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South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
Banker Challenged to Fight
Duel By Wife s SDmpathizer

cident," said he could not recall the
exact words used by the would-be
duellist. but that there was no mis-
take as to their meaning.
Without saying a word in reply,
Stillman showed the man aside and
continued on his way.
The banker is known TO have re-
ceived many threatening letters
which he turned over to his lawyers.
The next hearing before Surro-
gate Daniel F. Gleason will take
place May 19 at PoughkeeIsie. The
idea of holding the hearings in the
rooms Of the bar association here
having been abandoned owing to
the widespread publicity given 10
the last session there. Ii was learn
ed today that when DR.. Hugh l.
Russell, the Buffalo osteOpath, who
gave damaging testimony against
Mrs. Stillman at last weeks hearing
left the witness stand he walked
over to one of the lawyers for Mrs.
Stillman and said with a high:
Il have heard of hell on earth. but
I'm sure now it has nothing on what
I've just gone through with"
80" drawled the lawyer. "well.
just wait tin we get you under
ross-eXaminatiOn."
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
ASKS DAMAGES OF
$1,000 FOR BLOW
THAT INJURIES EYE

Damages of $4,000 are sought by
Louis j. Heinrich against Marion
Demski for alleged injuries inflicted
by Demski upon Heinrich's cheek
on March 90, 1921. according to a
civil sought brought in superior
court No. /, Tuesday morning. Helm
rich alleges that DemsiSi used
"knuckles' or some metallic instru-
ment in the alleged assault and that
the cheek bone on the left side Of
his face was dislocated causing a
permanent disagreement
The plaintiff further charges that
the injury shortened the muscles
which control the eye, causing a
permanent disagreement.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
l. w. w. Meeting is Without
Its intellectual Leaders "

lowing platform OF the 7. ". VS.:
The aim OF the !. W. ". is TO or
ganize every worker OF each indus
try into one big union. instead OF
numerous separate unions as now
exist.
This would give Us better
chance Of treating with employers. y
The L w. W. gathering Is without
intellectual leadership"-only the
rank anS file are present.
Delegates all frankly admit they
are through forever with intellect
uals." most Of whom were sentenced
10 serve from one 70 20 years in
Leavenworth prison for violation OF
the espionage act.
Nine OF the 46 convicted I. W. VS.
skipped their bonds and failed 20
dress in" at prison Seven OF these
were the "intellectuals, newspaper
editors These seven assumed the
leadership during the war and had
the most 10 say-the only limit Of
the say being the supply OF print
er's Ink and white print paper.
II was the boys who took their
teachings at heart who went out 10
preach the gospel in the highways
and byways that donned the conven-
tional prison stripes.
Resolutions condemning Big Bill
Haywood erstwhile leader who skip
ped 10 Russia while under sentence
fos violation OF the espionage act
were expected 10 be passed.
A few policemen were present for
the first several hours Of the con-
vention but most Of them wandered
away.
There's about as much for US To
do here as there would be at con-
vention Of chemistry professors, "
was the blue-buttOned attitude.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11

BY United Press:
CHICAGO. May 10.-wild-eyed
reds OF the country have gone
through the laundry OF conserva-
ton and have come out a faded
pink
In other words. a radical isn't
what he used 10 be.
visit 10 the annual convention
OF the industrial workers Of the
world here today demonstrated that
conclusively.
For instance. none OF the 45 dele
gates carried 7. y. T. bombs on their
hips. Also. there were no printing
presses turning out seditiOus litera-
ture by the ton. No long whiskered
gentlemen, speaking in broken Eng
lish. were numbered among the
delegates. All the representatives
talked the kings English and talked
il mildly.
Advocates OF the overthrow Of
the government were not present.
Delegates advocated the acquisition
Of additional members and little
else.
The, chief problem before the rad
icals was this:
How in the world are we going
to scrape up the $4,000 to reim-
burse the bondsmen OF our nine con-
victed brethren who failed TO answer
the roll call at Leavenworth prison -
I'd until the time Of going 10
press. no answer was found to the
question that Is causing grave con-
cern from Roy Brown, acting secre-
tary-treasurer. on down.
Brown. who was interviewed as 10
why the city han was not blown TO
as the opening ceremony
~ The convention outlined the fol-
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11

Fort Worth baseball club. was
crossing Sixth st. as the duel open
ed and was struck in the left leg BY
stray bullet
lis condition Is not serious. Both
men fen from the first shots but
lying in the street they continued
firing until their revolvers were
empued. They were taken TO a hos
pital where both refused 10 reveal
the motive for the shooting.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
Sec'y Hughes Refuses to
InterUene IN Argument
By International News Service:

