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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
WILL SELECT NEW
LEGION COMMANDER
Former Soldiers Will Convene
Special Session at Indian
apOlis Today.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June 10
The national executive committee
Of the American Legion will con-
vene in special session here Mon
day morning to choose a successor
to the late F. w. Galbraith, Jr., as
national commander. Indications
that a sharp contest may develop
chief were marked Monday night
with the mention Of new possibili-
ties as candidates.
Milton J. Foreman. national COM
mitteeman from Illinois, who was
injured in the automobile accident
that proved fatal to Mr.. Galbraith.
is chief among those seriously con-
sidered for the office outside Of the
national vice commander. Mr..
Foreman is a prominent Chicago at
torney and commanding general Of
the Illinois national guard. He was
chairman Of the first caucus Of the
legion in Paris, first department
commander Of Illinois and is now
chairman OF two important national
committees
Among the national vice COM
manders, John G. Emery OF Grand
Rapids. Mich. is probably the one
most frequently mentioned. The other
vice commanders are James c..
Scrugham, Reno. New; Thomas
Goldingey. Newark. y. j: Claudius
Pendil. Racine, Wis. and f. Jack
son Winslett. Birmingham. Ala. The
meeting is expected TO close Tues
day evening. Franklin D'Olier past
national commander, will preside.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
URGE ROUNDUP OF
KIDNAPERS IN U. S
BY United Press :

BY Inlteu IreSS.
NEW YORK, June ia nation
wide roundup of black hand" kid
napers will be asked by the New
York police, it was learned Mon
day.
Spurred by the kidnapping and
drowning Of five-year-old Giuseppe
Varotta, New York authorities called
in special black hand" investigators
10 lead a determined effort 10 stamp
out the criminal industry.
These men have been doing muir
der for years" Assistant Distric.
Attorney Sullivan declared when
five suspects in the NarOtta case
were arraigned Monday. They
have collected thousands Of dollars"
other officials declared the gang
was far from being alone in the
field. Lives OF thousands Of children
are endangered and many thousands
OF dollars will be taken. they said.
unless the new effort 10 rid the
country Of black handlers is sue
cessful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
GUARDS ON DUTY AT
BUCKSKIN COAL MINE
By Associated Press

PRINCETON, Ind, June 10
Twenty armed guards were placed
around the Buckskin coal mine in
the southwestern part Of Gibson
county Monday night, after a watch
man had been driven away and a re-
newed outbreak Of mob violence was
feared. The men were deputized by
Sheriff Flowers.
With the exception OF this Incl
dent. the entire coal field was quiet
Monday Many OF the foreigners
who were said TO have been forced
10 leave the mining district by al
legged vigilants. were coming back
to their homes Monday. Several
told stories OF alleged thefts OF
money, clothing and other valuables
In addition 70 mistreatment at the
hands OF the mob.
Grand jury investigations OF the
alleged actions OF the vigilantes. who
are said to have forced the foreign
ers employed in the mines TO leave
the district, will probably get under
way Tuesday. The courts in Gibson
and Pike counties, where the disor-
ders occurred, were unable 20 get the
jury panel completed Monday.
Tdjt Gen. Harry Smith who was
ordered here by Gov McCray 10
make an investigation Of the disor-
ders. is expected TO arrive Monday
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
VALUED GIFTS
AS REWARD TO
CLUB WINNERS
to Compete for Share in
$4,000 Prize List-Cam-
paign Now Under Way.

Salesmanship awards Of $4,000 in
value. Any $4,000 home for sale by
Whitcomb and Keller is the first
award. The winner OF the first
award will have a wide selection
from the many desirable homes list
ed by this well known real estate
firm. If more expensive home is
preferred $4,000 will be paid on such
a place.
These are the high spots in The
News-Times Craftsmanship Club cir
culation expansion campaign, which
is just starting and which ends on
August 70.
Bank Accounts, Too.
There are many more rich and de-
sirable awards. Read this list.
Second prize, $685. Studebaker
Big Six" touring car.
Third Prize. S1635 Studebaker
Special Six" touring car.
Fourth prize. 1885 Studebaker
Light Six touring car.
Fifth prize. $685. Studebaker
Light Six touring car.
But read on,
The highest standing member in
each Of the nine districts into which
the territory is divided, after the
winners Of the homes and automO-
biles have been eliminated. will re-
ceive a 500 savings account. Nine
bank accounts in the ST. Joseph
Loan and Trust CO. and the 81. Jo-
seph Savings bank, two Of the big
CONTINUED on Page TNyO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
HAYMAN'S WILL DOES
NOT MENTION WIDOW
Bv Associated Press

