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White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-06-08
CHAPTER xI-continued.

pollyops sobbing voice penetrated
into the young mans darkening SEN
sIhIlltles, and the ghost of a smile
orent to his lips. Then slowly his eyes
eIosed The strained muscles relaxed
from about his mouth, leaving 1t more
noyish and thus did the Storm coun-
,ry give back to Evelyn Robertson her
White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-06-08
DISCOURAGED
AND MISERABLE
Virginia Lady So Weak She Could
Hardly Get Around-SayS
Cardui Helped Relieve a
Serious Condition.

Ringgold, Va.-Mrs. D. T. Barker,
of a well-known Pittsyrvania County
family, residing on Route 2, here, says
that upon reaching q critical period
of her life she was sin a very serious
condition"
II was so weakened until couldn't
get around" Mrs. Barker relates. 81
couldn't sleep. l was so blue and out
of heart. l had no appetite.
81 would . +. try medicines, and
grew weaker and weaker, more out of
heart every day. l would get up and
try to drag around, and feel so miser-
able, and creep back to bed.
MY husband bought me Cardui. l
and when | began the second, I knew
1t did. l kept it up-earb dey grow
ing little stronger, a little more like
my former self, and 1 began to eat
and sleep. -r-s-alra
at sure wasn't long until I was
up and around like another woman.
No more dragging; no more weak and
blue feeling. 1t cured me. l used
seven bottles In ALL"
Thousands of women have suf-
fered as Mrs. Barker describes, until
they found relief from the use of
Cardui. Since 1t has helped SO many,
you should not hesitate to try Cardul,
If troubled with womanly ailments.
Take Cardui, the womans tonic.
For sale by all good druggists.
White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-06-08
The WronQ FIGHTER.

Two small boys stood at Fifth ave
hue and Forty-second street yester-
day afternoon, when parade of sol
diers was sighted.
whats the big doin's?" asked one
kid.
They're givin' a parade fer jeff
ries," replied the other.
Jaw, that guy can't fight no more, "
said the first.
And in few minutes along came
Marshal Joffre.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-06-08
O. X. TIL Their Fuse Blew Out!

ing Immediately attracted by his mag
netic personality, while he was not
repealed, for his lips soon made con.
tact with hers, and the sparkling grew
intense. He proposed with lightning
like precision. then they were united
Their friends were electrified. Wasn't
1t shocking?-K. K. Loafbourrow In
Detroit Free Pres j,
White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-06-08
CHAPTER XII

ss,, was full upon them /;
Low rollyop and Jerry held to
t.h onsly tenure Of the hut. A few
Ittss oAeh letters had reached the
na,na siri from Auburn, and she
R,ta n = answered them. Yet
H., :. .ae daily predictions Of the
M h so.As that Old Marc would
s'a again to harass them.
White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-06-08
Little Room for Criticism,

There are SO many jay walkers and
SO many jay drivers that it hardly be-
hooves any driver to talk about jay
walkers, or any walker to mention Jay
drivers.-Seattle Post Intelligencer.
White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-06-08
Moved

Moved7
Bob Newly, Mayor Lew Shank's
chauffeur, was explaining the distance
from Indianapolis to Columbus.
at was about forty-three miles,
he told the mayor.
Was" returned his honor. "Hava
they moved the town ?'-Indlanapolls
News.
White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-06-08
Next Case.

Judge Crying liquor case)-What e
the next case?
Clerk (absently) your
honor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
WEEKS SCORES LAX
ATTITUDE TOWARDS
WARPREPAREDNESS
Secretary Says He Has No Pa
thence With SILLY Groups
of Pacifists."

NEW YORK. Oct. 23-CBy A.
P)-Fear that America is drifting
back to its shortsighted, careless and
happy-go-Iucky attitude Of the early
days Of the European war toward
the vitality important matter of pre-
parednes was expressed by Sec'y
OF War Weeks in an address tonight
before the post Of the Army ordnance
association.
Il have no patience" he declared,
with the groups Of silly pacifists In
this country who are seeking uni
versal peace through undermining
with their insidious propaganda the
ability of their own country to pro-
tect itself What do these people see
in the signs of the times to deceive
themselves into believing that we
can disarm while others arm? In
what way has human nature chang
ed since 1912"
Disclaiming any intention 10 cri-
ticise the administration OF Woodrow
Wilson, the secretary declared that
America entered the world war Ito
tally unprepared."
If we have learned anything from
the world war" he continued we
must develop and perfect the indus
trial forces to adequately support
the fighting forces.
Continued on page FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
j. S. INVITES LATIN
AMERICA TO CONFER
Would Discuss Measures Look
ing for Formation of a Treaty
Between Nations.

