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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

protest against the audac.ous words
spoken at Madison Square Garden
by certain Of their pro-German
compatfiots The time for
timidity and guilty silence has pass
cd. our American comrades have
proved that We thans them.-La
Voix du Combatant Paris.
For many years the Grand Army
OF the Republic was the Keeper OF
the ark OF the covenant r. was
powerful and at times even TOO
powerful In its political workings,
Il may have been selfish. bein1 hu-
man. II controlled politicians and
frequently dominated politics IL
focused the sentiment and also Che
practical interests of the veterans.
Ii may have been responsible Tor
pension abuses: but its real import
ance was that il stood before the 77-
ton as an organization of devoted
patriotism. The place of
this great organization must be
taken by the American Lesion III
will grow powerful and with IFS
power probably some abuses viii
come. They will he ncelhle. even
if in themselves they are serious ~
The American Legion makes It rlti-
gatory upon politics 20 reEard this
country as one in which the inter-
ests of another nation cannot be adj
vanced 10 the disadvantage OF
America.-Chicago Tribune
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

The revival Of hyphenism in Amer
lea is a sinister thing II the Ameri-
can Legion were TO achieve no other
purpose for its existence. il would
more than have justified itself by en-
tering the lists against this thing.
Let there be no let-up.-MuskegO
(Nich.) Chronicle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12
1000 IN UNIFORM
MEMORIAL DAY
IS LEGION AIM
In Respect to Veterans of
Civil War, Younger Genera
ton Asked to Don 0. ID.

zone thousand men in uniform
Hay SOthi"
Veterans OF the World war. that
ss the slogan adopted by South
Bends military organizations. and
every effort VIII he made TO carry
f home 80 you individually on be
hale 81 the fast thinning ranks Of
ne men Of 61-65. whose day is now
your dag.
south Bend Post so. American
Legion. will hold oren house all day
NAY 60. serving a lunch at noon for
nominal sum Headquarters at the
Chamber Of Commerce viii be oDen
20 all veterans and their wives and
families. and TO the boy scouts as
veil Peoples for lapels Of civilian
coats or for the decoration Of soldier
graves. viii be on sale rere. as well
as at the cemetery.
The poppy. adopted By the Cleve-
land convention of the American
Legion as the official flower of this
organization OF veterans Of the World
war. is significant OF Flanders fields.
where so many Americans lie today.
while their comrades on this side
prepare 20 honor their memories by
turning out 100 per cent il. their
honor.
1 Sale Of the peoples will provide a
fund which viii be used TO care fo-
those waits of the shell torn Vicin-
tiles of France and Belgium. under
the direction of the American Lee
e.on and auxiliary societies Every
Veteran is urged 90 wear a poppy
Decoration day.
g. \. X. Urges Uniform.
A letter from the Grand Army of
the Republic 20 veteran organiza-
tions urges men 10 turn out IN uni
form this year The veterans of the
Civil war appreciate the attitude Of
many Of the younger eN-soldiers. but
look beyond that TO the fact their
forbears viii be here 20 celebrate
but few more Memorial days az
most. and that out of kindness If not
out OF respect 20 them. the younger
generation should help to make
Memorial day what it always has
been.
A. r. Macdonald. commander of
Post so. American Legion; Frederick
T.. Bruce. commander of Poinsette
garrison. Army and Navy Union;
Frank Hudak. commander of Lottie
zeH Garrison. Army and Navy I'm
ion: A. IT.. Haynes commander of
Robert Johnson Post 500. American
Legion. and Frank Ruszkowski, COM
nander Of Post 1j&, American Lee
zion. are extending every effort TO
secure 100 per cent representation
from their organizations. both May
Both and May 10Th. when the vari-
Gus organizations viii attend church
at ST. Pauls
Sunday. May 29th, is the begin
ming Of Disabled Soldiers week.
when America will be asked TO lend
a thought TO the men who were un-
fortunate on the field OF battle or
SIN training therefore Seven states
governors have proclaimed this
week. and Will assist in its observ-
ance Special attention will be paid
in South Bend TO soldiers and sail
ors in the city hospitals and at
Healthwin \ program will be ar
ranged hy the American Legion, with
ihe assistance Of other orders
All committees i'm charge Of Me-
morial day observance viii meet Sat
urday afternoon at g o'clock at the
old court house. 10 make final plans
Tor Memorial day. George F. MOrey,
Commander OF Auteu Post. G. A. r..
will preside. a speaker Will be
named al this time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12
WHEN DO WE EAT?"
THESE BOYS FOUND OUT

