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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-04
GOVERNMENT HEADS
DISCUSS PLAN FOR
FINANCING BONUS
Reps. Woodruff and Brown
Favor Re-enactment of EX-
cess Profits Tax.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Ways
and means Of financing the soldier
bonus will be discussed at q con
ference between Pres't Harding and
republican leaders Of the house and
senate early next week. il was stated
Friday at the White house II Is
understood that the various sug
gestions advanced viii be canvassed
with a view 10 determining upon
a definite program
A decision as TO methods OF rails
ing the necessary revenue, reached
in agreement between the admins
tration and congressional leaders.
would solve the most difficult prob
lem before the house committee
charged with drafting the adjusted
compensation legislation and would
be expected to speed up final en-
actment of the measure by remov-
ing what otherwise might prove sub.
jects of serious disagreement be.
tween the house and senate.
Provide Cash Payments.
Members Of the ways and means
committee Friday said that the bin
TO be reported to the house, prob
ably within two weeks, would pro-
vide for beginning the cash pay
ments 70 the former service men
on Jan. /. 1923. They said this
would give time in which TO raise
the revenue and 10 pass upon the
applications for the cash bonus.
Re-enactment of the excess prof
its tax as a method of financing the
bonus was urged before the ways
and means committee Friday by
Reps. woodruff OF Michigan and
Brown Of Wisconsin both repubh-
cans They said this was a Just tax
which would be more popular than
some others. Opposition to such a
proposal was voiced by some OF the
republican members OF the com
mittee and in the cOlloquy that fol-
lowed Mr.. Woodruff declared that
the repeal of this tax was "one OF
the most reprehensible acts ever
committed by congress"
Both sir. Woodruff and Mr.. Brown
opposed any form Of sales tax. as
did previous witnesses. including
II. c. Mckenzie, Of Walton, y. Y.
representing the American Farm
Bureau federation and Edward F.
McGrady. legislative representative
Of the American Federation Of La
Dor
Obtain Big Sums.
Mr. Brown suggested that the
treasury might be able to obtain
considerable sums from the sources
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-04
ARMS LEADERS
WILLCONCLUDE
MEETING TODAY
Formalities of Adjournment
Will Be Postponed Until
Next Week.
HARDING WILL SPEAK
Conference Officials Con-
clude Roundup of Far
Eastern Situation.
BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Feb. Except
for the formautes and frills that
are 10 attend its adjournment, the
Washington conference on limita-
ton Of armament and far eastern
questions is over. At a plenary ses-
sion Saturday the remaining treaties
and resolutions are 10 be formally
approved and the chief delegates
are to say goodbye 10 one another
in speeches expressing the gratihca-
ton of their governments over the
conference accomplishments. on
Monday. at another public meeting
the treaties viii be signed and sealed
and Pres't Harding will deliver the
conference valedictory in a brief ad-
dress.
Already the administration look
ing upon the conference agreements
as accomplished facts. is moving to
suspend work on the thirteen bat
tleships and battle cruisers now un-
der construction, but destined for
the scrap heap under the naval
treaty. The president does not plan
to actually begin the scrapping pro-
cess until the treaty has been rati-
ned by all the powers, but he has
asked the navy department for in
formation on which an order sus-
pending construction soon is TO be
issued.
Conclude Session.
In their final roundup of the far
eastern situation, the conference
leaders decided Friday TO put their
conclusions into two far eastern
treaties and a number Of supple
mentary resolutions. one OF these
treaties will deal with revision Of
the Chinese tariff and the other will
embody the Root -four POINTS and
the open door policy. Both will
have as signatories all nine Of the
powers represented here.
Actual negotiations on the far
eastern problems came 10 an end
Friday with statements delivered in
the far eastern committee setting
forth the position of the American
and Chinese governments toward
the "twenty-one demands" Speak
ing for China, DR.. Wang said his
government viewed with satisfaction
Japan's announcement Thursday
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-04
GEORGE M. PLATNER
ELECTED HEAD OF
PARK COMMISSION
ElbeI Chosen Vice-President
and Keltner Secretary
Name Golf Instructor.

