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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
CREATIVE GENIUS.

American creative genius IL
known the world over. Ii has pro
duced many Of the goth century's
greatest inventions Exercised IN
the direction Of business orga MIA
ton, It has put In successful opera
ton the worlds greatest corporation
and has made the United States the
foremost industrial nation on the
globe.
American enterprise during tho
war was instrumental In construct
ing additional plant facilities suff1c-
lent 20 care for many years normal
growth in many different lines. Dur
ing 1920 enterprise broke all records
I'm the formation Oh new corpora
tons. Statistics compiled by the
Journal Of Commerce show that cap
italization OF larger corporations ag-
gregated nearly $4,000, 900, 600,
eclipsing even the banner year Of
1919.
Falling and unstable prices. ex-
cessive taxes and high wage scales
are not a stimulus TO enterprise ex-
cept as they erect obstacles which
enterprise must overcome. Ameri-
can scientists, inventors, financiers
and business men enter the year
1921 confronting all these handi-
caps. Enterprise must apply itself
for some time less 70 the erection Of
new plants or the formation of new
organizations and more TO the re-
duction of costs and multiplication
of efficiency through the develop
ment Of modern processes and the
Improvement OF relations with Ia
Dor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16

Eventualiy a strong upward trend
VIII manifest itself. IN the opinion
OF many experts. Business depres-
sion. which has profoundly influ-
enCed the course OF grains thus FAR.
is passing slowly II appears. and
spring may bring a genuine revival.
The statistical position OF wheat Is
strong. while export demand prom
Uses TO exhaust the American sur
plus. Farmers are selling Just
enough grain 10 meet the current
demand. The Argentine surplus Is
less than last year. Grain loans as
yet show little or no reduction and
easier money is still "A w-ill-'o-the-
WisD.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
COTTON.

Cotton seems to have plumbed the
depths and begun slowly working its
way upword. How far il will travel
will depend upon the worlds alb
sorptive power. activity in the do
nestle goods trade. and the course
OF general commodity prices. among
other factors. Temporary Setbacks
are inevitable. A somewhat irreg-
ular market is more probable than
a sustained upward movement. Con-
structive factors create an atmOs-
phere of cheer that has been absent
many months. Sterling exchange
has made extraordinary progress. a
better tone is discernible in the
goods trade. Money gives promise of
easing a little. Ginning figures are
larger than last year. but did not
take the trade by surprise. on the
other hand. 1t may develop that the
recent upward swing has discounted
all the imm ediately favorable as
poets of a situation which faunda-
mentally has not changed greatly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
METALS

The iron and steel markets are
still lethargic with pig iron prices
soft The trend. so far as one il
evident. favors the industry. Book
ings Of the steel corporation fell
sharply during December. a month
Of 90 per cent operation in the COM
pany's plants. showing that the out
put nearly doubled the volume OF
new business. Steel ingot produc-
ton IN December fell sharply below
the November total. Shipments OF
iron ore down the lakes increased
- per cent over 1919 during the
year past. Copper inquiries have
encouraged dealers and producers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
LIVESTOCK.

Growers OF livestock are watching
conditions closely for change that
may strengthen their market and
overcome It's instability, No marked
turn for the getter ia in sight and
sickening reactions follow every for
ward movement The emergency
tariff bill. now pending in congress
has Jared better or late and inspires
hope In the perennially hopeful hui
man breast Sharp cuts in the price
Of meat at retail would stimulate
consumption and help the market.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
WOOL.

More commentators are inclined
20 agree that the wool market has
touched bottom as regards most
descriptions than at any time here
tofore. Demand is picking up a
little. The goods industry is still
paralyZed and the years domestic
consumption will probably not eX-
coed 1000. 600 pounds need for
which present stocks already pro-
vide. Fine staple woods are held in
limited supply. The emergency
tariff bill stands a better chance Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
FOR SALE

A large five room house
with lots of closet space.
This place is on a side alley
lot. has grade entrance. floor
drains in basement, oak Dor
dered floors. and other de-
sirable features. See it at
once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
FOR SALE

A wonderful little bunga-
low located on a nice corner
lot, five rooms and bath.
conveniently arranged on
one floor. A small payment
down will take it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16

passage than before Sen. penrose
reversed his position. The wool
grower admittedly is in a serious
predicament and the industry de-
serves encouragement II il Is 10 sur
vive. Manufacturers are still hold
ing back. Foreign markets show "a
somewhat better tone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
South Bend Markets

