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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
OTHERS STRICKEN
AT MICHIGAN CITY
Nineteen Suffer From Poison
Funeral Held for Bert
Fleming.

MICHIGAN CITT, Aug. 81 -
There were no deaths WednesS y
among the stricken II persons Who
ate poisonous fungi mistaking it for
mushrooms. With one dead, anoth
er not expected to live and the 9TH
ers, who include seven women and
eight children. seriously ID phys.-
clans Wednesday expressed the hope
that there would be no further cas-
ualtIes The critical conditions of
some Of the sufferers caused phvsI-
clans TO remain at their bedsides
thro Ighout the night but most Of
these have passed the crisis, doctors
stated.
Five Nc cases were reported
Wednesday. making j total of 10
affected AMI one dead. They include
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Huff, Mr.. AMI
Mrs Harry Fish, Mrs Emil Krue
ger, Mrs. Be-t Fieming, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Arcn and their three small
children. Evenly. seven. and Flor
ence. nine, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Huff: Mr.. Huff's mother. Mrs. J. w.
Huff, and tie entire family Of a. =.
Williams az Sheridan Beach.
The rolsJroUs fungi, which We, e
gathered or Lake Hill and tie out
skirts of this city, IVES eaten fried
and N soups Sunday and Monday.
Funeral services for Bert Flem-
ing. an employe Of the New York
Central railroad company. who is
ne only victim 20 die so far. were
rsld here Wednesday afternoon but
the critical condition of his wife
who yesterday It was thought would
die, prevented her from attending
the last rites.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
FIRE BLANK SHELLS,
REBELS QUIT COLD

HANKOw. China, Aug. 31.-Gen-
eral WI Pei Flu, Chinese republican
leader has captured Yochou with
out bloodshed. according to word
received here.
The city was "Dombarded with
blank shells from a warship' while
the troops entered.
WI Pei Flu now proposes calling
a national conference of representa-
tives OF all provinces to plan unfit
cation Of the Republic OF China IN
der one government.
The insurgents, apparently badly
defeated. appear 10 welcome peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
BRITAIN PROTESTS
EX-KAISER'S NOTE

LONDON. Aug. S1.-Great Britain
has sent a note 20 The Hague pro-
testing that the recent messages sent
bv the ex-katser 20 Berlin We're OF
an tnflammatory nature and violated
the conditions Of his asylum IN Hol-
land. u was learned.
The ex-kaiser sent kilograms in
connection with the recent military
demand when world war veterans
were reviewed by Gen. Ludendorff
and Prince Eitel Frederick. Holland
YES asked 70 prevent the former en-
peror from doing anything 20 heart
en- the miiitarists and monarchists
r. Germany
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
FORD MAY DISCUSS
NITRATE PLANT SALE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 31.-Henry
Ford will be asked to come to Wash
ington in the near future TO discuss
with Sec'y Weeks the latter's offer
for the government nitrate plant at
Muscle Shoals. Ala, Weeks indicated
Wednesday. Weeks has. not settled
on a definite date for the discussion.
The secretary is now trying TO
speed negotiations for the sale Of the
plant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
INTERURBAN COMPANY
GIVES UP FRANCHISE

TERRE HAUTE, IND, Aug. 81
Thirty four municipal. township and
county franchises held by the Terre
Haute division Of the Terre Haute,
Indianapolis and Eastern traction
company were surrendered Wednes-
day and the properties passed 10 the
control Of the Indiana public ser
vice commission. The franchises,
some dating back to 1885, provided
for the construction and operation
OF city and .nteTurban railways and
power service in four counties in
Indiana, including the system in
Terre Haute. Clinton. Sullivan. Bra
I'll and intermediate points. The
action was taken under the Shively-
Spencer act Of 1913 and the Smith
law amending II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01


