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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
WHEAT HARVEST IS
MAKING PROGRESS
Most of Country Has Ample
Moisture, Weather Bureau
Report States.

WASHINGTON. July 26.-Harvest-
ing threshing and cultivating made
good progress during the week end
ing Tuesday, except in some south
eastern state. the weather bureau
announced Wednesday in its weekly
weather and crop review. Moderate
tenn peratures and sufficient moisture
prevailed IN most OF he country.
though the lower great plains region
experienced some very hot weather
and lack OF sunshine was felt in GER
tain eastern districts while drought
continued on the Pacific coast and
rain was needed In lower Ohio valley
districts Parts OF the southeast
on the other hand. suffered from too
much moisture.
Generally favorable weather aided
threshing OF winter wheat In central
valley districts and great plains
states. though this work was re-
tarded In upper Mississippi valley
sections because OF wet shocks due
TO previous rains Threshing was
hindered BY heavy rains In middle
Atlantic states. where yields we're re-
ported unsatisfactory. especially in
Virginia Harvesting OF winter grain
made good progress in the elevated
western and later northwestern sec
tiouk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
CHARGES ATTEMPT
TO KILL UNIONISM
Sen. Borah Declares Capital Is
Responsible for Indus
trial Struggle.

WASHINGTON. July 26.-(By /.
y. S)-Destruction of union labor.
deliberately planned by capital upon
the termination Of the World war.
was declared by Sen william Z.
Borah. chairman OF tho senate labor
committee today 20 be the funda-
mental underlying cause OF the ex-
isting coal and railroad situation.
Sen Borah recalled that he had
charged when r. fought the last
army appropriations bill that the
real danger OF abig military es-
adjustment was that capital hoped
and expected 20 employ il against
union labor
Recent developments certainly
seem 20 justify the view I took o. a
iarge army then And which I still
hold now" Borah declared. The
reason certain big interests support
ed and encouraged the presidential
aspirations OF Gen. Leonard Wood
in 1920 was that they we're confident
II he were elected 10 the White
House he would place a battalion OF
soldiers az the doorway OF union
labor wherever and whenever those
interests deemed the use OF armed
force necessary 10 crush union
Ia Dor"
Borah said he was deeply con-
cerned about the incalcuIable hard
ships, the continued deadlock was
bound 10 impose upon the great
masses OF the people
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
HUGE POWER PLANT
IS TO BE ERECTED
AT TERRE HAUTE
Commission Takes Important
Action in State Electrical
Projects.

INDIANAPOLIS July 26.-Two
important steps were taken by the
public service commission In con-
nection with plans Of electric uu-
uties 10 expend more than $4,000
600 in Indiana during the next two
years for extension or electric serv-
ice.
The developments were:
The Indiana Electric corpora
ton was authorized TO issue $1,000
600 in securities for the construction
Of a super-power plant al Terre
Haute.
? The committee began consider
alton OF a petition from the Terre
Haute. Indiana * Eastern Traction
Co for a certificate of convenience
and necessity for certain transmits
sion lines in Indianapolis, which IS
a first step toward the expenditure
OF approximately 100000 for i'm
provement of the East Tenth 81.
power plant of the company.
With the two projects under way
the commission has approved OF re-
ceived reports concerning other aP-
proximate expenditures on electric
a development in Indiana as fol-
lows:
Indiana-Michigar Electric Co, eK-
tensions nj South Bend and in 81.
Joseph county. 100000.
Indiana Hydro Electric Power CO.
power plant at Monticello. 5000
600.
Interstate public service commits
sion. improvements at various plants
100000
Calumet Electric Co. electrical
Developments in Lake county So
100000
The order in the Indiana Electric
corporation authorizes the company
10 issue $4,000. 600 In per cent first
mortgage bonds: $500. 900 in 7 per
cent preferred stock and 100000
in common stock. The property OF
the company az the power plant
cite will be worth from S6.000,OOO 10
$500. 600 the order OF the commits
sion says.
The Indiana Electric corporation,
which was authorized 20 merge sew
en- electric utilities in the state, took
Up the question OF building the pow
er plant in a separate petition and
the matter r. not connected with the
merge case which has been protested
in the courts by the city Of indian
apolis
Plants OF the corporation call for
the immediate construction or
modern power plant with two 90
600 kilowatt generating plants. The
site. which is near Terre Haute. on
the Wabash river. was located IN the
heart OF the coal fields so as 70 pro-
vide cheap fuel approximately 3
600 acres OF coal lands are 20 be
purchased by the company, accord
ing 70 officials.
Power generated az the plant Viii
be sent 20 Indianapolis over trans
mission lines from the power plant,
a distance OF approximately 100
miles for use by the Merchants Heat
& Light Co
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
OFFICERS RENEW
SIEGE ON MAD MAN
Defying Capture, West Virgin
ian Has Killed One and
Injured Others.

