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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
DU COMB ADDRESS
FEATURES PROGRAM
Summarizes Work of ~" In
Radio Talk-Other Fea-
lures Are Given.

A talk by c. p. DuComb. former
chairman of the board OF directors
OF the Y NJ c A. on the work Of
the association was the chief fea-
ture of the radio program sent out
at g O'Clock last night by the local
wireless broadcasting station, W-B-
40. located on the third floor of the
Y. NJ. c. A. building Mr. DuComb
gave a summary OF the activities of
the Y. NJ c. A. and enumerated
some Of the advantages Of member
ship in the local association. which
now comprises some 900 members.
He also mentioned some Of the plans
for the coming year,
In addition 10 Mr.. DuComb' s talk,
several phonograph selections were
broadcasted. The usual program
by special artists. which is arranged
by c. L. Stouffer was dispensed with
last night on account of the studio
room OF the station being moved but
this feature will be, resumed tonight
News bulletins furnished BY The
News-Times were also sent out as
usual last night On behalf OF the
south Bend police department. with
which the station is cooperating,
descriptions were given OF Zenith L.
Gibson. 14-year-old girl who is miss
ing from Plymouth. Ind. and OF an
automobile stolen in LaPorte.
The following musical selections
will be given a. $40 this evening:
Southern Rhapsody" Song 20
Hawaii" and Every Day" A spe-
cial program is being arranged for
the o'clock call. News-Times news
bulletins will be broadcasted at both
hours.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
"FiUe Dollar Day" Here TOMORROW
Expected to ProUe Banner Event

Certainly never before IN the his
tory OF Five Dollar Day have South
Bend retailers put forth a greater
effort At offering real bargains than
they have for Thursday. Early
morning shoppers will be greeted
by money saving bargains az every
hand. Extra clerks have been ar
ranged for in all the larger stores
70 take care OF the rush. sure 20
follow the opening OF the stores
Thursday morning.
MOI than so merchants entered
into the spirit OF this Five Dollar
Day by telling their friends what
they have 20 offer In the way Of
money saving items. by giving their
sales publicity IN today's edition Of
The News Times. The list OF s. day
bargain sales includes stores Of
practically every description-the
large department stores. jewefFg
stores, retail shoe dealers. clothiers.
furniture dealers. ready 20 wear
stores and many others. Grocers in
the past have never played the Five
Dollar idea hard. but this time the
combined Piggy Wiggly stores Of
South Bend established a precedent
and the company offers some spe-
clal Inducements for the occasion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
INQUEST THURSDAY
MAY BRING ARREST
OF SALOON OWNER
Hosinski Postpones Inquiry
While Many Witnesses Are
Being Summoned.

The inquest which will take up the
threads of Acting Coroner T. J.
swantz' investigation into the fatal
shooting Saturday morning OF Zig
mund wisniewski. 241O Grace St.
fired upon by arresting officers when
he attempted to make his escape,
was Tuesday postponed until Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Postponement from Wednesday
morning, the original time set for
the quiz of witnesses. was found
necessary. according to Justice Al
Hosinski, because of the nature OF
the inquiry. which. ne promises. Will
be exhaustive and the number Of
subpoenaes there are TO be served.
Summon Witnesses.
Between Is and 20 witnesses have
already been called upon TO testify
at the inquest. Hosinski was selected
by DR.. Swantz to conduct the inquest
in the absence of Coroner Crum-
packer The witnesses will include
the officers. eye-witnesses of the
shooting and residents in the nelgh-
borhood of the Frank Strezlecki
soft drink" esta blishment. 251S w.
Division St, where the shooting oc-
Cured.
Il intend to conduct a thorough
investigation, one that will leave no
doubt as TO who fired the shot that
killed Wisniewski,' declared Hosin-
ski. 1T will also endeavor 10 show
whether or not conditions which
brought about tlis unfortunate &C.
currence can be improved upon
May Cause Arrest.
Hints that the investigation would
lead 10 the arrest of Strezlecki on
charges of selling liquor were limited
by Police officials Testimony Of
friends of the dead lad is expected TO
show that Strezlecki maintains the
practice of selling liquor. and that
Friday night preceding the shooting.
the proprietor sold liquor 10 Wis
niewski His place, according 10 the
police, has been looked upon with
suspicious eye for some time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
E7art Mail Robbers Guen Terms at Leauenworh Prison
Anderson AIlotS
Van Meter Three
Months for Joke
Local Man Is Sentenced for
Writing "Blackhand" Let
tiers TO A. d. Baker.

