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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
CHARGE FIRM WITH
VIOLATION OF ACT
Virginia Concern to Answer
Complaints of Illegal Join
ing With Packers.
BY Associated Press:

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Aus-
tin. Nichols and company a Vir-
ginia corporation, engaged in the
wholesale grocery business, with
headquarters at Richmond. has
been cited by the federal trade COM
mission under the Clayton act to
answer complaints of illegal acqui-
sition and consolidation of compet-
ing businesses, it was announced on
Thursday
In 1919, the complaint sets forth.
Austin, Nichols and company. Inc,
a New York corporation with head
quarters in New York City, was one
OF the largest wholesale grocery
concerns in the United States. At
the same time Wilson and company.
Chicago packers. controlled the
Fame Packing company operating
eight vegetable canning plants in
Indiana. Michigan and Wisconsin,;
the Wilson Fisheries company, op-
Grating five fish canning plants in
~ cl~ lA4ll LOlA anu Oltt~lAtls anu a hte7
etable plant at Whiteland, Ind.
Anticipating the decree in the
government suit enjoining hackers
from engaging in unrelated lines Of
business, the complaint further
AYERS. Wilson and company entered
into an agreement with stockhold-
ers Of the Austin. Nichols and COM
pany and Of the canning companies
under its own control for a cOnsoI-
dation through q new corporation.
This agreement. IL is alleged was
carried out in the organization OF
the Virginia corporation now cited.
Prior 20 the consolidation. the
commission was informed. the com
panies involved did a business in
1919 of S3S,OOO.O00. which consti-
tuted a substantial proportion os
the whole sale trade in these COM
modites in a majority Of the states.
Since that time. however, the com
plant AYERS. the public has not
enjoyed the benefit OF this com
petition"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
REFUSE TO ACCEPT
WAGE REDUCTIONS
Pennsylvania Company Con
ference Ends When En-
ployes Refuse Cuts.
BY Associated Press

PTTTSBURG. Pa. March 81
The first of a series of wage con
ferences between officials of the
Pennsylvania railroad company and
representatives of employees ended
Thursday when the delegates nam
ed to present the case of the $4,000
maH tenance of way and structures
and unskilled forces refused to ac-
cept a wage reducing ranging from
10 to 20 percent.
The committee OF general mana
gers Of the road, in charge of the
conference, suggested that the
workers in question accept the cut.
Representative of the men held q
separate meeting late in the after
noon. and they decided, on behalf
Of the employees to reject the pro-
posed reduction. THIS refusal autp-
matically threw the case into the
hands Of The United States railroad
labor board.
W. S. Burwell, Of Chicago, chair
man OF the wage bureau of the
road. presented the cor0pany's prop
osition 20 the 20 representatives Of
the men. Under the plan common
labor now paid 4S1sc an hour,
would be reclassified into zones ana
paid from 80 to 37i5c an hour;
skilled mechanics would be paid
$3.50 an hour. a cut OF 12l2c; day
rate employees would be reduced 81
q day; ana the pay Of monthly men,
such as foremen, etc. now receiv-
ing S110 10 $500 q month, would be
reduced S25 a month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
Aim Recall Election
At Dakota Governor
Opponents of NOn-Partisan
Ask Recall of Three North
Dakota Officials.

BY Associated Press:
DEVILS LAKE. ~ d. March 81.
Political factions opposed 10 the
non-partisan league in North Da-
kota, in convention here Thursday
ordered that a recall election,
aimed at certain state officials, be
held on or before Nov. s. The re-
call election as ordered is directed
against Gov. Lynn J. Frazier, Atty.
Gen. William Lemke and Commis-
sioner Of Agriculture John y. Ha-
gen.
The action OF the convention
came after an all afternoon debate
on a resolution by TreadweIl Twitch-
ell. Of Fargo. proposing the at
tempted recall Of the three officials
named.
This is the first time in the his
tory of the United States that a re-
cal election has been ordered
against a governor or other high
state officials. delegates 10 the con
venton asserted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
One Killed and 90
Injured in Tornado
Storm Sweeps Albany, Ca,
Causing Great Prop
erty Damage.

