South Bend News-Times, Volume 32, Number 111, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 21 April 1915 — Page 1

LARGEST SWORN CIRCULATION IN NORTHERN INDIANA

AFTERNOON 'A EDITION

THE WE ATM HP. INTIAN. TTnrdS!; V- . r tordzht and Thtirv!!;y; wnrn.r hi Tiorth porf Ti"Vjm MICHIGAN rrt:r rlou'lT t'-.r.li;M mA "Hit, 1 r : prMvly !.on eT In jRiw-t portion; .rUInc trT.jwrjitur. .VOL. XXXII., NO. 111. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1915 PRICE TWO CENTS

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ilViS SAYS SCHOOL

0 RESPONSIBILITY Final Action of Board of Education and Attitude of Pupils and Patrons Put it Up to Institution to Measure Up. PRINCIPAL RETAINED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE Trustees Reappoint Incumbent After Stormy Session at Which Patrons Voice Opinions Without Restraint. F. L. Kims, principal of the South D'a-nd high school and reappointed to i hat ofhVo by tho South I lend board pi-r school trustees after a .stormy pubDie .session Tuesday night, expressed Ihimsclf Wednesday morning as being ntireiy satisfied -with the outcome of 5the board's deliberations. His only comment was: 'The llnal avtbdi or the board of education, together with tho attitude or tho pupils, teachers, press and patrons has placed a heavy obligation upon the school to measure up to the highest expectations of its friends. Whllo it is regrettable that there should have been so much publicity and dL-ouslon concerning tho minor matter of the incumbency of one position, yet. if there has jjrown. out of it all a better and clearer idea on the part of both tho school and tho public, of what the school is expected to accomplish in tho .way of service to tho community, the publicity may not have been wholly harmful. Kntor War Confidently. "With the assurance of tho hearty backing of the board of education., and tho cordial tnipport of Us many loyal friends tho school should enter upon the next year with confidence, and with a strong determination to do its full share in promoting tho general welfare of Sajuth Bend." The decision f the hoard was unanimous, ami according to George A. Knoblock, chairman, the session of fruesday night was the lirst at which he board members really considered I he appointment of a new principal, lie declared that the matter was disi ussed from every angle and that the l-oard had endeavored to answer the jiopular demand as well as place a snan experienced with the work from h local viewpoint in a position where 3iis experience- will most benefit the iL-ommunity. The public meeting which preceded the closed session of the board was a Mormy affair, in wliich th public pinion In favor of Mr. Sims was strongly expressed. Representatives ,f the student body, of the teaching lorce and the parents of students united in demanding that Mr. Sims 1-e retained, and that his opponents .a-e compelled in K'e reasons why a. chan;'o should be made. Tribune i- Uapwd. "It is the South Bend Tribune and 3 ot the board of education, that has a oiulemned Sims, tired him. and appointed his successor," said Arthur I, ilubbard. member of the board, in laiswei' to the demand for reasons for .making a change. "The. board has not ta-ken any action against Mr. Sims," stated Mr. JIubbard. "and will not until we find a man who we can be assured is a better man for the place. The Tribune J the only one who has selected Mr. Sims' successor as yet." William Happ. who was one of those who spoke in favor of Mr. Sims, .answered the question frequently raised during the meeting as to why k'Hiif people were trying to cause a Chance of principals. "Prof. Sims is to be deposed hevaue lie insisted tha' some ot the teachers who have been "trying: for vears to run the s'linn! sstem of South Rend must desist, and pay attention to their own duties. He is to be deposed because he refused to take Hue easiest way and lire from school 4l those who needed discipline, preferring to help these unruiy students To become law-abiding and conscientious scholars. He is to be deposed because someone who is afraid to make himself known, wants someone !:- to have the place. "Is the school board going to disregard the petition of :0 students of the high school? I? the board going to go against the wishes of the greater part of the voters ami school patrons "T the city, merely because a few wish to have Mr. Sims removed?" Petition iVesiMitetl. The petition referred to was pre-f-Mited by Walter Phclan. one of the KT.inr committee who attended the meeting to voice the student sentiJncnt in favor of the retention of Prof. Ssm. The petition contained the names of nearly all of the students present at school Tuesday afternoon, "w hen it was circulated. i he strong st. most progressive bh hool principal J have ever Known," was the characterization of Mr. Suns yixrn by Judge W. F. Miller, v, ho stated that it w ould be a great misfortune for South Rend to lose the .'eryiccs ef -urh a aluable man. Seral parents told of what had 1rn (io:ie ! helping their children progress in their studies by Prof. Sims, juar.v high tributes being paid to his unfailing effort- to aid his students in their vtudbs ar.d outside activities. The sentiment of the teaching force was voi-ed by r. i: johnon, head of th tub4- speaking department, who Mated that over ' per cent of the hiirh school tjaciicrs had signed a petition declaring that no distention existed between thtm and the principal. Called Great Fdticamr. 'Purine: two wars as a member of ICU.NTiXLLID O.N l'AUU TWO.; .

