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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-06-12
THESTANDARD
Over Twenty Thousand Yards of "a,
ton Goods at the Lowest Prices
In Six Years.
900 YARDS PEoUoT PILLOW
IOBIG AT CSC YARD

1000 YARDS PEoUoT PILLOW
IUBlG AT 2Sc YARD
You cannot buy better TUBING a.
any price: the actual value of this is
3oc' but for big Monday and Tues
day sale, Yard 28c.
1000 PEQUOT WIDE
SHEETlNG AT ACC YARD
Inc best Sheeting in the whole
world; closely woven; looks like linen
when washed; wholesale price TODAY
about SIC; here Monday and Tues.
day, yard Ace.
COLORED ORGANIZE AT PIC
A notable value for these are crisp.
sheer Organizes, 80 inches wide IN
all the staple colors; Monday and
Tuesday, yard 25c.
10 YARDS GOOD QUALITY
LACE FOR SC
Inc whole ten yards for l9c; less
than &c per yard; several good pat
terms: some pieces are slightly soiled
Monday and Tuesday, the 10 yards
for 19c.
PONGEE WAISTS AT $l.OO
Of good quality Imported Pongee;
beautiful new styles; our lowest price
never below $3.50: here Monday and
Tuesday, choice, each $100.
CREX SQUARES AT $4.95.
Large size Crex Squares in a great
variety of pretty patterns; the regu-
lar $6.75 to $3.50 grade; here Mon
day and Tuesday $4.95.
200 UMBRELLAS AT $l.OO EACH
One hundred for men and one hun
dred for women; covers of fast black
American taffeta, with paragon
frames and steel rods; great variety
of pretty handles: Monday and Tues
day, choice of the big lot, $100.
MENNEN'S TAICUM
POWDER AT 15c
Genuine Mennen's Talcum Pow
der in large size boxes; the grade and
size that is being sold at drug stores
at 38c; here Monday and Tuesday
15c
5000 YARDS BEST
BINGHAM AT 19c
One great section of the best STAN
dard Bingham; included in the lot
are great many 32-inch goods; ev-
cry yard guaranteed fast colors and
worth at least zoe at the mill today :;
here Monday and Tuesday, take all
you want at, yard 19c.
FEW MORE DUPLEX
WINDOW SHADES AT $1.0O
These are the best Window Shades
IN the world; made of the best stand
ard shade cloths; white on one side
and green on the other: mounted on
Hartshorn best spring rollers; guar
anteed for five years; Monday and
| Tuesday Shade size SKI feet COM
plete $1.00.
Standard Dry Goods Co.
Forsyth ST. Next Bank of Commences
AMERICUS, CA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-06-12
5000 YARDS BEST
GINGHAM AT loe

One great section of the best STAN
dard Bingham; included in the lot
are great many 32-inch goods; ev-
cry yard guaranteed fast colors and
worth at least zoe at the mill today !;
here Monday and Tuesday, take all
you want at, yard ice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-06-12
PONGEE WAISTS AT s1.oo
MENNEN'S TALCUM
POWDER AT l5c

Genuine Mennen's 1alcum Pow
der IN large size boxes; the grade ant
size that is being sold at drug store,
at 38c; here Monday and Tuesday
15c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
UNSETTLED SESSION
ON GOTHAM MARKET
Cross Currents Most Pro.
nOunced Among Oils,
Steels and Rails.

NEW YORK, June 5.-CBy A. P)
Offerings OF market leaders fire.
quently exceeded the buying power
on the stock exchange Monday. these
conflicting movements causing con-
siderable uncertainty or unsettled
throughout the active session
Cross currents were most pro-
nounced among the popular oils
steels. rails and numerous miscella-
neous stocks. Early declines of one
10 four points in such issues were
balanced by gains of like extent but
the forces OF reaction were in con-
troll at the markets close Sales
amounted TO 100000 shares.
Incidents over the week end. no.
tably the publicity given TO the pro-
motion phases of the Republic Mid
vale-Inland steel merger and the ex-
travagant speculation 81 pools in
comparatively obscure speciaities,
provoked fresh short selling and
liquidation for the long account.
These tendencies became more
obvious i'm the last half of the trad
ing period on news that the federal
trade commission had taken steps
to prevent the merger Of the Bethle-
hem and LackswAnna steel compa
mics. Rumors then current i'm the
financial district declared that &C
ton aiming at the abrogation of
other projects of similar character
would be taken by the federal au-
thorities
L. s. Steel was the one promising
feature among leaders. rising TO a
new high for two years at 1913 Ia
in the final hour, but the sO-called
independents closed at net losses of
one to. two points. oils. rallying mod
erately on the strength shown 10y
Standard oil of New York. Lake
Erie and Western common again
featured the apathetic rails at a four
point gain and Dupont was foremost
among specialties, adding SIS
points TO last weeks gain of alnosl
25 points.
Constructive features of the day
embraced another buoyant rise in
sterling exchange. easier money
rates further advances in prices oil
crude oil products and optimistic
trade reports from interior points
Call money opened at 4 ga PEI
cent, refiecting last weeks expansion
of clearing house loans. but tn,
rate gradually edsed to 1-2 pei
cent. Conditions affecting time
money was unaltered, most accom-
modations again being limited "a
50 and so days at IA per cent.
The high rate Of the day for Lon
don demand exchange was $50 II
but that quotation was shaded la
ter as buying diminished. All the
allied quotations were firm, and
I Dutch and Scandinavian bills recov.
, cred part OF last weeks reversal bu'
German marks were almost two
points under their recent maximum
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
AUTO TRADES PLAN
NEW SALES COURSE
Association Approves Pro
posal to Institute Night
School for Members.

