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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-07-15

Stock Ehat die Of Charlton should
be burned ct once.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-07-15

The Louisiana Orphanage Visitor,
official organ Of the Louisiana
Methodist Orphanage, at Ruston,
shows the following cash contribu-
tions from Tensas PARISH to the main-
tenance fund Of that worthy instiSu-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
OFFICERS BELIEVE
LOST FLYER DEAD
Do Not Think Lieut.. Pearson
Could Have Gone Into
Mexico.
By Associated Press:


SAN ANTONIO, Tex. Feb. IA
Belief that Lieut. Alexander Pear
son, jr., missing since Thursday, met
Death on his attempted flight from
FL Paso TO San Antonio. was gem
orally expressed Monday by officers
at headquarters of the Eighth army
corps area, who are directing a
search of the entire west Texas bor-
derland. Airplanes and bands Of
cowboys are taking part in the
search.
Even II the trans-cOntinental flier
was not killed in attempting 10 make
a forced landing in the rocky ter
rain, over which he was flying. he
was undoubtedly injured and could
hardly have survived four days Of
exposure without food and water. in
the opinion OF officers directing the
search.
Air service officers here do not be
lieve thai Pearson could have gone
into Mexico because ne was familiar
with the border country and the Rio
Grande is discernible at all times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
HOUSE OF COMMONS
OPENS MEET TODAY
Governmental Maladministra-
ton in Ireland Will Be
Investigated.
Ry Associated Press :

NY 4ASSutlGteu EEeSS.
LONDON. Feb. 14.-Alleged gov
ernmental malG administration in Ire
land, waste and unemployment
promise TO be the principal questions
upon which the laborites and other
elements in opposition to the gov
ernment will center their attacks
Tuesday as soon az the house OF
commons gets under way for the
new session.
OF the three questions the belief
prevails that the anti-government
forces Will center their most strenu-
Gus attacks on the Irish situation az
offering the most promising mate
rial for debate. This question is one
which presents phases on which
widespread public interest has been
manifested. and IL is considered Ger
tain that parliamentary questions
will be asked from the opposition
benches which viii bring forth some
OF the long-awaited replies from the
Irish administrators.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
authorize Continuance
Of Six Cent Car Fare

BY Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 14.-Con-
tinuation of the six cent cash and
five cent ticket street car fares at
Evansville was authorized by an or
der OF the public service commits
sion. announced Monday night In
absence Of the order. The old fares
would have been restored.
The commission said that an ex-
animation OF the company's OYER
ating statement for the last three
months OF 1920 indicates present
fares have not been sufficient 20
yield a reasonable return on the
value Of the property over and
above the necessary operating ex-
penses"
The order provided for continu-
alton OF the present fares "for a
further temporary period OF six
months or until the further order
OF the commission"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
TO
CONSIDER PORTAGE
PETITION MONDAY
Body to Act on Request That
Part of City Revert to
Township.

