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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21
BURNING OF BARN
RESULTS IN LOSS
OF ABOUT $4,000
Employc Hurt Saving Horses
at Charles Weidler Place
% are Lost.

Damages resulting from the fire
starting early Sunday morning
which destroyed the Charles Weld
Ter stock barn. Dunmore av. near
Miami St. were estimated last night
a. about $4,000 or $4,000. Twenty
three horses are included IN the loss.
The condition OF Joseph Bayler, an
attendant at the barn who received
burns from FIRE. IS not regarded as
serious. Bavler was taken 10 Ep-
worth hospital where II was found
that he had received burns about
h!s arms and face and that his hair
had been badly singed
Fred Plrr. teaming and hauling
contractor. who leases the stock
barn from Mr. We.dler. IS said 20
have suffered loss Besides the %
head OF horses. is sets OF harness
and Eve or six loads OF old hay.
which ne had stored in the barn.
are included IN the loss.
Saves Some OF Horses
Through the efforts or Bayler.
he injured man. about seven head
or horses were taken from the fire.
When Mr.. Parr arrived al the scene.
Bayler had already rescued the sew
en- horses from <he blaze and was
IN the act OF going back again when
Parr interfesed. Having noticed
how badly Bayler was burned, Parr
ordered him taken 20 the hospital.
An investig ation made yesterday
was unsuccessful IN determining the
origin OF the blaze. Although the
IRE started At I o'clock in he
morning. the streets in the immedi-
ate section or the blaze were lined
with autos and people who had seen
the blaze from miles around
Weidicr Suffers loss
Mr.. Weidier's loss = estimated at
about 5000 while PARIS loss IL e.
-imated 81 about the same figure.
Central and no. 10 hose COM
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21
MISHAWAKA NEWS
LOCAL FAMILIES
MEET IN REUNIONS
Klines Gather at Potawatomi
Park Sunday-Millers
Meet Saturday.

The Kline family held its annual
reunion at PotawatOmi park Sunday.
there being 107 present Games and
contests were enjoyed as well as
good dinner. The following officers
were elected: president Martin Ny
ers. vice president, Mrs. Estella
Michels, secretary. Mrs William
Landgraff: treasurer. George Kline
Mrs. Louise Pecher. AIishawaka. 20,
was the oldest member present. II
was decided TO hold the next reunion
az the same place the third Sunday
in August, 1928.
Among the Out-of-town guests
were: Joseph Landgraff and family.
John Pecher and family. Mrs. Anna
Shafer. Miss Anna Phillips. Chicago.
Ora Welter. Lansing. Mich, Glen
Reder, Warsaw. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21
Rer. II. X. Crosse DeIirers
Sermon by Radio Sunday

\ special religious program was
broadcasted from radio station
WBAQ at the Y. NJ. c. a. yesterday
afternoon. a short sermon was
preached by Rev. II. X. Gross OF the
Westminster Presbyterian church
Mr.. Crosses talk was especially in
teresting 10 his listeners because OF
the clear manner with which he
illustrated his subject. which dealt
with certainty OF punishment fol-
lowing the commission o. trans
greSsions against the Ten Com
ma ndments
The sermon was followed by sew
eral sacred musical numbers, furn-
ished by the West Minister Presby
terrain choir.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21
Police Seek "OId-Tme"
Horse and Buggy Thief

The horse thief is apparently not
a thing OF the past despite the fact
that this is an age OF auton obiles
Local police We're notified Sunday
evening 10 be on the lookout for a
thief who stole a horse and buggy
from the fairgrounds al Goshen ear
ly yesterday morning
The horse responds 20 the name
"Dick Brown and is a mare The
animal is shed on all four hoOfs and
has a right front hoof partly split
The outstanding characteristics OF
the buggy is that it has yellow
wheels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21
MILLER FAMILY.

family was held at POtawatomi park,
Saturday afternoon. there being 65
present. many of them from Ohio.
A program Of games and contests
was featured and luncheon served.
Earl Buckles was elected president /;
Charles Hopper, vice president: Mrs
Eta Wilson, secretary and Eden
Miller, treasurer. Mrs. Lydia Har-
vey. 81. was the oldest pesson pre-
sent, and youngest. the five-month
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21
Ned NOrthworth, Nut Com
edian, Takes the Palm
Other Acts Please.

