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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
STEAMER DISABLED IN
ST. LAWRENCE RAPIDS

OGDENSBURG. y. Y, July 16 -
Strenuous efforts were Icing made
tonight to remove $50 passengers
from the steamer Rapids King of the
Canada steamship line, which wa>
disabled in the Long Sault rapids of
the St. Lawrence river late today.
The craft was disabled by the
breaking OF a rudder chain. The
iller was used TO beach the vessel in
seven feet of raging waters. No
boats were able 10 approach the dis
abled craft because Of the swiftness
Of the current.
When the hour Of midnight ap-
preached all efforts 10 remove the
passengers from the steamer had
been unsuccessful
The steamer was said 10 have a
large hole in her hull and the pumps
we're working steadily.
When the rudder chain broke three
men at the wheel narrowly escaped
serious injury. A near panic ensued
when the news OF the mishap spread
among the passengers and IL required
the united efforts OF the crew 20 quiet
them. Most Of the passengers are
said 10 be tourists from various parts
OF the United States and Canada.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
CHARGE FARMER WITH
NEGLECTING SICK WIFE

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. July IS
With Mrs Clarence Drumm dead
from tuberculosis and her two-year-
old son. Frankie, dying from the
same disease. the woman's husband.
a wealthy farmer, and two others.
faced charges today for alleged ne
glect.
After Mrs. Drumm's death. which
occurred this week at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Mahnke at Ho-
mer. Mich. 1t developed. auth orities
said. that the woman and her child
had occupied beds that had not been
cleaned IN a year and that neither
OF the patients had been given a
bath IN that time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mahnke were in
trusted with the treatment OF Mrs.
Drunm and the child. authorities
charged. when Drumm decided
keeping them on the farm would in
terfere with his work. That was
more than a year ago.
People living near the Mahnke
home say that many times az night
they had heard Mrs. Drumm cry
vainly for water and food
The body OF the mother was bur-
led but viii De exhumed today.
Drumm denied today that he knew
Of conditions said 90 have existed
al the Mshnks home. The Mahnkes
are relatives, he said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
URGE COLLECTION OF
INTEREST ON DEBTS

CLEVELAND. o., July 16.-The
Rainbow Division Veterans associa-
ton failed to endorse an immediate
cash bonus for former soldiers at
the closing session of their annual
convention here today. They passed
a resolution. however, recommend
ing early collection Of the accrued
interest on the allied war debt TO the
United States and the use of the
money 10 pay the adjusted compen-
sation for ex-soldiers.
The resolution pointed out that
the allied debt to the United States
amounts TO ten billion dollars, and
that one and half billion dollars
are now due as accrued interest.
The bonus resolution, reported
out OF committee. after two days
discussion took into consideration
the fact that treasury officials stated
1t would be impossible to pay a
bonus without disrupting the finan-
cial organization of the government
It condemned the waste OF mil
lions of dollars each year IN the en-
ployment Of a vast army of unneces-
sary public officers and agents and
indulgence in other forms OF ma
tional extravaganza by the federal
government
Col. George p. Leach, former
commanding officer OF the 151st field
artillery. now mayor Of Minneapolis.
was elected president for the en-
suing year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
GERMAN LIEUTENANTS
SENTENCED BY COURT

LEIPSIG. Germany. July 16.-
Lieut.. Dittmar and Lieut.. Boldt.
charged with murder in the first de-
gree for firing on lifeboats after the
Canadian hospital ship Llandovery
Castle had been torpedoed in the
summer Of 1918. were each sentenced
today TO four years imprisonment.
The sentence did not, however,
carry hard labor with il. as demand
ed by the public prosecutor. The
case of Dittmar and Boldt differed
from the others which had been
heard by the supreme court here in
connection with trials growing out
Of violation Of the rules Of civilized
warfare, inasmuch as the two lieu
tenants were brought to trial by tho
German pubic prosecutor. Great
Britain only had demanded the trial
OF Commander Patzig Of the sub
marine which torpedoed the LAND
Overy Castle. who fed the country
The public prosecutor. however. after
an examination OF the evidence. or
dered that Dittmar and Boldt be
placed on trial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
INVESTIGATE MURDER
MYSTERY IN OREGON