NOW PUCES HEAVY

Latent Bulletins From War Zone

'CONHTANTINOPL.K (via Perlin and Amsterdam). April 21. Hritish and Krench warships have renewed their attack on the Dardanelles and a reat fleet of the allies' transports is maneuvering off the Anatolian coast between Tencdos and Mitylene, awaiting a favorable opportunity to tand troopy. Pi;TIKGKAI, Ajril Jl. Another naval raid against the Turkish coast positions In the Caucasus reirion was announced by the Russian admiralty today in the following statement: "The lirst flotilla of our torpedo boat destroyers in the Black sea has t.Munhar 2d the Turkish jtositions at Arehave and near the the llai,'o of Soumivitzc." Pi:TItO(;UAI). April 21. Iienewal of f Khtinc aJonr the IMllcaNlda region In southwestern Poland is reported in official advices received from the front today. It is believed that the Austro-Oer-man forces in this region have opened an offensive to cooperate with the troops on the Dunajec river front in Oalicia. LONDON, April 21. "German troops have been compelled to evacuate several hnmlets near the KiHasste railway." says a news apency dispatch from Amsterdam. "These have not yet been occupied by tho Hritish. because the enemy's artillery maintains a destructive lire upon the house." MADRID. April 21. Spanish papers today print reports that a, Hritish Kast Indian liner was pursued by a German submarine in tho Mediterranean after passing Gibraltar, but escaped. This is the lirst -report of a German submarine in the Mediterranean. From Zeebrugt;e the German submarine base in Belgium, u submarine would have to travel approximately l.aOO miles to reach the Mediterranean. JSi:ilL.lX (wireless), April 21. Tarnow, the Important Galician town 4."i miles east of Cracow, which was lost by the Austrians several months ao, has been evacuated by the Russians, according to dispatches from Vienna today. PARIS. April 21. Progress In the forest of Montmaro is claimed for the Frenev troops In today's ofliclal communique from the war office. It is at this point that the French troops have resumed their attacks upon the German positions supporting their wedge at St. Mihiel. MAY OPPOSE RECEIVER FOR ROCKJSLAND ROAD Attorney for Minority Stockholders Delves Into Case with View to llrininq; Art ion. CHICAGO, April 21. While the receivers Jacob M. Dickinson, formerly secretary of war, and H. U. Mudge. president of the Rock Island, were operating- the S, 000-mile, system of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co. today. Atty. Herbert .Stern of Chicago was delving into the case with a view to briimim? action to oppose the receivership, if conditions could be fotind to warrant such action. Atty. Stern informed Federal Judge Carpenter, who appointed the receivers yesterday, that he was investigating the circumstances surrounding the proceedings to protect the interests of the minority stockholders. He said ho was acting on instructions telegraphed by N I Amster of Poston. who was elected a director of tho Rock Island recently, and who is the head of the minority stockholders' committee. WOMEN FIGHTING FIRE Aid in Checking Flames Spreading Through Now Knalaml Woods. M ANCHFSTFC. N. II.. April 2 1. Women are helping men fight a great forest lire that started yesterday morning in South Utehtield and has swept over 2, .".00 acres of woodland in the towns of Ldttleticld. Merrimac and Hudson. A number of farm buildings have been destroyed. The loss is estimated at $100,000. The lire is still spreading, being driven by a high wind. Five hundred men and women are fighting the lire. 'Drys" Capture "Wet" Towns in Tuesday's Option Elections, Returns Show.

