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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
Indiana Would Make Bur
glary By an Armed Person
Punishable By Life,
SENATE'S VIEW VARIES
Upper House Would Punish
Robbers By 10 to 20 Years
Imprisonment.
BY Associated Press:

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan. Is
BY the passage in the house Friday
of bill making burglary by ar
armed person a life imprisonment
ofTense, the state legislature went on
record in favor Of greater severity
in Furnishing crime.
The two branches OF the leg!sla-
ture. however. have not agreed on 4
new law. but seem united in intent
for the house Dill now goes 20 the
senate. whose similar bill Is await
ing house consideration. The senate
bill would Iunish highway robbery
by 10 60 20 years Imprisonment for
the first ofrense, and l!fe sentence
FOR subsequent oftenses. while the
house measure IS OF q broader
1cOpe.
Action Unanimous.
The house action was by tho
unanimous vote on the bill OF Rep.
Cooper. whose measure would pen
alize any robbery attempted by vio-
lence or threat. by nve years i'm
prlEonment. The bill further pro-
vided that II the robber should be
armed with a deadly weapon he may
be ,mppisoned for life A person
convicted under the act would be
eligible 20 pardon only by the legis-
lRture and not by the governor. as
statutes now provide.
The crime OF burglary is defined
IN the act as breaking and entering
n dwelling, kitchen. smokehouse.
OuthOuSe. shop, office. etc" Sen
tence or 10 to 20 years is provided
u'll lss the burglar should be armed
with a deadly weapon. IN which
case the penalty provided Is life !m-
prisonment.
Pass Tax levy Bill.
The Purdue agricultural expert
ment station tax levy bill. which
viii Lrovide approximately S225. 900
for the institution, was passed by the
house after a bitter contest. A mo-
tion 20 reconsider. made by Rep.
Davis Immediately after passage OF
the bill. was Withdrawn Just before
CONTINUED On PAGE FOUR }
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
Herbert HOoUer Says u. 5.
Should Not Cancel Var
Debts of Allied Nations
By Assoclated Press .

COLUMBUS. o., Jan oS.-As-
sertiOns that the United states is not
setting a particularly worthy ex-
ample IN its program OF greater
armament" were made here Friday
by Herbert Hoover. head OF the
movement 20 help starving children
in Europe.
The former food administrator de-
Clared he sees no reason why the
United states should cancel the wGr
debts OF the allied nations when they
are spending more for armament
than il would take 20 pay the prin-
CiDle and interest on the debts
Mr. Hoover said he could not dis
Cuss the rumor that he was 20 have
a place IN Pres't-eleCt Harding j,
cabinet without putting some one
in difficulty"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
WOULD ALLOW
GOVERNOR TO
GUST WORKERS
Senate Committee FavOrs Plan
to Increase Authority of
Gov. McCray.
COULD BUILD MACHINE
Officials Believe Efficiency of
State Employees Would
Be Increased.

special 10 y ur NeWf-.l .l-lllcs-
INDIANAPOLIS. Iuds Jan. 2S,-
ON. of th, most powerful instru-
mruf- ever placed Do the hands OF
governor of Indiana was agreed
10 .y tine state senate. sitting as "a
committee ~ the whole In COusid-
GRAFTON OF the appropriation bin Fri
duy night o. came az the result
o. am amtndU Urut offered 90 the
appropriation 1.l. by Sen Cravens,
Democrat. and would give the gov
eruOr complete power 90 discharge
ary state emplye whenever IN
h.s Judgment ID is necessary for the
good of the service.
- iIt motion. If 10 is finally enacted
into law. would give Gov. McCray
sine authority 90 oust any one who
maintains offices iu the state houses
regard less of whether the employe
mad been appointed ny tho COVER
nor. lie could geo into any depart
mcut and by rem owing the assi St
ants oeuId iu time build up a power
ful state house machine Sen.
Cravens denied that his amendment
was Intended Co give Gov. McCray
the power % remove the state board
~ TAX commissioners and 90 sup
plant iD It's stead board Of his own
rl''rtllH b
Notion Is Surprise.
The fact that the senate, by a
ciose margin. agreed To the amend
merr came as "a surprise for it was
believed at first that The motion
was doomed 90 defeat. Repeated
efforts ou the part Of Sen. Lee J..
UarsztI OF For- Wayne ana Sen.
AIouzo H Liudley Of Kiugmau TO
-r.m apqropriatl during the con
s-dcIuuou of the bin were defeated.
H hem the session ended the senate
had added 1880 tI the bil which
was PASSED uy the house calling for
Jn appropriation OF S5,S05.070. the
senate Gus ont 100000 item for
enc state conservation department,
uut added the SUM to salaries in
-h. adjutaut generals office and the
departments OF health.
H3rtzoI aud Iindley made their
chief attack ON the 500 emer-
Erucy compensation fund granted
rhc governor Co use I'm adjusting the
salaries OF amy state house eupluve
whom he may sc" fit 20 favor. The
IlCD%TI%J-Ep on PAGE FOUR.J
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
WANTS FEDERAL
ORDER MODIFIED
Western Union Seeks Permit
TO Splice Cable Between Bar
BADGES and Florida.
By Associated Press

