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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
CITY OFFICIALS
OFFER PLANS TO
AID UNEMPLOYED
Suggest Civic improvements
and Opening of Temporary
Home Here.

Efforts to provide the number of
unfortunate residents of South Bend
who have become impoverished dur
ing the period of national readjust-
ment were made at meeting Of city
officials last night in the Chamber
of Commerce at which Mayor Car
son, members of the city council and
health board discussed the various
angles of the situation. \ move
ment to transform a city building
into a house OF shelter for these res
idents Of the city who were without
means of support was made and
further action Will be taken in the
near future It was made clear.
however. that the city feels only re-
spOnsible for its own residents and
will not assist those Of the floating
class who have been lured TO South
Bend by it's widespread reputation
as being one city in which deflation
has had no effect.
The object OF those who are en-
deavcring to meet the unemploy-
ment problem in South Bend Is 10
provide work for the grea. number
Of residents in the form Of city i'm
IrOvement. Instances where yari-
Gus municipal property might be
improved were cited and the motion
that a fund be appropriated for that
purpose was made. In this manner
the improvements needed would be
secured and the unemployment
problem partially solved.
Manufacturers Pledge Aid.
The meeting last night was fur
Their continuance of the action be
ing taken by the manufacturers
civic representatives and social serv-
ice organizations of the city. A
meeting Of ne two former groups
Wednesday morning brought the
promise OF the leaders Of South
Bend industries to assist the move
ment as far as even creating posi-
tons not justified by present bust
ness conditions for those OF the
city's unemployed. In every instance
residents will be given preference
over those Of other cities and action
will be taken TO relieve the city OF
as many Of its unwelcome visitors as
possible.
The action taken at the meeting
last night was for the purpose OF
further cooperating with the in
dustries and business men Of the
city and Il IS expected that by band
ing together every source Of work
toward a common cause the prob
lem may be greatly relieved.
The various social service organ
izations OF the city which include
members of the clergy from South
Bend churches will meet in the
Chamber Of Commerce this after
noon at o'clock when further ar
rangements and discussions will
take place.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
WIFE SPURNS LOVE,
DAUSCH SHOOTS SELF
Attempt at Suicide Follows
Ex-Mate's Failure to Re-
turn, He Says.

Louis Dausch, 31S W. LaSalle st.
attempted suicide yesterday after
noon about o'clock by shooting
himself in the left breast. He was
taken TO st. Joseph hospital. where
an examination was made and treat
naent rendered. Late last night he
was reported 10 be resting easily but
still in a serious condition. His
wound IS not expected to prove
fatal.
Dausch. in his statement 20 the
police, said that he had made the
attempt 10 take his own life through
failure OF becoming reconciled with
his wife, Helen, from whom he has
been divorced for two months II
is said that she spent the night at
the home after being absent for a
length OF time. and that he repeat
eddy made Overtures without sue
cess. after which he threatened sui
eide.
Thc woman, however. said she
did not believe he was serious and
completed her plans for the re-
mOval of her furniture which had
been stored in the home since their
divorce. She was absent from the
house at the time of the attempted
suicide.
The police ambulance conveyed
He injured man 20 the hospital
CSusch also told the police that
the revolver which he had used had
been purchased in a store on Z. JEFF
fersOn st. Wednesday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
HOWAT DEFIES NEW
ORDER TO RETURN
MINERS ON STRIKE
Opponent of Lewis Declares
He'll Go to Jail Before
Obeying Edict.

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 2S.-Alex-
ander Howat, president of the Kans-
as coal miners. was directed Wednes-
day by the vote OF the convention Of
the United Mine Workers OF America
10 order strikers at two Kansas
mines back 10 work, but immediate
ly after the conventions decision he
declared he would not carry out the
order.
No announcement was made by
the union officials as TO what steps,
IL any, would be taken TO enforce
the decision. In voting. the conven-
ton had before It Howat's assertion
that he would be expelled from the
union before he would obey such an
order
BY its vote. the convention sus
tanned Pres't John l.. Lewis and
other international officials in order
ing the resumption Of work, which
had not been obeyed by Howat All
of the anti-administration element
was lined up behind HOwat. but the
roll call showed an unofficial major
ity Of 926 for the order. the vote be-
ing 2,7O1 to 1.775.
Disagree on Issue.
Howats opposition TO the order
vas that il would support operators
seeking TO violate contracts with
miners by imposing new working
conditions but Pres't Lewis declared
the issue was whether the union held
it's own men to the fulfllment OF
their contracts.
Only six of the p districts in the
union stood by Howat, who gained
his greatest support by carrying the
big Illinois delegation, SIS to 55.
Washington, Montana, Michigan,
Kansas and Indiana, exclusive Of the
block coal district. also gave him a
a majority OF their votes. All other
districts supported the administra-
TONS back-to-wOrk order by major
tiles ranging from less than a score
to more than 200 votes.
Would Go To Jail.
Howat's fight with administration
with the disposition Of the Kansas
leaders ended for the convention
strike cases. He left here Wednes-
day night to appear in court at
Columbus next Friday. HOwat de-
clared that he would go 10 jail rather
than give the bond required by the
court at Columbus. than not 10 call
any more strikes.
The disposition of the Kansas cas-
es. which had been before the con-
vention since last Friday. also clear
ed the way for more rapid progress
in convention work. but the end Of
the session was not yet in sight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29

