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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
DE VALERA DECLINES
.BRITAIN'S PROPOSAL
Declares Invitation In Present
Form is Unacceptable to
Erin's Representatives.
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
DUBLIN, June 29.-The proposal
OF Premier Lloyd George for a con-
ference in London on the Irish ques-
ton between representatives of
southern and northern Ireland and
the British government is impossible
Of acceptance in its present form.
This declaration is made by
Eamonn DeValera. the Irish republi-
can leader. 10 Sir James Craig. the
Ulster premier, in reply TO Sir
James notification that he cannot
meet Mr.. DeValera in a conference
in Dublin
Mr.. DeValera's letter is quoted by
the Irish Bulletin, organ Of the Daily
Eireann. as follows;
Il greatly regret that you cannot
come 10 a conference in Dublin
Monday. Mr.. Lloyd Georges pro-
posal because Of its implications. is
impossible Of acceptance in its pres
ent form. Our political differences
ought 10 be adjusted and can. I be-
lieve. be adjusted on Irish soil But
II IS obvious that IN the negotiations
OF peace with Great Britain the Irish
delegation ought not 10 be divided
but should act as a unit on some
common principle"
All four southern unionists. Earl
Middleton, Sir Maurice Dockrell. Sir
Robert II. Woods and Andrew jane
son, have accepted Mr.. DeValera' s
invitation for a conference at the
Mansion house. Dublin. Monday.
which presumably form q prelude 10
a further reply by DeValera 70 the
British prime minister. The refusal
Of Sir James Craig 10 attend, how
ever. it is contended. will detract
from the importance Of the confer
ence and many unionists here regard
the invitation 10 the Ulster premier
as mistaken tactics" on the part Of
the republican leader.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
RAILROADS ISSUE BIG
LIST OF SECURITIES

WASHINGTON. June 29.-Five
hundred sixty-one million dollars
worth OF railroad securities includ-
ing s411. 900 worth OF bonds,
have been issued with the approval
OF the interstate commerce commits
sion during the last year. ". A. Col
ston. director Of the commissions
bureau Of finance. testified Wednes-
day before a senate investigating
committee.
The governments revolving fund
for loans TO railroads has been OBJ
tanned 70 the extent OF s22s,0O0,0OO,
he said. but considering amounts re-
served for payments OF railroad ad-
minlstratiOn accounts and loans
authorized. but not extended, the
amount available for further credits
IA less than 100000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
PROTECT LIVES OF
CABINET MEMBERS

LONDON. June 29.-Special pre-
cautions are being taken to protect
all the British cabinet ministers in
consequence of the discovery OF ?
plot 70 murder them, according TO
the Sketch.
The paper says the police are
seeking three men sent 10 London
by certain organizations abroad for
the purpose Of assassinating the
ministers. One Of these men IL de-
scribes as a French medical student,
a member Of a Paris secret society,
another an Irishman from the west
ern United States. and the third a
Spaniard Of Irish extraction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
NEW TARIFF TO NET i. S. $7OOOOOOOO
BOmberS Score
But T7CO Hits
On BattLeShib

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. June 28.-Only
two hits were scored on the radio
controlled batteship Iowa in the
bombing attacks from the air off the
Virginia capes wednesday A dis
patch % the navy department said
that the hits were scored with
dummy cement bombs on the fore
castle deck. Army. navy and ma
rine corps aviators in scout planes
hoped off, from land bases and
within two hours and 4 3 minutes dis
covered the Iowa. which was ap-
preaching the mainland off the Vir-
ginia capes.
One hour later the remaining
planes were released for the attack
on the Iowa. and according to in
formation reaching the navy depart
ment. experienced no difficulty in To-
eating the position OF the battleship
after the scout planes had estab-
lished contact at 1O-45 a m.
Two planes Of the &c type, piloted
by navy aviators. We're compelled 10
descend at sea. Both We're account
ed for.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
RECOMNIT COAL RATE
BILL TO COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, June 29-The SEN
ate Wednesday afternoon by a vote
or IS TO 26, recommitted the FIRE.
linhysen seasonal coal rate BILL 10
the senate interstate commerce COM
mittee. The bill provides for the
establishment Of lower freight rates
on coal during the summer months
10 promote buying.
The motion TO recommit was made
by Sen Borah, republican OF Idaho,
who declared that 1.-The meas is
bound TO be defeated in it's present
form and there is no reason why the
senate should waste its time IN con-
sidering It."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
SENATE MAY YIELD
ON NAVAL DISPUTE

