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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
VALENTINO BACK
TO FACE CHARGES
Screen Star Reported to Have
Returned to Los Angeles
as Probe Starts.

LOS ANGELES, Calf. May IT,
Rudolph Valentino. screen star.
whose marriage last Saturday at
Mexicali Mex. 10 Winifred Hudnut.
daughter Of a New York manufac-
turer. prompted inquiry by the dis
trict attorneys Office here, in view
of the TACT that Valentino legally has
a wife from whom a final divorce de-
cree had not been granted. was re-
ported 70 have returned here We'd
nesday. according TO information
given 10 the district attorney.
COincident with the summons If
Jean Acker. actress, wife OF Nalen-
tinO. in whose divorce case an in
terlocutory decree was handed down.
il became known that the district
attorney is inquiring into procedure
relating to bigamous marriages.
An introductory decree was hand
ed down in the superior court Jan.
10, following a hearing OF the matri-
monial troubles of Valentino and his
wife. Jean Acker, but under the
California law this does not consti-
tute a divorce and marriage is still
binding until a year later. when A
decree of divorce may be taken out.
Winifred Hudnut was named in the
divorce case.
Miss Acker notified the district at
torneys Office that she would be un-
able TO present herself for interrO-
cation Wednesday owing 10 nervous
prostration. but expected 10 be able
10 auuear Thursday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
Senate Committee Heeds Pershing's
Army Plea and Sets Limit at 40 900
Increase of $4,000 Men Over
House Limit Is Approved
in Report.
By ASSOCIATED Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. May II. - An
army of 10000 men with an aver
age officers strength for next year
Of approximately 1880 was agreed
upon late Wednesday By the senate
appropriations subcommittee which
has charge Of the measure.
The subcommittee draft OF the
war department appropriation bill
which has yet to be acted on by the
full committee proposes increases OF
25 900 in the enlisted personnel and
about 1900 in officers over the
house provision. The officer strength
is predicated upon the bill suggested
by Gen. Pershing and his propose Is
as 20 methods Of cutting the pres
ent number OF officers were accept
I'd by the subcommittee in princi-
pal
Although the size agreed on by
the subcommittee represents a Gu;
Of 10000 from the strength asked
for by the war department. its &C
ceptance by the subcommittee with,
il was understood. only one mega
tive vote. was regarded as forecast
ing ITS acceptance by the full appro-
prations and probably its passage by
the senate.
The question OF the size OF the
army IS expected also TO precipitate
a battle between the house and SEN
ate. provided the latter sustalns the
committee action. The house en-
gagged in a bitter fight over the ap-
preparation the final vote fixing the
strength al 1900 officers and 49,
600 men.
The house provisions would have
made il obligatory on the war de-
partment 20 discharge nearly 5000
officers BY June 80. unless about l.
900 would have been willing 70 ac-
cept a reduction IN rank In which
event the cut would have been
slightly under 2yovA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
HARDING TO CONFER
WITHSTEEL LEADERS
President Has Sum mon d
About 40 Manufacturers
to Dine With Him.

WASHINGTON. May 17.-Prest
Harding, II became known Wednes-
day. has invited about 40 Of the
country's leading steel manufactur-
ers 20 a dinner at the White House
Thursday night. While Official corn
ment was withheld as 20 the purpose
Of the gathering the fact that the
president had previously given notice
Of his intention 70 have Is or 20
executives OF the larger railroads in
conference Saturday gave grounds
for a general understanding that
transportation would be taken up
with the steel manufacturers
IL is understood that the matter Of
transportation rates and the posi-
bility Of securing downward revision
Immediately 10 an effective extent
will be discussed with the railroad
executives
The steel interests. Il IS said IN
some quarters. are vitality concerned
in rate reduction In view OF a semi
administration proposal 20 have
downward rate revision accomplish
ed by lowering freights on heavy
basic commodities before attempting
general percentage reductions on all
freights-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
DEMAND DISCHARGE
IN TREASON TRIAL
Defendants Counsel Argues
State Has Not Substantiated
Treason Charges.
By Associated Press.

by Associated l-re>N.
CHARLESTOWN. W. Va, May II.
Whether the jury in the trial of
William Blizzard should be directed
by the court 10 bring a verdict Of
not guilty. on The ground that the
states evidence. completed today,
showed no treason. was still a sub
ject OF argument by counsel when
court adjourned Wednesday night.
The state rested its case soon after
II O'Clock Wednesday morning and
motions by the defense were made
20 direct the verdict Of not guilty
and 10 require the state 10 specify
on what overt act alleged against
the defendant il would rely for con-
viction.
More than four hours had been
consumed in the lawyers arguments
when adjournment was taken and
Iany points still were 20 be discuss
Cd Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
HULL SEES REBUKE
IN ALTER DEFEAT
Democratic c h arm a n De.
clares OverthrOwal of Pow
erful Machine Is Portent.