State Khan Probe
Ponds as McCray
Calls Conference

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept IS An
investl CATION Of the activities Of the
Ku Kiux Khan in Indiana may be
undertaken soon by state officials. II
was learned here Wednesday.
A proposal Of an inquiry into the
activities OF the organization had
been under consideration for some
time. il was said. and final decision
is expected 10 be made at confer
ence with Gov. McCray, within a few
days
The aranch Of the state govern
ment by which the proposed inves-
tigati0n may be made. is being with
held at this time.
The proposed state probe. IL was
understood. would cover the action
Of the Khan since the organization
received authorization TO operate in
Indiana from the secretary OF state.
Activities OF the Khan, Z was re-
vealed. already have been under the
scrutiny Of state officials. Appeals
from city officials asking informa-
ton concerning the proper course
10 take in suppressing public meet
ings Of the organization, have been
received by Gov McCrary. it was
said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
TAX CRITICS READY
FOR SENATE FIGHT
ON NEW REYISIONS
Hew Path for Battle Over Re-
publican Bill and Offer
New Amendments.

WASHINGTON. Sept. %. - The
way was clear Wednesday in the
senate for the fight over the republi-
can tax revision bill. Reading Of
the measure OF approval of uncon-
tested committee amendments 10 the
house bill was completed and con-
sideration Of the contested features
Will begin Thursday.
These include the sections dealing
with income taxes. individuals and
corporations, profits taxes, transpor-
tation levies. excise and soft drink
levies and all other levies changed
by the committee as we'll as with
estate taxes and levies on admis-
sions and dues which were not al
erred by the committee.
The attack on the transportation
taxes was opened Wednesday by Sen.
McNary. OF Oregon, a republican
member OF the agricultural bloc, "
who offered an amendment to strike
out the levies on freight, passenger,
Pullman and express.
Many Amendments.
Sen. King, democrat, Utah. said
he would propose an amendment TO
eliminate also the tax on telegraph
and telephone. which was unchanged
by the committee.
Sen. Simmons. North Carolina, and
other democratic members OF the
finance committee, completed during
the day series OF amendments
which they plan 20 offer and which,
II adopted. would virtually rewrite
the bill. Ii Is understood that their
principal feature is the raising Of
rates on corporations and the veal
thy 20 maximums higher than those
proposed by the finance committee.
Sen. SmoOt OF Utah, a republican
committee member, gave notice that
he hoped 20 have his manufacturers
sale tax plan ready 10 offer tomOr-
row and that he probably would
speak on il next Monday. He said
he was undecided whether he would
offer an entirely new bill or propose
amendments 20 the existing bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
PROSPERITY SPEEDS
BACK, LEADERS SAY
Wanamaker and b e d for d
Make Optimistic Predic-
tiOns for Business.

NEW YORK. Sept. rs - The
speedy return OF prosperity with
plenty OF work for all WIS predicted
"Wednesday by two notable figures IN
industrial and mercantile circles
Charles +. Bedford. president OF the
Vacuum oil company and John
Wanamaker. merchant OF New York
and Philadelphia.
There VIII be plenty OF work FOR
ali II we show our faith. not by re-
taxing our efforts, hold back ia fear.
pUu.ng on blue glasses and keeping
our money in our pockets. but by
making needed improvements. start
Nng 90 build and rebuild. buying and
eiHng. putting 20 work our energies.
our brains. our money, everything
we have. for the good OF the coun-
try" Mr.. Wanamaker said.
Instead OF standing pat on our
stores. We are rehtting. rearranging.
rebuilding and Improving them To
90 this we have given employment
10 large bodies OF mechanics and
others day and night"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
DRUGGIST FORCED TO
HANDLE BOOZE, CLAIM

