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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
Federal agents Arrest
Seaman for Interfering
With u. S. Cre1U Members
- Associated Press:

BY Associated fTeSSs
NEW ORLEANS La. Feb. .
Federal authorities arrested We'd
nesday Peter Jacobsen. delegate OF
the Seamen's union. and three other
men on charges OF interfering with
United States commerce by board
ing a vessel and removing the crew.
II Is alleged that the men directed a
force OF 25 armed men who boarded
the American schooner Edith Tues
day as il was about 20 sail for Ha-
vana with a cargo Of lumber. and
forced the crew 20 leave because,
finding it difficult u obtain berths,
they had shipped at less than union
rates. The crew, according 10 the
authorities, were kept under armed
guard for several hours in room
adjoining the headquarters OF the
Seamen's union before they were set
at liberty.
The Edith sailed Wednesday with
the crew and the four arrested were
remanded to prison in default OF
$1,000 bail in each case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
DEMOCRATS PLAN
REORGANIZATION
Chairman George White Ap
points Executive Commit
tee to Meet Feb. II.
By Associated Press

WASH NGIUN, Feb. 2.-GeOrge
White. chairman OF the democratic
national committee Wednesday ap-
pointed an executive committee to
the national committee, and called IL
TO meet in Washington Feb. Il. for
the purpose OF obtaining its advice
and counsel in the reorga ganizhtiOn
Of the party's machinery.
The executive committee is COM
posed OF sixteen members. as follows:
60 T. Sanders. Alabama: Homer
S. Cummings. Connecticut; Miles G..
Saunders. Colorado: Miss Julia L
I.anders, Indiana; Mrs Campbell
Cantrill. Kentucky: Mrs. Julia II.
Briscoe. Maryland: William r Con-
molly, Michigan; J. Bruce kremer,
Montana: Norman T. Mack, New
York: Mrs. Bernice s. Pyke. Ohio;
Mrs. y. 4. MoDougal. Oklahoma;
Mrs. Rose Heiflin Oregon: Joseph
T.. Guftey. Pennsylvania: Cordell
Hull Tennessee; Sen. Carter Glass,
Virginia and Angus NJ. Mclean,
North Carolina
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
U. S. SETS RECORD
IN FOREIGN TRADE
Department of Commerce Is
sues Compilation of Ex-
ports and Imports.
BY Associated Press


WASHINGTON. Feb. 2.-Increas-
ed freight traffic with Germany.
South Africa. the Orient. West indies
and North America accounted in
large measure for the record break
ing foreign trade OF the United States
IN 1920.
A compilation Of American exports
and imports last year by countries,
issued Wednesday by the department
Of commerce shows that exports TO
Great Britain, France and Italy fell
of sharply. Those countries, how
ever. increased their shipments 10
the United States as did practically
all the other important nations.
American trade with the four prin-
cipal South American countries
Brazil. Argentina, Chile and Ur-
uguay-totalled approximately 81
O44. 1000, GOO, as compared with
$9l7. 7.0OO.0 600 in 1919. American ex-
ports TO those countries increased
more than 800, 600. 900 during 1920,
totalling S457, 600 .O0O whereas i'm
ports from these countries increased
only about $25, 100000, the total
being 1857. 900, 600.
Trade with Germany during the
year nearly quadrupled. aggregating
$4eO, 100000, but fell far short OF
that before the war. Exports
70 Germany reached S311,O0O.OOU
against 1900, 900 the year before
and imports from that country cotaI-
led SS2, 900 as compared with
/ $40. 900. 600 the year before.
American trade with Cuba alone
IN 1920 exceeded $1,000. 100000 in
creas1ng nearly $500, 900, 600 wher
compared with 1919.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
Former supply Procurement
Officer Gives Testimony
in Congress.
DENIES POLITICAL TALK
SAYS He Will Not BECOME
Member of Pres't Hard
ing's Cabinet.

