South Bend News-Times, Volume 32, Number 253, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 10 September 1915 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Hilt INI WAN A Ical showers t"ni-:ht; Saturday partly cloudy and cooler. i,avi;!: MICf JIGAN Showers tonight; v.,trmrr in east portion; .lturi! ij partly rlou.ly nji'l c ole r. .A I iLLtauUUJNi EDITION PUBLISHED EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR AND TWICE ON WEEKDAYS VOL. XXXII., NO. 253. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMEER 10, 1915. PRICE TWO CENTS POLICE WILL DIRECT TRAFFIC DURING FAIR Men Will 1m? Stationed Along Vistula lo Seo Laws Arc Olcyed. A HARD-WORKING ANGEL

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Fighting in Argonne Region Thursday Night Confined to Use of Bombs and Grenades, Says Report.

ASPHYXIATING SHEELS ARE USED !N VOSGES

Germans Take Trenches But Are Forced to Abandon the Captured Positions Aviators Are Busy.

PATHS, Sept. 10. The fighting of laM night in tho Argonne was conlined to conflicts with bombs and gr nades. This indicates that tho crown prince's :tcw attempts to drive through tho French lines with his infantry, had teen abandoned, for the present at Iras-;. The text "I tho communique fol1 ' "Last night jaw an artillery battle v round Arras, before Uoye and on tho Champagne front. "In tho Ar?nnnc, in tho sector of La Harazeo, there were combats with fremiti s and bombs as well as ritle Urin from trench to trench without interruption. Our batteries were effective" in various engagements. "In tho Yosges the enemy yesterday attacked our positions from Lingekrpf to r.arronkopf. vising asphyxiating shells. At S'chratzomaonnele ono oAho trenches on our first line had to be evacuated following tho throwing of burning liquid. One of our counter attack enabled us lo regain the greater pa it cf tho lost ground and to maintain our positions 10 yards from that portion ot the trench which had not been recaptured. -On the rest of this front our positions were fully maintained. "Late yesterday, the Germans launched against our trenches on th nmimlt of liartmannswellerkopf an ;tt iek which enabled them to gain a foothold. During the night wo mado a counter attack, retaking the lost trenches and rolling the enemy back to his own lines. 'Our aviators this morning bombarded the mines and batteries in the forest of Nonnenbruck, likewise tho station of Lutterbach. "Thirty shells were thrown on tho railway station at Grand Pre." c:i:iimans GAIN". ATAXIAS (ly wireless), Sept. 10. Storming French positions in the Vo?. pes. the Germans yesterday captured nemv trenches, tho general staff reported today. Two otticers. 109 men and six: machine puns were taken in the conflict. Tho olllci.il report also tells of German successes in tho eastern theater of war. Field Marshal von Hindenburu's troops took by storm the Kicski heights, capturing l,f00 prisoners and teven machine guns. Tiie Russians in tho vicinity or Tucynow havo been driven back toward that place. AViATon killi;i. GENEVA. Switzerland, Sept. 10. The explosion of their own bombs killed two French aviators, when tho machines became entangled in barbed wire, as they attempted to alight, near Dryingen in Alsace. The airmen descended because of motor trouble. They were burled by the Germans with military honors.

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ZEPPELINS

Six Visit Russian City But Are Driven Off Before They Do Much Damage.

PETHOGHAD, Sept. 10. A German aerial squadron consisting of six Zeppelins anil several aeroplanes attacked Pica Wednesday night, the Admiralty announced today, but u as driven off before it intlicted any serious damage. .me of the Zeppelins i" believed to have been badly dajnaged, as it was able to t!y only slowly when the mi u ad ron withdrew. Two aeroplanes dropped bombs up.n Vilna Wednesday afternoon, wounding several civilians. Military experts of lYtrocrad in tho I Indian ietory in Galieia tho collapse of the r.rnMtious AustroGerman phui to outilank the Russian army. If tho Teutons hoped to open the way fr an Invasion after southern Russia their pi tns have been checkmated by the offensive taken by the czar's troops. Kejolcinc was general here today over th Ietory. tho enthusiasm of the populace raving been increased by tho cf!i'ial report issued at mNln:ht Matin; that in one week's upemtio r. mori' than lT.OOu men. 14 tvavy puns an.l 19 light puns had V-n token on the Si -ret h river. The otficial report closes with this Ma t ornent : "Tli Russian armies- have firmly x-'Utod their premeditated movement and look confidently t;; the future"