Members of the South Bend Auto
motive Trades association met at the
Chamber of Commerce building last
night and following the address
made by Paul +. BrOphy. a represen-
tative of F. Z. Chamberlain, went on
record as favoring bringing Mr..
Chamberlain TO South Bend next
week TO open four-night school for
members Of the association and their
organizations, teaching Selling Serv-
ice Intelligently and its Relationship
TO Sales"
Another large meeting at which
all of the dealers are being requisite
to attend. will be held this noon at
the Jefferson hotel. at which time
Mr.. Brophy will again explain the
work Of Mr.. Chamberlain. and a
final decision on the question of hav-
ing the school here next week will
be made.
Mr.. Chamberlain's work, a. eX-
planned at the meeting last night by
Mr. Brophy, has TO do with the rails
ing Of the automotive business to a
higher level in relation TO its con-
tact and service with and TO the
public.
The four night addresses. or school
is conducted by Mr.. Chamberlain ia
the dealers and their employees and
members of their organizations
Every practical problem facing the
dealer and his organization is gone
over and the benefit OF Mr.. Chamber
lain's national experience is brought
directly TO the dealers. He is a Drac-
ticIe automobile man and is the best
known authority in the autOmotive
industry on the relation of service 10
sales
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
WHEAT GETS MATERIAL
SETBACK AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO. June 5.--Wheat under
went material setback in price Mon
day largely as q result OF ideal
weather TO promote the harvest in
the southwest. The closing was I'M
settled but l IL TO CSC net lower
with July 113 - TO 113 SIS and
September rs SIS TO 113 "a. Corn
lost Is to 5-S; oats finished ] IL
off to 1-2c up and provisions at
gains OF 1-2 TO lie.
Sentiment in the wheat trade vas
decidedly bearish TO start. with but
changed somewhat in the later deal
ings. Rallies, however. appeared TO
be due chiefly 10 profit taking on the
part of shorts. Aside from flatter-
ing crop reports, especially from
Kansas. the trade here was looking
for lower quotations from Liverpool
tomorrow after the holiday interim
Al increase of the domestic visible
supply total counted also as a de-
pressing factor
Crop reports from the soft wheat
states were extremely optimistic.
and increased yields in this section
were expected TO outweigh any de-
ficienCy in the west end II the hard
winter belt. There were deliveries
Of $50 900 bushels Of wheat here to-
day on June contracts Hard win
ter wheat though sold at two cents
over July late in the day, recover
ing from an early decline.
Corn and oats reflected the weak
ness Of wheat and oats touched the
lowest prices Yet this season High.
er quotations on hogs led 20 an up
turn in the provision market. al
though for a while more than Offset
by the bearish course Of grain val
ues.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
STUDEBAKER SALES
MANAGERS In CITY
Semi-Annual Conference of
Over 100 Representatives
Opens Monday.

