South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 51, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 20 February 1917 — Page 3

THE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES tthsday i;yi;ntng, iT.nur.vnr 20, 1317.

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Men Charged With Obtaining Military Information in England for Germany.

YORK. IVh. 20. Asrrnts of th rlepartmcnt ft Ju-tic arretted hip Monday nUht two mm ch.trl '"th violating th federal law aSMnj-t f.'irryini; on a nnlitary enter-jr-o ara:nt a torfixn country. They uro arcjsou of . nr.ypirini; to obtain military information in Knsland to m nt to this country and then forv.avUl to Cfrmnny. The mm k.iw- their namei as Al"'rt A. Fan.hrs and Charles W. Wurinonl.erj,'. Th complaint against thorn v.:ix signed t.y Judco I-onard Hani of th I'nitfl States district court. It chard thf-rn with oonpirinij to 'mploy agents to obtain naps, photographs and other military Information in Kncland and Ireland for the he.nefit of Germany. The charts w-re prepared hy John C. Knox, assistant prosecutor In charge of the criminal branch of the department of Justice. WunnontxTK Natural! ml. Sander, who is Z . years old., is president, of ilio Ontr.il Powers War l'ilms exfhanf in this city. Wünnenberg, 40 years old, is his assistant. Counsel for the accused said

Monday nitcht that Wünnenberg has brfn a naturalized citizen of the United States for 2." years. According to William Ii. OfTley, divisional superintendent of the department of Justice, th men are accused of fending to fjreat lirltaln agents who obtained information of military Importance , which wa.i transmitted to this country in letters and packages written in invisible Ink. This information, it is aüeced, was disseminated in the United States to agents of the central power;, but chiefly to those of Germany. On Trail for .Months. Secret service a cents have been

working on the case for months.!

They bear soon after the rrrest in Kncland of George Vaux Paeon, who claimed to represent American newspapers. Karon's photograph was forwarded to this country by the Uritish authorities and by means of It, Supt. Offloy said, the secret service was able to connect him with the operations of Sander and Wünnenberg The federal agents' investigations Is said to have involved at least 15 so-called newspapermen employed by Sander and Wünnenberg and ordered by them to Kn Bland and Ireland. The military data obtaine y them was brought to this country, it is charged, by some of their number traveling as American citizens. Women frequently were used, sometimes innocently, it was said, to cairy this information. Ink is ixychin::. The ink used in preparinR the maps and other documents sent to this country deceived the British authorities for some time, the federal agents said, because it does not become visible under heat or when the

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quire a special chemical preparation. Atty. Charles A. Oberwasrer, counsel for the accused, declared that any information obtained by them or their agents in Great Britain and later sent to Germany would be worthless from a military standpoint because the plans covered either had been chanced or carried out long before the ofllcials In Germany could receive and act upon them. "My clients have teen engaged," he said, "in conducting an exchange for films and other pictures of the war taken chiefly on the lines of the central powers. Their's has been a legitimate business."

BOY SKATERS DROWN

Associated Frefs SerTlce INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 20. Saxon Koons, 11 years old, and William Koons, .seven years old. sons of Dr. H. K. Koons, drowned in Fall creek at Central av. late Monday when the ice on which they were playin? gave way. The younger boy gave his life in an effort to save his brother, falling into the water as they grasped hands. A playmate succeeded in reaching the bank when the ice be'gan to crumble.

AGED MEN SEEK PAPERS

EVAN.SVILLE. Ind., Feb. 20

H. Thurman, So years old, and Chester Lipper, 77 years old, after having lived in this country 62 and 72 years, respectively, were among nine applicants for naturalization papers in the local probate court Mond.-.y. Petitions were filed by seven Germans and two Englishmen.