MEN HELP OUST BARS FROM ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, April 21. Illinois "drys" captured H "wet" towns in yesterday's option elections, according to returns completed today. Women voters cast the deciding ballots in nearly every municipality where the expulsion of the saloons was the issue. The "vtt" forces in every town were on the defensive, and managed to retain 1 2 tow ris and cities. The elections in Illinois were featured by the candidacy of several women for ottice. Mrs. A. K. Cantield. T. 4 vears old. was elected mayor of Warren. 111., the lirst woman to be chosen as the executive of an Illinois city, and Miss Pauline Weidner was elected itv treasurer of Mendota. An election scandal was brought to light in Vare. 111., where it was charged women sold their votes for $3 each. Miss Hattie O'Neil and C. Clay Moss, a democratic lender, wero arrested, chnrgtd with buying women's votes. Other arrests were promised today. Sheriff McAllister admit, tfd that sceral warrants had been Issued, one of tbcm naming c. prominent tocitty woman. " - .i ' - ----

PLSTS PLAN

n R ii tNTIRE GQUNTY Men Who Desire to See Interests of Owners Advanced Form Organization for Benefit of Every One. An organization to be known as the "St. Joseph County Motor club" has been planned by auto enthusiasts of South Head. Official announcement of the new organization was made Wednesday morning and it was stated that the organization of the club was well under way. All auto owners in the county are to be invited to join and it is 'probable that the dues will amount to 2 a year which will cover the cost of name plates and other incidental expenses arising trom the organization. This organization is not in any way representative of the automobile trade or industry, sales agencies, or garages. It is strictly an organization of automobile owners and those interested in motoring, who are associating themselves for the advancement of interests pertaining- to motoring. Tho club's purpose is expressed in the club slogan, which, according to R. Louis Kuhns, chairman of the organization committee, is. "safety lirst, good roads road signs sane motoring." Tho club will have its headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building, where it will have an office of its own, and a permanent secretary. Flan Several Weeks Old. The plan was conceived several weeks ago at a meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce. It was suggested at this meeting that such a club be formed, and the suggestion met with instant approval. A committee was appointed to take up the matter. Definite aetk-a was started last week when an organization committee was formed, and definite plans were laid. Things were started in earnest on the train when the waterways committee of the Chamber of Commerce was returning from the conference with the committee of tho Chicago Association of Commerce. Several auto enthusiasts living in New Carlisle, Walkerton. Xorth Liberty, and other places outside of South Bend had signified enthusiasm over the proposition. So. in order to Ftart definite action, the men of his waterways committee, returning