"
WASHINGTON, May 10.-Sec'y
Of State Hughes has refused TO in
tervene in the dispute between the
Western Union and the government
over the landing Of a cable from the
Barbados at Miami. Fla, until the
supreme court rules on the case and
decides whether the president has
the power TO prevent cable land
ings. Newcomb Carlton, president
of the Western Union, today told
the house interstate and foreign
commerce committees.
Carlton appeared before the COM
mittee TO oppose the Kellogg bill
giving the president authority 20
regulate the right TO land communi-
cation cables on the coasts of the
United States.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11

By International News Service:
DUBLIN, May 1O.-Miss Anna
McSwiney, sister OF late Lord Mayor
Terence McSwiney OF Cork and
Lord Mayor O'Callaghan OF Cork
will be Sim Fein candidates for the
south Ireland parliament in the
forthcoming elections II was report
ed from Cork today. O'Callaghan IS
absent from the country at present.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11

TOPEKA, kas.. May lO.-Much
of the lowlands OF Northeastern
Kansas are under water today and
reports Of heavy damage and loss
OF life are coming in as the result
Of torrential rains last night, accom-
panied at Mayette by a tornado
which swept over the Pottawatomie
valley.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
Credit Men to Hear Talk
On Business Getting

The South Bend Association of
Credit Men will hold its next regular
meeting on the night of May II in
the pink room of the Oliver hotel.
Harry B. Kirkland Of the Kirkland
Co. Toledo. o.. will speak on "Busi-
ness Getting During Business De-
pressions." Atty Samuel 3. Pet
tingill. Of South Bend will deliver
an address entitled, Taxation"
The meeting will begin with a din
ner at 6:30 o'clock. A musical pro-
gram will be given
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
One Killed and Another
Shot IN ReUOLUer Fight
By InteTnatlonal News Service

-tNtttlt -fNN. NeEhlEes
FORT WORTH. Tex. May 10
Gus Street, 30 years old. is dying to-
DAY with five bullets in his body.
and James g. Legros. 80 years old.
or ElIaso has been wounded. shot
three times. as a result OF a revolver
duel here last night.
The shooting threw pedestrians
into a panic as the men drew their
guns and began pumping a leaden
stream at each other.
Homer Haworth. catcher for the
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
REDUCE MILK PRICE.

INDIANAPOLIS. May 10.-The
retail price or milk in Indianapolis
viii be reduced one cent 20 u cents
a quart May Is. This Is the second
cut this year and will bring the
lowest price for milk since 1915.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11

ports untitled orders on its books az
OF April 90. last. OF 5.s45.224 tons
compared with s.2s47s5 tons on
March 81. a decrease OF as. .541
tons.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
Night Robes

In nightrobes the sleeveless model
is preferred for summer. Wide
shoulder straps OF the fiimmiest lace
are often seen
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
REPORTS DECREASF-

NEW YORK. May 1O.-In its
monthly statement issued today the
United States Steel corporation re-
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
PATENTS

And Trade Marks Obtnined In an
Countries Advice Free GEO. J.
OLTSCH. Registered Patent Atty.
7f1-7f2 Studcbakcr Bldg. south
Bend. Ind.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11

Corset covers of fine ma
terials, lace trimmed, sizes 46
to SO. at $1.OO, $1.25, S1.50
and -~- -Sl.75
Muslin drawers, embroid-
cry and lace trimmed at S1.OO
and ...-. .S1.50
Envelope chemise, strap
built up shoulders. S2.95
and -..----~--S3.5O
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11
Extra Size Garments

Muslin gowns in slip-over
and open front styles, long
and short sleeves. at $1.00,
$1.5O, $500, $2.25, $3.50
and SZ.S5
Petticoats, plain with seal
loPed edge. lace and en-
broidery trimmed, at $500,
SIPS, $3.50 and. ...$2.95
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-11

Corset covers. lace trimmed.
in sizes 38 to ~, at SOC
Pink bloomers with blue
stitching .............. soc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-21
The Largest Assortment of Curtain
Materials By The Yard That We've
EUer ShO7Cn
ALL NEW GOODS-NEW PATTERNS N
AT NEW LOW PRICES

