The Syracuse Journal, Volume 7, Number 51, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 22 April 1915 — Page 1

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TEDDY TEARS OFF LID IN TESTIMONY On Stand Ex-President Tells ol i Legislative Deals. < NEW YORK INTRIGUES BARED Colonel Roosevelt In $50,000 Libel Suit by William Barnes Jr. Is Permitted to Relate Story of Life, War Record , and Lofty Generally—Says Barnes Represented Interests. Syracuse, April 21—More than once, while Theodore Roosevelt was testify ing a/ainst William Barnes of Albany, Mr. Barnes quivered with cold rag£ and looked as if he could have leaped straight at the man from whose lips words of denunciation and insinuation v. ere pouring in a perfect stream; “He told me," snapped Colonel Roosevelt, as he bit off every word and shot out his chin like a bull dog. “He told me that tie people were not fit to govern themselves; that they must be run by fcarty organizations ana that you cant have organizations or leaders unless you have money.” Colonel Roosevelt was permitted by the court to refate ? the history of his entire private,-' political and military life to the juif over the objections of Barnes’ attotfieys. The main/points of Colonel Roosevelt’s testimony, all offered as justification fopdhe alleged libel for which Mr. Barnas claims $50,000, were sub- ; stantiallyas fpllows: That it numerous times while he was go/ernor, from Jan. 1, 1899, until Jan. y 1901, he had conversations with Mr. Barnes, who was,then Boss Flatt's lieutenant, concerning measures he was anxious to have put through the legislature. That as governor he desired to do things which Senator Platt objected to. That Mr. Barnes had told him that Senator Platt objected to the franchise tax bills because certain busi- ■ jnesg men of great power in New York "would be unfavorably affected and '■» that Mr. Barnes-said Senator Platt was right, Mr. fyu-nps had tolcf him that these - had contributed to I ■ fapav among -tiie heaviest being Robert Bruyn and Anthony N. Brady, who were connected with electric power companies. Contributions for Business. That Mr. Barnes had told him that Anthony N. Brady contributed not as i a matter of politics but as a anatter I of business, and it was necessary, to keep the Republican, party the conservative party or contributions would go to the Democratic party. That he had told Mr. Barnes that any corporations or individuals expecting protection as a reward for their contributions would “get left” while he was governor. That Speaker Nixon of the assembly had torn up a special message he sent to the legislature on the first franchise tax bill and that Barnes had told him (Roosevelt) that he was foolish to expect the speaker and Mr. Aids (Jotham P., arbitrarily retired in later years) to act without orders from the organization. That Mr. Barnes in two or three conversations justified the practice of men contributing to an opposition party or to both parties. Mr. Barnes, coming from Senator Platt, had told him that Lou Payn ought, not to be displaced as superintendent of insurance because of Payn’s relations with certain big financial men and that Senator Platt was right about it. That Mr. Barnes had told him that he could not get Payn’s successor confirmed by the senate because organization Democrats and organization Republicans support’ Payn. That Mr. Barnes had told him it was necessary to protect the big business interests because they would not make contributions to a party failing to protect them and that without such contributions organizations were impossible and that without bosses party government was impossible. People Unfit to (j» overn Themselves. That Mr. Barnes had told him the „ people were not fit to govern themselves, but had to be governed by party organization and that you could not have organizations or leaders without money. That Mr. Barne s changed his at- - titude on the pool room ** bill, which bill was defeated by the vote of Senator Grattan of Albany. The above is a mere skeleton of the Colonel’s long testimony which is apt to b£ continued for at least two, maybe three days more. And possibly s the inpst vital part of it was his statement that Barnes, in those frank con- J versations, had admitted that there i was such a thing as an alliance be- 1 tween the Republican machine and the Democratic machine.. It was just this that Colonel Roosevelt charged in the alleged libelous statement published last July. Kill Suffrage Bill. Madison, Wis., April 21.—The house of representatives rejected a resolution to submit woman suffrage to the people by a vote of 49 to 41. I

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CAMERON M'R. WINLOW Rear Admiral to Be Chief of U. S. Naval Operations. * /