from Chicago, each subscribed $10 into an organization fund. Sinco that time, an organization committee has been appointed, com posed of the following members: K. Louis Kuhns, chairman, J. D. Oliver, A. H. Hrskine, II. A. Engman jr., Pre A. Rryan. A. Prank, C. N. Chu. .. L P. Hardy. J. A. Werwinski. C. li Stephenson. Richard Klbel, I. L. Gu.lfoyle, G. A. Robertson, J. M. Studebaker Jr.. Dr. W. A. llagcr, Abe Livingston, II. W. Kldredge, John Ellsworth. A. H. Cushing, E. II. Miller; F. G. Kberhart. Mishawaka; M. W. Mix, Mishawaka; W. O. Cullar, North Lll erty; o. C. Shockney, Walkerton; M. 1. Rrummitt. and James Huston of New Carlisle; C. A. Dolph and F. W. Keller. Will Maintain Signs. One feature that will meet with particular favor with automobilists is the placing and maintaining in good order of road signs at all crossing, This has been a long felt want on the part of nearly everybody vising roads in this county. Reasonable traffic regulations, and traffic signals will be made a part of tho work. Also, keeping the roads clear from obstructions, promotion of good roads, securing of just legislation affecting automobilists, prevention of unjust legislation, keeping on hand at all times, in the office of the secretary, complete Information regarding condition of roads and routes, and miscellaneous information of interest to motorists. The Chamber of Commerce rooms will bo thrown open at all times to members who may use it as a meeting or resting place, bureau of information and check room. There are nearly 2.500 licensed automobile owners In St. Joseph county, and their cars represent an investment of thousands of dollars. Also, their use is important to business and means the daily pleasure of thousands. So these interests it is felt, assume a role of importance, and the work outlined by the St. Joseph County Motor club is believed by the organizers to be of vital importance to the community as a whole. Will Celebrate Juno 5. A special lay celebrating the completion of the Lincoln highway h;is been planned for June .". This will be called "Lincoln Highway Day." on that day, Mr. H. Osterman. counsel of the Uncoln Highway association, will bo in South Bend, on his tour from Xcw York to San Francisco over the new coast to coast road. According to the Chamber of Commerce. 2.o or more feet of moving picture film will be taken n South Rend during the day, these to be shown to peojde all over the country. The committee in chance of the celebration is composed of Abe I-Yank, chairman; A. G. Graham and I. S. Walters. I: is claimed at the Chamber of Corimerce that the new St. Joseph Cour.vy Motor club will b complrte- ! lv organized with a coodlr share f the ultimate membership by "Lincoln Highway." and will par:icipate in the events ot the day. DIES ON WIFE'S GRAVE IlliiinU Man Found in Torre Haute C inetery. TERR E ITAFTE, Ind.. April 21. The body of William Lovesoe. si years old. of Danville. 111., was found on the grave of his wife, who was buried here 2 years ao. He bit a note fraying: "Dig a hole for me and make no fuss." He had placed on her tombstone the inspection: "She was all the w t rid to me."

