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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
HIDES AND SHOES
PLACED ON FREE
LIST BY SENATE
Majority of Republicans Join
Democrats in Voting
Against Duty.

WASHINGTON, Aug s-CBy A
P)-Hides, boots and shoes. and
feathers were voted back to the tar
if free list today by the senate,
which thus concurred in action tax
en- by the house more than a year
ago. There was only one roll call
on hides-and the result was 80 10
&c against the committee rates OF 2
cents a pound on green or picked
and cents on dried hides
Most of the more marked lines
which have developed in the senate
during the tariff fight disappeared
on this vote, but about the only sur
prise was that a majority Of the
republicans voted against making
hides dutiable. Not only was there
a split among the majority leader
ship on the question, but also in
the finance committee majority and
even in the republican agricultural
bloc. which through its chairman.
Sen Gooding, OF Idaho. had asked
/ for cents on green hides and
cents on dried hides.
Bloc Members Split.
Only two members of the finance
committee majority-Curtis and
Smoot-supported the duties, while
four members-Calder. Dillingham;,
/ Frelinghuysen and Sutherland -
voted against them. Chairman Nc
Cumber and Sen. Watson Of Indiana
the other two members present,
were paired and unable TO vote.
/ Five membes OF the tariff bloc broke
away on the ballot-Spencer, Willis,
/ New. Keyes and Townsend.
( With hides sent back to the free
I list, Sen. Smoot of Utah, for the
committee. moved that the senate
disagree to the amendment propos-
/ ing a rate Of 2 cents a pair and 8
percent ad vaIorem on boots and
shoes and carrying iates on band
rough and sole-leather, betting and
harness leather and various other
1 classes of this produce. This motion
! prevailed without roll call and as
substitute the senate approved the
| house provision proposing a duty OF
/ 20 percent ad valOrem on channels
skins, pianOforte action. player
piano action leather. enameled up
holstery leather and glove leather,
uI4sueQ III the WnAle OF IN tile CT u9t.
Without roll call. TIE senate then
cut from 30 to 80 percent the pro-
( posed duty on bags, baskets. belts.
satchels. card cases, pOcketbooks,
jewel cases portfolios and other
boxes and cases composed wholly or
4 in chief Of leather.
In the six-hour debate which pre-
/ coded the vote. Sen. Lodge OF Mass
achusetts, the republican leader and
Sen Walsh Of the same state. a dem
4 ocratic member Of the finance com
mittee, were found fighting side by
4 side against the duties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
BAR HEAD UPHOLDS
SUPREME COURT
President of Legal Association
Condemns Plan 10 Limit
Functions.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug e-( By
L. P)-The recent proposal Of Sen
Robert NJ. LaFouette before the
American Federation of Labor tina,
the constitution be amended 20 re-
move the power of the supreme
court 20 declare laws uuconstituuon-
a. and 90 make the laws as passed
by congress supreme was denounced
By Pres't Cordenio A Severance in
his address before the American Bar
Association convention today.
The LaFouette amendment was
lndorsed hy the American Federation
of Labor convention.
The government % the United
States has always been considered
one % limited powers declared
Severance "but this amendment
would make the government one OF
unlimited powers. and American
labor and American citizens general
ly would lose the very safeguards OF
personal liberty which the constitU-
uou now guarantees them
Congress has no unlimited powers;
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
GERMANS OBJECT TO
FRENCH PENALTIES

BERLIN, Aug. 9-(By I. y, s.
Germany holds the new French
sanctions TO be a violation Of the
Treaty OF Versailles. according to
a resolution unanimously adopted
by the cabinet today.
The measures put into effect BY
France on Saturday 10 enforce pay
ment OF 100000 civil pre-war
debts owed by German civilians to
Frenchmen were not sanctions. off,
Gals Of the French foreign office
declared. They explained them as
safeguarding measures. Sanctions
is a diplomatic term for penalties"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
big Bill' Hart
Movie Hero, and
Wife S Separated

Los ANGELES. Aug 9.-CBy l.
~ S.J-Wiuiam S. Hart. known 20
movie fans a. Big Bill" hero OF
many wild West" scenes. and his
wife. formerly Miss Winifred West
over. have separated and divorce
proceedings are in contemplation on
the part Of his wife. IL became
known today.
The separation, 10 was learned
took place about three months ago
when Mrs. Hart left the Hart home
in Hollywood and moved TO Santa
Monica. where she is living with her
mother. M-s. clyde Westover. while
awaiting the coming of a child that
is expected in November.
The famous film star, IL was az
thOratively stated. has submitted TO
his wife and her attorney "A property
settlement which Is now under con-
sideration by them. The settlement
Il was declared. makes provision
not only for Mrs. Hart. but for their
unborn child.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
ALLIED FARLEY
is THREATENED
WITH COLLAPSE
Submission of COunter-PrOpO-
sails TO POincare Plan Is
Cause of Dispute.
STILL f EAR DEADLOCK
Rejection of French Proposals
May Lead to Rupture,
II Is Reported.