AS Federal Judge Anderson term
ed il IN pronouncing sentence, Noah
Van Meter OF this city VIII have
three months in prison allotted 20
him IN which 10 chuckle over the
little Joke" which he played upon
his former employer. A. d. Baker.
726 W. Washington av,. OF this city.
When tried in federal court at
Indianapolis yesterday, VsnMeter,
former chauffeur for Baker and
also a former postoffice employe.
admitted the sending Of "blackhand'
letters 10 Baker in which he de-
manded $4,000 on penalty OF his
own and Mrs. Bakers death and the
burning Of their home.
Van Meter, who was apprehended
here several months ago by local
and federal authorities aided by
Postmaster Hunter. admitted writ
ing the letters but said that Il was
Just a joke" and that he had in
tended to tell Baker Of IL in a short
time. He had been under surveill-
ance for some time previous TO his
arrest.
an meter = case came 20 the SCUM
Bend postmaster's attention when
Baker showed him a letter he receiv-
ed early this year. demanding So
600 be forthcoming from him or sui
fer extreme penalty. The letter was
unsigned. except for the print OF a
hand. Not hearing from his intend
ed victim, 49,, wrote another and
instructed that the sign Of a cross
be made on the Baker doorstep.
Not receiving an answer 10 the
second, wrote third.
The resemblance in handwriting OF
the letter with that OF Van Meter
who was formerly a POSTAL clerk az
the local office and his attentions
toward the daughter of the Baker
home housemaid. brought about his
arrest and a confession from him 20
writing the letters. Since his pre-
! liminary hearing before L. s. Dist.
Commissioner Thad NJ. Talcott. jr-
March 10, Van Meter had been con-
fined in the Marion county Jail
awaiting trial before Judge Ander-
son.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
$50 "NerUsies" Are Giren
Thedter Party at OrPheum

one hundred and fifty NewsI
Times newsboys ware the guests o.
the News-Times at theater party
al the Orpheum last night The
youngsters. all sizes. colors and
ages. assembled at the News-Times
building shortly before the 9 o'clock
performance. and marched IN
double column 20 the theater.
Robert McInerny circulation mana
ger. headed the procession.
Regular patrons OF the theater
heard an unusual noise as the
"newsies" filed in. but there was
no one 70 comrlain OF noise when
the boys had been seated. They eat
quietly through the performance
and as quietly dispersed after the
show.
Gee NJ Macs a regular guy.
amt he. fellows?" one little shaver
was heard 10 SAY And only az
firmative Wells could be heard from
those who answered him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10

Tomorrow is Five Dollar Day.
This announcement today VIII be
sufficient 70 NJ all Of the downtown
stores 20 Overlooking tomorrow
morning early Thousands OF out
of-town shoppers are expected 20
join with South Blenders and Misha-
wakans in one OF the biggest bar
gain day events IN the history Of the
city.
Five dollar day. like the always
popular Dollar Day. has come 10 be
one OF The really big shopping days
Of the year in South Bend. Five
dollar day IS celebrated by the local
merchants and boosted by the South
Bend Chamber Of Commerce every
SIX months. In the fall and spring
every year the day Is celebrated.
enabling the local merchants 20 Of
fer unheard OF prices on valuable
merchandise, which they are glad
10 sacrifice on these days 20 make
room for new goods. Il is hard 10
say when the greatest bargains are
offered, Five Dollar Day OF Dollar
Day. as both days have always
proven tremendous successes
through the efforts OF local merch-
ants and the newspapers 20 spread
the good news far and wide.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
CITY'S EXPANSION
COMMITTEE HOLDS
INITIAL MEETING
s p cial Subcommittee Is
Named to Name Chairman
and Vice-Chairman.