HINTON. " Va. July 20
Sheriff's deputies and state police.
using tear gas early Wednesday
night made preparations 10 rush
house IN which John FredekinE. an
insane man. hae dehed capture for
Il DAYS. one man has been killed
and four were wounded.
Fredeking. who is about 50 years
old. has been insane for 10 years.
out has been cared for by his fami-
" Eleven days ago his condition
became suddenly violent He drove
his father and his family from the
house
Lou Matte, prohibition officer
attempted 10 enter the house after
Fredeking barricaded himself. He
was shot and killed Earl Hope. OF
" hite Sulphur Springs forced en-
trance into the house several days
later He was shot through the
breast but managed 20 leave the
building He IS in a local HOSPITAL
and his condition Is said 20 be crit
icaI john Atkins and an unidenti-
fed man were slightly wounded in a.
later effort 10 arrest Fredeking.
The battle has continued inter
mittently day and night Efforts
were made Wednesday night BIZ
state police 70 dislodge Fredeking
by the use OF tear gas bombs The
force Of officers has been increased,
and while IL is understood that an
effort will be made 70 capture
Fredeking without loss OF life, II Is
r-ob.N1a -ha- che NOrtee will ha
stormed II necessary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
SEEKS ARMISTICE
IN IRISH FIGHTING
Lord Mayor Of Cork Wants
Peace Committee 10 Work
Out Settlement.

DUBLIN. July 2s-CBy y. s.
Activities on the part Of the re-
publican lrreguIars have been IN
creaslng. There were two bomb
outrages in the center OF the city
early today. Revolver and rife FIRE
was almost continuous Several
persons were arrested as sn.pers.
The situation throughout southern
Ireland continues favorable for the
Free state troops.
The lord mayor OF Cork IS head
ing a delegation 20 Dublin which
Will attempt 20 bring about az
armistice They will propose that
the new Dali Eireann form a peace
committee 20 work out the terms OF
settlement between the rebels and
the Free Staters.
Membe OF the Irish provisional
government said that the resignation
% George Gavan Duffy as foreign
minister would not alter the strong
policy % Michael Collins Collins
r. determined 20 clean up ireland
once for al and 10 bring about
definite decision between the sup
por;ers OF the Free State and the
rebels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
.SEAMEN ON GREAT
LAKES FREIGHTERS
VOTE FOR STRIKE
Nearly 100 Per Cent of Sailors
and Ship Workers in Favor
of Walkout.

DETROIT. July 26.-Virtually a
100 per cent vote in favor OF
strike was cast by members OF the
Marine Firemen. oilers. Watertend
ers and Coal Passers union OF the
Great Lakes and the Sailors union
OF the Great Lakes who have de-
posted their ballots at the district
office OF the organiza alton here. il
was announced late Wednesday.
Tabulation OF 533 votes from both
unions has been made. ard of these.
$50 favored the walkout as the re-
suit OF a wage controversy. IT was
said
The vote OF each union was not
announced.
The vote IS being taken to en-
power the executive boards or each
union to order strike II they deem
il advisable and the boards Will
meet here either the last OF this
week or the first OF next 10 can
vass the ballots which are being de-
posted at all Great Lakes ports OF
call.
The balloting has been in pro-
gress several weeks and Il is eX-
pected the next few days viii see
II completed or at least far enough
advanced 10 give the officers OF the
organizations an accurate line on
the sentiment OF the members.
Only freight lines are affected.
The boatmen declare their wage
has been steadily cut down IN the
last few years 10 an average Of $50
monthly from the $3.50 scale for
merry prevailing The date OF the
meeting o. the executive boards has
not been definitely set.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
STATE TO TAKE OVEl, MINES
EUans and Meyering Defeat
British Team In Great Match
Overcome Early Lead Gained by Duncan and Mitchell on
Morning Round and Thrill Crowd by Winning, One up
Evans Play Bright Feature of Classic Match