LONDON. Aug. Shy I. y. s.
Threatened collapse OF the inter
allied indemnity conference was
narrowly averted today when Pre-
mler Theunis Of Belgium. submitted
contemporaries 10 take the place
OF the German conditions turned in
by Premier Poincare of France on
Tuesday.
Fear Deadlock
The danger OF deadlock was not
completely allayed this afternoon.
France Is understood 10 be insisting
upon the right to separate action
against Germany and the French
already have sanctions" IN mind
which include seizure OF the Ger
man coal fields IN the Ruhr basin.
In addition TO the breach OF views
between Premier Lloyd George and
Premier Poincare dissensions have
broken out in the committee OF ex-
perts which has been considering
the Poincare proposals since yes
terday morning.
Disapprove Plan
II wes understood that a majority
OF allied finance ministers and ex-
perts who have been comforting two
days on Frances plan for dealing
with Germany have agreed with
Lloyd George that the plan would
be productive OF the desired rev.
enue. but would kill Germany eco
nomically.
Draw Up Report
The finance ministers met again
today and drew up a report which
is expected to be presented soon to
the premiers.
Rejection Of the French proposals
which include setting up OF a Gus
toms barrier on the eastern bogder
OF the occupied area. control OF
forests and mines and control OF
German Industries may lead to a
rupture between France and the
other allies, it was freely predicted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
DEAD REPRESENTATIVE
DEFEATED AT POLLS

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Aug g. -
Lemuel Padgett. democratic house
candidate. who died on the eve of
the Tennessee primaries. has been
defeated by IS votes, according TO
complete returns Wednesday. In
Official returns previously had indi-
Gated the deceased representative Of
the seventh district had been nom
mated
". c. Salmon. Columbia attorney.
now is assured OF the nomination on
the basis OF the new returns. The
count is expected TO be canvassed
closely however. when the demo-
cratic committee meets on Aug. %.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
OHIO COUNTY FARMERS
FIGHT TAX INCREASE

Rising sun. Ind, Aug.9 CBy a. P.)
In a suit hled in the Ohio county
circuit court here this afternoon, the
Ohio county farm bureau seeks 70
enjOin the state board of tax COM
missioners from ordering horizon
tai increases in the valuation Of
Ohio county property. Such an or
der, the suit states. would be illegal
and void. Judge c. A. Lowe set
next Monday as the day TO hear the
sniff
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
AMERICA SUFFERS
FROM SEIZURE OF
CABLES IN IRELAND
Other Communication Lines
Overwhelmed as Irregu-
lars Keep Control.

LONDON, Aug. 9-CBy A PD-
Cable communication between Eu-
rope and the United States today
was still at the mercy Of the Irish
irregulars, who continued to main
tain possession Of 10 of the Is lines
linking the two continents.
Up TO a late hour neither the
Western Union nor the Commercial
Cable Co, whose lines are affected,
was able to establish contact with
the stations at Walerville and Val
entia. on the Irish coast. so the com
panies were in ignorance as to the
extent Of the damage caused by L
IRISH republicans.
Meanwhile the three lines of the
French Atlantic cable Co. from
Brest and the three of the Western
Unions lines from Peuzance, as
well as wireless organizations. are
overwhelmed with traffic. The cor
tinued prOStration Of the great Mar
conf station at Clifden recently dis
abled by the Irish irregulaIs, fur
Their aggravates the situation.
Because Of this partial paralysis
Of the worlds great arterial system
Of ocean wires, American readers
must be denied their full quota OF
news of the old world, as we'll as
stock quotations and private mes
saCes. AL companies are declining
any traffic except a minimum NAM
Der of full rated messages. The
bulk Of the Associated Press dis
patches. which are the most extern
sive Of any news agency in the
world. are being handled by the
French Atlantic cable Co, popular
~ known as the P O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
/ 500 PERSONS ATTEND
OLD SETTLERS OUTING