With the appointment yesterday
tafternOOn Of the executive commit
zee for the expansion campaign. the
first step 20 put South Bend In the
class Of 100. 900 cities was taken.
The meeting. which was held a the
Chamber OF Commerce. was attend
FED By all the members Of the com
rmittee. the members Of which are as
follows.
". W. Austin. Edgar T. Bonds. n.
@. Christman Ira CiralsEy. IT, w.
Eldredge. David Guilfoyle. l. NJ
fIIamm erschmfdt William Happ. Guy
lI. McMichael. Warde L. Mack, ]. r.
Nen. Mayor Eli +. Seebirt John l..
Shafer. J.. p. Slaughter. The other
members Of the campaign commit
tee by virtue of being members OF
the board Of directors OF the Cham
E Der Of Commerce are: a. Frank Ely.
Fred w Keller w O. Davies. G. U.
Bingham. f. A. Bryan. ]. Fred
P Christmau. n. r. Feltes. A. II. Hell
Ter. Walter Hildebrand. r. F. John
ison. ST.. G.. NJ Johnson. DR.. c. A.
Lippincott Miles w. O'Brien. F. {.
Reimold and George Robertson.
Arthur J.. Hubbard is ex oficio a
Of his position Of chairman of the
citizens committee of $50.
A special committee, consisting Of
William Happ. Walter Hildebrand
and Edgar r. Johnson. was named
10 select a chairman and vice-chair-
man Of the executive committee, but
the choice of the committee will not
tbe made public until acceptances
have been received.
Plans for the campaign were out
lined by Daniel r. Mcfarland OF the
American City bureau. He said that
local conditions were such that
South Bend could make its Cham
Der of Commerce the strongest in
the country In cities of South Bend s
frank, and could be made A power in
all community movements. He said
that the voluntary offers of individ-
ual cooperation that had come 10
fthe Chamber Of Commerce since the
campaign was announced was un-
paraIleled In his experience and that
OF Mr.. Trefz, his associate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
TWo Principa ais
In "Death Pact"
Buried Together
Glen Rambo and Wife Laid to
to Rest at Birthplace of
Former Police Chief.
Special to The News-Times:


UNION MILLS, Ind. May 9.-Mr
and Mrs. j. Glen RambO. principals
in what is believed to have been a
death pact" and who died to-
gether at the Mercy hospital in Gary
Saturday afternoon when Rambo
shot and killed his wife and then
turned the gun on himself, were
buried in graves side by side at the
Union Mills cemetery Tuesday after
noon. Rambo. a former Gary police
chief. and his wife are thought to
have mutually agreed 20 end their
lives together because Of despond-
ency over his I'll health and an acct
dent last week in which Mrs. Rambo
sustained a severe skull fracture
which caused her intense suffering.
The funeral services were held at
the Rambo home in Gary at
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, immedi-
ately after which the two bodies
were taken by motor TO this village,
Rambo's birthplace, where they
were buried A large number Of
relatives and friends, including
members of the Masonic order, were
present at the last rites here.
Charles Rambo. formerly a South
Bend police officer. and his wife,
parents of the suicide victim, were
among the relatives at the funeral
they having left their home in Min
nesota Immediately upon receiving
the message notifying them of the
tragedy.
Rambo is said TO have left an
estate valued at $4,000 Among
his personal effects was a letter in
which he directed John W. Al
bright, Gary business man, 10 settle
his affairs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
INJURIES RECEIVED
IN AUTO COLLISION
RESULT IN DEATH
L. S. Epson Dies at St. 10.
seph's Hospital From In
iuries Sustained Saturday.

L. S. Epson. OF Elkhart. who was
injured when struck last Saturday
afternoon by an automobile driven
oy Mrs. Sue n. Bauer, secretary of
the Mishawaka Red Cross. died
about II o'clock last night as a re-
suit OF his INJURIES. Little hope was
held out for his recovery from the
time Of the accident, as his stomach
and back were crushed and he was
injured internally. He was consci-
Gus, however, until within about an
hour of his death.
Epson, who delivered goods in
South Bend for an Elkhart aFery,
was on the rear Of his truck when
struck by Mrs. Bauer's car. The
accident occurred at the junction of
Madison and Eddy SITS. Mrs. Bauer,
it was said, being forced TO swerve
her car 70 avoid striking a wagon,
attempted to drive over the curb
stone 10 keep from hitting Upson's
truck. Her attempt was unsuccess-
full, and Epson was crushed between
the truck and the woman's car. Fol
lowing the accident. Mrs. Bauer re-
ported the matter TO the local po-
lice
The injured man was taken to the
St Joseph hospital, where he re-
manned until his death. He is sur
vived by his wife. Jessie: one son,
10 years old, his mother, Mrs l..
Upson two brothers, Ray p. Epson
of Dayton, o., and Claud D. Epson
of Dowagiac. Mich, and one sister,
Mrs. NIable NoncheIf. of Elkhart.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
Father CGUdnaugh IN address
Before Good Fellowship Class