ROSEBURG. Ore, July 16-Om-
GERS investigate the mystery Of the
headless body found beneath the
wrecked automobile of DR.. r. VI.
Brumfeld here Wednesday, widened
their inquiry today and learned from
Portland that a man believed TO be
the owner Of the car had passed
through there the evening after the
body was found.
A garage man identified Or. Brum-
fields photograph as that Of a man
who purchased gasoline from him
and he said the customer appeared
nervous
An autopsy today disclosed that
one bullet had severed the spinal
cord and lodged in the stomach. A
second wound also n the back. was
found.
Although the body has been iden-
titled by his two brothers as that Ct
Dennis Russell, local laborer, counsel
for Mrs. Brumfield said they hoped
TO prove that 1t was that Of Brum-
field.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
KING CONSTANTINE TO
DIRECT CREEK ATTACK

CONSTANTINOPLE. July 10
King Constantine is undertaking the
active direction Of the Greek often
sive against the Turkish national
lists. now in progress. IL IS stated in
advtces reaching here from the
front
The Greek plan for this offensive.
il appears. was to strike directly at
the Turkish center at kutaia (now
reported from Athens to have been
occupied by the Creeks. where the
third nationalist army corps. com
manded by Col. Arif Bey, cOnstitut-
ed the main defensive force. with
Nazim Bey commanding at Afiun-
Karahissar. 20 the south. The plan
differs from that OF the offensive of
last March. which called for q .
armies from Brussa and Ushak -
operate IN straight lines eastward,
with their detectives behind Eski-
Shehr, whereas. the present plan,
while less ambitious, is considered
IN military circles here more danger
Gus 10 the Turks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
CHIEF COUNSEL FOR
MRS. STILLMAN ILL

YONKERS. y. Y. July 15.-John
F. Brennan. chief counsel for Mrs
Anne L. Scillman in the divorce &C
ton brought by her husband, James
A. Sullman. New York banker, is
suffering from pneumonia and Will
be confined 70 his bed for more than
month, IL was said tonight after
conference OF physicians at his
home here. He Is 20 years old
Grave fears are felt by close asso-
ciates OF the attorney because Of
his advanced years. although the
physicians announcement said his
chances Of recovery were favorable.
His illness will delay further hear
ings in the Sullman case which
which were set for July u. II IS
now thought the case VIII not be re-
sumed before September.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
New Member Tops List
Of Sales Club Workers
Miss Marjorie Herbser Hollis Matt Herald Anthony, Steve
Czgany and Margaret KeOgan Occupy High Positions Ac
cording to Todays Published List-FOur Weeks Until
the Finish.

Mss Marjorie Herbster Of district
four who did not enter the Salesman
ship Club Campaign until recently.
has been meeting with much success
and is today at the top Of the list.
Hollis Maths and Herald Anthony
of district six are second and third
highest members according to to-
days published list.
The fourth and fifth highest places
are held by Steve Czigany Of district
one and NIiVs Margaret Keogan Of
district two.
New members whose names appear
in the active list today. for the first
time. are Edward Gour of District
one, Miss Vera L. Miller Of District
three and Miss Caroline Shankweiler
OF District seven. All Of these new
corners have started off with a sub
stantial number Of credits and will
without a doubt, be among the lead
ing competitors in the near future
There are four weeks remaining
until the end Of the Salesmanship
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

Club Campaign. IN that length Of
time the winners of the $4,000 home
four Studebaker automobiles and
other awards are to be decided The
Campaign is growing more interest
ing every day. new members are en-
tering. several Of those quite Always
down the list are suddenly speeding
up and those who are holding high
positions Will have to make up their
minds to show real results if they
expect 10 hold them.
The best results between now and
July 27, are Of great Importance TO
all members. With new subscriptions
counting double the regular number
Of credits. there Is a wonderful op-
portunity to pile up credits at on
amazing rate of speed. Those who
make a big showing while so many
credits are given on new subscrip-
tons, will have little TO fear during
the later part of the Campaign for
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
EXPECT HIGGINS CASE
TO co TO JURY SOON

