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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03

Big Beat Scored
By News- Times in
Handling Fight

The News-Times again demon
strated its supremacy IN the rapid
and accurate handling OF the big
news OF the day when II reached the
streets eight minutes ahead Of its
competitor with the complete de-
tails OF the Dempsey-Carpentier
fight
The News-Times' competitor. a.
though eight minutes late. carried
only three rounds Of the big fight.
the fourth and final round being alb
sent from its report.
In addition 10 being first on the
street. The News-Times was the first
TO flash TO the vast throng assem-
bled opposite its editorial rooms on
Colfax av.. the news Of the knock
out. Ever detail OF the fight as Il
came over The News-Times wires
was told TO the fight fans through
unexceled megaphone service and
on the electric bulletin board.
It is such service as this that has
made The News-Times recognized as
the paper Of Northern Indiana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
IRISH TO HONOR u. S.
FLAG ON JULY FOURTH

DUBLIN, July 2-Eamonn De
Valera. the Irish republican leader.
in behalf of the Dali Eireann, or
Irish republican parliament. issued
a proclamation today stating that
on the Fourth OF July the flag of
the United states viii receive aficiaI
honor throughout Ireland.
This honor Will be given. the
proclamation says. in appreciation
OF the sympathy and aid given our
people by their friends in the United
States. and as the recognized symbol
throughout the world OF the prin-
ciple for which we are fighting;
namely. that governments derive
their just powers from the consent
OF the governed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
JUDGE GRANTS NEW
TRIAL TO BEDFORD
Attorneys File Affidavit That
Youth is Not Mentally Fit
to Enter Plea.

MICHIGAN CITY. Ind, July q
Charles Bedford, member of a prom
inent Brooklyn, y. Y, family, who
was sentenced 70 from three to five
years in the Indiana refOrmatory
following his plea Of guilty TO the
charge OF stealing an automobile,
was today granted a new trial and
held TO the October grand jury.
Young Bedford's father is the
son Of Edward T. Bedford, Brook
lyn capitalist and clubman. and a
cousin Of A. c. Bedford, chairman
Of the board of directors Of the
Standard Oil company of New Jer-
sey.
Attorneys representing Bedford
appeared before Judge Crumpacker
today and hled an affidavit setting
forth that young Bedford is not
mentally competent to enter a plea
of guilty or otherwise and the court
granted a new trial and held Bed
ford under $4,000 bond for his az
pearance here October u.
Yesterday in Bellport, y. Y, Bed
ford's mother stated that the youth
had become mentally unbalanced
after a serious illness and had spent
almost a year at Bloomington asy-
lum and had escaped from his ply
stefan. DR.. Wharton of Philadelphia.
in Chicago week ago while
changing trains.
DR. Wharton arrived last night
and prevailed on the sheriff not 10
take Bedford 10 the reformatory
until he could present the matter to
the court. The sheriff delayed his
departure and Wharton stated that
Bedford would furnish bond and
return 10 the east.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
OFFICIALLY GIVE UP
NAVAL TUG AS LOST

WASHINGTON, July 2.-The Co
netetego. naval tug missing at sea
with all hands since March %. was
officially given Up for lost today by
the navy department and stricken
from the naval list. The names OF
the Conestetego's crew were added
TO the long list OF the navy's dead
cause unknown" that includes the
crew Of the collier Cyclops and the
coast guard cutter Tampa. lost dur
Ing the war and many other vessels.
A great area Of the Pacific east OF
Guam. the tugs destination when
she sailed from san Francisco. was
combed by surface vessels and air
craft after the first suspicion that
disaster had overtaken her. The
names OF the crew were made public
some time ape
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
HARDING SIGNS
u. S. CONGRESS
PEACE MEASURE
Approves Document at Rar
tan, n. j., Where Receive
by Messenger.
NO FORMAL STATEMENT
President Returns Peace ResO-
luton and Prepares to Re
! sumo Holiday.
? Associated Press