rs Associated Press
NEW YORK. Jan. .--Modifca-
tior OF the governments injunction
suit 20 permit the Western Union
Telegraph company 20 splice is
cable between Barbadoes and Flor
ida. 50 as 20 link 10 with cuba in
stead of the United States. was
asked IN the federal court here
tCSIy.
Counsel for the Western Union
IN seeking the order contended that
Prcs't Wilson or the court did not
possess the power 20 prevent legally
.he splicing of the cable on the
hiSh seas. Federal Judge Hand re-
served decision
In his argument. the defendant
company counsel said the Telegraph
company would willingly consent 90
an order pending the crlaI.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
FAVOR PROBE OF
TRADE INDUSTRY
Housing Conference of L. s.
Chamber of Commerce
Ends Conference.

BY Associated Press;
WASHINGTON. Jan. es.-Reso-
lutions urging investigation OF all
alleged illegal combinations in the
building industry and punishment
for the guilty parties were adopted
At the closing session here Friday
of the housing conference called b.
the National Chamber of Commerce
OF the United States.
The conference. attended By civic
and Industrial leaders from al parts
OF the country. pledged It's full sup
port 20 those who are bringing the
facts 10 liRhL'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
Scheme Adopted Provides For
Payment of Annuities on
Sliding Scale.
TO SUBMIT PLAN SOON
French Give BeIgians Credit
For Ironing Difference Of
Two Nations.
by Associated Press

PARIS. Jan. 2s.-Th. session, ~
tho committee OF experts OF ths
ai!ieu supreme council ended at
$50 o'clock SATURDAY. morning
after having reached a cornpla-s
agreement on the system OF annual
payments OF rCparatiors l,- Ce--
m9ny's foreign trade.
Inc proposed scheme provides 70.
me payment OF annuities on a Slid
ING scale OF froOm 1000. 600. 600 20
o'VO@OV.00O gold marks over
period or probably Corfy-two years
and also = IL percent ud valoref.
tax on Germunys exports. so thst
her creditors viii be paid accoroir,
20 Gernany's increasing prosperity.
Bolgians Get Cr,zlit.
me sudden ironing out OF d5f-
Ierences came after two davs OF 4
continually widening breach ta-r
threatened 10 break up the cor
ference, IL being VIRTUALLY suspended
except Tor private conferences
Ohcial French circles give the Ne
CLAN delegation credit for the success
lR reconciling the British an
French viewpoints.
The project IA it's Gnal ro-..
when approved by the supreme
council. Will be submltted TO Ger-
many for acceptance ss an aEree-
ment outside OK article a2g OF tbe
peace treaty which entr1lgts th-
reparaions commission With th,
task OF liking the amount 90 lnder1
lty- The other conference VIII bs
called 20 which Germany win Ds
invited
Hold COnfe1SnOez
Conferences between small gro,rg
or the delegates went on this after
noon IN an effort 70 clear I'D th.
tangle n the situation which hos
arisen. ". BRAND. the French
premier. after leaving the British
premier Mr.. Lloyd George. consult-
ed with his colleagues OF the cabine.
and later returned Tor another talk
with Mr. Lloyd George
Meantime Mr.. Lloyd George hai
received the British and Beuyian rep
rese natives on the special repara-
uons committee appointed Thursda-.
and after some discussion the-
represent2uyes returned 10 the sos
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOCRD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
Parent-TedcEer Club
Opposed TO Legdlized
Censorship in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan 2S.--
Opposition 20 lega.ized motion pic
ture censorship was expressed IN
resolutions adopted Friday at a
meeting Of the board u directors
II the Indiana Parent-TeaCher as
ISOLATION The public morals COM
.nittees q the Indiana house and
senate will receive copies OF the re-
solution
Other resolutions favored imme-
iiate legislation FOR the relief OF
hSahled soldiers Ia iniana. and
legislation "a make the salaries oS
Juvenile court judges the same a.
those of probate and circuit court
judges.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
Prominent Niles Banker
Dies After Long Illness
Sneclal tn The Nens.Tlnes

