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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
PRESENT PLAN TO
SELL STOCKYARDS
Swift and Armour Companies
TO Abide by Government
Decision.

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb -- Swirt
and company and Armour and COM
pany. filed Monday with the Dis
trict OF Columbia supreme court
new plan for the sale of their stock
yards interests. I'm accord with the
terms of the consent decree. agreed
upon with the government more
than a year ago.
The plan is "a substitute for the
one recently disapprovod hy the
court, under which the interests
would have been acquired by j.. H.
Prince and company Boston bank
ers. II contemplate the appoint
ment OF sales agents % sell the
stocks under supervision of trustees
who would have control of the stoc'
meantime, with authority % vote it
and who would receive 5000 an
nually each.
Give Preference.
The sales agents would give pre-
ference to buyers I'm this order
Livestock producers, stockhold-
ers in the yards. other than the de-
PENDANTS; common carrles serving
the yards local citizens 0r murici-
palities or local svndlca-es.
The department of Justice wil be
given time TO study the new plan
and if objections are filed argue
ment viii be heard bv the court be-
fore a final decision is rendered.
The st0ckyard interests which it
is proposed % sell and the price per
share which would 5e asked for the
stock, are:
The ST. Paul Union stoeIlyard
company 800: Union sr0ckya-ds
company. OF Omaha It'd. $40. ST.
Louis National stockyards E1-1. Che
Denver Union stockyards company
500: Fort Worth s-ocllyards conn
pany. 500. Sioux city s-0cfyarde
company preferred 500. common
$50. and the Bourbon stocbyards
company $50.
The time for completing the sale
would be fixed by the court. tut
should the sales agents report lr-
ability % dispose Of the stock wirhi-
the time limit set, the court would
extend the ti:ne. with the provisions
OF the submitted plan remaining ia
effect
The trustees proposed under the
plan. would be appointed bv Tho
court. would number three. and the
defendant companies wou.d execute
and deliver 20 them powers ~ ar-
torney, frrevocable during Che time
the plan remained in effect. go vote
the stock OF the defendants provid-
ed this voting power was secured
..in such manner as not 20 interfere
with the management and conduct
OF the stockyards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
NAVAL OFFICIALS
INVITE BOMB TEST
Statement of Air Service Head
Brings Challenge From
Daniels.
By Associated Press 4:

BY Associated HreSS.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.-Partici-
patton By the war department in a
series of experiments TO determine
the value Of aircraft against major
naval vessels was invited by Sec'y
Daniels Monday in a letter to Sec'y
Baker.
The first of the tests will be con-
Quoted within the next 80 days, Mr..
Daniels said. and conditions approx.
imating as closely as POSSIBLE those
Of battle will be simulated. The
captured German battleship Os-
friesland OF 26,5O0 tons, probably
will be used for the first expert
ment
To Bomb Warship.
Admiral r. e. Coontz. chief Of
naval operations prior to the max
ing public Of Sec'y Daniels letter
had told the house naval committee
that within the next three months
the navy department would bomb
a large warship from the air in the
open sea in an effort to test the
theory advanced by Brig. Gen.
Mitchell. of the army air service.
that airplanes had made capital
naval vessels useless.
Rep. Monden. OF Wyoming, repub-
lican floor leader, who preceded
Admiral Coontz on the stand. warn
ed the committee that unless ex-
penditUres for military establish
ments were cut down, some Of the
larger nations OF the world would
be driven into bankruptcy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
SECRETARY BAKER
STOPS RECRUITING
Official Fails to Wait For For
NAL Notification From
Congress.
By Associated Press:

WASHINGTON. Feb. 7. - Com
plete cessation of army recruiting
was ordered Monday by Sec'y
Baker, in accordance with the di-
rection Of congress as embodied in
joint resolution PASSED over the
veto Of Pres't Wilson.
The war secretary acted 70 stop
recruiting through orders sent all
recruiting officers within q few hours
after congress had completed the
adoption Of the resolution which
directs cessation of all recruiting
until the army is reduced TO 175. 900
men He did not wait for official
notification of the, action OF con-
gress. completed late in the day
through a vote in the senate and be-
ginning tomorrow no recruits viii
be. accepted for the army except
those who have served one or more
enlistment periods.
VIII Require Time.
Army officers have estimated that
IL will require nine months, or until
next Nov. 1 to reduce the army from
the present more than 213,OO0 en-
figure. The army appropriation bill
up for passage tomorrow in the
house, however. provides mainten-
ance for only $50. 600 men after next
July I, and should II be enacted n
that form the reduction process will
have 70 be carried beyond Nov. L.
Recruiting for the last few weeks
has averaged about 900 men a day.
The senate voted 81 20 1 late to-
day 20 override the presidents veto
of the reduction resolution, Sen.
Kirby democrat, Arkansas, alone
being recorded as sustaining the
president. The house voted over
whelmingly TO adopt the resolution
over the presidents veto last Sat
urday soon after the veto message
was received at the capitol.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
NJ CRAY TO REDEEM
PLATFORM PLEDGE
Says Repeal of Primary Must
Be Known as Organization
Measure.

BY Associated fFPSs.
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. Z. - Gov.
McCray Monday told Frederick
Schortemeir. secrtarS OF the repub-
IiCan state committee. that the pro-
posed new effort 20 be made in the
legislature for the repeal OF the
statewide primary must be known
as the party organization measure
TO redeem a platform pledge.
The governors attitude was made
plain at a conference with the state
committee official. which was at
tended by Republican House Lead
er Fifeld and Rep. Noll. chairman
OF the house election committee.
While Gov. McCray reaffirmed
his desire for repeal he told the
conference that he believed that the
repeal bill should not be known as
an administration measure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
WOULD PROBE.
FINANCES OF
UNIVERSITIES
Sen. Hartzell Asks Sweeping
Investigation of State
Schools Finances.
TO APPOINT COMMITTEE
Financial Affairs of Indiana,
Purdue and State Nor
NAL to Be Checked.

Special 10 The News Times:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. T.
Sen. Lee J. Hartzell. of Fort Wayne,
predicted Monday night that the
legislature would adopt his resolu-
tiou. introduced into the senate on
Monday afternoon, calling for a
sweeping Investigation Of the fiscal
affairs OF the state colleges. The
resolution. If It is approved. will
mean that the assembly. with the
session half over, Will launch into
two investigations Of school affairs.
one directed at the colleges and the
other at the provisions Of the Cam
resolution adopted by the senate a
few days ago, will be directed at the
text book contracts awarded by the
state board OF education.
While the two inquiries are not
related, they will have a tendency
20 clarity what the lawmakers be-
lieve is a muddled situation i'm In
diana's educational affairs.
Many Reports Afloat.
There have been reports ahoat
over the entire state derogatory TO
the state colleges" said Sen. Hart
zell Monday night. IF they are
true the legislature should take
some action to correct the evils. If
they are not the nar1e Of our col
leges should be purged of all stig-
mas. have nothing personal in
this matter. but I believe we should
go 10 the bottom OF affairs"
The Hartzell resolution provides
for the appointment Of six senators
and Representatives 20 conduct an
investigation OF the Indiana univer-
sity Purdue university and the Nor
mai school at Terre Haute. The
Joint committee would be emIower-
cd 10 summon the presidents and
CCONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
SAYS WILSON ACT
VINDICATES MEN
B. NJ. Jewell Publishes State
ment on Stand Taken by
President.
By Associated Press

by Associated Press:
NEW YORK. Feb. THE refusal
OF Pres't Wilson TO intervene in the
controversy over railroad wages was
a complete vindicatiOn OF the stand
assumed by the railroad employees,
3. VI. Jewell. president Of the rail-
road employees department OF the
American Federation Of Labor. de-
clared in a statement here Monday.
The decision Of the president. he
said, placed the jurisdiction OF
wages and working conditions Inder
the railway labor board, while anan-
ciaI matters retained for adjudica-
ton by the Interstate Commerce
commission.
JEWELS Statement
This decision was the result OF
claims advanced by railroad eXecu-
tives that the carriers must adjust
wages OF face bankruptcy. The
president refused 20 submit the mat
ter 70 congress.
Mr. JEWELS statement read;
The telegram OF the president is
a complete viudication OF our posi-
ton. I am delighted al what he
has said. He made IL perfectly
clear that the labor board should
conhne its jurisdiction strictly 90
controversies as to wages and work
ing conditions. leaving financial
matters 10 the Interstate Commerce
commission. Mr. Atterbury, there
fore made a serious mistake In ap-
plying 10 the labor board for hnan-
cial assistance We did not consider
the facts warranted his prediction
that the transportation industry
was threatened with immediate
bankruptcy. Evidently the presi-
dent did not think so either"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
FAVOR NIGHT RIDING.

