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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
FIGHT LOOMS ANEW
OVER PIERCE BUTLER
Senate Forces Gird for An
other Battle as Harding
Represents Name.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5-(By a.
P)-Return by Pres't. Harding to-
ca 10 the senate of the nomination
OF Pierce Butler, St. Paul attorney.
and a Democrat. TO be an associate
justice Of the Supreme court of the
United States, was followed by i'm
mediate preparations Of senate for
ces to fight for and against his con-
frmation. The intention Of the ad-
ministrat.on 10 press the appoint
ment of Mr.. Butler was seen in the
denomination. despite failure Of con
hrmation yesterday at the end OF the
special session. through opposition
Of Senators La Toilette, and Norris,
Republican OF Nebraska.
Upon the return today OF Mr.. But
lers nomination. Chairman Nelson
Of the judiciary committee imme-
diately called a meeting for tomor-
row in an effort 10 hasten action to-
ward confirmation. At the same time
Sen. Nelson, who is the leader Of the
forces favorable 10 Mr.. Butler. re-
ce.ved a request from Senator-elect
Shipstead, Farmer-Laborite OF Min
nesota to be heard in opposition to
Mr.. Butler. The committee will dis
cuss procedure tomorrow, with the
pro liability. it was said that brief
hearing will be held by a sub-com-
mittee.
The committee chairman also con
ferred today with a former profess
sor Of the University OF Minnesota
regarding charges against Mr.. But
Ter In connection with his admins
tration as a university regent. The
professor also was said 10 desire a
hearing.
Whether Senators Ia Toilette and
Norris would desire to be heard. or
present witnesses 10 the committee
has not been indicated. The nom
ination was before the committee
during the extra session and was
reported favorably.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
Society " hirI Offsets
Good Done By Colleges
Says Y.M.C.A. official

PRINCETON. y. J., Dec. 5.-(By
l. y. S)-The college student OF
today has three traits: Dissatisfac-
ton, ultra a-modcrnism and inquisi-
tiyeness in the opinion Of John r
Mott. international secretary of tho
Y. NJ. c. A.
Mott in an interview granted today
declared that though the average
college man is thoughtful and pur
poseful' much of the good derived
from college life is offset by habits
Of luxury, pleasure seeking and
sOftness."
The students OF today are dis
satisfied with the past and with
much Of the present" said Mott,
and they do not have to say so. 1,
is true that undergraduates are
ovcrcritical of many phases of mod.
ern lie but this very interest is an
indifference Of the past"
Mott expressed his belief also tha,
the highly organized" social life
Of the college is not conductive 10
thoughtfulness and suggested that
the constant swirl of social func-
tions ne counteracted if the graduate
is TO get the larger things from col
lege life"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
AND OLD GUARD CLASH
Studebaker Corp.
Cuts 25 Percent
Stock DiUid m d