The Scotchman who said playing
golf consisted of hitting a wee bit
OF ball with a club I'll adapted 10
the purpose" was all wrong as a
thousand golf enthusiasts who wit
messed Chick" Evans and Bert
Meyering defeat the mighty Abe Nit
chell and George Duncan one up In
IS holes OF play at the Chain o.
Lakes course yesterday will testify.
The clubs In the hands OF the ex-
perts served their purpose at almost
every stage OF the play and in the
hands of Chick" Evans they did
their work with a finish and skill
was at times uncanny. He demon
strated his right to the title OF
Americas foremost golfer. He COM
pleted two marvellous rounds with a
20 for the first and a 50 for the
second. the latter tying the course
record made by Walter Hagen in
1920. His last nine holes, "Chick"
shot in SO, establishing a new course
record for the round.
The beginning Of the morning
round was delayed more than half
an hour. Duncan teeing off on the
first hole at 1918 o'clock. The two
British stars and Evans got good
drives and were well down the fair,
way but Meyering sliced one into a
trap. Bert also had bad luck with
his shot from the hazard while the
others landed we'll on the green on
their approach. Mevering made a
50 endid recovery on his third shot,
however. pitching TIE ball near the
pin. Neither of the others were able
10 sink the pellet in one putt and
Mcyering equalled the others In
making a four for the hole.
Chick" got the best drive on the
second but II went for naught when
Mitchell made a magnificent ap-
proach shot and the first birdie OF
the match. giving the British team
The irst hole Duncan. Evans and
Ncyering all turned in fours.
Duncan's Accuracy.
The third hole was hclved. the two
Americans each garnering a four
apiece. while Duncan took a i've
The next hole, however, saw Dun
can display some OF the accuracy
for which he Is internationally
known. He scored 4 beautiful birdie
two on the short '3S-yard hole
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
NEWS PHOTOS

Every reader is interested nor
only b the many columns ~
news that appear IN each ISSUE
OF newspaper but also in The
news photographs that are print
Cd as evidence OF activities ~ the
day or night.
Rapidly .s required ;n obtain
Ing photographs. 10 developing
plates and printing Then addi-
tIonal rapidly Is required in the
engraving plant whore cuts are
made for the next edition.
The News-Times has IS own
staff photographic and has ar
engagements with the best engrav-
ing plant in the city for quick
service. That's why you ind
news pictures 81 the News-T.mes
as soon as stories break
Too. The News-T1mes ~ sup
piled ~ y z A. with pictures o.
big news permitting photos.
Mat and cut work r. The News
Times Is far superior 20 chst IN
any other local newspaper
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
KOKOMO PLANTS MAY
HAVE TO CLOSE DOWN

KOKOMO. July 26.-The Koko-
mo Steel e Wire Co. one OF Koko-
mos largest industries. probably
will be forced 20 suspend operations
next week because OF the mine and
rail strikes, officials announced
Wed esday. The company. which
uses $50 tons OF coal daily, has been
running on storage coal for a
month. IL was said.
The Indiana Railways & Light
Co. which supplies electric energy
to a score or more local industrial
plants. has a supply OF coal sufi-
cient 10 last only three weeks. Of
fcials announced. The company is
receiving some shipments other
industries and utilities viii be able
10 operate for periods OF from two
weeks 10 two months. survey re-
yea led.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
.VERMAN DENIES
FEDERAL SAYINGS
Democratic Senator Calls Re
publican Claims of Econ
Omy ~Camouflage.