Whether $50 acres OF land, a part
Of which is within the city limits.
part in Portage township and part
in Centre will all be made q part
OF Portage is expected 10 pave the
way for a tumultous session before
the board OF county commissioners
next Monday.
A petition presented by Harry S.
Cover will come up for consider
alton at that time. The acreage lies
in section 25 of township 81 Range
2 East and embraces the entire
quarter section on the Dixie high.
way. A strip of land 400 feet wide
on either side of the Michigan street
road south is now within the city
limits. and the commissioners are
asked to place the entire quarter
section in Portage township.
The strip was originally placed in
the city limits at the time the pro
posed railroad between South Bend
and LOganspOrt was launched, it
was ascertained Monday.
The purpose was to place the bur-
den OF the street Improvement as
sessments or an equal footing with
property owners and the railway.
The railroad failed 20 materialZc and
the property owners in the strip OF
land have been paying city taxes
but without city improvements.
Cause OF Disputes.
The city boundary line has been
somewhat indefnate. Mr.. Cover
petition set out, which resulted in
endless confusion at tax paying time,
at the voting booths and with ref
erence 10 schools. The city council
was recently requested to dis-annex
the strip but this they failed to do.
The annexation of the entire quarter
section. Mr.. Cover AYERS would equal
ize taxes and provide for the
growth Of the city southward along
a main market highway.
Approximately II persons are af-
fected by the proposed change. and it
was reported Monday, considerable
opposition will develop at next Mon
days meeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
Harding viii Not Seek
Income Tax Exemption
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Pres't-
elect Harding Monday informed
Rep. Longworth, of Ohio, that he
did not believe he should be granted
exemption from paying an income
tax on his presidential salary. Mr..
Harding wrote Rep. Longworth in
reply to a recent letter seeking his
opinion as 10 what action the house
ways and means committee, of
which the Ohio representative is a
member, should take on a bin re-
Gently introduced TO exempt the
president from the income tax levy
Under the present revenue law the
tax on the presidents sa a y
amounts 10 $4,000.
Pres't Wilson, however. was ex-
empted from paying the tax under a
decision ot the United States su-
preme court. holding that since the
chief executive and federal judges
assumed office prior 10 the enact
ment Of the present revenue law,
they were not subject TO the tax.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
JUDGE IMPEACHED
BY CONGRESSMAN
Rep. Welty Would Bar Lands
For His Acceptance of
Baseball Job.
~ Assoclated 20:

