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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
OFFER WAR RECORDS
TO REFUTE CHARGES
Committee Hears Executed
Men We're Buried With
Ropes Around Necks.

WASHINGTON. Ian. II. After
presentation Of testimony by way of
denial. war department records. sub
United Tuesday TO the senate com
mittee investigating charges that
American soldier had been hanged
without trial in France. showed that
ON the bodies of two men dug up in
the little cemetery at Bazoilles. the
ropes and black caps in which they
were put to death on the Eallows
had not been removed prior to
burial.
Edwin f. Lamb OF Hartford,
Conn. a colOneI overseas. testified
shat in the case OF one Of the men
hanged the body was placed quickly
in a coffin. and 50 far as he recalled
the rope and cap were left iust
where the hangman had placed
them. But in both cases. other wit
nesses declared they were removed
before the bodies were prepared for
shipment home to relatives.
Sen. Watson. democrat Georgia.
whose charges concerning illegal eX-
ccuuOns led TO the investigation
sharply attacked the burial of men
hanged for uncomfortable mines"
alongside OF soldiers who fell IN bat
tie. Asking a witness il white men
and negroes were buried in the same
part Of the cemetery, the senator
was told that they were-that all
were soldiers
Taking up the charges Of former
service men that bodies shipped here
from France were handled in helter
SHELTER fashion. without proper eff
Fort 10 establish identity, officers and
me na1taChed 20 the graves registra-
ton service declared there was no
foundation for such assertions and
Insisted that not one body was
brought home until identification had
been positively established
Turning from burial methods. John
Sebastian, a sailor OF Jask sonville,
Fla told how. when prisoner at
Ciievres. he saw the bodies OF two
negroes lying face down on the
ground and was informed by the
guard that two negroes had been
iynched- He was unable however.
% say whether the bodies were those
OF the men pu+ 10 death by a soldier
mob.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
STATE PRESENTS
MEDICAL EVIDENCE
Physicians Report, Backed Up
by Direct Testimony, Of
fered in Arbuckle Case.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 17.-Tak-
ing OF testimony in the second man
slaughter trial Of Roscoe Arbuckle
got well under way here Tuesday
three witnesses being examined al
the single session or court.
Leo Friedman. assistant district at
torney. made the opening statement
for the prosecution outlining evi.
dence whereby it hopes to prove that
Miss Virginia Rape died OF injuries
received at Arbuckle's hands at a
party he gave in his rooms IN the
Hotel St Francis here last Septem-
Der.
The outstanding feature Of Tues
days proceedings was the submits
sion TO the court OF a report pre-
pared by three doctors. This report
was used at the first trial az AT
buckle. which resulted IN a jury dis
agreement The doctors. named BY
JudEe Harold Louderback for the
purpose. examined organs OF Miss
Rappe's body 10 determine II there
was any evidence OF weakness in
them The report said there was
none and following its reading to the
Jury the doctors substantiated II with
verbal testim ony.
F. " Iatulip. diagram expert OF
the San Francisco police department;
who made maps and took photo
graphs Of the Arbuckle suite in the
Hotel St. Francis. was on the wit
ness stand when court adjourned
until wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
COUNCIL REFUSES
TO VOTE FUNDS TO
MAINTAIN BUREAU
Action of Common Council
Sounds Death Knell of Free
Employment Unit.