WASHINGTON. July 26.-Re-
publican claims ~ economy in fed
ora' appropriations and expenditures
were denied hy Sen Overman Of
North Carolina ranking democrat Of
the senate appropriations committee.
lr statement Wednesday in the
senate comparing present and past
appropr.a
A- the big headlines which have
been appearing in the newspapers
showing the great savings made by
the budget system under the Hard
fnE administration were nothing but
cauoUfa-e and pipe dreams. said
Sen overmau referring 90 recent
statements by .Chairuen Warren and
Madden 0f the senate and house ape
preparations ec-u1i-tees.
ArprOpri under the republl-
can aduinlstratlo for the present
year We're S563. 100000 more than
those under the wilson administra-
zion Ia 1915 FOR actual running ex-
pcnses OF the government. excluding
wartime obligations. according 20
comparisons presented by Sen Ov-
eruau. lie said 70 was more fair
90 compare the 1q22-1923 appro-
a la-icls with the peace time period
- 1915 than 90 make the compari-
con with appropriations OF last year,
as wns done by the republican COM
mittes chairmen
TT - true as stated BY Sen. War
rsn. said Sen. OverTuan. that the
appropriation for the fiscal year OF
1929 are S219. 10000 less than 1922.
but By analyzing this statement Il s
found that a greater part OF Il was
on account OF a saving by congress
IN decreasing the army and the navy
and by charging the good roads item
20 the postal appropriAtions-alli OF
which are necessary reforms
brOzShs about By peacS"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27

Mitchell and Evans each getting a
three while Meyering garnered a
four.
The next hole, the longest and
toughest on the entiVo course saw
some OF the best golf OF the entire
round. While the hole vas halved.
Duncan and each Of the two local
fayorites scored brides. Duncan in
particular making two remarka BILE
stCts.
on the sixth. the Americans won
their first hole OF the match, Evans
accomplishing this with birdie
three while Meyer!rg and Mitchell
each got tours and Duncan a five.
The seventh, eighth and ninth
holes were halved, thus giving Nit
chell and Duncan one up at the
tim.
This margin they proceeded to in
crease directly when both scored
brides on the tenth hole. The Brit
ishers were not outdriving Meyering
and Chick" but were showing to
better advantage on the greens.
Evans falling short on several puts
" ll4At DtAA dAHD Aldu AdAu AuNh Ol
many Of his after getting good drives
and approach shots.
The 18th. 18th and 18th holes were
halved but in the 14th, Duncan un-
corked the best shot Of the round
when he made a magnificent ap-
proach shot OF more than 175 yards.
landing within two feet OF the pin.
Thus a 4O-foot putt by MeyerinE. net
ting the local pro" a four for the
hole. was wasted when the British
star sank his putt for a birdie. This
hole gave the British team a three
hole advantage.
The short 18th hole was halved.
all four OF the drives from tho tee
landing on the green near the pin.
None were able 10 sink his first putt
however, Evans and Duncan each
getting par threes while the other
two got fOurs.
on the 18th. Evans got q birdie
three for the second hole won by the
Americans and cutting the margin to
two holes where IL remained when
the last two holes Of the morning
round were halved.
The gallery had increased 10 about
Continued on Page Tenn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
HOLDS PUBLISHERS
RESPONSIBLE FOR
1912 G. 0. P. LOSS
McCumber Says Failure to Put
News Print on Free List
Caused Defeat.

WASHINGTON July y26.-Defeat
Of the republican party in 1912 was
attributed Wednesday in the senate
by Chairman McCUmber Of the I'm
ance committee 70 the refusal Of
that committee three years previous
~ TO heed the demands OF newspa-
per publishers that news print be
placed on the free list in the Payne
Aldrich tariff act His declaration
brought demands from the demo-
cratic side for full details and was
followed by recitals by Sens. Watson
OF Indiana, Smoot of Utah and Nc
Cumber. OF incidents which. they
said had taken place behind the
scenes in congress, a decade ago.
Sen. Robinson. democrat. Arksn-
sas. declared that if Sen McCumbevs
statement that the newspapers or
the country. because they could not
'intimidate' the finance committee
into giving free news print had
turned against the republican party
and defeated il. were true. II was
"a terrible indictment against the
press of the United States. the men
who won it and the men who con-
troll its policies" Asserting that he
could not accept it without first hav-
ing definite and complete" infor-
nation. the Arkansas senator. and
later Sen. Stanley Of Kentucky. de-
manded that Sen. McCumber give
the names Of representatives Of tho
publishers who had made threats 10
the committee.
Gives senate Facts"
Stating that he wanted to give
the senate the facts Sen. Smoot
said the late John L. Norris. repre-
senting the newspaper publishers
association. had appeared before a
finance subcommittee OF which Mr..
Smoot was "A member. had refused
20 compromise on the matter Of a
duty on news print and had stated
that II a duty were imposed. the
republican party will be driven from
power" The Utah senator said he
supposed this was the statement
from which Sen McCumber had
draSn his conclusions" and added
that he did not think Mr. Norris had
been authorized by the publishers
&c make such statement
Later reiterating his original
statement that spokesman for the
publishers had told the committee.
Give us free print paper and We
viii support the republican party
and the administration. refuse 20
give IT, and we viii destroy you. II
We can Sen McCumber said he
had been present at conferences be-
tween the publishers representa-
tives and members Of the commit
tCOnffnued on pace TwO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
81 FRENCH SOLDIERS
DIE IN SYRIA RIOTS