WASHINGTON. Feb. 14.-On the
charges Of high crimes and misde-
meanors. Federal Judge X. NJ. Lam
dsi OF Chicago was impeached in
house % representatives Monday
by Rep. Welty, democrat. OF Ohio,
because OF his acceptance OF the
Office Of supreme arbitrator OF
baseball. while still serving on the
bench.
IN taking this step, the Ohio
member swept aside an opinion by
Atty Gen. Palmer that Judge Ian
dis was within the law. and that
there was no law making such aC-
ceptance a crime. either dismeanor
or felony. The opinion was render
ed recently by the attorney general
on the written request OF Mr. Wei
~ who had questioned the judge d
right to hold both positions
Refuses DiaTs Request.
Before proceeding TO the floor OF
he house where his charges were
read Mr. WeIry refused a request
hy Sen Dial democrat South Caro-
lima 20 include in the general in
6iCtrent statements attributed 20
judge lands. ln refusing 20 send %
jail a young Ottawa III. bank
clerk. because OF Che belief that Of
fci1's ~ -hc bank were responsible
FOR the clerks speculation. by fail
ure 20 pay him a living wage.
sen. Dial ON receiving the Ohio
representa tive's refusal announced
ne would FTr ror1ulgfn+ arafnst
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
CONGRESSMAN
SEES VETO OF
FORDNEY BILL
Rep. Underwood Predicts vii.
son Will Refuse to Sign
Tariff Measure.
HOUSE To VOTE TODAY
Stage All Day Debate on
Amendments Changing
Rates on Imports.
By Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Devel-
opments centering around tariff
legislation came fast to congres
Monday. They inclcded declara-
ton by Minority Leader Under
wood in the senate that he had re-
ceived assurance that Pres't Wilson
would veto the Fordney emergency
tariff bill, not by a mere withhold
ing OF his signature. but with a
comprehensive statement giving his
reasons coupled with a final attack
on republican congressional poll
cies.
Announcement by Sen. McCum-
Der, republican. of North Dakota.
that a vote on the Fordney bill
probably would be obtained Tues
day night.
A statement by Chairman Ford
ney. of the house ways and means
committee. making definite the in
tention OF republican leaders TO
press legislation revising the per
manent tariff through the extra
session before attempting consider
alton Of taxation questions.
Several Hours Debate.
The Fordney bill was pulled out
Of its pigeon hole for several hours
of debate late in the day. Nothing
came OF it, however, although t
had been expected that vote
would be had on the amendment OF
Con CDooot rapuhlfran Of Utah
changing the import rates on sugar
from those accepted by the senate
finance committee. Mr.. McCum ber
as we'll az Sens Gay, democrat, Of
Louisiana, and Smoot, discussed the
amendment and several other sen
ators got into the debate now and
then, but when the session ended
no definite progress had been made.
Sen. Underwood was reticent
about HIS assurances Of approval
He declined 10 say whether it came
from the president direct and re-
fused TO answer questions relative
TO the form in which the informa-
tion came.
Sen. McCumber did not elaborate
on his statement that he expected
vote by Tuesday night. Il was
made just as the senate turned 10
consideration Of the FOrdney bill
in mid d-afternoon and was in CON
nection with a warning by the
North Dakota senator that the un-
finished business should actually
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
LOWER HOUSE
ADOPTS BILL
AFTER FIGHT
More Than S395.OOO.OOO Al
lowed Government 10
Complete Program.
SENATE GETS MEASURE
Washington Officials Believe
Upper Branch Will Ap-
prove Proposed Law.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE
naval appropriation buL carrying
approximately s895,O00OO0. was
passed Monday by the house. after
it had decisively voted down an
amendment which would have pre-
vented the expenditure Of any part
OF the ssO.OOO,OO0 provided for bat
tleshir construction. until an inter
national disarmament conference
shall have been called by the pres
ident The amendment. offered by
Rep. Brooks. republican. Of Illinois.
was defeated 124 20 80.
The house also refused 90 cut
the amount that would be available
for work on the navys building
program during the coming fiscal
year 10 S6O,0OO.0OO. as proposed by
Rep. Dickinson, republican. Iowa.
and by vote of 2S2 90 nine. de-
feated a motion by Rep. Blanton.
democrat Texas. to re-commit the
bin for the purpose of cutting the
appropriation for construction
work TO 100000 and OF eliminat-
ing a section which prevents tho
use OF stop watches in navy yards
and arsenals.
Carries Amendments.
The measure as il goes 10 the
senate, however. carries an amend
ment, offered by Rep oliver. demo
crat. Of Alabama, that no part or
the S9O,O00,000 carried for new
craft. shall be used on ships on
which construction has not started
and for which contracts have not
been let
Chairman Kelly. Of the sub-com-
mittee that framed the bin. agreed
10 this limitation. saying 10 would
mean that work could not be start
ed before July I. 1922. on u de-
stroyers. six fleet submarines and
one transr ort authorized in 1915.
but not yet placed under contract
Although somewhat riGdled by
points OF order that had been made
against "a number of sections. the
bill, as far as its main features
were concerned was approved by
the house practically as it was re-
ported by the appropriations com
mittee
Decreases Personnel.
Reduction OF the enlisted person
mel OF the marine corps from ap-
proximatelv $1,000 60 10000 men
was agreed 60 Monday without
comment as was the decrease iu
the decrease in the enlisted strength
CCONTINUED OF PACE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
.INDICT LAWYERS
FOR ORDEFRAUDING
New York Men Charged With
Conspiracy to Swindle
Coal Dealers.
N Associnted -