4
RARITAN. y. J., July 2-The res
Nolution Of congress declaring war
with German and Austria at an end
was signed by Pres't Harding late
today. The president affixed his
signature at the home Of Sen. Ere
hnghuysen. where he is spending the
Weekend.
So that there might be no unnec-
essary delay in contamination OF the
long deferred state OF peace, the res
Oiution was brought here by special
messenger from Washington. where
Il had been given final congressional
approval yesterday. The messenger
left for the capital again tonight to
complete the formalities Of the de-
lratlon by depOsiting the document
y the archives of the state Depart
fment.
There was little OF the dramatic in
the actual ceremony Of giving presi-
Dental approval 70 the measure. Re
turning here from a luncheon and
golf game at the SomerUlle Hill
country club. the president found
the white house messenger. r. w.
Smithers. waiting for him on the We
randa OF the Frelinghuysen house.
Examines Copy.
Mr.. Harding Immediately imme-
diately put on his nose glasses and,
sitting in a porch swing. examined
the official copy OF the resolution
infinitely The signing took place at
n small table in the living room in
the center or a distinguished group,
which included the president host
and hostess. Speaker Gillett. of the
house OF represe natives, Sen. Kel-
logg Of Minnesota, a member OF the
senate foreign relations committee,
Sen. Hale of Maine, and other mem
bers OF the weekend party.
As the presidents pen scratched
out the final letters Of his name, one
OF the group remarked:
Well. that's that. Mr.. President"
yes. that's it," replied Mr.. Hard
ing. with a broad smile, and the
others responded with a quick bust
OF hand clapping as If the historic
significance Of the occasion had been
borne in upon them.
No formal statement was made
by the president in connection with
affixing his signature and the con-
summation of the first formal step in
the announced peace program Of
the administration. With other pa
apers of a routine character brought
- for his attention. the president
<atIxaed the peace resolution as soon
Jas II had been signed and then pre-
pared to resume his interrupted hol-
iday by getting into golf clothes for
another workout on the links.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
CEN. PERSHINC ASKS
ARMY HEADS TO SAVE

WASHINGTON, July General
Pershng called high officials Of the
army into conference today 10 urge
every possible economy in admins
tration OF their departments. They
also We're informed OF Gen. PERISH
ing's plans TO coordinate army ac-
tivities in the light Of lessons learn
ed during the war and 10 hold con-
ferences with department heads at
frequent intervals.
Cen. Pershing said that inquiries
had been received from more than
40, 600 persons relative u admission
10 the training camps this summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
DENIES RUMORS THAT
DEBS WILL BE FREED

BALTIMORE. July % Rumors
that Eugene V. Debs, socialist can
didate for president, who is now
serving a term in the federal prison
az Atlanta, Ga. for violating the es-
pionage law during the war. was 70
be released from prison Monday
were denied emphatically tonight
by Atty. Gen. Harry NJ. Daugherty,
who is IN this city.
Attorney General Daugherty de-
clared that the rumors were with
out foundation and said that their
origin was unexplainable. Rumors
OF this nature have appeared almost
every week, the attorney general de-
clared.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
WOULD HOLD DEMPSEY
ON ASSAULT CHARGE

JERSEY CITY. July An ef-
fort 10 enter a complaint charging
Jack Dempsey with criminal assault
on Georges Carpenter was made
today by II. c. ellison, attorney for
the International Reforfn Bureau,
which tried tnenectively 10 stop the
contest az the temporary police sta
ton established near the arena
lieut.. Gus Martin. who was IN
charge. advised the attorney 20 con-
suit a magistrate.
ellison attended the fight with sew
eral New Jersey clergymen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
TO ISSUE BONDS

WASHINGTON, July ?. = The
Wheeling and Lake Erie railway was
authorized today BY the Interstate
Commerce Commission 70 issue rent
notes amounting 10 sI3.62s. 900 IN
der the terms OF a contract 10 be en-
tered into with the National Railway
Service corporation, 10 enable the
carrier 10 purchase new equipment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03

SULLIVAN. Ind. July 2.--Will II.
Hays. postmaster general, today
opened conferences with middle
western bankers explaining his
plans for changes in the postal saw
ings bank system Mr.. Hays me.
several bankers from adjoining
states at Terre Haute today and will
confer with others at his home here
tomorrow. The conferences follow
similar meetings in the east.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
REVIVAL OF FOREIGN
PACKING TRADE SEEN

