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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
ADMITS SHORTAGE
OF OVER 500, 900
Marion County Court Clerk
Used Trust Funds for
SpeculatiOns.

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 28-Rich-
ard Sipe, Marion county clerk. re-
signed Wednesday night after a con-
ference with county officials and at
torneys for his bonding company
after admitting a shortage Of more
than 100000 in his accounts. He
told thu attorneys the maximum CT
the shortage would be $4,000.
After the conference, Sipe turned
over 10 the bonding company al MS
personal possessions. including guam
titles OF stocks and bonds, many OF
them believed 20 be worthle-~
The shortage is one OF the greatest
i'm history, police say.
10 step % place Sipe under arrest
had been taken Wednesday night.
William 2. Evans, prosecuting at
toruey. however, announced he would
cal the grand jury 10 take action in
the case.
If anybody was ever a fool.
have been one" said Mr.. Sipe after
his conference with Leo X. Fesler
county auditor. and representative
OF the bonding company, which is
surety on the EAtAH ? 4 -y Nay DUAIA-
0Lr. .Sipe declared that he hoped
% make good any discrepancy in
his accounts. He declined 10 say
what Investments he had made in
the las few years. but friends said
that the shortage IN his accounts
were due TO unfortunate business
circumstances"
The examiners were sent 20 the
court house BIZ Jese Eschbach. chief
accountant OF the state board. who
declined 20 say who had requested
him 70 DO SO. but said his action was
UNUSUAL procedure in the conduct OF
the state Office Funds which were
said 10 be short. were those held in
trust by the clerk. being moneys due
10 estates and various court Judg-
ments. Mr.. Sipe is serving his fourth
year as clerk. and IS a candidate for
the republican re-nomination.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
CLOSE ARGUMENTS
ON KANSAS COURT
Supreme Court Hears Appeal
Against Industrial Relations
Statute.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.- Oral
arguments in the two cases brought
by Alexander HOwat and other labor
leaders against the state OF Kansas
20 test the validity OF the state sta o.
ute creating the court OF industrial
relations were concluded Tuesday 20
the supreme court
Mordeld Storey as counsel for
Kansas. insisted that the state had
the same right 70 protect itself
against strikes as II had against fn-
vason By a hostile army. The strike
out OF which the controversy largely
arose. was for the purpose. he said.
Of collecting a debt Of $225 and he
asked the court 20 consider what
would be the condition should The
bar OF New York City refuse 20 dis
charge their professional duties UNI
I'll the debt OF one OF them was sat
ls1ed
Mr.. Storey declared the lawIess-
ness was shown all over the country
and unless there was some method
adopted 10 terminate such condi-
tons. particularly those arising out
OF strikes. the condition viii short
liz approach that OF civil war"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
SENATE APPROVES
TWO NOMINATIONS
TO FUNDING BOARD
Confirmation of Smoot and
Burton Held Up Pending
Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. rs The
nominations Of sec'y Hughes of the
state department and Sec'y Hoover
Of the department OF commerce to
be allied debt funding commission
were confirmed by the senate late
Tuesday. Previously the senate had
adopted a resolution extending for
10 days the time in which the judi
ciary committee can report as to the
constitutionalty of the nominations
of Sen Smoot republican, Utah and
Rep. Burton. rep, Ohio, to the COM
mission. The question OF their eligi-
bility has been raised under the
section Of the constitution referring
to the appointment of members of
congress to federal civil Offices
Sec'y Mellon. as head of the treas
ury department. under the allied
debt act, is head Of the commission
and therefore requires no confrma-
ton Although the commission now
has a working majority, opinion was
not clear Tuesday night whether the
commission could function without
awaiting a decision on the question
raised with reference TO the nOmina-
tons OF Sen Smoot and Rep. Bur
ton II was indicated that if it was
desired TO clear up this point. Prcs't
Harding might find IL necessary 10
request a formal opinion from Atty.
Gen. Daugherty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
GOTHAM PRESSMEN
REJECT DECISION
All New York Newspapers AZ
fected When Employees
Abandon Posts.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Union
printing pressmen at a meeting to-
night voted 20 quit work in protest
TO the wage arbitration of Federal
Judge Martin. which was 10 have be.
come effective Wednesday. Prac-
tically all New York newspapers
were affected.
Union pressmen in all New York
morning newspaper press rooms
abandoned their posts Tuesday night
according 10 an announcement by
the Publishers Association Of New
York City.
papers TO eight pages and the pros.
poets were that all papers would be
issued IN time by a force OF emer.
gency pressnen hastily gathered 10y
the newspaper owners.
The action Of the union pressmeu
was due 20 dissatisfaction with an
arbitration decision made by Judge
Martin IT, Manton OF the United
Stotes court of appeals Feb. p
The arbitration fixed sol sDd S45
weekly az pay for day pressmen in
charge ara journeymen respectively,
and So and s4S weekly for each
night pressman in charge and jour
neyman pressman. These are the
highest wages paid such men IN the
country, but the arbitrator abolished
various union practices By which
wages were artihclally increased far
above the scale
All other unions in New York
newspapers are standing BY the pub
fishers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP
SUED FOR ASSAULT