DANIELS TO NAME WINSLOW Nephew of Kearsarge Commander to Be Chief of U. S. Naval Operations. WASHINGTON, D. C. — Rear Admiral Cameron Mcßae Winslow, a nephew of the Winslow who commanded the famous old Kearsarge in her battle with the Alabama, will be the new chief of naval operations. Secretary Daniels has been very anxious that this new position, which he regards as vitally important in the plans of the United States navy, should be held first by >Rear Admiral Fletcher. If Admiral Fletcher had indicated a willingness for this position, it is understood that Rear Admiral Winslow would be detailed to succeed Admiral Demonstrations against the war are Atlantic fleet. Admiral Fletcher, however, is not willing to relinquish the command of the fleet at this time, and in view of his splendid service in that capacity, it will not be insisted upon. TRUCE JOLARED IN CHICAGO LABOR WAR End of Strike of 16,000 Is in Sight. CHICAGO, ILL. — Carpenters and contractors agreed to a truce in Chicago's labor war. The carpenters’ officers and their arbitration committee accepted mediation. The committee of the contractors which waited on the Illinois state arbitration board made some in the proposition contained in a letter asking both sides to agree to arbitration, and tentatively accepted the same. They made it plain, however, that their action did not bind their organization. The best they could promise was a favorable recommendation. The will consider the proposition and it is expected will decide on it at their Wednesday meeting. President Metz of the carpenters said he was unable to order the men back to work because the strike was ordered by a referendum vote and cculd not be vacated except by action of the rank and file. He declared the proposition contained in the letter submitted by the board was satisfactory to the strike leaders. The state arbitrators have asked the contractors to give their answer by Thursday noon, April 22. They will meet here at 11 o’clock for preliminaries and expect to get the answer of the employers at that time. This means that work on approximately $30,000,000 worth of buildings, including the new Union station, will be pushed according to the plans before the carpenters’ strike. When the arbitration board convened in the City Hall Square building a spirit of conciliation was manifest on the part of contractors and strikers. RECEIVERS TAKE C. R. I. & P. U. S>Court Acts Quickly on American Steel Foundries’ Petition. CHICAGO — Attorneys for the American Steel oundries went before Judge Carpenter in the United States court and asked that a receiver be appointed for the Chicago-Rock Island &. Pacific Railway company. The latter company is the corporation operating the railroad system. Jacob M. Dickson, former secretary of war of the United States and former solicitor general of the Illinois Central railroad, and H. U. Mudge, president of the Rock Island road, were appointed receivers for the Rock Island road by Federal Judge Carpenter,, They were placed under a nominal bond of SIOO,OOO each.

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MINES SINK TWO TURK_WARSHIPS Torpedo Boats Are Blown Up at Entrance to the Bosporous. BRITISH GAIN NEW VICTORY Advance Three Miles in Belgium, Taking Possession of District of Greatest Tactical Value North of Ypres, Is London Announcement —French Continue Advance. PARIS — Two Turkish torpedo boat destroyers were blown up, says a Salonikl dispatch, while passing through a mine belt which Russian ships had succeeded in laying across the entrance to the Bosporous, while the Turkish fleet was cruising in the Black Sea. The explosions caused by the destruction of the two t Turkish boats gave warning to the remainder of the fleet, which was obliged to remain in the Black Sea because no mine sweepers were available. LONDON, ENG. — The Morning Post, in a dispatch from the “North of France,” states that in Belgium, north of Ypres, the British lines have been pushed forward three miles after fighting fully as fierne as that at Neuve Chapelle. V This is the district in which the war office briefly chronicled the taking of a hill. The Post correspondent writes: “In point of view of territory recovered, this latest success of the British army is the biggest gain that has been made since autumn, for they have advanced five kilometers and have obtained possession of a district of the greatest tactical value.” Attack Beg’ns Sunday. “The attack began on Sunday morning .when the miners, whose admirable sapping had been a feature of the campaign sprang a series of mines of exceptional strength. Several hundred Germans were killed. “The Village of Kemmel is famous in Flanders for its ‘mountain,’ a hill some 500 feet high, but the only one in the Country. “There was sharp fighting here on the 7th and Sth of this month when the Germans almost affected a surprise on our lines and after temporarily occupying some of our trenches were driven back with heavy slaughter. An Important