The season at the Orpheum is yet
in its infancy, but il re theater goers
Of South Bend can be assured of bills
as well balanced and attractive as
that presented at that theater as
night, there will be no complaint
coming from any source. The bill
abounds with comedy. plenty OF it,
too, and in varied shapes and forms
To Ned NorwOrth and his assist
ants must go the palm for being the
king-pins in the comedy line. Nut"
comedians are not uncommon, but
nut comedians like Norworth are
not only few but they're far between.
He has a magnetic personality, a
pleasing appearance and is an ex-
ceptionaIy hard worker. Mr.. Nor
worth was drowned in a sea OF
laughter form the minute he stepped
on the stage.
Has Able Assistant.
No small feature of This act was
the assistance given Mr.. NOrwOrth
by Miss Zoe Howell. herself a com
medicine OF no ordinary ability
Arthur Angel and Violet Fuller,
prese nting music and chatter" are
readily conceded second honors on
the program. Angel is a character
comedian. with a clever line Of talk
while Miss Fuller acts as an excel
lent partner.
Dan easier and the Beas,ey twins
who close the bill, have an act the
nigh quality and artistry OF which
is unmistakable and which acts a.
a refreshing change from a program
replete with nOnsensical drollery and
tOmfoOlery. The Beasley twins show
themselves to be violinists of train
ing and understanding. while Cassler
who acts as their accompanies.
pleases with his piano selections.
Offer Popular Hits
Adeline Jason and Helen Worth
ingtOn. offer some pleasing harmony
in their duet singing Of some of the
popular hits OF the day Bob Ferns
and company, with a comedy sIit
"A Lease for Life. were well re-
ceived and provided the audience
with an abundance Of laughs
The Gabberts, ingenious acrobats
who work with a precision and
srlOOthness that is almost uncanny.
nut the program off TO a good start.
The usual showing of Pathe News
reels completed the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21
WIFE CLAIMS HUSBAND
BEAT HER WITH FISTS

Wilam Pinkes, 416 5. Oulaski ST..
was arrested early last night at his
residence on a charge of assault and
battery The arrest was ordered
by Pixies wife who charges that
her husband beat her and struck
her with his fists. Pinkes is held
at the station for his appearance in
court this morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21
Local ROfdTidHS TO Join
Chicagoans on Boot Trip

Many members OF the local Rotary
club are planning 10 participate in
the annual Labor Day boat trip OF
the Chicago Rotary club In ac-
cordance with the most recent plans
OF the Chicago club, the trip viii
cover the same itinerary as that of
last year, including a three days
voyage 10 the 500 and back. with
a stop Monday at Mackinac A
party of so represented the South
Bend club on last years outing.
Twenty-Five persons have so far
signifed their intention Of making
the trip this year and more are ex-
pected 10 join them. The grour Of
ROtarians VIII leave Chicago at 1880
o'clock Saturday afternoon. Sept. 2
on the steamboat South America.
and viii arrive back at Chicago al
1880 o'clock Tuesday morning, Sept.
3.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21

John Kasey and Carl Birgerjari.
205 T. Fourth St, and Ernest Meek,
Manchester. Ind, We're arrested on
intoxicatton charges yesterday. Frank
DeRoo, Tenth ST., was taken IN for
speeding. Their cases VIII come up
IN the city court today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21

old son OF Mr. and Mrs. WILDER Kron-
Iwetter. The place OF meeting next
year VIII probably be In Ohio
Guests were present from Van Vert
and Spauldirg. o.. and Marion and
Churu busco. Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-21

panies were called to extinguish tnv
blaze. One horse saved from the
blaze by Bayler was so badly burned
that II was necessary to shoot the
animal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-10
Vermont Prohibition Director.

The resignation Of Collins NJ.
Graves OF Bennington as United
States prohibition director for Yer
mcnt brings to 's'e front many.s'd.
ed situation II involves the question
of the stribut.on Of federal offices
as regards the invisible mountain
line" the selection OF a man who is
n sympathy with enforcement of law
and not a mere political appoint.
ment." the question whether head
Quarters Shou d be nearer the Cana
dian boundary, the real booze center
and headquarters. for rum-runners,
and so on.
The bearing Of q new appointment
on the federal office s tuation in Yer.
mont is evident When the appoint
ment OF a United States marshal was
actively discussed, Il was urged that
the placing OF a appnintees on the
west side would mintate against
the appointment of EX.SNeriff James
H. Allen of Essex Junction, conceded
to be lead ng aspirant In q field in.
Guiding Sheriff f II. Tracy of Wash.
ington county Superintendent f. l..
Davis Of Hartford and Deputy Marsh.
al f. H. Chapman Of Rut and These
appointments included Prohibition
Director. Graves as well as Major X,
w McCuen of Vorgennes as col ectol
Of internal revenue at Burlington,
This question of federal political
geography also concerned the con
test over the coliectors1ip of customs
between Editor ]. r. Cushing of the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-10