Traffic regulations along Lincoln way K. during tho fou r days ot th Interstate fair at .Springbrook park next week, formed the chief points of discussion at the regular meeting of the board of public safety Friday morning". Police Chief Kerr stated that patrolmen would be stationed along that thoroughfare, which is the only paved street leading directly to the park. Violations of the speed laws and other sections of the traffic ordinance will be arrested without further warning, he said. Motorcycle patrolmen will patrol the street at all times, and will arre.st violators at once. The chief said that tho department planned to erect signs of warning at street intersections so that autoists may regulate their speed. City Sealer Miller stated that the last week was the most successful in the history of the public market. Las, Thursday there were 14." producers represented. Tuesday 71 and last Saturday 111. He declared that he expected even a greater number Saturday. City Electrician Dickey during August made 2 SO inspections, out of which there had been 5 condemnations. Fourteen other Inspections were attempted, and the department issued 145 permits.

COLLECTOR PLANS FOR A GENERAL CLEANUP Under Instructions From Peter Kruyer Deputy Colhx tors in Sixth District Plan Campaign.

With the bulk of the revenue collections made for the present half of the fiscal year, Peter J. Kruyer, collector of internal revenue for th sixth district, has made arrangements for a general cleanup of delinquents in the district. A field deputy will reach South Iiend in the near future and it is probable that some dealers will find themselves caught without the requiroo. amount of revenue .Mamps displayed. It has been reported that certain liquor dealers in the city are displaying liquor which is unstamped Kruyer and hit field deputies held a meeting at TndiarooUs this week in which thej formulated the plans for the wprk throughout the district. Special attention wni be paid to the collection of war taxes inasmuch as that tax expires in December and it is the intention of the office to get matters in shape so that all returns may be made within a reasonable length of time after that date.

WOMAN ROUTS MAN WITH SHARP HAT PIN Two Mon Accused of Annoying Women Aro Fined in City Court.

"Men who accost women on the street and insult them should be punished," said City Judge Warner Friday morning. Thereupon he assessed fines of $10' and costs upon Jerry Archibald, 2C2 Milton aw. and Frank Noble, 2206 Lafayette blvd., who were accused by Mrs. Eva Bennett and Maude Kemp. According to the story told by the two women Archibald and Noble followed them for some distance Thursday night while they were on their way homeward out S. Michigan st. When near Sample st. the two men asked to escort tho women to their homes, their proposal, according to Mrs. Fennett, not being couched in the gentlest terms. Mrs. Bennett thrust her hatpin deep into Archibald's side, ho swore. Mrs. Bennett said lie called her vile names.

MEN THINK WAGES TOO LOW FOR SEWER WORK

Demand For Men to Work Underground In Water Moots With Little Kcioiise.

A call for 2 3 laborers for sewer work his been received at the state free employment bureau but only a few men have been found who are willing to do the work. The general complaint of the men is that the wages for this sort of work has been cut until it is not reasonable to ask anyone to do the work. The men are not censured for their attitude for it is said that only 17 1-2 cents and 20 cents an hour is being paid for work which two years ago commanded wages of 20 and 22 1-2 cents an hour. More men are needed now on the Lceper av. sewer, where part of tho work is done in water and IS feet under ground. POOL ROOM CATCHES FIRE Loss at 10:59 W. Division st. is Estimated nt $1,500. Fire of unknown origin started in a pool room operated by Valentino Kemlziorski, U'J? W. Division st., Friday morning r.nd resulted in a loss estimated at $1,500 on '.he building and contents. The blaze started in the front portion of the store and had gained much headway before it was noticed and an alarm sent in to No. 4 lire station. The loss on the building alono was about $r00. The whole was coveted by insurance.