CHICAGO, July 2--The long look
ed for revival of foreign trade has
apparently started so far as the
packing industry is concerned. &C
cording TO the monthly business re
view in Armour's magazine, issued
today. The Review said: This
means that within the near future Il
should spread 10 other lines OF bust
ness and a market viii be found for
the surplus goods produced in ex-
cess Of domestic consumption"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
SAY HIGGINS PROMISED
TO MARRY SLAIN GIRL

CORUNNCA. Mich. July Lucy
Wittum had stated Forrest Higgins
promised TO marry her and planned
10 meet him on the night Of March
40. last-the night on which she
vas poisoned-to go 20 Flint for the
keremony. according 20 Mrs. Ruth
Nssili. sister OF the dead girl. who
testified here today az Higgins
trial for first degree murder IN con-
nection with the death Of his fiancee-
The trysting place named by Miss
Wittun was the spot where her
BODY was found. Mrs. Vassil testi-
ned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
NEPHEW OF LINCOLN IS
AUTO ACCIDENT VICTIM

SPRINGFIELD, H.. July Ed
ward T. Smith. 6S. a nephew OF
Abraham Lincoln. IS dead az a re-
suit OF injuries received when he
was struck by an automobile. His
mother. Mrs. Anne Smith. and Mrs.
Lincoln were sisters. HIS father. c.
NJ Smith. was known as the 'mer-
chant prince" OF Springfield. II was
in the rear OF the Smith store that
Lincoln wrote his first inaugural ad
dreSs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
A REAL FIGHTER PAYS
TRIBUTE TO DEMPSEY

RINGSIDE, Jersey City. July .
A soldier Of the first division his IA
tigue cap cooked on one side OF his
head. let out a great wh0Op when the
knockout came at the Dempsey-Car-
pentier fight. From his seat in the
last row OF five ifties ne started
walking along the chair tops TO the
ring.
"Gangway for a z, neral" he shout
ed. and the gang let him pass.
Dempseys hands.4 Alta tia boy, jack jack !"
ne said; you're a RAJ champion, all
right. Yves proud Of you"
The champions lips curled into a
smile as he acknowledged the greet
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03

In accordance with custom,
there will be no evening edi-
ton Of The South Bend News
Times published Monday. All
subscribers. however. will re-
ceive the morning edition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03
THE WEATHER

Indiana: Lower Michigan: Partly cloudy.
probably with local thundershowers Sunday.
Monday showers and thunder storms followed
by much cooler by Monday night
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-03-03
SYNOPSIS

John Stuart Webster, min
ing engineer, after cleaning up a fortune In
Death valley. Calf. boards a train for the
East. He bcfriends a young lady annoyed by
a masher, thoroughly trouncing the pest,
II-At Denver Webster re-
ceives a letter from Billy Geary, his Closest
friend. Geary urges him to come to So
brante, Central America, TO finance ana de-
velop "A mining claim. He decides to go.
CHAPTER II.-DOlores Rucy, the young
woman Webster befriended, and who has
made a deep impression on him, as ne mas
on her, Is also on the way TO Sobrante.
CHAPTER IV.-At Buenaventura, capital
OF Sobrante. Billy Geary. Ill and penniless Is
living on the charity OF "Msther jerks
keeper OF a dramshop. She receives a cable
gram from Dolores, telling Of her coming.
CHAPTER VI Dolores father, Ricardo
Ruey. president Of Sobrante. had been killed
I'm a revolution led by Sarros, the present
executive. Dolores, a child Of eight, was
Struggled out of the country by Mother
jerks and supported by her in the United
States. The old woman, ashamed OF her
occupation and habits Of life, fears to meet
Dolores, and sends Geary TO the boat to say
she has gone to the United states.
CHAPTER NI.-Webster, on his way TO
Sobrante, Is taken III on the train, and is
in "A hospital at New Orleans two weeks.
Geary bungles his mission. Dolores easily
seeing through his story. She greets Mother
jerks as her friends and benefactor. Geary
falls desperately in love with the girl
CHAPTER VII.-At New Orleans, while
waiting Tor the steamer 10 bucud ilu u
Webster saves the lIfe OF a young man who Is
attacked by two assassins. The youth leaves
Webster without disclosing his Identity.
CHAPTER VIIT.-On the steamer Webster
finds his stateroom occupied by a stranger
who declares his intention OF being his guest
to BuenaVentura. At first angered, WCbste~
and the stranger. after a somewhat forc!ble
argument. reach an amicable agreement
Webster recognizes him as the youth whose
life he had saved the day before, though
the other does not know Webster.
CHAPTER TX Arriving at Sobrantc,
Geary welcomes Webster and Is instrumental
I'm helping his friends guest" ashore. The
latter is known to Webster as Andrew
Bowers Geary houses him at Mother
jerks. Webster gets the idea that Geary
and Dolores are In love. and with the inten-
tion of giving Geary every chance he smil-
ingly contradicts the girls statement that
they have met before.
CHAPTER X.-Webster receives a warn
ing conveyed by Don Juan Cafetero." really
John j. CaTerty. Irishman Of good qualities
fallen through overindulgence In liquor, that
there Is a plot to assassinate HIM. Webster
makes IA firm friend of Cafferty. Later. the
American Is insulted by a Sobrantean army
officer and publicly ridicules him. a challenge
to a duel is accepted under such stern condi-
lions that the Sobranteans withdraw It.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-03-03