WASHINGTON. Oct %. The
United States has invited the govern
ments Of Guatemala, Nicaragua,
Honduras. Salvador and Costa Rica
10 send plenipotentiaries 10 a confer
ence in Washington beginning Dec.
g. for a discussion Of measures look
ing 10 the well-being OF Central
America the results thereof to be
embodied in a treaty for the perma-
nent regulation OF their mutual In
terests and relations"
The state department in making
this announcement tonight said the
American legations at the capitals OF
five Central American republics were
Instructed on Oct q 10 extend 20
the presidents OF those countries in
v.tat.Ons 20 this conference.
The conference. Il was explained.
was expected 10 negotiate treaties
making effective provisions OF the
treaties signed at Washington on
Dec. 90. 1907, which experience
has shown 20 be effective IN main
taining friendly relations and CO.
operation among the Central Amer
can states" 70 consider measures
for the limitation OF ornaments In
Central America: 10 attempt the
working out OF a plan for setting up
tribunals OF Inquiry for the adjust
ment OF disputes under certain CIR
cUmstances between two or more OF
the countries. and 20 take up any
other questions which II may be
desired unanimously 70 consider,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
"FINANCIER" TO
ACT AS HIS own
TRIAL LAWYER
Charles Ponzi Defends Him.
self on Larceny and Con-
spiracy Charges.
SHERIFF SITS AT HIS SIDE
international Coupon Expert
Must Spend His Nights in
Cell During Trial.

BOSTON. Oct. 2s-CBy A. Ply
Charles Ponzi, whose scheme Of
quick riches for all investors in in
ternational postal reply coupons two
years ago resulted IN a federal SEN
tence for using the mails to defraud.
became a defendant in superior
court today on indictments alleging
larceny and conspiracy.
Ponzi came into court with an
armful of books and papers and an
nounced he would conduct his own
case. He was assigned a table within
the bar enclosure but at his side
was Sheriff Earl ID. Blake. Ponzi
who is serving his five year sentence
at the Plymouth Jail, will spend each
night in his cell.
Five of the dapper fnancier's
agents in the sale OF the coupons
were placed on trial with him, charg
ed with larceny and being accessor-
les before the fact of larceny.
Aged by IncaceratiOn.
POnzi. looking considerably older
than when. two years ago he travel
led the streets Of Boston in an ex-
pensive limousine, presented motions
to Judge Frederick Fosdick Moving
that the indictments be quashed, he
commended his trial would constitute
double jeopardy in that the often
ses alleged were based on substan-
TALLY the same evidence, facts and
circumstances as those upon which
he was held in the United States
district court and that the indict-
ment 10 which he pleaded guilty in
that court contained allegations
substantially the same as those upon
which the state now seeks to try
him.
Ponzi also declared that the state
indictments were obtained from a
jury which had heard witnesses who
were induced, coerced or coached
by the attorney general, ]. Weston
Allen. or his assistant. Albert Hur-
WITT" or persons acting for those
officials, Unto withholding from the
grand jury such material facts and
evidence as would have resulted In
his advantage. as well as into giving
testimony contrary 10 the truth"
Mary Counts Against Him.
Ponzi further cOntended that mat
erial facts and evidence were in
tentionally withheld from the grand
jury which would have resulted in
no bill"
The charges against Ponzi were
contained in u indictments alleg-
ing larceny in six counts, conspiracy
Continued on Page Two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
200 NJ en- Stage
Lion Hunt, Scour
Dunes, SUampS

ST. JOSEPH. Mich. oct. 23.-(By
A. P.)-Two posses comprising more
than 100 men each and armed with
every description OF weapon, secured
the sand Mills and swamps in this
county today as a result OF fresh
evidence reported in the search for
what are believed to be proving
lions that have terrorized hundreds
Of residents.
Edward Demorrow, a farmer, liv-
ing near Michigan City. Ind. report
ed the finding of fresh tracks. re-
sembling the imprint OF a lions foot.
leading from his vineyard to a near
by ravine. The skeletons OF eight
sheep, reported missing from the
farm OF z. z. Wyer two days ago.
have been found north Of Lakeside,
Mich, all meat having been gnawed
from the bones
Prof William Darnal MacCnntock
Of the University or Chicago, after a
visit to his property in Lakeside.
said he was convinced OF the pres
ence Of real lions.
There are undoubtedly lions
roaming around my property" said
Prof. MacClintOck, for I saw the
tracks and could hardly be mistaken
about thems|
According to Prof MacClintock. a
reward Of $1,000 has been offered
through Sheriff Gowdy Of Michigan
City for the capture OF the lion or
lions dead or alive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
YIOLATORS OF COURT
ORDER ARE JAILED
Five Men Alleged to Have At
tackled Employe Sentenced
by Judge Baker.