FILE C. A. CLUB ARTICLES SUtetMi Mcmlcrs Sign Instrument as Incorporating Memlcrs.

Articles of association for the reorganized Commercial Athletic club have been tiled for record with the county recorder. The incorporating members are: Eugene B. Warner. Dr. E. H. Meyers. John H. Buzby, William L. Nies. Carl L. Hibbcrd. J. Fred Christman. Clarence J. Ash. Philip K. C.oetz. M. P.udolph Campbell. William Draper. Herbert W. Eldridee. Otis Komine. Charles L. Zitrler, John Deacon, Norman Adler and James Taylor.

Rebel Leader is Hard Pressr in Northern Mexico Has ? Lost Most of His Munitions and Artillery.

CARRANZA FAVORED BY PRESENT CONDITIONS

Will Get Further Time to Show He is in Control of Most of Country Appears Strongest Factor.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 10. Villa is very hard pressed in northern Mexico, and a lare part of his army is facinjy annihilation, according to a series o dispatches to the state department from its consular representatives in Mexico. lie is c aciiating Torreon while a strong force of Carianzista soldiers has attacked his outposts at Pedro De Las Colonias, to the east of tho city. Villista officials here declare that Villa personally is in command of li is troops and is evacuating Torreon to take up a more strategic position previously prepared. Carranzista representatives, however, declare that their advices show that Villa has lost most of his munitions and artillery and will not be able to make a determined stand at any point. Meanwhile, the new complications with Austria ami Germany are expected to interfere with a meeting of tho Latin-American conferees with Scc'y Lansiim. It will aslo give Carianza what he most desires, time to demonstrate that he actually is in control of the most of Mexico and therefore should receive recognition. His reply rejecting the invitation to participate in the peace conference is expected to reach Scc'y Lansing very .-oon. Kepi)' Turned 0cr. The Carranza junta here says that the reply has already been turned over to Consul John K. Silliman by Carranza himself. It was reported today that with Villa facing elimination as a political factor in Mexico, and with Zapata unable to get any delegates through to attend, at least three of the South American envoys were endeavoring to persuade Carram.a to withdraw his opposition and enter the peace conference, control it. and then name himself as the provisional president. By doing so. they are said to be pointing out, he could secure the recognition for which he is trying so hard.

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FEAR AUSTRIA MAY DEFEND DUMBA?S ACTS

Note Asking His Recall is Sent to Vienna Reply is Looked For Either Sunday or Monday.

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Aeroplane is Damaged Two People Killed at Nancy.

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Members of Gang Responsible For Woman's Death.

.PARIS. Sept. 10. Six German aeroplanes Hew over Nancy dropping ;;n bombs, causing material damage at various points, and killing two persons and wounding 10, it was announced today. Tho German aeroplanes also dropped bombs on St. Max, a suburb of Nancy, where several victims are reported. French artillery fired at the German machines and French aviators started in pursuit of them. One of the German machines was damaged by the shell fire. A German aeroplane, adorned with 1G Iron crosses, was forced to descend near Calais because its tank was pierced by a bullet. The machine was captured by the French and its two occupants made prisoners. BANKERS TO VISIT FAIR Convention ct Year Will be Held at Kansas City.

SIOATTLF. Wash., Sept. 10. The visiting delegates to the American bankers association convention left Seattle today, many of them for San Francisco to visit the Panama Pacific exposition before returning to their homes in tho eat. The convention adjourned late vest'Tday after selecting Kansas City as the 1916 convention city and electing the following officers: President James K. Lynch. San Francisco and vice president, Peter K. Goebel, Kansas City.

