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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
TO PLACE MEMORIAL
TABLET ON REDLAND
FIELD FOR BANCROFT
Rv Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
CINCINNATI. May 19--With their
dollars the baseball fans. players
and writer's will erect a memorial at
Redland field. the home Of the Gin
cinnau National League club. for
the late Frank c.. Bancroft. who for
almost 80 years was the manager of
the club.
The subscriptions are limited TO
dollar, and close 10 $500 has been
raised The memorial tablet. upon
which will be briefly inscribed the
history Of Bancroft's long connec-
tion with the national game. will be
inserted I'm the grand stand wall at
the ball park and in a position where
almost every fan can read il. The
subscriptions have come from men
in all walks OF life who esteemed
Bancroft for his many excellent
qualities.
Every player in the National
league. even youngsters who have
Just come up into fast company,
contributed a dollar each. Subschip-
tions were also received from play
ers In the American league Actors,
who were the recipients of hte use
ful free gate courtesies at the hands
Of Bancroft at home and abroad.
were subscribers. The date for the
unveiling OF the memorial has not
been set.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
FINISH EVIDENCE
IN BERNAUER CASE
Opening Statement Made by
Defense-Case to Go to
Jury Late Today.

By Associated Press:
SHELBYNILLE, Ind, May 10
The state is xepected TO finish its
evidence early Friday in the trial
of Carl Bernauer OF indianapolis,
who is being tried here for the sec
ond time on a murder charge in
connection with the death OF Samuel
Eaids. India napolis merchant who
was killed when his store was held
up last December.
The opening statement was made
Thursday by attorneys for the de-
fense. The defense was admitted
before the state had closed its case
because two Of the states witnesses
were unable 10 be here until Friday
morning
Ira Holmes. attorney for the de-
fendant. in the opening statement
said that evidence of the defense
will show Bernauer was not near
the scene of the murder at the time
IL occurred.
Attorneys for both sides expressed
the opinion Thursday that the case
will probably be given 10 the jury
some time Friday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
AWARD CONTRACT FOR
PLACE DITCH DREDCE
'eclal to The News-Times

Special to The News-Times:
LAPORTE, Ind, May 19-- The
Walb Construction Co. Of Lagrange
today was awarded the contract for
tn dredging Of the Dixon W. place
ditch along the Kankakee basin.
The contract price was s363. .464.O7,
an dit is estimated that about $780,
600 cubic yards Of dirt will be re-
moved. The ditch extends along the
main channel of the Kankakee river
for a distance Of 80 miles and in
cludes about 81 miles OF laterals.
The place ditch is one OF the largest,
If not the largest, drainage canals in
this part of the country, and has
played a prominent part in the re-
demption OF the valuable swamp
lands in the Kankakee basin. II is
In reality the main channel of the
river. which has been straightened
and practically all Of the water in
this district drains through it. The
river Will be widened about six
feet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
Say Capt. Fitzpatrick
Has Become Insane
Report That American Red
Gross Worker Lost Mind
in Moscow Prison.

WARSAW. May 19.-Capt. EN-
met Fitzpatrick. Of Uniontown. Ala,
has become insane in the Moscow
prison, where he is incareeTated,
from experiences of brutality and
terror, according 10 reports re-
ceived by the Red Cross.
Capt. Fitzpatrick, who was a Red
Cross worker. was captured By the
bolsheviki n the Crimea, and for
many months has been imprisoned
near Moscow.
On receipt OF the news that Capt.
Fitzpatrick had gone insane. the
American Legion, department OF
Poland, held a meeting. at which II
was resolved TO send a cablegram
70 Prest Harding and 10 the Le-
gion's national commander in the
United States, F. ". Galbraith. lr..
urging the United States govern
ment 10 take immediate steps 10
obtain the release Of Americans i'm
prisoned in Russia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
Claim Trade Unions
Acted in COlIuSiOn
Furnish Testimony Showing
Attempt to Control Build
ing at Hearing.
Fy Associated Press

Fy Associated Press:
NEW YORK. May 19-Testimony
20 show the building trades employ
ers' association and the association
Of master painters and decorators
acted in collusion 10 control the
building the market. and on one oc-
casion financed the organization Of
new labor union. amenable TO
their plans. was given Thursday at
the hearing OF the Lockwood legis-
lative committee.
Alfred r. JOY. secretary OF the
Master Painters association. admit
ted the two employers associations
paid advertising costs and otherwise
aided the organization or a new
union OF painters and decorators as
a means OF controlling the trade. He
said more than 20 master painters
were expelle dbecause they had
signed independent wage agree
ments with the old union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
MEXICANS PROHIBIT
CHINESE IMMIGRATION
By Associated Press i:

By Associated Press:
DOUGLAS, Ariz.. May 19.-Or-
ders have been issued 10 Mexican
immigration officers at border
points to prohibit further entry Of
Chinese immigrants into Mexico,
according to messages received in
Augua Prieta, opposite here. Thurs
According 10 the messages. an order
by the Mexican Secretary of the In
terror Gales places the prohibition
OF immigration in effect immediate
". 1t is understood the act was
taken as a result Of Chinese being
sent through the United States IN
bond 10 Sonora and SinalOa Ac-
cording to Mexican officials. this
caused a condition detrimental TO
Mexican laborers. many OF whom
are out Of work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
DISCOVER BODY OF
MURDERED WOMAN
Youthful Bride Slain by I'm
known Man Near Washing
tOn-Hunt for Negro.
BY Associated Press

by Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. May 19-Mrs
John Weber. aged %. bride of
seven months, was assaulted. robbed
and then murdered near her home
in Columbia park. Maryland. near
here Thursday morning, The body
was found I'm the bushes about $50
yards from the tracks Of the Wash
ington, Baltimore and Annapolis
railway She had been shot through
the head and a finger on her Left
hand, on which she wore a diamond
ring had been cut of. The authori-
ties Thursday night had been un
able TO find clue 10 the murderer
but had sent broadcast a description
of a strange negro who had been
lettering in the neighborhood for
several days.
Mrs. Weber left her home at nine
o'clock Thursday morning 10 board
the electric train at White Station
for Washington. When she failed
10 return at noon. an inquiry was
begun that resulted in the finding
of her body. Indications were that
assault and murder had occurred
at some place other than where the
body was found.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
ANNIVERSARY OF
FIGHT UNEVENTFUL
Day Passes Quietly
in West Virginia Ready
for Emergency.
q Assoclated Prsss


WILLIAMSON. w. Va. May "a
The first anniversary OF the battle
OF Matewan. in which 10 persons
were killed. passed quietly through
out the Tug river zone Thursday. al
though So citizens of Mingo county
wero sworn in as mem bers Of the
state police 10 act in case of eu-er-
gency.
The oath was administered 10 the
volunteers in Villa mson. and prep
arations were made 10 swear in
others at towns in the West Vir-
nia-Kentucky border lighting re-
gion. II was said that least 200 men
would assume the duties Of state po-
licemen 70 maintain law and order
The authorities were busy Thurs
day investigating shootings at RawI
War Eagle and the Yyck creek tent
colony.
Reports indicated that the firing
character. Late reports from War
Eagle, where the head house, a con-
veyeT and an electric locomotive at
the War Eagle coal mine were de-
stroyed by FIRE. were 10 the effect
that the loss would amount 10 more
than $4,000. Alex Bishop. presi-
dent OF the Mingo county court. who
went 20 the scene with blooGhounds
had moot returned Thursday night
John Tussing shot in the head
near the Lyck creek tent colony,
came 10 Williamson. and attending
PHYSICIANS said his wound was not
serious
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
SAME SLAYERS ESCAPE DEATH CHAIR
Triangle Turns
To ReCtangIe As
Mother Butts In
BY International News Service:


CHICAGO. May 19.-The tangled
threads OF another eternal tri-
angle" Thursday involved a marine
aviator, an army lieutenant. a Lretty
divorcee and an angry mother The
girl in the triangle. Mrs. Marie Da-
wilson Lamb OF Denver. is charged
with bigamy.
She was arrested on charges pre-
ferred by Mrs. Mary Lamb. 7resi-
dent OF the Chicago War Mothers
club. and held under $1,000 bonds
for trial. Franklin Lamo, marine
aviator and latest husband OF the
Denver divorcee. gave bond. He de-
MED his mothers charges.
The girl, according to Mrs Lamb.
IS legally welded to Raymond Da-
wilson, an army lieutenant Of Den
yer.
Marie was divorced from him in
Denver Jan. "a" was Lambs ulti-
m3tum. I intend to stick to her TO
the finish "a
Wed at Crown Point.
THE divorce IS not effective until
July "a" said the mother. Lamb
married his bride March 10 in
Crown Point, Ind
Lamb frequently clashed with his
mother during the arraignment.
Tn going to have that girl ex-
tradited to Denver for prosecution
under the laws of Colorado" said
the mother
She also declared she would pre-
fer charges against Davidson. the
girls first husband. If he tried 10
aid her in obtaining a divorce.
This Is none Of your affair
mother. Why are you butting into
this? You are a publicity seeker.
that's what you are. You like to
see your name and picture in tho
papers" Lamb said.
Judge Heap interrupted the clash
20 announce a further hearing
June Q.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
RECEIVE LIFE
IMPRISONMENT
AS SENTENCE
Jury at Warsaw Reaches Yer.
dict After Four Hours
Deliberation.
DEATH PENALTY ASKED
Compromise at Life Term
Darrow in Eloquent Plea
for the Defense.
specIal b The News.TInes.


