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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-26
WILLIAMS CLOUTS
SIXTH -FOUR BASE
DRIVE IN 4 DA Us.
SKATERS BABE RuTH's RECORD
LAST WALLoP MADE OFF F.
PITCHER EHMKE WITH slsLER /.
ON eAsE-REcoRDEp % HON. .
ERS LAST SEASON.

st. Louis, April % Singing his
sixth home run in four days, Ken
meth Williams, today surpassed Babe
Ruths record at this time last season,
with three hits out OF three times at
plate enabled ST Louis 10 defeat De.
troit To g. His circuit drive came
in the first inning with Sister on
base. His four base wallop was sr.
cured of Pitcher Ehmke. Sisler aud
Ellerbe participated in the hard bat.
ting with triple each.
Beats Ruth's Record
When Williams lofted one OF Ehm.
ke's shoots over the fence in the
first inning he made new record in
smuggling, SO far as known. Babe Ruth
on one of his four ply swat spree.
last year hit seven homers IN 1--WE
DAYS. but a double header was mixed
up IN the five day schedule Williams
has made his record of six IN four
games
There is no telling when the slug
cling Brownie is going to stop ms
terrific cloutng Last year ne was
one Of Ruth's chief contenders IN the
American league fer several weeks
He wound up the season with twenty
four homers to his credit. Williams
has never been particularly anxious
to break into the Ruth class.
While not an Indifferent ball player
he Is not a limelghter and IS Well
disciplined ball player. When order
ed to sacrifice he does so.
Catches Pennant Fever.
But popped up with pennant hopes
like the rest of his teammates, the
sturdy outiielder is smuggling in ear
nest this year He is batting sixth
and he has told Tobin. Sisler, Eller-
be. Jacobson and SEVERED that all
they have to do is to get on.
"IIl see you home he puts it.
lie is mean with men on bases.
Williams started his home run hit
ting last Saturday when he broke
worlds record by hitting three round
trips in the game with the White SoX.
This had never been done before. lie
damned the first two OFF Acota the
little Sox pitcher and wound up in
the ninth by nicling Robertson for
another
With this start he greeted Cobb
Tigers with another Sunday, and he
continued Monday and Tuesday at the
expense of Detroit.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-26

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
OFFICIALS DISCUSS
HERRIN EVIDENCE
No Miners or Coal Operators
a on Grand Jury, Which
Convenes Today.

MARION. H.. Aug. 27.-(By A
PD-The Williamson county grand
jury which viii investigate the Her
rim massacre has neither union coal
miner nor operator among its mem
bers. said Atty. Gen. Edward J.
Brundasee. who accompanied by
Asst. L. 5. Aty. Gen. c W Middle
kauf. reached Carbonate sunday
morning and then made the trip 20
Marion by way or Herrin. the scene
OF the massacre or June p and -
iast. where 26 miners were killed or
fatally wounded.
he spent the afternoon ia con-
ference with states ATTY. Delos
Duty. comparing his evidence with
hat obtained by federal oferseves,
and that collected by sheriff Melvin
Thaxton and the states attorneys
Office
M Brundage announced that in
his opinion the evidence was con
elusive and should lead 10 the issu-
ance OF indictments County officials
predicted thai upward OF 100 indict-
msnts would be voted The grand
jury, II was announced this evening,
had already been sworn in by Sheriff
rhaxton but the names OF the jurors
VIII not be known until Judge ID. T.
Hartweu calls the body into session
-omSTrow forenoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
KLAN'S CANDIDATE
WINS SENATORSHIP
With Less Than $4,000 Votes
Missing, Mayfield Leads
by That Number.

DALLAS. Tex. Aug. 27-(By A.
PD-With but $4,000 TO $4,000 addi-
tiunal votes 20 come in. Earle B.
Msyfields lead tonight for the dem
ocratic state nomination for United
States senator was 59,991 At the
last count al 1 o'clock this morning
Mayfield was leading by approx
imateiy 5000 votes, but reports that
came IN during today. the report Of
the Texas election bureau shows. re-
duced this lead by approximately
5000 votes Mayfield is said 10 be
the Ku Klux Khan candidate. His
opponent is former Coy. James L.
Ferguson.
The vote stood Mayheld. 2S2.O45:
Ferguson. 222.052 This count was
from 215 counties including COM
plete returns from 40.
In the Lieutenant Sovernorship
race. T. w. Davidson is leading COL
Billy Mayfeld. ir. supposedly khan
candidate. by $500 votes.
The Texas election bureau declar-
ed that this count is the last one
that viii be announced until the
final count Is MADE. which viii prob
ably be about the middle OF the
week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
GERMANY INVITED
TO RESTATE CASE
Delay Sought by Preparations
Commission IN Effort TO
Reach Unanimity.