NLW YORK. Sept. 10. Kvcry railway terminal, steamship and ferry in the Metropolitan district today was being watched for the three men named by (.mnis Talas. the Finn footman as tho murderers of Mrs. Elizabeth Griirgs Nichols, wealthy widow, whom they sought to rob of half a million dollars in jewels. Five youths, besides Talas were in custody, they were held only as witnesses, the police believing they knew of the whereabouts and habits of the gangsters named by the Nichols servant. At bast one of the trio. all of whom to the police by name and address, has been in the employ of the slain woman. He is Arthur Walters,

I nr V:ihlemar. w ho was recoirnized

on the nicht of the murder by Edith Langfeldt. the maid and lleona Toivonen. the Nichols' cook. Tho meshes of the police dragnet today were complete and Inspector Faurot before nightfall, hoped to have in custody all of tho principals in the mst sensatio'4l murder and robbery in the history of Fifth av. The confession of Talas, as given

spy is put

TO DEAIH IK LONDON

LONDON. Sept. 10 Otlicia! announcement was made this; afternoon that a German spy was executed this morning in London. He was shot to death. The press bureau's statement on tho execution did not give the name of the spy put to death, presumably in the tower of Lmdon. It said that he was convicted by court martial at Westminster Guild on Aug.

c. . by Inspector Faurot, besidesclearing up the murder of Mrs. t Nichols, caused the police to believe

that the tragedy was only an integral part of a plot for the wholesale robbery of the Fifth av. rich. All of the men named by Talas. are -or have been in the employ of wealthy householders and the attempt to get possession of Mrs. Nichols' fortune in gems was under discussion by tho youthful band for weeks before the attempt was made that resulted in the unexpected death of the millionaire widow. Talas in all his talks with Inspector Faurot, has been firm in his declarations that the robbers meant no haim to Mrs. Nichols, and the police now believe from the opinions of physicians that the woman may have died of fright or shock, rather than from violence. Other than the twisted doi'y knotted about her neck, there were no marks on the throat and no other signs of strangulation. Mrs. Nichols inordinate love of gems and her reputed custom of keeping $500,000 worth of jewelry in the house is held by the police to bo responsible for the tragedy. It was commonly believed by tho servants that the widow kept her jewels in a strong box in the E. 79th st. house, and, according to the alleged confession of Talas the robbery was planned by Walters, at one time a second butler in the employ of Mrs. Nichols.

SEVENTEEN WERE KILLED OHicial Announcement on Air Ha id is Made.

LONDON. Sept. 10. It was officially announced this afternoon that the casualty as the result of the air raid on Sept. 7, now amount to 17 killed, five men, six women and six children.

ELECT JURY 10 IRI FRAUD GISES

Twelve Men Sworn in and Prosecutor Rucker Makes Statement.

United States Ready to Aid Allies Says One Financier

1'IM) SIV SYSTP.M. LAUSANNE. Switzerland. Sept. 10. A dispatch from Geneva says that the Swiss authorities have uncovered an extensive German espionage in Switzerland and that more than SO Germans havo been arrested as spiej in various cities.

NEW YOMK. Sept. 1 Within ha'f an hour after the six members of the Am:lo-French financial commission to Ame rica had b : t the lied Star liner Iipland today. tb- International News Service was informed that if the commission desired to borrow $ ." t'U.OOO.uoO for tno allies in the

I I'nited States the loan would be ar

ranged. The information was authoritative, coming from one of the leading financiers oi America. He requested, however, that his name should not be Used. "Pao members of the commission were met at quarantine by J. i. Morgan and his partner, Henry p. Davion. These Americans went to me-, t the Ltpiand on the Morgan yacht Corsair ami shortly after the visiting commissioners left the linT and boarded the jacht, which then sped up the bay. Morgan and Davison cac a cordial greeting to the commissioners, who are Parn Heading. Lord Chief Justice of England; Sir Edward Hopkinon Hobhn. managing director of the London City and Midland hank; Sir Henry Babbingbos Saith. Basil K. lttacke.lt of the British treasury laid