By Associated IreSS
NEW YORK, Feb 14-Gibbs L
Baker. a lawyer OF this city and
Washington. and Charles L. Allen.
were indicted by a federal grand
jury here Monday charged with con
spring TO defraud through the
mails several coal dealers under in
dictment for alleged violations OF
the Lever act.
The indictments set forth that
Baker represented 10 the coal men
that ne had great influence with
W. y. Speers. special assistant at
torney general and other officers
of the department OF justice.
He further represented. the in
aictment stated that Speer would
eat out OF his hand" and do any
thing that Baker directed
RCcciVctl Several Checks.
Baker is alleged TO have received
checks for 1000 and $4,000 az a
result OF representations that he
could protect the coal men from
prosecution.
Other payments. amounting %
about $4,000. are alleged in tho in
dictment. 20 have been made al var
ious times.
The Indictment charges that Bak-
er represented 20 the coal men that
IF indictments were returned against
chem. he could fiX IL So thac there
would be- "a suspended sentence or
small fine bat that without his as
stance ,he men would be indicted
on many counts and bail would be
-5 h,gh the victims would have to
stay IN JAIL
Baker and Allen were arrIsned
ir United states cour, and released
under bonds of $4,000 each. after
pleading not guilty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
HOWAT TO ANSWER
CONTEMPT CHARGE
District Mine President Must
Appear in Kansas Indus
trial Court Today,


PITTSBURG. Kas., Feb. IA
Alexander Howat. district mine
workers president. and several 9TH
er union officers, will appear before
Judge Andrew ]. Curran. IN the
Crawford county district court Tues
day morning. 20 answer 20 a charge
Of contempt OF court in calling a
strike in Kansas mines.
Following Howat in court will
come three Croweburg union Off
GERS. who are charged with con-
tempt OF court for their alleged at
tempt 20 fine two union members
FOR taking a case 20 the Industrial
court.
The Pittsburg trades council has
promoted a movement 70 have an
industrial holiday Tuesday through
out the district.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
INDICTMENTS NAME
LOCAL RESIDENTS
Three Already Under Arrest
Expect Further Activities
Here Soon.

Indictments were returned yester-
day by the federal grand jury
against Robert J. Vermande, charg-
ing him with a postal offense; Dan
Ieokovich, charging him with i'm
personating a federal officer. and
Earl S. Poore. charged with altering
government obligations. They are
now under arrest here. Their cases
were reported 10 the federal jurors
by the local police officers
Ieokovich was arrested in Decem-
Der by Detectives Winther and
Kisch In a west side saloon after Of
fcers overheard "A conversation with
the proprietor that ne would allow
him 10 sell intoxicants if he was
paid 500. A United States deputy
marshaIs badge was found in his
possession. He was lodged in the
city Jail and only recently was re-
moved 70 the county Jail.
Mail Thefts Recalled.
Vermande was arrested Aug. 2S
by Postoffice Inspector Morris and
local officials on a charge OF robbing
the United States mails Innumer-
able reports of petty thefts at the
postoffice was followed by an in
vestigation. Four test letters con-
tanning marked money We're sent
through the mails and It is claimed
that three of these were later found
in Vermande's possession. He is I'm
der. bond OF $4,000
Poore was arrested here several
weeks ago for altering government
obligations. He is at liberty now
under bond.
It IS believed that other indict-
ments returned yesterday will cause
the arrest Of number of local res
idents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
STATE RESTS CASE
AGAINST M'GANNON
Eight Witnesses Placed on
Stand by Defense Late
Monday Afternoon.
BY Associated Press :
ET T~W~rT 49,

by Associated Press
CLEN ELAND. o., Feb. IL The
state Monday afternoon rested its
case against Judge William II. Nc
Cannon, charged with second de-
gree murder in the killing Of Harold
c. Kagy, and the defense had placed
eight witnesses on the stand before
court adjourned for the day.
It is expected the defense will
conclude its case by Wednesday.
The witnesses for the defense
Monday afternoon testified in sup
port OF the contention OF Judge Nc
Cannon that he was not present at
the scene Of the shooting. several
witnesses testifying they saw him
several blocks from the murder
corner at about the time the shoot
ing took place.
New Witness.
A new witness, o. r. Schneider.
testified he saw Judge McGannon
four blocks from the corner at about
the time Kagy was shot.
other alibi witnesses included
Mrs Celie Beardsley and her daugh-
ter, Ethel Beardsley. Mrs Boards
ley again introduced. the 'other
third man" by declaring she saw
some one resen bling Judge Nc
Cannon standing on the running
board Of the McGannon automobile
after the judge had left the ma
chine and crossed F. Ninth st. at
Euclid av., seven blocks from the
scene Of the shooting. .t
An effort by Prosecutor Stanton
TO force Miss Mary F.. Nicely, an
important state witness. 10 tell her
reason for refusing to repeat testi-
mony she gave at the first McGan-
non trial failed when Judge Homer
c. Powell ruled that If the testi-
mony would incriminate her she
could stand on her constitutional
rights In refusing 70 answer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
Thousands Pay Tribute
To Memory of FarreHy

