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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
BUMPER CORN CROP
PREDICTED BY US.
Harvest Will Approach Total
of Last Years, the Rec
ord Yield.
WASHINGTON. SeNt

WASHINGTON, Sent. s.-Recov-
cry Of the corn crop during August
from the serious damage sustained
from July weather conditions fea-
tured the September grain report Of
the department Of agriculture, issued
Thursday.
Favored with good growing tenn
peratures and plenty OF rain in prac-
tically the entire corn belt, the pro-
duction forecast made a jump Of
154. 200. 900 bushels. bringing the in
dicated production 10 3.1S6. 100000
bushels, or only 100000 bushels
less than last years production, the
largest ever grown.
With continued favorable condi-
tons this years production may yet
become a record crop. Indications
are that most of the crop is now out
OF danger from frost.
The wheat crop showed a decline
OF 5000. 900 bushels. with a total Of
754, 100000 bushels indicated as this
years harvest. Oats will be a short
crop this year. the indicated produc-
ton having declined 100000 bush
els during August, with a total crop
OF 1890. 100000 bushels forecast.
That is 436. 900, 900 bushels smaller
than last years crop and $4,000. 900
bushels less than the average for
the FIVE years previous 10 last year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
WEEKS WAITS FORD'S
CONFERENCE REPLY

WASHINGTON, Sept 8. - Ac-
Acknowledgements Of Sec'y Weeks invi-
tation TO Henry Ford for A confer
ence on the latter's proposal TO pur-
chase and lease the nitrate plants
and water power projects al Muscle
Shoals Ala, was awaited Thursday
az the war department. The secre-
tary said he had not heard from Mr..
Ford and consequently had not been
informed when he would visit Wash
ington.
supplementary reports have been
received, Mr.. Weeks said, from all
but one OF the engineers who were
selected 20 make surveys on which
estimates could be made on the cost
OF future construction work the gov
eminent would be required &c under
take should II accept the Ford offer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
FARLEY
TO AGREE ON
FINAL TERMS
Chinese Government Nav APP
peal to L. ;. to Be Spe-
cial Mediator.
JAP TROOPS To RETURN
NippOnese Interests Insist on
Protection by Pekin
Government. -N

WASHINGTON. Sept. S. Cable
grams received here Thursday from
Toxic disclose that the japanese
government has made another ef-
fort 20 open negotiations with China
docking 90 the REIMBURSEMENT by
Japan OF Using Tau and other parts
Of the Shantung peninsula
The step was taken by Mr.. Obata.
the Japanese minister az Peking.
who 10y direction Of HIS government
notified the Chinese foreign minis
ter that he was prepared 20 com
| ply with the Chinese desire to state
the scope OF the negotiations hav-
/ ms such accomplishment in view.
China, according 20 the advices.
/ has not sienified her disposition to-
ward this latest Japanese offer and
il is believed she may invoke tho
good offices of the American gov
! eminent before announcing a do
cision. The state department here.
il is understood, has been giving
close attention 20 the development
+ OF this issue, ready TO act at any
moment as "A mediator IN procuring
/ the REIMBURSEMENT OF Shantung 10
! China i'm a way best calculated 20
protect the Chinese interests whlls
( ensuring exact justice for Japan IN
+ the settlement Of claims
Would Withdraw Troops.
/ The general purport OF the prop
( ositon submitted by Mr. Obata is
/ understood 20 be that Japan with
draw her military forces entirely
/ from all Of Shantung, including tbs
port of Using Tau; that Chinese
/ troops or gendames be promptly
sent into Shantung TO replace the
japanese trooLs and insure the Sc
curity Of property, and that the rail-
road connecting Using Tau with the
interior railway system OF China DO
operated under the joint control OF
China and Japan.
The cable advices do not disclose
what arrangements are proposed for
/ the definition Of Japan's economic
rights in Snantung and Tsing Tau.
/ but 10 IS assumed In some circles
| here that the japanese propose that
these shall be left 10 a comm ission
for adjustment.
Jap Claims Protected.
Under the Versailles treaty 10 IS
/ understood that the japanese for
eign office has obtained from Ger
many a mass Of documentary ma
terial concerning the titles 20 real
and other property IN Shantung.
formerly held under lease by Ger
many. which IL IS proposed to use m
negotiations looking 20 tho estab-
/ Hshment Of japanese claims
Previous attempts by Japan 70
/ open negotiations on this subject a.
/ rectly with China have failed. owing
20 the latter's insistence that Japan
! first state that the conditions upon
which she would be willing 20 re-
/ tire from ShantunE
Information was especially desired
by the Chinese, 10 is understood. as
10 just what was meant by the Jap
anese claim Of protection Of Ja-
/ pans economic interests" in shan
tung as a condition OF reiinquish-
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
40 ENTER PLAY FOR
AMATEUR GOLF TITLE