Octavo Homberg and Krr.st Mallet of France. Bron Heading, the head of th commission, explained thj mission of the bankers, as lollows: "The object of the mission is to consult with American Umkers and others as to the best means to be adopted for the regulation of exchange between New York, London ami Paris, in order that the commerce and industries of these countries may suffer as little as possible during the course of the? war. Mr. Blackett will act as 'Secretary and will give out formal statements each day concerning the conferences." o The commissioners w.re accompanied by their wives, ard immediately upon landing from the Lapland they were taken to the hotel Biltmore. No conferences will be held during the day, but tonight the foreign bankers will meet most of the leading 1 -ankers of New York in Mr. Morgan's famous library. Safety from submarines was assured the bankers aboard the Lapland as the steamship left IJverpool on Sept. 1. Two of the speediest torpedo boat destroyers of the British navy convoyed the vessel until she was well bevond the damrer nn ,ft

the Irish coast.

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jury winch will hear the evidence at i . U .- ! f , 1)11 1,.. 0 I

me ii iai oi iajoi l t n on enai es in conspiracy in election frauds was completed and sworn in at 10 o'clock this forenoon. Pros. Alvah Pucker of Marion county began the presentation of his case. The make up of the jury follows: Silas Tyner, dairyman and farmer, Washington township. Eugene Dressier, farmer, Perry township. Elmer C. Stokes, watchmaker, Indianapolis.

Bobert J. Whetnight, retired farmer, Indianapolis. j

John B. v aggoner, carpenter, Indianapolis. Louis Laoci. farmer. I'ike township. Joseph Watson, farmer, Lawrence.

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George Dryer, carpenter. Wayno township. James J. Brady, retired, Indianapols. Samuel L. Timberlake, insurance agent. I ndianapolis. Alvin B. Harnett, farmer. Perry township. Edward Dittrieh, janitor, Indianapolis. Politically the jury stand.-: Bc-pub-licans. six; democrats. thref; bull moose, one; prohibitionist, one; socialist, one. Frank W. Ball, membnr of a job printing firm with ex-Mayor Bookwaiter, was turned down as a j inr in spite of the fact that he disclaimer any projudices against the pr s"-u-tion, and delcared that he did not be-

gestion that submarine commann-r was entirely within his rights in torpedoing the limr and also tho contention thai Germany is not under obligation to grant indemnity in tho matter. This note wiii bo presented to Brest Wilson lor his approval as soon as compb ted. It was intimated in oilicial circles that there is no intention of consulting further with Ambassador on Bcrnstorff on the subject. The note when approved will be handed to tho German foreign olhco by Ambassador Gerald to whom it will bo oablcd. Arc At Variance. Pres't Wilsoji, it is understood, takes the position that the Arabic nofo and tho German submarine commandt r's claims arc- entirely at Variance with, the physical facts in the matter, the Arabic liavip- been torpedoed far astern inste.M of th" !'c section which would have !;. n the case had she beeai trying to rain the submarine. In the case of Austria tloie is a feeling that in repudiating Dr. Dumba's assertion that h- was "acting directly under instructions" from

Ibis home go c i n m r -nt in p'.aiiiiint: to disorganize Aim i icar. munition factor

ies, and demanding liU recall. the Cnited Siates may face retaliation afid eventually a compbde severance of diplomatic intercourse. No action, however, is likely for several days. The demand for the re call of Dr. Dumba naturally overshad-

ows all other subjects in diplomatic and oilicial circles. The very fact that j in his U tter to the Austrian foreign minister involves the German military attache here1, Capt. von Papeu. bv

claiming that he. endorse.! th munition plant strike plan, maiiy olheials believe, may involve action in the ;! of the latter, who already has been investigated by government age nts on three. cKoasions for illegal activity in behalf of his gov ernment. Mheials. however, refuse to discuss this, at least until Austria's course in the cao of Ambassador Dumba has been outlined. Conform to Precedents. The note asking for the ambassador's roc j U while sharp, is said to conform entirely to the. precedents, and if Austria wants to accept the view of the I'nited States she easily can d so without loss of dignity. Inasmuch, however, as Dr. Dumba has insisted that his course was dictated from dienna many official feel that Austria may desire to defend his action and insist that he was only "protecting hi-?

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