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J., Sept IS.
$. c. Waterbury, secretary OF the
National Association OF Wholesale
Druggists, in an address before the
annual convention of that organiza-
ton Wednesday. said the govern
ment has forced a monopoly OF the
LIQUOR business upon the druggists
We do not want a monopoly OF
the liquor business" he declared,
but the government has forced It
upon us"
". s. Crounse. legal representa-
tive OF the association at Washing
ton. charged that a Legislative trust,
headed by Sen. Kenyon OF Iowa"
exists in the national capital.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
FRUIT OR FRIGHT"
NUPTIALS ARE BOTH

WARSAW, Ind. Sept. >2s.-Fred-
erick A. Gage. Chicago chauffeur and
Miss Anna Frances Fruit were about
TO be united in marriage BY Justice
J. 3. Cain late Tuesday. when the
justice turned 10 the girl and asked
her her name.
"F-r-i-g-h-t." replied the young
woman, as she stepped from one
foot 70 another and nervously clutch
ed her Handkerchief.
The justice looked az the license.
and inquired:
Il believe your name Is Fruit and
I can see that YOU are somewhat
frightened"
He then proceeded 20 change her
name 20 Gage and she expressed the
opinion that she could remember IL
better than Fruit even which fright
ened
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
YankBreakSHigh
Altitude K ecOrd
in 8 Mile Flight
Officer in Testing L. S. De-
vices Scars 10000 Feet in
125 Minutes.

DAYTON, O.. Setp. 2s.-Leut.
John A. MacReady, test pilot at Nc
John A. McReady. test pilot al Nc
Cook field, Wednesday shattered the
worlds altitude record. attaining
height OF 40.S00 feet in the same Ia
Pere biplane used by Rudolph g.
Schroeder. who set a record OF IS
$50 feet on Feb. IS. 1920.
Lieut.. MacReady was in the air
one hour and 45 minutes. requiring
all but a few minutes Of the total fly
ing time to reach his mark. Al 80
600 feet ice formed on his oxygen
tank, but he pressed on until the al
timeter registered $1,000 feet. At
this point his engine coughed and
died. He then glided safely 10 the
ground.
MacReady's new record is $500
feet higher than that of Schroeder.
and in this flight the pilot suffered
none of the hardship met by the for
mer chief test pilot Schroeder's
eve balls froZe and excessive dilatiOn
of the heart kept him in a hospital
nearly two weeks after the flight
American Devices Tested.
The flight Wednesday primarily
was for the purpose of testing i'm
charger invented by :. A. Moss who
witnessed the fight. and also a new
propeller OF very high pitch perfect
ed by engineers at the local field
Capt c.. S. Hallet. chief of mechan-
ical designing and Moss personally
prepared. the plane for the fight and
every precaution was taken TO pro-
vide auxiliary oxygen tanks for safe
ty of the pilot.
On landing MacReady declared he
suffered nothing but numbness. He
climbed out Of the plane unassisted
and posed for several photographs
Immediately.
Extra Tanks Save Pilot.
Lieut.. George B. Patterson, chief
Of the technical data section OF the
field, assisted by Lieut.. Morairity,
took charge Of Mac Ready's instru-
ments as soon as accumulated ice
was cleared off the ship and follow
/ ing celebration, announced the Off
cial altitude as 40,SOO feet.
Accumulation Of ice on the plane
at $4,000 feet caused one oxygen
tank TO cease functioning. but auxi-
| liary tanks provided for just such an
emergency were brought into use and
the safety of the pilot was assured.
MacReady was clothed in the heav-
| lest furs with special helmet and gog-
giles. To insure clear vision a special
gelatine was used for the goggles 70
prevent collection OF ice. The suit
was electrically heated throughout
The biplane was designed in jan
uary, 1918, by Capt. LaPere. a French
aviator. while working under direc-
ton of the United States govern
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
VENIRE MISSING WHEN
MURDER TRIAL BEGINS

TWIN FALLS, Idaho. Sept. IS
The special venire OF 40 men which
was 20 have been in court Wednes-
day 20 permit OF the final selection
OF a jury 10 try the case OF the state
against LYDIA Meyer Southland.
charged with causing the death by
poison OF her former husband. Ed
ward +. Meyer. failed 10 appear and
after being in session for less than
ten minutes, the court recessed IN
til 10 O'Clock Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
SCHOOL BOYS STRIKE
AS PAL IS PUNISHED