George NJ. Platner, republican,
was elected president, and Richard
Elbel, democrat, was elected vice
president of the board of park com
missioners at. the regular meeting OF
the board held last night in the city
hall.
The board. which is non-political,
is now composed of W. ". Ride
nour. Otis S Romine and the two
newly elected officers, who viii serve
for four years.
Ralph J. Keltner. adjutant Of
South Bend Post No. so, American
Legion. VISA appointed secretary of
the board, the appointment to take
effect at once Keltner will succeed
Miss Altering, who resigned at
special meeting Of the board We'd
nesday TO accept a position in an
attorneys office.
William DOrSchner 61S n Hill
St, was reappointed as city horti-
culturist at last nights meeting. Mr..
Dorschner Will also continue to act
as temporary superintendent of city
parks. an appointment which was
conferred upon him TO fill the va
cancy created by the resignation of
Arthur p. Perley. who has been con-
nected with this position for a num-
Der of years.
Mr.. DorsChner is well acquainted
with the duties of park superintend-
emit having been employed as city
park foreman for more than ten
years. besides holding the position
of city horticulturist He will be
relieved of all secretariaI work by
the appointment Of Mr.. Keltner and
will devote his entire time TO the
experimenting OF the parks and hor-
ticultural work
other Appointments.
Other appointments made al last
nights meeting are; Otto MART
foreman Of Howard park; Arnold
Lang. foreman at Leeper park; Wal
ter Crothers, foreman at Haley park.
Nicholas Bruggner. foreman ar Pot
towatomi park. Frank J. Barton,
foreman at Studo baker. LaSalle,
Kreighbaum and Ravina parks. VIII
liam Demminger. formerly foreman
at the Studebaker park and skating
rink. viii have charge of the city
golf links
The increasing popularity and the
patronage shown last year by the
people OF the city Interested in golf
has caused the board 10 appoint A.
T. Meyering as golf instructor at the
city links. Mr.. Meyering is an ex-
perienced golfer and viii devote his
time during the golfng season 10
instructing all who wish 70 learn the
game
A petition submitted by golf en-
thusiasts OF the city for an 1s-hole
course in one OF the city parks was
read, but as the board is said 20 be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-04
RBooYE.Rs NrnRE BonrES

GATES. Pa. FEB. 2.-The bodies
or two more victims OF yesterdays
explosion in the Gates mine o. the
II. G. Prick Coke Co. wers brought
out ate Friday SO Ear "a bodies
have been recovered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-04

Indiana-Fair Saturday Sunday in
creasing cloudlness little change in
. TEN uerature.
Lower Michigan Generally cloudy
- lrday sunday probably snow
turrles IN west and central portions
little change in temperature
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South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
MRS. MARY =. RIIAND.

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Biaui 6S
years old. oeI S. Carroll ST.. died a.
her home ar g o'clock last might of
a complication OF disease, AFTER an
Illness ,or two years duuuon.
She was one of the oldest an"
best known members az the South
Bend chapter 40 .. order OK East-
ern star, and had lived in this cav
for 40 years. she was the widow
of the late John M RIaud. 10 whom
she was married n 1876 in Pcrnsyl-
vania. Surviving hs- are three chill
dren. Mrs A. r. keenev. Mrs W T..
Taylor and W. A. Eiland. all OF
South Bend Sesteral brothers and
sisters also survive her They are
W. 2. Fritz. Hope Ark; George n.
Fritz. Junction Clty. Ka-.: James
B. Fritz. Chicago; Mrs. sally Seie-
freid. ReddiuE. Pa Mrs Harry Nc
Cormick, Hubbard, ore. Mrs. clara
Mulheim, Ellis. Kas. and Airs. Ella.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
BRITAIN TO BUILD
TROOP AIRPLANES
Largest Models Will Garry 30
Men and Equipmenl-Later
May Garry 200.

LONDON. Dec. 5-Tip-up seats
and general luxury viii be the key
note OF tho wonderful new air busses
now being built for the British
army
No more VIII British soldiers be
conveyed weary journeys in dreary
troop trains. Ienceforward the
aerial transport machine Will carry
a fully-armed platoon Of infantry at
the rate Of two miles a minute.
The construction Of the new ma
chimes will begin next January. They
viii be constructed entirely OF steel
The fuselage is 10 be especIaUy
roomy. The seats. when not in use,
viii fold back against tho sides OF
the cabin.
The machines already desig gned
Will carry fifty men, with equipment.
but those which viii follow shortly
after VIII be capable OF taking one
hundred or even two hundred sold
iers The smaller machines are ex-
pected TO be in use by the middle OF
next year
The craft viii be fitted with four
100 horsepower BeardmOre engines
OF the semi-Diese1 oil burning type
These VIII not only be economical
to run. but viii greatly reduce the
risk Of fire.
The present troop carrying ma
chimes in use at Irak are designed
for carrying twenty-five men only
and consist of four squadrons. The
primary use Of these monster busses
is, Of course, for policing large ma
tive areas and quickly quelling IN
srrections.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

