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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18

Literary Robber
Is Sent to Prison
With Crime Book

NEW YORK. Feb. David
PasssschoT Friday was introduced
70 the court Of general sessions as
"A literary robber armed with a hook
OF recipes for successful larceny.
Before he was sentenced 20 the
penitentiary for six months 20 three
years for the theft Of several over
coats. probation officers read these
excerpts from a notebook found I'm
his possession:
Hide behind door when the
freight elevator man comes down
with the elevator When he goes
up. run UP the stairway and hide be-
hind the stairs.
Apply for job. II refused
grab what you can as YOU 60 out.
If YOU get the job hang around the
lockers and when YOU get an over
coat leave with 10 and don't return. q"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
UNION LEADERS
REJECT APPEAL
OF KANSAS MAN
Frank Harrington Comedies
Defeat Before Official Re-
turns Are Known.
APPROVE LEWIS ACTS
President of Association Is
sues Statement Following
Vote of Delegates.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. IT,
BY a margin of less than 100 of its
1926 votes. the delegate convention
OF the United Mine Workers Of
America here refused 10 consider the
appeal of Alexander Howat for the
union reinstatement of himself and
other expelled Kansas miners.
While the defeat was shown only
by unofficial tabulations of the vote,
Mr.. Howat Friday night conceded he
had been beaten. as also did his
principal supporter. Franl1 Earring
ton. the leader OF the Illinois
miners. The official vote will not be
completed until Saturday when the
roll OF absentee delegates Will be
called. but Mr.. Howat said he
doubted that any material change
would result from the additional ball
loting.
In effect, the vote approved the
expulsion Of Howat and his follow
ers by Pres't John L. Lewis, who
said he acted because Of the refusal
OF the depOsed Kansas leader TO d.
rect strikers 10 return TO work as
was ordered by the miners conven-
ton last fall. Howat. however, has
yea the right to appeal the expul-
sion order 20 the unions executive
board. and in event of its refusal
can bring the question before the
unions convention which will be-
held in 1924.
shows Strength
Surprising strength was shown by
Howat during the days roll call, and
the result was not determined Off
cially until $50 Of the last zoo votes
we're cast against him. The ina
vote was 1859 to 1856. and EFFORTS
were being made Friday night by
his supporters to muster a strength
to overcome this despite their lead
er's concession of defeat.
I'VE gave them a good fight" said
Howat. and then he added:
Il suppose Saturday I will have
TO get out OF the United States and
go 20 Russia"
Mr.. Lewis said he was confident
that the unofficial vote was con-
sentative. AID he interpreted the re-
suit as best for the welfare Of the
union Mr. harrington said he re-
garded the vote a. breaking Mr.
Lewis strength within the union. for
he declared the result means that
Lewis is a dead bird now" Howat'S
unexpected strength discouraged the
administration forces early in the
day, a lead Of only 500 being piled up
beore the Illinois delegation. having
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
ENDORSEMENT PLAN
NOT CONSIDERED BY
BAR ASSOCIATION
Members Adjourn After Judge
Montgomery Opposes Move
TO Abolish Elections.

