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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
ASTORIA FIRE OF
INCENDIARY ORIGIN
Investigators F in d Clew S
Which Will Lead to Arrest
of Arson Suspects.

ASTORIA, Ore, Dec. 28.-(By A.
P.)-Investgation by deputies from
the state fire marshaTs office in
vestigating the fire which wiped out
the business district Of Astoria Dec.
has disclosed the fire was Of incen-
diary origin. it was announced to-
day 1t was said clews have been
found which viii lead to arrests.
The Information upon which the
fire marsha's deputies have been
working has been in their hands
since the day after the fire, but ow-
ing 10 need for secrecy while clews
were being developed, the investi-
cation was carried on under cover,
ii was said.
Early on the morning Of the fire
NJ y. Bushing, field superintendent
Of the Astoria water department,
was awakened and when he was in
formed Of the seriousness Of the fire
went 10 his telephone 70 order cut
ting off OF the water service from
all the residence district in order TO
allow concentration Of water pres
sure IN the fire stricken area. He
found his telephone wires had been
cut. so his efforts TO connect with
the water department were futile
BUshing thereupon discovered his
house had been entered and the
telephone wires severed inside. Mr.
Bushing gave his Information 70 the
state fire marshals Office the next
day and special investigators have
since been at work on the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
INDICT TWO HELD
IN BOSCH FRAUD
Pair Involved in Magnetic
Firms Sale to Be Tried on
Other Charges.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s-(By \. P)
Martin z. Kern. alleged dun
N.Y. purchaser OF the Bosch Magne-
20 compauy's assets at an alien prop
erty custodian sale in 1918 and
Joseph +. GuGey. former sales di-
rector Of the property custodian's
New York Office. today were indict-
ed by federal grand jury which
has for several weeks been investiga-
ting complaints OF irregularities in
connection with the safe.
Kern was Indicated for perjury
and Guhey for embezzlement but
fedora officials admitted the in
dIctments were supp Elementary 10
the Bosch inquiry and did not con-
cern the alleged irregularities.
The charge against Kern was
that he took a false oath 20 get an
American passport when he was
technically an alien las, January. a
ser-es cf enb bezzlements totauing
S4O6, 0o1 were charged against Guf-
FEY but q was made clear these
sums were received by the aLen
property custod.an's Office IN sales
other than the Bosch transaction.
Following the returu OF the n
|, ,dictments the grand jury was die
lmlssed and .t was stated by Asst.
Pros Joyce that Kern and Guhey
would fbe arraigned Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
DISMISSES GRAFT
CASES AT MUNCIE
Ju d g e Sustains Prosecutor S
Motion to Drop 80 Grim
inal Actions.

MUNCIE. Ind. Dec. 2S.-CBy A.
P)-Thirty criminal actions, in
cluding the so-called Muncie graft
cases Of March, 1915, were dismis-
sed from the Delaware Circuit court
today when Judge Dearth sustained
motion filed by Pros. Benadurl. Lack
OF evidence was given as the cause
for dismissal in nearly every case.
Included IN the causes dismissed
were those pending against Rollin
II. Bunch, former Muncie mayor and
Gene Williams, former deputy pro-
secutOr, who were charged with aC-
cep:iEg bribes. conspiracy to COM
MT felonies and also with malfeas-
ance in office.
The action included three cases
against Former Mayor Bunch, two
charging him with acceptance OF
bribes ard one alleged malfeasance;
charge OF extortion against John
I. Day: one OF cOnspiring 70 com
NIT a felony. against Gene Williams
and John Z. Day; one against VIII
liams alleging acceptance OF bribes;
a charge of accepting brides brought
against Bunch, Herbert s. Maddy,
William A McIlvaine, William and
Roy Hathaway and a charge OF
cOnspiring 20 solicit and accept
bribes brought against Bunch. VII
liams. NLcIlvaine. John 5. COffnran,
Gene Y. Smith and John W. Sims.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
QUERY EXPERT ON
PHONE EQUIPMENT
Commissioners Hear Compar-
isOn of That of A. T. & T.
and Independents.