Those newspapers which lt.ll like
to hold Bur ingtun treets up to
rIdicule probably do not know that
Burlington has voted TO bond the
city to the extrnt Of sl50.O00 for the
purpose Ct putting its streets In first
class share The editors OF several
of the papers who Ike to point at Bur.
lington streets as things OF horror are
opposed to bonding II they lived In
Burlington they would be opposed to
lettering our street. because a bond
issue was the only logical way of pro.
vidlng funds necessary for extensive
street Improvement work and a bond
issue in their minds is som thing to
be abhorred. That Is about TIE con
sistency Of some writer's however. and
II they get any fun out OF it We que S
Our streets can stand II, especially
when we have spent the money that
We are going to raise in modern and
business Ike way on them-Burling
ton News.
The people and newspapers Of Yer
mont have on'y the fr!endliest OF feel.
ings for Burlington though We can.
not help smiling at the ponderosity Of
the Burlington sense Of humor The
above quoted from the Burlington
News is a striking example If Essex
Junction or West Rutland had voted
$4,000 to put their streets in order
they would deserve the plaudits OF the
state. For Burlington II is merely
weak totterIng toward road progress
Burlington could appropriate Sl5O,OOO
each and every year for ten years and
still be considerably behind the village
Of Manchester in the matter OF build
ing improved highways Also that
ingenious remark about bonding to
raise so small sum. Burlington has
a grand list of $4,000 and ought
easily to pay It's $4,000 in two years
and then be ready to vote another
, Sl5O,0OO. BY following that plan Bur.
lington m ght really get some worth
While streets in few years. As It is
we fear the brethren will continue to
smile at Burlington's big talk and
small do In the matter of roads.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-10

81. Adams Messenger and Editor II.
c. Whitehi OF the Waterbury Rec.
ord, as well as the strugg g for Unit
ed States District attorney between
II. C. Amey of Island Pond and w, n.
Theriault Of Montpelier
1t was argued at one time that the
placing Of all the federal appoint
ments rus far on the west side was
part of u game to shape the distribu.
ton of the chief rema ming positions
on the east side. Whether an fort
viii be made now to have the prohi.
bition director readiusted "geographl
ca ly' by the Vermont delegation in
Congress in an effort to maintain the
eaui ibrium of the east and west
sides Is a natural query Much may
depend upon the new shuttle. Bur.
lington Free Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-10
uEMuER OF ASSOCIATED Press
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1922

He died pCnn,less SO ends the
story OF the suicide Of a man chaTac
terized as one Of the cleverest dice
throwers in the country" gambler, !
in other words A year ago he came
back from Cuba with $4,000 IN win
nings He Is said to have won prac.
tically a half million dollars In 20
years But he died without a cent
and passed his ending days a subject
of charity. Such Is the life history OF
the gambler 1t is a losing game in
itself, it destroys health and happi
ness, and yet to take a chance is in
stinctive in human nature. 1t is one
Of the instincts which have to be held
in check with firm hand St Altans
Messenger 81
Row many gamblers, In the ordln-
ary sense Of the word, die other than
penpiless Every newspaper man
comes in contact with many men who
follow gambling in one form or an
other and not one in a hundred thou
sand of them ever reaches a stage Of
even moderate prosperity and remains
there. Whether he follows cards, the
race track or the stock market. II he
continues the route he is condemned
to failure and disappointment III is
headed for the down and out class
when the gambling fever gets into his
blood. Every human being seems to
have the gambling instinct and life is
more or less of gamble, but there f.
a vast difference between risking a
little on the turn Of the cards or the
finish OF race than in following the
tickle goddess day after day and night
after night As the Messenger well
says gambling is always 4 losing
game.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-10

Helen ana Edllh we're invited to q
party and as Il was quite distance
for them to 20 aic9e II was decided 10
let Uelcn's brother Dor0ld 20 with
them. His mother told him II they
asked him to stay he could, provided
they phoned and told her Donnld
took tie girls to the door, and said;
MY mother said | could stay and ent,
too provided YOU nhoncd and told her
about H."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-10
No War lax

the Excise Tax United States Tires for
absorbed by the makers and added to the selling
nrce. Rubber
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-10
Have You Piles -!