WASHINGTON. Aug 81. - The
federal government stood ready Wed
nesday night 10 act ln west Virginia
should Thursdays reports show
lack OF compliance with Pres't Hard
lng's proclamation calling on all per
sons engaged IN unlawful and IN
surrectionary proceedings" 20 return
70 their homes.
Two regiments OF troops of
thousand men each. one al Camp
Sherman. Ohio. and the other 40
Camp Dix. y. J.. were I'm readiness
20 move into the state on a moments
notice, war d pa-tr1e-- of4claIz zztz-
A proclamation declaring martial
law in FIVE Wes. Virginia counties
has been drawn up and rned by the
president ready for PRONUNCIATION.
Oncials. how ever. remained s-uI
hopeful that neither o. these sters
would be necessary. although their
spirit Of optimism had been lowered
during the dag by dispatches from
the disturbed area telling OF clashes
between bands OF armed men and
state authorities and containing no
Indications Of a disposition % COM
ply with the presidents proclama-
tion.
Decision as % whether the federal
government viii order troops tnto the
state and declare martial lava step
which has not been taken IN any
state tiuce the days Immediately FOL
lowing the Civil war-Vylu depend On
conditions as reported by Brig Gen.
Bandholtz az noon Thursday the
hour fixed as a limit by Pres'r Hard
Ing. Gen. Bandholtz left Washington
late wednesday and on arriving IN
Charleston early Thursday VIII begin
a survey o. the situation.
The declaration OF military rue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
RECEIVE NOTICE OF
SIGNING PEACE PACT

WASHINGTON. Aug. S1.-Oficial
notification OF the signing Of a treaty
OF peace between the United States
and Hungary was received by the
state department wednesday. L. s.
Commissioner Smith Is understood
No statement was made as TO the
context Of the treaty but , It is I'M
derstood TO be similar TO that signed
with Germany protecting all Amer
ican rights under the Versailles
treaty but exemptlng this nation
from any OF the response bilities Of
that pact.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
ENFORCE DRY
LAW S POLICY
OF DAUCHERTY
Attorney General Blocks Hope
of Liquor Violators for
Relief.
FIRST PUBLIC ADDRESS
Cabinet Member Opposes Po-
Htical Amnesty for DislOy-
atty During War.

CINCINNATI o.. Aug. 21.-"The
government will endure on the rock
% law enforcement; or IL will perish
in the quicksand Of lawlessness. - de-
clared Atty Gen. Daugherty in his
first public address since coming in
10 office. here Wednesday afternoon
before the American bar association.
The attorney general gave strict
warning that while he is at the head
OF the department OF Justice the la "
will be enforced with all OF the pow
CT possessed by the government
''Dlsrespect for law has manifes--
ed itself in the past mainly by large
corporations or aggregations OF
wealth. commonly known as big
business. and by labor organizations
81 relation TO such business the
attorney general said. and he gave
warning that further disrespect for
law would not be tolerated.
The erroneous theory OF personal
liberty which has arisen as the re-
suit OF prohibition was denounced
BY the attorney general, who de-
clared that he did not mean TO i'm
pute moral turpitude 10 him who Is
opposed 20 the eighteenth amend
rnent," but declared that he is "op-
posed TO any system OF government
IN which the rights or any individual
or grouL OF individuals depend upon
the within or carricee or tempera-
mental attitude OF any public off,
Gals"
Give Labor Publicity.
With regard TO the "disrespect for
Jaw manifested" by big business and
labor organizations, the attorney
general stated that he was not IN
favor Of new nostrums and panaceas
TO cure the ills OF the body polite.
but declared in favor Of publicity for
all labor troubles, an inquiry into
the causes kOf labor roublesfactors
in a labor controversy TO submit 70
inquiry with voluntary acceptance
OF the findings Of the board OF in
curry. to be followed by "compUl-
sorry legislation" based on public
sentiment 10 end labor troubles.
Turning 10 the propaganda TO dig
Nifty the crimes committed by many
persons who now are in prison FOR
disloyaI conduct or for obstructing or
hindering the government in prose
cutting the war with Germany" the
attorney general declared the cam
paign was Ito create a public senti-
Ynent not only 70 have such Grimm
ais freed. but 20 have This general
doctrine OF political offenses recog-
nized as a part OF our domestic law.
Opposes Political Amnesty.
From the history OF the origin Of
the doctrine OF political Offenses. II
.(-cr,ttr,lrea on, nae tNroA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
AGRICULTURE PLIGHT
NOT EXTRA SERIOUS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3-Agricul-
ture Is in no more serious Eight
thar other industries as result Of
the present depression, four vice
presidents OF western railroads de-
clared Wednesday before the Inter
state Commerce Commission at its
hearing on the question Of reducing
freight rates on grain and hay.
Freight rates. the witnesses de-
clared, have but little effect on bust
ness generally. and advances in rates
have never resulted in a reduction Of
traffic. Grain producers have made
no appeals 20 the roads for reduced
freight rates, they added. all sucn
appeals having come from govern
mental officials or aEAncies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
u. S. TO SEND
1000 TROOPS
TO HALT WAR
May Proclaim Martial Law If
Harding's Proclamation
is Not Obeyed.
SITUATION IS ACUTE
Three Shot in Clashes Between
Sheriff Forces and In
surgents.