WASHINGTON, MAY I7.-COrdell
Hull, chairman of the national demo
cratic committee, declared in a
statement Wednesday night that the
success OF the Pennsylvania repub-
hcans in revolving against the reac-
tionary leadership of their party. fol
lowing the lead OF Indiana repub-
leans in nominating a former bull
mooser for senator. is a defeat 70.
the party organization in the state
and a rebuke for the party organiza,-
ton in the nation"
The reported defeat OF six admin
istraion candidates for congress" he
added. emphasized the rebuke %
the national administration. The
regular republican organization in
PENNSYLVANIA and Indiana now de-
Stroyed were controlling factors in
the republican national convention
Of 1920 and have been functioning
in closest political. personal and OH
cial cooperation with the present ma
tional administration. The leaders OF
the corrupt Pennsylvania machine
have enjoyed the high favor OF the
Harding administration. The ma
chine candidate for governor, Mr.
Alter. was recently presented az the
"a bite house by Atty. Cen Daugherty
Mr.. Earding's close friend and cam
pa.gn manager, creating the impress
sion that he enjoyed executive ap-
provai and favor
"rhe millions Of bankrupt farmers
idle laborers and badly injured bust
ness men. with their after-the-war
medicine have had enough OF the re-
pubncans, and Will night hard 10 de-
feat its policies"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
POST HEAVY GUARD
TO CHECK RENEWAL
OF KENTUCKY FEUD
One May Die as Result of
Shooting in Court Room
During Trial.

PINEVILLE, KY, May H.
Pinevine Wednesday night still was
under heavy guard in an effort TO
prevent possible renewal of the Ball
Colson feud, which broke out again
Wednesday in the court house here.
John Hurst. a member Of the Col
son faction, who was shot in the
stomach, has little chance for recov-
cry, while Frank Ball, an uncle OF
Riley Ball. who was killed. may re-
cover. il was said. Clay Colson and
Flint Mcdaniel, who were wounded,
are not seriously hurt.
Judge ]. G.. Forester, who was
holding court when the shooting oC-
Cured. adjourned court at once m
an effort TO get all partisans of both
sides out Of the city. A heavy guard
was thrown around the county Jail
where George Colson, charged with
killing Ira Ball, who had killed his
brother. Doyle Colson. was confined.
The hospital where the four wound
ed men were taken also was sur
rounded by a Gordon of peace Off
GERS.
Tom Manning. Tim Ball. Alva
Ball and Floyd Ball, who were taken
TO MiddlesborO, the home Of both
factions. were released as soon as
they arrived there. IL was said.
Warrants. however. were issued
this afternoon for Floyd Ball and
James Scruggs charging them with
malicious shooting and wounding,
and for Alva Ball, charging him
with carrying concealed wea pons.
For a time Wednesday afternoon
deputy sherifrs guarded the road
from Middlesboro and stopped every
vehicle entering the city and search
ed them for weapons,
There were probably 500 persons
in the court house when the shoot
ing started. The city was crowded
due TO the prominence of the per
sons connected with the Ball and
Colson factions here for the trial of
George Colson on a charge of kill
ing Ira Ball.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
DAHL STRIVES TO
UNITE FACTIONS IN
NEW COMPROMISE
Breakdown of Peace Negotia-
tons Has Not Entirely
Destroyed Hope.

BY Associated Press.
DUBLIN, May 1.-THE Dali Err
eann debated throughout the day
the breakdown Of the peace nego-
tiations and adjourned until Thurs
day without coming to any decision.
Even yet there is some hope of ac-
commodation and the interval will
he utilized by the peace makers to
bring the leaders together.
The special peace committee fail
ed TO reach a settlement because
having agreed 10 uncontested cleo
tons. they could not agree on what
proportion each side should have in
the way of members. The support
ers Of the treaty, although they
claim a great majority, offered
10 be content with six members out
Of ten. Those opposed to the treaty
wanted the existing proposition in
the Dali Eireann TO remain fixed
There was a further disagreement
on the constitution of the coalition
cabinet. and more important still.
on the principles OF its operation.
Those for the treaty wanted il TO as
sist in the operation of the treaty,
their opponents admitted they
wanted 10 evade and destroy the
treaty. The deadlock seemed COM
plete.
Nevertheless Eamonn DeValera
repeatedly announced his willing
ness 10 join a coalition in the pub
lie interest, stipulating only that II
would not bind him to abandon his
principle.
Mr.. Griffith wanted assurance that
Mr.. De Valera was willing to per-
NIT the people TO decide. Michael
Collins. however, showed more Of a
disposition TO welcome DeValera q
olive branch and thought a coali-
ton might be utilized TO consolidate
the advantages already gained
which would be jeopardized by a
conflict
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
$4,000 SQUARE MILES
UNDER FLOOD WATERS