POULTRY AND Mats.
|fCaFrsctsd Danny ny Jinlmie's MarkaA
1aa r. JsAsrson nisdl
aP2ING CHICh6E-T6e
BEEF-ROAst. SO<B0oci boiling. 2Oei
lApnd steak. &c; srloiS. eQci EJrtaI
&AH@R. 70c
POGk AOIS-foe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16

NLoFTfrEeu D2iiI D. NHN WeHIeF HLIIteF
flour & Feed Co. 42O =. Nichlgan.I
NEW HAY-Paying SIS 10 $50. selling
ST to $40
STRAW - Paying SIS. selling SIS
or 81 90 bale.
OATS-PayinE soc; selling 70c TO soc.
CLOVER SEED-Payfng 5000, selling
SO 20 S14.
ALSIkB CLOFEH-SellinC SIS 10 SIS
ALFALFA Northern grOwnl-S16
NEW CORN-Psying Csc. selling
soc 10 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
FOR SALE

a six room modern house
with all up-to-date conven-
fences. On the rear of the
lot is a double garage which
you can use or rent. This
home is located near Stude-
baker Park and can be Sc
cured on easy payment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16

During Thrift Week. make
the right start by visiting our
Office and asking to see our
list of desirable houses and
bungalows. 1t will put you
under no obligation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
Trend Of the Markets
StockS-Grain-LiUestock-Cotton

Call money has been offered as low
as five and one-half per cent after
quoting seven Der cent for many
weeks. Time money is reappearing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
GRAIN AND FEED.
6Carrected Daily by -. -. Morgan. stArS
NiIla. Hydraulic Av.l

~CORN-Paylng zoe a bushel
OATS-Puying zoe, selling 30 TO 15c.
BEAN-S Selling 500
MIDDLINGS Selling $3.50 hundred
CHOPPED FEED-Selliug So per
cWt.
SCRATCH FEED-SelliEg SS.0O93.25
sWN
RINnGSGS-Sc bushel-
WHEAT-Paying S1.9O.
RYE-PayIng 10.
RUCkW HEAT-Paying $500 hundred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
GRAIN

Minor fluctuations mark the
course Of trading in the grain mar
ket prices falling consistently TO
hold their advance. a waiting mar
ket devoid of special feature and
no broad swing. may ex-
tend until after the month-end.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
STOCK.

fCorrscfed ID By Major Bros. 3. Lo-
gan St. MishRwakA-l
HEAVY FAT STEERS-Bair 20 good.
loNI1r prime. 126l4c-
TGS- 100 TO 1JO lbs. Nc: $50 "a
- los. size. 11J TO % lbs, &c; 2-j
20 3O0 lbs O..
LARD-11c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16

\ home owner IS a mark
ed man, marked in letters
that can't be missed-SUC-
CESS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
HIDES AND TAI.NnW

| HIDEH md AHislWHs
-o---~t~d Today By =. " iDpman. Ats
4 HIDES s. 20 O.; Calfskins 12c; rem
Tdered tallow, 4Gr7c a 10. roughs taliOw,
.ri3,. ID beeswaX. 25Q25c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
PHonUCE MARKET.
sCaFrsctsd T-HAy Of ne DrothsFhsSS
o. 100 aRn ~ Main "a

0n.sry, $50 n. Main sI
BUTTER AND EGGs-Crea merry but-
Ter. gaying Ole pound. selling CSC pound 4;
eggs paying DOC. selling I2c dozen.
YRUITS All yEGEI-d' ES-FruitA
california naval oranges &c TO COO per
dozen. new cabbage, paying lie 10,
selling s..
NEW POTATOES-i0c peck
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-16
THE MAN
WHO OWNS
HIS HOME

The man who owns his
home is a better worker. nus
band, father. citizen and a
real American.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-03
ABANDON PLANS FOR
TRhNS-OCEAN RACE

New York. June 3 The information
ri yacht race for the cup offered by
King Albert of Belgium probably will
he abandoned this year because only
two boats have entered.
The Belgian consulate announced
yesterday that the pOstponement was
expected to be made this week when
Baron De Center. Belgian ambassador,
arrives here.
Several weeks ago il was announced
that unless at least three entries were
received the race, scheduled to begin
July ith. OFF Sandy Hook with Ostend
as the finish, would be postponed an
I'll next year.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-03
CROP REPORT SHOWS.
1921 FARM RESULTS.
THRU0UT ILLINOIS
ST CLAIR COUNTY LEADS IN
WHEAT ACREAGE - IROQuOIS
HAS BIGGEST DAT FlELD-COOF
COUNTY LEANS TO TIMOTHY
AND WILD HAY.