by saying: Johnny, you old horse
thief, you're all right"
"The best thing to do would be to
cease putting me up with Importance.
And now, before we climb out Of the
realm Of romance and the improbable
to the more substantial plane Of things
for breakfast, just OEe brief word of
caution. Now that l have told you
your brother lives and Is in Buena-
again, because his presence here Is his
secret, not ours"
"All right, Caliph," she agreed. 81
think I shall call you that hereafter.
Like the late Callph Haroun AL Ras-
child, 1t appears you have a habit of
prowling around o. nights in queer
places, doing good deeds for your sub
jects. But tell me about my brother.
Describe him to me-"
mot now. Here comes the head
waiter with a cablegram for me, l
think"
That functionary came to their table
and handed n Of the familiar yellow
envelopes to each Of them.
"WeIl excuse each other" Dolores
suggested. She read:
"Go you If l lose. You are a good.
game little scout, and / like you fine.
JEROME"
She glanced across at Webster,
whose face vas a conflicting study of
emotions In which disappointment and
amazement appeared to predOmi1ate.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-03-03
$1,08O,492.75
Total

s55. OF the total loans and discounts shown
above, the amount on which interest and
discount was charged at rates In excess
of those permitted by law (Sec. 5197, Rev.
Stat.) exclusive Of notes upon which
total charge not to exceed SO cents was
made) was none. The number OF such
loans was none.
Sc. The amount of money loaned ON CALL
OR DEMAND, by this bank on bond and
stock collateral. in New York City, in
GLIDING both loans made directly to bor-
rowers and those through it's New York
correspondents, on the date of this re-
port was none.
81. The amount Of money loaned ON
TIME. by this bank on bond and stock
collateral. in New York City, including
both loans made directly to borrowers and
those through its New York correspond
ents, on the date of this report was none.
5S. Aggregate amount OF salaries or COM
pensation paid by this bank to Chairman
Of Board Off any,, President. Vice-Presi-
dents. Cashier, and Assistant Cashiers Tor
month of January, 1921, s53S.33; annuai
pay of all these officers at January. 1921,
rate of pay, Sc, 400. 90; number of these
officers on date of this report was 4.
SO. Aggregate amount of salaries or COM
pensation paid to all other employees Of
the bank for month Of January. 1921,
1920. 90: annual pay OF these employees
on basis of the January. 1921, rate of pay,
$4,000; number OF these employees on date
of this report was Z.
State of South Dakota,
County of Brookings. ! IS
I, H. F. Harlodson, Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
n. F. Haroldson,
Correct-Attest
C. d. Kendall.
o. g. Oyioe.
w. A.. CALDWELL,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
26th day of February, 1921.
Albert Matson,
(Seal) Notary Public.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-03-03

