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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
ABRAHaM LINCOLN---A LEGACY TO YOUTH.

Time a wonderful revSe of human judgments Aexan-
der held the worlds imagination the greatest of the great What
An almost forgotten school books;
egoiSt who fed his vanity human blood
Caesar Hannibal Napoleon in their time doomed large but today
interest them only cuOuSwe wonder how such guttonS
for the lust of conquest managed long hypnotic the millions
they butchered oppressed.
AS the fame of these selfish warriors fades Ster adds the
memory of that cOmmandern-chef who baed in ear greatest
not to Subugate his opponents but to make free
many inspirations of his that embar-
making choice this another anniversary his
natal day. But Ill what Lincoln the boys of America
may, perhaps best find theme.
Young men, do YOU realize how far ahead of Lincoln you
advantages? The poorest among you prince chances
pared with him He raised himself almost incredibly by will
and soul powe what YOU doing with your aboundmg
opportunities?
There vanity bombaS Sinking in his makeup
From task to task he made his quietly patiently growing all the
wheeyery day education He did not seek applause hun
misunderstanding but with feet earth heart close the
beats of his eowmen he yet kept his aim high and his spirit
ing
1t IS hard to understand the enrichment of human soul The
mind does easily grasp this communion with the infinite But
quality in Lincoln all Seehe thought hard and he thought
straight
Are you doing that Young America; you trying get the
core of the problems about you?
What Lincoln might have been done had he been born rich is
hard 10 imagine He hgOuled enough have through
even that handicap safely But the great thing about him that he
was OF the 9o per cent had their point of view fought for them
suffered for them and enShrned their hearts for all time
America most convincing proof that service sacrifice not Sshnes
pays best
That the lesson young which to leave with you
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
HOME RULE FIGHT
IS QUIET|NG DOWN
General Election Demand is
Killed But Opponents Of
Measure Claim Votes to Pre-
vent Passage.
BY HERBERT TEMPLE.

LONDON, Feb. u. - Indications
more favorable to a compromise were
APPARENT in the home rule conflict
Thursday. While the uniOnists We're
jubilant over the greatly reduced ma
jority by which the government de-
feated their demand for general
election. they admitted that the
coalition of Irish nationalists and lib
erals were strong enough TO pass the
measure.
The liberals. though certain that
they had the whip hand. were led to
seek a. peaceful solution Of the diff
Guilty. believing that many OF their
party had refused To vote against the
unioistS because of listers threats TO
revolt. and hoping that a compromise
on the home rule measure would as
sure "a united front on he remainder
of the legislative pre- n.
The majority of IS -ecured by the
government Wednesday night was the
smallest in three votes taken with the
home rule bill as the direct issue. It
showed a decrease from 20 and q
from the majority recorded on the
two other occasions The liberal
leaders asserted that many Of their
members were i'll and that the follow
ers of William O'Brien failed 10 vote
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
BUT CLAIM IS DENIED
FROM MEXICAN CAPITAL
Dictator Imposes Heavy Tax on
Church Property to Help
Maintain GOvernment-Re-
venge for Political Foes.

NEW ORLEANS. La, Feb. 12.-
SenOr Ameliano MelgarejO. "a close
friend Of Pres. Huerta, Thursday ad-
mitted that he was on his way to
Paris, with the resignation Of the
Mexican dictator in his pocket. The
document is To become effective as
soon as Melgarajo obtained the prom
lse Of Francisco De La BaTra, former
provisional president, and now Mexi-
can minister 10 France. that he would
accept the presidency of the southern
republic.
MclgarajO left here over the Louis
Vile and Nashville and the Southern
railway by way of Atlanta. He and
the members of his party bought
tickets FOR New York and none of
them would say whether a stop would
be made in Washington. The party
should reach New York Friday night.
Senior MelsarajO was recently ap-
pointed Mexican minister to Colombia.
After he finishes his mission in
Paris he viii go directly to Bogoto.
In his party were Louis Roumagnac.
a Mexican journalist, and Antonio
AIagul. an influential Huerta follower.
The three admitted that they had
business 10 transact with Kuhn, Loeb
and company. and LadenbUrg Thai
man and company, bankers in New
York
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12

