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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
RAID BERRIEN GO.
FOR O'NEIL SLAYER
Squad Of Detectives Search
for Tommy O'Connor,
Chicago Gunman.


NILES, Mich. March 3O.-A de-
tail of detectives from the Chicago
city bureau had been unsuccessful
late Wednesday night in their search
of Berrien county for Thomas
OConror. Chicago gunman, who is
sought for the murder Of Detective
Patrick O'Neill i'm Chicago a week
ago. Officers. under command of
VI. + Grady ace Of the Chicago de-
tective bureau aud known widely as
Daring Mike" cawc to Berricn
county on a "t.p" that O'Connog a
fugitive from justice. had been seen
ar Buchanan. Every suspected hid
ing place was searched Wednesday
in am effort To find The murderer.
O'Connor. who shot Detective
ONcu to death az the latter with
a squad of SIX detectives visited the
home of William Foley in South
Chicago 60 place O'Connor under
arrest for his connection in two
other murders. is considered one Of
-hicaGo's most daring gunner.
O'Neu was shot AS he stood i'm the
rear of the house just before the
raid ON the Foley home His five
comrades. who watched O'Connor
escape. have been suspended by
Chief Fftzmorris for failure 20 aid
the dying officer and for failure 10
pursue the murderer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
HOLD 4 MEMBERS
OF DECKER FAMILY
Indicted by Crand jury for
Completely IN Murder of
Leroy LOvcrt.

WARSAW. I'D, .Ta-ch aG--Four
mcmbors Ct the Decker family were
being held f7 ,ho county jail here
"Wednesday night vitAous bail. fol-
lowing action hy The Eoeausko
county grand jury. which returned
indictments against them. charging
completely in the murder OF LeRoy
Lo-ett 19-year-old EIzhar- boy
Virgil Decker. Cal Decker. Fred
Decker and Mrs. Lydia Decker were
named I'm the indictments which
were in two counts. AIRS. Decker,
the mother. was arrested AZ her
home in Elkhart and brought here.
Cal and Fred Decker were arrested
at the Fred Decker Farm near At
wood. Virgil Decker was already
in the county jail here. being held
on a bench warrant an connection
with the murder Of Lovett.
In the first count OF ths ind.ct-
meuts 1t is charged Lovett was Kill
ed when struck with an iron bar.
Ir the second count it IS charged
-he murlcr Wps committed with %
deadly weapon unknown Co the
grand jury
SO date has been set for the
trial :,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
DRINK WATER
FROM WELLAND
ARE TAKEN ILL
Authorities Believe Strych-
nine Was Placed In School
House Cistern.
WILL ANALYZE SAMPLES
Pupils Will Recover. Accord
ing TO Physician Attending
Stricken Children.

A's 4hNff'.'-ttl a' tA T'7s
BOONVILLE. Ind. March 5o-
Seven children were poisoned b.
drinking water from cistern a.
the GRAY school three miles north
west OF Boonviie All became Sto-
lentiy ill and the symptoms were
those OF strychniRe poisoning
An immediate investigation was
started % determine III any one
tampered with the well on Mondar
night Samples Of the water viii
be sent 90 the state authorities for
analysis.
All OF the children arc violently
iU but DR. p. ". Hoover. who was
called 60 attend them. believes all
will recover. Not all of tho pupils
of the school drank OF the poisoned
water. some taking drinks from
bucket of water left over from Mon
day I'm the school. These escaped
poisoning and only the seven who
drank newly drawn water suffered.
Among those affected by the
water were two daughters Of Jess
Bauman and Lawrence Hemenway.
Emma Lowell. two sons of Dan Ts-
kew and two sons of Gilbert Brown.
All range from 10 20 - years
Charles Eskew. f0 years. seemed
the crief sufferer from the FOLSOM
ing His tongue was so Fvollrn
that ne is unable to talk Tn au
of the chiidren's cases they had
vomiting attacks and their eyohai's
turned rcd Miss Marie Carter s
the school teacher. About 20 pupils
attend the school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
RAID WILLIAMS FARM:
HOLD MANY WITNESSES
~ Associated Press

IS Associated Press
CONVICTION. Ga. March co.
Federal agents raided the farm in
Jasper county Wednesday OF John
$. Williams. charged with having
caused the murder of II negroes and
arrested several negro farm hand
whom they desired as material Wit
nesses In the investigation of ale
lged pconage on the farm which is
declared 10 have been che cause of
tn. wholesale killings.
Williams. Il was announced
Wednesday by Judge John B..
Hutchinson. presiding judge i'm the
Newton county Superior court. will
he placed on trial here next Tues
day on one OF the murder indict-
ments which followed The finding of
the bodies OF three negroes IN n riv-
In this county. More than 100
veniremen have been summoned
Gov. Dorsey has suggested 10 officials
that Williams be tried on each Of
the murder charges separately
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
Trio Threatened His
Life, Skede10ick Says
Officers Arrest Three Men
Following Complaint
Others are Held.