Two Detroit veterans. who were
recent luncheon guests OF Sam Law
cry. former finance officer of Tren-
ton u. j. Post. discoursed at length
throughout the meal on the magnifi-
cenCe OF The American Legion build
ing in their native city. Finally
Laverys local pride could bear no
more
"Ah, bat YOU haven't seen our
building here" he said.
Lavery led his guests to one Of
the newest and most imposing edi-
fees in the New Jersey capital. which
houses the new restaurant Of Albert
Is. Hildebrecht. commander Of
Trenton Post. The Detroit buddies
were amazed and Bavery. warmed
by their unstinted admiration. d.
lated on the equipment Of the lie
gion home" His remarks. however,
hapI ened TO be overheard by a col
ored employe Of the restaurant. who
was Jealous of its owners preroga-
tives.
Nov. Mr. Sam interrupted this
worthy. "you Legion boys eat here
a lot. but dis amt yo' home Dis am
Mr.. Hildebrechts new eatin' house. .
Three Legion boys ate there a lot
that night-On Lavery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

Nice and new,
md stylish too.
Are these dog
gone d o g s of
nine;
They are like a
buddie true,
That usta 'lef-
rite in line.
He was just the
kind Of guy
Who sticks by
you till you die,
Never fails you
a pinch.
And when with
him it s a cinch.
Treats you right
both day and
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

The Legion was almost alone in
carrying on the fight for the disabled.
Most Of the organizations which dur
Ing the war strove TO help the SOL
der forgot him within six months
after the amistiCe The Le-
gion has done well in this struggle
TO disentangle the red tape at Wash
ington, and with proper public sup
port 1t will win a complete victory
Indianapolis News.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

The Legion seems to be finding its
work. for its injured fellows and for
its country. more clearly as the days
pass. With its work. its finds enc
mics. and it may rejoice in them
when they are also enemies Of its
Journal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

These purposes Cthe objects of the
Legion as specified in the preamble
TO its Constitution without excep-
ton are praiseworthy I'VE quote
them at this time because the Lee
gion is launching an active drive for
additional members just now and
because this fine avowal of its aims
constitutes the strongest argument
for enlistment in its ranks Young
as it is. the Legion is rendering not
ably useful and needed service
New Orleans Times icayune.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

stomach weak?" "Why amt |
throwing it as far as the rest OF
them?"
Taking an air trip with a French
airman. Rocky Long pulled one
after a nose spin The Frenchman
said: do you know so percent of
the people down there thought we
were falling?" Long said: Yes,
and so per cent of these up here
thought so. too.
We have just learned that we can
secure the X. of p. hall May IS. On
that night every ex-service man
who wants that bonus should be
there. Eats. smokes and speakers
galore.
All members Of the post are urged
to be present at the Blackstone the
alter. May % and p. when Post so
will present a musical
Robert Johnson Post No. 500.
will make a raid on all ex-service
men and the auxiliary requests that
the wives and mothers be present
at the X. of p. hall Wednesday night
at s o'clock A program has been
arranged, good speaking, good sing
ing. free eats and free smokes.
Come out and see what tho Ameri-
can Legion is really doing. Mem
bers of the American Legion are
requested to be present and help
push this drive.
Silk resists weather conditions
better than linen.
Geese and swans subsist largely
on vegetable food.
Belgium has existed as a kingdom
only since 1880.
Calico taught how to measure the
height of the moons mountains by
their shadows.
South Alaskan Indian tribes use
canoes with prOws not unlike those
of Chinese junks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

The Legion has a mighty work be-
fore it in teaching the difference be-
tween loyalty and sedition and show
ing the world who are the real sol
diers. the true s.-Public
Ledger. Philadelphia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12
PRO AND CON
Editorial Comment on the Activi-
ties of The American Legion.