ST. LOUIS. No. Sept g. with
entries stu coming. more than 40
golfers already are listed % compete
for the national amateur champion
ship when the tournament opens ar
the Country club here Sept II. ac-
cording to advices received Thurs
day from T. J. NcNahon Of New
York, secretary Of the United states
Golf association. Bobby Jones At
Ianta. is among the belated entrants.
with promises that several other Of
the most notable players viii get
into the line up Of cnntenders.
Willie Hunter. British champion.
already has arrived here and Isl going
over the curse daily in order 90
become thoroughly acquainted with
the difficult hazards preparatory 10
giving battle 90 Americas best in the
hope Of taking 70 place Ia the cup
play.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
KILLED IN
TRAIN.AUTO ACCIDENT

LAFAYETTE. Sept. s.-Louis
Evans, 81 years old, county assessor
OF Benton county. was instantly
killed and his grandson, Chester
Louis Evans. three years old. was
Perhaps fatally injured when an
automobile in which they were rid
Ing was struck by an eastbound
Lake Erie and Western passenger
train at Oxford, about % miles west
OF this place. at 10 o'clock Thurs
day morning.
The train struck the machine
squarely in the center and threw
both occupants about 25 feet. Young
Evans was rushed 10 81. EliZabeths
hospital here. where little chance is
held out for his life Mr.. Evans was
for many years a prominent Benton
county farmer, and was elected
county assessor Al the last general
election
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
Jobless Offered on Slave Auction
To Highest Bidders Startles Staid
Boston Into Effort to Help Needy

be continued at least for the re-
nainder OF the month.
Eaten Only Twice a Week.
Ledoux and his men, box lunches
In hand. came TO the common from
the west end headquarters where
he has fed hundreds in the last
week. While they munched their
sandwiches he called for volunteers
to stand at auction prepared to work
for week for the highest bidders,
Eight men stepped up, two Of
them World war veterans, most Of
them in clothing that was frayed and
shoes well down at the heels. Each
was asked how long he had been out
OF work and without food and
shelter.
One man had not worked for a
year. Another had eaten only twice
a week in six months Of unemploy-
ment
James Ferris, 25 years old, an
outstanding man who said he had
served four years IN the army. was
called to the block on the steps of
the Parkman Memorial band stand.
He stripped TO the waist and while
Ledoux directed. went through the
army calisthentics to show the eX-
tent OF his muscular development.
Bids were called for Those who
had made them had slipped away.
Ferris was then declared to be with
out q bidder.
Sells Dog for S..
A dog was brought to the block.
He was knocked down for IS with
the condition accepted by the sue
cessful bidder that he be returned
TO the Church of the Unemployed"
as its mascot.
Joseph Mitchell a negro, was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
BRITISH EXPECT
DEVALERA WILL
ACCEPT OFFER
Lloyd George is Hopeful That
Dominion" Conference
Will Be Held.
ULSTER CAUSES DOUBT
Six Conditions to England ;
Proposal to BE Cleared Up
at Farley.

LONDON. Sept. S.-P rom @ r
Lloyd Georges letter TO Eamonn De
Valera. the Irish republican leader
which was forwarded 20 Dublin af-
Ter the meeting Of the British ca bi-
net al Inverness "Wednesday. seems
a. last 20 insure that Sim Fcin plen-
3potentiaries will meet the special
committee Of cabinet ministers at
Inverness on Sept. 90 for the pur-
pose Of clearing up any ambiguity
the Sim Feiners may entertain
about the six conditions the Brit
ish government stipulated as reser-
vations in granting ireland a do
minion status.
The premier's letter. Ike. all his
communications since the Irish ne
gotiations began is characterized
by punctiHous consideration for the
Sim Fem. While it suggests "A date
for the proposed conference ii is in
no sense an ultimatum and sets no
time limit 10 the negotiations In
fact il tends 20 prove what has been
maintaincd throughout by thoss
close to the premier, that he ear
nestly desires settlement
Must Accept Dominion.
We have invited you TO discuss
our proposals on their merits" says
the premier. and he adds that il will
be open to the Irish leaders to raise
the subject Of guarantees on any
particular point.
The belief is almost universal that
Mr. De Valera will accept-that
what the premier offers is what Mr.
De Valera desires. namely an un-
trammeled conference, with the sin
gle condition that Ireland remain in
the British empire.
The guarantees which Mr.. De Va
lera is supposed 70 have in mind are
memberships I'm tho League Of Ma
lions and the donhnion's conference,
and these. Il is believed. the gov
eminent will be willing TO grant.
Ulster Is Vet Doubtful
Assuming that the conference VIII
meet as suggested. there is still the
question OF Ulster. which is not
Continued on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
Backs Car from
Path of Flyer
Saving 9 LiUeS
Praise MOtOrman for Calamity
in Averting Wreck With
Twentieth Century.

