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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
BY BOYD GURLEY
Editor The NpVys-TimcS

LONDON. England. - The mos,
dynamic personality in Parliment If
an American, one Of two women
who succeeded in winning their
seats in the present House of Parli-
ment.
Within an hour Of the time the
new government was settled, this
former American beauty. Viscount-
ess Astor. was upon her feet, visor-
ously protesting and most empha-
tically declaring that she yielded 70
no one nor 20 nay group authority
TO declare that they alone stood for
a program OF social reform and the
betterment Of conditions for human
beings.
Later in the evening, 1 attended
a reception which she gave at her
home in this city. and there found
assembled the representatives OF
those who are fighting for the cause
Of womans suffrage in other coun-
tries, a notable group Of men and
OF women who are intent upon
broadening the scope of women's in
fiuence.
When we entered this great home
for her receptions of every kind in
clude the wives Of guests, whether
they be her compatriots in Parli-
ment or visiting Americans, you
sense Immediately the atmosphere
Of British aristocracy, from the
fiunkied foOtmen to the austere
butler who solemnly announced
your names in his British accent.
Square Bounded by Titles
The palace IS one of many in a
solidly buildsd square, very near to
the home of the Prince Of Wales
and not so far from the royal pal
ace. only those with titles live In
this square
she is one OF your people" was
the inevitable comment Of the wo-
men OF title who are continually
amazed at the energetic personality
Of this American woman who has
torn down a few British conven-
tIons and traditions on her own
account.
such doings in the House to-
day, she gushes, Il just had Ia
make n speech"
Later in the evening she ampll-
fed somewhat her position which
she had taken and gave an insight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
Four Broken Ribs.
TIGER IS HONOR GUEST
AT WHITE HOUSE FEAST

WASHI\GTON. De-. --tBy =
P)-Georges Clemenceau paid MS
second visit 10 the White House 20.
day. this time as the honor guest
at a state luncheon by Pres't Har1-
ing
Thcrp ne met Nice-Prest Coolidge.
Chief Justice Taft, most OF the
members OF thu Harding cabinet ana
other officers Of the federal govern
Notwithstanding Sen. Henry Cabot
Lodge. Cf Massachusetts, Clairban
ofthe senate committee on foreign
relations
Il was the first ,ime the TWO had
et-Clemenceau. president Of the
Versailles peace conference and one
OF the authors OF The proposed IT,.
pactite agreement for tho United
States, Great Britain and Frame
and Lodge. leader Of t1o eerate
majority party when the Versailles
treaty vas rejeC.ed.
Clemcrceau sat rext 90 the rress
idont and devoted his conversation
principally 20 the president. Mr.
Coolidge and AIR Taft. Guests who
wore present said afterwards mat
the company was Informal and the
conversation at times general. hut
that In the main il did not touch
upon international policies
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
Frear Presses Charges That Large
Corporations Escape Income Taxes

effect that a brother-.u-iaw OF the
retiring officer had been appointed
chief solicitor
The first named CHIEF solicitor"
Mr.. Frear said he had been told. els.
or has been the attorney for some
Of your own companies pracucins
before your department seeking TO
relieve these companies Of taxes.
The methods Of the appointment
OF commissioner Blair as internal re
venue collector" Mr.. Frear cont.n-
ued the tax st.Il due from the e.
tate OF his father-in-iaw. J. W Can
non. amounting 20 SS69.369 and
other matters that viii be presented
formally. should be gwen fuU pub
Ac.ty by a thorough investigation Of
such charges.
Among other charges placed n
my hands by well Informed witness
- that should be investigated. 20 Mr.
Frear added. are that the Alumni
um Co. oS America received from
treasury officials an amortization
OF tI5.0OO.OOO on about s3O.0OO.OOO
valuation, although the property
was then employed generally in pro-
duction."
He mentioned also the Standard
Steel CO. as having an alleged Ss-
0OO. 600 tax due" and that Sec'y
Mellon owred or largely controlled
both corporations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
Tax Commissioners FaUor Levy On
Gasoline and Equalization PoWer