BATON ROUGE. La May H.
Fifty five thousand square miles Of
land In Louisiana and Mississippi
now are overlooked oy Hood or back
water from the Mississippi river and
its tributaries. according 20 a state
ment compiled Wednesday hy Joseph
C. Logan. assistant manager ~ the
southern division 81 the American
Red Cross.
The damage caused by the Gre
vase Al Angola viii amount 90 more
than a million dollars, according 70
estimates made by the officers we'd
nesday morning Three thousand
acres Of other crops probably VIII be
covered with from eight % twenty
feet OF water by tonight Water
from the Hamburg break on Bayou
des Glaizes had reached the town OF
Melville
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
ARMED GUARDS
ARE ORDERED TO
SHOOT TO KILL
Steps Taken to Protect Every
Building Under COnstruc-
ton in City.
KEEP LEADERS IN JAIL
Police Chief and Jail Warden
Are Recipients of Threats
of Death.

CHICAGO Nav II.- Death
threats sent to police officials. the
announcement tlat three labor Lead
ers would have to stay in Jail and
steps to place armed guards about
every building under construction in
Chicago were developments wednrs-
day in the police war or labor ter
rorists
The placing of guards with orders
TO shoot TO kiu about building pro-
jects followed a fire started by bombs
ers Tuesday night ss the latest act
of violence in campaign AGAINST
the Lands wage award
Big Tin" Murphy. Fred Nader.
president of the building trades
council and Con" shea. we're
checked at the outset of a supposed
move Tor freedom Wednesday when
Chief Justice Kickham Seaman 81
the criminal court rejected "a de-
Tense motion for assignment and
immediate nearing OF their trial on
charges of having slain a patrolman
The death threats were received
by Chief of Police Charles Fitzmor-
ris and Capt Wesley Westbrook.
warden of the Cook county Jail The
chief received his In the mail an his
home. where uniformed policeman
Is on duty day and night while a
second officer has been appointed as
MS personal bodyguard The threat
TO the warden came 20 the county
jail, where an extra police detail is
on guard against a possible attempt
10 rescue labor leaders held there.
Robert +. Grove. states attorney.
announced "Wednesday night after
conference with Chief Fitzmorris
that four more indictments would be
returned this week in connection
with the Staying OF two pstrolmen
10y bombers last week Eight labor
leaders already are under indictment
in connection with the staying OF
one of these officers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
SOYIETS WITHDRAW
OBJECTIONS TO The
HAGUE FOR FARLEY
Conference SmoOths Out DIFF
ficulty by Assurance of
Dutch Guarantees.
Bv Assoclated -.

GENOA. May 1.-THE Hague has
been definitely selected as the meet
ing place for the experts who will
further examine the Russian prob
lem. it was announced Wednesday
night Arrangements for The Hague
conference in June were practically
completed with Wednesdays accept
ance by the Russians Of the propo-
sails submitted TO them. which have
been amended so as to provide that
a truce between the various powers
Will continue for a maximum OF
eight months.
A meeting OF the full poHtica.
commission will be held Thursday
and the inal pienary session prob
ably Friday Premier Lloyd George
hopes TO start for England that aft
ernoon. The process verbal relat-
ing to the Lloyd-George plan for
dual commissions TO meet at The
Hague, which was presented 10 the
Russians Monday, was adopted with
carried Wednesday by the sub-com-
mission il will be sent to the Russian
government, probably with letter
from the secretary OF the conference
which is likely TO be considered
Thursday by the full political COM
mission.
The Russian delegates "Wednesday
withdrew their objection 10 the hold
ing of the conference eat The Hague
upon hearing the announcement
from a representative of Holland
that the Dutch government would
undertake 10 accord 20 the Russians
all guarantees, facilities and rights
extended 10 the delegations OF all
other countries.
Conference matters were rail
roaded along at express speed We'd
nesday Premier Lloyd George gave
evidence of no anxiety about the pO-
litical situation in England arising
out OF the government defeat but
some of his friends deduced from his
expressed intention to start for Eng
land Friday that he really was anNi-
Gus to return at the earliest possible
date.
When asked whether France ir-
tended 10 participate i'm The Hague
meeting. NJ Barthor answered that
the question of participation de-
pended not only on Premier Poin-
care but also on the French parIia-
ment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18