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SMALL HOPE FOR EARLY PEACE IN LABOR WAR Illinois Roard of Arbitration Continues efforts to End Chicago (arpentors Strike.

CHICAGO. April 21. Small hope for peace through arbitration of the labor war w hich is on in Chicago was entertained today by representatives of tho striking carpenters union and employers. Effors of the state board of arbitration were continued and a meeting of the COO members of tho carpenter-contractors association was called for this afternoon to vote on the board's plan to submit the issues of the strike to mediation. It was estimated that 1C.0OO carpenters were idle today as the result of the strike and the consequent lockout by the employers, and that, felly luO.000 other members of building trades unions were forced into idleness by the strike and lockout. Only a few eases of slugging have been reported to the police since the strike was called last week. BOY FALLS OFF SCHOOL 1 Leo Janisczak, 14 Years Old, Struck by Whirling Board, Walks Home. Loo Janisczak. 14-year-old son of Mr. and iMrs. John Janisczak, 140H W. Ford st, died Wednesday morning from the effects of a blow received on the head when he fell off a "merry-go-round" at the Laurel school Tuesday night. Janisczak with two other lads was riding the playground apparatus at a rapid trait when ho suddenly fell off and rolled partly under the re-volving-board. As he attempted to rise tho board swung around and a bolt sticking through the under side of it struck the boy in the forehead. lie was stunned for a moment but managed to arise and make his way home. Dr. I . V, Strantz was called and gavo medical attention. The boy, however, grew worse, anil died shortly before 7 o'clock Wednesday morning. Resides his parents two brothers and a sister survive him. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rurial will be in Cedar Grove cemetery. ITALY NEARER TO WAR Kvents Move Itapidly in Koine Steamers Are Held. ltOME. April 21. Events are moving swiftly and decisive action hy Italy may be expected at any moment. All Italian steamers engaged In transAtlantic traffic have been notiiicd not to sail for America until special permission is granted by the ministry of marine. They will be used as troop transports if Italy enters the war. Minister of Wad Zuppclli was summoned to the royal palace last night and conferred with King Victor Emmanuel for several hours. Upon leaving the palace he hastened to the ministry of war and remained there most of the night. ASKS FOR SECOND DIVORCE Ohio Couple Soiiaralcri -10 Years Airo Marry A sain. VALPARAISO. Ind.. April 21. Jennie Campbell of New Comerstown. O., was made the defendant in a divorce action brought here today in which an unusual story is unfolded. Forty years ago, tho couple were divorced. Two years a:p Campbell went to the Ohio town and finding his wife of nearly a half century ago a widow, he again married her. Another estrangement has now taken place and another divorce is asked. Party Will Leave South Bend at 9 O'CIock to Attend Dixie Road Meeting. Dixie highway boosters to the number of 2 0 will leave Thursday morning for Kokomo where Indiana boosters for the South Rend route will meet. The party w ill leave the city at 9 o'clock and expect to reach Kokomo by noon. The meeting is scheduled to be called for 1:30 o'clock. The party will return Thursday night. Retween 400 and oOO Dixie highway enthusiasts are to be at the meeting, all pulling for the route that will take the road through Indianapolis and then to South Rend. They will come from all corners of the northern part ot the state and not a tew from Michigan. Michigan men who are hi hind the West Michigan pike which skirts the eastern shore of lake Michigan and has its southern terminal in South Rend, are anxious to see the Dixie highway connect up with their road. Among the more prominent boosters to be present at the Kokom meeting will be Rep. Henry A. Rarnhart of Rochester. Rochester is exceedingly anxious to see the Dixie highway come north towards South Rend and the congressman will leave nothing undone to help bring it up north. Due to the meeting at Kokomo Thursday Gov. Ralston has postponed the scheduled meeting at Rouisville, Ky.. until Friday. The commissioners 'from the various states will meet on that day and probably come to a definite conclusion on the route of the highway. Scc'y H. '. Spaulding of the Clamber of Fommcree will lead the forces from South Rend, in addition will be the local committee consisting of IZ. I.ouls Kuhns. Abe Frank, R. Wallers and William Happ.