the end Of the third session of the
cour.
.. The 1921 plan for equaiiz.ng
assessments within the county by re-
convenlng the board OF review. the
report says. has proved a failure.
Therefore it is proposed 10 give the
state Board authority % equa--ze as
seesments in any taxing unit ANY
such order "A state board changing
assessmen a would be subject 20 a
local hearing on petition % ten tax
payers or the taxing officials.
3. Requiring local officials 20 give
notice 20 the public l5 days prior 20
making a bond issue iu excess OF
5000
! No loan OF any character should
be permitted 10 obtain funds for any
purpose which should have been IN
cluded in the budget except in an
emergency and after q hearing by
the board
g. As many taxing officials have
failed 10 prepare and publish a bud
get Il Is suggested a penalty be pro-
vided for those who fau 10 do 20.
With these amendments made. the
Indiana tax law considering consti-
tutlonal limitations. Is model OF It's
kind. the report says
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
Takes Rap at Sec'y Mellon and
at Appointment of Col
leCtOr of Revenue.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7-(By \.
Repeating on the floor of the
house today his charges that cor
porations are escaping penalties and
taxes through failure Of Scc'y Mel
Ion Of the treasury department 10
enforce the law. Rep. Frear, Re
publican q Wisconsin. challenged
the secretary TO urge the president
20 let congress see the records Of
his office
Reading a long list Of large stock
dividends declared by various cor
porat.ons. Mr.. Frear asked II Mr..
Mellon did not begin the stock
melon cutting with a 200 percent
cut for Gulf OIL your own company"
AR. Frear said he also had been
Informed an organized coterie OF
agents exists for pressing tax re-
funds and tax contests in the treas
ury headed 10y "a former White
House usher who was made chief
of the income tax division without
previous experience and whose in
come now eNceeds that OF the piesi-
dent"
on the resignation or this Official.
he said. MS Information was 10 the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
Recommends Other Changes
to General Assembly in
Biennial Report.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7.-tBy 4.
PD-Ame n1ments 20 the tax law %
give the state board OF tax commls-
sioners authority 20 equaize assess
ments within the county. convert
ing the inheritance tax. amounting
20 more than 100000 a year from
the state highway commission 10 the
state general fund and Endorsement
OF the gasoline tax for highway pur-
posese are some Of the outstanding
recommendation OF the state board
OF tax commissioners in It's bienn.a!
report 10 the general assembly com
pleted today.
The report gives a detailed review
OF tax legislation IN Indiana since
enactment Of the law OF 1891 and
suggests 10 -he assembly hvs specific
changes in the present law. They are;
l. Extending the time IN which
the state beard has time TO review
local assessments 10 Nov. !. Under
a Supreme court decision the board
can not correct errors in assessments
after the third Monday in August,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
TRY TEN MEN FOR
ALLEGED MURDER
OF MINE DIRECTOR
Kentucky Trial Attracts In
terest Staying Result of
Intimidation, Charge.