New 36-inch Plain Scrims in
Muslins, all size dots and
pretty figures,
$50 and SOC yd.
New 36-inch Plain Scrims in
white, at 17c, 1910, 29c,
800 and SOC yard.
New 36-inch Plain Scrims in
ecru, 39G and SOC yd.
New 60 to 45-inch Plain Mar
q~uisettes in white, cream
and ecru,
$50, 45f, and $50 yd.
New 36-inch Bordered Mar
quisettes in white, cream
and ecru,
35f, 800 and soc yd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-21
d
NeW Figured
DaberieS
OF E KIND

New Cretonnes, Chintz, Mer-
cerized Reps, and Reversible
Tapestries in wonderful
new colorings, 81 and So
inch, 500, 400, csc,
CSC, and S1.39 yard.
Thirteen Handsome New Pat
terms in Imported Tapestry
for Upholstery work. All at
the new lower prices,
$2.9S, $3.9S, $4.9S,
$5.9S, $6.9S, and $3.50
yard.
New Fancy Tickings. 80 and
32-inch, pink and blue,
$50 and 69f yd.
32-inch Awning Cloth, green
and white stripe,
SOC yd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-21

New 36-inch Fancy Border
Scrims, dotted with Leno
striped border and also with
Leno stripes in center,
700 yd.
New 36-inch White Grena-
dimes, dots and figures on
flet net ........ 65c yd.
New 36-inch White and Cream
Madras ......... 79c yd.
New So to 42-inch Quaker
Lace Nets, i'll white, small
figures in flet net,
$50, SOC, CSC, and $1.39
yard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
LOCAL PHARMACIST
STRUCK BY AUTO
Ira White Narrowly Escapes
Death in Auto Accident
Suffers Fractures.

Ira White, 536 w. Colfax av.,
narrowly escaped death when he
was struck by an automobile driven
by Clinton Rodgers, SIC Van Buren
ST., while crossing Lafayette blvd,
at Washington av., Sunday evening
at $3.50 o'clock. White, who owns
a pharmacy at 1901 w. Washington
av., was returning to his home when
the mishap took place.
The accident was unavoidable. ac-
cording TO Rodgers. who stated that
White had stepped from in front of
another machine and was looking
in the opposite direction when hit.
Rodgers could not stop his car in
time to avoid the accident, he said,
but Immediately stopped the ma
chine after running into White and
assisted him to his home
Upon arriving at his residence,
White lapsed into Inconsistencies.
The Krieghbaum ambulance was
called and he was rushed to the
st. Joseph hospital. where his con-
dition, while serious. is looked upon
as favorable for recovery, accord
ing to the attending physician.
An arm an leg were fractured and
cuts and bruises were received on
the head and body. II is possible
that there may be internal injuries.
White regained consciousness at a
late hour last night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
CHURCH EDUCATION
DRIVE UNDER WAY
Begin Four Day Program With
Meeting at High School,
Sunday Evening.

The church and Sunday school
religious education four day pro-
gram got under way Sunday even
ing with a well attended mass meet
ing in the auditorium of the high
school.
Devotional services and songs
hold conspicuous place on the
program. as do addresses by promi-
nent members of the clergy DR..
NJ. \. Honline was the principle
speaker Sunday evening. and gave
very interesting address on some
Of the special problems of religious
education. z T. Albertson preced-
ed his address with a short talk on
Association problems.
Meetings will be held MONDAY.
Tuesday and Wednesday at the First
Baptist. church. starting each day
at o'clock and closing at $50.
Special music Will be furnished
as part of the program by the Am
phion quartette and the Westmin-
ster 5. 5. orchestra.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
Railroad Officials
Hold Session Today
Will Discuss Rules Governing
Working Conditions on
Various Lines.

By Associated Press:
CHICAGO, Ill. Ny General
chairmen from railway unions on
roads all over the United States
were assembling Sunday night for
conferences on rules governing
working conditions which begins
here Monday. About 500 union
representatives of the shop ,rafts
are expected TO attend the meeting.
A uniform set OF rules following
closely. it was said, the national
agreements recently Pbrogated, by
the United States railroad board.
will be drawn up. This uniform
code will be submitted 20 railroad
oficia'S in conferences on the indi-
vidual roads when they meet TO ne
gotiate rules In compliance with the
labor boards recent order directing
such negotiations
Continue Hearing.
Meanwhile. the labor board will
continue its hearing of the wage re-
duction case brought by nearly 100
roads. Eleven independent en-
ployes' organizations are cheduled
to present their deferse tomorrow
The big four" brothcrhoods will
occupy Tuesdays session. ard the
railway unions belonging 20 the
American Federation OF Labor will
wind up the employees defense on
Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
Marine Workers Vote
To Reject Proposal