WASHINGTON. June 29.-Senate
amendments 20 the naval appropria-
ton bill generally met with disfavor
IN the house "wednesday during con-
sideration OF the conference reporN
on the measure. Only a few of the
senate changes were agreed 20.
among them the Borah disarmament
amendment and a proposal TO ere
ate a bureau Of aeronautcs in the
navy department. Amendments call
ing for increased appropriation met
with opposition. practically without
exception
The bill viii reach the senate again
Thursday. the last day before the
beginning OF the fiscal year for which
Il makes provision. and II itis rushed
20 the president for his signature IN
order 10 become effective at mid
night. 80 viii be necessary for the
senate 20 yield on all Of the amend
ments which met with house disap-
provEL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
USE OF WATERWAYS
AIM OF ASSOCIATION

BUFFALO. y. Y, June 29.-Max-
imum use OF water ways from the
Great Lakes 70 the Atlantic was the
aim announced by the Great Lakes.
Hudson River and Atlantic Water
Ways association at its first annual
convention here today. An annual
tonnage Of 100000 for the barge
canal should be possible. DR. Henry
Moskowitz, chairman, declared.
The shipper viii use the canal
as soon as we can show him eff
Gent service" he said.
The question OF the st. Lawrence
ship canal project VIII not be dis
cussed al this convention. the chair
man announced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
Nine Jurors in
Kabe1- Trial are
Almost accepted
Both State and Defense Tenta-
lively Agree Upon Pos
sible Panel.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
CLEVELAND. O., June 29.-Nine
jurors. four women and five men.
had been tentatively accepted by
both the state and defense when the
trial Of Mrs. Eva Catherine Kaber.
charged with the murder Of her hus-
band. Daniel f. Kaber. adjourned
until next Tuesday. The tentative
seating Of four women over the OBJ
lection Of Mrs. Kaber's counsel. II
became known that her attorneys
are busy building a defense Of in
sanity which they assert. however.
will not be depended upon solely.
During the noon recess of court
Wednesday, Or. G. A. Hyde, superin-
tendent OF the Massilon state hos
pital for insane. on invitation Of
Mrs. Kaber's counsel, examined her
at the county Jail Attorney Will
liam 3. Corrigan said the alien ists
inquired into her past life and rar-
ticularly events leading up 20 the
murder Of Mr. Kaber by hired as
sassins IN the Kaber home July IS.
1919. Mr.. Kaber was stabbed p
times. Attorney Corrigan said he
did not know whether DR.. Hyde
would be called as a witness in an
effort to substantlate the plea OF in
sanity
At least half OF the IS men exam
ined were excused because they said
they were opposed TO inhictirg the
death penalty. Attorney Francis W.
POulson, Mrs. Kaber's personal
counsel, said a few days ago that
he opposed women as Jurors because
they were more cold blooded and
merciless than men. His attempt 10
have women excluded from the jury
was overruled by Judge Bernon.
One woman was excused because
she had formed an opinion as 10 the
guilt or innocence Of Mrs. Kaber.
The jurors were permitted to go
TO their homes.
Before excusing them, Judge Ber-
non cautioned them 10 be very care
full not TO discuss the case. He told
them that he was privileged TO keep
them in confinement, but that he
would not do so unless their actions
necessitated II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
OPEN EXPOSITION
WITH CEREMONIES
ATPARK TONIGHT
Mayor Carson to Turn on
Lights That Start Progress
sive Exhibit Here.