~ AESoFiateu Ire>s
PINE BLUFF ARK. Feb. -
Night riding. II necessary. to en-
force the plan for reducing cotton
acreage In this country. was favored
BY speakers az a mass meeting e
1000 farmers. merchants. bankers
and business mon Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
Germans Deny Reports
Concerning Separate
Peace PdC, With Il. S.

BERLIN. Feb. Official denial
was made Monday Of a report that
Germany had offered through the
American mission in Berlin terms
for arranging peace with the United
States. The Berlin newspapers
printed the denial OF the govern
ment and at the headquarters Of the
American commission the statement
was made that no information had
been received Of such a proposal on
the part OF Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
LABOR men HOLD
LIVELY SESSION
u. 5. Board Hears Appeal For
Continuance of National
Agreements.
BY Associated Press e

BY Associated Press
CHICAGO. Feb. Numerous ar
guments between the witnesses and
the chair. eniivened the session
Monday OF the United States labor
board. hearing the employees appeal
for continuation of national agree
ments. Attempts TO bring i'm juris-
dictiOnal controversies and charges
OF conspiracy against independent
labor organizations, We're continually
ruled out by the chairman. Judge IT,.
NJ Barton.
After a lively session in which
three independents finished their
evidence. the first day of employees
testimony adjourned 20 take up the
remaining independent organizations
Tuesday.
Seek Relief
Declaring that his organization
had been denied a part i'm formulat-
ing the national agreements, p. p.
Richardson. president of the Amer
lean Federation OF Railroad Work
ers. charged violation OF the trans
portation act and sought relief from
Charges Of conspiracy and dis
elimination were hurled against
those instrumental i'm fixing rules
governing certain employees of the
Pennsylvania lines by John Il. g..
Austin. president of the order Of
Railroad Telegraphers. Dispatchers
AGENTS. and Signal Men.
Z a aH..H.r "a
Federation OF Labor bulletin de-
nouncing Mr. Richardson and his
organization was stopped by the
chair. who reiterated the board s
declaration that IL was not interest
ed in a fight between organizations
for jurisdiction
Barton Replies.
Il merely wanted to clear up the
record in a statement of brother
hood officers that they represent all
employees" Mr.. Richardson said.
by admitting you as a party tC
this hearing. YOU both get a hear
ing and then surely we viii have
heard all employees. Chairman Bar
ton replied.
chairs dictum. but insisted that
/. many roads had deprived the fed
Grafton OF due representation not
withstanding the law
A schedule put in effect in 1910
was annuIIed by certain acts OF %.
federal administration and resulted
IN dissatisfaction among members
~ MS orga nization." SIR Austin told
+be hoard. re declared he had bee
eonsD:rcd against by representative
~ Imposing organization because b
v-ss mot a regular and his denun-
.s,+i,- became so strong that O. "
W Hanger. public Representative or
,ae board jumped 10 his ieet in
protest. and the ehair RUE" dr.
Ausfs-'- ----~~eS out OK oI"eF-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08

A A PRAYERe-Wi.hhcid Dot thou thy
- tender mcrcies from nc. Q Lord. lst thJ-
SY lovlnEnndness and thy ruth oounnuAly
preserve me.-Psalm 40 IL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08
Kills Himself
To Prove Dead
Talk to LiUing
Thomas Lynn Bradford, Spirit.
ualist, Found Dead in
Room in Detroit.
COPYRIGHT 1921 BY THE
DETROIT TIMES.
Copyright 1921 by the l. \. s.