INDIANAPOLIS. oct 2S-(By a.
P.)-F1ve men who are alleged 20
have violated the injunctions granted
IN federal court 20 restrain striking
railroad shopmen from interfering
with workers at LogauspOrt and
Peru shops were ordered held In
the Marion county jail today for an
indefinite period by Judge Francis
Z. Baker.
Roy Sweet and Charles SHAFT. form
er employees OF the Pennsylvania
railroad at Logansport were sent 10
jGIl following charges that they had
violated the injunction order and
had also violated the terms OF a
parole granted them when they were
cited several weeks ago for con-
tempt OF court.
Carl Becker, Ralph Hilgeman and
George Trap. all OF Peru. were
the other three ordered TO jail by
Judge Baker Becker and Trapp are
former employees OF the Wabash
AWHILE Hilgeman, witnesses said, was
- strike svmpathizer The three men
Il Is alleged. attacked John Sterling,
who was employed az the Wabash
shops at Peru.
In ordering the men held, Judge
Baker said ne would set no definite
time for their release but would
hold them in custody until he was
convinced that there would be nc
further Interference with men who
wished 20 continue az work even
though a strike IS in progress.
The cases OF Vincent cotton. pre-
ssdent OF the machinists local union
at Logansport and Hiram Munger
president OF the federated shop
crafts In the same city were continu-
ed. These men were also charged
with violating the Injunction order.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
COURT RULES THAT
PEDDY CAN NOT RUN
Anti Khan Candidate Loses
Fight to Have Name Placed
on Texas Ballot.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct 23.-OBy
a PD-Supporters of George Peddy
lost their fight today before a spe-
cial tribunal of federal judges to
force the use Of his name on the
official Texas ballot for United
States senator in opposition to Earl
Mayfield. Democratic nominee and
reputed Ku Klux Khan candidate.
The Judges held they were with
out Jurisdiction TO grant the relief
asked for by the Peddy faction. add
ing that other questions than that of
Jurisdiction were not considered in
the decision. The case was trans
ferred to New Orleans after an In
junction had been filed in Mobile
to compel the secretary Of state of
Texas TO put the name of Peddy on
the ballots.
Judge Erwin Of the Mobile fed
eral court declined 10 hear the case
on the ground of no Jurisdiction.
Attorneys for the fusion candi-
date announced they will carry their
fight 10 the United States supreme
court II necessary and those repre-
senting the state OF Texas heralded
their decision as a victory for state
rights
Involves National Politics.
National politics became involved
in the case today when attorneys
for the anti-Ku Klux Khan or fusion
party announced that r. B. Creager
one of the complainants. had receiv-
ed a letter from Pres't Harding in
which that national executive was
declared TO have commended Texas
Republicans for aiding independent
Democrats 'ln coalition against al
groupings and classes attendant
upon dictation contrary 10 Ameri-
can ideas"
IN presenting their arguments at
torneys for the Peddy action con
tended Mayfield Is the candidate OF
the Ku Klux Khan, which they de-
clared has absorbed the Democratic
party IN Texas. Therefore they
charged. Mayfield is not the Demo
cratic candidate. They claimed their
client was being ''unconstitutiOnally
Disseminated against" by the Texa:
election law as construed by the at
torney general.
Continued on PAGE TyyOl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
VETS APPLAUD WORK
OF CULVER CADETS
Present Table to Gold Room
Varied Entertainment Is
Offered During Day.

