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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
BANK PRESIDENTS
FACING JAIL, WILL
GIVE TESTIMONY
Promise to Tell of New Haven'S
Financial Operations if Folk
Will Drop Criminal Pro-
CeedingS.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Samuel
Hemenway, president of the National
bank of New Haven, and Samuel
Morehouse of New Haven, through
Attorney Homer Cummings, today no
titled Chief Counsel Folk of the in
terState commerce commission, that
they also will give testimony direct
ed by the commission in its investi-
cation of the relations OF the Billiard
company with the New Haven rail
road system.
Cummings indicated that Hemen-
way and Morehouse are willing 10
produce books and papers desired by
the commission If this will prevent
criminal prosecution under the COM
pulsory testimony act.
Folk already had the promise of
Harry d. Whipple, president of the
Merchants National bank of New Ha-
ven and Edward Field Of that city,
to testify to give all books and papers
in their possession to the commits
sion.
'Tf these four gentlemen keep their
promise as 1 expect they WILL" said
Fold today, there viii be no Grim
inal prosecution. If they break faith
indictments will follow"
The commission will take further
testimony in this case on April %.
me news tnat the commission was
really going to institute criminal pro-
ceedings in this case came as a severe
shock to the New Haven men who
had accused the officials Of the COM
mission as a set Of "bluffers".
Thursday a long letter from Henry
Stoddard. counsel for Messrs. Whipple
and Field. was received by Gov. Folk
asking for a postponement of the pro-
ceedings and branding the action as
unjust, arbitrary and tyrannicaP'.
Gov. Folk said Thursday after the
matter of granting the indictments
had been placed in the hands of the
grand jury that this is only the be-
ginning of the application of the law
which makes it a criminal Offense for
persons who appear before the COM
mission TO refuse to testify. He inti-
mated that there would be indict-
mentS asked for a great many men
high in the financial world who have
in the past refused to answer ques-
tions propounded by the commission.
More Cases on Docket.
There are at present some SIX or
eight cases on the docket of the in
terstate commerce commission similar
to the one in which the Billiard COM
panv officials are involved. In each OF
these cases witnesses have refused TO
testify. 1t was said today that these
cases would be brought out again and
that the same law which authorizes
proceedings in the New Haven case
will be used in the other cases
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
MISS WILSON To WE'D
McAD00 ON MAY 7
Ceremony Will BE for Immediate
Members of Family and Cabinet
Only White House Announces

WASHINGTON. April i. - The
president and Mrs. Wilson today an
nounced that the wedding OF Miss
Eleanor Randolph Wilson and Secre-
taTy OF the Treasury William G. Nc
AdOO Will take place on Thursday.
May 7th.
"In accordance with the wishes OF
Miss Wilson and Mr.. MCAdOO. the
wedding viii be very small. only the
vice president and Mrs. Marshall the
cabinet and the immediate members OF
the two families are TO be present" {"
the official announcement stated.
Beyond the announcement OF the
date OF the wedding and the fact that
Il will be private no news OF the cere-
mony was available at the white house.
Even the hour Of the wedding is be-
ing kept secret. Miss Isabel Hagner.
social secretary TO Mrs Wilson. said
that she knew nothing more than What
was contained in the official announce
ment.
1t is considered likely. however.
that the ceremony will take place in
the afternoon, as did the Wilson -Sayre
wedding. and that il Will be in the East
room OF the white house. where Miss
Jessie Wilson was married ON ac-
count OF the strict privacy Of the Ger
emony the bridal couple will receive
comparatively few wedding presents
and their honeymoon probably will he
even more closely guarded than was
that OF the SayreS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
BURGLARS GET JEWELS
AND MONEY FROM B. S.
WALTERS RESIDENCE

While Benjamin :. Walters was
asleep on the front porch. his residence
at 1922 f. jefferson blvd, was entered
and burglarized early Thursday morn
ing. The thieves carried of a consid-
cradle amount of money. his watch
and jewels o considerable value.
When it was discovered in the morn
ing that the articles were missing and
that the house had been robbed, the
police were notified. but up TO a late
house Friday afternoon no arrests
had been made. The house was enter
ed between 1880 o'clock in the evening
and 6 o'clock Thursday morning. 1t
is believed the burglars effected an en-
trance through a window and left by
the front door.
The burglars left no clue to work
on according TO the police and indica-
tions are that the were experts. Sew
eral characters were arrested on va
grancy charges pending investigation,
but have been released.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
Navy Should be SO Strong it
Need Never Fire Gun-Daniels
BY HON. JOSEPHUS VI. DANIELS,
Secretary OF the United States Navy