BY Associated rress.
WASHINGTON. FEB. e.-peCIar-
ing he was not n politics ard vas
not going in Charles G.. Dawes. or
Chicago. former chief Of sdpp.~
procurement for The American army
in France, bitterly attacked Wednes-
day what he charged We're political
attempts 20 discredit -he achieve
ments OF the people who won tho
war.
in the course OF "a nve-hour eN-
animation by house war investi-
eating committee. Mr. Dawes struck
with sledge hammer blows ~ critics
who had tried. he said. 20 detrac-
from the glory or the great achieve
ment by picking flaws and paradiug
trivial faults 5000 miles away. Al
times the air was thick with n
streak Of oaths. for which the rif-
ness frankly confessed be laI
neither apology nor excuse.
Reiterates Statement.
Late In the day he reiterated au
earlier off-hand statement as 20 hls
own part in politics. which was ac-
cepted 10 mean that he would not
become a member OF Mr.. Hardiug's
cabinet. a position with which his
name has been linked. Even be-
fore his views on this subject were
expressed, Mr. Dawes sharply de-
nounced the present system OF con
ducung the federal government. an
evil OF a hundred years standing.
he declared, with which investlgat-
ors might better afford 70 deal. iu-
stead Of trying 20 scoop UP water
already over the dam
Mr.. Dawes was called by demo
cratic mem oers OF the committee 20
rebut testimony relating 20 waste
and extravaganza and particularly
with reference 20 liquidation OF
American accounts IN France and
/ the sale OF surplus stocks 10 the
French government. Answering
/ charges that food and clothing sup
CCONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
OBTAIN HARDING'S
DISARMAMENT VIEW
Chairman Kahn Announces
Pres't-Elect Favors u.s.
900 Standing Force.
BY Associated Press /:


WASHINGTON. Feb 2.-CongTess
discussed disarmament Wednesday.
but went ahead with consideration
OF large appropriations for the army
and navy, and incidentally received
the views OF Pres't-elect Harding OF
the nations future military policy.
Chairman Kahn OF the military
committee told the house Wednes-
day in debate on the annual military
appropriation bill that ne had beer
informed ~ Mr.. Harding AZ a recent
conference AT Marion that the presi-
6cnt-elCct favored a regular arrny Of
1900 men for the present. AMI
also legislation providing for the
voluntary military training o. 15o,-
600 annually
Before the house met, its naval
committee received from Gen. Perish
ing a warning against fostering
national spirit OF paclhsm and un
prepared. ess. This warning temper
I'd the generals approval OF a wOri
d Disarmament conference and was ac-
companied by a declaration that
until all the world powers had
agreed on disarmament policy. g.
would be "unwise and unsafe" FOR
the United States 90 dlscontinue
carrying out SIS army and navy pol
icies.
Receive Naval Bul.
Preceding debate on the army ll-I
the house received from the apprp-
+ prIa.ions commktce the annual nave
bill with It's provisions tor conunu-
I ing work on II super-drea dnaugh g,
and battle cruisers and other crafr.
4 A. the same time Sen Gerry, Rhode
| Island, a democratic member Of o.
naval committee. broke into tle
tariff debate TO oppose Sen. Bo-ah 81
/ resolution % halt work on thee
ships FOR SIX months. while expert
/ decided what type OF craft was The
7 best In the light OF lessons learle
/ from the world wa-.
The Rhode Island senator. deny
, ing that the war had demonstrate
\ q a. the battleship was no longer the
vital unit OF the fleet declared tina.
l it would be essential for this couutr
/ IN any future war. Comparing tl-s
relative strengths o. the American
British and japanese navles the
senator said he could undersTan {
why there might be propaganda br
the British against the construct i0r
Of major ships. inimating thaz 81.
would he 90 rheir advantage 20 dis
. courage the construction of sucl
craft by other nations whose nava'
strength was approaching their own
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
AIM BLOW AT WORK
OF CHIROPRACTORS
Rep. Kingsbury Would Pro.
hibit Practice of Art of
Healing" in State.
By Associated Pr 8


INDIANAPOLIS. Feb "A blow
is aimed at chiropractors IN bill
introduced Wednesday By Rep.
KinEsbury OF Marion county IN the
state legislature II would prohibit
practice OF the art OF healing by
any person not licensed as a physi
clan BY the state board OF medical
examiners.
ChIropractors OF tho state are
seeking a law 20 cause recognition
OF chiropraCtice as d scientific pro-
fession. The bill. under cOnsidera-
tion In the senate would create a
state board of chiropractors 10 ex-
anime and license applicants.
Juvenile Commission.
Creation OF Juvenile commits
sion Of seven members 20 have sup
ervision over child welfare work In
the state Is provided for in a bill
introduced by Rep. BedgOod. The
bill carries an appropriation Of s25.-
COO It would be the duty OF the
commission TO aid the prevention
OF juvenile delinquency. dependency
neglect effectiveness, truanCy and
megitimacy. Five members would
be appointed by the governor. one
from each OF the supreme court dis
tricts Each would be required "a
be n lawyer, and at least two would
have 90 have had experience as Juve-
nile court judges. The five would
receive $1,000 a year. Two other
mem bers. one a woman. would serve
without pay. The bill provides for
the employment OF an executive sec.
retary. a probation officer and AS
sistants.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
ROUND TABLE MEN
HEAR HUSTON TALK
Censorship of the Press is Dis.
cussed by Local News
paper Man.