The annual "old settlers picnic
for members from Northern Michi-
gan and northern Indiana was held
Wednesday al Clear Lake with
about 1900 people present
Alfred +. Martin OF this city was
the principal speaker OF the day. He
talked on the subject OF Ideal Citi-
zens" 4 program OF speeches and
various other forms OF entertain
ment was included IN the days out
inG.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
RAINFALL UNEVEN
REPORT DECLARES
Many States Need Moisture
Badly-Farm Work Cen
orally Progressing,

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9-CBy 4.
p Rainfall was unevenly distrib-
uted and crop developments varied
during the week-ending yesterday.
the department OF agriculture an
rounced today in its weekly sum-
mary Of weather and crop condI-
tons
Much Of the west and sections from
the north central states eastward
received beneficial showers, but the
Ohio valley. the central northern
states and most of the east gulf
areas need moisture badly the re-
port said. while the damaging
drought continued in the southwest
and considerable hail was reported
in scattered localities Except for
delay due 10 heavy rainfall in the
upper great plains. farm work gen.
orally made good progress and fall
blowing advanced In the interior
valley states with the soil in good
condition.
While wet weather DELAYED
threshing OF wheat in Nebraska and
South Dakota. the weather general
~ favored this work The winter
yields in the Ohio valley. however.
continued TO show uneven results
The chief corn producing area ex-
perienced moderate temperatures
and beneficial showers during the
week the report showed, but the
weather continued too cool for the
best development IN the lake re-
gions and the northeast. while the
hot dry conditions proved harmful
In the southeast.
RainfaN IN sections OF the north
east was said 10 have retarded har-
testing or oats and barley. but in
the central-nOrthern and northeast
ern states this work advanced under
generally favorable conditions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
DRY NOMINATED
AS OHIO GOVERNOR
BY Big PLURALITY
Thompson, Candidate of AID
ministratiOn. Has Lead of
100000 Votes.

COLUMBUS. O.. Aug. 9.-CBy A.
! P)-With the races for the CUB
ernatorial and senatorial nomina-
tions on both the republican and
democratic tickets definitely settled
interest today turned towards the
attitude OF voters on prohibition as
shown by their ballots in yesterdays
state primary election.
Returns from approximately four
/ ffths OF the precincts OF the state
gave Carmi A. Thompson. admins
tratiOn candidate for the republican
nomination for governor and recipi-
ent Of anti-saloon legaue indOrse-
ment, a plurality of almost 100 600
votes over the closest OF his oppon-
I ents among whom were advocates
/ of prOgressivism and the return OF
/ beer and light wines. Congressman
J. 9. l.. Knight Of Akron. characterized
as "A Roosevelt progressive" was
running second, and c. Homer Dur
and, who made his race on a light
wine and beer platform, was third.
Harvey G. Smith, secretary of state,
and another liberal candidate. was
running fourth.
Wet and Dry Issue
The wet and dry issue in the cleo
Z tion probably was better typihed "a
7 the contest for the republican nomi-
nation for attorney general than
in the gubernatorial race, according
F TO political leaders.
g. c. Crabb of London, floor
I leader in the state house of repre-
-,-+,tt,-o- ord av+Irr % ,-o rfo,rS
state prohibition enforcement laws.
and r. r. Corn OF Ironton, were
principals IN the republican attorn-
/ ey general race, which was recog-
nized as a test of the strength Of
Z those unfavorabIe to prohibition in
I the state Later returns showed
Crabb increasing small lead.
/ Crabb is recognized as one f the
most prominent dry leaders in Ohio
/ and the anti-saloon league strongly
urged that he be supported.
Early reports from the cities in
\ dictated Crabb's defeat by several
/ thousand votes. but when dry rural
precincts began cutting down Corn's
I lead late this afternoon, he relin-
pushed the position 10 Crabb. Re
turns from 5.sS2 precincts OF the
states 1886. tonight gave Crabb
/ 129, 500 and Corn 1869
Fess Has Big Lead
I Races for the republican and
I democratic nominations for United
T States senator. in which Congress
man Simeon d. FeSs Of Yellow
/ Springs and Sen. Atles Pomerene OF
Canton were nominated as repre-
: sentatives OF their respective part
I les. also were tinged with the wet
\ and dry issue. Fess. formerly chair
Continued on Page Two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
IGNORE TAX RAISE.