PARIS. Aug. 27.-(By A. PIN
a strong desire TO reach unani-
nous decision on Germany's request
FOR a moratorium. the repsrations
commission this morning found a
pretext for further delay by resoiv-
ing TO invite Germany again 20 be
heard before the commission We'd
nesoay. Meanwhile the members OF
the commission wal consult together
in the hope of avoiding vote which
viii Divide Il.
The members OF the commission,
with Col James A. Logan acting ss
American observer, met az IL o'clock
today and sat until l .. n. The
delegates expressed their views on
Germany's request Of july IL for a
three years moratorium. Semi
Official declarations later showed
thai unanimity had not yet been
reached, except on the point that
the present uncertainty could not
be prolonged and that a decision or
the reparations question should be
rendered at the soonest possible
moment ednesday If possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
EFFORTS RENEWED
FOR AGREEMENT IN
HARD COAL FIELDS
Chairman of Operators Poll
cies Committee COnfers
With Sen. Pepper.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. ~
(By A. PD-Samuel d. Warriner
president of the Lehigh Coal and
Navigation Co. and chairman OF the
anthracite operators policies com
mittee, arrived here tonight from his
summer home in Montrose. Pa.
simultaneously il was learned that
United States Sen. Pepper Of Penn
sylvania had come from Devon, Pa,
10 meet the spokesman of the en-
ployers to discuss methods OF bring
ing peace in the hard coal regions.
The meeting place was kept secret.
Another conference between Mr..
Warmer and Sen. Pepper was said
TO be scheduled for tomorrow. The
Pennsylvania senator last week
spent some time with John /. Lewis,
president OF the United Mine Work.
ers and other union leaders in an
effort. he said, 70 familiarize himself
thoroughly with the union point Of
view
Meanwhile Mr.. Lewis and Philip
J. Murray vice president of the
United Mine Workers, remained in
Philadelphia over Sunday and VIII
stay through tomorrow, according to
the latter Why they continued TO
linger could not be ascertained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
Leading Codg Mdgnate
Falls Dead FrOnl His
Horse While Hunting

CHICAGO. Aug Thy A.
PD-F. 5. Peabody. one OF the
country's largest coal operators.
died today after suffering
stroke while horse back riding
on his farm near H.nsda.e His
horse was found standing over
the body which was on the
ground a. though he had fallen
from his saddle
The tragedy took place during
the first hunt OF the season on
the Peabody estate he became
separated from the other hun
tiers and when they returned 20
the house and found him absent,
search was begun. The body was
found by a caretsker. There
were no bruises or other evil
dence Of his having been thrown
from he mount.
Mr. Peabody had been active
in democratic politics for many
years and in 1920 was q can
didate for the nomination for the
United States senate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
AWAIT HARDING'S STAND on STRIKES
His Life 4 Failure,
Nan Returns To Home
TOWn and Kills Self

FLINT. Mich Aug 27.-CBy A
PD-Wuliam 3. Atwood. 81. back
in his home town after an absence
of years. today ended his career.
which he began so hopefully here
nearly 40 years ago. with a pistol
shot.
Mr.. Atwood was member of
wealthy and socially prominent
family OF Flint Nearly 40 years
ago he eft here to make his mark
in the outside world. Saturday he
made his way back 20 Flint. reg
istered AZ a local hotel under the
name OF +. r Elliott Of Detroit
and spent day visiting the scenes
OF his childhood.
This morning maid heard
pistol shots and when hotel en-
ployes opened AtwoOd'S door they
found him dead with two bullet
wounds in his head. A note found
on the body requesting that Mrs.
Atwood be notified revealed his
identity Friends say Mr.. Atwood
was respondent over falling
health.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
LABOR ACHIEVING
AIMS, SAYS LEADER
Gompers Declares Workers
Have Halted Wage Cuts
and Union Smashing"