Branch managers and travellers
for the Studsbaker Corp. opened
their semi-annual conference At a
banquet meeting held in the Turk
ish room at the oliver hotel More
than 100 statesmen and managers
of the corporations ranches
throughout the country are n at
tendance.
The conference beginning yester-
day viii continue today. Wednesday
and Thursday. Meetings VIII be
held al the corporation plant
Pres't a. r. Erskine AZ the ban
quet last night gave a brief speech
of welcome 10 the representatives
The remainder Of the session. ac-
cording TO Sales Manager II. S.
Harper was devoted strictly 10 sales
talks. production. and other routine
business
In Detroit Monday morning the
representatives inspected the branch
plant there. Today an inspection of
the factories here will he made H
r. Harper presided at the dinner
meeting Monday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06

S425 Later on ne disclosed a new
contemplated procedure. for this
community. that Of four-party resi-
aeuce service a. a cost OF $2.75. the
same tariff existing today on a one
party residence telephone
a rate is not reasonable he
said. that barely escares confsca-
tion but in addition il must net a
fair return on the investment"
Under the proposed increase he
said. it was estimated that the net
return on the investment would be
but 4.91 percent.
From 1913 10 1921 inclusive. a
period embracing nine years the
two exchanges in this community
fell short Of S691.S47.55 OF bringing
in the amount Of money necessary
for a nominal investment return. on
the basis OF seven percent on tint
money invested and a i've percent
annual depreciation
Mayor Was There.
The INDIANAPOLIS attorney de-
clared that the evidence will show
that supplies are purchased from
the American Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. and Western Electric CO.
more cheaply than from other COM
panies
II was on Nov. /. 1917. Mr.
Thompson declared. that the south
Bend Telephone company was pur-
chased by the receivers Of the Cen
traI Union Telephone company after
a petition was filed by the city OF
South Bend for a unified service.
II was on this statement that
Mayor Seebirt took issue and cpl
dramatically said. Il was present and
Mr.. Thompson was not"
THE service in South Bend is
now good as nearly so as can he IN
der existing conditions" Mr.. Thomp-
son said. speaking OF the unificatior
system. "and present difficulties ex-
listing in the service should be speed
lily overcome when adequate rates
are granted"
Cites Expansion.
The chief counsel declared further
that he is aware OF the tremendou.
growth Of South Bend adding tina
its development may be greater thar
any other city OF Indiana Mr.
Thompson read newspaper article.
containing interviews with A r
Erskine, head OF the Studebake
corporation, and other account
relating TO expansion and demanC
for new homes
The Bell company not only de
sires to keep even with the CONNER
cial development Of the city but alsC
TO be able to give service to everyon'
who desires il. Under the presen
rates that can not be done"
Commenting upon proposed con
struction work in the city. he said
The value Of construction work nov
in progress amounts to s105. 900. tn
amount proposed and approved total
! s62 900: while the estimate for 1922
! 1928 is $24S,OOO; 1924. $4,000, 1925
! S10O. 600 and 1925. $4,000.
City Attorney Bingham of Misha
waka told the commission that /
was his belief that any basis of in
! crease in rates should not be upol
! newspaper stories OF development
proposed but upon actualities. sub
| Stimulated by evidence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

BOSTON. June 81 The Christian
Science church Monday held the
first annual meeting since the de-
cision n the state supreme court
Ia the controversy between the
board OF directors Of the church and
the former trustees OF it's publish
ing society. Albert F. Gilmore. %
Bedford was elected president The
directors reported there was steadily
Increasing unity and harmony or all
Sides. The trustees OF the publish
ing society reported an Improvement
iE circulation since they took Office
January IS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
RECOMMEND $4,000
APPROPRIATION TO
HELP FREE CLINIC
Committee Of the Whole of
Common Council Reports
Favorably on Bill.

A. a meeting of the committee 81
the whole az the common council.
held last night DO was unanimously
voted 10 report favorably 20 the
council at irs next regular meeting.
the adoption OF an ordinance for the
appropriation Of $1,000 from the
general fund OF the city 20 the de-
partment OF public health for the
maintenance OF the Free Clinic.
DR. Charles $. Bosenbury. Of the
board Of health. was unable TO APP
pear before the committee. but ex-
planned the urgent need Of such an
appropriation in a letter read TO the
committee The present appropria-
tion Isl adequate 90 continue the work
that has been started in this line.
Altbsugh the city has been collecting
a Zee from all those able 90 pay It.,
additional expenses OF maintaining
the clinic have amounted 20 more
than SI6e a month extra.
An ordinance aPpropriating 81. 500
from the general fund % the police
miscellaneous fund was ordered TO
be favorably reported 20 the next
regular session OF che council
An appropriation Of $4,000 was
made 10 the police miscellaneous
fund az the FIRST Of the year. $4,000
less than the appropriation OF the
previous year. Under the usual APP
preparation Of s12.5OO. it is believed
the board would have had more than
enough for their needs OF the pres
ent year Mayor Eli S. Soebirt and
Dan Pyle. member % the board OF
public safety appeared before the
committee and after they had ex-
planned the reason for the extra APP
preparation the ordinance was unani-
mously recommended.
An ordinance amending and add
ing certain sections and repeating
certain other sections OF ordinance
No. 2243. adopted March p, 1929
and known as the building code was
examined by the committee and or
dered amended by striking out Sec
tions I and .. The city attorney, l.
w Hammond. was directed "a
amend the ordinance as reported and
have the same ready for presenta-
ton at the next regular session OF
the council.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
Blind Musician GiUeS
E1ceptiOnaI Concert