ALBANY. Ga. March S1.-The
northern part OF Albany was swept
by a tornado late Thursday that
killed one man. a negro. injured 60
persons, half a dozen seriously and
caused property damage estimated
at several hundred thousand dollars.
The tornado destroyed or partially
wrecked approximately a hundred
dwellings, but its greatest damage
was 20 a dozen or more large in
dustrial plants.
The storm swept a stretch Of ter
ritory about 100 yards wide and a
mile and a quarter long. some times
passing over a building only TO
descend with crushing force a few
hundred yards farther on. The in
dustriaI plants damaged included
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Co..
unofficially estimated at $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
ISSUES GREETING
TOPEOPLE OF U S.
Niviani Tells of French Graft
tude In First Public State
ment.


WASHINGTON, March 81S-Rene
Eiviani, former premier Of France,
now on mission OF courtesy as
envoy-extraordinary OF the French
republic TO Pres't Harding. address
ed a message OF greeting here
Thursday night % the American
people tn his first public statement
since arriving fn the United states.
II have accepted the mission with
which the government Of my country
has hOnored me-" n. Vivianf said.
with a deeper Joy. as By entrusting
me with the mandate OF brfnging
TO Prest Harding the wishes which
fuendly France forms Cor him ana
for his administration, I could havo
the opportunity, through YOU all %
hail America, whole America.
Il came here. in other time.
tragical and dark which. howev-r.
shines for me with all the entnus-
iasm projected by the past.
This enthusiasm gave roe tre
comfort which IS so necessary 10
continue the struggle.
you may imagine the sacred
emotion which felt when r.turr-
ing amongst YOU. Let ma express
20 you this emotion in my messEp.
'Neyer America whole America.
VIII know the gratitude OF my coun-
try for her land where ali races ara
sDlendidly and harmoniously mingi-
ed. our mind finds anew Tire gen
erOus sons and the valiant daughters
90 whom we owe so great a de0t
d" Nothing WI ever break the ties
n the heart which unite 20 Your
republic France. France who has
suffered so much for right, who asks
only for Justice, and who hopes for
the salvation Of humanity through
better world"
The statement. which was headed
"Wessa &c OF His Excv% %lency. NJ. Rene
TivlnL former premier Of France.
envoy extraordinary of the French
republic 20 the president of the
United states was regarded as clea~-
ing un Tor tho first time ofHciaVy
the precise status under which the
French ot,c.sf was reccivod by the
American EovernmsnL-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
Spring Comes And With 1t A Regular April Fool
April Fool!

When tho Spring comes in with its
leaf ald bud
A sort OF enchantment stirs my
blood
And my heart beats faster, my step
is lighter
Ny eyes grow bright as the sun gets
brighter.
want to dance and I want to sing
With the glorious foolishness of
Spring.
I'm glad as a youngster free from
school
A regular April Fool
Oh, an April Fool has a gorgeous
time,
lie greets the world with a gria
sublime
For the Spring has come and the
Winters gone
And the baseball season is coming
on
And golf and tennis and fishing.
too;
And winds are gentle and skies are
blue,
And these are magical charms
which rule
The heart OF an April Fool!
If you're not one of the folks who
thrill
When Spring comes dancing o'er
vale and hill,
II April breezes don't fill your
brain
With Quirks and WITNESSES you can't
explain
If you're calm, collected and placid.
too,
Not one bit foolish-the more fool
YOU
For it proves you're old and your
blood is cool
When you can't break loose from
your humdrum rule,
And though our folly you ridicule
It's you. it's you are the ArriI
Fool
The silly old April Fool,
Copyright, 1921, by Newspaper
Enterprise Association
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
MAY STANDARDIZE
TYPES OF PLANES
Department III e d Discuss
Aviation Policy at War De-
partment Meeting.