10000, 900 Oil Stock
Com pany has Less Than
$500. Stockholders Say

PHILADELPHIA. May IL
Declaring the Black Panther OIL
and Refining Co. 10 be insolvent
Walter S. Gibbons. representing a
number Of stockholders, Wednes-
day made application in common
pleas court for the appointment
OF a receiver.
According 10 estimates submit
ted the corporation was organized
in Delaware with a capital stock
OF 100000 and owns property
in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
but since July 30 last the assets.
which az that time were said TO
have been S2,129,239 have dwind-
led TO S54S,S50. Evidence also
was submitted 70 show that NJ. ".
Friedell. former president OF the
company has not been heard
from since.
The corporation was said TO
have less than $500 in cash. Ger
tain officers and employees declared
they had not received their sala-
ries for several months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
u. 5. DEFINES
STAND TOWARD
RUSS PROBLEM
Official Statement Clears Up
Possible Misunderstanding
in Europe.
no RECOGNITION NOW
L. 5. EavOrs Scientific Investi-
CATION of Purely Economic
Conditions.

WASHINGTON. May IL Any
question of the recognition by the
United States of the Russian soviet
government lies beyond the time
when restoration Of productivity in
Russia shall have been set in mo-
uOn by that country itself, according
TO an authoritative and plainly spoken
outline Of the attitude of the Anne
rican government obtained Wednes-
day. Refusal TO participate both in
the Genoa conference and in the
proposed commission consideration
of Russian affairs at the Hague il
was added, was based on the convic-
ton thar such a restoration could
not be hoped for under the terms
outlined in the Russian memoranda
um of May II at Genoa.
In the meantime il was explained
that the United States is ready to
embark with other powers on any
purely scientific investigation Of con-
ditions in Russia with a view to re-
concentrations as TO steps neces-
sary for the commercial, finan-
cial and industrial revival Of that
country but it will have no part in
any such deliberations which even
imply a recognition Of the soviet re-
gime and would thus tend TO per
petuate decisions" among the Rus
sian people.
Russian View DeIusiOn.
In the American view the Russian
Genoa memorandum, from which il
appeared the proposal for the ses-
siOns at the Hague was an offshOOt,
would have exactly that effect in
Russia. That memorandum referred
10 by Mr.. Hughes in declining the
invitation 10 the Hague stands as an
, impossible barrier to the establish
ment Of any relations with Russia"
it was said. If It was in the minds
Of the Russian delegates that loans
and other forms of credit might be
established in the United States
without there first having been set
up within Russia such conditions as
would warrant investments there on
sound economic basis they are
laboring under a complete delusiOn
and no good purpose would be served
in the American view by entering
upon discussions at the Hague which
could never reach a happy issue
while the attitude indicated in the
Russian memorandum remained un-
changed.
II was disclosed Wednesday that
an original French suggestion from
Genoa seeking 10 draw out an eX-
preston from Washington as 10 its
attitude toward what was construed
here 10 he a proposed purely eco
nomic investigation of Russian affairs
by a Joint international commission
had met with a wholly sympathetic
reply although no special acceptance
was sent That exchange was hard
" on the cable before the formal
invitation to the Hague was received
and proved TO be a wholly different
matter since II was probably pro-
posed as a result OF the Russian
memorandum Of May Il. The mes
sage rejecting this formal invitation
was expedited in the hope OF avoid
ing any confusion Of the reply 10 the
French proposal for a wholly non
political. scientific inquiry with the
answer 10 the Hague invitation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
CABINET AVOIDS
ISSUE OF CRISIS
In Spite of Defeat in House of
Commons, Government De-
cides t0 Continue.
By Associated Press.