mERRY-GO-RDUND

HIGHWAY BOOSTERS GO TO K0K0M0 THURSDAY

TO FORM POLICY FOR ROMANS OF THE WORLD HERE

International Officers to Gather in South Bend Next Thursday to Formulate Principles for the Ensuing Year. South Rend is about to be placed upon the map internationally through the chanuels of the Rotiry club. At a meeting to be held hero next Thursday the international policy and principles of Rotarianism for the ensuing year are to be formulated for presentation at the international conference to be held in San Francisco in July. These principles and policies will probably be known bv the name of the "outh Pend Policy," and will go to all corners of the globe where Rotarianism is established. The meeting here Thursday is to be attended by international officers of the Itotary club and other prominent Rotarians from over the country. Among them will te the following: Frank V. Mulholland, president of the International Rotary club; Chosley R. Rerry, secretary of the international club; Arch Klumph, director of the Jnternationil club; Russel R. Greiner, past president of the International club; William (Jettinger, president of the Now York Rotary club; and Guy Gundaker, president of the Philadelphia Rotary club. Representatives from clubs of surrounding cities will be invited to attend the meeting here Thursday. The regular Wednesday meeting will be dispensed with. A luncheon will be given at noon at the Oliver and a dinner in the evening. In view of the fact that a policy for tho Rotary clubs of the world is to bo formed here the sessions will be of nation-wide interest. When once adopted the policy is expected to be one that will go on the records of Iiotarianism perma nently. lYvsent lolicy Inadequate. Rotarianism has grown to such ptoportions that the policies now in existence are felt Inadequate to meet the demands of the organization. It was therefore decided to adopt permanent principles upon which future organizations may build. Frank Ilering was chosen as delegate from tho South Rend club to tho international convention in San Francisco in July, when the new poiicy will bo adopted. Following the business session 1L G. Spaulding, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, discussed tho value of good roads and urged tho club to get behind a concerted movement. lie pointed out the wonderful roada in Laporte county. Col. George M. Studebaker followed Spaulding and stated that Iiporte county spends more on one road than St. Joseph does on all her roads put together. It was urged that as many as possible attend the Dixie highway meeting at Kokomo Thursday and then go to Iou'svillc, Ky., to attend the session of the commissioners who will route the highway. New members announced wero Thomas Williams, Clement Studebaker, Jr.. Philip (loctz, John R. Haughton and William S. Moore. The committee on civic improvement reported that Horace Greene had been appointed chairman. Guests of the club were C. X. Chubb, successor to li. S. AValters, as manager of the local ks company, and Stanley Stephenson. RALSTON GIVES PAROLES Governor (i rants Full Pardon to Aged .11111 1I II INDIANAPOLIS, April 21. In addition to granting a full pardon to Lizzie Storms, an aged Randolph county woman, who lias enjoyed a parole for several years after serving many years of a life sentence for killing- a friend. Gov. Ralston today authorized paroles to prisoners now serving in orison as follows: Gerald Riegel from St. Joseph county, on a burglary charge; Walter Potter from St. Joseph county, burglarv; Kvan Liwrence. Grant county, intent to kill: Guy Gunsaulie, Wayne county, burglary; Jacob Lehman, Lake county, robbery; Harry Slacq. Jav county, incest. The governor's action followed recommendations made bv the state board of pardons at its iast meeting. ARREST BANK CASHIER Fniployc Is Accused of I"aKifyin Record . LOS ANGFLKS. Calif.. April Accused of having falsiiled tho records of the National bank of Lyons, Ga.. Henry M. McQueen, for seen years the assistant cashier of the bank, wufc arrested bv Deputy United States Marshal J. F. Durlin on a bench warrant issued at Atlanta. McQueen was taken ino custody in a grocery store, where he was employed as a clerk, lie said that he would not resist extradition to Georgia. CHECK FOREST FIRES IMintate Damage to Timber by names at $10,000. NAPIIVlLLn. Ind.. April 21. After burning over more than 200 acres of land and doing $10.00o damage to timber in southern Rrown county, forest llire which has been fought for several day-, was today thought to be under con:rol. Srores of farmers worked in day and night shifts, setting trenches and other wise trying to check the spread of the flames and manv men were sent, from this city to ass.st them. STFAMSHIP MOYJltl i:TS. NKW YORK, April 21 Steamers sailing today: Adriatic Liverpool. Due to arrie today: Menominee from London: Saxon Monarch from London; Leelana from Rotterdam; Katamba from Gibraltar; Terjc Yiken from Rotterdam; Touraine from Rurde u v.