NkffAal NN hf .NtN y 4 tLlFN
NILES Mich. Jan. 2s-WinEate
". Newman. So years old. president
Il the Smell and Co. bank. and for
Is years a member Of the school
beard. died at MS residence. 500
Broadway. last night after "a II.
months illness OF heart disease.
He - survived By one brother,
Edward 4. Newman. OF Missouri.
The funeral viii be held from the
residence Monday afternoon a. .
O'Clock The Rev. Jacobs. of tho
first II. h church, VIII ofe-oRAR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29
JAPS SEND ANSWER
IN LANGDON CASE
Communication Emphasizes
Completeness of Probe
Now in Progress.


TOXIC. Jan. 2S-The Japanese
answer 90 the note Of the United
states government concerning the
recent killing Of Lieut. Warren II
L-iu-dou iU N.adIvostok. has been
forwarded 90 Washington
According 90 information avail
able here the reuy does not sCuss
Che question Of japanese occupation
~ siberia. To relterateS the regret
of the government over the shoot
iuE of Lieut.. LaDEdou. which has
already been voiced BY its official
representatives !r Ntadivostok and
Washington and calls attention 90
The measures already adopted 90
prevent the recurrence Of such an
unfortunate incident
Separate Question.
Tho wuuriCatiOr emphasizes
che completeness and !mpariia..ty
HC ne, investigation into the shoot
.1- now in progress. which IL says
ssh hc followed by such rep9ratiOn
IS the circumstances call for.
Aftnuurh thc shooting of Lieut..
'.anrdon was an oG.crowth q the
"-ess1c- Of Japanese troops in
E1ad.vcstok tre Jaracese apparent
'Niuk 20 should re treated az a
rUl-atr and 6is.luCt question. not
H0uccted WIKI Japan policy with
regard to Russia
The authorities Friday denied the
ra-eu'n- published Thursday by
no Aslhi Snim5ur 20 the effect
ra- thr police had decided 10 eN-
-rtsa greater surveillance over
American visitors to Japan. who.
1e -sfy~rap.~ asserted. We're rGsiIy
1E cci .r investigating industrial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-29

A ALL THINGS YCCRs.-Ssck ye frst
-kF7g~ ere kingdom 4 God Esd bis rightecugaess:
~ aId a.. these things shsl b. added u1to
~ y0u.-MajtaeH G. -.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12
Hitchcock Finds
 No Objection To
 Four Power Pact
rRepubIlcan A. P. Leased WIrel

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11-Further assurance of bipartisan senate sup port for the four-power Pacific trea- ty came tonight with announcement by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, ranking Democratic member of the foreign relations committee, that he expected to vote for its ratification.
 q see no reason for opposition" he said. There does not seem to be any very serious objection nor any reason for great rejoicing over it.
 He said that the treaty was similar in some respects to the league of na- tions covenant.
 "The treaty is very mild and Is good enough a way to get rid of the Anglo Japanese alliance
 This announcement followed others by Democratic leaders that they would give the treaty their support With the Republican leadership, al ready on record for the treaty, hopes of it's ratification were increased to- day.
 Senator Borah of Idaho, Republi- | can opponent of the league, contin- ued his silence on the treaty.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12
ONE PARDON AND s PAROLES GRANTED
 BY PRISON BOARD

After considering 1855 applications during its meeting last Friday and Saturday the state board of pardon and paroles granted but one pardon. Because of a recent decision of the board to withhold names of those pardoned or paroled in order that the publicity might not react upon the rele lsed prisoner, the identity of the pardoned man was not revealed. He is described as an old man who has lived up to all the requirements of a parole during the past two years.
 In addition to the pardon six paroles were granted by the board, F were released from the peniten- tiary after havinp served their min imum sentences, one sentence was commuted, two paroles were revoked and two Mexicans were deported from the country.
 Paroles were granted only to first offenders. All six of them were young men who had shown good records up until the date of the com mittment of the crime for which they were convicted. Th6se who were re-
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12
Remaining Work Of Conference
 In TlDo Glasses
iContinued from Page Il