WARSAW. Ind. May 1s.-rkfs
Imprisonment in the Indiana state
prison at Michigan City viii be
meted out IN circuit court here 20
four alleged bandits who Thursday
night were found guilty OF the mur-
der Of J. Russell Saine. Culver. Ind,
merchant, during an attempt 10
hold up and rob the Culver TX
change bank az Culver on Dec. %.
last. The verdict was reached By
the jury after four hours delibera-
ton, and for first degree murder,
life imprisonment was recommend
ed by the peers for Peter Fox. J. ID.
Burns and Arthur Gilbert. all OF
Chicago. and Joseph Byers. OF
Knox, Ind Some Of the jurors IA
vored the death penalty. but COM
promised on life imprisonment.
Trial OF the murder case opened
IN circuit court here Monday. the
case being sent here from Marshall
county on a change OF venue. after
the defendants complained that
they could not be given a fair trial
in Plymouth due 20 public senti-
ment against them In Marshall
county following the attempted
holdup and the street gun fight.
which resulted in the murder OF
Saline and the wounding OF another
Culver citizen.
Few Defense Witnesses
Many witnesses were introduced
by the state in the case, while only
a few took the stand in behalf of
the defendants. Character wit
nesses obtained from ChfcaEo
branded the men as hardened Grim
inals. a clothing merchant there
Identifying Burns as the man who
held up his establishment and
| robbed him OF approximately S15.-
| 600. Burns. he said, was out on
bond at the time OF the Culver
bank robbery and Saline murder.
The defendants were identified
! by several Culver business men
who were members of the citizens
posse that gave chase 20 the bandits
as they fled the village in a high
powered automobile Bert Rettor.
] Culver druggist, identified two Of
them as the men that he had shot
while engaged in the gun fight
Saine was injured fatally by the
bandits soon after the holdup alarm
was spread and the fight started. He
died shortly after. Culver Military
academy cadets and armed citizens
followed the bandits cross country
and rounded up part Of the gang at
Knox. They were returned 20
Plymouth and placed in jail. but
through fear of mob violence they
were transferred 10 the state prison.
where they were held pending a
grand jury investigation. While IN
CONTINUED on PAGE FoTRl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
IS.
ELECTED HEAD
OF PRESBYTERY
New Moderator Chosen 500 to
3l2 Over Rev. Laird of
Philadelphia.
START BLUE-LAW DRIVE
General Assembly Asks Churc
Members to Fight Sab
bath Dissertation.

BY Associated Press:
WINONA LAKE, Ind. May 10
Organization of the one hundred and
thirty-third general assembly Of the
Presbyterian church in the United
States was completed here Thurs
day afternoon when Rev. Henry c.
Swearingen Of ST. Paul. Mimi, was
elected moderator to succeed Rev.
Samuel s Palmer of Columbus. o..
the retiring moderator. The assem-
bly, was formally opened Thursday
morning.
Rev. Swearingen was elected by a
vote OF $50 TO 312 over Rev. John
b Laird of Philadelphia. Rev.
Swearingen's election is the first
recognition given to the state OF
Minnesota by the assembly in the
election of a moderator. In past
years the office has been bestowed
upon assemblymen from the eastern
or middle western states.
Rev Hugh T. Kerr OF Pittsburg
nominated the new moderator and n
seconding sLeech was made by Rev.
Stanley O. Roberts OF Minneapolis.
The Rev. Mr.. Baird was nominated
by Rev John T. Reede Of Lancaster.
Pa. and his nomination was sec
onded by Rev Maitland Alexander
Of Pittsburg.
To Begin Sessions.
Messages from Prest Harding.
Vice Pres't. Coolidge and Gov. War
ren r. McCray of Indiana. read
Thursday afternoon, were loudly
cheered by the commissioners. The
commissioners and visitors were
guests at a reception at Winona
Lake Thursday night. Business ses-
sions will begin Friday with the re-
port of the asse embly's executive
committees as the most importan.
topic.
A concerted drive for Sunday blue
laws, and a move to check wide
open Sabbath agitation was started
here today.
Church members Of all creeds and
faiths were asked to fight "the mil
lion dollar propaganda against our
Christian Sabbath" and to urge civil
authorities to prohibit Sunday
amusements.
the blue law question was thrown
before the Presbyterian general as
sembly when session opened here
today.
THE battle ground of the church
es is on the field of the Christian
CONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
FORD ASKS SENATE
PROBE OF CHARGES
Says Upper House is Proper
Place to Investigate New
berry Election.
BY Associated Press