blind mans hair and whispering de-
tails to him of things he could not
see
The defense of Sen. Gore character
lied the charges as a ''hellish con-
Spiracy' and told the Gore side Of the
Gore incident in the Washington hotel.
Atty. Cruce said that Mrs. Bond had
solicited every interview which took
place and that on the day in question
had led Mr.. Gore to a hotel room,
where they talked a while and Gore
reiterated his previous assertion that
he had pledged his support to an
other candidate for the office Cruce
said he would prove that Gore reach
ed on the bed for his cane and while
in that position his arm was seized by
Mrs. Bond and he was pulled upon
her.
Woman Takes Stand.
Trembling with nervous agitation,
the pallor of her face ill-concealed
by a thick black veil, Mrs. Bond this
morning told her story.
Mrs. Bond was the first witness call
ed She was dressed in black. She
frequently raised the yelling and
placed her handkerchief TO her eyes.
Sen. Gore and his wife arrived n
court at o'clock. Sen. Gore dire ted
that he be led to a seat near the wit
ness stand.
Rain did not prevent the crowd of
spectators from being as large as yes
terday.
In reply to questions by Ross Lii
lard, her attorney, Mrs. Bond testified:
Il am thirty years old and have
been married about seven years. Sen.
Gore suggested that / bring the appli-
cation and endorsements of my hus-
band for internal revenue collector,
10 Washington. l did so, going to the
capital in company with other Okla
hona people, March 3. A few days
later I went to Cores office at his
suggestion. l discussed by husband S
application with him. During con-
versation his conduct became unusual.
He talked of nice women continually.
He touched me and ! moved back. He
touched me again and L moved back.
Then Gore touched my foot with his
hand and ] left the office. Ny next
conversation was a telephone cOnVer-
satiOn March - or %.
Il called him again at his office
over the telephone March "a. He
asked me to come to his office but [
refused
Came To Her Hotel.
Then he said he was coming 10
see me at my hotel. The hotel was
crowded. owing TO a school teachers
convention. I had previously made
arrangements to receive Sen. Gore.
The parlors of the hotel were crowd
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
DISTURBANCES IN WORLD
PLAY.

LONDON.-Unionists in Parlla-
ment threatening civil war in Ire
land if the Home Rule bill IS
passed
TOXIC. - Intense anti-govern-
ment feeling causing great alarm
and the downfall Of the present
cabinet is predicted.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is still
without a cabinet and reports that
King Gustave Will aDdicate ere
still being widely circulated.
MFXICO CITY-Pres. Huerta,
whose grip of power is daily weak
ening. is warned To De more dis
Greet in his allusions To- Pres. VIII
son.
PORT AZ PRINCE, Hayto.-
Gen. TheodoEc refuses 20 recognize
the presidency o. Oreste Iamors,
declares he viii continue the civil
war.
QUITO. Ecuador.-The revolu-
tionary movement - growing ana
defeats OF government forces are
reported.
RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil
Brazil is without a cabinet because
OF distasteful policies Of Pres.
Fonseca.
SOFIA. Bulgaria. - Socialists
sending daily petition TO Car Fer
dtnand 10 abdicate and form re-
pubic.
LIMA. Peru.-COngress will meet
March /. 10 elect a president to
succeed Pres. Bulinghurst, whose
power was overthrown by revolu-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12

Mrs. Hickey r. Keller, mother of
Mayor Fred w. Keller, died at her
home, S14 Forest av., at S:25 Thurs
day morning. Death was due to heart
failure, from which she has been suf-
fering since oct. l. At one time
since then, her condition greatly inn
proved, but about Jan. l she suffered
a relapse from which she never re-
covered. She was "a years old.
Mrs. Keller's maiden name was
Hickey kurrie She was born Feb. .,
1910 in DObbs Ferry, y. Y, which is
now a part Of New York city. When
she was 10 years old her parents
moved to kendallville, Ind. where she
lived until 1869, when she married
George Keller.
After their marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Keller lived about four miles north of
this city Mr.. Keller died in 1886.
In 1890 Mrs Keller and family
moved to South Bend and took up her
re6idence at 814 Forest av., where she
resided until her death.
Mrs. Keller has been a life long
member of the Methodist church and
member of the First NJ. u. church
of this city since her residence here.
She also served as a director Of Ep-
worth hospital for a number or years.
Five children survive the deceased,
Mrs Ernest Baldwin, of Grand Bay.
Ala: Fred W. Keller. Harriet l.. Kel-
Ter and Dora /. KelleE Of this city;
and Ralph Z. Keller OF New Carlisle,
Ind.
Funeral arrangements will be made
later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
SLAYER Of EMMA
KRAFT ARRESTED
IN SAN FRANCISCO
"HandSOme lack" KOetterS Be-
trayed BY Second Woman He
Was Trying to Fleece
Wanted in Chicago.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. I2.-
Handsome Jack" Koetters. sought
by the police of Chicago for more
than a year for the murder of Mrs.
Emma Kraft of Cincinnati. O.. is un-
der arrest here. He was betrayed in
to the hands of the police by a wO-
man who declared he had attempted
TO force her TO sign over to him life
insurance policies amounting TO sew
eral thousand dollars. The police be-
lieve that he was arrested in time to
prevent another killing like that of
Mrs. Kraft in the Saratoga hotel in
Chicago. KOetters confessed his iden-
tity, but said that no one ever would
be able TO prove that he killed Mrs.
Kraft.
For several months Handsome
Jack" has been in partnership with
Mrs. Viola Brice, owner Of the Shan
non hotel. Mrs. Brice gave the po-
lice information which resulted in
KoetterS' arrest. When he was taken
to a police station and searched $500
in currency was found in his shoes
and $50 in gold in one of his pockets.
Mrs. Kraft was beaten To death
with a machinists hammer in the
Saratoga hotel in Chicago. She had
come there with KoetteTs from Gin
cinnati. expecting to marry him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
ONE STABBED AND ONE
SHOT IN CAFE HOLD UP
Prom Two Women and Ten Men Re
wards of $4,000 Value Were
Secured