CULVER. Ind. oct. 23.-(By A.
P.)-Veterans OF eight nations. be-
longing 20 the inter-allied fedora
ton OF ex-service men, applauded
the drills and work OF the cadets
at Culver military academy where
the visitors were the guests OF the
institution today. Gen. L. r Gig
nilliat, superintendent OF the acad-
envy, is one OF the American mem
bers Of the Fidacs, and he brought
the entire delegation. on their re-
turn from the American Legion con-
vention at New Orleans. 20 visit
Culver.
The former service men we're met
on their arrival by the Culver black
horse troop which escorted them 10
the superintendent cottage where
breakfast was served. After meet
ing the heads OF the departments
and the military officers OF the
academy the men visited the gold
star room or the academy where
hang the portraits OF former cadets
who died IN service.
L was an impressive scene when
Gen. GIgnilliar' welcomed the visitors
10 this room and when Cadet G.. c.
Reed. the senior cadet Oficer OF the
corps. welcomed them 70 the shrine
OF the academy on behalf OF the
cadets Charles Bertrand. president
OF the federation, replied to the
CONTINUED on page two.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
PLANT ADDITIONS
TC BRING 10000
PERSONS TO CITY
Studebaker Improvements to
Mean Large Increase in
Population.
W DIRK FOR $500 MEN
Augmented Force Will Take
Up Tools April 1, Err
skine Announces.

While the hammers are poun ling
and the saws buzzing, adding, as It
were. flesh and bone to the new
Studebakers plants, speculation is
rife among business men as to their
significance TO South Bend
The new addition will provide en-
ployment for $500 more men. Figur-
ing on the ordinary statistical basis.
this will mean. including wives, sons
and daughters of the workers, a
probable total OF 10000.
Thus, by one move, on the first OF
April, when the additions are COM
pleted, the population OF South
Bend will climb abou: two percent.
A gain Of this degree IS not infre-
quent in towns where oil, gas, or
gold have been suddenly discovered
boom towns--but is a rare OCCUR
ance elsewhere.
These 10000 will need TO be fed;
to be clothed and housed and local
business men anticipate a marked
Improvement to local trading as "a
result
The increased force will take up
their tools on April 1. Pres't A R
Erskine Of the Studebaker plant said
yesterday. The production of cars
Will be augmented from 200 to 325
daily.
I'VE have been oversold every
month this year" said Mr.. Erskine.
our carszin the market-have
melted like snow"
While others are complaining Of
The alleged buyers strike on the part
of the public, Mr. Erskine smiles.
We could sell double the number
Of cars we are producing" he de-
clares While others are lamentlng
that the fall in foreign exchange has
made 1t impossible for the foreigner
TO buy American goods, Mr.. Erskine
points to a report that 500 cars have
been sold in several months in New
Zealand and that Mexico City lis
buying so many udebakers that
It will soon have to add extra traffic
policemen"
Foreign Exchange Better"
Foreign exchange is much better
than It was, says the Studebaker
head. "The British pound. which
went down to $40 is now s4.45;
the French franc is now 8 Y cents;
the Canadian dollar, which slumped
to IS cents IS now back TO par.
by far, however, the domestic
CONTINUED on page FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24

reduce the income tax on million
aires.
In South Bend my opponent said
he was standing on his record. 1
would suggest that imminent peril
to life and limb might result from
standing on anything so exceed
ingly shaky as his voting record in
Congress.
guess the opposition never
heard of the old French proverb,
Those who excuse themselves ac-
cuse themselves"
If the voice Of the people is the
voice Of God, then the demands of
special privilege made at the ex-
pense Of the poor must be an echo
from the lower regions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24

KNOX, Ind, Oct. 23.-Approxi-
mately one-third of Knox turned
out last night to hear Miss Esther
X O'Keefe make her first appear
ance here as the Democratic con-
gressional candidate from this dis
trict. The crowd. which was esti-
mated at more than 500 people, was
enthusiastic in it's welcome TO Miss
O'Keefe and listened attentively as
she discussed the various campaign
issues.
The Ferry theater at which the
meeting was held was filed TO ca
pacity Henry F. Schricker, promi-
nent in Democratic politics IN this
county and we'll known through the
district, presided. In Presenting
Miss O'Keefe, Mr.. Schricker assert
ed that the changing times had re-
vealed that Woodrow Wilson was
one Of Americas truly great presi-
dents.
Again. in no mincing terms
did Miss O'Keefe challenge her OPP
ponent to a debate on the issues
Of the campaign.
Her clear-cut discussion Of the
issues was interrupted many times
by heavy cheering.
The attendance was far larger
than at any political meeting held
at Knox in years, it was said. Both
men and women were conspicuous
in the audience
Miss O'Keefe reiterated her stand
on the tax proposition and pointed
at the voting record of her OPP
pOnent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
CHANGE PILOTS
DUALKILLING CASE
Wilbur A. Mott, Deputy At
torney General, to Begin
Probe from Beginning.