Due TO the desire of Judge Ches-
ter r. Montgomery. the ST. Joseph
County Bar association met yester-
day afternoon in circuit court with
out even considering the question
that was to have been discussed by
members. namely. whether the bar
would favor the endorsement Of the
present superior court judges and
oppose election contests for them.
Adjournment was taken immedi-
ately after Judge Montgomery ad-
dressed the lawyers. He declared he
personally was opposed TO any such
movement at this time. unless it
was unanimous.
That any such project would meet
with spirited opposition was mani
fest Friday morning A. L. Gilliom,
one OF the younger attorneys at the
bar. announced emphatically that
any endorsement By the bar asso-
citation OF the present judges would
deny the 5000 voters in the county
the right 10 choice in selecting their
own men. He declared, however.
that he had no personal feeling
against any OF the judges.
The plan 10 have been considered
Friday afternoon was the endorse
ment Of Judge Montgomery and
Judge Fred c. Klein for both the SUI
perior court benches and by that ac-
ton block any election contests in
the primary this spring and in the
fall II was evident from the at
tendance at the meeting that spir-
tied debate would take place.
Addresses Members.
After George \. Cranes president
/ OF the association, had called the
meeting to order. Judge MOntgom-
cry spoke. He said. in part:
MY attention has been directed
10 the purposes of this meeting. II
came TO my notice several days ago.
! but between that time and this it
has been impossible for me 10 speak
10 the various members OF the bar
/ individually.
This meeting was called. as 1 IN
| derstand il. TO consider the nom
partisan election Of judges. While I
personally may favor such means. /
doubt the propriety of attempting
anything OF the kind in this de-
tached sort Of way. and al this time.
Il have heard considerable dis
Cussion OF the matter. and I was
under the impression from the pro-
ponents of tho movement that il
would meet without opposition.
When 7 learned very recently that
there was feeling in opposition TO II.
and that il would not be unanimous.
IL occurred 10 me 20 discourage any
such purpose az this meeting
4 desire 10 thank the members
of the bar for the many expressions
OF good viii and confidence they
have given me"
The judge said that he harbored
no ill feeling towards any member
who had opposed the non-partisan
effort for the selection OF the two
superior court judges. and that he
was not present AT the meeting for
the purpose OF discussing that fac
tor.
The judge declared he felt very
friendly TO all members OF the bar.
The members applauded his remarks
az ne left the court room.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
FAVOR LUMP sum
APPROPRIATIONS
FOR 1928 BUDGET
Maj. Gen. Hartford Appears
Before Committee COnsid-
ering Expenditures.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA sug
gestion that congress fix up on a
lump sum appropriation il is pre-
pared 10 vote Tor maintenance OF
the regular army for the next fiscal
year and then ask the war depart
ment 10 work out an army plan that
would yield the maximum of mill
tary efficiency within that eXpendit-
ure was laid Friday before the house
subcommittee on army apprOpria-
tions at its initial consideration OF
The 1928 army budget.
Maj. Gen. Hartford deputy chief
of staff. was the only officer heard.
as Sec'y Weeks was still al his home
indisposed, and his appearance with
Gen. Pershing has been deferred
until next week.
Committee members said Gen.
Hartford had advanced the lump
sum appropriation in view Of the
evident desire of the committee To
obtain an idea of what would be
done with the army in the event OF
reduction OF the auhtroized enlisted
strength below the present 10000
hgure. 1t was indicated that the
omcer had pointed out the dirhcul-
ties OF shaping a well-rounded mill
tary program on the basis OF author
lied strength alone and urged that
IL would be more SOUND procedure
TO state the sum that would be
available ind then cut the army
cloth TO tit that material
Financial Policy.
Back OF the suggestion lies a hope
in military circles that congress viii
work out a continuing financial
policy for the army covering q
period of years. II is argued thai
il the army could know just what
funds would be available each for
the next three OF four years, 1t
would be possible 10 frame a con
structive program and 10 lessen the
apprehension among commissioned
and enlisted personnel as to theiI
future in the service.
SO far as is known the war de
partment has been given no hint as
to what curtaiIment OF army funds
the appropriations committee has IN
mind this year. IL has been rumOred
however, that Chairman Anthony OF
the subcommittee. has been hgur-
ing on reducing the enlisted person
mel TO $4,000 men while the other
two members OF his committee fav-
ored reduction 10 100000. The de-
partment is known 20 have beer
asked informally at least, for re
ports as 70 the distribution Of forces
il would make in case Of either OF
these reductions OF or a determine
ton 10 cut the army in half and
provide for only 1900 average next
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
FORECASTS REVOLT
IN JUAREZ REGION
Government Authorities Re.
ceive Additional Informal
ton From Border.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-Addi-
tional government advices received
Friday from the Mexican border
and points beyond the line indicated
that the Obregon government re-
gsrded with some apprehension
signs OF incipient revolutionary
movements particularly near the
border. Just what Information the
Mexican authorities possessed as