Step In Task. “This most recent phase is, h'O - ** ever, of quite another character. the hill of Kemmel in our hands W have made an important step ih the great task of swinging round the German right. “The fighting was as fierce as at Neuve Chapelle.» Our advance swept on to a point where there were no trenches and our men were exposed to a heavy fire while digging themselves in. It was a case of breaking through the German lige of trenches to a point considerably behind them. Enemy Is Remoralized. “Our artillery, following up the work of the sappers, played havoc with the German trenches and, as at Neuve Chapelle, our infantry fell upon a foe utterly demoralized. “The action is in progress and our advance has been unchecked. Everything points to the enemy’s losses being greater even than those at Neuve Chapelle.” French Continue Advance. PARIS —- The French armies in Alsace have made further gains in their drive toward Colmar and the Rhine, according to official communique. On both banks of the Fecht river the advance is being pressed forward and possession of the summit of Burgkorpfeld has been gained. This height is southwest of Schjlleckerwassen, which directly commands an important valley. On the south bank of the Fecht progress has been made toward Motzeral, a town on the high road to Colmar. In this neighborhood a series of elevations have been captured from whence the course of the Fecht in front of Burgkorpfeld is commanded. Baron De Reuter Is Dead. LONDON, ENG. — Baron Herbert de Reuter, managing director of Reuter’s Telegram company, was found dead at his home near Reigate, Surrey. A discharged revolver was found near his body and the authorities declare there is little doubt he compiitted suicide. Baron de Reuter was prostrated by the death of his wife recently. Russ Take More Heights. LONDON, ENG. — Russia reports the capture of two more heights in the Carpathians, thus further facilitating the invasion of Hungary. The capture of a battalion of Austrians is also reported. Lieutenant Garros Is Captured. BERLIN — A report given out by German headquarters relates that Lieutenant Roland G. Garros, the famous French aviator, has been made a prisoner by the Germans at Gel minister. ...

JINDIANASTATENEWSI Injury Kills Marshall Kin. MARION, IND. — Captain Woodson Samuel Marshall, seventy-six years old, an uncle of Vice President Thos. R. Marshall and prominent lawyer here, is dead of paralysis. Two weeks ago he was stricken while at his office, but was able to walk home, although in a dazed condition. He was unconscious most of the time until death. Mr. Marshall had been ill since he was injured by the fall of a scaffold in Indianapolis two years ago upon the occasion of the notification of Vice President Marshall of his nomination. Mr. Marshall suffered a fracture of a hip. He filed a suit for damages against a committee of the Indiana Democratic club in charge of the notification meeting and others, but a verdict, for the defendant was returned in the trial recently, the court instructing the jury that, under ths “host and guest” rule, the committee was not bound to seek defects in the platform and notify its guests. Bolt Down Terre Haute Lid. TERRE HAUTE, IND. — Two saloon men, who kept their places open Sunday in violation of the Nicholson law and contrary to the orders of the Terre Haute board of public safety, were arrested. They were Elmer Nice and George Brady. Saloons in the business section of Terre Haute and the tenderloin were closed tight, screens were removed and pedestrians were able to obtain an unobstructed view of the saloons. Brady is known in police circles as “the policeman’s friend.” Police officers who entered Brady’s place in the past were told to get out and to do it quick. Folicemen on that beat found it an unwelcome place even to stop in front. Sunday morning, howeter, it was quite a different story when Brady was found open in defiance of the law and he was promptly arrested, charged with violating the Nicholson law. Says Man Admits Thefts. LAFAYETTE, IND. — Fred C. Hix. alias Frank Chalmers and alias F. W. Wilder, who, it is alleged, has robbed several railroad passenger stations in this- vicinity within the last three months, was arrested by Special Agent John A. Hayes of the Monon railroad and George B. Sloan, special agent of the C. & E. I. railroad, at the home of his mother at Milford, 111. He was brought to this city and placed, ill -jail. 4k . -■* ■ • He is said to have confessed to Special Agent Hayes that he robbed the stations at Chalmers and Monon. Congress cf Brass Bands. BLOOMINGTON, IND. — With the adoption of a set of by-laws the organization of the Consolidated Bands of Southern Indiana has been completed. It is said to be the largest musical organization of the kind anywhere. It has 209 members and is recruited from Bloomington, Bedford, Bowling