Springfield, H., June 3--DetliIcC
figures on the 1929 PRODUCTION al
sr,olI oroi,, to,.,,., ,,.,ita n,,,to.
IN ,,linni, h., "o' n",t honn n,nIi,hoJ
he, 49,. g ~ r,' "', ,,t',,,,,,,.,I
ssa snr mo raIar,i - h,,r,,,, ~,
,rar setiroto,
tss l4,i, ,,a,,,,,., ,,,,,li,,,r T., ~.
r.gsordoa,, rta,ictf,. ,I,,'toL H.,
l,roort acroooo in nin,r, ,.ho',,
"a 81 ,cra. ,,.,ioh ,,,rl,,nna -, .',.r,-
400 If In>i inshoI, m acro G,rra
mo-, county hnv,@,o. wi,h EGnSr
arrcs On ,yoraco rroanctia, ~ 81
hnsho,s r. tho acro rinldod tbo ,,n,,
uinter wheat oS7 toq hnshoIs WHEN
sold A. nm average of sI75 and was
worth g. too qS7 Tho hicboe, .inIa
or winter wheat nor aero o,e D. =
buehrle an nero encurod IN U,,rrcn
comfy
Snring wboat-lWu1 county nrodur
eli the taroest and noct y,Iu,hIo ,ror
ot enring vbc,t An ,rrrarc of 9o ~
acreg nTodnced m a,.oraro NJ On
bushels m tho ocrn ~ , tnt,I 81 -
Goa huebeI, which soll NJ ,r ,ro,.,o,.
~ a. and ,..s ,..,t,,I ~, 90 11n
The hiebaat nrirc naid Cn, srrinr
vhcat Voc, g. H. i, ,In,ltrio co,,,,,,.
Oate-Iroarois ro,nt,. n,,ntnd 5nt
27q aero NJ nat. in rQoo and nrndrcoa
r-ocq7 hrsbots Witch sotd ~ an
average nrira If A. conts brshnI
ord ,,. ,,.t, .,,a, ,s o. tn, orh
# ,yae tho baet COUNTY, nrndncttor
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-03
The American SILK Industry.

The first silk weaving was intro
ruced into Connecticut in 1897. The
FIRST silk mill was erected on this con-
fiueut by old Horat!O Hank IN 1910, d.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
VIOLATIONS
net COURT $675
Robert Latimer Pays Fine of
$400 on Five Separate
Charges.

Seven persons left a total Of ss75
in fines and forfeited collateral yes
terday in Police Court on charges of
violating the prohibition laws.
Robert Latimer. whose addresses
are given by the police as 727 Third
street northwest and sos Fourth
street northwest, paid fines totalins
$500 on Ave charges. James H. Bay
Ter, Jointly charged with Latimer,
was fined $50.
George Jason. colored. Of So I
street southwest, paid a fine Of 500
and Lizzie Beverley, who was ar
ersted with him on July last, paid
q fine Of $50.
John Sigman and Charles s.
Powell. who were arrested August
80 by Detectives Salkeld and Fowler.
of the First precinct, charged with
selling liquor. forfeited s25 each. A
similar charge against Joseph J.
Rainey, arrested at the same time as
Sigman and Powell. was dropped for
lack Of evidence.
Harry Montague, who pleaded
guilty to transportipg liquor. paid a
fine Of 325.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
HOLD POLICEMAN
FOR DRUNKENNESS
Dustin M. Holland, Of the
Tenth Precinct, Under
Arrest.

Locked in a cell at the First pre-
einct station by one of his brother
policemen on alleged charges of
drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct" Dustin NJ. Holland. attached
to the Tenth precinct, will face the
court today. Detective Alligood, of
local headquarters. who made the
arrest, will appear as complainant.
According to the police. Holland,
who has been in the department q
little more than three months, en-.
gagged a car at a garage, 404 Thir-
tenth street northwest and, in
company with a friend, drove to
Alexandria, Va He told the police
he became drunk and was unable
to drive the car back to Washing
ton A chauffeur was hired to
bring the couple to this city.
On their arrival IN Washington
they drew up to the garage where,
Holland. according to the police,
became infuriated at his companion
ior hiring the chauffeur, and struck
her. Detective Alligood saw the
struggle and interfered,
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
SCHOOL BUDGET
BEING TRIMMED
Must Be Reduced to Meet Ap.
preparation Set by Com
missioners.