CLEVELAND. O.. Feb. 14.-Sev-
eraI thousand men. women and chill
dren from all walks OF life had paid
tribute 20 the memory OF Bishop
John p. Farrelly. OF the Catholic
diocese OF Cleveland. as HIS body re-
posed in the St Johns cathedral
house Monday night. The body ar
rived here Monday morning from
Knoxville. Tenn. where last Satur-
day he succumbed 20 pneumonia.
Tuesday afternoon the body will
be removed 10 the cathedral and
placed on a catafalque within the
sanctuary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
Would PrOUide
Big Mess Fund
for ARMY Pigeon

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. FEB. 14.-Arruy
pigeons eat we'll.
Tho allowance Of the house Of
$4,000 10 feed them for a year is not
enough. This is tho opinion OF Maj
Cen. George o. Squire, chief Of the
army signal corps In appealing to
the senate military affairs committee
Monday TO override tho economy
practices Of the lower body and givt
his feathered personnel a larger ap-
preparation.
The general told the committee
that $35. 900 should be appropriated
20 keep and train the birds, claim
ing that they have become an es-
sential part Of the army air service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-15
COUNCILPASSES
APPROPRIATIONS
ON IMPROVEMENTS
Authorize Heavy Bond Issue
and Provide For Larger
Police Force.

The city's Indebtedness was in
creased s3s0.OOO last night when
the city council passed the ordinance
allowing bond issue for this
amount. $S0,00O Of which Is TO be
used in the construction OF a nata-
tOriurl while the remainder will pay
the expenses Of all the citys perma-
nent improvements for the last year
and for this year The ordinance
mer but little opposition when II was
presented 10 the council last night
after receiving the Endorsement Of
the committee or the whole at a
previous meeting
The ordinance granting the police
pay roll OF the board of public safe
" $17,2SO for the employment Of
ten additional men was approved
by the council. Seven extra men
are now serving on the department
and it is believed that the board
will acquire the services of three
more men, since police heads have
been requesting a larger force for
some time.
Discuss Parking.
ed asphlatum ordinance was finally
passed by the council after much
discussion. The ordinance original
" prohibiting the manufacture Of
asphalt within the city was amend
ed TO allow the board Of public
works the right TO permit or refuse
it's manufacture within the city.
The bill allows the manufacture OF
the product providing locations are
secured TO which no remOnstrances
are made by citizens.
In an effort to relieve the situa-
ton caused by the horizontal park
ing Of automobiles along the main
streets Councilman Luther present
ed a motion TO instruct the board
Of public safety to forbid the park
ing unless at a parallel on both sides
Michigan St, from Division 10 Ia
sale: on jefferson St. from Main to
st. Joseph, and on Washington st,
from Main 10 Lincoln way i. The
council adopted the motion and also
ordered the board of safety 10 more
clearly mark the parking spaces.
The board of school trustees was
granted the authority 20 buy the lot
at 1926 Kemble av.. which is TO be
used for the enlargement Of the
Oliver school building.
Would Build Addition.
An ordinance was presented the
council by the board OF works ask
ing permission 10 construct an addi-
ton to the No. I fire station at
Thomas and Walnut St, and for the
authority TO purchase a service
truck The bill was referred to the
committee of the whole.
An appropriation Of $3.50 for the
payment for the damages done 70
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