The American Legion warns the
nation that German propaganda is
being revived. We hadn't noticed
that H. had fainted.-North Ameri-
can. Philadelphia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

Our advice 20 ex-service men is 10
join all the veterans associations
they want TO on the side. but to stick
to the Legion as the only organiza-
zion that can go over the top for big
results.-Boston Traveller.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

Our friends Of the American Le-
gion were free TO remain silent; but
the friendship which they have for
France and their French comrades
gave them a moral obligation to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

So | say these Douglas kicks.
Like d buddie always sticks
With you, thru the thick and thin
Treats you like one of his kin;
/ op-grade leather thru and thru.
And last" that pleases you.
So take my tip and fall in line.
Get pair of kicks like mine
They re Douglas and theyre dog-gone fine
We're IN the Blackstone block
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

The American Legion has its work
cut out for il in its fight against the
subtle spread of >disloyal influences.
Star.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

Calico taught how to measure the
height of the moons mountains by
their shadows.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

South Alaskan Indian tribes use
canoes with prows not unlike those
of Chinese junks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

The coronet OF a baron carries six
silver balls
London has a squad OF motorcycle
poltCewomen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

Berlin is the third largest CITY IN
Europe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

Belgium has existed as a kingdom
only since 1880.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

Silk resists weather conditions
better than linen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

Geese and swans subsist largely
on vegetable food.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-12

What became of all the boys that
met with us and enjoyed the good
eats when they were out of work,
and promised 10 join when they re-
sumed work?
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-30
AT LEASH EIGHT KILLED IN EXPLOSION IN CHICAGO

Chicago, March 2s.-Manufacturers and storage of fireworks in manner prohibited by city ordinances was blam- ed tonight by city and police officials for an explosion in the; heart of the, West Side, tenement district today which killed at least eight persons. injured 100 or more, rendered dozes temporarily home less. and damaged buildings blocks away.
 Two men were held in jail tonight in connection with the disaster and two others, possibly killed in the explosion, were sought by the police. 1
 The explosion wrecked the warehouse of Willis and Company, paper dealers where a dizen men were working. All are believed to have been killed.
 Next door was the firm of Singer and Schaffer. dealers in novelty merchandise. Chief of Police Charles Fitzmorris, to- night declared that the Singer and Schaeffer firm had manufactured fire works in and around the warehouse in violation of city ordinances and that combustion of these fireworks was to blame for the disaster.
 Max Singer and Edward Schaeffer. ne phew and son respectively of the part ners. were rearrested and placed in Jail tonight after they had been questioned and. rleased today The elder Singer and Schaeifer were sought, but it was believed they probably perished in the explosion
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-30
MAN SURVIVES REMOVAL
 -oF BULLET FROM HIS BRAIN