Alertness Of Orville Mendenhall,
mOtorman OF Sample street car 40.
Cos. averted an accident Thursday
afternoon which would have meant
almost instant d,s.th - eight pas
sengers on board the car. according
to stories related by witnesses.
The setting for the near fatal
crash was the middle of the New
York Central tracks on the Chaplin
st. crossing directly i'm the path of
the Twentieth Century Limited.
Mendenhall, it was said. stopped
the car at the crossing TO allow a
switch engine 10 pass. The gates
were then raised and Flagman
Sheldon signalled him to proceed.
He Immediately did so. but Tower
man Sheets, who was operating the
gates. dropped them directly in
front Of the moving car with the
result that the gates were broken
and the car brought to a stop in the
center of the railroad risht-of-way.
Looking up Mendenhau observed
the flyer not a half block distant
bearing down on him. In an instant
he threw his levers into reverse and
backed off the tracks just in time 20
permit the train 10 speed by. Wit
nesses also contend that Mendenhall
used his head" IL keeping the doors
on his cars closed for the passengers
also taking cognizance OF what was
| taking place had leaped from their
seats and were racing for an exit
They say. had the passengers been
permitted to jump from the car they
would not have had time To reach
safety.
blame the fagman. saying that he
does not walk out on the track far
enough TO see whether the right OF
way is clear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
RICHMOND CHAMBER
PROTESTS TO STATE

RICHMOND. Sept. 8.-The Rich
mond chamber Of commerce Thurs
day night telegraphed the following
request 20 the state highway com
missioner, regarding removal OF
signs along the highways near here,
which are being cut down by high
way employees:
Members Of our organization
and others In this community are
valuable sign boards along the state
highways without their being given
notice. Can't you delay the demol-
ishing Of these signs until the own
ers Of same can be notified. Please
wire answer as 10 your decision.
Owners Of the signs wish the
work delayed Iong enough 20 S.ve
them time 10 remove the signs 50
that they may salvage the lumber
in them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
CHARGES CRUELTY IN
IMMIGRATION DECREE

WASHINGTON, Sept s.-Execu-
tive Intervention in the enforcement
OF immigration laws somewhat
American traditions regarding hi
rranity." may be upheld. was sought
Thursday b. Rep. Siege. Of New
York. in a letter 10 Pres't Harding
Immigration officials al Ellis isl
and. Mr.. Siegel said, now are sepa-
rating parents from children. 'the
parents being admitted and their
children sent back, because they
happen 10 arrive after the quota had
been flled-S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
JAPANESE OFFER SHANTUNG TO CHINA
"INIMODEST" WAIST Is
SCORED BY $40 FINE

ZION, H.. Sept. S.-Mrs. Eliza
beth MAIDEN. who was recently az
rested for violating the Zion dress
ordinance, was found guilty by a
jury Thursday and fined $40 and
costs.
Mrs. MAIDEN was charged with
wearing a waist that was six inches
below the collar bone. she denied
that the dress was immodent or eX-
IRENE.
"A few more fig leaves are need
ed" said Theodore Fcrby. city at
torRey. The time has come when
we must say 10 women. thus far you
shall go and no further
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
CHECKS
ARMY'S MARCH
ON TWO CITIES
Four Machine Guns Mounted
on Trucks to Repulse
the Invaders.
MAYORS WARN OF PERIL
Sheriff Denies Report That
Women and Children Had
Been Injured.