downright. 1914. by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association
The first and all-important purpose
of our great American navy IS TO pre-
serve and to protect our country; 10
prevent its disintegration or division
at the hands of other nations.
It's second duty is TO assist IN lhe
growth and expansion Of our country
bv compelling equality OF treatment
with other nations in the fierce strug-
gle for the industrial mastery OF the
world.
To carry out both these duties. l
believe our navy should be 50 strong
that il will never be required 10 IRE
a single gun against an enemys
To enforce peace in our cities We
employ policemen, and nave nouced
that the bigger and more capable
looking the policeman, the greater the
peace within his district.
Perhaps sometimes 10 Quell par
ticularlv unruly mob your big police
man has 70 draw his club as a prac-
tical reminder Of what he could do
in case Of trouble. But that is az far
as he is compelled 10 60 10 force re-
spect for law and order
And. therefore. il is because I be-
lieVe in peace that / believe in a
really adequate navy-a navy such as
commands complete respect by mere
IL a silent demonstration OF the great
power il holds in leash and which il
can and Will use when other means
fail,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

The Atlantic fleet will continue TO
steam steadily southwark until the
salute is fired at Tampico.'
This was the statement given out
by Secretary of the Navy Daniels al
the conclusion Of today's cabinet
meeting.
mo new orders have been issued TO
the fleet, and none viii be issued for
the present" said Secretary Daniels.
The fleet will continue to Tampico
until we receive word of definite de-
velopments connected with the pres
ent situation"
Secy. of State Bryan was authority
for the statement that the Mexican
situation was discussed by the cabinet
"only casually"
The major portion Of the cabinet
meeting, said the secretary was taken
up in a discussion of the treaty rel
ative TO safety at sea.
The secretary of state refused
point blank TO make any comment on
the present situation or on tOday's
developments. beyond admitting the
receipt of several dispatches from
O'Shaughnessy and announced that
he would make public "a portion of
Rear Admiral Mayos report concern
ing the incidents at Tampico late to
day"
The other members of the cabinet
also declined TO talk about the Mex
lean situation.
Secretary to the President Tumulty
admitted that the situation looked
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
SUFF RACE BLOW
UP FAMOUS PIER;
LOSS IS s1O0,000
Most Beautiful Seaside Rec
reation Establishment in
England Destroyed by Fire
Following Explosions.

YARMOUTH. Eng. April 1.-THE
famous Britannia pier, the largest,
most beautiful and most famous rec
reation pier in England, was destroyed
by suffragets today with a loss esti-
mated at between $4,000 and $780,
700.
Bombs were exploded in the pavilion
and fire followed the explosions. So
powerful were the bombs that the
shock was felt all over the city and
many windows on shore were broken.
Yarmouth is one of the most popu-
lar seaside resorts in England and
there are a number OF foreign tourists
here at present.
The town was aroused by a terrific
explosion which was followed by sew
eral others of lesser force. Immedi-
ately flames shot up and the fire rap
idly spread and ii was evident that
the militants had taken the precautiOn
to spread combustibles over the wood
work
In the glare of the flames it could
the pier had been completely wrecked.
the pier had ben completely wrecked.
Heavy steel girders had been bent
and twisted by the force of the eXplo-
sion. The fire spread to a bandstand,
the shelter quarters and the dancing
deck, all of which were rapidly con-
sumed.
BIlldnuld pier GAleHueu a mile INTO
the water and was a popular prone
made for persons who came here for
summer vacations or weekend trips.
A large quantity Of suffraget liter
ature was found about the entrance to
the pier. The police started "A Wig
orous search for the incendiaries, who
are believed to have come from Lon
don.
KEMPTON PARK, Ens., April l..
A mysterious incendiary fire, attrib-
uated 10 the suffragets, broke out to-
day in the big grand stand at the
Kempton Park race course. Hundreds
of volunteers Joined the firemen in
fighting the flames.
LONDON, April 17-An unsuccess-
ful attempt was made by the militant
suffragets larson squad" TO burn the
Empire theater at kansingtOn, a sub
urb, today. The fire was extinguished
after So, 900 damage had been done
All the scenery. the stage and many
costumes we're DESTROYED
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
Authorities at Washington Convinced Early
Arrival Of Squadron Will Clear the Atmoy-
phere-No Orders Have Been Issued to Re
call Fighting Machines,
BIG FORCE TO BE MAINTAINED
NEAR TAMPICO READY TO ACT
BULLETIN.