Muncie. Aug.9 (By A. P)-The
Delaware county board Of review
adjourned today without. comply
ing with orders of the state board
Of tax commissioners increasing val
uatiOns on certain property. In a
resolution. the board held that the
decrease in valuations. as shown by
the county's abstract. is not excess
i've.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
METRO OoNVIOr EsCAPEs

LAPORTE. Ind. Aug. 9.-(By A.
P)-Oscar Morris negro. who Is
serving a sentence al the state farm
on his conviction for assault and
battery. has escaped. according 20
word received by police today.
Wesley Morgan, negro. who was
shot by Morris in a quarrel over a
5O-cent piece. July p. will prob
ably die. physicians declared today.
In the event OF Morgan's death. To-
cal authorities had planned 10 re-
Try Morris on a murdsx charEA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
STRIKE HITS PORTUGAL

MADRID. Aug. "a general
strike has been declared throughout
Portugal according TO the Madrid
newspapers. Serious disorders are
feared. the dispatches say. The
seat OF government has been trans-
ferred 10 Fort Cascaes. constitution
al guarantees have been suspended
and a state OF seige proclaimed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
NATIONALS MAKE nANDING

DUBLIN. Aug. 9-OBy A. P)-Na-
tional forces succeeded in landing
at Youghal a harbcr near Cork,
and forced passage to West Union
nall. il was officially announced to-
night The irregulars occupying
these places were dispersed after
brief firing. Troops also landed at
Passage West and are advancing or
Cork. seven miles away.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
aNOT GUILTY--NfcCRAY

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug s-lBy a
P.b-Adoption % resolutions de-
mandIng Impeachment Of Gov Me-
Cray by mass meeting OF striking
miners a. Terre Haute TO-DAY. wac
regarded as a joke by state officials
When the action OF the miners was
called 70 the attention OF the gov-
ernor. he said: eft was not neees-
sary. have already decided that
I am not guilty
Gov McCray said he had on f'e
more than 500 letters and tcle-
grams from citizens fn every walk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10

81 SPRINGFIELD. III. Aug. - BY
= Pl - Backed by Pres't Frank
Harrington OF the Illinois Mine
Workers George L. Mercer. one OF
his supporters and state miners sta
t.stician. today announced his can
cidecy 20 succeed John I. Lewis as
international president OF the United
Nine Workers OF America.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
RAILWAY UNION
HEADS AWAIT
STRIKE FARLEY
labor Leaders Will Meet Fri
day to Consider Answer
to Harding Offer.
NON UNION MEN SPEAK
Ask Protection of Rights r
President Heeds WalkOut
at Joliet, I'll.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9-DBy A.
Heads Of the striking railroad
0ions marked time here today while
awaiting the arrival OF executives
or other transpo organ
izations who have been invited 20
the general conference Friday to
consider the shopmens reply TO
Pres't Hardings latest proposal
basis for settlement
Congressional leaders meantime
were considering the possibility that
Prss't Harding. i'm the event Of the
failure OF his Efforts might seek a
legislative remedy for the country IS
admittedly serious industrial all
ment
Republican leaders at the capital.
however. held the view that the
president had no definite legislative
program IN mind when he suggested
10 them the desirabil'tv OF maintain
ing full membersu-p attendance
when the house reassemble Tues
day. Their inquiries along this line
tho leaders said todey, have salts
fed them that congress would be
called upon If the situation war
rants such action In The view of the
executive. 20 enact remedial legisla-
ton. Il was the understanding in
republican circles congress would be
infoKIned OF the actual situation in
a presidential message If and when
il was called upon to act.
Calls brotherhood Agents.
Pres't Harding, according 10 un-
ion spokesman took COgnizance of
the developments al Joliet III,
where train service employees walk
ed out today because of conditions
arising from the shipments strike.
by calling II r. Wills, w y. DOaE
>pd Arthur J. Lowell. Washington
Ients OF three of the four brother
hood unions. TO discuss the new situ-
alton with sec'y of Labor Davis
May Delay Answer.
r. NJ Jewell chairman of the
leaders group Of the seven striking
unions. predicted the presidents fin
al offer of a basis OF settlement for
the strike might await an answer
until Monday. or Tuesday. though
the arrival OF officials OF the various
transportation. unions led 20 several
preliminary conferences in union
circles. Mr.. Jewell declared the UNI
ions were attempting no dealings
with the government in the mean
time. that all separate conferences
between railroad companies and
strike organizations were Off be-
cause the strike would be dealt with
on a national basis and took every
occasion to reiterate charges that
railroad equipment was detertorat-
ing 20 2 dangerous point on account
OF the strike.
Chief executives or the striking
unions-machinis bOilermakers,
sheet metal workers. electricians,
biacksmiths. carmen and stationary
firemen-held their preliminary con-
ference late today hut Mr.. Jewell
said there would be no announce
ment until Friday when the five
train service organ cations called
in by Warren s S.one-the four
brotherhoOds Of sWltchmer and
the spokesman for the organizations
OF railway clerks. maintenance OF
Continued on Page Two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
GOVERNOR IS
AT
MASS MEETING
Three Thousand Coal and Rail
Workers Hold Parade at
Terre Haute.
PROTEST USING TROOPS
Failure 20 Obtain Labor Pre-
vents Production of Coal
as Planned.