Steers in Stampede, Several Are Injured, Furniture Wrecked

EVANSYILLE. Ind., April 21. A. the result of a stampede ef steers m the upper part of ibis city. Martin Green, 10 ears old. today w as suffering from serious injuries and siv. other persons nursed painful bruis. The cattle were being driven from the boat landing to the packing house esterday afternoon, when they beof their drivers, one steer rushed Into of thei drivers. One steer rushed into the high school yard where scores of boys and girls were at recess. The beast lunged at those w eating lrl-rht colored clothing, and finally corneird Wilfred Bussing, an advertising man, who had joined In the wild chase. Fussing was knocked down. Another steer dashed up Seventh st. knocking L. A. Stallman. 7'J ye ns. old. from a chair on his porch. I lis daughter, with a babe- in her arms, escaped into the house, but broke the infant's arm in a collision with the door. While one policeman was being chased down the street by a maddened bull, the latter knocked down Patrolman Yollmen. and a hotel man. M. R. Russell, who attempted to stop it. Still another animal dashed through the home of August Ruschmeyer, from front to rear door, breaking furniture enroute. A plate glass window In a store on First st. wes shattered hy a steer thrusting his bead in. One of the steers was lassoed and choked to death by a crowd of pursuers and most of the others Were linally corralled by the police and stock yards employes. Revolvers were in the hands of -nv excited citizens, but none tired because of the danger to human life. BATTLE OF BALLOTS IN D. A JUS ON TODAY Momlcrs of Guernsey and Story Forces Actiu in Loading Doubtful Delegates Into Void. WASHINGTON. April 21 The biennial battle of ballots of the Daughters of the American Revolution was on todav, with the forces of Mrs. George 1j. Guernsey of Kansas striving for the presidency general against the followers of Mrs. William Gumming Story of New York. Voting began at 1 o clock and groups of Guernsey and Story delegates were on the ground early to lead doubtful delegates into the fold. Mis. John llorton of Ruffalo, 2s. i . , was declared to hold the balance of power in tho election. With both tho Story and Gurenscv factions claiming victory and with a close vote assured, Mrs. Jlorton up to this time had remained silent as to whom .she will support. Two years ago Mrs. llorton wa8 a candidate for the presidency general against Mrs. Saory and she is said still to control at least a hundied vote! Should she throw these votes, nearly all of which are from her state, to Mrs. Guernsey, as the Kansas woman's 'supporters say she will tho New York delegation, upon w hich Mrs. Story bases her chief hopes, would bo split. This would increase materially Mr Guernsey's chances of victory. The balloting will continue until this evening and the result is hot expected to be announced before late tonight. HOLD WEIGHTJEASONABLE Commission Says ;,o,ooo Minimum for Far of Lumber. WASHINGTON. April 21. The interstate commerce commission today declared reasonable a. rule of the Paltimore and Ohio Southwestern and other railways for a minimum weight of 30.000 pounds on lumber in cars less than feet long and .14.000 pounds in cars 36 feet or more. The rule applies on shipments from Ohio and Mississippi river crossings to points east. "DRYS"1ubilantTm S. D. Fifteen Wet ( ities and Tonn Aboii-h saloon. AP.E11DEKN. S. I .. April 1M. Although the unoilicial election r-turr-.s of Aberdeen showed that th "wet" and "dry" ele.-tion resulted in a t', "dry" forces were jubilant today over the result of option elections over the state yesterday. Fifteen wet Cities and towns abolished saloons and only Salem. Mhich had been dry. voted to return to the wet column. Among the cities ousting saloons were Madivon. Mitchell. MiP-ank, Rapid City. Custer, Platte, Loola and Farmer. DECATUlsOFFERS FIRE L Two Hotels and Two Business Buildings Are Destroyed by Flames. DFCATFR, 111.. April 21. Two hotels and two business buildings were destroyed early today by a tire which lor a time threatened to wipe out the entire business distrb t o! Di catu r. The total loss was e.-tirnated at more than $200,0o. More than a score of guests of tiie Decatur and Arcade hotels had narrow escapes, several of them being carried down ladders by tiremen. The Y. M. A. building and The First Presh terian church were saved after a hard three hours' battle against the 'lames. More than 1"') guests had narrowescapes from the two hotels. Many were carried from stairwas and roofs of adjoining buildings by tiremen and other rescuers. For a time the entire block, including the Y. M. C. A First Presbyterian church and a big furnit'jre house were threatened. IMavers of the Decatur Three-I league team lost practically all of their clothing and money.