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.-CBy A.
PROGRAMMED labor groups have
every reason 10 congratulate their
with the coming Labor
day in 1922 because OF the 'indust-
rial and and political solidarity" Of
the working people. because Of the
failure OF employers 10 bring about
waHe reductions" and because of de-
termination within themselves TO
push forward. Samuel Gompers.
president of the American FEEDER
alton OF Labor. declared in an ad-
dress published in the forthcoming
issue Of the American Federationist.
There has been a general assistance
OF American labor TO the program OF
wage reductions and union smash
ing" and it has been successful he
asserted.
1T is safe 10 say that the full
volume OF wage reductions since the
armistice, IL averagted up and
spread over the working population,
would amount 10 less than per
cent" Mr.. GOmpers said.
1T is a magnificent victory for
the workers" he continued. There
are not terms 10 strong TO describe
the importance OF this great victory
for labor Ii is victory in the
celebration OF which every useful
citizen can Join because the purpose
OF thoss employers who sought 10
reduce wages was not TO reduce the
final cost OF commodities, not so that
there might be a larger volume of
commodities produced; but il was SO
that there might be a larger profit
IN the production OF commodities.
lower wage for the worker and a
relatively higher cost to the con-
SUN ern
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
WORK RECOMMENDS
u. S. OWNERSHIP OF
ALL POST OFFICES
With Harding's Approval, He
Outlines Plan to Check
Rent PrOfiteering."

WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.-(By A.
PD-Government ownership OF
postoffice buildings in every city
and town in the United States where
none is now owned has been pro-
posed to congress by Postmaster
Gen. Work with the approval Of
Pres't Harding.
The presidents approval, admins
tration officials said today, was
based upon reports showing that
the plan. once put into effect.
would mean a saving to the govern
ment OF approximately half a bill
lion dollars within the next 10
years.
Rents Have Increased.
Administration leaders in con-
gress. regarding the undertaking as
an important business reform, de-
signed TO check "profiteering In rem
tsls," were prepared, it was said, 10
urge immediate enactment to legis-
lation providing for a nationwide
postal building program.
In a letter to the president out
lining the program. the postmaster
general explained that the depart
ment now pays in rentals annually
about s12.OOO,O0O and that when
many leases recently expired, own
ers of the buildings demanded and
obtained substantial Increases. In
view OF this situation. he added,
there is a necessity for government
ownership Of buildings within the
limitation OF good business judg-
ment as against the leasing system
Treasury Heads Apprive.
The postmaster general further
declared that with the adoption by
the government of the plan sug-
gested "profiteering in rentals would
be checked and shameless specula-
ton on the part Of those who sought
TO prey Upon the government would
be abolished for all time"
Before the plan as worked out by
the postmaster general and his as
sociates was submitted to the pres
ident, 1t was discussed at a confer
ence with Sec'y Mellon, after which
treasury experts examined every
phase II Is declared that treaSusy
officials were OF the opinion that
government purchase or cOnstruc-
ton Of buildings was essential TO
economical administration OF the
postal system.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
MEXICAN GENERAL
MEETS REBEL BAND
Agreement to Participate in
Revolutionary Movement
Is Reported.

san ANTONIO. Tex. Aug. 81
(By A. P.) - Reports that Gen
Francisco Murguia, former Carran-
zista general in the Mexican army,
with a band OF officers including
Gen. Candida Aguilar. son-in-law Of
the late Pres't Carranza had left
this city last Wednesday. crossed
the Rio Grande at point below
Brownsville. and were met on the
Mexican side Of the river by a
band OF more than $50 revolution
iEs. were confirmed today by Mrs.
Francisco Murgu.a wife Of the gen
eral, at the home ~ the general
in this city. Another band coop
Grating with Murguta crossed e r.
said. near Laredo.
II know that they eft here and
have crossed the river I have re-
celyed a token from my husband
since that tells me he Is in Mexico
and is well said Mrs. Murguia.
It is reported that Gen. Murgu-a
and his band has an agreement 70
work IL harmony with Gen. Carlos
and his force OF 400 men and Cen
Juan Csrrasco. and his 200 men
n the state OF Sinaloa Murguia.
i = believed. = headed toward the
0,lfields OF TampicO He issued
as soon a. he reached
Mexican col and Gan alleged copy
Of this manifesto giving the reasons
for the movement was seen n san
Antonio today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
INDIANA WHEAT YIELD
SHOWS SMALL DECLINE