Frank Nasiius. Ludwig Aststuay-
It's and Peter Piarayu. living AZ
s29 y. Johnson ST. were arrested
by the police Wednesday night on
complaint of Sylvester Skedew lex.
According 20 Skedewick's story. the
three men have made several
threats on his hfe
Mohammed Hassan. 1929 Web
ster ST. was picked Up by the po-
lice last night on a warrant receiv-
ed from the police i'm Michigan
City Tie was said 10 have stolen
personal PROPERTY in that city be-
longing 10 Frank Fayz.
Stephen Guzicki. 1882 " Thomas
So. was arrested by tho police We'd
nesday afternoon ou charge ot
unlawful possession and sale OF i'm
toxicating liquor Sergt Kocsorow-
ski and detail Of officers made the
raid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
PROBE POISONING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN
JnriSt Decides
Dogs O40nerShib
in SOI0maniC Way

By United Press.
NEW YORK. March 3O.-1Iagis-
trate Geismer determined the own
ership OF one white poodle in Solo
monic fashion here Wednesday.
Mrs. Rose Silverstein claimed tho
wriggling bit Of canine aristocracy
Mrs. Sadie wager had the dog in her
possession and declared the relation
ship was long standing.
Stationing the women at opposite
ends OF the courtroom. with "a blush
ing bailin holding the poodle i'm the
center. Geismer directed the woman
20 call IT, Baby" wheedled Mrs.
wager. Baby" showed no interest,
but ran a tongue over the bailln's
cheek.
"Frenchi" pleaded Mrs. Silver
stein. The poodle wrisgled loose
and jumped into her hands
Next case" the jurist called
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
FRENCH ENVOY
MAKES CALL ON
j. S. PRESIDENT
Rene Niviani's Visit is Consid-
cred as "One of
Courtesy.
HARDING TO ENTERTAIN
Will Give Dinner Honoring
Former Premier-Confer-
ference is Informal.

by Associated Press
WASHINGTON. March 3e.-Rene
Niyiani. former premier OF France,
who is here ON a mission Of cour-
tesy was received by Pres't Harding
az the white house late Wednesday
after ne formally presented his Gre
dentials as an envoy extraordinary
20 this country, 20 Sec'y Hughes at
the state department.
AT both tho white house and tie
state department visits. NJ. Viviani
was accon2panie by Ambassador
Jusserand. and. according TO state
mcnts by officials at their conclusion.
the former PRIMERS visit remains
nothing more than "one of courtesy."
IL was intinated by those attached
10 his mission, however that as
an envoy from France he would
give an attentive ear 10 any suG-
gestions involving the relations OF
France with the United States.
Tho only formal announcement
was ono issued at the white house
after the conference with Pres't
Harding. which said that NJ Viviani
called to pay the compliments and
butter the good wishes OF the pres
ident Of France to the president" "
anC he added that he emphasized
the desire of France 20 continue the
friendship between the two repuh-
lies. and expressed gratitude 70
America for the great things done
since his previous visit" Formal
announcement was also made that
Pres't Harding would give a dinner
ut the white house in honor of NJ.
Vivianis visit on April 8.
The conference at the state de-
partment. which was also partici-
| pated in by Under Sec'y Fletcher,
/ lasted for an hour and a half and
/ later Sec'y Hughes called at the
| hotel where NJ Viviani is stopping,
/ 20 return the visit The only COM
ment Mr. Hughes would make was
/ an expression Of his pleasure in
/ receiving the former French premier
and at the opportunity Cf renewing
an old acquain ntanceship.
VI. Viviani intends to go 90 Balt-
! more Thursday with Ambassador
/ Jusserand to attend the funeral Of
Cardinal Gibbons. He viii return
/ here Immediately and at night at
( tend dinner given in his honor At
/ the French en- bassy at which Vice
/ Pres't Coolidge and Sen. Lodge,
1 chairman Of the senate foreign re-
/ Iations committee. viii be present.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
JUDGE LINDSEY TO
RECEIVE SENTENCE
Juvenile Court Jurist Faces
Both Fine and lmprison-
ment for Contempt.
BY Associated Press;