CORUNNA, Mich. July 10
Closing arguments in the case OF
Forrest Higgins. % years old.
charged with first degree murder
for the death last March Of his fan
Gee, Lucy Wittum. started here this
afternoon and with four hours al
lowed each side. II is expected the
case Will go 10 the jury late Non
day.
Prosecuting Atty. r. B. Matthews.
crening for the state. stressed the
fact that an acid l'urn was found on
the back OF Miss Wittum's neck,
ard declared this with the fac the
BODY was found laying face d"wn-
ward, indicated the girl had been
forced 70 drink the poison.
The prosecutor also attacked Eig-
gins story Of the circumstances
surrounding the girls death, declar-
ing the defendant had gone into
ftco much detail"
The jury inspected the scene OF
Miss Wittum's death today and
Higgins. a. his own request. WIS al
lowed TO accompany them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
HOPEFUL FEELING
STILL PREVAILING
IN PEACE FARLEY
De Valera's Proposal and Ma
ture Of Conversations Re-
main Unknown.
r. Assoclated 80:


LONDON. July 16.- Eamonn De
Sir James Craig's conversations
with Premier Lloyd George remain
closely guarded secrets. There was
no conference between the British
prime minister and the Irish repub-
lican leader today. Mr.. De Valera
will visit Mr.. Lloyd George probably
Monday afternoon, and in some
quarters it is predicted that a round
table conference may be held Tues
day. This. however. is only in
dicative OF the hopeful feeling gen
orally prevailing regarding the
progress Of the negotiations for an
Irish settlement.
The Sim Fem delegates were
Joined this evening by Desmond
Fitzgerald. Sim Fein minister of
propaganda. who has just been re-
leased from an internment camp.
The delegates will remain in Lon
don for the weekend, exchanging
visits with Irish sympathizers. The
party motored TO the outskirts Of
London this afternoon and took tea
at St Anthony's hospital at Sutton
where a son OF the lord mayor of
Dublin is resident surgeon.
Three members of the Ulster cabi-
net, II. NJ. Pollock, L. a. Archdale
and L. VI. Andrews. together with
the secretary, Col. Spender, also ar
rived in London this afternoon and
joined the marquis OF Londonderry.
who holds the post Of minister OF
education in North Ireland. They
conferred with the Ulster premier
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
800 Scouts Raise
Tent City in True
Military Style
BOYS Mobilize at Pottawa-
tonne Park for Hike to
Culver.
By WAITER J. VINCENT.

More than three hundred sturdy
young Americans assembled at Pot
tawatomie park yesterday afternoon
preparatory 10 their two weeks hike
TO Culver and return. This aggrega-
ton Of Boy Scouts is said 10 be the
largest ever assembled for a maneu-
Yer Of this kind.
They are = clean-cut little army OF
'ed-blooded youngsters and PRESENT a
very creditable appearance dressed
in their khaki uniforms with kerr
chefs representing their troop colors
about their necks. South Bend may
well be proud Of them.
After the scouts had been register
ed and assigned TO divisions, the or
der Of pitch tents was given. Fifteen
minutes later a tented city had arisen
n the center Of the park, giving il a
picturesque military appearance.
Some ex-army officers who witnessed
the speed and precision with which
the lads erected their pup" tents
were warm in their praise OF the
manner in which the boys executed
their first command.
More I'm Military Fashion.
While the Boy Scouts of America
IS strictly a non -militaristic organiza-
ton. nevertheless military discipline
is enforced, and the entire organiza-
ton moves in military formation. The
organization IS divided into three d.
visions, each division having four
4 80
are three mess kitchens. a bicycle
corps, medical corps and ambulance
corps.
Supper call was sounded at $40.
The lads were eager for their first
meal in camp. and quickly fell IN
with their individual mess kits and
were served a palatable meal from
the mess kitchens.
Retreat followed closely after sup
per with the lowering Of the colors.
For an hour the boys were ''at tase"
and visited about carp. a few par
ents came out to look the boys over.
md were shown about oy their en-
thusiastic sons.
At eight O'Clock a council meeting
was called and the boys were assem-
bled in a circle along the south end
Of the race track.
Here Chief Executive Joe Taylor
took the boys into his confidence, ex-
planned the purpose Of their en-
campment. and impressed upon
/ them the Importance Of their strict
| obedience to their commanders or
ders. He also urged each OF them
to write at least one letter home
every day they were away. A spe-
ciaI souvenir letter-head has been
printed. pens and Ink Will be
| furnished.
Enthusiasm at Seaton's Coming.
Great enthusiasm greeted the an
| nouncement that Ernest Thompson
/ Seaton would arrive today and ad-
/ dress the Scouts during the after
noon. Announcement that StudS-
! bakers band would give a concert
also was loudly applauded.
AS the first night in camp is al
ways the most dificult-to get
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
LOUe PacifiSt is
Philosophical as
Wife Sburns Love
Should Step Aside When He
Can't Control Her Aztec
TONS" His Theory.
By United Press