By Associated Press
NEW YORK, June 13.-The VIII
Of Al Hayman. theatrical manage.
filed Monday for probate. made 10
mention Of his widow, but after
several specific requests, left the res
idue Of his estate 10 Irene Coleman.
living at a Fifth avenue address.
The specific requests included one OF
81 900 10 Mrs. Teresa Coleman Of the
same address at which Mr.. Hayman
also lived.
Mr.. Hayman. who began his ca
reer on the Pacific coast. provided
that 81 900 each should go 20 John
Hyland and Peter Mason. employees
Of Charles Frohman. inc. OF which
Mr.. Hayman was a member CO.
rinne Bauman OF ST. Louis. a niece.
received 10000
Irene Coleman Is known on the
stage as Ann Murdoch" and Is the
daughter OF Mrs. Teresa Coleman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
WAGES DECREASE IN
INDIANA INDUSTRIES

BY Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June Ia
Wages of Indiana industrial work
ers have decreased approximately
12E percent during the first five
months Of this year. according 10
reports made at the state industrial
board in connection with industrial
accidents. During the same period
the wages OF children employed in
industry have decreased approx
mately 2s percent and the wages Of
women industrial workers have in
creased approximately 90 percent.
The percentages OF increase and
decrease in wages were worked out
Monday from wage reports 20 the
board from January 10 June.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
.epnty SheriWS
Enforce LdWS
at Bathing Beach
Chain Lakes Beach Not TO Re-
semble Gay Paree Artists
Ball in Future.

As a result OF the action Of the
board OF county commissioners Mon
DAY afternoon authorizing the APP
*pointment OF two deIuty sheriffs to
preserve order and decorum at
*[hain Lakes where the City Rescue
lission camp is located. there will
be no more frclics in which men and
women resort 10 nocturnal bathing
parties dressed as though they were
celebrating the Paris art students
ball
After two more or less successful
years in combating disturbers and
Bacchanalian orgies. the Rev. Raw
Bird. who conducts the Mission and
Mission camp, appealed 90 the COM
missioners for aid. Atty. W. c..
Crabiu. who appeared for Mr.. Bird.
told the commissioners that not un-
frequently the peace and dignity OF
the camp was disturbed by unlawly
residents OF South Bend OF both
sexes who came 10 the beach. broke
down the gates 20 the lodge and sans
clothing proceeded to make gay
upon the warm sands Of the lake.
The camp is run for the benefit.
OF destitute women and children.
who, unless cared for by the Mis-
sion. would have no vacation what
ever. Mr.. Crabiu told the board.
And TO be confronted by such sights
tends 20 destroy the good influence
OF the camp. he said
Rev. Bird was authorized 20 find
two men 20 serve as deputy sherifS.
Nsheriff /. b. Duck 90 O. X the az
ntments. and the county viii foot
The bill Appointment IN such cases
was made possible by an act OF the
legislature Of last year.
Last season Mr.. Bird had dep
uty who was compensated out OF
camp funds. The Mission and camp
are both run from funds contributed
- philanthropic South Bend Mr..
%rabu concluded IN pointing out
the exiEency OF the matter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
RE-ARREST TWO ON
CHARGE OF MURDER


TERRE HAUTE, IND. June Is
Following Investigation Of the death
OF schuyler c. Cannon, railway con-
ductor who was killed Saturday
night when he fell down a stair
way at the residence Of Carl Win
ters 42212 Cherry St, Judge Paul
r. Shafer of city court Monday or
dered Francis Winters and Ida Lam
bert, rearreSted on charges Of hrst
degree murder. Bonds for their re-
lease which had been submitted
were rejected by court.
Carl Winters. who admits having
pushed Cannon into the hallway is
also held without bond on a murder
charge. II is alleged that monetary
relations between the dead man and
Ida Lambert, who was living with
the Winters couple. probably had
something TO do with the death OF
the man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
MILITARY COURTS
TRY CIVIL CASES
Sec'y DENLY Orders Pro-
cedure Changed in Districts
of Haiti.
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. June 13.-With
the approval Of the president Of
Haiti, Secretary of the Navy DENLY
has ordered transferred to the MILL
tary authorities the jurisdiction Of
the Haitien civil courts over persons
charged with instigating disorder,
bloodshed or rebellion, or nbelling
members OF the Hatien government
or the American marine forces of
occupation.
The consistent refusal Of the civil
courts to convict persons accused
Of these offenses and the rapid
growth recently Of revolutionary
propaganda, leading TO fear Of an
uprising and sporadic revolutionary
en- as the reasons for the step.
Persons Grow BOIder
Finding that no punishment fol-
lowed their attacks upon persons
and officials" navy department
statement said, "Haitien orators
and writer's have grown holder and
more audacious until denunciation
has amounted almost TO frenzy and
partisans of all parties became 80
eNited It was feared that popular
outbursts might occur"
1T is believed that knowledge
that trial before an unprejudiced
and unintimidated court" the state
ment continued. awaits offenders
against the laws OF libel and those
who advocate disorder. Will prove
ample restraint TO meet the stu
alton and Will prevent repetition
OF the scurrilous, slanderous and
incendiary utterances which have
threatened TO promote disturbance"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
SCRIPPS-McRAE CO.
PUBLISH NEW PAPER