Taps were sounded for a free
employment bureau for South Bend
under state supervision by the &C
ton Of the county council in ses-
sion yesterday I'm voting no funds
for its maintenance.
The action of the county appro-
priating body automatically kills
the employment bureau PROPOSE.
ton for some time 20 come in
South Bend Finding work for idle
men will be continued as a branch
of the Chamber of Commerce.
At their meeting, the city council
appropriated $4,000 for the pur-
chase of 26 new voting machines
and the repair Of the "a old ones
now owned by the county. This
will give the county so voting ma
chimes for all elections Under the
plan adopted by the county commits
sioners. the present 116 precincts in
the county will be reduced to so and
in this manner each precinct will
have A machine. dispensing with the
Australian ballot system.
The death knell Of the employ
ment bureau came with a communi-
cation signed by Elgar France,
chairman OF the employment COM
mittee. pointing out that the expen-
diture Of county funds for such a
bureau was not justifable because
the Chamber Of Commerce was
doing the work. Mr.. France also
declared I'm his message that pol
itics had entered into the appoint
ment OF a director for the bureau.
Strang Explains Position.
Walter +. Strang Gov. McCray's
appointee. was present during the
morning session Of the council and
explained his position.
The council approved the action
Of the county commissioners in
Pine, Division. Turkey Creek and
Dogwood roads. declaring them 10
be a public utility. Action on the
Dragon Trail was held up until
Jan. 1. pending an investigation as
70 protection OF the road for drain
age.
The council meeting IN reality
was an adjourned session from
Dec. / 8 last. when the body met. but
lacked quorum. They passed a
number Of deficiency appropriations
for 1921. which are as follows:
S43, 900 for voting machines and
remodeling Of old ones $516.0S
county auditor; $1.765.64. county
treasurer; $500 county sheriff;
$46s.42, county superintendent OF
schools; s3O2.30. county assessor; ;
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
KEEP UP FIGHT ON
ANTI-LYNGHING LAW
Democrats Aided in Opposi-
ton to Dyer Bill by Repub-
lican Members.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17-Dem-
ocradc members OF the house were
aided Tuesday in their fight against
the Dyer anti-lynching bill by Rep.
Reavis, republican, Nebraska, who
during debate on the measure de-
clared il was evident 10 "ravish" f.
with emphasis ne urged defeat OF
the bill. asserting its passage would
be an unconstitutional usurpation
Of power by the federal government
All afternoon the bill. carrying
heavy penalties for persons partici-
pating in lynchings and for officials
who fail through neglect Of duty 20
prevent them. was alternately COM
mended and fayed.
Rep. Burton, republican. Ohio.
declared that lynching was the dark
est blot on an otherwise splendid
civilization. asserted there was only
one crime 20 which it could be
comps d-cannibalism I'm II
states. he said. the lives taken by
lynchinE have been more than those
under the decision OF the courts.
After Rep. Sanders. repub ncan.
Indiana, had declared there was no
question as to the authority Of cong
ress TO deal with the question, Rep.
Montague. democrat. Virginia, at
tackled the bin on constitutional
grounds.
Later Rep. Dallinger. republican.
ment OF a drastic anu-lynching bill
said he could not understand why
members OF congress. so sure that
the supreme court would immediate
~ declare the Dyer measure n en-
acted. unconstitutional were waging
such a determined right
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
MAKE SOUTH BEND
HOME OF COMPANY
State Headquarters of I. S,
Packing Co. to Be Located
Here-File Articles

The United States Packing COM
pany a Delaware corporation, CAPT
tallzed at s6.OOO.OOO, which quail
fed 10 do business in Indiana Tues
day by fling articles Of incorpora-
ton with Sec'y OF State Ed. Jack
son. viii have its Indiana head
quarters I'm South bend according
10 information received last night.
Arnot VI. Cleveland Of Plymouth.
Joint senator from St Joseph and
Marshal counties. will have charge
Of the agency in this district. II is
said.
The com pany. which Is headed by
Maynard H. Stuart OF St. Joseph.
Mich, as president, said S960.Oo0 OF
its capital stock was represented tn
Indiana, and that plants at Ply
mouth and Bloomington would be
taken over 70 manufacture baskets
and other containers.
Mr.. Cleveland al the present time
Is connected with the offices Of the
Package Sales Co. with Offices IN
the Union Trust building This or
Eanization, II is said, will be afnr-
ated with the new company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
GEORGE SELDFN. FATHER
OF AUTOMOBILE, DIE 5

ROCHESTER. y. z. Jan. IL
George 2. SeIden. father of the
auto" and holder OF many patents.
died here Tuesday at the age OF rs.
Seldom collected royalties from big
automobile manufacturer for years
on his patents. Finally a group Of
motor manufacturers led by Henry
Ford fought patent infringement
suits and won after seven years It'll
cation the right 20 use certain me-
chanial devices without paying Sell
don q royalty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
Canadians Fight
Extrddition Of
Negro FugitiUe
Seek Precedent of Slave Trade
Days to Prevent Deport-
ing of Bullock.