INDIANAPOLIS Dec. 2S-CBy a.
PD-The efficiency Of telephone
equipment furnished by the Ameri-
can Telegraph < Telephone Co. TO
its associated companies as compared
with equipment manufactured by in
dependent companies Is higher than
that OF the Independents. according
90 the testimony OF ". Il. Thompson.
engineer Of the \. T. & T. given to-
day az the public service commits
slOn's statewide telephone rate in
vestigation. Mr.. Thompson IS en-
ployed by the A T. & T. IN New
York as an engineer 20 study develop
ment OF sub-station equipment His
testimony was in rebuttal 10 that OF
NJ T. Atwater. telephone expert for
for the commission. who had said
that independent manufacturers led
the way IN the development OF tele-
phone equipment.
Mr.. Thompson's testimony this aft
ernoon followed that OF several wit
nesses introduced by the Indiana Bell
Telephone Co. this morning who told
OF methods employed By that organ
ization IN replacing broken poles.
They declared that the Indiana Bell
follows the practice OF "stubbing"
broken poles. Mr.. Atwater had tes-
tifed that the company had followed
an uneconomical plan OF replacing
broken poles with new ones.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
HENRY FORD BUYS
MINEIN KENTUCKY
President of Pond Greek Coal
Co. Announces Sale of
Land and Plant.

BOSTON. Dec. 2S-(By A. P)-
The sale TO the Ford Motor Co. Of
the coal lands, mining plant and
equipment OF the Pond Creek Coal
Co, situated in Pike county Ken
lucky, was announced today BY
Pres't T. B. Davis Of the latter com
pany.
The purchase price was not an
nounced but Mr.. Davis estimated
that upon final liquidation the net
worth OF the present company would
approximate S45 a share. There are
212.92O shares OF common stock.
The board Of directors Of the Pond
Creek Coal Co. at a meeting late to-
day confirmed the sale and author,z-
ed the calling Of a special meeting
Of stockholders 20 ratfy their ac-
ton. Il was announced that the full
cash consideration involved had been
deposited IN the National Shawmut
Bank of this city IN escrow pending
examination of title.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
FIVE RAILWAYS CONSOLIDATE
Liquor Pirates Reap
Rich Harvest In Raids
On Rum Running Ships

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s-(By A.
PA report received by customs
officials today from Nassau. Ba-
hamas, Of a 100000 liquor rob-
berry on the high seas was taken
by customs officials as proof OF
reports that pirates were raidlng
rum runners of the Atlantic
eoast. The report said the Vim
rent A. White, which cleared
from Nassau for Miqulon oct. 80
with 1900 cases OF liquor, had
been boarded off the New York
coast and all liquor and money
she carried taken.
With New Years approaching.
clearance reports from the Ba-
hamas received by customs Off
cials indicated a fresh supply OF
liquor was on its way from Mas
sau. Although a number of yes
sells cleared for St. Pierre, federal
agents indicated they would keep
a sharp outlook along the Jersey
and Long Island shores TO pre-.
vent any liquor leaking into New
York.
Reports showed Swedish craft
had entered the rum carrying
trade along the Atlantic seaboard,
for clearing from Nassau with a
cargo Of liquor was the Swedish
schooner Carnegie.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
WANTS TRAFFIC POLICE
AT GRADE CROSSINGS

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 2S-(By A.
P)-Rep. Louis G. Schwartz Of IN
dianapolis announced today he will
introduce a bill in the state legis-
lature when that body convenes that
would provide for the stationing OF
grade crossing police at 600 OF the
most dangerous. points in the state
as a means OF curling the death toll
due 10 crossing accidents.
Il IS estimated by Mr.. Schwartz
that the cost OF the rural traffic
police would be about $1,000. 900 an
nually and that the expense could
be derived from q tax on gasoline
or from increased motor vehicle il
cense fees
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
MAIL CLERK HELD
ON SUSPICION OF
NUMBERING GIRL
Boarder at Home of Child
Found Dead Admits Own.
ing % Revolver.