DN GQlleQ HTetS
GROVERVILLE PARK, y. Y.
July 16-"When a man is no longer
able to control the love OF his wife,
and when his wife yearns for the
love OF another mamie should step
aside"
This IS the philosophy Of the Rev.
Clark Durea, pastor Of the Church of
Of the Nazarene. love pacifst of Mon
ticello, y. Y, who calmly read his
Bible while his wife and Earl Van
Noy. also married. prepared TO elope.
Il shall make no attempt to win
back my wife" said Durea today.
when he was found at a camp meet
ing in this remote spot. IT will not
even attempt to regain our two chill
dren whom my wife took with her.
1 will not apply Cor a divorce.
Il will only pray that ny wife will
commit no sin in the Lords eyes.
Rather than see her in a state Of Gin
I would sec her in Jail
But the authorities viii have to
take care of that themselves. I will
supply no one with any information
they desire.
Asks About Scandal"
MY wife was in Passiac, y. J. She
wrote 70 me from there yesterday.
asking how is the scandal coming
on?'"
A tall. lean. weary-eyed man,
Durea blinked slowly behind his dou-
ble-lensed glasses as he spoke. He
slouched on the edge Of a camp cot,
while gusts OF rain beat on the stain
ed tent just over his head. and the
sound Of singers chanting an old
fashioned BE Saved, You Sinners"
came family from a distance.
Would you receive your wife
back?" he was asked.
Slowly and sadly be shook his
head.
"She never will come back" he
said. This mas been brewing for
long time. I saw that Van NOy was
winning her away. and then he led
her out Of my house-Rtght before
my eyes-and I had not the right to
stop her"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
LOWER HOUSE.
In FIGHT over
OIL TAX ISSUE
Republican Motion to Ad-
jOurn Ends Fierce Partisan
Battle Over Duty.
ATTACK DYE EMBARGO
Doubt Expressed as to Final
Action-Line Up Forces
for Mondays Fight.
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. July 16. - After
refusing by a vote Of 1872 20 1O6 to
eliminate the three year dye embar-
go from the Fordney tariff bill. the
house jumped suddenly today into
a partisan fight over oil.
But II did not last long. Flaming
fiercely at first the oil battle ended
abruptly on a republican motion to
adjourn until Monday. Although
opposed solidly by democrats. who
forced a roll call, the result was the
same as yesterday when the repub-
licans standing together voted to
quit.
BY breaking in unexpectedly. Rep.
Garrett, OF Tennessee, IN charge Of
the democratic minority, forced the
oil issue TO the front His amend
ment TO put crude petroleum and
fuel oil back on the free list was
thrown out on a point Of order amid
the greatest confusion and uproar
For a time the house did not seem
able 10 tell its legislative head from
its heels. a republican breaking in
with a wild shout 10 know where
we are at"
Offer Amendment.
AS Mr.. CARROTS free oil amend
ment was knocked out, Rep. Tread
way Of Massa chusetts, a republican
member OF the ways and means COM
mittee, which at the eleventh hour
imposed a duty of 35c a barrel on
crude petroleum and 25c a barrel on
fuel oil, stepped TO the front with
an amendment to wipe out the pro-
posed tax. Being a member OF the
committee he was permitted TO pre-
sent IL but was stopped at the close
Of a five minute talk by objection OF
democrats who announced they were
prepared TO shut off debate and vote.
In the half hour fury the oil duty
was violently denounced and warm
" defended. Rep. Robertson, Ie-
publican, OF Oklahoma, brought a
round OF APPLAUSE from the support
ers Of the oil tariff by attacking the
New England policy of demanding
protection with one hand and free
trade with the other"
It was apparent that oil took top
place in interest among the house
membership in the five contested
schedules on which a separate vote
is 10 be permitted by special rule.
Everybody. II seemed, was anxious
TO speak and worn out by the all-day
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
MINE WORKERS CLOSE
TERRE HAUTE MEETING