CAIRO. Egypt. July 2s.-CBy 7.
y. S)-Thirty-four French soldiers
have been killed in widespread dis
orders throughout Syria following
receipt OF news that the League OF
Nations council has ratr1ed the
French mandate for Syria. according
70 advices received here today The
situation in Syria IL described as be-
ing extremely serious"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-27
SENATE VOTES
FOR INCREASED
RATES ON WOOL
Approves Duty of 80 Cents a
Pound, 3 Cents More Than
House Provided.
MAJORITY IS I8 VOTES
Four r epubl icans Vote
Against and Six Democrats
for New Charges.

WASHINGTON, July "a raw
wool tariff rate of 33 cents a pound
OF clean content, cents more than
proposed by the house was approx
ed wednesday BY the senate. 8s TO
Is. Four republicans voted against
II. The roll call follows:
For 33 scent: Republicans-Ball
Brandegee. Barsum. Cameron. Cap
per. Colt, Dupont. France. Freling-
huysen. Gooding. Hole Herreld
Jones Of Washington. Keyes. Laid
Lodge. McCumber, Mckinley. Nc
Nary. Moses. New. Newberry. Mich
olson, Pepper PHILIPPE. Shortridge
Smoot. Spencer. Stanfeld, Warren
Watson OF Indiana and Willis-32i
Democrats - Ashurst. Broussard
Jones, of New Mexico. Kendrick
Ransdell. and Sheppard-6.
Against 80 Republicans
Borah, Kellog, Lenroot and Wads-
worth Democrats: - Caraway
Heflin. Hitchcock Overman. Pom
creme. Robinson. Simmons. Stanley
Trammell. Walsh OF Massachusetts,
and Walsh OF Montana-12 Total
against 16
House Proviso Deleted.
The committee amendment TO the
bill as finally approved. is in the
same form as the provision was writ
ten into the bill by the house, eX.
cept that the house proviso for a
Limitation Of So percent sd volorem
was stricken out The finance com
miHee majority withdrew at the last
minute its original amendment pro
viding for graduated bracket rates
dependent upon the. percentage oil
the shrinkage OF the wool when
cleaned. This bracket arrangement
was recommended by the republican
agricultural tariff bloc. and this was
the second time It had been before
the senate
Before acting finally or the sub
committee amendment. the senate
rejected 3S 10 19, an amendment
by Sen. wadsworth. republican, New
York. 10 make the rate Is cents 8
pound Six republicans supported
this amendment and six democratI
opposed il. The republicans were
BOrah. Idaho: Jones, Washington
Kellog. Minnesota; Lenroot. Wiscon
sin: Mccormick. Illinois, and Wads
worth New York The democrat
were: Ashurst. Arizona; Broussard
and Ransdell. Louisiana: Jones. New
Mexico; Kendrick, wyoming anC
Sheppard, Texas.
LenroOt Amendment Fails.
Sen. Wadsworth's first move with
respect 70 the wool rate was 10 In
crease the house rate 10 2S cents
but the amendment was rejeuctet
"a 10 s. the supporters being. repub
leans. Borah Jones. Washington
kellogg. Lenroot, Mccormick and
Wadsworth
BY a vote of IS to %. the senate
previously had defeated the Len
root amendment proposing 10 limi
TO percent ad valorem the maxi
mum duties on coarse woods. Eigh
republicans supported the amend
ment and seven democrats voted
against H.