AUGUSTA Mich. Sept. 2s.-A
strike" OF local high school boys was
broken here Wednesday by parents
OF the youths. Forty boys walked
out" because one OF their companions
had received corporal punishment.
GO back 20 school or you Will get
what the other boy got was the
edict handed down IN 30 homes to-
day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
WEAR EN- LONGER, Is
EDICT TO TEACHERS

LYNDHURST. y. J.. Sept Is
Longer skirts and no silks or satins
this is the latest order 10 teach
ers issued by the Lyndhurst school
board. The order did not specify
the orthodox length.
The ban on expensive materials,
il was explained. had been placed
because most OF the pupils came
from families Of moderate circum-
stances. II teacher wore silk vest
ments, pupils might feel obliged TO
do likewise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
JUDGE DEGREES
MANSLAUGHTER
In new RULING
Evidence Is Not Conclusive To
Warrant Murder Charge,
Jurist Rules.
CITES JURY INDICTMENT
Comedian. Smiling to Admir-
ers Again, is Released on
$4,000 Bail.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 2s.@The
murder complaint against Roscoe c.
(Fatty) Arbucgle was reduced %
manslaughter today by Police Judge
Sylvan J.. Lazarus. who held him %
answer 70 the superior court FOR
trial on the lesser charge growing out
Of the death OF Miss Virginia Rapps
following a drinking party 81 Ar
buckles hotel suite here.
Judge Lazarus held hat the ev1-
dence introduced by the district at
torney during the six day hearing did
not warrant the comedians being
held for murder. Miss Rape. a Los
Angeles motion picture actress. died
Sept. 2, four days after the affair in
Arbuckle's rooms.
I have decided TO make a holding
for manslaughter. finding there Is
enough in the defendants conduct 10
warrant his trial on that charge"
said Judge Lazarus
No Assault Attempted.
Il feel no assault or attempted as
sault was committed by the defend
ant on Miss Rape" ne said.
L feel also bound by the grand
jury whose indictment for man
slaughter was voted after having
more evidence than ! was permitted
TO hear"
Arbuckle heard the decision with
out movement or comment.
The district attorney moved that
Arbuckle be released on his own rec
ognizance in view Of the bail OF So
600 cash or $4,000 bonds fixed in the
superior court charge OF man
slaughter growing out OF a grand
jury Indictment
Arbuckle was then relea sed from
the city prison on $4,000 cash bail.
Thanks the Crowd.
As court adjourned a dozen women
rushed forward 20 shake Arbuckle's
hands. As he went into the judges
chambers his wife. Mrs. Minta Durfee
Arbuckle. collapsed. and he held her
up and quieted her in an anecuonats
manner. Her mother. Mrs. Flora
Durfee. meanwhile smO0thed the hair
back from the comedians forehead.
The we'll known Arbuckle smile
did not appear, however, and he
merely said Thank you" in response
to the handshakes and greetings OF
Congratulations Roscoe" from var
ious people
Asst. Dist Atty. Milton T. U'Rsn
and Isador Goden asked Judge Iaza-
rus II he placed no credence OF Miss
Rappe's cries. He hurt me-" or the
screams heard boy the hotel maid. but
the court said they were not sufn-
cient 20 implicate Arbuckle in the
commission Of crime"
Judge Dismisscs Case.
The district attorneys aides also
contended that the court could only
either hold the defendant TO answer
for murder or dismiss the case alto
gether. but Judge Lazarus said that
was not his understanding OF the law.
When the hearing was resumed We'd
nesday Judge Lazarus began a dis
cussi0n OF the case.
we need not disguise the fact
that this IS an important case. IN
my opinion we are not trying Roscoe
Arbuckle alone, the screen celebrity
who has given mirth % the whole
world We are, in a sense. trying
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
MEDIATION FOR RUSS
POLISH PACT LIKELY

LONDON. Sept. 2s.-Polish offici-
ais here stated wednesday afternoon
that after a full exchange OF notes
between the Polish and Russian SOW
let governments. the negotiations
concerning the execution BY Russia
OF the peace treaty signed in Riga,
had taken a favorable turn toward
Cancellation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
MOTHER ADVERTISES
TO GIVE AWAY BABE

"WANTED-Beautiful baby boy
IA months old want a good
home, best references given.
Write Box 65."
LAPORTE. Ind, Sept 2S.-The
above advertisement appeared in a
paper here Monday. Behind the lines
of print lies a story of a mothers
love for her four children. poverty,
and her fear Of not being able TO
care for them. She appeared at a
local newspaper officie with the I'M
usual advertisement
The bay is a darling, too" she
said regretfully.
Four replies have been received to
date.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
NEW CRIME WAVE! BEES
EVEN STEAL HIS HONEY