WASHINGTON. March ST.
Views which may become the basis
OF the Ha-iIng administration $
aviation policy were exchanged az
the war department Thursday night
when Sec'y Weeks Hays and Hoo
YER and Acting Sec'y OF the Navy
Roosevelt met 70 discuss the aerial
activities and needs OF their de-
partments
As a result Of the conference IL
was decided that I'm the interests
Of economy, standardization of GER
~ types Of machines 90 be used
1870 war commerce and post
office departments, and unit buy
ing could be inauguratcd wlthou-
injury 20 the various services. At
present each department does lts
own buying ard experimental work
independently IL was also con
cluded that a standardized plane
suitable for the needs or the postal
air service and commercial work
could be developed alons lines that
would also permit its use as an
army bombing plane
Discuss Unification.
The question OF uuifiC li0n OF an
government aerial activities. under
one bureau or a separate depart-
nent was discussed but no decision
was reached. The E-1undworN
was hid. however. for the discus
sion os this plan which Isl expected
20 occupy the attention OF the cabi-
net later.
Sec'y Hoover is understood TO
have presented 20 the conference the
Aeed OF national aviation laws and
gulations. ard 30 is regarded as
bable that bin Incorporating
& ideas advanced VIII be present
when congress conveues IN spe-
! session. His department IS es-
1 ia.E interested in the subject
S<zyEsk Of the growing commercial
Fuse OF airpianes.
Sec'y Hays called attention 90 the
numbet of accidents in the postal
air service and suggested that one
way g. reduce them would be 20
subject postal mail flyers 10 the
regular army aviation examiuation
and to reqaire them %. enter the
armg reserve corps.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
TURN CAPITALISTS.

PETROGRAD. April 1.-Lenin ard
Trotzky today took jobs with a
British-American syndicate at So
OGO 600 a wear each. They also set
SloO.OOO.O00 in stock. They re-
nouuced Bolshevism and all lis
works and asked the London and
was shington governments TO set up
q r-otectorate over Russia. They
would like 20 have Prince Edward
appointed president pending an
election 20 be conducted by Charles
r. Murphy of Tammany fame.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
GnAD WE'RE YoUNGi

Mayor Franklyn r. Carson today
announced that the cerfew Law
would become effective here tonight.
and remain in force during the rest
Of his administration. Married men
and married women must be at home
by Z o'clock each evening. Every
one over 4 years must have turned
in by 8 O'Clock, while the younger
set''wiu be permitted TO walk the
streets until a. m.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
ADMISSION TO FIGHT FREE.

NEW YORK. April Tex Rick
ard said today that Jack Dempsey
and Georges Carpenter had finally
agreed to fight for the world heavy
weight championship alone. Any
one attempting to buy a ticket to
the coming fight at Madison Square
Garden viii be prosecuted for
bribery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
OPPOSE THIRD DIVORCES.

LOS ANG ELES, April Under n
bill to be presented to the California
legislature by the Association Of
Divorced Movie stars third divorces
Will be prohibited This is expected
TO stabilize both movie and marriage
Industries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
PREPARE FOR ATTACK
ON FORMER EMPER0F

IT A~Sn.tnfo.I I'rtSH-
BELGRADE. Jugo-Slavia- March
c1-A military demonstration, il IS
declared, viii probably be made
shortly against Hungary by the little
entente states. NJ. Pachitch. Jugo-
Slav premier. is well posted as 10 the
intentions Of the former empOrer
Charles, and has been expecting his
appearance in Hungary. for the past
ten days Accordingly. al military
ARA ngements have already been
made.
The premier had a long converse
tion with the italian minister, Signor
Manzoni Wednesday. and II Is de-
clared in official circles that there
is complete harmoy or all points be-
tween italy. Juga-Slavia and Czecho-
Slovalia concerning the return OF the
former emperor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
Former Spouse
Tells of Schultz Part in
Double Murder.
MISS HARKER on STAND
State Expects to Complete Evi-
dence In Murder Trial
by Noon Today.