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j., Oct. %
-(By A. P.)-The HalI-Mills murd-
er investigation halted today for a
change Of pilots and with Wilbur A
Mott, deputy attorney general, at the
helm it will start again tomorrow
practically from the beginning.
The long heralded change in the
personnel OF Investigators came this
morning when Deputy Atty. Gen.
McCran. at Trenton, notified County
Prosecutors Beekman. Of Somerset,
and Stricken, of Middlesex. that he
had granted their request that they
be superseded.
The request was made through
Supreme Court Justice Parker early
last week, but was temporarily
withdrawn when the prosecutors
found what they thought was a hot
clew leading TO the murderer or
vestigation failed TO provide them
with a clear cut case, they repeated
the request.
The two prosecutors quit work on
the case as soon as news Of Motifs
appointment reached them. They
will step formally out tomorrow af-
ter they have told the deputy at
torney general all they know about
II, taking with them their respec-
tive county detectives.
Start From Beginning
Just how Mott will attack the
mystery remains TO be disclosed. He
said today that he intended TO start
from the beginning" and that one
OF his first steps would be a careful
analysis Of al the love letters and
the diaries exchanged by the min
lister and the choir singer.
Detective James Mason, with
whom Mott used TO work when he
was Essex county prosecutor, has
been assigned 10 work with him.
Mott also announced he had called
In Ellis Parker. famous Burlington
county detective. Parker had been
asked by Charlotte Mills. daughter
OF the slain woman. 10 take a hand
IN the case. but stayed out because
her invitation was rot backed up
BY one from the prosecutors in
charge.
State police also are expected TO
continue their work. reporting TO
Mott.
Counsel for Mrs. Hall and for
Charlotte Mills said members OF the
two families affected by thu double
Staying welcomed the change in in
vestigatork
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
JURY DELIBERS
But TWO HOURS
UPON VERDICT
Prisoners in County Jail APP
Plaud When They Hear
Result of Trial.
TESTIMONY IS SHORT
But Few Witnesses Examined
and Case Is Disposed of
in One Day.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, oct. IA
jury in criminal court here acquit-
ted Marie +. Peggy Beal tonight
OF the murder Of Frank W. AndeT-
son here last summer. The jury de-
liberated two hours.
Prisoners in the county jail Rd-
Joining the court room Joined the
applause melted by the announce
ment OF the acquittal The room
was crowded despite the late hour.
The trial started this morning.
Few witnesses were examined and
the testimony was short.
A tale OF mutual loneliness. OF
chance acqua.ntanceship which
ripened into mutual love. OF a month
OF blissful happiness together. then
Of establishment and his death az
her hands. were unfolded 10 a jury
In criminal court here today.
Peggy went before her judges
as the self-appointed evenger OF 81
women whom she says Anderson
confessed TO her. suffered broken
hearts because OF him. She said
she was 81 on a list he exhibited 70
hotel on the night Of June 3. ana
which was the Immediate cause OF
the shooting She was the only
witness in her own defense.
No Contest over Jury.
Both the state and the defense
had announced themselves ready
for the most unique criminal trial
ever staged in Kansas City. Attor-
neys for both sides had asserted
they would take the first u men
who entered the box. The selection
Of a jury 10 pass on Peggy Beale's
fate appeared 20 be OF no great
matter.
Peggy killed Anderson June
when he confessed to her. she Gays
that she was 81 on a list OF women
whose hearts he had trifled with
She turned the pistol on herself but
recovered.
Scores of curious spectators drawn
by anticipation Of the sensational
testimony Of Peggy Beal packed the
court room.
Two characters OF fiction "thg
Sheik" and 'Thuvia. Maid OF Mars.
figured prominently in the trial
Peggy Bear. according 20 Anthony
Nugent, assistant county prosecutor,
who conducted the case for the
state, is a zeal life "Thuvia, while
George Birmingham. attorney for
the defense cast the perfect lover"
scion Of an Old Philadelphia family
and educational director OF one Of
Kansas City's largest stores. as the
Sheik."
The state sought 10 show by
more than a dozen witnesses that
Peggy Beal, world wise In her deal
ings with men. gave herself 10 a
man she met in a cheap filtration,
knowing ne had a wife who needed
him.
Against the array OF witnesses for
the prosecution, Peggy Beal carried
the burden OF the defense.