DIXON, Ky. Dec. T.-(By A. P)
The state with the exception of
a few new witnesses, just sub
poenaed. completed its evidence to-
night in the trial for the murder of
J.. B. Wylie. mine superintendent,
who was killed in Sebree. in this
county. the night of Sept. 2S, 1921.
Those i'm the dock today are:
Lambert Walden, barber; Hugh
Lyon; Carl Cox, Robert Barnett,
Embrous Eakins, Hobart Branson.
John Hawkins. negro miner; Ross
Brown. a j. Orrick. William
Stringfeld and Clay Connor. Con-
nor has never been apprehended.
and Ben Farmer, miner, is i'll at his
home with an injured back.
The trial has attracted more at
tention than any in recent years
in western Kentucky.
Wyley was killed. it was declared.
in the opening statement for the
state. as the result Of an alleged
attempt 10 intlmidate him, and 20
force him to cease supposed atteH-
tions TO Mrs. Anna Melton the
beautiful wife Of miner in Wiley's
employ. The morning OF Sept. %
the body of Wiley was found rid
died with bullets, and IS calibre
revolver. with two chambers fired.
was clutched i'm his bloody hand
The defendants sit with their at
torneys. a most imposing array OF
legal talent. including w. L. Bour-
land. recently elected county at
torney. who declares that he was
retained by the defense before he
was nominated for the office.
Mrs Wiley. the widow of the
slain man. sits with her two child
rem. Marie age four and Minnie.
Is. with the commonwealth's at
torneys. Wiley had two children
by a previous marriage. but they
are both married
star Witness TcStifics
one OF the states star witnesses.
Mrs. Anna Melton. wife Of Hershel
Melton. the alleged cause Of the
murder Of Wiley. testified concern
ing Wiley's relations 10 her hus-
band and 10 herself Wiley, she
testified. had got her husband A Job
and aclled at their home the night
OF the murder. about seven or eight
O'Clock and told Melton that he
would go on the late shift. Melton
thereupon left the living room and
went 10 sleep.
Mrs Melton then seated herself
at the piano. she says. and glancins
thru the opened blind saw a tall
man across the street, watching the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
U. S. IN PROTEST
AGAINST EXPULSION
OF GREEK CITIZENS
Resent Any Attempt of Turks
to Move Population From
COnstantinople.

LAUSANNE, Dec. 7.-(By A. P)
True to it's traditional humanitar-
ian policy. the United States gov
ernment took a strong position at
the Near Eastern peace conference
today in protesting against expulsion
OF the Greek population from Con-
stantinople. ApprehensiOns that the
Turks would insist on deporting all
Greeks from their sacred city proved
TO be we'll founded when at a meet
ing this afternoon of the sub-com-
mission on exchange Of population.
a Turkish representative arose and
announced definitely that departure
Of all Greeks was one of the features
OF their program concerning the ad-
justment Of population.
The American representative then
took the floor and read the follow
ing statement:
The American delegation is not
IN accord with the proposal for new
compulsory movement of popula
tions unless IL is clearly shown that
good purposes will be served, as
might be the case in the exchange
of prisoners or Of populations where
exchange is necessary to serve hu-
manitarian ends.
Without discrimination between
the parties 10 the negotiations for
exchange. the American delegation
is unable 10 approve the movement
from Constantnople of the Greek
population of that city. particl
larly under conditions which Will
send an urban people. used to artis-
anship and commerce. TO rural
district
Humanitarian Policy.
we will not hesitate 10 express
in pursuance of our legitimate hui
manitarian interests. our protest be-
any such dislodgment OF human be-
ings"
subsequently the Representatives
OF France. England and italy join
Cd I'm the discussion and strongly ad-
vised the Turkish delegates tc
change their minds about sending
the Greeks away from CONSTANT
uople; they urged the Turks TO re-
fleet and not act harshly on this
most important question They
pointed out that Turkish insistence
on such a deportation would en-
Continued on Pase TwoD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08

American Woman Dominating
Figure In British Commons
NcOuntess AstOr Energetic Personality Returns Her Win
a Recent Election Advocated Local
Option and Prohibition
nto her purposes and ambitions.