y musical program by Blind
Boone. the noted negro pianist. as
sisted by Marguerite Day. soprano.
was Si~en last nisht in the assem- bly,
room o. the Chamber OF Commerce
under the auspices of the Robert
Johnson post Of the American Le-
gion. Among the features OF the
program were the vocalist's solos
and the ''Marshfield Tornado" a
piano selection, composed by Boone.
depicting a severe storm that oc-
CURED at Marshfeld. Mo, in 1855.
This number is played by the talent
ed blind musician at each Of his
public recitals
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
SO Year Old 'HOoch
Maker Caught In Raid

The fellowship OF "hooch" max
ers apparently does not recognize
any age limit. An octogenarian.
Anthony Brodzinski. who lives IA
miles west OF the city on the Hub
bard road. was taken into custody
yesterday when a raiding Getail
headed b. Harry Mathers, federal
prohibition enforcement officer.
found a 10-gailon still. three gallons
OF mule" and IS gallons OF mash
in his home Brodzinski gave his
age as SO years.
The still was not In operation ar
the time Of the raid The aged
owner OF the equipment told the OF
ficers that the liquor was made en-
tirely for his own use. The federal
agent was accompanied on the raid
by Deputy Sheriffs Stuart Colt and
Melvin Menzie. Brodzinski was re-
leased on a $1,000 bond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
PARENTS PROTEST
VOCATIONAL PLANS
Appear Before Board to Plead
for Retention of La
fayette School.

A delegation Of parents waose
children attend the Lafayette school
appeared before the members of the
board Of education al the school ad-
ministration building last night 10
ask the board 10 reconsider its de-
cision 10 use the Lafayette school
next year for vocational training and
other special purposes Supt W. W.
Borden and the board members after
explaining TO the delegation the cir
cumstances which led 10 the decision
10 convert the school from its pres
ent use. allowed the present plans 20
stand. subject TO change. however.
If an alteration Of them is later
deemed advisable.
The meeting last night was in
formal. having been called chiefly 10
permit the members of the board 10
attach their signatures 10 the diplo-
mas for presentation 70 the pupils
which viii graduate from the high
school Thursday evening
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
SCOUTS PASS TESTS
FOR HIGHER HONORS
Robert Burke Demonstrates
Right to Merit Badges in
Examinations.

Robert Burke. Boy Scout Of
Troop No. / demonstrated his right
TO merit badges in pioneering. first
aid. personal health and public
health in ar examination last night
before the board Of review at the
BOY Scout Headquarters in the Cham
beer or Cor mcrce building. Harold
CONNER. Troop "a. and Nile Essex,
Troop u. passed the examination for
advancement 10 frst-class Scouts.
and Buell. Webster. Troop 2S. and
Russell Strycker. Troop 81, passed
the test ttO become second-class
scouts. -,
The exeHF nations were conducted
by DR. J. = Berteling. ScoutmaSters
Herbert Kissel and Arthur Fener.
and Assistant Scoutmasters Richard
TTeibler and Scott Mccoy. Scout
master W J. O'Neal Of Downer'F
Grove. H.. who was the guest oi
Scout Executive c. H. Barnes, was
also present The awards will be
made at court of hono- az he
courthouse at 1850 o'clock Friday
night with L. NJ Hammerschmidt
presiding.
In order 10 qualify for the pioneer
ing merit badge Robert Burke had
10 tie u kinds Of knots quickly. lash
spars together properly for build
ing a scanoId. build a bridge sup
porting 200 pounds i'm weight, make
a camp kitchen and build a shack
suitable for camping overnight NJ
the open and accommodating three
persons. Some Of the things he was
required 20 demonstrate in the frs
a.d test were his ability 20 administer
artificial respiration. methods % APP
plying bandages and tourniquets, d
knowledge Of what TO do for the bite
AZ mad dog venOmous snake OF
mosquito and the sting Of a scor-
pion and the mnner of rescuirs ar
individual fIom contact with ar cleo.
tric wire.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
Y Station BroadcdStS
Varied Musical Program

Four vocal selections 10y Rose
Mary Hughes. formerly Of the Ben
son orchestra, Chicago. accompanied
by DR.. X. n. Robinson. pianist, were
broadcasted 10 radio fans from sta
tion WBAQ. located at the Y. NJ. c.
A. last night. A piano solo by DR..
Robinson. and several selections by
Donald Hughes. cornetist, and Miss
Edith Hull. pianist, Of the Bloss
Music studios. we're other numbers
on the program
a concert by Benton Harbor talent
is planned for tonight. The sOloists
and groups that vii participate are
Marjory Smith. E. g. Edmunds, Ar
thur Jones, the Conc ert male quartet
and the Congregational church
quartet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
First Circus OF
Season Delights
Riddles of City
John RObinson's Performs Be-
fore Large Crowds at
SpringbroOk Park.