delightfully."- received. We could do
without guarantees from lesser ma
tons ia the league"
Asked 81 he did not feel that
America again would come 20 the
aid Of France IL she We're attacked
with proyocation. the tiger said.
All, that 1 cannot say. That I dare
not say. America is a democracy.
She would have 10 decide at the
time We iu France have 20 actNas
II we We're alone in the world"
The tiger had another strenuous
day ahead OF him tomorrow. The
program includes a visit TO the
grave Of Americas unknown soldier
In Arlington national cemetery; an
address before army officers at the
war college; a sail down the Potomac
10 Mount Vernon a call on former
Pres't Wilson and an address be-
fore the Southern society
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
Restaurant FrOcks
.4re Latest Word IN
NeiC Partisan STYLES

PARIS. Dec. 3. - Restaurant
frocks are the latest development
OF French cou-Uricrs.
They come for the most Tart with
gay upper parts OF lama or em-
broldered crepe with sober skirts
OF the draped or straight variety
attached 10 their low waistunes
They are modest and becoming for
street wear. with a jacket. and Vet
striking and even gorgeous when
the jacket Is removed. and the up
per part alone appears over the res
taurant table
Francis is showing a charming
model OF this sort in soft black vel
vet. with a corsaEe OF old rose ana
blue denteLe &c laine. with tiny
gold epaulettes. The same ma
terlal forms the collar OF the little
box jacket. which is embroidered in
rose and blue u match the blouse.
With the jacket il is a lovely street
gown. without ia very chic res
taBrant frOck.
Another model is in black silk
cashmere, with a waist Of gold bro
cade tissue imported from india
and which is guaranteed not TO
tarnish.' a skirt and jacket of
moleskir makes up still another.
and with it goes a blouse of mole
colored CreIe. Almond green pipinEs
give a touch OF color 20 the JACKIE.
and blouse.
For the "uppers" Of these frocks
there is an endless variety of
charming materials Chinese
crepes, decorated with little scenes
Of seas and mountains; crepe du
Marco, alternatcd with large stripes
of silver or gold; mousselines de
sole as delicate as cobwebs and
lamas Of shimmering gold
A generous confession disarms
SANDER.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
Europe Frees Itself
OF Wheat Pests. Says
JOTeTTIn1ent .SDpcIOIISf

WASHINGTON, Dec. Slope for
the ultimate determination Of the
black stem rust of wheat on Ameri-
can farms was given impetus by re-
ports that western Europe has virtu-
ally eliminated this blight.
Jpst returned from a fve-months'
tour abroad. Dr. +. G. Stakman OF
the L. :. departments of agriculture.
declared that 100 years Of warfare
against the destructive common bar
berry, nemesis Of wheat and other
crops. has resulted in the virtual cx-
tinction of this pest in western Eu-
rope.
Law was the weapon largely used
in France. Austria. Hungary. Ger
many and Denmark to combat the
barberry. but i'm England. Or. Stalk
man said. the farmers took matters
into their own hands and removed
the barberry bushes.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
Paris Park Hand Is
Taken for TOiUn Crier

PARIS, Dec. 5-The public parks
in Paris close at p. m. 1t is against
the law to remain after the closing
hours. The gates are closed and woe
be unto the unfortunate one found
In the grounds after the Official lock
up. The public is warned Of the
closing by a old-braided. polished
buttoned gudrd who makes the
rounds Of the park with "A drum An
American was recently in the park
of the Tuller!es, and not knowing
the custom, followed the guard ana
his drum all over the park waiting
20 hear the news. He thought he was
the town Cricr.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
MAYORESS' HUSBAND
Is IN DIRE OUANDARY