Directors OF the Studebaker cor
poration. IN a special session at New
York City Tuesday declared a stock
dividend OF 25 per cent.
Announcement was also, made
that the earnings OF the CORPORATION
and it, prospects were such that the
management believed the present
rate OF 10 per cent dividends on
the common stocks will be continued
on the new capitalization.
Books close for the stock dividend
on Dec. 16. payable Dec. 20
The directors announced that Il
had been voted TO capitalize SIS, 900
600 OF the net earnings which have
been permanently invested in
plants, equipment, inventories, etc,
TO provide for the constant growth
and development OF the business.
on Sept. 30 Studerbaker's profit
and loss surplus was $24,456,743, or
S10,000.000 greater than at begin
ming Of year. Balance sheet showed
cash or its equivalent in excess OF
$24,000,0O0 compared with slightly
more than S10,0OO.OO0 on January /.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
MORE DEATHS, LESS
BIRTHS IN AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-CBy y
PA declining birth rate and an
increasing death rate for 1922 as
compared with 1921 were forecast
today by the census bureau which
based 1t calculation on records fOr
the first six months Of the year for
the registration area OF the country,
comprising about 50 percent OF the
total population OF the United States
The birth rate for the first six
months Of this year was 22.7 per
1000 population, while for the same
period OF 1921 the rate was PAS.
and for the whole OF last year 24.3
percent.
The death rate for the six months
ending June so this year was 1919
per 1000 population while for th@
same period OF 1921 the rate was
y and for the whole OF last year
l1.6
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
DEMOCRATS WILL
RAISE FUNDS FOR
STATE CAMPAIGNS
Committee Authorizes Chair.
man to Act-EnthusiaSm
Is at High Pitch.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5-CBy y.
P)-Walter S. Chambers, state
chairman was authorized by the De-
mocratic state committee this after
noon to carry out a financial pro
gram he has in mind. The program
Will call for the immediate raising
of money with which TO maintain
headquarters and the collection Of
a sum sufficient to run a campaign
in advance of the contest i'm two
years. The state committee met with
the successful state congressional
candidate and party leaders today
at the Denison hotel here.
Mr.. Chambers was also authoriz-
ed 10 carry out his own plans for
maintaining headquarters. 1t has
been suggested that rooms large
enough TO accom- odate meetings Of
the Democratic members Of the leg
lslature be obtained. Mr.. Chambers
characterized the meeting as a fine
exhibition Of militant democracy
and said the enthusiasm was at a
high pitch. He said all Of those pre-
sent represented a rising tide in fav-
or Of the Democratic party from all
parts Of the state.
It seemed TO be The consensus Of
opinion that the Democrats Will
have IS out Of the 10G members in
the house of representatives and IS
out Of so members in the state SEN
ate, should maintain a watchful at
titude over public expenditures and
that the party program as express
ed in the platform adopted al the
state convention last June should be
pressed 10 enactment IL posi- bic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
CLEMENCEAUAND
HARDING DO NOT
TALK POLICIES
Tigers Visit to White House
"Delightful"- Gives Pres
ident His Views.
ONLY ASKS GUARANTEES
Rides About Capital Inspect
ing Points of Interest -
Busy Program Today.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-(By A.
P)-Georges Clemenceau visited
the White House today and talked
with Pres't Harding for 40 minutes.
But the subject nearest his heart
American participation in European
affairs-did not come uT.
The visit was described at tho
White House as merely a social call
Of courtesy at which. it was said.
serious problems Of state were not
discussed. The Tiger said tonight
it was "a delightful visit" during
which he gave the president his
views about European conditions in
general. He emphasized that he
did not ask che president for any
assurances, pointing out he was
merely u private citizen OF France,
anad asserting he had not gone to
preach 10 the president, but to pay
my regards"
If Mr. ClemeGceau's picture Of
conditions overseas had any effect
on the administration foreign poll
cies. it was not indicated in COM
ment at the White House later on
other subjects. With respect to the
Lausanne conference on the Near
East, full participation in which has
been suggested by Mr. Clemenceau,
the president was said 10 feel that
every proper influence of this gov
ernment--and this influence was de-
scribed as great-already was being
exerted in n manner believed in
harmony with the best Judgment OF
the world statesmen who were fully
in touch with the situation.
AS to the question OF American
mandates over territories one a part
of the ottoman empire, the presi-
dent was said 10 "rejoice" that the
United states had not assumed such
a responsibility. The executive was
as feeling America could
not take upon its shoulders respon-
sibility for directing the affairs OF
the world.
FOrgets His "Tube."
Clemenceau apparently enjoyed
his talk with the president. which
was the first event OF full day. lie
was milling broadly when he emerg-
cd from the executive offices where
ne had been received and chatted
so volubly with Jules J. Jusserand,
the French ambassador, who had
presented him. that he forgot his
hat and had to return for it. It
was his "uube''-the formal high
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
IRISH CONSTITUTION
BECOMES LAW AFTER
KING SIGNS MEASURE
Entire Ceremony Takes but
Few Minutes Eject Sing
ers of ''Red Flag"