The first circus day Of the season
with all its accompanying thrills.
was hailed with delight Monday by
thousands Of children VINO. with
their parents or older brothers and
sisters. witnessed the street parade
OF the John Robinson's circus in the
morning and then attended the big
top" show ar Springbrook park in
afternoon or evening.
That large numbers OF people
I from nearby cities and the surround
I ing country were attracted 10 South
Bend for the event was evident
from the large volume Of business
done by the store OF the business
district during the morning and the
early afternoon. At the circus
grounds the crowds poured in and
out all day long. and according 10
/ circus officials, business was fine
there. too.
Clowns AmuSe.
The big top" with its two rings
and stage, was. Of course, the main
( attraction. althousn there were num-
/ erous side shows and concessions.
\ Trained dogs monkeys. and ponies,
an array of beautiful horses, well
\ trained elephants. acrobats, trapeze
artists, performers on the slack wire,
| and dancers presented a program
: that kept the audience in a continued
/ state Of breathlessness. Relief was
I offered by the scores Of clowns who
proved their ability as fun makers
early in the show and who lived up
TO the reputation they had establish
ed until their last appearance.
Among the performers who won
special attention were the members
Of the Nelson family. Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Nelson. six daughters, and
an eight-year-old son, who perform
acrobatic feats requiring great skill
and endurance. Miss Irene Mont
/ gomery, esquestrienne, wild animal
tanner and aerialist. was we'll re-
ceived. as were the members Of the
Ward family, trapeze performers.
Major, the elephant who can walk
on his hind legs. and the dancine
horses proved especially popular
while he horse races caused much
excitement
The menagerie was not the leas
Of the attractions. the crowds fill
ing the tent to give the animals the
"once over" long before the time
for the main show. The elephants
from Betty. a mere girl Of so, dowr
TO the youngest, a child of Is, were
lined up for inspection, ready to ca
the peanuts which they were fed il
great quantities. The lions roareJ
Obhgingly at intervals, and tn,
mammoth hippOpotamus "hippoed'
for all he was worth. The monkey:
and camels, cOckatoOs, kangaroos
| tigers, and bears all came in fol
their share Of inspection and wer,
voted all right by the numbers whC
saw them.
With the last strains of the banl
late Monday evening, the first circu.
day of the season In South Benz
came TO an end. but the memories
Of John RObinson's will live long II
the memories of the many South
Benders who are never too young
and who will never grow to old Il
enjoy it's glittering wonders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
CHICAGO GRAIN RANCE.


CHICAGO. june Despite flv1raf-s
crop repOrts and harvest Preparations
the Chicago board If trade today ala
closed slightly lower following heavy
selling on the early decline good s.
ume Of buying developed Musf III fn.
trading was dos local interests pr.
visions were D higher
July wheat opened 40 sl-4 ~ te alI
closed Of ESQ., September opened at 81 g.
on Ii2c and closed ell &c. December r..
ened an S1.1Tlt Of 81 AMI closed af
July corn opened af fff ~ l-r and
closed on &c Scpfembar opened af $50 g..
on lsc and closed III g.. December 90.
eneu at 60ssc. of ic ana ..nssd ur Do.
july oats opened at SO. nH rsf end
closed "a i,r: September 0penel lt 8s-.t.
unrLluEeI. I'll. .L.-.L LII y
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06
OFFICER, FELLED
BY BLACKJACK,
SHOOTS NEGRO
Policeman Dombrowski Prob.
ably Fatally Wounds As
sailant in Fight.
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and that he had been working In
Gary. When asked If he had ever
been in trouble or arrested before
he said that he had not According
90 Adams his permanent home is in
Huntsville, Ala. where he said his
parents and wife are living He de-
MED sapping the officer or that he
was employed with the circus com
pany. When questioned concerning
the names Of his pals Adams wrote
that he knew their first names only.
which he gave as Harry and John
and living on W. Washington St, at
Gary.
The police were unsuccessful in
locating Adams companions at an
early hour this morning