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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
BRITISH PLAN NAVAL
CUT OF 500 MILLION

in British government appropria-
uons totaning 100000 pounds
sterling or nearly 5O0.0OO,OOO will
loo possible mainly as result
OF the Washington conference. ac-
CorduE o. "a supplement report is
sued today by the government eco
uomy committee.
This committee which Is headed
bv Sir Ere Geddes. recomrnends n
reduction iu The pay Of soldiers and
sailors The budget reductions go far
worked out reach S6.714.ST5 pounds
annually. but these figures are ac-
companied bv the rradIctior that
tine curtailment can Dee increased 70
one hundred million pounds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
Stage
ORPHEUM

Trixie Friganza. who IS featured
on the present Orpheum biiI is de-
lighting vaudeville patrons on her
return visit 20 South Bend after an
absence of several years. Miss Fri
ganza is numbered among the big
zest vaudeville headhncrs that have
been sent 10 the Orpheum this sea-
son. She has her own individual
manner Of presenting an act. and
this backed by her poise gained by
years OF experience on the legitimate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
u. S. PROTESTS TO
JAPAN ON DRUGS
Government Asks That Toxic
Aid Fight Against Snug
glers on Jap Ships.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Ths
United States has made formal
protest 20 the Japanese government
against the smuggling OF opium
morphine. heroin and other mar
cotics into this country by means
OF japanese steamships. il was learn
ed authoritatively today.
Replying 10 the American COM
plant the Toxic foreign office has
informed this government that eff
fort will be made 10 prevent Illegal
traffic in drugs. and has requested
japanese ship owners 70 cooperate
in suppressing the traffic.
The state department IS under
stood 20 have brought the matter
20 the attention OF the Japanese
government some time ago follow
ing complaints from government
narcotic agents in San Francisco
and Seattle that great quantities OF
drugs were finding their way into
the hands OF American vendors
through sailors from Japanese ships
Great drug rings on the Pacific
coast such as are now figuring in
the investigation into the murder
OF William Desmond Taylor az Los
Angeles. have received a consider
able part OF their supplies through
the smuggling Of Japanese sailors,
according 20 government agents.
There is no effective way OF pre-
venting this ar the various ports. as
it is physically impossible 10 keep
under surveillance every sailor who
gets shore leave from his shir.
The Japanese reply TO the Ameri-
can protest. recited that the Japan
Ship Owners association called a
meeting Of It's members and resolu-
lions were passed requiring closest
Inspections Of ships before sailing
rof American norris
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
TRAIL PLOTTERS
OF DEATH NOTES
AT j. S. CAPITAL
Forgers Are Sought to Unravel
Mystery Of Threats on
Society Leaders.

WAsUINGTON. Feb. e4-Federal
agents and police today believed they
vc-e on the trail Of the writer's OF
tra blackmaI Ietters, which have
been received ~ the elite OF Wash
gtons omc.a. society
Thousands Of dollars are said 20
have been demanded from several
women prominent socially under
penalty OF death and destruction Of
their magnificent homes. The local
police admitted they were seeking
two men they think wrote the let
t-rs.
Police said they were seeking
Maurice Bauwens. alias Maurice Nc
COY. alias Harry Collins. and Alfred
J Sh.pley. in connection with the
alleged blacEmaiIinE plot.
These men. according 90 police.
were arrested recently on charges Of
folEery preferred by Mrs. Christian
HaGre. one of the women 20 whom
q death letter is said 20 have been
sent. They are out on bond awaiting
trial and the police are unable &C
find them.
Police today said the first OF the
letters was received about three
s-oeks ago by Mrs Mary scott Town
send. and that 10 Threatened the de-
struct.on Of her fine home unless a
IarEe sum Of money was forthcom-
ing
All the letters have been turned
over 20 the department; OF justice
which placed the police chiefs under
n strict ban or secrecy.
a suspect in connection with the
Matchmaking letters will be ques-
toned this afternoon by William J
Burns. head OF the bureau OF in
vestigation or the departrne1 Of JUS
tee. 10 was learned today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
FEBRUARY Is

sage allows her tn draw coined
from everything sd Hrs and I.e
Her songs are ah ae new as -re.
are unu~lal and enc VIII no r.r.
bring many new patrons int1 81
theater during the remainder ~ a.r
engagement which closes Morl.
night
other acts on the bin include ~
and Birdie Conrad. a writer of bop
ular songs and his prsry singing
partner; Big Jim. th" comedy bear.
L1cy Monroe and kenneth Grafton.
In the lively lit.le skit. "The Gr.
Next Door" Petty Rcat and brother
VINO are aided in their musical move
city hy 20 little BOTTLES and Tme
and Ward. cyclists and furstera
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