NEW YORK. Feb. 12.-One man
was Stabbed and another was fatally
shot iu shooting anrays in cafes IN
This city early Thursday
While watching a cabaret perform
ance in the cafe ~ Ninety-Second
a.. and Third ay., Thomas O'Brieu re-
Ceived two bullets iu the body He
staggered to the street. where be fell
unconscious. The police are seeking
Two women as witnesses
seven men entered the Cafe Trip
Cll. in Broome ST., and after they had
ranged themselves around the walls
their leader ordered the diners to
women and ten men in the room. the
robbers got jewclry estimated at
$4,000 in value. Anthony Clleutauo.
the proprietor. was stabbed when he
protested against the rough treatment
~ woman who refused 90 give up a
ring.
Three arrests were made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
LINCOLN HONORED
IN ALL LEADING
CITIES Of NATION
Knife and Fork Club Lead Lo-
cal Program But SCholS Fol-
IoW-Break Dirt For Monu-
ment t Capitol.

With banks and saloons closed, the
postOtfice observing holiday schedules
the public schools devoting a period
to reading and recitations concerning
the EmanicpatOr, and flags flying from
the public and many private buildings.
South Bend observed the birthday of
Abraham Lincoln Thursday
The only formal observance took
place Wednesday evening at the din
ner OF the Knife and Fork club. where
the program was dedicated 10 Lincoln.
Fred Lands delivered an eloquent
eulogy and Carl III. Fast, business
analyst. recommended Iincoln's rec
ognitiOn Of fundamentals and his
appreciation of the Importance of the
human nature and social spirit as
cardinal features in business manage
ment
In some of the schools the Lincoln
programs were postponed until Friday
when they will be held in connection
with the presentation of photographs
of the Maine memorial tablet, cast
from brass of the Sunken vessel given
each of the schools by Earry Per-
kins Camp. Spanish War Veterans.
The tablet itself is to be unveiled in
the rooms of the local camp in OBJ
servance of the anniversary of the
sinking Of the Maine, Feb. 10, 1898.
An explanation of the extent and
purposes of the Lincoln Memorial
highway. sent out by the National as
sociation. was read as a part of the
proGrams in the schools.
The Get To Gather Literary club of
the Second Church of the Brethren.
will observe Lincoln's birthday by a
special progra n at the home of the
pastor. Rev Mr.. and Mrs. Beuben Q.
Roose, 5O4 s. Main St
Local G. A. r. Posts observe day
with program Thursday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
FIRST WARD MAY TRY
TO DANISH SALOONS

Probabilities of the circulation OF a
remOnstrance against all saloons in
the First ward have been sounded
from the camps Of the anti-saIoon
workers during the week. and an ef-
fort may be made 10 circulate a pc
titiOn among the ward voters asking
that saloons be wiped out entirely.
Leaders stated Thursday that they
are certain sufficient names could be
secured 10 effect the remOnstrance as
there are only a half dozen saloons in
the ward. Sections along y. Michigan
st. are the only localities, they believe.
that would be- carried by vets while
the districts west and north OF Nichi-
gan 81. and COlfaX could be won
over. The ward extends from W
ColfaX, north. running east and west
between LapOrte az. and the river.
Talk Of holding a city prohibition
election has been dropped and State
Field Secy. a. =. Miles asserted that
an effort may De made in the near
asserted that the dry rural votes
would be strong enough 10 onset the
wet vote IN the city
Mem bership cards have been sent
out by the organization soliciting
voters Of the county 90 join the ST
Joseph County Constitutional Conven-
tiOn league. launched for the purpose
Of cooperating with the state organ
ization in promoting the prohibition
amendment TO the new constitution.
Plans are being made for a general
mass meeting 20 be held probably IN
the next three weeks in some centrally
located building AT which time regu-
lations and rules viii hc adopted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
MHL ~ CIITRCHES.