LOGAN, sept. AT 2 o'clock
this morning firing continued At
Crooked Creek and additional depu-
ties were being cent IN that dirsc-
ton. No shooting was reported
from other sections OF the Isogaa-
Boone boundary line.
Two hundred additional state
troops arrived here from Charleston
at midnight.
LOGAN. W. Va. Aug. s1.-Loean
authorities Wednesday night an
nounced that a telegram had been
sent 10 Washington stating that IN
less troops were sent al once TIA
county would be attacked by betvveen
4OOO and 5000 men. Sheriff Chain
al the same time issued the follow
ing statement 10 newspapermen:
There has been more OF. less con
unuous firing on four points OF the
line Wednesday The points ara
Beech Creek. Blair. Crooked Creek
and Mil Creek"
The sheriff announced the dead
were:
John Cofago and Jim Munsie. vol
unteers, assisting county authorities
IN maintaining order. and John Gors.
deputy sheriff. DEVELOPMENTS OF
the late afternoon included the an
nouncement that the invaders had
advanced their lines two miles dur
Ing the day and on the Logan sector
were only four miles from the county
forces.
At Peck Mills. headquarters of
the Mcdowell men, six miles Of
rough mountain country were said
! TO separate the outposts. Throuza
this wild section scouting parties
from both sides passed during the
day and while details were lacking
AZ was assumed here that the cas-
ualties we're causes when they care
in contact with one another. Sur
gems and nurses were sent 10 Peck'sf
Mills. where a field hospital was
established late in the afternoon.
other hospitals. Il was said, would
be made ready before THURSDAY.
Logan is Excited.
The little county town OF Logan
was the scene Of intense activity. Vol
unteers continued 10 come IN from
all over the southern part OF the
state. Women OF the county served
them with food and hot coffae. white
trained military men organized them
into service units and hurried them
10 the front Everywhere the grav-
lty OF the situation was recocnfzed
but there was note OF optimism.
from the men. who leaned on their
rifles and in the street il spread %
the women who worked IN the i'm
prOvised canteens
The unusual situation confronting
the people OF Logan county which
has been described by Gov Morgan
as an instruction, is the direct out
growth OF the long controversy he
tween the organized and morgan
lied miners Of this section All OF
Logan county east Of Spruce Fork
ridge is unorganized, bur the little
section lying between the eastern
slope OF the mountains and the
Boone county line is allied with
union miners.
These men last week prepared 20
join the march OF the other union
men from Marmet 20 AInEo county.
20 protest against tBe e-forcereat
OF martial law in the Ninro county
coal strike zone. The march was
stopped at Madison. the county seat
Of Boone county. at the instance OF
United Mine Workers officials. WI,
acted on the advice OF BRIG. Cen.
Bandholtz, L. S n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
COWMEN GATHER TO
AVENGE YANK DEATHS

NOGALES, Ariz., Aug. 31.-Half a
hundred cowmen under the leader
ship Of two old time Texas rangers,
have modified in the Ruby district.
A raid across the international line
into Sonora, Mexico, 20 bring back
the seven Mexican brigands who
murdered Frank J. Pearson and his
wife at Ruby on Friday is believed to
be impending.
The Americans have ridden into
the Ruby district, singly and in pairs.
so quietly that the secret mobiliza ton
was not reported TO the authorities
here and at Somerton until Wednes-
day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
MOVE 20 PATIENTS
AND HOSPITAL STAFF

BRAINERD, MINI. Aug. 31-The
entire staff and % patients OF the
Northern Pacific hospital here were
moved by special train from Brain
erd 70 St Paul Wednesday.
-Four coaches and a baggage car
carried the hospital staff, nurses, en-
ployes and patients. The hospital
was merged with the new Northern
Pacific General hospital at St. Paul.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
REPORT BREAD RIOTS
IN RUSS PROVINCES

COPENHAGEN. Aug. 31.-Bread
riots have broken out IN the Russian
provinces OF TambOv. VorOnesi.
Kursk and Orel. said a dispatch 20
the Berlinske Tidende "wednesday.
Red troops refused 20 fire upon the
rioters. In some districts the rioting
is reported 20 be taking on a revolu-
tionary character
The great port is being desolated.
The people are without food and
people frequently collapse n the
streets. There are no facilities Cor
the plague.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
MILLER SUGGESTS PLAN