NORFOLK. Va, June 13.-The
Norfolk Post. a six-day afternoon
paper. the twenty-fourth In the
Scripps-McRae chain OF papers,
made its first appearance here Mon
day. The editor IS Max g. Cook.
formerly with the Cincinnati Post,
and the business manager is Frank
C. Newell. formerly OF the Houston
(Tex) Press.
The alleged hoodoo Of the "thir-
teenth" was banished Monday in
Difference 20 the desire OF the local
management 10 inaugurate the paper
as a tribute 20 Col. Milton A. Nc
Rae, for many years president OF
the ScripLs-McRae organization.
who Monday celebrated his sixty
third birthday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
GOMPERS RAPS
FOES;
SEES SUCCESS
Veteran Leader Declares Enc
mics Have Failed to Crush
Labor Movement.
COOPERATION
Says Industrial Workers and
Farmers Should Be Allied
More Closely.
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
DENVER, Colo. June 13.-Pres't
Samuel Gompers. addressing the
opening session Of the forty-first an
nual convention OF the American
Federation Of Labor here Monday
declared that the enemies OF labor
and the advocates Of the open
shop" had failed 10 crush organized
labor and that the ranks Of the
American trades union movement
held intact Similar sentiments
were expressed in the report Of the
executive council Of the federation.
A year Of progress was predicted
for 1921. PRIEST Gompers declaring
that before the next snow falls we
shall have passed the 100000 mark
in the American Federation Of
Labor"
Closer alliance and cooperation
between the organized industrial
workers Of the country and the
farmers was urged by the veteran
labor leader in order that we shall
not be crushed by the reaction Of
industrial captains or princes of
finance
Adopt Resolution
The first official action Of the con-
vention was TO adopt a resolution 20
be submitted to congress protesting
against the Scott bill now pending
which it was alleged would increase
the length Of the navigation season
on the Great Lakes, reduce the num-
Der of skilled seamen employed on
ships and increase the hours of labor.
This action was proposed by dele
gates OF the International Seamen's
Union who declared that the bill
would eliminate provisions in the
seamen's act and would increase the
dangers incident TO navigation.
The convention unanimously
adopted a declaration OF the execu-
tive council calling upon all local
and international unions to aid the
Pueblo flood sufferers. The Platte
Printers union OF Washington, d. c.,
and the Brotherhood OF Railway
Clerks, it was announced, had each
contributed $500.
Urge Disarmament
Urging worldwide disarmament in
his address at the opening Of the
convention, Pres't Gompers said:
II believe that the time will come
and we have earnestly striven and
we will continue 10 strive for the
time when there shall be total dis
CONTINUED ON Page TwO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
log UNIVERSITY.
MEN HONORED
BY NOTRE DAME.
iasters Degrees Conferred
Upon Nine, While Five
Receive Certificates.
WALSH GIVES ADDRESS
Massachusetts SOlOn Gives
Forceful Message at Com
mencement Exercise.

A stirring address TO the gradu-
ates in which u. s. Senator David l..
Walsh. % Massachusetts, empha-
sized the training Of the soul as
~ ecessary adjunct TO the develop
#nent Of a full man. featured the
4 Gth annual commencement eXer-
j Uses OF Notre Dame university, held
Iin Washington hall Monday evening.
- Masters degrees were conferred
81 pom nine students and o. received
achelor's degrees. The honorary
$iegree Of LID. was conferred upon
'Dr Carleton Joseph Hayes, profess
sor OF European history at Colum-
bia university: Rev. Thomas Shana-
han. OF Chicago. editor OF The
/, New World" and Rev. John Cava-
aaugh. Of Washington, -. c.. former
fDrcsident OF Notre Dame.
Award Brccn Medal.
Walter O'Keefe read the class
poem and Joseph Tierney was en-
Enthusiastically applauded after his
Of the valediCtOry. Ray
4 mond Schubmehl and Brother Theo-
Fphilus graduated maximum cum
tlaude' after having received gen
erai average OF $50 I'm four years Of
college work. Fifteen students grad
uated with averages above 800 and
L33 received better than $50 for the
Ifull years course.
J The Breen Medal for Oratory
was awarded to Raymond Cal
iaeher. who. with Leo Ward and
Vincent Engels also won a cash
prize for skill in debating. Five
watches donated by the South Bend
Watch Co. were awarded 10 George
SlainC. Daniel Carr. Raymond
Schubmehl Alden Cusick and David
Hayes Edward Degree, sophomore;
Charles Foley junior. and Joseph
Brandy. senior. received money
prizes or SIS each. offered by Frank
CONTINUED on Page TwO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
CITY BUDGET FORMS
TO BE READY SOON