ELIZABETHTOW'N. H.. Sept. s.
A terrific rainstorm broke Thursday
afternoon and tension was lessened.
as all roads to the hillsides where
500 armed miners are reported en-
camped were rendered impossible
and it was regarded as almost i'm
possible for the miners to make any
movement
Early Thursday night reports came
into EIizabethtown that the miners
were returning to their homes. A
party of % was reported to have
gone north Wednesday night through
Karkers ridge. All was quiet here.
Four machine guns were mounted
on trucks and 5000 rounds of am
munition was made ready for use.
Four more machine guns were due
TO arrive here Thursday night.
Are Threatening Farmers.
Sheriff d. n. Cox telegraphed on
Thursday TO Gov. Small, declaring
that false stories have been circu-
lated in Williamson and Saline coun-
~ to the effect that men have been
killed and women and children beat
en- in Rosiclaire with the purpose Of
inflaming the coal miners.
Outlying farmers and travellers on
the roads are being threatened and
held prisoners by the miners, the
sheriff told the governor, and he
asked that the sheriffs of Salina,
Franklin and Williamson counties be
ordered 10 prevent further invasion
of Hardin county. The mayors of
Rosiclare and Elizabethtown sent
similar kilograms to the governor
and advised him that unless the in
vaders are turned back heavy fight
ing with serious loss OF life will fol-
low.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
MELLON PROPOSES
TAX CHANGES FOR
OLD REVENUE BILL
Four Billions Are Needed, He
Reports, for Governments
Revenue in 1922.

WASHINGTON, Sept 8.-Changes
in the house tax bill recommended
Thursday to the senate finance COM
mittee. by Secretary Melon includes:
Repeal Of the excess profits tax
effective as Of last January 1, in
stead Of next January 1. Retention
of all Of the transportation taxes
for the calendar year 1922, but a
half the present rates instead Of
complete repeal as Of next January
1. Repeal of the capital stock tax
effective next year, an. entirely new
proposal.
Reduction of the maximum in
come surtax from 63 per cent TO 25
per cent, effective Jan. 1. 1922, in
stead of the 80 per cent as provided
in the house bill. An increase of
five per cent, instead Of two and
One-half per cent in the normal cor
poration income tax, making the to-
tai Is per cent, retroactive to last
Jan. l.
New Taxes Suggested.
A manufacturers tax on cosmetics
and proprietary medicines TO re
place the present stamp taxes which
were eliminated by the house.
Retention next year Of the taxes
on insurance premiums, but at one
half the present rates.
With the exceptions, the treasury
secretary was understood to have
approved the house measure with
Its provisions for an increase Of $500
| in the exemption OF heads Of fam
lilies having net incomes OF $4,000 a
year or less and 5000 additional for
dependents; for decreased rates on
! sporting goods, yachts and furs and
! for manufacturers tax on fountain
syrups and other ingredients Of soft
drinks in lieu Of the present So
called nuisance taxes.
Would Cut Revenue.
Mr.. Mellon was before the com
mittee at two sessions and there was
/ a general discussion OF his recon-
mendations as we'll as OF the prob
able revenue needs Of the govern
ment for this fiscal year. The sec
rotary placed these at 4,O34,OOO. 900
on the basis Of the reduction in ex-
| penditures agreed upon at the White
house tax conference last Aug. . and
estimated that sSO0.00O.OOO Of this
total would be raised from non-tax
| sources. such as customs, salvage
and the like leaving S3.234,00O,OOO
70 come from internal taxes.
This total is $4,000. 900 less than
/ the estimated receipts under the
house bill for this year. the differ
ence being accounted for through
repeal Of the excess profits tax as
| OF last Jan. !.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
STRIKES RESULT AS
LABOR OPPOSES LANDS

CHICAGO. sept. S.-Unauthorized.
sporadic walkouts OF the various
building crafts resulted Thursday
from Judge X. NJ Lands decision
cutting wages and reforming work
ing rules.
Despite the efforts OF union on
Gals. hundreds OF workers threw
down their tools in protest agains,
the decision OF the arbiter. Both con-
tractors and union officials. however.
declared that the situation will ad-
just itself within a few weeks as the
men become more familiar with the
operation OF the new agreements.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
USE SEARCHLIGHTS IN
BIG HUNT FOR BANDIT

TACOMA, Wash, SEPT. S-A huge
posse spread out in skirmish forma-
ton from the gates of McNeiis Is
and penitentiary Thursday in spa &C.
tacular effort TO capture Lucky
Roy Gardner, escaped train bandit
Although Gardner escap ped three
days ago, Warden Thomas Maloney
believes he is yet on the island.
Wen look behind every blade 81
grass" Maloney declared.
All last night searchlights played
on the island and men in launches
cruised the water surrounding II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
BUSINESS REVIVAL Is
PREDICTED BY HOOVER

WASHINGTON. D. C. Sept. s.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover
Thursday predicted that a revival OF
general business conditions would
begin within the next few weeks.
Economic conditions are vastly i'm
proved, he said. in the South and
Middle West. with factories operat-
ing for nearly full time by reduction
Of unemployment increased demand
for commodities and a more free
movement Of credit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
EMINENT CHURCHMAN
ADDRESS METHODISTS

LONDON. Sept. addresses by
Judge Charles 3. Ames OF the
Methodist church. south. who pre-
sided: II. e.. Morrison Of the Meth
odlst church. south, ". T. Dawson
OF the Wesleyan church; Bishop
Richard J. Cooke. OF Montana; Will
liam Gust or the United church;
zhe Rev. Ivan Lee Holt president
Of the Southern Methodist univer-
s.ty. Dallas Tex; Lewis Humphries
or the Primitive church and the
Rev. George Elliott OF Detroit. were
delivered az the morning session Of
Me worlds Conference OF Method
ts-s IN session here Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
ROOT WILL ASSIST
DISARM OFFICIALS
Former Sec'y of State is En-
listed to Participate in
Conference.