LONDON, Dec. 5.-(By A. PD-
The Irish constitution became the
law of the land this afternoon. when.
following the ancient ceremony OF
responding TO a summons from TIE
Black Rod. the speaker of the house
OF commons headed a procession OF
II @ members OF the lower house 20
the upper chamber OF parliament
to hear the kings assent TO the two
Irish bills-the constitution and the
consequential provisions bill-read
by a royal commission
Immediately after the ceremony.
announcement was made of the ap>
pOintment Of Timothy Healy, a ma.
tive born Irishman. famous as a
parliamentarian and lawyer. as the
first governor-general of the Irish
Free state
The entire ceremony took only q
few minutes The constitution bill
had passed both houses Of parlla-
mcnt unanimously and unamende6.
The consequential provisions bin
had been subjected TO minor amend
ments in the upper chamber. but
these were agreed to by the lower
house.
As the procession was returning
to the house Of commons from the
house OF lords, some strangers in
the lobby Of parliament house be
gan singing The Red Flag" They
were promptly elected by the 20,
lice.
King George will make a special
journey from Sandringham tomor-
row TO hold a privy council IN Buck
ingham palace. at which he will sign
a proclamation declaring the adop-
ton Of the Irish constitution by the
British and Irish parliaments. The
copstitution will come into operation
Immediately on the issue OF the
proclamation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
Harding Bre a k S
Preced ent; Does
Not Glue Message
Press of Business Delays Exec.
utive-Weighs Matters
With Great Care.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-(By A.
PA precedent established carly
in the history Of the republic was
broken by Pres't Harding today
when he failed TO deliver his annual
message TO congress which was
convened in regular session yester.
day. It has been the custom for the
chief executives to deliver their mes
sages In person or in writing On
either the first OF second day ot
a session and. according 10 officials
at the capitol, the only time this
practice has been broken heretofore
was in 1855 when Prcs't Pierce de-
ferred his message until the last day
in December because of the inability
Of the house 10 organize At thar
session ii required 133 ballots for
the house 20 elect It's speaker.
At the White House it was stated
the president probably would deIiV
er his message "on the state of the
union" Thursday or Friday. Ofn-
cials did not indicate tho cause o.,
the delay, although il was under
stood that the executive. having
sole responsibility for his recon-
mendations to congress, was weigh
inS carefully the program nc would
outline before the senate and mouse
in joint session.
Pressure OF public business was
believed to be in part responsible
for the delay but there were also
indmations that the presidtnt be-
cause OF official discussions felt E,
would be the part of wisdom to give
few more days study TO certain
questions.
There was 4 suggestion that
among these questions was a plan
for legislation TO aid the farmers.
The president discussed this sub
ject late last week with sen. Wat
son of Indiana and q dozen other
Republican senators and it was be
lievcd possible this program had
not been worked out in all its de-
tails and more time would be re-
quired TO pat it in final form.
The executive also discussed the
immigration question at length with
his cabinet today and It was indicated
he might In his message also dis.
cuss this subject from the stand
poiRt Of restriction. The shippIae
bill and annual appropriation meas.
uIes ere already listed for disposa
at the present session.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
FIVE BARCES CAUGHT
IN STORM WRECKED

UTICA, y. Y, Dec. 5.-(By \. P
Five barses carrying $4,000 BUSH
els OF wheat. were caught in a ter
rife wind storm on Oneida lake. of
Lewis Point, late today and are be-
lieved 10 be q total loss.
Three OF the vessels were washed
ashore at Verona Beach and the 9TH
or two were reported drifting toward
Sylvan beach. Efforts were being
made by life savers 90 rescue four
OF the crew. The boats were owned
By the Inland Marine corporation
OF New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
ENJOYS TO DISCUSS
POLITICAL UNITY

WASHING TON. Dec. Shy A.
P.)-Rules similar 10 those OF the
Washington conference on limita
ton OF armament We're approved at
the first business session today Of
the general committee OF the Cen
tral American conference and Will
be drafted and presented for adop-
ton tmorrow.
Chief interest at tomorrow ses-
sion is expected 70 center in the
question OF Inclusion in the confer
ence agenda OF the proposal for a
union OF Central American coun-
tries
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
HOOSIER FARMERS WIN
48 OUT OF so CONTESTS

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-(By a. P.J-
Indiana farmers won As OF the so
places in yellow corn contests that
the international hay show here to-
day. Iowa and Ohio receied one
place each In thA- class. which was
Tor region three. or the north half OF
the corn belt. More than 500 10-ear
entrie competed.
Canada came 10 the front again
by winning the grand weeptake for
the bet rye grown thi year. The
Board OF Trade cup and prize money
went 20 John Lucah. Cayley. Alta
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
OPERATORS AGREE ON
NEW WAGE SETTLEMENT