April fo a
by
umuIt
spoke of a
suggestion department yesterday dispatch
by tar
recogn nize the eapoIoey.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
BUSINESS SUPPORTS
WILSON TOLL PLANS

WASHINGTON. April 17.-Welding
Ring. representing the New York
Chamber OF Commerce, today told the
senate inter-Oceanic canals committee
that the New York business men did
not believe that the advantage of free
tolls for coastwise shipping passing
through the Panama canal would ac-
crue TO any one but the ship owners.
Ring declared that the Panama canal
was worldwide undertaking but
privileges granted cOaStWiSe shipping
tic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

promising but not finished" This also
was Secreary Bryan's comment.
Secretary Tumulty elaborated hig
remarks by stating that there We're
certain additional details which did
not affect the main issue Of the salute
which have just come up and which
Will have TO be considered
What these details were he de-
clined TO say. nor would he discuss
the situation in clearer language.
Defers Week-End Visit.
At the same time the secretary to
the president announced that Presl-
dent Wilson has deferred his weekend
visit 10 his family at White Sulphur
Springs, W. Va, until tomorrow night
and that he viii be absent from
Washington only a short time. Sec
retary Bryan will remain in Washing
ton during the presidents absence in
stead of going 10 Miami, Fla, as he
intended.
II is the impression in Washington
that President Huerta having prom
ised 10 comply with the American de-
mands for a salute 10 the stars and
stripes. now is trying to hedge this
compliance with all sorts or stipula-
tions and counter demands These
the United States probably viii not
accept and the Mexican dictator VIII
have an excuse for further delay IN
ordering t'.a actual firing OF the sa-
Lutte.
a diplomat COnversant with every
move in the Mexican situation today
summed up the present status OF the
affair by saying
The Tampico incident viii not be
closed until the echo OF the last sa-
luting gun dies away in the dis
tance-'
Tension Relieved.
Although there was a slight lessen
ing OF the tension today. following the
acceptance Of the offer 70 President
HUerta 10 salute the Unitel states
flag it the Americans i'm turn saluted
the Mexican fax, the crisis IS not en-
tirelv past.
The state department waited for
word from Mexico City that President
Huerta accept in toto the terms OF
the American government, namely
that the firing Of salute Of honor 10
the Mexican flag would in no way
frnnIv recognition of the dictator
golcr7 ment. There was "a feeling,
hOv ever, that the prompt and Vig0r-
Gus action OF the United States gov
ernment would inspire more respect
among Mexican government officials.
And IN the meantime the armada 0f
battleships is still on It's way %
Mexico.
IS result Of past experiences in
the Mexican situation President VIII
son resolved 10 take no chances OF
Huerta falling 20 live up 20 his
promise.
Cabinet I'm Accord.
President Wilson prepared a formal
announcement for delivery az today's
meeting OF the cabinet revfswing
briefly the developments or the past
- hours. particularly the promised
atOnCment OF President Huerta fer the
insults directed against the American
flag. The cabinet Is in accord with
the new policy OF the president and
approves his plan 20 answer the sa-
lutte OF the Mexican guns with sa-
lutes In honor of the Mexican tri-
color Under the customary practice
which VIII De observed on the OCCa-
sion Of the Interchange OF salutes. the
stars and stripes will be raised at the
main mast OF a Mexican national veS-
CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
OFFICER SHOT WHILE
SEARCHING FOR PAIR

tScANABA, Mich, ApriI IL
marshal DanielSOn OF Gladstone was
shot through the hips and dangerous
~ wounded early today ten miles
from here by one OF two bandits who
escaped from chief OF Police IvorSon
bere late yesterday. Danielson was in
g swamp with a posse of so men
~ hen shot The posse searched the
swamp all night for the bandits and
were relieved by another posse of loo
snen with expert woOdsmen as guides.
The bandits are said 10 have robbed
the 500 line station at Gladstone four
times recently securing 1000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
BUYS STORE, PAYS $500
AND THEN DISAPPEARS

DETROIT. Mich. April It'll be
back in minute Frank Horn. of
Napoleon. O.. told a clerk in the con-
fectionery store at 1908 Fourteenth av.
which he had just purchased and de-
POSTED $500 cash 10 bind the bargain.
on April .. He has not been seen
since.
Horn came 10 Detroit about q month
ago. He said he was looking for an
investment and displayed a roll of bills
containing $1,000. Detectives learned
today that Horn had not been seen
about his rOOming house for about two
weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
COMPANY
GUILTY OF LARCENY