WASHINGTON. Aug. 31.-CoL
Thomas Miller, alien property custo-
dian, today recommended 20 Pres't
Harding that the property seized by
the U. S. from Germany during the
war be used 20 pay the claims OF
American citizens for injuries and
damages incurred prior 10 the entry
OF this country IN the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
CADET AVIATORS DIE
AS PLANE HITS TREE

HAMPTON, ". VA. Aug. 81
Adolph Ferenchak OF Brooklyn. y.
N. and Samuel q. Chapkewitz OF
Paterson. y. J., cadet eviators. we're
killed late Wednesday when their
afrplane was wrecked near Indian
Head. Nd on the Potomac river.
according 10 advices 10 langley held.
The airplane struck a tree when at
tempting 70 take or after a forced
landing. II was said. Officers have
been sent from Langley field 20
take charge OF the bodies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
HOLD FUNERAL OF
DIR. NJ. ERZBERGER

MUNICH Aug S1-Witnessed by
thousands including all the members
OF the German cabinet. DR.. Matthias
Erzberger, victim OF an assassin. was
buried at Bieberach today. The
service was conducted according 20
the ritual OF the Catholic church and
interment occurred in the Catholic
cemetery. a special train carried
many prominent Germans TO Bic
berach.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
WESTERN EXECUTIVES
SEEK RATE DECREASE

DENVER. Colo, Aug 31.-Six-
teen governor of western states have
been requested by Gov. Shoup OF
Colorado TO support a demand for
repeal OF the SIS per cent rate in
crease made by the Interstate Com
merce Commission last year. In the
petition 20 be filed with the COM
mission it IS charged that the rail-
roads are not efficiently and econo-
mtcalIy managed
The action followed a survey made
BY a transportation commission au-
thor.zed by the last state legislature
In their reports 70 the governor the
committee members declared the
rates are unreasonable and unlaw-
full
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
WATSON REPORTS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 81. - The
senate finance committee will have
the tax bill ready for submission 10
the senate when IL reconvenes Oct.
p. Sen. WatsFn. Indiana. assured
Pres't Harding Wednesday. This
will enable the senate TO start work
on the bill promptly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
HOLD n. Y. BONUS
LAW Is ILLEGAL

ALBANY, Aug 31-The New
York state s45.OOO.OO0 soldier bonus
act was declared unconstitutional
by the court OF appeals today. De-
cision automatically abolishes the
state bonus commission named TO
handle the distribution OF the pro-
posed bonus 70 resident world war
veterans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
REV. PARSONS ELECTED
HEAD OF CONFERENCE

ANDERSON, Aug S1-Rev. J.
B. Parsons. OF Indianapolis was
Wednesday elected TO superintenc-
ent OF the White River conference
of the United Brethren church, sue
ceeding Rev James z. Shannon,
who had served eight years and was
recently appointed secretary Of
Evangelism Of the general confer
ence with headquarters al Dayton,
o. Bishop 4. II. Fout, Of Indian
apolis presided IN the sessions today.
The program Will end Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
AGENT is KILLED IN
FIGHT WITH BANDIT

SUI SUN. Calf. Aug. 31.-H. z.
Grimes, Southern Pacific ticket
agent at Sui Sun was shot and per-
haps fatally wounded Wednesday IN
a gun battle with a lone bandit who
robbed the station and escaped
with 1913.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
JAPS OUTLINE.
POLICIES FOR.
DISARM MEET.
Believe L. S. Should Recog-
nize Mandate Over Island
of zap.
WOULD EXCLUDE ISSUES
Washington Reports Negotia-
tions May Result in Salts
factory Settlement.

TOXIC. Aug. S1-The Japanese
foreign office has received advices,
according 10 Toxic newspapers, In
dicating that the points at issue be-
tween Japan and the United States
over control OF the island Of zap
would soon be settled upon the fol-
lowing basis:
First. the United States would
recognize the japanese mandate over
the island
Second. the United States would
control cable between the island of
zap and Guam.
Third. the cable connecting
Japan, Zap and Menado, Holland,
would be settled on a basis Of recog-
milton of Hollands rights therein.
The cabinet yesterday decided on
an outline of Japan's policy at
Washington, the Nichi Nichi says,
whereby Japan will Insist Ito the
last" upon the exclusion from the
agenda,-of the following accomplish
ed facts:
First, the Kwang-Tung leased
territory; second, the operation Of
the south Manchurian railway;
third. K1ao-C,hau. which will be re-
turned 90 China, according TO pre-
vious declarations; fourth, the ques-
ton OF zap. This outline will be
submitted to the diplomatic advisory
council.
See European Influence.
The Chugai-Shogyo Shimpo thinks
It is almost certain that China will
endeavor TO reopen the 81 demands
question and that the Hara govern
ment will find IL difficult to oppose
such a move because 1t Is on record
as against the Japanese policy be
hind the Fl demands. II also be-
heves that japan will have difficulty
in inducing the powers participant
ing in the Washington conference to
refrain from discussing matters
solely affecting particular powers
and accomplished facts in general.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 81 The
question of adjusting points at issue
in the island OF zap, Is still the sub
ject Of diplomatic conversations be-
tween the United States and Japan
with good prospects OF satisfactory
settlement. it was said today at the
state department. No intimadon,
however, was given asa TO the prob
able basis Of adjustment
Previously It had been indicated
that the cables would very posi- bly,
be distributed among interested
powers, such as the United States,
Japan and Holland. The question
Of recognizing the japanese mandate
over the island. however, II is un-
derstood, IS still open.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
LONE BANDIT TAKES
$4,000 FROM BANK