ment on that subject now understood to be contemplated by Japan, may be accepted as sufficient.
 When the four-power Pacific treaty is to be signed by the representative Of the United States. Great Britain, Japan and France, still is not known. It is the impression among some delegates, however, that the formal signature may be delayed until the naval problem is settled and that the senate until after the conference is over.
 Over Sunday consideration of the new treaty by senators developed in dications that both republican and democratic leaders will stand united for its approval. Senator Underwood Democratic leader, is one of the Am ericans who will sign the treaty as plenipotentiary and his advocacy of ratification will be seconded on the Democratic side by Senator Hitch cock, senior Democratic member of the foreign relations committee.
 While the naval ratio and Pacific fortifications questions move toward decision, other details of the gen- eral naval problem are coming into prominence. First among them tC be given detailed consideration prob ably this week, are the proportionate strength to De fixed for France and Italy, and the questions of a modifi- cation in the naval holiday plan an6 in the suggested submarine tonnage as fixed in the American reduction proposal.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12
Irish Americans Oppose Scrapping
 U. s. Battleships
Republican A. P. Leased Wirel

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-UnSwerving support of Irish Republicans who de- mand complete political divorce of Ireland from the British empire was pledged today by the national con- vention of the Friends of Irish Free dom.
 The pledge constituted one of sew eral clauses in a declaration of prin- ciples" subscribed to by the organ ization before adjournment of the convention. Another clause denounced the proposed settlement through the setting up of an Irish free state. while third condemned as. a betrayal of American principles" the proposed four-power treaty.
 The senate was called on to re- fuse to ratify the treaty on the ground that notifications" would in volve abandonment of Washington's policy of no entangling alliances; abandonment of the Monroe doctrine; seizure from congress of its sole right to declare war, and the guar . antee of the territorial integrity of imperialstic nations.
 "As sincere advocates of peace l the declaration said, i've favor uni versal disarmament, but we condemn
 as dangerous to our security the plar
 ascribed to and submitted by Secre-
 tary Hughes to scrap a great portion l of the American navy. America l would thus concede to Great Britain | undisputed control of the seas at tn,
 very moment when naval supremac,
 was about to pass to the United States"
 One of the principles stated that tn,
 political actions of American citizen
 of Irish blood were influenced solel, l by American considerations, adding We resent the sinister purpose o
 England in bringing to a so-calle
 settlement her relations with Irelan at the precise moment when the ar mament conference reached the crit ical stage"
 Mayor J. P. Grace of Charleston S. C., was cheered when he said tha before this country entered the wa his sympathies had been with Ger many.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12
ACCUSE STILLMAN OF
 .bR|B|NC WITNESSES .TO' TESTIFY FALSELY
IRepubllcan A. p. Leased wireJ

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Dec. II Accusations that two Canadians had been bribed to testify against Mrs. Anne U. Stillman, and that agents for James A. Stillman at tempted to corrupt Il others into giving false testimony opened a fresh counter attack yesterday upon the banker in his divorce suit. The charges were made in open court before Supreme Justice Mors- chauser by J. F. Brennan, chief of Mrs. Stillman's counsel, and John E. Mack, guardian ad Item for her three-year- son. Guy. whose Iegit- ,imacy the banker impugned. MT. Brennan presented an affidavit signed by himself. outlining the al legations and explaining that they would be borne out by the testimony of witnesses to be called at Montreal beginning Jan. II.
 The testimony in connection with which the charges were made was that Mrs. Stillman violated her mar riage VOW in her conductance with Fred BuVeais, Indian guide accused by the banker of being the father of Guy.
 MT. Brennan's affidavit named sew eral witnesses who he said would be called to testify that agents of MT. SJlI0ldn attempted to DTlDe them III 1920 about the time the banker in stituted the divorce suit.
 The affidavit named Joseph and Ferdinand Page, both of Latuque, Quebec, as the two who were bribed before testifying against Mrs. Still man.
 MT. Brennan told the bankers lawyer, Outerbridge Horsey, that agents for MT. Stillman who sought to corrupt witnesses were J. Albert La Fontaine and Francois Lajoie, and added that there were others who were guilty.
 Eleven witnesses named In the af- fidavit, would, MT. Brennan stated, swear that agents for Mir. Stillman sought to bribe them with consider able sums of money if they would falsely swear" they witnessed mis- conduct by Buveais and Mrs. Still man.
 The affidavit renewed charges that Mir. .Stillman was guilty of miscon- duct with three women, Florence H. Leeds, and two identified only as Helen" and Clara"
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12
HELP Us THROUGH
 WINTER" Is CRY OF
 NEAR EAST PEOPLE