LOS ANGELES. Cal, Feb. 28.-
Jack Dempsey, heavyweight cham
p:On. was named in a damage suit
for $4,000 fled I'm the superior
court Tuesday by owen Bartlett. a
house painter. who charged he had
been badly beaten at the champions
training quarters here Feb. -. The
champions secretary, Teddy Hayes.
ard his brother. Joseph II. Dempsey.
also We're named as defendants.
Bartlets charged that after being
employed 20 paint Dernpsey's training
establishment Joseph Dempsey or
dered him 10 quit and get out "
Bartlett stopped work and started 10
change his clothes and he charged
Joseph Dempsey and Hayes followed
him. called him names, and Hayes
knocked him down.
Bartlett alleged he was badly cut
and bruised about the face and head
ard that his left eye was closed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
REPUBLICANS ARE
DEADLOCKED OYER
FINANCING BONUS
Ways and Means Committee
Holds Long Session With
out Agreement.

WASHINGTON, Feb 2s.-House
ways and means committee repub-
dcans spent three hours Tuesday
trying 10 reconcile their differences
over the soldiers bonus but without
success. After they had adjourned
until Wednesday, Chairman Ford
ney announced that he had been
authorized to say that the commit
tee has arrived at no conclusion"
There is nothing to be given TO
the newspapers, he added
1t was understood there was a
general discussion Of the whole
question Of finances, acri nous at
times and that at the finish the sit
uation was just where it was before
the special subcommittee had
started.
- The discussion Tuesday was re-
ported TO have revo.ved largely
around the proposition 10 write into
the bill some kind Of a financing
provision that would meet the presi-
dents views at least half way The
sales tax suggested by the president
and rejected by the special sub-com-
mittee last week by an overwhelm-
ing vote was not pressed particu-
larly, It was said and the impression
vent out that some members had
in mind a special tax program.
AS the republican committee men
were assembling TO resume consider
alton OF the bonus Hanford Mac
Nider, national commander Of the
American Legion. and John Thomas
Taylor, vice chairman Of the legion s
executive committee discussed the
bonus situation with Prest Harding
at the white house. They said after
ward that they were perfectly salts
fed" with the results Of the confer
ence and expressed that there would
be no delay in the enactment of the
adjusted compensation legislation.
They added that the president was
heart and soul with the legion
and understood its position fully.
The following statement was is
sued ar the white house on the con-
ference:
The president made no commit
ment except that in his letter 10
Chairman Fordney which expressed
an attitude which remains unchang-
ed He proposed no further state
ment and has none 10 make.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
S5,OOO.OOO ESTATE
LEFT BY C.. ". PERKINS

NEW YORK. Feb. 28-Ce0rge W.
Perkins. dnancier who died Juns
Is. 1920 left a net estate OF s5.3O7. 70
or according 20 an appraisal fled
in surrogate's court late Tuesday.
The bulk OF his estate was left q
his widow and children
The widow. 3Trs. EveIynA g Per-
kins. was beQueathed S2.518.O42. a
daughter. Dorothy Perkins Freeman
S6S2. 80. and a son. George w Per
kins. IT.. s584s08
Other beques-s included
Emily s. Perkins. "A sister. 3118.-
sos. Mary kim. a friend. S127.6s5
and S1.2e9,3o2 70 children Of ms
teaator's son and daughter
Among other disbursement re-
corded was 8lO.7a# returned 20
Postmaster Cen. WIN IT. Hays who
had given the SUN 90 Mr. Perld1s
for investment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
FORMER C.. A. r. HEAD
DIES AT AGE OF 80

BEDFORD. Ind Feb 2S.-Col
VfnsOn Vandova Williams. so years
old. past department commander OF
the G. A r. or Indiana died at his
home here today after long illness.
Col Williams was the first mayor
OF Bedford. and was prominent IN
republican politics OF the state sey-
eral years ago He was director
OF the Bedford National bank and
the Stone City bank OF this city,
both OF which institutions he assiste ed
in organizing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
STOLEN CAR USED
BY BANDITS AFTER
$4,000 ROBBERY
Branch of Indianapolis Bank
Held Up in Daylight and
Clerks Slugged.