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK, May l. Although
union leaders declared Sunday that
"A strike had not been called. three
marine workers unions. meeting
here Sunday, voted 10 reject the 10
per cent wage cut proposed by the
United Shipping board until the
proposed working conditions are
modified
The three organizations were the
International Seamans union, the
Marine Firemen. oilers and Water
Tenders union and the Marine En-
gineers' union.
At all three meetings the marine
workers voted 10 re-ship only on
vessels Offering the former wage
scale with former conditions, which
hav been refused by private own
ers and the shipping board.
Union leaders here term the sus-
pension Of work a lockout" and de-
clare that the owners are attempt
ing 10 restore the 12-hour day with
out payment for overtime. This. the
union men insist, amounts in reanty
10 a wage cut Of 40 TO so rather than
15 per cent
The marine workers predict that
approximately 10000 seamen and
10000 oilers and firemen will leave
ships now in port here within the
next % hours. No pickets Will be
posted. II was said. unless steamship
owners attempt TO employ strike
breakers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
CITY POST OFFICES
RAIDED IN IRELAND
BY Associated Press
RETEAGT NTax- l.

BY Associated Press:
BELFAST, May Five city post
Offices in Waterford were raided sim
ultaneously by 90 men in five groups
during the week and large sums Of
money seized. No arasts have been
made in connection with the raids.
An ambulance train was held up
this morning near Kenmare. county
Kerry. Twenty-Five beds. quantity
OF blankets and sheets and some sur
gical instruments were taken.
Private Walden Of the Leicester
regiment was shot and killed by a
civilian in Castle Reagh. county Ros-
common. today. As Walden and two
comrades emerged from a dark pas
sage the civilian asked Walden If he
could furnish him with a light
While Walden was fumbling in his
pockets for matches the civilian fired
and the soldier fell dying in the
arms OF his cOmrade. other civilians
covered the assassin's retreat.
An official report OF the shooting
states that a man named John Ber-
gin. when fatally wounded IN an en-
counter at Loughsinn. six miles from
Castle Reagh. admitted that under
orders he had shot Walden.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
ADOPT SCHEDULE
OF LABOR BOARD
10000 Railway Employees
Hold Special Conference
in New York City.
BY Associated Press


NEW YORK, May Represent
atives OF 10000 railway employees.
constituting the New York railroad
district council, mex here sunday
and adopted with reservations. the
schedule of the United States rail-
road labor heard recently suggested
for future working agreements.
The purpose of the meeting was
primarily to effect further amalga-
nation Of maintenance Of way en-
ployes, clerks. mach.nists. boiler
makers. carmen, firemen and oilers,
and the four big brotherhoods
Delegates from Boston. Trenton.
Toledo, Chicago, and other cities
took part in the discussion Of the
16 points included in the boards
schedule
Anthony Spair, representing main
tenance Of way employees, Oh. .ned
an analysis of the points, and de-
clared the only objection TO them is
that Of phraseOlOgy
plain English that can be read
only one way is our demand" he
said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
ALLIES AGREE
ON TERMS OF
PREPARATIONS
Official Committee Will Send
Notification to Germany
in Near Future.
TO HOLD SESSION SOON
French and British Reach an
Agreement on Proposal
From Belgian Leader.

By Associated Press,
PARIS. May 1.-The British and
French governments have reached
an agreement on how to real with
Germany to compel payment of rep
arations and exact immediate guar
antees. In broad outline it is agreed
that the allies will make a declara-
ton Monday, but not 10 Germany.
They will announce that the repa-
rations commission will notify Ger
many as to the amount she is re-
Quired TO pay and how it is to be
paid together with the proposed fl
nancial control. The allies will then
announce that within 10 days, this
period being subject to possible
modification by the supreme council
Monday, they will proceed TO carry
out the penalties if the terms are
acceded TO.
The plan provides for a compare
I've scheme of supervision and con-
troll of Germany's sources of rev
enue. 1t is no. yet completed. but
while the experts are yet working
her military preparations for the oc-
cupation of the Huhr. The French
government viii Monday order the
mobilization of one additional class.
Day of Conferences.
This is the general result of an
agitated day of conversations and
conferences that seemed likely to
end in sharp disagreement among
the allies. The agreement was
brought about by the intervention
of the Belgian foreign minister, NJ.
Jasper, at a meeting Of the supreme
council Sunday afternoon. The
whole subject will come up for dis
cussion again at another meeting OF
the council Monday morning.
Both sides feel that they measure
bly, succeeded in having their pol
icies accepted. The French parlia-
ment is not in session. so NJ. BRAND
was able to accept a short time ex-
tension without having to explain
to the chamber. while Mr.. Lloyd
George has satisfied TO some extent
opposing liberal opinXn.
The French prenTr asked for the
British naval COOPERATION suggesting
the blockade ; of Hamburg. The
British prime minister replied that
American public opinion would not
approve OF such q course, and he
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
TREASURY LEADER
PLANS TO REVISE
GOVERNMENT TAX
Sec'y Mellon Makes f our
Specific Recommends
tiOns to Congress.