Dr. LeonharGts HEMROlD VIII
relieve any form Of Piles quick &c.
ton in even old stubborn cases. No
cutting no greasy salyes-a harm
less tablet that removes the cause
Money back II not sat SIZED. w. L.
Gokay. Advertisement
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-10

SUBSCRIPTION HATES

FRANK &c. HOWE. Editor md rub'r.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-05

chair, eyed IL moment then moved
u s'1gntly nearer table that held a
dark telltalc splotch.
It was II little after O'Clock, I
think. when | Knocked on the door and
was led over to this chair by MIR. Tay-
ior,' she said. "He told me about a
book had asked him to find for me
a copy of philosophical discussion bv
Freud" -
Ihc police stcnographcr gravcly
asked that the authors name be spelled
out-n duty which Miss Normand
as gravely performed
men she proceeded to tell of y dis.
cusslon Of the contents of tho volume
OF small matters Of but slight import
ance, and of Mr.. Taylor's plans TO ns.
slst servant who had been arrested
tor minor offense
She continued, moving toward the
table, telling how the director had
lnkcd with her, walked to the door. into
,he court and to her car, CONCLUDING
with a flourish of her hand to show
now she had badc him farewell
and that" said she, "is cvcrythnp
that happened that night~evcrythine
that I saw"
The stenographcr scrawlcd the re.
mark into his book, and followed her
TO her car, where she gave a fair imi-
tatlon Of her farewell hand wave as
her car disappeared around a corner
into tho parked street that leads to
the NormanG domicile
New-York tribune., 1922-02-05
Friends Say Taylor's
Name Vas IT. u. Tanner

CHICAGO, Feb 4-Chapters III the
Me OF William Desmond Taylor, mo-
ton picture director who was slain in
Los Angeles Wednesday night, were
pescrl hed here today by persons who
sad they know him well.
Pror TO l9o: as William Deane-Tar-
ger an art oonroisseur. Taylor was
manage for 4 prominent New York
Il orn OF at sNd antique furniture deal
ees ard had 4 vide circle of friends,
u vas SAD.
IN 1901 he secretly married Miss
hAel Nay Harrison, Z member of the
slgi"ai "Florodora' company, and they
'aa child. Ethel. now fourteen years
o'G' according to Chicago friends.
lsVS he suddenly disappeared in
mysterious fashion and his wife was
un@o'e 10 glNc any clew to his where
spol'5 ,.5 or to assign any reason for his
..s.ohs 7nd several wears later oh
N'nea divorce and since has married
Prominent New York merchant, &C
sp,olhs 20 this source
Aoou' two years later Tanner sur
,iga A,Sea several old acquaintanccs By
isainns at their homes in Los Angeles,
s.o Is reported TO have said he had
Aesl .aanChaied III lower Broadway,
n" iors, and taken aboard a. sailing
ssei bound around Cape Horn. He
'a... .'-,. nc reached Z port Of The Pacific
....hNost coast several months later,
- 10 "oth fer tranScontinental
h |'ozo and then sought employment
nine, after which he went to Los
-annef' However. is said TO have
New-York tribune., 1922-02-05
Miss NOrnand
Repeats Scene
With Taylor
tContInued from pasc onO

the shorifT's Office have sent dcscr;n.
'lons OF the missing Sands throughout
the country following the failure Of
the trap that was to have been snrunc
upon him to-day
The inquest this morning was almost
colorless. in spite of the appearance of
MIN nNtables and the surging mob of
curloslty-s seekers who thronccd the
street before the undertaking estab-
lishmcnt
Harry Peavey. the negro servant of
Taylor. provided the only show of emo
tion. He shed tears as he approached ID
the witness stand, sobbcd as he was
lnterrogatcd. and cried so loudly that
y, was necessary to cease questioning
him.
Miss Normand dressed in a sport
coat with huge possum collar and
cuffs, showed little of the vivacity that
is identified with her screen personal
lty as she alightcd from her car in
an alley that permitted an escape from
curious eyes She smiled wanly as
she walked to the witness stand.
Miss Normand on Stand
She repeated. in low, gentle voice,
practically the same story Of her move
menus on the HiEht OF the murder that
she had told the investigators before.
Did you leave the house alonc?" she
was asked.
mo. Mr. Taylor walked with me 10
the car, helped me in and said goodby
thcre."
"Was that the last you saw him
alive"
Il looked back as I drove away and
saw him smiling after me- Then |
waved my hand at hin,-likc this" she
replied.
Whcrcupon she flashed cloved hand
toward the faces of the bewhiskercd
jurors. There had been reference to
the fact that Taylor was to have tcle-
phoned TO her later that evening.
Did he call you up?" asked the in
terrogator.
mo, went homo. undrcssed. clam
New-York tribune., 1922-02-05