TERRE HAUTE. ND. July IS
Miners Of District Number Il Unit
ed Mine Workers OF America. closed
one Of the most successful conven-
tons today ever held by the district.
involving a closer cooperation be
tween the miners and their officials
and a better business program for
the district.
Pres't joan Hessler adjourned
the convention shortly after noon.
declaring that he was more than
pleased with the showing made by
the delegates. Resolution and. cons
titutional committees completed
their work after a two days session
devoted 10 this part OF the con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
PREVENT OFFICER FROM
NIPRISONING SOLDIERS

MUNCIE. Ind. July 1.-two tenn
porary restraining orders were grant
ed in circuit court today agairst
First Lieut. Lionel L Harrison OF
a local national guard battery. pre-
venting him from placing two mem
bers or the battery band In jail for
failure 10 pay a $40 fine. assessed by
a summary court martial. The at
torneys for the delinquent soldiers
claim that the officer denied faem
the right 20 appear before the court
70 defend their clients and question
the authority OF the military court
70 jail the men for non-payment OF
the fine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
BANDITS SURROUNDED
BY ARMED FARMERS

GREEN BAY. Wis, July Is
Three desperadoes who looted the
State Bank OF Waubena. Wis, OF
$4,000. are reported today TO be
surrounded on all sides by posses OF
heavily armed farmers In the woods
northeast CT here. The loot OF the
bandits consisted OF cash and bonds
After the robbery the bandits sep
arated and one OF them is trapped
in Forst County. - miles south Of
Naubena.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

Beer as
Remedy Needed to
AidFarmM Markets

WASHINGTON. July 16.-Beer-
2.75 percent barley malt beers
the remedy needed for the agricul-
tural depression according TO the
Minnesota farmers
r. A Jones. representing Mime
sofa farmers elevator association
appearing before the congressional
committee investigator agricultural
conditions, said that II barley malt
beer we're permissible that il would
relieve the restricted farm markets
and would add about 100000. 900
annually TO the revenues OF western
farmers.
They declared such beer 10 be
mountaineering
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY
BEGIN YACHT CRUISE

WASHINGTON, July Is - PRIEST
and Mrs. Harding again left Wash
ington late eoday on the yacht May
flower for a week end cruise down
the Potomac. They viii return Mon
day morning.
Accompanying them on the cruise
are Gen. Pershing. Atty. Gen. Daugh-
erty. Charles G. Dawes, director Of
the budget: 3. c. Forbes. director Of
war risk insurance: Sen. New Of IN
diana. and Mrs. New; Sen. Edge Of
New Jersey: Brig. Gen. Sawyer. the
presidents physician. ". 3. Mclean,
IA Washington publisher and Mrs.
Mclean.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
MCNCIE EXPERIENCES
FIRST DAYLIGHT THEFT

MUNCIE. Ind. July Is. - Two
masked men save Muncie IT'S first
daylight robbery az / o'clock today
when they entered the George Cul-
lender grocery opposite the court
house and holding up the clerks and
a number Of customers at the point
OF a gun, rifed the cash register.
The fact that Mr.. CulIender had
made a bank deposit az noon pre-
vented a heavy loss and the men
only got $50. After firing one shot
over the heads Of. those in the
store. the men ran TO a waiting au-
tcmobile and escaped
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
OPERA STAR CANCELS
ORIENTAL ENCAGEAI ENT

MANILA. July 16-Nfme Schu-
mann-H einke. operate star. has can
celled her engagements and Orient
~ contracts after one appearance IN
Java.
The state Of her health was un-
1avorably affected by the tropical
climate and she is returning 70 the
United states.
The contracts cancelled by The
singer included twenty IN Japan.
which would have netted her $780,
0oO.
NINE Schumann-Heinke declared
her next appearance would be for
the Knights Of Columbus and the
American Legion.
You know" She said. I can't
disappoiut my boys"