ossining, N. Y, March 2e.-One of the rarest operations known to medical science, that of removing bullet from a mans braIn, was successfully accom- plished today in Sing Sing prison hospital A remarkable feature Of the operation was that Dr. William L. Chapman, of Brooklyn, who performed the work, is himself an invalid and performed the op- eration while propped up in an invalid's chair.
 The operation was an attempt to cure insanity in Roman Leondowski, a pris- oner.
 The full operation lasted one hour. A piece of skull about the size of a silver dollar first was removed, and into the aperture, Dr. Chapman inserted his index finger gently and slowly, being extremely careful not to rupture the brain tissue or draw blood. Deeper and deeper, with al- most pRinful slowness, the surgeon probed
 until his finger came in contact with the bullet. The more delicate task of work ing the bullet upward now confronted the invalid surgeon, but he slowly worked his finger around and under the object, gradually forcing through the tissue un- til it touched the side of the skull. Then half lifting, half pushing it along the wall, the bullet. reached the opening where pr. Chapman had inserted his fin ger.
 With the same caution exercised from | the beginning, the surgeon withdrew his finger, revealing the bullet on the top of the tissue of the brain. With a pair of forceps, he seized the missile and with drew it from the mans head. Thirty minutes had elapsed when Dr. Chapman made another incision to remove the sec ond bullet. This was found in less time than the first. It was cca ted with tissue I which, would have had to be broken to remove the bullet -- To do so presented 1 the danger, not of risking the patients l life, it was said, but the after effect of 1 the scar tissue on the brain which would be- worse perhaps, .than if the bullet had remained in. the brain. : Dr. :. Chapman
 then agreed to1leave. it where it. was Where am I?',. was the patients first I question. when ttne effect of the 'eiEler had .worn off, Told he was in SingsSing pris.
 on and that the operation was successful He was then asked how he, felt ' | Pm feeling great" he replied.
 Dr. Chapman declined to make state Ement., but. Dr. John R. Ross, superintend ent of Dannemora@ hospital saids
 What we. hope to; do by this operation
 is to cure epilepsy. visual Authorization and suicidal tendencies s.eg
 sBeondowski, he added, normally was :
 well behaved prisoner. but cccasional,
 when he suffered an attack, of epileps,
 in prison, he would become violent.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-30
RED MOVEMENT SPREADS IN
 RHINELAND AND wEsTPHALIA

London. March 29.-while the police in central Germany are reported to be making satisfactory progress in stam5ing cut the remnants Of the 'revolt says a Reuter- dispatch from Berlin. there are indications of a spread of the red move ment in the Rhineiand and Westphalia. Communists from Elberfeld and Dussel- dorf have occupied Mettmann and Vel bert.
 At Mettman, according to the dispatch insurgents raiedd the Re.chsbsnk and lcupfed the po.l:e sti ion and then came into eorItct with the special DO lice. The result of this fighting. the correspondent says. Is unknown.
 The railway between Eberfeld and Co., logne and EIberfieid and Dusseldorf has been seized by the rebels and traffic in- terruoted.
 At Dortmund communists attacked the police and killed one and wounded an- other Six of the attacking party were arrested.
 A state of siege has been declared ir the districts of Munster and Arns5erf and the unoccupied part Of Dusseldorf In occupied Dusseldorf the entente hal returned arms 10 the police to defend the city against the insurgents.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-30
TO MOVE FOR DISMISSAL Y es
 OF GOULD DIvoRCE SUIT

New York. March 2s.-Dismissaiz of the complaint in the divorce suit brought by Edith Kelly Gould. former actress, against Frank Jay Gould will be asked by attorneys for the defendant in the supreme court here tomorrow.
 A motion. MT. Gonfi's counsel an- nounced, today. has been prepared. re- questing dissolution of the action on the ground that the defendant was granted valid. divorce from Mrs. Gould last year in Paris. and that he was. not her legal husband when the present suit was instituted. >"s ''i :
 Attorneys for Mrs. Gould will contend. they announced, that MT. Gould's Paris divorce is null and void in this state.
 In the complaint filed here by the form CT actress, charges were made that sev- eral women had been more friendly that discreet" in their conduct with Mir, Gould. separation suit brought by Mrs. Gould is also pending in New York courts.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-30
SIMPLE FUNERAL PLANNED FOE : NATURALIST JOHN BURBoUGHs