White Eagle" & tense drama Of
the Maine woods written BY Holman
Day entitled The Y That Vanished"
a funny Snub Pollard comedy and
the Adventures az Bill and BOB
Tomorrow brings Earle Williams
In a popular magazine story ~
thrills and suspense, entitled. The
Romance Promoters" The fnal
episode o. the sensational Eddie
Polo serial do OF Die and a FUN
NY Harold Lloyd com dy are also
shown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
A nj u S E nj E N 7 S

too long absence from the local
screen has made her doubly well
come. and the appeal and beauty
OF the picture Is making Il even
more popular with the picture pat
rons than was Body ad Soul" or
should a Woman Tell" previous
Lake successes. Tomorrow Neva
Gerber. one Of the three great fem
mine stare prominently mentioned IN
the William Desmond Taylor affair
is 10 be shown en- "A Yankee CO
Getter," a modern melsnge Of mirth
and melOdrama.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
CASTLE

Gingering up the screen with a
weekend OF thrills IS becoming
quite a custom at the Castle, where
current bookings offer the finest
thrills in months Today the locale
Is the woodlands OF the northwest
for Ralph COnnoTs Cameron OF the
Royal Mounted" Is having it's final
South Bend showings there today,
while tomorrow Jack Hoxie is to be
shown in The Broken Spur" Cas-
ton Glass, Irving Cummings, and
Nivienne Osborne head the cast in
he COnUOr-t story
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

BEVERLY, Eng. Feb. 24.-Forty-
1--WE magistrates attended the East
Riding quarter sessions here, but
the only prisoners before the court
we're two boys charged with steal
ing chocolates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
LEAVES BANK; FOUR
BANDITS GET $4,000

KANSAS CITY. No, Feb. "a
-Four bandits held MP Walter A.
Estes. proprietor Of the Estes Mer-
camille co. shortly after he left the
Livestock State bank today and es.
caped with IS. cash.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
CONVICTS WHO
ESCAPE AT SERVICE

SAN RAFAEL Calf Feb 24-
a man hunt was on today for three
San Quentin cOnvicts who escaped
last night by taking advantage OF
fOrrnishtly religious service. They
scaled the walls with a rope impro-
vised from their uniform coats
Richard s. Palmer. believed lead
er OF the trio. was serving q FIVE year
sentence for a $4,000 jewel rob
hery. Frank Claussen. a 10 year sen
year termer and Willis r. Knowles
are the others AT large
Herber Nelson sought 20 escape
In the garb OF the prison minister
but was detected az the gate and
turned back
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
Royalty Decline Honor
of Bards Ode to Mary
in Memory of Wedding

LONDON. Sch. 24.-Princess
Mary 1cill not be eXtolled in
rhyme by the poet Laureate,
Robert Bridges. on the occasion
Of her marriage 20 Viscount Las
ceIles next week despite reports
20 the contrary. Announcement
was made today that the poet
Laureate viii not prepare an ode.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

Bertha Goo-is charges Armand
c. A. Goors with cruelty in her
complaint for divorce. fed in SUI
perior court Friday. They were mar
red March T. 1915. and separated
Sd ANA gust 1921.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
AUDITORIUM

Varied Program Day is In full
sway today at the Auditorium thea
ter presenting Ruth Roland in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
LASALLE

Alice Lake in The Golden Gift. A"
a phOtoplay Of searching dramatic
qualities, is at the LaSalle today for
final showings there Miss Lakes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
zoo OYSrERS-SIcK

LONDON, Feb. 24-Paul Duran
der, an errand boy is in bed with
ptomain poisoning. He said he ate
500 oysters in two days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

Madame Swarts and her operators
are located in the second floor offices
at Brandon Durrell's. Phone NJ. 617.
Jefferson blvd, entrance. 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

Choice selection cut flowers and
blooming plants south Bend Flo
-7l Co. 100 " Mich. ST. 22-tf-25
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

Swank Dyes Clothlng-Main 79t
22-tt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

swank Dyes Clothirg-Ma,n 7si.
32-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25
swANK DYES CLOTHES.

wank's-Garment Overs. Main
81. 32-tf-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