The regular meeting OF the Round
Table was held Wednesday evening
in the Y. NJ. @. A. Dinner was serv-
ed 20 40 members at $50 o'clock,
which was followed by an address
by James NcCready Huston on the
subject. rs a Literary Censorship
Necessary? Is Il Desirable?"
Censorship originated" said NJ.
Huston, when Adam began 70 cen
sor Eve about her dress IN the
evolution OF life since Adams time
we hear more and more OF censor
ship. We are Censorious OF our
neighbOr who burns soft coal re in
turn IS cenSoriOus OF US II We burn
anthracite. And 50 on indefinitely
Press Censored.
It believe that censorship is
neither necessa - nor desira BILE.
There is d national censorship upon
literature now. True. The cOnstitu Il
tion provides for the freedom OF the
press. but then what Is freedom OF
the press
Freedom Of the press is the i'm
munlty Of the press TO the govern
ent Tor the character OF It's printed
matter. except in matters which are
libelOus BY this definition We can
readily see that there ia q restriction
upon matter which is printed. 10
matter how slight the censorship IS
ITO impose a state censorship On
addition 10 the national censorship iI
would be withering u would blight
genius Take the case OF the novel
| CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
WILL LIMIT WORK
HOURS FOR WOMEN
Sen. Rats Measure Will Pro.
hibit Women From Work
ing During Night.
Ry Asaoclated Press

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. "A meas
ure for an eight hour day for all
female workers. with a limit Of nine
hours a day and As hours week,
was introduced In the state legis-
lature Wednesday by Sen. Rats OF
PaOH.
The bill provides that all women
workers except domestic servants
shall be limited in their working
hours. All work by women between
the hours OF 10 p. n. and 8 a. m.
is prohibited by the bill.
The measure was introduced al
the request OF the Federated Womens
clubs. Sen. Rats said, adding that
ha believed that all Of the various
women's organizations OF the state
approved OF Il.
The industrial board is giver
power OF enforcement by the bill
and a fine OF from $25 10 800 Is
provided for violation Of its pro
visions. Employers would be requir-
ed 10 post copy Of the law and
keep a t.me record Of female en-
ployes that may be inspected At any
time BY a representative Of thj
board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
DRY AGENT WILL
CLOSE DOORS OF
RUM WAREHOUSES;
Wholesale Liquor Men Pro.
hibited From Selling In
tOxicants By Palmer.
By Associated Press:

Dy ASSOCIATED BrNSSs
WASHINGTON; Feb. doors Of
distilleries and bonded warehouses
IN every state in the union. Hawaii
and Porto Rico were ordered indef-
initely closed against liquor with
drawals Wednesday by Prohibition
Commissioner Kramer. At the same
time wholesale liquor dealers were
ruled out Of further participation
In the sale OF intoxicating beverages
by Atty. Gen. Palmer.
Commissioner Kramer's drastic or
der stopping the flow OF liquor from
storage from the attorney general >
Interpretation Of the NOlstead act,
I prohibition officials said. means the
elimination Of the wholesale liquor
dealers and makes possible the pre-
vention of "bootlegging' through
forged permits and Illegal disposal
Of intoXicants
Stop Withdrawals.
Stoppage OF liquor Withdrawals
all over the country and in two Of
the territories was in extension OF
the order issued last week putting
a ban OF removals in New York.
Pennsylvania. Maryland. Massachu-
setts, Connecticut Rhode Island and
New Jersey. The order does not
alcohol or reasonable quantities OF
sacramcntal wine and makes an eX-
ccption in the case OF retail drug
gists, who are permitted 10 make
Withdrawals up 10 FIVE cases Of Il
quOr at a time.
Warming against attempts 10 OBJ
tain whisky despite the nation wide
ban was sent out by Commissioner
Kramer. who directed all owners IF
/ distilleries and warehouses not tC
honor permits for whisky withdraw
Z ais "purporting to be issued by any
state director, irrespective of the
l date such permit is issued or AZ
proved by the director
Deprive Owners.
no such applications are being
approved" he said, adding that the
J failure 10 comply with the notice
would deprive owners of their IL
/ cense 20 hold their stock still IN
/ storage
Mr Palmer's opinion was made
/ lCONTINUED or PAGE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
James Whitcomb Riley Would
Be Honored Through Pas
sage of Measure.
GOVERNOR GIVEN BILL
McCray Takes Proposal Under
Advisement-Need $780,
900 Appropriation.
BY Associated Press;