South Bends Progressive eXpOsi-
ton viii open at Springbrook park
at 1880 o'clock tonight and will re-
main open until Saturday night, July
Q. at midnight.
Everything is in readiness for the
grand opening The big Greek cross
shaped building. which will house
the exhibits of South Bend Industrial
products and the city's business en-
terprises. is completed. and many of
the exhibitors already have moved in
their exhibits.
To open Exposition.
Pres't f. F. Johnston of the Cham
Der of Commerce. will formally open
the exposition. Pres't Johnston will
present Mayor Ralph Gaylor OF
Mishawaka Mayor Carson will then
be introduced. and the mayor will
then turn on the ngnts IN the expo
s;tion building following a short talk.
Earl Frazer Newberry's EXPOSE
ton band will play the Star Span
Eled Banner" following Mayor Car
sons turning on the lights. Frances
Ingram. direct from the Metropoh-
tan Opera Co., New York. Will sing.
Miss Ingram is said to possess an
exceptionally fine contralto voice.
Big Singers Here.
J Cameron Mclean. noted Scotch
singer, will also sing at the exposi-
ton iris evening Mr.. Mclean is
one Of the noted baritone singers of
the world.
In addition 70 the musical pro-
gram, there will be exhibited three
big free acts, including The BOunc-
ing Baldwins." The Cairo Sisters, %
and 'LaVera." the latter being a
child who performs so feet in the
air
There will be an afternoon and
evening performance of the free acts
and a musical program every day
throughout the exposition on the
evening OF the Fourth OF July there
will be given at the exposition one
OF the most elaborate fireworks dis
plays ever witnessed in northern In
diana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
DISARMAMENT
MEETS FAVOR
WITH CONGRESS
Both Houses Agree to Borah
Amendment Calling Con-
ference of Powers.
VOTE CARRIES $50 TO 4
HOOsier Scion is Among Those
Who Pass Negative Opin-
ion Upon Rider.
Bv Associated Press

bg Associated fIeSss
WASHINGTON, June 29-The
house agreed late Wednesday 70 the
BOrah disarmament amendment 10
the naval appropriation bill
The vote was $50 TO 4. Represent
ative Moore. Indiana. republican. and
Rep Campbell. Pennsylvania, Car
ew, New York. and O'Brien, New
Jersey. democratic. voted in the neg
alive. Lineberger, republican, Calf
ornia. voted present
Wild shouts greeted Rep. Kelley.
Michigan, in charge OF the bill. when
he moved TO concur with the senate
in the BOrah amendment 70 the nav
al appropriation bill. In no mood
for extended debate, many members
rose, applauding and cheering. and
began 70 chant vote vote, vote.
Debate which lasted half an hour,
was confined to Mr.. Mondell, Rep.
Garrett, Tennessee, acting democratic
leader and Rep. Byrnes, democrat,
South Carolina.
Contrary TO the expectation OF
some members. no attempt was made
TO offer the Porter substitute. which
was considered broader than the
Borah amendment, in that it would
not restrict participants in the pro-
posed conference to Great Britain.
Japan ard the United States. nor
discussion solely TO reduction Of nav
al ornaments.
Sees Legislature Dark.
After referring to the Borah
amendment as narrow and restric-
tive" Mr.. Mondell declared that in
asmuch as the bill would go back
on the last day of the fiscal year to
the senate. where one persistent
and insistent gentleman can block
the wheels of legislation" he doubted
whether it would be wise 10 "Haggle
over the exact wording of the
amendment.
Representative Garrett declared
it was most desirable" that the
house concur in the Borah proposal
without amendment while Mr.. Byrnes
announcing he also favored such ac-
ton. asserted republican leaders in
the house had "wiggled and wobbled'
on the disarmament question.
The president communicated the
following message to congress con-
corning the amendment:
There has come TO my attention
the questions in disa agreement be-
tween the two houses of congress on
the naval bill, and I understand are
in process OF adjustment but that
some difficulty has been experienced
in arriving at a satisfactory agree
ment with regard 10 the language "a
he used in expressing the fav orabIe
attitude Of the congress towards ef-
forts TO secure international agree
ments for limitation OF ornaments
(Coutfuued on Pare TNyOl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
POOL ROOM OWNERS
SENTENCE SET ASIDE

INDIANAPOLIS. June Coon
viction Of Paul Christ. Fort Wayne
pool room owner. Of receiving stolen
goods was set aside today by the
supreme court In ordering a new
trial. the court based its reversal Of
the Allen circuit court on the ground
that the prosecution failed 70 prove
that crime was committed n Allen
county Indiana. as charged IN the
affidavit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
CLIMBS ON
DEBTOR NATIONS BILL

WASHINGTON. June %. - APP
proximately one billion dollars inter
est was owed the United States by
European debtor nations up 70 about
May IS. treasury officials told the
senate finance committee "Wednesday
in explaining tho administration bill
20 give the secretary Of the treasury
broad authority in funding the allied
debts. Assistant Secty Wadsworth
placed the amount Of interest due at
S943.5S4.75.
Secretary Mellon told the commit
tee that no suggestion has been made
that the United States accept Ger
man reparation bonds as substitutes
for the alleged obligations and de-
clared that the treasury had no in
tention OF inviting any such proposal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
RECORD NUMBER OF
SCRIBES AT FIGHT
NEW YORK