TORONTO. Ont. Jan. 1.-THE
time-yeI!owed documents OF slave
trade days Tuesday were being
thumbed industriously by Canadian
officials I'm their search for a prece-
dent in international law upon which
20 decide the case Of Matthew Bull
lock American negro whose dcpOr-
tation on a charge OF melting 20 riot
is demanded by North Carolina
authorities In deIving into the
ancient court records. the Canadian
barristers have found ar least one
historical near parallel 10 the Bull
lock case-that Of an American ne
tradition was demanded in 1862 on
the ground that he had slain his
master. an Ohioan named Digges
Bullock's cause is being pleaded by
Canadian members Of his own race.
and by public officials who demand
that the negro be given every ad-
vantage II the immigration laws and
the international courts In order
that Canada may continue his haven.
Find Near Precedent.
In 1852 the authorities demanded
Anderson's extradition on the
ground that he escaped from bon
dage in Ohio and when about to be
recaptured. bad murdered his mas
ter Digges When the negro was
caught in Canada the old fugitive
slave law" still was in effect But
the ashes Of the British abolition agi-
tation were stu hot and sentiment
in favor OF the Negroes claim 10 Can
ada as a haven OF refuge ran strong
Then Pres't Lincoln signed the
Emancipation Proclamation striking
off the shackles Of all American
slaves. But. although il strengthen
ed British sentiment in favor of An
dersOn. Pres't Lincoln's act did not
affect the AshburtOn treaty of 1862
II was under this treaty that Am
erican officials pressed their de-
mands for Anderson's extradition.
Preliminary trial of Anderson was
held in Toronto. Two Of the three
justices decided against him and
eventually the trial was carried TO
England don an appeal Here the
abolitionists stepped in with their
plea that mo slave remains one
when he touches British soil" and
Anderson was set free. Canadian Of
ficials do not believe that the An
derson case will govern the outcome
of the proceedings against Bullock,
although they point 10 II as another
instance where the resources OF Brit
ish law, cmObined with a wave OF
public sentiment, were invoked by
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
NEGRO SLAYERS PAY
PENALTY IN CHAIR

TRENTON, ~. j.. Jan. H.
Louis Lively. negro slayer Of Ma
tilda Russo. seven years old az
East Noorestown, last June. and
George Washington Knight. also
colored, who killed Mrs Edith Mar
shall Wilson. a church organist, at
Perth Amboy last March. were put
% death in the electric chair at the
state prison here shortly after eight
O'Clock Tuesday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
FARMERS MAP
PROGRAM FOR
FARLEY WORK
Will Seek Early Enactment of
Laws to Help in Market
ing of Products.
SEEK RATE REDUCTIONS
viii Also Endorse Develop
ment of Muscle Shoals
Nitrate Project.