Thomas Lynn BradfOrd's s spirit 10
return TO earth and, if II does. !
feel that it viii communicate with
me first of all.
Mrs. Ruth Doran. 1881 First st..
made this statement Monday 10 a
Times reporter.
She is the woman with whom
Bradford, author and lecturer. who
was found dead in a gas-hlIed room
in his boarding house at 2500 Hud-
son ST. late Saturday night. had
discussed spiritualism and 10 whom
he said:
Simple Matter.
II can prove, in "a very simple
manner. that the dead can com
munica5e with the living. A sheet
Of paper in a typewriter in Brad
ford's room. found by deputy cor
Oner Charles T. Earl, upon which
Bradford had written.
And ii is true to scientific
facts that propose to demonstrate
clearly the phenomena Of spirits and
prove that ali the phenomena is
outside he domain of the super
natural, together with other papers
showing that Bradford had adver-
tised in the Detroit papers for some
one interested I'm spiritualismic
science" pointed 10 the theory that
he had made a pact with some one
10 demonstrate, by killing himself
and sending a message back from
the spirit world. that spirits can
communicate with the living.
Found Through Adj.
Mrs. DOran is the someone"
Bradford found through the ad.
But she denied, vehemently, that
there was any pact whereby he was
70 take his life in the cause of 'spir-
itulistic science"
"The news Of his death is shock
20 me-" she said, II had no intima-
ton Of il, but I am free TO say this
that now il has happened. / feel
from what he told me his spirit
will come TO me first of ali. Yes,
first of ALL"
She said. in reply to a question
that she had received no spirit mes
sage yet.
Portion OF Manuscript.
She was shown a copy of another
portion Of the manuscript found in
Bradfords typewriter. reading:
purpose of the author 10
place before the public the pheno-
mena Of spiritism in manner so
simple and easy 10 understand that
not only the well-informed, hut the
ordinary reader may read and under
stand" she admitted that IL in
dicated Bradford had died with the
idea OF proving he could transmit
back a message from the spirit world
and she reiterated that she expected
he would communicate with ner but
she denied again there had been any
agreement between them TO make
the demonstration.
81 knew him as Professor Fgyn
she said. THAT is the name nc gave
me- had my attention called 10
an advertisement he had placed in
the papers a few weeks ago. ans
wered the ad and requested that he
call He did so. Our first interview
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08

Indiana: Unsettled weather TuesGay and
wednesday, probably rain or snow. colder ir
extreme south portion.
Michigan; Generally fair Tuesday. Wcdnes
day unsettled. probably snow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-08

CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR)
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01
Knox mends hsoes cheap.111 Walnut Street, Newport, Ark.

More than 200 relatives and guests were present a few days ago at a family re- union at the home of Uncle Tom Mock and wife of Warm Springs, early pioneers of Randolph county. H. L. Pon- der of Walnut Ridge deliver ed an address on "The Early Pioneer"
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01
Gathering Llfe,s Gold.

The gold of life does not He hidden In mines; It sparkles in tiny sands all along the common path of every day. He only who gathers 1t bit by bit from daily duties and pleasures and opportunities and friendships will find himself the possessor of the real treas ure at Inst
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Young persons not employ ed should attend Springfield Business College and get a steady job. Tuition costs you nothing unless a job is secur- ed at graduation. Write J. A. TAYLOR for new circular.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Miss Elmina Magness has returned to Little Rock where she has a good position, after having spent a few days va cation here with her mother, Mrs. Mary Magness.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01
TOM MIX FRIDAY NIGHT

Misses Myrtle Miachels and Opal Rutledge have returned to Little Rock, after having spent few days here visit ing home folks.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Mrs. Ola Lee left Tuesday for Cotton Plant where she has accepted a position with a large mercantile establish ment.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Barnett Bros. Mere. Go. have just received a big ship ment of New Seed Rye. Don't fail to sow ryef or pasture.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01


 Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Shell and little daughter, Montine, returned yesterday from Wheatley, where they have spent the past few months, Mrs. Shell will teach in the Newark High School during the coming term.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Moore spent a few days this week in Little Rock.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01
TOM MIX FRIDAY NIGHT

Little Miss Blanche Crow Drennen left Monday for Stuttgart to visit her father, Dr. $. A. Drennen.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Mr. and Mrs. R. c. Brooks have returned to their home at Little Rock after a pleas ant visit here with the lady's mother, Mrs. Mary Magness.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

J. D. Martin has returned to his home at Carlisle, after a pleasant visit here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Martin.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

W. K. Crow of Scotts was a passenger down the road Wednesday, en route home from a visit with his father R. M. Crow, near Magness.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

E. H. Williamson returned Friday night from Pearsall, Tex, where he spent a few days visiting his brother, pr. l.. c. Williamson.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01
YES OR NO?