GLENS FALLS. n. Y. April H.
After celebrating sixteen hours the
jury which heard the case OF the Hud-
son Valley Construction company of
Troy, accused Of grand larceny in the
first degree, returned verdict of
guilty in the second degree this morn
ing
The company Was charged with the
larceny OF over $4,000 in connection
with the erection OF buildings at Great
Meadow prison. Justice Boret will
pass sentence April %. The maxi
mum penalty is a fine OF $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
PAIR MURDERED AND
BUILDING is FIRED

GEDDES. : D.. April 1.-THE
rharred bodies OF w. II. Menzie. man
Hger OF the Farmers Lumber Co. and
his bcokkeeper. Miss Blanch Signal
were found today in the ruins or the
rompany's office. Both had been muT-
deTed and the building burned. Their
skulls had been crushed by "a blunt
instrument. The girls hands and feet
had been tied with a wire MenZie's
feet also were bound.
Tney were last seen alive when they
went TO the office last night 10 post
some books
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
GRAFT CUT
OUT BY CONGRESSMEN

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE
house today by vote OF 237 10 95
abolished the 20 cents per mile mile
age allowance for members ia trav-
sling 10 and from the capital at the
beginning and close of each session,
and fixed the allowance of represent
htives at the actual travelling expenses
~ their immediate and dependent
Families. II rs estimated this will save
approximately Sllf.0OC a year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

WASHINGTON, April 1=Deer prepared failure
of q
The
with all
firing convinced OH
o il
fred AT
fighting
be n
this will enabled
a within Is no
cab haved
epared in OF nu %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
$50 QUIT LONDON EXCHANGE

LONDON. April 17.-One hundred
and fifty members OF the London stock
exchange today announced their with
drawal because OF the depression in
business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
WRIGHT FLIES WITHOUT
HAND ON CONTROLLER

DAYTON, o., April 17.-Flying
without "a hand on the controlling
levers, Orville Wright late yesterday
afternoon at the Dayton aviation field,
set a new record for flight in an aero
plane controlled only by a stabiliZer
Tor nineteen minutes the biplane
circled I'm the air without human
control. Mr.. Wright breaking the rec
ord of eleven minutes established on
Dec. 81 last. when the Dayton aviator
won the Collier cup Tor the greatest
Improvement on an aerOplane
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

SARATOGA. y. Y.-Declaring that
Americans spent ss,OQ0,0o0 more for
chewing gum last year than was do
mated for foreign missions speakers at
the Troy Methodist conference urged
an increase in Offering.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

PATERSON. y. 1.-THE city hall
was left in darkness because the IL
nance committee declined TO make an
additional appropriation for light.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
THE WEATHER.

INDIANA and LOWER
MICHIGAN - Unsettled
tonight and saturday.
probably rain. warmer
tonight
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-09-17
AVOCA

On sunday morning next, Sept, goth,
our subject will be"The Compassion OF
Jesus" On Sunday evening at 1880
prompt we shall have with us the Ju-
bilee Singers or Southland Nightingales
who will give several sacred songs and
also All address on the work of the
Freeman's Aid in the south. This is a
treat in store for all There is no
charge, but only an offering. Please
note change in time of service.
On Monday evening, Sept. 21st the
Nightingales will give an entertain
ment, the program consisting of re-
representatives. of life in the Southland,
including their folklore songs and other
interesting features. This is no show,
but simply clean wholesome, elevat-
ing entertainment. They have taken
part in camp meetings and in our
ministerial conferences and have the
recommendation of bishops and other
leading men. The price of admission
on Monday evening will be % cents for
adults and ID cents for children from
three to thirteen years of age. Come
and enjoy this excellent treat.
The NJ. E. Ladies' Aid gave an excel
lent supper last Saturday evening in
Brinkman's hall in connection with a
Calender" social and which proved an
excellent success, over Sl25 being
raised.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-09-17
EAST KENocKEE.