August Schultz told Mary Harker.
Mrs. Stella SchUltz's sister. some
. .time during 1917 that he, Charles
&Ganruther and Jack Wright were
esp onsible for the crime resulting
the murder OF Henry A. NIuessel
d Frank ChroboJ late IN the aft
Don OF Dec. 80, 1915.
his was the testimony OF Miss
ker late yesterday afternoon be-
the superior court jury that !s
Iecide Schultz's guilt or innO-
in the defendants trial for
pn the charge of participating
he murder OF the two men.
Hiss Harker's testimony was
zen soon after Mrs. Schulz. wife
= the defendant, had concluded
er testimony against her husband.
Il u answer 20 questions asked by the
Sprneys for the prosecution. Miss
er said that Schultz and his
7isited her here in South Bend
time during 1917 and that it
during that visit that the de
dant told her that he. Danruther
nd Wright were responsible for the
{rime resulting in the death Of
- 5duesseI and Chrobot.
Saws Schultz Confident.
"They came 10 where 1 was living
= kpecause they could not find rooms
anywhere else" Miss Harker told
a the jury. Late that evening Stella
Iwas sleeping on a couch in another
froom and August and / were talk
ing. We talked over the crimes
that we're being committed at that
thine. and I spoke Of the Nuessel
murder.
Il asked August If ne thought
they would ever catch those who
kiIledAIuesseI"
NO" the witness said schultz re-
piled.
"Don't You know who did that
jo9?" the witness said Schultz then
asked her.
why. am surprised YOU don't
kN who did that job" the witness
r8tified Schultz said to her
How should know Q" Miss
FIarker said she asked Jhe defen-
dant
Then August said" the witness
declared. ~'Cnarlies. Jack and i did
that job"
y The witness testified that just as
Schultz finished telling her of his,
Charles and Jacks participation
in the crime that resulted in the
murder OF Muessel and Chrobot,
Mrs. Schultz stirred in the next
room and Schultz motioned 20 his
sister-in-law 20 be quiet.
Mrs. Schultz's appearance as a
TC0NTTNTTFD OK PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
GOODBYE DRESS SUITS!

south Bends fairer sex viii no
longer be attracted by big bank ac-
counts and high-powered automo-
bIes it was announced early today
when social leaders decided TO give
the $25-a-weck men chance 10
show 'em around" Dances and
dinner parties We're also put under
ban in favor Of the movies.
Luncheon at home VIII be in vogue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
TO SUCCEED SAMUEL GosIPERs

Warren Z. Hickey. well known
east-side labor leader. has been
named 10 succeed Samuel Gompers
as head OF the American Fedora
tion Of Labor, according to adviccs
received here early this morning.
Hickey has been prominent in local
labor circles for years and his
selection TO this high post among
working men" should occasion no
surprise TO South Bend people. The
hours for the new job have net been
ascertained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
HAVEN'T \ CHANCE

DALLAS. TEX. April 1.-Te,e-
grams received by the Chamber CT
Commerce today from Iris Speaker.
Lee Fohf Miller Higgins and Ty
Cobb. saying they had no hope OF
winning the American League pen
nant thls year but would land in
the second division.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
DRINK 1T DRY.

WASHINGTON. April ATTY.
Gen. Daugherty issued a statement
today that the one way TO make the
country dry was to drink it dry. He
ordered all whisky in bond to be
released to the thirsty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
MUST WEAR THEM LONGER!

CHICAGO. April The American
Association of Modest MCdistes,
meeting here today, adopted a res
olution which means that fan styles
for women Will require street dresses
TO touch the heels and evening
gowns to have high neclIs. long
sleeves and trains. Thousands Of
congratulatory teleErams were re-
ce.ved. including some from Flo
Ziegfeld Morris Gest. Annette KeI-
lsrman. Louise Glaum and Audrey
NIuuSOn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
TIME LDmr on SPEECHES,

NEW ORLEANS. April 1.-One
year in the penitentiary was the
sentence imposed today for the
first conviction under the new state
law making it a felony for an after
dinner speaker to talk more thar
five minutes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
Barton and Clark Furnish
President Data on Car
riers' Condition.
GIVE DETAILED FIGURES
Petitions of Shippers and En-
Ployes Also Before
Conference.