Green, Clay City, Cloverdale, Gosport, Jasonville, Oden, Patricksburg, Spencer and Worthington. The first engagement of the band will be at Linton on the first Sunday in June and it will go from there to Bedford on July 4. The allied bands will come to Bloomington for a concert at Indiana university in September. Stricken at Funeral, Dies. NEW ALBANY, IND. — Stricken while attending the funeral of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gresham, near Lanesville, who died the same day a week ago, Mrs. Amanda Meyer, widow of Henry Meyer, who lived in this city, died at her parents’ home in Lanesville. Her death was due to pneumonia. Will Probe Bank Failures. NOBLESVILLE, IND. — Judge Vestal of the circuit court issued a call for the grand jury to convene May 3 for the purpose of, investigating the recent failures of the Farmers and Merchants bank at Cicero and the Hamilton Trust company of this city. Carnegie Library Opens. CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. — The new SIO,OOO Carnegie library at Waveland has been opened formally. State Librarian Demarchus C. Brown of Indianapolis spoke in the afternoon and Superintendent L. N. Hines of this city made the evening address. Think Drinking Cup Caused Death. SEYMOUR, IND. — Uriah Beldon, a farmer residing near this city, died in the local hospital of blood poisoning, said to have resulted from using a drinking cup that had been used by another man, whose lips were infected. Grand Jury Probes Election. KNOX, IND. — It develops that the Starke county grand jury, which has oeen in session for several days, has been investigating charges of illegal vqting in Knox county, when the wets carried the city by 81 votes. Former Police Chief Dies. TERRE HAUTE, IND. — Patrolman Nicholas Feiler, former superintendent of police and one of the moss popular men of the department, died here following an operation to relievo gall stones. -

GETS “BED SOOSTER” THREAT Which Means That Priest’s Church Will Be Burned. SOUTH BEND, IND. — Threats to burn St. Stephen's Roman Catholic church here were received by the Rev. Alexander Varlaky, pastor of the church. The threats, which were sent through the mails, have been turned ever to the federal authorities. The letters declared that the burning of the church would result unless Father Varlaky modified remarks which he had made concerning the Saered Heart Independent Catholic church. The priest is editor of a local Hungarian newspaper and in a recent article said that the Independent church had no right to use the title of Catholic in view of the fact that the congregation had severed its connection with the Roman Catholic church. Father Varlaky was warned that if he did not cease his remarks against the standing of the Sacred Heart church he would not experience another confirmation day at his own church, for the “red rooster” would appear and drive him out. The next confirmation day will be May 17 and the “red rooster” had reference to fire. SLEEPING SOLDIER IS SLAW Indiana Mother Receives Particulars of Son’s Death in Texas. SHELBYVILLE, IND. — That George Dewey Schwartzstrauber, seventeen years old, son of Mrs. Ida Dunn of this city, was murdered In cold blood by one of his comrades, John Cfder,green, in a regiment at Texas City, was charged in a letter received from * Capt. C. S. Fries, commanding the men’s company. Mrs. Dunn had received a telegram saying that her son had been killed by a rifle shot The victim was buried after services held here. Captain Fries wrote that Schwartzstrauber and his comrade had a fight, ana early the next morning Cedergren shot Schwartzstrauber as he slept. Cedergren was turned over to the civil authorities at Galveston to be tried for murder. The victim is survived by his widow, his mother and his father, George Schwartzstrauber. THIS IS ONE MILITANT PAIR Petersburg, Ind., V/cman Held After Shooting Husband. PETERSBURG, IND. — The preliminary trial of Mrs. Bertha Hays, who shot her husband in the forehead with a revolver, was held before Squire E. I. Harris who fixed her bond at SSOO and bound her over to the circuit court, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. In default of bond Mrs. Hays was remanded to jail. Hays, who has been separated from his wife, followed her and near the court house she turned and opened fire on him. The first shot went wild, but the second struck Before the woman could shoot a third time her husband disarmed her, taking away two revolvers. The man’s wound is not serious. A few days ago Hays attacked a man at the E. I. depot for speaking to the woman and gave him a beating. STATE REBUTTAL CONVICTS Samuel Coulter Found Guilty of Manslaughter. GREENBURG, IND. — At 10 o’clock at night the jury in the trial of Samuel Coulter for murder returned a verdict of manslaughter, which carries with it a prison sentence of from two to