SEATTLE. Wash. Aug. 81. - 4
lone bandit. entering the Green
Lake State bank here this morning,
robbed the bank after binding the
tanitor and locking the cashier in
the vault. He esca,oed with $4,000
in bills q
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
ACTION

To get any1here-you We
got to startl Read todays
SUCCESS = POWER on the
Classified page.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
THE WEATHER

INDIANA-GereralIy fair Thursday a.
Friday, little change In temperature.
Lower NfichiRan-Fatr Thursdav and pro
ably Friday. somewhat warmer Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-17

members OF the American Gas as
ISOLATION here on Nov. z to L.
The gas industry OF the United
States at present uses approximate
Iy one billion gallons of oil an
nuaify. according 10 these engi-
neers High prices of petroleum
products, resulting from their wide
and varied use, and the probabili-
ty that shale oil win not be a suit
able substitute, makes it pract-
cally certain that coal will be the
only fuel used in the future By
Manufacturers of artificial gas
such as is used for cooking and il
Eliminating in the homes of $4,000
600 Americans and In thousands OF
industries, the engineers claim
Radical changes in the heat re-
quirements of gas and the intro
duction OF many fuel conservation
measures in Europe during the war
and since, intended to conserve the
worlds fuel supplies are being
studied at first hand by the asso-
ciation which has sent an engineer
across the Atlantic to make an in
vestigation and report He will
make a report which will be part
OF a report Of a committee, which
is making a worldwide study of
the oil situation His report is ex-
pected to be the last word in the
latest developE euts in the economi-
cal manufacture of gas He has
visited England, Germany, France,
Italy and other countries.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-17
MILLIONS DE
ANNUALLY

The only sure way of Kidding the
home of bed bugs, ants, and other
pests, is TO make it impossible for
them to exist County Fair Flat
Wall Paint for interior decorating
does away with the cracks and
creyices, which harbor the nests of
such troublesome parasites.
County Fair Flat Wall Paint
promotes sanitation ard if the room
or rooms, used by a sick patient, one
who has tuberculosis, consumption,
or any other like diseases, are re-
decorated after the patient recov-
ers, the germs are killed. County
Fair Flat Wall Paints for interior
decorating are therefore not only
distinctive in their beauty but are
also protection against i'll health.
II ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-17
eROfTO GAIETY
WATTS CURTAIN
Amoo's Revue Opens Three Might
Engagement-Cast, Song and
Step Perfect.

81 This evening Is tbe.first OF three
nights OF grotto gaiety. when Amoo
Prophets win scintillate in the
Anoo Revue OF '22" in the Illinois
theatre. The performance will be
repeated tomorrow and Saturday
evenings.
Dazzling choruses In dainty cos
tunes, chic and sweet; blackface
comedians armed with catchy lines
and pierced even the sIoVen wit of
20 publicity hound who witnessed
the talent at work for the first
time last evening; a whirlwind Of
changing scenes which brought out
the keenness of the settings art
istry: clever array Of talent spe-
cialty acts OF vaudeville; dozens Of
laugh-compelling episodes of a
carefully concocted plot with many
dash Of sparkling comedy; a riot
or mfrth, was the memory of the
last rehearsal in full dress and
drop last evening On the Illinois
stage.
II gets across with remarkable
snap, the trio OF scenes which com
prise each OF the two acts following
each other rapidly and with clock
like precision.
The "Amoo Revue OF 20" is a
rare bit OF home talent and, IL
aforementioned p. h. is critic at all,
will be the hit OF the season and
others to come.