When YOU say cigars-say Dutch
Masters 45-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-25

when YOU say cigars-say Dutch
Masters 45-tf
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
PROMINENT SNYDER
DOCTOR HERE THIS WEEK

DR.. Ivan May. Of Snyder. is here
this week with mis- daughter, who
is in 4 local sanitarium for treat
ment. The daughter is doing fine
az this writing.
DR.. May practiced medicine in
Alabama, for twenty-five years be-
fore coming 90 this country, and
settling at Snyder He made the
statement that had he seen Lub-
book before making such invest
ments as he has az that place he
would more than likely have been
citizen Of Lubbock at this time,
and says that he sees no reason why
Lubbock should not be the coming
city Of the Plains, inasmueh as we
have such a drawing card in natural
resources. the railroad center, an
inexhaustible water supply, and the
many other advantages that most
sections cannot boast Of.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE ALLEN
BROTHERS POST, AMERICAN LEGION

many aliens who took flight for the
nearest place where first citizenship
papers may be had when the Legion's
success was made known.
Plans for the future care OF ex-
soldiers remaining az work comes
with Adjatant ROLES announcements
that a chain OF permanent Legion em-
ployment offices viii undoubtedly be
the outgrowth of the present cam
paign
Last minute reports from Legion
headquarters shows farming COM
munities are taking care Of the OUT
of-work veterans witha greater rap
idity than are the industrial centers.
State heads o. service mems organi-
cations we're warned by Adiutant
Bolles that regardless OF the appar-
ent success Of their local efforts no
let-up In activity will be made until
the last man has been hired.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
SHE APPRECIATES THE
BENEFIT

To Whom 7. May Concern:
I wish 20 state that ! have taken
Chiropractic adjustments from five
different Chiropractors, some ~
them from the celebrated Palmer
School and I can truthfully say
that | have received greater benefit
from a few Adjustments from DR..
NJ. r. Council. Of Lubbock. Texas.
than from double the number taken
from any % the others ! feel that
owe my present good health %
Dr.. Councils knowledge and good
work and a. for me give me the
doctor using the combined methods,
instead ~ the ao-ealled straight"
Chlropractor.
After straight" ehlroprsctor
had pronounced ny case "incurahle"
and had suffered for years ~.
Council cured me and surely feel
grateful a. him.
NTa ice y. wolfforih
Lahhogk, fsxss le.i
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
$40 BILL is SEEN AS OLDEST
PAPER MONEY IN NATION

N. r. Adams, Of 535 Olive Street.
Shreveport, La, has $40 bill, which
may be the oldest piece Of paper
money in the United States in exist
ence. II is dated 1873. IL is about
two and three-quarters by three and
five-eighths inches, printed on heavy
white paper, now yellow with age.
The front side bears n circular de-
vice nearly twice the size Of silver
dollar, in the center Of which Is an
altar, surrounded by thirteen stars,
with an eye in the upper rim and
the word Confederate" in capital
letters around the lower border. The
bill bears these words:
"This bill entities bearer 20 receive
forty Spanish milled dollars. OF the
value thereof In gold OF silver, &C.
cording 10 a resolution passed by
Congress at Philadelphia, September
90, ITS"
The signatures are John Helm and
J. Gray. The number Of the bill n
2252G0. Around the bill there Ia a
heavy black border with the words /;
"The United States. Continental
Currency. Forty Dollars"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
Week S Tour Of
West Texas to
Start May 2lst

Details for conducting the West
Texas trade trip to be held for a
week, beginning May "a. by the
Fort Worth Chamber Of Commerce,
will be worked out at meeting
called for Friday morning at 10
o'clock. according 20 an announce
ment Thursday by Manager Eugene
Shannon Of the Chamber Of Com
merce.
Unique features are now under
consideration, Shannon said. which
will make the trip stand out head
and shoulders above all previous
efforts in this section Of the coun-
try.
Invitation was received Thursday
by the Chamber Of Commerce from
the Plainview Chamber Of Com
party Of $50 business men on an
extensive all-day automobile trip
covering nine Plains towns, when
the special train arrives az that
city. This plan viii be referred 20
the committee on arrangements.
In Wow Of The fact that the
question OF building a railway is
uppermost 40 this time" the Plain
view communication explains, III
may be helpful for Fort Worth
business men 20 see the country az
close range" Plainvicw offers TO
furnish automobile transportation,
on a circle trip which would allow
half hour 20 one hour stops az the
following towns: Petersburg, Esta-
cado, Lorenzo, Rails, Crosbyton,
McAdoo, Floydada, Lockney, and
AIKEN, returning 20 Plainview the
same evening. Lunch would be
taken by the party at the Blanco
Canyon. This trip would be taken
May "a, according 10 the invita-
ton.
Invitation also was received from
the Stamford Chamber Of Com
merce 20 visit that city. II Is sug-
gested that the Fort Worth special
train detour az Cisco over the Katy
to Stamford and resume It's regular
route by way Of the Wichita Valley
line 20 Abilene.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
KU KLUx ORGANIZATION
PERFECTED At COLORADO