~
DENVER. Colo, March So
Judge e. Lindsey of the juvenile
court must appear in criminal court
mere Saturday 10 hear The order for
execution of sentence as the result
OF his conviction for contempt of
court. A fine of $500 ana cost, with
q year in Jail as an alternative
faces the judge. since the supreme
court refused to review his case.
Judge Lindsey was found guilty
OF contempt for refusal TO reveal
the confidence of a small boy n
the custody Of his court during a
murder trial In signed public
statement some time ago the judge
said he would go 10 jail rather than
pay the fine and he has refused CT
fcrs of friends 10 pay the fine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
LEGION TO PLACE
WREATH ON GRAVES
American Postwar Body Will
Honor Memory of Those
Who Fell Overseas.
Ry Associated Press

ET Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 30-The
grave Of every American soldier who
died abroad during the world war
will be decorated on Memorial day
by the American Legion.
In bulletin, sent today by
Lemuel Boues. national adjutant.
20 al. posts OF the Legion a cali was
made for contributions 20 bear the
expense. The burden OF the cost.
The bulletin said rests Vlth mo
members OF the Legion. but pubic
contributions also VIII be accepted.
Relatives Of men, who fell abroad,
may have a special floral Offer.ny
or decorations placed on the graves.
the plan for such service being de-
tailed in the Ie eglOn's announcement.
"Another Memorial day Is ap-
procch.ag." said the bulletin.
Thousands Of our comrades SIN
e,eep or forolgn col. in compliance
With the desires OF relatives that
they rest forever on tho battle fields
where they Isu. But few o1 the rel
at4yes OF the faden can 50 70 Europe
90 ley a mcu3-.1l wreath or the
grave 0g the dear departed. As las,
wear. the Ane--can Legion ui.f per-
form this holy ssrs.c
Decorate Overseas Grave.
"CCmuiuees have beer formed
France and Great Britain composed
largely of Legion men. posts p Er~-
land. France. Belgium and Germany
cooperating with these committee
VIII see that every overseas grave ~
4a American soldier l5 az ftuncly
decorated as if all our comrades
slept ln the soil % tse homeland
There VIII be Instances I'm which
relatives of our fallen comrades v,l-l
wish a particular scheme of dec0ra
toa carried OUT OF they may wlsh
-0 contribute "a certain amount lf
money 90 be used for deco-atue q
crave in "A manner conform %
their IDEAS In this eFent the mere
ican Legion can render q Distinct
service by accepting the request ANA
committing lt wIth the amount 90
money contributed wlth an irfi-
r.dual communication All ava
able data concerning the location 90
Che particular grave % hc decorated
.G1u.l likewise te transmitted
Member, to Raise Funds
-Nl.ie tte means 90 be- employed
ter raising thr money fo- thls pure
nose wll res. entirely wlth tie de-
tCONTINCED o$ PAGG FOisR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
WALKS IN HER SLEEP
AND FALLS IN WELL
WITH BABY IN ARMS

bv Associated Press
CNvENSBORO Ky. March 3o.-
Walking in her sleep with her Is
months old child I'm her arms. Mrs
w. j. Mercer OF McHen-y near
herei jumped into a well. u feet
deep. and half allied with water at
her home Tuesday night
The chill OF the water awoke her
and her cries brought assistance.
When her husband arrived she was
holding the babe above her head
and treading water 20 keep it ont
OF She cold water. SO was -aken 20
Hartford and remanied 90 the
Western Kentucky hospita az Hop
kinsviHe on heF own plea. saying
she wanted 20 be cured so as not
TO endanger her BABY any more.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
jury to Hear Relavent Parts of
First Admission of
Schultz.
PRESS MURDER CHARGE
Admission Of Second State
ment to be Asked by the
Prosecution. Said.