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. IS A
seven passenger touring car. CORE
spending in description to the auto
mobile used by the FIVE bandits who
Tuesday he!o up and robbed the
East side Branch OF the Fletcher
Savings and Trust Co, here. and es-
capped with $50. 900 in currency.
Liberg bonds and War Savings
stamps, was stolen here Sunday
night. police say The officers ex-
pressed the opinion that the bandits
stole the automobile. which was the
property OF Ira 3. Means OF Need
ham and hsed it TO make their es-
cape after the robbery Tuesday.
Four Of the men wno were said
20 have been roughly dressed, en-
tered the bank shortly before noon.
and forced the bank employees and
"A customer into a cloak room. while
they rihed the cash drawers. Two
Of the bandits then took Ralph A.
BechtOld. assistant manager OF the
bank. from the room and after
striking him in the head with a
mace. forced him TO open the draw
ers OF a vault. Eighteen thousand
dollars in currency was taken from
one Of the drawers.
The men then left the bank and
made their escape in the car. Police
motor squads were securing the
roads near the city a few minutes
after the robbery was reported. but
late Tuesday night 10 trace of the
bandits 4 ad been found. Officials or
surrounding towns and cities were
given a description OF the robbers
and asked TO be on the lookout for
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
DOWN ATTEMPT
TO AMEND PACT
BY 5O-23 VOTE
Division Virtually on Party
Lines Preserves zap
Treaty Intact.
Senators Borah and France
Are Only Republicans
Supporting Move.

WASHINGTON. Feb cS-Divid-
ing virtually on party zines. the
senate refused 10 amend the Zap
treaty affecting the international
covenants during the WASHINGTON
conference. The vote was 80 % 2s.
Only two republicans. Borah OF
Idaho and France Of Maryland. sup
ported the proposal and only four
democrats Underwood. Alabama:
Pomerene. Ohio. Williams OF Alissis-
sippt and Myers OF Montana voted
against g. IL had beer offered by
Sen. Pittnans democrat. Nevada. and
would have ampuned the provision
that existing treaty rights OF the
United Sta-es shall apply 90 the
inundated islands OF the Pacific
Down Prohibition Amendment.
Later by vote Of % 10 21 the
senate also rejected a proposed
amendment by sen. France. 20 pre-
vent manufacture or export OF in
todcattng liquors on the inundated
islands Eight democrats Joined this
time with the republicans opposed
70 the amendment while not a single
other senator OF his own party cast
bis vote with Mr. France.
Senators differed over the signiG-
canoe Of the two roll calls as they
bear on the general situation Of the
arms conference treaties. but the
senate leaders declared the result
had been 20 strengthen their eXpeo-
tation that all the covenants would
be ratified by safe margins. even
though there might be considerable
opposition on the democratic side.
Final Vote Thursday.
Just before adjournment another
amendment was presented bv Sen
P1ttman, stipulating that under the
treaty the United States should Doe
the sole judge whether Japan is rec
naming sufficient wireless faciutias
on zap island. or whether the Arnee-
lean right 20 install a wireless sta-
! ton there should bc exercised. This
and several other amendments and
reservations are expected 90 come t1
a vote Wednesday. and under an
agreement reached Monday n ron
call on ratification IS 10 be- taken
not later than 2 .. m Thursdas
During Tuesdays debate fIr-her
attacks were made on the treaty
by Senator'S France. Plttman. Borah
IL Reed. democrat, Missouri. ar.
Reed again charging that the re-
publican leaders we're attempting 20
force" senate action before the
country could realize what the arms
conference agreements really en-
body. The all-day onslaught passed
virtually without reply from the
treaty's supporters
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
.FORD'S RIVAL
PROMISES HUGE
POWER SUPPLY
Alabama Co. Head Guaran-
tees Energy for 400-Mile
Radius.
SEEK FIFTY-YEAR LEASE
Pledge Operation of Plant for
Public Service Under Fed
eral Control.