Reduction of the school budget to
meet the appropriation set by the
District Commissioners. an amount
running from 100000 to $1,000
900. was undertaken by DR.. Frank
w. BaIlou. superintendent Of public
schools. and Stephen Z. Kramer. as
sistant superintendent of schools, IN
a three-hour session yesterday aft
ernoon at the Franklin School.
DR.. Baliou will confer with Com
missioner Eutz today as to the cut
The building program covered in
the school budget will be given con-
sideratIon by the school officials in
the reduction of the budget, il is
said. because of the overcrowded
conditions in the schools. Roth the
commissioners and school officials
realize that this congestion can be
met only by a suficient appropria-
tion for the erection OF several
school buildings.
District Commissioners yesterday
purchased the site for the Ecking-
ton Junior High School on T street.
between North Capitol and Second
streets. from Joseph !. Weller for
sll.250. The site contains -o.I5s
square feet.
Hundreds of nonresident high
school students. living outside the
boundary lines of the city. will at
tend the high schools this Xsa-, IL
the expectations of school Iuthor-
tiles are realized. These students
will undergo an examination at the
franklin School before they will be
allowed to enter the high schools.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03

Association and other trade bodies.
who felt that the three day holi-
day would be a fitting wind-up for
the summer season.
The celebration on Monday by
the forces of labor will be the
largest of its kind in the history
Of the city. in the opinion Of labor
leaders. Approximately 10000 are
expected 10 take the trip to Mar
shall Hall. where the major exer-
cises will be held. Boats will
leave the Seventh street wharf al
10 a. m, 2:3o p. m. and $50 p. m.
Two bullocks have been slaugh-
tered to make the ox-roast which
will be a feature Of the cele5ra-
ton. Athletic games OF various
sorts. races for men. women and
children. dancing and speaking will
constitute the program. Numerous
prizes will be offered to the win
ners in the athletic events
A large number Of other enter
tainments are scheduled in various
parts of the city for the day. Thou
sands are expected to take advan-
tage of the three-day holiday by
weekend excursions to nearby
points.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
Colombia and Peru
InUite School Tour

Formal invitations have besa ex-
tended by the governments of CO.
|Io mbia AMI Peru that the next South
American trip of the group repre-
senting Georgetown University
School of Foreign Service b. male
tn their countries.
Last summer twenty students Of
fhe school made an extensive investi-
cation and report on economic con-
diticns in Venezuela. The Mexican
government likewise has asked to be
hcluded IN the itinerary. but the in.
Fttation has been turned down by the
chool authorities on the ground that
enditions there are not favorable for
BE purpose desired The Rev. w.
Eoleman Nevils. s. J.. acting regent.
III announce the name of the country
elected for the tour at the opening
the school term. Sept. 30.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
MURDERER
GIVEN 20 YEARS
Longest Trial in History of
Harrisonburg Court Is
Concluded.

HARRISONBCRG. Va. Sept. .
Lurty r. Houchins. 80 years old
was found guilty in Circuit Court
here this evening OF numbering his
wife last May by cutting her
throat with a razor. He was sem
fenced TO twenty years in the State
penitentiary. The verdict ended
the longest trial in the history of
the local court. il having been In
progress for ten days.
The prisoner showed no signs OF
emotion when the jury rendered
the verdict after celebrating for
exactly one hour. Sitting at his
side in the courtroom was his
mother. his lo-year-old daughter,
his wife's father and her step
mother.
Houchins claimed he found a
note lying on a dresser in the
death chamber. on the morning OF
the murder. signed "Freda." which
purported to have been written by
his wife a short time before her
death, expressing her determina-
ton to take her life. After the
trial had progressed for eight davs.
the prisoner introduced in the
course Of his defense a ten-pagA
letter which he testified he had
accidentally discovered in the lin
inE of his coat after he had beer
confined In the jail for about siy
weeks. This hoe at lergth pur-
ported to tell of the woman's rea-
sons for IakinE mr. life ana OF
specifc detIII< Of the act.
The prisoner has a family Uf
five children. the oldest q daughter
Of 10 years.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
Second Assault
Charge Follows
12Hours Freedom