Sunday School at the Allen church
on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the usual hour
There will be no preaching service at
Allen for three weeks or until notice is
given.
Miss Biddlecomb, teacher of the al
len school, reports forty-four pupils on
the roll for the first week of school.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Gathergood of Brock.
way spent Sunday with II. Grant and
family.
Mrs. A. b. Munro, Mrs.T Parren and
Carl Wahl spent Sunday with Mrs. ID.
Hubel in Zion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Beers and little
daughter Helen of Yale, Allen Cornell
of Brown City and Mrs. A. Jones OF
Port Huron spent over Sunday with j.
Morgan and family.
Mrs. j. Brintnell entertained her
father and mother from Wadhams last
Sunday,
J. Barham and wife spent Monday in
Yale on business.
Gwendolyn Patton of Detroit is Wis.
iting with E. McAuley and family.
A number of the farmers in this vic.
Unity are having their silos filled this
week.
The Clyde and Grant Farmers club
will meet at the home of Mrs. w.
Mason, on Wednesday, Sept. 80. The
committee is preparing a splendid
program to be given consisting of dis
cussions, singing and recitations.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-09-17
MADE HIMSELF AT HOME.
When He Got Through His Standing
Was Unquestioned.

When He Got Through His Standing
Was Unquestioned.
Robert Thorpe, an old Missouri stage
driver. used TO tell story of how An
derson. the jayhawker. got one OF his
recruits The Anderson boys held up
Thorpe's stage near Glasgow one day.
Among the passengers was raw
boned young Missourian who looked
about as tough as the Jayhawkers
themselves.
"Give me yer varbles," Anderson de-
manded Of the youth. as he went down
the line.
SAINT got none," answered the
young squirrel hunter.
Where ye goin'?''
ITO join Anderson's Jayhawkers."
The leader sized him up bit
kin We swim the Missoury riverT'
he asked him.
Reckon So" the young man an
swered.
Gould We kill manr
Reckon So"
Anderson stepped forward and spat
in the youngsters face. The youth
bounded at the jayhawker like a cat.
caught him full In the face with q
right swing and went down on top OF
him, kicking and clawing.
The jayhawkers pulled the young de-
mon off their leader. and he got up.
You belong" he said. Boys, give
him a hawse."-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-09-17

STATE or MICHIGAN.
= In tive Circuit Court for the County 81
Clair. In ChanCery.
Ro esOn Preserve lrOduC Company.
Michigan corporation complainant
VS.
Frederick Tiffany, George c. Thompson,
Jennie Hamilton and the unknown heirs
legatees, deviSees and assigns OF Freder-
lex Tiffany Latharine Ann Thompson
and John T. Hamilton, Defendants.
AT session OF said Court, held at tho Court
House In the City Of Port Huron. in said ounty
on the oath day OF August a. d. 1914.
Present Hon. Eugene + Law, Circuit Judge.
In this cause, II appearing 10 the satisfaction
of the court from the AFFIDAVIT of Shirley Stewart
now OF HE that the defendants. Frederick Til
fany and George O. Thompson are not residents
Of TIE state OF Michigan, but sTe residents Ot
the Province of Ontario, Dominion OF Canada
and that the heirs OF the said Cathaiine Ann
Thompson, Frederick Tiffany aud John L. Ham.
ilton are not all known TO said complainant aud
their residence. whether In the state ut H!chi.
gan or elsewhere is unknown
On motion OF Shirley stewart, soil itOr for
Complainant, IL is ordered that said defendant ;,
and each and all OF them, AMI their unknown
heirs. dcvlsees and assigns cause their appear
ance To be entered In this cause, within I've
months from the date OF this order. AID that In
case OF their appearance that they cause their
answer TO the bill OF complaint IN this ,ause to
be fled and copy thereof served on TIE com
plainaId'S suiCitUr Within tWeUt, days after
service Oh them OF copy Of said bill VI COM
plant, and notice OF this order; and In default
thereof that said bill be taken as confessed by
said defendant
1t is further ordered that within twenty days
the complainant cause notice OF this ord, TO be
published ia the Yale Exposition, "A newspaper
published and circulating IN said County of St.
Clair, and that such publication be continued
therein at least once In each week for SIX weeks
In succession, or that the complainant cause a
copy of this order To- be personally served on
each of the said defendants at least twenty
days before the time prescribed for their APP
pearanCe.
ihe:land and premises to be effected by the
decree in this cause are known and described
as follows Lot twenty-four 20 en- the east side
OF Merchant street. Thorn's Plat of the City Of
Port Huron, ST. Clair County, Michigan,
EUGENE 4. LAW Circuit Judge
Examined. Counterslgned and Entered by me:
2l-7 w. j. O'CONNOk, Deputy Register
SHIRLEY STEWAR RI Solicitor for Complainant
Port Huron, Michigan