WASHINGTON. Feb 2S.-Devel-
opment Of hydro-electric power
sufficient TO industrialize territory
500 miles in diameter with the cen
ter based on Muscle Shoals was
promised the house military COM
nittee today by Thomas w. Mar
tin, president Of the Alabama
Power Co. should congress accept
his companys offer for purchase
and development Of the government
owned steam and water power pro-
jects at the shoals.
Thorough studies have been
made of power markets within a
redius Of 400 miles Of Muscle
Shoals. Mr.. Martin said. and appli-
cations for energy already filed
with the power comrany convinced
him there was need for develop
ment Of Muscle Shoals and distrlb-
uting the power His company
was prepared to serve the ptbtc
functioning as a public utility reg
ulated by federal and state laws
he added. and deliver power In
emergency cases to a greater dis
lance by relay systems.
Senator'S Want Junket.
While the committee examined
Mr.. Martin, the senate agricultural
committee met to decide when the
senators would visit Muscle Shoals.
Chairman Norris said about IS
senator's wanted to go. After
lengthy discussion the committee
authorized the chairman TO confer
with republican and democratic
leaders and report later what would
be the best time to go.
Chief among provisions OF the Of
fer. emphasized by Mr.. Martin,
were those pledging the operation
OF Muscle Shoals for public service
under regulations Of the federal
water power act, the secretary OF
war and the federal power commits
sion. In addition TO state laws. The
other features which received men
ton included the 5O-year lease
agreement; the payment Of $4,000,
/ 600 to the government for purchase
OF the warrior steam plant, trans
mission line and steam plant at nj
trate plant No. 2, less an amount
! necessary for the completion OF
| locks at dam No. .; the giving OF
/ 100 900 horse power free TO the
/ government for operation Of the
I nitrate plants and completion by
/ the company Of dam No. 2. at its
/ own expense.
Operate Nitrate Plant.
Mr. Martin said his concern had
/ been approached by persons inter
! ested in fertilizer manufacture who
he believed were able and ready to
operate the nitrate plants for that
/ purpose in the event 100, 600 horse
/ power was supplied by the com
pany
Chairman Kahn said he expected
MIR Martin would complete his tes-
F timony Wednesday or Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
SHIVELY WILL MAKE
RACE WITH RALSTON
Former Governors Entrance
Into Fight Does Not Worry
Ex-senator.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb. rs
Bernard 2. Shively. or Marion. will
be a candidate for the democratic
nomination for senator from Indi-
ana. regardless OF the announce
meut Tuesday that Samuel NJ. Rails
ton would make the race. according
90 word received here tonight from
Mr. Shively
The Ralston announcement does
not come as a surprise 10 me" said
Mr.. Shively. Had Mr.. Taggart not
taken himself out OF the race. Mr..
Shively said ne would have with
drawn. lie said his course now
was quite clear so far as his friends
are concerned.
A number OF othern men. who
had been mentioned as probable
candidates. however. IL was said.
will withdraw their names from the
iist under consideration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
BANDITS GET $4,000
IN OFFICE ROBBERY

CHICAGO. Feb. 2S.-F'Our armed
robbers held up brokers' Office IN
g. downtown building today. bound
and gagged two men and a woman
and escaped with unset diamonds
valued at approximately $4,000.
The losers were Daniel D. Coudich.
a diamond broker. Edward Eisen. a
jewelry salesmag and Miss Stacia
Nirvicz. stenographer for Coudich.
In Eisen'x pockets the robbers
found diamonds valued AT about
35 600. and from the Coudich safe
they obtained an additional $40, 900
worth OF gems.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
APPEAL MOONEY CASE
TO SUPREME COURT

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2s.-An
appeal 70 the state supreme court
was taken Tuesday on behalf o.
Thomas J. Mooney. serving a life
sentence for murder IN connection
with the preparedness day bomb ex-
plosiOn here in 1915. The appeal
contended that the superior court
was IN error Tuesday night IN refus-
ing 10 grant Mooney a new trial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
MUSTER OUT ELKHART
HEADQUARTERS CO,

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2S.-Head-
quarters company Of the 151st in
fantry located at Elkhart. Will be
mustered out as soon as possible,
Adj Gen Harry Z. Smith OF the
national guard said Tuesday. or
ders for the mastering out of this
company have been sent TO the cap
tain OF the company. the general
said
1T was the original intention that
the EIkhart company OF the 151st
infantry should be a service com
pany" said Gen. Smith. The new
headquarters company OF this regi-
ment will be organized at Shelby
VILE"
The general would not say wheth-
er a new service company will be
organized at ElkhaTt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
BROKERS ARRESTED
IN S25O.O0O LARCENY

NEW YORK. Feb. 28.-Three
members OF the firm OF Friedman
Mark e1son and Co. stock brokers Of
As Beaver s., were arrested Tuesday
night and taken 20 police headquar-
ters in connection with the alleged
larcen yof S250.OO0 from Alfonso J..
Deschamps, a contractor and real
estate operator OF Hartford. Conn.
The prisoners are Is.dore Fried
man and Samuel Milton Small Of
Brooklyn and George Markelson OF
Manhattan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
HOWARD FILES AGAIN
FOR SENATORIAL RACE