Colorado. Texas, April is.-An or
ganization Of the ku klux Khan has
been projected In Colorado, accord
ing 10 information made public yes
terday A mass meeting al which the
Khan was organized was held Friday
night IN the district courtroom. SUN
day night. Just a. the services. being
conducted b. Dr. u l.. Cole, revival
laf. Ia Union TahsFnaclo. directly
across the street from the courthouse
we're dismissed. a largs flsry cross
flarod up on ths courthouse laen and
burned Tor several minutes
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
"AMERTCANISM"

For God and Country we associate
ourselves for the following purposes
To uphold and defend the Consti-
tuition Of the United States Of
America. 10 maintain law and order I;
10 foster and pcrpetuate a one hun
dred percent Amcricanism: 20 pre-
serve the memories and incidents Of
our associations in the Great War;
20 inculate sense Of individual OBJ
ligatiOn 10 the community. state and
nation; 20 combat the autocracy Of
both the classes and the masses; 20
make right the master Of might; 20
promote peace and good will on
earth; 20 safeguard and transmit 20
posterity the principles Of justice,
freedom and democracy; TO consc-
crate and sanctify our comrndeship
by our devotion 10 mutual helpful
10 the Constitution.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
Legion Finds Jobs For ESQ. ZOO
Men in Drive 10 Get 100000
Of Veteran, Out Of Work
Less Ranks

indianapolis, Ind, April l0-The
unemployed World War veteran is
rapidly being given a job. The Am
eriGan Legion campaign 20 give him
one shows that since the start Of the
drive more than 100000 to the coun-
try's total Of 100000 jobless ex-
soldiers have been placed, Lemuel
Bolles, national adjutant Of the Leg
ion, announced here. Many more, he
states, have been given temporary
jobs 20 tide them over until the per-
manent place Is found for them.
Adjutant Bolles also announced that
the drive Is not going TO stop at n
thirty day limit, as originally plan
ned. II Is going on until the Leg
ions aim 70 make the country free Of
veteran unemployment has been at
tained.
barracks and mess halls for those
for whom work has not yet been
found are being operated by Legion
auxiliary posts in the larger cities
Employment offices. manned by ex-
service men, sprang up with the
start Of the drive. Chambers Of
Commerce, labor organizations, civic
and fraternal units are cooperating
with the Legion employment heads
and are making this help felt. nation
nj officers say.
Cumberland. Md. wired Adiutant
nolles before the drive was hardly
six hours old that u had not an un-
employed veteran In IL $4,000 Popu-
lation. Across the country came a
telegram from Port Angeles, Wash.
lngton. the farthest western post 81
the Legion, had attained 100 per cent
the first day.
A swapping ~ the official ma
chlnery for the making of eltlrens
resulted from the Legion obtaining
ths consent ~ Henry Ford o. employ
sF.ssTvlea men flFst pstFelt de
patch reeslssd here st.'ss hoem
IN NE moior eemp4nYt plant dfs~
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
DYE OLD DRESS
COAT, SKIRT WITH
"DlAMOND DYES"

Each package Of Diamond Dyes
contains directions so simple any
woman can dye or tint her worn,
shabby dresses, skirts, waists, coats
stockings, sweaters, coverings dra-
peries, hangings, everything, even
If she has never dyed before. Buy
Diamond Dyes-nO other kind
then perfect home dyeing is sure
because Diamond Dyes are guaran-
teed not TO spot, fade. streak, or
run Tell your druggist whether
the material you wish 10 dye is
wool or silk, or whether IL Is linen,
cotton or mixed goods.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21