into her purposes and ambitions.
Il am devoting my life 10 the
public service which means social
service" she said, which tells abou;
the whole story. The fact that she
is urging local option laws and is
branded as n pTohibitionist tells
more.
One Of the first steps which she
may be expected TO take is the
broadening OF the power OF suf-
frage OF women. Women vote in
England-some women. They must
confess to being at least 80 years OF
age while the voting age OF males
is 21, a disparity which IS the OBJ
ject of the next crusade which the
suftragists will make and which
will have Niscountess Astor as rs
spokesman in Parliment.
Specimen of American Pep
The Guests at her reception had
been gathered with an eye to sym
pathetic support for such a move
ment. Her husband the holder OF
the title and member OF the House
of Lords, chatted with them. His
interest in the matter is quite likely
conjugal
Lady Astor is a perfect specimen
of American pep. She was the
dominating figure Of her reception
inspiring those who had been as
sociated with her in her political
struggles, flashing her wit, standing
out in a remarkable contrast 10 the
majority OF those present.
Women were out Of luck in the
recent election. almost as unfortun-
ate as the women candidates in
America. Lady Astor and one other
who was present at the reception
alone weathered the storm. Some
twenty others who aspired 10 seats
received no consideration.
That one Of the two women who
were elected was born in America
and is quite definitely American in
her manners. thought and traits is
| something to think about. You car
be assured that many English
| women are thinking bout just thai
thing AS a matter OF fact they are
asking for the answer 70 the ques-
ton as TO why an American woman
can win while many English womer
are defeated. They could find Il
very easily. II lies In the person
ality and pep anu fighting qualities
Of the winner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
UISTERTTEs BULK.

BELFAST, Dec Premier sir
James Craig. accompanied by the
Marquis of Londonderry, leader of
the senate and Col Spencer. sec
retary TO the Ulster cabinet. start
ell for London tonight bearing an
address TO the king: contracting VI
ster out cf the Irish Free state.
The address was voted unanimous
" by both houses % the Ulster par
liauent today and 50 rapid were thu
proceedings that the entire business
occupied less than half an hour.
u the course OF his explanatory
sneech in the house OF commons,
Premier Craig declared il was USE
Continued on Page Two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
NPPnINT MoNIAN-

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 7-(By A.
P)-Miss Maud NJ Wells. formerly
OF Fort Wayne was appointed chief
deputy superintendent OF public in
struCuon today by Benjamin j Bur
ris. state superintendent Miss Wells
IS said 90 be the first woman TO hold
this position. She succeeds =. \
Hubbard, who has been placed in
charge OF rehabilitation educational
work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
REBELS AVENCE
EXECUTIONS BY
SLAYING HALES
Deputy Speaker Likewise Vic.
tim of Irish DissensiOn-
Severely Wounded.
NAMES ON BLACK LIST
Dead Man Was Close Friend
of Michael Collins-Ul-
sterites Balk.

DUBLIN, Dec. 7-(By 4. PD--
Sean Hales, a deputy OF the Irish
parliament, was shot and killed to-
day as he was leaving the Ormond
/ hotel for parliament accompanied by
Brig. Gen. PatIlcI. O'Maille. Who
was sworn in as deputy speaker Il
the house yesterday. Gen. O'Maille
was seriously wounded.
Gen. O'Maille underwent an i'm
mediate operation and tonight was
reported doing as we'll as could he
expected. An official statement
from arpy headquarters at Porto
bello barracks said his condition
was not critical.
The shooting of the deputies Is
in fulfillment of a constant threat
The names not only Of the ministers
who ordered recent executions, but
ot all the members OF the Dai
E.reann who voted in favor OF re.
pressive measures were published IT
a black list and the men were warn
ed they would be held responsible
Hence some of the minister and sev-
eral Of the members Of the Dali have
: for some time past taken up their
residence in the government offices
But some were willing TO risk thcir
lives by residing OUTSIDE.
Halcs was a prominent supporter
Of the government and had been a
strenuous fighter against the Eng
lish. He was one Of Michael Col
. lins' closest personal friends. In
/ 1916 he was arrested by the British
at Cork and kept in prison for nine
months. He was the chief agent 10
/ holding the Irish volunteers tOgcth'
er in southwest and west Cork and
took part in many ambushes agains
the British.
Was Major General.
He was In charge Of the Bandoi
! battalion from 1917 to 1922 and ii
April took office as brigadier gen
! eral in the same area and since hal
/ been a major general in the armed
\ defense forces of the government
sean 1Iales' brother Tom, is ont
/ of the chief irregular leaders AND
7 is still fighting against the govern
! ment. Tom Hales is the man who !!
reported to have accepted respOn-
SiDlILN LOT the dftlD uSll III NQlCI
Michael Collins met death. Their,
was a report also that after the
| killing OF Collins Tom Hales offer
/ ed 10 throw down his arms and
join the national forces but he never
/ did so.
Pres't Cosgrave of the Irish cab
I inet made the announcement in thC
! parliament or the sslssination and
/ Richard Mulcahy. minister Of de
/ fense. paid tribute to the two men
! He was deeply affected and hi'
voice was tense with passion wher
( in few sentences Of bitter icont
he declared these victims had NJ
priest or benefit o. religious com.
J fc,t and no reporters were pres,
| ent"
This was aimed at the labor and
/ other Independent members who
/ have frequently urged the presence
( of Representatives OF the press al
court martials and have criticized
! the Withholding Of the announce
ment Of executions from relatives
until all was over.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
Charge Veteran
B Beaten to Death
In u. S. Hospital
Former Orderlies Aver Pa
tients We're SCalded in Hot
Water for Treatment.