the extent or the unrest was
unknown 20 officials OF the state
and war departments but Il Is
known that this attitude among
some O5regon leaders has been
noted by American observers. even
IN Mexico City.
The reports reaching Washington
from the Fl Paso region. while un-
official. show clearly that the Juarez
situation is full OF uncertainty,
Mexican officers are said 10 have
disclosed their feeling that an up
rising against the Mexican govern
ment is impending.
American Reports
American advices. 50 far as
known. contain nothing TO confirm
this belief gained from any inde-
pendent source. although Il was
pointed out Friday that the precau-
tionsry measures taken by Brig.
Gen Howe in holding his two cav
airy regiments on the post az Fort
Bliss. night before last. in readiness
10 prevent firing into American terri
tory. indicated American officers
shared the expectation OF the Mex
lean federal commanders that an
outbreak was coming.
There was nothing in Fridays ad-
vices. II was said. 20 warrant any
step az this time toward augmenting
Gen. Hcwze's forces or otherwise
Strengthening the border troops.
Governments Attitude
While the American government IS
DESTROYS OF a happy restoration OF
relationship with Mexico. Il was said
at the white house today there has
been no change in the situation pre-
vailing for the past II months.
Proposals by certain interests 70
the state department for recognition
OF the Obregon government. Il was
said. had been found 10 lack official
authority and the belief or the ad-
Immigration some four weeks ago
that way had been found for res
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
PRESIDENT SEEKS
SENATE ADVICE ON
RENEWING TREATY
Patent Agreement With Ger
many Which Lapsed During
War MAY Be Revived.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Il. - Pres't
Harding, in a formal message to the
senate Friday asked its advice op
the question of reviying by exec
.utive request the patents treaty with
Germany which was negotiated on
February %. 1909. hut which auto
lmatically lapsed with the declaration
.of the existence Of the state Of war
lin 1917.
His action in this respect was con-
sidered as somewhat unusual, mas
much as the president, by a mere
formal request can revive treaties
which were IN existence when war
was declared. provided he makes
such request within six months OF
the ratifiqcatiOns Of the treaties OF
peace terminating the state OF war.
At the white house. however, II
was explained that the president had
two courses open. for he could eitRsr
revive the patents treaty by the sIi
ecutive request or could negotiate an
entirely new treaty covering the sub
Ject. For this reason. IL was added
he desired Ito give the senate the
same opportunity Of advising that Il
would have If an entirely new treaty
were to be negotiated although the
/ longer step Of negotiating a new
treaty on patents was not expected
TO be taken up IN this instance.
Referred to Committee.
The message was received at the
senate late Friday and Immediately
was referred TO the foreign relations
committee without its text being
made public II was said to be. how
ever. a brief formal letter outlining
the situation and setting forth the
purpose Of the president in asking
the advice. The committee is eT-
! ected TO take it up without delay.
The treaty, it was explained. COW
ers reciprocity in the matter Of pro-
lection Of patents between the United
States and Germany and its revival,
il is understood. will automatically
restore the status existing prior 70
the declaration OF a state OF war II
provides among other things that
the law regarding the non-wOrking
patent law with invalidation or
some other restriction Of right. shall
only be applied to the citizens OF the
other contracting party within the
limits OF the restrictions imposed 10y
the said contracting party upon fits
own citizens.
Further Provisions.
II is further provided IN the treaty
that the working Of a patent, de-
signed or modelled in the territory
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
HOUSE TO CAUCUS
ON BONUS MEASURE
SOON, LEADER SAYS
Chairman Fordney Predicts
Passage of Law by Re-
publican Members.
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. req 1.-THE
outstanding development Friday in
the bonus legislation situation was
an unexpected announcement in the
house by Chairman Fordney OF the
ways and means committee that the
bonus bill would be ready for pres
entation TO caucus Of house re-
publicans within the next 10 days.
A moment after this statement
was made there was a shout from
the republican side Of the chamber
when the chairman, lifting his voice
10 its highest pitch. declared the
soldier measure would be passed by
a republican house.
Breaking into the thick Of row
over charges by Rep. Garner or
Texas ranking democratic member
on the committee that the bill was
being framed secretly with the aid
OF representatives or the American
Legion. Mr.. Fordney shouted 20 the
democratic side that the republicans
did not deem it proper 20 seek ad-
vice on the bonus from those UNI
alterably opposed TO it,
Much Discussion.
While there vas no other refer
ence 20 the bonus on the floor. bonus
talk swirled through the corridors
and for the time being discussion
of plans for cutting the army and
navy appropriation bills was for
gotten. Republican members OF the
ways and means committee, meeting
morning and aftaruOOn want ovar
details OF the proposed bill, without
giving any intimatlon as TO the ex-
act form OF the measure 70 be re-
ported
The calling IN Of John T. Taylor.
Continued on page two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
SrrnENT DRoMNS