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June Ia
Budget forms for cities. counties
townships and other municipalities
as defined by the state tax law, will
be prepared Immediately by Ed
ward Farmer. newly appointed
state budget clerk. according 10 in
formation obtained at the office OF
the board OF accounts Monday.
Under the tax law enacted at the
1920 special session and re-enacted
in the regular session Of 1921. the
board OF accounts must provide
forms for the budgets Of every tax
ing unit and these budgets must be
published. According 10 officials OF
the board Of accounts, budget forms
have been in use for some time, but
they are out OF date and not COM
plete
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14

Kabe1- ASSaSSfnS
Tried to Secure
Arrest ReWardS
Mrs. Erminia Colavito. San
dusky, o., Faces Charge of
First Degree Murder.


CLEVELAND. O., June 1s-The
return OF a first degree murder in
dictment against Mrs. Erminia Cola
vito. a midwife arrested in San
dusky. O.. several days ago. the
fourth woman 20 be indicted for tho
murder of Dan F. Kaber two years
ago, and revelations that the assas-
sins who stabbed Kaber % times at
tempted 10 secure a $4,000 rewar1
offered for their arrest were the out
standing developments in the MUIR
der mystery Monday.
The other three women under in
dictment are Mrs Eva Catherin7
Kaber. widow OF the slain man;
Mrs. Mary Brickel, SO. her mother.
and Miss Marian McArdle, her
daughter.
Statement TO Police.
The indictment against Mrs. Cola
vito came after she had made a de-
tailed statement 20 the police, con
tanning some Of the most sensational
disclosures yet brought out in tho
investigation which has been in
two counts, one alleging that Mrs.
Colavito administered poison 10
Kaber and the other that she par
ticiLated in the stabbing.
Late Monday County Prosecutor
Edward c. Stanton announced he
had begun work on the theory that
Mrs. Colavito herself welded the
weapon that killed Kaber. He said
he believed two foreigners were
present at the death scene, but de-
clared new developments which no
could not reveal, led him to believe
the murder knife was in the hands
Of a woman.
At the same time Prosecutor
Stanton announced that a woman
fortune teller, her daughter, son
and son-in-law had promised 70
make complete statements covering
their entire knowledge OF the af-
fair. Early Monday evening they
we're being questioned by the au-
thorities.
Question Fortune Teller.
The fortune teller has been In
custody since Sunday. She had been
questioned several times without re-
suits. In appealing for her release
her son-in-law said that he and
other members of the family were
prepared TO tell all they knew of the
case. He said they did not talk be-
fore because of their fear OF the
foreigners.
It was learned Monday that the
two foreigners who are believed 20
have actually stabbed Kaber went TO
Joseph Kaber, brother of the dead
man. some time after the murder
and offered to show him a woman
Continued ON Page TwO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
WANT HARDING TO
ENLIGHTEN SENATE
ON HARVEY SPEECH

WASHINGTON. June 13.-Pres't.
Harding would be directed 70 In
form the senate whether he author
lied Ambassador Harvey 10 make his
London speech on MAY 70 in which
he was quoted as saying the Ameri-
can people went into the world
waE not because they wanted TO,
but to save their own skins" under
the terms Of a resolution introduced
in the senate Monday by Sen. Pat
Harrison, democrat Mississippi.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
ENDS LIFE BY FIRING
OIL POURED ON DRESS

MICHIGAN CITY. Ind, June IS.
Mrs. Joseph Karch Of Michigan
City, 40 years old. committed suicide
Monday in the basement OF her
home by wrapping herself in q
blanket saturated with kerosene and
setting fire 10 IL. This was done
without screaming or attracting the
attention OF her husband and daugh-
ter who were in the house. She was
burned TO a crisp before her condi-
ton was found out. Her reason for
committing suicide is thought 70
have been despondency. she having
been ST for several months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
APPROVE PLAN
FOR SETTLING.
MARINE STRIKE.
Terms of Agreement and
Working Conditions for
Engineers Adopted.
HOLD LONG CONFERENCE
Sec'y Davis, Rear Admiral
Benson and W. S. Brown
Draw Up Proposals.