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb %. - The
first candidate for United States
senator TO qualify officially. is
Charles Franklin Howard OF Wind
fall. who Tuesday filed his petition
with Secretary of State Jackson TO
have his name appear on the dem
Ocratic ballot at the primary
Mt Towards petition. bearing
sos signatures, was received in the
mall late Tuesday at the state
house. and was officially listed as
The first entry i'm the primary race.
Mr.. Howard was the unsuccessful
candidate I'm 1913 opposing Fred
PUrneu republican. for elecuL7 as
member Of congress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
COP. SENATOR'S BACK PACT APPROVAL
americans Presence
at Next COnCIa0e is
Guaranteed BY Pope

By Associated Press
ROME, Feb. 2s.-"Ail the
American cardinals wiz be p. IS
emit ar the next conclave. eH
Pope Plus during an audience OF
Cardinal O'CoaneI Of Boston
Tuesday.
There will be no more racing
5000 miles in a vain endeavor 10
reach Rome iu time FOR a con-
Glaze" the pope added.
The United States IS too i'm
portant 20 be ignored as she has
been. shall see 20 it that what
happened az the last conCaFC
shall uo- occur again.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
SEE DOPE RING
PLOT AS MOTIVE
IN TAYLOR CASE
Authorities Hopeful of Solu-
ton of Mystery in New
Developments.
WILL QUIZ STIR AGAIN
Examination of r rene b y
George" Leads to Officials
Announcement.

Los Angeles. Feb 2S.-The mys-
terry of the murder Of William les
mond Taylor. hlm director. lis sOlv-
ed il the story told oy Mrs John
Rupp, in connection with the ar
rest here Tuesday OF six drug ped
oilers IS correct" declared Detective
Sergt. Herman Cline. one Of the po-
lice squad assigned to the case. on
Tuesday night.
When Sergt. Cline. head Of the
police homicide squad. made this
statement. Mrs. Rupp, who told the
police she had kept house for
the men. had been rigidly ques-
toned by two detectives Of the dis
trict attorneys office. officers said
they would check up every detail OF
her statement.
Revives Dope Theory.
The arrests Tuesday revived the
theory brought forward several
times and as often said TO have been
discarded. that Taylor was slain be-
cause Of his alleged activities against
a narcotic ring. 1t was even de-
clared that the officers had practic-
ally proved the director once en-
gagged in a physical encounter with
drug peddler he caught negotiat-
ing with an actress friend Of Taylor
New Witnessed Questioned.
Another witness, new in the case,
and whose exact connection with Il
and whose name was not made
public officially. was taken before
Dist. Atty. Thos. Lee Woolwine. to
whom ne was said TO have told a
very important story" The wit
ness is called "Frenchy George" by
me detectives, who decline further
information.
"Frenchy Georges" story. how
ever. was believed 10 relate to the
arrests Of the six men who were
accused of having sold. drugs and
liquors 10 motion picture actors
and actresses and others in the
Hollywood district.
Quiz NOrmand Again.
After "Frenchy George" had con-
cluded his statement, a detective at
tached 70 the district attorneys Of
fee said officers would pay another
visit TO Mabel Normand. film ac-
tress, who is recovering from what
her physician recently declared was
a severe attack OF influenza and
nervous breakdown.
Miss Normand recently closed
! her Los Angeles residence and took
house in Alta Dena. a suburb OF
Pasadena, where during her illness
she has been attended by two
nurses and her parents. who recent
7 " came here from New York. Her
present physical condition is said
20 be approaching normal.
Death Causes Setback.
While officers declared the devel-
/ opments in the Taylor case were
Continued on page twO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01

MIAMI Fla. FEB. -s.-Ai-hough
physicians said there vas no hope
for her recovery. Mrs. Edgar C..
Frady. shot three times by her hus-
band who then s,ashet bis own
throat here sunday =-iI chung 20
life Tuesday Frady while in a
serious condition. Was said 90 - on
the road 20 Tecovers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
EARTHQUAKE KILLS FIVE.

MANILA. P. l., Feb. 2s.-Ffve
persons were killed and many were
injured by sevsre earthquake that
shook the CITY OF Cebu and vicinity
today. The property damage was
heavy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
RELIEF ATTEMPTS FUTILE.

PRINCETON, Ind, Feb 2S.-At-
tempts 10 remove the debris in the
shaft OF the Deep Vein mine near
here have thus far proved fruitess,
20 was learned Tuesday.