by Associated press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 2.-Plsns
for the building Of state children's s
hospital. as a memorial 10 James
Whitcomb Riley. Hoosler poet. as
sumed concrete form Wednesday
when a bill providing for the estab-
hshment OF the institution was sub
mltted 10 Gov. McCray by members
of the James Whitcomb Riley Me-
mortal association.
The governor took the matter un-
der adviSement and submitted
copies Of the bill TO Atty. Gen. L.
S. Lesh and Charles Marlborough,
director OF the legislative reference
bureau. These. officials will make a
report 30 Gov. McCray concerning
the bill within a few days. Mem
bers of the Riley association viii
meet again with the governor after
the officials have passed on the
validity and form OF the bill. Al
this conference Il is expected that
the governor will definitely make
known his attitude toward the plan
May Approve Plan.
In the event the. proposal Is APP
proved by the state officials and II
indOrsed by the governor, members
OF the Riley association expect 10
have the bill presented &C. the gen
eral assembly at the earliest posi-
BILE date, II was said.
The bill as presented 10 the gov
ernor proposes to have the legisla-
ture appropriate a fund OF $500
for the construction OF the hOspita
building A maintenance fund OF
1850 600 iS slrgCested- for the frs
two years the institution Is in oper
alton. after which an annual funC
OF $4,000 year for maintenance
is believed 10 be adequate.
The movement has the backing o.
Indiana university and the indiana
Children's Welfare association, II
addition 10 the Riley association. I
is proposed TO locate the institution
near the Robert w. Long hOspita
in Indianapolis. which Is under tn,
control o. Indiana university
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
Former Federal Administrator
Approves Regulation of
Industry.
SUGGESTS AMENDMENTS
Says Some Governmental
Force Acting For Public
Must Be Created.
BY Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Qualifled
approval OF provisions Of the Calder
coal regulation bill given by DIR.
Harry \. Garfield, former federal
fuel administration, I'm testimony
Wednesday before the senate manu-
features committee. Some govern
mental force acting in the interests
Of the public at large must be Great
ed eventually he said, for industries
producing prime necessities Of civili-
zation where capital and labor are
both highly organized.
DIT. Garfield suggested. however.
modification of the provisions Of the
bill for price fixing and control Of
coal distribution IN emergency. so
that these powers might be exer-
cised only by the president acting
through a cabinet member.
Would Collect Data.
Proposals for official collection
and publication OF production cost
and selling price statistics I'm the in
dustry. DR. Garfield said. he heartily
favored. He also suggested definite
amendments TO accomplish the re-
suits advocated.
with the cres tion or the effl-
cient modern corporation and the
growth of labor organizations in GER
tain Industries, the Old laws OF trade
which used TO apply for the protec-
tion OF the pubic no longer fItfifi
their function" DR.. Garfield said.
The individuals who constitute the
public at large are more or less
helpless in their dealings with them.
These new and powerful organiza-
tions upset the theories which Adam
Smith enunciated 40 many years
ago. and which are the basis OF
modern ideas OF political economy
Somewhere. lest organized capt
tai or organized labor shall seek and
obtain more than its fair share. the
government must stand ready 70
step In, as a public duty, to say:
Thou shalt not
Principle Moves on.
This principle moves on with the
years, from the days when BENJAMIN
! Franklin advised the people of Phil
! CONTINUED on PAGE FOCR.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
OPEN GATES FOR
FIGHT ON TARIFF
Senate Kills Petition For Use
of Cloture in Debate on
Measure.