CHICAGO. Dec. 5.-(By \. P)-
4 plan Of settlement unanimously
agreed upon by representative coal
operators from Is bituminous states
here today VIII pave the way, they
predicted for an understanding
when they meet with miners repre-
sentatives tomorrow, which viii
lead 10 a wage settlement
While details OF the plans were
not given out operators indicated
they had made enough concessions
10 make the plan attractive 20 John
j.. Lewis. mine union president
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
DECIDE ON TAX OF
MARKETING SOCIETY
Incomes Heretofore Exempt.
but Collected in Kansas,
Raises Storm.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-(By 4
P)-The internal revenue bureau l.
expected soon TO decide whether in
dividual members OF cooperative
marketing associations must pay in
come taxes on dividends they re-
ceive from such ORGANIZATIONS. Such
incomes heretofore had been exempt
but attempts to collect the taxes
in Kansas have met with protest and
a request for a final decision by the
bureau was made today by John
Trombie. president and c. T.. Bras
ed, secretary Of the Farmers union
Of Kansas.
While no official statement was
forthcoming from the office OF
Commissioner Blair. there Were in-
dications that the exemption would
be made a permanent part Of the
internal revenue regulations. The
stand taken by union officials wts
that 10 require tax returns on such
forms Of income would mean dou-
bic taxation .nasmuch. he said. az
the cooperative associations income
as a corporation is taxable.
MOtter Criticized.
Criticism had been directed az
Harvey II. Motter, collector Of ir-
ternal revenue for the district OF
Kansas who, the Farmers union Of
fic!als claimed had attempted 10 en-.
force payments OF taxes on incomes
which members received from their
cooperative association connections.
This criticism. however, was de-
clared by Sens Curtis and Capper of
Kansas who accompanied the union
officials 10 the treasury, 10 nave
been misdirected because the treas
ury department had acted through
a special agent.
Officials OF the bupeau were said
tonight 10 be going over the entire
record in the case which Included
As soon as taat Is done. it was in
d!cateG, a ruling would be fOrthCom
ing.
Mr.. Breasted said the decision
would affect probably five hundred
cooperative associations in his state
alone but he had TO estimate as TO
the amount OF money involved. lie
said he had informed the revenue
officials here that 20 tax the mem.
Der dividends would add a new bur
den 10 many hundreds OF farmers
who were able In the years Of the
war 10 make a profit on their oD-
erations. While the operations
would generally not have 10 worry
about the tax now. he sand. because
few have made enough money 70
bring them within the class tilinA
returns. he argued that the ques-
tion should be settled and the dis
turbing influence removed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
WILL AID VETERANS

HUNTINGTON. Ind. Dec 5.-CBy
A. P)-The board OF directors OF the
Huntington county war chest asso-
ciation voted $1,000 remaining in
the treasury 20 the American Leg
ion council OF the county 10 be used
for veterans relief. When the trans
fer is made the books OF the war
chest association VIII be closed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
sURRFNDERS TO sHERIEF

BEDFORD, Ind, Dec. 5.-(By A.
P)-Everett Mayo OF Needmore.
Lawrence county, surrendered at the
office of Sheriff William owen here
today after a warrant had been is
sued for his arrest in connection
with the death OF his brother. For
rest. The Lawrence grand jury is
in special session to investigate the
death. Everett is said to have
struck Mayo over the head with an
iron bar following q quarrel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06
You Get Them!