Rev. w. A. Franks of the Methodist Church closed a revival at Strangers Home, Lawrence county, last week, which resulted in 83 conver- ,sions. Fifty-three persons were baptized in one day as "a result of the meeting.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

You can get Seed Rye very cheap at Barnett Bros. Mere. Go.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Mrs. E. H. Williamson spent Tuesday with friends in Newport.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

The Macedonia Baptist As sociation convenes at James town Friday.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01


 Pioneer"
 FIRE insurance. F. o. Eller agent, phone No. ST, Newark, Ark.
 Road District No. 4 in Bax- ter county, which started preliminary work and was then abandoned, has claims against it amounting to $45,- GOO. Not a shovel of dirt was thrown on the road. A re- ceiver has been appointed and will wind up the affairs of the district.
 Wanted-Man to weigh corn and do work about place. w. D. Magness, Magness, Ark.
 Henry and Cooney Keller, living near Pocahontas, found a couple of pearls in the Black river last week, which they sold for $700.
 Corrugated sheet iron roof ing at the lowest market price at the Newark Lumber Com pany.
 MT. and Mrs. Sam Barnett have returned to their home at Newport, after having spent a few days here very pleasantly with friends.
 The high railroad freight rates have very materially cut the profits of watermel- on growers in the vicinity of Portia this season.
 If you are in the market for a good wagon figure with Barnett Bros. Mercantile Co.,, Batesville, Ark, on an Owens boro or Luedinghaus wagon. The last grand jury in ses- sion at Pocahontas condemn ed the practice of throwing brush and refuse matter from fence corners, thereby stopping ditches and ruining the public roads.
 Spectaclur scenes taken during the Frontier Days" celebration at Prescott, Ariz., are among the many thrilling features of "The Texan," the Tom Mix picture to be shown at the Royal Friday, Sept. 2
 Mrs. B. F. Adams return ed Saturday from Ingleside where she spent a few days visiting MT. and Mrs. T. w. Hulsey.
 For Sale.-920 acres land. 60 acres hill balance good bot tom land. Located on Depar- tee creek. 60 acres in cultiva- tion. Owner desires to sell to protect other interests.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

FIRE insurance. F. o. Eller agent, phone No. ST, Newark, Ark.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Tom Mix is in town.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01
Tom Mix is in town,
W. D. Burlington of Tupelo was in town Saturday.

J. N. Grimes returned Fri day from trip to points in Illinois and Indiana.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01
TOM MIX FRIDAY NIGHT

Charlie Ball was hit by a ball during the game between Newark and Newport at Newport last Friday and was painfully injured. The ball struck him on the chin, split ting his lip and knocking out one tooth.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

w. E. Self came in this morning from Hartford to spend few days with his family.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01
Gar of wire at 1916 prices. Jeffery's, Batesville, Ark.

Dr. A. A. Evans went to Mount Pleasant Tuesday to visit his mother.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Miss Lorine Sisk left last night for Tuckerman where she will be the guest of friends for the week end.
The Newark journal., 1921-09-01

Wanted-Man to weigh corn and do work about place. W. D. Magness, Magness, Ark.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21

critical Of small things than men are and
far more apt to take unimportsnt things
seriously. Yet II will not do to assumc that
they have no humor. II they are careful Il
is. perhaps, because men are notoriously
careless, and some one certainly has to be
the steadyins force In the social unit called
home. II has been said. that women will
always hoard food and money. That Is be-
cause instinct tells them that IL they do not
somebody Is very likely to 70 hungry or In
want. since a man. living as he does in the
moment often will ding his money and his
food broadcast and forget his own children.
II women were without q sense Of humor.
IL they were not able to laugh often at the
men closest to them, they would be crying
most Of the time.
As professional humorists women do not
shine no brightly as men do, and that may
be because they have not had time to de.
velop habit Of expression. There has been
no feminine Dickens, no feminine Mark
Twain, no feminine Hans Christian An
dersen. But behind every great humorist you
will perceive the work OF a woman who In
obscurity did her share to make the world
laugh She was the one who made the
genius happy, who ordered his life for him,
kept him from catching colds and dying
before his time, collected his. papers, picked
up his scattered things and did all the
hard and dull and thankless services with
out which the mind Of her lord could not
have slowed at all.
What time had she to be humorous and
clever and irrespondbie1