'.Help the Near East relief through this one winter" is the cry going to the entire civilized world that has been re-echoed by the southwestern office of the organization in Phoe- nix, Ariz.
 If the Near East people can be kept alive for this one year" states C. F. Willis, director for Arizona and New Mexico, "by the time an other harvest is reaped they will be able to help themselves"
 The Near East relief. through the generosity of America, has done a noble work during the past year. The lives of approximately 100000 peo- pie have been saved.
 The organization has operated 63 hospitals, 12s clinics, II rescue homes and 229 orphanages accommodating 54,600 children. besides supporting 56.039 other children outside of the orphana ges.
 Conditions in the Near East since the armistice have been appalling. Human beings reached the lowest depths of misery and children were dying of starvation by the hundreds of thousands
 It was to relieve this misery that the Near East relief work was start ed, and from the outset Americans have met these appeals with full hands The southwest has done its share.s As in all similar relief work, the people have given generously The Near East relief begs them to continue their support for one more year, that the children now in the orphanages may be fed and room made for the thousands who arc 1 wandering the streets, hungry and l homeless.
 Any contribution, however small | will be welcomed at the headquar- | ters, 20 Central building, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12

.ha pboenix branch of the company. Mir Ericke. who has been here three years, will close the branch the iIIse of the year and return to the san san Francisco office of the company about January 15-
 MT. Fricke explained the change in the following letter:
 To the editor The Republican.
 Dear Sir: We would call your at tention to a somewhat premature an nouncement which appeared in the sunday edition of your paper, namely that c. F. Weber and com nany had discontinued business and that same business had been taken over by O. B. Marston. our former travelling representative.
 In order that our many patrons may not be misled, we wish to an nounce that until January l, 192z our firm will still be at 524 west Washington street, where the busi- ness will be carried on as in the past. After that date MT. Marston will represent our various lines in the Ariona territory and we can assure the public that their interests will be protected by this gentleman. in the same manner that we have endeav- ored in the past to do.
 Trusting that you |. will be kind enough to insert this letter in your valuable paper. and thanking you in advance for the courtesy.
 Yours very truly.
 C. F. WEBER & co.
 L. N. Fricke, Mgr.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12
Jap Delegation
 Receives Tokio
 Naval Decision
IRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Instruc- tons from Tokio regarding the de- cision of Japan on the naval ratio question are in the hands of the Japanese delegation The nature Of the communication was not made known, but it was indicated that fur ther meetings of the big three prob ably will be necessary before Japan s stand on 5-5-3 capital ship ratio will be announced definitely.
 The idea prevailed tonight that Tokio did not regard the arrangement as to strength of naval bases and Notifications in the western Pacific ss completed and that further con versations on this point. as well as on the question of the retention of the Mutsu may be necessary.
 Meantime authoritative Japanese here are talking of the possible ter mination of the conference before the end of the year. The consensus o' opinion in that quarter was said t( be that the successful conclusion O. the ouadruple treaty concerning th' Pacific will soon be followed by al equally definite and harmon1ou agreement as to naval limitations.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-12
ISSUE OPINION ON
 SOLD|ER'S STATUS

A soldier is not resident of a state in consequence of his being stationed there, is the law quoted by the at torney generals office, in response to a query as to whether a service man is a resident as contemplated by the divorce laws.
 "The mere fact of a soldier Icing stationed within the state does not of itself make him a resident of the state The general rule, with ref erence to soldiers. is that upon en- listment or upon being drafted. they retain their residence in the state il which they had residence at the time Of enlistment or being drafted. That is to say, by enlistment in the service of the United States, soldiers do not lose their residence which they had a. the time of enlistment" according to the opinion.
 We are of the opinion, however, that a soldier may voluntarily change his legal residence after enlistment, as evidepced by the purchase of a home. the acquiring of other property interests, marrying a citizen of this state. the soldier being under age and the parents moving to this state, etc, but such change must be of such character as to leave in the mind of the court no doubt that the soldier is an actual bona fide citizen and legal resident of this state, and has been such for one year next preceding the time of filing his complaint.
 "The question of residence is one Of Jurisdiction to be decided by the court where the soldier applies foI divorce; and a judgment or decree 1 in such action is final and beyond | the control of the military or the executive. and may be avoided onlS by appeal or direct attack by th' | defendant in the case