Time was. not so many years
ago. when q newspaper was
bought soley for the news and
advertisements that T. carried.
Today you consider them first,
but YOU demand more.
You get more when you buy
The News-Tlmes. for in it you
find all the really big features.
They have become permanent
part OF the up 20 tho minute
newspaper.
You find them on The editorial.
woman's. sports pages. Then
there s. the serial story. and
the comics. and the Secrets Of
the Movies"
They are features fa- above the
average. and they are given 90 the
great majority ot newspaper
readers IN Northern Indiana and
Lower Michigan
The News Times
always .n the lead.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-06

CONTINUED on PAGE Two.)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-10-12
SHORTAGE OF
CEMENT IS
ROAD PROBLEM

JEFFERSON CITY, Sept. 29.-
Missouri may be compelled to acquire
and operate a cement plant to carry
out the go million dollar road pro-
gram, unless the cement situation
shows an Improvement by next
spring.
With the awarding of the first con-
tract on the big road program set
for Thursday, it is found that cement
is selling at a premium above the
market price Of $2.67 a barrel.
Reports here are that manufacture
ers' stock are practically exhausted
and the situation further has been ag-
gravated by the railroad strike.
Whether Missouri will be COMPEL.
ed to take advantage of the new law
creating a 2 million dollar revolving
fund for the purchase or lease Of
state plants for road building mater
ials, probably will not be determined
until early next year.
Little cement will be required fol-
construction work this year because
of weather conditions. But the cul-
vert work, the grading and gravel
construction may continue far into
winter.
The state engineers do not expect
the contractors on the concrete jobs
let Thursday to start work much be-
fore November /.
When the 60-million-dollar road
law was enacted there was a big de-
mand in the legislature for a state
owned and operated cement plant. 1t
was believed by many that a state
plant would compel the s~o-called
Cement trust" to make price con-
cessions to Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-10-12
10 Years Apo.

The Athletic Association at McMil-
Ian High School oganized this week
with the following officers: Russell
Moore, president; William Greer,
vice-president; Ben Locke, secretary;
Ray Miller, Kenneth Sanford and
Calvin Tilton, sergeants.
James A. Pierce is now with the
Mexico Grocery on the East Side Of
the square.
E. ID. Moore was awarded the sill
e cup offered by the American Sad
die Horse Breeders Association for
the best saddle horse Of three years
old or under at the State Fair at Sc
dalia.
Speaker Champ Clark will speak
at the Democratic Rally here Tues
day.
The members Of the Moberly Auto
mobile Club visited Mexico Sunday.
The Debating Society at MCMILLAN
High School was organized with the
following officers: President, Leon.
ard Coatsworth; Vice-president.
Charles Wright; secretary and treas.
urer, Ray Miller; attorney Charles
Hays; sergeant, Morris Jesse.
Mrs. j. E. Botkin was knocked I'M
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-10-12
ALWAYS ON THE JOB

OF the 10000 900 votes sent out by
the Literary Digest for a vote on
Prohibition 922,333 were returned OF
voted. The vote showed 1856 pei
cent for enforcement, 40.s per cent
for modification and 20.6 for re-
peal.
Of the total only one-tenth was
voted. 1t is evident from the vote
and ven a cursory canvas Of it that
the vets replied with zeal. The list
Of names was taken from telephone
directories and the result was very
largely the sentiment of city people,
Because the vets are on the defen-
sive they are militant, then too, they
are always we'll organized with mill
ions behind them to further their &C.
tivities.
The Kansas City Star summarizes
the vote in the above manner. Wet
officials say the prohibition laws cam
not be enforced. But it is noticeable
that there is a general Tightening up
of the bootlegging leak all over the
country,and Canada, Great Briton
and other nations are coming forward
to cooperate with the United States
in hauling the illicit liquor run
ming.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-10-12
10 Years Ago.

Champ Clark speaks at rally here
Tuesday
Rufus jackson, John D O'Rear anG
F A. Morris attended the democratic
meeting in st. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Cobb of Missoula
Mont, are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Ote MCGEE.
Walter Ragsdale, Sc years old, for,
merly of Mexico, died at his home in
st Louis.
Twenty Elks of Alton, ILL.,, came t.
Mexico to attend the musical show
given by the local Elks.
Eben Price and Miss Eliza Gibbs
were married.
C. P. Arnold bought $500 sheep il
New Mexico.
Mrs. D. l.. Trice, Of Wells, New, i:
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R
C. Paul.
The first meeting Of the Mexico
Athletic Club was held. Carter John
son was president of the club.
The members of the Presbyterian
church celebrated the twenty-fiftt
anniversary of DR.. A. A. Wallace
p~astorate.
J. w. Mckinley is home from Sal