NEW YARK. Dec. 2S.-CBy app
Benjamin Prenderville, a clerk in
the Brooklyn general postofilce was
arrested tonight on a charge Of
homicide in the Staying Of 10-year.
old Therest Mccarthy, whose body,
with the heart pierced by %
calibre revolver bullet. was found
in her Brooklyn home last Tuesday.
Prenderville had been taken IN
custody early in the day on the
strength OF an affidavit by Mrs. An
ma Nell, the little girls aunt. that
the pOstoffice clerk. who boarded at
the Mccarthy home, possessed sew
eral weapons. one .22 calibre re-
volver.
Police asserted that after several
hours Of grilling during which II
was disclosed that the prisoner had
a criminal record, he ackrowled g-ed
owning such gun. He is reported
TO have kept IT in a baby carriage at
the Mccarthy home.
Concealed Criminal Record.
Confronted by experts from the
rogues gallery ana nnger printing
department, the postal clerk IS said
by the police to have broken down
and admitted he concealed his rec
'rd 10 get into the civil service;
that he kept three pistols at the Nc
home; that he attended a Christmas
party there at which he brought out
his guns; and he threatened TO slap
little Theresa when she asked him
for the pretty pearl handled one"
the % calibre gun.
Prenderville also Is said by the
police to have confessed he was at
the Mccarthy home when Theresa s
mother found the girls body and
he gave Charles Nell, 13-year-old
cousin Of the slain child 25 cents
for going TO a nearby drugstore and
UelephOning the news Of the tragedy
to the police.
Before the police arrived Prem
derville is alleged 70 have admitted
he carried his three revolvers to a
vacant lot few blocks away from
the Mccarthy home and threw them
where he thought they would not
be readily discovered He did this,
! according to the reported coFfessiOn
! because he was afraid ana wanted
to get rid OF them"
Investigated Noise.
Prenderville related, the police
/ declare. that when he went 20 bed
after the Christmas party he put the
CONTINUED on Page TwO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
HARDING LAKES
STAND AGAINST
.B0RAH'S PLAN
Says Proposal for Economic
Meet Would Embarrass
Administration.
SENDS WORD TO LODGE
Defeat of Id a h Senator's
Amendment Proposing Par
ley Deemed Likely.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-(By A.
P.)-Senate warfare over the Bo-
rah proposal for a world economic
conference reached a dramatic turn
ing point today when Pres't Harding
threw the full force Of the admin
istration against Sen. Borahs plan
as contained in an amendment TO
the naval appropriation bill. and in
letter read IN the senate virtually
asked for its defeat
Another days general debate fol-
lowed but action went over. Plans
were made for vote tomorrow but
so many senators desired TO speak
that with forces favoring the Bo-
rah rider reported sparring for time
in an effort at recruiting, delay over
the New Years holiday appeared
possible. Defeat OF the amendment
was predicted positively by admin
istration leaders and conceded upon
the present status Of the battle by
its champions.
Sends Letter TO Dodge.
The presidents letter was ad-
dressed TO Sen. Lodge Of Massachu-
setts. Republican leader, and said
the Borah amendment would create
false impressions" abroad as well
as at home, 10 the Embarrassment
Of what the administration was al
ready doing toward aiding Europe.
I Evidently drafted with great care
after consultation with Sec'y Hughes.
the communication, however. failed
to give any details Of the negotia-
tions it limited were an progr ess.
Neither White House or state de-
partment officials would divulge any
further information on the subject.
1T would be futile TO call such -.
conference as proposed by Borah
until the executive had learned
whether such a move would be well
/ coined by the other nations, Mr..
Harding said.
Offers Suggestions.
| IF congress desires to be helpful
/ in the present situation, he said, it
should modify the laws which pre-
vent American representation on the
repara tons commission and prohibit
/ tion Of the American debt commits
sion from granting more liberia!
funding terms to Americas Word
war debtors"
A settlement OF the reparations
question must underlie any eco
nomic rehabilitation or Europe" Z"
/ Mr. Harding said, but he emphatical-
/ " declared that the United States
would never say to one nation what
it should pay or TO another what t
should accept.
/ In the letter which attacked the
| hackers of the Borah resolution
rather pointedly, the president indi-
/ Gated that he resented the Idaho
senator's move on the ground that
/ It seemed to assume the executive
branch Of the government was net
fully alive to a world situation which
is Of deep concern to the United
States"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
TURKISH COURTS
issue IMPERILS
LAUSANNE MEET
Ismet Pasha Refuses to Yield
to Demand for Special
Foreign Judges.
CURZON ASSAILS STAND
Ambassador Child and Other
Delegates Criticize Otto
man Attitude.