WASHINGTON. March 31.-Pres't
Harding began his diagnosis Of the
railroad situation Thursday by con
sultauon with the two government
agencies that have kept closest
watch over the pulse of the nations
transportation system during the
after-war period of readiuetment
For more than two hours the
president was closCted with l.. r.
Clark, chairman of the Interstate
Commerce commission. and r III.
Barton, chairman OF the railroad
labor board, in a conference de-
signed 10 provide precise data ON
every angle OF the railroad problem.
The executive asked not only for in
formation. but for frank opinions Of
how serious the condition OF the
carriers really is and what remedies
can Dee applied with greatest prom
Use of results.
Others to Follow.
other conferences. at which rail-
road managers and employees can
present directly their recommend
uons. are expected o follow. but 81
was said at the white house Thurs
day night that definite dates for
these consultations had not vet
been fixed. Decision was deferred
on the appeal OF the railroad en-
ployes' department Of the American
Federation OF Labor, announced al
Chicago for "a Joint meeting OF rail-
road executives and railroad work
ers. White house officials declined
90 comment until the federation
telegram was officially before the
president
Details of the conference between
AIr Harding and the two chairmon
were not revealed. but it was indi-
Gated that there was no disposition
TO attempt "a decision on any speci-
fed subject IL was said the presi-
dent was holding his mind open un-
til ne had gathered all available IN
formation and had canvassed the
best opinion Of those familiar with
conditions
Detailed Figures.
The information laid before the
chief executive is understood TO
have included detailed fgrres on the
recent earnings of the carriers
whose executives have painted r.
black picture Of the prospect unless
government relief IS given. At the
same time the conference had be-
fore it the petitions Of shippers for
lower freight rates 10 permit them
10 compete with foreign goods in
American markets. and the pleas or
the railroad employees against any
reduction in wages.
In the background or these con-
CONTINUED on PAGE FOURJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
ToLEDo MAN SENTENCED.
ssociated Press:

BY Associated Press:
TOLEDO, O., March 31.-FOund
guilty by n jury two weeks ego Of
a serious charge against several
young girls David a. Barnett prom
inent Toledo business man, was
sentenced Thursday 10 serve from
one 10 twenty years in the peui-
tentary at Columbus. Barnetts bond
was raised t. $4,000 pending hear
ing on an appeal which has beer
fled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
10 PAGE GAsToN aFAGs."

CHICAGO. April 1-"Since see
lrr society women smoke cigarets.
SAYS Lucy Page Castor. who recent
I- protested 20 Prest HerdinS
a-aiust his use Of fags, 81 have
changed wvmind about them( mean
inE the ciglrets.) They lend a
charm TO the ladies' that could never
ctberwise 0e acquired. Mothers.
teach your daughters TO blow rims" 3"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01

Berlin, April 1.-The German for
eign Office announced today that
the German nation must realize it
was defeated in the war. 1t further
stated the government would pay
all the reparadons the allies ask.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
[ARDING BEGINS PROBE OF RAILWAYS
BULLETINS
loCA1 MAN mGHLY HoNoRED.

LDCAL Man HIGHLY HONORItD.
Michael r. Calnon- prominent
tobacconist and South Bend business
man has been appointed ambassador
TO England by Press Harding ac-
c0rding toomcia1 dispatches received
here from Washington early today
Mr.. Calnon has been in line for tie
appointment for some time. due no
doubt 20 the substantial part ne
played in the election of our chief
executive and for his stand against
the League Of Nations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
TO GIVE STILLMAN
ALIMONY DECISION
MOrschauser TO Hand Down
Decision in Motion for
Alimony Today.

BY Associated Press:
WHITE PLAINS. -. ~ March
Supreme Court Justice Nor
schauser Friday viii hand down
his decision in the motion for ALI
mony and counsel fees of attorneys
for Mrs. Anne Urquhart Potter
Stllman pending the determination
of the suit for divorce brought by
her banker husband, James a. still
man.
Affidavits in the argument on the
notion in which are contained the
counter charges by Mrs. StIlman
who has set up an affirmative an
swer in the case and which auege
the banker posed as the husband
of Mrs. Florence L. Leeds. former
chorus girl VIII be filed later IN the
day at Carmel n. y. the Putnam
county seat. Whether they viii be
public rests with Justice Nor
schauser after he has consulted at
torneys for both sides
Dancer a Factor.
Counsel for 1Irs. S,illman rec
ceived information Thursday that o.
former dancer named Franklin II.
Leeds had made his home with the
former chorus girl until the fan of
1917, when he disappeared. It was
reported that the dancer was iu-
strumentaI in securing "1Trs.
Leeds" a position with the chicken
chorus" in a New York show.
Mrs. StiIman In her answer
charges the banker posed as the
former chorus girls husband under
the name OF Franklin IT. Leeds. %
and was the father of her baby.
Jay Ward Leed5