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, June 13.-Terms
OF an agreement on wages and work
ing conditions for engineers on ship
ping board vessels, reached in con-
ferences between Secretary Davis,
Rear Admiral Benson. former chair
man OF the board, were approved
Monday by Chairman Porter and will
be signed Tuesday. according to
statements of officials Of the depart
ment of labor. W S. Brown. presi
dent Of the engineers association,
and officials Of the shipping board.
Brown already has affixed his
signature TO copies of the agreement,
it was announced at the department
OF labor and Chairman Lasker, who
assumed office Monday. will sign
Tuesday for the board, 1t was said.
Calls Conference
After announcement had been
made that the engineers had reached
a greement with the board, Sec'y
Davis sent out requests to represen-
tatives Of the seamen. the fremen.
cooks and stewards and radio oper-
atOrs TO meet him for conferences on
similar terms of settlement Of their
grievances resulting from a reduc-
ton OF wages put into effect May
/ by the shipping board and private
The terms provide for a Il per
cent reduction in wages and elimin-
alton Of overtime and are 10 remain
in effect until April so, 1922. The
matter Of reinstatement of men who
refused to accept the cut and left
their jobs. 1t is understood, is left
for as fair as possible adjustment
VIII Follow Plan
While the private ShipOvners,
many of whom operate shipping
board vessels, so far have refused to
enter into a years agreement with
the men, it is understood that the
officials are hopeful that
they will follow the action Of the
shipping board.
The strike would have been set
tied a month ago if two radical lead
ers among the marine engineers had
not prevented" Sec'y Davis said
Monday. Their influence delayed
the settlement until the engineers
now are forced 10 accept terms that
to six per cent greater loss
than they would have sustained had
they taken the advice OF w. S.
Brown. their president. who urged
them to go back to work soon after
the conference began"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
SENATE WILL REPORT
ON BONUS LAW TODAY

WASHINGTON. June 1s.-The 80
called soldiers bonus bill provid-
ing FOR adjusted compensation for
ex-serv!ce men viii be reported ia
vorably 20 the senate Tuesday b
the senate finance committee, Sen.
Penrose republican. PennsylvaniA.
COMMITTEES chairman. announsod
Monday
Penrose said he intended 20 o1eg
an amendment 20 the bill limiting its
application 20 soldiers and sailors
who did actual lighting 50 as %
prevent civilians from sharing IN lts
benefits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
SERVICE COMMISSION
APPROVES RAIL LEASE
BY Unlted Pros

By United Press.
INDLANAPOLIS, Ind. June 13.-
The public service commission Mon
day approved the petition OF the
Chicago. Milwaukee and ST Paul
railroad, FOR authority 20 lease the
property OF The Chicago. Terre Haute
and Southern railroad for 9s9 years.
The Chicago. Milwaukee and St
Paul Is % pay the interest and prin-
cipal on the outstanding bonds as =
rental charge The commission also
authorized the Chicago. Milwaukee
and s.. Paul. should the road wish
% buy the former read, during The
time Of the lease. by buying me stock
at $40 per share. from the stock
holders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
VIRGIL DECKER WILL
BEGIN LIFE SENTENCE
Bv Associated Press /:

By Associated Press:
WARSAW, Ind. June 13.-Virgil
Decker, convicted OF the murder OF
Leroy Lovett, viii be taken 10 the
Indiana state prison Tuesday. where
he will start serving his life SEN
tence. Judge Royse Of the circuit
court here late Monday overruled a
motion for new trial filed by coun-
sci for Decker. and passed sentence
on the lad.
Have you anything 10 say. Mr..
Decker" asked Judge Royse. after
ne had read the sentence.
81 have only this 20 say" an
swered Decker. 4 take the sentence
and will be glad 10 fulfill Il. 7 want
10 say again that nobody else had
anything 70 do with IT.
Decker spoke without emotion and
betrayed no sign OF nervousness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-14
HOT WEATHER HITS
SOUTHERN INDIANA

By Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. June 13.-Mon-
day was the hottest day OF the year
IN Indianapolis, according 10 re-
ports from the United States
weather bureau here, where the
temperature was reported 20 have
reached % degrees during the aft
ernOon.
Evansville reported 20 degrees;
Louisville. Ky 90; Cincinnati. . /,
"a. and Columbus. O.. 90