NEW YORK. June 29-Probably
more newspaper correspondents
than were employed on the battle
fields OF France during the world
war will be on hand TO report the
Dempsey-Carpentier fstic encounter
at Jersey City next Saturday.
Ike Dorgan, who has charge OF the
press arrangements. said there
would be seven hundred newspaper
men at the ring side. two hundred
OF whom would be debating 10 tele-
graph operators while the bout was
in progress. and the remainder en-
circllng the arena directly in front
OF the holders OF fifty dollar tickets.
II VIII be the greatest array OF fight
chroniclers. or indeed chroniclers OF
any other kind, ever assembled 20
cover" a single event
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
STILL BOOMING TAFT
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE

WASHINGTON. June 2s.-R ecent
developments revived speculation
here today regarding the possible
choice in the near future Of a chief
justice OF the United States 70 sue
coed the late Edward Douglass
White. There was no definite indi-
cation as 20 who would be named.
although in most recent gossip about
the place the name Of William How
ard Taft has been most IN promi-
hence. L is understood that manv
Endorsements Of the former presi-
dent have come in from prominent
lawyers in all parts OF the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
WILD ACTIVITY IN
VOLCANIC ERUPTION

MESSINA, Italy, June 29-Ths
volcano StromboH on StromboI is
land. off the north coast Of Sicily,
burst into wild activity Tuesday
night and terror fills the island. The
molten rocks and sulphurous gases
pouring from the crater, it IS feared
may spell impending doom 90 the
panic stricken inhabitants. The is
landers, terrorized by thu uncanny
behavior OF the volcano during the
last three days. are congregating on
the shores preparing for an attempt
at fight, but waiting in the hope
that the volcano will subside
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
RETIREMENT BOARD
DISCUSSES PAYMENT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June %
Proposed payment from the state
school tuition fund TO the teachers
retirement fund for distribution 10
four units where teachers assess
ments for the fund were not adequate
10 meet outstanding pensions was
discussed at a special meeting Of the
teachers retirement fund board held
here Wednesday.
While the controversy exists. pen
sions due teachers in the four def
Vile and Bartholomew and Jefferson
counties, are not being paid, accord
ing to Lineus y. Hines. state superin-
tendent. Decision in the case is ex-
pected soon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
SENTENCE YOUTH FOR
ROBBING POOR MOTHER

ANDERSON. Ind. June 29-
Clyde McEwen. L, received maxi
mum penalty, six months on the
state farm and a fine of 500, for
stealing SIS from his mother. when
he was arraigned before Mayor
Black Wednesday. The mother.
who Is a washerwoman. supports
nine children and had saved the
money from her earnings MCEwen
has been arrested for misdemeanors
before
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
GIRL NAMES PASTOR
IN ILLICIT AFFAIR
Sensational Turn Taken in
Kokomo Stabbing Case
Ask Resignation.
81 Associated Press !:

By Associated Press:
KOKOMO. Ind, June 29.-Police
Wednesday announced that Miss
lena Grant. a 19-year-old factory
girl. had confessed to an Illicit love
affair with the Rev. Felix Goldman.
pastor of the North Street Baptist
church, giving a sensational turn 10
the murderous attack made uron the
pastor last night in which ne was
stabbed in the arm by two men.
The pastor was found in a semi
conscious condition last night sew
eral blocks from the alley where the
attack took place. Upon being re-
vived he first declared his belief that
he had been attacked by men in
censed at his criticism Of those in
volved in the case Of Mary Spencer.
the 16-year-old girl whose death fol-
lowing a drunken orgy last Febru-
airy stirred the city and brought
about the organization of the Wom-
ems Municipal Aid for the set pur-
pose Of a moral cleanup.
Ask Resignation.
DEVELOPMENTS Wednesday revealed
that the girl was with the pastor al
the time Of the attack and, accord
ing 10 a statement given 10 the po-
lice. the two had been walking and
praying" together.
No clew has been obtained as -
the assailants.
The Rev. Mr.. Goldman Is promi-
nent in reform work here especially
among the young people. The girl
is a member Of his church. The
pastor denies any improper relations
with the girl He is 40 years old.
married and has five children.
The official board Of the church
met tonight and asked the resig-
nation Of the pastor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
INDICT TWO CHICAGO
MEN FOR EXTORTION