WASHINGTON Jan. IT, The
program which the American farm
bureau will submit to the national
agricultural conference when it
convenes here next week will call for
early enactment by congress of laws
clearly defining the rights OF the
farmers to market their products
comparatively"
In making this announcement
Tuesday the bureau said their econ
omic and legislative proposals would
be based upon the plan adopted at
! the recent annual convention in At
lanta. Ca At the same time. IL
was said, information which the
department Of agriculture is collect
ing on farm tenantry and other
problems will be made available TO
the delegates.
The Farm Bureau Federation said
they would urge the conference to
endorse a recommendation that all
appointments on federal boards and
commissions be made so that the in
terests of agriculture shall be pro-
tected and conserved
Relief OF the farmers financial
situation will be urged through a
plan in which it will be suggested
that congress enact Tor long time
credits for commodity financing
based upon warehouse personal re-
ceipts by proper insurance features
and the creation Of machinery that
Will allow cooperative systems 70
obtain money directly.
Seek Rate Reductions
The transportation policy present
ed to the conference wiz suggest
immediate reductions IN freight
rates. all savings in operating costs
to be further reflected in further
rate reductions until the entire in
crease of August 1920. is wiped out
and repeal or amendment Of the
armament so as 20 nullify the ma
tiOnal agreements"
The conference will also be asked
/ 10 declare for the repeal or amend
ment Of the E,sch -Cummins law so
as TO abrogate the guarantee clause,
restore to the states Jurisdiction in
intrastate rates, vitalize the railroad
labor board and coordinate wage
making powers with the rate makins
power of the interstate commerce
commission"
The program, IL was said, probab-
" would urge development Of the
Muscle Shoals nitrate water power
project, as an essential measure in
securing the preservation Of our soil
resources as well as an essential to
the full development Of the indus
trial and transportation facilities Of
the nation"
The conference VIII further bc
asked BY the federation delegates
TO endorse a resolution adopted at
the Atlanta convention which urged
congress to enact the export grain
feature Of the so-called farmers
relief bill providing that the war
finance corporation be empowered
to make advances to foreign pur-
! chasers Of Americas surplus ag-
ricultural products. This resolution,
| il was declared, contained the pro-
vision that no money so advanced
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
SENATE PASSES
BILL TO AMEND
RESERVE LAW S
First Step Taken to Secure
Farmer Representation on
Federal Board.
AGREEABLE TO HARDING
Compromise Also Limits Ex-
pense for Bank Buildings
to $250,000.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE frs,
step to bring about farmer represen-
tation on the federal reserve board
was taken by the senate late Tues
day In the passage of the Kellogg
Smith compromise bill increasing
the boards appointive membership
from five 10 six and providing that
the agricultural interests shall have
a spokesman among them.
The vote by which the bill was
passed was 90 TO 8. Seven OF those
who opposed the proposition were
republicans and two democrats.
The nine senators who voted
against the bill were Pomerene.
Ohio, and Williams, Mississippi.
democrats; Brandegee, Conn, Cald-
er, New York; Edge. New Jersey;
Keyes. New Hampshire; Mclean,
Conn; Moses. New Hampshire. and
Wadsworth, New York. republicans.
BY the bill which constitutes an
amendment TO the federal reserve
act. the limited designation of the
present law is wiped out and instead
of the specific provision for the nam
AAAh Va AFNO DchlAhNAo ~ TIC bOaAAf AAA1
statute, If agreed to by the house.
will direct the president In making
appointments the board, to have
due regard to a fair representation
OF the financial. agricultural. indus
trial and commercial interests and
geographical divisions of the coun-
try"
Limits Building Expense.
The measure also provides that
hereafter no federal reserve bank
may enter into "A contract for bank
ing homes if their cost is to exceed
$3.50. 900 unless the consent of con-
gress is first given.
There were many attempts TO
change the compromise. but all save
the amendmene restricting construc-
ton. by sen. Harris. democrat, Geor-
gia, were killed. The agreement on
the compromise. which bore the ap-
prevail not only of all the agricul-
tural bloc leaders in the senate but
that of President Harding as we'll
held fast throughout.
Sen. Smith. democrat, South Caro-.
lima, who first offered the specific
provision as TO farmer representa-
ton withdrew his amendment and
called his democratic colleagues TO
support the substitute, which. he de-
clared to be adequate and to get all
demands.
While the senate was moving slow
~ toward passage OF the measure
word was received by senator's that
Mr.. Harding would observe the in
tent Of the legislation and would
name the farmer member. He had
previously indicated disapproval OF
the original proposal and the COM
promise measure resulted.
Defeat Opposition.
Opponents OF the measure headed
by Sen. Mclean. made an attempt to
stave off its passage just before the
final vote. They moved to send it
back to committee, but this was de-
feated. % to Il.
Sen. Harris in addition 10 the
amendment compelling the reserve
banks 10 ask congressional consent
for construction Of banking houses,
sought 10 have the measure include
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
TWO HOLDUPS OPEN NEW
CRIME WAVE IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Jan. IL - chicago
crime wave set the police department
in fun motion again Tue=day-
Three bandits held up the scar
Loan bank on tse West Side and er-
capped with between $4,000 and
$50. 600 In jewelry ana currency, ac-
cording 20 p. Hubschuan. one OF the
proprietors.
At practically the same time two
men were shot and between $4,000
and $4,000 taken by bandits in g.
bold holdup in the heart ~ one %
the busiest districts of the south side.
The wounded men are Anthony koe-
foot and Joseph Ross. employees of
the City Trust a. Savings bank. They
had in their possession the Ward
bakery Co. payroll
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18
RECEIVE INVITATION
TO GENOA CONFERENCE

WARRINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE in
vitation for the United States to
participate in the ecOBomic confer
ence at Genoa early in March was
received at the state department
Tuesday night Officials declined 20
discuss what the attitude OF the ad-
ministration would be toward the
invitation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18

Weeks Says RaW'
Charges of Ford
Force an AnSwer
Secy of War Declares Charges
of Delay Are Absolutely
Without Basis.