"You ancient scoundrel," she heard
him murmur.
what no, Caliph! Unpleasant
news?" she ventured.
"Yes-and no. l had one Of the
finest Jobs In the world all staked out
and now the boss cables me it's
fllled-by a better man."
"What are you going to do about
it?"
"Well-as soon as I've had my
breakfast I'm going to cable Neddy
Jerome and tell him I'm satisfied
satisfied to stay here and satisfied
he's a liar. You see, Miss Ruey, he
objected vigorously to my coming here
in the first place-wanted me to take
q 30-day vacation and then manage
the Colorado Consolidated Mines COM
pany. Ltd, for him. I like Neddy and
would have been glad to go to work
for his company. but, Of course, Billy
comes first. and SO l declined the Of
fer. Later l changed my mind, and
last night | cabled him I'd accept IL
he'd wait 60 days-possibly 80; and
now he replies that he's sorry, but
the job Is filed by a better man.
That's why l know he's a liar"
81 sex. You figure there isn't a bet
ter mining engineer than you-eh. Ca
liphY"
He looked at her reproachfully.
mo, but Neddy Jerome does. and I
l~D,r ho Ioa- aan.o IA. TO- 49,
the trouble to tell M so more than
once. And as a rule Neddy inclines
toward the truth. However. it's just
as WE'LL" He paused. staring hard
at her. "By the way, you foretold
this! Why. this is amazing"
She could have wept with laughter.
"WelI"-soberly-"I told you some
other things equally amazing. did l
lot?"
"Yes, you told me other things more
or less interesting, but you foretold
this. How do you account for thatT'
"The witness declines to answer on
me ground that she may incrimlnate
herself and be burned for a witch"
Remarkable woman"
you were about to remark that 1t Is
lust as we'll"
THAT Neddy's reconciled to losing
me, because since cabling him yester-
day evening I've changed my mind
again. I'm going to stay here now"
Indeed! Whyf"
"Just to be obstinate. Apparently
I'm not wanted here by the powers
that be; 80 just to rile them I'm go
ing to hang around Sobrante and argue
the question with them. BY the way.
see you received q cablegram also.
Better news than mine, I hope"
She nodded. " have q little bust
ness deal on back home Haven't got
a great deal invested, but 1t looks as
II ! might make $4,000"
He arched his eyebrows and favored
her with q little disappearing grunt
Sounded like the prospectus Of a fake
mining promoter-yes, by thunder.
that was It Dolores was q school
Teacher, and school teachers and doc
tors are ever the mainstay Of a swim
dler's sucker list.
"You won SO from me yesterday"
he challenged. "Bet you another ten
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-03-03

New $4,000 Girls Dormitory at State
College
TWO Exclusive Dry Goods and Ladies' Fur
nishing Store.
GOOD Volunteer Fire Department with
Motor Equipment.
Brookings Produce Co., Cash Market for
All Farm Products.
South Dakota State College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts.
Brlctson Manufacturing Company, makers
of the Brictson Tire Tread.
New 5000, 900 administrator Building at
South Dakota State College.
Surrounded by the Best Farming Land in
the State, Where Crops are Sure and BOun-
tiful.
Municipality Owned Telephone. Electric
Light, Heating and Water Works Plants.
Strong Commercial Club with 200 Mem
bers in Good Standing. Fine Club Rooms.
Brookings is Located on the Main Line of
the c. q NV. Ry. from Chicago to Pierre.
the Capital of the State. Also Headquarters
for Train Crews Running North to Water
town and on to Redfeld and Gettysburg.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-03-03
ABOUT THE COUNTY
BRUcE

From the Tribune:
Mrs. James Dunn Of Brookings, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Hovey.
Morrell Hall and family of Brook.
ings, spent Sunday afternoon at the
Perry Bishop home.
Mrs. c. E. West and daughter Eliza
beth spent the week end in Brook
ings with friends.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-03-03
voLGA

From the Herald:
Mrs. TrOoien, county superintend-
ent, was visiting the Volga schools
wednesday.
: Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Ryger and daugh-
ter Marion. visited with the Horizons
between trains Wednesday evening.
Mrs. erase Of Bookings, came to
the local hospital last Friday where