fourteen years. Coulter was charged with the murder of Frank Beagle, whom he shot fatally in this city Feb. 18. Rebuttal testimony given by the state late Friday changed the sentiment, which had generally favored Coulter during the trial, and persons who followed the evidence expressed the belief that the jury would convict Coulter. PLOWSSAVE TOWN FROMFiRE Flames Sweep Wocds and Fields for Mile and Half. VEVAY, IND. — Moorefield, a little village northwest of this city, was threatened with destruction by a fire, which swept through the woods and fields for a mile and a half, but farmers with plows succeeded in checking the flames near the edge of the village. Residents of the town joined forces with the farmers and women and children carried water to throw on the burning grass. The loss will amount to several thousand dollars. The fire was started by sparks from a burning stump on the farm of John Orr. HOOSIERTO MAKE GOOD $5,000 Trustee in Clay County Will Pay Bach Alleged Shortage. BRAZIL, IND. — William Collins, former trustee of Harrison township, Clay county, announced here that he would pay back to the township all that the examiners of the state board of accounts declare he is in arrears. . It is reported that this will approach $5,000. Collins had dealings with George M. Ray and C. C. Shipp, who are accused of supply frauds in Jackson jo

ROLAND GARROS - * Famous French Aviator Is Reported Taken by Germans. ij' / > ‘Oil k’ ■ ■ I W 9 19U. by American Press Association. A GENERAL. SURVEY OF THE WAR. Thursday, April 15.—A German Zeppelin passed over at least nine towns in Northumberland and Durham counties in northeast England and dropped bombs. Inquiry shows that no loss of life or serious personal injury resulted from the raid and the material loss was not heavy. The German war office in a report states that the Russian attempt with the army that was before Permysl to force the invasion of Hungary has resulted in failure. “The endeavor to get through the Lupkow and East Dukla passes were not successful, and the Russian attacks at Ccztropko and Feb sorzebeurz have definitely come to an end,” the communicatoin continues. French troops have gained nearly a mile in the sharp fighting in Upper Alsace, according to dispatches received in Paris. . Near La Boiselle, in the Argonne, and in the battle S still raging around the German wedge east of St. Mihiel, the French have made further gains, according to word brought to Paris. The Netherlands steamer Katwhok, from Baltimore, was while anchored seven miles to the west of North Hinder lightship, in the North sea. The crew of twenty-three men nas saved. / Friday, April —A Ungvai, Hungary dispatch says a great battle has teen fought between the Stry and the Valle yof the Ondava. A German army composed of picked men attacked the Russians marching on Bereg. After thirty-two hours of severe fighting, tho Russians succeeded in repulsing the Germans and capturing a quantity of arms and ammunition. German skycraft again crossed the North sea and bombarded English towns. Within thirty-two miles of London two of the enemy’s taubes launched explosive missiles upon Sittingbourne. in Kent, after first bombarding Faversham. The German war office statement reports the occupation of two houses on the southern border of St. Eloi. Saturday, April 17.—Seven persons were killed and eight were wounded by bombs dropped by two German aeroplanes which flew over Amiens. A French biplane attacked the powder mill at Bothwell, Wuerttemberg. Two citizens were killed and one person severely wounding. The property damage was slight. Haltingen, a village of Baden, was also shelled from the sky. One man was severely wounded. Hot fighting is going on at four distinct points in the battle line in France, according to dispatches re ceived in Berlin. The war office officially admits a German reverse northwest of Arras, but declares that at every other point ihe‘ enemy had been checked or pushed back. Sunday, April 18.—The British admiralty reports the British transport Maiiitou was attacked and sunk by a Turkish destroyer off the island of Chios. Fifty-one soldiers were lost. Furious fighting at the extreme ends of the battle* line in Alsace and Flanders has resulted in marked progress for the English and French in their joint offensive movement, according to the British war office announcement. The most terrific fighting is taking place in the Vosges, where, claims, bayonet charges by superior numbers have thrown the Germans down the slopes and placed in the hands of the French positions which gravely menace the fortified city of Colmar. The French claim of a victory southwest of Colmar, near Metzeral, which overlooks the valley of the Rhine, is admitted in the official statement received from Berlin. In addition, the German war office admits a repulse southeast of Ypres by the British.