WASHINGTON. Sept. S.-At least
informal participation by Elihu Root
in the armament Limitation confer
ence Thursday appeared assured as
result of conferences between the
former secretary Of state and Pres
Harding and Sec'y Hughes. Mr..
Root, whose name has been suggest
ed frequently in connection with
the American conference delegation.
spent almost an hour with Pres
Harding and later talked with Sec'y
Hughes. after which he had lunch
at the white house.
He said that no suggestion had
been made Of his appointment as
one Of the American representatives.
The former secretary of state,
however. said that he discussed with
Sec'y Hughes means by which the
Carnegie endowment for interna-
tionaI peace might assist and CO.
operate with the armament confer
enCe.
Carnegie Body to Aid.
Mr.. Root is president Of the Car
negie organization, whose offer OF
assistance, both OF personnel and IN
formation in connection with the
conference. was accepted by Sec'y
Hughes several weeks ago.
In his capacity as president OF the
Carnegie endowment it was expect
ed that Mr. Root. even If he should
not be offered a place on the Ameri-
can delegation, would be in posi-
ton to assist in the conference, a.
least in an informal and advisory
capacity.
Reports have been current amons
prominent officials that Mr.. Root
might be named among the Ameri-
can delegation but there was no
confirmation coming from Thurs
days conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
OVER 100000 VOTERS
FAVOR ALIEN CHANGE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. sept. s.
Complete unofficial returns from the
5,3S4 precincts in Indiana show that
211,917 votes were cast for amend
ment number one. the proposal that
attracted the largest vote. IN tho
special constitutional election Tues
day. This number is slightly less
than Il percent OF the total vote for
governor at the election last fall
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
HALT CHURCH DELEGATES.

HARRISBURG, Ill, Sept. s. \
party of Baptist delegates from this
city, en- route TO the General Bap-
fist association in Hardin county
were halted Thursday at Horseshoe,
10 miles west Of Rosiclare, by union
men and warned that they were IN
danger by continuing their journey.
They returned 10 this city.
Camped in and near Horseshoes
are about rs union coal miners from
various southern Illinois counties, aC-
cording to the party OF Baptists. Six
rule act, which. by inference, may
be interpreted TO mean that the gov
eminent regards the act in partial
allegiance.
Even should the proposed con-
ference at Inverness surmount the
initial difficulties, there would still
remain Ulster, on which Mr.. De Va
lera holds strong views. The ques-
ton Of the desire OF Ekrmanagh and
Tyrone TO be separated from the
northern parliament also IS likely
TO be raised in the conference, and
this would bring a bitter conflict
with Ulster. It will thus be seen
that there are yet many difficulties
ahead.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
RETURN TROOPS FROM
VIRGINIA NINE ZONE

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Sept. s.
Fart of the federal forces sent into
West Virginia last week were with
drawn Thursday. The 26th infantry
returned 10 Camp Dix. y. J.; the
SSth aero squadron, with the exCep-
ton OF two aeroplanes and crews. left
for Langley field, Va, and the chem
zeal warfare service section for Edge
wood arsenal, y. J.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
HARDING ENLISTS AID
OF CARNEGIE PAX MEN

WASHINGTON Sept s-Euhu
Root IN conference with President
Harding and Secretary Hughes
Thursday pledged the complete Coz
operation of The Carnegie Peace
Foundation 20 the government DUR
ing the disarmament confer nee. d
was learned. The offer was accrp ed
by President Harding.
Details a. % how the inforrlaton
now contained by the foundation can
be placed before the conference were
discussed. - was said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-09
TRY THIS IDEA ON
YOUR BANKER SOON

LAFAYETTE, Ind. Sept. s.
William Hairless. giving his resi-
dence as south of Lebanon, was
arrested here late Thursday eve
ming on a charge of altering
United States currency. Merch-
ants OF Lebanon, Charlottesville
and Frankfort have been victim
lied several times during the past
few weeks by a stranger present
ing one dollar bills that had been
Iaised