WASHINGTON. Jan. IT, ecre-
tary Weeks Tuesday sharply attack
ed Henry Ford. who criticised delay
by Weeks in taking a definite stand
for Ford's offer for the goyerume mt
power and nitrate plant az Muscle
Shoals Ala.
Weeks said there was no basis
for Ford's charges OF unnecessary
delay.
81 have no desire 10 get into a
newspaper controversy with MI.
Ford. but his remarks were too
raw and I cannot refrain from
answering" Weeks said.
Weeks statement follows:
81 have noticed the comments
made by Mr.. Ford and sent through
the PRESS associations relating 20 his
offer for the Muscle Shoals plant
The facts are that after Mr.. Ford
left my Office he sent his secretary
TO me 10 say that he did not wish 20
make any statement 20 the press
and asked that 7 make whatever
statements seemed necessary relat-
ing 70 our interview This 7 did
within a very few minutes as repre-
resentatives OF the press were walt
ing IN my office. The statement. in
effect, was that I proposed 20 trans
NIT Mr.. Ford's offer to congress. the
only action I could take. as even
NIr Ford knows that I cannot sell
real estate without the authority CT
congress, and that nothing could
come Of his offer, involving an ap-
preparation as Il does without the
action Of congress.
Ford Forgets Message
Apparently by the time Mr.. Ford
reached his hotel he had forgotten
the message he had sent me through
his secretary and, II correctly quot
ed, INDUCED in unjust and unwar-
ranted criticism. I regret that Mr..
Ford, by his action, seems to have
put himself I'm the class Of those
who go to the press with that kind
OF sentiment rather than saying it
70 the individual concerned. Il
would have been easy for him 20
have done 50, as he had been talk
ing with me within half an hour
and had not suggested any such
thought; neither has ne nor his rep
resentatives ever made any COM
plant 10 me that was unduly de-
laying action. IF they had done so
I could easily have demonstrated
that there was no basis for the
charge"
Ford Will discuss the Muscle
Shoals project az a meeting Of the
Southern group OF the American
Farm Bureau federation at Muscle
Shoals this Friday andd Saturday.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18

Indiana - Rain IN south and
rain or snow IN northern por-
ton Wednesday. Thursday snow
and colder.
Lower Michigan - Snow Wed
nesday and probably Thursday
colder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18

To be thrifty is 20 be happy. OBJ
serve Thrift Week. Jan. II. by max
ing a budget. paying up bills and
saving is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18

Prepare now. Thrift Week starts
Tuesday. Jan IT. Outline your
thrift program and follow Il out
carefully. 16
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"One thing must be- sure. not
only in the bitUininous coal fields or
America. but in tho anthracite coal
fields az we'll Tn this day there
must be no backward step hy the
mine workers OF thls country II
makes no difference 20 the organized
mine workers that wa-e reductions
have taken place in other industries
and 81 makes no difference % tho
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-18

Speaking for the French. Albert
~4rrsut also endorsed in principle
The open door. but declared he had
some misgivnss AS 90 the effect Of
article four ~ the American resOlu-
zion which would authorize an in
uufry into the validity OF existing
-1ucessions. He asked Chairman
hughes II that article referred also
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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-08-14
BALDWIN

The people i'll this community
were very sorry to learn that
Mr.. Luther Isbell has typhoid
fever.
: Miss Hazel Broaddus spent
Sunday with Miss Eva Carnes OF
Whitlock.
Mrs. Willie Sebastian, Mrs.
Roy Williams and Mrs. Fay
Reichelderfer and son, Fred VIII
ton, spent the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sanders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker
Griggs spent Sunday with rela-
tives at Valley View.
Miss Stella Howard, Of Cot
tonburg, spent the week end
with her cousin, Miss Alma San
ders.
Mrs. Cora Sanders, of Lancas-
ter, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Curry.