/ PHILADELPHIA Pa. Dec. 5-
] CBy L y. SD-Charges that wounded
veterans were beaten 90 death.
| scaldcd i'm hot water and placed i'm
straight Jackets are being aired at
an investigati,N here today 10y the
! department of Justice at the instance
| Of the American Legion into activi-
/ ties or United states public health
( service hospital 30. f9. here. now
| known as the L. s. Veterans nos
pital.
The charges concerning the for
/ mer administration at the hospital
have no connection whatever with
: its present mana cement. Anidavlts
sworn To by Walter Leggett and j..
/ r. Collins. former orderlies form
/ the basis OF the investigation. In
Ianother affidavit turned over TO the
grand jury following investigation
/ by the American Legion, il is Charg-
! ed that Alphonso Swertz, a Belgian.
who enlisted In the United States
army in 1917, was beaten 20 death at
! the hospital on March 13. 1921. ana
| according 10 Henry +. Nache, of
( Paou, Pa. a former lieutenant, was
given a burial service OF five min
utes the body being but partly en-
/ baImed.
Collins. in his affidavit, says that
/ Tatients were placed in water at
I temperature Of 9S degrees and kept
/ there for hours. The affidavit fur
ther sets forth that veterans We're
placed in straight Jackets while
! those with infectious diseases were
: allowed TO mix with the others.
Leggett. In the affidavit filed by
him. testifes 10 having seen Swertz
| beaten 10 death by orderues- Fol
/ lowing the beating. Leggett says.
/ S~ertz was placed in a tub OF hot
water, given a hypodermic and then
/ put TO bed.
Srcams with Pain.
Collins, i'm sworn statement
lin possession of the department
/ Of justice agents, tells of having seen
/ a harmless man placed In a straight
( jacket, although screaming with
pain while nurses injected morphine
! into him one OF the orderlies. COL
Inns testified. continually beat a
wounded soldier he was supposed 70
be IN charge OF, and finally was dls-
charged for intOXicaton.
Nache stated at the hearing today
that the result Of the investigation
by the American Legion was place :
before the attorney general at Wash
ington who thereupon ordered thu
present department Of justice probe
into the administration a the hos,
pital.
Four Broken Ribs.
An autopsy performed on Swertz's
exhumed body revealed four ribs
! broken and several Contusions Of the
| head. Vache said. The examination
was made by Coroner's Physician
Wadsworth, Of this city. in the pres
ence OF Or. ]. A. Pacini, OF the pub
! lie health bureau at Washington. the
findings of the two doctors being
| direct contradition OF the hospital
report that Swertz had died Of pneu-
mOnia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-08
VETS SEEK TO
TAKE STING OUT
OF ENFORCEMENT
Maryland Representative Pro-
poses to Cut Out Many
Appropriation Items.
DRYS TAKE POT SHOTS
Fire BrOadside at Liquor Ad-
vocates Socialist Enlivens
Hectic Debate.

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