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and navy bureau chefs have wen instructed to compile immediately an exact appraisement of the condition of the regular fighting forces of the country for the information of Pres't Wilson. The report will deal with questions both of personnel and material. From it the commander-in-chief will he able to form an exact idea of the state of the nation's defenses. The most immediate need in both the army and navy is for officers and men. Neither service has been able as yet to fill up to the authorized strength. It will be shown in the reports, however, that every effort has been made to overcome thl3 difficulty. Additional recruiting stations are beinp opened throughout the country and the navy department is petting into communication with retired oMlcers and enlisted men, as well as enlisted men discharged in recent years with a view to drawing them into active service should the need arise. It also will be shown that while there has been some speeding up of naval construction through the cooperation of ship builders having government contracts and also through the extension of labor houjj at navy yards, radical measures will be necessary to accomplish important results in this direction. Authority to commandeer private plants and to suspend the eight hour law on navy contracts has been included in the pending navy appropriation bill.

U. S. WILL NOT RECOGNIZE REBELS IN COSTA RICA

Pcpo-el Pres't Gonzales Gets Assurances of Sec'y Irnsing in 3 latter.

WASHINGTON', Feb. 20. Costa Rica's deposed president, Alfredo Gonzales, was assured by Sec'y Lansing Monday that the United States would not recognize the government set up by Gen. Tinoco, the former war minister who executed a bloodless coup several weeks ago that sent the president to the American legation for rescue. Mr. Gonzales had just arrived in Washington accompanied by Castro Qnesada, minister to the United States, who happened to be at home when the government wa? overthrown. He called at the state department to tell of his difficulties, and expects to see Pres't Wilson later. Sec'y Lansing told him the United States did not accord recognition to governments deriving their power through revolt against constituted authorities, and that Gen. Tinoco could not expect to obtain ' jure recognition even by having ' . slf elected.

IGHT SESSIONS FOR HOUSE START TONIGHT I,owcr Brancli of Congress Takes Step to Get Through Necessary Legislation.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. Night sessions of the house beginning Tuesday were planned by the democratic leaders Monday in order to get through necessary legislation before the 61th congress expires a week from Saturday. The army appropriation bill will b? up all day Tuesday and Tuesday night, according to present plans. The military academy appropriation bill will follow the army bill, and the big sundry civil bill, reported Monday will be the next of the annual supply xneasures to be considered. The fight over prohibition measures, including the senate amendment to the postotl'ice appropriation bill and the senate bill for prohibition in the District of Columbia is expected to come up at any time.

A Realty , V7 Years a Family I ff Medicine I

1X)U A HAI COUGH Here is a fine old-fashioned recipe for coughs, colds or catarrh trouble that has been used with great success. Get from your druggist 1 oz. of Parmint (Double Strength) about 75c worth and add to It U pint of hot water and 4 oz. of granulated yugar. This will make full half a pint when mixed. Take one tablespoonful 4 times a day. No more racking your whole body with a couch. Clogged nostrils should open, air passages of your head clear up so you can breathe freely. It is ea.y to prepare, costs little and is pleasant to take. Anyone who has a stubborn cough, or hard cold or catarrh in any form should ive this prescription a trial. Wettick's can supply you. Adv.

SAYS GERMAN LABOR OPPOSED TO STRIFE Head of Teuton Trade Union Heplie to Miko of ;n;or Socking Intluciuv.

LONDON. Feb. 2-). The Vorw.iertz (Uerlin) says a Copenhagen dispatch to the Fxchantfe Telegraph

Co.. publishes the cablegram or ; Samuel Gornpers, president of the j

American Federation of Labor, to I'res't Lessen of the (ierman Federation of Trades unions, and the reply of Pres't Legien in behalf of

the German workmen. Mr. Gornpers cabled: "Can you j bring intluence to bear on your gov- i

ernment so that a breach with the United States may b' avoided?" Pres't Iegien replied: "Since the war broke out the German laboring classes have worked for peace, and they are against every extension of the war. The refusal of the enemy to consider the sincere German peace offer, the continuation of the dreadful war of starvation directed against our women and children and old people, and the open confession of our enemies that their war is the annihilation of Germany all the government is only possible if America can persuade England to give up her war starvation."

U. S. ESTABLISHES MEAT NEWS SERVICE

Will Furnish Tracers With Valuable Information on Market Condition.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. A market news service on meats was put in operation Monday by the department of agriculture to place at the disposal of meat producers and the wholesale and retail trade useful information In regard to supplies on hand, the demand for the various kinds and grades of meat, and other factors influencing the trade. In New York, Boston and Philadelphia where the conditions are representative of those in other large consuming centers, government agents hereafter will obtain early each morning all available information. These reports will be made available at those places and also at Chicago, Kansas City and Omaha to persons interested early in the business day, and for publication.