NENICO CITY Feb. 12.-Pres.
1Werta today issued n proclamation
imposing heavy taxes upon the
churches IN Mexico. The money thus
raised win Toe used i'm paying off the
soldiers Of the federal army.
with this decree Huerta also OBJ
tains revenge on his political foes
.mcng whom the Catholic party has
becn numbered since the withdrawal
uf Gambo3 from the ministry Of for
ci-n affairs.
Reports received here today hI 2
rumors that the Huerta garrison at
TampicO has revoIted and some over
to the rebels. The government deny
she rumors. hut dispatches from Vera
Cruz statCd that three American war
ships were rushing 10 TampiCO be-
cause or important developments
frr~C
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
UNy1EH NURSES MEMORIAL.

BOSTON. Feb. 12.-LinCOIn's 0lrtn-
day today was being celebrated in
every town and city throughOut New
England. Exercises in schools and
other public buildings marked the an
niversary.
one of the principal events was
the unveiling of a memorial statue
10 the Massachusetts army nurses OF
the Civil war at the entrance of the
nall Of flags at the Boston state
house. The statue was unveiled by
Miss Dorothy Standish Lewis, a de-
scendant Of NIyles Standish. Gov
Walsh and his staff, together with
hundreds Of members Of the G.. \. r.,
were present.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
BLIND BEGGARS
PROVE BURGLARS
Baton Rouge Gang Solicit Aims Dur
ing Day and Blow Safes
at Night.

BATON ROUGE. La. Feb. 12.-
Posing as blind men begging about
the streets by day and blowing safes
by night, four men managed 10 evade
the police until J. =. Young. aged 20.
their leader. confessed several rob-
berries when ke was questioned by de-
tectives In Goung's room detectives
found several Il am blind" and Il am
deaf and dumb" signs and a COM
plete kit of burglar tools and safe
blowing appliances. TWO siNteen-year-
old boys whom Young admitted the
gang was schooling ia the art OF safe
cracking were being sought by the
police Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
OLD FASHIONED
SPELLING MATCH
MAY FINISH TEST
Supt. Montgomery Will Invite
$500 Pupils to Auditorium
in General ConteSt-Prenare
1000 Words.

Plans for a series of old fashioned
spelling bees which will eliminate in
a general contest in the high school
auditorium, enlisting about 200 pupils
have been made by Supt. l.. ]. Mont
gOmery and the principals.
incidentally the plan will be used
as means of raising the money re-
quired for the school survey to be
undertaken by experts from the New
Y ork bureau of municipal research
this spring.
\ list Of 1000 words has been pre-
pared in the superintendent office,
and will be distributed in the fifth,
sixth and seventh grades of the va
riOus ward schools. The pupils will
be allowed month TO prepare, at the
end of which time a school contest
will be held. In these contests two
teams will be chosen in each build
ing TO represent the school in written
and oral tests respectively at the
eighth grade building. The general
contest planned for the high school
auditorium is expected to take place
about the middle of March.
The eighth grade pupils will chal-
lenge the freshmen class Of the high
school for match and plans are be-
ing made by which the senior class
may challenge an outside Organiza-
ton.
GIlZeS VIII De dWdTOeO the ScnOOlS
and individuals winning the contests.
silk banners six feet long will be pre-
sented TO the schools whose teams win
the written and oral matches respect
lively The first individual prize for
boys is S. in gold, the second a pair
of shoes. The first for girls is a
lamp and the second a rocker. All
the prizes have been donated by South
Bend merchants.
nf hn Writ Of :
grade school pU ills were taken Thurs
day for comparison with a standard
scale. 20 determine the efficiency of
thn n.rifinne Instruction
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
WASUINGTON INTERESTED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The New
orleans despatch stating that a man
representing himself TO be an agent of
Pres. TTucTta had announced he was
ou his way Co Paris 10 ask Senior De
Ia Barra 20 accept the presidency of
Mexico. was received with great inter
est at The White House, state depart
1uent and Mexican embassy. SenOr
Algara Mexican charge d affaires.
said ne was inclined TO doubt the truth
Of .'snor Nelgarajo's statement
II don't know the name at ALL said
senior Algara. land the report is a
surprise TO me have had no init
nation from the Mexican government
of such a move on the part of Pres.
TIucrtl."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
CUTCAGO OBSERVES DAY.