hN AHNNflakfu ] Ef'rr
WASHINGTO$. Feb. 2.-ShONng
aside all pending legislation. includ-
ing "A dozen big appropriation bills.
te senate voted Wednesday TO con-
tfnue consideration OF the Fordney
emergency turin bill. The gates We're
opened wide for "a Hood OF oratUry,
when a petition for the use OF clo-
ture IN the tariff debate was voted
down. SO 20 SO. mastering Tar less
than the necessary tw0-thlrds ma
tority.
Ia "a session marked by political
ockeying. debate consisted OF snort,
lur heated speeches. Attempts were
made by each side 20 lead the other
into pitfalls Republican leaders
sought to avoid cloturs, but the
democrats challenged that 10 bee
brought IN and then marshaled their
forces. defcatiug 10 promptly.
Minority members then sought q
unanimous consent agreement fixing
"a date tor a vote cu the tariff, only
10 have one OF their own ranks enter
objection.
Emergency Measure.
As 70 now stands. the emergency
ta~fff measure has precedence over
al business except during the
morning hours Of sessions from -
To- o'clock. There were hints
thrown out. however that the end
was not yet iu sight. and demand for
cisplaoement OF the tariff bin by ap-
preparation measures might come at
any time. or that an attempt 90 OBJ
tain a vote on the bin might bee
made. Both Sen. Pelrost Of Penn
sr.lvaria. and Sen. Nct'umScr OF
North Dakota. republicans have
made 81 clear that a vote must Doe
had on the legislation. which they
claim viii save farmers OF the COun-
try from bankruptcy.
A. the outset Wednesday. Ar. Nc
Gambler asked that all Join iu agree-
lcut 90 vote on the bill Feb. is. His
motion was lost. Then the ClOture
was tried and Do failed Sen. sim
mons. democrat, &orth Carolina
countered the republican move witt
@ proposition 20 vote on Feb. is. and
sir. Penrose tried 20 prevail upon
his opponent 20 set am earlier date
FOR fear OF "a pocket vote by the
president
Sen Williams. democrat. Miss!ssip
pl destroyed all hope by announc-
inc he would object 60 amy unani.
NOUS consent on anything a. any
tims.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
Legislature Refuses To Give
Executive Authority to
Discharge Employees.
&. o. Z. Floor Leader TO In
troduce Measure Providing
Authority For Governor.
special 70 Tho Ncvs TImes

Special % The NcWs Tines
INDIANAPOLlS, Ind. Feb. g.
Gov. Warren r.. McCray suffered his
second reverse al the hands of the
state senate "Wednesday when he
allowed the rider giving MIN author
lty TO discharge any state empIoyC
To be stricken from the appropriation
bali. The new administration got its
first setback when the Beardsley
bill, repeating the state wide pri-
mary law was sent TO its death u
Week ago.
GOV. McCray az first sanctioned
the rider. which was attached 10 the
measure by sen. Joseph X. Cravens,
democrat. OF Madison, and then
when opposition was encountered nc
withdrew his support and passed out
the word 10 kil n. The senate,
which world have granted the
authority II the administration lead
crs mad gwen the signal. was easily
knocked cut.
Separate Measure.
How, according TO Sen. oscar
I,atts. republican floor leader in tho
senate. Gov. McCray proposes 10
back "a separate biz that viii give
him the same power that was con-
tainel TO the rider Rats is said
to have passed out this word as an
aid In killing the C:avens Ripe.
measure.
There IS no doubt that GOV. Nc
Cray wants the authority % FIRE
anyone ne plcaSes. With that know
ledge tn mind some of the senators
would have supported the apprOpria-
tiOn bill amendment are aSsertIna
that what they term are the GOV
cruor's vacillaung tactics has placed
them in an awkward position and
there Is q mounting feeling that il
the administration power grant does
appear II viii strike formidable Op-
position. 10 is being made plain by
the senators that the governor could
have received his grant Wednesday
but that By his indeCision he has
lost the opportunity ana may never
regain il.
The appropriation bill, carryine
tCD\TI%JED on PAGE FOUR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
Huntington official
Discharged For Failure
To Perform His Duties
By Associated Press :

By Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. George
II. Paul. township assessor at Hunt
ington, was removed from Office
wednesday By the state board OF
tax commissioners its order declar-
ing that its action was "on account
OF incompetency and neglect Of duty
Of the assessor.
The board held that Paul had as
sessed mechandise far below cash
value" was on the job only 65 DAYS
IN 1920 when told his work was not
finished" and that ne had neglected
10 make many assessments. which
were held 20 have been his duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-03
REDUCE I4ABORERS' WAGES

ItV ASSOCIhltU FItE5s
NEW YORK. Feb. Wages OF
laborers employed in the New York
region OF the Erie railroad between
Hackensack bridge and SusQuehan-
ma. were reduced Wednesday from
as 20 IS cents an hour and those
east OF HackensaCk bridge 20 g
cents an hour The reduction at
fected all freight house employees
and other classes, OF common Ia
Dor.