Poughkeepsie. N. .Y.,- March 2s.-(By The Al P.)-rhe body of John. Bur roughs, naturalist of wcS-ld renown, who dieds suddenly this moi ming on. pas senger train near Kingsville Ohio, lies tonight in his home by the banks of the Hudson river few miles north of this city.
 There, where MT. Burroughs had ifv- ed since 1878. the body will remain url- til Saturday afternoon when a private funeral along the simple lines he desired will be held. The body will be taken to Roxbury in. the Catskill Mountains and buried Sunday, the eighty fourth an- niversary of his birth. near the spot where he was .borM .,l..4. $ s j..
 The, great naturalist and author of outdocrS books had hoped to return to his, country home die and his last words uttered a few seconds before his death unexpectedly claimed him, were How far are we from home =
 Mir Burroughs had spent the winter m california and was returning from there: About five weeks ago he under. went an operation for presternaI ab- scess.s Serious heart and kidney com pilcations set in and he became SC weak mat he decided he must. hurry home if i his wish to die amid the lordly hills and trees by the Hudson was to be realized. During a delay in railway station at chicago yesterday he seemed nervous ana depressed but as soon as his train started his spirit ,brightened, accordine l 70 ms physicians and biographer, Dr. Clara Barrus. She accompanied tht naturalist from California, and was talk. Ing to him when he suddenly fell dead | ln his Pullman car compartment af4 ! o'clock this morning.
 His mind was clear to the end. she
 sald' and death came without warn | ing Mir Burroughs granddaughter | ursula Burroughs. and MT. Barrus' two nieces, who wee in the party on the tram, had retired early after rernarkin. l 10 MT. Burroughs how happy and cheer 1 ful he seemed
 The body rested on the couch vher,
 the naturalist died until the train stop ped at Poughkeepsie where it was placed in coffin
 At dusk this evening hearse convey
 ca the remains along the winding road
 tnat lead through the rugged hills Where MT Burroughs devoted years n
 sludy to birds and trees and flowers.
 save for surviving kin and a few 1otb
 CTS, the home where children and grown
 ups frequently made pilgrina ges ia si at the feet of the venerable dean of na
 ture students was deserted when tb
 body was brought there. But still throur 2, the nearly hamlet of West Park tS,
 neighbors were sorrowful.
 1 The only survivors os inc dead natr-
 aust are his son, Julian Burroil rl, s. wh, layeo S., with his father. and three grand a '
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-30
Communist Rising
 in Germany Broken
Some I 400 Have Been Ar rested Others Are Fleeing or Surrendering.

Berlin, March 2s.-(By The A. P.). The government believes it has effectually broken up the insurgent communist rising in the mid-Germany industrial areas with the capture of the main body of rioters tt 'Leuna and Ammendorf Thus far l. 400 communists have been arrested, and the others are reported either to be nee- ing, leaving their arms behind, or surren- dering. W
 President Ebert has authorized the in- staflation of 2 extraordinary emergency courts for the speedy trial of communist rioters. tss s. 'rS
 Reports arriving in Berlin up to O. clock this afternoon from mid-German and Ruhr points indicated that the com naunists. had been unsuccessful in their attempt to provoke widespread general strike Only, unimportant walkouts were reported from isolated districts.
 The big shops in Greater Berlin were operating this afternoon with full com preinents of workers. although commun . ists- invaded several plants this morning and attempted. to persuade the workers to quit.
 The: city is being ,patrolled actively by | Security police and all outdoor gather ings have been prohibited.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-30
FRANCE PROTESTS SWISS
 FREE ECONOMIC ZONE

Paris. March 2s.-tBy The A. P0- The French government; has notified Switzerland that. it must insist upon .sup- pression of the free economic. zones, set up by the treaty of 1915, as we'll as the neutral military zone provided for in the treaty. of, Vienna. It is. understood the Swiss government is willing to consent to abolition of the military neutral zone, as stipulated in the treaty of versailles, but will resist abro.ation of the privilege of dealing free from customs dxties. in the two small strips of French territory ncrtf: and, south of Geneva. %
 This privilege was the subject of a treaty between France and Switzerland in 1881 The French government con tends it is an illogical and unjust favor accorded: Switzerland without comnensa- tion. and that the treaty of Versailles gives France the right to abrogate it, as well as the neutral military zone. ',
 Discussion of the matter has reached an acute stage and q law Is about to be introduced in ethe, chamber of depu- ties,' extending the French customs line to. Frances political frontier