LONDON Dec. 5-Dr. Alfred
S8lter. n. T.. IS in a quandary.
The Doctor IS all fussed up be-
cause just where he stands. lie is a
member Of parliament from Ber-
mondsey. but that Is small posa-
toes compared 20 the position his
wife holds for che IS MayOres5 OF
Bermondsey. and i'm Bermondsey q
Mayor-with a gold chain and gown
is far more important than an or
binary NJ z.
II don't even know what title I
should respond to-" the doctor said.
discussing his plight after Mrs.
Salter had been elected ATayoress.
OBVIOUSLY can't be called a Mayor
ess.
"It has been proposed that
should be- called Mayors Consort,
but 7 have made no decision on this
matter yet."
II isn't a title that IS worrying
the Doctor so much. it's the duties
Of the husband Of the Mayoress. He
doesn't know how he ia going TO
hll them.
MY position IS unique" the Doc
tor said "No married woman has
been Mayor i'm England before. al
though there have been several WI
dove and single women.
II intend 10 fuMll the function
Of the husband OF the NIayoress. ac-
cOmpanyins her TO social functions
and participating with her in public
. ceremon5 I don't 1utend 20 inter
fere with her duties. She Will shoul-
der those olone But what am /
going 10 do about those duties
which have heretofore faNen upon
the shoulders OF the wife OF the
Mayor OF BermOndsey2
There are many duties. chiefly
or a rhilauthropc character. which
usually fall 90 the lot Of the wife
Z the Mayor.
'It has aecn the custom Of the
wife OF the Mayor 20 preside over
borough COLLECTIONS IN connection
wsth hospitals cripp.es. and in sim
Sag charities. and be responsible for
their organization.
II have not actually made up my
m.ud as TO whether I sould take
Up these duties or not
Flag days have been worked In
Beruond.sey by means OF ladies'
comm ttecs with the wife OF the
Mayor as chairman
"T am afraid I should feel sadly
CIT of place in that capacity"
The foetcr has one hope and that
= that rs duties as member Of par
lament v.tn ha 81, 4rdurIls that Rpr-
mondsey Viii forE.ve him for not
actue iu the public capacity Of hus-
taud of tho MayUrcss.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

clared its amendment would make
g possible FOR an independent candi-
cate 20 run for president without
estabiLshing an elaborate political
r1achiRe in every state which means
The expenditure 81 a vast sum 0f
money"
when the amendment and report
were Iaid before the senate some
members Informally expressed sur
prize AZ such a resolution being re-
ported out By the aEricultural com
mittee. but committee members said
they regarded the course as proper.
iuaEnuch az the resolution was q
substitute for one recently offered
n the senate by sen. Caraway. Dem
ocrat of Arkansas
Caraway Resolution.
The Caraway resolution would
have declared % the sense Of CON
eress that defeated mem bers should
not vote on other than routine legis-
Iatlon AZ the session following an
election and was referred 20 the
agricultural committee by request OF
SIS author who said reference 10 any
other committee would bring about
!ts death.
At the same time the agriculture
committee was IN session. a judlc-
iary sum-COmmittee heard an en-
dorsement from William Lowell
Putnam OF Boston. representing the
American Bar association for the
pending Ashurst resolution amend
amending the constitution so that
the terms Of president and congress
should begin soon after the election
NO action was taken ~ the sub
committee on the resolution.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
DR.. Eddy, Medium, Claims
Exceptional Mystic PoiCey

on next sunday evening. Dr. Eddy.
who b. one of the countrys leading
eNponcnts or mysticism and the oc-
Cult sciences viii give a performance
at The oliver theater. Il Is ordl-
r1-liy rho custom OF those Eiving
similar demonstration 10 do so on
CarEened stage. but Or. Eddy's
demonstrations are on "a brightly
lrhtcd stage HIS success as a me
dunn hss been so great that the
mysticism Of his demonstrations
su as having tables float in the
air. visions which appear and dis
appear az his Will slate writings.
ete-. Is said 20 have convinced many
OF even the most skeptcal.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

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the dormitory. Women assigned 70
coils have their breakfasts in their
cells Mrs. Phillips breakfast was
put in a shelf In her door as usual.
Later the cells were unlocked and
when 0Trs. Fisher noticed Mrs. Phil
lips had not appeared she asked
other prisoners concerning her and
they said she was around here
some place" Still unable TO locate
her the matron resumed her rou-
tire work and then a woman who
occupied cell adjoining that OF
Mrs. Phillips told her Mrs Phillips
had escaped.
Some OF the women's wards have
inside curtains. The curtain in Mrs.
Phillips cell was down and this de-
layed discovery Of the escape.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

LONDON. Dec. Seventy mill
lion dollar - 10 be spent on mod
erniEng the Port % London. which
IS soshrdluetaoshrdl etao
Is some parts dates back 10 the wear
1900.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
THoUGHT RoBBERY LoKE.

