70
q report received here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
Ice Company Files
articles of Dissolution

Articles of dissolution of the In
dependent Ice Co. 525-35 n Elmer
lex St, have been fled with the
secretary Of state. and permission
TO effect the same granted through
the office OF the county recorder,
John A. swanson
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
LINER Is EINEn

VERA CRUZ Jan. 1.-THE Ward
liner MORO Castle. which has Just
arrived from New York was today
fined 500 pesos for changing its
berth without taking on board a
Mexico pilot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
WOOL HOSE-GLOVES FROM
NEW YORK.

1000 prs. fine kid gloves. S4.Oc
and $500 kinds. Saturday at $215
pr.
20 dOze wool hose. fine $500 and
$3.50 qualities Saturday at CSC pr.
THE ELLSWORTH STORE.
9676-15
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
BIRTHS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Steven WOodka,
1911 Durham St. son. Jan IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Field, 11G2
KiuyOn St, a daughter, Jan a.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15

good substitute for Pocohontas
for furnaces. S12.50 per ton Coal
Service Main 351. 967b-l5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15
BETTER THAN
WHISKEY FOR
COLDS And FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspironab
Medicated With Latest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by European
and American Army Sur.
seons to Cut Short a Cold
and Prevent Compica.
tons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-15

Mrs Eta Conkliu was elected
resident or the Nonpariel club al