ROCHESTER,. y. Y. Sept. IS
A crime wave has broken out among
bees. This became known Wednes-
day when II. L. Case. OF Canadague,
an apiarist. reported that a horde Of
bees had flown into his warehouse
through a broken window, drained
every drop of honey out Of his
combs, and escaped with two tons Of
the sweet liquid.
The raiding party, however, suf-
fered heavy casualties, for Case pick
ed up four bushels Of dead bees
which apparently had fallen ex-
hausted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
RECORD ENROLMENT
REACHED AT PURDUE

LAAYETTE. Ind. Sept 2S.-En-
rollment at Purdue university has
reached 2.9O1 and probably Will go
10 1850 for this semester, accord
ing 70 announcement Wednesday by
Registrar r. B. Stone. This is the
largest enrolment in the history OF
the university for the fall term.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
ALLIES TO WITHDRAW
PENALTY ON GERMANY

PARIS. Sept 2s.-The economic
penalties imposed upon Germany By
the allies for nOn-fulfillment OF the
peace treaty viii be lifted on Sept.
80. Dr. Mayer. the German am oas-
sador here, was informed By Pre-
mier BRAND Wednesday.
The premier Wednesday forenoon
laid before the cabinet the terms Of
the allied agreement as regarded as
control 20 be established along the
Rhine frontier after the economic
penalties were reached. He said the
German government had accepted
the stipulation in this agreement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-29
MODERN MAN"
MUST FIND GOD,
SHANNON SAYS
Chicago Pastor Declares
Earthly Goods Are Going
To Rack and Ruin"
NATIONS IN CORNER"
World Must RediscOver New
Testament, Preacher Tells
Conference.

Nations have been driven into a
corner and will stay in that corner
until they are willing 10 follow lin
the footsteps OF the sermon on the
Mount and adapt their lives to the
proposition they must live. not as
individuals but as people in a social
national and international relation
ship. Dew. Frederick +. Shannon, ID.
D.. or Chicago. told an audience that
filled Grace N. z. church Wednes-
day night az the TIN session Of the
Northwest Indiana Conference.
James L. Gardener. OF South Bend.
Introduced the Chicago pulpit ora
Tor whose subject was The Modern
Mans Religion"
DIR. shannon spoke in part as fol
lows: The modern mind and the
modern man must mean something
great TO this world because two such
phrases as these could not become
hooked up in the dynamic thought
atmosphere OF today without some
meaning behind them. We are
sometimes so close TO the noise and
dust OF things we forget that IN the
everlasting reality there Is that spirit
OF progress. Of forward marching.
OF world fusion. which we sometimes
do not appreciate. There is a dis
tinction between the religion the
modern mans wants and modern
mans needs. We do not always
think OF these in handling the eter-
nal varieties OF Jesus Christ"
Must Drive IL Home.
this planet Is TO rethink. TO reincar-
nate In his own life the great con-
ceptiOn OF the fatherhOod OF God as
disclosed IN the life OF Jesus Christ.
You look upon the great antagonis-
tic powers that are unleashed ON
this planet and. is there nothing
that will help the modern man 20
grapple with the solution other than
a bigger and larger conception OF
the teaching OF God?"
We must put down our mental
fngers-right down upon this cen
trahty and drive Il home II is not
a picture Of the prodigal son but a
picture OF the waiting father. IL is
the thought OF Jesus Christ the
Father, that can make the modern
man stand upon his spiritual feet
and oppose the elements unleashed
non this planet and nothing else can
- it-nothing except reth!nklng and
reliving the fatherhOod OF God as
extOlled in Jesus Christ. That Is the
platform. and without that he is
nothing
He also needs a rediscoverv OF
the new testament and the relation
Of every human being 20 God. This
IS one Of the major principles OF
this new testiment OF ours-not my
value 10 myself: not your value 20
yourself but the absolute and uu-
changeable value OF every human
being In the world 10 God. simply
because ne IS the God and father
OF Jesus Christ. with this estab-
lished We could change the religious
atmosphere or this America IN twelve
months. / believe
The modern man today. as he
sees lis earthly goods or material
ism going down into rack and ruin,
faces that question as ne never faced
Il before. Prior 20 1914 our modern
man said I'VE are sufficient 90 our
lives. we have become masters OF
Continued ON mage tWO)