LAUSANNE. Dec. 2S-(By A. P.)
-Ismet Pasha has failed to persuade
the United States and the European
powers that Turkish laws and Tur-
kish courts afford adequate protec-
ton TO the life and property of
foreigners residing in Turkey, and
the Near East conference in grave
danger of breaking up on this ques-
ton.
Europe and America insist that
special courts, upon which foreign
judges sit. must administer justice
TO foreigners in Mustapha Kemars
republic. ISmet Pasha declares such
courts would be an infringement on
Turkish sovereignty. In fact, he reit-
Grated this declaration so often at
todays stormy meeting Of the COM
mission on capitulation that Lord
Curzon retorted:
Il beg that 1smet Pasha wrap UP
and place carefully away in a cup
board this question of Turkish SOW
ereignty, which nobody wishes in
the least TO offend. Turkey is not
the only country which enjoys SOW
erelgnty. Many other powers have
1t and frequently greater powers
than Turk key submit questions to IN
ternationl tribunals without fear or
imDairing their sovereignty"
Criticizes Turkish Courts.
Ismst had declared Turkish laws
and Turkish courts were the equal
OF any in Europe so often, Lord
Curzon continued. that he had act
ually come TO believe IT.
The plain truth IS. Turkish laws
are based on Moslem law and were
drawn by Moslem jurists and theo-
logians. The judges are uneducated.
poorly paid and dilatory. The same
Is true OF the police. and the whole
mechanism Of Turkish justice is de-
fective. Under Turkish courts for
eignerS cannot conduct business IN
Turkey and Il will be impossible for
Turkey alone to get the machinery,
transport and food necessary for her
reconstruction and development"
Marquis di Garroni NJ Barrere,
NJ. Bompard. Ambassador Child and
Baron Hayashi all spoke in support
OF the proposed courts for foreigners,
upon which foreign judges designat-
ed by the international tribunal at
the Hague shall sit. Under this plan
Turkey would be permitted 10 select
judges from the list submitted by
The Hague tribunal.
American Gives Warning.
Ambassador Child's warning that
IT, 1. =
nations which have repudiated their
obligations If she wipes out all capi-
tulations and does not grant some
thing instead Of a guarantee OF her
treaty pledges created marked
impression in the conference and
was gratifying TO the allied delega-
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
Plans for Future of
Porto RiCGn Governor
Are Still Uncertain

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s-(By
a. P)-Sec'y OF War Weeks an
nounced today after a prolong-
ed conference with Gov. +. Mont
Rely Of Porto Rico that ne did
not know what the governors
intentions were with respect to
his continuance in Office as the
head OF the Porto Rican gov
eminent although he assumed
Mr.. Reilly would return there as
governor.
Mr.. RELY refused emphatical-
ly 10 comment on his future
plans further than to say that
ne would visit his home in Kan
sas City, Mo-. when his business
in washington was brought TO a
close.
Gov. Rely visited the White
House executive offices late to-
day but II is understood ne did
not seek an appointment with
the president. He said he eX-
pected TO see Mr.. Harding SOC
tally" before leaving Washing
ton.
Until that time, it was said.
no definite statement would be
forthcoming either from the war
department or from Mr.. Rely
as 10 Porto Rican affairs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
FILES INCORPORATION.

INDTANAPOLIS Dec. 2S.-(By
A P)-The Universal Power cor
poradon OF Evansville. capitalized
at $500 900. fled articles OF incor-
poration with the secretary OF state
here today. Directors named were
Charles L. Boil. Henry =. Ruente
and jeremiah Burke.
Articles were also filed by the
Ohio Valley Furniture CO. OF Evans
VILE The company is capitalized
at $4,000. James c. Price. Welv1n
B. Mcdonald and Robert D. Brooks
were named as directors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
STATE AUTOMOBILE
GROUPS OBJECT TO
TAX ON GASOLINE
Motor Associations Also OPP
pose Returning License
Fees to Counties.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2S-(By a.
Representative of the Indi-
ana Automotive Trade association,
the indianapolis Automobile Trade
association, the HoOsier State Auto
association and the Hoosier Motor
club, at a conference here today,
went on record as opposed TO the
proposed levy Of a state tax on gas
oline. The gasoline tax plan. which
had been widely discussed, was de-
nOunCed as impractical and likely to
require a small army Of state en-
ployes to collect the fees from the
retailers of the state.
1t was pointed out that the tax
cannot by law be collected at the
source and that it would have TO be
garnered from filing stations and
retailers TO the number Of perhaps
$4,000 in Indiana.
Against Refund Plan
The Conferees also declared op-
position TO the plan to turn auto
mobile license fees back to the var
ious counties and insisted that ev-
cry dollar now going to the funds
OF the state highway commission
be retained and that every effort be
made to obtain the federal aid mon
ey which win soon amount TO S11,-
100000 for Indiana roads. Means
whereby the state highway COM
mission may obtain money 10 match
dollar for dollar the present avail
able federal aid money and pros
Da0+fy-a voouav- from e-Ycb cor--o as {
were advocated.
Favor Small Increase
A statement issued after the con-
ference pointed out that the Indiana
! license fees are now much lower
! than those OF other states and the
declaration was made that a small
increase in license fees from all
motor vehicles would provide am
pie funds for the state highway
system.
The proposed plan 20 turn auto
mobile license fees back TO the
counties Will meet with determined
| opposition from the auto assoc ocia-
tions OF Indiana, the statement said
and added: I'VE believe every cent
Of the money available from the
motoring public OF the state should
| go 10 the state highway cOmmis-
/ sion 1t is also demanded, the
statement says. that the highway
| commission also shall continue &c
| receive its present income from the
! state levy and the inheritance tax
and that the license fee increase bt
/ made only on that condition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
OWNERS CEASE SEARCH
FOR LOST LAKE TUG