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GERMANS SEIZE HOLLAND SHIPS Neiheriands anil Italy Verginj Toward Allies’ Side. DIPLOMATS READY TO QUIT Germany Cut Off From Netherlands— Ambassador to Rome Sends His Family Home, While Italian Envoy Is Said to Be Preparing to Leave Vienna. < ROME, ITALY — Within the last twenty-four hours there have arisen in Rome persistent reports that grave i international questions contenting Italy may be solved in the near future by what at first sight seems almost incredible, the conclusion of a general peace in Europe at a not distant date. While these reports are intangible and cannot at present be ascribed to a definite source, they nevertheless are reflected in high quarters, and they are given heed by careful observers of international politics. COPENHAGEN — Special mes sages from Vienna state that great excitement prevails there owing to infermation received from the Trentino. It is believed that war with Italy is imminenb The Italian embassy is said to be prepared for departure. ROTTERDAM — Since 12 o’clock midnight Sunday all communication between the Netherlands and Germany has ceased. The frontier is completely closed, not even persons with passes from the German authorities being allowed to cross. » AMSTERDAM — Three more Dutch trawlers have been seized by German warships and taken to Hamburg, according to news received from Ymuiden. British Trawler Sunk. LONDON, ENG. — The British trawler Vanilla was sunk by a German submarine in the North sea, according to Captain Mill of the trawler Fermo. Captain 11.11 said he was within 300 yards of the Vanilla and tried to pick up the crew, but the submarine attacked him and forced flight The admiralty confirms the report that the trawler Vanilla was sunk with all hands by a German submarine Sunday. Holland to Be Reimbursed. THE HAGUE — The sinking of the Dutch steamer Katwijk by a German submarine will not lead to any break between Holland and Germany. The following announcement was issued by'the Dutch government: “The German government- has stated that the imperial navy had no intention of attacking Dutch shipping. The German government has ordered an inquiry and promises full compensation if the inquiry shows that the Katwijk was sunk by a submarine.” Austrian Ambassador’s Leaves LONDON —' Baron Von Maochio, Austrian ambassador to Itaiy, has sent his family and the archives of the embassy to Vienna from Rome, according to a dispatch from the Italian capital. 7 The dispatch announcing the departure of the Austrian ambassador’s family from Rome states that Baron Von Macchio ts remaining with only one servant and the embassy's chancellor. L FRANK MUST PAY PENALTY U. S. Supreme Court Rules Against Man in Habeas Corpus Hearing. WASHINGTON — The supreme court of the United State? decided against Leo M. Frank in his habeas corpus case. Justice Pitney delivered the opinion of the court. He concluded by saying: “In all the proceedings in the courts of Georgia the fullest right and opportunity to be heard according to the established modes of procedure have been accorded him. In the opinion of this court,” said Justice Pitney, “he is not shown to have been deprived of any right guaranteed him by any provision of the constitution or laws of the United States; on the contrary, he has been convicted and is now held in custody under due process of law within the meaning of the constitution.” , It is believed that only the state pardon officials' 8 of Georgia can now save Frank from the death penalty for his conviction of the murder of Mary Phagan, a factory girl. The supreme court’s action seemingly exhausts every possible resort to the courts. FARMERS GAIN $200,000,000 Europe’s War Proves 111 Wind Blowing Good to Middle West. CHICAGO, ILL. — Europe’s warhas enriched middle west farmers approximately $200,090,000. This money -f. has gone chiefly to growers of grains. What speculators have made because of the war perhaps never will be known. Fifty million dollars, it is conservatively estimated, that would not have been forthcoming via increased prices had it not been for the war, have been poured into the coffers of the packers. .. _ ___ u

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