CHICAGO. Feb. 12.-Ine annlVer-
sarv OF the birth of Abraham Lincoln
was observed in Chicago and
throughout Illinois today with ban
Duets. Iuncheons and patriotic meet
ings. Nearly every public speaker in
the state was engaged 10 deliver a
Lincoln day address at some clut
house hotel. public park or church
In Chicago banks observed the daI
and public offices were closed. The
Chicago board Of trade and stock eN-
change declared n holiday. Al pub
lie schools in the state were closed
Business houses did not suspend busi-
ness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
RECEIVER is APPOINTED

The F'reyermuth art store, ia y.
Michigan ST., owned by +. G. Freyer-
muth, was placed in the hands OF a
receiver when a petition by the Citi-
zens' National bank was filed in the
circuit court before Judge Funk
Thursday afternoon. The Citizens
Loan & Trust Co. was named receiver
by the court.
The bank claims an Indebtedness OF
$10,577 against F'reyermuth. the
the principal owner. and asks 10 have
transfer OF property TO art store set
aside.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
NO DISCRIMINATION IN
TERRE HAUTE DISTRICT
Interstate Commerce Commission
Turns Down Complaint Against
Ten Railroads I'm That
section.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.-No dis
elimination exists in the present rate
adjustment between Terre Haute.
Ind. and the territory west Of the
Missouri river. the /. G.. G. held We'd
uesday.
The case brought 10y the CONNER
cial club OF Terre Haute against ten
railroads alleging that Chicago ship
pers received undue advantage in this
territory. The commission suspended
proposed increase OF about 10 per
cent in rates on oranges over the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad from
points in Florida TO points in West
Virginia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
FATHER SAYS SON WAS
RIGHT TO THRASH HIM

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Feb. 12-
a letter from the ager father OF Or.
Hanley, president of Franklin col
lege. telling how the writer had been
bad husband and father for 30 years
and deserved the whipping the son
administered and for which the son
was indicted was received WedneS-
day. It was written by the father,
after the announcement Of the county
prosecutor that he would dismiss the
case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
BLIND SENATOR HEARS HIS ACCUSER TELL HER
STORY OF ASSAULT BEFORE OKLAHOMA COURT
is FIRST WITNESS IN FAMOUS SCANDAL SUIT
CASE AGAINST sen. THOMAS Il.
GORE ON IN EARNEST WITH
MRS. MINNIE l.. BAND ON
STAND TELLING OF ALLEGED
ASSAULT FOR WHICH SHE
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Feb. /.
The examination of witnesses and
the reading of depOsitiOns in the trial
of Mrs Minnie Bond for $4,000
against Thomas Z. Gore, senator from
oklahoma, was reached Thursday.
Crowds again packed the small court
room. Mrs. Gore sat smiling at her
husbands side throughout the pro-
ceedinss, occasionally stroking the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12

AIENICO CITY. Feb. 12.-Govern-
ment officials declared Thursday that
the statement made at New Orleans by
.Seuor MelgarajO that Pres Huerta
would resign, was false. They assert
ed that Huerta detested Francisco De
la Barra and would never retire IN
his favor.
However. when asked to explain
why Melgarajo was going To Paris
they would only say.
HE is enroute to Colombia by way
tf France"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
PRONIISES 10 KEEP SORER.

Frank Winkler. a farmer, told the
court he owns a farm south Of Misha
waka and begged that he be given
chance 10 go home TO his wife and
family. lie promised 20 keep sober
IN the future and sentence was sus-
Opudef
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12

dinary developments I'm the British
German policy Of opposition 10 United
states interests in Mexico and South
America have led 90 q series of con
fcreuCes by the state department with
CONTINUED OK PAGE THREE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
BREAK GROTND FOR MONU-
ME,NT

WASHINGTON Feb. 12.-One of
the features Of the Lincoln celebra-
ton today was the breaking of ground
in West Potomac park FOR a S2.OO0.0O0
marble monument 10 Abraham Lin
coin. There was no formal ceremony
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12
THE WEATHER

Indiana Snow tonight
and Friday. not so cold
Friday.
Lower Michigan. snow
tonight and Friday: not
so cold Friday.