Within twelve hours after being
released on bonds Of 5000 in Police
Court for an alleged assault on Po-
iiceman Tanner Of the Third pre-
cinct, Major L. Jones. colored, 30
years old. Of 2135 Newport plsce
northwest, found himself locked in a
cell on another charge of assault.
According to police OF the Third
precinct. Jones. shortly after gain
ing his liberty on bonds. went home
and proceeded to clean up the
household. He beat his wife, LuziIia
Jones, police say. Detective Pestle
of the Third precinct, arrested Jones
at his home after a lively tussie. He
was arrested on a warrant sworn
out by his wife. Jones will face
the court today.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
DISTRICT May BUY
CENTURY BUILDING
TO House POLICE
Plans Under Way to Oh
tain Needed Addition
For City Offices.
ROOMS ARE RENTED
Sum of 100000 to Build
River Wall Asked in
Estimates.
ROOMS ARE RENTED

Purchase OF the Century BuiIdlnE
on Fifth street northwest, opposlfe
Judiciary Square. as an annex 10
the District Building to house the
police department may be included
in the estimates for the next fiscal
year, and an appropriation Of sIOo.-
900 to build a river wall on the
District side OF the channel similar
to the wall along the peninsula
has been asked, it we learned from
the Commissioners yesterday.
The Century Building can be se-
cured for $4,000. II Is understood.
and is being seriously considered
by the Commissioners. who have
been unable to purchase land for
the proposed annex in rear Of the
District Building.
Rent Four Floors.
The Commissioners have been
renting four floors of the ssven-
recorder Of deeds and the saving
in rent is one Of the reasons why
the Commissioners desire to pur-
NhoeF AhN bAAAuluk. ne EeCOrQer
Of deeds woulS continue 90 occupy
four Of the floors, il is said. and
because Of the closeness to the
courthouse the police department
may he moved 10 the Century
lSu:iding - occupy the remaining
space. Removal Of the police de-
partment from the District Building
would give ample room for ali
nH "a -
Urged by Kut..
Erection OF a building in judiciary
Square for the Municipal Court. now
in rented property at 32l John Mar
shall place. the Juvenile Court. now
located at 2O3 ! street northwest.
and the Office of the recorder OF
deeds was advocated yesterday BY
Commissioner Kutz. but he said this
would not be possible this year
The Commissioners are opposed
housing of District courts and o.
fees in rented property
Capt Headley. chief OF the traffic
bureau. said that his Office should
be nearer the District Building than
in the Century Building, or appli-
cants for drivers permits would he
inconvenienced by having 10 appear
IN his Office for a test Of their sldll.
and then paying for the permits in
the tax collectors Office. in the Dis
trict Building.
River Wall Plans.
Commissioner oyster said that Re-
moYal OF uT.sightly buildings on tue
water front would be followed bv
construction Of a river wall. which
would make the District bank q
be H.
opposite shore.
Schools. parks, Fairgrounds ana
the refuse plants have been ade-
quately cared for. the Comm ssioner
indicated. Commissioner oyster
declared that an economical admin
istration was desired by Commits
sioners. but the needs Of the city
must be needed. and with an in
creased revenue the city should re-
ceive more this year than ever
before.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
4 CHILDREN SUFFER
- FROM DOG BITES

Three children were bitten by
dogs yesterday. Louis CosSette,
years old. 1921 Vernon street and
David Goodman. 8 years old. -S45
Vernon street northwest were
bitten on the legs by q dog owned
by Wade Trivette 1877 Vernon
street northwest, while in front of
Cossette's home.
Burton Lastridge, colored. IL
years old, 1871 Church street
northwest. was bitten on the leg
by q dog owned by Dubold Noyes,
1914 s street northwest
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
HELD ON CHARGE
OF CAR HOLD-UP

William James Fitzpatrick. %
years old, Of sos Z street southeast.
was held for the grand jury yester-
day by. Judge Mattingly in Police
Court under $1,000 bond on a charge
Of robbery in connection with the
holdup of Sauuei E. Case, a Capital
Traction Company conductor. on
Pennsylvania avenue southeast
early Thursday morning.
Fitzpatrick denies the charge. He
was identified by Case as the man
who boarded his car at the Seven
teenth street southeast end of the
route. and poked a gun in his ribs
and robbed him of q total of s3i.
Attorney Martin J. Mcnamara ap-
peared for the defense. Fitzpatrick
lives next door to the Fifth pre-
cinct
The Washington herald., 1921-09-03
PRICE OF GASOLINE
PEEVES ENGLAND

With the cost OF gasoline in Eng
land twice the American price. Brit
ish motorists are seeking a more
economical substitute. the American
consul general at London has re-
ported to the Department Of Com
merce.
Thousands Of business men agree
that users of petrol must combine
against the combine" one organiza-
tion is quoted as protesting.
The only suitable weapon of de-
Tense would seem to be the produc-
tion in quantity of 'empire-produced
power alcohol" IL is stated.