TERRE HAUTE lad. Aug 80
tBy A P)-Carrying a banner o,
which was the pronouncement tbau
Soldiers guns and bayonets vii,
never dig coaI- A. Stanton. Ind.
where troops now are guarding
mines. 5000 striking miners and rail-
road shop workers today paraded
through this town IN protest against
the presence Of soldiers IN western
Indiana and then held a mass meet
ing at which resolutions demanding
the impeachment Of Gov. Warren
McCray for sending militia We're
adopted
Gov. McCray was referred to a.
kaiser. put In power by the sams
men who fought in France" by T..
n Taylor, president Of the Indiana
State Federation OF La Dor in his adj
dress at the mass meeting. He de-
plpred what ne termed the lack
Of executive ability a. the state
house" The state militia was being
used. be said. Simply as an agent
2
the governor had been for some tims
seeking an excuse for a militia
parade"
Orderly Procession.
1t was probably the quietest and
most orderly parade ever held in
connection with a strike. the only
noise prior 10 the mass meeting be-
ing the music from half a dozen
bands Only two signs were carried
by the miners. One. near the front.
said:
AT Staunton. the governor has
sent troops TO guard that bankrupt
hole, but soldiers guns and bayon-
cts Will never dig the coal"
The other. near the end OF tha
parade had this inscription.
To Gov. McCray;
! The taxpayers will surely squiru
When the soldiers b!ll comes in
! The miners and railroad workmcn
VIII strike until they win
Carry Flags
a dozen large American flags
were scattered through the march
ers. while the shop,rafts workers
carried banners designating their
I
hand in hand with their fathers.
At the head Of the parade. which
took 20 minutes 20 pass a given
point. was an efigy OF A NJ. OgIe.
president OF the National Coal Oper-
ators' association AMI Indiana oper-
ator. With two inch ropes ne led
four miners in full mining attire. the
ropes being tied TO their necls.
At the end OF the parade drove a
number OF automobiles. many ~
them carrying women. who wished
20 attend the mass meeting on
one or them was an American flag
with this inscription Under t
"Old flag. we fought for you and
We wont scobe for you"
Condemn Governor.
The parade ended az the court
house. where the mass meeting was
held and the resolutions demanding
the governors impea hment adopted
after the bands had played 'AI-
Country IT'S of Thee"
Speakers declared the governor
had exceeded his authority .u serd-
ing troops while the civil autho-
rites still functloned and denounced
lie coal operators a. promise hreaE-
eIs. All declared the miners were
winning the strike and that u they
would hold out little longer they
would be assured ~ victory Charles
Reed. "A local shopcraft union Off
cial presided an the meeting
As the parade passed woman
or the sidewalk shouted.
you miners are sure whipped.
You might as well quit"
A miner shouted back
Wait TIL you have 20 burn Snow
balls and see who's whipped"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
sENATOR,s WIFE DIES.

WASHINGTON. Aug 8. - Mrs
Knute Nelson. wife OF the senior
senator from Minnesots. died here
wednesday after long illness, She
vas rs years old. Mrs. Nelson vac
born n NoRwAA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
PAGE OF TIPS

II you have a room 20 ren-
do you hang a sgn In the win
dow and wait FOR an applicant
II yOu have car % sell DO
you hang a sign or the garage
door and wait FOR a purchaser
Most people have learned -o
leave their. wants" 20 the class.-
fed pages OF The News-Tlmes
they have learned T. through eE-
perience which has shown the
wonderful. results that News
Tines want ads" bring.
approximately 100000 people
read The NeWs-Tlmes. daily and
Sunday.
Call Main 21O0 and ask for
an Ad Taker on the paper that's
Always IN the Lead
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
THE WEATHER

Indiana; Generally fair Thursday
tnd Friday slowly rising temper