CHICAGO. Aug. 27.-(By A. p
Reports from % county farm bu-
reaus in Iowa and in those portions
OF Illinois and Indiana and Michi-
gan included in the seventh federal
reserve district were declared in a
statement issued today 70 show an
everage yield per acre OF wheat for
Iowa of about four bushels more
than last year; for Illinois about two
bushels more while in Indiana and
Michigan il is from one 10 two bush
els less
Barley yields were declared 20 be
larger than last year and the hay
crop exceptionally good
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
FOR FALL SEASON
STILL UNCERTAIN
Some 0 servers Predict
Boom" While Others are
Less Optimistic.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-CBy a.
P.)-Both indications as to the trend
Of business and finance and opinions
as TO fall prospects have shown
marked diversity during the past
week. Settlement OF the coal strike
is generally expected TO be reflected
in sharp gain in production, a fig
ure as high as 5000, 600 tons a week
being mentioned as likely 10 be re-
allied in the immediate future. on
the other hand it is pointed out that
the governments scheme of priori-
ties must remain in force for some
time, particularly until the needs Of
the northwest have been taken care
of. so that the steel industry is like
ly to feel the restriction imposed by
fuel shortage for some weeks TO
come.
Steel Wages Increased
The 20 per cent increase N steel
wages. meantime. is interpreted as
indicating that steel manufacturers
expect TO be able 10 dispose of all
their available production this fall
AT favorable prices, conclusion
which is reinforced By the present
restricted scale OF operations as com
pared with the rate of artivity dur
ing the spring and early summer.
Whether or not steel prices will rise
materially above present levels, how
ever, remains TO be seen since prices
have already touched scarcity levels
and some observers anticipate a de
cline as the scarcity is relieved.
As far as the railroad strike is
concerned financial quarters have
not entirely abandoned hope of a
settlement and do not seem alarmed
over the prospects OF a finish fight.
car loading statistics show that the
roads are continuing 10 move a vol
ume of freight comparing favOrably
with the best performances Of the
year. On the other hand, il is rec
ognized that a car shortage during
the fall is inevitable
Some Predict Boom"
Arguing from the increase IN
wages in the coal and steel indust-
ries, which are symptomatic of a
shortage of common labor, and the
higher prices of coal and steel pro-
ducts. some observers conclude that
the country is entering a period OF
imitation" While definitions OF this
term vary considerably, what is
probably meant is that something
like a boom, short lived or other
wise, is 10 be bred OF a general
rise in commodity prices.
Opinion on the matter Is, however.
divided Those who refuse 10 sub
scribe 10 this theory point out that
the present increase in prices is due
to abnormal situations. arising from
the strikes and that higher prices
are likely TO be temporary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
FOUR REPORTED.
HELD FOR PART
In GARY WRECK.
One Man in Custody Said to
Have Confessed to Wreck
ing Fast Express.
RADICALS ARE BLAMED
Object of Plot, 1t is Declared,
Was to Drive Rail Crews
From Trains.

CHICAGO, Aug. FL Four men
were reported being held tonight by
the police in connection with the
v'recking OF Michigan Central ex-
press train al Gary, Ind last week,
causing the death OF the engineer
and fireman. according TO a copy
righted story printed by the Chicago
Herald and Examiner.
According to the story of one OF
the four men held, none Of those
whose names were given confessed.
and declared that the reasons the
spikes were pulled from the rails to
wreck the train was because the
wreckers wanted to "get" the fire.
man and the engineer with the OBJ
ject OF making the rest of the train
crews afraid TO run their trains.
The plot which resulted in the
wreck, /. was said, was conceived
by a number Of radical followers Of
Lenine and the Russian soviet, who
were also striking shopmen 1he
one who confessed also was said to
have involved the police informant
who had betraye4 his companions in
the hope of getting the $1,000 re-
ward offered by the railroad.
The raids which resulted in the ar
rests followed a conference between
W. A. Forbes chief Of police Of
Gary, and Chief Of Detectives
Hughes OF Chicago.
The alleged wreckinE PLOT has oc-
cupied the attention OF local. federal
and railroad officials ever since the
wreck OF the train. which was a
fast express. early last Suday morn
ing. At the time OF the wreck, rail-
road officials declared that a large
number Of spikes had been removed
from the ties. indicating the work Of
train wreckers.
Two persons, Engineer Coy and
Fireman Lubbs. both Of Niles, Mich.
were killed in II smash-up. II was
pointed out that d ad the train been
carrying passeng S, scores OF others
would probably have been injured or
killed. The track at the point
where the train was wrecked was
plowed up for many feet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
WORLD THREATENED BY
TYPHUS, DOCTOR SAYS

NEW EORk, Aug. 27.-(By A
PD-The rapid spread OF cyphus in
Poland constitutes a menace 10 the
whole world, said Health Commits
sioner Royal S. Copeland on his re-
turn Saturday from Europe, where
he has been studying health con-
ditions
Il shudder 10 think Of the pos.
sibilities II the disease-practicall
unknown here--should creep into
this city through a few infected i'm
migrants. II would kill a million
persons in a month"
Poland now" ne added. is an
abScess in the body OF the world II
ir il not drained and clesnsed the
whole world will suffer"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
BONUS BILL EXPECTED
TO PASS TOMORROW