Attorneys for the state IN the
prosecution OF August Schultz for
participating iu the murder OF
Henry a. Muesscl and Frank Chro-
bot Eve years ago may attempt to
introduce as evidence p second al
legged admission OF schultz in their
efforts 20 send the defendant to the
electric chair. 81 was learned last
Ight following Judge Chester r.
MontEom erys ruling FIN superior
court late yesterday afternoon that
an relevant parts Of the first admis-
sion made by Schultz while con
fined ut the county Jail be admit
ted as evidence.
The second alleged admission OF
the defendant is said to be much
isnsthier than tho one ruled on yes
terday afternoon by Judge Mont
gomery. containing 107 typewriter
pages Of what purports 20 be state
ments made by Schultz
After an an day battle between
opposing counsel yesterday over the
Introduction of the defendants al
legged admission. Judge Montgomery
ruled against tho contention of the
state that no part OF a defendants
admission could be Legally stricken
our. bat that the admission must be
submitted I'm it's entirety
Read Admission Today.
Basing his ruling ON q recent de-
cision OF the Indiana supreme court
iu the appeal Of Walter Baker from
the verdict more than a year ago OF
ST Joseph circuit court jury SEN
fencing him 90 die i'm the electric
chair for the murder Of Carl r.
Cook, cf Laporte, Judge Montgom-
ery ruled that those parts of an ad-
mission not relevant To the issues in
tne case at bar may be ruled out OF
the admission. and certain parts OF
Schultzs admissiou held so be en-
tireiy foreign 10 The trial OF the de-
fendant were stricken ont.
The admission viii Doe read 20 the
jury today. It purports e.. be a con
versatiou at the county Jail between
Schultz and several witnesses. in
which Schultz related many circum
stances prior 10 and after the muir
der OF H1ucsseI and Chrobot late in
the afternoon Of Dec. 80. 1915. II
tells OF Sclultzs association before
end after Tire double murder with
Jack Wright sentenced 90 life inn
prl7onment 10y Laporte county
jury for the crime for which
Schultz Is now beinE tried It also
tells Of Schuitz's association with
Charles p5nrGther third man
CONTINUED on PAGE FOURj
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
SEEK IMPEACHMENT
OF GOV. ROBERTSON

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. March
30.-Impeachment Of Gov. j. 3. A.
Robertson was recommended i'm a
report filed in the Oklahoma house
Of representatives late Wednesday
by an investigation committee. The
report charges gross neglect and
corruption in office.
The report also charges the gov
ernor with "unwarranted use of his
executive power" i'm regard 10 re-
prieves. pardons and paroles, de-
claring the present administration
has extended clemency TO 1900 per-
sons. The charge is also made in
the report that the governor evad-
ed payment Of his state income tax
last year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
Scientist Says
Z. S. Eats Too
Much Mince Pie

By United Press:
NEW YORK. March 30.-Ameri- o.
can civilization wlll be destroyed ny
mince pie and corned beef and cab
bage.
In making this statement Wcdnes-
day Andre Tridon noted French
psycho-analyst. pointed out that the
overthrow Of America would be a
part of the general downfall OF the
white race
1T always has been, and always
viii be. the history Of mankind that
n dominant race becomes super
civilized and gives way to another
which hives only for Its stomach and
reproduction" Tridon said.
Widest Guessworl1
The yiriiity Of a race is meas
ured by its purely physical attri-
butes. To even approximate the
time when the white man viii lose
his dominance is the widest guess
work, but Vt is bound 10 come. And.
according TO present indications. 1t
IS the black man who will succeed
him as ruler"
Tridon declared that the natural
advantages which Americans hold
over other white men in many ways
are largely dissipated by the neglect
over stomachs.
Americans are the worst eaters
in The world" he said. Your
atrocious corned beef and cabbage
and your horrible mince pie are but
examples OF your unspeaSable menu.
Why, even the Mexican Indian can
take a piece Of goat meat and a few
chilli peppers and concOct a dish
that would shame your best home
cooking.
Cause of Downfall
When the stomach fails the race
begins 10 die out The true Amer
lean has already begun 10 disappear.
Your New England stock is nearly
Just a memory II Is being replaced
by the more sturdy European strains
of stronger stomachs and better
constitutions You are too much
addicted to your corned beef and
mince pie and kindred gastronomic
nightmares to give them up. They
will be your downfall"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY
MARKS CONSIDERATION

By Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. March 3O.-
Impressive ceremonies with all the
color and soiemnity traditional Of
the Catholic church, marked the
consecrauou at the cathedral hefv
Wednesday Of Rev. Francis j. Tief
as bishop of Concordia, Kan. The
elevation of Bishop Tief who is 80.
from the pos OF vicar general OF the
diocese of Kansas City. made him
the youngest Catholic churchman of
his rank ~ the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
WAGE CUT ASKED
BY TRUNK LINE
OF RAIL BOARD
New York Central Would Re-
duce Pay of 10000 I'm
skilled Workers.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO March 90 = Provia-
ional reduction of the wages of APP
proximately 26, 600 unskilled work
men OF the New York Central rail
road. % be effective April I. was
asked OF the railroad labor board
today. Immediate relief from tho
present rates was sought pending a
hearing on permanent reduction
later, and at the same time an
nouncement was made that confer
ences with other classes of labor
were IN session this week and that
reductions I'm every class OF railways
was being considered.
The unskilled labor dispute came
before the board after conferences
with employees early this month had
failed 20 reach an agreement on any
wage reductions, The case is the
first one brought by a carrier anC is
considered in railroad circles as the
first move on the part Of the trunk
lines to cut their payrolls.
The railroad representatives ap
pearcd. PREPARED to submit eXtens
i've data on wages in other similar
industries and on the cost of liv-
ing. but the board decided 20 CON
fine the present case TO the Ques-
tion OF immediate reductions.
Railroad representative then pre-
sented a mass of statistics showing
the rates paid for similar labor in
other industries and the case was
concluded. with a decision expected
by the end Of the week
During the testimony of J. Aron-
son, counsel for the New York Cen
trail: A. o. Wharton. labor member
Of the board. inquired into the pro-
posed reduction and inquired how
the uuskilled labor class was Sc
lected for a cut
Others TO BE Cut.
Other classes of employees who
received increases under the wage
award last year are being called in
70 confer regarding wage reduc-
tons" Mr. Aronson said we are
holding conferences this week with
clerical, mechanical and signal en-
ployes and are considering reduc-
tions for yard service men also"
Up 70 this time, unskilled wage
disputes are the only ones which
have been brought before the board.
"The railroads have. under the
law the duty Of operating efficient
/ Iy and economically. A1T Arouson
continued. "The management feels
that the downward trend OF bust
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31

10y A~SDtlalcu i-fe5S-
DES MONIES. Ia. March go
Eugene @. Weeks today was found
guilty OF murder in the first de-
gree and the penalty fixed az death
by a jury on which four women
served. Weeks with another man
was accused Of killing a grocer ia
an attempted holdup.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
SENTENCE WOMAN FOR
KILLING HER SPOUSE

7. -H7eIFIIHIT'I
SULLIVAN, Ind. March 30.-3rs.
Clara Moore. pleaded guilty in the
Sullivan circuit court today on
charge Of manslauShter, being ac-
cused of having shot and killed her
husband at Farm ersburg a few days
ago She was sentenced 20 the
woman's prison for two 10 q years.
Mrs. Moore asserted that she shot
In self defense. and exhibited
bruises and cuts about her body as
proof of her claim
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
UNsEAT AsSENBLYMAN.

ALBANY y. Y. March 3O.-Thc
state assembly by vote of IT 10
So tonight declared vacant the seat
of Assemblyman Henry lager. So
cialist. of the Fourteenth district,
Kings county.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
BUSINESS WOMEN TO
HEAR CITY MANAGER
Official to Discuss Commits
sion Government at Lunch
con Monday.

Through the efforts of the South
Bend Business Women's chamber
Of Commerce, Clyde w Ketcham,
city attorney. under the city-mana-
ger form of government at KaIa-
mazoo, has been engaged to SPEAK
at meeting Of the Women's Cham
Der Of Commerce, Monday night.
A dinner at 6:15 will precede Mr..
Kotcham's speech He viii discuss
THE CItv Manager Form of Gov
ernment" r. j. Green. manager of
the South Bend Chamber of Com
merce, viii give chart talk on
commerce activities. Because OF
The demand. it is necessary that all
reservations be handed in by Sat
urday afternoon.
Ouestionnaires to ascertain how
many are Interested i'm the city man
ger plan have been sent 10 the -
members of the womeu's chamber,
with the request that hey invite
their friends to attend ,he meeting.
The invitation is also extended TO
al women of the city who are in
terested in obtaining Information
about the city manager FORM of
government. 4 special program Of
music will furnish entertainment
during the evening.
Membership Dinner.
This meeting also closes the mem
bership drive of the Business Wo-
mems Chamber OF Commerce. each
member having made a personal
attempt 20 secure o member. The
new members will be present at the
dinner Monday night
Members of the committee re-
sponsible for the success in having
obtained the SPEAKER are: Miss
Naye Stowel chairman Miss Wini-
fred Kryder. Mrs Marye eyer and
Miss Marion Ames.
Mr.. Ke-chau fri.l also address
Mems Chamber of Commerce
at IT'S regular noon luncheon Mon
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
EDGAR A. GUEST

There Is a world Of human
interest IN his daily verse,
-" Just Folks
He Is a man OF the common
people and to know his verse
is TO know life as it Is.
Mr.. Guests poems appear
daily on the editorial page.
1t is an exclusive feature of
THE NEWS-TIMES
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-31
Ncmbcrs to Raisc FUNDS

-Whi- the means 60 be employed
for raising the money fo~ thls plr-
nose wI.l re- entirely with the de-
1coNTINCED o& FAGa FOIsR)