WASHINGTON, May 19-De-
mand for a thorough investigation
OF charges that Sen. Newberry of
Michigan was elected through
fraudulent expenditures of vast
sums of money" was made by Henry
Ford. his defeated opponent in the
1918 election, in kilograms Thurs
day to Chairman Dillingham; and
other members of the senate COM
mitee of elections which will meet
Friday to determine what action If
any should be taken in the case.
Referring to the recent decision
Of the supreme court setting aside
the conviction Of Sen. Newberry in
the federal court at Grand Rapids
as contrary to law. Mr.. Ford point
ed out in his kilograms that the
court at the same time declared the
proper place TO investigate these
charges is the United States senate -
+ II wish TO petition as I have for
two years past" he said, that the
evidence be taken and contest heard
in the usual and orderly manner
which every citizen is supposed TO
be entitled TO as a matter Of
right.
"The honor of the United States
senate is involved. I know tha.
that honor is in your keeping and
not in mine. but l am an American
citizen and with the profoundest re-
spect for your honora BILE body. per-
NIT me TO say that I personally care
little or nothing for the seat for
myself but 1 press my right and in
sist upon the investigation in order
to have it forever said that a seat
in the United States senate may not
be purchased and that seats are not
for sale 10 the highest bidders 80
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
FIRE CAUSES SI5O,0OO
LOSS AT TERRE HAUTE
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
TERRE HAUTE. Ind. May 10
Fire caused by splattering Of moul-
ten metal in the foundry Of the Am
erican Car and Foundry plant on
Thursday evening destroyed one
foundry plant and machine shop.
The loss was estimated az s150.000.
Valuable machines installed after a
fire which partially wrecked the
plant last year were destroyed. II
was announced the plant will be re-
stored without delay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
Spring! COPS SEND
RHUM TO COUNTRY
Whispers Cause Small Came
sters to Stack Cards and
Move to Quiet Zone.

Even the rhum players are 20 be
forced 20 desert their downtown
haunts and seek the protection OF
the more secluded spots
Such Is the ruling OF the city law
enforcers, Il was rImored last night
Ora site orders. IL is understood. have
been issued from the office Of the
chief Of police that the little friend
ship games in the pool halls of the
city must be stopped This order
was said 20 have been whispered 20
the proprietors OF the card halls
Tuesday evening, an da tour OF in
vestigati0n last night showed that
the warning had been given an con
sideratior.
Although ordinances and rulings
are in effect in this city against card
PLAYING ia pool rooms. the admins
tration has allowed this Indoor
sport 10 go unmoleted for several
months in fact. lf has been very
much in evidence and the players
are said 20 oftumes overstepped the
bounds Of "friendliness" in their
playing.
Kline Is Resting
But from now on it viii be differ
ent The playing IL there is play
ing will have % take place in spots
OF which the guardians Of the law
have no knowledge
But IL could not be- learned last
night whether or not this ultimatum
had been served on the gam bling
Joints" OF the CITY. Of which many
are located in the business districts
10 is whispered that it may be the
aim Of the administration 20 pro-
tect che big money" houses from
competition with the fellowship
games.
Gamblers have little trouble
gaining access % the big joints
that operate unm0lesteI by CHIEF
Kline. Raids on gaming joints evi-
identity have been stricken from the
city hall menu. Eunes failure 10
enforce the law apparently meets
the favor OF dive operators and FREE
quenters- But why shouldn't it2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
HARVEY URGES
COOPERATION
OF COUNTRIES
Deep Interest Attached to En-
voy's First Public Appear
ance in London.
IS GUEST OF PILGRIMS
Ambassador Announces Stand
on League-Will Act as
Observer.