The Bible IS not only q a. text
book Of religion but it Isl also a great
textbook OF literature said the
Rev John Cava1augh C. s. O.. Of
%Otre Dame university in an address
last night 20 the members of Dr. c.
A. Lippincotts Good Fellowship class
Of the First Presbyterian church.
Father Cava raugh was the principal
speaker al the banque; ~ the class
held in the gymnasium Of the T. II
G.. A About 100 members were
present
T. IS doubtful u the old habit Of
Bible reading has been kept up as
70 once was. said Father Cavanaugh.
speaking on the subject The Bible
as IItera t-Ire NO other book
he said. "has ever reached such sub
lime heights of beauty. The Bible
is tho oldest real literature IN the
history OF the world. The Bible isn't
a book. 20 is a library" According
70 the speaker the subject matter
OF the Bible IL inspired but the words
in which II IS expressed are those %
the men who SGT down the divine
message.
Dr. Lippincott. IN Introducing
Father Cavanaugh. who was former
" president OF Sotre Dame univer-
slty. paid high tribute 20 his learning
and his knowledge OF all branches
OF literature. The latter. IN turn
praised Dr. LAppincott's public
spiritedness and qualities Of leader
ship as eXempltaed IN bis Good Fel-
lowship class
Following Father Cavanaugh's al
dress the members % the Class were
entertained by a number OF athletic
events.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
SHOW FIGHT FILMS
IN WISCONSIN NOW

WASHINGTON. May s.-Charg-
ing that the motion picture industry
was attempting 20 break down the
federal law. Rev. S. Patterson Todd.
"a Milwaukee reformer. today told a
senate committee that aims Of the
Jack Johnson-Jess Willard fight at
Havana. We're beins shown in Wis
Consln.
Todd declared the alleged violation
Il the flm law had been called 10
the attention OF Atty Gen Daugh-
erty who had ordered an investi-
cation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
Ask Aid of Local Police in
Search for Plymouth Girl

Chief of Police c. D. Kyser, Ply
mouth. Ind, requested the local
authorities 10 be on the lookout for
Zenith L. Gibson. IA years old, who
left her home in Plymouth Monday
and is believed 10 be in this city.
Relatives Of the girl in this city have
been requested to notify the police
if she calls a. their home.
When last seen she was dressed in
a dark blue MILDLY blouse, trimmed
with white braid dark blue skirt.
black oxfords, black stockings. plush
coat with a leather belts and wore
10 hat. She weighs between 135 AMI
$50 pounds and has a scar on her
lower lip. extending to the chin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
ST. JOSEPH MISSION
BRANCH TO CONVENE

LAFAN ETTE. md. May .
More than 200 women are expected
20 attend the path annual session OF
the St. Joseph branch of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary society OF
the United Brethren church which
convenes tomorrow night for a three
day session The branch comprises
all Northern Indiana. The conven-
ton VIII be IN the nature II a If
tieth anniversary jubilee. Returned
missionaries will deliver addresses.
Elections viii be held Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
MORRISREELECTED.
AS DISTRICT HEAD
AT G. 0.P. MEETING
Split in Ranks of Republicans
Averted-Expect Bitter
State Fight.

An impending split in the ranks
OF thirteenth district republicans
was averted yesterday afternoon
when z. NJ Morris was unanimous
~ reelected district chairman at a
meeting in the county clerks office
here
The expected attempt to defeat
Morris and place John Motto. OF
Warsaw in the chair failed 10 ma
terialize. II was reported that
Motto would be seated by the fac
ton endorsing Lawrence E. Lyons
for state chairman. Lyons is said
20 be the Beverage candidate.
Morris is reported 10 favor E. NJ.
Wasmuth for the position. but az
ter his election TO the district chair
manship yesterday. IL was intimated
that this district might have a can
didate for the state office. AS a re-
suit Morris has been instructed 10
support a thirteenth district candi-
date II one is placed in the running.
Other than that he was uninstructed
as 10 his action at the meeting yes
terday.
Make Little Effort.
The Motto leaders made no de-
termined effort TO secure the cleo
ton of their candidate in caucus
yesterday 1t was understood that
county chairmen from Elkhart, st.
Joseph. Laporte and Starke coun-
ties were solidly for Morris and as
this would give him the election
their efforts would have availed lit
tie.
United support Of Hon. Albert ].
Beverage, Cong. A. j. Hickey and
the entire republican slate was
pledged by the seven county chair
men.
The state fight between Lyons
and Wasmuth promises TO be bit
ter one and both forces are bring
ing pressure to bear at every oppoI.
tunity in an effort 10 swing the
Craftsmanship their way.
The 18th district democratic coun-
" chairmen Will not name a district
leader until next Tuesday. according
20 word received in South Bend
Tuesday morning from Roy Denni-
son, Rochester, Ind, present district
chairman. The law provides that
the democratic district chairman
shall be named the second Tuesday
after the primary. which throws
the democratic district meeting over
another week.
The launching OF a campaign 10
place Frank Mayr, Jr. in the district
democratic craftsmanship has re-
ceived much impetus since his
friends began urging that his name
be considered. Mr.. Mayr's activities
in democratic politics have been
highly successful in the past, and rs
il considered the logical man TO
succeed the present incumbent
Mr.. Mayr declined to comment
Tuesday upon the published an.
nouncement that he might be candi-
date. adding that any such campaign
must necessarily be conducted by
those who are sponsoring his candi-
daCy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
HARDING PLANS RAIL
DINNER AT CAPITAL