WASHINGTON, Aug 2T.-(By A.
P)-Passsg of the soldiers bonus
bill by the senate before adjourn
ment Tuesday so as TO clear the way
for possible legislation growing out
OF the coal and rail strikes is the
plan of republican leaders. a night
session was in prospect tomorrow
with disposition at that time Of sew
eral OF the pending amendments 10
the measure.
Proponents Of the amended house
bill believed il would be approved as
reported by the finance committee
except that probably the Smith
McNary land reclamation bill would
be added as a land settlement option
for the veterans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
YOUTH DROWNED.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Aug. a.
(By A. Paul Pointer, is. was
drowned today while attempting 20
swim across the Wabash river a
Fort Harrison. The body was re-
covered. Companions noticed the
distress Of Pointer but. could not
reach him before Ne sank. He was
= son OF former City Councilma n
Chauncsy &. Pointer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
RAIL MEN WHO.
QUIT WORK MAY.
LOSE CHARTER.
Irainmen's Head Issues Warm
ing as Illinois Workers
Leave Posts.
TRAFFIC IS TIED UP
Hearing OH Maintenance of
Way Mems Wage Increase
Plea Starts Today.

CLEVELAND o.. Aug. 27.-(By
a P)-Members OF the Brother
hood OF Railway Trainmen who
talked out on the Chicago, * Alton
lway at Roodhouse. IL, are in
Hanger or having their charters re-
voked. unless they return 10 work
and remain there until proper strike
action is taken, W G.. Lee, presi-
dent Of the organization declared
here tonight
Mr.. Lee said he had sent a tele-
gram TO the officers OF lodge No ~
at Roodhouse advising them against
the illegal action Of the members in
violation or the brotherhood constl-
luton. which OF necessity must re-
SUI. n the loss Of their member
ship" The telegram was in reply 20
Jae seat by the lodge 20 Mr. Lee.
Announcements that the heads OF
the big five" brOtherhOcds would
meet here Tuesday 20 discuss the
shopmen's strike situation as il af-
fects their organizations was made
by Warren & stone. president Of the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive En-
glneers.
Mr.. Stone returned today from
New York where. with the heads Of
the other transportation trades, he
vas successful in mediating the
shopmen's controversy.
When told Of reports that the en-
gineers had poined in the strike at
Roodhouse Mr.. Stone said he had
not heard Of il. Until he received
an official report he declined 10 COM
ment
d. Il. Robertson. president OF the
Brotherhood or Firemen and En-
ginemen. also returned from New
York today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
FARMER SAID TO BE
10 YEARS OLD. DIES

CLARKSBURG, W. Va, Aug. 81.
--( By A. p - John Drysdalc, .
farmer. said to be 126 years old.
died at his home near Cralgsvile.
according TO a dispatch received
here today. pIysdale was born !n
Scotland and family record gives
1896 as the yeaI OF his birth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
L. s. FOOD EXPORTS
FOR JULY DECREASE

WASHINGTON, Aug TEX
ports OF Amedican fOodstuffs FOR the
month Of July and the seven months
Of this year ending with July show
ed a material decline, the depart
ment OF commerce announced.
The general decline Is TO be sx-
pected officials stated due 10 lie
formal readjustment and return %
pre-war conditions
Meat and meat products and
wheat took the biggest drop willis
exports OF coarse grains. due % the
'ow price IN thiE country con-
t.nued "a Increase.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
MORE MINES SIGN PACT.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Aug. 27.-(By
A. PD-District headquarters OF the
United Mine Workers announced to-
day that mines employing $50 men
have signed the Cleveland agree
ment during the past as hours and
will resume operations tomorrow.
The mines are owned by the Nesta
Coal Co. the Union Coal & Coke Co,
the Ellsworth Galleries Co. and by
smaller producers The properties
are located in the Washington cOun-
" field and supply leading independ-
ent steel companies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-28
TRAFnTC TIED Up.

n ROODHOUSE. H.. Aug. 27.-By
p. NO trains have been moved
1T OF Roodhouse over the Chicago
& Alton road since 6:45 o'clock last
night when fhe company officials
manned a train that let for Bloom
ingtOn
Chicago and Alton employees who
have refused TO take out trains de-
clarinE conditions have been "un-
safe held a meeting here today
Besides the shopcrafts forces who
have been on strike. other unions
not working include the firenen.
trainmen and clerks Enginemen
are not working because they claim
they have no qualified fremen. Con-
ductors say they are ready 20 take
out trai::s II crews are provided.