LAFAYETTE, Ind. Feb. IT,
Earl " Sherwood. IS years Old
Purdue student was drowned Will,
swimming in the university poo
Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18

Reply 20 Message
Mr. Woolwine's reply follows
ITO Edward F. Sands. through tho
public press.
II am IN receipt Of q letter dated
Feb. "a. 1922. postmarked Les
Angeles, which, by Its language.
purports 20 have been dictated by
you.
I have no present means ~
knowing whether or not the letter
is genuine. as 1 receive vast mum
bers Of bogus communications. but
7 intend 20 treat as genuine FOR
the purpose Of this communica-
ton.
The letter states:
I did not murder Taylor. bot
7 know who did It, and inquiries
in substance that n you come for
ward and surrender yourself and
establish your innocence Of this
crime whether or not I viii se.
YOU free.
The letter further states:
II you viii DO this. Bfr. Wool
wine. I can untanEle this murder
mystery Tor you. You may answer
in any OF the Los Angeles papers
In answer 20 this communication
7 wish 20 state that ~ Edward r.
Sands VIII surrender himself %
any OF the police authorities or
90 M and establish 90 my salts
faction his innocence and give No
information as N who committed
this crime and untAnEle THE muir
der mystery 70 my satisfaction a.
district attorney Of Los Angeles
county. VIII move @ dismissed OF
the case OF embssdsrnent nov
pending against him and set him
free
THOMAS LEE wOOLWLNH.
'Distric Attorney. Los Angeles CO.
Explains Delay.
Mr.. Wooiwine stated nat the let
ter purporting 20 have come from
Sands was postmarked Fsb. IS. buf
came 20 his attention only Friday.
he said that when he realized 80
IN case o. proved gsnu-
ine. ne called q conference Of polios
detectives and his own special in -
vestigators assigned % the case. aRd
that their unanimous conclusion was
that II would be best 20 answer ths
letter. on the chance 90 was genuine
and might result in the solving %
the mystery.
Mr.. Woolwine said that regard
less 81 whether Sands was able &c
throw any direct hght on the Taylos
murder. he probably could supply
necessary % a comp lets
investigation.
Additional information concerning
Sands was said 20 have beer given
the district attorneys once Friday
by Earl Tiffany. who was q chauf-
feur for Taylor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
VOICES CRITICISM
OF ARMS SESSION
Norman H. Davis, Former Of
fetal, Raps Provisions of
FOur-POwer Treaty.

NEW YORK. Feb. 17.-Criticism
OF the Washington conference on
ornaments ana lar eastern ques-
tons was voiced in an address Fri
day night by Norman H Davis.
former under secretary of state. who
said it had been anything but an
American diplomatic victory" Mr..
Davis. speaking before the council
on foreign relations, centered his
attack upon the four-power treaty
which he declared. left the British
and japanese fleets In control OF the
far east. II also would seem. ne
argued, that instead Of getting rid
OF the Anglo-Japanese alliance. the
United States had entered 1t. en-
larged it and changed the territory
covered by it."
Through the treaty ne said Japan
obtained from the United states a
pledge OF good behavior in the Pa
cific without giving a reciprocal as
suranCe. Americas entry into the
pact, he added. might lead this coun-
try into the European system of
alliances. such as have made wars
general instead OF localized, rather
than toward the League Of Nations.
or any other genuine association OF
nations"
Agreed TO Nothing
IN signing the treaty. England,
France and Japan agreed 20 nothing
whatever except that for which they
were already bound as members az
the League Of Nations. Mr.. Davis
asserted, unless II be that II is an
alliance meaning more than its ad-
vOcates contend. and that article II
OF the four-power treaty Is mors
binding upon them than article X Of
the covenant OF the eIJague or Ma
tons"
Mr.. Davis asked IL II was not very
probable that the Chinese and Rus
sian peoples might conclude that the
United States had abandoned our
independence OF action and tradi-
tional friendship for them by enter
ing into g pact with their oppres-
sors?"
II was difficult 10 sec any objection
10 inviting all or the nations instead
OF only four OF them. 10 join the
pact, Mr. Davis said The answer.
he asse rted. might be that through
the League OF Nations. they already
had agreed TO confer, not only on
Pacific questions. but or those in any
other portion Of the world.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18
HUNTED BUTLER
ASKS IMMUNITY
FROM W0OLWINE
Offers to Clear Movie Mystery
in Letter If Freed Of Em-
bezzlement Count.
WILL ACCEDE TO Plan
District Attorney Sends Letter
Through Press Agreeing
to Buffers Request.