LONDON, May i9-The dinner
Of weicome BY the Pilgrims society
10 the American ambassador. George
Harvey, Thursday night was envel-
oped III far deeper interest than
usually attends a reception to a new
ambassador by the international
club. Not only was it Mr.. Harvey's
first public appearance since his ap-
Lointment to The post. but there was
general expectation that he would
reveal something of the new admin
istraton's policy toward European
affairs.
The ambassador did not disap-
point his audience for he sharply
brushed aside any lingering illr~ioH
that the United States would have
any relations whatever with the
League of Nations He also an
nounced his appointment to repre-
sent the president in the supreme
council in the discussion over ST.
lesia.
Plea Impressive.
Mr.. Harvey's plain words on the
League of Nations were a revelation,
and his plea for the closest coop
Grafton between the two great Eng
disappearing countries was i'm
LresSive.
The British prime minister made
an eloquent speech, but rather dis
appointed those who hoped for
more of international plain speak
ing. which is the fashion Of the mo-
merit. The premier described the
plight OF cooperation Of America
in world affairs.
The Duke of COnnaught presided
and Lord Desborough read a mes
sage from the American Pilgrims
Lord Curzon, secretary for foreign
affairs. spoke briefly, and humorous
ly referred to the League Of Ma
tions by the wish that Lord Rob
ert Cecil one Of the chief support
ers Of that organization, was in his
shoes.
There were $50 diners, among
them the Duke Of York and many
members of the peerage and repre-
sentatives of the American calony
Tribute TO Pilgrims.
Mr.. Harvey, in his address, Laid
tribute TO the Pilgrims as the most
distinctive link in the chain of blood
I 1CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
WOMAN TESTIFIES
IN BERGDOLL CASE
Complains of Treatment From
Slacker's Family-Kno
Nothing of Escape.
BY Assoc iated Press

hT A~N0IlaIefi lIetbs
WASHINGTON. May 19-Mrs
Freda SteCher, wife OF Eugene
Stecher who did not stop 10 say
goodbye when he fed from Phila-
delphia with Grover Cleveland Berg
doll complained bitterly Of her
treatment while testifying Thursday
before the house committee investi-
eating the slackers escape.
With tears I'm her eyes the woman
told how Stecher. who had been
honorab bly, discharged from the
army. had been persuaded by Berg
doll 20 fee with him 20 Germany:
how ne had gone away without
leaving a dollar toward her support.
and how. after fling divorce pro
ceed.ngs on the ground Of desertion.
she went 10 Mrs. Bergdoll the nris-
oner-s mother. for "A little word OF
symparhy.
Don't come 20 me with your
troubles for I should worry" Mrs.
RercdoiI replied. according 10 Mrs.
Stscher. i've got troubles Of my
own. Go 20 work"
Nav sue B,TgdOlls.
Rep. Johnson. democrat. Ken
ruckv suggested that inasmuch as
che RerzdoIls had enticed her hus-
band 90 aid the prisoner in reaching
Germany. il might be wei 10 con-
su,t a lawyer with a view OF enter
ing suit for damages.
I thank YOU for that advice, sir
she said
Mrs. Stecher said she had been
summoned by Stecher 20 40 TO the
RergdoI home and cook dinner for
TIE expedition. which had stopped
over on the way 20 the mountains
IN search 81 a pot Of gold but she
was there only a short while and
knew nothing about the escape
Asked II she was not surprised %
see Bergdou there. the witness de-
.T0ETrT NTTTE7T1 ~ PACE FDT~R D
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-20
HOLD TRUCKMAN AS
INSTIGATOR OF PLOT
Accuse Italian of Being Death
Wagon Driver at Wall
ST. Explosion.
By international News Service !:


NEW YORK, May 19.-The wheel
Of the law, caught in its relentless
whirl Thursday the man who is be-
lieved 10 have been directly respon-
sible for the gigantic bomb explo-
sion which eight months ago Thurs
day wrecked the United States assay
office and part Of the Morgan firms
building. In the heart Of the coun-
try's financial center, at Broad and
Wall SITS, causing 80 deaths and in
juring nearly 200 men and women.
The ma mis- Guiseppi De Filippo, a
middle-aged Italian truckman OF Ba-
yonne, y. j. He is accused of being
the death wagon" driver for whom
world wide search has been on
from the moment that It became
clear 20 the authorities that the ex-
plOsion was deliberate plot.
De Filippo has been under arrest
in Bayonne for several days. Is
suance of the warrant for his ar
rest came at the end Of a day Of
terrific g-illing by the police Bay
onne and department Of justice
agents.
This grilling had been interrupted
severa! times by attempts To identify
him positively. one of which proved
successful.
He was placed in In line with 10
other men picked at random and
then persons who swear they saw
the death wagon" driver on the
scene of the explosion just before
the blast were called in TO pick him
out.
One witness positively Identified
him as a man whom he saw stand
ing near the death wagon" a few
minutes before the explosion.
Two other witnesses picked him
out as a man resembling a man"
they had seen