CHICAGO. June 29-Thomas s.
Kearney. president Of the Chicago
building trades council and John
N1cCaffery Of the Elevators operators
union were indicted Wednesday by
the special building probe grand jury
before Chief Justice Charles A. Nc
Donald.
The indictment charges Kearney
with extorting $4,000 strike in
surance" in connection with the
building Of the Roosevelt theater on
North State street. McCaffery IS
charged with conspiracy 70 extort
$50 from a building contractor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
WILL TRY TO STOP
JUMP IN GAS PRICE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June %
Suit 10 enjoin the Citizens Gas Ca.
OF Indianapolis from charging the
new rate of 90 cents a thousand
cubic feet Of gas. which was author
lied recently by the public service
cimmission and 70 compel the refund
20 patrons Of all charges made in
excess of the former so cent rate.
viii be fled within a few days by
the Gas Users Protective associa-
ton. according TO Ira c. Koehne.
secretary and treasurer Of the or
ganization. The organization. which
is young is said 10 have a member
ship Of more than 1900 patrons Of
the company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
CRAFTS IN JERSEY TO
STOP FIGHT SATURDAY

TRENTON. y. J.. June 29.-Dr
Wilbur F. Crafts OF Washington, su-
perintendent Of the International Re
form bureau. came 70 Trenton to-
night 70 take the field in the attempt
by his forces TO stop the Dempsey
Carpenter fight in Jersey City Satur-
day.
IF we can punish these fellows
after the fight for any violation Of
the law. this will be the last fight in
this country" he said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
CRAFT PRESIDENTS
To DECIDE ON CUT

CHICAGO. June 29-The executive
council OF the Federated shop Crafts
Wednesday decided 20 call all inter-
national presidents OF the six crafts
here for a conference Friday al
which II IS expected the council Will
decide it's attitude toward the eight
employees
p. NJ Jewell, president OF the
Railway Employees department Of
the American Federation OF Labor,
stated that the situation is serious.
No figures were given out on the
referendum vote on acceptance Of
the wage cut. but. IL is said. results
are All IN and probably viii be an
nOunced tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
SIS in Prizes and
Easy to Win Them

the News-Times through its
always Interesting Weekly Mar
k Basket department will again
d-g-ri outs SIS IN cash prizes 10
lucky PEOPLE this week. as fol-
lows.
A cash prize OF FIVE dollars for
the best food recipe submitted 70
the Market Basket department
with prizes 81 s. each for the
next five best.
Five dollars I'm cash 70 the
first person who enters the store
Of two selected dealers, adver-
Using on the market pages which
appear I'm The Neyvs-sTimes TO-
morrow afternoon AMI Saturday
morning. All the lucky persons
have tO do Is 20 be the frs one
In the store that asks for an
article advertised on these pages
Get the habit OF reading these
market pages. Theyle a ways
interestins. Ever friday aft
ernoon and Saturday morning IN
THE NEWS-TBfES
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
SEN. FRANCE ON WAY
TO SOVIET RUSSIA

RIGA, June Ex-senator Joseph I.
France Of Maryland who is on the
way to Soviet Russia to investigate
the possibility of trade relations be-
tween Russia and the United States
arrived here today. Unless Compli-
cations arise which he does not ex-
pect. Senator France hopes 10 leave
Riga for Moscow tomorrow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30

CLASH; TWO KILLED

MEXICO CITY, June 7s-Two
men were killed and several wound
ed in a clash yesterday between
farmers and radicals az Puebita.
state OF Queretaro. following an al
legged violation by the radicals OF the
church in that village.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
PRESENT TRANSCRIPT
IN MURDER HEARING

CORCNNA. Mich. June %. - The
transcript Of a statement purporting
70 have been made by Forest Hig-
gins after his arrest. IN which he
vas quoted as having admitted buy
Ing acid. was introduced In evidence
Wednesday at his trial for first de-
gree murder IN connection with the
death OF his hance. Lucy Wittum.
who was poisoned.
According 20 this statement the
acid was purchased in Durand. in
March, two weeks prior 70 Miss
wittum' 3 death.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-30
|. W. W. LEADER WILL
RETURN TO AMERICA

CHICAGO, June 29.-WflHam D.
big BIZ Haywood. the fugitive Z
". W leader, VIII sail for the
United States from Russia on July
y. and will surrender himself TO
American authorities, II was an
nOunced here wednesday. Haywood
is under sentence Of 20 years 70 the
federal prison at Leavenworth.
Kas
The announcement was made by
United States District Attorney
Clyne on receipt Of a wireless mes
sage from Haywood