OF 200,000

ROOSEVELT TELLS WHY HE BELIEVED

BARNES GRAFTER

Justice Andrews' Ruling Aimed to Confine Colonel to His Formal Answer Proves of Little Avail. MAGAZINE ARTICLES REVEAL CORRUPTION Declares Barnes United with Murphy to Defeat Hughes Independent Senators on the Primary Law in 1910. "i;r iiorsi; svijaci'si:. n. Y.. April :'i.-vhcn .fusti c Andrews ro-ecss. -.1 e.-iiit for" lorn n toH;i, Col. llooselt had testified f,,r ro hours tellin- Why he thought William Parnes o: Albany was a corruptienist and the colon. 1 had only -ot started. The lid thai Justice Andrews apparently put on the defense's line of inquiry when he, rub,! that Ro..elt could r.ot -o outside his formal answer to Mr. Parties' j.'.o.immi complaint, was a llimsy affair. The former preside U was allow, d to tell almost everything that ho wanted to. .Mr. Roos.dt testified ttiat he read and used articles from New York magazines in which it n.is alle-fM tlsat Barnes and Murphy united to control th.- legislature at 1bany. LMr. Ivans moved that the anicb-. be stricken out unless Mr. i:,weelt Said that he believed the article to be true. Relieve-, Articles line. .!r. :oers asked 'ol. Roosevelt if he believed the arti'les to be tru-. "1 beljee them absoluulv." the colonel. "lcis that imp! to your com ers.uons witn .sens. I .n c up,,rt. V. v .- combe and Ilimnan 7" "I believe all til. v to lutely," said Mr. R'ose-, h. The colonel w1 u,,.,, .,;b,u,.(J Jtl tell that S n. N'oweombc to( him ti ? "the Partus icpubli.-an s-n, t oi" an-! "Murphy. d-moci atic s nat ! s " rv -biiu.d against the Hughes i rob p. -ml, n t senators to deft at the bi-primarv bill in 1M0 and to elc.-t John I AJbK as president of the senate "Sen. New com':-.' told m. Uiat AiMs was not only mad.- president .if the senate but was t bi td te;, noli an lb.,,.louder of the se:it,. )iv lh, Tammany votes under control ,- M'-rphy and the leadership of ,en. Gradv-."" Mr. Ivans med stuke out the testimony and the motjon was ,,wrruled. Colonel Hi, o, self. oI. Roosevelt Was asi! obi self today. He sat upon u,.. wittier chair with one loot tln,r.n o-er his knee, smiling broadly and biting off each word with great emphasis." jjp talked lir'-tly at the jar-oN .n. 2r-.-homo cadi point bv sruitm-- his b it palm with his right ;i-t . When court tee. s d for Imp -1 u the -colonel a.pparenth was io.t fatigued by his t o hours f i !k -.;1Ve hours aitogeth.r. including w--.pr.Jav afternoon and lie iook, , ,, :t. r thar ai any time sniee jus i.tuni I torn the river ,,f doubt. When eourt ree.m ej-e.j this morning Justhe Andrews- h-n.bd down a decision that I d. R...., ..Jt .-oubl testify to nothing not . ..nr.! ipe.j jn formal answer Jo ti.e Rarncv- , plaint unless h could piw !u Testimony by corroborative witm eS. Colonel Resumes Stamf. The colontl then resumed the stand for further direct examination. I teeth glistened in the oh T. I:, smile The only preparation be made to undergo the, epe, t d tu7. -a f., exchange a pair of thb 1: b r.- d e glasses for tile Kold bo,Ve -(.e.TaeUs lie wore into court. Mr. Lowers fired th -p. ::!:. u oy asking- "..:. ;,.n,n, n v- hen Jehad any eonvr-i sa t:o. . ;th M: I la rnes Mr. I vans oi-jr ted, "out was overruled. "1 was ealb-,1 on bv Mr. Pain, s "ster Ray.; said the ,r;cl -in ly. betwen tho time i Vas . governor ,,f :-v York and thr time i assumed the :hce. "Mr. Fames -ave rne tho impr--s:on that he believed In the righteousness of boss rule." The defense thrn re-introdu d b-tter from Rarn. s to R-..,e er. "I told Mr. Barnes" ou!'n,.e,; Roosevelt. With a broad jrt:n "tpaT Mr. Piatt told me when I v.ivVot.,i that he controlled the h--siaiur,. ;r,.j that anything I ..nted that 'th.'. bosses did hot v, ant w-ubl be d. !-.-d. Mr. Piatt said the or n ;. ,, hud to control." KILLED BY DYNAMITE IVomb Wnvks Home of Former Fniori Scorctarv. TIRIF. Pa., April A dvi:ao.;.rt bomb rxpjo.h d urahrthe t- d i w h; h Samuel I.eonofi". e:s ,dd. former1 secretary ,f the I,origshor. na n's uno n h re, as sleeping, killed I-eoriof: instantly, fatally injur ! h,s Kntherine. hurt his f:e children and s-v u boarders and demolished hi- )..;. here early Today. The po!;. e i-lame black banders. Pecans lie had tef : 'd to -ie up the books of the Longshoremen', union h-re recent 1 Lfoiv.rT uas; ci.(-. "eeded bv another member and ho! been made d fer.darn m a s; iti court. When vr.-n-.en. policf :,nd :::'. ilanecs nniwd the person who were asleep in the biiblin wee found blced;r.g and mangled :n the