WASHINGTON. May 9.-Pres'
Harding had invited nearly a score
OF the leading railway executives OF
the country 20 another White House
dinner" 70 discuss a general admin
istration policy towards the rail
roads. il was learned al the White
House today.
The dinner will be given on the
night OF May 20.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
JEALOUSY BELIEVED
CAUSE OF TRAGEDY

JOLIET. H.. May 9-The inques1
over The bodies Of Miss Mabel Ker-
win and Robert McRoberts. viii be
held tomorrow
Miss Kerwin was shot and killed
bv McRoberts. owner Of the Wood
ruff inn following a quarrel said
20 have resulted from McRoberts'
Jealous McRoberts then commit
ed suicide
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
CRoATs FORM REPUBLIC.

By United Press:
ROME. May 9.-The Croats have
proclaimed an Independent republic
OF Croatia and named a ministry
SAYS a dispatch TO the Tempo Tues
day from Bari. an Italian seacoaT
town on the Adriatic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10

Members of the University club
enjoyed their Tuesday luncheon IS
guests OF the city school board,
architects and builders of the Oliver
school. Luncheon was served at the
building. following which the mem
bers Of the club were directed about
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
Automobile Show
Postponed Until
Winter at Meet
AutOmotive Dealers Associa.
ton Holds Organization
Dinner and Meeting.

The staging OF an automobile show
in South Bend in June was discussed
at A dinner and meeting of the South
Bend Automotive Dealers Associa-
tlon At the Y. NJ. g. a last night
and was postponed until the coming
winter.
More than % members Of the as
ISOLATION attended the dinner. Z. F.
Trefz, Of Chicago, OF the American
City bureau, was the principal
speaker and gave an interesting and
instructive address on "Organiza-
ton"
Following Mr.. Trefz's talk. the
problems OF the proper organization
OF the South Bend Automotive
Dealers Association were taken up
and considerable Roadway made.
The staging Of the automobile show
for next month was taken up at a
round table discussion and il was
decided that owing 10 the scarcity OF
cars and the impending warm
weather the show would be post
BOned until late in the year.
The association took up a num-
Der OF questions hat are vital 20 the
automobile business at the present
moment and a business meeting for
further consideration of them viii
be called for next week. The need
of an association has been felt and
was expressed at the meet last night
and the dealers have arranged 10
make the South Bend AutOmotive
Dealers Association one of the most
powerful in the state.
Parent Organization.
After the dealers association has
been organized on a sound and work
ing basis it will be identified as the
parent organization Of the garage
mems association and the accessory
and tire mems association. II was
arranged at the meeting last night
10 have a dealers meeting twice a
month which the garage and tire
mems association will attend to dis
cuss general business that will be
brought before the parent organiza-
ton.
Prest Henry o. Grieger was In
charge OF the meeting. G.. Louis
Wolf was appointed assistant secre-
tary and will have charge of the or
ganizatiOn of the dealers, the garage
men and the tire mems association.
Considerable enthusiasm relative 10
organization was shown at the
meeting and the South Bend Auto
motive Association has finally reach
ed a point where proper organiza-
ton is assured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10
OPEN NEW BILL TO-DAY

After a two days appearance in
IaPorte. the Oliver Players open
their new bill Which One Shall
Marry" at a matinee performances
az the Oliver today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10

Because the speaker scheduled 10
address the Retail shoe Dealers as
ISOLATION az the Chamber OF Com
merce building was unable 20 APP
pear. the meeting Of the organiza-
ton. which was 20 have been held
last night. was indefinitely post
poned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-10

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. points OF
scientific interest. including the Lost
River district OF Orange county. VIII
he studied by delegates attending
the spring meeting OF the Indiana
Academy OF S-ience AT French Lick.
May II. y and Is. q has been an
nounced