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Mrs. John Cripe entertained at dinner last Wednesday. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. Joe Wells of South Bend was a Roseland visitor Thursday. Mrs. Jane Ullery is spending the week with her brother, Kd Cripe, east of rertrand. A box social will be held at the Ullery school Friday evening, Feb. 2. '5. Everybody is invited. Mrs. Ed Long of Buchanan and Mrs. George White of Nlles were the guests of Mrs. Frank Steiner Saturday. Members of the family of Charles Worthen, who have been quarantined for scarlet fever, are improving. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Humble were the guests of the former's parents Sunday. A number of children are remaining out of school for fear of the scarlet fever. Elam Fhirk of Osceola was the guest of his sister, Mrs. D. S. Cripe, Sunday. Mrs. James Itagan of South Bend was the guest of Mrs. John Cripe Monday. Marcella Mueller has the scarlet fever at the home of Ray Kollar. Mrs. Charles Ilaney entertained with a dinner Sunday. Mrs. Frank Cilery and grandsons. Ed word and John Ullery, were guests of the Zaehnle family in South Bend Sunday. Evening services will continue to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Madison Miller next Sunday and Tuesday evening. Mrs. Robert Chalfant and son, Walter, spent last Thursday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, on the Eddy sL road. "Grandma" Abel, who has been very ill. is much better. Miss Carrie Briggs of Eddy st. road was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert Chalfant. There were no services at the Brethren church Sunday.

NILES, MICH.

Mis. .arah Roach S4 years old, died Sunday at her home, 1222 Phoenix st. Mrs. Roach had been ill with grip but was suddenly stricken with heart disease and died soon after. She was born in Ohio. She is survived by her husband and three children, who are William Crawford of Shoteau, Mont., Eugene Crawford of Eau Claire and Arthur Roach of Niles. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:.,0 o'clock from the house. Dr. Lewis of the Methodist church will o'liciate. Burial will be at Silver Brook cemetery. Hugh Cannon. 83 years old, died Sunday at his home. 999 Hickory st., after a prolonged Illness. He was born in Ireland. His wife died several years ago. Two children survive their father, who are Hubert Cannon of Nile? and William Cannon of Ionia. The funeral services will be held from St. Mary's Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Rev. Harold Holt, the rector of Trinity church, who arrived in the city from Holland. Mich., and hi? bride were given a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tarkin on Main st. Mr. Holt preached his first sermon at the Niles church cn Sunday.

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Examples of This Month's Song and Dance Hits

Pray For Sunshine (But Always Be

1'repareu ror Kam.) AI Jolson, comedian.

I Follow Me. "What Do You Want

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! There's Eypt In Your Dreamy Eyes. George Wilson, tenor. Hawaii And You. James Reed, tenor

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And Here Is a Group of Great Artistic Triumphs Lazaro sings Faust's wonderful serenade, "Salve! dimora casta c pura" v.ith a supreme artistry never yet approached. Ardent devotion throbs in his reat voice and reaches a climax so powerful, yet so sweet, that it compels a tribute of awed admiration. Kathleen Par'ow plays Beethoven's "Minuet in (, No. 2" and the "Valse Bluette" with a touch that brings out exquisite beauties of violin tone with a.c . sweep of her bow across the strings. Entertainment of Wide Variety Besides, Oscar Seagle sings a negro "spiritual" and an old-time j;.-pel hymn, Morgan Kingston renders two concert triumphs, Campanari records the reate.-t arias of his brilliant operatic career, and Harrod and Marr sing the "Pearl Fishery" duet from the sensation of the Metropolitan season. A great operatic rhorus, orchestral gems, old-time fiddling and plantation songs, Scotch, Hawaiian and other novelties complete a list that can truly be called a "list of hits" from the start to the finish! Enjoy it at your dealer's today. New Columbia Records on sale the 20th of every month.

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