soon obtained a place with a motion
picture concern at Long Beach.
10 lntlmates he explained that he
mad played in theatrical stock com
panles in his absence from Los Angeles,
ana this stage experience. they be-
ileve. was the foundation Of his success
IN the motion picture field.
HARPER, Kan. Feb A. William
Desmond Taylor, film director. whose
murder in Los Angeles Wednesday is
p.uzzling the police, lived here for a
snort time as young man. He came
out from Ireland with "a group of re-
mlttancc men," brought out by Ned
TURNKEY. who, in 1887 or 1883, formed
the settlement of Runnymedc, in this
county Old residents here recall
young Taylor. He went bac/ to Ire
land after a stay of six months at
kunnymedc. He later returned to the
United States, but did not come back
to the colony.
TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. 4.-Claire Wind
sor, motion picture actress, whose
name is mentioned in Los Angeles dis
patches in connection with the Taylor
murder mystery, was student at
"ashburn College here in 1906-'07. Her
name in real life was Ola Cronk. She
moved from Cawker City. Kan. with
her mother, Mrs. G. E. Cronk, a widow.
and asister, Nellie.
Inc Cronks went to California from
Topeka. Ola married. lived with her
husband in Denver for time and was
divorced, according to acquaintance
here. She is said to have a bow four
years Ol0. ,,.Jsf8$
New-York tribune., 1922-02-05
Citizens to Seek
$3O,00O,9OO Gui i'm
Coal Bill of Citv
Civic Workers to Carry Fight
for Lower Freight Rates
TO |. E.. C.. and Senate:
S2.63 Saving on Each Ton

New York City's annual coal bill will
be cut at least $50, 100000 if the newly
formulated plans Of various civic or
carnations are carried out. A body
OF New Workers met yesterday in the
office Of George Battle, at 81 Wal!
Street, formed the Anthracite Coal
Consumers Association, which VIII
wage Il fight against present coal
prices before the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the United States
Senate.
1t was decided yesterday to ask the
interstate Commerce Commission FOR
a reduction Of The present authracit,
freight rate OF s26l to si9l a ton
and to take steps TO insure the shin
mcnt OF clean anthracite coal, which
1t was SAID. would result in an in
crease Of 10 per cent in the heating
value.
The saving through theso two mea--
urcs would, according to experts who
have made nvcstigations for tac new
ASSOCIATION, mean Il saving of $3.50 to
the consumer on each tor. Approxi-
mately 100000 would be saved in
New York City ard more than fi0n.-
100000 in an area comprising New
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvana and
New England.
Among those at the meeting were:
Charles 6. Edwards, president Of the
Real Estate Board; John II. ToNne.
chairman Of the board Of directors Of
the Tfth Avenue Association; Law
renee 3. Gilman, Poaso & Gilman. real
estate; Henry Mace Payne, former
dean Of the School of Mines Of the
University OF West Virginia.; Charles
5: Allen. a freight rate specialist. and
Mr.. Battle. VINO will act as general
counsel Of the new association
present rates are predicted on a
SYStem cstn DllShed Wnen rne Inain Al
New-York tribune., 1922-02-05
Detective Poses as Negro:
Finds Gin Shop in Kitchen
Woman Arrested and Barber
Eakcn After Raid Reveals
Cthcr Liquors

Detective Seubcrt. Of Inspector Col
llns's staf, satisfied his ceri3s..y asst
night rs - the popularity Of Michael
Grammaldi's home at IA Scuth Wash
~ t1H Street, .iamaica, among negroes
Of the neighborhood and Why SO many
curtomcrs visited Grammald.'s barber
shop at l2i Prospect Street, even when
freshly saaven and shorn
in pursuance Of his quest the de
tective bacl.od MS face and hands and
entered the Aitcnen Of the Gramma d
home lie found Mrs Grammaldi. he
said, serving gin at the washtubs. the
top Of which had been Htted up like
har. He bought half pint, he said,
for 81.
a. his signal other detectives en-
tered and Mrs. Grammaldi vas arrested
A search of her husbands barber shop
s said to have revealed several bottles
Of gin and brandy and ne was arrested
toe. Both Of them got bail, which vas
fixed at $500
New-York tribune., 1922-02-05

'hracitc carrying railroads owned or
controlled the anthracite producing
companies said Mr. Kattle
"I'hc only reason for the con;ii.-aT,cc
Of the present high rate is the back o.
interest by any organized body Of cor
sumers, said Mr. Alien The rate o.
Sl-3i, instead of S2.61 fon viii leave
the railroads a profit as largo as s..
msde IN other cGmmodi'ios'
It is planned to invite every con
sumer cf coal 10 join the association.
The association viii also seek the sup
port Of local business and taxi,aycrs'
associations, chambers Of commerce and
ciVlc organizations IN New YORK. Nev
Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England