WASHINGTON. May -Four
specific proposals for revision Of the
federal taxes are made TO congress
by Sec'y Mellon, with a recon-
mendation for early action so tho
new taxes can be applied for this
calendar year. They are:
Repeal Of the excess profits tax
and the existing $4,000 income ex-
emption OF corporations. the loss Of
revenue to be made good by mod
flied tax on corporate profits or
fiat additional income tax on cor
porations. make an aggregate of be-
tween $4OO,OOO,OOO and $5OO,OO0,-
600.
Readjustment Of income tax
rates so that no income will pay
more than 40 per cent this year and
80 per cent thereafter with a view
to producing aggregate revenues
substantially equivalent to the esti-
mated receipts from the income tax
under the existing law.
Repeal Luxury Tax.
Repeal OF the so-called luxury
taxes together with the nuisance"
taxes, such as those on soda foun-
tain drinks. but retention Of the
transportation and miscellaneous
specific sales taxes
Imposition OF sufficient new and
additional taxes of wide applica-
ton" such as increased stamp
taxes or license taxes on the use Of
automobiles to bring the total rev
enues from internal taxes after
making the changes above suggest
ed TO about S4.OO0.00O.O 900 in the
fiscal years 1922 and 1928.
The treasury secretary's suE-
gestiOns are contained in a letter TO
Chairman Fordney of the house
ways and means committee which
was made public Sunday at the
treasury department. A copy OF it
also was transmitted TO Chairman
Penrose Of the senate finance COM
mittee.
Mr. Mellon suggests adoption of
administrative amendments TO the
revenue laws simplifying collections
and final settlements and permitting
under safe guards, -he carrying over
Of net losses by taxpayers for one
year as a deduction from incomes
Of succeeding years.
Melons Plan.
The treasury is not prepared" 3"
Mr.. Mellon says, "to recommend at
this time any general sales tax and
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02

Passengers Risk
Their LiUeS to
Recover Whisky

By United Press.
CINCINNATI. o, May IA truck
loaded with $500 worth OF whisky
was struck and wrecked Sunday by
A y. and G.. train at a crossing %
miles from Cincinnati.
Under the muzzles OF pistols
pointed by driver OF the truck, pass
engers from the train swarmed over
the wreck and filled their pockets
with pint bottles Of bonded whisky.
Drop them bottles. or we shoot"
challenged the drivers
Shoot" answered the passengers,
charging with heroic frenzy upon
the embankment on which the bot
ties were strewn. At the risk OF their
lives a good time was had by all. for
everyone agreed that it was good
whisky. IL being the best brand made
by a late lamented distillery at
Frankfort
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-02
PREDICT FIGHT IN
CONSPIRACY CASES
Coal Operators and Miners of
Six States Will be Ar
raigned Tuesday.

BY Associated Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. May Begin
ming of a long legal battle in the soft
coal conspiracy case in the federal
court here against 226 operators
miners and corporations in six states
is expected TO develop Tuesday. the
day set for the arraignment of the
defendants.
Counsel for both the government
and the defense Sunday anticipated
that motions to quash the indict-
ment, with attack being centered at
its sufficiency, would be filed when
the case is called by Judge +. Z.
Geiger of Milwaukee, presiding in
the absence of Judge A. B. Ander-
son. Later date for argument Of
these or other similar motions was
forecast by the attorneys. Such ac-
tion. it was pointed out, would auto
matically postpone the time when
the defendants would enter any
pleas.
No Arrests.
None OF the operators in Illinois.
Missouri, Kentucky. Ohio or Penn
sylvania have been arrested and
brought within the jurisdiction of
the federal court for Indiana. al
though the indictment was returned
more than two months ago. Imme-
diately. after being filed here. the
operators in various states began a
fight against removal for trial here.
and final action has not yet been
taken in these proceedings. attorneys
said. Miners under indictment, as
also the Indiana operators, will be
present in court. but the legal pro-
ceedings are expected by the officials
to defer their pleas.