LOS ANGELES. Calf. Feb. IT.
immunity FOR Edward r. Sands from
prosecution on a charge Of embez-
Element preferred against him last
August by William Desmond Taylor.
murdered film director. was prom
Used Friday night by Thomas Lee
Woolwine. district attorney. provided
Sands proves his innocence of che
staying OF Taylor and cen "untan-
gle this murder mystery
Mr.. Woolwine's promise 80 tr-
missing foTmeT DutIrT-secTeI--- -
Taylor. was made In a letter he
dressed 70 Edward f. Sands.
through the publishers en- answer 20
g letter he received and which pur-
ported 10 have been written by
Sands.
The letter. which was signed f.
f. Sands" was dated Feb. IA. The
writer declared he was Twins 40 Los
Angeles and inquired whether III he
surrendered and established his In
nocencs OF the murder OF Taylor
he would be freed OF the embeEsls-
ment charge.
Copy Of Letter.
A verbatim copy Of the letter pur-
porting 10 have been written By
Sands. a. made public by Dir. Wool
wine. follows.
Los Angeles, Feb. "a. 1922.
Mr. Woolwine,
Los Angeles, Calf.
Dear Sir.
This letter viii probably sur
prise YOU when you read a. 7
am taking this liberty 20 write
you 20 make matters more easy
for you In the first place. am
/ Mr.. Sands, although = friend Of
mine Is writing this letter under
my dictauon. Mr.. WoolW1ne, you
/ need not look all over the world
/ for me, for I am living right here
/ in Los Angeles and am reading
the papers every day. Concern
ing the Taylor murder. 7 VIII be
] frank with you. Mr.. yVooIwine. 7
/ haven't had any peace of mind
since the murder and have come
10 the conclusion that the quicker
this thing is settled the better or
we VIII all be Now. Mr.. Wool
wine. In the first place I did not
murder Taylor. but I know who
did IL. but what assurance have 7
from you 70 know that you wis
accept my story. None.
Therefore, ] want a guarantee
from you that II surrender my
self into your hands and az I es-
tablish my innocence Of the crime
you viii set me free.
IF you viii do this. Mr. Wool
wine. I can untangle this murder
mystery for you. You may an
swer me IN any OF the los
Angeles papers
Thank you.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-18

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y. W Worthingtou. representing
The Tennessee River Improvement
association. concluded his statement
in support 90 the Ford offer In the
morning. lie urged acceptance OF.
Mr.. Ford's plan and said II the De
t~oit manufacturer was given the
opportunity at the shoals an extens-
i've development q water power inI
the upper Tennessee river. where
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Further Provisions.

CONTINUED on page two)
, 1922-06-16
CASPER MOTOR
CLUB IS DOING
EFFECTIVE WORK

'rWhat has the Casper Motor club
done9" was asked at the last meet
ing Of the chamber OF commerce. and
it was ahsy answered by w. ]. Bailey.
who rave a review Of the many things
accomplished in the way OF maintain
ing roads. erecting signs and dissem-
mating valuable information regard
ing outing conditions in different parts
Of the country. as wen as maintaining
a tourists complng ground.
II vas decided at this time TO use
the club as a means OF educating
the people to h proper way OF leav-
ing their camps A slip has been print
I'd in which the slogan Clean your
camp" is conspicuous. when you
go for IN outing TO the mountains or
streams. kindly make Il a point to
clean your camp before leaving. Burn
an rubbish. papers, and waste matter.
and bury your tin cans is the re-
quest printed. leaving a dirty camp
is the act Of a Tei,dorfoot"
The printed slip also contains a re-
quest for new memb..S To the club.
The membership fee is very small. be
ing only 81 a year. and it has been
Brought out til alta great deal Of work
is being done by the motor club.
cha.ies B. Stafford. secretary Of the
club. stands ready at all times to give
information regarding the activities OF
tho organization.