DUBLIN. Dec. 5.-Daniel smith,
q Belfast news agent. was robbed
of 165 pounds. He was returning 90
his shop in the hc2rt OF the city
when two men lassoed him, dragged
him TO the ground and robbed him.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

LONDON. Dec, 5-Those relics
OF the eighties. thu hair nets, are re-
turning 20 favor again, but not in
their original form. The modern
hair nets VIII DC invisible and are
certain 90 fnd many converts
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
its one thing
to start a business

but it's quite another to keep it grow
ing,
Money Will START 1T but it requires
public confidence and good will to
make it thrive.
Twenty years ago we started with
the idea that if we placed service to
the public above the desire for penun-
iary gain, our business would grow Oh
it's merits.
Today, with Rogers Optical Stores il
three states, that same spirit prevails
thru the entire organization.
This confidence of the public which we
have been building Tor tNSeaty years,
is the best assurance that your eyes
will receive proper care at our hands.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

Never be ashamed to eat your
meat.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

Unlald eggs are uncertain chick
a.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

Several hundred people were look
ing on but took no notice, thinking
Il was a joke. The robbers got
away.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
CLARA PHILLIPS,
JAIL BREAKER,
STILL AT LARGE
Husband of Escaped Woman
Located, but Throws No
Light on Disappearance.

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South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
Slynx

a very dark Navy material for the
hip jackets so popular at presents. 90
a yard.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
Smart Gloves

Perrin's Corona French Lamb Gloves,
two clasp; Paris point embroidery;
Brown, Grey. Black and Whites IS.
Monico Gloves. overseam sewn, two
clasp. contrasting color embroidery;
Brown, Grey Black and White, and Tan
and Beaver-Sl65
Santa. two clasp Gloves three row
stitching contrast embroidery; Beaver,
Brown. Grey, Tan and Black and White
$500.
Fowne's strap wrist Filosette Gauntlet
style Gloves in Ecru White and Grouse
-Sl25.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06

A generous confession disarm
SANDER.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
Burton's Tissue

30 inch Tissue Gingham for service
able yet charming gifts-75c yard.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
Union Cloth

Part Cotton and part Linen for aprons
and house dresses. Copen, Blue Reseda
Hello. Rose, Pink. Cocoa. Tan and Nat
ural-45 inches wide-50c a yard.
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
Girls Sweaters-S2 so

Sizes for girls s. | 0 and years of
age. Good. heavy weight-iust right for
Winter wear Button front style in plain
stitch with belt, pockets and roll collar.
Brown, Navy. Copen and Cardinal
South Bend news-times., 1922-12-06
OyerblOuses
to $500
Hosiery

Heavy ribbed Mercerized Sport Hose
slightly and well made-$ 90 pair.
Long Boot Silk Hose in dark Grey,
Black, Cordovan and Camel. An excep-
tional value at 5 90 a pair.
Embroidered Clock Hose of pure dye
Silk with high spliced heel. Full fash
ioned. All wanted colors-$2.00 a pair.
Evening star., 1922-10-21
MEN PREPARE
FOR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Team Captains for "Y" Campaign,
Elected at Dinner Given in
Union Station.

About sixty-f1ve railroad men, rep
resentins all departments of service
of roads running into Washington,
were entertained at dinner in the
Union station dining room by the To-
cal Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. last night.
The purpose Of the gathering was
to discuss plans for the nation wide
membership drive to be conducted Oc-
tober 1881, and to get machinery
working 50 that the plan originated
by George H. Winslow, secretary of
the local body, will be successful
Mr.. Winslow was present last night
and outlined his plan, which has al
ready been adopted from Minnesota
to Mississippi and from North Caro-
lima to Maine.
committee on management, presided.
and explained that two membership
lines would be conducted from Wash
ington. to California. After a spir-
tied contest J. H. Tonge and c. F.
.kohlerman were elected captains of
the two lines.
During the dinner brief addresses
were delivered by p. B. Parke. man
ager Of the pass bureau. Southern
railroad; NJ A. Camara, maintenance
Of way department, Washington ter
minaf: Charles T. Stewart, assistant
general manager. Pullman Company:
W. Spies Of the railway mail service
and c. w. Turner Of the American
Express Company.