Roberts has been superintendent
Of the Seagraves schools for three
years. Roberts is Gaines COunty's
only candidate for district honors
Some Of the points emphasized in
his platform are:
A mill tax to support the State
school system, reserving certain
per cent for the maintenance Of the
rural schools of the State.
A more rigid enforcement Of the
suspended sentence, with a view TO
correcting abuses.
Remodeling the judicial system,
with the idea Of making the pun
ishmont of the guilty more certain
and the obtaining Of justice much
cheaper.
Selling the State prison farms and
using the cOnvicts on the county
roads.
Equalization Of the tax burdens
by taxing the large tracts Of unim-
proved land at the same value as
adjacent improved farms
Establishment OF an a. & NJ. Col
lege on top of the Cap Rock.
Cutting up the State University
lands, located in West Texas, into
small tracts not exceeding $50 acres
and selling IL to real farmers, with
a small payment down and the bal
ance scattered over long period
Of time at a low rate Of interest,
giving preference 70 ex-soldiers.
The establishment Of the county
unit plan Of education as Endorsed
by the State Teachers Association.
A better marketing system where
by farmers may realize a reasonable
return on their Investment plus the
cost Of production
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
FOUR STATES WITH TEXASN
THE LEAD HAVE OUJTRANKED ALL
OTHER STATES OF THE UNION

in connection with the leading crops
in each state, point the way TO sue.
cess and failure for the agricultural
people of the country. And II they
are prosperous, the cities prosper in
greater measure; If they are in hard
straits. so are the cities. Raise the
crops for which soil and climate are
best fitted and which also have the
highest values in the market.--Fort
Worth Record.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
ARE OLD TIMES
COMING BACK7

II looks like old times were COM
ing back again when we see the
railroads granting sure-cnough ere
duced rates." for large conyon-
tions, State Fairs. etc.
One Of the first reductions Of
this nature Is that just announced
from San Antonio, where the Pas
senger Agents Association held their
meeting.
The association granted "a rate
of one fare and one-fifth for the
Southwest Durbar, a big spring fes-
tival to be held in Dallas the week
beginning May 2lst.
The rate will apply going from
May 20 and will be good returning
up 10 May 20, liberal limit Of
full ten days II this kind Of thing
keeps on we may hope to see the
regular fares reduced a. the next
step in the revision downward
Some Of the features Of the Dur
bar at Dallas are said to be a band
contest for amateur bands all over
Texas with 1000 in prizes; two
grand concerts with over ESQ voices
trained and a symphony orchestra;
a pageant featuring our state flow
er, the bluebonnet, and entitled.
The Durbar Of the Flowers;' an
electrically illuminated night parade
consisting of floats, bands and dele
cations representing many Texas
cities and towns; worlds cham
pionship Rodeo and Frontier Days
celebration under the direction of
Tom Burnett Of Fort Worth; Polo
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
NOT ALL MONEY FOR
RUSSIA MAY BIZ USED

Washington. April is.-Secretary
Hoover was understood o. have adj
vlsed President Harding and hls cab
met today that a Was probable that
not al of the eco. ooo. 900 sppropFla-
ton provided ~ congress Tor Rus
sian relief would b. needed. Famine
conditions In Russia wefs reported ~
NJ NaoFsT ~ Improving greatly.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21

NflLlnR IN cAaa kOiulltcICldl
News, h. NJ. johnson, an expert on
agricultural matters, says these fig
ures are worthy of reflection when
purchasing power Of the farmer Is
considered. Texas maintains first
place and California leaps into sec
ond place, but these and all the other
states show a large decline in ac-
tual values, this decline amounting
to more than so per cent in most in
stances as between 1919 and 1921.
The crops having the greatest val
ue are the crops that count. Califor-
MIA produces large quantity of,
truck, and her fruits also give sub
stantial value to her productions.
Texas keeps in the front rank with
her enormous acreage, leads in cot
ton and grain sorghums. is fourth in
corn acreage and third in corn val
uation, and Texas also produces a
large amount Of truck and fruit,
some in East Texas and some in the
lower Rio Grande Valley.
1t is the crops with the value that
count FOR the prosperity Of the farm
er. The figures announced by the
census department, when considered
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
Seagraves Teacher
In Race for State
Representative

Seminole, Texas, April Ia
Charles W. Roberts, superintendent
of Seagraves public schools, is
candidate for Representative from
the One Hundred and Nineteenth
District to succeed r. A. Baldwin
Of Slaton.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-21
To Look Into Our WindOWS---

Onewilee imaginable For the lady who
the beautiful the
hot is articles