AN AseUClANeU LEfses
LONDON. May 1.-THE crisis
projected by the defeat OF the gov
eminent IN the house OF commons
Tuesday evening passed as suddenly
as Il arose. The cabinet after a
counsel lasting an hour Wednesday
and Geographic conversation with
the prime minister at Genoa. has de-
cided 20 carry on and appoint a com
mittee 10 investigate teachers super
annuation. refusal OF which in the
first instance led 10 the government :
defeat
Austen Chamberlain announced
the governments decision Wednes-
day, 40 the same time indicating that
he would be obliged 10 ask parlia-
ment for a supplementary estimate
10 compensate for the loss OF reve-
nue.. pending the determination Of
whether the teachers should con-
tribute the experimentation fund,
The government affects 20 treat
the defeat as a minor matter. but
examination OF the division lists
shows that not less than SIS govern
ment supporters. equally divided be-
tween unionists and liberals. voted
against the government
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
Laughing Bandits Held
For Grand Jury Under
Bonds of $1,000, 900

CHICAGO, May u ~ Three
laughing bandits whose depreda-
lions in the last few months have
been estimated by the police at
S25O.0O0 Wednesday cheerfully
chided courtroom full Of VIC
Tins called 10 identify them.
Have their eyes examined.
laughed one robber TO a score Of
persons who identified him.
Were not YOU the scared
baby" he added 10 one Of them
with a grin.
What. are YOU gonna rap US
after we gave you back 81 so you
could eat?" another remarked TO
a victim who recognized him.
The three were held 70 the
grand jury i'm bonds which total
led nearly 100000 but smiling
still they were led 70 cells
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
wooLwoRTH SALES GROW.

WATERFOWL. y. Y. May l7.-Sales
in tte 1855 stores OF the F. "
WOODWORK company during the frA
four months OF 1922 showed a net
gain Of S4.616.4S0. or I1.46 percent
over the corresponding period Of
last year. II was announced az the
annual meeting Of the company held
here Wednesday. April. 1922. show
ed a net gain OF s2.417.4so over the
corresponding month o. 1s21.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
DENIES BETHLEHEM CO.
WILL ABSORB MIDXALE

NEW YORK. May 11.-Rep orts
that the Midyale Steel and ord
nance CO. was 10 be absorbed by the
Bethlshem Steel corporation, which
were responsible for an extreme rise
OF s Is points in Midvale shares
on the stock exchange. were denied
Wednesday night by Thomas L.
Claiborne, counsel for the Inde-
pendent Steel Co. including Mid
vale. which are interested in the six
company merger now under nego-
tiAtton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
DISMISS INDICTMENT

PHOENIX, Ariz. MAY I7.-Fed-
eral Judge Van Fleet "Wednesday
sustained the demurrer OF United
States Senator Ralph II Cameron.
republican Arizona 70 an in6ict-
nent which accused the senator OF
perjury. The Indictment las or
derek dsErezeed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
CONCRETE PLANS
FOR HOUSING OF
CITIZENS MADE
NJ yOr Seebirt's Expansion
Committee Discusses Prob
lens at Dinner Meeting.

South Bend will take advantage
of its opportunity for growth Il will
build the houses needed for the new
citizens who will soon be here. 1t
will not throw away the chance of
wealth and usefulness through ~leth-
argy. greed or indifference.
This was the determination of the
so members of Mayor Seebirt's COM
mittee who attended a dinner given
by him at the Country club on We'd
nesday evening 70 discuss ways and
means Of obtaining the necessary
houses.
The banks. the builders. the real
were represented at the gathering,
which took on the form of a general
discussion as to the best means to
obtain results and the dangers TO be
avoided.
Mayor Seebirt. in opening the dis
cussiOn outlined some Of the prob
lens 10 be solved and called atten-
ton to the fact that there already
exists a demand for homes and hous-
liz AdCllAlAtS bt9 olu the pAtotuA sup
Ply.
Must Furnish AbOdes.
Outlining the signs of prosperity
in the agricultural states and in
foreign countries, he predicted that
every large industry of this city
would soon be needing more work
ers and that this meant that the city
must furnish suitabl places in
which they and their families might
live. His prediction for the next
three years was an era Of Unprece-
denied expansion and growth.
Coming to the concrete plans OF
the Studebaker Corp. for its imme-
diate future, he called attention 70
the fact that by January, $500 more
workers must have homes and that
the plans Of the company contem-
plated an additional 10000 within
the next two years.
Unless this city takes advantage
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Continued on page two.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-18
REPORT NEW MESSAGE.

PARIS. Nav IL The Havas
correspondent at Genoa understands
that Premier Lloyd George has sent
another message 20 the United States
giving a fuller explanation Of the
plan OF the meeting OF the experts
commission al The Hague.