CLEVELAND. O.. Dec. 2S.-By
A. P)-La<s Erie alone can solve
rhe mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance OF the tug Cornell with a
crew OF seven men. Feeling that az
efforts % find some trace OF the ves-
SCI which has been missing since last
Thursday had been exhausted. Of
fcials OF the Great Lakes Towing
Co. former owner Of the Cornell.
announced tonight that further
search would be abandoned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
German Business Men Seek
American ReparationS Aid
L. S. Chamber of Commerce
Publishes Their Request
for Commission.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S-(By A.
P)-Further aspects of the move
for an American commission TO in
quire into Germany'S capacity to
pay reparauons, came to light today
when the Chamber Of Commerce Of
the United States made public a
definite request from German busi-
ness men that sucn commission
be appointed
The request was transmitted
through the German Industrie-Und-
Handelstag, a national organization
representing German business in
terests. In reply, the Chamber of
Commerce expressed qualification at
the confidence shown an American
business leadership, but deferred a
definite decision pending discussion
Of the reparations question by the
council Of allied premiers at their
meeting on Jan ..
The correspondence. as made
public. contains no reference to pre-
vious discussion os the project, al
| though it is known that in a less
formal way the American commis-
sion plan has been under consIdera-
tioE in Germany. the United States
and other countries for several
weeks.
State Department Silent.
State department officials, who
! have been unwilling to discuss in
any way the commission proposal
since it first was disclosed in u re-
| cent Associated Press dispatch from
/ I
garcing the whole project.
The communication from the
German busin ess organization,
which was made public by Julius H.
/ Barnes. president OF the Chamber
Of Commerce of the United States.
| follows:
Berlin, Dec. Is, 1922.
julius II. Barnes. president.
! Chamber Of Commerce Of the
! United States, Washington:
The G. er m n Industrie-Und-
Handelstag states that the failure
to agree on definite settlement of
reparations within the ability Of
/ Germany exercised in good faith
10 the utmost TO pay continues a
state of financial and commercial
chaos from which not only Ger
/ many but the whole world must
suffer
.. That the difference OF the
views as 10 what and how Germd-
ny can pay in restitution would
seem 10 be susceptible of a sOlu-
ton by independent and impartial
business Judgment.
Request Commission.
8. That Germany greatly de-
sires such IN expression Of buSl-
ness Judgment on her capacity 10
pay that shall at least Clarity her
position.
l. The German Industrie-Und-
Handelstag. as the leading COM
mercial body OF Germany. address
/ themselves 10 the leading COM
mercial body Of the United States
| (the Chamber OF Commerce OF
the United States) and inquire
whether that chamber. in simple
justice 10 Germany, and for what
ever basis it may later provide as
a possible settlement OF this qIe5-
ton which lies at the root OF ali
! financial and commercial disordeI
in Europe, will appoint a commits
sion OF outstanding character,
(Coutiuued on Page Two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-29
SEVERE STORM VISITS
NORTHEASTERN OHIO

CL4EV BLAND. O., Dec. 2S.-( By
A. P)-In1uries 10 eight persons
here; damage 10 the Ohio Telephone
CO.. estimated by officials al more
than 100000; temporary demoral-
!zation OF vehicular. street car and
interurban traffic and interruption
OF train service resulted today from
a heavy sleet and snow storm which
swept over northeastern Ohio. AT
times the gale reached the velocity
OF 55 miles an hour, according 10
the weather bureau.